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

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.........--gb 3 While awaiting the conclusion of her senior year, Nena Pavlik listens intently as Mr. Jim Kennedy, secretary of the School Board, accepts her class lor graduation. i l 1 Four years of hard work and fund raising enable seniors to celebrate their graduation in style. Taking a break from the festivities, Dennis Lax and Karen Mullins converse with Eric Walker. Looking back while thinking ahead Anticipation filled the air as seniors journeyed through their final months of high school. Seniors were honored by fellow classmates, clubs, organizations and faculty members at the Awards Day Assembly on Tuesday, May 2. Diane Gilliland, Senior Class president, announced the Class of 1978's gift to the school - red and black benches for the front hall. The B. G. Hudson Award for the Outstanding Senior was presented to Karen Kennedy. Rebecca Emory was the highest scholastic achiever but, as a result of placing out in sophomore English Composition, she was unable to 'eceive the honor of valedlctorian. This tonor was awarded to Jerri Strong with Darolyn Kirk as salutatorian. Joni Thiessen closed the assembly with her farewell speech as Student Douncil president. At her leave of office, Joni presented Flodney Paris, 1978-79 As the excitement from the Awards Day Assembly diminished, seniors reflected upon other events planned for their last year. Strolling through white gates to the song This One's for You, seniors embarked on a journey into an old French garden. White latice work wound with ivy vines decorated the walls with plants, trees, park benches and old street lamps scattered throughout. No, the setting was not New Orleans but the Registry Hotel in Dallas where the Senior Prom was held on Saturday, May 13. Spring bouquets of carnations, baby's breath, daffodils and daisies sat in the middle of the pale blue and white fable settings. Yazoo, a group of North Texas State University students, provided a mixture of slow and fast music for dancing. When asked what she felt made the prom special, Denise Fleimer, Senior Student Council president, with a gavel to Class vice president, stated that she nark his entrance into office. could not point out any one thing. lt was all special. The seniors presented Mrs. Sue Montgomery, Senior Class sponsor, with a diamond necklace to express their thanks for all of her help and support. After the prom, seniors retired to Eastgate Country Club where the swimming pool, kitchen and game room had been reserved. Seniors were able to swim, dance, play games or even watch television. On May 26, the 1978 volume of the Marauder was presented to the school. Since it was the last day of school for the seniors, Mr. Hudson excused the seniors from first, second and third periods to sign yearbooks in the gym. Commencement exercises for the Class of 1978 were held on Saturday, June 3 at Moody Coliseum on the SMU Campus. This marked the end of the seniors' high school years and the beginning of a new adventure. 9161 GS lU JO ds ll Su live Slllfl -.L CQ S

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ies H Uv 3C rspnng SGfilO 978 E 1 Pg' Qin-J1'ilw. 'H Five hundred twenty seniors along with the band, choir, faculty and other students participate in the commencement exercises. One of 79 honor gradu- ates, Ann Robbins, receives her diploma, Commencement exercises is a thought-provoking time for parents. Mr. Floyd Thiessen anxiously awaits his daughter's turn on stage. Friends strengthen the excitement of graduation by decorating cars, exchanging gifts and hosting par- ties. IL Highest scholastic achievers Flebecca Emory and Leaving behind a successful term as Student Jerri Strong nervously focus upon the final minutes Council President, Joni Thiessen, welcomes Fiod- of their senior year. ney Paris to office. A 1-X

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r activities mme SU 978 FND C 1 ,- 6 i At the Jaycee Jubilee during the Labor Day week- end, North Garland cheerleaders competed against South Garland, winning first prize. Mam'seIles Leslie Molder, Joan Edwards and cap- tain Tena Pullen paint props during summer prac- tices. Each girl brought six props to use. Looking ai proolsheets and negatives, Lisa Dun- lop and Sheryl Parker search for pictures in good focus and interesting subjects. Summer band practice gives Hailey Helm a chance to look over a piece ol music,