Austin High School - Comet Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Friendships blossom os o new school yeor begins its unfolding September was an exciting month, a month of beginnings. Club officers were elected, Student Council was called to order and plans began to take form. Football season started with the High- lands game in San Antonio, and involved students in every phase,-players, band, Red Jackets, cheerleaders, twirlers and enthu- siastically cheering spectators. Needed scheduling changes continued to depress teachers and confuse students. Sophomores were scared, seniors were proud, and juniors were confidentg above all, everyone was friendly and out going- during Howdy Week, Sept. 16-20. September began the challenge and hope in new scholastic endeavors. This year three new courses were added to the curric- ulum: second year chemistry, Hebrew, and drivers education theory. Ten National Merit semi-finalists were announced. Students faced the first of many quizzes. 'Mg A Sophomores Melissa Owens and Hallie Gammon receive Howdy cards from Student Council vice- president, Greg Cross. Purpose of Howdy Week is to introduce new students to each other and the school. L National Merit semi-fmalists who received the good word in September are Ralph Richardson, Sarah Westkaemper, Bill Grosskopf, Susan Wukasch, Walter Reifslager, Philip Baum. Other winners not pictured are Steve Ruud and Sam Uselton. I 20 Activities .. . .mam

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J no o H -. Throughout the year Austin High stu- Oo 'o OOO! dents show their interest and readiness to become involved in educational activities beyond school in community projects. In turn students receive honors and academic recognitions that can mean more than grades. In community service they have the satisfaction of knowing that they have helped people and conditions. Students do this through many clubs and organizations, competitions and con- tests with teacher-sponsor encouragement. Activities 19

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A At a tea held in her honor, Mrs. Margaret Ruska, supervisor of English in Austin High schools explains literary teaching styles to English teachers, Mrs. Mary Adkins, Mrs. Mary Katherine MacD0ugg11, 4 Friendliests for the year were football team captain Doug Baylor and cheerleader Sally Chandler. Winners of the student-held elections were announced at the end of Howdy Week during the MacArthur game. 1 On the last Wednesday of August sophomores attended an orientation program. Speakers at the program were the principals, deans, and coach James Tolbert. The band was also present to play. Cheerleaders taught Loyal Forever. September 21