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

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WHICH ONE do we hang? Mr. Bob Maulsby presents a portrait ot Mr. Gerald Ward as the color guard stands at attention. BUCKLE UP for safety takes on new meaning as Spurlows present the Chrysler Corporation ' s safe driving show. Crowd Assembles for Hanging Hair pulling and teeth gnashing by first and sec- ond period teachers surpassed the fourth and fifth period teachers ' mere threats of suicide as sure signs that spring had brought the usual rash of special assemblies to the student body of Poly. Mr. Thurlow Spur and the Spurlows, sponsored by the Chrysler Corporation, presented a musical variety show aimed toward greater driving safety among students and their parents. The repertoire of thirty-five versatile teens ranged from Up, Up and Away to excerpts from Exodus . Ex-convict Jack Brown, with a total of seventeen years of association with people such as the Bird Man of Alcatraz and Clyde Barrow, spoke to the students about his life of crime. Hanging principals has become a tradition at Poly, and this year was twice as good in that two were hung. Mr. Gerald Ward, principal for two years, and Mr. A. B. Truitt, in his first year as principal, were honored at the unveiling of their portraits, presented from Photographic Arts, now hanging at the head of the line in center hall. SURVIVOR of four years on death row, Mr. Jack Brown tells his story of a life reclaimed from drugs to today ' s youth. 16

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AUDITORIUM blazes with signs and streamers as the Home- coming pep rally is enjoyed by Parrots and Exes. REMEMBER, only you can prevent forest fires,! Nancy Mercer leads a scorching yell at the Brooks ' bonfire. ONE THOUSAND pounds of Poly linemen prepare to pave a purple path to the goal. i %■ ' 1 ; 1 4» ■ 0

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Talent Displayed for P-TA LAUGHS flow freely as Julia Smith and Susan Allen sing their version of Almost Persuaded . ' I DON ' T KNOW. I just work here. Mrs. Linda Denson speaks informally with a mother at open house. Just how does one combine education with en- tertainment? Sponsored by P-TA. the variety show, produced by speech students, did just that, cleverly enough so that few guessed they were being educated. Directed by Mr. James Plumlee, speech and drama teacher, the show ' s presentation was well-organized. Musical accompaniment on the piano, presented by Mark Satterwhite, added to the diversity of the program. Out of the juniors ' American literature books came two of the musical numbers. I Can ' t Say No , from the musical, Oklahoma , sung by Judy Ladshaw. Laura Cole sang Summertime from Porgy and Bess , taken from the original story written by DuBoise Heywood. Recitation of several poems and a solo dramatic act by David Edwards added an unusual flavor to the program. However, the show was not without its humorous moments. Susan Allen and Julia Smith brought laughs to the audience with their musical satires. After the P-TA meeting, parents were invited to visit teachers and discuss various activities, grades and requirements. Visitation ended at 9:00 p.m. PROVING his talent as a vocalist, senior Terry Cas- hurn performs in the P-TA program. 17