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

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LOOKS of fantasy fills the faces of Exes as well as future Polyites as they watch the Homecoming proceedings. Top: HANDS clasped, Mr. Jim Brock reveals that a winning team is based on unity. Bottom: Support is an essential factor at every game, states Dr. Richard O ' Neal. The boys want to know you ' re behind them. Top: BALLOONS popping are heard all over the audi- torium as students and Exes are filled with spirit. Bottom: Room 203, Mrs. Anabel Atkinson ' s homeroom, wins first place in the decorations contest. Poly Honors Class of ' 58 Combining artistic talents and creative ideas, enthusiastic students began preliminary preparation for the 1968 Homecoming festivities during the week of September 30-October 4. On a basis of originality students competed for the most spirit- promoting decorations. With Can the Panthers as their theme, homeroom 203. sponsored by Mrs. Anabel Atkinson, received top honors, their labors rewarded by a coke party. Excitement increased as the pep rally began with the welcome followed by the traditional roll call of classes. Guest speakers, Dr. Richard O ' Neal, former basketball all state letterman, and Mr. Jim Brock, ex-football player, delivered the spirit-inspir- ing speeches to the homecoming crowd. Daytime activities were concluded with a tea in the gymnasium sponsored by the National Honor Society ' s Senior members. 13

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Howdy Hubbub Greets Sophs ENTERTAINMENT for the Howdy Dance is provided by the Who Cares , a combo engaged by the cheerleaders. Welcomed by banners and cheers, Howdy Week progressed as Juniors and Seniors returned to Poly to greet Sophomores and make them feel at home. Through the hospitality of the cheerleaders, new students were able to get acquainted with each other and the school. Students were encouraged to become involved in activities as 13 clubs opened their doors for membership. New faces in the faculty were seen as 15 additional teachers appeared and Mr. George Mitchum joined the administrative staff as assistant vice-principal, succeeding Mr. Kenneth Gire. Climaxing Howdy Week, the Howdy Dance was held in the school gymnasium on Thursday night, September 12. Music was provided by the Who Cares, while the cheerleaders led students in yells to promote spirit for our first football game of the 1968 season against San Antonio Brackenridge. STUDENTS participate in the yells which spur the team on to victory against San Antonio Brackenridge. CHEERLEADERS band to- gether in an effort to boost school spirit by leading a yell at the Howdy Dance. 12

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Poly Pacifies Petulant Paschal Spirit in their souls and determination in their hearts, Polyites and Poly-Exes were again reunited on October 4 to finalize the day ' s activities as the Orangemen clashed with their traditional Homecom- ing game rivals, the Paschal Panthers. Half-time activities were highlighted by the crown- ing of Homecoming Queen Connie Loden by the 1967 Queen, Cathy Curlee. Head cheerleader Rusty Skipworth presented this year ' s Queen, escorted by Poly-Ex Barry Stevens, with a dozen glittered mums. Finalists Gale Wood, Kerry Mauldin, and Libby Flowers with their escorts, accompanied the Queen during the coronation. Combined efforts of the cheerleaders, band, fans, and football team made the night a memorable one. In the first half Junior Robert Smith scored to give the Parrots 6 points as the Panthers took a lead of 1 2. Second half play looked hopeful as Seniors Charlie Brown and Jimmy Aycock each added 6 points to edge Poly closer to victory, but a fumble in the end zone enabled the Panthers to outlast Poly with a final score of Paschal 25, Poly 18. CHATTING over cookies and punch Exes gathered with faculty and students to recall memories of their school days at Poly. DISPLAYING the field bouquet of mums presented her during the coronation, the 1968 Homecoming Queen, finalists and their escorts pause at the sidelines to accept the congratulatory ap- plause of the football fans. 14 HB-