Polytechnic High School - Parrot Yearbook (Fort Worth, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 217 of the 1978 volume:

fb gi I ,Ml - .. -www VZ -, yi WM 4 'JL it 344 WM ,f wf5LffM 9 9 N. THE P Polgiechnic High School Forf Wor+h. Texas 2 CONTENTS STUDENT LIFE Aciiviiies T WHAT WE JOINED Organizations THOSE WE CHOSE Favoriies THOSE WE CHEERED Afhleiics THOSE WHO TAUGHT US Faculig And Adminisiraiion WHO WE WERE Classes , 1, ,A 3- - i ' . fiiieix ' r ug , 1' P? , ' wr 2 ji' 23:35 -' , f . - icuii- ,si X ,f i1..y -ff i gr , , ' if ' 31.1 we flifzfl' 'Tw' v X 1 0 s , 1 54, :Z K5 - . . ,eel ' 1.,gf1:,gpAx Mrs. Erma Grani Throughoul our lives ihere are many facfors which influence people. How foriunaie we are io have someone who has a genuine inieresi in all Polg High School siudenis. One who insiills a desire for learning. who is paiieni wiih our weaknesses and inspires us io reach goals we never lhoughi possible - ihis is Mrs. Erma Granl. affeciionaielg known as Mo+her Grant. To gou. we dedicaie ihis book, for gour never ending devoiion and logalig fo the people of Polgiechnic High School. Wiih admiraiion and respeci. 1978 Parroi Qiafl' ! y ww A ' ,W vw- 1 i 3 I Sr... W -45 N , . 1 1 M Uk' J K 'Q 5.5 , I xx 4 4 V 'Yiif .1 , Q , , af if bfi 1-Z. ,M ,W . ,A N ,V f.: is 4 39-'t 'qfilgfff 9 If '. T-Q55 A 'N ' Wg: . ,f New w .fs I . fl mt, ', 1 Y f 'gf 4 K , - I. l ,. if f , - F , - y ,pl H ., wg, -, 'iw Agn' ,lk 0- ' . . 1 dr Q, n rp-1 o . if v g ' ,1 J A Q I 'I 55 5 5 . I 4 0 , 1 ff., 'Q' ,, I sf vw- ,gus nf 1: ic T1 JI. 5 STUDENT LIFE QQ Li Pride is different things to different people. For some it is studying extra hard to makegood taking advantage of the academic level their school offers. For others it's just managing to remember what books to take to which class and beating the good old tardy bell. s 1 FRIENDSHIP A friend is someone who cheers us up when we are downg A friend is someone we like being aroundg A friend is one who has taught us right from wrongg A friend is one who helps us when we are weak, to be strong. IO ,,.-gold' E' It X . kv 4 I - , 5 X-.qv E 2 if 9 3 e ' . .Q Q , , . Q y . v . Q . . i 'rf k . , rf ,nik ,rua :gel-rw F Shiga- - x A We receive two types of education at school - academic and social, each as important as the other. We find time to interact with others. Specialized friendships are just as vital. in which we can :ew talk and share on a one to one basis. This strengthens and helps us grow more independent. If the individuals who serve as the basis for the system are strong, then the end result will be lasting. A 4 '.'. N- l .hy- .t , '1 is ix ui., -.:..,!i 1 X ' .' 4, 'N' i ix pwiiq . , V . . 15,4 . y ,fm H fi 'X J!! i . k.g1i,:LQ,1,e: 35 X. .ff-a-nas WM a ll Sharing Our Dailg Lives And Acfiviiies wiih Friends Makes Life More Pleasani I I 40 Debra Brown Angela Buffington Eddie Burns John Campbell Laura Campbell Frances Carter Michael Cartwright Yolanda Chapple Janice Clay Eleanor Cleveland Kelvin Cobb Daniel Cole . T' Elsa 1.9 g f ,, K mm ' -A, . 43 4: xv- . ' .T . , aww., .Xi V L ..,' X' 'MS ' - 'gf'-vi -1jS.Q.:-if .... ' ...'U--Mwigsg: , , - - '41 . I QU. T'1'k: W55' 2'-T5 'H-?Q' :Hi f I- - f Wi.-' . X.. . -- Q 7' 'M Q E31 . - ....... - - -- - -. K 5 A K -'--' - ,, . A - g b- . .., . .. . . .. ,, A !.L5 E K . U ,,,. . ,.::.b , W7 -753.-'fri 5.3 :.. A vii Hkv V , ..... nf A' xml Q. :FV -- 2-aim V V , f - . , A Qi? 7. . ,, . v..'.. 1 V, -- - - - ..... L... , . H f f -185221-1.'. if:-SSW? Qfiilgig. Ng, i .1a.Y,.f if . an-m.,,,,,,.,,,,,,A :au z 'A MEMORIES 9 1978 'fu ,,,5,,z'vlf'aw Home Economics Deparimeni Presenis Sigle Show In Audiiorium Q...,.-,.. Y.,,.,w,,..V .. .. A wide selection of classes, everything from typing to music, from science to shop, is offered at Poly High School. The program is designed to allow each student to attain a sound basic education and to pursue his individual interest. ,ff.,.'2'f' v!1,1f'P '57SW 'Phi ' 'W T1 3?f'ff'Wv 'VY' 3 WTA jff'5'4'i ff, H1235 1 wg , 482-:Wir 221' ,--'iff ,.fff - v u I 'V M 225' 'f fff 2 ' fi, a- ' . ., ' I 18 en M24 , ww- ...x-fav-N-1 35:5-W.. .mg A - Queen Eleanor Cleveland IS presenled lhe Homecomung corsage by Palrncla Ferrell of lhe Parakeel staff. Queen Eleanor Cleveland and King Harold Develrow preside al lhe Coronalion Ball. All Work And No Plag Is A Drag. The Following Pages Illuslrafe Polg Qfudenls Feel There Should Be Somefhing More To Qludenl Life Than Cracking Books. 1 asf w .ni E ,. ssg.f::',f 'i, is f f. .gszvm v .Q , ,.w.w. . 43.1.--fm - 5: X 7 1. mi. -X 1:13 - ... MQ w.4r2: Qi.. Q. , . .gsfssw f -b if-is-2 affffirwi. EJ Wi T '-'LS 'V ,S .11 .fy Y ., 141,- : ,:.L f ff 1 f x A g ew W W xx . ,X Q X N I Ks- Qi M W' X . , 5 , . 1 ,-,nxxdi 'Il 4' K JV ' 1 W f Q 'N gs K4 JZ 2 as 'T' Je 5 QQ Q gf E mx Q X, Q , X-X px fi qi fm? sf T2 HN vi.. an AI ,, . v A ,xt. 5 U, -Q ff ' 6 if 'il Q --as,:y,. . . : MH W F 4- ,A,., L ky . AN ....,.z 5 LQEQIJZQYWL1 , r- 4, in-V Polg Marching Uniis Passing Reviewing Siand In Veierans Dag Parade Polg And Glorg POLY SHOWS -I Q ,P s 5 1 -- iz Wunakw K K mf .1525 ,- K i ri- if 3? 4 ii A - - V Ni -- -gin .Q UXSMSJEQ' L i J S-Fx sifffi ' WW: V 5 '57 KN? at I 1, ' ' V P' P gh ' Y ii . M , V3.1 . ,,.. Ae aiiw vw- 'Sk V If - s .J .. V -f . Here Comes The Band! IT'S PATRIOTISM , 4 I V X E? ,, ri V L1' , , 'f . m y VAKVI i izv o ' f : x ' 5 A' 2Q 2' f' V , 5 H V , H V VN 5 V AL1 to ' o l I of? o ' i fA.1 o A . V' . 'V x KALL , I Y, W ,si A ' A kyrr I Kg g- 'Q 2,4 rl , Looking Good Eges Righil Remember regisiraiion? No problem for Juniors and Seniors: a snap for +he Qophomores: hui organized confusion for ihe Freshmen. 1, Trying to avoid those f ith period classes 2. Dol have ITYIQHT? 3. This course looks like fun 28 --f Mfrrasfvn P 5 S P... ,. .- ,45- 4-,SX W' 1. No, you can't1ake two PE, ciasses this quarter. 2. Typing is a popular class, 3. Please, please, oh please let me in, 4. That completes my schedule. :fr nw ng H Q --uno' L A H-Mhf --- Unitg Makes Polg lt takes many things to make a football season. The team gave its all in trying to make Poly a winner. Also, it received enthusiastic support from the band, the pep squad, the cheerleaders, and the student body. And though the score was often disappointing, they never failed in their support. It is this unity that makes Poly strong. h ix as Q W x .,-.- .... .11-..,,ll... -1,.,1 .... .........i.,..1,.-,.... ., M- .. ...J , . -.1 rw... Polg People The Parrot staff names this section Poly People. A composite of the faces shown on these four pages would be a good representation of the typical Poly student. Polg People Poly People Polg People M' 36 WHAT WE JOINED ORGANIZATIONS cf- is - -,fe-,ff-.1 Student Council Works For The Belrlermeni Of Polgiechnic High The Student Council of Polytechnic High School is a group of leading students. They were elected by their classmates to act, along with the administration, as the governing body of the school. They were chosen to represent the student body in working out problems, together with the faculty, for a common cause. Student Council Officers T 5 ka -tg ., I 4,,..z if QQ X, , .,,,.., f 2 Timothy Hardeman, V Parliamentarian. 38 1 ,gV, f' T if l ice4President, Sherry Brennan, Treasurer, Larry Johnson, President, Terrie Reed, Secretary, Flobert Bankston, ' '1 m?!'7T'E ?'f'15'4e- Gl3'!!ffv' Qiudeni Council Geis Involved Senior Siudeni Council 0:5 A fgQf-f hail. W. J-1 Row 1: Mary Hall, Debra Lewis, Fiobert Bankston, Karen Ingram Fiow 2: Mrs. Erma Grant, Sponsor, Janet Perkins, Anna Johnson, Arlener Steers, Charlotte Fiayford Row 3: Thomas Sherman, Larry Johnson, Jarvis Polk, Eric Dancer, Edward Westbrook, Eddie Burns 39 Leadership Brings Unitg To School Junior Student Council G 5 5... ,N zf2'1,, f-f- y V E t, Millar Row 1: Sherry Brennan, Robin Hatcher, Don Cartwright, Linda Thompson Row 2: Lanell Hayward, Mathie Williams, Sharon Jackson, Casandra Watson, Evelyn Fitzpatrick Row 3: Terrie Reed, Ava Cleveland, Belinda Spriggs, Denise Tatum, Dorothea Norman Row 4: Timothy l-lardeman, Darrell Hayward, Darryl Smith, Gary Garrett, David Johnson, Gerald Allen, Kyle Compton AO we-'ww-Q-if-S, ---J-f -R ig! -lit it r nvg'-'H if If 1 4 1 .1 af M F. X A ' ,E 75 Sludeni Council Governs Demooraiicallg , Sophomore Qludenl Council Flow 1: Johnnie Allen, Tony Hawkins, Connie Rogers, Willa Nlarehouse Row 2: Eva Moss, Sharon Kinnard, Sharon Bowens, Francie Haley, Lidia Winton Flow 3: Christine Smith, William Kizzee, Sheila Isaac, Pamela Smith, Teresa Lewis Row 4: Ira Spriggs, Oscar Burdow, Andre Richardson, Bruce Rudd, Ronald Francis, Felix Collins ? i 5 'B W Al Red And While Chrislmas Social One Of Year's Highlights Freshman Qludeni Council XXL'- x Row 1: Hurbert Benson, Mark Wilburn, Doris Smith, Doris Birmingham Row 2: Lorilie Hicks, Angie Kizzee, Cassandra Williams, Thea Martin, Kenneth Spears Row 3: Roger Nealy, Irene Hennington, Gail Mclntosh, Trina Garrison, Lisa Kendricks Row 4: Ralph Artis, Joyce Williams, Spencer Gray, Sherry Richardson, Frankie Asford 42 f-af fe -ff ff Sludenl Advisorg Commil-lee Is Gel-ling I+ All Together 'he Student Advisory Committee is made up ofthe leading students of Poly. They are called on for many things, but nainly, they act as liaison between faculty and student body. One of their