Arlington High School - Colt Corral Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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Cop National Merit Semifinalists Awards David Mitchell’s cries of “Everybody push!” go unheeded by the other National Merit Scmifinalists as Linda Newman ponders school in Alaska, Richard Rogers piles on still another bag, and Diane Bush and Irene Hodgson look at college prospects. Sixteen students, the largest number Arlington High School has ever had, were named National Merit Semifinalists and commended students in October. Semifinalists eligible to become scholars and re- ceive scholarships upon completion of certain forms were seniors Diane Bush, David Mitchell, Irene Hodgson, Richard Rogers, and Linda Newman. Eleven students received letters of commendation for their performances on the test. Listed among those honored were Mark Fulton, Rick Goyne, Linda LaBclla, Mark Lewis, Sandra Mace, Jon Ran- som, Rick Rau, Darlene Sakowski, Shelly Terry, Gale Wheeler, and Ginger Wolfenberger. Selection was based upon the scores the students made on the qualifying test taken in their junior year. Rounding out the month of October was the partly-spooky-but-mostly-fun Halloween Carnival sponsored by the Student Council. Seniors nabbed best-booth honors for their talent show but the juniors’ slave auction and the sophomores’ photog- raphy booth were also big hits with the Halloween revellers. 21

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Top AHS Students OCTOBER Package Plan Drive...............................3 Bell Game..................................... 7 Choir and Band Trip to Fair ................... 10 Wichita Falls Game.............................. 14 Grand Prairie Game ............................. 21 Package Plan Drive Ends.........................21 PSAT Tests......................................22 First Teen Jury ................................ 25 Iowa Tests ............................... 25, 26 Irving Game .................................... 28 Halloween Carnival ............................. 29 “Who will benefit the juniors by bidding $1.00 for this beautiful lady (Scotty Ford)?” questions auctioneer Emory Estes. Seniors earning National Merit Commendations are (front row, left to right) Linda LaBella, Sandy Mace, Ginger Wolfenbergcr, Darlene Sakowski, Shelly Terry, Gail Wheeler (hack row, left to right) Jon Ransom, Mark Lewis, Rick Rau, and Rick Goync 20

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Homecoming Gets Top Spot in November NOVEMBER Richardson Game.............................. 3 Holiday ..................................... 4 State Elections ............................. 8 Gemini 12 Launch ........................... 10 Homecoming.................................. 11 Haltom Game ................................ 11 Gemini 12 Return ........................... 15 Youth Appreciation Week Assembly............ 17 FBLA District Convention ................... 19 Arlington Heights Basketball Game............22 Thanksgiving Holidays ...................... 23 Thanksgiving Day ........................... 24 Garland Basketball Game..................... 25 Waxahachie Basketball Game.................. 28 Carter Basketball Game.......................29 Miss Jane Ellis receives the only 25-year pin given this year to a teacher for outstanding service from Superintendent James Martin. “Oh, you shouldn’t have!” exclaims Miss Melba Roddy to Carmen Self and Paula Cotter as they escort her to a surprise banquet in honor of her retirement as cheerleader sponsor after 22 years. Turkey-month was a busy one for most AHSers with Homecoming activities rating top priority. Homecoming theme for this year was the Pea- nuts-originated slogan, “Happiness Is,” and as a result, floats were trimmed generously with the various members of the Charlie Brown crowd. Judged best of these entries was the juniors attempt, “Happiness Is Buffalo Stew.” Rene Scruggs was selected as Homecoming Queen, with Sharon Self, Jackie Lay, and Susan Glover the other nominees. Roxie Duckett and Carol Lynch were the junior and sophomore princesses, respectively. Shortly afterwards, two teachers were honored for their outstanding service to the school. Re- ceiving her pin for 25 years of teaching here at Arlington High School was Miss Jane Robin Ellis, choir teacher. In recognition of Miss Melba Roddy’s retirement from cheerleader sponsor after 22 years, cheer- leaders and their new sponsors arranged a surprise banquet with over 45 ex-cheerleaders in attendance from places as far away as Texarkana. 22