Haltom High School - Buffalo Yearbook (Haltom City, TX)

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98 MORALE Band sweepstakes boosts spirit Painted walls, new gym, shower room build positive attitudes Morale - according to Webster's Dic- tionary - is attitude, or condition of an indi- vidual or group with respect to such qualities as courage, confidence, and high spirits. There were many improvements to the school as walls were painted beige, a new school gym was built, and a shower room was constructed. These improvements led to positive attitudes from both students and faculty. When the controversy over Watauga jun- ior High arose in january, Haltom morale took a plunge. Parents of these students were worried as to whether Haltom would live up their standards. After touring Haltom, Mrs. JoAnn Wellborn, a Watauga mother and first vice-president of WJH PTA, was greatly impressed. One activity that boosted Haltom's ,N Cuddling two panda bears, junior Tina Bates dresses up for kiddie day. morale to an even higher level was when the Vocational Health Occupation Education members sold carnations for 31 a piece. The assorted carnations were ordered by students and delivered with a message to a friend. Student Council sponsored singing tele! grams on Valentines Day for a quarterjun- iors Steve Mylius dressed in red and white striped long johns and Hollywood sun- glasses and Robb White, who wore white long johns with red hearts all over them, delivered messages throughout the day. Zuckergrams, a message on a pink piece of paper shaped like a heart with a big sucker on it, were sold by German Club members for a quarter. PTA members sold personalized initial or design sunglasses for 37 in the foyer. Performing a musical presentation, Rick Presley and his band charged 31 for the assembly. Students went wild with excite- ment as seniors john McPherson and Mike Beason, and Sophomore Marty Parker took up his invitation to a song and dance con- restjohn McPherson captured many hearts with his version of My Way. For the first time in the history of Haltom, the Buff band was affirmed as a sweepstakes band. Future Business Leaders of America boosted school morale as junior Carol Evans placed first in district and state competition in Shorthand I and now is qualified to go to nationals. junior Steve Mylius was elected district vice-president. A le ' . ' Raising money for the Student Council, junior Steve Mylius and Robb White deliver a singing telegram to junior Tara Schooler.

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KOMPETITION David. Rand win at boxing Barrel racer wins ribbons Denise Simons. Barbara Carter, Kellv Lvnch and Ann Baxter, who trained a horse for play day competition. ciin-can at the Highstepper Show Kathy Anderson. .i softball player, student teaches on FTA teaching day. -iff ..-- . .- Competition is intense at school, Ifootball. basketball, track, cross country, gymnastics and intramural volleyball are only a few. But many students Compete on their own. out- side ol school activities. Joanne Richardson and Teresa Nabors ran in 10 kilometer marathons, lfelicica Neyra. Bobby Lough. and Tony Carter competed in cross country events. Boxing drew the interest ol' D. D. Lemas- ter, Danny Pitts, David Wlelcher and Randy Garin. David and Randy both won their divi- sion in the Golden Gloves Boxing Tourna- ment. Every Saturday morning found Ricky Newsome at bowling practice. sharpening his skills lor competition. Ann liaxter bought and trained her own horse. Sonny. Ile is a 5-yeareold halt' len- nesse Walker and hall'llhorouglihred. Sorrel. Ann has successliilly trained him in the skills needed to master the quick turns ol' barrel racing. pole bending and other plaidai sports. llis prowess has been proxen again and again. and Ann has plenty ol' ribbons and trophies to show lor all het time and etlort. liobhi llill and Darryl Morgan also com, pete in rodeo events. it if it ft 4 ss v,.. .J,.tz 19

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Q Q' R ' ,ff W 5 .. , 'Sf i ,,,.Z ,W J ii f i Q 4 I ' r F f , f , O .,, .,, ' 1 3 D ' f S homoresjayleen Gutaowski and Samantha Rodgers haw the prixilege of Rick Presely singing to them at Sophomore Sue Mc ade tries on a pair 0 sun- op glasses that were sold by PTA members. the musical program he presented to the students for Sl. Q- Fine Arts piano bash a few days before was our, LaV0n Howard, winner of the Kigisifw ag: K Q25 Q.. X T 3 X xx 5 lib! 5 2, Qi: v :aio . -8 XX 1 . .f Seniors Cory Hawkins and Jackie lfwans paint the I'CNlI'0Ul1lNiiUl' the drama musical.