many projects was the creation of a licture slide show of Student Life at Poly. ' 1 'airtil F , , . sv Y E H Z dj 'AWP it , . v nl im few., if it HELLQ 1: Robert Bankston, Brenda Bowens, Edward Westbrook, Kyle Compton low 2: Amy Jackson, Martina Martinez, David Robinson, Charlotte Raytord, Mrs. Erma Grant, Sponsor 43 i l -W .,,ii,. -. iam, National Honor Sooietg Tomorrow's Leaders The National Honor Society's purpose is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote worthy leadership, and to encourage the development of character in all students at Polytechnic High School. Activities include Homecoming Tea for football team and ex-students, sold Hallow-Weeds on Halloween day, Christmas activity for members, tour of American Airlines Flight Center for Honor Ftoll students, Valentine Day and Easter activities, and spring picnic for members. OFFICERS, from top to bottom: Arlener Steels, President Ava Cleveland, Vice-President Karen Montgomery, Historian Yolanda Fleed, Secretary Miss Naomi Warren, Sponsor i .wr-il il Row 1: Timothy Hardeman, Flobert Bankston, Dena Hogan, Kyle Compton, Charles Szedeli Row 2: Karen Montgomery, Cassandra Watson, Ava Cleveland, Sharon Jackson, Sherry Ware, Charlotte Hayford Row 3: Cora Jones, Terrie Newton, Arlener Steels, Kelvin Cobbs, Sonya Simms, Amy Jackson Row 4: Miss Warren, Flyan Hogan, Michael Ferrell, Thomas Sherman, Steven Hooks 44 ti I l Pep Squad Builds Spirit lt takes more than an orange T shirt and a couple of pompoms to build spirit. lt takes a person with a lot of Mlgigxim' dedication and desire. Our Pep Squad has this and more. Sponsor Q' They give much of their time practicing cheers and attending games. 2 Q 9 I Q x z at :S f i J -'X'-r' . ' i f 1 , vi l Q .15 Row 1: Johnnie Allen, Sharon Smith, Susan Higgins CCaptainJ, Beverly Price, Lanell Hayward Row 2: Elaine Jones, Sharon Young, Jackie Edwards, Yolanda Chapple, Bernistene Collins, Lillian Bell Row 3: Patricia Ferrell, Sheila Issac, Freda Clark, Ava Cleveland, Betty Polk Row 4: Cora Jones, Patricia Bell, Giel Brackins Cllllanagerj, Jackie Tally, Charlene Tatum, Simone Suttice, Lenora Salvage 45 Librarg Assistants Know Their Lel-lers The Library Assistants aid the librarians. They are dedicated to stimulating an interest in books and an appreciation for the fine facilities of the school library. .... ... LIBRARIANS: Mrs. Virginia Hill Mrs. Jean Reagan Row 1: Patricia Davis Mary Baty Karen Wilson Cheryln Nelson Rosemary Rodriquez Bermistene Collins Row 2: Anthony Jackson James Williams Angela Brewster Sheretta Brewer Debra Lewis Antonio Crump 46 I ,,'s-il, jg: 'Vl' 3 in ll OEA Earns While Theg Learn A T Under the supervision of Mrs. Midge Rach, Sponsor, OEA develops leadership in the field of business and office u f occupations. U f Rf' ,LLAW 1 - 3 n fi! ' fa Standing: Karen Montgomery, Secretary, Vice-President, Carolyn Smoot, Reporter Seated: Amy Jackson, President 1 .' Ava Cleveland, E 4. it OFFICERS: Standing: Annette Taylor, Treas. Betty Polk, Treasurer Debra Mitchell, Historian Seated: Patricia Whitaker, Chaplain I . r 1 I E 423 f T if ', ' , 'jf -, 4 N 9 ,, sf 3 F i , , ll V g: pod Row 1: Bobbie Richardson, Debra Mitchell, Vanessa Hamilton, Martina Martinez, Brenda Ware, Annette Taylor, Velvet Madkins, Evelyn Fitzpatrick Row 2: Anna Johnson, Andrea Raspberry, Patricia Smith, Patricia Jones, Ava Cleveland, Debra Lewis, Karen Ingram, Rublyn Robbins, Sherry Ware Flow 3: Donna Connally, Betty Polk, Belinda Spriggs, Patrica Whitaker, Simone Suttice, Debra Davis, Cynthia Cyrus, Charlotte Rayford Flow 4: Mrs. Rach, Carolyn Smoot, Paula Bates, Karen Montgomery, Pam Compton, Terrie Newton, Shirley Bowman, Amy Jackson, Dianna Sims, Patricia Jones 47 Problem Awareness Club seeks the answers to today's problems in order that we all will be more able to cope with them. Row 1: Row 2: Flow 3: Row 4: 48 - --1.1. wwuewr-yww' Problem Awareness Problem Awareness Club Officers 1 L Robert Bankston, Velvet Madkins, Joyce Johnson Debra Lewis, LaNeIl Hayward, Janet Hatton, Martina Martinez Wymla Watson, Patricia Ferrell, Charles Szedeli, Charlotte Rayford, Sandra Torres Mr. Allen Wrage, Sponsor, Giel Brackins, Sheretta Brewer, Michael Ferrell, Scotty Taylor, Cheryly Nelson, Simone Suttice S Health Career Club Lends A Helping Hand Sponsored by Mrs. Argie Burton, the Health Career Club is dedicated to better health for all. It also tries to inform, interest and encourage students to consider a career in one ofthe health fields, such as medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy and medical technology. tl .i K We . -Q!!-it if N at , ' 4, ,za , Yi, Row 1: Patricia Ferrell, Diana Tolton, Secretary, Regina Perkins, Sharon Bowens, Treasurer Row 2: Mrs. Argie Burton, Sponsor, Yolonda Chappal, Sgt. at Arms: Brenda Williams, Susan Higgins, Patricia Smith Row 3: Vanessa Williams, Chairman: Betty Polk, LaVivian Simmons, Patricia Whitaker Row 4: Joe Thigpin, Kevin Cobbs, Co-Chairman, Larry Johnson, Co-Chairman: Anthony Jackson, Jarvis Polk, President, Vanessa Fisher, Vice-President A9 -V--my .- 1f.h1-'1w fz- The Math Club Has The Solution Mathematics is the key that opens the door to all sciences. The purpose ofthe Math Club is to instill an interest in this very vital science. ' tit 'J 1 1 l ,itiiii QQ w'HUkji55i - fra Mrs. Letty Lynn Maloney, Sponsor OFFICERS: Brenda Bowens, President Vanessa Fisher, Secretary Sharon Bowens, Treasurer Row 1: Sharon Bowens, Brenda Bowens, Gale Durham, Carmen Lacy, Darrell Edwards, Terrie Newton, Susan Higgins Row 2: Kyle Compton, Betty Polk, Connie Rodgers, Sharon Jackson, Andrea Raspberry, Vivian Simmons 'WG 5' ,2- fe.. ' luiwuri -' - 'QP' f 0ur R.O.T.C. Par+icipa+ed In Mang Evenis, Including Veferans Dag Parade. R.O.T.C. Dag And Federal Inspeciion 1. R.O.T.C. Promoles Honor. Dependabililg And QQ rvice oFFlcERs1 Row 1: Jerry Fields, Robert Bankston, Darryl Smith, Charles Szedeli Row 2: Ulysses Lauderdale, Myron Henry, Hope Perkins, Cheryl Nelson Brenda Bowens, Simone Suttice, Roger Epps, Bruce Holmes 4 -ws:-fvsfeisfr- f 1 ' v - Row 1: Billy Moss, Barry Allen, Larry Lafow Row 2: David Davis, Danie Henderson, Walter Odom, Thomas lnocente Row 3: Anthony Chatman, Maximilian Nelson, Raymond Wilford, Darryl Smith Row 4: Vanessa Williams, Jerry Fields, Brenda Bowens Row 5: Cheryl Nelson, Commander Sgt, Walter Hosey Sgt, Cemi Thomas Druni And Bugle Corps Loud Bul Good . . Veeerg Good! ae A d b h h Le+'s Give A Cheer For The Cheerleaders - N.,, 'il-Q.- L pp h Ld ff The Varsiig ! Anita Goss Sherry Brennan Terry Reed, Yolanda Reed CCaptainJ, Anita Allen Diana Taulton CCo-Captainj W 55 Junior Varsiig Cheerleaders H '33 au IB IB ll I dan Eunice Bynan, Pam Freshman Cheerleaders Pamela Woods Vera Cain, Jackie Pearson, Robin Pinkard Vinetta Develrow -- rfir.-L-15 4. . ew-- H.E.C.E. Works To Improve Skills PURPOSE: To help develop practical skills for a world of work and to enable students to lead a more effective and purposeful life. , VP, , f -M: 1, , x :Jr A - , is if ' it f ..: ? . r K i i Row 1:Wendell Simmington, Sandra Torres, Don Cartwright, Eleanor Cleveland, Donald Hurd, Regina Gleason, Marie Hunter, Larry Page Row 2: Mrs. Evelyn Gandy, Sponsor, Phyllis Tatum, Jefferey Kelley, Vanessa Williams, Joe Thigpen, Gale Durnham, Charles Szedeli, Helen Durnham, Clara Wair Row 3: Steve Hooks, Anthony Waley, Mary Hall, Mark Robinson, Cassandra Watson, Seth Jackson, Thomas Sherman, LeVivian Simmons, Sharon Jackson, Gregory Franklin Row 4: Luke Turner, Michael Ferrell, Timothy Grandberry, Robert McGee, David Robinson, Gil Brackens, Ronald Moore, Gary Donnison, Eugene Andrew, Benny Jones, Bobby Connerway 57 Spanish Club Sage iolel The Spanish Club encourages the learning of Spanish as a means of communication. lt stresses better understanding and respect of all Spanish speaking people. Michael Cartwright, President Dewayne Haley, Vice-President Hope Perkins, Secretary Mrs. Lydia Guzman, Sponsor Edward Westbrook, Sgt. at Arms Row 1: Edward Westbrook, Hope Perkins, Dewayne Haley Row 2: Mrs. Guzman, Cynthia Baston, Vickie Robinson, Connie Rodgers, Clara Wair, Susan Higgins Row 3: Patricia Ferrell, Vanessa Williams, Brenda Bowens, Cathedral Hamilton, Barbara Williams, Helen Durham Row 4: Alfred Johnson, Antonio Crump, Vanessa Fisher, Priscilla Perkins, Gwenetta Mack, IQaVivian Simmons Flow 5: Michael Webster, Renee Reed, Willie Mae Reed, Shawn Blanton, Chalene Tatum Let's Make Home A Happg One F.H.A. stands for Future Homemakers of America. One must be a member ofa homemaking class in order to be eligible for membership. There are no officers as the club reorganizes every year. The purpose of F.H.A. is to promote better homemaking by an increased knowledge of nutrition, clothing, and how to provide a better home environment. The club has two main activities, an area convention in March and a state convention in April. The club sponsors are: Miss Cheryl Chowning, Miss Denise Redman, and Mrs. Tanya Rice. Row 1: Glenda Atkinson, Patricia Blair, Linda Hayes, Denise Richardson, Trina Garrison, Phyllis Tatum, Sharon Jackson, Carla Sanders Flow 2: Shiela Issac, Patricia Ferrell, Karen Foster Row 3: Mary Hall, Carmen Lacy, Frieda Clark, John Green, James Parker Row 4: Ryan Hogan, Michael Webster, Terrie Newton Polg's Chorus ls Medium Ol' Expression Music lifts the spirit and brightens the days, and that is what the chorus does for Poly. Their talent and dedication are apparent when they sing at assemblies and Christmas programs. In addition to performances at school, they also are very much in demand by other groups off campus. Chorus at Martin Luther King Center 'fl tt if ' gf. .fl if -t 'ia :fi Q ,f11 ' i eh ibi rf h ti Flow 1: Robin Hatcher, Eleanor Cleveland, Vanessa Hamilton, Denise Tatum, Diane Hunter Us lu: ' Q Row 2: Sponsor, Mrs. Patsy Ransom, Patricia Whitaker, Mary Bailey, Thomas Sherman, Byron Yeldell, Lenora Savage Row 3: Cora Jones, Patrica Smith, Michael Ferrell, Cedric Allen, Michael Gunter, Byron Mitchell, Byron Sherman 60 3 VICA The purpose of VICA Leadership Organization is to develop leadership abilities through participation in educational, vocational, civic, recreational and social activities, and to foster a deep respect for the DIGNITY OF WORK. .i..i.1,s4:i.nf vfvlf-inner. 