Skyline High School - Origin Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Dancing in step Students enjoyed music, refreshments and each others’ company clothes. Along with these roles came ex- penses — expenses which many tried to keep to a certain mini- mum. For sophomore Porcha Freeman this in- cluded mixing a little of the old and new to consolidate her home- coming wardrobe. Many people resorted to cut homecoming ex- penses. At first my date and I were going in a limo. but things didn't quite work out and we went in my car. I really love going to social events, but I was kind of worried about how my financial situation stood. Being a senior there are so many ac- tivities where I am re- quired to pay. senior Shane Cochran said. The homecoming, which made it possible for students to socialize with their peers, also gave students the chance, if only for a mo- ment. to break away from the work and pressures that school could often present. However, no matter how much time or mon- ey students spent in preparing for the home- coming most agreed that it was well worth it. Senior Jennifer HiH's comment on the dance seemed to have summed up the evening for all students, A price could not have been placed on what that night meant to me. Jacqueline McNeir Punch anyone? Helping themselves to a little punch sophomores Slenne Jobas. Xochitt Vela, and Reb- beca Ortiz quench their thirst in the foyer outside of the Pla- za of the Americas' third floor ballroom. Refreshments were free and available to all par- ticipants at the dance. Pate, ham and cheese. Swedish meatballs, hors d'oevres, boiled shrimp and egg rolls were part of the menu. Photo by Betty Bell. Is that right At the dance, juniors Angela Shepherd and Devri Dean so- cialized outside the Plaza of the Americas' third floor ball- room. where the homecom- ing dance was held. Besides enjoying refreshments and dancing to the tunes, stu- dents engaged in friendly chit chat. Photo by Betty Beil fs DENT LIFE • Homecoming

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Walk this way Homecoming court nominees were escorted to the stage by their dates Senior David Groom escorted Homecom- ing Queen nominee Sarah Norris. As each nominee was escorted into the ballroom their high school activities, accomplishments, and future goals were read Photo by B Bell The main event Smiling faces and suspense made the announcement of the homecoming court the high point of the evening “Memories to Treas- ure.'' This was the theme that introduced to some and reac- quainted with others Skyline's annual home- coming dance held again this year at the Cheez Newly elected Homecoming Queen Virginia Benavides takes her walk as the queen of the court. The results of the court were one of the main highpoints of the eve- ning and expressed a variety of talent among the nomi- nees. Photo by B. Bell Plaza of the America s. Many students were engulfed with the ex- citement that the eve- ning presented. I was so anxious about homecoming that I be- gan preparing for it months in advance, junior Shalonda Bailey said. Although not all students took this atti- tude many agreed that preparation was the key factor in the home- coming's success. “Without preparing for the homecoming I prob- ably would not have gone. I'm used to mak- ing plans and not just rushing into things, senior Edmundo Ponce said. Major roles in that preparation which helped in making home- coming come together as a whole included: the picking of restau- rants. forms of trans- portation, dates and of course Homecoming • STUDENT|l0E

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• 'vv' ' • Hold tight Juniors Keve Phillips and Casey Jones slow dance to the music at the homecoming dance. Dancing, as well as socializing, were the main at- tractions of the evening. Many students agreed that the D.J. did a good job in playing a variety of music. Photo by 8. Bell Taking a break Senior Ugta Tobar and Jo- seph Rmcon enjoyed a short break during the homecom- ing dance. The dance was held at the Plaza of the Amer- icas on October 10th. Couch- es and seats were provided for those who wanted to take a break and relax. Photo by B. Bell Sweating it out Varsity football player Ray- mond Barron lifted sopho- more Tricia Slaughter in the strong man contest at the homecoming pep assembly. The contest was held in hopes of boosting team spirit. Barron tied with another play- er for first place. Photo by B. Bell Homecoming • STUDEf iyf E