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

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Concentration and a steady hand were impor- tant to George Mcdlock, Paul Skidmore, and Marcello Roblcz as they completed a project in woodworking. Lights, camera, action. ACTV-2 was on the air with Mark Shultz and Gayle Manley. Le- ander Thacker and Greg Graves were camera- men. Wiring houses and electrical fixtures can be a shocking experience. Mr. Harkins supervised the wiring technique of Nicky Woodall and David Dudeck.

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A student may gain simulated on the job training through ACTV studios, broadcasted to the local people of Altus on Chan- nel 2. The studio is equipped with over $ 100,000 worth of the most elaborate electronic equipment, including a new VCR mini cam- era for ‘on the spot' taping, made possible through the Kerr foundation. The publications department of the high school consists of the weekly printing of the student newspaper, the Bulldog Collar, and the annual printing of the Bulldog yearbook. The personal counseling and environment of Altus High School increases the opportunities to develop academic potential and attain a good academic record. One evidence of the quality of the program is to be seen in the fact that each year several students are ranked in the top 1% nationally on the ACT entrance examination. Following up the Bulldog tradition of excellence is the music department. The Varsity Choir has been chosen the honor choir for the state of Oklahoma repeatedly. “That Altus Band” has consistently won the sweepstakes award at contest and very sel- dom comes home with any rating other than superior. Having produced an abundance of state champions in the past, the Bulldog athletic program has earned an honored reputation. The Bulldogs have assembled one of the finest coaching staffs at the high school level in the state of Oklahoma. The Bulldog teams are consistently inspired by a large, enthusiastic following from (continued on page 6) Beginning drivers in Drivers Ed. courses fell Language labenabled Susan Atkinson to listen to prey to many ego-deflating experiences. other dialects and broaden her vocabulary. Opening

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As the evening sun mirrors the path of the streaking jet, the halls of A MS reflect the memories and impressions of each student passing this way. the community of Altus. It is indeed an honor to wear a navy blue and white letter “A” jacket. Plans are now being final- ized for a new million-dollar aquatic center. The new com- plex will include both indoor and outdoor olympic-sized pools. The City of Altus and the Altus School System will join together in the project. There will always be more foundations to be molded be- cause this high school is ex- panding; it is a growing, evolv- ing achievement. There are more diplomas to be awarded, more knowledge to be offered, much accomplishment to be made at Altus High School, the true Bulldog territory, not just a place, but a feeling. The Clifford T. Peterson Cafeteria, home of ihe hungry, is where students lunch out each day. In honor of former superintendent of Altus schools, Clifford T. Peterson Cafeteria af- fords both a lovely and a compatible setting for evening community gatherings as well. 6 Opening