John H Reagan High School - Spur Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Tarry Alford Frances Allen Wildo Allen Science Math HECE Speciol Education Lindo Anderson Michael Anderson Christine Applin Physical Education Math Homemaking Verna Arnold English Estelle Bonks English Media Rozclle Bezant Homemaking Barbara Brock Crofts Babbie 8rownlee English A. R. Buckner Auto Mechanics Katherine Campbell Business Education Shoron Cartlidge English Ernest Cline ROTC 1 50 — Industrial Arts

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Going BvThe Rules v. y A familiar face became Principal and a new face assumed the role of Assistant Principal. Mr. James Viramontes stepped up to replace Mr. John P. G. McKenzie as Principal and Mr. Oscar Kellner became Assistant Principal. The rules of the game were the same but the new men at the helm added some extra zest. Mr. Kellner's quietness in the face of stormy situations was an inspiration to all. He was the man with all the answers. While the administrators were enforcing the rules, the School Board agonized over desegregation, worried about cutbacks in funding of some vital programs, and talked about a need to return to the 'basics.' The year wos not altogether successful, but the effort was admirable. t) With o captive audience, Mr. A. J. W. Mortimer, ounselor, explains a facet of the testing progrom to ■ophomores. Mr. Mortimer retired at the end of the chool year ond plans to spend his time gardening nd relaxing. (2) Pep rollies were always a break rom the routine ond here Mr. Jomes Viramontes iloag with some ROTC members woit for quiet. Mr. 'iramonfes gives a pep tolk to the Football players. 3) Only a Deon of Boys could hove such a solemn »ok on his face and Mr. Jack Louis seems deep in tough! obout a discipline problem. |4) Before her esignation to run for Mayor of Austin, School Board resident Mrs. Carole McClellan listens to lupermtendent Jock Davidson. Board meetings were eld in the Administration 8uilding on Guadalupe 'tree!. (5) Mr. Will Davis, board member, studies o semo ot a meeting ond seems to be puzzled about te oction to take. (6) School Board Members; (front ow) Mrs. Corole McClellan, since resigned ond wos ilso Board President; Mr. M. K. Hage,- Mrs. DeCourcy lelley. (back row) Mr. Jerry Nugent; Mr. Will Davis; lev. Marvm Griffin; ond Mr. Gus Garcia. Mr. Garcia lecame president upon resignation of Mrs. AcClellan. Mrs. Winnie Gage, no! pictured, wos lamed to replace Mrs. McClellon. School Board, Administrators — 149

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That Little Extra Touch take for an easy A. Not all work was thrown away or given to Mom and Dad to hide in the closet. A Crafts class made and sold spittoons; an Electronics class mass produced digital clocks,- a student in Metals class made a metal table from auto parts. It was fun yet profitable. For the student who wanted to take an elective that required the use of the hands along with some creativity, the place to be was the Art Department or the Industrial Art Department. The students were learning, creating, and earning all at the same time. These were not courses to (t) Leonard Thompson sharpen tool . (2) Using a cutting torch con be hazardous but Tommy Tomblin use oil precaution . (3) Mr. Cloy Fuller check a prece of leother. (4) Potty Johnson smooth a ceramic piece. (5) Steve Phfcrtner cleans metal for welding. Industrial Arts— 151