Waltrip High School - Aries Yearbook (Houston, TX)

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E leads . . . 150 CL Literar World Ersyl Wrightg Vivian Duhigg Louise Earlyg Frank Dawdyg Ann Cokerg Ellen Spiller. STIMULATING literary appreciation, English at Waltrip is largely responsible for many successful efforts in essay con- tests, National Merit tests, and college entrance examinations. Mrs. Parrett serves as the chairman of this depart- ment, which offers major works classes in each grade. i Mary Lois Bardeng Margaret Bradfordg Neva Weeks. 24 Sandra Leeg Mildred Stewartg Mildred Fisherg Elizabeth Parrett department chairman.

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Dr. rlaines C. lllnstaatd, cliairtnan of rho visiting evaluation committee. discusses the superior ratings of Waltrip with Principal Cotton. After an intensive two-day inspection lmy a twenty member evaluation committee of educators, Vvaltrip High School was awarded a usuperiorw rating. The school was judged on each department, on the Community response, on the physical plant, and on several other bases. Officially inspected and approved, the name and functions of Stephen P. Waltrip Senior High were rc-vorded in the files of the Texas State Board of Education at the state capital. Mark Waltnpas Official Beginning Mrs. Ruth Reeves, superintendent of English in Houston's secondary schools and evaluation vornlnittee member, looks pleased with her observations in a junior English class.

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leads . . . to cz Political Worlcl 4 fi it ,X 15' 5 it PRODUCING an informed citizenry, ,W social science at Waltrip offers political g background through world history, 1 s l American history, civics, and economics. Because of the nature of the social science department, guided by Mrs. Scarborough, students become acutely 1 aware of Tomorrow,s history, Today. Alice Hodge. Mabel Clappg Frankie Collistong Mary Scarborough, department chairmang Truett Mobleyg Joe Westg John Wones.