Parkland High School - Arena Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

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I 'S'fhn Stud nt Life 'X .5 fi .xf ', I, . W N, - Rf- Dev- fr J, 3 xx , ,. . u 'S 5 f' .. N .. T' Q ' 5 R . , N f 1 , ,Q Q the , s.' .Xi Q ,- ,,. S What Is the most Important activity during the school year? Senior Richard Ackieyz I think JUni0f Lynne Moroani Proms graduation is the most impor- WS like S3Y!nQ QOOU-UVB T0 U16 tant. It's the last real school S9f!!0!5- event before you step out into the real world. Sophomore Rose Apodaca: l think the games are important. They give us the chance to com- pete with other schools and see how good our team is. Freshman Henry Mendoza: I think the football games were important because they gave me the chance to look at all the girls, 1 ,. 1-1-ii' f91 ,134 '3-Ori X-THA SPECIAL! Left: Miss Carol Allen carefully pins a boutonniere on honored ex- student Dr. Thomas McCabe. HOT STUFF! Opposite page top left: The burning of the P was a memorable event during the homecoming pep rally. TYPICAL TEEN! Top right: Donna Rodriguez enjoys a phone con- versation with a friend. SENIORS! Bottom: Sean Boelter, Reggie Gainer, and Bryan Lynn show their spirit as they pose by their poster. Student Lifef 9

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Can you imagine not having a phone? Wearing an outfit out of style? What about wondering where you'll be this weekend? Do you remember all those times your heart seemed to be right out of your chest, while you wondered whether or not you passed that English test or that algebra class? Typical Parkland teenage life revolved around these events. The telephone, latest fashions, dates, and grades were some of major concerns for Matador students. The ringing of the telephone made most of us jum at the chance to answer it hoping it was that special person, or one of our friends, with the latest word around school. We filled our rooms with laughter, shouts, and sometimes tears, the common symptoms of being teenagers as talking hours on the phone was one of our favorite pastimes. And we dated, both on and off campus. Curious, we teamed together to try to find out who was seeing who. We carefully planned forthe weekends, weeks ahead of time.The mall, movies, and the Juarez strip were some of the favorite places. The latest fashions, trends, and fads were important issues we fac- ed. Faded denims, short skirts, and acid washed jeans were among the popular styles for high school st u d e nts. Then came the serious side of high school. We cracked the books and wrote reports. We nervously filled the chemistry labs, wonder- ing if we would do our experiments right, or if we were going to blow the room up. We spent hours rehearsing speeches, reports, group discus- sions. And, although some assignments were done at the last minute, each student's input set the stage for a memorable year. All of these activities, on and off campus, created lasting moments for us. These are the moments that will never be forgotten. From talk- ing hours onthe phone, searching the mall for a particular outfit, or preparing for a test, these events have become the 'IVIEIVIORIES SAFE INSIDE' ourselves forever. 8lsiuuem Life

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When students come to Parkland, there are several people who make pleasant, lasting impres- sions upon them. We choose to honor three of these people in the 1988 ARENA. These individuals give us warmth, friendliness, a good feel- ing when we are around them. They give us a sense that we are important to them, that they truly care about us. Teacher-Coach-Friend Mr. Erwin Bloxdorf has a special rapport with his students. Patient, understanding, willing to take the extra time it takes to make sure his students understand his lesson, Coach Bloxdorf has exhibited again and again that he belongs in the classroom to lead us in studying government, history, our world. Coach Bloxdorf, ateacherfor 24 years, has been a part of the faculty A here forthe last nine years. He is , Ad R 1 , one of the varsity football coaches' 1 1-,jj Mrs. PBT CICTTIETTS 3' :P NA r K5 'Q x. Mr. Bloxdorf has consistent ex- sv- 'wif pectations for his students. He is .T , an integral part of Parkland High - School, said Miss Carol Allen, principal. Friendliest Smile Around Her smile is infectious, her man- ner friendly. She keeps up with the records on hundreds of students each day and still finds the time to be concerned with the lives of students around her. Mrs. Pat Clemens is more than a registrar, she is a person many students call a friend. Perhaps Miss Allen's words say it best: Mrs Clemens is effecient, accurate, helpful, organized, and pleasant, which is good for the kids. l ' bf: L ,- Q i gif! Y X V. .lisa Mr. Enlvin Bloxdorf Everybody Likes Rosa Mrs. Rosa Napoles is also a special person to many Matadors. , .. Rosa has always got a smile for everyone. She is always willing to help in any way, said Miss Allen. True words. This lady has helped- ---T., .Q 'lx 'H f-x ,SZ many students solve problems gh which occured at school. 1 fi - .5 V . t Rosa has worked at Parkland for - about five years. Her job as custo- ' f dian involves a lot of thankless tasks. We take this opportunity to formally thank you, Mr. Bloxdorf, We proudly dedicate the 1933 MVS- Clemens, and MVS- Napoles, ARENA to these special friends. better known as Rosa. Mrs. Rosa Napoles 10lDedication Three people help make our stay A salute to Mrs. Pat Clemens J O