Robert E Lee High School - Saber Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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It-'. -L. ' A , 1.1 LM 'el K , if f--i..iN Fifi. Q '!fN ix' iff ,Q ,, . fi 7 , 3 ', f v's...'l1 V ' tr The discontented continually com- plained of Lee's faults. The appearance of Jojos Restaurant wiped away a portion of the field, hardening our hatred for the parking conditions. Student Council maneuvers gave us a renewed hope that the ancient student parking lot would be extended. HISD food remained ever unpopular. Food establishments on Hill- croft, Richmond, and Westheimer enticed our appetites, calling for further attempts at an open campus proposal. The religious revival of the mid-'70s retained strength in '78, Young Life ses- sions added a totally different dimension to the year. Depleted finances demanded after school and weekend working hours. As in school, the immediate results over- shadowed the experiences gained. Spir- itual and financial support for the present kept us alive. Our past experiences and relation- ships with other students affected the extent of our involvement. Sophomores received a year of exposure. Juniors formed the core of activity, while Seniors accepted trend-setting roles and looked toward graduation with a sense of confu- sion - where had the time gone??? But time had not wasted away. We learned, not only in the conventional sense, but through continuous involve- ment.

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Our teenage world gave us unparalleled opportunities for activity. What we did expo- sed our interests, and outlets for participation took differing forms to satisfy our 2088 diverse personalities. Although a majority chose not to join with school-oriented functions, few could avoid the impact of the minority's spirit. Football games at Butler Stadium were social phenomena. The win- loss record clearly reflected the effects of a year for rebuilding, but the pride during pep rallies never died. What games lacked in excitement, we made up with flirtatious habits in the stands. The impressive procession of floats before the Lee-Sharpstown homecoming game exhibited the unity of school spirit. Cooperation among the entire student body also became the theme of an active clean up campaign. Filth never left our lives, but dedication improved the campus appearance.

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We will never forget what we liked, what turned us on - the trends, the lads, the purely enjoyable aspects of life. These provided the fla- vor for our actions, the uniqueness of our year. Across The Street Restaurant seldom wit- nessed a day without Lee students entering the door. Curiosity sent us throughout Houston seeking original places for weekend excite- ment, but familiarity drew us back to the hang- outs. Westheimer, from far off Ashford to myste- rious Montrose, became our drag, passing through the core of an expanding Houston. For the sociable majority, parties and dances of vari- ous forms highlighted memories as well as cal- endars. Ventures away from the tense city brought relaxation. The adventurous surfed in Galveston or water-skied in the Hill Country. Austin and College Station added special attractiveness to out of town trips, especially for college-bound seniors.