Skyline High School - Origin Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Going up anyone One of the di(! itnl »pcdi of Homecoming '8« was the elevators which allowed passengers lo M» the ice rink and the rest of the hotel. The elevatori allowed senior Brian While and others lo gel lo the ballroom from the parking area. Photo by J. Barlon Drink and be merry Refreshments were a very necessary part of any social event and this year's Homecoming was no exception. Ponch and appetizers were served, sophomore lessica l.opc drinks punch whir talking lo a friend. Photo by |. Barlon Let’s dance Caring not about what was played, senior Robert Guy and |unlor Massalyn l.usk boogie to the tunes. Photo by J. Barton At a standstill Taking a break from the crowded and some- times hot dance floor, seniors JaiVaughnda Odie and Sherry Bolden take a seat. The riliinesa of the Plaza provided for very plush and comforta- ble surroundings. Photo by ). Barlon Homficoming STUDENT LIFE 29

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Picture perfect The old uylng • pUturr it north a Ihouund word»'' held trur for moot Homecoming par- licipanla. Aatophomore |aeon Mrailr look on. hh dale, l)rAnna Allred orders Mash pictures. Flash look candid shots and posed dale shots at the dance. Pholo bv |. Barton A special moment Making each moment count as they lake a short break from the dance floor, seniors Cynthia Garza and Mcrifildo Montoya lakr lime to socialize. Photo |, Barton As the night continued, attendants began to unwind and really have a good time. They danced, ate and socialized,! putting thoughts of school work and other problems to rest 4. cont. from pg. 27 sleeping and just messing aroundsophomore Jennifer Lehmann said. “About 4 p.m., I took a long hot bath and afterwards did my nails and began to get dressed. I must have checked myself in the mirror a thousand times.” Nervousness was not confined to girls. “After I was dressed, I drove over to her house. I was really nervous.” senior Gregory Williams said. “Since homecoming is basically a tradition, we went through the motions: I pin- ned the corsage on her dress, greeted her parents, they took a few pictures, we made small talk and then waved our goodbyes. Boy, was I ready to leave.” Although it would seem that most would head straight for the Plaza, events that preceded the dance most often included dinner at a nice restaurant. “My date and 1 went to the Reunion Tower for dinner, ” sophomore Jason Knight said. “It was expensive but the food was pretty good and the fact that as we ate. the tower was re- volving made for a nice at- mosphere and a neat effect.” Stomachs filled and thirsts quenched, the next step was the Plaza itself. When we got there, ev- erything looked so nice. The balcony overlooking the ice rink was a great effect as well as the tables set up along the balcony,” junior Sylvia Mar- tinez said. “The only regret I had was not being able to skate after the dance was over—that would have really been a ball.” The midnight hour ended the actual dance but for many it was only another part of the whole. “After we left the Plaza, my date and I and another couple went to Lake Ray Hubbard and laughed about the event,” junior Michelle Black said. “So much time and effort was put into just those five or six hours. It’s unbelievable, the memories, though, will last a lifetime and I guess that’s what I’m thankful for.” •Tanisa Jeffers 28 STUDENT LIFE-Homecoming

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I found voting to be quite confusing and disappointing in some respects. To vote can be re- ally exciting and different for the first time, but you feel a bit disap- pointed when your candidate loses. At this point, we are just beginning to deal with let-downs and failures. One thing 1 think about when a candidate loses is how his supporters will fare under someone they hold no favor for? I also believe that everyone should feel as though their vote counts because each part makes up a part of the whole picture. Everyone should exer- cise his right to vote because it is one of the greatest powers given to one in a free democratic gov- ernment. Brian White. 12 To be frank. 1 did not vote. I know about how our ancestors fought for the right of the people to be involved in their own gov- ernment. but how can you par- ticipate if the selection to choose from is not worth much? Both White and Clements strongly disappointed me—White be- cause of his educational reforms. I have seen no good out of H.B. 72. except that educational stan- dards were raised, but it did no- thing for the quality of education. All 1 sec are more students cheat- ing to make the grade. Clements had big ideas about unemploy- ment. taxes and such, but he couldn't successfully back up anything he said. Neither candi- date showed me anything to cheer about, they only left doubts and inconsistencies about what they could do for Texas—if they could do anything at all. James Schuhmachcr. 12 30student LIFE EJecfions