Caprock High School - La Saga Yearbook (Amarillo, TX)

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Dedicationz Purpose of Principal Mr. Austin, principal, discusses Caprock policies with Mr. Mixon, his replacement as assistant principal. A Mr. Austin, principal, is a steady customer in the lunch line. Mr. Mixon and Mr. Austin chat in the Commons. J

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Y? Dila' N., Each stuclent's place in his school, his com- munity and in the vast land surrounding him, as well as his individual responsibilities, stems from his high school curriculum. Through various vocational courses, such as VOE, DE and ICT, he learns how to work in his community, each government class shows him how that community is operated. Creative courses such as art, drama and band mold his individual personality, and each history course teaches him awareness of the heritage in his land. New courses, constantly added to a grow- ing curriculum, broaden the mind of each student as he prepares to take another step into the future. Academics

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' 4 Assistant As Caprock's principal, Mr. David Austin was not only an efficient leader and friend of the entire student body, but also a proud and dedicated Longhorn. Mr. Austin, last year's assistant principal, was graduated from the University of Okla- homa in 1956. Orientating new teachers, enforcing school policies, coordinating school activities and supervising the instructional program were only a few of his many duties. By still find- ing time to appear at games and outside ac- tivities, he became popular among both teachers and students. was ' s RICHARD MIXON ,,,4n-v DAVID AUSTIN Mr. Richard Mixon, new to Caprock, filled the position of assistant principal. A graduate of Louisiana State University, Mr. Mixon had served as Math Co-ordinator of the Amarillo Public Schools. He taught math and coached for many years prior to coming to Caprock. In charge of attendance, textbooks, dis- cipline and supervision of athletic contests, Mr. Mixon demonstrated the initiative and enthusiasm common to all Longhorns. By working harmoniously with Mr. David Austin, principal, Mr. Mixon helped main- tain a congenial atmosphere in the school.