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

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DINNER for an athlete? Donna Hampton, Steve Rowley, Shirley Sims, and Terry Lindley chat quietly. CERTIFICATES for outstanding players of tennis are admired by Diane Brackin and Gary Metcalfe. Muscles Rest; Hunger Wanes Tables groaning under the weight of food necessary to feed 103 athletes, no longer in train- ing, and their dates were the trademarks of the athletic banquet. Master of ceremonies, Mr. Henry Montgomery, opened the program with the introductions of the 10 coaches, and 19 special guests. Each partici- pant in sports was introduced to the other ath- letes and special guests by his respective coach or sponsor. Dr. Richard O ' Neal was the speaker for the night. His topic was, appropriately enough, Four Goals That Each Athlete Should Keep in Mind During School and After Graduation. This talk was followed by the presentation of the athletic awards. Steve Putnam received the Mr. T award from its namesake, Mr. C. A. Thompson. The J. J. Lyles award went to Gary Kennedy, while Jimmy Don Roberson was given the Dan Douglas award by Coach James Brewer. Mr. Henry Castillo pre- sented Johnny Hudson with the sportsmanship trophy to close the awards. HOLDING their newly acquired trophies are Gary Ken- nedy, Johnny Hudson, and Jimmy Don Roberson. -%

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Merriment Crowds Homework With Thanksgiving over, Christmas became the main theme throughout the city; and Poly was no exception to this maxim. Each passing day found the Christmas spirit rising to greater heights. Expressions of merriment beamed from the faces of students caught in the excitement of the all-school Christmas assembly and of increased party plan- ning necessary to the season. One day was dom- inant, however, in the minds of all students — the last day of school before the holidays began. Activities commenced early on the final day. Numerous homerooms staged parties before school and the informality they started was present in most classes throughout the remaining portion of the day. Clubs planned activities, such as parties where students took gifts and spent time at a local or- phanage, or where music paced some programs or where voices were lifted in Christmas carols. Dec- orations centered around the tree in center hall. STANDING proudly erect in center hall, Poly ' s Christmas tree reminds passing students that a part of Christmas means icicles, holidays, and Santa Claus. CAREFULLY trying not to make a mistake, Vicki Rizzo, Linda Hunt- er, and Sandy Purser participate in a Christmas lea planned, pre- pared, and given for homemaking students. SILHOUETTED against the backdrop on stage, the chorus under the direction of Mr. Bernard Ackert per- forms in traditional holiday fashion. 21

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HEAVY, HEAVY, HANGS the fifty-pound papier mache heart, suspended above the all-se nior Valentine Court, elected by the senior class. Court Choreographs Charade ' STEP, TWO, THREE, step, two, three. The gliding steps of the waltz prove difficult for contemporary seniors. This apparent awkwardness is not consistent with their performance of the Boogaloo and the Shingaling .