Sam Houston High School - Cherokee Yearbook (Arlington, TX)

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With a new wardrobe in mind, these girls from the Homemaking De- partment model a sample of this year's fashions from Simplicity. Santa Claus, acted by senior Wendell Brimager, greets the student body at the Christmas program presented by the Music Department. Assemblies Combine Much Laughfllfu, Disoussww A fashion show, sneak previews of a play, and an in- troductory parade for the Homecoming queen nominees were among first semester assemblies held for the stu- dent body. One was presented early in the year for the newly enrolled sophomores, at which the a Capella choir sang their rendition of the symbolic nMickey Mouse. Interested people were given a chance to sign up for Junior Achievement, when the organization sent a repre- sentative to talk about the advantages of membership. A girl-only gathering gave the female portion of Sam Houston a chance to see clothes that were both easy and inexpensive to create, while still being fashionable. Christmas brought a variety of songs from the Choral Department. Directed by Mrs. Doreen Young, everyone in the section helped present the program for the anxious vacationers. Even Santa Claus put in an appearance at the semester's last assembly. i ? ! 'K 1 il Talking on the importance of Junior Achievement, Mr. Ed Athon tries to encourage students to join the program, I9

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Q Preparing for the Homecoming dance Patty Farmer, Qarol Crozier. and Sandra Keeton decorate for the activities. 21N ' Vegan With only one week before the big game, students at Sam Houston began to prepare for the coming event. The 21 Homecoming queen nominees and their escorts were presented to the voters at an assembly, where they received a charm. Campaigns were conducted by candi- dates with spirited posters. The day of the game against Bell a pep rally, with Mayor Tom Vandergriff as the primary speaker, was given for the exes. faculty, and students. That night everyone watched as Sharon Singley was crowned 1968 Homecoming Queen, and the Texans won 10-7. t . w Thinking cars more mod, nominees went crazy decorating. I8 JoAnn Stinson. escorted hy Phil Wells, goes to accept a charm in the Homecoming assembly held in the auditorium. HPlease do not blame me for not attending this school h cause it just wasn't here then, stated Mayor Vandergriff.

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-.. ,J ' PaoawBowEAdds Svoo wBrg Qmwliwwb Even though Sam Houston did not finish first on the gridiron, they came out ahead when the Chamber of Commerce sponsored a spirit contest between the two Arlington high schools at the Pecan Bowl. Marked tickets, indicating whether a person was a Texan or a Colt,.were furnished to anyone wishing to attend the game. In the toss of a coin it was decided that Arlington High would back the North Dakota Bisons with Big Sam supporting the Arkansas Indians in the televised football match. An estimated 100 more students from SHHS were present to watch the Bisons tramp the Indians 27-13. The extra turnout from the smaller populated school won the Texans the spirit championship, a trophy, and S100 for the Sam Houston treasury. l Watching the North Dakota Bisons beat the Arkansas Indians, Big Sam cheerleaders show disappointment. 20 ls Q Y .- .fl By backing the Arkansas State Indians and having over 100 more students than AHS, this mob added 35100 to the school treasury. Students from Sam Houston display their Texan spirit at the Pecan Bowl game with North Dakota State and Arkansas State.