White Oak High School - Roughneck Yearbook (White Oak, TX)

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Annual Signing Party Janet Gordon watches as Dana Rawlings attempts to Daniel Mizell and Kathy W put her deepest thoughts onto paper. “broken” neck so amusing. Kelly McKnight evidently likes what he sees. So does Janet Reed. Too bad its not the same thing. Clay Carpenter is proof that our Student Council is good for something. Freshmen Mary Oakes and Renita Newsome get their first taste of high school living as they participate in signing annuals.

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Annual Signing Party Sets Mood for Beginning of School Activities As another school year rolls around, students are given an opportunity to reminisce over the past years’ happenings and share their thoughts, that are both amusing and serious, with friends. They enjoy the smiles, laughter, and good times, and find out what others’ goals are for the coming year. For the Seniors, the annual signing party is the finale to their high school years. For the Freshmen, only a beginning. 2 oe Beth Green dictates to Lisa Brewer what she wants written in her annual. The “real” Tony Vaughn in action! 14 Teri Spruell takes time out from all the excitement to reflect on a serious thought. John Downey finds Sonja Herard rather interesting. Well, Sonja, what can you say? Counselor Jack Hale raking in the money from some thirsty White Oak students.

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UIL Practice Meets Serve to Encourage As Well As Instruct Helping to dispel everyone’s yearly case of stage fright are the UIL practice meets, such as the one held in Lake Worth this year. At these meets beginning, as well as seasonal contestants are put through their paces in conditions very similar to actual UIL meets. Awards are pre- sented for first, second, and third places with the overall school winner receiving a trophy. More important, however, is the chance for feedback: constructive criticism that will point out needed areas of improvement. After a prac- tice meet, mistakes can be corrected and partici- pants feel more confident about their work. Persuasive Speaker, Rebecca Hancock shows off her trophy won at the Lake Worth Practice Meet. Susan Capps, Deborah Smith, Scott Millholland, and Lisa Brewer prepare for a clacking good time TEA ES AW Fourteen White Uak students placed in the UIL practice meet at Lake Worth. Participants placed in all areas and events and captured the'Sweepstakes trophy. EDA uy Roxanne Downey, Kim Muckleroy, Stephanie Arnold, Connie Husband, Jan Capps and Vicky Higginbotham prepare for a Gwen Ham placed first and Brenda Hays shorthand practice meet with Sonja Herald officiating. second in headlines at the Journalism prac- 16 tice meet held at White Oak.