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

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Colonel Volleyballers Earn Trip to Twelve girls clad in red South Garland uniforms waited anxiously to board the yellow school bus. Each of the teams members showed signs of nervousness as their athletic bags shifted from hand to hand and their feet shuffled uncomfortably. As the SG volleyball squad quickly loaded the bus, the District championship game was only fifteen miles away. The Colonels were holding first place until their second half loss to Wilmer Hutchins. Dallas Skyline High School was the neutral battleground for the two teams. Some of the athletes tried to push the overbearing pressure into the backs of their minds. Others sat soundless and considered the game plays, moves and the mental preparation needed. But all of the members could not completely forget what they were about to face. Minutes turned into hours as the bus crept along. Ms. Judy Campbell, head coach, impatiently waited at the head of the bus for the arrival. When the Colonels finally reached Skyline, each girl filed out differently. One group bounded off, relieved, and started toward the gym, others remained a bit behind, contemplating the District championship that was hanging on the line. Inside, warm ups began almost immediately and before long, the game was under way. Crowds of fans from both teams lined the gymnsium, their shouts of en- couragement filling the air. The Colonels came out fairly Paula Helms, senior, lines up a cross court spike. egionals by Paula Helms strong with a 9-12 debt behind the Eagles. Despite the score, Wilmer Hutchins overcame the odds to take the first match, 15-9. In the second game South Garland definitely overcame their setback with a crushing 15-4 win. The Eagles notched the first point of the third game, only to be held to five points for a 5-15 loss. After the first point, everything in the gym was a wnirl- wind of excitement, happiness, and confidence. South Garland had once again gained the 10-5A District crown. That assured the Colonels a spot in a bi-district match. Irving Nimitz High School were the Colonels' bi-district competitors. Two years ago in 1979 South Garland ad- vanced to a bi-district match against L. D. Bell High School. Still, lacking sharpness and skill enough, the Col- onels were unable to capture a victory. In 1981-82, SG was rated the underdog at the SGlNimitz game. The Raiders were well-known among many volleyball officials and teams. However, South Garland was confident of a win. The athletes knew it would take determination, skill, and positive thinking to notch another victory. ln the first game SG led by a four point lead, 4-1. The Colonels then caught Nimitz off guard and topped the match 15-10. ln the gymnasium, filled almost to capacity, the crowds noisily supported their favorites. The third game held eternal hope for South Garland. The Raider's squad and fans were utterly shocked. Joy, bright smiles, and tears fell as the final SG point was scored, 15-10. A Stallion defender attempts to block a South Garland spike. Vicki Smith, sophomore, releases a cross center spike. Fans, principals, camera crews, photographers, ex- volleyball players, parents, friends, relatives, and once- rival teams poured down from the bleachers to embrace the Regional bound Colonels. Many team members said it was a dream come true - winning a bi-district title. The Colonels worked diligently, preparing for the Regional tournament in Huntsville. Of course, the ultimate, unthinkable goal was to reach the State Play-offs in Austin, but that was put to a direct halt. South Garland was shipped off by many friends, clubs, principals and cable television. Intense pressure and an anticipation of what victory could mean rode along with each member who made the trip to Huntsville. Spring High School, the defending state champions, extinguished whatever fire the Colonel team burned. An unfamiliar gym in a college atmosphere proved not to be a SG asset. Playing conditions were quite different. The girls were not accustomed to dramatic changes. Maybe it was a lack cf experience in playoff style competition coupled with the new surroundings or maybe it was knowing how good Spring was. The Lions recorded a 15-4 and 15-7 victories over the Colonels. Although the loss was disappointing to Colonels and fans alike, a great deal of positiveness was gained. Ex- perience, change, victories and defeats were placed In the pages ol the South Garland volleyball teams' scrap- book of memories.

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Taking a turn at the KRNL mixer, senior Mark Scgrgfliggjusts the volume level ol the selection he 6 9? l l yi As a second project, the broad- casting journalism class at South Garland has in cooperation with Storer Cable, created its own television show. With the help of Public Access Coor- dinator, Don Higgins, the class was able to create Inside South, a program about interesting events and areas of South Garland. Mr. Higgins first made a visit to South Garland and through his guidance, the students learned how to work the video equipment, such as cameras, microphones, and video cassettes recorders. The show began as a PM magazine format and the students divided themselves into separate groups. Each group thought of a topic which could ioot ssK't ziif. , I - ug. 92:12.13 .. , Sf af iff, c ecee i '. Qi-1: ..i, 1, 41 , ,Q.3,,V,v i 1: ., 1 5 f .1 Hg 05- 1 ,- ez. compose a 15 minute show. The first published show included several inter- views of the principals at South Garland. The students also took several trips to the studio where they learned many broadcasting techniques. Among them, the class learned how to edit video tapes, use the sound equipment, use various visual effects, and use the character generators which flashes the subjects name on the screen. Hoping to be a good preliminary class for college courses in broadcasting, the course's first year proved to be a suc- cessful and enjoyable one for the students who participated. f Mike Clark is the camera man while senior Roma Lewis interviews Ms. Gail Womack, math teacher. Senior Sam Buchmeyer concentrates on focusing upon his subject for the new S.G. program, ln- side South.

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Receiving an opponent's serve, Paula Helms prepares to bump the ball. Senior Kelly Moore moves into position to set the ball for the SG spikers. Q S X