Northwest Classen High School - Round Table Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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act-It's Christmas time in Kni htland! J . f I ' av, rm f 1:4 wal, . If I as fs ,Q-' It 4,A. . ls, I 'E 750, f 41 1412, . A. I A . ,,,'f5,r. f f an ,' PM xgr ' ,, f 5 g, I, E . J .Mme M. Xi I f JH ' EQ Casting a spell over Knightland, the Yuletide spirit was reflected in traditions perpetuated by Northwest advisories, clubs and organizations. Directed by Student Council, ad- visories for the third year adopted underprivileged children, some groups gave up class parties to spend S30 or more for gifts. The children were asked to name the Christmas present they would most like to receive. Cosmetology students styled and set hair for a busload of girls from the Cerebral Palsy Center and pro- vided donated hairpieces for women at the county home for the aged. Club members busied themselves with service projects, the Cry-Slurs caroled at Shepherd Mall, and the faculty caught the holiday spirit as they arrived at school December 22 for a 7 a.m. breakfast hosted by the administration. Advanced c I ot h I n g students dressed dolls for 37 needy children as part of a local bank's contest. The art department coordinated efforts to decorate the building. A nine-foot tree inthe main office, intricate mobiles, and customized wreaths for the windows were provided. Holiday parties were anticipated by Knights as friends arrived from college for Christmas vacation. ff ABOVE: CLOTHING INSTRUCTOR, Mrs. Helen Donnelly, congratulates Jeri Arnold and Linda Johnson for their prize-winning dolls dressed for a Christmas project. All three won savings bonds for their creations. LEFT: CHRISTMAS IS A FAMILY TIME, and North- west's principal, Dr. June Dawkins, and Mrs. Dawkins welcome home their son, Craig, a sophomore at Duke University in North Carolina. Special Activities o 21

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Everyone l ets in the I -Q ' Q rg 5, mf ABOVE: BELL RINGER, Mark Douglass, shares the Christmas spirit by representing Key Club in a community service project. BELOW: STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS, Charles Langer and Patty Brandell, shop for toys for underprivileged children. .f 20 0 Special Activities , -w..,,,,,,,,,,,,,nm Y, , , I

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Surprises mark incredible year lt once seemed like science fic- tion, but now it's for reall Giant strides in the space pro- gram, dramatic changes in medi- cine, a new threshold of develop- ment in metro-Oklahoma City, a display by students of more deep- rooted desires to help mankind, and the constant procession of signifi- cant happenings marked the year '71-72. The Vietnam War dragged on as presidential candidates poised for the '72 elections. Political furor kept local citizens in a whirl as this city became the first of its size to elect a lady mayor, Mrs. Patience Latting. School problems mounted with the prospect of increased busing to im- prove racial balance. Influenced by the impact of the new 18 year old vote, students formed groups to push for reform in policy from capitol to precinct. Stirred by the realization that they had an urgent stake in Ameri- can life, Knights responded by en- thusiastic involvement in the politi- cal and civic life of the community and nation. .. w ABOVE: JOYS of Christmas are shared by Becky McCully at a party hosted by Stu- dent Council for underprivileged children. RIGHT: COLONEL TOM STAFFORD, astro- naut from Oklahoma, exhibits moon rocks to young NASA visitors. 22 o Special Activities