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

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K' 'mf .. it ADDRESSING HIS FELLOW grads, Valedictorian Charles Hausman directs his speech not only to them but to all who are present. AFTER A HOUR LONG ceremony, the graduates prepare to leave the Coliseum. RECEIVING CONGRATULATIONS from fellow graduates, Tony Alexander feels a great deal of relief that the day is nearly through. PREPARING FOR THE CEREMONY director Michael Morton places his choir members in their proper positions. Graduation

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At IHST . At last, the day had come that every 18-year-old had dreamed of for the past 12 years. Wearing the traditional caps and gowns, 457 seniors proudly marched down the aisle, led by valedicatorian Charlie Hausman and salutatorian Carl Wester. On Saturday, May 30, 1981, 457 graduates awaited nervously at Moody Colisseum to receive their diplomas. There were 89 honor graduates and 366 regular graduates. After taking their proper seats, graduates awaited their diplomas. While waiting, they heard speeches from Principal Gary Reeves, Dr. Eli Douglas, superintendent, Fthonda McDowell, class president, Carl Wester, salutatoriang and Charlie Hausman, valedictorian. Then the moment finally came and the honor grads were first to receive their diplomas. lt was really exciting for me as I received my diploma. It made me feel like I had achieved success, stated graduate Heidi Satchell. Many graduating seniors sang the alma mater with tears in their eyes as the exercise was completed. At the conclusion of the two and a half hour formal ceremony, graduates parted to receive congratulations from parents, friends, and fellow classmates. WAITING NEFIVOUSLY for their turn at receiving their diplomas, seniors listen attentively as the final speeches are made. Student Life ONE ROW AT A TIME, seniors receive the diplomas that they have been waiting for for a long time. WHILE LISTENING T0 CARL WESTER, salutatorian Principal Gary Reeves cannot help laughting at Carl's speech. LEADING HIS CHOIR Michael Morton and accompanist Carolyn Benham sing the coral selection of Reach for a Star. f E KIMBERLY CASTLEBERRY tries to smile as she waits for her name to be called to entire her place in the line.

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l Atimefor play and practice The yearly countdown was near its end. Everyone A waited breathlessly for the second hand to make its final revolution. As impatient people got set in their starting blocks, the countdown echoed through the halls. Five, four, three, two, one, . . .the bell sounded. The halls were T olot T stampeded with hordes of summer-hungry people. Lockers were opened and slammed on one final trip. Then, silence broke the deafening madnessifffhe 5 school was empty as the year ended-and summer began. Little Lonnie Leftout slowly walked home wondering what he was going to do over the summer. He decided he was going to get a job like most of his friends did. Lonnie soontbecame T . discouraged after finding all Student Life t s I jobs were taken a month in l advance. He had checked the area grocery stores and fast food places, but found that other North Garland students were already working there. This is where a large majority took root in theirfinancial career. With nothing else to do, Lonnie decided to take a big look at the vast opportunities open to him. T c It Lonnie had been a Mam'selle, he could have gone to a summer workshop with them to t Southernlvtethodist University where they T attended Superstar Camp June 22-26. The girls successfully left the camp with a Spirit Pom and Sweepstakes. Kim Wilkins commented, The camp , helped us learn the routines and to learn them quicker. We also became closer as a They were nominated for the group. After returning from Award of Excellence. Renee the workshop, the Mamfselles started the school year by working out Ransom summed up the trip with, lt was a lot of hard. work, but it really paid off. lt early in the morning, starting was a lot of fun too. August 3. They began their practice at seven in the morning and continued until noon. The cheerleaders also went to a camp to display their skills. They traveled down to the University of Houston July 6-9. In L preparation, the cheerleaders practiced five Little Lonnie Leftoutff decided he could not participate in these activities, so he took a look at the yt band. Although the band, as i a whole, did not practice togetherg sections of it went-5, to various schools for a if workshop. The Flag Corps participated in a workshopat South Garland July 6-10. The days a week from six to eight Rifle Corps traveled to East in the morning. The varsity won superior ribbons and Texas State University June- 22-27 to prepare themselves spirit sticks every night. They for the coming season. As also came away with the Award of Excellence. The junior varsity got superior c ribbons all through and a spirit stick the last night. soon as August 3 came, the Band once again began a unit practice. Beginning at 6:30 and continuing until 8 a.m. iCont.i