Snowflake High School - Retort Yearbook (Snowflake, AZ)

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Two views-Senior gl Frosh As the close of my high school career draws near, I look at my experience in two ways. The first thing I see is that high school isn't the conversable jocosity that its facade suggests. Secondly, I feel that in spite of this, it was of some avail. When I arrived on the high school scene I was over- whelmed by its complexities. I felt insignificant and unfit among the great athletes and club members. I was frightened by the enthusiasm of these people. But I said, so what, and decided to give it a try. I didn't believe it. I survived my freshmen year and played three sport with so much spirit that I had trouble finding places to keep it. Thinking I had attained the ultimate in high school existence, Istarted my sophomore year. But then it happened. Nly test scores started to fall and, gasp, I began to miss homework assignments. Due to my terrible adversity, I was forced to quit sports and give up part of my spirit. The next two and a half years were living hell. I actually had to stay up late and work to get decent grades. Had it not been for weekends, I might have gone insane. Naturally, I was disappointed. I had ex- pected a good time and all I got was countless nights of mental anguish. However, asI look into the future, I see that high school has paid me an unexpected dividend. All those long nights weren't enough, and weren't spent in vain . . . I actually learned something! Even though all my dreams didn't come true, I gained knowledge. It will accompany me whereverI go and I'IeeOll6SS to Say, it will be useful. With this in mind,I look back at my. high school days and say, It was worth it. Rob Reipel Class of 1977 4 v1E ws The Freshmen Class of Snowflake High School has some comments as to their feelings towards their first year of upper education. I guess I've changed a lot too this year, like, now I have different values, different needs, different wants . . . I've met a lot of new peopIe. tAnnie Diehll I felt terrible when school started, because the Seniors Seniors were mean. They said, 'Get out of my way.' It was also hard because I couldn't find any of my classes. I didn't really like school then. tJonni Neffl The first week was like a bad storm that hit without knowing. I felt like everybody was staring at me and staring at every little mistake I made. tAlta Begayel I thought it was going to be scary, but it wasn't. tBill Nluderl It has been hard . . . When I become a Senior I will pick on Freshmen. fLoretta lVlcCray7 To me your Freshmen and Sophomore years are your learning years. You learn and grow in these years more more than any other. Uanet Parrackl I feel more at ease. I know more about human nature . . . better campus and more freedom kindof help. fDale Tigertl g g g I think that I have become a more 'mature person. I feel that hanging around older people has causedsthis to happen. I have learned many new things in my classes.lLinda Boydl 'I I ' I ' '71 feel that they gctegchewi should be respected and f trusted by their word. . '. . i'i Our school nfiayiibetfout of date tolfsome students, but-:to srnefthis school iS-great. and ever 9f0Wm9fu I am looking forward to summer- becausefls am sickle.. i of getting ,homeworlgevseryg night. Solomon? g I hate to be finishing my freshmen year--because that . means I havegonlgy three ngpYe.,.Yei1YS.!, Qf Ieft.tTammy,Wiltbank3 g I S A g j , if

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Mrs. Gilroy: A great teacher The dedication of the yearbook this year is respectfully given to lVlrs. Eleanor Gilroy. She is a great asset to the drama department for she has helped greatly in the making of costumes for school plays and musicals. Also, she has helped with fashion shows for the school and the Women's Club. Her talent with costuming has been highly recognized, for she is a member of the Uniform Committee of Snowflake High School. Nlrs. Gilroy is indeed a great asset to her community. She has taught night extension classes for Eastern Arizona College and Northland Pioneer College. She is a natural born instructor. Going one step further to help others, must be her motto, for she is a special help here at the high school. She has helped out at many school functions like F.H.A, COED, Prom, Etc. She is the sponsor of the Student Counsel and has worked with the F.H.A. Although most of her work is with females, she even went overboard to help the men. She started the Bachelor Survival Classes for any young man eager to learn the food and clothes facts of life. Lastly, her respect for her God is noted in her active participation in the Roman Catholic Church. She has been active with the youth there, as well as at school. Nlrs. Gilroy, your love and respect that you have shown us is more than we can repay. What we could give to you would only be a murmur compared to what you have given us. For your concern for us, we again dedicate this book to you. With love and respect . . . The Students of Snowflake High School. A great person ',, W tt DEDICATION 5