Palo Duro High School - Conquistador Yearbook (Amarillo, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 176 of the 1956 volume:

Rose Marie Polk, Editor Rebecca Long, Business Manager Present Conquistador ’56 A record of the first year of Palo Duro High School Amarillo, Texas Staff Don Martin, Organizations Ardlce Brewer, Activities Ronnie York, Classes Rau Hill, Photography E(f Smith, Photography Walter Baker, Advertising Don Childress, Sales Gordon Knox, Art Zkis. IZT74 . . .is the Keg inning Gene Edivards M. T. Johnson R. C. Neely Ben Stone Zhe School Mrs. Chester Parks Herbert O. Willborn, President Herman Smith Board FIRST COMMITTEE MEETING of future Palo Duro students. I a;ft to right, standing: Ray Hill, Bill Lofgren, Gene Arrington, Robert Hover, Robert Echols, David Stafford, Harold Knotts. Left to right, seated: Mr. W. W. Nicklaus, Glenda Allison, Helen Knight, Arline Lively, Norma Stitt, and Sue Stone. beginning a flew Zradit ion Palo Duro High School, in a physical sense, comprises five buddings and nine square blocks in the campus. Within the walls of these carefully planned buildings, the student will be taught the academic skills. This educational process, however, will go beuond the classroom procedure; it will be found in the extra-curricular activities such as music, speech, art, publications, clubs, school dances, and sfwrts. In order for a program of this type to be successful it will require the co-operation of not only the students themselves, but the cooperation of the entire community. It is impossible for a student to achieve full pleasure and fun in his school life if he does not have a thankful heart and a desire to serve his school. This spirit has already been shown by the fine cooperation of the student body in their response to the selection of a name and colors for the school. Dons was originally a title of honor in Spain comparable to our Mister. However, when the Spanish explorers came to the Southwest, the name became more of a title of honor. A person known as a Don usually was very wealthy and powerful. Thus, a Don was a person to be respected or feared as the circumstances called for. A Don ustially had a large number of men working for him and was very powerful in the Southwest. This name was submitted to a student committee bu Robert Echols, Barbara llisc, and Billy Dye because of its originality and dynamic quality. Anyone could suggest a name for this cause and many, many names were suggested. The committee, con- sisting of representatives from each class, screened the names to a minimum number to be voted upon by the student body. A student gave a short talk of each of the names and then the student body voted. In the same manner, the colors were chosen. Finally, after all the votes were counted, Palo Duro High School had a name and colors-royal blue and white; and the Palo Duro Dons were born. Thus through democratic means our team name and colors were selected by the majority vote in the student election. Everyone at Palo Duro High School is proud of the selection and hopes Amarillo as a whole will be just as proud. Humility .... Craciousncss .... Understanding . . . . These arc the virtues he tries so hard to instill in us. By his own life, he has taught us their meaning. We are proud to dedicate Conquistador ’56 to Palo Duro’s first principal. W. W. fiicklaus Mr. Charles M. Rogers Superintendent of Schools Mr. George Barnett Coach Mr. Roland Baumhardt Vocational Agriculture Mr. Jack Anderson Coach Mr. George Bledsoe Band, Orchestra “DOWN WITH THE DEMONS, GO, CO, CO, . . ” The cheerleaders lead all loyal Dons in the “Bunny Hop” around the gym after the first pep rally. Peggy Pittman, cheerleader, appears to be more interested in her reflection in the floor while Chuck Jame- son stands bumfuzzlea at the whole affair. “MY! AREN’T WE ALL SMILES AT OUR FIRST PEP RALLY?” Bob Carlton, Robert Echols, and Bobo Barton smile their best for the photographer. Peggy Shemwell counts out her ten pennies for a Coke during intermission at a pep rally while Konetta McClannahan watches to see that she has all ten of them. Mr. R. A. Selby Assistant Superintendent Mrs. Julia Dangler Home Economics Mr. Tom Gilley Coach Mr. Bert K. Brewer Coach Mrs. Geraldine Bryan English Mrs. Mary K. Griffith English “HONEY HUSH . as guests of the Student Council, two members of the Big Spring Steers put on an exhibi- tion of their version of the Bop. THE DEMONS' lead the Bunny •DOWN WITH the cheerleaders the students to t CAlN WITH Butledgc are t’u the Enid game. “AND THE BAND PLAYED ON . . Small in number, large in volume—the band, under the baton of Mr. Bledsoe, strikes up a rouser at the first pep rally. Mr. Smith hesitates to make an appearance, while Charley Johnson enjoys it all, and Sandra Hudgens and Gaye Watson check each others technique. Mr. V. V. Knisclcy Director of Secondary Curriculum and Guidance Mr. Larry H. Hilbum Art Mrs. Elaine Himber Mathematics, Science Miss Alma Hall Mathematics Mr. Sam N. Henry Distributive Education Mr. Jerry Jackson Music “HERE THEY COME”...................The cheerleaders lead the Dons out on the field cheering the Blue and White. No wonder the team had so much spirit. Just look at those DONS. Mr. W. W. Nicklaus Principal, Palo Duro High School Miss Jessie Mercer Speech Mr. Maurice Mitchell Woodwork Miss Eula Mae Lincecum Home Economics Mr. Clair Mayes Coach Mrs. Thelma Puntch Physical Education ‘ELECTION TIME IS POSTER TIME . . 2 “OH, YOU MADE ME FORGET IT! Jolcne Duke and Tommy Collum show the wearing effects of one of Mr. Jackson’s examinations. “FOR SENIOR PRESIDENT, DREW SPARLIN .. Sue Gallegly observes as students count the votes for the class officers. ''� U It E ' -••Ulna Mr. Forest M. Hill Assistant Principal Mr. Ulon W. Rankin Diversified Occupations Mr. John Reddell Coach Miss Laura Snyder Mrs. Alois Stevens Government Spanish Mr. Eugene A. Smith Coach PAID YOUR POLL TAX? Jerry Caldwell, Delora Tidwell, and Harvey Brown prcjxjre to cast their votes while Ronnie York is more interested in the photographer. “T1IANK YOU -Ila June Chandler presides at the punch bowl during a get-together after the F.H.A. Initiation. 