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

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AFTER receiving a $250 scholarship from the Texas Coaches Association, Gerald Petty and Mike Withers are congratulated by football coach, Carlton McCormick. RECIPIENT of the DAR citizenship award, Diane Boyd, studies the liberty collection and liberty bell, symbols of the American heritage preserved by the Daughters of the American Revolution. WITH a career of serving others in mind, Altrusa Award winner Cynthia Colton aids principal Mr. A. B. Truitt by taking dictation. 28

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Current Events Hearts Shared, Hopes Soared We vote as many, but we pray as one. — Adlai Stevenson METHODIST Hospital, located in Houston ' s Medical Center, was the scene of the world famous heart transplants, which are being pioneered in the Texas city ' s research center. Events that took place in the fall of 1968 and the spring of 1969 shaped the lives of the people of Poly with one more year ' s worth of education. Education that wasn ' t all gained inside school room walls but also gained through watching the world ' s happenings, preparing for the time when they might be instrumental in improving each scene. In Fort Worth, an inter-city council was formed as a line of communications between the high schools and the school board members. Represen- tatives from the various high schools met in monthly meetings to discuss the students ' views on city problems and together find a solution. Election posters and campaign speeches marked this politically active year. People all over the U.S. began turning their hopes toward new policies and goals of the incoming administration and new- leaders at the end of the three-party compaign. During 1968-1969, hope sprang up in strange places. In Houston, doctors transplanted human he ' arts, lungs, and many other vital organs into new bodies. At Cape Kennedy, the Apollo 8 astronauts were launched for their journey which would take them around the moon and back. Via a miniature television camera the space travelers sent back awe- inspiring views of the earth, moon, and the universe to all the people of the world. This unique year was one more step toward making students into responsible young adults. To Poly people, it was a year not soon to be forgotten. MEMBERS of the first inter-city council listen intently as school administrators answer student questions on various issues. 27

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Outstanding Students Honored :i s, 4 ' i AS MR. HARLEY presents the Danforlli Award with kind, encouraging words of wisdom, Debbie Brannen and Nick Wells accept the challenge of I Dare You. Leadership, scholarship, good citizenship, and personal appeal were among the characteristics of many outstanding students at Poly High School honored during the 1968-1969 school year. Representing Poly this year in the Girls ' State was Mary Jo Allie, and David Ayars achieved the appointment to Boys ' State. During these sessions, these and other juniors throughout the area strived to learn the techniques of government. Debbie Brannen, Senior, was presented with the Danforth Award as Diane Boyd received the DAR Award. The Altrusa Award was presented to Cyn- thia Colton. Also, Martha Wade achieved the op- portunity to play her violin in Carnegie Hall. Chosen this year for the National Merit Scholar- ship Finalist was Roy Brown. Seniors Mike Withers and Gerald Petty were awarded $250 scholarships to the college of their choice by the Texas Coaches Association with Mark Palmer as alternate. GIRLS ' and Boys ' State representatives Mary Jo Allie and David Ayars briefly look over informa- tion about their trip to Austin. SURROUNDED with books Roy Brown exhibits his study habits which entitled him to the honor of National Merit Scholarship Finalist. 29