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

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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.

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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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Exams Create Qtudious Atmosphere .-o4 V. y With the celebration of the New Year, SHers made solemn resolutions to study for mid-term exams. After completing exams, however, students resumed their normal pace of activity. The Student Council sponsored a tee-shirt sale, while the Spanish Club sold Mexican pralines to raise funds for a trip to Mexico. Cheroketts and FCA mem- bers competed in a basketball game resulting in a tie. While these activities occurred, the drama depart- ment was industriously preparing the January 8 produc- tion of Peter Pan. Junior urban coalitions from Lanier and Alamo Heights visited the campus January 27 in an effort to study SH ' s plant and activities. Stu- dents enrolled in driver ' s education classes were trained in the driving simulator, which was at SH through April 5. Simultaneously, Cherokee cagers defeated their arch district rival, the Brackenridge Eagles, 77-73 Jan- uary 30. This victory brought spirited cries of, We ' re No. 1! ABOVE: Kathy Garrett concentrates on passing an En- glish exam. ABOVE WGHT: Oh what a shot! sighs Joyce Cooper and Pete Velasquez as they watch the cagers. WGHT: Kathy Williams assists Joe Vrzola in preparing lor Peter I ' an. 12