44HOLD IT ..........Mr. Nicklaus watches the Hi-Y group out of the corner of his eye as he stands with Mr. Hillburn and Mr. Morris. “SAY CHEESE . . . Charter members of Student Council smile pretty for this picture which appeared on the front of the first issue of the Prairie Sage. 44TOP V TEXAS OR BUST . . members of this gay looking group are delegates to the “Top ’O Texas” meet of Student Councils. Miss Carmen Ulm Counselor Mrs. Wanda Thomas Typing Mrs. Inez Wedel Typing Mr. William C. Wilson English Mr. Robert Wylie Journalism Miss Clara Zobisch Histroy ROCK AND ROLL WALTZ . . . Peggy ShemweU and Gale Wallace bop at tlic mixer held after the Big Spring football game. An unidentified character poses for our photographer after one of our football games. Basketball Queen, Sheree Bon jour and her attendants, Betty Wells and Deanna McMinn sing our alma mater icith all the other spectators at the dedication of our gym and the pres- entation of the queen. Coach Rcddell speaks to the first pep rally of the football sea- son, while the football boys sit along the side. A fixers arc for everyone. Including Coaches . . . . . and Art Teachers. Everyone takes a part of some kind in all of our pep rallies. Rita Roberts, 5’2” wants to see what’s going on so . . . Do you know a better way? Visitors and members of the faculty are always welcome to any activity of the DONS. A small, but faithful group stands for the school song after the pep rally. With workers still working, students are still waiting. Presentation loot ball Sweetheart Surprising when you discover you’ve hod your picture made while skipping. P.S. The annual staff hired these boys just to get this picture. Who says teachers don't have pets? Mr. Wylie does. These were found in the dark room. No pictures, just guinea pigs. Even Sophomores get to vote in Palo Duro. Not all DONS are this brutal. - SINGING DONS sing for the students on our first day in the new building. The snack bar is a pretty popular place during the free period. It isn’t really as bad as it looks by the expressions on some of the members of the band. Distinguished guest speakers take part in the dedication of the Palo Duro gym. Personalities Hasketball Sweetheart V 4 9 ’ers Day Mr. Palo T)uro Jim Reid Senior favorite Carleen McDonald Sophomore Savorite and Gene Arrington A group oj personalities we're proud to recognize. Loyal Don Roosters— at an early pep rally. Sophomore Smile Kino and Queen Sheree Bonjour and Leo Brittain J.M.Ji. Sweethearts Arline Liveh, and Jim Reid PK 5� • Cheerleaders Peggy Pittman, Freddie Bethel, Patsy Hyatt, Anna Gail Chapman, SherUl Brown, Peggy Shemwell, Chuck Jameson, Rita Roberts FIRST SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS from left to right are Andrew Abotjtes, vice-president; Juana Holloway, secretary; Don Eddy, council-man-at-large; and Drew Sparlin, president. Seniors Juniors Sophomores o Classes Rita writes the name oj ner uvome senool in shorthand to prove she’s a loyal Don to those who look at her in this picture. Seniors Aboytes, Andrew Alice, Claudine Allen, Valen Amey, Betty Arrington, Gene Atchison, Melva Austin, Jimmy Bain, Beverly Baker, Lena Barnes, Beverly Barton, Patsy Bennett, Stuart Lee Benningficld, Wilson Benton, Thelma Billington, Alfred Bradley, Frances Brewer, Ardice Brown, Harvey Browning, Max Burgess, Danny Butterfield, Jane Byars, Velma Byrne, Eleanor Caldwell, Jerry .......Juana Rhea stands alone on the stage as she rehearses a part in dramatics class, just as she stands alone as an outstanding student. Seniors Capansky, Jackie Castleberry, Barbara Cavender, Finis Chapman, Anna Gail Childress, Don Christian, Bob Chumley, Don Clifton, Barbara Clifton, Earline Coatney, Ellis Cook, Jimmie Daugherty, Eddie Day, Jerry Drake, Patsy Dufek, Barbara Joan Dunavant, Kendall Eager, Kittu Echols, Robert Eddy, Don Edwards, Dean Eubanks, Raymond Everhart, Peggy Follis, Ned Gallegly, Sue Seniors Garrett, Loretta Gibson, Waune Gilbert, Buddy Gore, Barbara Grady, Frances Graham, Jo Ann Grantham, Harrison Hamlin, Alfred Harmon, Kathy Hart, Marvin Hawthorne, Thomas Henley, Teddy Holloway, Juana Horton, La Nora Hover, Robert Howard, Bobby Howard, Eudcan Huckaby, Don Hunter, Edgar Hyatt, Patsy Jackson, Edna Jackson, L. D. Jameson, Chuck Johnson, Donald Andrew inspects the card catalogue file in the unfinished library building only to find it empty. Seniors i Johnson, Clem J Jones, Roy Don j Jones, Myra j Jones, Vestagean Johnson, Wanda Keyes, Jackie King, Donnie Lampkin, Raymond Lille, Edna Lively, Arlinc Lofgren, Bill Long, Rae Long, Rebecca McCollum, Joe McPherson, Sharon Mansfield, Janice Martin, Don Martin, Marian Mayberry, Joy Mayberry, Sam Melson, Kitty Melton, Vianna Moreau, Jug Morton, Ceorge ili 14 k‘ :■ ••• •• o o • • • ■ • N.j0«vvv 'vvv vvvvvvv0v« '«' •• • •• .......Area I, F.H.A. President, Patsy Hyatt, stands in the foods laboratory for this picture to represent the Homemaking De- partment in Who’s Who. Seniors Murphy, Sona Norris, Lewis North, Gary Oakley, Mary Beth Patterson, Jimmy Patton, Wesley Phillips, Wanda Polk, Rose Marie Pulco, Mary Grace Ray, Jackie Ray, Roger Reid, Jimmy Rhoden, Peggy Roberts, Rita Rockhold, Judy Rodgers, Joy Rojas, Frances Rollins, Bobby Rowell, Mary Frances Rozell, Don Ryals, Charlene Sauls, Donald Shackelford, Lance Sharpe, Ruth Anne ......Rose Marie, with a satisfied look on her face, is probably thinking of just how the first CONQUISTADOR will look. She should be satisfied because being editor is laden with many rcsponsponsibilitics which she met willingly. Seniors Snow, Betty Sparlin, Drew Spencer, Paula Spurlin, Beverly Stafford, David Stephens, LaNeta Stitt, Norma Stone, Sue Swartwood, Mike Teague, Jim Thomason, Dwight Thompson, Mary Lois Tidwell, Delora Townes, Terry Tribble, Terry Beth Tucker, Richard Tomberlin, Dorothy Whitfield, Gene Yelton, Shirley York, Ronnie WHO’S WHO in the Art Department KATHY HARMON Kathy, chosen for the honor of representing the art department considers one of her paintings. juniors Acklin, Margie Adams, Mackic Allison, Glenda Baker, Ilclga Baldridge, LaDonna Ball, Barbara Barclay, Charletta Barnwell, Nina Barton, Bobo Baskin, Barbara Bass, Kathryn Bay, Martha Beck, Don