Skyline High School - Origin Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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jarsity cheerleaders performed at (, I Freshmen Orientation to raise spirit and morale of entering students. Photo by B. Crosby ack to basics. Mathematics teacher Irene Rogers explains to her students the new policies of the year during the first da of school. asa Ingraham and David Pierce converse with Dana McLean at the Mixer Dance. t quiet rebellion took place on Oct. 2. - I Grey Day when lockers, clothes, and ' y V hallways were decorated with posters and buttons protesting the regulations at House Bill 72. Photo by R. Halford Student body Vice Pres. Paul Petersen looks on as Pres. Chantay Jones gives a welcoming speech during Freshman Orientation. Photo by B. Crosby 14 Student life

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L ffiiiim fig [ vd- Time well spent mjoying break Tom pressures Vacations, parties and going to White Water and Six Flags were just a few ways students found to have fun under the sun. Though time was dedi- cated to work and other responsibilities, spending time doing what summer is really about was rarely neglected. All through summer break, hang- outs such as McDonald’s. Snuffer’s and other restaurants along Greenville Av- enue stayed busy during the day and night with young, socializing custom- ers. As the temperature increased so did the number of parties. In May. junior Cameron Cox gave “an end of school and beginning of summer’’ party at his house where he charged a small admis- sion to pay for food and beverages. Ap- proximately 80 students attended this event. In August.a party was given at Win- frey Point at Whiterock Lake where the turnout was above one hundred people. White Water and Wet-n-Wild stayed crowded during the hot months as students searched for ways to both escape and enjoy the heat. These attrac- tions. along with Six Flags, advertised many discount and half price days sponsored by various companies like Coca-Cola and Dr. Pepper. Senior Robert Brackens com- mented, “1 spent a lot of my time at White Water and Six Flags with my friends in the summer. It was a way to stay cool and enjoy the time away from school all in one.” Vacations and church activities were another big part of life for many students. The majority of the students who went on vacations traveled with family. Freshman Dan Marazon traveled to Ohio with his family to visit relatives. ining oul with friends was one way to gel together during the summer. Joe Winslow. Josh Weber. Tracey Lockhcad and Trent Buckroyd get ready to order their meal at the popular night spot Snuffers on Greenville Ave. Photo by B. Crosby enior Kent Smith enjoys the view from the side of the Devil's Bathtub at the Baptist church camp Falls Creek. while senior Allison Williams jour- neyed to Africa for two and a half weeks with her family to see the pyramids. Egypt and Morocco. Other students, such as junior Ronda Southard spent time visiting with both family and friends. “For two weeks in the summer 1 spent time with one of my best friends in San Antonio,’’ commented Ronda. then 1 spent two weeks enjoying my summer with my family at Lake Tawa- koni.” Involvement with churches in- cluded retreats, parties, dinners and camps. Church camps averaged one week and allowed the members to par- ticipate in sports, hiking, exploring and other group activities. Despite the expectations of the ap- proaching school year, hot summer days and nights were filled with recreation as students concentrated on enjoying their free time. • l.ynda Bennett Cameron Cox. junior, dances the night away at a party given at his house at the beginning of the summer. Photo by B. Crosby Summer fun 13

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 ft r hate the morning pep assemblies being held in the vj, morning this year, I don’t feel like yelling that early and besides, my bus doesn’t get here that early. -Beverly Powell , J tmc[ bhcmb upm vlCt tu. IRlflOClQ UGQ f Reality of tougher school year hits students early Hot days passed by quicker than xpected and soon the morning of Aug. 7 rolled around. Yet. when the doors pened to begin another school year, the »eling inside was different. During the summer, while most 'ere enjoying their vacations. Ross erot and a committee reviewing the exas school systems were hard at work nding fault with the educational sys- ;m. “1 hate the pep assemblies being eld in the morning this year. 1 don’t feel ke yelling my head off that early and besides, my bus doesn't get here that early.” commented sophomore Beverly Powell. Other changes involved a grading system that outlined 70 percent as fail- ing and an attendance policy that made five days, excused or unexcused, grounds for failure. Yet. the excitement of a new year in general still existed. Freshman Orienta- tion was held to allow incoming stu- dents a glimpse of their new school. On Sept. 8. the Senate sponsored the Mixer in the lunchroom. This was an annual dance that gave all classifications a chance to mix together and become well acquainted. Some things such as greet- ings. welcoming smiles and talk of summer would never change as a vital part of school reopening. As the excitement and activities of the beginning of the year passed, the tough standards and pressures stayed. Students realized that this year would be different. •Linda Villarreal mm m m m