Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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S 1 . - 1-s Q.. E X V lg i. kk . K . ,K:, A,,... K .. XIKKA lilly. tions were made by members ofthe Chess Team to challenge the skill of others vterested in chess. lead Hancho Wayne Schapergives a mighty blow to the Latin Clubs car ba sh. Elizabeth Botsford investigates the quality of the Spanish Honor SocieIy's tacos. Painstaking arrangement pa off Through months of preparation and confusion over how to celebrate the country's birthday, the Bicentennial Fair slowly evolved. Combined efforts between the P.T.A. and the Inter-Club Council brought out a celebration which not only involved students but the entire community. According to Mrs. Beverly Kraft, president of P.T.A., plans for a curriculum type fair had been introduced when Steve Smith, Inter! Club Council president, submitted the possibility of a carnival with all clubs sponsoring booths. The two worked together and brought about a celebration as well as an opportunity for individual clubs to raise money. The fair was not primarily a money- making thing. lt was a celebration, commented Mrs. Kraft. The PTA. just hoped to make enough money to pay its expenses. Red, white and blue stripes camouflaged a garbage can time capsule buried near the flagpole. The capsule was filled with a T975 Reata, Anvils, a mustang bumper sticker, a Bicentennial Falstaff can, college entrance exam information and a variety of other items representing the student body. The time capsule as we see it is to preserve a moment and period of time that we feel is pertinent to students of Memorial, said Paul Marks. The capsule was designated to be uncovered during the Tricentennial, 2076. A car bash, a tug-of-war, a pie eating contest and the Key Club's puzzle were among the most entertaining projects enjoyed by several hundred fair-goers. BICENTENNIAL FAIR- 73

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,J 1, , , Manning the Markette bake sale is sophomore Betsy Howell, Dixielandjazzis provided by a portion ofMen1orial's marching band. Right: Munching on a'snow cone, Freshman Barry Schuman, awaits participants at the Ecology Club's plant booth. Far right: Students rummaged through old yearbook pictures and many purchased them, boosting Reata funds. 72- BICENTENNIAL FAIR zz A variety of pups up for adoption were sponsored by A.LL.Y through Citizen Animal Protection. f ' bi 'mart M -fa.. Hundreds ofgoldlish scatter in the small pool at the Freshman class game booth

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Bowler Club President Grlmmer selli thi remainder of mc me rrtoc i nr' 11' .-an N38 Ed Ingersoll and Robert Carington Concentrate on World War llgarnes at the Russian Club exhibit, Right: Onlookers watch patiently as Principal Wayne Schaper lowers the time Capsule into the ground, Far right: Alter one apparent tailure, Wrangler and Sigmma Gamma members pull hard for a victory. 74- BICENTENNIAL FAIR