Bethel, Freddie Bingham, Ina Lee Bishop, Katherine Blades, Martha Bledsoe, Kay Boggs, Margaret Booker, Gerald Boren, Richard Bowen, Katherine Bowley, Carolyn Brasher, Jean Bray, Shirley Brewer, Lance Brewer, Patsy Bromley, Julia Brown, Carrie Brown, Frank Brown, Nancy Jo Brown, Sherrell Brown, Wayne Burch, Jane Burris, Sandra Burrows, Delbert Byrom, Annie Caddell, Jimmu Canterbury, Claudia Chapman, Buddy .......Robert stands proud in front of the main shotvease which contains the two trophies that he helped in such a great way to bring to our students. {juniors Chesser, Don Clifton, Joyce Clifton, Loyce Clounch, Dennis Cody, Jerry Coffee, James Conner, Nona Cooper, Billie Joyce Covington, Barbara Cowart, Wayne Cox, Albert Crabtree, Cynthia Cutshall, Judy Davis, Buddy Downs, Jeanne Davis, La Jean Davis, Paul Day, Charles Day, Jimmy Dealing, Douglas Dillinger, Doris Dilsaver, Pat Duncan, Robert Dusart, Billy Elliott, Joyce Ellis, Bill Enix, Jim Essary, Marvin Ferguson, Augusta Finley, Carrol Finley, Delton Frazier, Willa Frazee, Garu Frazier, Willa Mae Freudenrich, Allen Funderburk, Bill Garringer, Nadine Gee, Edith Gibson, Galen Cibson, Cared Bill puzzles over a difficult problem of higher mathematics. He probably really knows the answer. juniors Giles, Virginia Gamewell, Lahoma Gordon, Cleva Cravestock, Larrtj Gullett, Dale Gunnels, Raphcl Ham, Dusty Harris, Elizabeth Harvey, Arthur Harvey, Richard Hawkins, Pat Hensley, Bob Herfurth, Robert Hill, Ray Hintz, Marlys Hodges, Tommy Holley, Ed Holloway, Margaret Holloway, Marshall Holt, James Holmes, Martha Howes, Marilyn Huckaby, Doyle Hughlett, Jerry Hughlett, Melvin lluelene, Hulsey Hunkapiller, Warren Hunt, Nelda I vie, Jerry Johnson, Betty Johnson, Donald Johnson, Pearlie King, Rose Mary Knight, Helen Knotts, Harold Knox, Gordon Lemke, Paul Loebig, Alva Long, Carol Lummus, Jimmy WHO’S WHO in the Music Department ANNA GAIL CHAPMAN Anna GaiYs widespread interests include a sincere love of music. Her excellency in this field won her this honor. juniors McCoy, Jo Anne McDonald, Carlecn McDowell, Glenda McLaurin, Sydna Lee Main, June Manning, Billy Martin, Carolyn Mayes, Buddy Melba, Jane Melton, Denis Melton, Glenda Miller, Charlene Miller, James Miller, Pat Mills, Edward Mincher, Jane Moore, Cecil Moseley, Kenneth Moseley, Kay Mott, Billie Myers, Doris Myers, Norma Nickels, Jackie Owens, Virginia Parkhill, Rebecca Parshall, Rutha Patterson, Bob Pedigo, Rachel Pendergrass, LeRoy Pickthall, Ann Pierce, Linda Pippen, Jackie Pittman, Peggy Pope, Linda Pleasant, Gaylon Pritchett, Danuel Pylant, Clifton Randolph, Doris Reeves, Royce Renfroe, Doyle Don, the armload of books testifying to his interest in history, j auses a moment for the photographer. juniors Reynolds, Elaine Richardson, James Roberts, Pat Robertson, Doris Robertson, Jean Rose, James Rowland, Rex Sanders, Rhea Saunders, JoDella Shackelford, Daneen Shanks, Robert Shemwell, Peggy Short, Tommue Simpson, Delia Singleton, Jimmy Sipes, Velma Skinner, Janice Smith, Ed Smith, Eula Sorrels, Dale Stephens, Sue Stuart, Eddie Summers, Charles Swearengin, Curtis Swearengin, Delbert Taggart, James Taylor, Garu Tebo, Virgil Terry, Melba Thoma, Scharmel Thomas, Peggy Thomas, Sherman Thomas, Tony Thompson, John Thornton, Carole Thrasher, Larry Trussed, Winvell Van Camp, Mona Venable, Betty Wallace, Gale juniors Walls, Hazel Warren, Carol Weathers, Ronald Webb, Don Wells, Bettye Wheeler, Shirley Whitaker, Wesley Wiley, Russell Wilkins, Harold Williams, Henry Williams, Jo Ann Wilson, Helen Woodall, Jimmie Woods, Donna Woolsey, Mickey Worley, Lizabeth Worth, Ruthie York, Raymond Young, Clarence Zeck, Janice COACH REDDELL has some solemn words at the first pep rally in the new gym. Sophomores Adams, Darlene Agnitsch, Gerry Albright, Ronnie Alexander, Billy Allen, Jackie Allen, Sue Allen, Troy Archer, Delores Arrington, Murray Ashbum, Pat Ashburn, Patsy Ashby, Richard Avent, George Bailey, James Barker, Cody Barker, Janie Barnard, Eldon Barnard, Jamesetta Bebout, Lunette Beene, Robert Belcher, Nicky Bennett, Ann Benningficld, James Beveridge, Shirley Birchfield, Ann Bishop, Brenda Bledsoe, Delores Board, Sid Boatman, Dorothy Bonfour, Sheree Booker, Billy Bowleu, Horace Bounds, Smoky Bradley, Carolyn Brannum, Margie Brantley, Brenda Bratcher, Sandra Breazeale, Larry Brewer, Billy Brittain, Leo WOAU $uana Ho!Iowa Andrew Aboytes Sophomores Broach, Mary Brown, Robert Brown, Dale Brown, Milton Brown, Neely Brunson, Franklin Campbell, Ina Campbell, Ruble Campbell, Charlene Cannon, Jerry Canterbury, Claude Chandler, Ila Champcau, Ralph Castleberry, Dortha Chesher, Janice Cloud, Tommy Collum, Tommie Conerly, Kathleen Cook, Donnie Cook, Jim Cooper, Larry Conner, Cristu Cornett, Doyle Craven, Jerry Curtsinger, Jim Daffem, Troy Dalrymple, Neal Dalton, Wanda Daniel, Bobby Davis, Bobbie Davis, Robert Day, Joyce Dodds, Nancy Doose, Cary Dowlen, James Dudley, Linda Dudley, Glinda Duke, Jolene Dye, Bill Edmondson, Gloria Sophomores England, Bill Essary, Buck Eubanks, Frances Evans, Darla Evans, Martel Ewing, Donna Fewell, Billy Forsyth, Lois Forsyth, Nelson Franks, Shirley Frazier, Glenna Fruzia, Lynn Galbreath, Burrell Gamer, Nickey Geisler, Ronnie Glass, Dennis Goodwin, Glenn Gowen, Pat Grayson, LaDean Greenroyd, Darlene Grant, Don Guest, Buster Gulley, Donna Gulley, Edwin Hammonds, Marjorie Hawkins, Nancy Hayes, Donna Hayes, Jimmu Hayhurst, Reba Heard, Sarah Hendrix, Leola Herring, Pat Hise, Barbara Holloway, Roy Holt, David Hooks, Jerry Hopper, Jerry Horton, Billy Howard, Betsy Hubbart, Karole Sophomores Hudgens, Sandra Hufhines, Carry Hughes, Sonny Hunkapiller, Joy Hunsucker, Sandra Hyatt, Paul Inman, Nancy Inman, Wilford Irwin, Larru Johnson, Charles Jamrus, Carol Johnson, Ella Jones, Earl Keeney, Donna Kelly, Bobbie Kerlcy, Oran Key, Sonny Kuykendall, Jackie Ladd, Kenneth Killingsworth, Ronald King, Randall King, Mary Kinslow, Freddie Krizan, Charles Kuykendall, Melvin Ledbetter, Clara Jo Lee, Pat Lemons, Jo Ann I cwis, Harold Lively, Jayne Long. James Lund. Phil Lunsford, D. S. Lusby, James Lynch, Clinton Marshall, Shirley Mask, Lynette Medart, Betty Miller, Betty Sue Miller, James Sophomores Modrig, Edwin Mooney, Doris Moore, Don