North Mesquite High School - Trailblazer Yearbook (Mesquite, TX)

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Continues The Tradition Of The Rivalry “Mesquite Week renews the big rival, and it is filled with a lot of spirit,” is Larry Whitworth’s interpretation of what Mesquite Week means to North Mesquite. Every year the rivalry be- tween Mesquite and North Mesquite continues. The matter not only involves who wins the game, but also which schoo) has the most spirit. North Mesquite was the winner in all areas in 1985. There wasn’t any need to look at the scoreboard the night of the Mesquite vs. North Mesquite game because, judging by Mes- guite Week, North Mesquite was the clear winner. Fans made Mesquite Week the highlight of the football season by showing spirit every day of the week. The cheerleaders held their yearly contest to see which homeroom could show the most spirit, by ask- ing fourth period classes to decorate their doors. The en- tries were judged by faculty members and the winner was announced that Friday Ken Craft came to school as a Raid can proving that Stallions could kill Skeeters dead. 12 Mesquite Week at the Mesquite pep rally. The decoration winner for 1985 was Ms. Cathy Bradley’s fourth period Art II class. Not wanting to believe that the last pep rally of the season had finally arrived, seniors gathered in front of Spirit to sing the school alma mater for the last time. “Mesquite Week makes our students closer and we really have a lot of spirit,” says Luann Mullis, who is one of many who thought that Mesquite Week had this effect on North Mesquite. After the loss to Highland Park and the situation being as it was with limited pep rallies, there seems to be less spirit and morale was low. “Mesquite Week wasn’t as spirited this year because of all the pressures House Bill 72 has put on all students,” stated Ladonna Patterson. Yet Stallions pulled through with the spirit greatly displayed during Mesquite Week, and made it the most spirited week of the season. Pacesetters danced away to Laurie Bender and Shannon Jailhouse Rock. Beck cheered players on to the bleachers.

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Band Sweetheart — Kayla Price; Stallion Batiallion Sweetheart -- Julie Brooks; Football Sweetheart — Belin- ing were sights that were and heard throughout the forridors on Friday, October 5. or those who wanted to tape linging bells. Liege a result of House Bill 72, ie pep rally could only be efore school, but spirit flowed through the halls nimals and flowers were ex- jnanged and passed out along h spirit bags filled with and cookies. ypirit flowed through ne as expressed by tcharee Roberts, ‘‘Every- ‘here you turn, every sound ou ear there is no doubt in a ‘s mind what this day ‘as. It was Homecoming, one f the most exciting days at rth ‘Ces Byeryene had Hirst-Aid classes were available | among friends. Stuffed the Stallion Spurn tis Homecom- ing was even better [ when we won.’ As the ex- citement filled the stands dur- in.giuit hel game against North Gar- land, fear filled the hearts of five nomi- nees for the title of Homecom- ing Queen. AS ex- Homecoming Queen, “I was so nervous. I was wishing that the an- nouncer would just hurry up and announce the queen so that it would be all Over with.’ Dee Dee, along with Amy Ash- more, Barrett Haberer, Tracey Way, and Nanny Stutts waited with a glow- ing feeling in hopes that her name would Along with the honor of Homecoming Queen there is also the honor of Band Sweetheart, Football Sweet- heart, and Stallion Battallion Sweetheart. As Kayla Price remarked, ‘‘Being Band Sweetheart was one of the most exciting things that has happened to me. I was very proud that the Big Blue chose me to represent them.” Along with the nominees for queen, the three sweethearts, Kayla Price, Band Sweetheart; Belinda Garza, Football Sweetheart, and Julie Brooks, Stallion Battallion Sweetheart. The day ended with a victory over North Garland, 40-19. pressed by aa Dee raid i be announced. SHident Lite

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uite Week by dressing in 50’s Seniors came together to sing the alma mater for the last time. The Speech Club had an outstanding door, proving that justice would be served, What effect did Mesquite Week have on the Mes- quite game? More students get involved and come to this game when, more than likely, they haven’t been to another game all season. — Pam Hiller It gets everyone ready for the game. — Kristy Sumner It is excellent motivation for students who do not participate in or attend interscholastic sporting events. — Craig S. Murphy Gets everybody excited about their school and everybody has fun. -— Lisa St. John Student Life 13