South Garland High School - Sabre Yearbook (Garland, TX)

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hange Semester C INJ CD Changes to Semester In its fourteen year existence SG has seen many changes - building additions, faculty changes - it seems the process never stops. Many sen- iors will remember those distant days when they reported to attendance period for roll check between first and second periods. This year the Ubig change was the switch over to the semes- ter system. students did not receive the courses needed for college, said Mr. Ellis. Semester courses consoli- dated courses and pro- vided more of the basics again. Head counselor Bob Hazlewood pointed out that under the new system students were able to receive schedule changes easier, and the whole idea of the format was to make school eas- ier for students. system was a good idea because the quarter sys- tem was so complex and classes changed so often. Exams will be harder, but teachers will be more thorough, so students will learn more, said Angela, Senior Debra Story felt that she received better grades under the semes- ter system, However, she said she will miss the mini courses. Mr. Hill instructs his class. According to SG coun- selor Roger Ellis, the semester system is an advantage to students. Counselors had fewer overall changes in sched- ules during the year with the semester, and stu- dents were able to stay with one teacher longer. Before the switch many Student attitudes var- ied concerning the switch, Senior Karen Chewning felt the system made the school year go faster. On the other hand, according to junior Lance White, l'You don't get to meet as many peo- ple. Senior Angela Car- roccia felt the semester -X, X , X- f 'N iii: :JJ 2'3- Mr. Hazelwood schedules for semester changes. f it fw1v..' K, Y N , 'W 1 5' .,' s il--W . anne, f I J For Angela Carrocia the semes- ter system is a good change. ,-

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Sporting a casual look for the Flag Corps sticks it out in spite early morning practice all Belles of the rain don't seem quite awake. QL.. na... 'C' 'Null mmnuv- ff'-' , .A What appears to be an exercise class is really Belles stretching out at morning practice. Get Up an Way back in August while school was still little more than an unpleasant necessity lurking in the future, SGS marching band and Southern Belle drill team were already routinely gathering each day for practices. After classes officially began, just after Labor Day, both groups were engaging in the unpopular routine of morning Could early moming practices make the SG marching band feel negative about mornings? d Boogie rehearsals, Seven a.m. roll call meant very early vvake up times for involved students, but it also kept them from being exposed to the blis- tering heat of the late afternoon. Students who needed after school jobs could handle being in these extra curricular activities too, with most rehearsal schedules be- fore school. Rehearsals ming O Early M 4 MO

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ulonel Ronny Hultz stands attention with the flag hile students stand silently With fist held high senior Calvin ith respect. Phillips cheers the Colonels on. tj Y. F77 '1!W sz f 1 ' V ' 1 lvw , . . - 1-f,,., sa' I ,, Q-.. . 4 1 y Q- fs 7. tigiaz ta. 3 s' ,af ps. .1 ,lr Q yhdurir is Top Colonel Charlie White accepts a trophy the Southern Belle officers Shannon Guthrie and Paula Wilson give him Spirit Assembly y Promotes Pride A first this year was the irit assembly, spon- red by the South Gar- .nd student council. It vas aimed at every stu- ent, to become better itizens of the South Car- ind community. Keynote speakers for te assemblies were each f the four class presi- ents. Doug Lyke, senior lass presidentg Mike acker, junior class presi- ent, and Brett jones, 'eshman class president, ivided the presentation f information before the rudent body. Student Iody president Andrew ooney also spoke at the ssembly, ln an effort to further encourage students to take the matter of school pride and behavior seri- ously, SG principal Charlie White also addressed the group, His message, too, stressed the importance of good judgement and full support from every student in order to achieve what had to be a common goal. His words and the thoughts of oth- ers who spoke were well received and the rather unusual for SG students audiences, a standing ovation, concluded the assembly which was held on September 18. SG students find seats for their first assembly. if Assembly 9: Q U7 21