Moore, Jackie Moore, LaRac Morrow, Judy Mote, Jan Mullins, Ronnie Me Afoot, Bobby Me Anally, Tommy McCaleb, Tom McClanahan, Konetta McClure, Charles McCullough, Phillip McGill, Manley McKennon, Mary McMahan, Laura l e McMillan, Norma McMinn, Deanna Nabors, Clifton Nagy, Sonny Nelson, George Newton, Jerry Nix, Orvie Oldham, Charles Oldham, Tommu Overstreet, Delbert Pace, Cornelia ParkhiU, Mary Patton, Norene Partain, Arthur Prather, Larrty Paslety, Winfred Patterson, Joe Phillips, Peggie Pierce, Orwen Pittman, Johnny Polk, Mary Ruth Ratliff, Jimmy Reames, Carolyn Annual Staff Rose Marie Polk EDITOR Sophomores Renner, Betty Richards, Gordon Richards, June Richardson, Evah Roach, Charlotte Robbins, Tommy Robertson, Richard Roy, Wayne Rojas, Isidor Sales, Joy Sanning, Marcella Seeberger, R. L. Sharp, Allen Sharj), Pauline Sherwood, David Shivcrdaker, J. D. Sinks, Earl Sipes, Sammy Slade, Mike Smith, Nancy Smith, Virginia Snow, Charles Spruell, Morgan Stewart, Carla Storey, Bobby Stuart, Wanda Stephens, Betty Jean Summers, Allen Summers, Edwina Taylor, Ernestine Terry, Wanda Thompson, Paula Tidwell, Beverly Tipton, Conley Treadway, Bobby Treadway, Dobby Tucker, Curtis Turner, Jimmy Turner, June Turpcn, Larry I Marilyn Howes Helen Knight Thelma Benton Sophomores Tyler, Sharon Underdown, Lorna Dee Urton, Ray Vessels, Kenneth Vickers, Tennie Vincent, Morris Wafford, Joan Walker, James Watson, Donna Faye Watson, Gaye Wells, Victor Welty, Mike West, Nancy Westmoreland, Joyce Wheeler, Carole Whittenberg, Don Williams, Elizabeth Williams, Eloise Williams, Gene Williams, Martha Williams, Robert Winters, Roxie Wood, Patsy Woolsey, Jimmy Worthen, Linda Wright, Diann Wyatt, Billie Moore, Billy Autographs Sports John Reddell Head Coach Clair Mayes Line Coach Jack Anderson Backficld Coach Bert Brewer B Team Coach George Barnett “B” Team Coach Eugene Smith Trainer SEASON SUMMARY 1955-1956 The first game in history for the Palo Duro Dons was played against the Dumas Demons here in the stadium. The Demons had 14 lettermcn returning while the Dons had onlu one player who had played with an A squad. With their experience and weight, the Demons spoiled the Dons' debut by a heart breaking pass for a touchdown in the last six seconds of the game to win 12-6. After their first loss the Dons traveled to Enid for their first and only win for the season. The Dons out-played the Plainsmen in all respects, but were really outstanding on defense. Enid was the first to score, but the Dons made two touchdowns in the last half to win 13-6. The Dons’ next opponent that proved to be a stumbling block was the Steers of Big Spring. Big Spring’s team had a group of hard running backs that were supported by a hustling, blocking line. The Steers went over for five touchdowns while the Dons got over for one in the fourth quarter to end the game 33-7. The next seven games do not show too much in favor of the Dons if you look only at the score. The Levclland Lobos won a game over the Dons 45-0, but the Dons certainly fought to the last second. The fighting Dons were matched against the Lamesa Tornadoes at Lamcsa. The Dons’ only touchdown came in the last 40 seconds of the game on a 33 yard jxiss, however; the time tan out with Lamesa 26 to the Dons’ 6. Next trouble sftot for Palo Duro was Monterey of Lubbock. The Plainsmen took a 43-13 victory over the Dons. Vernon came to Amarillo expecting an easy game over the Dons, but were really surprised. The Dons really hustled all through the game, but came out on the bottom 18-6. The Sntider Tigers, Class AAA state Championship con- tender, coasted to a cool 38-0 victory over the Dons. The Palo Duro Dons traveled to Plainview for their ninth game in history. The Bulldogs out scored the Dons 14-7. The last game for the first Palo Duro football squad was a heart breaking loss to Sweetwater. The Mustangs traveled to Amarillo for a 61-0 win over the fighting Dons of Palo Duro. Ten games plaued..........one game won..........no ties............and no losses. This is an impossible situation mathematically, but so true of the Dons’ fighting spirit! No matter how lopsided the score the Dons continued to fight. This outstanding trait has won them the title in the Panhandle of the fighting Dons of Palo Duro, a title they well deserve. They tried, and when that failed, they worked and then tried some more. Victory without an effort is hollow, but losing while fighting and working is a triumph. The entire student body backed Coach Reddell when he said “.........the Dons have never been beaten!’’ Harvey Brown, Back Finis Cavcnder, Back DEMONS SQUEEZE PAST DONS 12-6 The debut of the Palo Duro Dons was spoiled by the Demons of Dumas. The first game in the history of the Dons was dropped 12-6. Although the Demons had been picked to win over the Dons, it turned out to be a tightly played game. Dumas scored in the last six seconds on a desperation pass to win, but they have plenty of respect for the fighting Dons of Palo Duro. FIGHT, DONS, FIGHT! This was the cry of the Don rooters during the Dumas and Palo Duro game. Jimmy Cook, Back Donald Johnson, End Richard Boren, Guard LcRoy Pendergrass Royce Reese BIG SPRING ROLLS OVER DONS 33-7 The weight, experience, and speed were too much for the spirited Palo Duro Dons as Big Spring rolled to a 33-7 victory here Sept. 30. Palo Duro played a hard game but couldn’t match Big Spring. This was the first conference game for the Dons. OUT A’ THE WAY, BOY! is what Jerru Cannon (30) seems to be telling one of our unidentified players as Wesley Whitaker (82) and Don Whittenberg (72) come in to help. Winvett Trussell Wesley Whitaker CO, PAT GO! Pat Ashbum (10) races toward the end zone in the Big Spring game with plenty of elbow room. LOBOS STOMP PALO DURO DONS 45-0 The speedy Lcvelland Lobos ran rings around the Palo Duro Dons as the Dons fell 45-0. Coach Reddcll said the team could expect a game this hard every week, but by hard work on the part of the boys they could have a fine ball club by the end of the season. Milton Brown, Back Franklin Brunson, Center Clarence Young, Tackle Pat Ashbum, Back Jerry Cannon, Back DOWN, BOY, DOWN! That seems to be the motto of Milton Brown (33) and