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

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UBILEE Labor Day weekend shines with festivities The 1986 Labor Day weekend was an exciting one for many who attended the festivities. Even through the rain, most people enjoyed the Jaycee Jubilee, the Junior Miss Pageant and the parade. The Annual Jaycee Jubi- lee opened Saturday, Aug. 30 with organizations such as the senior class and the Football Club sponsoring booths. I was really im- pressed by the Jubilee be- cause I had such a great time, remarked junior Wesley Orr. The Jaycee Junior Miss Pageant was one of the highlights of the Jubilee. Nine young women from North Garland participat- ed in the pageant which consisted of talent, phys- ical fitness and evening gown competitions. Plac- ing in the top 10 were ju- niors, Erika Turner, Lori Stephens, and Colleen Phillips. After receiving the Spirit of Junior Miss Award, Karla Garza said, Since there are two Kar- las, when they announced my name I just knew it had to be the other one. Erika Turner was also the recipi- ent of the Physical Fitness Award. The pageant contestants also participated in the Monday morning parade. The Student Councils all over Garland presented a float which won Best-All- Around. The Mam'selles and La Petites marched to the beat of the Raider Band, while the Varsity Cheerleaders and Sam's Posse rode circles around everyone else on four wheelers. The choir and the JV and Freshmen Cheerleaders added to the general excitement on their floats by chanting their spirit filled cheers. The next day all the rides and stages were taken down. The end of Labor Day weekend marked the end ofthe summer. But, for many, the end of the sum- mer marked a beginning. The beginning of a new school year. RIDING IN HER SPONSORS convertible, Junior Wendy Nally waves to the crowd. The Jr, Miss pageant contestants were featured in the parade. Photo by Leah Duckworth 1.AM I 7 10 STUDENT LIFE 2 nfa fs:

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WARDS Students recognized for achievements They're into the honor graduates now, thought the senior, as another list of students was read, I wonder what my rank will be. This thought could have gone through the head of anyone at the 1986 Awards Day Ceremony. Although awards day is mainly intended to honor outstanding seniors, sever- al underclassmen were also recognized. One award was given to Senior Bao Phan. He received the American Scholar Award given by American Airlines. He traveled to Washington, D.C. with about 100 people from Dallas-Fort Worth. As Bao said, The trip was fairly educational - we got to see all the sights in Washington D.C. Another recognition was given to 10 juniors who were recognized as high scorers in the 1987 National Merit Scholar- ship competition. The only standing ova- tion of the day occurred when graduate Andrew Richardson received an ap- pointment to the United States Air Force Academy-a scholarship valued at about S160,000. Senior David Stewart said, We all stood up and gave Andy a stand- ing ovation. My mother was so impressed that now she wants me to go to the Air Force Academy. The traditional climax to the Awards Day ceremony was the announcement of the valedictorian and salu- tatorian. This year, howev- er, there was a different twist. For the first time in the school's history, North Garland had co-valedicto- rians, Allison Heo and Thy Dinh both earned grade point average of 15.666 over their four years. The senior finally heard his name. He walked up and joined the other honor graduates, knowing that his future was secure. AT THE AWARDS DAY ceremo- ny, Col. Billy F. Smith, USAF lRet.J awards graduate Andrew Richardson with an appointment to the United States Air Force Academy. The appointment was valued at S160,000. AWARDS DAY

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ffv 1 o., Q, D MARCHINC IN THE CLOUDY Labor Day morning, Sophomore Gretchen Lackey and Senior man- ager Elcni Kaperonis proudly car- ry tlie Mam'selle Banner. Photo by Mary Moch IUNIOR STACI ENGLAND CONCENTRATES as she reviews her routine for the parade. Con- centration is an important part of flag corps. Photo by Leah Duckworth STRETCHINC WITH ENTHU- SIASM, juniors Colleen Phillips and Kelly Lay dance to the aerobic beat of Dancing on the Ceiling. The aerobic Glance portion of the junior Miss Pageant was very im- portant. LABOR DAY