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

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27 BEHIND THE SCENES FFA moves ahead A busy organization worked to improve and better the Future Farmers of America club at Antelope. Like all organizations, FFA had its requirements. To be a member in FFA one had to be enrolled in a vocational agriculture class, pay the club dues and meet the requirements of the chapter, district, state and national organizations. Another big part of the organization was participation from each member. FFA boasted about eighty-seven percent participation this year. It was a busy organization that had many activities and participated in different competitions, such as the Creed Speaking Contest and various judging team contests. The FFA officers for 1983 were as follows: Richard Miller-president, Bud Mixon-vice-president, Kathy Henry- secretary, Paula Milam-treasurer, Tim Rush-reporter, Garrick Stuhr-sentinal, and Brad Millner-parliamentarian. Some students gave reasons why they joined FFA. Paula Wright gave a familiar reason, I've been raised a farmer, and it just comes naturally to me to want to learn more about agriculture. As all the other FFA members, Paula Wright enjoyed it very much, “I learn something new every day.” Future Homemakers of America: Front row: Elida Barrandey. Timberly Smith. Julie Syck. Liz Dail. and Rebecca Moore. Second row: Advisor Ms Milburn. Angela Lawler. Shantelle Davis. Maria Icedo, and Rindi Nottingham Back row: Kaulee Pierson. Lisa Baker. Dusty Shill and Lerona Dickson. Not pictured: Annie Auza. Alma Barraza. Yarida Bravo. Jennifer Conner. Kim Cullison, Sara Grande, Craig Johnson. Melody Langford. Brad Millner. Kevin Nottingham. Jackie Phipps. Julie Slocum, and Misty Smith.

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BEHIND THE SCENES 26 FHA achieves Cooperation was the key word to the FHA club. It took a lot of cooperation to make the club a success while still having fun. High expectations set the mood as the FHA club planned their club activities. The club raised money for trips and worked to gain participation in the club’s activities. They went to the Leadership Rally in Tucson, worked to serve the community, and planned a trip to Los Angeles in April. These were a few of the goals that Misty Smith, president of FHA, established to aid the club in their activities. One important part of the club was the officers. Misty Smith told us that she joined to find out what FHA was all about. She liked it and decided to run for office. Annie Auza was vice-president, and Julie Syck was secretary. Liz Dail, treasurer, said, Holding an office was awesome!” because she found out about activities before the rest of the club members. Timberly Smith was historian, Elida Barrandey was student council representative, Rebecca Moore was points chairman, and Melody Langford was publicity chairman. The club's advisor, Ms. Milburn, said, “The FHA club started out strong. There are always a few girls that work real hard in the club.” Some of the activities were the Cinderalla Ball on November 19, and a trip to the State Fair October 29. The club members looked forward to benefits from their learning experiences. The club taught us how to deal with activities in public later on in your life,” said Misty Smith. Cooperation was the word and that was what FHA had this past year. Paula Milam helps Kathy Henry prepare for an important FFA meeting Future Farmers of America: Front row: Bud Mixon. Timmy Rush. Paula Milam, Kathy Henry. Brad Millner. Garrick Stuhr. and Richard Miller. Second row: Melody Langford. Susie McClelland. MaRae Smith, Tonya Tacker, Jackie Phipps. Melanie Marlatt, Randy Tryon, Dannette Millner. Kaulee Pierson. Liz Dail, Kam Burks. Kim Cullison. and Annie Auza. Third row: Mr. Dale Crabtree. Robert Auza. Dusty Shill, Micheal Koury, David Greenway, Gavin Smith. Paula Wright, Kathy Meecham, James Patter- son, Mark Marlatt. Billy Kennedy, and Frankie Auza. Back row: Cherilyn Wisby, Cindy Tryon, Mandy Smith. Rusty Payne. Brian Taylor, Brian Blohm. and Leonel Federico. Not pictured: Alma Barraza and Duane Smith. Ms. Milburn makes last minute arrangements for the Cinderella Ball.

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BEHIND THE SCENES 28 Clubs provide many services Antelope offered many opportunities for students to become involved and to be a part of the school. Joining Art Club and Key Club were excellent ways students showed their participation and spirit. Key Club, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, was an active club this year. Led by Shannon Hibbard, president, and Pam Hand, vice-president, the club was able to accomplish many services to the community, school, and students. Key Club’s twenty active members cleaned the Turkey Shoot grounds in preparation for the annual shoot, planned a turkey raffle in November, and held games for the school at Christmas. Art Club was another club which was popular with the artistically inclined students of Antelope. Kendall Howell, the club’s president, explained what Art Club was all about, “Art Club is not a club which is just out to make money. Art Club is more of a community service club. We plan to paint the weight room with a mural, for example.” Even though Art Club had some requirements for membership (a two average and enrollment in an art class), the club boasted thirteen members who all lived up to the club’s philosophy of providing service to the community and school. Art Club: Front row: Sherry Norton. Brenda Norton, and Ana Sarabia Second row: Elvira Icedo, Ms Hogan, Sara Grande. Kendall Howell. Renae Robertson, and Susan McDaniel. Back row: Scott Hockman. Tom Landry, and Charla January. Key i Club: Front row: Shannon Hibbard. Second row: Don- na Roberts. Liz Dail, Pam Hand, and Emma Young. Third row: Wendy Durning. Kelly Fitzgerald, and Sharlotte Hib- IHj bard. Back row: Julie Syck, Nola Jones, and Mr. Joder Key Club members and their advisor have a great time roasting weiners at the Turkey Shoot grounds.