Lamesa High School - Tornado Yearbook (Lamesa, TX)

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12A TORNADO, Lamesa, Texas 1975 Spirit of ' 76 Begins Early 1. Donald Tate, Clay Jeter, and Sharia and Brenda Garrett are taking advantage of the Bicentennial break. 2. The United States flag and the Bicentennial flag vierc raised. 3. A color guard from Big Spring was present. 4. The LHS choir gave a special presentation.

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TORNADO, Lamesa, Texas 1975 llA Basketball Business Booms Not only the Tornado Basket- bailers established a name for themselves state-wide, but they also created business for a few local stores. One such store profited by selling State Basketball shirts. A feeling of pride and pres- tige was created in wearing these shirts . During this school year students learned many things. Among these, they learned the joy of win- ning as well as the agony of defeat. 1. A Blood Drive Poster. 2. Rex Keese, Lamesa ' s Student Council President, beginning the race. 3. State shirts were sold in a Lamesa Department store. P-f - O ' g School Song Changes Tradition My Alma Mater, I sing to thee Ideals that you gave me help me to see Things that are better and both good and true So I salute you, Alma Mater, Mine! This year the Middle School Band Director, Randy Shae- fer, rearranged and reharmo- nized the traditional school song . The melody and the words were not revised. The High School Band played the new arrangement during the Homecoming Pep Rally. The student body was surprised at the new change, but no doubt will soon become used to it.

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TORNADO, Lamesa, Texas 1975 13A In preparation for the nation ' s 200th birthday, the city of Lamesa decided to open the celebration and have a spe- cial presentation of the Bi- centennial flag and certifi- cate, Lamesa ' s school sys- tem found time in it ' s hectic schedule for its students to witness the once-in-a-life- time event. Lamesa ' s Middle School Band began the occurrence by marching, followed by fron- tiersmen from O ' Donnell. The Air Force Base in Big f Spring sent a color guard with the LHS Band following. Brother Bill Hardage served as Master of Ceremonies and led everyone in the National Anthem. The invocation was given, followed by the recog- nition of certain dignitaries. Lamesa High Choral e De- partment presented Beck ' s Hymn of Our Time . The guest speaker was Sen- ator Kent Hance who spoke on the history of Texas and America. He stated that Texas was the leading Bi- centennial state. The Bi- centennial Flag and certifi- cate were presented by Ann Simmons, from Lubbock, and received by Mayor Lloyd Cline . The color guard raised the flags and the fron- tiersmen fired their muskets three times. The LHS Band played the Battle Hymn of the Republic to the pleasure of all . The program was con- cluded with a prayer. This presentation put every- one in the true spirit of the Bicentennial year to soon come. It made citizens aware of their pride in America and themselves, and their great heritage. 1. Theresa Early, Paula Cleveland, and Gayle Ranson intently watching the raising of the flags. 2. A second color guard and frontiersmen were present, sent by O ' Donnell.