Irving High School - Lair Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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We ' re ahead and time ' s running out, but with just 12 seconds re- maining, Jesuit came from behind to win. Cheerleaders Roberta Moore, Donnie Welborn, Jim Carper, and Rena Cottrell are the merry-makers. Big Irvi Entertains King With Pomp and Pageantry King Football was seated on his throne Friday, September 8, only three days after school had commenced. His court was one of color and life; Big Irvi, his host, entertained him with all the pomp and pageantry due royalty. Throughout the season his warriors were rallied on by the multitudes. Gridiron battles were witnessed by supporters of this fiery form of sport. King football was cheered by jump- ing jacks and entertained by rows of dancing damsels. The court musicians unceasingly provided displays for his pleasure. Royal color day was proclaimed and he was honored by wearers of black and gold. Banners were lofted to his glory. King Football ruled in Grandeur. His departure was heralded with a caravan on which his subjects worked tirelessly foi a week. Bid farewell by a moist-eyed queen, the king retired for ten months with plans to return in the fall of 1962. 22

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Wallet in hand, Bobby Johnson checks the list of those to receive rings. Bands of Black and Gold Impress Lowerclassmen Look at mv right hand! commanded seniors. Immediate- ly IHS-ers gathered around senior students with the superior attitudes. Should I get a light rose or military finish? pond- ered juniors. How nice, wish I had one, murmured lowly sophomores and freshmen. Demanding the heritage of their position, seniors donned their traditional symbols of prestige. Allowed to claim their rings. September 26. IHS ' s oracles announced the possession not too quietly. Allowed a choice of varied sizes, st les, and finishes, the class of ' 62 designated their preferences in May of 1961. After waiting through the summer months seniors eagerly applauded the arrival. Tigers were constantly reminded by the presence of the black and gold bands that caps and gowns were to follow shortlv. Gaining that symbol of prestige, Suzanne Bryan receives her ring from Ir. Kelly Shyroc who slips it on her fourth finger. Eve Northup waits her turn.

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Jim Stanford stares open-mouthed as the Irving football team battles the Arlington Colts. Calvin Webster the Tigers encouragement. nental-telepathy to give Senior members of the Drill Team were honored in a special routine at the Arlington game. Pictured are Nolanda Butler, Judy Lewis, Carol Cochran, Barbara Prock, Margaret Dahl, Darby Langford, Barbara Self, Sandra Crowell, Pat Smith, Martha Greer, and Debora Riley. 23