MacArthur High School - Crest Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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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

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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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Chain 9 Doors, And Fyre Spark boineiloining Spirit! 7 enjoyed the parade nd the events fol- owing it. Everyone vas a part of Home- coming and it was ilways a lot of fun. Andy Rodriguez, Junior photo by Ed Holmes 5 if ' The annual Homecoming celebration met head long and clashed with another tradition: six weeks ' tests. Sandra Clutts Class officers and school supporters used their spare time to help prepare for Homecoming as well as to study for six weeks tests during Homecoming Week. A-Mac in America , the homecoming theme, kept students and sponsors of all classes busy as they worked for what seem- ed like endless mornings and afternoons to finish their respective wall decorations for judging. Freshmen students ' time and hard work won the contest for the third con- secutive year. Freshman Paige Chatham commented, I enjoyed creating the wall because it was fun. I could not believe we won. Above Left: Denise Ballinger and Kathy McDonald attempt to adorn the building with signs of sup- port. Iphoto by Shane Outlaw Above Right:Greg Zuniga. Steve Miller, Chad Wassmuth, JR. Miller, and Julie Pryor beat a catchy cadence, setting a pace for the parade. p ?ofo by Ed Holmes Spirit chain sales, to raise money for each class, boosted competitive spirits among students as the Sophomores pulled through with first place, earning close to $400. During lunch Thursday, the band ' s drum corps performed mini-pep rallies in the cafeterias. That night, laughter, cheering, and chants roared as the twentieth annual bonfire took place in the student parking lot. Khris Germany, along with other members of the football team, put the torch to the pile of wood and rubbish. Shawna Rackley com- mented, The bonfire helped boost students ' and football players ' spirits for the game and for homecoming festivities. Clubs, Cheerleaders, Class Officers, Homecoming Princesses, and the queen can- didates tossed candy to spectators as they rode in Friday ' s parade. The Cardettes, band, and ROTC marched along the same route the parade has taken for the past several years. homecoming 15