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

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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

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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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CHRISTMAS TEXAS STYLE is evident in the front yard of senior Rose Ann Martinez who went out to the desert and brought back a few tumbleweeds for this prickly snowman. DECORATING A DOOR, senior Ernesto Rodriguez hangs a streamer on the entry submitted by Mrs. jay Dea Brownfield's class for a journalism-sponsored contest. 7 111' ,Ma Christmas, holida s hold special spiri Traditional preparations combine season magic with true meaning of Noi From decorating doors to visiting nurs- ing homes, students seemed determined to make this past Christmas a season to be jolly. Choir, Orchestra and Band members presented their annual Christmas pler- formance Dec. 18. Playing traditional holi- day tunes, the musicians gave fellow stu- dents and other listeners the gift of music during a two-hour long concert. In a door decorating contest sponsored by the Stampede, Mrs. Charlsie King's first period class emerged the winner. There were ten entries and Mrs. King's door looked the most professional, said Ted Williams, judge. I chose her entry 22 Christmas because it seemed like the most time had been spent on it. Students in Miss Dorian Grimes' art class painted the front windows of the school in a Ziggy Christmas design. The mural provided a colorful background for the live Christmas tree erected in the main hall by Future Homemakers of America members. They added spirit and made going to school during the holiday season more bearablef' said senior Gwenyth Mapes of the decorations and artwork. Student Council and the National Honor Society joined forces in a Christ- mas Ioy Project. The activity involved students going to the local R 8: N Nuri Home where they sang carols, took 3 and visited its elderly residents. It was a sad, but rewarding exp- ence, said Susie Romo, Student Cou: president. I was glad we were able make their Christmas a little happier. For the second year, the El Paso Elec Company's star shone brightly atop Franklin as a symbol of hope for American hostages' return from Iran. Like the rest of the country, I hope . pray for the hostages' release, said sei Gigi Cuccaro. Their homecoming wil a Christmas gift for everybody.