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

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Excitement, work fill vacation time On May 31 at 1:59 p.m. and counting down, tension rose as students posed ready to jump from their seats. The final bell rang and the halls were flooded with eager students exiting school and entering summer. To most students, summer meant soak- ing up rays or splashing around in the near- est pool. According to sophomore Jeff Thompson, a “three month party’ was what summer held for him. Vacationing with the family, alone or with friends, was another highlight of sum- | mer that took numerous students every | place imaginable. A few Raiders even trav- elled to other countries. Junior Donna Braun said, ‘For around $2500, visiting, shopping and sightseeing in Munstermai- seld, West Germany, for two months was a real learning experience I'll never forget.”’ Nevertheless, obligations had to be ful- filled and the task of making money robbed some of free summer hours. “Working was all right sometimes but it got in the way of going to parties and out on dates,” said sophomore Wesley Orr. Even though work time may have been a problem, the money made was an appre- ciated aspect. “Il felt working took up too much time because | didn’t get to go on vacation, but I| liked the money because it helped me buy clothes,” said senior Wendi Richardson. Responsibilities toward the end of sum- mer rolled around with band, cheerleader, drill team, volleyball and football practices. This meant early time-consuming hours. Registration and orientation, the week of Aug. 19, also put a clinch on summer ac- tivities. Whether wanted or unwanted, students returned Sept. 3 at 8:15 a.m. when the halls were flooded with students exiting summer and entering school. WITH A LOOK of boredom, senior Marsha Lambert toils away summer hours at work. Lambert worked an average of 40 hours per week at Brooks in Rich- ardson Square Mall, the nearest mall to Garland. LOUNGING on the 2000 year-old Porta Nigra, David Stewart, a junior, scans the quiet scene. Stewart spent eight weeks in West Germany from May through August. HAVING BEEN HELPED with adjustment of the stir- rups, senior Mai Anh Tran waits with fellow Key Club member Dawn Brendel to ride the trails. Tran joined other Key Club members who attended an international convention in St. Louis, Missouri, in July. Summer 9

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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

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DURING THE LABOR DAY PARADE, sophomore Jackie Portele focuses on the rhythm to her flag routine, ‘Stars and Stripes Forever.” Photo by Leah Duckworth MARCHING IN THE LABOR DAY PARADE Mendy Wallgren pays little attention to the scorching heat. Photo by Leah Duckworth 1 O Student Life AT THE MOMENT that junior Heather Colombo is announced as first runner up in the Junior Miss Pageant, she expresses her happiness while junior Rhonda Kirby claps in support and congratulations. Photo by Doug Foshee LIKE ALL OTHER CANDIDATES Marci Willard rode on a convertible as part of the parade. Photo by Craig Cooper