Cactus High School - Cobra Yearbook (Glendale, AZ)

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Comm unity Welcomes Cactus High The Peoria School District and community of Glendale officially welcomed Cactus High January 29, l979. This was a big day for Cactus which held its dedication ceremony in the newly completed auditorium. Cactus High is the second high school in the Peoria district and houses l,ll0 students now but can hold l,800. Cactus cost approxi- mately 7 million dollars. Its 10 build- ings sit on a 40-acre tract. Mat Maids served as guides dur- ing open house for parents and other guests. Classrooms were opened for visitors. Many parents had the op- R portunity to meet teachers or see special displays made by students. The band performed in a pre- show. The program began with the Chorus and band performing the Star-Spangled Banner and the invo- cation by Cindy Van Meter, junior. Diana Vela, student body presi- dent introduced Don Wilson, Peorla High School Student Body Presi- dent, who welcomed Cactus into the district as Peoria's sister school. Mr. Melvin L. Huber, Cactus High's Principal talked about the building of Cactus and thanked Ron Travas for the name Cactus for our 1' 'UN school. Glenn Goodrich, followed with the dedication talk. Refreshments were served in the cafeteria following the dedication. I. Mr. M. Huber, Cactus principal, and Mr. Killion, Peoria School Board member, chat during the open house dedication night. 2. The poster announcing the dedication shows the school how it will eventually look on its 40- aere tract once it is completed. 3. Dr. Kellis, Superintendent for Peoria schools, enjoys the band 's performance belore the dedication ceremony. 4. Ms. Osuna, sophomore English teacher, chats with Mrs. Mathes, mother ol Richard Mathes, sophomore, during the opei. house. ,

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Shanks, Michelle Putz, Jim MeAIister. Student Council starts late in year but accomplishes much The Student Council got a late start this year, due to the fact that we didn't have a constitution, so the English classes all had to pick a representative for the constitution commit- tee to draw up our constitution. The elections for Student Body Officers were held in October and the results were: Diana Velag President, Jeff Neroneg Vice President, Meri- deth Andersong Corresponding Secretary, Sheila Devaultg Recording Secretaryg Angela Corkrang Treasurer, and Kathy Simpsong Historian. The Student council also consists of the Class Presidents, and the Senators. Student Council spon- sored the Christmas food drive, offering a pizza party to the homeroom which collected the most cans, which Mrs. Pot- ter's class won. They also sponsored the Spirit Week, which some of the competition between the classes were .he Bubble gum blowing contest, the wipe race, they kept attendance at bas- tcetball games, Pep rallies and other school activities. They also participat- ed in a school exchange with other Q 4 -at student councils. The Student Council is sponsored by Ms. Speece and Mrs. Potter. S. at al l. Rob Maxwell and Steve Chang contemplate the issue on the l7oor during a regular student council meeting. 2. Junior Class omcers, lirst row: nks, Dee MeGinn, Pam Gruhlke, Second row: Charlie Bennett, Jim McAlistcr, Bruce Waldvogel, Kirk Barberich, Rob Maxwell. 3. Student Council members: lirst row: Shelia De Vault, Merideth Anderson, Angela Corkran, Diana Vela, .ML-lyemnq, Kathy Simp- son. Second row: Rosie Wade, Shellie Ma y,.LaLi Villegas, Elizabeth Conroy, Bruce Waldvogel. Third row.' Charlie Bennelt, h,ign1h -up . ,1,fi.imu TJ I iZl Q