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

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C EB. NeScOsgn aa Record companies asked to put labels on albums Several rock-and-roll and heavy metal records were criticized for being mind-al- tering and degrading, but in 1985 Americans claimed the right to determine what they could and could not listen to. A controversy began when Senator Paula Haw- kins proclaimed that many rock-and-roll songs con- tained ‘‘dirty lyrics.” After rating records was suggested, negative state- ments from rock enthusiasts also arose against the label- ing. “If our music is ‘bad’ in their eyes, their music may be ‘bad’ in our eyes,” said freshman Chris Smith. “It’s not right to dictate a person's personal activi- ties,’’ said senior Rob Roden. Senate hearings were held between congressmen and the artists themselves to confirm First Amendment rights. Despite these hear- ings, Hawkins, backed by protesting parents and pub- lic figures including Presi- dent Reagan, pressured the recording industry into plac- ing ‘‘parental guidance” stickers on records and tapes with explicit lyrics. “| think the whole issue is opinionated,’’ said sopho- more Atlantis Tillman, ‘‘and whether people listen to the music or not is up to the individual.” RE c--L bobs Rocky IV, Back to the Future provide escape, fun Since the beginning of film production with The Great Train Robbery, people have flocked to the theatres. Movies always! have! been geared to what the audience liked. Appealing to teenage au- diences last year, Back to the Future, Rocky IV and White Nights were the most successful. Troy Presten- berg, a junior, explained, ‘‘l enjoyed Back to the Future because | could relate to it.”’ Rocky IV, yet another se- 18 Student Life quel, did well at the box of- fice after drawing sell-out crowds. “It was neat be- cause it was triumphant,”’ said Dana Boyce. About White Nights, Mindy Scoggins explained, “You feel like you’re with Baryshnikov on stage while he’s dancing.” Filling the need to ‘‘get away from it all,’’ movies, a momentary amusement of our minds, made it easier to laugh at ourselves. THERE ARE THOSE who like to save money and rent movies for their VCR’s to see in the privacy of their own homes. After school, senior Michelle Wilcox makes an- other selection at Video Bonanza at North Star Plaza. Video rental stores popped up in practically ev- ery local shopping center this year. Photo by Lisa Wacker

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er oe RAY TLE Texans remember Sesquicentennial through festivities “Remember the Alamo!”’ echoed throughout t he halls of the mission in 1836, the turning point in the battle for independence from Mexico. i Now 150 years later, Texans celebrated their Sesquicen- tennial in a variety of ways. One activity was a cov- ered wagon train that trav- elled throughout Texas. For another, schools and busin- esses were given a holiday on April 21. “I spent my holi- day sleeping in and taking it easy,” said senior Harold Ross. Not to be left out was the abundance of souveniers. According to the ‘Dallas Morning News,”’ there were 550 products available to the stores just for the Ses- quicentennial. Some of the items included posters of famous Texans, glasses, watches, and the official Sesquicentennial Colt single action .45 caliber gun for only $7,995. Texas was not the only one celebrating a Sesquicen- tennial. Australia also had a 150th anniversary. Two Australian students spent six weeks in Garland and during that time talked to the Key Club at its weekly meeting. ‘““They were spend- Pace House Restoration A Garland Sesquicentennial! Project Tent id laid on Cam an ROL aN Lae SENT SCwOOL Dugte SESQUICENTENNIL COMMIT TEE 494-0021 nen Ping, 2 spa ing their summer vacation here and were among 40 stu- dents who were visiting Tex- as just to see what it is like,”’ said senior Jennifer Pak. As the Sesquicentennial drew to a close, people in- spired by the historical re- call began to reflect on Tex- as’ colorful past and began to talk about a bicentennial in 2036. : weit int dents participated in this program at the’ Pace House, located in a downtown Garland park. Photo by David Stewart MANY OF THE SESQUICENTEN- NIAL projects in Garland involved | the restoration of historic build- | ings. The Electrical Trades stu- Student Life Magazine 17

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RIMETIME Cosby, Miami Vice offer variety of entertainment Watching the wheel spin and guessing what the an- swer is, the armchair game contestant renews a daily routine. “I try to take a break in my homework to watch my favorite show,” said junior Kristi Lee. Among favorite prime- were the ‘“‘Cosby Show,” “Family Ties,” ‘“‘Who’s the Boss,’’ and ‘‘Growing Pains.”’ But, some students still liked the nostalgia of the reruns of older shows, like “WKRP” or “‘Little House on the Prairie.” According to a small as their favorite. ‘‘It’s so real to life, but it’s funny and lighthearted,”’ said sopho- more Patty Hamilton. ‘‘l think because Bill Cosby was such a funny guy in the first place, he attracted me to the show,” added junior Kelly Keeling. Some people admitted away from homework blues, but “‘Miami Vice’ rated in the top ten for favorite ac- tion show. “‘It has effective style and music,”’ said junior Lori Baker. Most students admitted in the poll, howev- er, that popular star Don Johnson was their real rea- son for watching the show. school poll, most students picked the ‘‘Cosby Show” watching shows just to get time shows for students ENTERTAINMENT WAS NOT the only reason people watched television. After finding out about the explosion of the space shuttle Challenger, fresh- man J.B. Westin and junior Doug Head gather in the library to find out the latest developments. All three of the major networks offered nearly five hours’ worth of coverage of the disas- ter. Photo by Craig Cooper Student Life Magazine 19