Ralph Poteet High School - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Mesquite, TX)

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3|oven l l r reparing to get on the bus to Madrid, sponsor Ann Boswell. Matt Priest. Valerie Rowland. Lori Relnes and Jason Rodgers pose for a group picture. Ihree students from Mesquite stand in front of Spain ' s contribution to the World ' s Fair. The building was a prime example of the Spanish style and architecture. Segovia on the river exemplifies the beau- tiful scenery. The student group had many opportunities to capture their trip with pic- tures.

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jHablamos espaiiol ahora! WE SPEAK SPANISH NOW! Ten days in Spain is not the average way to spend your Spring Break. But that ' s exactly how four students and Coach Boswell spent theirs. The cost of $1300 included air fare, hotel costs, nightly entertainment, and all meals except for lunch. All M.I.S.D. students have the opportunity to travel overseas during Spring Break. This year ' s trip was to Spain. The students from Poteet who went on this trip In the square of the Plaza of Americas a donkey runs away from its owner. Donkeys and burros were common sights in Spain. Lori Reines and Valerie Rowland explore Plaza of the America ' s. They ' re standing in front of a moat, a common form of pro- tection for many early Spanish castles. were Valerie Rowland, Lori Reines, Jason Rodgers and Matt Priest. Matt Priest said, I really enjoyed Segovia, the Disney Land castle the best. Anne Boswell said, My favorite part of the trip was the opportunity to see our students experience a lifestyle so unlike our own as well as the opportunity to see such an extraordinary history in person. It was a really rewarding experience for me. {Camy UugNinj

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No way to get aMsra y from GROWN-UPS Teenagers typically think adults get in the way. Usually, adults are hanging around all the time to set good examples for teenagers. Adults are constantly setting examples for us, freshman Gret- chen Schmidt said. The way they respond to our actions either en- courages or discourages us to re- peat the action, While many teenagers hardly had a chance to see their parents during the week, others had the mixed blessing of having their par- ents with them all day at school. Amy Palmer, Chris Allred, and Robin Johnson were just three students who had their moms at school full time. Other parents joined organiza- tions to make sure they were in- volved with their child ' s education. Clubs like the Booster Club, PTA, and the CREW (Community Re- source Educational Workers) all flegistrar ' s secretary Paula Palmer watches as her daughter Amy plays with the band during a basketball game. Palmer supported her daughter in many activities. Crew member Lana Green, mother of Brenn Green, makes copies at a teacher ' s request The work of CREW parents had a direct Impact on the education of their chil- dren. had their adult members constant- ly in and out of the school for meetings, sales, and just to help out the teachers. It ' s important for parents to be involved, because it definitely shows the kid his parents care. I know I want my mother involved in trying to make this school better for everybody, freshman Brenn Green said. She has fun doing her job. If she didn ' t care, she wouldn ' t be doing it. Being involved helped parents show their support to the school and the students. Good relation- ships and understanding were the end result. The more parents get involved with their children ' s school work and outside activities, it helps par- ent and child have a better re- lationship. CREW member La- Don Spore (and Valerie Rowland ' s mother) said. ISamaSiMiqw)