Bel Air High School - Highlander Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

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PTA and Clan make possib lf Mr. Shiplett directs stage band at Clan meeting. Mrs. Anna Gill judges door in PTA Christmas decorating contest. mi A' A V Mrs. Watson, Mrs. Roberts, and Mrs. Neese pose for a picture at the PTA enchilada supper. 24 1

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Assemblies entertain students To break the daily routine, students changed their pace by participating and enjoying the varied assemblies presented here at Bel Air. The assemblies varied greatly this year from enthusiastic pep rallies, which boosted the football teams, to the Honor Society inductions which recognized outstanding students in the academic fields. The entertainment was provided by the students them- selves, which helped in THE MAKING OF AMERICAN YOUTH. The JETS had an assembly for the students in which a thrilling movie was shown, 1 Saw What You Did. With a desire to display their talents in performing, the students presented a show in which Paula and the Uniques placed first, the Monarks placed second, and Larry Roquemore placed third. Students wanting to know more about drugs attended an assembly given by Dr. Deter, a well-known doctor and speaker on drug abuse. 23

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opes and dreams for Scots Bel Air has been fortunate to have two adult organi- zations which greatly inllunced THE MAKING OF AMERICAN YOUTH. These two organizations have served as a guide for Bel Air students without infringing on the modern youths' sense of independence. One of these adult organizations that greatly aided Bel Air and its functions is the Highland Clan. This is the booster club of Bel Air. It is composed of fathers and other men interested in supporting Bel Air. The Clan has greatly aided the school financially. Money is raised by having an annual pancake supper and through other activities. The funds raised through these activities are used to provide scholarships, buy athletic equipment, to film football games, and to send a boy and girl to Boy and Girl's State each summer. In addition to these activ- ities the Clan sells programs at football games. The Clan was under the able leadership this year of: Wood Roberts,presidentg Dave Gonzales, lst vice- presidentg Art Thomas, 2nd vice-president, Ruben Huerta, secretary, and Henry Terrasas, treasurer. Another group that plays an important part in backing Bel Air is the PTA. The main purpose of the PTA is to better the relationships between students, teachers and parents. At the meetings, the PTA presents programs of interest to the people that are concerned about Bel Air. Music groups often entertain at these meeting. Several scholarships are presented by the PTA to deserving students. Officers for the PTA this year are: Mrs. L. Neese, presidentg Mrs. J. Hanawalt, lst vice-president, Mrs. P. Penn, 2nd vice-presidentg Mrs. R. Fox, 3rd vice- presidentg Mrs. J. Watson, secretaryg Mrs. J. Arciero, treasurer, Mrs. D. Roberts, historian, Mr. Roy Chambliss, parliamentarian. Clan officers have aboard meeting before the regular Monday night meeting. 25