Las Animas High School - Trojan Yearbook (Las Animas, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1974 volume:

A time to keep silence and a time to speak; A time to break down, A time to build up; om 5 This 1974 Annual Is Dedicated to Kay Riggs She's in the office all day long And is ready to help if things go wrong. Her face is wreathed in smiles; Her voice, in understanding She has a deep abiding love And an open mind that cares She has made our school much happier And all are better for knowing her In the 19 years that she's been here. She's bettered the memories of every year. Since she's done so much more This binding of memories is hers She's made each moment fuller. And every day brighter; And none will forget her, Because we all love her. Annual Staff 6 A — AWARDS EDITH SOUTHERN Edith was active in Basketball Pep Club, Girls State, DEY-Teens, Student Council, FBLA, NHS, and Rainbow. 8 OUTSTANDING SENIORS ROBERT SMITH Robert was active in Basketball Football, Baseball, Freshman class president. Annual Staff, Trojan Spirit, Student Council, FFA, Key Club, NHS, Boys State and DE. 9 Jo Hiernomus Cathy McDonald Colene Gallegos Beverly Miller Bev Miller, Teddy Romero 11 Can you believe?? Homecoming 1973-'74 12 14 y T E E N F O R M A L Just You and Me 16 Band: Storm 17 Exit the Body Crew: Gary Allen, Steve Wadhams, Steve Groomer, Geri Lopez, Val Bryant, Bev Gallegos, Candi Hogue, Gina Lewis Cast: Chris Muniz, Charles Palomino, Fred Marlman, Steve Wadhams, Dickie Howerton, Brenda Bono, Charlene Mitchell, Mike Kelley, Mardona Moreland, Caroline Auffrey, Carl Spinden-Director, Mary Ken Luke, Julie Hentges Is that you Chris? Shall we dance? jbM 20 Cast: Left To Right, Back Row; Chris Muniz, Fred Marlman, Julie Hentegas, and Mike Kelley. Second Row; Mary Ken Luke, Kathy Swafford, Val Bryant, Brenda Bono, and Kathy Miles. Seated Are; Kim Lightbody, Phil Montoya, Kathy Sobeck and Charles Palomino. 21 My, what a charming dress you have. Madam. . . . But More to Be Pitied Than Censured To The Right: Unhand my true love or else you shall feel my mighty punches! You scoundrel. 22 Left: Say, I know this quaint little place. 23 T S 74 Queen Karen Marlman Class Representatives- Caroline Auffrey, Julie Hentges, Karen Miller Queen Candidates- Dianne, Kana, Evelyn, Karen 24 Let's Hear It! 25 26 28 To The Left: What else but having a very good time. 29 i Santa Fe Trail Day Queen Kathy Sobeck L To R — Rhonda West, Cynthia Miller, Norman Barden, Jan Shyrock, Tom Pointon, Bitty Pool, Beverly Gallegos, Darrell Six, Kathy Sobeck, Frank Candelaria, Les Feik, June Lamson, Roman Alverez, Randy McDermed, Mrs. Rarick Winning Square Dancing Team—Juniors Senior Candidate-Jackie Wagner QUEEN CANDIDATES Junior Candidate-Lucy Fain Freshmen Candidate-Kathy Glenn 32 34 RECOGNITION DAY National Math Award-Fred Mari man First place track in 100 Hector Bausch-Lomb Award-Carl Banta AAUW Award-Lori Blackburn Left: Eight Place State Pole Vault James Lockhart 35 Susan Medina, Outstanding Business Student, Coaches ready for awards presentation. Above: Ed Groomer, Mr. Trojan. Below: White Knights received awards. Miss Trojans for 1974-75, Teri LaSalle. 