North Lamar High School - Yacht Yearbook (Paris, TX)

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Beta Talent Group Wins On the second day of January, students and teachers reluctantly returned to North Lamar. After Christmas break, the remaining months seemed to stretch on forever, but with the second week came semester exams marking the half-way point of the school year. For Beta members, January was a full month with initiation of new members held on January 12. The following weekend, a group of students traveled to Fort Worth to the State Convention. For the fourth year in a row, North Lamar won the State Talent competition entitling the eight-person group to travel to Kentucky in June to compete at the National Convention. Members also participated in the opening ceremony, and State Vice-President, Erin Swint, presided over the closing session. Comedy, drama, and suspense were the key words for the English Ill Honors class taught by Mrs. Sharon Hindman. Students wrote, directed, produced, and starred in To Die Laughing. Weeks of preparation paid off when it was presented to members of the student body, faculty, and friends in an evening performance. Basketball continued through January and ended in February. Faithful fans filled the stands at every game, giving support to Boys' and Girls' teams. UlL academic competitions got geared up as students practiced after school and attended meets all over the area on weekends. The team won numerous first places and sweepstake trophies in preparation for the District meet to be held in March. Love was in the air in February as Valentine's Day approached. The annual Valentine Pageant was sponsored by Student Council. Cards, flowers, and chocolate candy to be given to a favorite sweetheart were on everyone's mind. Boarding the Boat: Jeanne Hendricks iCindy Weaverl, Jeff Hendricks fEl'IK Moorel, Harvey Wallbanger fShane Halcombl, and Jessica Gray iS'hawna Cookl, have a discussion while boarding the Playmate lll in To Die Laughing. iTopl Collision: David Vickers H1433 and a Paris player try to gain control of the ball. 24 January, February Presenting the Colors: Samantha Berry presents the flag at 1 the State Beta Convention. l'

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March in Christmas Parade lt was beginning to look a lot like Christmas during the month of December with members of Student Council decking the halls and putting everyone in a festive mood. With the holiday season well underway, band and drama students marched in the Paris Christmas Parade. Band member 'lfisha Ricketson remarked a few days later, I thought my legs would never thaw out. Other studentsaspent their time attending club parties and participating in service projects such as collecting food for the needy and ringing bells for the Salvation Army. Basketball continued throughout the month. Players, coaches, and fans got fired up for district play which would begin in January. With the third week came the beginning of Christmas vacation. Students and faculty members enjoyed the break from normal routineg however, all too soon it came to an end and preparation was started for the last half of the school year. ls It Straight? Erin Swint prepares the Math and Science Club bulletin board for December. Leading the Way: Gena Coursey, Assistant Drum Major, leads the band in the Paris Christmas Parade. lTopj Mmm-mmm Good: Mrs. Ralphann Moffitt prepares to pass out sweets at Yacht Staff Christmas party. Decembe

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State Competition Then He Said . . Rae Davis performs in Poetry Interpretation during the PJC-NL UIL Meet. Let Me Call You Sweetheart: Amy Foster talks with Jenni Witter and Evie Seay following the Valentine Pageant. fMiddle Lefty Valentines: Flowers and balloons crowd the office during the month of romance. Cram Session: Kim Stinnett takes time to study for exams. Salute to the Beta States: Sally Worley, Brett Johnson, and Karol Anthony perform at the State Beta Convention. January, February - 25