Sam Houston High School - Cherokee Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Qtudents Enjoy Casual Dress Code t November, though cold and rainy, did not dampen Cherokee spirit. Seniors took cap and gown pictures, while juniors ordered senior rings. The Senior Class sponsored the movie, Wait Until Dark. The district TSTA meeting provided a much needed holiday break for students, while the November 13 Mexican Supper and Style Show, sponsored by the Cadence Callers, pro- vided SHers an evening of entertainment. The final football game not only saw the Cherokees defeat the Edison Bears 20-6 but also honored seniors in the Cheroketts and band. The revised dress code per- mitted girls and teachers to wear pant suits to school. The long awaited Thanksgiving weekend ended the month. UPPER LEFT: Cheryl Stevenson, Cindy Kotara, and Debbie Matthiesen, varsity cheerleaders, coax Mr. Clark into buying a cupcake. UPPER WGHT: We ' ll see who wears the pants in this school, says Titia Hood and Kim Holt as they enjoy the privilege of wearing pants to school. RIGHT: At the senior game, Denise Sanders receives a big lift as the Cherokees score another victory. 10

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1 October Incites Cherokee Qpirit 1 y October found many SHers engaged in testing pro- grams for placement in college. Others attended district conventions. Students also received identification cards used for admission to school activities. Spirit Week sav SHers enthusiastically participating in the door, car, and bulletin board decorating contests. This week culmmated in the Spirit Week Experience dance. Football games and pep rallies occupied students ' at- tention during October. Also, this month marked the end of the first nine weeks ' grading period. ABOVE: Kathy Ward, Patty Zunker, and Daina McAfee decorate Regenia Taylor ' s car for the Best Decorated Car Contest, while Cather Sanders offers a friendly hand to the Big Chief. LEFT: A wet but happy student body shows much enthusiasm at the Spirit Week pep rally.

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QHers Experience Jolly Christmas December, which was filled with Christmas ac- tivities, kept SHers alive with the spirit of the month. Many students shopped for presents, while others at- tended the basketball games in support of the sharp- shooting Cherokees. Cheroketts and Student Council members brought happiness by donating toys to orphans. The pep squad also brought Vietnam G. I. ' s closer to home by sending them Christmas cards. The Student Council also spon- sored door and bulletin board decorating contests. Be- fore being dismissed for the Christmas holidays, students took tests and attended the Christmas band concert and various club parties. LEFT: Ho! Ho! Ho! says Santa Claus as he re- ceives his gift at the journalism Christmas party held at Mexi-teria. BOTTOM LEFT: That ' s too big! Exclaims Cathy Liu as James Williams helps her select a Christmas tree. BELOW: Now you can open them, says Nancy Crump as she gives David Lopez his Christ- mas gift.