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

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What Did It IT TOOK THE APPROVAL AND INTEREST OF THE ADMINISTRATION-Joe talks with Mr. W. W. Nicklaus, principal, about his idea. Mr. Nicklaus gave his approval. IT TOOK AN IDEA-Joe Thompson thought of changing the name of N. E. 12th Street, south of the campus, to Don Drive when he was a junior. He brought it up in a student council meeting and started the project. IT TOOK CO-OPERATION FROM THE CITY OFFI- CIALS—The City Commission was with the Dons all the way and agreed to the name changing. Mr. O’Brien Thompson, city commissioner, speaks to the student body at the Don Drive ceremony. 6

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A Year at Palo Duro is a Year on Don Drive

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Mr. Nicklaus presents Joe Thomp- son at the ceremony. Through Joe’s efforts, NE 12th Street was changed to Don Drive. Renay Prince, 1963 Miss Palo Duro, cuts the ribbon symbolizing the official opening of Don Drive. Because of rain, the May 21 celebration was moved to the auditorium. It Took A Celebration Take To Get Don Drive? Mr. Thompson joins the Dons in applauding the ribbon-cutting by Renay Prince. Mr. George Bledsoe, band director, leads the Dons in the singing of the school song to close the celebration. It was a memorable and exciting time for everyone. 7