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

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Mary and Dr. Jack T. Bell Micheaux Nash Jr. Precision timing: Band members watch field line ‘‘Overall’’ decor: Shannon Rodgers puts the final | markings for their cues to turn. touches on the decorations for the dance. Julie and Mr. Wade C. Smith Brenda and Mr. Foster Francis Kay and Dr. Hal C. Douglass Homecoming ® 23

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Beauty, Beast big attractions at fall dance Homecoming 1978 started in style with the Scots defeating Richardson 58-24. During halftime the fathers pre- sented the Homecoming Queen nomi- nees to the crowd. After the victory, the couples went to the girls’ gym for the Homecoming dance, where ‘‘King Cobra’”’ entertained the crowd with 60’s music by the Beachboys and the Beatles. The Student Council deco- rated the newly-painted gym with sails and sea-colors to match the Home- coming theme of ‘‘Come Sail Away.” Midway in the dance the Student Council announced the winner of the “Beauty and the Beast’ contest. The contest was a fund-raising project initi- ated this year by the Student Council. Votes were five cents a piece for one of the six football captains. Lot? Mciihenny, Lance Mclihenny, John Allums, Pryor Blackwell, Arvin Combs, and Harold McCoy. This year the Mclilhenny brothers shared the title of Beast. The Homecoming Queen nominees walked down the red carpet on the arm of their escorts. Each nominee chose a special song for their theme. Mary Bell and her escort Cedric Bur- gher walked to the tune ‘‘Whenever | See Your Smiling Face’ by James Taylor. Pryor Blackwell accompanied Kay Douglass to the theme of ‘‘Baby | Love Your Way’”’ by Peter Frampton. Brenda Francis, escorted by Dean Miller, chose ‘‘Shower The People’ as her theme. Paige Nash, escorted by Mike Lafitte, used ‘“‘If’’ by Bread. Julie Smith and Lott Mclilhenny walked to the accompaniment of ‘‘All is Fair in Love”’ by Stevie Wonder. Son Fulgham escorted Carolyn Wagner to Dan Fogelberg’s song ‘‘To the Morning.”’ Student Council Vice-President Mike Drinkwater announced Kay Douglass as the winner, and Arvin Combs, Stu- dent Council President, gave Kay the traditional kiss and crowned her the 1978 Homecoming Queen. Radiant royalty: Kay Douglass glows after Ring around the rosie: Two Richardson Eagles encir- | being announced Homecoming Queen. cle Lott Mcllhenny in an effort to bring him down. 22 ®@ Homecoming

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NDCC drills closing contest held in stadium November was an exciting month for Scots. In the gubernatorial elections held November 14, former Highland Park student William Clements was voted in as the state’s first Republican governor in over 100 years. Closer to home, the junior class elected its 1978-79 leaders. The new officers were Ty Snelling, president; Stewart Thomas, vice-president; Ali- son Stone, treasurer; and Ellen Eisen- lohr, secretary. Highlander Stadium saw its last game when the varsity Scots hosted J. J. Pearce November 10. Its 75-year history ended with a reception for 59 ex-HP all state football players. The '78 team closed its season with a 23- 13 win over Sherman, finishing second in district 13-AAAA. The cross-country track teams extended their season by advancing to regional competition. Varsity basket- ball began their season with a 90-52 win over Newman-Smith of Carrollton. The senior class presented the play Don't Drink the Water November 9, 10, and 11. Leading roles were played by Drew Spies, Ken Luce, Susan Cleaver, and Carol MacGregor. Two events provided a welcome relief from homework and routine. On November 4, Hi-Lites hosted its annual fall dance ‘‘Grease.’’ Students dressed in fifties outfits watched as Manuel de la Garza was crowned Hi- Lite King. Other nominees were Ken Luce, Jeff Bailey, Pryor Blackwell, Randy Johnson, and Brett Poston. Following trimester exams Novem- ber 20 and 21, students enjoyed a 3- day holiday for Thanksgiving. Kingly court: Hi-Lite King nominees marvel at Jeff Bailey's quick wit. “Wake up!”’: Hi-Lites guest speaker, Dr. Basilla Neilen of the Freedoms Foundation urges stu- dents to get involved. Number one: The Highland Park Regimental Guard proudly accepts its awards as winner of the November 17 Invitational Meet. Remember, when. . . ?: Varsity Scots Steve Rogers, Lance Mcilhenny, and John Allums recall season highlights with Camie Rodgers and Lauris Brown at a victory dinner.