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

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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

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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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HOMECOMING QUEEN and court are the center of attraction on track cinders before moving on the field for the half-time show before the old and new Parrots who crowded the stands during the traditional Poly-Paschal game. Poly Stymied in Purple Quest Feverish activity with a propelling tempo char- acterized October 2-6, the 1967 Homecoming Week. Psychedelic strains and artistic designs fashioned the theme, Love thine enemy to death. Homeroom 11-3 won special honors for their elaborate decor- ations. Spirit continued to mount, and a bonfire spotlighted the night preceding the game. Exes re- turned Homecoming Day to attend the pep rally and tea given afterwards in the gym. Brilliant red roses reflected the beauty of the lovely Homecoming Queen, Cathy Curlee, as pre- sented by National Honor Society president, Johnny Hudson, during half-time of the game. Finalists Peggy Groening, Lucienda Heikkila, Dixie Hensley, and Christy Shaffer accompanied the Homecoming Queen onto the field where she was crowned. Spurred by the enthusiastic voices of student body and cheerlead ers, the Parrots clashed with the Panthers in the annual Poly-Paschal game. In the second quarter Paschal led by seven points. Poly continued to challenge the Panthers with a deter- mination to defeat. Final score of the game re- mained in favor of the opponents as 10-0, but each Parrot spectator swelled with pride in Poly ' s undying spirit and consistent energetic drive. HIPPIE LOVE-INS are out this year, but the Poly WIN- IN is hip for homecoming theme festivities. 14