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

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CALAMITY Landmark shuttle mission ends in tragedy 8 It had been around for 99 years. Its formula was guarded so heavily that no one in the world had ever discovered its secret. It was acclaimed to be ‘“‘the rea l thing.”’ Coke, of course. The coke formula alter- ation caused mixed feelings. “If they hadn’t brought the old Coke back, | would have changed to some other soft drink,’”’ said senior Teresa Davis; but sophomore Mark Durbin said, “I really can’t tell a difference.” Was the drink changed as a promotional scheme? ‘‘Of course,” said junior Angie Whitaker. ‘‘It was a perfect way to get publicity and not have to pay for it.”’ What kind of civilian would be appropriate and most deserving of a ride in the space shuttle? Accord- ing to NASA and President Reagan, a teacher was suit- able for the adventure. From over 11,000 teach- ers who sent in applications for the chance of a lifetime, Christa McAuliffe, a high school social studies teacher from Concord, New Hamp- shire, was selected. The shuttle lift-off on Jan. 28, 1986, never gave any in- dication that anything was wrong until the inevitable occurred. With little over one minute into the launch and without any warning, the shuttle Challenger ex- DURING BREAK, sophomores Diane Porras and Kristin Healy en- joy their Classic Coke. The major- ity of students preferred Classic Coke over new Coke. Photo by Lisa Wacker COKE “| think they did it be- cause they just want to ap- peal to a larger crowd,”’ said senior Gary Brackenridge. Also noting all the changes that have been made, fresh- man Shane McComic be- lieved that ‘‘Coke has made a bad mistake and now their image is paying for it.”’ “Coke has been around ploded, killing all seven crew members, including McAu- liffe. Students and faculty, along with the rest of the na- tion, were stunned after hearing the news. “‘It is a tragic loss for the country as well as for the families of the crew,” said senior Allison Heo. “Il was very deeply moved by what happened and I’m trying to figure out why it is affecting me so much,”’ said senior English teacher Jean- nie Hunt. As a result of this national tragedy, President Reagan halted further missions into space until NASA could find out exactly what happened. ae. Coke releases new formula to win cola war longer than any other soft drink,”’ senior Casey Turner said. ‘‘No one else can com- pete with it because it has a taste and originality all of its own. | feel that i t’s part of America’s tradition and as long as there’s people out there who like it, | think it will always be the real thing.” Student Life Magazine 21

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MU SIC OVET Va Concerts give students chance to see favorite artists Music played an impor- tant part in many students’ lives. When the news got out that a certain band was be- ginning a tour, a special ex- citement started. Bruce Springsteen held one of the big concerts for 1985 at the Cotton Bowl with two sold out shows. An- other popular event for the summer was the traditional Texxas Jam. The Jam con- sisted of five bands getting together for an all day, out- door show. On the country side of things, a conflict was pre- sented to students who were Hank Williams Jr. fans. Wil- liams’ concert was sched- uled for the same night as the Homecoming dance. ‘“‘l chose to go to the concert because | have one more year of high school, and | can always go to Homecom- ing next year,”’ junior John- ny Outenreath said. No matter what kind of music students listened to, concerts always added that special touch. “I think the reason concerts are so excit- ing is the fact that you're right there with a group known worldwide, and they’re performing especial- ly for your city,’’ said senior Noel Gresham. itRSS SE NE A FAN OF THE HARD ROCK group Deep Purple, junior Danny Jacob converses with junior Mi- chelle Jaykus after school. Deep Purple headlined the Texas World Music Festival, otherwise known as the Texxas Jam at the Cotton Bowl in July, 1985. Photo by Craig Cooper 20 Student Life

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ESCORTED BY senior Jimmy Rushton, junior Krista Helleson glances up at the massive entrance at the Apparel Mart. Photo by Leah Duckworth IN A QUIET MOMENT before dinner is served, senior class treasurer Russell Duckworth and his date Laurie Benson discuss their plans after the prom. BEING TOGETHER is not unusual for senior class AWAITING THEIR PROM PICTURE POSE, junior president Bryan Cumby and Sandy Covelli who have Kim Shiver and Brian Worsham stand in front of the dated for two years. They took advantage of an dancing fountains at the Apparel Mart. intimate moment at the prom. Photo by Leah Duckworth Photo by Leah Duckworth 22 Student Life }