Antelope Union High School - Desert Sands Yearbook (Wellton, AZ)

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AGGIES LEARN THE FIELD Learning leadership, speaking in public, farming, raising animals, and crops kept the FFA members busy throughout the year. The Future Farmers of America Club has always been known for its organization and its hard working members. The land lab and livestock lab were two of the areas where members worked hard during class learning skills that would benefit their after school projects. Six members attended the National Convention in Kansas City Missouri in November; Paula Milam, Greg Stewart, Tanya Rush, Tony Hill, Garrick Stuhr, Melanie Judd and their advisor Mr. Crabtree. The Antelope Chapter had two state officers, Greg Stewart — State Treasurer and Tanya Rush — State Secretary, and there was also a district officer as well, Richard Miller — Sentinel. Many activities and money making projects were held throughout the year: parlimentary procedure, the chapter leadership conference, the Homecoming barbeque, and State Farmer Awards. FFA Front row: Greg Stewart. Garrick Stuhr. Paula Milam, Tony Hill. Tanya Rush. Richard Miller and Bud Mixon Second row: Rachel Garrett. Alma Bar raza. Lance Madron. Mark Marlatt, Anna Jones, Tim Rush. Brad Millner, Pat Gatlin. Kathy Henry. Liz Dail, Dusty Shill and Robby Grant Third row: Mark Vondall, Tracy Ellifritz, Craig Johnson, Leonel Federico. Jeff Olberg, Frank Auza, Paula Wright. Cindy Tyron, Leon Shenton, John Haw thorne and Mr. Crabtree. Eugene Woods inspects the tool room in the Auto shop

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COUNCIL MEMBERS SPONSOR ACTIVITIES Meetings, meetings, meetings. Student Council members were always attending meetings to make decisions for the student body. Student Council members in our school learned democratic principles, how to delegate authority and exercise responsibilities. Its members were the presidents and the representatives of the classes and clubs on campus. Alma Barraza, who was the Junior Class president, said, “Being in Student Council gave us a chance to be involved and make important decisions for the school. It taught us how to be leaders.” But each decision Student Council passed, such as school dances, raffles, and concession stands, had to be approved by Mr. Bridger. The Student Council not only learned democratic principles, but also sponsored many of the school’s activities which included the Freshman Handshake Dance, the school-wide jog- a-thon, and Homecoming. Students participated in a variety of games during Homecoming week, including the three-legged race and the banana-eating contest. Class sponsors participated in the egg toss. One through four points were given for each activity and at the end of the day the points were added up. Sophomores won, followed by the Seniors, Juniors, and last but not least, the Freshmen. When Patricia Thompson was asked how she thought the games went, she said, “It was fun, but hopefully next year more people will get involved.” Annette Radford had a similiar opinion. It seemed to me that the same people participated in all the games because no one else would volunteer. Maybe we should add different games next year so it will be something new.” “I thought the games were fun this year. More people should have played the games, but it was still a lot of fun to watch who did. I think it will be better next year,” said Dunia Curiel. Now back to another meeting Alma Barraza. Junior Class President, takes a brief rest on a bed of rocks while preping the A for Homecoming an annual Student Council event Displaying their favorite black and gold nickname jackets. Eugene Woods and Darin Meeks dodge an uncommon rainstorm 19

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VICA CLUB WORKS HARD IN AUTO MECHANICS Up to their elbows in grease, the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America members worked hard at achieving their goals and activities. Some of them included: the fall conference and the Turkey shoot. Vica and FFA constructed a horse shoe game at the school ramada, and Vica club conducted an opening and closing ceremony at a Rotary meeting. In the fall the new officers were elected: President — YV Humphrey, Vice-President — Eugene Woods, Secretary — Maria Sanchez. Jose Rodriguez was Parlimentarian and Student Council Representative, while Club Reporter was Luis Hale. As the Vica members worked together they taught and learned from each other. As they washed their dirty elbows they remembered the past year. VICA Front row: Maria Sanchez, Carlos Coronado, Luis Hale, Renae Robertson, Rindi Nottingham, Tim Huff. Joe Ray and Cruz Carrillo. Second row: Jock Kissel, Kenneth Bump. Jose Curiel, Jose Ro driguez, Kurt Romine, Xavier Herrera, Joel Conner, Eugene Woods, YV Humphrey, and David Espin- oza. Jose Rodriguez organizes tools in Auto Shop. FFA club members Mark Vondall. Bryan Blohm and Cindy Tryon, serve at Homecoming barbeque.