South Houston High School - Palladium Yearbook (South Houston, TX)

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ieauty j . Candidates were nominated in senior homerooms and screened on the basis of grades. December 5 the nominees appeared in after- five clothes before five judges. selected. Reginia Hiller and Nortie White were announced most beau- tiful and most handsome at the annual Christmas formal, Decem- ber 15. l l Jimmy Gibbs was Reginia Mil- ler's escort. d I Eliminations were made on the basis of first appearance and poise. Three finalists from each group were interviewed separately for a final judging on personality and charm. The voting was very close, but Winners were finally Barbara Lou Prentice was at- tended hy Virgil La Blanc. The judges were Gayle Smiley, editor of the Housfoniang Phyllis Eaton, former modelg R. E. De- laney, assistant district attorneyg A. L. Wolff, photographerg and Desmond Grant, University of Houston student. Norton White accompanied Lin- daMoody. Reginia and Nortie react quite differently to the announcement that they are the winners. 229

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Glimmering Snowflakes Highligla 'l'l1e most beautiful girl is . . . l Disc jockey Al Bell provided music and entertainment ut the annual Christmas dance. i Despite the formal attire, guests enjoyed all the latest danve fads. mme E if . Runners-up Linda Moody, Virgil Le Blanc, Barbara Lou Prentice, und Jimmy Gibbs were more at ease after the big announcement.

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Most Handsome NORTON WHITE