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

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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 }

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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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The maitre d’ theatened to set the stroll- ing violinists on fire, the picture line was nearly a city block long, and Mrs. Nancy Stephens forgot the class gifts, but stu- dents stayed at the prom anyway. Officers of the class of 85 began as early as September encouraging seniors to stay for the entire evening, and days be- fore, posters promoting this idea were hung throughout the school. As seniors arrived at the prom, they suspected that president Bryan Cumby and the class offi- cers had planned something special. On the night of May 25, the Apparel Mart was donned in shades of mauve, sil- ver and off-white. Dinner began at 7:30 but it was quickly interrupted by the popping of cap guns. Two young men on the stage who announced themselves as the enter- tainment, pulled out violins and began to serenade not only the seniors, but the often clumsy waiters. Pre-planning makes prom more than just a meal As the dinner drew to an end, tension between the serving staff and the young musicians built, and the frustrated maitre d’ threatened to set a nearby violinist aflame if he didn’t go away. Following the dinner was the presenta- tion of gifts. Although the class sponsor had left the principals’ gifts at home, the officers went on with the presentation as if they had them and then presented Mrs. Stephens with a set of diamond earrings. When the dancing began, a live band ac- companied seniors Amy Berliner, Christie Edwards and Stephanie Ramsey as they sang ‘‘Moments to Remember,” the song from which the theme was taken. Soon the officers had the tables cleared, encourag- ing students to dance. “Everybody seemed to cut loose and enjoy themselves,’’ explained Steve Sell- ers. ‘‘It was like since it was the last dance and the last time we’d really be together, everybody relaxed and didn’t worry about what they looked like.” At 11:45, the waiters brought out non- alcoholic champagne, purchased from the Student Council, and the class joined presi- dent Cumby in a toast to themselves and “anything else’’ anyone could think of. Afterward, students attended the usual parties at various homes and hotels, but most agreed that this year, the prom had been equally or more enjoyable. “Everyone says proms aren’t what they’re cooked up to be,” said Chris McNeill, ‘‘but ours was!” KICKING THEIR HEELS up to the musical tune of the “‘Cotton-Eyed Joe,’’ seniors Carol Wray, Harold Mathews, Teresa Perez and Pat Parham join the others for a taste of country music. Musical dance selections included a variety of favorites to match the persuasions of the entire class. Photo by Leah Duckworth 23