Cristobal High School - Caribbean Yearbook (Canal Zone Coco Solo, Panama)

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9 104' We've Come To Sing A Praise fAlma Materj She's the best on the Zone She's second to none We're proud to claim her for Our own, Our very own Oh yes we've found her best North, East, South, West She's our own Cristobal High. We've come to sing a praise A hearty cheer to raise For the school we love so dear Our own Cristobal High We'll honor her name Increase her fame Through passing years Twill be the same. the two lower classes meet in a friendly series of contests to introduce the Frosh to the school. The annual Brawl has taken the place of the undesirable and prohibited hazing of other years. Get Acquainted Dance-This traditional ,dance provides a very pleasant social affair for the beginning of the new school year. Football Jamboree-This colorful spectacle pits each team in the league against each other team for one quarter of football. The pre-game parade and presentation of the Queens of each squad make the occasion one of the high- lights of the year. Homecoming Dance-This serves as an opportunity to bring the Alumni back to renew pleasant memories. The crowning of the queen makes this a beautiful affair. Senior Formal Dance-This impressive dance is just before Christmas vacation. The dignity of the affair and the presentation of the Hall of Fame for the yearbook make this one of the most memorable events of the year. Christmas Festival-One highlight of the year is the pres- entation of the Christmas musical by the music department. Awards Day-Recognition is given to all students who have excelled in the various activities of the school. Spring Music Festival-This is another of the principal pro- grams of the music department. It is given at Easter time and celebrates National Music Week. Senior Day-This day the seniors do not attend school. Instead, they participate in a variety of organized activities. The Tiger Spirit-Evidenced by the hard fighting sportsman- like spirit of the teams, winning or losing, by staunch loyalty to the school that permits no criticism to go un- challenged, by the wide participation of students in school activities, by the return of graduates year after year to revive pleasant memories of school days. The Tiger spirit has become well known. Every student is soon imbued with it and does not hesitate to show it on every occasion.