Nimitz High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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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

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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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Before the South Grand Prairie pep rally, Les Pickett hangs a sign in the freshman section. Boyd Davis and Tim Marshall lead the band down the west hall before the outdoor pep rally. 0 U R 9 PI RIT Before the pep rallies The early morning silence sits like a great giant in the darkened spectator area. Suddenly, at 7:15, the lights are switched on and every scratch on the floor and crack in the wall is revealed in a blaze of mercury vapor. Slowly, girls in blue and white gingham outfits shuffle by twos and threes into the gym to begin their pre-pep rally warm-up. - Okay, girls! Let's wake up out there. Muscles are popped awake as the disco music blares from the record player. The gym reverber- ates with the sounds of last-min- ute rehearsing. One, two, three, four Get that line straight! The cheerleaders casually stroll in, chatting about last night's phone calls and tonight's dates. They set down their megaphones and pom-poms, then begin limber- ing up. Preparing a sign to be hung from the rafters, Ieanne Hays struggles with the paper and string. lt's too early to be doing this! The Vikas are now warmed up and have their parts. Now, they can go brush their hair, fix their make-up, and preen their uni- forms. Girls you've got seven min- utes! The semi-emptiness of the gym fades away as eager, noisy stu- dents arrive proclaiming their class is the absolute best in school spirit. Help, where's the tape? The band, many of them still half-asleep, struggle through the back door, begin setting up instru- ments. and running through riffs and scales, warming up numbed lips. Oh, no! I lost my music sheets! Groups of students now begin shuffling in and head for their respective class' seating section, wondering if they'll have enough lung power to win the coveted Spirit Award this week. We haven't won it in two weeks. We've got to win it this time! STUDENT LIFE