36 Julie Torres, varisty letter in track. Seniors honor sponsors, Mr. Spinden particularly. Phil Montoya, outstanding wrestler. Blue Demons receive participartion awards. To The Left: The Six All- Conference Trojans honored for football achievements. I forgot what chair was mine. Smile pretty. Thought I'd never see the day. Hey is my name on that. By next year we'll be old pros. Sure could use a cold beer!! c R A D U A T I O N L To R: Robert Scharf, Budge Threlkeld, Rev, Berger, Mr. Spinden, Father Gleeson, Mel Davy, TOP TEN - Back Row-John Groth, Randy Oberlander, Carl Banta, Mike Kelley, Gordon Everson. Sitting-Karen Marlman, Bev Miller, Carolyn Klett, Janet Groth and Lori Blackburn. 40 He came back to wish us luck. What are you going to do if it isn't signed!!!!! Let me help you with your hat. 41 REALLY!! I did it, I did it!! Here we come! Boy!! Money!! tveryone Ready Now I have gone and done it! Now this is serious Now what do we do! I don't believe this! Seniors leave money for drinking fountain. And I won't cry! 43 Well this is it! CHAMPIONS: Back L. To R. - Oliver Vigil, Robbie McMasters, Greg Montoya, Gordon Everson, Coach Mr. Tanner. Front Row: Glenda Potter, Irlene Miller, Kim Montoya, Terri Bewley. V T o O L U L R E N Y A B M A E L N L T 44 45 Let me tell you . . . 48 Student Council Student Council Officers: Left To Right: President: Curtis Estrada, Secretary: Edith Southern, Treasurer: Tina Lopez, Vice-President: Charles Palomino. Sponsor: Mr. Vernon Hale, President: Curtis Estrada Back Row; Left To Right: Randy Shiba, Rick Syring, Robert Smith, Roxie Wight, Buster Namura, Ted Medina, Hector Gonzalez, Jerry Barber, Sandy Gallegos, Shelly Montoya, Jo Hieronymus; Middle Row: Left To Right: Mr. Vernon Hale, Sponsor, Cheryl Weigel, Carolyn Klett, Scott Deatherage, Maxine Failing, Bev Aceves, Nadine Estrada, Benny Lucero, Lori Miller; First Row; Left To Right: Brenda Bono, Caroline Auffrey, Robert McMasters, Charles Palomino, Edith Southern, Tina Lopez, Curtis Estrada, Lynn Flowers, Cindy Parrack, Kim Montoya. 50 Student Council Had Many Activities F S R A 0 N M T T A F H R R F E 0 E S U H G T M H R E • A N • I • L M I D X A E Y D 51 D R A M A C L U B OFFICERS President— Chris Muniz Vice-President— Julie Hentges Secretary— Barb McAfee Business Manager-- Fred Marlman Bk. Row: Chris Muniz, Charlene Mitchell, Geri Lopez, Jo Hieronymus, Barry Allen, Joanne Ashland, Debbie Fulton, Jack Glenn, Julie Hentges, Fred Marlman, Mike Kelley, Kathleen Melchior, Kathy Glenn, Dickie Howerton, Shelly Hale. Ft. Row: Cindy Medina, Candi Hogue, Cheryl Dowell, Brenda Bono, Lynn Flowers, Linda Belcher, Val Bryant, Miss DeMaio, Peggy Smith, Gina Lewis, Kathy Sobeck, Steve Wadhams, Mary Ken Luke, Beverly Gallegos, Loretta Miller. 