Nimitz High School - Logge Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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Extra 1- Cougar Carrier --- EXJETFET Read Almbourn Pm' Extra Extra . . . Read All About it. The thankless life of a journalist was well known to Cougar Carrier staff members. The young but dedicated staff went about daily duties writing copy, arranging pictures and columns, carrying on the search for news and matters of interest. The staff's hard work was rewarded only by having to give up a lunch or a study hall to peddle the latest issue to students. The newspaper served to keep students in- formed on the activities, honors, current events, and anything from movie reviews to politics. On a lighter note, students were able to have Santa Claus letters, nominations for Cupid Sweethearts, and Valentine Wishes printed in two of the Carrier's seasonal papers. NN 1 1984 1985 COUGAR CARRIER STAFF Back Row Left to Right Mark Bailey, Melissa Beisenherz, Denise Cox Donald Heimbach Trent Aulbaugh Robert Pekar Robert Faber, Sandra Heisser, lanie Montalvo. Mid- dle Row Left to Right Sue Morales Dee Dee Moore Cynthia Machado, Anna Odal, Dwayne Cloodmin. Front Row Left to Right Mrs Zupanic Karen Moore Kelly Donahoe, Tricia Uselton, Zoe Wilson, Kim Caswell 2 Kelly Donahoe takes a breath of fresh air from pasting ads in her section. 3. Editor Sandra Heisser helps Robert Peaker with his section 4 Private eyes' Organizations 139

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- Close-Up - Experience is the Key Each year a group of students participate in Close Up, Close Up is a one week trip to Washington DC., where students get a closer look at our country's governmental system and politics. This year the group went during elec- tion week. The group went to seminars, workshops, listened to guest speakers, and was in Washington to witness President Reagan's re-election. i'We had a blast, said layna Gliddin. We saw so many new things but my favorite activity had to be when Mrs. Kaufman, Karen Peart, and l all went jogging at 5:30 A.M. in Washington, It was so pretty!!'f The most shocking moment was Derek Drawhornfs facial expression when he entered the hotel room to find a surprise birthday party in store for him. Mrs. Mari Kaufman said, HThe kids who went on this trip are the lucky ones. They are the ones who later in life will understand the political system from their one week of experiencef' 1. The Capital on a beautiful morning in November. 2. THE CLOSE-UP PARTICIPANTS - Back Row, Left to Right: Carla Moore, Holly Hundermark, jimmy Vaughn, Brian Belanger, Gerald Porter, Derek Drawhorn, Mrs. Kaufman, and Liz Caldcieaugh. Front Row, Left to Right: Iayna Gliddin and Karen Peart. Carla Moore is holding lay Ryan Moore. 3. Happy Birthday! Derek Drawhorn!! 4. An early morning stroll in Washington. 5. Liz Caldcleugh, Mrs. Mari Kaufman, and Karen Peart smile in front of the Smithsonian. 138 Organizations

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Cheerleaders Overcome Obstacles With Determination, hope, and willpower were the words used to summarize the Cougar Cheerleaders. They were deter- mined for excellence and hoped for victory. Senior Co-Head, Denise Wilson said, llBeing a cheerleader takes a lot of time but in the end, it's terrific and fun. There were a few changes that the cheerleaders had to adapt to in order to get the year started, such changes includ- ed: receiving a new sponsor and House Bill 72. The new sponsor, Bonnie Williamson, was no problem. The girls all felt she did a good job. 'lShe tries real hard and is there if we need help, said junior Lori Woods. The new House Bill 72 was quite different. For starters, the girls lost their two-hour class in which they could practice cheers, stunts, and gymnastics, which get ready for the pep rallies, and make the signs for the upcoming game. This resulted in longer after-school practices. Determination - Cheerleaders - ,.,, . .... i .... . . at ......... ..., - iiii etiitt iii e 1 r1e1 ,sse T A ii isiais L ..t if i t The girls attended Sam Houston Cheerleading Camp during the sur There they received superior ratings were eligible for the Award of Excell They also brought back plenty of sticks. One of the most honored events modeling for Macy's, in Deerbrook Is August for their Fashion Show. Once again, one of our cheerleaders been nominated for NCA cheerleading structor, Denise Wilson. Not only did the cheerleaders a football games, but basketball too. girls were kept busy, not only cheering selling football and basketball ribl Christmas cards and wrapping p. Nimitz sweaters, socks, shirts. llAll the girls worked hard. At times were down, but their willpower strong enough to keep them going, Sponsor, Ms. Williamson. 1. Shelly Anderson and Patty Waldrep cheer the Cougars on to victory. 2. Patty Waldrep stretches before the game. 3. Tammi Gorski yells as the Cougars Varsity Football Team kicks off for another victory. 140 Organizations i