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

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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

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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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Follies Shoot for the Moon Rocketing off to the theme of Journey to the Moon, Poly presented the 1969 Follies, directed by Mrs. Mary Brock, with 81 students pwrticipating. Captain of the ship, emcee Andy Poole, intro- duced acts from tumbling to a drum solo featuring Charles Lee. Following the astrological theme, Rusty Skipworth and Patty Rivers appeared in a box representing a computer. Setting the mood, Karen Russell and Robert Marr sang their version of the song, Everyone ' s Gone to the Moon. With the darkened stage lit by glowing baton ends, Pat Inlow twirled to Classical Gas. Throw- ing a new light on the art of twirling, Nancy White artfully whirled saber swords to the Saber Dance. Hitting the scene with a pantomime dance were Glennetta Reagor, Clara Simmons, Gale Johnson, Martha Williams, and Pennisula McCarthy. Pre- senting a modern jazz dance were LaVanita Bruner, Mary Sterling, and Barbara Alexander. Presenting the Italian Romance, Senior Ches- ley Sanders played an intriguing guitar solo. JUST a trifle dismayed about the whole thing, Junior David Tyson and Senior Carol Garden choke up during their com- ical version of What Now, My Love? ROCKING out for the rest of the cast, Sonny Wynne accompanied by Bobby Lathrop, performs during the final rehearsal before opening night. SINGING one of her own songs, Junior Jo Oliver captures the audience ' s hearts and holds their attention. 22