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

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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.

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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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