MacArthur High School - Crest Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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Football Season JUNIOR VARSITY Game We They Irving . 14 . . . . 20 Hillcrest . 19 . ... 12 Mesquitc 19 7 Highland Park . . 19 . ... 14 S. Grand Prairie 13 6 Nimitz 27 .... 6 Duncanville .... 26 .... Grand Prairie . . 6 ... 28 R.L. Turner 32 .... 8 Irving 6....:... ... 26 FRESHMAN A Team Game We They Irving . 6 . . . . 16 Mesquite 15 6 Duncanville .... 19 . .-. . 14 S. Grand Prairie 13 6 Nimitz 7 . . . . 48 Duncanville .... 20 Grand Prairie . . 32 .... 8 Bedford 30 ... 27 Nimitz ... 33 Irving 24 ...13 FRESHMAN B Team Game We They Irving 8 ...12 Duncanville .... 6 ... 12 S. Grand Prairie 6 ... 12 Nimitz ; . . 12 ...14 Duncanville .... 14 ...17 Nimitz .... 6 Irving ....6 ' ■ m ;, s«R-i ' j -jHj - ' 1 ;£ Leading a cheer at a Junior Varsity game are Debbie Carver, Regina Guadagno, Lisa Davis, and the rest of the cheerleading squad. Junior Varsity Cheerleaders are elected at the same tirr e as the Varsity Cheerleaders at the end of the school year. As Scott Robinson (35) rips through a Grand Prairie tackier, the offensive line rushes downfield to clear the way . Within the league, rr ost JV games were played on Varsity practice fields instead of in stadiums. The two Junior Varsity teams boast of a total weight of over 5 tons. 145

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Athletics The Inner Limits Successful Season Holds Promise for Future Much has been said of the Big Red Machine, yet the average spectator gives little attention to its two counterparts. These separate components receive only a small amount of the glory as they endure extensive training and testing to prepare themselves for graduation to the Varsity level. The Junior Varsity, led by Coaches Richard Towery and Russ Wisener, sported a record of seven wins and three losses. After losing the first game of the season to the Irving Tigers, the team began a six game winning streak by defeating Hillcrest, 19-7. These victories also included wins over Nimitz, 27-6, and over Duncanville, 26- 0. However, with the eighth game of the year came the squad ' s second loss when Grand Prairie came out on top, 28-6. Following an open date, the Junior Varsity decisively beat R.L. Turner, 32-8. Expecting to avenge an earlier loss, the Cards again met Irving in the final game of the season, but the Tigers won with a score of 28-6. Supporting the team throughout the year were the Junior Varsity Cheerleaders: Nancy Campbell, Debby Carver, Lisa Davis, Renee Garefalos, Regina Guadagno, and Susan Roberts. These girls, elected in the spring of the ' 76- ' 77 school year, cheered at all of the JV football games and spent long hours in fifth period and after school practice. Members of the offensive unit struggle for control of the ball with the Grand Prairie defense after a fumble. Many pta ers on Junior Varsity could have made the Varsity squad; however, experience is an important part of having a sound team. JV Cheerleaders Regina Guadagno, Lisa Davis, Nancy Campbell, and Renee Garfelos gaze out over the field in anticipation of a score. Cheerleaders wore their uniforms during school on the day of the game and attended all games whether at home or away. 144

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Athletics Freshmen Chuck Fallon (33), Tommy Shehan (62), and other Card defenders close in on an Irving fullback. The freshman defense was a variation of the split six — consisfing of two inside linebackers and a rover. Freshman B Team quarterback Phil Latham (14) prepares to fire the ball downfield. On the Freshman A Team quarterback Ron Clinton and split end Kelly Trott accounted for most of the passing offense. Freshman Cheerleader Dena Gill expresses disappointment when her team fails to convert an extra point attempt. The Freshman Cheerleading squad consists only of Freshmen, the Junior Varsity only Sophomores, but the Varsity of both Juniors and Seniors. Tailback Ricky Vasquez (35) rips through the defense in a game against Irving High School. The Freshman and Junior Varsity both ran the same offense as the Varsity; the I formation with a slot back. 146