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

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OH, NO! I signed my own annual! Poly students meet for the summer annual signing party in August. School Daze Begin Again Trading travel brochures for text books, beach towels for classroom desks, shorts for dresses and jeans, and sun-tan lotion for pen and pencil, 1759 students and 69 teachers began the 1967-68 school year at Poly. Some felt regret at leaving lazy sum- mer days behind, but all were eager to renew old friendships and start a new year. In late August, students met at the school to receive their 1967 annuals, to have them signed by friends, and to discuss summer happenings. Seniors, proud of their seniority, and juniors, con- scious of senior rings, returned to resume the daily routine of school. Sophomores ' faces reflected be- wilderment and confusion as they attempted to adapt to their new environment at Poly. Feet dashed from the parking lot to beat the tardy bell, rushed througbthe lunch line, and stampeded through the halls at the 3:40 p.m. bell. Chaos sub- sided as the year progressed and each student ac- cepted his role as a symbol of the never-ending search for knowledge and responsibility. IF I close my eyes, maybe they ' ll go away, Senior registration becomes hectic for teachers and students. IS ALL OF this really necessary? ' as they wait for registration to begin. wonder senior;? 12

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COME ON, GANG! We ' ve got a determined bunch behind us! Cheerleaders lead the team on field at the Arlington Heights game. SPIRIT DEDICATION: f 1 1 ,, m 1 1 it;; f 1 ■ iLv -u j yf tH r f 1 Life of Poly Twelve cheerleaders challenged students to a display of spirit during games and pep rallies. Preceding the year ' s activities, these cheerleaders attended Southern Methodist University ' s program to attain the fundamentals of cheerleading. Several prized awards proved their vigorous participation in learning. Led by cheerleaders, the student body voiced en- thusiasm which boosted team spirits. At each pep rally, cheerleaders invited two football players to accompany them in their dance routine to the tradi- tional Poly Blues as played by the band. Juniors, Sophomores, and Seniors attempted to win the Spirit Stick by out cheering classmates of dif- ferent classifications. On field at the games, team members animated spirit in their battle to defeat. Perhaps the most enthusiasm of Poly was shown outwardly in victory, but true spirit shone far brighter in defeat. Seniors! Michael Smith awards the spirit stick to the upperclassmen at the homecoming rally. II

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LAW COMES to Poly in the guise of Tarrant County Sheriff Lon Evans, as he speaks at the pep rally. HEY CAREFUL with that match! Senior Lindy Moore perches atop the bonfire as spirit rises. BAREFOOT in the par ' - or cold feet on stage? Ex-cheer- leaders return to participate in the traditional Blues. CHEERLEADERS don black attire to participate in the death march of the Paschal Panther in a skit at the pep rally. 13