Sweeny High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Sweeny, TX)

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6 S-Sum EL I ' RW' 'cz lm '04 O 7 ' .L . mv M tx . g . 9 wgsf nevafiou - ROQU H0 Q 1 t 1 C1053 CHANGES UD aAlvi g BLUEPRINT FOR PROGRESS I Beginning with a two-to-one decision by voters in the spring of PP mmm US' ELC' N ' 1981, the 811.1 million bond issue passed and opened construction plans for a new K-5, Middle School and additional High School science facilities lshown lefty. Brick-by-brick the Sweeny ISD schools are building a program of Y ,Wg t lggr L, education suited to the highest ,L t t . . .M demands of the future. 'll ' ii CIQSQ ALL IN THE FAMILY Up. ALL IN THE FAMILY 11 AM Although we had a lot of different faces in 1982, we had become like one big, busy family. Dozens of academic courses and electives buzzed with involvement as teachers taught and students learned. Given encourage- ment, guidance, and healthy measures of lectures, classwork, and homework, stu- dents responded in a variety of creative ways. While Mrs. Barbara Murphy lbelow rightl instructs her students on research skills, senior Kellee Greer lleftl takes her new-found skills a bit deeper.

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8AM 9AM 10AM 11 AM Noon Weekdays August 1981 through May 1982 8 CHANGES- EducaIIonaI A long-running series of successful educational programs, The Sweeny ISD SchooIs are again featured in this documentary about a southeast Texas school system. Expanding its format to include two new campuses by the 1983 fall season, The Sweeny ISD Schools is sponsored by a supportive community and a highly skilled team of professional educators. This exclusive series has achieved top ratings as one of the most successful programs in the vast network of the state's schools. B TV UPDATE- Drama A look at the variety of people, places, and things in the Sweeny Schools. Shown in diversified roles, local characters portray the drama of life in a small town school system where the kids are still number one. see pages 2-15 WHAT'S HAPPENING-Special Good times, special occasions, and unforgettable experiences are staged in this exciting special. Featuring the talents of Sweeny students, pictorial coverage includes highlights from Fair Week, Homecoming, Pride Day and other big events. see page 16 AI.I. IN THE FAMILY- Educational A review of classes and academics in Sweeny High School. Grades 9-12 are featured in a variety of school experiences. see page 40 6 MOVIE- Mystery Breaking Away 119827 Twelve years of waiting reach a climax as SHS seniors stage a massive breakout. Starring the Senior Class. seepage42 I I 1 PgIvI 2I1IvI 3PM 4 PIM l I I 5PlVl I 6PM I 6: MOVIE- Comedy-Drama Too Close for Comfort 119825 group of teenagers fJunior Clas buy magical rings that bring on plague of incurable symptoms. B fled by the effects of premat senioritis, teachers and pare search in vain for a cure. see pag 0 IN SEARCH OF... Non-fIcIIo Sandwiched between you adulthood and the anticipation o driver's license, tenth grad struggle to find identity a anonymity. Starring the Sophom Class. see page 73 Q THE ROOKIES- Comedy A spin-off series from the e popular Wild Kingdom , this de episode stars the Freshm Class. Castaways in an alien w of new experiences, determi ninth graders seek survival in hostile environment of fear, b steers, and upperclassme jeers. see page 81 EE so MINUTES Mike Wallace and Morley Safert an investigative look into t instructional facilities and activit of Sweeny High School. Dep ments including Language Arts, Fi Arts, Social Studies, Math!Scien and Vocational are reviewed. page 89 DIFFERENT STROKES Variety Motivated by the need to belo SHS students join over 30 act clubs and organizations that offe melting pot of activities and spe interests. see page 132 DYNASTY- Drama In an empire that sprawls over f campuses, Sweeny ISD's sch board, administration, and staff visited in this continuing sa starring school personnel. see pa 107

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7PM 8PM 9PM L CQ GAMES PEOPLE PLAY- Sports A whole town turns out for Friday night football. An all-girl basketball team goes for the state champion- ship. A small Southeast Texas school system gives athletic competition to anyone who wants it. see page 174 KIDS AFIE PEOPLE, TOO- Documentary A three-part series focusing on the academic development of Sweeny students from Early Childhood to Grade Eight. see page 212 THE TWILIGHT ZONE- Drama Through a variety of educational experiences, Middle School students emerge from childhood during the growing-up years. see page 214 ' -N CIQSQ BREAKING AWAY up NOON 6 LAST DATE After a dozen years' wait, graduation day became another X on the calendar-- another of life's signposts that will rank among the best of memories. 1982 seniors Ibelowl keep their final appointment as a class. -J I 9PM l l l l l I l I I l I LITTLE RASCALS- Comedy Fun and learning combine in thi unique look at the stars of grades 3 at the Sweeny Intermediat School. see page 248 close UD li fes 6 QQ Q