McCallum High School - Knight Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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WAITING for the pep rally to begin are Denise Webster, Llsa Wilson, jill Foster, Vicki Dill, Sue Hudson, Leana Baxley, and Suann Sterling. A. N. McCallum opened for classes for grades 7 through 12 in September, 1953. Austin students had previously attended old Austin High, and it was growing crowded. McCallum and Travis High Schools were built. McCallum was named for Arthur Newell McCallum, the superintendent of Austin Independent School District from 1903 through 1942. A. N. McCallum had brought about many positive changes for the school district during his administration, such as allowing girls to participate in marching band. He retired in 1942 due to illness. In the fall of 1955, Lamar junior High separated from McCallum, leaving McCallum with three grade levels: 10, 11, and 12. Guy E. Bizzell had been teaching English and speech since McCallum opened. ln 1955, he was named National Teacher of the Year. Another accomplishment for McCallum was in 1957. McCallum was given the Valley Forge Pilgrimage Award. This award was given for schools which best promoted the American way of life. When asked how he felt about McCallum, Bizzell replied, 'll always liked McCallum. It's a very fine school. The biggest change at McCallum was that things were not so good in the late 60's and early 70's. There was a lot of unrest in the country, and the unrest was in the students, too. A lot of that was in relation to the involvement in Vietnam. In 1974, McCallum was opened to ninth graders again. Of this change, Bizzell noted, llNinth grade students are more difficult to work with than older. We had not been accustomed to them. Opening 7

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ON HER WAY to class, Linda King pauses in her Hawaiian shirt and lei. King was appropriately dressed since this day was Aloha Anderson. CAUGHT EATING a giant cookie given to him by his locker girl, Keith Hardin tries to maintain an innocent appeal at the Homecoming pep rally. ,Aalw ,411 rid in hange ADORNED with mums and full of spirit, Ashley Midwikis smiles after hearing that the seniors won the class competition once again. 6 Opening 'T

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HELPING Blue Brigade sponsor Cheryl Flieller sell homecoming ribbons during lunch is Carol Craven Craven won best dressed on 50's day. 8 Opening nd l Feelings about McCallum varied from good to bad. Mostly positive comments were found. Kathy Stagg, a sophomore, had previously attended Kirby Hall. When asked how she felt about McCallum, she exclaimed, nl think it is a reat school out of the pubic schools I've seen. I think this school has the most interested students and teachers. They are interested in learning and teaching. Basically it's just a small school. This is not a bad thing about McCallum. That's just a statement, said Melissa Coffman, R 55 llfii i 'l'3i 1 ff