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

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Assemblies Spark Up Routine Students rejoiced over and teachers regretted the rash of assemblies that signaled spring had arrived. Whether they delayed a test, took the place of math, or even if they just knocked out study hall. Poly people were quick to gather for special programs. Musical groups outnumbered other programs, allow- ing students to hear a variety of sounds. The Chang- ing Tyde, New World Singers, and the Acapella Choir from Mary Hardin-Baylor College sang in the auditorium. UTA entertained on two occasions as their Rebel Band and orchestra both visited Poly. Assemblies of a more serious nature were also offered to Poly students. Evangelist James Robinson spoke against smoking and drinking. Junior Achievement pre- sented a film of their activities, to encourage member- ship. Programs sponsored by school organizations such as the P-TA talent show and Athletic Department were also put on during the school year. Along with auditorium assemblies, loyal Parrots met throughout the year at sporting events to back their teams. This support helped the Orangemen to take district honors in basketball and track. CLOWNING before their performance at Poly, members of the University of Texas at Arlington Rebel Band discuss the fine points of playing a xylophone. PACKED INTO Daniel-Meyer Coliseum, prayerful Parrots await the outcome of a free shot during the bi-district playoff against Paschal. TWO MEMBERS of the New World Singers, Bob Henley and Cil Magerling, seem to really mean it as they sing ' I Dig Rock and Roll Music, for their attentive audience. 18

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Poly Participates in Polytics 99 Signatures on petitions, campaign ribbons, pos- ters, and speeches characterized the week Poly students elected class officers. October 22-30. Elections began as those wishing to run for office met with Miss Jo Ann Mitchell on October 22 to discuss requirements. Before a student was con- sidered a candidate in the election he had to acquire the signatures of 50 of his classmates on a petition. Halls soon filled with posters, bearing the names of those seeking office. On the morning of the election, students gathered in the auditorium to listen to the one-minute speeches given by each candidate. All were urged to consider each candidate and vote for those they felt most qualified to represent the student body. Immediately following the assembly students went to period one to cast their votes. Excitement mounted as ballots were counted and the final tally was revealed to the student body during sixth period. ATTEMPTING to gain votes for a victory as sopho- more secretary May Helen Wheatfall offers her plea to the assembly of students. YOU cute thing, you! David Ayars, junior candidate for president, prepares himself to give his campaign speech to the student body ASSUMING the jobs of senior class officers, Debbie Bailey and Gary Dobkins help Mr. Richard Boyd tally senior activities votes. m ■ ? r

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EXAMINING the decorations for defect, Sophomores Gayle McKesson and Connie Cannon gain the attention of their dates, Junior Harvey Harmon and Chuck Bromley, after dinner, while Sophomore Kirk Henslee looks on. Practice Halts for Pleasure PROUDLY accepting the Dan Douglass Award, Senior Nick Wells shakes Vice-Principal Jack Harley ' s hand, under the watch- ful eye of emcee Gene Wilson. Traditional lunch room decor was replaced as lunch trays, crushed coke machine cups, and sand- wich wrappers gave way to soft candlelight and white tablecloths for the annual Atheltic Banquet. Emcee Gene Wilson, a 1965 Poly varsity basket- ball player, introduced Edd Eason, who began the banquet with the invocation. Then coaches, wives, guests, athletes, and dates turned their atten- tion to a roast dinner topped off by apple pie. Special awards were presented following the meal. The J. J. Lyles Award for the outstanding football -player went to Jim Aycock, while the Dan Douglass Award was presented to Nick Wells. The MR. T Award was given to Albert Moore for scoring the highest percentage of goals during season basket- ball play. A new trophy was introduced by LETT, honoring the outstanding athletes Charles Roberson in football, Albert Moore in basketball, Lee Wil- liams in track, and Mike Withers in baseball. Head coach James Brewer was presented with a plaque, as this year marked the end of his three year career as coach at Poly. Track coach Ronnie White was also given a plaque from the track team, for his efforts in leading them to the district title. All coaches were awarded tietacs by represen- tatives of their respective teams. 19