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

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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

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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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Cheerleaders boost spirit' ,fm Miss Jeanette Sutton is the sponsor of the cheerleaders. Supporting the athletic teams and enthusiastically lead- ing the student body were the varsity, B-team, and freshman cheerleaders. These girls boosted the spirit at every pep rally and sports event. As a project, cheer- leaders sold spirit tags. The varsity cheerleaders were selected last spring in a student body election. The girls aspiring to be cheer- leaders were required to try out before judges. The girls then selected were placed on the list to be voted on by their fellow students. During the summer the varsity and two B-team cheer- leaders went to the National Cheerleading Camp. Each night the groups presented two cheers in competition. The Varsity cheerleaders won four first place ribbons and one second place ribbon in this competition. On the final night of the camp, the Highlander varsity squad was awarded the outstanding large group trophy and the Coca- Cola award for the group with the best technique. The B-team cheerleaders won six ribbons in their competi- tion. The freshman cheerleaders were selected by a panel of judges at the beginning of the school year. Ten fresh- man girls were selected on the ability to lead cheers. The Varsity cheerleaders are.: first rowg Debbie Garcia, Lora Crewsg second row, Cynthia Means, Kylene Dove Cheadh, Shirley Tarangg third row Carolyn Roney, and Diane Jones.