Taylor High School - Mallard Yearbook (Taylor, TX)

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O gi rg 5 QQ? Technology We raced home after school and plopped down in front of the giant screened, remote controlled, color television set. A gigantic M flashed across the screen and the stylized letters T.V. joined it. I used to watch Home Box Of- fice all the time, Marcia Stephens laughed, but now all I ever watch is MTV. Just as Martha Quinn started to announce the next video, an odd noise interrupted us. A series of squeaks, beeps, and squeals crept into the room. We flew down the hall, and found two eight year old boys playing Centipede on an Atari home video arcade. It's really embarrassing when my little brother can play these games better than I can, Amy Hodon said. Electronics invaded every aspect of our lives. At home, we had miniature arcade games, per- sonal computers, video cassette recorders, and the new cordless telephones. Some of this apparel such as calculator watches and pens came to school with us where more electronics awaited us. The three computer classes of- fered an example of usage of the Using a joystick controller, Lisa Radomski plays a game of Pac-Man on her Atari Systems home video arcade while keeping her feet warm in a pair of bunny rabit house shoes. 14 f That Special Touch Behind the wheel of an actual video game, Clay Howard engages in an exciting game. Games such as this simulated realism by placing the player inside of the machine's cabinet. Demand computers other than playing games. Additionally, our library adopted a computerized catalog and circulation system. The new system will make the entire management of the library easier, Lori McDaniel commented. From actual use of computers, to clips of our favorite rock bands, we found electronics all around us. These electronics served as learning devices, as tools, and most obviously, as toys. Our special touch with these techni- toys enabled us to learn through their use. -W it of 1 4 ,, 7 x,.,.gfr A fa .wa , .7 3553 fs ft. . 5 V,,, - ,ity by , , qw -ff 12 1 5 . QAM. A 1 -1. 'iw 'ff 5 If C. :Q .Q bf Wx.

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oaded down with an over abundance of homework, L Lynn Mokry attempts to kick open the latch on her locker door while trying to balance her massive assortment of books. Books helped to label students who studied every night as those who took difficult college bound classes. Wearing her new academic sweater, Qa label ofa 90+ overall three year average! Julie Johnson watches other students receive their Rotary Club sweaters. Labeled as a photographer by her camera, Terri Walden focuses on the action of the Lady Duck volleyball game. 16 f That Special Touch aww aj! 'X XX xx 'fi 'X X Photo By Cynthia Karkoska