Congratulations and Best Wishes SMITHS BLUFF REFINERY 40th Anniversary Year I Foreword Dear Students, The old glass dome lamp was a famil­ iar sight at the time that the first PILOT was published. Many couples often strolled in a park and hesitated underneath the comfort of its glow. Just as the lamp sym­ bolizes a bygone era, the staff and I have labored to produce a yearbook which re­ flects the unprecedented events of the 1963- 1964 school year. Through the tragic and exhilarating, you, the students of Nederland High School, have alternately been saddened and thrilled. For many of you eniors, this is the culmination of your formal education; may your school years serve you well in your chosen career. For those who continue into college, you have a strong foundation upon which to base your future. To the under­ classmen, a word from one who has already passed this way: Do not allow yourself to become entangled by the petty, for these are surely the most productive and valuable years of your lives. In closing, we challenge each of you to excel through vision, enlightenment, and understanding. As you reminisce through the pages of this 30th Anniversary Issue of the PILOT, may you recognize the signifi­ cance of a most wonderful year. If you stu­ dents are pleased by this record of your achievements and disappointments, then our endeavors shall be rewarded. With best hopes for each of you, R. L. Diaz, Jr. Editor 1964 PILOT 3 66 Let the worJ go forth froirn. this tiirn.e amudl place o o o th.<lfi:t the torch has lbeen JJ_J>asseJ to a new generati?n of A:nrn.erricanso 99 4 . Table of Contents Ads .. .212 Athletics ... ... 178 Faculty and Adtninistration. 8 Favorites . ....... .64 Honors . .90 Juniors . .. 114 A ct i vi ti e s . 126 Organizations . .142 Seniors ...... 26 Act iv it i e s . 60 Sophotnores ................ 128 Activities .. .... 140 Special Ed uca ti on ........... 139 Staff MRS. ERNESTINE FLEMING _ .. ·······-... .. .. ..................... Faculty Advisor R. 1. DIAZ, JR. _ ___ __ .. ___ .... ... .. ..... ---· . - .. Editor PAULINE SMART ............ ·---····-········-·-·· ............................... ___ Business Manager ALICE FULCHER _ .. _ .......................... ... .. _ __ - Favorites NAT CLOUTMAN ·········--···---·-··········· ..... __ --····· ... .. ... ______ .... Organizations JACKIE GRAHAM ----·-···· ······--·-- ··-··· .... ......... Faculty and Administration JANE DYE _ --- .. ····----············-- .. _ __ ... Honors GINGER SHEFFIELD ................... ·-------· ----·-- --- -· _ --· ...... ..... Ads MARY VIRGINIA GIBSON . .... _ . ........ ····-···· Athletics JEANNE ROBINSON ____ . ..... ... _ -···· . ... ······-- ... Photogr.a~~er LINDA ARNOLD ·-·---··························--· _..... _... ... -· . ···-·······-····--······· .. Act1v1ties CORNELIA BODEMULLER .... _ ...... -· . .... ····--··-· --·· ..... Juniors BECKY CONCIENNE ..................... ····-·---.. ··-·· .......... ···············-···--····· . Sophomores 5 6 ''But • • • Where's Mrs. Armstrong?" It was the morning of April 22 and the student body anxiously awaited the announcement of the PILOT Dedication by Editor R. L. Diaz. ". and the 1964 PILOT Staff proudly dedicates our labors to-Mrs. Mary Armstrong!" R. L. exclaimed. The audience applauded, and applauded, and applauded ... Hasty glances were exchanged on stage and some­ one whispered, "Are you sure that you saw her come in, Mrs. Fleming?" Messengers were quickly dis­ "Mama Armstrong" is gratified by the achievements of patched to locate the missing Mrs. Armstrong. "her girls." Shortly after the students were dismissed, Mrs. Armstrong, grinning sheepishly, was escorted into the auditorium by her "Honor Guard." The excited students stopped and gave a "standing ovation" to the worthy teacher. "Where had she gone?" you ask. To the Girls' Gym to get everything ready for "her girls" in lst Period P.E., natch. "There, that should feel better." " ow you know that I wasn't strafing your home yesterday evening!" A pause before ending a long, hard, but self-rewarding day. 7 Adlllinistration EUGENE A. TODD, Ph.D. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction RALPH RAINES Business Manager SEATED: Clyde Brown, Jack Fleming, Maurice Mcinnis. STANDING, Hartzog, Richardson. SECOND ROW: Morgan, Cuccia, Mcinnis, 11 MR. JOE FIEDLER Principal Adm.inistrators MR. H. E. McGILL Guidance Counselor MR. CHARLES THOMAS Assistant Principal 12 Office Staff EDNA BRADY Secretary and Registrar BETIY RITCHIE Attendance Clerk MARY PERRYMAN S~retary to the Superintendent GLORIA BROWN Secretary to Assistant Superintendent JEAN METREYEO • Secretary to Business Manager AN E SPRUILL Bookkeeper Annie Stovall, Lorene Key, Tax Clerks; Don Lout, Tax Assessor; EVA GILS01 Johnny Bourque, Collector Business Office Clerk 13 CARL CRAVEN GLORIA HAMILTON H.D.GOLDEN Lamar Tech B.S. North Texas State B.A. Lamar B.S. Algebra I, II; Plane Geometry Trigonometry; Physics; Math Club Algebra II; Advanced Mathematics Mathern.a tics The mathematics courses in our school are valuable to each and every student because they cover the entire field of mathematics. Each student