Overton High School - Los Tejas Yearbook (Overton, TX)

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Summer Revitalization - - - . As the last bell rang in the spring, students instictively came alive. With the first warm rays of the sum- mer sun, they radiated the vitality of the young. At last they had a chance to indulge in their favorite pastimes. Students basked in nature's oven like a bunch of well-browned raisins. They flocked to malls and shopping centers, and acted out the charades that they had planned while in school on cold and gloomy winter days. But like all good things, summer came to an end, and it was once again time for the hectic world of school to be- gin. With a loud clamor the first bell rang and students went to class. Stu- dents learned about the changes caused by the passing of House Bills 72 and 246 and wondered what they could expect. Pep rallies in the early morning hours took a lot of getting used to. So did the fact that there Quenching her well developed thirst before beginning the next phase of summer band practice, senior Carole Eaves takes a big gulp from a water jug. Eager customers purchase their yearbooks, as sophomore Curtis Fisher thumbs through the book and senior Amy Autrey waits to help with the distribution at the community center signing party. 4 Opening ended too soon Changes caused by House Bills 72 and 246 was no longer a D classification on report cards. But what upset active students the most was that they were only allowed to miss ten class days out of the year for U.l.L. and other extracurricular activities. This meant that students had to ,make careful decisions before choosing their creative pursuits. But even with all these changes there was still one thing that didn't change - the beginning of a school day. As soon as the bell was heard, there was a tremendous groan and everyone was off to his locker. The books are grabbed, and everyone is off to class, said junior Mark Cro- teau as he took time to explain ani ordinary day. i But who has ordinary days? Endur- ing test days required extra stamina, for students. The abnormal breathingl of someone with an allergy attackl often disrupted the concentration ofl a class during a test. Students also had to learn the art of self-control in case a friend was overcome with a dreaded case of the giggles. Then there were the days when the alarm clock forgot to go off, clothes were put on wet, and hair brushed on the way to school in hopes that no one would notice. Nevertheless, school spirit started out high because of football season and never seemed to die. lt overlapped into other activities! as each one seemed to be a shade better. Then, once again, students dreamed about the summer. 110'

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OME Like No Olhel HADES 6 Student Life Division Mimicking teachers, peers, and fa' vorite commercials, and bopping to rock, soul, and country groups, pro- vided a way to cleanse the mold that had accumulated on student brains over the summer. WheTe's the beef? commercials, the latest rock videos, and tapes of Cyndi Lauper, Lionel Richie, and George Straight were the talk of the town. Students, like Bounty paper towels, absorbed fads and fashions such as jelly shoes, parachute pants, Michael Jackson gloves, and Rick Springfield para- phernalia. At school everyday, students ap- peared to experience symptoms re- sembling mass starvation or dehydra- tion as they raided the carbonated drink machine between classes for a coca-cola fix. The candy machine was also attacked as students lined up to receive some fast energy, r charge their batteries, and relieve tl munchies. On weekends, GHOSTBUSTERI GREMLINS, RED DAWN, and lNlQ ANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE O DOOM were the movies to see. C course, weekends were also used fc more worthwhile endeavors as junic DeAnne Bounds commented, Pai Haby, Amy O'Neal, and l often ha physics parties. August through December seeme busy with football games, dance homework, early morning pep rallie Spirit Club meetings, and holidayg The juniors in world history clas were amused when they attended th Greco-Roman festival held in Terrel An actor, dressed as Pan, attempte an abduction, but fortunately, it wa all part of the act. The rest of th