Skyline High School - Origin Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Being involved makes students A part of the action cont. from pg. 5 offered in three hour blocks,” the time and work involved did not discourage this newcomer. He also discovered that participation was stressed at this school. With 86 clubs and organizations available for membership, it seemed that he was always in de- mand. But even though this school seemed to completely engulf each person who at- tended, neither this newest freshman nor anyone else lost his individuality. Although in physical size, Skyline was huge, in relating to the student himself, it was as close as any small one- room schoolhouse. As he met his friends from middle school in the student center, he realized that maybe Skyline wasn’t all that big after all. It was exciting, fun, and it presented many op- portunities. It was all of this, and more. 6 Opening

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Teachers and staff members create a world not only of learning but of Fun and games cont. from pg. 2 last long after he had raduated. He and his riends would learn so much that first year; about themselves and about each other. The teachers and staff members, though he could not meet them all, would always seem to try to help him and become more than just instructors. He had heard about the cluster programs long before he had considered Skyline. Twenty-four career-oriented classes that stressed job preparation and hands-on- training. Though they were cont. to pg. 6 ▲ Leading the class. Some teachers have a special relationship with students developed by being more than instructors. They are friends. Manuel Perez has this quality- as he lectures to his civic class. Photo by Nathan Schwade ◄ The best in DISD. The Skyline media center is by far the best in the high school business. Loaded with equipment and staff members, the library is an excellent place for students to get additional information for assignments and projects. Photo by Nathan Schwade Opening 5

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 From pens to Jolly Ranchers. Students stand waiting to make their DE purchases. The DE store was always equipped with items to accomodate the students' needs. Photo by Nathan Schwade Ready for play. As the Raider team charges onto the Forrester Field to begin battle with Roosevelt, cheerleaders stand by yelling cheers of encouragement. Photo by Nathan Schwade A Just a crowd in the stands. Yells of sup- port are blurted by concerned fans in the stands of Memorial Stadium. The yells weren't quite enough; the Raiders lost to North Mesquite. 14 to 7. Photo by Kristin Hundt ◄ Flower work. Work in the Horticulture cluster required getting accustomed to plants and flowers. Surrounded by a color- ful arrangement. Sonji Cato adds to the bunch. Photo by Nathan Schwade Opening 7