1 -iuiunf ' M ' -. M ....,....-,..,., .N 3543.1'iiighclfiiiozoyfe t ' f' ' anna i f'V.'y ,',',' 1 4 0 i i e v'i'a'a't'i'v'- 1- +5 it ' ,H l viuun...f.. , A .L Ht . uunuoiin H HHUHHUN. I ,gg t, ,,,' l inunluiiiu ' 55 Q, ,,, OHHHVHHM in , - !,,, l f?4itgsix,5s,i'i'avi'ait Q . , I V-1 ' W.. ' .A - Q , , E, i , : ' A i it 1 .' 4 C . O 5 A Q1 9 tw' fl' - l or f - 5 . ea is t. 1 . Q 'C if . ti ifi I ii. fixtil Q35 ,Q wig 5 i VICA OFFICERS: Grace Bell, President, Velvet Marshall, Vice-President, Brenda Williams, Secretary, Marv Phillips, Reporter, Cynthia Lake, Treasurer, Frances Carter, Parliamentarian, Cheryl Franklin, Sgt, at Arms, Valarie Price, Student Advisor, Denise Blackshear, Assisting Officer Mrs. K. W. Saddler, Sponsor I Q Ll o sl Q Drill Team l D Wins f , Manu Honors fi' ' , , W s , , s, ,ss s l E -,5 . Row 1: Robin Hatcher, Linda Thompson, Sandra Blackshire Row 2: Delores Fields, Karen White, Devonne Parks, Regina Dupree Row 3: Teresa Gary, Pamela Montgomery, Vanessa Fisher, Dorothea Norman, Debra Blackshire 62 :vq': -,egaw-ae 3 Drill Team Poly's Drill Team won the Best Dancing School Trophy at the Fort Worth Public School Camp. The team also attended drill team camp at Rice University in Houston where they won many individual honors and were rated Superior. They have performed at many functions, as well as appearing on television. I Robin Hatcher, 2nd Co-Captain Vanessa Fisher, 1stCo-Captain Miss Bette Forte, Sponsor ,, tara,-.qu Drama Club Brings Broadwag To Polg This year the Drama Club had a very active group that proved to be enjoyable for participants and spectators alike. ssis 3 The club, under the direction of lVlr. Eugene Lee, helped its 'te members to recognize and develop their theatrical talents. OFFICERS: Sherry Brennan, Booseveltwilkerson, Michelle Henry .xxx , -new x-'NH Row 1: Donna Hill, Sylvia Zimmerman, Betty Polk, Denise Tatum, Gail Mclntosh, Sharon Young, Martina Martinez Row 2: Billy Holmes, Larry Johnson, Darrell Hayward, Curtis Mclntosh i l X.. ,Q in We Le Cercle ,-f' Frangais The purpose ofthe French Club is to learn more about the life and culture of French-speaking people and countries in an informal atmosphere. lOFFICEFlS: Wymia Watson, Roderick Jones, Cherely Nelson l l Jacqueline Woods, Alma Franklin l 'Row1: Row 2: Row 3: Row 4: N .M was .. iw. 4 YN 'NY Miss Naish, Billie McCIendon, Joyce Johnson, Brenda Anderson Pamela Selmon, Loray Jones, Alma Franklin Frank Petties, Jacqueline Woods, Che-rely Nelson, Wymia Watson Dean Ashe, Floderick Jones re.-Q . A 5 Q K1llJll,llli3?-,lllflgi ' elillaiimee , 3 LA G o u L. u E ' 2- ' '- ' If is 'r'r luusnd of f A N N MSX y A.. ' I .1 , V 'J F Mr. Ernest Moody, BAND DIRECTOR MAJORETTES HERE COMES THE BAND! HERE COMES THAT BIG NO. I DRUM MAJORS David Robinson, Harold Develrow l 1 -XV ,'3wiQ:P'?if5f'P'f,1,, ' M fr ,ix 1' T vi.- Row 1: Karen Montgomery, Dena Hogan, Evelyn Fitzpatrick, Patricia Jones Row 2: Pamela Kelley, LaDessia Winston SAXOPHONES Row 1: Cecelia Massington, Drew Hogan Row 2: Deidre Davis, Gregory Fields, Rochella Parks CLARINETS Row 1: Marilyn Williams, Pamela Calton, Felicia Hicks Row 2: Christine Smith, Tammie Warner Jackie Summers, Kathedral Hamilton Row 3: Carol Nichols, Jamesetta Teal, Donna Davis, Vanessa Bailey, Natalie Montgomery FLUTES Balinda Rochon, Lorelei Hicks, Eunice Bynum, Arlener Steels, Band Sweetheart DRUMS Row 1:Anthony Jackson, Nathaniel Hamilton, Tony Hawkins, Thomas Varnes Row 2: Ronnie Perkins, Anthony Stevenson, Loring Mitchell, Sammy Bastin V ' G's2Lfl9'9i-'ef' TIE' W 17 , J ck X... TRUMPETS Albert Mitchel, Steve Green, lrene Hennington, David Washington BARITONES AND TROMBONES Row 1: Terry Tremble, Tommy Jones Kelvin Cobb Flow 2: Felix Collins, Byron Sherman, Vernon Green NOW PUTTING IT ALL TDGETHER w 5gvgfv'wiWiy---':'-- POLY'9 STAGE ROCKlN' ROCK BAND E if ff A it 1? it ' it 2 I f , 1 1 Q, N , E' ' ,Ly 55 'A A xr 'fi 75 2 1? li ' f f l A1 b. Q l 42: ' ' 1 L 2 'A A ' Z if , it 1338 , .L I 1 :A a 'Ps- Row 1: Ernest King, Dwight Rochon, Gregory Fields, Rochella Parks, Priscilla Perkins, Cecelia Massington, Darien Fields Row 2: Mr. Moody, Nathaniel Hamilton, Anthony Jackson, Anthony Stevenson, Kelvin Cobbs, Melvin Jones, Thomas Vaughn All Poly students have enjoyed the music of Poly's Stage Band. They not only play at assemblies, but are much in demand at parties and dances. Mr. Ernest Moody, DIRECTOR WH wxusff- .- l.C.T. . . . HARD WORKERS l.D.T. students learn to operate various industrial machines and to apply these skills to iobs after school. ln this way they gain real work experience. Mr. Doug Carrell f f' ' 4 R Row 1: Michael Cartwright, Darrell Forbes, Jarvis Polk, Barbara Williams, Leonard Wilson, Diane Williams, Calvin Floss, Theodore Sauls Row 2: Charles Rand, Chris Watson, Terry Bates, Darrell Smith, Charlie Gray Row 3: Mr. Carrell, Alfred McKenzie, Donald Waters, Rickey White, Ernest Pinckney, Michael Wallace 72 News-Q -+-+10-wif ff ' C.V.A.E. - V.0.0.C.T. Cooperative Vocational Academic Education J A I ' xii! OFFICERS: Row 1: Patricia Smith, Secretary: Juliet Marshall, President: Dedric McClain, Treasurer Row 2: Carolyn Gray, Sgt.-at-Arms: Jacqueline Harper, Reporter, Lisa Wilson, Vice- President C.V.A.E. strives to give members a chance to take part in educational, community, school, social, recreational and vocational activities: to develop leadership and tollowership, self- confidence, personality and poise: to help members become productive citizens by teaching them proper attitudes and building their character. Flow 1: Patricia Smith, Avis Harris, Juliet Marshall, Velma Powell, Sharon Bonner, Vickie Jackson Row 2: Angela Stewart, Josephine Marshall, Gwen Edwards, Carolyn Gray, Alma Franklin, Jerrald Harris, Dedric McClain Row 3: Jeanette Hubert, Darelle King, Doriscell Green, Willie Ashford, Jacqueline Harper, Lisa Wilson, Anita McCoy Row 4: Mrs. Fay Sproull, Sponsor, Latoshia Brooks, Darlene Balliam, Clair Wair, Sharon Willrich, Dianna Mutcherson 73 Robert Hamilton Cherlyn Dancer Debra Lewis David Robinson Thomas Sherman Christi Hicks Eddie Burns Karen Ingram Bridgette Walier Sonya Simms Mark Robinson Kyle Compton Lisa Morris Corzetta Boone Miss Carol Jones, Sponsor 74 Karen Montgomery Gale Durham Angela Buffington Don Cartwright The Parakeet Staff Keeps Polg Informed Q' Ki 5 D.E.C.A. Dislribulive Education Clubs Ol' America DECA is one of several earn while you learn organizations at Poly High. The major goal ofthe program involves the importance of responsibility and reliability and, also, to obtain a saleable skill inthe business world. Row 1: Alonzo Davis, Gayle Homer, Tammy Gardener, Billy Dial, Nedra lsom Row 2: Cheryl Martin, Steven Donison, Shirley Petty, Don Bell, James Terry Row 3: Bobby Richardson, Henry Haley, Scottie Taylor, Earl Williams, Bryan Johnson, Mr. Augustus B. Moss, Sponsor 75 Annual Stall' Makes Parrot '78 A Realifg Glance through the pages of this annual and recall your days of 1977-1978 at Poly. The annual staff members tried to preserve the year's memories in the best way they could by putting together this book. Many hours of hard work and frustration went into making it a reality, but all staff members agree it was worth it. Don Cartwright Gail Homer Cynthia Blackshire J Th. . M1keFennell Y 49 1922: -l - , tgaeazaf ., rw U5 , ,I f f oe 'gpm Steve Rhodes . . Teresa Gary Susan HIQQIHS Bobby Johnson 76 Wh-lr' i f ' yli W 7 . 7 I ll' -A 'I llt llfl 5 f ' ' LeVivian Simmons Mark Robinson Cheryl Nelson A-M Y Dorothy Martin Vanessa Fisher Robin Hatcher Curtis Adams Kathy Aycox Cleven Taylor Jackie Jenkins Sonya Simms Miss Carol Jones, Sponsor Auto Bodg Smoothes The Bumps ' The auto body class teaches students how to repair wrecked cars, everything from dented fenders to complete paint jobs. lt prepares them for employment at auto repair shops following graduation. Just Like New! 15,2 J- . , . p-5',:.,.,-.e -,f- , .