Robert E Lee High School - Legend Yearbook (Tyler, TX)

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Former business teacher Zeb Cantley returns to Lee replacing senior principal Gerald Barnes. New dress code reminds students not to tempt your fate in '88: to the knees, please! Under new direction the band shocks football crowds with numerous new formations. Scott Hager and Skee Leonard make local news with their on-campus, during lunch Bible study which was ultimately banned by administration. At a special pep rally. Lee’s tennis team received recognition for their first-ever State Championship. Student Life 3

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Many exciting and newsworthy events made waves during the 1987-88 school year at Robert E. Lee. The effect of these waves rippled down to Lee students, sometimes proving detrimental and sometimes rewarding. The positive way in which everyone responded to these waves, however, showed that REL is a school which can easily change with the tide. The beginning of the school year marked the stirring of many new waves around campus. For the first time in Lee's history, students sported knee-length walking shorts and mini-skirts with no fear of being sent home for violating the dress code. Seniors adjusted to the change in their class principal by welcoming Zeb Cantley to Lee. And. of course, students experienced the all-new receipt system when buying food in the cafeteria. As football season commenced, some very dramatic waves swelled up for the Raiders. Crowds welcomed the band's up beat sound and marching formations due to the direction of new leader, Brett Johnson. The Southern Belles added to half time entertainment with their dazzling new uniforms. Finally, a team made Lee history with its first-ever playoff spot and sparked a new spirit among REL fans. Unfortunately, though, one tragic event somewhat dimmed the otherwise highlighted season. The freak lightning accident in which six junior varsity players were Injured. Micah Zapata quite critically, had a sobering effect on Lee students. This incident served, however, to unify students even further as they joined to pray for and help with the students' recoveries. Other occurences in the fall increased ecstatic J feelings among the Raiders. The tennis team slammed its way to a State Champion title. Students elected a Homecoming King for the first time. Many students attended on-campus Bibl studies during their lunch periods, until the grou attracted wide spread attention and were banne by the adminstration. enforcing TISD policies. As the warm feelings of the fall faded awa the winter stormed in with some cold accepte waves. Because of two days missed due to ic weather conditions. TISD added two days to th end of the year calender, forcing the senior Raic ers to graduate on June 3 instead of the origins May 28. Then, because of the hazing of th freshmen guys by the senior guys. TISD mad decisions to end all activities they remotely cor sidered forms of hazing. Cheerleader and Office-candidates no longer enjoyed the fun of dress-u day. where previously those trying out had the faces outlandishly made-up and performei cheers or high kicks around campus, under th direction of the current cheerleaders and Bell Officers. Also, first-ever standardized departmer tal mid terms did little to excite most Lee sti dents. Now disheartened by the changing condition; Raiders quickly attempted to make the best c their situation. Tired of complaining about th closed campus, students decided to enjoy thei hour-long lunches by introducing a new fad -domino games. Despite some unfavorabl changes, spirit remained alive through the winte months, as students awaited the spring. Spring budded forth with a variety of nei changes. Students continued to adapt well, rollin on with the waves instead of allowing thcmselve to be drowned by the rushing current of change Thus, the changing tide of the 87-88 school yea definitely left students agreeing that Lee. indeec was making waves.” 2 Student Life

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Do Sarah and Hagen Jones think Jenny Roberta' muscles are a laughing matter? After becoming upperclassmen. these guys think they are bad (or have they always thought that?) This group of “hippies? thinks peace and love can solve the parking lot problem. Luci Barrett's future at Lee is so bright she has to wear shades! 4 Back to School Bash