O D Wyatt High School - Roadrunner Yearbook (Fort Worth, TX)

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Oops! We only have seven pages. The publication of the school paper, the Blue Streak, wasn't one of the easiest undertakings at Wyatt. The staff was constantly alert to any news in or about Wyatt. When enough news and advertisements were gathered, the Editors began sorting, rewriting, adding to the stories, and constructing layouts. During the year the newspaper staff went to several iournalism clinics and contests. At the beginning of this year, the staff attended a journalism clinic held at Texas Christian University. At this clinic the staff was prepared in every type of writing, from editorials to sports, and the problems that occur in writing and gathering information. All the hard work seemed to pay-off since the paper changed many of its old techniques to more efficient methods. They concentrated on their features and art work to make it appeal to the students. Later in the year, the newspaper and various individual works were entered in the UIL contests held in Austin during March ninth and tenth. With the final edition of the paper, which was dedicated to the seniors, the staff realized their goal as a newspaper staff. They produced a written history of the O. D. Wyatt students and their activities for the 1972-73 school year. THE BLUE STREAK STAFF Editors ..... Mara Miller, Debi Morton News Editors ......... Marty Morris, Debbie Burnsides Sports Editor .... ...... P aula Harris Features Editor .......... Teri Harris Exchange Editor ...... Calvena Brown Advertising Manager. . . Paul Rainwater Photographers ........ Steve Nowell, Steve Myers Sponsor . . .... Carol Jones 'I' ,..A . Paula, Debbie, Debi, Mara, Marty, Paul, Sally, Steve, Calvena, Teri, Patti.

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I 4:3 I I ' 4 ffl Vx' sa 'IE CHESS CLUB OFFICERS FOR agus, Treas., Larry Hoskins, Parl., 1972-73 WERE: Gene Vance, Sec., Ted Bruton, and Dale Martin, V.-Pres. Pres., Ro Oi cky l I u i What if I castled my ' l 1 King? J During the 1972-73 school year, Wyatt experi- enced a growth in one of its older organizations. There were twenty-nine members in the Chess Club. Among these members were beginners and experienced players. The intelligent man's game of chess was spread to the cafeteria, the band hall, the auditorium and even the classroom. Meetings were held weekly to prepare for school tourna- ments which were played frequently. Consistent practice produced quality players. The members found the game challenging and intriging. They also found that it was a game that could be enioyed when played with peers that realized the importance of graciously accepting victory as well Q5 rlnfnnt Chess club members practicing after school. -EX Do red and blue really make purple? Seeking a better understanding of the prin- ciples of art and a closer relationship with art and artists, some of Wyatt's students banded together to form the Art Club. This group planned field trips to museums and studios in the Fort Worth-Dallas area to expand their knowledge and experience. Fortunately, the club was able to include in their visits the Kimball Art Museum, which opened in Fort Worth on October 4, 1972. They hoped to contribute a piece of sculpture and a set of stained glass windows to Wyatt to become a permanent part of the school. Aside-from their own domain of art, they were a part of the many school sponsored activities. They participated in the Roadrunner Round-Up by operating The Maze in E-36 and 37, and the hall in front of the audito- rium was resplendent with circus awnings, animals and banners in honor of Homecom- ing, due to their efforts. 1 in E ART CLUB OFFICERS FOR 1972-73 WERE: .Ioe Wheeler, Treas., Sheri Guyette, V.-Pres., Jane Fagan, Sec., d Monty Gossett, Pres.

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r'We did the whole thing! The ROADRUNNER STAFF exists as an organization for e purpose of serving the entire student body and faculty. e annual staff has the responsibility of creating a mem- ly book. They worked diligently to pick the right pictures, le ones that would mean the most to the students. Many :urs were spent meeting deadlines set by the publisher. Several bake sales were given to meet the rising cost of having the book published. Although there is fun and good times among the members, very little time is set aside for pleasure until all the books are in the student's hands. To kick off the annual sales the staff dressed as clowns to attract attention, which they did successfully, so that stu- dents would be sure and buy an annual. l i i l li Regina Carolyn Vicky, Patty, and Dennis -at Bonnie, Joy, and Barbara