New Braunfels High School - Unicorn Yearbook (New Braunfels, TX)

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Students Are People, Too N ew Braunfels High School students composed .2'Zn of the population of New Braunfels. Even though the percen- tage seemed small, the effects of the youths' activities were apparent everywhere. Whether it was at the football games, rest homes, or at businesses, students made their presence known. Youths found great satisfaction in performing acts of charity with their peers. They par- ticipated in a book drive to benefit the Teen Connection, a food drive at Thanksgiving, the Jaycees' Toys for Tots drive, a blood drive, and the Golden Unicorn Project. Students also collected donations for Spina Bifida, American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, Muscular Dystrophy, Easter Seals, and March of Dimes. Students also helped build houses for low-income families, participated in a Rent-a-Kid project, visited with the residents at the rest homes, worked in places of business through the vocational programs, and hid eggs for an Easter Egg Hunt at the First Protestant Church Kindergarten. The community showed its support by pur- chasing animals and food items during Queen of Hearts and the youth show and booster certificates supporting Unicorn athletics and band. The Lions' Club, Rotary Club, American Legion, Gptimist Club, and Elks Lodge contributed scholarships and held banquets to show their appreciation for the youth of the ci- agp. ty, as did the Greater New Braunfels Arts Council, German-American Socie- ty, Comal County Sheriff's Posse, New Braunfels Educators, and Parent- Teacher Association. The Masonic Lodge, Knights of Columbus, Comal In- dependent Men's Association, Order of the Eagles, Woodmen of the World, and Veterans of Foreign Wars also displayed interest through providing banquets and scholarships. This interest proved to spark a working and caring relationship between the youth and the community. The students realized that all adults were not old fuddy-duddies who drove 20 mph in the 30 mph zone and always said when I was a kid I had to walk 10 miles to school, barefooted in the snow. Finally, the adults realized that all youths were not little brats who drove 40 mph in the 30 mph zone or who threw wild par- ties with loud, corrupt rock-n-roll music. Despite the bad, national publicity young people were given concerning suicide and drugs, local students' achievements were constantly making headlines and top news stories. The in- volvement of the youth seemed to fill the generation gap by providing services for groups or individuals when there was a need. Playing Easter Bunny is fun! Tammy Shearer and Michelle King hide eggs for the students of the First Protestant Nursery School. The HECE members hid eggs as a part of their community service program. It's so rewarding to see the enthusiasm that's generated by high school youth in their activities. Adults and children who benefit from these endeavors return more than time and energy through gratitude and smiles. --Mrs. Joannie Garza community events-17

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41 ATF ie Q A f, N S-get Wf ' if . W' 'll M353 A' ll K W mf . by ig V X 19 A , W . 'll ,, il k Kiwwillt 4' 5 Strong, steady hands are needed to hold this ram- bunctious sheep while its wool is being sheared. Mr. James Garrett, F.F.A. sponsor, and Mike Osbourne are grooming the animal to be shown at the Comal County Fair. Riding rides at the Comal County Fair offers a chance to sit back and enjoy the sights and sounds of the fair. Debra Welty, Deann Ninneman, Scott Fisher, Martie Bussell, Brittney Tetrault, and Ralinn Meek enjoy riding the Himalayan. 16-community events

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Sonic Drive-In provides a place for Shay Clark, Jonathan Reich, and Jody Sanders to gather and discuss the social activities of the evening. Trees draped with rolls of toilet paper are a common sight to many awakening victims of the paperers. Tom Dukeis house is one of the victims that sports a good papering job. 31 life li K -4 . 7.., cffwsfq, un Costs Money hether or not there was a good movie showing or there was a decent band playing, students some how seemed to find some source of entertainment. Many students remained on campus after the dismissal bell rang because of involvement in extracurricular activities. Athletics, band, and drama practices occupied many hours. But there was always time for the fun things. For students, fun things included cruising, town, movies, dances, concerts, toilet papering houses, trips, and parties. But there was one obstacle in the way, the lack of funds. Cruising town took gas and gas took money. Many of the youths avoided this expense by congregating at Sonic Drive-In. Movies, dances, and concerts cost approximately 54, SS, and S15 for admission. This did not include the cost of refreshments and souvenirs. The price of toilet paper was also costly when it took eighty rolls to do a good job on a large yard. It was even more costly if the paperers were caught. Culprits could be charged with a class C misdemeanor and be tried for criminal mischief. Nevertheless, teens enjoyed papering houses Qbecause it was daring and provided something to doj. During Christmas and spring break, many students took advantage of the time off to go snow skiing or to take a coast trip. This too proposed a money problem. But it was overcome and the students tood trips with their families, churches, and friends. Back-to-school, birthday, toga, victory, holiday, and graduation parties were as popular as ever, but entertaining meant spending money. Refreshments were the chief expenses. A six pack of drinks cost around 52.75, a bag of chips cost around 75, and dips ranged from around 5.90 to 52.00. The average attendance was about forty people and cost the host over S75. More elaborate parties had one hundred or more in attendance. At these parties, the cost was usually split among several hosts and hostesses. Many students discovered that they enjoyed smaller get-togethers to watch V.H.S. movies or cable television. Although money was a large issue in a teenager's after hours activities, the amount of fun was a larger one. And even though many felt there was absolutely nothing to do, few teenagers sat at home on Friday and Saturday nights. Hackey sack provides an opportunity for Stoney Williams to practice his coordination during vacation.