John Tyler High School - Alcalde Yearbook (Tyler, TX)

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Club Promotes School Improvements Gaining closer relationships between students and faculty members was the purpose of the Student Advisory Com- mittee. This was the second successful year for the organization. Mr. Charles Craddock, sponsor, chose the members of the club, and the students, joined by the Faculty Advisory Council and the Parent Advisory Council promoted school activities and spirit. Suggestions for school improvements were made and carried out by the three Committees' combined efforts. Getting the youth of Tyler interested and involved in local activities was this year's goal of the Tyler Youth Volun- teers. Aiding retarded children, the United Fund, and the Chamber of Com- merce on several occasions kept the students busy and active throughout the year. Ms. Barbara Huchel, the new TYV Coordinator, brought in many new ideas for the club, and attendance increased greatly this year. lVlr. William McGoff, debate coach, was club sponsor and was pleased with the accomplishments the members made. 16 . . . SAC-TYV Student Advisory Committee Officers are: Pam Palecek, vice president: Brad Wilson, presidentp and Jeriann Yancy, secretary. Members Support local Activities l it TYV Officers are: Gloria Priest, public relations, Gwen Owen, secretary: Sam Sigman, president, Cynthia Cooper, vice president, and Amy Arnold, public relations.

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Solving common problems between the faculty and students was one goal of the Student Senate. The Senate formed the nucleus of school life. Stu- dent participation in school affairs was made more widespread and effec- tive by an active and enthusiastic Stu- dent Senate. This year's Senate was sponsored by Mr. Leroy Belcher and Ms. Flora Nauls for the first time, and was made up of students representing each class. Vincent Cain, president, presided over weekly meetings held every Tuesday morning. Student Senate planned soc hops, assemblies, dances, and other activities to promote school spirit and help unify the student body. Senate also partici- pated in SCORE, a state-wide project to help handicapped children. During the Longview-game preparations, Senators sold spirit chain links for a penny a piece. It was then their tedious job to staple them together, taking around three hours to complete the task. Active Senate Keeps Busy Cheryl Caldwell, Senator, helps put together links to the spirit chain before the Longview pep rally. FTA Members Accomplish Goals aa- i 's -'f FTA members include: Top Row: Jamie Collins, Milton Hopson, Tracey Varnell, and Johnny Gossett. Middle Flow: Mike Stephens, Val Talbert, Ann Liles, Tanya Allen. Bottom Row: Kay Kenner, Patti Williams, and Debra Barrett. Educating and encouraging students who plan a career in the field of teaching was one of the main goals set up and reached in the Future Teachers of America Club. Participation in Texas Public School Week, the state convention in San Antonio, and aiding in the selection of Teacher of the Year, occupied the mem- bers' time, energy, and undivided atten- tion. Club sponsor, Ms. Connie Griffin, was pleased with the accomplishments of the club and was satisfied with the many achievements made this year. Student Senate-FTA . . . 15

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V l Play That Funky Music ff l Judy Nick and Edgar Sockwell dance to the many songs played at the soc hop. Liz Goodman and Jimmy Rogers dance and sing along with the music. Shake Your Booty , StiII the One , Keep On Rocking Me, Baby , and Play That Funky Music , were a few of the songs heard and danced to at the John Tyler soc hops. Refresh- ments were served by the FHA depart- ment at the Conroe soc hop. The Blue Brigade sponsored the Lee soc hop, at which a disc jockey from KDOK played the music. These were some of the special things that took place at the after game dances. Along with FHA and Blue Brigade, the cheer- leaders, Lion Guards, and Student Senate sponsored the dances. -.is Many John Tyler students participate in a line-up dance at the soc hop after the team's victory over Conroe 22-3.