Lamar High School - Orenda Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT The Tiger Rag . . . Trees . . . The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise . . . Lamar is famous for the Won- derful music from its R.O.T.C. Band, its orchestra. and its Various choral organizations, which are asked frequently to perform for many different programs all over the city. A musically inclined student has his choice of four distinct choruses which he may join. including a boys' chorus, a mixed chorus, and two girls' choruses. Much emphasis is placed on individual talent as Well, and on assuring students' enjoyment of music. Mack Hines, Bobby Logan, Wayne Forrest, and Buddy Keep contribute ' ' sweet notes to the orchestra. LEE KEDING Buss MAPES As Bobby McCleary blows his horn, Chan Sharpe keeps the rhythm on the drums. THE LAMAR R. 0. T. C. BAND . T ,v ii ,iff 9 's l Ti '

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I-HSTCDTQY DEPARTMENT We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect Union .... Courses in American history and government are cer- sw tainly among the most necessary that any school can offer. In their junior year, Lamar students delve into the fascinating story of hovv their country came into beingg and, as seniors, learn the intricacies of its government. Especially interesting to almost everyone is the course in social problems, which helps the student to make the transition from high school to the outside World. Helen Weinberg Barbara Bobbitt, Prentis Crowe, Lou Hardy, and Steve Sims add interest to the civics class with their panel discussion on national elections. Evelyn Allen, Inez Bryan, Lee Duggan, Donald Longcope, Ernest Mills, Louise Robb. Not in Picture: Nina Covington. LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT l Getting a close look at some pieces of handiwork from Mexico are Sue Hochmuth, Ida S31-ah Em-le, Elanor Huddlgston, Julia Plea- Peilrle 0lJ91'g, S119 Smith and Alf0l1 MCKUIHEY- sants, Margaret Young. Not in picture: Ann Brumby, Nell Morris, Cora Penn. . 16 .

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DRIVERS EDUCATION GH Betty Dahme, Janet Hintikka, and Yvonne Jennings study J. B. Millsap Mr. Millsap demonstrates the use of the dual-control on traffic problems in the drivers' training room. the new training car. AAANUAL TRAINING Mr. Carr snows Eddy Rayburn, Ovid Johnson, and Victor Above, H. E. Butler Tommy Pope and Mr. Herring are busy with some of the Vermillion how to make the perfect new frame for their Below, J. H. Carr machines in the metal shop class. girl friencl's picture. Not in picture Arthur Herring. I-ICDAAE ECONCDAAICS Mina, Hintz, Ann Bown, Bennie Binford, and Gayle Jenkins Bebe Sandel: Not Trying out the new electric dishwasher are Charlene Griscom, consult the latest fashion magazine for new ideas. picture, Videlle Wilson. Martha Wainwright, and Carolyn Nasso. .18.