Everman High School - Beacon Yearbook (Everman, TX)

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ITS MUSIC Willie Nelson has made classic his classical guitar, as well as his autographs and holes in his green tennis shoes, and his “comfortable” clothes. Willie was born into a musical family in Abbott, Texas in 1933. His only guitar lesson was the time his grandfather showed him a few chords on the guitar when he was nine years old. When Willie grew older he came to Ft. Worth where he scratched for money along the “honky tonks” of Jacksboro Highway. In 1963 Willie wrote “Funny How Time Slips Away” which was recorded by more than seventy artist. Today Willie Nelson is a le gend in his own time; his name is an everyday word in almost all cities, towns and communities in Texas. David Allan Coe is not called “The Mysterious Rhinestone Cowboy” for nothing. He is also a superstar in his own right. It is amazing for someone who has spent most of his life in prison to make it big in the music world. His unusual dress is fascinating from his black rhinestone cowboy hat to his white rhinestone boots. In his albums he is trying to let everyone know of prisons and the tragedy there. His songs have helped establish pro- gressive country music. Jerry Jeff Walker has been scratching for money all his life. He deserves to call himself great. The hard times he’s had on the road, the nights he has spent in the “drunk tank,” and his poetic way of writing songs combined to make a star. In his concerts he lets it all out and doesn’t stop until he gives the crowd exactly what they want. Mickey Ralphield is becoming outstanding in the Progressive Country music of today. Little is known of his early life—he was just there, jamming with any and everybody he could. He is now one of the main members of Willie Nelson’s band and the only harmon- ica player. la Micky Raiphield performs his solo at Willie’s concert. Jerry Jeff Walker does a little pickin’ at Northside Coliseum. David Allen Coe presents his “‘far-out” dress, oppo- site from Willie’s “down-to-earth” appeal.

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Change the Pace. Chorus and drama class collaborated on the presentation of a traditional Christmas assembly. The Variations a well known group around this territory, performed. The drama class as well as the Variations. dramatized the Twelve Days of Christmas and sang a variety of Christmas carols. Af- terwards the students left in a super Christ- mas spirit. (Top) Chorus members (Ist Row) Dawn Falzarano, Donald Boson, Nellwyn Dunnam, and Glenn Vaughn are joined by Drama members (2nd Row) Clorice Benton, Shawn Christopherson, and Ricky Brown in performing “Twas the Night Before Christ- mas.” (Middle) Select Choir is joined by the Varia- tions in performing for the PTA. (Bottom) Select Choir performs a melody of tunes at Thanksgiving. Activities 21

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Doug Fletcher calls over Mobile 3 to his base unit at home. bigs ae - .- - aX + ere 1 e Call numbers are one of the requirements for being able to legally talk on a CB radio and two antennas mean better reception from more distance. OLD SMOKEY IS UP AHEAD JUST IN CASE THE CB’S DEAD | | Highway Department signs warn speeders of speed zone ahead. Mike Gauntt calls “Break 1-9 Standing” and waits for his time to talk. Break 19 ... Moonrunner, Foxey Lady, Rookie, Brah- mer Tamer, Red Man, Dizzy Lizzy, Tas- manian Devil, One-Eyed Jack ... are fam- ilar “handles” or code names around Everman. The Japanese jukebox or CB ra- dio, has become the most popular toy around these days. For approximately a $150 investment, you can own a CB radio and talk to anyone from truck drivers to housewives, to little ol’ school teachers. Anytime you feel the urge to communi- cate, just turn on your CB and ratchet jaw with a Good Buddy while you’re rollin’ north on that ole Green Stamp slab with the hammer down. Keep watching for Smokies; give a shout shout when you set your eye on that Bear, and I'll drop it down to a double nickel. So we'll be 10-10 and listenin’.in. We'll catch you in the flip- per if we don’t flip it first. Activities 23