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

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-NH' STUDENT L FE MAGE Escorted by her father, Christy Roe, a nominee, steps onto the football field to take her position. Photo by Russell Duckworth Voting for the homecoming queen, Junior Ronnie Smith casts his bal- lot during first period in the band hall. Photo by Craig Turner

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During the Awards Assembly, Walter Moore and Mike Ferguson show their fellow classmates the class gift. The window was in- stalled in November 1984. Mrs. Drake announces the names of the 68 seniors receiving the President's Award, a special aca- demic achievement recognition. Photo by Steve Shaw Starting high school, most students realize that graduation is an immediate goal that seems far away. But seniors usually find the four years pass quickly. As graduation draws near, I find it's not only a time to reflect on the past but also a time to look forward to the future, said Lisa O'Day, honor student. The senior class of '84 said their first farewell to North Garland on May 16, 1984-Awards Day. Sixty- eight people received the President's Academic Fit- ness Award which required Validictorian Tri Dinh: lt is sat- isfying to be commended, but that is transient. Self-satisfaction in the best performance is greater and more lasting. Photo by Russell Duckworth ITH A FINAL SALUTE GRADUATES PEEL JOY OE REACHING GOAL, SEEKING FUTURES a B+ average for all four years of classwork, eighty percent or higher on SAT or ACT tests and 12 units of the New Basics. Twenty- five people received scholar- ships and money for college. Graduation was held on May 26, 1984, at Moody Coliseum on the Southern Methodist University cam- pus at 1 p.m. Pomp and Circumstanceu lead the 434 seniors in from both sides of the vast area to their as- signed seats. Starting the formal cere- mony with a positive note, Superintendent Eli Douglas said, This class had the hope for success and thrives to achieve goals. Helping Dr. Douglas, the accapella choir sang, g'Nothing Can Stop Us Nowf' Success of school educa- tion is the end of one series and the beginning of an- otherf' said Salutatorian Lance Jacobs. In response to this definition of success, Valedictorian Tri Dinh ad- ded, These are the times we have looked forward to and dreamed of and now they've come true. Mr. Reeves commented in his last role as principal, The class of '84 has been academically challenged in the past years and has done well. With a final salute, graduates said good-bye as they threw their caps up in the air. 1984 GRADUATION 2

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Displaying her sudden emotion after being announced as home- coming queen, Senior Felicia Parker shares an emphatic hug with Senior Kim Hanson. Photo by Russell Duckworth For the student council, decorating the hall Wednesday afternoon is a serious business for Eric Beshires and Krista Doster, sophomores. Photo by Lisa Wacker 1 r ICTORY OVER OWLS MAKES HOMECOMING SHINE 'Wednesday afternoon, the decorations went up. Banners were created for the first time by groups such as the Key Club, which won the contestg and the con- stant jingling of spirit bells broke the usual silence of the hallways. Anticipation and excite- ment built up during the re- mainder ofthe week, and fi- nally, the real events could begin. November 5-10 was homecoming week, the most memorable one in North Garland's 13-year history. The victory over the Gar- land Owls made Friday night, Nov. 9 even more special. The varsity's recov- ery from the dismal 0-10 re- cord in '83 put hope in the heart of the school body. Also, the Raiders had never won a homecoming game before. The Raider band, Mam- Ly 1' t With patience, Leah Rodriquez and her father wait for other nomi- nees to get in information. Photo by Russell Duckworth Y, 'Z- 'selles and LaPetites preced- ed the queen nominees onto the field before a nearly full Willaims Stadium audience. Then the nominees, Lisa Ba- ker, Michelle Doster, Vickie Hudson, Holly Metzger, Fe- licia Parker, Leah Rodri- guez, Christy Roe and Ka- ren Rotunda, were present- ed. Last yearis winner, Libby Underwood, passed her crown to Felicia Parker. Sophomore Travers Scott said, I voted for Felicia be- cause I knew that generally everyone had a pretty high opinion of her and she seemed like the only candi- date who wasn't a . . . glam- our queen. Afterward, the football team rewarded the school's years of waiting with their first homecoming victory, 21-7. fcontinued on page 2145 Stephanie Ramsey presents a flow- er to nominee Holly Metzger, who is escorted by her brother. Photo by Lisa Wacker HOMECOMING 213