Catalina High School - Torch Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Rodeo Theme! 'Trojans-Best in the Westl' t Fifty-six inches! exclaims junior Beth Reeck measuring the space between Rick Meyer's knees in the Bowlegqed Contest at lunch. it Rodeo Week started with the usual influx of cowboy hats and boots. The scene at CHS changed as girls were allowed to wear blue jeans. Faculty members also joined the Rodeo festivi- ties by wearing western clothing. The first events of the week's ac- tivities were held during the lunch periods: a contest to find the most bow-legged boy at Catalina and a roping contest. A fee of two cents was charged to enter. Two weeks prior to the Rodeo activi- ties, a beard-growing contest was initiated. The beards were measured on February 28 and the winner was as .xi announced at the dance that evening. During the week, junior class mar- shals roamed the halls to fine stu- dents and teachers who were not wear- ing at least two items of western clothing. The Class of '69, responsible for all the Rodeo Week activities, built a float for Catalina's entry in the Rodeo Parade. The CHS royalty were seated on the seventeen foot blue and white Trojan horse. The queen was crowned at the Rodeo dance, Rawhide Ruckus, which featured an authentic saloon and music of the Lewallen Brothers. so We J S' j ' .. . i s it t iif e sz gi t 9 gg ii l A e iii! R Q ig' R are if sqhisllww rig R ' R R ttt R RW: .3 .4 ' Mark Kleinsmith demonstrates roping ability on Sue Beeston, as the two promote the roping con- test held during lunch periods on Feb. 28. Riding atop the CHS Rodeo float, the theme of which was Trojans-Best in the West , queen Val Iohnson waves to the crowd along the route.

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Sports, Dances, Rodeo Activities Fill February Trojans participated in basketball, tennis and Wrestling as Well as senior Capers auditions and speech tourna- ments during February. Leading off the month's events were senior capers auditions and the Sim- plicity fashion show which took place on the afternoon of February 7th in the auditorium. On the 9th, the annual Valentine's Day Dance was held. CHS speech students traveled to Tempe to compete in the ASU speech tournament. They returned with three trophies and Mrs. Fawn Iohnson re- ceived coach of the year award. Completing February's activities were a Tucson Symphony Concert for Elementary Schools on February 20 and 21 and the Rodeo Dance. The third mixer of the month, Rawhide Ruckus held on February 28, concluded the Rodeo Week festivities. Replacements for the varsity pepleaders, Les Girls demonstrate a variety of jumps while cheering the team at the Palo Verde game. As they eat dinner, CHS girls listen intently 10 University of Arizona campus at the Girls Lea- tained information about sororities, Spurs ' the ue meetin , February 21. The speeches con- Chimes, Mortar Board and Angel Fhght. representatives of womens organizations on g g

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Trying in vain to spark an interest in her apa- Capers UCL Mflfk Bflhiif A1001 Si91'1'1SiSi!1. Larry a fraction of the seniors that participated in thetic students, Marce Martin lectures during a Peth. lim RObe'l'tS01'1 and ZCIHCI POIIGCG were just their variety show March 28 and 29. Spring Marches in With Capers, Dear Week Tom Tucker works on his independent study project for the UA Science Fair, March 23 to 29. Songleader Gale Abell teaches Lois Smith and Iill Shisler a routine to the school song at an afternoon practice before pepleading tryouts. Rodeo activities were concluded by a four-day vacation for Trojans. March was then highlighted with regular club meetings, the district speech tournament, songleading and cheer- leading tryouts and an intramural pool competition. The inter-division tourna- ment marked the end of basketball sea- son and the beginning of spring sports. Girls played turnabout roles and es- corted boys to a box supper and Doe's Drag for Dear Week. Proceeds from the activities of March ll through 15 Went to finance the next year's Ameri- can Field Service students. The first week of spring featured final Capers rehearsals. The variety show, Enter: the Young, performed March 28 and 29, was cast and di- rected by Senior Class members.