-:gL:,zf.1fr5l,?i.l,,-Wgggtgygigsiy, 44045 Row 1: Kevin Thomas, Randy Hopkins, Cecil Gray, Darryl Terrell, Sam Jordan Row 2: Eddie Davis, Gary Alford, Wilburn Sewell, Roger Mitchell, Michael Mitchell, Kenneth Sewell, Richard Rose, Thomas Hayes Row 3: Charles Turner, Kerry Teal, Robert Davis, Floyd Phillips, Michael Prim, Darrell Mitchell, Dwaine George, Gary Richardson, Glen Thoman 78 Auto Mechanics Are Fine Tuners 42' Qu- Charles Benson, David Morgan, Leonard Penny, Shelton Jackson, Timothy Campbell, Chris Jackson, Marvin Hodge, Jimmy Carey, Danny Rasco Gerald Allen, Burton Morgan, Michael Jarmon, Marvin Henry, Anthony Williams, Lonnie Keeton, Ernest Mason, Ivan Reed, Darrell Fiasco, John Brown ?ff'5 After completing the auto mechanics course, a student will be qualified, not only to keep his own car running smoothly, but to follow auto t mechanics as a career, if he desires. J 79 sr. em. Office Assistants Perform Valuable Service fbfjt j Row 1: Patricia Tolbert, Linda Thompson, Anita Goss, Sandra Blackshire, Venice Kirven, Vickie Robinson Row 2: Yolanda Fleed, Sandra Miles, Cynthia Blackshire, Felecia Hicks, LaOuita Tillman, Linda Hayes, Denise Tatum Row 3: Terrie Reed, Ava Cleveland, Raymona Brown, Anita McCoy, Brenda Hill, Betty Polk Row 4: Darryl Smith, Greg Parker, Albert Johnson, Bonnie Clayborn Office assistants not only provide a valuable service to Polytechnic High School, but by doing so, they learn valuable personnel work and the value of keeping accurate records. Mrs. Kay Dodd, Sponsor ao Ushers And Llsherelrles Perform Useful Tasks Row 1: Linda Thompson, Myrtis Mclntosh, Keith Kelly, Jackie Jenkins, Martina Martinez, Donald Richardson Row 2: Mrs. Charity Baker, Sponsor, Anna Johnson, Charles Hill, Charlene Tatum, Myron Henry, Albert Johnson n N V, -f 5, I - V . ' , ' f ' T 1 5 1' f , 4 sf 'iw . . 1' vm, , , f . . X.. ' , 0 9 n E z I 5. x v c i 5 THDSE WE CHOQE Favoriies Wil , r Ye- f Valentine Rogallg Rogal Court Anna Johnson, Robert Hamilton Corzetta Boone, Jarvis Polk Queen Diana Taulton King Eddie Burns Queen Diana Taulton, King Eddie Burns Cleaven Taylor, Debra Lewis Michael Cartwright, Patricia Smith is ,Q . I it Q wart.. if :B-Qi.: 4. -+5 S u 'Qi Q s- ' 5 'V 'Sq X is f' F-x 3. t X ' Q, ' -' ' Q r ,ggi in A - ,.W. . . N b,..tfl,1 'Q it W fl Q L RR will PS Q g Z f X4 5 5 Q! 2 xg X 4 1 5 2+ l X gf t f t t it w . E .1 N We YS: 'O ,ll .A '35 We 32. JW I 2 L- 4 V- , 3 K f guru.. f 3 y 2 gr ' ' jd 5 f 5 Q Q sg A if 1 3, t. Q, 3 . is 1 I 3 .Q tl tg 2 i if ll -1 A. J Q . kill A v. +A , -nf.-his-:'i , 1546 , ' I X 4. ng I . . W 4 . sgwfwis ' ' H'?afH'N .- , ' T Valentine Sweethearts And Their Escorts Left: Kathy Aycox, Annual, Clifton Tolbert, Michelle Henry, Auto Mechanics, Marvin Henry, Cheryl Franklin, Cosmetology, Kenneth White Below Left: Vinita Develrow, Freshman Cheerleader, Harold Develrow, Martina Martinez, Boys' Tennis, Anthony Cortez, Phyllis Tatum, Pep Squad, Mark Anthony Below: Sharon Bowens, Math Club, Edward Westbrook, Joyce Williams, Student Council, Rodrick Jones, Brenda Hill, Sophomore Homecoming Court, Don Allen 4? ref Q ga U Nl ,i .ii at S 1 A? M Q Wt , 4 3 'ef .,,. 53 'Q Q ' . Q ,,t. A 5 . A ,Q W' X, .vga t S M C 5 . 4' , 'iii' ff Jw. me Ns. ' wtf ? U ' C T k Eg! Is. X' v Q-5' fn 'Nl M, l. ' i w--ma' 'K , M ff V W V V ' .f 4' , 'Q'FJRJUW?k-cf -Q .L 2121 x ffm 31-v, Q 1, c Q4 I 3 2' Q . V !'1,li?f.l l .jg l 7 'L-', ' 5 V . 5 , 'QP ' l . V f i' f fig 'i x . 312. .. Y 1-'43, ,' M , , si E 'S2:l,..:E ,. , ' Hi ' if . A .J nf s,gg f,- 1g::':.1::::: ng 1 f , ,..f' ,2152. .'. . f -V 4 W .wefivgsezszz 5 '1 2 . .qggqziglf -f-1:1:- 4 531-1':f5i2Ll 511325, f i 3 :Yfiri:t2f:G ::.12:5 ' V' . 212 lgfxzhzilze :mzzzza F Y I ' V ,, niiiziwfhl 11733127 ' , ' - . 1 wwfzwiz frm L it 2 322: 5 '2iS?? 2 1 ,Wig :mt 3 I C2 :rin u S - H u , In z Ji, fliifjfi 1223- I 'g 'izzqff ,,:::::E.... 1 i x vfifg,-45255 Eiizggigigzgrfg 1 1 . SI.ggi5g::2 5:T2:12i:f:: E 3 -'agzzzsl i 1 . ??:5if::::TE I 4 .... .Ma , 'sgfitxxxzl' zz, Q21 affix ,, ' 65252122 . 1 e ' ' ' :Qg5::::::?' fi ,J I yy '- '- f gy M k f f 'f'?v f Oletha Griffin, Freshman Homecoming Court, Ralph Artis, Belinda Spriggs, VOE, Melvin Jones, Venice Kirven, Football, Randolph Dawkins A 5 4 l I i l i i T l Q f J 75. l 5 K Mr. my as -Q Patricia Smith, CVA Eric Dancer I 1, ...rixiavrl . f :Q iw l 2 4. ' u E, Kyle Compton, Anita Goss, Cheerleader , Q, Svgnme Roggfgs' Siamsh Clugihlhiodfrqe gangs: Vafegsi J V Arlener Steels, Band, Richard Rose, Betty Polk, Drama, Duane ' 'ams' ro em wareness' 'C ae e Y' ame a a on' ' ' Franklin, Brenda Williams, Health Careers Club, Bobby Johnson Cheerleader, Curtis Mclntosh .i ,v ,Q 1 H..-, . ' iz i f-2 3 1 ft ' RQ? W SE' ' 1 V Fl f If ,V egg G Egwf xi wifi, ci, .. 'f ' 2 L K 'wth ,1- , ' t, 1 f IF 5' ' :Y ' ,Y 1-' Y: T N , f 1 f .A is , a w T 57 TI. , I T Q ' + x its . X. I A , ' . . ,B . , ,, u 2,57 5 Z i , s ,- l I 2, , , -Q ii .11 ' Y 5 l - 'f3. xl fr ,, .- f A ij. 4. ,-Lsfgfi ' vw fe s f 4152 ,A ,. f. L 1 2 3.1.2 Y , gi, ., ,-QQLQL' 3-lf' .A VN . M 3 av ..,.', - , 1 ,F 1 A 93.1 ' 'p x Q f If -4- -v. -. x Q ' 1' f ' ,Q .Q r -5 , In WJ S Q 3 'sag'-ff -. - -' f- 1 ., n. 'S-Gif,- .x, 15252 'A Jacqueline Wilson, French Club, Boys' Track, Ralph Peyton, Terrie Reed, Basketball, Cheerleader, Curtis Adams, Diana Taulton, Baseball, Cheerleader, Michael Cartwright T31:' ll , . t 5 X va. . A ,, .1 A it ,il-25 -1,34 1, . 1 21 4 1 lg ff? r I 125 - ' Wt 1 ., , ,.,,, ME Jamesetta Teal, J.V. Cheerleader, Robert Foreman, Gwendolyn Woodard, Drill Team, Anthony Thompson, Barbara Williams ICT, Ernest Pinckney r Q24 A Q W' ' . ' is In -x. .fig rr QQ 7 j s i wx 3. V- if' :J mn ' 'v,g t J 5? F , E? R I 1 Wig, f - C sl ' A , W. l K. 1 23 1 3' f , l 1,5 5 T N..! x. s. , i , 2, it 1 Q 2 Y 5 at 5 Hg? Q . t Z - :S , Q T ' t A . 3 , A 3 .4 2 Rf X x xx ax N 5 tl 3 l 5 Q 5 3 l L ,Q 3 A , .. W Q .,, , . Qu ' L , .1 V 'S V 1, X' X ' 5 1333 ' it H' ' r. Eleanor Cleveland, Homecoming Queen, Harold Develrow, Cheryl Nelson, Library, Maxisilian Nelson, Paula Woods Brenda Bowens, ROTC, Antonio Crump, Nlarie Hunter, HECE, Freshman Cheerleader, Albert Johnson, Ava Cleveland Junior 8 Darryl Smith Homecoming Court, NHS, Anthony Haley fl 1 1 1 1 I Ex El ,-1 il 4 v J 1 Mosi Wii-lg Debra Lewis Edward Wesfbrook Susan Higgins Giel Brackens Mosi Spirifed .. ,,,r,- i 'Y' gi: , -Y ' ' 7 V wb:-aa Mosl Likelg To Succeed . Roberi Banksion Eleanor Cleveland --ima..-v Mosi Talenled 7 l Harold Develrow Eleanor Cleveland Campus Beaus And Beauiies Q-Si Av, 5 31' I1 si Sieels Forbes Karen Ingram Larrg Johnson Kaihg Agcox Dewagne Haleg jf . ,4 K5-x uf- 'f 4 s., v N-. fl 1 an H vv Q if , N' w 4 . Q- . 43 K fi? ' K. 'fa 521A , . .4 V K 1 1.:,fU,:, , W x F GN -if 'f .if v ' Yr' ,H ,V ' T wwf 'YF g K ' -4 , W , igfwfflk ' f,4-u..f,35+..gL. 113 V1 P 1 g 'fb xl,-,jf 7 3-: ff, 'if i ., 'L'-Tf if ', Q 3 , . 'eifg-753- ' ff A fb -f 4 Qffffzg fg -ff aff5.'1 M'm,,,.f +1 f H ' SY ' P' A L 'lf Q -, If y E 3. L,,:ff x' 'L Q -4 W z, .M A f'9'x ,fy X 'V .: 4 Nh if 45,5 ,ff-Lrg M . f ,gmcf 3335, ,, A if 5 M Us , 421, M3 V AQ .1 'W 42 THDSE WE CHEERED Aihleiics Polg Football The 1977 version of Poly football never really reached its potential. Our team played to its maximum effort only to find, when tired or injured, there was no reserve for replacement. It became very evident each third and fourth quarters that our team became fatigued and our opponents were able Conly in the fourth quarter of most of our gamesb to build a large score against us. Our lessons learned are of great value. Since the 1977 season ended, our prospectus for 1978 is a very different story - a vast improvement of attitudes, knowledge, tenacity and team loyalty have emerged as our strong points. - Carl Clark Q ff iwf Wits. by -'P -3 ? . ,Qtr , 'H , 7 1:5 7 at t. 7 S Q J A E fi! A ff 1 ' , A 12k3 7 .1 y Q33 ' 7 1977 CAPTAINS Q lk ri H t James Bishop X Y 1 3. 3 g RlckyDavls , 1 PDL X N 'lg Rodrick Jones ' A b? 5 I ' ' Cleaven Taylor Larry Johnson L VARSITY 10 Rodnck Jones 11 James Brown 20 Cleaven Taylor 21 Antonio Crump 23 James Bishop 25 Ron Johnson 28 Mlchael Cartwright 30 James Goss 35 Earnest Kung 36 Davld Johnson 37 Charles Benson 40 Larry Johnson 44 Micheal Richardson 50 Curtis Moss 52 Rickey Davls 53 Robert Foreman 55 Dennls Westbrook 67 John Davus 70 Robert Hamrlton 72 Daryl Smith 77 Micheal Babbles 73 Rodnck Smnth 1 1 N, ,Q 75 Thomas Sherman 76 Robert Evans 80 Erlc Dancer 81 Edward Westbrook 83 Harold Bell 86 Henry Haley 87 Michael Simmons 88 Michael Fennell . . h I x yd . 71 Don Allen . . P-M., ...WET I I Q .--.ns .---' 'R it Q? pig ,xg .5 f . . . 54 Right: End of lme, Poly's defense swarms Wyatt's ball N Q ' .eaggef s y . ' s ,13',,Q, A M .X 1 carrier, A 3 , Mt . l - - - A . V x Below. Poly s defensive lane opens up bug hole against WYa1t. M: ff-rw rvmmgqyyrsg-A Ivo 1 ff Mx 'A J I x 4' , Above Left: Larry Johnson makes nice gain, Above Right: Edward Westbrook stops Eastern Hills ball carrier. Left: Action grows intense. 101 N l , if Cleaven Taglor made the all- district and the all-counlg offensive teams as a wide YGCQIVGY. I eee, A .: n 1 if I - J R i'i-is N y Ll E 9, P Y so 4 e T eefe pair may f 'N PULY 0 Pill.. PU? EJLY f f POLY fb 'ESM 7 Fill? X ' PULY PDLY XPULYP :PDU vw A ,aa reislllas-:Ur-zur X ee 1, M , ., y f VARSITY: Row 1: Dennis Westbrook, Micheal Cartwright, Henry Haley, James Bishop, Cleaven Taylor, Caryl Smith Row 2: Micheal Mitchell, Mgr., Antonio Crump, Robert Hamilton, Thomas Sherman, John Davis, Ricky Davis, Micheal Simmons, David Johnson Row 3: Micheal Bell, Mgr., Don Allen, Edward Westbrook, Eric Dancer, James Brown, Robert Evans, Micheal Fennell, Larry Johnson Row 4: Coach Carl Clark, Ron Johnson, Rodrick Smith, Robert Foreman, Rodrick Jones, Ernest King, Micheal Richardson, Micheal Babbles, Curtis Moss, Coach Walter Miller 102 ll I+ Takes Teamwork To Win me .