Corrigan High School - Blue Quill Yearbook (Corrigan, TX)

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ulms and Aclivilies ELEMENTAR Y SCHOOL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM The annual elementary school Christmas program is always an outstanding event for school patrons. The music, songs, colorful costumes, and well-portrayed parts of the small pupils is a highlight of Christmas observances in the school and com- munity. CHA PE L PROGRAMS The significance of chapel programs is stressed in all grades from the first through the twelfth. By planning and taking part in varied programs, pupils receive valuable training. MANGER SC ENE The traditional manger scene atop the high school building each Christmas season is considered the most beauti- ful annual outdoor display in the com- munity. The original display was a pro- ject of the 1948 senior class, and each succeeding senior class has perpetuat- ed the tradition. 51

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GIRLS President... Vice Pres. .... Sec.-Treas. Reporter ..,. ATHLETICS C LUB Shirley Barfield .Veda Faye Stanford Betty Veal Dorothy Nell Safford Sponsor ........., Miss Annie Mae Hutson Among the most popular all-girl groups ever organized at the local high school, this club had a large and en- thusiastic membership and augmented the work of the girls' ball teams. PARENT-TEACHERS ASSOCIATION Pre sident .............. Vice Pres ...... Secretary ........,.. Treasurer.... Advisor ..... OFFICERS Mrs. Ben Neman Mrs. Hammondwoodard Mrs. L.L. .Teanfreau Mrs. Gerald Hooks Manry Clubs ond Aclivilies BOYS ATHLETICS CLUB President ........................ Billy Rice Vice Pres ........... .Tames Arthur Deggs Sec.-Treas ..... ....... C harles Attaway Reporter ...... ...... G eorge Jordan Sponsor ................ Mr. J'.R. Cockrell This club had a large membership, and members enjoyed meeting twice weekly for skull practice and other procedures to promote the welfare of the boys, physical education depart- ment. The work of the local Parent- Teachers Association has been of major significance in promoting a well-round- ed schoolprogram this term. Interest- ing monthly programs, study courses, and other activities have been sponsor- ed by the organization. The film pro- jector in the above picture is an example of numerous teaching aids secured for the schools by the Parent-Teachers Association. 50

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Clubs and Aciivilies JUNIOR -SENIOR PROM ' The 1951 junior-senior prom was among the most enjoyable in the history of localhigh-school social activities. Facultymembers, seniors, juniors, and their guests shall never forget this delight- ful social festivity in the gym, decorated to resemble a beautiful old-fashioned flower garden. 1951 JUNIOR -SENIOR BANQUET Highlight of senior high school social activities is the annual junior-senior banquet. Eighty-five guests were present for the 1951 banquet. The lovely decorations portraying an old-fashioned flower garden motif, the delicious food prepared by the home- making department, and the interesting program combined to make the banquet one of the most enjoyable affairs ever attended in the local high school. Guest speaker was Melvin Harrison, saluta- torian of the 1948 class and now a senior petroleum engineering student at Texas A. and M. College, who gave an inspiring address.