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

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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-

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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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READY for action the Parrots and Panthers move into their starting line positions awaiting the quarterback ' s call to place the ball into movement during the second period of play. ONE-ATOP the other, the cheerleaders form a pyramid to symbolize the Parrot ' s mounting spirit. WITH spirit stick in hand and a sense of pride about them, Polyites let the team know they are behind them. 15