Littlefield High School - Wildcat Yearbook (Littlefield, TX)

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Than Reaclin' and Writing JOHN CROSBY, Freshman English teacher and freshman class co-sponsor, operates the recorder to play back poetry which his students previously recorded. He is new to the L.H.S. Teaching staff this year, but he is a former L.H.S. student who became a teacher because of his intense interest in teen-agers and his recognition of the great need for qualified teachers. Mr. Crosby's favorite pastime is reading and listening to various types of music, from classical to jazz. He holds a B.S. degree in education and English from Abilene Christian College. iCirclel Junior-senior high school parents entertain faculty, administrators, and Board of Education members with a Choose-your-game party at the local Country Club. MR. HARRY E, FORD uses blocks to prove the Pythagorean theorem for his geometry class. Mr. Ford teaches algebra and geometry and co-sponsors the sophomore class. During this, his first year in L.H.S., he has already come to respect the students as well as the administration. He enjoys all types of sports, but especially delights in hunting and fishing. Good music can hold his attention for hours, but rock and roll he cannot take. Mr. Ford holds a B.S. degree from South- western Institute of Technology and an lVl.Ed. degree from West Texas State College. 29

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The Make-Up Work REX S. GILSTRAP stands in the corridor between periods as students hurry to their classes. He teaches in the Commercial Department and co-sponsors the senior class. He has a contagious smile and his happy nature is reflected in the fact that he enioys playing both the piano and the accordion and he can spend hours listening to records. Mr. Gilstrap received his B.S. degree from the University of Oklahoma. PAT GOODWIN, demonstrates for his biology class, by utilizing a plastic model of the human torso. Mr. Goodwin also teaches chemistry and physics, and co-sponsors the Joe C. Hutchinson chapter of the National Honor Society. For pleasure he'll take travel or a good novel. He holds both B.S. and M.Ed. from West Texas State College. HAROLD GOUGE waits as his world history students ponder a thought question he has iust introduced. He teaches four world history classes, is assistant basketball coach and line coach for football. Coach Gouge praises student-body backing of nearly all ac- tivities in L.H.S. but he is critical of the lack of support for basketball, Borger is his home town and he's a true Texan for he names The Eyes of Texas as his favorite song. Coach attended West Texas State and holds a B.S. degree. MRS. K. W. HOUK examines a combination map and chart of the Roman world. Her sophomore English classes rely on such materials as they study Shake- speare's Julius Caesar. Mrs. Houk teaches English and algebra and co-sponsors the Bonnie Crosby chapter of Future Teachers of America. Mrs. Houk is pleased to have students who are attentive and well pre- pared but she frankly states that trouble-makers have no place in her classes. Attending North Texas State Teachers' College influenced Mrs. Houk to be- come a teacher. She also attended the University of Texas and holds a B.A. degree. BILL D. HARMON checks and records a set of test papers, He teaches government, is an assistant to the football and track coaching staff, and is head coach for basketball, Mr. Harmon states, without hesitation, that his pet peeve is to see a student whose work, both in the classroom and on the athletic field, is below the level of his potential. Coach Harmon attended Texas Technological Col- lege and holds a B.S. degree. BERYL HARRlS'S expression registers approval as he conducts the concert band through a difficult over- ture. His very patient and iolly disposition are often tried by mischievous students who do things which they know are wrong. Mr. Harris has conducted the Wildcat Band for nine years, and he states that he likes and respects every student he has ever in- structed. He holds both a B.S. and an M.S. in Edu- cation from Texas Technological College.