Ponca City High School - Cat Tale Yearbook (Ponca City, OK)

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ERVICE The students of Po-Hi are never slow to volunteer their time and best efforts to the betterment of their school. A trade woodwork student made and donated to the school our trophy table.

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Ponca City High School alumni never forget their old, but somewhat improved, friend. The Class of 1915 had its official reunion in our modern cafeteria and were guests at the 1965 Loyalty is the pledging of one's efforts and con- cern to the cause or institution in which one believes. in the case of Po-Hi, we are loyal to both a cause and an institution. ln our school creed we orally pledge ourselves to be loyal to our school and to her tra- ditions. Our loyalty burns as a fierce pride in all we do to represent our school. We never falter under the at- tacks of our opponents nor break under the strain of competition. For we know that we stand as a unit, so that we can be confident in our striving. Our accomplishments speak for themselves and de- mand the respect of those who associate with us. We can be so loyal because we have confidence in those who have gone before us to lead the way to greatness. We trust their judgement and their examples of how we should act, and we appreciate their organization of the activities we enjoy. Ponca City High School students also feel a loyalty to greater things, to our state, and to our nation. As exemplified in our concern for their operation by par- ticipating in national and statewide clubs, organiza- tions, and programs. We have a reverent respect for these things because we know that we will be expected to promote their ideals if we wish to live in a free society.

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Ponca City High School has long had a reputation for service rendered by its students, who are willing to aid their friends, school, and community. Whether it be cheering up a downhearted com- panion, giving aid on a tough assignment, or en- couraging a nervous classmate in a speech session, you can trust the students of Po-Hi to be there. One of the goals of the National Honor Society is to be of service to the school. Probably no other in- stitution in the state has more students who are qual- ified for membership, in this respect, than ours. We serve as individuals and in our homerooms, which sponsor service projects, such as clean-up drives, for the good of the school. More active Po-Hiers ioin or- ganizations of almost pure service: the Dynamiters Pep Club, the Brush and Palette Club, which painted the scenery for the Operetta, the Stage Crew and Reel Rollers. Some of these groups extend their service to the community. For example the Hi-Y Club works closely with the YMCA. Individuals often participate in city activities like the Red Cross and Community Chest drives and the Candy Stripers. At Christmas each year, Po-Hi has a tradition of having a school-wide canned foods drive, in addition to many similar home- room proiects to help needy families. Po-Hi serves wherever it can and will continue to do so as long as there is a need.