Lubbock High School - Westerner Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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With a bang, bang-g-, Clay Hamlett and Suzy Ferrell enact their roles of Little Luke and Sis, in slow motion, during the senior night pep rally skit. Seniors seemingly grew taller and their prestige rose as the attendance trophy was placed by Principal Howard Price into the hands of class president, Johnny Walker. Adjusting to a change of pace, West- erner football players exchange the seriousness of an oncoming game for the gay laughter of the night pep rally entertainment.

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Suntans, Freckles Vanish In Classrooms Two thousand thirty-five suntans, accompanied by three million freckles, faded in the dim en- closure of classrooms as students, some bewil- dered with new and complicated procedures, re- turned to everyday routines. The first assembly stressed the importance of the honor system. while the orientation program introduced under- classmen to special functions of the year. As September progressed, once-empty note- books began to fill with papers and assignments. But Westerners took an afternoon break from the tedious work when school was dismissed and crowds gathered on the Panhandle South Plains Fair grounds. Confusion lessened and brown skins grew pale with October's chill, as September moved aside to let the year step forward. Mmm absolutely scrumptious, utter Frank If you don't stick to the rules, then you're out- finished! warns Mr. Knox Williams, as he explains the time limit of speeches to John Everett and Jackie Manning before sophomore elections. At the close of the first honor assembly, Cal Farley, founder of Boys' Ranch, presented his new book, A Shirttail to Hang To, to Evelyn Huntley and Don Henry, honor committee co-chairmen. Freeman and Dianne Thompson as they lick ice cream cones purchased at the fair. I7

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With a gleam in her eye, Cathy Leftwich, es- corted by Rob Adair, reigns as Black and Gold Queen. After be- ing crowned, congratu- lations come from Carol Williamson, 1962 hon- oree. ight Rally, Crownmg Penetrate Splflt lrrespressible emotions of anxiety penetrated Westerner spirit as Black and Gold Week prep- aration engulfed pre-ganie activities. Through- out the week proclainations of f'DoWn the Dons echoed in the corridors. Highlighting the Thursday night pep rally was the presentation of class skits, chants, and songs. Seniors left the rally with another victory under their belts as they walked away with the attend- ance trophy for the third consecutive year. Celebrations clinraxed with the crowning of the Black and Gold Queen and a 29-0 victory over Palo Duro. It's not the Miss America Pageant, but the emotions are the same as Black and Gold Queen finalists Leslie Duck- worth, Danny Davis, and Cathy Leftwich look at the glinnnerous shine of the queen's crown.