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

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Butterflies in their stomachs and smiles on their faces, 35 nervous sophomores, juniors, and seniors sat on stage awaiting their turns at the microphone. This was the day of class officer elec- tions at Poly, and each candidate had made special preparations for this annual event. Beginning with a petition to be signed by fifty classmates, each candidate campaigned with color- ful posters, lapel ribbons and even pickets pro- claiming special desires to be elected. Though speeches were required to be of a serious nature, tidbits of humor invariably found their way into the political promises and words of wisdom offered to the student body. Camera flashes left many candidates slightly glassy-eyed and threw others into fits of uncontrollable giggles. Between speeches and voting, a week-end interlude allowed the students more time to consider for whom to cast their votes and caused excitement to mount during the waiting period. COLORFUL SIGNS display students ' ingenuity and ability. Parrots Select Class Officers CANDIDATES meet with Miss Jo Ann Mitchell to receive campaign instructions and to discuss speeches for the October election. 18

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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

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•v JUNIOR Flavy Wynne jokes about his name while giving his speech during the election assembly. LOWERCLASSMAN secures signatures from her classmates. TWO SENIOR CANDIDATES ask their classmates for support. Top: But this is supposed to be a serious speech, giggles Ann Harris making her bid for class officer. Bottom: Dennis Ray tells students that a boy can be secretary. 19