Sam Houston High School - Cherokee Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Superior Seniors Stack Up Credit in Sundry Seopesg Diane Bohannon Never say die! This is the immortal cry of Diane Bohannon, CHEROKEE editor-in-chief, who never ceases to enjoy striving to make the yearbook a first place winner. Besides giving patience and diligent leadership in this office, Diane, who is more commonly known as Bo to her friends, serves as head cheerleader. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll and Student Council. Diane, who has mischievous green eyes and sandy blond hair, was one of fifteen finaiists in the Teena Texas con- test. Bo received Basketball Spirit Girl in her junior year and Football Spirit Girl in her senior year. Though she can assume a look of wide-eyed innocence, Diane knows precisely what she is doing when working with her staff or leading the crowd in a hearty yell. 20 Cary Smith Four hands? Are you kidding? They wouldn't be enough for Gary Smith, Student Council president. Gary's warm laugh and friendly disposition have won him many friends and honors throughout his high school life. He has served as head man in directing the sales of student directories, activity cards and school accessories, He also is in charge of the Annual Talent Show and of send- ing a delegation to the San Antonio Convention of Student Councils. All this work, however, isn't Gary's only claim to fame, Besides Student Council projects and National Honor Society activities, Gary is a top notch actor. Last year he won best actor in regional one act play competition and also copped honorable mention in the interscholastic League State Meet. Gary also played an important roll in the senior play, In his leisure time Gary enjoys tennis.

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Through Meritorious Six point honors, which include Student Coun- cil president, drum major, colonel of Cheroketts, CHEROKEE editor, RAVEN editor and class presi- dents, are the highest honors that can be bestowed upon high school students. Such positions entail high scholastic standards and a sense of loyalty. Besides maintaining qual- ity in school work and pursuing other interests, these students must fulfill duties of their offices. This section is dedicated to students who gave themselves in scholastic work and extracurricular activities. The mantle of honor can indeed be placed about the shoulders of these who have brought honor to our school. Service, Study, Determination Martin also received a twoweek's summer schol- arship to Lam ar State College Of Technology as an introduction to science fields. Charles Lytle, who was pre- sented a Piper Scholarship, glances through catalogues to decide future plans. Charles placed first in number sense at the District In- terscholastic League Meet. First place district prose reading winners, Amy La Presto and Ralph Hill rehearse comedy skit for talent show. Amy won second place in State Meet. I9

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Spirited Maidens Lead With Wisdom and Foresight Lynda Croce Military Manner? Positively! In full command of the wand? Absolutely! In a unique fashion, Lynda Groce, drum najor of the Cherokee Band, somehow has managed to naintain a military air combined with a friendly manner. Band members feel free to joke with the witty, blond- iaired drum major, but they always remember that when he gets that certain look in her blue eyes, she means busi- iess. Besides directing the band at football games and in xontests, Lynda plays the clarinet and also works on the learbook staff. She spends her after-school hours working .n a dental office and riding bicycles. After graduation this college-bound gal plans to attend San Antonio Junior College, where she will take pre-dental zourses. Cheryl Highley Heap Big Chief! That's Cheryl Highley, colonel of the Cheroketts. Due to a rare sense of loyalty and dedication to Sam Houston and the pep squad, this saucy miss takes pride in leading the group in unusual half-time shows. When not working on her studies, she enjoys making clothes for herself. She is also an accomplished art student. Cheryl, who has large green eyes and coffee brown hair, possesses a look of serene dignity. In addition to working with the spirited group of girls, Cheryl finds time to serve as corresponding secretary of the Thespians, She is a member of the National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll and Student Council. She also played one of the leading roles in the senior play. Next year Cheryl plans to attend Southwest Texas State Teachers' College, 2l