Lamar High School - Valhalla Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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Carry . T radj tions Con tin ue Clappingtothebeat,Mr.SamCurleeandPrincipal Weldon English attend the Arlington High pep rally. Although Mr, Curlee retired after 11 years, Mr. English, his vice principal, assumed the role and faculty and student body maintained established traditions. 4 Opening

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August-and students were hot under the collar in more ways than one. The grumbling was frequent and sometimes loud. Can you believe we have to pay to park? was the often-asked question, pinpointing the source of the annoyance. But as with most 'gripes,' the rurnble died down as soon as there was something else to take its place. Have you heard about the new attendance policy? was the next query, followed closely with What in the world is a tardy table? Ushered in with the new year were new policies. After the initial hullabaloo, most students resigned themselves and were forced to admit that at least some were beneficial. The administration took on a new face with the retirement of Mr. Sam Curlee after 11 years as principal. His vice principal, Mr. Weldon English, took over, with Mr. Dee Didriksen as second in command. Coach Ierry McCullough moved up to take charge of boys attendance, Mr. Didriksen's former post. Teachers commented that they were happy to see that the positions were kept in the 'family' and were pleased with how smooth the transition had been. I I I Hey, what s the good word. Singing the Alma Mater, the football team and the cheerleaders celebrate the winning of the Thomas Iefferson game, Top: One of the 24 original 56 faculty members, Ms. Gwen Dunsworth joins the teachers in a cheer. Principal Weldon English attributed this low faculty turnover to job enjoyment and content- ment. Middle: Congregating at a football game, students chant get a Colt. Though the team was losing, spirit remained high. Bottom: Standing on the 'island', football players boost their morale for the Richland game during a mini-pep rally. Copy and layout by Kelly Cooper 3

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Mr. English stated that the transition had been smooth because he had been here for seven years and knew how the school was managed on the business and educational level. But not everything changed. Ms. Ann Stockton remained as vice principal in charge of girls. Students continued to support school functions such as pep rallies and sporting events. There was continued club support. Musical organizations continued to earn sweepstakes ratings. Leadership remained a priority. National Honor Society sponsored projects which included a new tutoring program for fellow students and caroling at Villa Nursing Center. Those involved in Junior Achievement formed their own companies and were responsible for the manufacturing and selling of their product. It is said that nothing stays the same. However, this is only a partial truth. Some things, such as time-honored traditions, were too good to leave behind. But with changing times came new traditions and policies, new victories and disappointments. The ability to discard the bad, accumulate the good and to accept graciously the ups and downs of school life is what made Lamar great. As the school year opened, Mr. English was indecisive about continuing with Mr. Curlee's What's the good word? speech at the pep rallies. But when the first pep rally finally rolled around, Mr. English, asking in a loud voice What's the good word? , seemed to set the tone of the year when he decided to carry on-ff Warming up, Lynn Satre and Mary Rooke prepare for their performance at the Variety Show. For the past seven years, the Choir Department has produced this program to present individual talent. Posing for her portrait, Iill Wilson anticipates graduation. For seniors, the picture-taking session in the summer was the beginning of a long list of activities on the way to graduation. Copy and layout by Kelly Cooper 5