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

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W ke uf tv 1 i 6 . fs O af' 'ir ix 1' F, an - ,.. . 3 if f 3 5 sv Q t S 'ft f wc BRUSHINC UP FOR the holidays, junior Iorgi: Guti- errez makes a colorful donation to the art depart- ment's Ziggy Christmas mural on the windows in the front hall. DREAMING OF A LIGHT. if not white, Christmas, the city of El Paso decorated this tall. live Christmas tree in downtown's San Iacinto Plaza for the holiday season. Christmas 23

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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.

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El Paso celebrates her 400th birthda Summer plans commemorates the exploration of the pass with a big party can-1!fmUn.t5 4 Centuries '81 is , W the 400th birthday of '5 ' M-,So El Paso, during muom which historic ..,......:......:. events will be recap- ' ': ':u tured. El Paso has been a crossroad for settlers and travelers who have left their marks on an exciting herit- age. Down in the west Texas town of El Paso cowboys in Tony Lama boots, bankers in pinstripe suits, and Mexicans in serapes converse freely in two lan- guages. 1981 has been set aside to cele- brate the 400th anniversary of El Paso del Norte, The Pass of the North. An extensive celebration is planned with many events for the young and the old. In February, UTEP held a week-long Convocation. Leaders and students dis- cussed new challenges and possibilities of El Paso's future here on the border. In May and Iune there will be plenty of excitement with a four-day street Festival in downtown El Paso. In the Civic Center a live play will pres- ent a program depicting the past, present, and future of El Pasofluarez. In a dramatic setting of Old El Paso, gunfighters will bite the dust, saloon girls will be dancing up a storm, and conquista- dors will search the Pass for the long lost gold mines. In the evenings, country, Mexican and pop music will be heard. 24 4 Centuries 81 El Pasoans will become pioneers as they follow the old Butterfield Trail. The trek will follow the last leg of the famous But- terfield Stage route from Hueco Tanks to Downtown El Paso. Modern-day settlers will retrace the thirty-mile trip. They will make campfires, strum their guitars, sing along, and sleep under the twinkling stars in the clear evening sky. Viva El Paso will have a special salute for The Pass of the North during the sum- mer production. Students in the El Paso Public School District used a book entitled Four Centu- ries at the Pass written by Dr. W. H. Tim- mons to explain to students El Paso's own heritage. The El Paso area is a product of the Spanish-Mexican North and the Ameri- can West, explained Dr. W. H. Timmoi professor at UTEP. During this year, as we examine ai explore our 400 years of history, hopeful we will develop more sensitive insight iii the complexities and uniqueness of q present day existence, and the opportui ties that lie ahead, concluded Timmons Memories of the event will be perir nently stored around the city whit include: four mammoth outdoor murals major piece of sculpture commemorati 400 years of The Pass and the initiation a steam engine railroad tour. PREPARING FOR MASS, the young children of Socorro area gather together to attend mass at San Elizario Mission. The San Elizario Missio located six miles from the El Paso city limit. Dull the war with Mexico and the Civil War, the miss was also used as a military post. l