White Station High School - Shield Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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One day, when the annual staff was trying to find a theme for the 1960 Shield, a pleasant-looking little character walked in and said, uLook, my name's Sparky Spartan. l've been around here for quite a while now, and I think itls time I got a little recognition. Why don't you use me as your theme?', When he told us his story, we decided he was right, and now we'd like to relate it to you. Sparky told us one day he was aimlessly strolling through the campus, coming from nowhere and going nowhere. His attention was attracted by a long line of people, and being a firm believer a line always leads to something desirable, he joined that line. This line led to another, and he found himself proceeding through a series of lines. The first thing he knew he was enrolled in White Sta- tion High School. From that first day, life has been a series of hard- ships for our unfortunate friend. For instance, Sparky often finds himself frustrated by the un- avoidable situation of having so many extracur- ricular activities that his school work is a constant him more than once about concentrating on the wrong figures. And his course load is so heavy that often he finds it difficult to keep sixth period open for roaming the halls. But no matter how busy he is, our be-helmeted pal always manages an opportunity to relax with his friends. In fact, he often gets so relaxed he completely forgets to go to class. interference. His math teacher has had to caution Sparky finds most of his classes fairly tolerable except for physical education. This is extremely dis- tasteful to him because it's run by a coach with a complete inability to stop counting while the class is doing an exercise. But despite all the hardships Sparky has endured since his entrance here, there has been much joy. He likes it here and wants to remain always. And somehow, we of the Shield staff believe that as long as White Station exists, Sparky will be here. For Sparky is more than the meek, confused little Spartan that appears on the pages of this book. These are merely sketches, caricatures of the real Sparky Spartan. There is actually a student who is the embodiment of all the characteristics por- trayed in the figure of this little boy. You say this character doesn't exist? Well, you,re wrong. He does exist. He,s on every page of this book. He's in the jubilation that follows a victorious football or basketball game. He's in the silence that follows defeat. He loafs in the halls, he studies in the library. In fact, he's an active participant in every event here. Who is he? Why, the answer is obvious. He's you, and you, and you. He's every student who has ever attended White Station since its beginning. He's the living, breathing spirit that has made White Station the fine, progressive high school it is and will continue to be. Sparky Spartan is the per- sonification of every student who makes these halls resound with his footsteps. FOLLOW SPARKY NOW AS HE SHOWS YOU THE HIGHLIGHTS OF YOUR '59-'60 YEAR AT WHITE STATION HIGH SCHOOL. F

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lVlr. and Mrs. George Tyrceffamiliar and respected figures around the campus- have been a part of the staff of White Station High School for six years. Their sincere interest in students and their sup- port of all school activities have made them favorites of the faculty and student body. A typical day for the Tyrees begins with the arrival of Coach and Airs. Tyree and their son Dave at school. A day of busy activity finds Coach Tyree not only on the track and football fields. but also in the classroom where he teaches Algebra and General Math. Mrs. Tyree spends her day teaching the history of our country and our American way of life. Coach and Mrs. Tyree donit end their day with the final afternoon bell. but continue after hours seeking to improve their effectiveness as teachers and to better our school program. The Tyrees and their son Dave, one of White Stations outstanding juniors enter the front hall to begin their day at Yvhite Station. A SINCERE DEDICATION TO WHITE STATION FAVORITES . . . THE TYREES .Q ,A gm A5 White Sfalifmis tf3Ck C03Ch, MY- TYICC l13S 110110 HU At registration Mrs. Tyree busily schedules her classes. excellent job in training athletes such as Billy Sims to give their best in competition.

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CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY STUDENT ACTIVITIES SPORTS FEATURES STUDENT BODY ADVERTISEMENTS