Van High School - Vandalite Yearbook (Van, TX)

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Farwvout iiii 'Hfyexplaining of . . where Van is uring the summer, I along with our co-editor and adviser, attended an ILPC journalism workshop. While working in class on yearbook themes and layouts, I met many editors from various cities and towns. Following the question, What is your name? came the ominous, What school are you from? I quickly answered, Van, to many bewildered eyes. Van . . . Alstein? No, just Van. This was not the first time such an incident had occur- red. At the District LIIL literary contest a similar situation transpired. This made me wonder how many other students had been asked the whereabouts of Van. Everytime I try to explain where Van is, I end up con- fusing myself, Senior Karen Schmidt said. HI start to wonder ifl really know where I live. Describing our location can be a chore, however, most people simply explain that it is near Tyler, just north of Interstate 20, or 70 miles east of Dallas. It is a small town of 1881 people surrounded by several smaller com- munities. Students of Van Public Schools are, for the most part, natural country folk. Of course, we have a MikePawell Little t0Wl1 blues. With a population of 1881, Van proves to be a small country town. Van is located just off Interstate 20 about 70 miles east of Dallas. Black gold, Texas tea. In 1921 oil was discovered, creating an instant boom town . Although Van is not as busy as it once was, petroleum is still its main industry. 4 Theme Opening few transplants from big cities. I moved here from the San Fernando Valley, and didn't know what to expect, Senior Shawna Holme said. I wasn't used to wide open spaces, and Van reall came to a shock to me, but it's a nice place to live. Because Van is a close community, many businesse are family owned and operated. The business area, Mai Street, consists of a restaurant, barber shop, pharmacy a couple of clothing stores and insurance agencies, an three gas stations. Other businesses exist, however, suc as a hardware store, video arcade, affiliated grocer store, florists, dentist office, and other necessities Although Van is small, special memories collect. I made a lot of great friends here and we have had lot of fun together. Those are memories I will alway, have, Freshman Matt Wright said. A great deal of emphasis is placed on the school. Thi creates a family unit which is felt only by small school and small towns who are lucky enough to have suc companionship. So next time someone asks Van? Where is Van? ju say, Far out! Kathy Roberson

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