Odessa High School - Corral Yearbook (Odessa, TX)

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SHOWING OFF the Victory Bell, Larry Gatlin rings the prized possession which OHS held for one year. School Song Hail, Odessa High School Hats off to you. Ever you'll find us . . Loyal and true. Firm and undaunted Always we'll be. Hail to the school we love . . Here's a toast to thee. 7xii7 J. 7?-me PROUD SENIORS make their right hands quite obvious after the senior rings arrive. Judy McLamore points out the better qualities of her ring to iunior, Gary Priddy. L-as --JW... STUDENT COUNCIL members, Martha McNaul and Bobbie Durrett work putting up posters to boost spirit. STUDENTS SHOWED off their originality in skits during pep rallies through- out the football season. Q.-- . X. Mx.-- 23

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ve M PEP RALLIES reveal the hidden feeling that students seldom show except during such moments. Q Q 0 O Spirit Becomes Reality in Qgmbols A red broncho, a song, a band, jumping girls . . . a bell . . . symbols of a school and its spirit. The red broncho galloped many miles across' the field house floor and football fields. Spirit ll, a fat little shetland, brought spirit to many O.H.S. fans. The song linked O.H.S. students arm over arm while they sang Hail Odessa High School . Stirring music from an excellent band moved players and fans to a frenzy in pre-game pep rallies. Lead- ing those rallies six girls literally lumped their way to fame. Last came a bell briefly painted scarlet and white which became the most coveted ob- iect of district 2-AA football battles. These symbols were contrasts in spirit their own vvay, all a part of Contrast '66 THE RED victory hat worn by Assistant Principal Murra S 'd ll b ' y pr e ecame one of the favorite traditions around Odessa High. I

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24 ' V: Christmas Brings Both Good Times Christmas drastically alters Odessa High. Sud- denly there is anticipation of holiday parties, fun, and best ot all, enough time to sleep late. The general pervading attitude of students and teachers becomes a bit friendlier. Activities' cheer baskets are slowly filled with canned food in hopes that the sophomore class will award them the best cheer basket prize. Dress- up day and the parting Christmas assembly are part of the custom of Odessa High at Christmas time. The highlight of the Christmas activities each year is the All School Prom which is always scheduled prior to the Christmas holidays. PAUSING DURING the excitement of the Prom are Belle and Beau Vickie Johnston and Mike Moore. rn 1 5 Q 'll 3