Pflugerville High School - Panther Paw Yearbook (Pflugerville, TX)

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Special Bond Links Seniors The senior class of 1986 entered P.H.S. won the spirit chain contest and held up its freshmen year as the largest class in the school and left as the smallest class because of all the growth in the Pfluger- ville area. As the years passed, the sen- iors began to separate, but there was al- ways a special bond which kept this class together. Because of the small size, virtu- ally everyone knew everybody else. When it came time for class activities, the seniors always joined together like one big family. When asked what he thought about his class, Mark Fouts re- plied, Our freshmen year we were a really close class. Through the years, we all sort of split into little groups, but when we needed to get something done, we all worked together and came through. It was a common sight to see the spirit, pride, and enthusiasm the seniors showed at the pep rallies. The seniors were, of course, the leaders. This class always participated in the pep rallies, from pasting panther paws on paper plates their freshmen year to creating a few of their own dress-up days such as togas and garbage bags. During home- coming week, many seniors gathered at Kim Patten's house for barbeque and a paint party. The signs that were made were hung in the senior hall. That same week at the outside pep rally, the seniors rulers which demonstrated the saying seniors rule. Obviously, this class did not lack in motivation. On the other hand, the class of '86 was never too thrilled about being the guin- ea pigs for so many experiments. For example, their junior year House Bill 72 went into effect and the no pass, no play rule was instituted. During that same year, they were told that they had to take the TEAMS test to see if it would be valid for the upcoming classes. Next, the seniors were told that there would be no senior trip to Six Flags. This idea did not go over very well with any of the seniors. It's not fair. It seems like ever- ything is always started with our class or taken away from us, commented Krista Swenson. And so, the graduates of 1986 will al- ways have those fond memories of being booed at and hissed at when they shyly walked into the gym as freshmen, the many wonderful hours spent in the cafeteria, and all the time that went into those dreadful term papers. These thoughts will be cherished for years to come. But not one memory will stand out in the minds of the class of '86 more than that extraordinary day that they all thought would never come, Graduation Day. by Jill Eary 1. Seniors show much enthusiastic spirit by staying after school to decorate the senior hall for their last homecoming game. 2. Kim Patten and Laura Shelton try to decide where to hang one of the many signs displaying the theme seniors say have a jammin' homecoming. 3. With many faces on her sweatshirt. Denise Damstrom puts on one of her best smiles. 4. The 1985-86 senior class officers: treasurer-Anthony Wilke; secretary-Jill Eary; vice-president-Anna Chlapek; president- Leah Blain. 5. Kay Weidner can not make up her mind whether or not she wants to be photo- graphed, but then decides it is okay. 6. In Biology II, patient Mark Fouts, and doctor Scott Towery and aides Tracy Carlson and Mike Willemsen learn to take blood pressure. 7. While waiting for the bell, Jackie Emert thinks about her weekend to come. —Seniors 107—

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Senior Favorites Photos by Leah Blain 1. BEST ALL AROUND: Anthony Wilke and Jill Eary 2. MOST ATHLETIC: Kami Kaatz and Tommy Bradley