Burges High School - Hoofbeats Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

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LET ME OUT! storms an imprisoned jefferson Sil- ver Fox from his cell on the junior float. To prepare for the noon parade, a group of juniors volunteered time to wrap the prison bars. SHOWING THEIR SPIRIT, seniors Diane Iohnson and Denise Delgado travel the parade route aboard Chiamba Club's entry. Behind them is the remains of a Iefferson football player. Footb all tradition stands Events make homecoming worth coming home to Be it ever so humble, there is no place like Burges during Homecoming week. This year, celebration began Sept. 29 and continued through Oct. 3, the day of the Home- coming game and dance. Members of clubs and organizations deco- rated the halls in purple and gold as well as hung posters and banners to encourage victory against football opponent Iefferson High. Student Council planned dress-up days and other activities to promote spirit among the student body. Monday was Bum Day when stu- dents wore their grubbies and signed each oth- er's clothes, said Mr. Albert Gutierrez, activi- ties director. Purple and Gold Day was next. On Wednes- day, cowboys and cowgirls flashed Stetsons and boots for Western Day. Black was the mood on Mourning Day and Friday students dressed up. Class floats, the band and car decorating contest entries circled the school at noon the last day in the traditional Homecoming parade. 20 Homecoming An easy 31-6 victory that night over jefferson was highlighted by the presentation of Home- coming Queen Belinda Chacon and her court. I will always treasure the memory, said Chacon. To me, the title 'Queen' was an honor and great privilege to be able to represent Burges. Other members of the court were: Denise McGill, Lady-in-Waiting, Iackie Delgado, Sen- ior Princessq Ann Eaton, Iunior Princess and Martha Arreola, Sophomore Princess. Fred Baker, outstanding ex-student, was also recognized during the half-time ceremonies. After the game, the Annual Homecoming Dance took place at the Airport Hilton Inn. Summing up her feelings for the entire expe- rience, Chacon said, These are dreams that happen only once in a lifetime. ROUNDING THE CORNER, flag girls Dian Villegas, Debbie Iones and Connie Beltran march with the band who provided music for the parade.

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2 I ,.,A-Je Ss.. si X ,905 x' -5 are-5 ' 'irst da brings flood of new students udent numbers decrease as fall registration starts school year, semester ck to school. r many students, these three words ify the beginning of a brand new expe- -ce, a step up in education and good as with friends. tefore one actually attends school, ever, he or she must indicate desired rses, qualify physically and clear in er aspects with the school. his year, registration took place during fourth week of August. According to Mary Ortiz, office attendant, 492 sen- , 499 juniors, 619 sophomores and 75 ahmen enrolled to make Burges the 1 highest school in student numbers. abeling students by their ethnic origin was introduced to the registration process this year as an easier method of classifi- cation, said Ms. Ortiz. Another factor affecting students during registration was the return of the semester system. Students misplaced themselves, said Mr. Doug Handley, sophomore counselor, in reference to the re-named and re-num- bered courses students unintentionally signed up for. However, he added that students should find it easier to enroll from now on because they will have a pattern to fol- low. Course selections were reduced, limiting the choices one had to pick from. The first day of school was hectic for old and new students. Fortunately, Stu- dent Council members, wearing Ask Me buttons, were on hand to pass out school maps and show lost students to their classes and elsewhere on campus. By the end of the week, most had learned their way around and were ready to settle down to the peaceful art of studying. THUMBING THROUGH RECORDS, nurse Lois Towns checks to see if a student's shots are up-to- date. LATE TO REGISTER, Senior Marshall Nauck was just one student who signed up for school through the registrar's office. Student Life 19

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ALONG FOR THE RIDE, varsity cheerleaders Ianice Valdez, Belinda Chacon and Katie Fischer view the Homecoming parade festivities from atop the senior class float. HOMECOMING COURT MEMBERS included: Ann Eaton, Iunior Princessg Denise McGill, Lady-in-Wait- ing: Iackie Delgado, Senior Princessg Belinda Chacon, Queeng and Martha Arreola, Sophomore Princess. Qi- Homecoming 21