Nixon High School - Lair Yearbook (Nixon, TX)

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Junior High Graduation For the first time in a number of years a graduation exercise for the eighth grade was held at the close of the school year. Forty- one students were given diplomas and accepted as members of the Freshman class in high school for the year 1960-61. L. H. Chessher speaks All members of the class listen very attentively to the message of the morning. Terry Nance, Kay Talley, Tim Milling- ton and Barbara Brzozowski were chosen by members of the graduating class to serve as ushers for the occasion. The recessional comes at last . so . . . out we march . . diploma in hand. Terry Ann gives the farewell to classmates, faculty and friends. EIGHTH GRADE GRADUATION May 27, 1960 Processional Invocation -'--- - - - Jon Morgan Preston Scripture Reading - - - - - Beverly Jo Polan Salutatory ------ ---- I udy Cooksey Valedictory -------- Address to the Graduates Presentation of the Class Presentation of Diplomas Benediction --------- Recessional Piano Duet - - Janie Aguirre Charlotte Allert Julia M. Clifton Rosa Benavides J aney Cooksey Judy Cooksey Marilyn Davis Virginia Dudley Lavon Ferguson J aney Gaytan Iva'J. Gordon Terry A. Hewell Emily A. Hunter Margaret Kennedy - - Terry Ann Hewell - - - - L. H. Chessher - - - Mrs. Florine Wheat - -James E. Talley, Jr. - - - - - -- E, S. Starkey Marcille Ernst and Pamela Henry CLASS ROSTER Margaret O'Brien -Darleen Parks Beverly Jo Polan Natalia Riojas Rosa J. Sanders Janie Trigo Soila Valdez Janey Lee Wright George Barger Jesse Barron Johnny Benson Mike Bond Bill Chessher Jimmy Coleman Teddy Cowey Rey Diaz Charles Furrer Lowell Koenig Jesse Maldonado Jimmy Moczygemba Don Lewis Moses James Patteson Jon Morgan Preston Larry Pullin Frank Riojas Pete Santos James Stewart

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The school mascot The Bobcat was Mr. Talley presenting Wilbon Davis Mr. Starkey presenting the Achieve unveiled in assembly. This was a gift the Finalist Award in the Merit ment Award to the Annual Staff rep of the Junior and Senior Classes to the Scholarship contest. resented by Mr. Talley. school. The W. O. W. American History Mr. Chessher presenting the coaches with A Gladyne llewell receiving Award presented to Abel Gaytan gift from the community. the Crisco Award, the out- and Tommy Weber by the Local standing Homemaker. Camp. 1' I UW' . . ,ttkgxix S Xex. -s-.,s.W1X.k K .A ' t . fwwtgmw s ss we ssaesat. WMKR - -e RQZXQ N SSX Q Seniors being auctioned to the high- Juniors at one of their flower making Seniors ready to depart on their est bidder, parties, getting ready for the prom. trip to Chicago.

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I Addends to the Football Season Coach Milford and team captains admire Ad b 1 emu ul dlsmct trophy J A sl' Most players feel that these letters were ' justly earned. I 4 A pleasant evening with lots of good food Sweetheart Jamey Cooksey and Everybody is happy! . . . team banquet. captain Larry Pullin. Junior High pep squad adds an occa- A bitter cold night when honors were Captains confer. announced during half-timel on the field. sional noise to encourage the players gk Mike Derrick helps the Players and coaches enjoy good fried chicken as Mr. and Mrs. Nance honor Terry mall-3gC1'S with their with a dinner after one of the games. Chores-