-,-ii 'owns f ' ' N' 'W A Flikiiw - A 't Q rr? fnwmii ' I ' ' V ' mpg A ' - - ma - maya rf! '1i 2 , z ,im ff K Q , ,,, , ,Q , ' , V Y . i ,yi 1 ,i yay r JUNIOR VARSITY: Row 1: Lorenzo Williams, Anthony Roberson, Randy Wilkerson, Timothy Hardeman Row 2: Albert Johnson, Micheal Martin, Robert Simmons, Freddie Davis, Ira Spriggs Row 3: Alvin Johnson, Micheal Johnson, Terry Connerway, Gary Smith, Robert Richardson, Lynn Andrews, William Conley, Dwight Westbrook Row 4: Coach Calvin Harris, Rodney Sandifer, Melvin Jones, Gregory Parker, Charles Lewis, Melvin McClain, Rodney Hatcher, Coach Herman Ellison. we 'H WM WK-L. 'is My Q , Q33 is i Q my .K 2 Ig v i 1 A in V ,539 A 4.,V, ,Ia ,ag is M 6 VT Q 3 ,y . W F X , if , 1 'i A A fe be A J is M - I s , QA , y .1 A fi f A i ,J FRESHMEN: Row 1: Henry Brooks, Anderson Wilburn, Archie Hilburn, Levord Rose, Vincent Morton, Robert Bell, Jeff Rhodes Row 2: Danny Youngblood, Alvin Thompson, Leonard Sumberlin, Victor Reece, Ralph Artist, Glen Allison, Reginal Richardson Row 3: Jerry Flangin, Winsell Williams, Anthony Tanksley, Kelly Kelley, Gary Watts, David Brooks, Eddie Robinson Row 4: Coach Alvin Johnson, Spencer Gray, James Shephard Ricky Rivers, Freddy Carroll, Curry Walker, Shawn Blanton, Coach Gary Easley. l03 Basketball Although Poly's basketball team's won-and-lost record wasn't too great, the team certainly was no patsy. It played everyone real close. The team seemed to do better against the district's leaders than anyone else. The team boasted the district's two high-point men in Mike Fennell and Rodrick Jones. Coach Timothy Austin Right: Flodrick Jones playing tough against Tech. Below: Von Young dribbling ball down court against Tech. fry l xv' --ww-..,w,.,,,q.! Left: Time out. Planning strategy intense moment against Paschal. Below: Mike Fennell taking rebound away from Tech. VARSITY Curtls Adams Micheal Bell James Brewer Ronald Bynum Micheal Fennell Revell Hncks Kevin Johnson Rodrnck Jones Mucheal McCray Fllcky Richardson Rodney Standufer Von Young af Right: Mike Fennell shows he's tough on defense. Below: Kevin Johnson fighting for rebound against Eastern Hills. , ff W 4-ft fr 'GQ Left: Mike Fennell coming down with rebound to dismay of Paschal players Below Left: Mike McCray fighting for loose ball in game with Eastern Hills. Below: Revell Hicks maneuvering against Western Hills. fr Y Rodrick Jones and Mike Fennell, disiricl high- poini men. f ,Q ,W H 1 Q: we ii, 1 ,-Q4L,is,,:..:V.1 . ' , . VARSITY: Row 1:James Brewer, Revell Hicks, Ricky Richardson, Micheal Bell, Rodney Sandifer, lra Spriggs, Trainer Row 2: Ronnie Smith, Mgr., Ronald Bynum, Curtis Adams, Micheal Fennell, Kevin Johnson, Von Young, Micheal McCray, Micheal Mitchell, Mgr 108 UNIOR VARSITY: Row 1: lra Spriggs, Mgr., Oscar Birdow, Anthony Roberson, William Kizzee, Ronnie Clayborne, Rodney Sandifer, James Brewer Ronald Francis, Mgr. 'low 2: Coach Calvin Harris, Andre Richardson, Micheal Babbles, James Brown, Don Allen, Randy Hopkins, Ron Bynum, Micheal Mitchell, Mgr, - ' ml ' rr - 2. - A. - ' was-f , ' ' RESHMEN: Row 1: Gary Thomas, Roger Nealy, Alvin Thompson, Theodore White, Levord Rose, Willie Smith ow 2: Leonard Sumberlin, Bruce Montgomery, Charles Thomas, Brent Bell, Jeff Rhodes, Lawrence Henderson, Anthony Thomas, Coach Gary Easley 109 VARSITY Row 1: Don Cartwright Freddie Davis Ernest King Melvin Jones Wendell Semington Row 2: Dennis Westbrook Byron Yeldell Joe Thigpen Stephen Rhodes Edward Westbrook Albert Johnson Row 3: Coach Alvin Johnson Michael Griffin Danny Tate Burton Morgan Michael Martain Trainer Ronnie Claborn ti., .. ,...,t t Baseball llai ,AS ,Wu PSTZQF' I we i , i : Q H Mil KTM KQ .....:, 4.4 A -was . , 51 f 5 4 as 5 ? Q- A A Q, .tv ,. f 4,4 , .3 V4 HO t. X, A . , ez ,iz 4 o fr I' - PL vnnull f ,L gW-, I J so 'si' 1' s ' A J s .gat ' vi- N '-,-f W-nw c W N... wma awmeanqpges 5---an was-mg KW A m BEER - f-ei fit mm A? JR. VARSlTY Row 1: Randy Wilkerson Jeff Rhodes Lloyd Primes Row 2: Robert Harris Anthony Belle 4 Alvin Johnson Owen Crowde Row 3: Rodney Sandi l I' 1 fer l James Sheppard ' Dwight Westb rook Michael Justice A. Hilburn Bruce Timmo Row 4: Coach Calvin Coach Alvin Johnson ns X Harrisl FR ESHMEN Row 1: Ricky Rivers Jeff Rhodes Henry Brooks Row 2: Archie Hillburn Mark Wilburn Vincent Martin Leonard Sumberlin Row 3: James Bishop James Shepard Larry Lavow Ronnie Perkins Victor Reece Coach Calvin Harris .............-......e..g Baseball , 5 -M A 4-if W i g Z 4 6 1 J 1 Q '. nd fy Z X , In 'zz My 4 gnu.-a .Q f y 4 r ' 3, 1 I ,M , ' . ,, EZ wa' n U L wk Cm 'ea n A wi 3 ,fo rrfffggf t K' 'tm .wh W raw-vw s 4 J... 693 acci V 4 X'iiii iffy x 5-JV M cg .. , lllllltm 5: 1 ,. , ii - 5 ,i.ii'-lllii' ' 'lillz':ll ' 'altar ililii Tennis Recoe Smith Ray Holloway Darrell Hayward Sam Jones Glendale Thompson Michael McCray James Brown lll Row 1: Roderick Smith Curtis Moss Robert Lorman Row 2: Glen Allison Michael Babbles Don Allen Tolliver Lewis Row 3: Michael Fennell Rodrick Jones Jeffrey Brookins Coach Walter Miller L? Polg Track xiii S M ,L :i , .V I -Q ,Q ' '-lt ' J no I liz lf . ff., .QM 1 azz' wi ai , 112 L ,W , ff .. .,,, f' Q XV' .N-..,,, Q i Ui l' l TB EK .us , s v-'sf' Row 1: Desma Sherrod Darrel Smith Ulysses Lauderdale Row 2: l Myron Brown Tommy Jones ' Alfred Johnson Row 3: Richard Rose Antonio Crump Michael Brewer Felix Collins Row 1: Charlie Nloss Alvin Thompson Stanley Garrett James Bishop Jerry Flangan Rodney Hatcher Row 2: Joe Ray Fred Jones Kevin Brooks Leonard Williams Anthony Parks Winsell Williams Row 3: Eric Dancer Harold Bell Coach Johnny Kennard Haywood Rudd David Johnson Kelly Kelley DB9 l X, g 3' i t l f'1F'7'.' Polg Track 3 6 3 M- --.fm-..-.----.-gn-v-gun! 1 , -'ff : if ., nv, . i F X i W :iff K- . Y g 4 B Q a f -nf' nw W his-'I x x 'fi Q- lk- ' .,i 'Q AW Golf Row 1: Robert Alcala Charles Clemmons Daniel Cole Row 2: Loray Jones Coach Bob Heddick Keith Miller Clarence Dupree 113 F-1... Girls' Track RELAY TEAMS Row 1: Loretta Anderson Marlene Davis Angela Kizzee Teresa Gary Sandra McClain Row 2: Janice Dancer Alma Benson Ronda Edwards Vanessa Fisher Yvette Taylor Bobbie McCIendon Row 3: Coach Howard H. Miles Mgr. Mattie Williams i'srr 3 lilQlU minimal nqinllulll llkli sssmmmnnm M fr f A l : , 1 tf its to 2 Girls gwm' :: : m em mgm mm mu mann mm aww S' fe mm mmm 3-....................,., , fy. Ur. ft' INDIVIDUAL TRACK Row 1: Beverly Price Jennifer Rhodes Angela Kizzee Jacqueline Prim Alma Benson Row 2: Sarah Price Yvette Taylor Nicole Smith Kathedral Hamilton Felecia Johnson Janice Dancer Row 3: Mgr. Susan Higgins Mgr. Connie Rodgers Robin Pinkard Teresa Stevenson Connanita Bender Mgr. Mattie Williams 114 it FIELD EVENTS Row 1: Thea Martin Bobbie Mays Veronica Johnson Regina Gleason Row 2: Teresa Gary Vanessa Fisher Verma Overton Sheretta Brewer Mgr. Gail Jackson ,.:: 111 it ,,,.,, ,. S.. M un, Girls' Vollegball Row 1: Ellen Alfred Katherine Anderson Phyllis Williams Row 2: Laverne Cook Cherri Richardson Bermistene Collins Pamela Compton Row 3: Mrs. Charity Baker, Coach Pearlie Slater Rosland Parks Lisa Kindred B 5 5' dw ij 'Q i,.+-5. ,, Y' ilia agfssa' ,- , -- .274 2' 5 if .aaa If .vi-fa? ,gf-4 'Y' r fL.4f-,-- ,.,.f..s -7 'q4,,,.,i. : '1QIZ T' 41. W H.. Mrs. Barbara Fullen, Coach Sherry Banks Sandra Torres Johni May Allen Frieda Clark Martina Martinez Rosemary Rodrigues Dorothy Collins Loreene Burton 115 , . w. ji n 1' f , ,X-x Q Q If 4' N in 4 r Q 4' 7, 4 - f-fig ,-5 lu ,ff , 9 4 ' J.. X , eb 4 + rua' ,fs K YQWQIL- W' :WN .y X, W, ,, 'f 1' . gfhf, is r 'ak 4 , ,. .15 V, L4 . w f, 4: E V..-J t A . My , fu, 'lf 'V A.,N.'c,,, , gal A A A f Tj, ig 1 fi' ,xi X 43 2 ,, N M J-2:Agi'fA ' 'fyff-'iL ,A 1- 4. 1 Q . ' Va ' .- J '.' Q k 3iirw.4,g R' 'Y fy A ' 4xt L 5 , 'vu w A Q Y .' 'lv-'x R .fuk L f XJ P sfglv' . x h- . ,. ,U H5261 .. igvubxf . y . A- . 1 JS- 0 1 .AY ., -.5 'qt 4 . v AJ' f 5,,' nl X vjx- l'1'f 1lLx 3 ,Y -S . - - . 1 1 4 , . 4 3? 