Highland Park High School - Highlander Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Tinsel time: Mary Huck and Laurie Brown volunteer to Jingle bells: Lads and Lassies carol the halls on the last day before Christmas vacation. help put up Christmas decorations at a children’s hospital. Poster girl: A surprised Mrs. Dillard looks at her Christmas present from some former students. December e 29

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Clubs, choirs give joy, spirit in December December began with a bang as the Scot Varsity round-ballers captured first place in the Austin Tournament by defeating Austin High, ranked seventh in the state. Earlier in the month, the Scots received second place in their own Scot Classic tournament. All the choirs spread the Christmas spirit by caroling to the needy, both old and young. In addi- tion, the Lads and Lassies sang for the DAR and retired persons in separate concerts. The Key Club hosted its annual Christmastime dance to the beat of King Cobra. In mid-December, Neil Diamond took the stage for two concerts in Reunion Arena with several HPHS students in the audience. Several clubs brightened Christmas for the needy. The Coun- try Club, one of the newest girls’ clubs at HPHS, donated food and presents to a West Dallas family. Meanwhile, the Hi-Lite officers decorated Christmas trees at Children's Medical Center and sang carols to children attending a school for the retarded. Advanced drama members, under the leadership of Mrs. Linda Raya, acted out their original Christmas sketches to the delight of children at several area day-care centers. The Student Council gathered canned foods from the separate classes as well as from the community to give to less fortunate families. The HPHS orchestra performed holiday melodies in the library on the last day before vacation. The big school brightener was the infamous singing teacher group, known as Hairy, Larry, Jerry, and Mary. The Highlander staff munched on Christmas goodies at its annual par- ty, and the Bagpipe staff met for a dinner party while both publication parties upheld the tradition of ex- changing gag gifts. Whiz kids: Kyle Krebs, Jim Kasischke, and Cecilia Yu race for the buzzer. Deck the halls: Officers decorate the SCO. 28 « December

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Cold weather allows Scots to miss school Along with the cold weather came the month of January. H.P. students enjoyed two holidays while the school was closed due to cold temperatures and the gas curtailment. The Senior Girls’ Dance was held on January 7 at the Hyatt Regency Hotel Ballroom. A week later, on January 14 and 15, students took midterm exams. The Hi-Lites dance, with a jungle safari theme, was held on January 30. Senior Bob Berry was announced Hi-Lite King. The other Nominees were Craig Bailey, Blake Bernet, John Hall, Tommy Hughston, and Tommy McElroy. Scots attended the annual foot- ball banquet on January 27, while the basketball team continued a winning season. Last minute cram: Junior Nancy Dzina fits in a little more studying before taking a mid-term exam. a ? ) - | ii ij i i! ’ Serious talk: On a visit to the high school, a state prison convict speaks to students about the use of drugs. 30 « January |