John Marshall High School - Gavel Yearbook (Oklahoma City, OK)

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Left: After watching an excellent defensive play, quarterback Terry Reed explodes with excitement. ignificant changes were apparent as September got underway and school began once again. Summer preparations had been made to handle the upcoming year as an alarming popu- lation of nearly 3100 students was enrolled. Last minute court rulings had added 95 students to an already crowded building. Nine new portables were added as once again part of the football practice field was lost to new buildings. Due to early class scheduling last May, classes got underway almost immediately with few sched- ule changes. Although classes began without probe lems, minor racial troubles disrupted regular pros cedures. Hall passes were restricted, and hall duty was enforced until tension was resolved. Gutside school, football games became a major part of many students' weekend night life. Blue and red signs dotted the halls, and pep assemblies filled the auditorium. Halftime activities added en- thusiasm as the annual coronations of Band and All-Sports Queens took place. Competition didnt confine itself to the football field. Millions of Americans watched as Billie jean King played Bobby Riggs in a winner-take-all tens nis battle of the sexes. Womens Lib got its chance to shine as Ms. King defeated Riggs in three straight sets. Pall was not all fun and games, however. The nation was shocked at the announcement of Vice President Spiro Agnew's resignation. Attention fo- cused on President Nixon awaiting his nomination of a replacement. After a time, Gerald Ford was appointed Vice President. Oklahomans also sought solutions to their own controversies. District Attorney Curtis Harris was spotlighted as he continued his fight against por- nographyf' Investigations were also conducted into the McAlester prison riot, and Cklahoma City City Hall electrical contracting scandals. to

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