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

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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 .

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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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Hearts Reign for Valentines Bright formals, brighter hearts, but brightest of all, the smiles of King Phillip Barney and Queen Judy Tunnell announced the approach of Valentine ' s Day. Coronation of the new king and queen took place on February 12, 1968, while finalists, Jean Bobbins and Gene Wilson, Julie Colehour and Bichard Heizer, Cathy Curiae and Steve Putnam, and Sandy Purser and Eddie Hightower, served as the Boyal Court. Deep curtsies marked the presentation of 15 club sweethearts, six cheerleaders, and their escorts to the court. Entertainment for the royal group, who were elected by the entire senior class, was provided by Terry Casburn, Sonny Wynne, and David Tyson. Each of these performers sang two songs with romantic themes, which helped set the mood that lasted throughout the program. Eight couples waltzing to the traditional strains of Charade began the finale of the program. After one dance, the king and queen descended from their thrones to lead the last dance, and the final scene visible was the king and queen framed in the closing folds of the golden curtains. DECORATIONS for the program are prepared by Wayne Williams, Debbie Kahler, Bonnie Reaves, Paula Puckett, and Sue Hart. HEARTS SHINE everywhere during Valentines; center stairs become rendezvous for John Halvorson and Debbie Chambers. m t COURTLY COURTESY is demonstrated by Jean Robbins, adjusting Judy 24