137' R'!2f'7 35 i' 4-' YB W. li, vs-, ,f1q1':, ss' dh' waxy... 4 S- o THDSE WHO TAUGHT U9 Adminisiraiion And Faculig Mr. Knox J. Tucker Principal One of the pleasures of being principal of Polytechnic High School is that of knowing and working with students. And one of my greatest desires is to see every child achieve academic excellence while under the auspices of our school. This has been a banner year in many areas of our school life, and we are looking forward to achieving even greater heights at Polytechnic High School. - Knox J. Tucker l l P W - 3 ' f1'Tf?if ' ' Q . VX' i Adminish-aiion Works Hard For Polg Above Left: Vice-Principal Mr. Melvin King, Jr. Above: Vice-Principal Mrs. Dorothy B. Scott Left: Vice-Principal IVIr. Henry C. Johnson 119 Counselors Bridge Gap A counselor is someone a student can turn to with any problem relating to school, college, careers, or job facts. He has available a variety of college catalogs or other information for student use. B, X Above: Nlrs. Nlary Brock Above Right: Mr. Clifford C. Spates Right: lVlr. Robert W. Sherrod Keeping accurate records of students' progress students would be on the Honor Roll! Above: Mrs. Kay Dodd, Registrar Mrs. Irene Standifer, Secretary Mrs. Bobbie Abram, Secretary Right: Mrs. Dorothy Price, Attendance Clerk Mrs. Willie Boyer, Data Clerk Mrs. Virginia Hill, Library Clerk Mrs. Viola Kincade, Counseling Clerk Seated: Mrs. J. Bivens, Attendance Clerk writes is the purpose of our job. . .And we wish all - Kay Dodd Office Staff Keeps Accur- ate Records l2l English English teachers seek to make knowledgeable to their students the art of communication - speaking, listening, reading, and writing -in such a way that the study of English might be a pleasurable experience and a productive skill, not only for college, but also for a fruitful lite in the social and occupational world. - Barbara Hicks Mrs. Joyce Watson Mrs. Elizabeth Tamayo English Mrs. Barbara Hicks English l22 , X. Mr. Tomas Akins Mrs. Mary Marsh English EI'IQliSh M . N4 N A. A . English Mr. Timothy Austin English, Basketball Coach . ,C , 'L Q as Mr. Randy Jaecks Miss Carol Jones English English - Journalism f f-1.1 Mr. Mike Yandell L Biology I Mr. Howard Miles Chemistry-Physics Girls' Track Coach Mr. John Peterson Science Science is a search for truth which involves a very definite period. In high school we try to emphasize the methodg the thought process of applying known facts to a new situation. In devising a solution to the problem, we try to show that this process is applicable to the everyday problems of life. - Howard Miles General Science H Mr. Nolan Fondren Biology Mr Alvin Johnson Mr. Johnny Kennard Biology - Track Coach - 123 General Science, Football Coach 4 lo? Math 2 We strive for these goals: competence in basic skills and processes, ability to apply skills to practical problem-solving, and understanding ofthe significance and beauty of mathematics. Q egg, Mrs. Olivia McCartney - Letty Maloney Mrs. Letty Maloney Mrs. Ellen Plastino Geometr bra y, Alge Mr. Allen Wrage Math Fundamentals Ms. Bernadette Svrcek Mr. Bob Hettich Algebra, Math Fundamemtals M J0h Y Ha T 'd' Math FU damema'S Mr. waiter Miner, Mom Fundamentals, Football Coach Trigonometry Mr. Calvin Harris MT. Alben Smith Government Mrs. Erma Grant History Business Ed uealion Business education is the stepping stone to higher levels in the business world. lt can be used for personal as well as vocational gain. A priority of the total homemaking program is to provide meaningful experiences that will ensure a continuation of the learning process about home and family life into the total school, the home, and the community. - Cheryl Chowning 126 Ms. Naomi Warren Typing, Shorthand Mrs. Brenda Woodall Typing, Bookkeeping Mr. Morris White General Business, Typing, Business Law Homemaking Miss Cheryl Chowning Homemaking Mrs. Denise Redman Mrs. Tanya Rice Homemaking Family Living Mr. Howard Freeman, Auto Shop Trade And Industrial Education Industrial Arts and Education gives students an opportunity to explore various skills and subject matter which will be useful in everyday living. Mr. Lawrence Bierschenk Mrs, Auto Mechanics Mr. Bobby Mitchell Plastics Mr. Edward Youngman Drafting Mr. Lewis Ashby Wood Shop Mr. Charles Koenig Metal Shop Cosmetology l Independence reached with Special Education. Mrs. Mary Russell Reading Special Education Mrs. Georgia Ward Plan A a Mr. Steve Gay Leadership The study of a foreign language is important to everyone because it increases his understanding of a different culture and adds to his ability to communicate with others as well as helping him to better appreciate his own language and culture. - Barbara Naish l28 Mrs. Lois Terry, Reading Foreign Language t ef , -L.. Mr. Don Thompson Plan A A. .... 9 in Miss Barbara Naish French - English Mrs. Lydia Guzman Spanish - English Fine Arts www t .M '25 at Mrs. Patsy Ransom, Music - Chorus ,Q ,A I ' I Mrs. Rosalyn Pinkston, Art -.- Mr. Ernest Moody, Band Mr. Eugene Lee, Speech - Drama Fine Arts seek to instill in students an appreciation forthe arts through competitive artistic ventures, and not just for arts' sake. The Arts also instill pride in self and school and cultural pride using the fine arts as a tool. - Eugene Lee 129 Good Health Helps Health classes strive to establish a pattern of good health practices. Phgsioal if l , Mrs. Barbara Fullen Health Mr. Herman Ellison Health, Baseball Coach Education Physical education today is important because it seeks to develop the whole child in order to produce citizens who are physically, mentally, and emotionally competent. R.O.T.C. R.O.T.C. stresses leadership. 130 Carl Clark it ,fm - If if Mrs. Ollie Belfry P.E. Mr. Carl Clark P.E. - Head Football Coach Sgt. Walter Hosey R.O.T.C. Sgt. Cemi Thomas R.O.T.C. Mr. Augustus Moss T D. E. x, On The Job Training Gives Vocaiional Siudenis Head Qiari Mrs. Tommie Gandy Mr. Doug Carrell H-E.C.E. I.C.T. Mrs. Margaret Rach V.O. E. Mrs. Fay Sproull C.V.A.E. 131 I+ Takes Special People For Special Jobs The main function of the nurse in high school is to assist the student in getting medical assistance or advice in all areas of illness. Mrs. Argie V. Burton Nurse new . ' if!! . ir. L Mrs. Jean Ragan, Librarian A person's education would not be complete without the resources of a good library and knowing how to use it. K if Ms. Bettye Forte Nlath Resource Teacher A resource teacher provides that extra or special help to the student who needs help or assistance in those subjects he finds especially difficult. Campus Moniiors And Peer Advisors - Qiudenis' Friends Left: Mrs. Charity Baker Mrs. Jerrie Gardner Mr. Charles Smith rs. Susan Munson r. Farmer M M Below: Ms. Wanda Sanders Nourishing Meals Served Bu Cafeieria Siaff ff-nf Mrs. Vera Layton, Manager, and h ff nt staff. A f' ww. .rfb as -+ , ',A iigw ,Jn 4 -Sf'-I A -Q WHO WE WERE l Classes 135 3 ,Q J 5 4 Q 1 wh wr, f I-H gm-' mi- ,-fwfvs'f-Wi'f1f?2,f l424' 2ffw--fiffw Eff' - 1: f f -f 5: 31.-afv, m1sQ,,.:,.1e2Qsff,,.::?1zf,::i,'fs2f,gf,152241,,:xisS3,,-eegsssssf,sfsigwzsf52512sfilffiiemisisiliiiiSf!w'ff-?'i: 1-Hr' vw. ,-'ff ffv- fi' f g, ,ea 1555 .4 vu E? 73, Qs I -,V ,- Vg sf -3 '1 ff ' f' 'i -1' -' U ' - -- K . ,Nu Az, gpg- -iff-,M 12, 5, ,,-i I: - V, , .ff-ggg V. ,Z me QENIORS We've made it! Enen Alford Beverly Adkinson In a short time we will be graduating. We will hear our names called. A handshake and it will all be over. What have these four years been? They have been wonderful years!!! Douglas Allen Harold Allen Kathern Anderson Lynnice Andrews KathyAycox Shirley Bailey I Mary Bailey Sherry Banks 138 Grace Bell Alma Benson Cynthia Blackshire Samuel Boone Brenda Bowens Shirley Bowman Angela Brewster Alvin Brown Carolyn Brown Robert Bankston Paula Bates Terry Bates QENIORQ 40 Debra Brown Angela Buffington Eddie Burns John Campbell Laura Campbell Frances Carter Michael Cartwright Yolanda Chapple Janice Clay Eleanor Cleveland Kelvin Cobb Daniel Cole 61 Bobby Conerway Gloria Cole Michael Coleman Cynthia Compton , , Donna Connally Antonio Crump SENIORS Cynthia Cyrus Claudia Darden Patricia Darden Debra Davis 42 Cheriyn Dancer Eric Dancer k eiair ' 1 ' um Q-4. 'n fMW 4 A f--fWi,ii.,in N V . V f -,f, I Q . ,.....eL 'if i'i. . ,, 5 I Xen in i i 4 ' ' i ' W ..f A H 3 1 55 1, if iv D ,,,, P A ' 1 x ' , ' ..,, V,.,, . I WL i. i Rickey Davis Ruby Davis Harold Develrow Billy Dial Eddie Dobbs Stevie Donison Clarence Dupree Helen Durham Vickie Echols Debra Ellis Michael Fennell Michael Ferrell QENIORS ' G elss W' F Patricia Ferrell ,pnllif Darlon Flelds Jerry Fields y Darryl Forbes Duane Franklin Tammy Gardner Dwaine George James Goss Anthony Gray l Charlie Gray 44 SENIORS PREPARE FDR HOMECOMING '77 Louise Gray John Green Mark Greer Michael Griffin Donald Guy Belinda Hackett Willie Hafford Dewayne Haley Elaine Haley Henry Haley Mary Hall Nathaniel Hamilton SENIORS Avis Harris Cheryl Harris Joycelyn Harris Thomas Harris Mary Harrison Kenneth Hawey Janet Hatton Maxie Haynes 146 Michelle Henry Antionette Hicks Herminia Herrera Susan Higgins .,.. Q ,r. ., . Stephen Hodge Shari Holmes Gayle Homer Steven Hooks Robert Hopkins Patricia Hornbuckle Hope Howard Cynthia Hoyle Delphine Hugh Donald Hurd 4, -' :gf rg if SENIORS 'U Karen Ingram Amy Jackson A ii .1 48 Shelton Jackson Ruby Jennings William Jennings Anna Johnson Anna M. Johnson Bobby Johnson SENIOR9 PLAN MANY ACTIVITIES I Ronald Johnson Doris Johnson Joyce Johnson Larry Johnson Charles A. Jones Cora Jones Elaine Jones Gloria Jones Hubert Jones SENIORS I4 Rhonette Jones Rodrick Jones Sharon Jones Keith Kelley Calvin Keys Alanna Kilgore Lela Jones S' Madlyn Jones Venice Kirven Carmen Lacy Cynthia Lake Gary Levine Sandra Levine Debra Lewis Debra J. Lewis William Liggins Loletha McClellan H Robert McGee Vennie McGuire Velvet Madkins SENIORQ Joyce Moore Burton Morgan Lisa Morris Mary Martin Sandra Miles Rogers Mitchell Karen Montgom- ery Elmer Nealy Cheryl Nelson Vanessa Norman Clifford Owens Kathy Parker Anthony Parks Janet Perkins Regina Perkins Shirley Petty Ralph Peyton Ernest Pinckney Jarvis Polk SENIORS 4 Hazel Pope Michael Prim Charles Rand Clarence Randles Darrell Rasco Andrea Raspberry Kim Raven Charlotte Rayford Jackie Record Ivan Reed Yolanda Reed Linda Revels Stephen Rhodes Clara Richardson James M. Richardson Michael Richardson David Robinson Mark Robinson Dwight Rochon Richard Rose SENIORS Debra Sharp SENIORS TAKE PART IN ALL SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Thomas Sherman Wendell imington LeVivian Simmons Cynthia Small ryl Smith Linda Sneed Arlener Steels Rosalind Stradford Renee Straughters Emery Sumberlin Charlene Tatum Rhonda Tatum Dianna Taulton Annette Taylor Patricia Smith Sharon Smith Carolyn Smoot SENIORS Rose Taylor James Terry Joe Thigpen Cleaven Taylor JoAnn Taylor Robert Taylor T Wilfillf? 