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

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- l et, .X 1 ,LK Sill First runner-up Jennifer Read ...za- First runner-up Alex Hinojos Second runner-up Steve Austin 3 SATIN FlNlSH!: Top left: Julie Bankston finishes off the fomtal wear round in her satin dress. CASUAL CORNER!: John Cruz stops at the comer of the ramp to model his casual wear. THE DAZZLING DUO!: Top right: Arena editor Kym Shumate and chief photographer Robbie Narvaez acted as emcees for the pageant. WHAT A GROUPI: Center: Finalists Jennifer Read, Mando Martinez, Sonia Storbeck, Steve Austin, Tiffany Seward, Alex Hinojos, Sid Ayers, Richard Tame and Michelle Anolla posed one last time for the iudges.tNot shown Junior Diaz.i BALL ROOM GOWN!: Center right: Lyz Amburn smiles while modeling her formal attire. A TOUCH OF ELEGANCE!: Opposite page: Billy Baird poses forthe judges in formal wear. ' Second runner-up Michelle Arriola Q l ftkig, I af! ,xx ,, I ks: 3 l Beauty Pageantl17

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Tiffany 8 Junior win 1987-88 Most Beautiful, Most Handsome titles The thrill of competition! November 7 was a night for talent, excitement, and beauty. Represen- tatives from school organizations could be seen contending for the title of the Most Beautiful Girl and the Most Handsome Boy. After an absence of several years, the beauty pageant return- ed. The theme of the pageant, sponsored by the ARENA yearbook staff, was 'You've Got the Look.' Thirty-four contestants were judged in five categories, beau- tylhandsomeness of the face, beautylhandsomeness of the figure, poise, personality, and choice of apparel. Judges were also given the option of using a sixth category which was appropriately named Judges Option. Contestants included Lisa Austin sponsored by cheerleading, Omar Salazar twrestlingj, Teresa Bell and Steve Austin fDECAj, Julie Bankston and Charlie Contreras fyearbookj, Tiffany Seward and Alex Adelman fcomputer clubj, and Celin Matos and Billy Baird tNHSj. Other contestants were Flor Urias and Mando Martinez tMatador . , ,t ,, . . . , 1. . xv..-Q 1 clubj, Kirsten Julius and Arthur Means QHEROJ, Donna Rodriguez and Joel Chavarria tRACj, Sonia Storbeck and Dewayne HaGans fnewspaperj, Sid Ayers and Rick Castaneda tjr. classj, and Shirley Beaman and Junior Diaz ttrackj. Remaining contestants were Dorothy Chin and Jason Belmont fstudent councilj, Jennifer Read and Miguel Caraballo fcapesj, Christina Martinez and Luis Rucobo fFBLAj, Lyz Amburn and Richard Tame fbandj, Michelle Arriola and John Cruz tdestiny in dancej, Gina Rivera fcheerleadingj, Toni Hargrove fOEAj and Alex Hinojos tathleticsj. Judges included B-94's Cat Sim- mong Mr. Sam Rutherford, former manager of Northpark Shopping Center: Mr. Pat Haggerty,iformer Nonheast Alderman: Ms. Diane Hitt Revlon Adviserg Ms. Evelyn Portillo representative of Viva El Paso: and 93-Z's Sophia. Besides the charm of the con- testants, the evening was full of other forms of entertainment as well. Pre-pageant performances were given by the stage and jazz 1 Q J, ,-. X if ea Most Handsome Boy, Junior Diaz was escorted by Shirley Beaman 16lBeauty Pageant band as well as Destiny in Dance. The choir also provided entertain- ment with their version of 'Oh You Beautiful Doll.' After three rounds of judging, Tif- fany Seward and Junior Diaz were named Most Beautiful Girl and Most Handsome Boy. Tiffany's comment after the pageant was, lt was a different experience for me, but l'm not sure l'd ever do it again. Junior's comment on receiving the Most Handsome Boy title was, lt was the second best experience in my life. First runners-up were freshman Jennifer Read and senior Alex Hino- jos. Second runners-up were sophomore Michelle Arriola and senior Steve Austin. Winners were awarded bouquets of flowers and garters by Northpark Florists, 'Charles of the Ritz' cosmetics donated by Mrs. Jackie Bankston, and haircuts by Fantastic Sam's. Winners were also presented with plaques donated by the Lady and the Wizard trophy shop. .5 I, , J , . . ft , Z , . 3 . - 4. A l SS' t 1. i . H.: Most Beautiful Girl, Tiffany Seward, was escorted by Alex Adelman

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Sometimes you yell until your throat ls sore! We cheer for our class accomplishents, hopes, dreams The beating of drums and the sound of yelling cheerleaders, along with hoards of screaming students streaming from open classrooms could only mean one thing- pep rally time. Pep rallies served as an excellent way for students to 'let their hair down.' This meant that everyone could relax while showing their school and class spirit at the same time. According to Coach Erwin Blox- dorf, We don't have enough of them, but we can't do anything about that because it's state law. l feel more pep rallies would instill more school spirit in a positive way. ln the past, pep rallies were held in the fall, primarily during football season. Recently, however, students were treated to an addi- tional pep rally in the spring. The 'lf SPIRIT STRlPS!: Top right: Dina Ross and Donna Rodriguez cut streamers out as a DECA project for the homecoming pep ral- ly. POSTER PAlNTl: Seniors Steve Johnson, Richard Grumet, James Ficca, and Jesus Tagle paint posters in hopes of winning the spirit stick. PLAY IT MAESTRO!: Band members entertained students at the peprallies. FACULTY FELLOWSHlP!: Bottom right: Mr. David Kelley, Mrs. Sue Behra, Mrs. Pugh, Mrs. Pat Clemens Mrs. Kathy Able, Mrs. Betty Garibay, Mr. Jesus Martinez, and Mr. William Vanley made up the faculty cheering section. 18lPep Rallies purpose of the pep rally was to honor such springtime sports as baseball, golf, basketball, soccer, and track. Other sports such as swimming, that go on all year, were also honored. Aside from sewing as a means of relaxation, the main reason for having pep rallies was to promote school and class spirit. Students participated in fierce competitions among the classes in pursuit of the school spirit stick. This often in- volved more than just cheering and yelling. To win this most prestigious honor students from all classifications spent endless hours both before and after school mak- ing posters and confetti in anticipa- tion of the big event. 22 -Ea H'- .4 l W L mfwivm' --..1. '