Altus Senior High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Altus, OK)

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MODERN FACILITIES for language instruction at Altus High make rapid advancement possible in French, Spanish and Latin. Two years of each lan- guage are offered. In 1962 a completely new language wing was added, containing five classrooms and a language lab- oratory of 48 individual booths, each with earphones, micro- phone, tape recorder and two way communication. French club officers Nanette Bilyeu, president; John Bowen, vice president and Mary Hill, secre- tary, listen to a new tape. They take an active part in all activi- ties of the club. All language teachers at Altus have had at least one National Science Foundation course in linguistics, and are able to utilize the labo- ratory facilities to the fullest LABORATORIES Facilities Provide Practical Opportunities Home Economics spacious, and beautiful labora- tories occupy space that once was an .auditorium wing. Clothing construction, food preparation and interior decoration are offered to help prepare girls for personal and home-making skijls. Built- in electric stoves, washer and dryer, refrigerators, freezers , electric sewing machines and other facilities of a modern home are contained in the kitchen, living - dining room and laboratories. SECOND YEAR home economics students like Glenda Felty learn advanced tailoring under the direction of Mrs. D. A. Shirley, home economics instructor. Many college laboratories do not compare with the modern biology labs found at Altus High. Twelve sections of biology are taught daily. Two biology clubs have been formed, and are now in their second vear of operation. Clubs have had many varied programs which increases the concern of the members for this science. GILDA HERNANDEZ and Carolyn Henry observe specimens under the microscope while Mr. Don Jones makes an adjustment on the instrument. 11

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THOSE WHO covered the football games include: Bob Horning, Terry Phelps, Nicky Bagley, John Peyton, Roy Sewell, Teddy Woods, Ricky Jackson, Judy Rooker, and Jane Flowers. Bob Homing and Teddy Woods covered the out of town junior high football games. Terry Phelps, Johnny Peyton, Roy Sewell, Ricky Jackson, Judy Rooker, Jane Flowers, and Nickey Bagley covered the grade school games all for the Times- Democrat. Nicky and Terry also covered the home high school games for the Wichita Falls papers. Students are standing in front of the new press box that was added to Hightower Memorial Stadium. STUDENT INTERESTS Reading, Writing Opportunities Attract Many MR. NICK MOODY and Mr. Don Leavitt, band direc- tors, view “That Altus Band” from the new press box. From the higher vantage point they are able to see and correct band members mistakes more easily. MIKE STOCK is contemplating the weekly quotation in the study hall. The quotation is selected by Miss Bessie Brogan, the librarian. Her assistants change the axiom once a week.

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ENROLLMENT DAY is always awaited with great expectation at Altus High. New arrivals in Altus are seen for the first time by many students. This day provides a cli- max for the summer during which many school friends were separated. Enrollment day is the start of another period of learn- ing, as well as a time of entertainment bv being with friends. Trees in the photograph were planted as a part of the Hightower Park addition. Park benches, which are to the far left, were a senior class memorial. Altus Junior College, with its booming enrollment, is to the south. SCHOOL DAYS Enrollment To Graduation Brief Interlude Atmosphere of the high school is relaxed and casual. There are no uniforms that have to be worn as in more formal schools. However, there are certain requirements about neatness of appearance. Most students are casu- ally dressed, except for those having to wear dress clothes for special purposes. On pep assembly day pep club girls wear their regular uniforms which consist of a white sweater with a blue AHS megaphone and a navy blue pleated skirt. AUTOMATIC DISPENSERS are always a refreshing welcome to students between classes. Not only are there dispensers located in the school building, but a snack bar is opened during the noon hour in the phy- sical education building lobby. Leroy Kraatz makes a quick stop at the candy machine on his way to class for an afternoon pick-up. FINAL DAY of school is anti- cipated with as much or more eagerness than the first day. Change from studies t o care free time is welcomed. For some the summer is a time to earn money, to apply to college, and for others it is a time to con- tinue their education by attend- ing science institutes or summer schools. And still for others, summer is a time for pleasure and relaxation. But, whatever summer may be, the change is welcomed. Teachers also enjoy their vacations whether they go to school or catch up on their favorite hobby. Many continue teaching or work with the schools. 12