2,393 alia SENIOR9 STAND TALL Lamaretta Thomas Lee Thompson Loretta Tinsley Patricia Tolbert ,uf Sandra Torres Clara Wair Lisa Walker Michael Walker Trina Walker Michael Wallace Brenda Ware Christopher Watson SENIOR9 60 Michael Webster Edward Westbrook WGNDER WHAT'S COOKING HERE? '1'? ' Wm-llia ' !1d1 i?i Ronnie White Barbara Williams Brenda Williams Wilma Williams Jacqueline Wilson Leonard Wilson Patricia Wilson Ladessia Winston Waymond Woodard Brenda Woods Kenneth Woods Sylvia Zimmerman Diane Williams Michelle Williams Vanessa D. Williams l QENIORS Vermita Bell Sandra Blackshire Giel Brackins Sherry Brennan 4 James Brown Pamela Calton Kathleen Calyen Jimmy Carey Don Cartwright Brenda Chatman Charles Clemons Ava Cleveland Q Bermistene Collins JUNIORS FIND SCHOOL WORK CHALLENGING AND INTERESTING E J' Kyle Compton Pamela Compton Anthony Cortez Floy Daniels Freddie Davis Michael Davis Don Daniel A NJ Er 4 Louise Dobbs Gary Donison Gale Durham Twanya Ealleam Vanessa Fisher Evelyn Fitzpatrick tk x JUNIORS '65 Eddy Forte Karen Foster Alma Franklin Anthony Franklin Gregory Franklin Regina Gleason Gary Garrett Anita Goss X. . x.11- fr-6 .G cf, IS Carolyn Gray Doriscell Green Ola Greene Timothy Grandberry' :Eur .MN Q-iQim y - .sk l , ..f, ' 1 frl . . ' K Michael Gunter Teresa Hafford Anthony Haley Kathedral Hamilton JUNIOR9 '67 Vanessa Hamilton Timothy Hardeman Robin Hatcher Darrell Hayward 68 Lanell Hayward Lori Hayward Marvin Henry Robert Hewitt Revell Hicks i Donna Hodge Dena Hogan Ryan Hogan PS-J FORMER SOPHOMOREQ BECOME SHARP JUNIORS Bruce Holmes Alfred Homer Darryl Homer Patricia Hornbuckle Marie Hunter Jerilyn Irving Nedra lsom Calvin Jackson Danny Jackson Sharon Jackson Albert Johnson David Johnson Patrick Johnson JUNIOR9 Bennie Jones David Jones Melvin Jones c I Patricia Jones Jeff Kelley Pamela Kelly Rose Kelley Reginald , Kincade 1 Sammy Kindred Alicia King Joyce Lane Charles Lewis 70 y'Nl ' Byron Mitchell Debra Mitchel David Morgar Curtis Moore Ronald Moore Terrie Newton Dorothea Norman Larry Page Flachella Fl. Parks Leonard Penny David Perkins Lamelvia Pierce ,wav kv-f Leola Lewis Tolliver Lewis Jullette Marshall Dorothy Martin Melvin McClain Curtis Mclntosh Fay Mclntosh Dorothy McKenzie .IUNIORQ Betty Polk Harold Powell Vonda Presley Rachella Racks . ,f-.P Ronnie Randles Danny Rasco Joe Ray Terrie Reed Andre Richardson Ricky Richardson Robert Richardson Rublyn Robbins Andrea Sanders David Scott Jacqueline Victor Scott Gary Simmons Simmons Michael Simmons Yolanda Sims Daryl Smith Patrlcva Smith Roderick Smith Belinda Spriggs James Staton JUNIOR9 '73 Denise Tatum Phyllis Tatum Versie Taylor Yolanda Taylor Linda Thompson Aubrey Thomas Shelia Thomas lmelia Tillis Laquita Tillman Jesse Timmons Luke Turner Uneda Turner Seth Turner Harvey Wallace Sherry Ware David D 5. Washington j Denise Waters 'J . Cassandra Watson Dennis f Westbrook Edie White Kenneth White .IUNIORS '7 5 6 Otis Whitfield Herman Wiggins Earl Williams Anthony Williams JUNIORS HAVE HARDER n 'fi e ,iit .,, 5 SUBJECTS Ernest Williams Kalen Williams Mattie Williams Rebecca Williams mi' zfw fl Ladessa Winston Byron Yeldell +1 K i 1 W 4 SOPHO- MORE9 We have scrambled a little higher. Some doubts still remaing however, we know what is expected of us. it 178 Bruce Alford James Alexa nder Don Allen Ricky Amerson Freddie Anderson Lynn Andrews Craig Austin Ronald Bast Sam Baston Mary Bailey Shirley Baker Cynthia Baston Ol'l Mary Baty Michael Bell Anthony Belle Home Economics Deparimeni Presenis Sigle Show In Audiiorium Jon Bennett Henrletia Blackshear Sharon Bonner Sylvla Boone Shelia Branch Denise Brooklns Eunice Bynum Alexander Byrd Freda Clark f f, , ,-,Q,,f,-1, -Q warm ' iw' We-?sL'fi' B ,,,, , ' ., .1 V111 , 551 W, ,ag-Lgh ,v,, i s A. ' . ' 1' - M 2 'If 1,2 1 f,.f- hw .r -.em .fe-M 'www , , L. ,,.,,, , . zfmy , f, M., J az.: , f -. , h K ... W , ,.,, Sharon Bowens Anderson Bookman Robert Brown Mary Burton Maureen Clay Ronnie Clayborn 4 QOPHOMORES REALIZE FRESHMEN HAVE A BETTER VIEW SOPHOMORE9 I8 0 Sammy Cody Donna Cole Darrel Coleman Stefone Compton Loviet Conner Pam Cooke Demetria Cox Jimmy Crossley Earthel Davis Darren Dawkins L 4 ' F , . Deidre Davis Donna Davis Dwight Davis I Darlene Demps Rosita Douglas Rhonda Dunn Regina Dupree Debra Edwards Roger Epps Delores Fields Greg Fields Barbara Finley Robert Foreman Ronald Francis Judy Fuller Stanley Garrett Andrian George Kennard Gordon Cecil Gray Gary Gray 5 Regina Green Frankie Haley Sharon Hall LaVida Harris Rodney Hatcher Tony Hawkins Thomas Hayes U. L. Hayward Caree Haywood Alberta Henderson Myron Henry Felecia Hicks Brenda Hill Charles Hill Dale Hill Marvin Hodge SOPHOMORES Gail Jackson Linda Jackson Garfield Jefferson Charles Jennings Curtis Jennings George Jennings Alvin Johnson Felicia Johnson Howard Johnson Michael Johnson Timothy Johnson Terry Jordan Michael Justice Rebecca Kimberley William Kizzee Deborah Lewis Pamela Liggins Dedric McClain Billie McClendon Josephine Marshall ,ms Marvin D. Hodge Cynthia Homer Gary Howard Regina Hughes Otis Hooks Kenneth Hopkins Randy Hopkins Yolinda lrving Sheila Isaac Chris Jackson SOPHOMORE9 BECOME MORE SERIOUS i nl. :meh .,,, WWW, We ing Joyce Marshall Marilyn Marshall Patricia Martin Martina Martinez Ernest Mason Bobbie Mays Donnie Mays Gary Minniefield Michael Mitchell Michael W. Mitchell Timothy Mitchell Greg Nixon Verma Overton SOPHOMORES Rocshell Owens Beverly Parker Gregory Parker Hope Perkins Priscilla Perkins Floyd Phillips Beverly Price Valerie Price Jackie Prim Lloyd Primes Mark Prince fe 3:2 ' is I 'Q ,A iiii , NL --rw, Renee Reed Willie Reed Donald Richardson Ronald Richardson Carlton Rischer Vicki Robinson Anthony Roberson Connie Rodgers Bruce Rudd Columbus Sanders Lillie Sanders f 1 Rodney Sandifer Daryl Sanford Lenora Savage Arthur Scott Telethia Scott Tony Sharp Desma Sherrod William Sheppard l -- 'b si.. A '- K' iw S Bryon Sherman Daily Shofner Flobert Simmons Russell Simpson Tony Simms Donald Smiley Christine Smith Gary Smith 'K 1 W E, . '. W ff S i . V N iv. ' kiwi li Harold Smith Jewell Smith Pamela Smith Ira Spriggs Nancy Sullivan Johnny Szedeli Christina Starks Thomas Stevenson QOPHOMORE9 185 Gerald Terrell Sammie Thomas Charles Tatum Jamesetta Teal Darrell Terrell Latrina Thomas Fl. T, Thomas Ronnie Thomas Robert Torres Glenda Tryon Debra Turner Gemma Valadez Dwight Westbrook Karen White Kenneth Wilkerson Lorenzo Williams Felicia Wilson John Wilson Sharon Willrich Shirley Woods Kenneth Wooley t Lt W t'ii fi ix? :M Qi mi QA ,gf i, Qflx fax fi , .4 ,V -4 m if si ,is FREQHMEN BEGIN THE FIRST YEAR OF FOUR We have reached a new plaleau and have assumed new responsibililies. No one can see inlo lhe fulure. bul whal we do now will have a greal influence on how our lives are shaped. D b Alford B y Allen Jo Allen To yAllen Pi. l,,. . S GI Allison La yAlridge Do ldA trong J q el eA derson Fl Iph Artis D Ashe F k A hford V s Bailey Sh Banks She L Banks 33 N gk et, Q Blanche Baston Anthony Battles Brent Bell Dennis Bell George Bell Hubert Benson Billie Berry Doris Birmingham Debra Blackshire Patricia Blair Shawn Blanton Jackie Blue Ronnie Bonner Mary Booker Bridget Boyer Ronald Bowie Beverly Brewer Michael Brewer NEWCOMER9 LEARN ABOUT POLY 'tm . x Q to r ll ti.. Q, is 55 '- 1 'fi , If Henry Brooks Kevin Brooks Bridgette Brown Chris Brown Debra Brown James Brown Lori Brown Myron Brown Boy Brown Theresa Brown FREQHMEN Willie Brown Sandra Bryant Evelyn Burries Lorine Burton Lillian Bynum Donna Campbell Sharon Carey Clinton Carter Tony Chatman James Chivers Sylvester Cole Patricia Collier Dorothy Collins Felix Collins Melvin Collins Charlene Cooks Donald Crump Merlin Daniel 190 David Davis Larry Davis Marlene Davis FRESHMEN KEEP OLD FRIENDSHIPQ AND MAKE NEW DNES Shelia Ervin Deatrice Fennell Columbus Fountain Stephen Fountain Vickey Gentry Mary George Jerry Flangin Gregory Flowers Beverly Ford Kenneth Francis Sharon Fuller Trina Garrison Paula Gilmore Nelvia Gipson Joe Glenn Fiondal Davis Stanley Davis Vinita Develrow James Dupree Frankie Durham Patricia Durham Willie Earl Phyllis Edens Flonda Edwards Jackie Edwards Carolyn Elder Donna Erie FREQHMEN 191 POLY HALL9 BETWEEN CLASSES Kim .J Spencer Gray Steve Green Vernon Green O'Letha Griffin Randy Hairston Joey Haley Carolyn Hall Brenda Hargis Sherry Harris Michael Heath Arthur Henderson Daniel Henderson Deadra Henderson Lawrence Henderson Irene Hennington 192 ,QI In Sedrick Grandberry Bridgette Gratts Earl Gray Mildred Gray Linda Herndon Brenda Hicks Pamela Hobdy Drew Hogan Billy Holmes Tyrone Holmes Carolyn Hicks Loreli Hicks Archie Hilburn John Holland Donald Holloway Ronald Holloway Byron Howard Lori Humphrey Gary Hunt 9 is i gl' give N Kenneth Ingram June Jackson Vatrice Jackson Lachaun James Debra Jarmon Robert Jenkins Cleo Jennings Dwayne Johnson Jeffery Johnson Lereca Johnson Reese Johnson Robert Johnson