52 Above: Leading Actress-Julie Hentges Most Improved Performer: Caroline Auffrey Above: Leading Actor-Fred Marlman Supporting Actor: Chris Muniz OTHER DRAMA AWARDS: Rookie Actress: Kim Lightbody Rookie Actor: Phil Montoya Supporting Actress: Kathy Swafford Outstanding Technical Contribution: Gina Lewis Outstanding Overall Contribution: Julie Hentges 53 Las Animas High School Trojan Band Director Ross Unger 54 Above: The wind section at work. Above: The beloved leader, Mr. Unger. Below: The horns, many and noisy. 55 Future Farmers of America Left To Right, in the Back Row: Mike Bogner, Ed Potter, Don Morton, Jerry Miller, Rick Syring, Dan Pointon, Steve Wadhams and Jeff Smith, Second Row From Top: Linda Miller, Kathy Miller, Frank Candelaria, Mitch Harmon, Jerry Gogner, Mitch Clarke, Scott Deatherage, and Eldon Morlan. Seated: Jerry Smith, Robert Smith, and Joe Miller. Not Pictured: Les Feik, Mike Murray, Elmer Cline. Mitch Harmon and Scott Deatherage, top livestock judges. Eldon Morlan and Joe Miller, among best in cattle judging. Rated Excellent. 56 OFFICERS: President - Robert Smith Vice-President - Joe Miller Secretary - Jerry Smith Treasurer - Les Feik Sentinal - Jerry Miller FFA Sweetheart GLENDA POTTER 57 Distributive Education Standing Left To Right: Albert DeLaTorre, Darrel Six, Galen Ramsey, Charles Palonino, Robbie McMasters, Stan England, Curtis Estrada, Mr. Brown; Sitting: Mardona Moreland Vickie Cook, Edith Souther, Cindy Parrack, Robert Smith. 58 Club Officers: Left To Right: Mardona Moreland, reporter, Robbie McMasters, Vice- President, Vickie Cook, Secretary, Charles Palomino, President, Cindy Parrack, Treasurer, Mr. Brown, Sponsor, Robert Smith, Reporter. Business Office Education Standing Left To Right: Evelyn Vigil, Maxine Failing, Mike Kelley, Dianne Clark, Melinda Pullum, Sitting: Susan Medina, Secretary, Kana Martin-Estrada, President, Jackie Wagner, Vice-President, Cheryl Baker, Treasurer. Lester Hill Corporation AW4, ■ Standing Left To Right: Robert Smith, Cheryl Baker, Melinda Pullum, Susan Medina, Edith Southern, Robbie McMasters, Albert DeLaTorre, Charles Palomino, Evelyn Vigil, Jackie Wagner, Maxine Failing, Stan England, Curtis Estrada, Galen Ramsey, Sitting: Cindy Parrack, Mardona Moreland, Darrel Six, Mike Kelley, Kana Martin- Estrada. 59 Back Row L. To R. Shirley Medina, Bev Aceves, Yolanda Chavez, Lois Daze, Cynthia Miller, Carolyn Klett, Julie Hentges, Jackie Wagner, Robert Smith, Curtis Estrada, Charles Palomino, Evelyn Vigil, Dianne Clark, Gina Lewis, Becky Long, Front Row: Kathy Lingle, Peggy Smith, Kathy Sobeck, Teri LaSalle, Susie Taliaferro, Val Bryant, Carl Banta, Maxine Failing, Geri Lopez, Brenda Bono A N N U A L 5 T A F F EDITORS ROBERT SMITH, Sports CURTIS ESTRADA, Organizations, JULIE HENTGES Asst. Business Manager, CAROLYN KLETT, Classes, DIANNE CLARK, Activities, CARL BANTA, Editor, EVELYN VIGIL, Faculty 60 D i a n n n e C I a r k R 0 b e r a t n d S m 1 t h s p E C I A L E m o r y N a m u r a T H A N K S T O Other Editors: Carolyn Klett Evelyn Vigil Charles Palomino Mike Kelley Curtis Estrada 61 Editor: Carl Banta Jack Glenn, Doris Manzanarez, Lynn Flowers, Rick Syring, George Hohn, Elmer Cline (Not Pictured Sponsor Norm Bardon) A SPECIAL THANKS TO MR. BARDON AND HIS STAFF FOR MANY OF THE PICTURES IN OUR 1974 ANNUAL Problems? Dilemma? 