Albuquerque High School - La Reata Yearbook (Albuquerque, NM)

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CAROLINE HARRIS began existence in Temple Texas October ll l897 She received her early schooling in Waco Texas and In l908 she made her way to Albuquerqu This wmsome lassle is rather frail but very studious and quiet She of course enjoys the study of Physics fmost girls do She IS quite fond of music and likes to dream at times lqhe glory of the school room appeals to Caroline and already she has muted the I6 class to visit her school In the Golden Years to rome before Prince Charming Flope appear RALPH M D HILL November I4 in Gallup New Mexico there wa foisted upon defenseless society a lively bit of humanity lnhis member afterwards became known as Ralph M D Hill ln the natural course of events Ralph as sxsted by his family moved to Albuquerque and some hme afterward entered A H S Ever smce if there has been any Job requiring more of pep than it offered of honor Ralph has been the goat He is noted for three things industry bashful ness and the highest general average In school Ralph expects to go through a to make Goethals look like an amateur brick layer that s what we expect too Although Ralph has not entered many of the school activities he could always be found rooting at every contest the A H S entered He is made of the stuff that gets there and from now on we will look for his name in the Who s Who column or the New York Police Roll-of heroes Class Editor I6 Cliditors Note He was too modest to write his own pedigree I did It PRISCILLA ESPY NEWCOMER gifted and sweet a daughter of the gods and most divinely fair is an Albuquerque girl born uly l l897 As her initials spell Pen she is expected to lne up to the suggestion and be a wrrter Priscilla is studious and her mental forces attract only that which is worth while to her Her habitual quiet is often broken by seasons of Jollity She thought it best to go to Topeka the first part of her Senior year but soon realized that old things are best and has returned to add to the glory of this record class of I6 Pnscilla says her sole ambition is to die happy wonder what she means? Glee Club I5 I6 If I U I I ' . . . , , ,, , S. . . . ' . . ' . r lu 1 . ' I v 1 v,-T I A I . . A Technical School and then to South America as a civil engineer. There he expects ' c v .. .. f ' ' . ' . . . . ll Il ' u - 1 1 u u I V , n. - . I - .4 . .1 . . . . V C 3 ' , ,

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HUGH PHILLIPS COOPER frrst began to grow that famous pompadour at Paola lxansas September 27 l896 Far srghted even at the age of elght Hugh per uaded hrs parents that Albuquerqu rs the best place on thu earth and brought the famrly here Cooper rs a regular Chesterfield rn courtesy and attracts much femmme regard Hugh Ilkes to dance rs very wrtty and possesses an excellent busr ness abrllty Hugh always knows hrs lessons ln splte of hrs dancmg hablt Hugh s Pond nature and rellabllrty have made hlm a leader rn all kinds of school actlvrtres Hrs keen forslght and busmess ablllty wlll place hrm at the head of a great manufac turmg concern Baseball I5 I6 Secretary of Class I3 President of A A I6 Class lreasurer I5 HELEN MARGARET IVICLAY born rn the greatest crty ln the world yes Albuquerque of course March 25 l898 IS one of the brl t llghts of our Hugh School and has accomplrshed the unusual m makmg the full course ln three y ars Good grades are a hobby with Helen Her wmsome smrle and jolly good na ure make her a general faxorrte No one ever saw Helen angry As mountaln climber and dancer Helen excels It rs easy to foresee this prld f the A H S a platform advocate of crtlzenshrp rights for her sex fGood luck to vou Helenlj Basketball I6 Vrce President of Class I4 President I5 Glee Cu I5 Staff I5 LAWRENCE EDWARD PHILBRICK rs an Albuquerque lad born February I6 l898 Lawrence has recened all his schooling m the Albuqu rque schools and IS a valuable asset to A H S Though he rs dubbed farmer he rs far from bemg one Smce he took a swlmmmg trlp across the acequla at the age of three years he has planned on bemg a naval officer and spending hrs Irfe on the brmy deep Farmer IS afraid of such currous creatures as gurls yet he rs an ardent admirer of the specres at a safe drstance Lawrence IS an easy gomg fellow and though studlous likes to play trucks We wrll hear from Lawrence ln the U S Navy very soon Indoor Track I4 I5 I6 , . . v 1 1 . , t S 3 S' n 9 V IX 'V Y 0 ll . K . . I . . gh . S . 30 , . - Q 1 ' - - -1- u 4 u lb ' ' . . .V 2 1 s a V n I ll II' D ' ' ' ' , 1 1 III

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HORTENSE Vioi.ET SWITZER, the nightingale of the High School, is a damsel of grace and beauty who gives promise in voice of a prima donna who will some day demand wide recognition. This sweet singer sang her first notes in Albuquerque, June l, l898, and this choice spot of the Southwest has been her home ever since. Her happy temperament wins warm friendships and echoes in her music. A leader in the High School, a favorite in society, and captain of the basketball team, Hor- tense is in every sphere at her best. As the ambitious mother of Esmeralda in the Class play she was a great success. Everybody loves H. V. S. of the A. H. S. Baskezball, 'l 5, 'l6: Glee Club, 'l 3, 'l4, 'l 5. 'l6: Vice-President of Class, 'l6g Staff. 'l 5. WALTER NELSON PARKHURST is a son of the Golden West , born in Albuqutrque, February 2, l898. In early childhood, he went to the Effete East and attended the Friends School in Brooklyn, N. Y. But he couldn't endure life long away from Albuquerque, and came back this year to finish his course in A. H. S. Walter is known as Pawky and Piecrust. He is an athlete, has a han- kering for girls, and possesses a genial disposition. One of the seven wonders of the High School is Pockie's marvellous pomjzadour. He is cunning and amusing when he doesn't know it. He will in the fu'ure lie head of the Equitable Life of N. Y. since his ambition is to be comptroller of a life insurance company. Basket- ball. 'l6. HAZEL MARCUERITE KIEKE, a dimpled blonde beauty, chose Albuquerque as her birthplace, June l4, l897. She has had the good sense to remain and be educated here. Hazel's genial manner and good looks are the pride of many. Her name is a synonym for popularity, Her hobby is one-stepping. Her record is. good in class room and at five hundred parties. Hazel is one who does not need to wait for leap year. If she enjoys single blessedness for long it will be her own fault. Her ambition is to globe trot. Clee Club, 'l 3, 'l4: Basketball. 'l 3. I8