Irving High School - Lair Yearbook (Irving, TX)

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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

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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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Sleepy eyes uiii] sore fingers were lli. -jlt uf float building (or the Tiger ' s 61 Homecoming. CM. L leler gives liis efforts to the Senior class float. Billy Malliis anil Minnie Phemister concentrate on the bridge of Show Boat. 24