Taft High School - Tracks Yearbook (Taft, TX)

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Activities Prove to Be 'Icing on Cake' Leading the way to the gym, the drum corp puts enthusiasm into the student body. 'Gtriving for excellence' in any extra-curricular activity was ’the icing on the cake’ for the majority of the students involved in them. One example of 'striving for excellence' led the mar- ching band to compete at Regionals. It was the first time the marching band had ever ad- vanced to regionals, said Felipe Rodriguez, senior. It was total shock, said Mr. Ray Hinojosa, assistant band director. Another example of 'striv- ing for excellence' was when the senior class had that ex- tra 'cutting edge' in hall decorations, with a bloody theme of FRIGHT NIGHT and also highlighted Homecoming '85 with the fir- ing up of 41 trailers at the bonfire, not to forget the 36- 0 victory over the Odem Owls. This year was great, said Kim McIntyre, senior. The student body show their spirit by offen- ding the Homecoming pep rally.

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Striving for Individuality Striving for excellence in academics is one goal to achieve, but learning to be one's self can be a very rewarding experience. Everyone has a talent or in- terest that can be developed. Following the crowd is one way of getting things done, and many times it gives one a sense of security. However being one's self can give a feeling of uni- queness that leads to self-satisfaction. During senior English, Mr. Von Rosenberg {elks ebouf how wonderful Medea is. S

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Getting ready for clown day. senior Beverly Bartbs applies make-up to her face. Junior Requel Garcia concentrates on her next move during a halftime game. Before going back into the game. Coach Roy Btegall talks to senior Bryan Vogt.