Lamesa High School - Tornado Yearbook (Lamesa, TX)

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14A TORNADO, Lamesa, Texas, 1975 i a : The Way We Were J iAuAzsL C - -thoZ rrueJ After pictures of individual couples were made, the dance began. To open this, junior class presidetU Tony Valderama, dedicated tlie The theme of the traditional Prom to the seniors and the Junior Senior Prom was first song, The Way We The Way We Were. This Were. This was very mean- reflected on a senior ' s first ingful in that the essence of grade year to his twelfth. graduation and the memories The seniors brought a baby of earlier times were brought picture and a senior picture out. The Prom truly made which were placed on a seniors reminesce on The backdrop . Way We Were . 1. Larry Barkowsky and his date, Bcky Stoinbronn trying to decide on the identity of the baby pictures. 2. The theme of the Prom was The Way We Were. 3. Clay Jeter and Sliaria Garrett were also present at the Protn.

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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.

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TORNADO, Lamesa, Texas, 1975 15A It ' s Over. Or Has It Just Begun? One hundred ninety-four seniors were candidates for graduation Thursday, IVlay 29, 1975, 7:30 pm. They entered solemnly, prayed, saw members of tlie choir cry as it sang its farewell to the class of ' 75, heard the salutatorian and valedictorian speeches, and walked across the auditorium stage, clutching black folders that contained pre- cious diplomas; And as the cameras clicked and flash cubes exploded, the grad- uates sighed, turned their tassles, and sat down with one thought on their mind — It ' s over. They had just heard the addresses given by Sam Smiley and Billy Dyer urging them on to bigger worlds to improve on. Yet that meant nothing now, for they were ready to end, not begin. As the recessional flared up, a loud whoop was heard, accompanied by paper mortar boards being flung into the air. The parents chuckled-- a little--and the jubilant, dressed in gold paper gowns, rushed down the aisles, searching for someone to turn their senior rings. Quick exits were made, celebration was waiting for them, no time now for tomorrow. BELOW: Sam Smiley followed by Billy Dyer and the other ' 75 gra- duates. Paper Caps This is the second year for Lamesa High to use paper caps and gowns. Although they appear to be made of cloth, they are not and are totally disposable. Dis- cardable or not, special care had to be taken before wearing them. Instructions were read over the PA every day for the last two weeks, reminding seniors to use a cool iron and to hang them up to repel I wrinkles. Knowing one did not have to return the cap and gown prompted many to fling their cap into the air at the end of the graduation ceremonies, spiriting someone to say, I ' ve never seen THAT done before. . . -With Highest Honors The magna cum laude of the ' 75 graduating class were announced May 1. Heading the class were Sam Smiley and Billy Dyer. Following them were (in class order) Candy Barrington, Rex Keese, Jenny Orson, Leigh Parsons, Denise Treadway, Cathy Bizzell , Jamie Vandivere, and George Hansard. All of them were involved in various activities, and although they defy falling into any predetermined categories, they all seem to share some common traits. All ten plan to attend college this next fall . College plans include two going to each Rice, Texas Tech, and Baylor, and others attending UT at Austin, Air Force Academy, McMurray, and Southwest Texas. And interesting tid- bit is their rank in their families. Seven are either the oldest or only child, two are the youngest, and only one falls in the middle.