Nimitz High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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Sonja Edwards looks for a way out through the confusion of the lines in the crowded hall. Libby Toland supported the vol- leyball team from the bench, despite her wrapped ankle. fvhen I had it, admitted senior ,ori Bates. If I were a teacher, I fvouldn't give homework. We go o school five days a week, and I hink we should have the nights and weekends to ourselves, she 'easoned. Going to work was high on the ist of things to do after school for nany students as inflation took nigger bites out of scarce funds. Some students got out of school :arly to go to Irving High to 'work, but it was a class, too. I liked getting out early Jecause I could go home, eat unch, and take it easy. Then, I lad to go to Auto Mechanics ilassf' said senior Robert Anzal- ua. We worked on cars fourth, fifth, and sixth periods. Then, I went to work from 3:15 till B, he added. Students often worked late hours to get extra money to take out that special girl or buy that much-wanted stereo speaker. Those lucky enough not to have any homework or who didn't have to work, had a variety of things to do. There were movies to see, books to read, people to visit, sign- painting parties, music to listen to, athletic events, and there was always the family babysitter, the television. Many pleasant evenings were passed by laughing at the antics of Mork and Mindy, or learning the latest disco steps on Disco Fever. After school was the one time that often helped a student make it through a long day -just think- ing about getting out. And it happened almost every day . . . STUDENT LIFE

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Varsity football players Iimmy Howard and Monte Peiser have fun at a IV football game. Travis Moore and Cindy Bos- worth discover that horsing around is one way to show spirit. At pical da after school I The anticipation swelled throughout the school as the final seconds ticked off the clock. Finally, the 3:15 bell signalled the end of yet another school day. Tension building to an almost unbearable level, then the thun- dering sounds of feet could be heard heading towards home, practice, work, or someplace else, such as a club meeting or shop- ping. The students who stayed for practice were usually on an ath- letic team, such as basketball, or were on the drill team, band, or cheerleading squad. We often had to stay until 5:30 or so on weekdays, except on Thursdays when we left at 3:30 and went home, recalled Vika drill team member Sus Ancheta. Then we had to come back 6:30 and stay until 7:30. Friday mornings we had to up at school at 7 in the mornin warm up for the pep rally, continued. It was hard work, we had fun, too. After a long pr tice, I felt like going home, tak off my shoes and sitting on a ni soft couch with a full glass Coke, she laughed. Homework was the big aft school accomplishment for majority of people. It was given teachers, young and old alike, a was dreaded by all who had to it. I didn't have a lot of hon work, but I sure didn't like doing STUDENT L IFE

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A Coke and a smile these things go good together for Pam Duncan, as she has fun at the lake. Senior lane Kliaber spends her A typical weekend for senior after-school time working at LeRoy Kemper is spent finding .her job at Long Iohn Silvers. a place to ride his motorcycle. A typical weekend Friday. That one word had such impact that it inspired a hit song and movie of the same name CThank God, It's Friday J, and brought to mind visions of football games, dances and the weekend. Friday was begun by a pep rally, followed by the day dragging onward to the magic ring of the 3:15 bell. The night was usually spent by decorating a car and heading to the game. After the game, everyone headed for the local haunts, such as Pizza Inn, Taco Inn and the Sonic. Saturdays were started by wash- ing the car, mowing the grass, or for the young at heart, watching cartoons on television. The nights were lit with the glare of headlights as everyone went out on the town. Most made the usual circuit of Pizza Inn, etc., but some also went to Dallas to enjoy night life. Sunday was characterized by sleeping into the afternoon, after having stayed up late Saturday night. Then it was time to watch the Dallas Cowboys on television or just take it easy. Sunday nights were used to go to church, or to frantically finish the homework and generally preparing for another onslaught of the Monday morning blues. . STUDENT LIFE