Sweeny High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Sweeny, TX)

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THAT VAFRUET 1982 Blends New 81 Dlfferen Leisurely paced? Yes. Tradition bound? Without a doubt! Routine, THATS VARIETY rural, conserva- tive? Of course. And that's what makes some students impatient sometimes with the Sweeny community. But at the same time, the things we complain about are what set us apart and make us different than anyone elsel Small town. A Houston freeway commuter wouldn't complain. Traditional. That's where our strength lies. Conserv- ative. Yes, a nice place to go to school, church, to work hard, grow up and come back to after you've seen the world. Overall, an uncomplicated setting. And while we wallow in our wonderfully traditional, leisurely, routine, rural and conservative With Old 81 Traditiona ways we found time to be ourselves and to do things with a lot more pizzazz than most folks. And just when we 're getting used to the semester system again it's time to elect another governor. But we can handle changes. Always have. It's the unchangeable things about us that have.made us an outstanding school lsystem and community. It's the changeable things about us that make us interesting. We'.ve got an image. One that projects high standards in most everything we do. But we haven't made it yet. A lot is yet to be done. Keep your eyes open. We 're still arriving. We're the Ones to watch in everything from academics to sports. So stay tuned as we present Sweeny ISD in all its variety of people and ideas.

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OPME SESAME STREET Children MidnightGE INDEX OF THE STARS No Big Bird Grover or Kermit the Variety Frog here but Primary School catalog of Sweeny children get a good start on personalites and where you can find everything from the A B Cs to the them see page 284 WHAT'S HAPPENING 10 AM 0 ALWAYS TIME FOR A GOOD TIME 1982 delivered an array of unforgettable events to its Sweeny participants. We were never once without some activity to occupy our time and to enrich the school experience. As the seasons brought their own brand of special feelings and occa- sions, the business of being, belonging, and becoming became an even larger adven- ture. We had a lot in common and we expressed it in our many happenings . And there was always something for everyone.

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...num sl ,4 x . g . X ., -f -1 . tw 'N ' is A W 113 . 1 zrkxg f 1 - X ., . . ' G I 'K - - '--j-----------H 5 ----- ' players frolick during a Halloween BELOW FAR LEFT.' Twin tuba . , I pep ralIy-- one of many fun dress- el ' up days in 1982 when students . - . celebrated everything from football . .1 season to Valentine's Day. I e 5' V! I I' WELCOME SWEENY HIGH JUNIORS AND SENIORS I' Q., x-5,2 fit , r v, ' 1 , .un .I 1 '2'-2-L-, 'QQ r f ' 15, -S-'Q .Q 'Mig ,V Af, -1 .......---- mg.. , LEFT: An unchanged tradition for years. tha junior-senior prom took on a new pace and new place for I 1982. Held at Bay City's Holiday lnn, the prom featured K-Disc music, fried chicken, and dancing past midnight. - - --an-7 QT, .,.f-ai' - iff ABOVE RIGHT: Taxiing country style, FFA members Tom Harrington and Les Kluttz help conduct the annual Farm Day activities. The event has become a popular clash of the classes where students get a break by participating in variety of contests. FAR LEFT: Primary School children enjoy a field day in the spring when call of the outdoors in irresistable. SECOND LEFT: Coach and faculty member Raymond Washington takes a break from officiating contest events at the first annual Senior Olympics May 14. Teachers in 1982 became more daring to participate in new and different events apart from the regular classroom. LEFT: Homecoming spirit reached an all-time high as classes all over SHS brandished scissors and glue to create door decorations like this one by publications staff members.