62 Back Row: L. To R. Lori Blackburn, Terri Bewley, Robert Smith, Deb Keichler, Allan Mitchell, Tina Lopez, Dan Kester, Kana Martin, Mike Kelley, Edith Southern, John Groth, Brenda Huddleston, Julie Hentges, Karen Marlman, Mr. Davy Front Row: Phil Montoya, Janet Groth, Margaret Kenyon, Yolanda, Chavez, Bev Miller, Carolyn Klett, Daryl Bell NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Reception at Initiation Officers: President: Phil Montoya Vice President: Mike Kelley Secretary: Janet Groth Treasurer: Karen Marlman Sponsor: Mr. Davy 63 Las Animas KEY CLUB - NUMBER 1 Colorado- Wyom nj L. To R. Allen Mitchell, Randy Oberlander, John Groth, Ray Pearcey, James Lockhart, Mike Davy, Chris Muniz Jeff Miller, Robert Smith, Carl Banta, Mr. Spinden Front Row: Ted Romero, Ted Medina Daryl Bell, Phil Montoya, Tom Dean, Garry Allan, Phil Quarles Officers: President-Robert Smith Vice President-Dan Kester Secretary-Treasure-John Groth Sponsor-Mr. Carl Spinden 64 Vice President Dan Kester and member Allan Mitchell show off the two out of four awards that the Key Club won. No. 7 Club in District No. 2 Club in Division Outstanding President Best Club in Division Under 30 Members Participants in rope climbing event. Bugler John Groth on every Fred Wilkerson show form that won him half of first prize in Key Club gym Monday morning. carnival. Jerry Barber tied with Fred for first place. 65 A-CLUB Back Row: Mr. Barton, Wayne Namura, Dalton Pixler, Jeff Miller, Dave Wixom, Robbie McMasters, Robert Smith, Chris Muniz, Greg Montoya, Curtis Estrada, Elmer Cline, James Lockhart, Garry Allen Front Row: Jay Miller, Jerry Barber, Ray Pearcey, Ernie Vigil, Dave Fernandez, Steve Groomer, Hector Gonzales, Allen Mitchell, Barry Allen, Richard Howerton, Fred Wilkerson. Project: Weight Machine Hector Gonzalez, Sec.-Treas., Mr. Barton, Sponsor, Robbie McMasters, President, Dalton Pixler, Vice- President 66 L. To R. Kathryn Miller, Cheryl Baker, Doris Manzanares, Miss Slack (Sponsor), Diane Manzanares, Eddie Groomer, Brenda Adams, Doris Smith Doris Manzanares was DISTRICT PRESIDENT for the Arkansas Valley for the 1973-74 school year. NICE GOING DORIS 67 FUTURE BUSINESS LEADERS OF AMERICA Standing Left To Right: Sponsor: Mrs, Janice LaSalle, Mike Kelley, Glenda Potter, Dianne Clark, Teri LaSalle, Irlene Miller, Patsy Medina, Gina Montoya, Yolanda Chavez, Shirley Medina, Cheryl Baker, Susan Medina, Mary Daze; Sitting Left To Right: Fred Marlman, Brenda Huddleston, Jackie Wagner, Kana Martin-Estrada, Edith Southern, Treasurer; Cynthia Miller, Secretary; Lois Daze, Vice-President; Charles Palomino, President District winners!!! This year FBLA had a Walk-a- Thon as their service project. It was very successful, we netted $937,00 from pledges. As a first year club we were also successful at the Southern District FBLA Conference. We were proud! 