Skyline High School - Origin Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Laughing it up Getting together with friends during lunch gave students the opportunity to relax and chit chat. The time had arrived — the end of the six weeks. Suddenly, what seemed like an infinity, had instantly been re- duced to a matter of minutes. A classroom full of students hurried- ly attempted to read the last chapters of a book assigned to them by their teacher. Everyone skimmed through the pages hoping to absorb that information which may have possibly ap- peared on the upcom- ing test. However, not all students were in this frenzy, for in the back of the room sat that one guy who casually breezed through the pages of his new Cliffnotes. Study time Using notes, condensed ver- sions ol books, or in some cases tape recorders, helped students m preparing tor their days assignments. Senior Patrick Robertson studied tor his English class belore an upcoming test. Photo by L. Shaw Whenever I do not understand something I've read. Cliffnotes are helpful in simplifying in- dividual chapters. They are also good in giving me the run down on stories I have not had enough time to read, junior Donald Fleming said. From Cliffnotes to the grabbing of quick snacks at the DE store, students found many activities, routines, and supplies absolute ne- cessities in order to make it through a school day. If I did not go to the restroom after every period to check my hair I would prob- ably die. freshman Wendy Spurgeon said. Gossip acquired from previous periods or just meeting with friends could not be bypassed for many students; even for one period. Some often used the six minutes allowed be- tween periods for pur- poses other than head- ing straight to class. After class I trip out with my friends. It's bet- ter than sitting and waiting for class to be- gin. sophomore Bron- shea Mayo said. Regardless of how students spent their time during a school day. without the neces- sities of conversation, friendships, or those certain supplies, the school year definitely would not have been the same. Jacqueline McNeir Necessities I have but one necessity to get me through a long, hard day at school. This necessity is to play my sax in my second period jazz class. Jazz is an important an form, and to me. being exposed to it is a cultural ex- perience. I also (eel relieved ol troubles when I first start to play and a long while after I finish.' Michael Nelson. 12th Personally Speaking. Your change The DE store provided stu- dents with a variety of sup- plies they could purchase for their classes. Freshman Ray- mond Ayala receives help from senior DE worker David Groom. Photo by Jose Lopez. Necessities • STUDEN ( E

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Eat up Eating, or Just simply social- izing during lunch periods, was a way many friends found time to be together dur- ing the day. Juniors Kevin Sloan. Stepanie Martinez. Clifford Jones. Lisa Rodriguez and Oebra Garcia talk about days events on D lunch. Photo by Nelson Grady Twenty-five cents Student telephones located m the main building were con- sidered necessities by some students. Junior David McMann used the time during his lunch period to chat with a friend. Photo by Karen Garcia. Making up Fixing hair, straightening up clothes or just checking ones appearance was a necessity many students felt they could not be without between class- es. Senior Melody Meredith applies a fresh coat of lipstick before her fourth period class. Photo by Jennifer Car- stephon S J0ENT LIFE •Necessities

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 Attending school with family members gave students the support and confidence to make it through the day. The relationship be- tween siblings is one that cannot be matched by just any friendship. They have a bond that can never be broken. One such relation- ship is that of juniors Yamiko and Dejerneria Marshall. Spending time together was a major part of their sis- terly relationship. •Since the eighth grade we have had some classes together. jun- ior Yamiko Marshall said. However, unlike those siblings whose age may differ by a few months or whose grades by a few years, twins, when using these same factors, have similarities with the two. Being a sibling of a twin meant having to share many of the same things. The most prominent being their looks. Having a mirror image of oneself proved for many twins to be both an advan- tage and a burden. When people call me by the wrong name it really doesn’t bother me because they will make mistakes. senior Rodney Jeffries said. When asked if he ever thought of not wanting to be a twin, senior Robin Jeffries said. I like it. I enjoy being a twin in spite of the mixups with identi- ties. I feel as though I have been given a spe- cial gift in my brother. Whether sharing, fighting, or crying, sib- lings will forever be sib- lings. either for the bet- ter or worst. There will always be that special bond that no one can break. Jacqueline McNeir Rhonda Johnson Time together Ouring school brothers and sis- ters occasionally found ume to socialize with one another Junior Anne Sessions spent time in the student center with her brother Todd, freshman Although broth- ers and sisters had their argu- ments. they SMI held a special bond Photo by E Garza Twin to Twin Being twins makes my relationships with my sister unique and special She is the closest person to me. serving as an advisor, a listener, a mentor — and above all — a friend as well as a sister. Although we are very independent individuals, we share a special bond that can never be truly broken. Of course, there will come a time when we will be separated, yet I believe the bond will still hold. Over the years filled with laughs, tears, and petty little arguments, she has become a part of me. Yen Tran. 11th Many people are misinformed about twins. Being twins is not magical. I don't feel Yen's pain when she breaks her ankle Yen doesn't feel my pain when I'm at the dentist. It's |ust as ridiculous as one sibling feeling physical pam of an older sibling. People don't see us as the individuals that we are Instead, being twins has an emotion bond We have a closeness no one can in- terfere with. I cry when she cries. In this way. I hurt when she hurls. Ha Tran. 11th Personally Speaking NT LIFE • Siblings Double Trouble Spending time in the student center seniors Rodney and Robin Jeffnes look at a giant coloring book Twins shared a special bond unlike many other sibling relationships Photo by N. Grady