Mesa High School - Superstition Yearbook (Mesa, AZ)

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X CENTER TOP: Bunnies and Cheerleaders lead school song in the gravel pit, following a pep train. LEFT: A crowd gathers around as the rabbit mascot leads a cheer at a pep assembly. ABOVE: A cheerleader smiles with excitement as the Jackrabbits make a touchdown. BELOW: A sign of spirit is hung on the West Building the day ofa basketball game. Student Life'Page 25

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I am the spirit of Carry On. I am in the halls, the class rooms, and on the playing fields of Mesa High. Wherever good sportsmanship, hon- esty, courage, and service is shown by the students of Mesa High School I can be found. This is my story. Back in 1932 there was a Senior at Mesa High who was loved by all who 'knew him. He was born May 31, 1915, ,and was the only boy in a family of seven. His name was Zedo Ishikawa. On a September night his father had invited some friends to the house for a meeting to discuss problems at hand. It was the night before the first foot- ball game ofthe 1932 season. Zedo, being a member of the team, retired to bed early. However, it seemed a great disturbance outside was making sleep impossible. He arose to see what the trouble was. When he left the house, he picked up a shot gun stand- ing by the door. Not knowing the gun was loaded, he took hold of it by the barrel. As he went outside, in some way the stock of the gun hit the ground, firing it, and discharging buck-shot into the left side of his chest. RIGHT: Bunnies dressed in black, mourn for the death of a Warrior, during Westwood Week. FAR RIGHT: Students shout with enthusiasm at a home football game. Page 24-Student Life His father immediately rushed Zedo to St. Josephls Hospital in Phoenix. During the night he asked for his Coach, Steve Coutchie, and some of the team mates who were closest to him. He must have known his end was near, because when they arrived and gathered around his bedside, he looked up into the faces of the ones he thought most of and uttered his last words, l'Carry On. With misty eyes and heavy hearts, the coach and his team mates left the room, but with Zedo's dying words burning forever in their minds. The words, 5'Carry On',, have -now become immortal to Mesa High and the school motto. Zedo Ishikawa was a true sports- man, and every year in his memory a trophy is given to the boy who has shown outstanding sportsmanship and school spirit during his high school career. Students of Mesa High have taken notice of the words Carry On and show spirit in many ways. Spirit is in the faces of students, the way they feel about their Mesa High. 3 1 .U A ,f

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Special Services of MHS Students Has it ever occurred to you what the students of Mesa High do on their own after school to help someone who needs aid? Some services of students are help- ing individuals from other countries to practice and learn the English lan- guage. They also become closely in- volved with these people. Students from our school go to Kino Jr. High every Mon. and Wed. nights. They find that going the extra mile is beneficial and satisfactory. The stu- dents who work with the retarded people find that working with them is a different perspective and a great experience. The services by the students at Mesa High range from candy stripers who help the elderly and ill, to students who help the underprivileged children. 'Candy stripers are great help to people who are lonely in the hospital. They try to make people feel comfort- able as much as possible. The girls are of great service to these people in helping them to forget their pains. They spend their own free time help- ing with these services, and should get recognition for the good things they do. ag tram WW' . Z' A UPPER RIGHT: Sheryl Babbit, acandy striper at Southside hospital proves that her service is appreciated and proven worthy of her time. She gives special attention to each patient. Page 26-Student Life ABOVE LEFT: Cindi Bigelow, Mary Ann Udall and - rill watch closely as Sun- shine Acres boys show their creations. ABOVE RIGHT: Kevin Keith of Goodwill Ind. selects clothes for a needy family.