Van High School - Vandalite Yearbook (Van, TX)

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H0me sweet home. Because of House Bill 72, many class activities were restricted. However, Senior Gina Morgan shared her experience as a foreign ex- change student to Germany with her classes. Ring around the rosies. In the past office assistance delivered flowers and balloons to students dur- ing class. But with the new policy, interrupting a class is not permitted. Therefore, Seniors Donna Nauert and Bar- bara Johnson must do so between classes. Mike Pu well Mike Pa well --new Mike Powell Love C0l1qUel'S all. Even though school has changed, one thing has remained the same - high school sweetheartsf' Carrying Senior Ramona Robichaux's books to chemistry, Senior Patrick McFarlin thinks little of the educational reforms. School Changes

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51535.15 . , ,.hk, Akkhk.- K .15 iii li .. ..f- hat name is OH the lips of every pected to have 24 to 26 credits. This is far above parent, student, and teacher? At first, the State requirement. some people might say, Robert Red- However, new rules have been added. One such ford, Tom Selleck, or Boy George. rule requires teachers to have Tutorial Services CBoy George? Yes, even Boy Georgel But the real available for any student that feels that he needs answer to the profound question is .. . is . . . H. extra help, .,,W Ross Perot. lt has been agreed that although he may not be a star, over the past year his name has become as common as the word salt, throughout the schools of Texas. Everyone, at one time or another, has a problem dealing with or accepting change. However, when the changes become a state law, they must be accepted. Some schools might have had a difficult time dealing with all these new rules, but Van schools already had a high standard of education. The rules which we had are now enforced by the State for all Texas schools. Take for example, the policy of grade notices being sent to the parents every six weeks. The Van School Administration previously had the policy of sending out failure slips every third week to inform the parent of the student's progress. Also Van High School required 22 credits for graduating. Beginning freshmen will now be ex- The new policy of tutorials is good if a student is failing and he wants the opportunity to improve his grades, Junior Tommy Chapman said. At one time, students were rewarded with ex- emptions at the end of a semester, but with the new policy, every student must take the semester exams in order for the administration to validate its existence. l think taking semester exams is good in the sense that it prepares you for future college ex- ams, but l don't think they really prove anything, Sophomore Ni'Cole Freeman said. With a dark cloud hanging overhead, the student body still found something for which to be happy. Van hosted the District LIIL Literary contest, qualified to Regionals in volleyball, and advanced to the playoffs in football. These and other events kept everyone busy, however the changes that were made lingered in all our minds. Sheryl Ruescher Cl i 'fl-iZ1li5i2?i25.9? .Q , . , . i l N -.QQ .,ifZ'2Q ' 'T'-u 20... if N Student Life . 15' 5 KE X xx -Ex t MikePowell Can we or can't we? Although many feared that club meetings would no longer be allowed, the speech department held its first meeting early in September to elect officers.

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pirit enhances tradition xcitement was in the eye of the beholder as the week of Homecoming approached. lt all began on Tuesday, which was Sock the Wildcats Day. Crazy socks were seen everywhere, not just on feet. Wednesday was Doubles Day, and everyone was to dress like one of their friends. Also, everyone brought a sack lunch and had lunch together. I liked Doubles Day best, because it looked good for friends to be dressed alike, Junior Jane Gable said. Thursday was the traditional Red and White Day, on which everyone was to wear all the red and white possible to support the Vandals. Finally, Friday arrived and everyone dressed up to no limit. A glow shown on everyone's faces as girls flaunted their mums and guys proudly wore their boutonnieres. Afternoons were spent decorating the halls --.ii ..i....,- 1.1.1. r ft-nz' QM '57 Melissa Battenlield UGG. Senior Dewayne Davidson shyly smiles as he displays his sophisticated attire during dress up for the Vandals day. Many other students participated in this celebration of Homecoming week. G-O-O-D L-U-C-K! Students cheer enthusiastically while awaiting the beginning of the Homecoming pep ral- ly. Because seniors went all out in supporting the Van- dals, they won the spirit stick. Student Life and making signs welcoming the exes, and displaying an extra touch of spirit. The Vandals capped off a tremendous Homecoming with a great performance in their 49-16 victory over Whitehouse. Kim Moore aided the victory with a 55-yard touchdown scamper. The excitement of Homecoming helped get the adrenalin going, Junior Kim Moore said. i'And the support of the crowd motivated me a lot. The week was successfully topped off with a Sock Hop after the game given by the Stu- dent Council. There, students remembered the various activities - the seniors receiving the spirit stick, Missy Beaird being crowned 1984 Homecoming Queen, Kim's 55-yard touchdown, and a Vandal Victory!!! Tonia Thedford U Martin st 5.