Lubbock High School - Westerner Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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tudents, Equipment Go Human organs, heads, and skeletons wafting by were no uncommon sight when four teaching departments transferred all classes from the third floor of the present building to the new wing in April. A human conveyor-belt of teachers, stu- dents, and maintenance men flowed steadily be- tween old and new rooms. Involved in the Big Move were science, homemaking, woodworking, and mechanical drawing classes. This constant parade of traffic created a crisis in the classroom, as students found watching carts of dishpans and sewing machines much more enjoyable, if less profitable, than studying the daily assignment. The completed section marked the first addi- tion to LHS in 12 years, the last being in 1949, when the girls' gym, the cafeteria, a bandroom, shop, and 14 new rooms forming'the southeast 'wing were opened in the fall. me Rl Elated at getting a new workshop after teaching in thc same one for over 30 years is Mr. F, F. Key. right: how- ever his delight is tempered somewhat hy the many problems of moving. Here he and a construction worker ponder over placement of heavy cutting tools, work benches, and lumberjacks, 3 ,cm sg 5 an Visualizing the many teas that will be given in the new homemaking department, Linda Hillin and Louise Collins take special care in packing dainty cups and saucers. 28 West 7 , I J In The Bi Move, . ratti .ir e 5 - 3' F -s V' i . I ,,.. 3 ,, 5 p, ci . MG I Ap W 'Q Q' V I N . pn. . . ' ' . , - , H - . k,,,, ,, , 1 A Muscles proved to be the 'generating force which trans- ported four departments to the new wing. Making first class short-haul moving vans, Gerald Ussery and Mike Westbrook convey HThe Bodyf' and friends to the new department. - eej,.44:A f- vi-'eu Itls not going to fit, laments Gerald Ussery to a dumb- founded Mrs. Virginia Landyver as they confronted -one of the numerous complications involved in the move.

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She'll be the grandest lady in the Easter parade if she's topped with the traditional new chapeau. Devoting an April afternoon to making a choice are Jane Roberts and Carole Stanley. Learners Prepare For Final best so far in the opinion of the student body. With all the usual whoops and hollers, Round- up next broke forth. Matching outfits, squaw dresses, chaps, and ten-gallon hats were donned by all as Westerners devoted their evening to devouring barbecue, movies, and square dancing. Scholarship fought. hard to keep the upper hand, and finally s u c c e e d e d . Interscholastic League contestants began applying extra polish to their skill as days slid by. Soon after, sophomores and juniors had the rare opportunity of scheduling their own teachers and subjects for the coming year. Thus, the sages overcame spring fever to protract their legs for the final stretch of the 1960-61 school year. HKU? ' Q 1.1 Sophistication versus frills is debated in many a junior and senior girl's home near prom time. However, Mother's matriarchial power still holds true as Mrs. Oscar Ray persuades daughter Carmen to enjoy frills one more time. Stretch 1 'rl 2355? Oh, this woman's taste! Preparing for Roundup are Johnnie Gafford and John Rountree, as they try to select look-alike western clothes, as do many couples for this traditional campus frontier celebration. It's a man's world-but only during twirp week, when the ladies must assume even the most menial male tasks on dates, as demonstrated here by Judy Howard. Date Doug Wheeler looks on with satisfaction and an occa- sional word of advice. 27 ,-.QA if 3 s

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r A if a intent on getting her eggs in thc basket without breaking them, Nancy Keyton takes her turn at a game of jacks as Roger Allen and Kay Cardwell watch during Kid Day frolics. - kwin-ff - .e ,,,, -A -. gy - H M 5' s Grow, muscles, growl grunts Parks Turner as he lifts 65 pounds in preparation for the Mr. Muscles contest on Senior Day. Swimming contests, a picnic, and an evening dance were also on the day's agenda. Seniors Make Room For New Westerners Movin In The merry month of May came once more to LHS, imposing a climatic rush on both studies and extra-curricular activities. Seniors Woke up from a long dream to find that high school was over. Fun was still to be had though, as activities were wound almost to the breaking point. The senior banquet and senior day headed the ever-growing list which followed the prom. The final all-school get-together, the recogni- tion assembly, and the selection of valedictorian, salutatorian, and commencement speakers drove Finally the Westerner came and everyone had a lasting record of his 60-61 school year at LHS. Then it was over: seniors left on graduation night -gone in all directionsg sophomores and juniors stepped up one notch, and room was left at the bottom for a new crop of Westerners. l got it! shouts Miko Pinkston as he bursts past Sue Ashley and Curtis Yeary to proclaim to the world that he has officially graduated. both students and teachers to a rapid pace. Neal Barkley Janetta New ton and John Chiistmann peek as Grax es casts her vote in the Junior senior prom queen -x