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

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Qeniors Await Graduation in May As seniors began a countdown of the remaining days until graduation, formal events and banquets crowded the calendar. At the Green and V hite Banquet May 3 senior Cheroketts were honored and new officers and cheerleaders announced. Senior Cheroketts traveled to Port Aransas early in May. A senior program May 6 featured skits of the year ' s activities. The band en- tertained with a final concert May 7. Drill team, Cheroketts, and the band performed routines during the ROTC Field Day. An Awards As- sembly May 14 recognized students who had contributed service to the school. Seniors completed finals May 20 and attended the senior picnic at Landa Park May 21. Baccalaureate services were held May 23 and gradua- tion exercises May 26. Juniors received their senior rings, and on the last day of school the Sophomore Class presented a movie for the student body. The end of a long, fun- filled year had come. Seniors went on to make plans for the future, and juniors established them- selves as the class of ' 72. BELOW LEFT: Lloyd Barnes, portraying a minister, par- ticipates in UIL district competition. BELOW: Seniors Kathy Shoemaker and Jay Ducharme eagerly turn in books to Cindy Helms as graduation nears.

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Top 9tudents Cop Highest Honors Honor is earned by hard work and dedication. Many SH seniors were honored with awards and scholarships. These honor students reached their goal by excelling in skill, scholarship, leadership, and dedication. Distinguished seniors in this section are the top ten academically, scholarship winners, and award recipi- ents. Scholarship programs, such as the Otto Koehler and George T. Brackenridge Foundation, rewarded stu- dents for exceptional work and scholastic achievements. Trinity University, Notre Dame, and Duke University were among colleges which gave scholarships and grants. Organizations, such as General Mills, DAR, and the .American Legion honored students for interest in their country, community, and home life. UIL awards were also given to students for outstanding achievements in special fields. Sam Houston honor students have gained rewards for success in reaching their goals. During a year of was protest and strikes, many SHers set an example of the quiet majority speaking out. ABOVE LEFT: Martha Peeler and Cindy Helms, out- standing journalism award winners, make preparations for the end-of-the-year banquet. ABOVE CENTER: In anticipation of attending Trinity University, Christine Kirkham, Sandi Skaggs, and Cathy Liu, recipients of Trinity scholarships, look over a map of the campus. ABOVE: Kathy Shoemaker, DAR representative, takes a final look at her brochure before mailing it, while Erin McQuade, recipient of a four year scholarship to Our Lady of the Lake, checks on admission requirements. FAR LEFT: The top 10 academic students of the Senior Class are, HRST ROW: Sandi Skaggs, Gail Sauer, Kathy Sledge, Wendy Paulen, Roberta Krouse. SECOND ROW: Carolyn Evans, Erin McQuade, Bill Stanton, Jane Ginther, and Toni Pardinek. LEFT: Carolyn Evans, winner of the George T, Brackenridge scholarship, and Bobby Kaiser, Boy of the Month, brouse through college catalogues. 19