Smyrna High School - Gold Dust Yearbook (Smyrna, TN)

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XP HIGFI ' lg U 4 I X 0 T' WP 6. Et, M60 y K O 1 x W off' N.I.Iifsb1u.iZ: ' ' i Bum- s irtttiii 1 f' x KY U7 NJ? 'iii '2 5 KD The student life section focuses on the hiendships, activities of students, and the memorable moments of our school year. In the future, we will look back at this section and remember the music, fashions, fun times, school spirit, classes, and emotions that made the 1983-84 year a special one. The senior superlatives and the magic of Homecoming week are also featured in this section. Roof Collapses, In October of the 1983-84 school year, our school was flooded by water which poured through the non-repaired part ofthe roof during the Hrst big rain. - photo by jim Davis. The Entire Senior Class. The graduating class of 1984 poses for their last group shot. if swat-nf Life 3

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Bulldog Spirit. As sophomores establish their class hu ilso become an integral part in the development of that lflf Their first pep rally is a learning experience as they are to new cheers and the bulldog ways. These sophomores nad reactions as they feel the enthusiasm of their first S.H,S. Hours 0fPreparation. Building a float for the Homecoming parade is a new experience for many of the sophomores. They learn the proper use of many tools such as sa ws, hammers, and drills. Rob Gwynne, Dwight Hudson, Mack Short, and jeff Edwards are enjoying their tasks as they construct the Hame for the sophomore float. New Academic Challenges. Sophomores find themselves rapidly thrown into new and challenging academic situations the moment they begin high school. Many of them are faced with daily homework assignments and classes for which they have to prepare. Daniel Plains stack of books and his deep thinking are evidence ofthe challenging atmosphere in which he finds himself SETTING GOALS Plans For A Better Future A sophomore has more electives to choose Hom than ever before. Biology offers students the chance to learn about various forms of life, both plants and ani- mals. Many sophomores take typing in order to prepare for future college assign - ments. Math is also important to a sopho- more - geometry involves the study of angles, planes, and such odd shaped ob- jects as trapezoids, octagons, and elipses. Sophomores who are interested in be- coming fluent in another language may take a Spanish, French, or Latin course. The driver's education class is taught to instruct students in the rules of the road and give them some experience in driving under various conditions. Many students set high goals for them - selves to maintain certain standards of achievement. Many hope that they will be invited to an elite club during their junior year. Some of these clubs include Beta Club, Mu Alpha Theta, the math honor society, Beta Epsilon, the English honor societyg and the National Honor Society Another area available for sophomore participation involves S.HS. 's athletic programs. Some of these sports include basketball, football, sokball, baseball, cross-country, tennis, and golf Clubs and organiaations which actively support our teams are our cheerleaders, band, pep club, S club, and the Fellowship of Chris- tian Athletes. Sophomores became very involved in Homecoming activities this year. They enjoyed the building of their first float. Other new experiences include the sopho- more candy sale and the schoolwide mag- azine drive. Becoming a sophomore is a major step forward in becoming a responsible, ma- ture adult. The decisions one must make can affect one's future. The activities the sophomores participate in now will be- come their cherished memories tomor- row. Q Sophomorff

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K STUDE T LIFE Working Extra Hours. Lisa Spann works hard at?er school during the Homecoming week to put together 'he junior float for the parade. , az We 2 MW ' sw W1 W ,, V A .WV ft ' r W Tiif , -, , f 3, 4 ,W W, V .,, W ' MW I I Powder Puff Women. Sandi johns, Kim Percha, and Bethany Wil- son, rough and tough Beta members, are about to take on the junior Betas in a game ofpowder puff football. Enthusiastic Crowd. An interested crowd of students watch as the junior Betas beat the senior Betas in a :game of powder puff football, Tug-otf War. ,hm Rippy, Angel Estes, Sharon Wingate, Kathy Ralston, and they are about to kill into a pile ofshaving Cream during the tug-of-war. Student Life