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

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Choir Program, Dance Kick Off Holidays “All I want for Chrithmuth isth my two front teeth,” sings Don Scott. “If you don’t shut up, you’ll need more than two teeth!” threatens Gar)' McCartie while the little ones, Susan Glover and Ray Freeman, gaze in wonder at the Christmas program. Besides being the long-awaited last day before the holidays, December 21 was a day filled with the cheer of the Choraliers’ Christmas program and the fun of the annual Christmas Ball. Classes were in most cases a far cry from the usual with cokes and cookies being the order of the day. After lunch students rushed to get best seats for the annual choral presentation. After the strains of “Carol of the Bells” had quieted the crowd, the Choraliers slowly marched down the aisles singing “Oh, Come All Ye Faith- ful.” Following the presentation of a medley of holiday songs under the title of “Fanfare for Christmas,” which included the perennial favorite. “Drummer Boy,” was a short interlude of audience participation with the untrained voices singing such favorites as “White Christmas” and “The Twelve Days of Christmas.” An informal unrehearsed section ensued with individual members of the choir presenting their talents. One segment called “Double Talk” showed how people, confronted with the frenzy of the holidays, often say one thing while meaning exactly the opposite. The traditional “Night Before Christmas” was sung at the end of the program w ith the choir exes joining in. The Christmas Ball provided a fitting climax for the day with music furnished by the Showmen. 26

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To Find Santa Claus Instead of St. Nick I’ll even put a flower on it for you,” promises birthday the surprise party given in her honor by Linda Atherton. School in Wassenar was also different from that here in the United States. Three different divisions, modern languages, classical languages, and science were open to students, although all take some courses from each division. Margrlet, a student in the modern languages division, took 13 different courses in the school that she attended on alternate days of the week. Margriet’s hobbies included tennis, swimming, painting, and listening to music. She plans to be- come a medical technician after finishing her education. Before coming to Texas, Margriet lived with a family in Massachusetts. Two years ago, her sister was an exchange student to the state of Washington. 25

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“Just what I wanted, ANOTHER orange and blue plaid tie!” exclaims Jim Sheppard at the Christmas program. Students relax from school routine and spend a pleasant evening dancing at the Student Council Christmas Ball. 27