Clarence Young (73) as they bring down an opposing player from Vernon. James Coffee, Guard VERNON LIONS SUBDUE DONS 18-6 The Dons were defeated chiefly because they were heavily out-weighed. Late in the fourth quarter a razzle-dazzle, double reverse pass play set up the only Don score. Edward Mills jyassed to Sonny Hughes on the Vernon seven and four downs later Jerry Cannon plowed over for the score. Frank Browns try for the extra point was no good as Vernon went on to win 18-6. Edward Mills, Back Warren Hunkapiller, Back Pat Hawkins, Guard Drew Sparlin, Guard Jim Teague, End SWEETWATER HUMILIATES PALO DURO DONS 61-0 The classy Mustangs from Sweetwater ran and passed to a lopsided 61-0 vic- tory over the Dons from Palo Duro here on November 18. This was the last game of the season for the Dons as they closed with a record of 1 win and 9 losses. Don Whittenberg, Back Basketball Jack Anderson “B” Team Coach Tom Gilley Head Basketball Coach SUMMARY OF POST-SEASON GAMES With the district championship safely tucked away the Dons looked ahead to bigger things. The first roadblock in the way of a state cham- p was the Grand Prairie Gophers. That fine pionship ball elm ill club had gone through their district without a defeat and were lead by a great G’9” center. Playing at Grand Prairie the Dons dropped the first game of a best two of three series. Then, with backs to the wall, the Dons, playing their finest game of the season racked the Gophers twice 86-57 and 83-58. David Stafford At the state tournament the Dons drew Marshall for their first opposition. By half-time of that game the Dons had built up a 15 point lead and had little trouble the rest of the way. The final score: 66-47. The game for the state championship found the Dons facing French of Reaumont, a school which had made six previous trips to the tournament. Here’s how a reffortcr for the SAGE sate it. The Fighting Dons, Palo Duro’s team of destiny, made history as they brought the championship trophy back to the school that, a year ago, didn’t even exist. The familiar fivesome of Arrington, Echols, Hover, Hyatt, and Reid carried the fight the most of the way and by the end of the third quarter had the game all but wrapped up ROBERT ECHOLS LETS A WEARY BULLDOG REST A MOMENT ON HIS KNEE as Paul Hyatt (15) and Big Jim Reid (33) lend a helping hand. Dusty Ham Charles Summers Leo Brittain :GORY GYM. AUSTIN, Match 3- ran out on the battling Phillips lawks her� tonight and the Jack- ie Indians won the Class AA Cham- tip. 70-68. of the 36th annual Texas COURT SCORES Hornettes Keep Moving Terrang ( ops Between YOU and ME Out «ii flic Niglii: S|� l«'ii li«l Vidorr � 7 rtTT rtmzij. ‘JZZ’JT GREGORY GYM. Au tiiTM rch 3 H iittng the basketball jack- pot their firsLschool year, the Palo Duro Dons of Amarillo “ captured the Class AAA state basketball championship with a rt.T.7r«T., 7Tr .7 “ T. - 59-51 triumph over the pesky French Buffaloes of Beaumont here tonight before an overflowing ctowd of 8,000. It’s Am- ■ort rtonx uu to mi ami KIM nur mu m� •l«l| U M ,—t m K A MM r—I—. M AM AMI' Am HA A-- — K Ml � | A •• •� • M lb .MALM-, Ur |A tTU'ZZZZ?r.'Xi-(arillo's first state basketball title in history. ' - T7T-T7 . ! T Tr n A b«ol 1� «Ml. AaoiUle didm ofM ..] „„ ■ _ „ ■ ■■ III SAK..1AI U AAlabllAlLMl S boAkAlboll UO� k l®T � � • M.. 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Me wlltol. tool essl ito to OeM toe ks.W| Mtof. a 4 rlstoi Usk ton if 7;rr.o Biackhawks sonville A. .. „„ � •! � M M « � � .K AA-OOU ........................... AaT iAa � M to ■’• � � � •• FAA aA iaaa . .. ■ - Cm HI Mi pM—. m HMtiigk, aMMMMMM to to M MM ” i l everse l ck- ,, T� «« H«d Mwl fc desft ll to I Mi M W AaaA fWr� «A W� A • AmaS l aw AMMAr; MA IaMt Ci� e.i (111 aA Nul IIaa—.AAl Ml MM AM caaAtaI aA AW SaI aaA iaa IaAa AaaaAIa -� IaWI Kaaa (HI aA Wa Oaaa. Ha Oaaa rAbfaA m m Taaaa Ima, ■_l-a� .-■ S------- iImihiiMi be Wirll I' a, a leui'es ey ■ Left to right, hack row: Charles Summers, Gene Arrington, Robert Hover, Jim Reid. Front row, left to right: Sonny Hughes, Robert Echols, Don Beck, David Stafford, Paul Hyatt, and Leo Brittain. Coaches Anderson and Gilley. 1-iAAA State Champions 1955-1956 GENE ARRINGTON, ALL STATE FORWARD Lanky Gene Arrington was chosen by Texas Sports writers as Class AAA All-State forward. He was also chosen as l-.A.A.A All District forward. Robert Hover was chosen as l-.A.A.A All-District center and given an honorable mention on All-State. Robert Echols was chosen as guard on the All-District 2nd team and given an honorable mention in All-State. Jim Reid was given an honorable mention on the l-.A.A.A All-District team. Graduating Seniors Most Valuable Player Edward Mills jd Harvey Brown Robert Echols Donald Johnson Most Desire To Win Drew Sparlin Still trying to get ahead. Finis Cavender These shots show just where the Dons get their titles of fighting Dons.” Jim Reid seems anxious to get his hands on the ball. The football squad fought and then fought some more. Although they did not always win by score, they were winners in good sportsmanship and spirit. Gene gets one of his 30’ shots away while Robert Hover screens for him. Every loyal Don is proud of the sports that represent Palo Duro. GOOD EVIDENCE OF THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF PALO DURO'S DONS ‘INJl Robert Hover outjumps Pampas 43 to lay up two points for our winning team. Left to right, kneeling: Larry Thrasher, Rex Roland, Bobby Hensley, and Richard Ashby. First row, standing: Jerry Trower, Jerry Hopper, Bob Barton, Paul Hyatt, Robert Beene, and Morris Vincent. Second row, standing: Don Johnson, Jim Coffee, Don Beck, Doyle Huckaby, Douglas Dearing, Robert Echols and Jerry Day. Dons Sweep Twin Bill .......So it was the Dons launched their first baseball season. At deadline time they were anticipating a fine year. Below is the box score of the first game. Palo Duro (10) FIRST GAME Ab. R. . PO. A. E. Hensley, ss 4 2 1 1 0 1 Beene, rf 3 1 1 2 0 0 Barton, cf 3 3 0 0 0 0 Hyatt, 3b 4 2 4 0 0 1 Echols, lb 4 1 1 5 0 0 Day, 2b 4 0 1 3 4 0 Johnson, If 4 0 1 0 0 0 Huckaby, c 4 .0 0 10 1 1 Cullett, p 2 1 0 0 0 1 Beck, p 1 0 0 0 0 0 — — — — — — Totals 33 10 9 21 7 4 Portales (5) Ab. R. H. PO. A. E. Patterson .................... 