Skyline High School - Origin Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Have you heard? Gossiping in the «ludent center after C lunch, seniors Melonie Jackson. Kim Do net I. Trace)’ Dubose and Sonya l.ee relay the lateat new» to one another. The student center gatherings fre- quently were the cause of many tardies. fhoto by K. Dorset! All alone Students were given the chance to share a mo- ment alone during their lunch time. Even though several areas of the building was off limits stu- dents often found a way to relax and be together. Photo by |. Lopez Go speedracer Being with friends on the weekend was antici- pated by many. Senior Kebran Alexander plays Hang-On at Don Carrier's All-Star Lane. Several other students visited the bowling alley that night. Photo by B. Thomas Little more to the left Showing great emotion about his failure to make a strike, senior Tyrone Reeves bowls with friends during the very short two-day vacation. The weekend seemed to end as soon as it began. Photo by B. Thomas Hang outs STUDENT LIFE 23

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The sound of the bell was heard throughout the school signifying that the weekend was just around the corner. ang on to hang out he weekend was in sight and the sudden rush of excitement buzzed among students. The pressure of the previous five days could be forgotten and fun with friends became the goal. It was Friday and the bell finally sounded. Everyone quickly scurried to their cars. On Friday’s I rush to my car to beat the traffic so that I may get home iarly and prepare for the night, senior Antonia Green said. Students frequented popular restaurants such as Chili’s, Bennigans, T.J. McCords and even McDonald’s “I hang out at McDonald’s with my friends but usually I eat at Chili’s be- fore I go, ” senior Amy Holy said. Not only were restaur- ants considered an in-spot but movie theaters, parks and malls were also places where students socialized with peers. When there’s nothing else to do I go to the car wash so that I can be with friends.” senior Lyle George said. “I hang out at McDonald’s with my friends but usually I eat at Chili’s before I - »» go. -Amy Holy Hanging out was not re- stricted to weekends. Stu- dents went out during the school week also. I go out whenever 1 am bored and do not have anything to do,” senior Eddie Fletcher said. It does not matter whether it is a schoolday or not, but if 1 have homework 1 generally stay home.” When places to go were scarce, students found recre- ation by talking to friends on the phone, watching TV or going to the video rental clubs and catching up on movies they missed. When I can not tind any place to go I catch up with things that I need to do around the house, such as cleaning my room or ironing some clothes, sophomore Misty Green said. Then came Monday morning. Buzzers and clock radios clicked on and blasted away their weekend of fun and games. It was time to start another week of the school routine-and to begin making plans for next Friday. —Tanya Moore Yo man Convening In It» Uud.nl c at«r between d » «« very common with moot Undent». Senior. Krbran Alewnder .nd Robert Gamble diuu» thrir plant (or the weekend which we. M •round th corner. Photo bjr K. Oonett 22 STUDENT LIFE«Hang outs

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Although the dance was an important part of homecom- ing, the week had much more to it than dancing etting into it Homecoming - n. 1. A return to one s home. 2. A yearly celebration for visit- ing alumni. Webster defined homecoming this way. but what did it really mean? Homecoming began weeks earlier than the dance itself. “I asked my date three weeks early because 1 wanted to allow her enough time to prepare for Homecoming.” junior Jeff Johnson said. Clothes had to be at- tained. ”1 had my dress made and it wasn’t finished until half an hour after my date ar- rived. We started it the Mon- day before Homecoming and when my date arrived, I was ready but my dress wasn’t,” sophomore Dori Mann said. Evenings had to be plan- ned. Even these were a part of Homecoming, but the official week started Oct. 20. Spirit items went on sale Monday. Early that morning, practice for the drill team, band, cheerleaders and spirit club had already started. On Tuesday, clubs prepared for the Hall Decorating Contest. Thursday was a dress-up day. In fact, the theme was Spruce-Up to signify the hopeful defeat of Spruce on Oct. 24. I look forward to the dance each year, but. for me. Homecoming is the game,” senior Dawn Embry said. Finally on Friday, the pep assembly honored court nominees and let the teachers show their marching and per- forming skills. At the game that night, girls wore their mums and al- though hopes were high for the game, the score tied at 0 to 0. “I didn’t mind that the team didn’t score. It would be better not to score and tie than to lose, Embry said. Then on Saturday night, everyone put on their best and went to the Plaza of tl Americas where the dan lasted from 8 p.m. to mi night. The court was at nounced. “The dance was most for students here now. 1 wei to the dance, but didn’t pa ticipate in the week, junic Aida Robreno said. The dance conclude Homecoming week an Webster's definition didn cover exactly what the wee entailed. At the dance alumni were not a commo sight although the gam brought back some familia faces of old friends. -Aimee Roebuc Lookin’ on While preparing for the homecoming pep a - vembly. junior Cole Wchunt tape, the homecom- ing poster lo display during the assembly, lunior Aaron B.mdoin look on. The cheerlead- er decorated the auditorium for each pep as- sembly but ipeclal attention Mai given at homecoming. Photo by C Bauer Live Raiders To take pari in the hall decorating contevt. frevhman Desiree llendervon color a povter lo hang up for the French Club. The contevt wav wrll-parlicipated in and the Fine Art Club won firvt price. Photo by D. Villamral 24 Homecoming «STUDENT LIFE