Memorial High School - Reata Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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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

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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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Freshman Cathy Lang creates a chocolate mess in FHA's pie eating contest. 1 ishing balloons, Pals members Robin Mize and Dede Ferguson grab hold of prospective buyer Scott Emery. I I Greek goodies are a treat for Wendy Bishop and money collector Mike Kahn. Booth offer fun and frolic Wranglers challenged Sigma Gamma and anyone else willing to risk the odds of being forced into a mud puddle to a tug-of- vvar. The Key Club's large puzzle of Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Circus challenged the skill and speed of its participants to place the puzzle piece down within the designated 20 second time limit. A large assortment of food was available from tacos, made by the Spanish Honor Society, the French Club's petits fours to j'Aides and tvlarkette bake sales of cookies and brownies. The Animal Loving Youth club sponsored the Mobile which brought dogs and Cats of all variations for adoption at a small price. Other participants in the fair included a Chess tournament, an exibit by the Russian Club and a presentation by the History Department covering the nation's past 200 years. The Anvil produced a special edition newspaper and the Reata sold both past and present yearbook pictures raking in over 560. With the Drama Departments production of Happy Birthday US and the Art Department's annual spring sale, the event held a special meaning. Committee Chairman Steve Smith said, The fair was a great success and l hope it becomes an annual affair because I think it is important to have students involved in the school. BICENTENNIAL FAIR - 75