Thomas Jefferson High School - Yellow Jacket Yearbook (Port Arthur, TX)

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Qbelowj When if rains it pours. Though the rain washed most of yesterday's trash away, the early morning drizzle still has a lot to be desired ' Mk s f' ti B a 1' Parking lot party r,ai,rZ2...3iTZ.iZii.f.'e me fm by Mary Vidrine s you near the back of the school. laughter is heard. There are people talking loudly in their little groups. Suddenly, ilickers of light appear through the dark Monday morning. Then, as expected, a cloud of smoke arises from the crowd. This is just one scene from the student parking lot. The student parking lot is clean only one time a day. That is around 4:00 when the custodians clean it up. They pick up chicken bones, Burger Chef bags, along with the cups and leftover tomatoes and onions, Maybe this is because there are not enough trash cans. Most of the time I try not to lit- ter, says senior Oscar Sherlinee, ifI do it is because there is no where near by to put trash in. Beer bottles are in the parking lot also, a reminder of the parking lot party after the game, Cigarette butts are spread throughout the back half of the parking lot. Mr. Rothenberger does not look upon this situation very happily, Every year he speaks to the whole student body and threatens to chain the parking lot if this You would be surprised if you knew all the things that go on in the parking lot, Some people get last minute sleep before they tackle seven hours of school. Breakfast for some is Dr. Pepper and twinkies while others munch on a cookie. But what regular- ly happens is smoking, Linna Anders, sophomore, said, It really doesnt bother me but it might bother others. So I think they should make a place so people who do smoke can smoke. Certain types of people hang out in the parking lot. Of course most of them drive cars to school or ride with someone who does, This is where most of the smokers hang out. Have you ever noticed how the driving in the parking lot seems to get worse as the day progresses? During the morning the driving is good. Thats because a policeman is sta- tioned in the parking lot next to the band hall. Lunchtime rolls around and the driving gets worse because the policeman isn't always there. A large majority of people with cars go off-campus to eat. The parking lot is a second home to many students. A refuge for the tired, a place doesn't stop. is 28 Parking Lot to park, and a place to socialize. It may be a second home to many, but I wouldnt want to live there. :fists-' sa gala. fabovej Sitting Pretty. Seniors Bryan jackson and Billy Dortez take a break from football and wood shop to have a sit and a chat. Qabovej Quick Action. Janice Calhoun, freshman plays around with a familiar black ball known as Hacky Sack.

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fhelowj Punks? KZZB fans Laura Arriola, Sandy Ceacac and Tamara Day show their stuff in the Days Inn parking lot. No they are not picking up guys, just waiting for the bus to leave for Walt Disney World. fphoto by Randy Cupples.j Ibelowj Ifs over too .voornjunior Suzanne Slaughter muses about her return to school after a wonderful time on vacation. It's always hard to make those last couple of months. Thank God for Spring Break. fphoto by Randy Cupples.j mn ,R Ns F, .... .. .3 W -1 - W sites .mi iii ,air 9-- QNX fabovej Get your money ready. Band group prepares to enter Walt Disney World to see Epcot Center. They are Rachael Moreau, sophomore, Felicia Llanas, junior, Melinda Watkins, sophomore, and Liz Montalvo, sophomore. fphoto by Randy Cupples.j fleftj No horsin' around. Many students and their families prefer the peace and quiet of the coun- tryside. Horseback riding is a popular pastime in this area. x , Holiday Blues 27

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fbelowj The older the better. junior Gerald Lassaigne proves that the parking lot isn't just fill- ed up with new Cameros and Ford trucks, but also has 1950 Chevy DeLux's! 4 fill.. - W... El x DQ z X 'W-A .m K fi'!-3.41 S ,semi A., C N .,-f '- M' ...Q is- If ..-fi fabovej ls there a doctor in the house? Left - Barry ins, Kirk Carroll, Howard Provost admire their ethod of operation in cleaning up the parking ot. Parking Lot 29