Polytechnic High School - Parrot Yearbook (Fort Worth, TX)

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School spirit always ignites during Homecoming and the tradi- tion of the Snake Dance continues as students gather in front of the school the night before the game to show their spirit in an activity which is both annual and illegal. As returning exes watch and give vocal support, cheerleaders run through yells meant to boost spirits and revive memories of years gone by. Homecoming Sparks Paschal Rivalry As the traditional Poly-Paschal trial approached, exes, students, and faculty braced to the on-coming shock wave. The Homecoming crowd of more than four hundred was met with m iles of banners, locker and homeroom decorations, and gifts of floral arrangements and telegrams from well-wishers. The class of ' 56 was honored and Rita Kay Stew- art, a former Poly cheerleader, was presented as the Coming-Home Queen. All returning cheerleaders led the audience in a yell and entertained by doing the routine for the Poly Blues. Roy Lowry gave an unscheduled appearance as Parrotman. Exes dating back as far as 1929 met with mem- bers of the faculty for a tea, sponsored by the National Honor Society, in the school gym. Football boys Hank Harvey and Pat Findley do their part in the Homecoming pep rally by presenting their interpretation of Paschal cheerleaders. 21

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School Brings Howdy Week, Dance After three months of summer fun the day of registration finally came with the first week desig- nated as Howdy Week. Poly welcomed back re- turning seniors and juniors and tried to make soph- omores and newcomers feel at home. Since all of the rooms had been renumbered, even the old timers needed help in getting located. This week was planned far in advance with the Parakeet staff working long hours to organize a program meant to introduce various clubs through skits and a contest among sophomores to elect Howdy King and Queen. The week was climaxed by a dance held in the school gymnasium spon- sored by the cheerleaders. After a short pep rally, music was provided by The Dark Korners. m. Juniors Bob Hill and Larry Brown join their classmates in signing up for the 1966-67 fall semester. Representing Leti in the Howdy Program, Seniors Cathy Zinke and Lu ' Ann Logan tell of numerous Leti activities. Enjoying music of The Dark Korners at the Howdy Dance are Diane Miller and John Perry. 20

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Parrotman Roy Lowry destroys a Paschal Panther. Queen Gwen Phillips is presented by Hugh Gilmore and Steve Black. Accompanying her are Maureen Rohleder, Calvin Wallace, Barbara Spurrier, Doug Tunnel], Cathy Zinke, Gary Pillers, Glenda Holcorab, and Tommy Smith. 22