Wanda Johnson Charles Jones Paula Jones Philadus Jones Sam Jones Lisa Kindred FRESHMEN 193 Michael Liggins Drushunda Lucas Cassandra McClain Bobbie McCIendon Robert McGee Gail Mclntyre Pam McKnight Marilyn McNeil Ouenetta Mack Timothy Madkins Mark Martin Thea Martin 194 Darelle King Raymond King Wanda Lacy Dorthea Laster Angela Kizzee Monica Kennedy Olivia Lacey Katherine Lauderdale Larry Lavow Laurie Leno 5 '21 . it ' rw-A Vincent Martin Carlos Martinez Loretta Miller Howard Mitchell Keiiy Mitchell FRESHMEN Patricia Pinkard Robin Pinkard Floria Powe Tracie Priester Lisa Redwin Victor Reece Jeffery Rhodes Jennifer Rhodes Denise Richardson Denise G. Richardson Donna Richardson Reginald Richardson Reginald B. Richardson Reginald J. Richardson Sherri Richardson 6 FRESHMEN FIND SCIENCE CLASSES INTERESTING Ricky Rivers Elvin Roberson Oreen Roberson Debra Robinson A rx ,J ' I 'g , ,, F' 2 , 4 ,, :js nl' Eddie Robinson Jimmie Robinson Balinda Rochon Levord Rose Alonzo Rubeil ttf Sharon Rudd Diane Runnels Carla Sanders Karla Y. Sanders Laverne Scruggs 1' James See James Shepard Lawrence Sims Peariie Slater , Alvin Smith ii, .S , ' -. Arnita Smith Charles Smith Denise Smith Doris Smith Geraldine Smith FRESHMEN 197 Marilyn Smith Nicole Smith Recoe Smith Kenneth Spears Jan Stevenson Teresa Stevenson Clarence Steward Tessie Stewart Beverly Stokes Clark Sullivan Brenda Sumberlin Odell Swayzer Jackie Talley Anthony Tanksley Wanda Tanksley Stanley Taplin James Tarver Cynthia Taylor Janice Taylor Stanley Taylor Yvette Taylor Anthony Thomas Charles Thomas Cynthia Thomas Gary Thomas ..a..,,k Jannie Thomas Julian Thomas Melody Thomas Michael Thomas Sylvester Thomas Alvin Thompson Glendell Thompson , ia , . h v. wi , f, ? f, T. '- 1: .f 'Rpt Q1 FRESHMEN Qs. ai LEARN CONCENTRATION Tracy Thompson Terry Trimble Antonio Turner Linda Turner Marilyn Turner Kenneth Urquhart Curry Walker Kevin Waters Sonja Watson Gary Watts FRESHMEN 19 POLY'9 ADMINISTRATORS TAKE CARE OF THEIR STUDENTS Martha White Theodore White Cynthia Wiggins Anderson Wilburn Billy Williams Cassandra Williams Chris Williams 3 Cindy Williams Huey Williams James Williams Kevin Williams Quinton Williams Revlon Williams Winsell Williams Mark Wilburn Kenneth Wilson Charles Woodard Gwen Woodard Paula Woods Cathy Wright Sharon Young Danny Youngblood ' CONGRATULATIONS T0 THE GRADUATING CLASS 2 A Adams, Curtis Adkinson, Beverly Alford, Ellen Allen, Douglas Allen, Harold Anderson, Kathern Austin, Belinda Aycox, Kathy B Bailey, Mary L. Bailey, Shirley Banks, Sherry Bankston, Robert Bates, Paula Bates, Terry Bell, Grace Belle, Don Benson, Alma Benson, Charles Birdwell, Lavetta Blackshire, Cynthia Blaylock, Corine Bohannan, Clarence Boone, Corzetta Boone, Samuel Boozer, Della Bowens, Brenda Bowman, Cynthia Bowman, Shirley Bradley, Alice Brewster, Angela Brookins, Carl Brooks, Lacretia Brown, Alvin Brown, Debra Brown, Michael B. Buffington, Angela Burns, Eddie C Cameron, Angelisa Campbel, John Campbell, David Campbell, Laura Carter, Frances Cartwright, Michael Chapple, Yolanda Chase, Connell Clay, Janice Cleveland, Eleanor Cobb, Kelvin Cole, Daniel Cole, Gloria Coleman, Michael Compton, Cynthia Conerway, Bobby SENIOR INDEX Council, Ulysess Curry, Bobby Cyrus, Cynthia Crump, Antonio D Dancer, Cheryln Dancer, Eric Dancer, Fevia Daniels, Shelia Darden Patricia Darden Claudia Davis, Debra Davis, Rickey Davis, Robert Davis, Ruby Dawkins, Randolph Develrow, Harold Dial, Billy Dobbs, Eddie Donison, Stevie Dupree, Clarence Durham, Helen E Echols, Vickie Edwards, Darrell Ellis, Debra Ellis, Georgia Espie, Charles F Fennell, Michael Ferrell, Michael Ferrell, Patricia Fields, Darion Fielda, Jenny Fields, Jerry Fisher, Michael Forbes, Darryl Forte, Edward Foster, Bernell Franklin, Cheryl Franklin, Duane Freeney, Deborah G Gardner, Carol Gardner, Tammy George, Dwayne Goss, James Gray, Anthony Gray, Charlie Gray, Louise Green, John M. Greer, Mark Griffin, Michael Grittith, Barbara Guy, Donald H Hackett, Belinda Hackett, Sandra Hafford, Willie Haley, Dewayne Haley, Elaine Haley, Henry Hall, Mary E. Hamilton, Nathaniel Hamilton, Robert Hardeman, Hirohito Harris, Avis Harris, Cheryl Harris, Jocelyn Harris, Thomas Harris, Vivian Harrison, Mary Harvey, Kenneth Hayes, Maxie Henry, Eunice Herrera, Herminia Hicks, Antionette Hicks, Christi Higgins, Susan Hill, Donna Hodge, Stephen Holmes, Shari Homer, Gayle Hooks, Marion Hooks, Steven Hopkins, Robert Houston, Sheri Howard, Hope Hoyle, Cynthia Hugh, Delphine Hunt, Willie Hunter, Beverly Hurd, Donald Prim, Michael Ingram, Karen J Jackson, Amy Jackson, Anthony Jackson, Ernest Jackson, Roderick Jackson, Shelton Jennings, Ruby Jennings, William' Jimison, Renetta Johnson, Anna Johnson, Anna M. Johnson, Bobby Johnson, Doris Johnson, James Johnson, Joyce Johnson, Kelvin Johnson Larry Johnson Ronald Jones, Charles Jones, Cora Jones, Elaine Jones, Hubert Jones, Katarina Jones, Lela Jones, Loray Jones, Madlyn Jones, Roderick Jones, Sharon K Keeton, Willie Kelley, Keith Kelly, Michael Keys, Calvin Keys, Charles Kilgore, Alanna King, Ernest Kirvin, Venice L Lacy, Carmen Lake, Cynthia Levine, Gary Levine, Sandra Lewis, Debra A. Lewis, Debra J. Lewis, Reginia Ligglns, William M cCalister, Loraine cCoy, Anita McDaniel, Henrietta McGee, Robert McGuire, Vennie adkins, Velvet artin, Mary asters, Judy elton, Kenneth iles, Sandra Minor, Cornelia Mitchell, Mary Mitchell, Rogers Montgomery, Karen Moore, Teresa Morgan, Burton Morris, Lisa N Nealy, Elmer Nelson, Cheryl Newton, Patricia Norman, Vanessa P Paris, Alvin Parker, Kathy Parks, Anthony Patton, Linda Perkins, Janet Perkins, Regina Petty, Shirley Peyton, Ralph Pinckney, Earnest Pitts, Hugh Polk, Jarvis Pope, Hazel R Rand, Charles Randles, Clarence Rasco, Darrell Raven, Kim Rayford, Charlotte Record, Jackie Reed, Ivan Reed, Yolanda Revels, Linda Rhodes, Stephen Richardson, Bobby Richardson, Clara Richardson, James Richardson, Michael Robinson, David Robinson, Mark Rochon, Dwight Rodriquez, Rose Rogers, Yolanda Rose, Richard Ross, Kelvin Ruffin, Michael Russell, Marvin 9 Sanders, Gloria Sanders, Marilyn Sanders, Randy Sharp, Debra Sherman, Thomas Simmington, Windell Simmons, LeVivian Simms, Sonya Simpson, Beverly Small, Cynthia Smith, Darryl Smith, Michael Smith, Patricia Smith, Sharon Smoot, Carolyn Sneed, Linda Sparks, Karen Steels, Arlener Stradtord, Rosalind Straughters, Renee Sumberlin, Emery Szedeli, Charles T Tanksley, Judy Taulton, Diana Taylor, Annett Taylor, Cleaven Taylor, Jo A. Taylor, Robert Taylor, Rose Taylor, Saundra Terry, James Thigpen, Joe Thomas, Lamaretta Thomas, Myrtle Thompson, Lee Tinsley, Loretta Tolbert, Patricia Torres, Sandra U Urquhart, Janet V Valadez, Rudy Vaughn, Oliver W Wair, Clara Walker, Lisa Walker, Marie Walker, Michael Walker, Trina Wallace, Michael Waller, Bridgette Ware, Brenda Water, Stanley Watson, Christophe Watters, Donald Webster, Jerry Webster, Michael Westbrook, Edward Whitaker, Patricia White, Ronnie White, Willie Whitey, Whrea Whitney, Michael Williams, Anita O I' Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams Williams, Williams Barbara Brenda Diane Michele Phyllis Tommy Vanessa Wilma Wilson, Leonard Wilson, Patricia Wilson, Winnette Wingfield, Denny Woodard, Waymon Woods, Brenda Woods, Kenneth d O4 Our minds are lilled wilh memories of whal lhis school has meanl lo us. We look back wilh fond apprecialion. ' 'e .,.1 -f f A l ,N . . Ai ,.. . H J fi A on ,,g2,,Q, 1, ' 4...' ,fog g : .x.k wx ef-me . ww b L A ,, 1: ,.:w-5wuy:.- 7 ,. - i l U -r l Q F Qs' x x X Q wa l 1. L V l HN -Q N Q W xx l 'X W ' ax ,qkiglgllg X 1 als' 5 253 W 2 'X W Re M g fx Q ' Ml , Y 'W xx 1 S! D qv Q 1 ll Q , X as W .9 H of' , X fe' figs Q We QS :ge w Y 4 Q l 'Y 'xr 1 X, Q M 1 ' 'E' A X 3 ik f me M a 1 Q av lf WSF l ' h J ' R D P ff Q as NO l fx K A xg 'Q 'I fx J A I 4 5 K' 1 ff M W 43? ' A + we f Q A, A 'tif Q ,rw X, AVN X Q .vt f' .V df E1 ,wig l x 1. 'R- as fi A h 4 S-L 'A 49' . psf am wx ,Q 4 -11 il- P of. We appreciafe ihe mang friends and fhe help, ihejog and Iaughier iheg have brough+ us. ,ly 20 20 6 We appreciaie fhe feaohers. Wifhouf iheir help and undersianding we never could have made if. Theg encouraged us when we faliered. and praised our accomplishmenis. M 5: . ii 66 Q ' ' Ti , ' o 'Q i In a greai parl, our friends and ieachers are responsible for whai we have become. In a sense. we are images of +hese people or a refleciion of ihem. , W' tx ., ,V v p- . 5 ss, - s ' s x- X .Q 7 Ag ,eh + ' 4 I My I -:,,,i,,3,,, Ik N 207 , .LM,, MwMw,,,:,?,5, , W 1, l ae an l a F . I A 9 5 l ' ': A a a P ' 1 .lr I. l PQ f l lala f ' .,.- i ,.. t .... ' h K- .'.. ,m.f: Ang success we mag al-lain in life will be due, +o a greai exlenl. fo lhe influence lhese friends and feachers have had on us. For fhis we are deeply appreciaiive. l e ,fa f 'U ff Z7 7 ??Q4N52Je Ka Q ZX C22 'ACXQH ff? 0? Cfigibgffc I 9 C Q g, 954 V' 'WYWM 2.3 if fi :ny f -Q. 49,01 42 f QW? frm 10676 Ck wk ff' Xffdfjuv Off U5 aj 00 F. W 222,53 . ' QV CQ in .-5' W ff ,J , WW' WW 1. rf A I V Jiffy X jl N x X , VV jlf A 'W x M jx! 'NVQ 1, 9 dvi! f 24 f f X U jj-,R N X5 f my 57 wwf M RV Wiz ff y 1 1 A f 0 ff J 15 ff! X Y ' 5' '19 X19 ,NX jgfyl Xljkv dm! X W, cjv-D N K U1 ffv 019 QV ,J 'All' X jj' -M ' my PM W' A xpfk 5 x Y QW ff M 1 s1r-quo-vi--Q