R L Paschal High School - Panther Yearbook (Fort Worth, TX)

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i dents. Gee, I really liked the old cheerleading uniforms better. Lisa Loughridge demonstrates her acting ability. K., Mike Wilson and Dana Baker sing joyfully during the parade number. is gf ft, i , 5 I 'fi' -FW-7' U N my ' 1 ,. 1 Y fig . , I 5.- is F 7 4 'A ' '- 5' j ' I , ' I ,, gi - S 1-I 1 , E I I it - .- z S - , A :LL ix Q ' 'I tieesvs ff ' P it -V ai E 9? . ,V I k iff 3 1 t A Who's that redhead in the third row? Harry Wade and Jeff Kersey daydream about visiting New York. Even before the school year began, chorus teacher, Joy Howington, was making plans to produce Hello Dolly. In order to raise money for financing the production, members of the choir sold hot dogs at Ranger Stadium. In September, auditions were held, and the long hours of rehearsals began. Because of the large number of people involved, rehearsals were held in three parts: actors, sing- ers, and dancers. Everyone, however, combined to gather the numerous props needed for the show. As showtime approached, the cast and crew practiced every afternoon until all three groups were coordinated. Once they were ready, Hello Dolly was performed in four showings. Large audiences filed into the small auditorium to view the charming musical, performed and directed by stu- MUSICAL PROVIDES ENTERTAINMENT i f' . .Ta ,few YV it 'st .... 'J ' Leigh Halbert and Eric Deininger illustrate their dancing ability, Paula Knowles, Dale Erwin, and Lisa Loughridge actduring Hello Dolly. if 1 il Ii 2.1 IL i-1,41 I 27 LY

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Pep rallies spurred Paschal's determination to win. Pep rallies, which had been in the after- noon, were changed to early morning, with the time change came a change in format. Per- formances by the Spirit Steppers, the band, and PSOP, were altered so that one group appeared per week. Traditional speeches from football captains and the tradition of players touching the top ofthe auditorium doorway for luck as they filed out during the school song, continued to be as much a part of pep rallies as the drumbeats and the crowd yelling, go ...go. . to the fight song's beats. Do you remember the next line? Varsity cheerleaders support the team, On Your Mark! Get Set! Go! The Spirit Steppers cheer as well as perform. 26 X ACTIVITIES PEP RALLIES SPUR PASCHAL'S DETERMINATION Prime Beef is for sale! Trayce Housewright and Kelly Rogers do a PSOP skit, Paschal's stage band members perform in one of the season's later pep rallies. Daryl Zeller and Michael Williams speak for the football team during a pep rally.

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28 I ACTIVITIES HOLIDAY DANCE BRIGHTENS SEASON The Drill Team held the annual Spirit of the Seasons Dance in December. Many couples enjoyed a leisurely dinner before attending the backwards dance at the Blackstone Hotel. The Spirit Steppers decorated stock- ings with couples' names. Students, dressed in semi- formal attire, jived to the sound of Jamm. Over 700 people attended the holiday event. Proceeds from the dance helped purchase props used in various perform- ances. ff' Shelli Stuart, Trey Fielder, and Jon DeLuca do the Paschal hustle, Did you have to invite your mother? Tim Hunter and Susannah Touzel leave the dance. Who me? Marc Fleming and Rhonda Brewer take a break during the dance. Oops! I missed my mouth! Linda Balcom beautifies herself in a restroom. i +I E 6 I Q.