Skyline High School - Origin Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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SURE OF (continued from Page 3) The vocational curriculum was greatly hampered as pre-clusters were terminated and the first and second year clusters went from three to two hours. This ruling forced all future out of district freshmen to attend the career development center on a curriculum transfer, which put a burden on such ac- ademic subjects as foreign languages. Be- cause the clusters were cut, students were forced to apply for transfers on the basis of academic subjects not offered at their home school. Changes were made, but some things re- mained the same. Administrative policy and the cafeteria menu remained the same. The sports program continued to be plagued by the ‘‘no pass, no play” rule as well as the lack of majority-minority transfers. Learner Stan- dards tests continued to make up ten percent of the semester grade and seniors still had to pass the TEAMS test to graduate. Clubs continued to sell candy for fundraisers and students continued to follow traditions such as the wearing of Homecoming mums, buy- ing carnations from the Horticulture cluster on Fridays and attending pep assemblies. Despite the continuance of a new year spiced with a lot of the “old routines’’ students were “so sure’’ they could make the best of it, “so sure’’ they would come out on top. WE RE SO THE ORIGIN 1988 OPENIfg

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All washed up Due to a cut back m cluster hours, stu- dents tried to accomplish as many tasks as possible during their limited class time. Junior Yvonne Simpson looks on as se- nior Kelechi Osuje gets her hair washed by junior Sharon Burkhalter. Photo by B Beu Clapping to the beat Cheering with the cheerleaders, senior Silhouette Beth Maeker daps her hands with the crowd. Pep assemblies encour- aged team support and built confidence m the football team tor the upcoming game. Photo by B. Bell Talking it out Helping each other out. Christina Butler and La Shonda Walker talk about their classes. Having friends was important to all students to survive the pressures of high school life. Photo by B. Be« Pin it up Hanging up architecture projects, juniors Oliver Price. Mary Maneno and senior Joe Wilson staple their project to one of the many bulletin boards that line the hall- way. These boards displayed the work of cluster students to the student body and outside visitors. Photo by J. Carstarphen ENING

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It’s in the news Sitting in the old smoking cent sophomore Jenny Delaney rea the paper while a friend looks During lunch and before and ter school, students had chance to be with each other a keep m touch. Photo by 8. Be: Read all about it Homework, extracurricular activities and finding time for friends were all parts of being a student. As school began, homework began piling up day by day. Budgeting time and finding ways to com- plete the assigned work was left up to the in- dividual. The academic responsibilities in a stu- dent's life were only a few of the many things students needed to accomplish. School could not always be all work and no play. Social activities played an important role in the life of every individual. After a long week of school, students had the opportunities to attend dances, athletic competitions or club sponsored activities. Clubs and organizations worked hard to plan so- cial functions that would break the monotony of a week filled with heavy academic demands. How- ever, these events would not be successful if students had not been dedicated to participating in and supporting the efforts of clubs and the talents Picnic fun During lunch, seniors Scott De- an. Deidre Summerfield and Vi- aney Alonso talk while sitting at a picnic table in the courtyard. Spending time with friends dur- ing the school day was important to students. Photo by B. 8eli Study break Finding a time to study during the busy school day sometimes seemed impossible. Students were forced to budget their time wisely in order to earn grades that satisfied parents. Photo by 8. Bell of the athletes. The busy schedule of high school life was bea able when close relationships with peers offers support and understanding. In a school of 38C students, an effort had to be made from evei student in building friendships. Having friends ws all a part of surviving the pressures of homewor and enjoying activities. Academics, activities an relationships with friends were successful and r warding when students made an effort. Howeve one thing was for sure — being successful was z up to us. 0-UDENT LIFE DIVISION