Irving High School - Lair Yearbook (Irving, TX)

Page 33 text:

l Mr. Leo Jackson compliments senior football players on their new jackets. Proud owners are Bill Elliott, Bobby Lorance, Larry l Black, M. J. Wells, Bob Presley, John Richard, Carl Burcham, Gene Hoskins, Charlie Tuggle, Denny Wright and Durwood Daniels. l l I l l l l l l 1 l l Senior Class Convenes To Honor Grid Players Senior football players have their jackets! Like wild- fire this knowledge spread through IHS after a senior class meeting to honor these senior Tigers. Mr. Leo Jackson, athletic director, wished all a merry Christmas before Head Coach Homer Tompkins delivered the black and gold symbols of athletic ability. Macon Smith expressed appreciation on the part of the team and all IHS-ers in presenting a plaque to Coach Tompkins for his services to Irving High School. Big lrvi's team de- -parted wearing jackets, which would be the objects of covetous glances by scheming females. A few days later, seniors Larry Blythe, Durwood Dan- iels, Jerry Galloway, Bob Presley, John Richard, Macon Smith and Mike Shaw sported all-district patches on the arms of these much-desired jackets. Bob Presley, Carl Burchanl and Durwood Daniels gather around Coach Homer Tompkins to compare awards. The Tigers are clad in their brand new letter jackets, and Coach Tompkins holds the plaque presented to him by the team.

Page 32 text:

i 5 ti. After mike trouble, Jimmy Sawer with theatrical aplomb, moved to the small microphone. An All-State choir place winner, Jimmy sang Somewhere Over the Rainbow in the Red Cross Talent Show. Talented IHS-ers Aid Jr. Red Cross Gifted IHS-ers were brought into the spotlight by a talent show sponsored by Junior Red Cross. Songs and pantomimes ranged from Stan Free- berg's 'cRock Island Line, pantomimed by Don Scott and Ken Harrison, to Bali Hain sung by Don Byrd. Presented two separate days because of crowded conditions, the assembly was a kick-off to the Junior Red Cross membership and fund raising drive. Other entertainers included Candy Challis, who sang St, Louis Blues , Jimmy Sarver, All- State choir member, gave g'Somewhere Over the Rainbow , and Peggy Farmer, whose offering was Stormy Weather.', Acts deemed best were asked to perform as en- tertainment for the Senior Christmas party. Without a Song croons IHS-er Charles Farmer. Charles em-ceed the Red Cross Talent Assembly and sang in its second presentation.

Page 34 text:

Club 6I Brings Gaiety Fun to Senior IHS-ers Preparations for their annual Christmas party kept sen- iors in a flurry. The transformation of the rather drab cafeteria into a pink and silver wonderland took many hours of planning and work. After all this labor, seniors were rewarded by a stunning c'Club 61.77 The nightclub theme was carried out in the decor . . . small, intimate tables lighted by gandles, a bar resplendent with junior class ubar-maidsf' and a game room for those weary of dancing completed the illusion. As the guests began to arrive, it became evident that their number exceeded that of the chairs. Extras were produced, however, and the crisis passed. Couples danced on a crowded dance floor for a time, and then the first floor show was presented. Riley dance stu- dents entertained with ballet and acrobatics. Christmas songs were sung by the Sparkeltones,7' Nancy Grubb, San- dra Richie, Ruth Talbot and Miriam Biggs. Ulfreeway Balouw was related by Mrs. Trent Root. A visit from Santa Claus. who walks the halls of lHS disguised as Don Elliott, brought merriment to the gather- ing. He tossed candy about, and learned just what seniors wanted for Christmas. Seniors and guests danced half the night away before regretfully leaving MClub 6l.'7 This club, although a huge success, had only a one-night-stand at IHS. 5 3 K. Q.. ? ' One notable visitor to 'iClub '6l was jolly Santa Claus wht is ordinarily disguised as Don Elliott. Matt LaVail in the fore ground was one of the many visitors to Club '61 greeted b' St. Niclis merry laughter. My An essential for any night club is a bar and Club '6l was not without its own. Gracious bar-maids, Mary Lynn Love and Nolanda Butler were busy throughout the evening serving punch to thirsty guests.