Skyline High School - Origin Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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► Flaggin' away. Flag corps and captain Sharon Evans work along with the band during summer camp which began Aug. 2. Here she works on Mirada! in preparation for the first ball game. Photo by Bill Vahrenkamp. ► Makings of an artist. Posters added color and spirit to pep assemblies: cheerleaders were responsbile for those as junior Vicki Karlen works on a poster for the Garland game pep assembly. Photo by Bill Vahrenkamp Groups find vacations busy When the songwriter wrote the words, Roll out those crazy, lazy, hazy days of sum- mer. he obviously did not have some groups in mind as organizations spent a good part of the summer vacation learning skills that proved to be beneficial once school began. One such group was the varsity cheerleaders, who ventured off to Norman, Okla- the University of camp. During the girls and mascot homa, June 14-18 for Oklahoma cheerleading five-day camp, the 10 learned various cheers, chants and jumps. In addition to learning stunts, the qualities of sportsmanship and leadership were emphasized. As a result of their performance, the cheerleaders received four blue (superior) ribbons and were honored as a nominee for the Award of Excellence. Each night the group also received the spirit stick which they were allowed to keep once the camp was over. In individual competition, head cheerleader Lynn Beall was honored as an All-American Cheerleader. Another group that found its vacation cut short was the band, who began summer camp Aug. 2. Every day until school began, the group worked from 8 a.m. until noon. Two hours were dedicated to marching techniques and fundamentals, while the remaining two were spent practicing various stand tunes and contest show music. Individuals from these groups such as twirlers and drum majors at- tended separate camps and contests earlier in the year. Drum majors found themselves at the East Texas State University Drum Major Camp where they learned conducting techniques and marching fundamentals. Although twirler Rhonda Williams was unable to attend any contests during the sun mer due to surgery, twirler Kristy Love wet to represent Skyline and herself in many cor tests. By the time school began. Kristy ha compiled a total fo five Texas state trophies. In keeping up with tradition, the 23 fla corps members also began camp Aug. 2. Th first week of camp was devoted to learnin marching fundamentals. During the secon week, the group worked with Jan Baker froi ETSU. who taught two flag routines an various other manuevers. The Silhouettes traveled to Bryan, TX fc the United Spirit Association (USA) Dri Camp held on the Texas A M campus. Jun 15-18. The Silhouettes learned three routine and the camp dance. When camp ended th drill team had compiled 127 blue ribbons an a trophy. Individual awards were also give as drill lieutenant Missy Hopkins was name one of the camps Super Strutters” i marching competition. Although camp wer without major mishaps. Rhonda Baker did ir jure her arm during a routine. Working every day mornings and aftei noons in less than pleasant temperature described the varsity footballer’s summe practice. Led by members of the varsity foo1 ball team, an informal week of practice bega Aug. 9. The following week, coaches reporte to the school and real practice began ever morning from 8 to 10 and afternoons from 31 6:30. During this time, the team worked o plays and running and hitting drills. Although lots of hard work and long houi of practice were expected of these group: many students obviously didn't mind th work as shown by the number of member who participated in the clubs. But surely a some of these members can attest, their sum mer vacation was anything but lazy. 10 Student life

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Student life As another year of school began, students found themselves having to readjust their schedules and tneir social lives around the seemingly in- evitable life: high school. Some students found it hard to face the fact that they could no longer sleep until noon or party after midnight on week niehts, while others took it all in stride. Early summer camps and workshops brought halftimers and other groups' vacation to an abrupt halt, as groups started as early as June, learning skills to prepare them for the fall. Football still ranked high on students' activity scale, and socializing con- tinued to be the favorite pastime. Inflation was once more a problem, as rising prices often left students empty- handed. But in spite of high costs, students somehow' found their way to the nearest shopping mall where they splurged on various luxuries and necessities. The tradition of mocking cafeteria food seemed alive and well, yet most students were usually seen with empty plates and trays that were once filled with the “dreaded” food. Some students “played it safe” as browm oag car- riers chose to bring their lunches from home to avoid long lines and high lunch prices. Discipline, tardies and the dress code were en- forced by strict rules. Students who decided not to abide by rules, found themselves faced with a choice between a paddling or in-house suspension. Group dating provided students w'ith yet another social event, while the hoopla and the financing of homecoming gave students a new headache. Demons such as homework and tests plagued students and jobs and other after scnool obligations made already busy schedules even busier. Skyline once again saw a healthy enrollment, as students from all parts of the city opted to attend one of the largest and best equipped schools in the nation. This fact gave students an inner sense of pride about themselves and the school alike, because in the end. students realized that they had all of this and more. Student life 9

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 Highslcpping! Warm summer temperatures couldn't keep the hand from practicing as the group works on fun- damentals during summer band camp. Aug. 2. Photo by Bill Vahrenkamp ▼ Down the line. Drill members work on New York. New York during summer practices in preparation for the Garland football game. Photo by Bill Vahrenkamp Camps: are they really worth it? Summer camps meant many things to many people. Students who were involved with these camps par- ticipated mainly because they had to be prepared for the club's activities. Other camps were not mandatory, yet many students par- ticipated anyway. Journalism summer workshops were not re- quired. while band, football. Silhouettes and cheerleaders camps were mandatory. Although the hours these students spent working were long, complaints remained minimal. Camps help because not only do they help sharpen us on things we already know, but they also teach us new fun- damentals and routines. commented flag corps member Tyna Thompson. This was the general attitude taken by most students. Some students even referred to their camps as being fun. Many students had mixed feelings about the camps. But all-in- all. camps definitely were necessary and well-received by most. ▼ When Ezar talks ... people listen. Footballers listen closely to instructions given by Coach ]oel Ezar during summer practices. The group practiced each morning from 8 to 10 and afternoons from 3 to 6:30. Photo by Nathan Schwade