Tascosa High School - Las Memorias Yearbook (Amarillo, TX)

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Windy March Turns Tciscosca Topsy-Turvy MR. ALDRIDGE OF Loretta Heights was one of the many representatives who came to speak to Tascosa seniors on future plans they have for college. March was a month of windy days when fun-loving students unwound yards of string and let colorful kites soar into the sky. March was also a month of de- cisions. Athletes decided on which college or university to attend, and which scholarship to accept. It was a time when many a lucky senior rushed into class and announced joyously, live been accepted! I've been accepted! Juniors began thinking seriously of their college future and attended meetings in which college repre- sentatives stressed the importance of a high school diploma and a college degree. Baseball games and track meets became the regular meeting place on Friday nights and Saturday after- noons for fans. Pole vaulting, intermediate hurdles, sprinting, high jumping, relays, shot put, discus and broad jumping were all activities in which sophomore, junior and senior boys participated. Increasing their ability and trying to break record heights and times set by former tracksters was the goal of each boy as he strived to reach Tascosa's high quality standard. A March also brought about a month of campaigning to raise money for an American Field Service foreign exchange student. Stocks were sold at 95.50 each in order to raise the necessary 251,000 to bring a student to Tascosa. All of these activities took place in March-a month of Worrying with decisions and of fun, relieving these tensionsg a month of achievements and knowing that being Rebels with a Cause was Well Worthwhile. 1 1 MARCH'S WINDY DAYS find Pam Bearden and Tere An- KATHY POTTS, SENIOR Student Council Representative, explains drews in the park, trying to revive the art of kite flying. to a confused sophomore about the AFS stock sale drive.

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LAUGHTER, A LOOK of surprise, and a feeling of hap- piness overwhelm Marsha Calhoun, when she finds out that she has been chosen into Tascosa's Top Ten. g , f , , , ' La,1...l .. . ,,,,.. 1. ,..L 1 .,,.', ,-,, 1 . ., , , 5, M1 A , H ' 12,5 'N o 1, g 'v f THE EXHAUSTED LAS MEMORIAS staff celebrates on com- pleting their final deadline. f,,,.....,..... F 5 KENNY HARRIS, LEADING junior scholar, receives his invita- tion to join National Honor Society from the organization's secre- tary, Carla Smith. February opened for Tascosa with a new semester full of new classes and new faces. Rebels flocked the halls of THS, eager to complete the final term of school, involved in various activities. As the class of '68 concentrated on the senior gift, plus other plans for their final year, juniors and sophomores continued along the routine of school. Feb. 14 brought Valentine's Day, recognized especially by couples enamored with the coming of spring, while other organizations began to make plans for the oncoming year. The National Honor Society, sponsored by Mrs. Lois Taylor and Mrs. Judy Hathcock, selected new members who qualified with a 90 or above all-around average and were active in the school, adding a total of 39 seniors and 42 juniors to their previous enrollment of 36. Tascosa's Top Ten was also chosen in February, consisting of ten seniors who best represented Rebel- land in academics and activities. These students, nominated by the faculty, were presented in the Pioneer. Oklahoma made its stunning debut during this month, bringing joy and pride to all who viewed it. With a cast of 80, the annual Tascosa musical came through with flying colors, making the well- known Broadway play a sensational gift for the THS drama department. As the curtain rose, the audience was drawn into a world of lights and laughter, as Tascosa's stage turned into a land of delightful comedy and music, completed with brilliant talent. February-ranging from the nostalgia of Valen- tine's day to the fantasy of Oklahoma -was a time whose activities will long be remembered by the Tascosa Rebels.

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i g, K li if ye. ! I OH GOOD HES ready, sighs Connie Key. CHKLDREN THIS IS GREAT thinks Mike Green as Connie foots the bill. f f: I , I ,, FLYING HIGH, A Rebel pole vaulter tries setting a new PM GLAD THIS week comes just once a year, teases Connie. record at the District cinder meet.