Mesquite High School - Mesquite O Yearbook (Mesquite, TX)

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2 eM Bits Student Teacher Tennis Tournament Below: Billy Edmonds and Coach Jo Ann Bundrick teamed up to be one of nearly 40 entrants. Above, Center, Left: Taking a rest, Coach Linda Howing checked out the competition. Above: Keeping his eye on the ball, Wes Pittman, with his partner Coach Barbara Heck, watched intently for its return. Right: Thomas Chako and Mrs. Angie Wills were just one of the teams that had a great time competing against other teachers and students. Above, Center, Right: Making their way to the courts, participants were full of ease and ready for tennis. Below: Ms. Quida Savant caught action during the tournament.

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Seniors John Corbitt and Monica Kent were surprised by their win as Mr. and Mrs. Skeeter. Each year the student body votes their favorite seniors for this title (above). The Big Night Plomecon ne was a special day for old M.H.S. graduates to reunite and current students to find their roots. On October 9, 1987, however, Homecoming grew into something more, having a special meaning to each stu- dent. The night was charged with electricity as people filed into Me- morial Stadium for the 7:00 Home- coming ceremonies in which the various Homecoming honors were bestowed. Kelley Kopel and Scott Ferguson, were Band Sweetheart and Beau. Katrina Gragson was Band members showed their appre- ciation to senior Kelley Kopel by elect- ing her Band Sweetheart. With senior Scott Ferguson as Band Beau, they made a happy couple (above left). With her father by her side, DeAnn Smithey showed her enthusiasm of being voted Football Sweetheart. As a senior football trainer, she worked for her title (left). The band was into Homecoming spirit with their smiles. Freshman DeAnne Throckmorton gets ready to perform at the Homecoming ceremonies (above). voted as Homecoming Queen. “It was such a surprise when they announced my name. It was one of the biggest shocks of my life!’ Katrina said, expressing the feelings of all the winners. Monica Kent and John Corbitt were handed the honor of Mr. and Mrs. Skeeter. Elected by the foot- ball team, DeAnn Smithey was football sweetheart. DeAnn, a football trainer, earned her title and appreciated it. “It let me know that the players realized how hard | worked and cared for them. To me it was not how pretty or popular you are; it was hard work and dedication,’’ she commented. Hard work and dedication also resulted in the defeat of South Garland in the Homecoming game. The day ended with celebrations as another Home- coming passed from reality into memory. 17

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Left: Coach William Lynch exhibited his tennis skill during his matches. Left: Prepared to play, this team han- dled their game well. Below: Extending for the ball, Coach William Lynch exerted to be his best. ee ee ee Tournament Hits High Never before was so much ‘‘love” shared between students and faculty as during the Student-Teacher Tennis Tournament. The Tournament was organized by Coaches Linda Howig and Peggy Joiner and there was an all-time high number of entering teams. “This year we got almost 40 teams to enter! That is almost twice as many compared to last year,’ said Coach Howig enthusiastically. The tournament was broken down into an “‘A’’ bracket and a “‘B ’ bracket. The “A” group were the most talented, serious players, while the ‘‘B ’ group players were pretty inexperienced. “lam really glad | played again this year,’ said business teacher Mrs. Lynda Looper, “‘it is fun to be with your students in a less formal atmosphere.” As the tournament went on, things heated up and got quite intense. “Coach Koonce's fast balls hit Mrs. Deena Lamont a few times too many,'’ exclaimed Coach Howig. After all the fun was over, winners in both the ‘'A”’ and the ‘'B ' matches did emerge. The lucky winners were: Coach Lynch and Amy Jones (A matches) and Coach Brinnan and Paul Walker (B matches). Left: Ms. Quida Savant shined throughout play in the tournament.