MacArthur High School - Crest Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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I d Rather Have a V-8! Students battle burnout. f you studied and nderstood your omework, tests ime as no surprise. ' ' Amy Richardson, Junior photo by Jennifer Lindsey Kathy Sergeant Once upon a time in the land of MacAr- thur, many a young student was plagued by a severe case of school burnout. Between homework and tests, a restless soccer player felt stifled and trapped. Con- stantly banging his feet against the chair in front of him, he scored thousands of im- aginary goals. Across a room filled with similar private wars a girl sat motionless, gazing into an open textbook. Suddenly, all were forced back to reality with many others by the sound of an hourly bell. Tests un- finished and homework temporarily disregarded, the students dreamily wandered to their respective classes. This scene portrayed the true and untold burden of homework and tests. The year proved to be a constant battle for the average student ' s angel of conscience, as he spent time enhancing the rewards of high aspirations. The urge to run from responsibility both grew and diminished as the year approach- ed its end. I was dying to get out and begin the summer ' s good times, remembered an eager Jonna Matus. So the realm of MacArthur successfully produced young ones who would attempt to conquer the narrow path laden with homework, studying, tests, and continuing education. .. jutifeii ' c , Above Left: Freshman Niles Romano struggles under the load of the day ' s assignments ashe makes his way to the student parking otJphoto by Scott Collins Above Center: Sacrificing her lunch time. Junior Angie Taylor uses the time to catch up on homework that is due in her next class. pAoro by Vince Kimbrough Above Right: Procrastination proves to be the name of the game for Freshman Michael Palmer as he foregoes his algebra homework for a jump shot in his backyard. pAofo by Vince Kimbrough homework tests 13

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Right: Brad Knouse. ranked first in his junior class, appears to enjoy the all night homework session. Iphoto by Scott Collins Below Left: Before the 8:30 bell Jimmy Burrow, Kevin Gill, and John Mahalik find a quiet place for last minute studying before class-lpboto by Rhett King Below Center: Senior John Howell takes advan- tage of the peace and quiet of the library to complete a few assignments. p ioCo by Scott Collins Below Right: Relaxing a Ittle too much, Senior Andrew Perez takes a snooze during study hall. p jofo by Vince Kimbrough 12 homework tests

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Right: Cardette of- iicers Stacey Jones. Janette Hennekes. Kel- ly Yarbrough. Debbie McClean, Judy Snyder, and Nicole Gonzales smile at spectators dur- the annual Homecoming Parade, Iphoto by Mike Mathieu Above Left: Jay McKey struts his stuff while leadmg the band down MacArthur Boulevard. Iphoto by Ed Holmes Above Right: Mischievious Senior-, Jim Lapp, Zolon Wilkins, Brian Temple, and Greg Corry decorate the school during Homecoming Week. Iphoto by Shane Outlaw 14 homecoming