Skyline High School - Origin Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Before the fire To learn the mechanic of firework al Ihe fair, junior Bill Blanlon and Barbara Anlonio. ophomorc San Pham and venior Cwen Tran look on and li ten to chcmialry teacher Paul Hoehn. Photo b) A. Pham What a face In fronl of Ihe aquarium at Ihe fair, junior Bill Blanton. enior Michelle Manning and o| ho- more San Pham compare winning Student met to learn about the firework how which they later viewed. Photo b A. Pham Fair day «STUDENT LIFE | 9

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The fair was a tradition that many students enjoyed and participated in ■ He greets you with a booming voice and a cocky smile. He strikes you as the western type and his hulking size is frightening at first, but after so many years, his pre- sence is comforting. This comfortable charac- ter is Big Tex and he is one of the standards at the State Fair, although this year brought a red shirt to replace his orange one. The State Fair continued to be a place for students to spend extra time and enjoy a tradition. The fair celebrated the 150th anniversary of Texas' birth and lasted a full month. “I liked the fact that the fair was longer this year. You had the chance to go several times and see all the things it had to,” sophomore Janie Arwine said. Although the length of the fair was longer, there were other noticeable changes. “There were more police this year but everyone con- trolled themselves,” junior Gabriel Jairala said. “It was really up to the people to de- cide if they wanted to make trouble. The police helped, but the people made the dif- ference.” The cleanliness of the grounds, new sculptures and remodeled buildings also made a difference. Students had many reasons to attend the fair. These ranged from a sense of loyalty to tradition to simply killing time. “I went to the fair because 1 wanted some- thing to do and I got to be with my friends.” sophomore Kenneth Barrier said. New exhibits drew curi- ous attenders. The China Exhibit was one. ”1 worked at the building where the China Exhibit was over the summer. It was neat to sec people from China doing things espe- cially for people at the fair,” sophomore Mylana Bailey said. The Goddess of Liberty was another exhibit which drew some attention. ”1 thought the Goddess was ugly. It was really dispropor- tionate and I expected it to be different.” Arwine said. The State Fair made its mark by being the longest. A sense of tradition was a main reason for going and as stu- dents celebrated the 150th birthday of Texas at the fair, old traditions played a part. •Aiince Roebuck What next? During fair day. tenicr Rithard Damareau and aophomore Erik kawataki ditcutt where to go during the day Milh friend». B«autt it Mat the Seaqulcentennial. ttudenlt had many option» at to what to do and where to go. Photo by A. Pham Make a splash While helping with the diving thaw, tenior Eddie Roae perform» in one of the then'»tluntt While Rote worked at the diving thow, other ttudent» worked at evhibilt and at the muti hall. Photo by N. Grady 18 STUDENT LIFE Fair day

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Spirit days offered a change from the dull, monotonous ,routine of student’s lives. With such themes as Tacky Day and Little Rascal’s Day, a little spark of creativity was added to the normal standards of dress. Look at him—coolest of the cool: an ultimate dres- ser. Girls stand with mouths open wide and boys are a pic- ture of envy when he walks by. This time, though, the stares are apparent and the snickering genuine. His latest antic? Bell-bottomed checkered pants, high- tower” heeled shoes, under- sized plaid shirt and a hugely knotted tie. Not his regular standard of dress, right? Wrong. Spirit days offered a change from the ordinary routine of students’ lives. Ac- tivities planned included such different styles of clo- thing as ’50s Day, Boot Day, Little Rascal's Day. Outshine. Western and Tacky Days. The activities were sponsored by the spirit organizations and intended to get the student body to rally behind the foot- ball team and show spirit by participating in the dress-out days. “I like this school and I'd like to participate in as mal- functions as possible during my stay here. Dress-up days are just oneof thosefunctions which give students' lives a little more variety.' sopho- more Gary Richardson said. They are an exception from the mean which make me bet- ter able to contend with school at certain times.” I feel we have been given a certain amount of freedom with the spirit days. junior Roderick Nor- man added. “They are an ex- cellent way to support and show how much the student body cares.” •Tanisa Jeffers You little rascal Promoting trhonl tpirit. senior Angie Siegel strike » far off look for l.ittle KiKtl'i Day. Accessories brought and Morn for this activ- ity included teddy bears, pacifiers, baby bot- tles. house shoes, pajamas and pony tails. Hawaiin madness With trombone in hand, senior |efT Speaker practices pieces of music for honors band Mith the help of Drum Major Shane Sbinsato. Hawaiian Day allowed for a variety of brightly patterned styles. Photo by K. Henson 20 STUDENT LIFE Dress up days