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

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Qrientation prepares students for college Seniors received a chance to become acquainted vvith a few of the some 34 colleges and universities represented at the day-long orientation Oct. 18. Rep- resentatives met vvith interested students in the cafe- teria, library or the study hall. Students vvere permit- ted passes to only four colleges orientations. Each session lasted about 30 minutes long. The first group of representatives were available from 9-11:30 and the second group from 1-3:30. E. l.. l-lammit, senior counselor, felt that the program vvas very successful as the information and representatives vvere goodg and the students seemed to be serious about it. This vvas its fourth year at Tascosa and the program will return again next year. The drama department presented a variety country and western shovv entitled the Ole Texas Opry Oct. 13 and- 14. lt was patterned after the Grand Ole Opry. Among some of its acts were Sweet Thing with Richard Acrey and Vicki Morris. Steve Dunna- gan, David Ward and Derryl Yeager sang a fevv songs in l'l3arber Shop Fashion. Also presented was a full length melodrama with Ward portraying Sylvester Evil, the villain and Dunnagan as Irving UGO Pure, the hero of the act. iiftlg 4554, :fr , 'F ' is .. fa- --'Ile--lin... X Tse- ln the college orientation for seniors, the lncarnate Word representative gives the ' seniors necessary information. l Rebel cheerleaders look on as J. E. Fergason gives a pep talk to students at the outside pep rally against the Dumas Demons. The rally was the cheerleaders' unique idea. 22 STUDENT LIFE

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At the Rebel Spirits' style show, Dee Ann Hill models an outfit with the layered look. lt was sponsored by White and Kirk. Vs? Students elect Julie Henderson as Belle Elections for Miss Southern Belle took place Oct. 2, along with the class officer elections. Run-offs for several positions were on Oct. 3. Julie Henderson reigned as the fifteenth annual Miss Southern Belle for 1972-73. The young lady who wins this honor represents the charm, grace and beauty of Tascosa and serves as the official school hostess for that year. Miss Henderson participates in Rebel Spirits and is a member of the National Honor Society. She is also the senior editor for the Las Memorias and is feature editor of the Pioneer. Young Life is another of her activities. Miss Henderson is serving as a Symphony Belle for the Amarillo Symphony. Rosalind Knox was runner-up. Other finalists were Ann Bovven, Lisa Gholston, Sally Holt and Madeline Johnson. Rebel Spirits, along with White 81 Kirk, sponsored a fashion shovv entitled Your Two Worlds of Fashion on Oct. 14. The shovv presented different types of clothing for both school and social life. One hundred and five Tascosa students modeled in the show which was in the Cinema Theatre. Proceeds vvent to the Rebel Spirits. School desegregation began this year in city schools as busing came into being. STUDENT LIFE 21

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Miss Southern Belle finalists Ann Bowen and Madeline Johnson prepare for their appearance at the election assembly as well-wlsher Debbie Buckley looks on in nervous anticipation. Mr' C NR ft? P, Bebel fans support their team on a sunny Saturday afternoon at Dick Bivins Stadium at the game against the Palo Duro Dons. Amy Line and Allison Brooks sing in the Ole Texas Opry, a country and western show presented by the drama department. STUDENT LIFE 23