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

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IN THE LABOR DAY parade, the La Petites keep in time with the band’s music. Eighty-one girls were members of the junior varsi- ty drill team. Photo by Lisa Wacker AFTER GETTING some refresh- ments, seniors Craig Austin and Mendy Wallgren find their table at the Homecoming dance. The Raider Royalty Ball was held on Oct. 19, 1985. Photo by Lisa Wacker Student Life Divider 5

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Each student had his own endeavor for which he strove. Some sought high grades, some offices of leadership, others a place on the team, but everyone made some effort to have fun. There were many obstacles in the way, however. The educational laws to which students were just getting accustomed kept them working harder to stay with their extracurricular activities, and there were other limitations. 4 Student Life Only three pep rallies were held during the year, which spurred increased attendance and enthusiasm, and field trips became much less frequent. A few traditional events emerged from the legislation relatively unscathed. The Raider Royalty Ball, Celebrity Ball and the Twirp dance were all held with few imposed limitations. One positive change in the Homecoming festivities was initiated by Principal Linda Drake: the AT THE HAUNTED HOUSE dress rehearsal, junior Jon Sto- kinger tries on an old coat for junior Betsy Wilkins. Over 200 pieces of clothing were collected for the fundraiser. Photo by David Stewart football players made sure that each Mam’selle had a mum. The negative changes made students realize the need to be more creative in planning their social lives, and the positive ones gave some relief, but both had something in common. These were new rules to play by that didn’t seem likely to reverse themselves. Student Life was the same as it NEVER was.

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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.”