Irving High School - Lair Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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2nd Train Trip Takes lrvingites to Game For a second time IHS-ers boarded a special train to journey to Wichita Falls to witness the Tiger-Coyote combat. Twelve cars were needed to transport the band, Toy Tigers, students and sup- porters who made the trip. Lunches prepared by travelers were, in many cases, consumed before the train pulled out. A con- cession car offered cold drinks, candy and sand- wiches to those who depleted a private store of provisions too soon. Charter buses waited at the station to take Irving- ites to the Coyote stadium. Tiger fans watched Irving lose to Wichita Falls 0-27. The train was more subdued on the return trip, but spirit rose as the miles clickity-clacked off. Card games were resumed and songs sounded through the cars. Before too long, fans began to curl up for a nap! When the train pulled into Irving a little after 3 a.m., sleepy quietness reigned. A few revelers had held onto enthusiasm for the duration of the trip. Rena Cottrell, IHS cheerleader, sleeps on the return trip from Wichita Falls Some IHS ers were able to doze but others kept up their rnerrymaking and fun, despite the 0-27 loss suffered by the T1 ers I 4 l

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Students throng the tennis courts to watch the fiery death of a large Garland Owl Cburlap, of coursel. IHS's band played, while the cheerleaders led a spirited pep rally. In an unusual available-light picture Larry Blythe, senior Tiger, puts the torch to the giant Owl, burned prior to the Irving- Garland football contest. This bonfire was the only one held during the 1960 football season. IHS Burns Owl as Bonfire Boosts Spirit An enormous Owl was put to the torch before the Irving- Carland game in anticipation of a renewal of old rival- ries between the schools. A burlap.OWl was constructed and became a charred ruin near the tennis courts as IHS-ers swarmed over the grounds to witness this event. As the Owl smouldered, a loud and effective pep rally was held which helped bring the shining spirit that could easily be seen on the faces of the fans and the Tigers themselves, who were ready and eager to go out and win. IHS's honor winning Tiger band performed to make the event an exciting one to remember. Larry Blythe and Denny Wright set fire to the Owl to unleash a roar of approval from the fans. Tiger spirit, 250 voices strong, rose in Waves as the doomed effigy crackled, smoked and slowly burned to the ground. IHS-ers left in eagerness for the coming game.

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lTwo Toy Tigers, Barbara Houston and Virginia Butter, slumber peacefully on the return train ride from the Tigers' unsuccessful ' attempt to squelch the crack Wichita Falls Coyotes. f fe I lf! 5 M9 gi -W...-M Ken Harrison and ,lim Carper lead yells to give to see the players off. S' 9.855 pall- ' ...-f H a send-off to Tigers on their way to Wichita Falls. IHS-ers gave up lunch time