Bryan Adams High School - El Conquistador Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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oo Be cad wey 3 TOP CENTER: Early morning practice is regular routine for band members. FAR LEFT: Belles practice the opening day routine in the gym. LEFT: Mr. Matthews watches with awestruck wonder as the band marches to new half-time music. TOP RIGHT: Belles strive for perfection in motion. ABOVE: Seniors Pat Powers and Gary Oostveen march through the drill one more time. TOP CENTER: Richard Watts, sophomore, appears totally innocent in the drama workshop production of “The Timid Dragon.” 21

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August Workers Busily Prepare for New Cougars “Pick your feet up! Straighten those lines!!!” Cougar marchers ran through the half-time show for the umpteenth time. Up at 6:00, out on the field at 7:30 — this was the daily routine of all 130 band members, but they were not alone. The Belles practiced in the gym, and the cheerleaders were in the courtyard. All of these fine spirit-promoting groups rushed around busily each morning for two weeks in August readying for the onslaught of school students. The band was practicing feverishly for both San Angelo and Welcome Day, while the Belles and cheerleaders were getting ready to make a big impression on all new students. Other groups worked toward the opening of school, also. The Student Coun- cil prepared the Cougar Book for all B.A. students. This made teachers’ jobs easier so that all Cougars could enter school without a snag on Monday, August 21. These endeavors helped to make the 72-73 school year the best ever.

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New Students See Exciting Beginnings August 18 signaled the end of summer as hundreds of expectant new stu- dents crowded the doors of Bryan Adams in anticipation of Welcome Day. Once inside the auditorium the newcomers were given a brief summation of the school’s tradition and were greeted by Principal D. D. Richardson and president of the student council, Richard Lord. Pep squad president Bonnie MacPhee encouraged all new girls to become Bryan Adams Spirits and sup- port the football team. Wes Foster spoke on behalf of the Key Club. Also, a representative of the R.O.T.C. spoke. Entertainment was provided by “The Most Televised Band in the Land” and the drill team. Finally, students were dismissed to make the frustrating journey to their homeroom where Cougar Books were issued. Various clubs and organizations stationed representatives in the halls to direct lost students and answer any questions. ABOVE: Linda Dysart and Diane Martin perform for new students. ABOVE RIGHT: Principal D. D. Richardson briefly sums up the school’s activities. RIGHT: President of Spirits Bonnie MacPhee and officers of the Stu- dent Council greet newcomers.