Skyline High School - Origin Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Passing the time Talking mine student center was a favorite activity before school, during lunch and after school. Sophomores David Grazier. Veronica Morales and Kevin Jennings laugh about jokes during lunch. To get a break from class people relaxed in the student center. Photo by B. Bell Locker language In between classes, seniors Dan Durrett and Michelle Har- vey talk at their lockers. Few students felt not enough time was given to have conversa- tions. People were often late to class due to wasted time on conversation. Photo by B. Bell Gimme a break Students made the most of the short time given between classes The bells rang and students rushed into halls to see familiar fac- es. Many were relieved to be out of class for the short period of time between classes and during lunch. Time spent with friends and being alone was pre- cious to many students. Many people used their spare time to study and read, but many talked with their friends. Students believed that not enough time was given between classes. 'I have hard classes, so I have to stay after class after the bell rings, so I don't have time to get to my classes and talk to my friends. ' senior Elva Alaniz said. Socializing during lunch was limit- ed due to long lunch lines. I can't really talk to my friends during lunch because the lines are long and by the time I’m done eating lunch, it's over, senior Trevon Baker said. Others believed that school should be treat- ed as a learning facility rather than a party. There is enough time to talk with your friends because school is not a place to visit, junior Fred Davis said. Socializing was not the only thing students could be found doing in their spare time. I sleep and finish my homework that I didn't do. said Sophomore Sukhu George. Stu- dents also liked to have a quiet-time at school. I like to read in my spare time. said fresh- man Michelle Meuill. In every group, var- ious conversational topics were discussed in the halls, cafeteria and student center. I usually talk about the movies or sports, like the games. freshman Anothony Wilder said. Students often talked about subjects centered around school such as homework, athletic events, or club activities. I usually talk about homework that is going to be due the pe- riod after and parties. Alaning said. The tardy bell rang and students rushed back to class, wishing the next 45 minutes would hurry and end. Anxiously awaiting the bell, students dreamed of seeing their friends — even if it was just for six minutes. Gwen Lukner ■0DENT LIFE • Sparetime

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Getting reacquainted The end of summer and the beginning of school had students anxiously waiting to see one another Imagine back to a pe- riod of time — June, July, and August, when romance, wild late night parties, and endless phone conversations dominated one's every- day existence. A time when being footloose and fancy free was the routine only subsiding when fatigue said so then suddenly having to face the realization that What’s Up Students found a lot to gossip about after coming back to school from the long summer vacation. Conversations var- ied from old flames to sum- mer jobs. Senior Edward Mosley and junior Nicole Robinson got reacquainted in the student center. Photo by N. Grady three months of fun eventually leads to nine months of very hard work. For some coming back to school was a time to anxiously ex- change summer tales and adventures, while for others it was the ex- perience of entering high school for the first time. “I felt good about coming to Skyline. I heard the people were nice and they are, freshman Tina Long said. However for many it meant a time to sud- denly put an end to summer activities which, for now. would remain past memories. I was really enjoying my summer. It seems, though, just as it was starting it was over and time for school, soph- omore Jacqueline An- ders said. Seniors who entered the school for the last time had different views about coming back to school. For the first time I realized what be- ing a senior meant. To me it means carrying responsibility and plan- ning for my future. It al- so means having to say goodbye to so many friends that I've made in my four years at Sky- line.” senior Eric Brooks said. Whether wanted or not. all students had to confront the reality of school beginning and work, having to simply settle for only thoughts of what next summer may hold. — Jackie McNeir Book Time Students knew all playing was aside and it was time for business when teachers be- gan the issuing of textbooks. Teacher Beth Green hands junior Myiana Bailey her bi- ology textbook for her sci- ence class. Photo by A. Ellis Back to school • STUDENT 10E

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Study break Most students used all their spare time to study notes tor upcoming tests or quizzes. Many students tried to con- centrate m the student center during their lunch period. The student center was not a very quiet place (or studying. Pho- to by B. Bell Burgers and books During lunch students eat lunch and try to complete their homework. Homework and talking with triends was one of the many things stu- dents did during their lunch period. Photo by B. Bell Relaxing outside Sitting outside, (reshmen Tymoki Fuller and Maria Gaona discuss their home- work due for next period. Many students went outside during lunch to get a breath of fresh air. Luncn was one of the few times during the day that students had a chance to converse for a long period of time. All fixed up Passing time during lunch some students French braid- ed their friends' hair. People felt they needed to refresh themselves during lunch to prepare for upcoming class- es. Photo by B. Bell Sparetime • STUDENT l1H