Apache Junction High School - Prospector Yearbook (Apache Junction, AZ)

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more Attendants Hugo Huerta and Julie Wright, and Freshman Attendants Kelly Armsby and David Santistevan, Halftime ceremony included flagbearers Sherry Dryer and Lori Jenkins on horses leading a procession of class cars and floats. Before and during the crowning cere- mony, says Rhonda, the band did a great show in the shape of a crown. To end the evening off there was a dance by the Band Fortress, which approx- imately 300 people attended the affair. Turnout and enthusiasm were great at the game. Also, a certain group of seniors on Friday did chants on campus between classes and made signs to boost spirit. The Council really appreciates the support, it helped, commented Rhonda. M TOP LEFT - Gary Clark, last year's Home- coming King, crowns this year's Homecoming Queen Sandy Cormany. The '76 King Pat Marquez and '75 Queen Kathy Maroney stares into the crowd. BOTTOM LEFT - Well, here we are, what do we Queen Sandy Cor- many and King Pat Marquez do now? TOP CENTER - Junior Attendants Sally Roberts and Chris Barwick look on. TOP RIGHT - Last year's Homecoming King Gary Cook and Queen Kathy Maroney. CENTER RIGHT -- Dona Graham drives the Senior Attendant car for half-time activities. BOTTOM CENTER - Sophomore Attendants Julie Wright and Hugo Huerta. BOTTOM RIGHT - Senior Attendants Jean Roberts and Dale Diulus.

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Homecoming booms throu I1 color, ' i S PII' t Homecoming with all its color and spirit has faded again for another year. Topped with the game against Parker and the crowning of the King and Queen, special activity days lasted throughout the week ending Oct. 29. Spirit promotion started Monday with Banner Day when students were asked to wear pins or put up banners. Tuesday was labeled Club Day showing student involvement in activities. Sports Day was Wednesday when athletes were seen wearing shirts, jerseys, and letter sweaters, showing how well AJ has performed in sports. The plans for Thursday's Who's Who Day didn't work out, but Friday came through strong as Black and Gold Day and Sock-it-to-'em Day. Students wore painted black eyes to show an AJ victory over Parker on Homecoming night. Senior Rhonda Ritter, organizer of the Homecoming activities, said of participa- tion, Sports Day and Black and Gold Day went well, but due to lack of communica- tion the other days fell through. Other happenings at the school included a Bonfire Thursday. Cheers and Poms performed cheers and chants and let a huge human snake of approximately 300 people around the Bonfire. Apache Junction's Fire Department, rep- resented by Seniors Tom Williams and Craig Lewis, were at the Bonfire to start, control, and put out the fire. The Student Council would like to extend our appreciation to the Fire Depart- ment for their aid to the school, added Rhonda. Week long preparation ended Friday with a Barbeque, football game, crowning of King and Queen at halftime, and finally a dance. The All You Can Eat Barbeque started the evening off. Half time ceremonies highlighted AJ's 32-6 route over Parker. A long awaited event at the high school is the competition for the Homecoming King and Queen and all the royalty. Elected as King and Queen were Pat Mar- quez and Sandy Cormany with Dale Diu- lus and Jean Roberts as senior attendants. Other royalty included: Junior Attendants Chris Barwick and Sally Roberts, Sopho- .. gg., ..-. B -Abs

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Even ts add special touch Special Events were lacking at Apache Junc- tion High School including the Jr. Miss Pageant which has always been one of the more glavmor- ous events for many of the females of the Senior Class for years. Maior events included: Homecoming, the Ste- vensons' Concert, and Lost Dutchman Days. Although one good reason deserves another, the reason that the Pageant is in danger of becoming extinct is because there is a lack of sponsorship. In past years the event was spon- sored by the JC's until last year when they decided that they no longer wished to put on the event. It was taken over by the Apache Junction Jr. Miss Pageant led by Mr. and Mrs. Nussear of Apache Junction. TOP RIGHT - Freshman Jim Allen going for a big splash, when the Hiking Club explored Oak Creek Canyon. CENTER LEFT - Photographer, Bill Flowers, sets up for 643 underclass- men. CENTER RIGHT - Junior Vince Cherryholmes sniffing out the steaks at the newspaper barbeque at Tim Hold- er's home. BOTTOM RIGHT - Bunk- ing Bronco was lust one of the many activities at the Homecoming Carnival, sponsored by the Rodeo Club under the direction of Mr. Stan Glazier. TOP LEFT - Sophomore Kendra McKinney talks with Susie Stevenson and her daughter, Kim Stevenson, before their concert at the high school. TOP RIGHT - Fred Stevenson sings alone at the concert. CENTER LEFT - lmpromtu concert - Fred and Susie Stevenson sing out in a spur-of-the-moment concert. CENTER RIGHT - An entrancing moment for Susie Stevenson as she looks over the high school and Jr. High audience before their concert. BOTTOM LEFT - A group shot of the Stevensons and their bass guitar accompianist Jay Mitc- hell, who also teaches at the Junior High. BOTTOM RIGHT - Mr. Jay Mitc- hell harmonizes with the Stevensons when he's not playing bass guitar for them.