Sam Houston High School - Cherokee Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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Seniors Dale Stokes, Wendy Hovend and Angie Hayes fill out forms to pick up their schedules for the upcoming year. Raymond Olvera bears through the discom- fort of the summer heat while Beverly Click prepares him for his senior picture. ri 7 fvm.,, N 5 4 rg On Sept. 4, 1963, the doors of Sam Houston opened and the talk of Arlington's second high school became a reality. Students hurried into the new school on the first day not knowing what to expect. But like most first days of school, it was confusing. The crowded halls seemed to all look the same to the students, and finding their classes in five minutes was almost impossi- ble. Teachers helped when they could, but it was all new to them, too. Graduate of '66 Tommy Moore said, I was glad to be among one of the first few graduating classes of Sam Houston. They Did B Student Life I As one of the first students at Sam, graduate of '65 Ken Oram chooses choir as an elective. A group of Texans look through the 1983 annual, reminiscing the events ofthe year.

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1. un g 1. 3 girly g . MW ' W fe xi . ig f E , 9 isp Dedication of the Cherokee, the an- nua1's highest honor, was presented to Mrs. Patti Fowler at the May 9 Cherokee Assembly. Mrs. Fowler was chosen for her unselfish efforts and hard work. As a teacher, she believes in students learning rather than in teachers teaching. Always willing to spend extra time with her students, she establishes a rap- port with them that extends into a uni- que friendship. Students and adults alike love her warm, outgoing, extreme- ly funny personality. After earning a bachelor's degree at Mississippi State College, she began teaching at Arlington High School. She came to Sam in the fall of 1971 as a junior English teacher. While a Junior Class sponsor, she headed up senior breakfasts and fund raisers. Now teaching full time the language she loves, French, she sponsors the Foreign Language Club and continues to be a strong Sam supporter. A Patti Fowler is the definition of dedication. This is our way of say- ing thank youf' Leading Foreign Language Club meeting, Mrs. Patti Fowler discusses an upcoming dance. As one of the friendliest teachers around, Mrs. Patti Fowler always has a smile for her students. Mrs. Patti Fowler and Mrs. Sharon Patterson lead the French Club to another victory at the Fight Song Competition. Dedication 7

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Seniors and juniors try to make the new sophomores feel welcome on their first day of school at Sam Houston. . ,li ' i l 2 fl i . K Tiki H 4 Sam Cho en Over Uthers The summer was great. Wet'N Wild, the new water park, was a terrific place to hang out. A large crowd could always be found at the drive-in at nights. Many Texans took vacations to various places, such as Florida and the coast. Too soon the sum- mer came to an end. Once again students had to start the daily routine of going to school. The beginning of the school year brought with it new changes and new students. The enrollment was enlarged due to the closing of Sam's neighbor, James Bowie High School. Sam Houston was the school chosen by many. Sam has a better attitude about gaining new students. They were glad to have us. That was a feeling of senior Laurie Haragan. She and others had no regrets about their decisions. Sam was excited and glad to have Bowie students. I was glad to meet new people and have new friends, said Mark Miller. Texans welcomed the Vols with friendly smiles and a helping hand. Everyone adjusted well, and school X started off as usual. The sophomores were soon 'tmade a part when Howdy Day finally rolled around. The beginning of school was different, but it led to the understanding of unity. The students have all combined to be one at the proud school. As said before, There are no strangers in the halls of Sam Houston. Student Life 9