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

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,, i i F l 1 r BRENDA FLOWERS, salutatorian, delivers her speech to graduates, faculty, and friends. LAURIE MURDOCK chats with friends at the Senior Prom. ,. .a V ,T if T, , ,, T, Ill' Q , . X. if--A-.Y DAVID BOSWELL, Jeanette Willis, Carla Harrell, Marcy Box, and Cindy Greer keep time to the music at the Senior Prom. LISA BARZ and Tony Nakonechnyj pose for pictures taken by Mr. Bill Bunch at the Senior Prom. TOMMY SCOTT and Cheryl Switch make their entrance at the Senior Prom. Senior Prom, Graduation

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We've Made It For elegance and beauty, you couldn't have wanted more from the Senior Prom. The occasion was organized by the Senior Planning Committee. Seeing classmates in tuxedos and long dresses was quite a change from the usual jeans and T-shirts. Not only was the Prom time consuming, it was also costly. Mr. Gary Reeves estimated that last year's prom cost the Senior Class over SS'I0,000. That money was used for renting the LeBaron Hotel, for favors, and for decorations. The theme that night was A Class With CIass. Approximately 500 students attended. MH. BOB PRICE congratulates David Boswell who has received his diploma at graduation. RHONDA MCDOWELL, Laurie Ftaether, Lowell Brooks, and Randy Stolz watch the presentation at the Senior Prom. Student Life As the Prom made history, eager minds looked toward graduation with confidence. The wearing of caps and gowns is a privilege of every graduate. They are the clothes that say, We've finally made it! Of the 512 students who graduated in the 1980 class, 76 of them graduated with honors. l think that last year's graduation was better than those in the past at least from my standpoint, Mr. Reeves stated. Our students act very good during the graduation which pleases us, he added. KAREN WINDHAM, Brenda Flowers, and Lance Churchman, honor students, lead the 1980 class on the stage for graduation ceremonies. 'I

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The Summer That Soared Always remember that wonderful trail of golden memories that lead back to the summer of 1980. Think back to the end of May when at the glorious ring of the early dismissal bell, school had come to a close. There were joyous shouts heard from all about and dashes for the exit doors. While leaving school that day, one saw faces shining with tears and a few with gratifying cheers. Heartfelt sighs came from passing teachers for the three-month freedom bestowed upon them. For students summer was spent in several exciting ways. Recall if you will, the days you practically lived in the swimming pool, and it felt so good to cool yourself during that ferocious Texas heat wave. lt didn't matter to some, because they were determined to enjoy their vacations. Most folk traveled to various scenic spots within the Texas border, but a few traveled to other parts of the country for their fun and relaxation. More active persons enjoyed their rest period by going horseback riding. Still there were those who awoke at dawn to jog a mile or two with a tennis game to follow. Quite often a common sight was the bikers, rolling down the neighborhood streets. Humorous as it may seem, these riders came in sets. There was always the lonely rider, then the two- seater, and of course the family pack, which contained all the relatives big and small, from three month old junior to good ole grandpa, who amazingly seemed to be always in the lead. But summer wasn't all fun and games to some North Garland students. Some were devoted enough to attend lectures at publication workshops at the Universities of Oklahoma and Texas Tech to provide North Garland with a better newspaper and yearbook. The cheerleaders and the Mam'seIles went to workshops to help learn how to keep the team spirit going. Student Life MAM'SELLE officers perform a routine for freshmen at orientation. Centered on her ladder is Lt. Tena Floyal. WET T0 THE SKIN, Cheryl Prater, swim team member, surfaces after a summer swim. Some people used their out of school days by earning wages. At fast food places, one was likely to find a friend or two working behind the counter as a cook or waiter or at a local grocery store as a checker or a sack boy. Outdoor students often were found working on ranches or serving as lifeguards at a local pool. The variety of jobs seemed endless. By and by as summer vacation came to an end, registration days had crept up sooner than expected. This year's registration was totally different from the years before. Instead of everyone signing in, in the main hall, registration was arranged to be held in the girls' gym. By entering from the west door, all one had tc do was follow the arrows to the correct tables. Then one found oneself registered complete with pictures for the identification cards and for the yearbook taken in th process. In the many years to come come rain or come shine, think back to those golden days of yore, of those happy days of summer that just seemed to soar. t x tn 5 Z5 a