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

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COMBINING THEIR EFFORTS, Laura Fitzgerald and Le Pham encourage the graduates in their final address. As valedictorian and salutatorian respec- tively, their addressing the audience together was a first in the school’s history. AS THE AWARDS CEREMONY ENDS, Michelle Photo by Jim Ball Doster, student council president, joyfully congratu- lates Laura Fitzgerald on being named the valedicto- rian. Photo by Lisa Wacker | SMILING PROUDLY, Amy Farrington walks off the stage on Awards Day with two trophies which repre- sent the $250 and $1,000 scholarships given to her as the Junior Achievement award winner. Photo by Lisa Wacker AS THE GRADUATION CEREMONY draws to an DEEP IN THOUGHT, Class President Bryan Cumby end, Laura Fitzgerald, Le Pham, Kristi Heo, Duc listens attentively to the speeches during com- Dinh, Paul Serrell, Laura Killian and Jimmy Rushton mencement exercises at Moody Coliseum on the join together in singing the Alma Mater. SMU campus. Photo by Jim Ball Photo by Jim Ball | 1985 Graduation 7 el

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ieoeea nt Through the humid atmosphere of the crowded coliseum, there was a feeling of anticipation. Suddenly, in a burst of emo- tion, 430 graduates threw their caps into the air, traditionally marking the end of 13 long years of work. Although this was the kind of scene viewed by millions of people at this time of year, there was a difference here. The Class of ’85 had achieved a quality of unity unlike any other class. This unity was demonstrated as valedic- torian Laura Fitzgerald and salutatorian Le Pham presented the final address together. They spoke of their ‘‘everlasting bond held ” together by friendship .... - , af , Fitzgerald said, ‘“Today is not only an ending, but also a beginning.”’ This begin- ning was displayed by the many students who were awarded scholarships at the Awards Ceremony, May 15. Among those awarded was Betty Stringer, who received a scholarship of $250. ‘‘The money helped me a lot. It paid for most of my books. (The scholarship) also really encouraged me,”’ said Stringer. Among the many people recognized were Tim Carpenter and Carson Bell who received certificates for perfect attendance through all four years of high school. Gene Serrell, who received a full four-year schol- arship, was a 1985 Semi-Finalist of the Na- 1‘. oe wt! Unified efforts mark final year of Class tional Achievement Program for Outstand- ing Negro Students. Sixty-five students also won the Presi- dent’s Academic Fitness Award. The cere- mony ended as the 95 honor graduates were recognized. Fitzgerald and Pham passed on a special message from the instructional administra- tor, Mr. Roger Herrington, who said before leaving to work in administration: “Il chal- lenge you to make a difference.” Le Pham thus described the Class of ’85 this way: “We have succeeded as a group and excelled as individuals.”

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FLYING THROUGH THE AIR in the top seat on the Conquistador, sophomore Christina Kaparonis, gra- duate Steve Iha and senior Nikki Robinson join other vacationers who enjoyed a day at Six Flags amuse- ment park in Arlington. Photo by Bobby Sherer AT PADRE ISLAND vacationing with her family, senior Jennifer Hall steps out to take a peek at the expanse of white, sandy beach. WHILE ATTENDING REGISTRATION on Aug. 23, freshman Jennifer Bryan confronts her counselor Mrs. Nell Jackson about her schedule. Registration week brought back the reality of school. 8 Student Life