4 0 1 1 1 0 Marshall, lb...................4 1 2 10 1 0 Parrish, ss................... 4 2 3 2 1 1 Nix, p ....................... 4 0 1 1 2 0 Vardeman, cf...................3 1 1 1 0 0 Duren, If .................... 2 1 0 0 0 2 Wells, c ..................... 2 0 0 6 0 0 Stokes, 3b ................... 3 0 1 1 3 1 Foreman, rf ...................2 0 0 0 0 0 Totals .........................28 5 9 21 13 4 Left to right, front row: Isidor Rojas, Dale Gullctt, James Dowlen, Johnny Pitman, Freddie Kinslow, and R. L. Seeberger. Second row, left to right: Harold Knotts, Earl Koontz, Clarence Young, Winvell Trusscll, Frank Brown, and Alfred Billington. Wrestling SEASON SUMMARY The Palo Duro wrestling team lost its first match of the season to Boys Ranch bu a score of 26-16. Those boys that won for Palo Duro R. L. Secburgcr and Dale Gullctt by pins, while Alfred Billington and Clarence Young outpointed their opponents. Four matches were taken from Boys Ranch. Highland High of Albuquerque took the second match from the Dons. Although this was a loss as points count, it was a gain to the team and to the school. The winning Dons for this match were Dale Gullctt by decision while R. L. Secburgcr and Clarence Young pinned their men. Partialia due to bad weather the wrestling team lost to Valley High of Albuquerque. Winvell Trussed and Dale Gullctt won by pins. R. L. Secburgcr outpointed his opponent. Boys Ranch dropped Palo Duro 29-11. There were three winning boys for the Dons. They were Dale Gullctt, Earl Koontz, and Alfred Billington. The wrestling team was coached by Coach Mayes. Earl Koontz and Freddie Kinslow Alfred Billington and R. L. Seeberger Boys Who Went Out For Wrestling 103-Carlitos Jaramillo and Ronnie Cook- 112—Dale Cullett 120-James Dowlen 127—Johnny Pittman 133-Freddie Kinslow 138—Earl Koontz 145— Al Billington 154-fi. L. Seeberger, Sonny Nagy, Alvin Sharpe 165—Harold Knotts, Isidor Rojas, Lance Brewer Unlimited—Clarence Young, Winvell Trussed, Frank Brown Winvell Trusscll and Clarence Young Dale Gullett and James Dowlen Organizations Front row, left to right: J. Clicshcr, F. Grady, II. Knight, D. McMinn, P. Rhoden, L. McMahan, Mrs. Dcngler, sponsor. Second row: Miss Eula Lincccum, sponsor, C. Jorden, K. Bass, J. Barker, V. Smith, A. C. Chapman, B. Long. Third row: M. L. Thomp- son, P. Hyatt, M. Castleberry, K. Moseley, G. Whitfield, B. Arney. Fourth row: A. Bennett, J. Hugnlett, S. Stone, A. Lively, L. Pierce, J. Lively, and E. Reynolds. Front row, left to right: F. Grady, P. Rhoden, S. Allan, L. McMahan, R. Thorten, N. Hunt, M. K. Bay, B. Long, M. Hammonds. Second row: J. Barnard, P. Sharp, S. Brown, K. Moseley, P. Shcmwcll, K. Bishop, S. Gallcgly, A. G. Chapman, B. Castleberry, M. L. Thompson, N. Brown, J. Dotvns. Third row: J. Clifton, M. Bay, K. Harmon, J. Barker, . Walls, E. Worley, B. Bain, R. A. Sharpe. Fourth row: L. Clifton, M. Holmes, J. Austin, R. Hover, R. Echols, C. Jameson, J. Holt, A. Lively, L. Moore, D. Castleberry, and Mrs. Geraldine Bryan. OFFICERS President Vice-President Secretary ____ Treasurer ... Chuck Jameson . . Kay Moseley .. Becky Long .. Janie Barker Front row, left to right: Frances Grady, Betsy Howard, Jane Butterfield, Sarah Heard, LaNeta Stephens, Marian Martin, Carolyn Martin, Charlene Campbell. Second row: Rose Marie Polk, Patsy Hyatt, Thelma Benton, Darla Evans, Helen Knight. Third row: Bccku Lone, Kathy Harmon, Marilyn Howes, Katherine Bowen, Ruth Ann Sharpe. Fourth row: Walter Baker, Don Martin, Ed Smith, Eudean Howard, Jimmy Singleton, Ronnie York, Andrew Aboytes, and Mr. Wylie, Sponsor. OFFICERS President.......... ...........Andrew Aboytes Vice-President .................. Ronnie York Secretary................. Ruth Anne Sharpe Treasurer .................... Thelma Benton Front row, left to right: C. Martin, A. Loehig, S. Bray, J. Burch, M. Howes, K. Bowen, K. Bass, C. McDonald, C. Cordon, R. Long, Mrs. Lois Rogers, sjyonsor. Second row: M. Boggs, P. Dilsaver, R. A. Sharpe, J. Skinner, D. Castleberry, B. Castleberry. OFFICERS President ................Carlene McDonald Vice-President ............. Carolyn Martin Secretary ............................. Alva Loebig Front row, left to right: Dusty Ham, Warren Hunkapiller, John Thompson, Jimmie Cook, Bobby Barton, Jimmy Singleton, Jerry I vie, Roy Don Jones, Ronnie York, Cary Frazee. Second row: David Stafford, Finis Cavendcr, jimmy Austin, LcRoy Pendergrass, Chuck Jameson, Andrew Aboytcs, Richard Tucker, Harold Knotts. Third row: Harvey Brown, Jim Reid, Robert Hover, Robert Echols, Jim Teague, Eudean Howard, Doycl Huckaby, Drew Sparlin, Winvcll Trussed, and Mr. Hilburn, sponsor. OFFICERS President ........................Andrew Aboytes Secretary.......................Clarence Young Treasurer.................................Robert Echols � I f Front row, left to right: Peggy Rhmlen, Jane Butterfield, Marian Martin, IxiNcta Stephens, Rita Roberts, Wanda Phillips, Loretta Garrett, lietty Snow. Second row: Lena Raker, Velina Byars, Rose Marie Polk, Betty Arney, Delora Tidwell, Rac Long, Wanda Johnson, Sue Gallegly, Mary Lois Thomason, Myra Jones, Becky lying. Third row: Beverly Barnes, Kathy Harmon, Eleanor Byrnes, Claudine Alice, Sue Stone, Arline Lively, Ruth Anne Sharpe, Joy Mayberry, Thelma Benton, and Mrs. Alta Moore, sponsor. SENIOR Y-TEEVS OFFICERS President ............................... Sue Stone Vice-President ............... Eleanor Byrne Secretary...................Rose Marie Polk Treasurer.......................Thelma Benton Front row, left to right: F. Grady, S. Marshall, D. McMinn, J. Butterfield, D. Shackleford, L. Stephens, J. Mote, C. Martin, M. K. Bay, S. Sipes, R. Ashby. Second row: Miss Carmen Vim, sponsor, R. M. Polk, B. Bain, K. Moseley, K. Bass, A. G. Chapman, D. F. Watkins, K. Bowen, V. Jones. Third row: K. Moseley, E. Byrne, S. Stone, J. Cannon, 11. Walls, D. Ham. Fourth row: B. Lofgren, B. Barton, S. Nagy, F. Cavender, D. Stafford, I). Eddy, R. Hover, R. Echols, D. Sitarlin, E. Howard, W. Hunkapiller, D. Glass, J. Patterson. Robert Echols . Bill Lofgren Beverly Bain ... Sue Stone student COUNCIL OFFICERS President............. Vice-President........ Recording Secretary ... Corresponding Secretary Front row, left to right: D. McMinn, B. Stevens, P. ShemweU, S. Bray, J. Butterfield, S. Heard, D. Evans, H. Knight, M. Martin, R. Roberts, C. McDonald, L. Forsuth. J. Trotter, L. Fruzia. Second row: P. Rhoden, P. Woods, L. Mask, M. Polk, K. Bowen, M. Holmes, B. Mott, J. Downs, D. Woods, C. Jordon, K. Bass, N. Patton. Third row: B. Rutledge, V. Smith, J. Mote, M. Howes, B. Amcy, B. Branlley, M. Thompson, B. Tidwell. Fourth row: J. Lively, B. Wyatt, T. Collum, T. Benton, A. Lively, S. Slagle, P. Thompson, G. Edmondson, P. Sharp, J. Saunders, M. Woolsey, B. Howard, and sponsor Mrs. Puntch, Mrs. Ambrose. Front row, left to right: Jane Burch, Beverly Bain, Kay Moseleu, Nancy West, Becky Long, Donna Hayes, Carolyn Martin. Second row: Jerry Newton, Claude Canterbury, Arthur Partain, Harold Knotts, and Mr. Wilson, Sponsor. ,ENS TocaTaI OFFICERS President .................... Harold Knotts Vice-President ................. Becky Long Secretary ....................... Jane Burch Reporter.........................Nancy West Front row, left to right: R. Eubanks, D. Moreau, N. Garringer, J. Burch, C. Bowletf, J. Dufek, R. Roberts, A. Hamlin. Second row: M. Browning, C. Day, R. York, J. Elliott, E. Clifton, J. Capansky, R. l ong, V. Gollihugh, Mr. Henry, Sponsor. Third row: R. Eu- banks, J. Woodall, N. Follis, B. Funderburk, B. Howard, J..Zeck, J. Martin, P. Drake, S. Murphy. OFFICERS President____ Vice-President Secretary____ Bobby Howard Max Browning Earline Clifton Front row, left to right: Beverly Bain, Jane Burch, Miss Alma Hall, sponsor. Second row: Bill Lofgren, Andrew Aboytes, Dwight Thomason, Harold Knotts. Third row: Finis Cavcnder, Eudean Howard, Don Eddy, Jimmy Rose, Wesley Patton, Robert Echols. OFFICERS President .... Vice-President Secretary .... Andrew Aboytes .....Don Eddy .. Beverly Bain I Front row, left to right: L. Hendrix, 11. Baker, S. McLaurin, J. Barker, P. Sharp, M. Broach, L. Fruzia, S. Marshall. Second row: B. Long, J. Barnard, A. Lively, D. Smith, R. Robertson, E. Koontz, S. Hunsuckcr, Mrs. Alois Stevens, sponsor. ■SPANISH CLl B Front row, left to right: S. Thornton, C. Ryals, B. Baskin, K. Eager, D. Chumley, S. Bennett, M. McKennon, M. Rowell, K. Melson, D. Moore, J. Caddell, R. Shanks. Second row: Mr. Rankin, sponsor, D. Tomberlin, D. Sorrels, D. Sauls, M. Atchison, S. Stephens, M. Maxwell, K. Carey, G. Johnson, R. Gunnels, T. Hodges. Third row: T. Henley, J. Richardson, N. Thomas, H. Williams, D. Dysart, G. North, B. Mayes, V. Allen, M. Hart, J. Newton, G. Gibson, J. Holloway, V. Tcbo, and S. Thomas. VIC. OFFICERS President ..................... Teddy Henley Vice-President...................Gary North Secretary..............................Kitty Melson Treasurer ................ Dorothy Tomberlin Front row, left to right: Don Eddy, Drew Sparlin, Jerry Day, Max Browning, Chuck Jameson, David Stafford, Bill Lofgren, Bobbu Storey. Second row: Harold Knotts, Ray Hill, Finis Cavcnder, Andrew Aboytes, Eudean Howard, Robert Echols, Mike Swartwood, and Mr. Forest Hill, sponsor. KEY CL OFFICERS President ................... David Stafford Vice-President .............. Gene Arrington Secretary ................... Robert Echols Treasurer....................Andrew Aboytes Front row, left to right: Miss Mercer, sponsor, L. McMahan, B. Howard, P. Shemwell,, C. Wallace, B. Brewer, D. Archer, II. Fleming, S. Heard, N. Hunt, M. K. Bay. Second row: J. Day, B. Hise, D. Evans, B. Clifton, R. M. Polk, K. Bishop, B. Bain, B. Ball, J. Barnard, A. Aboytcs, D. Thomason, H. Lewis. Third row: J. Hunkapiller, L. Moore, S. Hudgens, T. Collum, K. Harmon, S. Stone, P. Hyatt, K. Bowen, M. Howes, J. Lusby, B. Barton. Fourth row: F. Cavcnder, B. Lofgren, O. Nix, D. Stafford, R. Echols, D. Eddy, M. Browning, J. D. Shiverdaker, W. Brown, D. S. Lunsford, J. Day and R. Mullins. OFFICERS President ....... 1st Vice-President 2nd Vice-President 3rd Vice-President Secretary ....... Andrew Aboytes David Stafford .....Sue Stone ,.. Sarah Heard .. Beverly Bain Front row, left to right: C. Martin, D. Woods, J. Burch, N. Myers, D. Myers, C. Gordon, K. Bass, C. McDonald, N. Hunt, J. Trotter, G. McDowell, G. Melton, H. Knight, Miss Wedel, sponsor. Second row: J. Downs, M. Boggs, P. Dilsaver, B. Wells, M. Howes, K. Bowen, S. Thoma, S. Brown, I. Bingham, V. Owens, V. Sipes, L. Baldridge. Third row: H. Walls, S. McLaurin, J. Mel- ior, P. Brewer, P. Miller, V. Cilcs, T. Short, E. Reynolds, and S. Burris. OFFICERS President ............................. Helen Knight Vice-President ................ Glenda Melton Secretary......................Carolyn Martin Treasurer .................... Kathryn Bass Front row, left to right: W. Whitaker, J. Austin, R. Holloway, C. Snow, W. Patton, D. Webb. Second row: Mr. Baumhardt, sponsor, R. Urton, B. Cuest, C. Barker, J. Cook, M. Holloway. Third row: D. Edwards, P. McCullough, M. Spruell. Fourth row: H. Wil- kins, D. Renfroe, W. Brown, D. Johnson, C. McClure, D. S. Lunsford. OFFICERS . President ...................... Jimmy Austin Vice-President........................... Don Webb Secretary................. Marshall Holloway Treasurer........................Jimmy Cook Front row, left to right: Mrs. Dengler, sponsor, P. Lee, F. Grady, C. Thornton, V. Byars, J. Chesher, S. Allen, H. Hulsey, H. Wilson, D. McMinn, P. Woods, B. Johnson, G. Fruzia, R. Pedigo, L. McMahan, D. Robertson, C. Bradley, J. Wofford. Second row: B. Amety, A. Bennett, E. Taylor, J. Barnard, J. Graham, A. G. Robertson, P. Dil- saver, M. Boggs, L. Hendrix, J. Barker, S. Bonjour, P. Herring, E. Sumner, D. Gulleu, L. Moore, S. Beveridge, M. Holmes, M. Thompson, H. Baker, S. Stone, L. Lowery, A. Birch field, D. Greenroyd, D. Watson. Third row: B. Long, S. Bratcher, S. Slagle, D. Castleberry, J. Westmoreland, J. Morrow, M. King, R. Hayhurst, N. Hawkins, K. Moseley, C. Edmondson, P. Thompson, P. Brewer, B. Renner, A. Lively, G. Dudley, J. Main, E. Reynolds, and W. Johnson. Front row, left to right: E. Harris, D. Woods, J. Downs, a. tiutieage, tt. A.nig u, oyrun, it. uiuwn, it. uu.