should select the courses which best suit his interests and abilities. Math is strongly stressed since it is important in everyday life. To the able pupil who is eager to take advanced mathematical work, not ordinarily introduced into the secondary school, and the pupil expecting to pursue a vocation in the mathematics field, an accelerated math program is offered. CHARLES SIMMONS Northwestern State of Louisiana B.S. "Math Cultivates Reason" Algebra I; Plane Geometry W . N . GRAY ADELYN PRATT C. B. JORDAN University of Texas B.B.A. Lamar Tech B.S. Texas A&M B.A. General Math; Commerci11l Math Plane Geometry ; Chemistry I Advanced Arithmetic; Algebra I 14 s c • 1 e n c e NYIDS HI CH Lamar Tech B.S. Chemistry I, II; Student Council Sponsor; Science Club Sponsor In our science curriculum, courses from Biology and Anatomy through Chemistry and Physics are of­ fered. Through all these courses the student acquires a basic understanding of all the sciences. In Anatomy and Chemistry the student who plans to study medicine will be provided with a simple foundation for this study. The Physics course is designed especially for those who plan a career in engineering or the applied sciences. Science Is but the Statement of Truth L. ). BROUS ARD JAMES LOVE ROBERT L. GO Stephen F. Austin M.Ed. tephen F. Austin B.S. Stephen F. Austin M.A. Biology; Anatomy; Science Club Spon°sor; Biology Biology; Anatomy Prom Committee Sponsor 15 DELLA POOL FAY LOWRY GRACE WOLF North Texas State M.Ed. West Texas State M .Ed. Lamar B.S. English II English II English III BETTY GUARNERE BERTHA YORK ERNESTINE FLEMING Abilene Christian College B.S. Sam Houston B.S. Stephen F. Austin B.S. English III, IV; Future Teachers Sponsor English IV Business English; Secretarial Training; Annual Sponsor; Anchor Club Sponsor; Quill and Scroll Sponsor English In the four units of English required for graduation from Neder­ land High School, the student is offered courses designed to help him communicate with others through the written and spoken word. The study of literature unveils the literary heritage of the English-speaking peoples. Emphasis- is placed upon correct writing and creativity. Accel- erated courses are offered to qualified students. Syllables Govern the World 16 E. W. WOODROME ELEANOR ANDERSON GEORGE W. MARTI Stephen F. Austin College B.A., M.Ed. Northern State Teachers College B.S. Stephen F. Austin College B.A., M.A. English II, III; Spanish I Latin I, II; Latin Club Sponsor Spanish I, II, III "He Who Is Ignorant of Foreign Languages, Knows Not His Own." Foreign Languages The foreign languages taught at Nederland High School are Latin and Spanish. The primary aim of these courses is to give the student a mastery cf the language for practical use. The need for regular study is stressed since each . .... day's lesson depends entirely on the previous .. day's information. Our foreign language de­ .. partment includes a modern electronic language laboratory, equipped with a teacher console and individual booths in which the student may re­ cord a lesson and its answers on magnetic tape. This system has proved very efficient in helping the student to understand the language. 17 LOIS BENNETT BEVERLY MINAIDI DONNA MOYE Lamar Lamar B.A. Lamar B.S. Civics; Economics Civics; Economics Civics; Economics; American History TRAVIS GIBSON Lamar B.S. American History JOE PEACOCK Lamar B.S. American History; Speech; Drama Club Spon­ sor Social Studies The social studies courses required for gradu­ ation help the student to acquire a background of information that enables him to interpret more intelligently what is happening in his present-day world, to learn about the principles upon which our democracy is based, and to develop a better understanding of his own privileges and responsi­ bilities as citizens in our United States. Fine Arts ORVILLE A. KELLY JOHN MATIIESO East Texas State M.Ed. Lamar B.S. Band Director Choral Director Life Is Short, Art Long DOROTHY RYLAND BETIY CRAVE Lamar B.S. Texas Women's University B.A. Art; Arts and Crafts; English II; Art Club Librarian Sponsor The areas included in the Fine Arts program are music, which includes band and choral, art, and of course reading, for which our library has some excellent material. Our art courses are designed to help the student to express himself through paint­ ing, sculpture, and many other things. The band and choral departments are among the best to be found, and our librarian is always on hand to help us with any problem we may have in using the library facilities. 19 Physical Education Our Physical Education program is one of varied activities ranging from exercise periods to football. The students are strongly urged to participate in each activity and are graded on how well they participate. In keeping with the Physical Fitness Program established by our late president, John F. Kennedy, the students are given a physical fitness test consist­ ing of pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, shuttle run, standing broad jump, running events, and swimming events, twice a year. This is counted in the grade average for that particular six week period.