Thomas Jefferson High School - Document Yearbook (Dallas, TX)

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November Soaring spirits, a rising tide of emotion-charged events: Display of enthusiastic rivalry in a car smash, expressing intense loyalty, demolishing our opponents in effigy . .. Announcing the six homecoming nominees, Electing a Queen to rejgn over the annual festivities; The coronation—a spectacular ceremony— an ecstatic, tearful Queen is crowned; The Rebel Homecoming Dance—an evening of psychedelic sound and fluorescent color ... The ending of football season in a victorious climax, players surging onto the field, sharply delineated in bright uniforms, triumphantly rushing and passing; The eagerly a waited beginning of basketball season with its shining hopes and Rebel determination .. . An impressive evening concert— jazz and classical highlights presented by the stage band, wind ensemble, and marching band ... Open House, sponsored by the PTA. the doors of TJ open to parents— the halls are invaded by wandering, confused adults searching for classrooms, meeting teachers ... Thanksgiving holidays— donations for the Salvation Army through collections in homerooms, concerning ourselves with the welfare of others; An assembly program presented by the concert and girls’ choirs— a blending of popular, sacred, and spiritual music ... Withered leaves rustle in the wind; the chilly air ushers forth the icy edge of Winter ...