North Garland High School - Marauder Yearbook (Garland, TX)

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NN. ABOVE: Bible as Literature proves to be both inter- esting and educational for Cathy Matthews. BELOW: Lunchtime comes as a welcome break for Mrs. Barbara Parrott and other teachers. ff ' out Growth Creates Change ife constantly changed around us. As our student body increased in numbers, our place of learning grew to accommodate our needs. We the students also changed by expanding our mental and emotional capacities. The physical growth of the facilities influenced our Outlooks, for we were given more opportunities to learn and to become involved in a larger variety of experiences. As we entered into our sixth year, we had already established traditions customary to any high school, however, as we grew, we added our own special personality to make the traditions Raider traditions. Even though each school year was a new beginning, we could always expect the same activities to take place during the course of that year. These traditions took on a uniqueness of their own because the different students who participated each year changed and molded the activities to conform to their special needs and talents. Activities that we expected to be sponsored included pep rallies, Homecoming weekend, and sports events, but even these changed to fit our lifestyles. A larger student body caused crowded pep rallies which resulted in students sitting on the gym floor. The institution of a new policy concerning Homecoming Queen influenced students' decisions when they casted votes. The addition of competitive girls sports and soccer allowed more students to participate in the athletic program. A girls gym was built to provide more facilities. Not only were we faced with change and growth in our school, but changes were taking place in our national government, and vital decisions were being made. The subject of change was a controversial issue in the 1976 presidential election. In his campaign, Democratic nominee Jimmy Carter stressed the need for change in the federal government. Incumbent Gerald Ford, however, emphasized that changes had been made during his term in office. Change indeed occurred as Jimmy Carter defeated Gerald Ford in the November 2 election. As the year progressed, these changes became an accepted way of life. The new experiences which followed helped us to grow as individuals. However, we realized that the traditions we had established would be revised in order to meet the needs of upcoming students. Opening ' 3 4fVb02

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Hctivities Celebrities Classes f-lssociations OO Qi if av Hthletlcs s Index Closing 206 250 272 ' ' I8 62 Flcademics 76 we C ' ' l64 1 Hd 264 x ls, TOP RIGHT: Senior Mike Horstman gives a pep talk to raise Raider spirit. ABOVE: Brenda Reed and San- is W dra Himmelreich masquerade as Old McDonald and his chicken in a pep rally skit. BOTTOM RIGHT: Skip- , A . ' p ng rope keeps Eric Walker fit and provides a change in the monotony of football practice. 2099 W, ' miiifgifi 'V .jf

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Red Black Spark Para e were well represented in the 1976 Labor Day Parade. The Mam'selles and LaPetites performed as the Raider Band played Fanfare for a Celebration' and Chester . The flag corps also executed a routine. Varsity cheerleaders added a new approach to the parade when they encouraged Raider spirit from golf carts. Freshman and jv cheerleaders yelled in support of their respective teams. The entire unit was backed by North Garland students throughout the two and one half mile parade. Q9 5' 'LI ' f aw. 5. FLAG CORPS adds color to the NG unit of tl PARADE PERFORMANCE begins an exciting year for Deborah Whaley, Pam Neal, Kim Brooks, and Kim Labor Day Pafade- Herron. - A. Ai . 1 ,L 33 e F -i J i - - . 'JL . - THROUGH her smiles, Sandra Himmelreich shows her cheerleading enthusiasm' LED BY officers Debbie Wylie and RoseAnne Morrison, Mam'selles execute their awa tine. 4 . 0penin9 5 rd winning flag ro