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

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DO YOU See What I See? is performed by David Tyson in the annual Christmas program. ONE, two, four, oops skipped three. Entertaining in the Physical Education Christmas program, Teressa Barrow does a jazz dance to We Wish You A Merry Christmas. ENJOYING the pre-Christmas celebrations, Martha Eary helps herself to punch and cookies at the Homemaking party. SURPRISED to see what Santa has brought her, Jennifer Hansen exclaims, This is just what I told Santa I wanted when I sat on his knee at Striplings! 20

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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

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Lights Illuminate Fort Worth ' Twas five days before Christmas when all through the school, not a notebook was opened, we stretched every rule. With term themes turned in and projects complete, we all settled down for Holiday treats . . . Starting the Christmas season early, the Fort Worth citizens held the annual lighting of the city ' s Christmas tree on Thanksgiving. The Poly band was invited to play during the lighting ceremony. Stores suddenly became flooded as people fought to finish their shopping early and avoid the crowds. Parties, programs, pixies and presents previewed the festive season; Students decorated halls and homerooms to encourage the Christmas spirit. Cli- maxing the week ' s activities was a choral program directed by Mr. Bernard Ackert. The week came to a close as homerooms and classes held parties. . . . they sprang to their cars which they threw in low gear, and wheeled out of the parking lot with thoughts of good cheer. Then I heard them exclaim as they drove home out of sight. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night. 21