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

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The wind was cold CBurrrj, the sky was gray COooo!j, and the leaves were off the trees CAhhhj. Winter had finally rolled around. Winter was a time for many things Christmas, the New Year, and yes, snow. Unfortunately, living in Texas, snow did not usually come down this far. In other words, our Decembers were usuallygreen. Kind of depress- ing, huh? Well this year we got a surprise - it snowed! 'lflknfef FROLICKING FUN Jfeep fire Spirit Waving Sam was a picture in white. Snowball fights took place in the parking lot, the courtyard, and local restaurants. You had to duck in the courtyard to avoid getting hit with a snowball, said senior Valerie Frozor. Winters in Texas are so con- fusing. It really seemed to con- fuse the administration, who could never seem to get the heating and air conditioning right. One day it was cold in- side so the next day everyone dressed warm, but, of course, the next day it was hot inside and everyone almost smothered! The weather was the some way. lt snowed two weeks before Christmas, then three months later, it snowed again! The main problem with snow in Texas was that it never seemed to last over 24 hours, and if the snow lasted even that long, we were lucky. Soon after the fun began. Stocking caps, fTlll'TeflS, coats and boots were donned in preparation to venture into thd frozen north. Kids ran out of their houses ta build their versions of . . . Frost ty the snowman, was a very happy soul, with a . . Cwellt get back to my storyj Fiv minutes later, moms rushed ou to capture those precious moments on Kodak before the snow had a chance to melt. Crystal Andersor Karen Gratkeu Senior P Sophomore Shawn Seelye and junior Chris Travis show off the latest skiing fashions in Purgatory during Spring Break. Q f Di 1 ds . I i ' l tl rg ' 1 s i L xz g ?g.,,.f-5-if-QM , ,mga salt- tc , , lr'-rims' Senior Thinh Vo takes a break from ski- ing ro catch his breath and snap pic- tures before hitting the slopes again. D J, ,. L fi. t C4959 GQ A d r Spor M rcedes STUD af 26 ENT LIFE

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Iflknfef HAPPY HEARTS Love is in the air . . . and yes that meant Volentine's Day. As February approached, an- ticipation of who everyone's Valentine would be, set in. The 14th seemed months away. Then, that great moment ar- rived, the stores got Valentine candy! Those who did not have sweethearts stood and drooled over the beautifully decorated heart boxes. JQQF fire This was a time when girlfriends and boyfriends pondered about what to get each other for the big day. Amy Reed, junior, found no problem in getting her boyfriend, junior Dennis Spencer, a special gift for Valentine's. I wanted to get him something he could enjoy fora long time - a puppy. Florists, balloon stores, and O O ,S77U Lf 6H I'l'l card shops were always pack- ed with holiday shoppers, The front office was full of flowers waiting to be picked up, and balloons floated about search- ing for their rightful owners. Volentine's Day was a hop- py time of giving ro those you love. Senior Lisa McPherson especially enjoyed the day of love. This Volentine's Day was extra special because I had a boyfriend to shore it with Otherwise it is a time I spen with my family and closg friends, she said. Candy hearts, cards, roses and special presents all con tributed to the warm feeling that Volentine's Day brought. Karen Grotkj Crystal Anderso Seniors , , .. ...ff In search of love people cruise Cooper in hopes of finding that truly special Valentine in time for the big day. Love is in the air as couples dance the night away ar a Big Sam dance. 26 f If STUDENT LIFE Talk About Embarrassing I tripped over the seatbelt get- ting out of the car. Rose Blair Junior I forgot my door key and my date locked his keys in the car, and we were stuck outside in the cold. Amy Quiett Junior When I got sick in front of my date and in front of everyone else looking at Christmas Iights. Amy Uggen Junior Sat with the wrong guy at the movie theater when I got back from the concession stand. Robin Decuir Junior My car battery died in front of my date's house and I had to walk a mile to a pay phone. Brian Shelton Senior