� , i. mvmw, a. orewer, L. Forsyth, C. Stewart, L. Whorthen, B. Howard, B. Mcdart, B. Snow, L. Garrett, M. Rowell, V. Owens. Second row: P. Rhoden, V. Sipes, M. Holloway, B. Brantley, M. R. Polk, S. Franks, C. Gordon, R. Roberts, R. Long, V. Smith, G. Whitfield, C. Roach, K. McClanahan, S. Wheeler, L. McLaurin, 1. Perkins, K. Bledsoe. Third row: E. Gee, S. Burris, E. Richardson, K. Bass, B. Ball, B. Castleberry, B. Wyatt, J. Lively, R. Parkhill, C. Ryals, J. Martin, M. Jones. Fourth row: L. Worley, J. Pippin, T. Benton, P. Ashbum, . Walls, R. Winters, J. Hughlett, P. Hyatt, L. Pierce, N. Dobbs, B. S. Miller, N. Patton, P. Drake, V. Melton, S. Murphy, M. Parkhill, D. Mooney. I Iff I Front row, left to right: Barnes, Allison, Myers, Gee, Newton, Wallace, Pleasant, Gallhreath, Gilbert, Brewer, Bishop, Owen, Bay. Second row: Hunt, Dilsaver, McDonald, Baker, Shemwell, Barton, Nagy, Ivie, Shackleford, Frazee, Bromley, Snow, Garrett. Third row: Myers, Phillips, Ball, Bingham, Conner, Singleton, Johnson, Patterson, Modrick, Chapman, York, Tidwell, Mott, Boggs. Fourth row: Conerltj, Barnes, Hines, Reynolds, Gamewell, Harvey, Brown, Brown, Thompson, Trussell, Martin, Stafford, Short, Miller, Antilla, and Chapman. Mr. Jerry Jackson, director. Scho m OFFICERS President .............. Anna Gail Chapman Vice-President ............. Jimmy Patterson Secretary ..................... Norma Myers I I I Front row, left to right: McClanahan, Wright, Mote, Evens, Smith, Roach, McDaniel, Alexander, Brown, Lemons, Sumner, Chand- ler, Allen, Thompson, Bradley. Second row! Morrow, Rutledge, Davis, Mask, Worthen, Vincent, Cooper, Curly, Pittman, Baker, Collum, Brannum, Miller, Mcdart. Third row: Stewart, Jones, Dobbs, Wyatt, Hubbart, Garner, Ashbum, Roy, Oldham, Inman, Wood, Belcher, Hendricks, Polk. Fourth row: Tyler, Williams, Franks, Brantley, Ewing, Mullins, Whittenberg, Lunsford, Hughes, Agnitsch, Winters, Chesher, Moore, Ashbum, and Westmoreland. Mr. Jerry Jackson, director. SOPHOMORE choir OFFICERS President .... Vice-President Secretary_____ Don Whittenberg ... Sharon Tyler ... Bobby Davis Violin: Nina Barnwell, Mary Lois Thompson, and Gary Hufhines. Viola: Betsy llotcard. Cello: Mary Katherine Bay. Bass: Mike Slade. Flute: Rachel Pedigo. Oboe: Martha Bay. Clarinet: Barbara Clifton and Sheree Bonjour. Mr. George Bledsoe, Director. ________C j ORCHESTRA? Flute: Rachel Pedigo. Oboe: Martha Bay. Clarinet: Barbara Clifton, Kathleen Harmon, Sheree Bonjour, Peggy Seymour, Joy Hunkapiller, Doy Dickey, La Rae Moore, Sandra Hunsuckcr, Deloris Archer. Bass Clarinet: Mary Kathryn Bay. Bassoon: Kath- leen Conerly. Alto Sax.: Ann Williams. Tenor Sax.: Barbara Hite. Bar. Sax.: Earl Jones. Horn: Bill Lofgren, Manley McGill, Kenneth Moseley. Cornet: Finis Cavender, Delbert Overstreet, James Lusby, Gordon Knox, Donna Faye Watson, Nancy West, Arthur Harvey. Trombone: Rhea Sanders, Curtis Tucker. Baritone: J. D. Shivcrdakcr. Tuba: Kenneth Ladd, Allen Freudenrich. St. Bass: Mike Slade. Tympani: Russell Wiley. Percussion: Charley Johnson, Diane Wright, Joyce Day, Sandra Hudgens. Director ....................... George Bledsoe Drum Major...................Sheree Bonjour Student Director ................. 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Barber Beauty Supplies 500 Tyler — Amarillo SUCCESS TO PALO DURO HIGH SCHOOL THE PANHANDLE'S LEADING EUNERAL DIRECTORS SFfMORS FROM CLOWE COWAN lackbu in=Shaw PLAINS @ ie(Me e£ COMPANY Roller Palace KZIP 1310 on your dial Pioneer Natural Has Company FUEL FOR A GROWING EMPIRE THE HOT ONE'S EVEN HOTTER! Yes, the ’56 Chevrolet’s the Pikes Peak Record- Breaker . . . with up to 205 mighty horse-power in the high-spirited Super “Turbo-Fire” V-8. And it’s a beauty, too . . . brilliant, bright, and bold. Come in soon to see and drive the '56 Chevrolet. (jUhkfipeeC WASHERS DRYERS Get The Best Get INSIST ON vanes SENOR REDDY ICE CREAM He Will Never Forget You imu PUBLIC SERVICE lottiviird Dr Pepper Bottling Company Amarillo, Texas Congratulations to Palo Duro’s First Graduating Class Seniors ’56 from the STAR Theater tBob Crudgington dfnc. 2N0 TO 3RD SOUTH FILLMORE AMARILLO. TEXAS PACKARD - STUDEBAKER SUN-V-DRUG ☆ Phone DR 4-0482 ☆ 417 N. E. 8th at Buchanan Amarillo, Texas BEST FOOD ON THE PLAINS DAN THOMPSON Owner—Manager OPEN 11 A.M. CLOSE 10 P.M. Charcoal Broiler AAA Prime Steaks — Fresh Fried Chicken 900 N.E. 8TH PH. DR 4-3501 CLOSED TUESDAYS - BUT ROOTIN' FOR THE DONS SEVEN DAYS A WEEK Prescriptions Our Specialty FOREST HILL DRUG Registered Pharmacist Free Delivery seaway 814 N. Grand DR 4-0430 Amarillo, Texas Amarillo’s Complete Department Store Extends congratulations to die students and faculty of Palo Duro upon the completion of its first year of academic work..... from GUNN BROTHERS Our warmest wishes that each succeeding year will be a greater and more successful one. SEVEN ELEVEN WEST SIXTH Out Warmest Wishes to PALO DURO HIGH Murray-Watts Studio PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED AT. . . DIGGS HAY DRUG SICK ROOM SERVICE 322 W. 6th DR 6-8256 i TO SING- DELICIOUS FOOD REYNOLD'S AT PLUMBING AND PIPING HERK’S BROILER COMMERCIAL WORK ONLY 205 Crockett DR 3-5175 800 N. E. 8th DR 4-8202 AMARILCO'S finest THE HERRING HOTEL Home of the Old Tascosa 317 E. 3rd DR 4-5251 Where fine brands are a family affair COMPLIMENTS EMMITT DAVIS BUICK CO. AUTHORIZED BUICK SALES and SERVICE WHEN BETTER AUTOMOBILES ARE BUILT BUICK WILL BUILD THEM 1100 Polk St. DR 3-3751 Best Wishes to Good Luck to Palo Duro the first Amarillo’s newest high Graduating Class School at We extend to you, our sincerest con- gratulations PALO DURO HIGH SOUTHWEST INVESTMENT CO. JOHN FARRELL 905 Taylor DR 2-8323 Lumber Company 205 E. 10 DR 3-1791 CONGRATULATIONS and GOOD LUCK to the DONS PEARCE BROTHERS.. ED, EARL GEORGE DIXIE CREAM DONUTS Wholesale ---------- Retail CATERING TO PARTIES and SPECIAL ORDERS Ph. DR 2-0195 715 N. Fillmore AMARILLO The staff wishes to express appreciation to: Mr. J. D. Owen, Photographer The Daily News and Globe Times for photographs The Palo Duro Picture Salon for photographs Mr. F. M. McCarty, Company Representative The Administration, Faculty, and Student Body of Palo Duro High School whose help, encouragement, and cooperation made our work not only possible but pleasant. Autographs