Highland Park High School - Highlander Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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Early winter brings snow for cold wars Dreams of a white Thanksgiving materialized briefly but melted along with recordbreaking snow which fell early in November. The fluffy white stuff measured almost five inches, more than any other early snowfall in 70 years. Eligible seniors voted in the National elections November 3, with some stu- dents becoming actively involved in campaigns through their government classes or in community programs. Juniors held their own elections with Jeff Barnes winning president; Cissy Hudson, vice-president; Julie Worthen, secretary; and Leslie Little, treasurer. The Man Who Came To Dinner, pre- sented by senior drama students November 3, 4, 5, and 6, showed ticket sales surpassing the number sold in any of the last four years. Lead roles were held by Richard Sparr play- ing Sheridan Whiteside, and Shannon Sayles, who portrayed his secretary, Maggie Cutler. John Buckley, Carol Cleaver, Richard Johnson, Debbie Kirby, and Doug Webb assumed other major parts. Highlander band members jour- neyed to Salado, Texas for the annual ‘Gathering of the Clans.”’ Three Las- sies received awards for distinction in dancing and piping. The Hi-Park band received coverage of their marching drills on ABC television. Fans followed their victorious foot- ball team to Texas Stadium for bi-dis- trict play-offs, and then to the Cotton Bowl for the regional game. The fall Hi-Lite dance was a cos- tume party with a sports theme. Stu- dents came dressed for their favorite sport to see Sam Manning crowned as Hi-Lite King. David Gowdey, Bobby Day, John Ede, Richard Sparr, and Rusty Combes were the other nomi- nees for the title. 24 @ November ace mare FOE HEY RE ERE eet ee ner ABOVE: Prepared for the kill, Susie and John Low take advantage of an early November snowfall. LEFT: Mr. Jim Smith speaks at an assembly during religious emphasis week. BELOW: Make-up artist Carole Berger ages Robert Baker for the senior play OPPOSITE PAGE ABOVE: Hi-lite decorations area “blow-off’’ for Debbie Kirby and Sally Tubb, OPPOSITE PAGE BELOW: Hi-lite king nominees Bobby Day, Rusty Combes, David Gowdey, Richard Sparr and John Ede listen to Sam Manning's vivid interpretation of the perfect date

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Lee Brown 1976 HOMECOMING QUEEN CLOCKWISE ABOVE: Nominees and their escorts: Betsy Snoots and Philip Sandifer, Shannon Sayles and Bobby Day, Mary-Margaret Bennett and Greg Sims, Carolyn Bettis and George Dunlap, Jill McKenzie and Doug Chestnut. BELOW: ‘‘Congratulations,!’’ Dean Flowers embraces winner Lee Brown as Mary-Margaret Bennett and Greg Sims lend support. Queen crowned by SC president at Homecoming Three points made all the differ- ence in the mood of the crowd at the Homecoming dance. A squeaky 3-0 victory over North Mesquite produced a gasp of relief from Scot fans as a fourth-quarter score on a muddy field kept the Scots in the race for the dis- trict title. During half-time at the game, the Homecoming Queen nominees were driven around the field in convertibles and introduced to the crowd with their fathers. After the game, everyone walked to the girls’ gym and danced until midnight to the music of ‘‘Flight.”’ The theme of ‘The Long and Wind- ing Road” was depicted by a giant mural covering the south wall. On the painting, a winding road led to a bright castle in the horizon. Shining clouds with the nominees’ names surrounded the throne. Dancing stopped at eleven for the crowning of the queen. The nominees were escorted down ‘“‘The Long and Winding Road”’ to their favorite songs. Student Council President Mark Srere crowned Lee Brown the 1976 Home- coming Queen, and the dance contin- ued for another hour. Homecoming @ 23

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