68 0 f f 1 c e L To R: Odett Segovia, Mr.Slater, Mabel Lucero, Mary Alice Sisnenos, Elmer Cline and Bev Marfil L. To R. Robert Smith, David Sena, Beverly Miller, Jane Hemphill, Doris Smith, and Greg Montoya 69 Left To Right — Robert Smith, Jerry Barber, Lois Daze, Gina Montoya, Patsy Medina, Greg Montoya, Cynthia Miller, Teri LaSalle, Sandy Gallegos, Mrs. Hansen, David Sena, Phil Montoya Editor-Robert Smith, Assistant Editor-Phil Montoya, Art Editor-Greg Montoya, Business Manager-Patsy Medina, Sports Editor-Jerry Barber Top Row; Left To Right: JoAnn Ashland, Caroline Auffrey, Candi Hogue, Debbie Fulton, Kelly Bender, Karen Marlman, Curtis Estrada, Randy Oberlander, Second Row: Craig Sampson, Shelly Montoya, Bev Gallegos, Val Bryant, Barb McAfee, Kathy Miles, Mrs, Tanner, Charles Palomino, Third Row: Kana Martin-Estrada, Carolyn Klett, George Hohn, Fourth Row: Fred Marlman, Phil Montoya, Fifth Row: Carl Banta, Shirley Medina, Sixth Row: Ted Medina, Kim Lightbody Delegates to Washington D.C. I n t e r n a t i 0 n a 1 R e I a t i 0 n s C 1 u b 71 Left To Right: Carl Banta, Charles Palomino, Phil Montoya, Mrs. Tanner, Kana Martin- Estrada, Carolyn Klett, Karen Marlman WASHINGTON D.C 72 You're all late!! The group of six LAHS students and their sponsor made a trip that was to be the most memorable ex- perience of their life. It didn't seem possible that it would ever happen to as small a club as ours, but we made it only by the dedication, and determination of our club president. With much more to say but so little space, we would like to dedicate this page to Mrs. Kana Martin Estrada for making our dream come true. With best wishes for her future .... B u t S o o n B e c a m e a R e a I i t y 73 p E P D. Clark, S. Taliaferro, G. Potter, B. Huddleston, E. Vigil, J. Hemphill, Mrs. Shyrock, K. Lightbody, T. Hunt, M. Montoya, A. Parrack, C. Waring, R. Sanchez, Mrs. Tanner, Y. Chavez, D. Sampson, R. Wight, L. Swafford, G. Montoya, S. Medina, L. Daze, F. Vigil, B. McAfee, C. Dowell, I. Miller, J. Ashland, J. Hieronymus, L. Miller, K. Melchoir, K. Miller, S. Hale, B. Gallegos, K. Bender, M. Luke, T. Lopez, K. Sobeck, C. Miller, T. LaSalle, C. Auffrey. O f f c e r s Shelly Hale, Asst. Point Taker, Yolanda Chaves, Treas., Gina Montoya, V. Pres., Dianne Clark, Pres., Cheryl Dowell, Sec., Bev Gallegos, Point Taker 75 Tina Lopez, Kathy Sobeck, Teri LaSalle, Mary Ken Luke, Cynthia Miller, Caroline Auffrey, Kelly Bender Glenda Potters, Brenda Huddleston, Susie Taliaferro, Evelyn Vigil, Dianne Clark, Janie Hemphill Not Pictured: Terri Bewley Evelyn Vigil TD n i 77 Mass Confusion 78 President-Bev Aceves Vice-President-Edith Southern, Secretary-Tina Lopez, Treasure-Lucy Fain, Sponsor Mrs, Hansen Top Row L. To R.: Pat Palomino, Doris Romero, Nadine Estrada, Luanne Swafford, Becky Wight, Janice Madrid, Bobbie Jo Deatherage, Caroline Morlan, Cheryl Waring, Rosie Davidson, Cathy Banta, Alice Parrack, Second Row: Gina Witt, Sheri Smith, Kathy Melchoir, Renita Schaffer, Michelle Montoya, Jo Hieronymus, Kathy Glenn, Teri Hunt, Pam Pixler, Lori Miller, Shelly Hale, Karen Miller, Kimmie Foster, Third Row: Rosemary Sanchez, Val Bryant, Kathy Sobeck, Mary Ken Luke, Susie Taliaferro, Debbie Fulton, Diana Dean, Linda Belchoir, Liz Esterbrooks, Lynn Flowers, Bev Gallegos, Julie Torres, Fourth Row: Vicky Anaya, Becky Long, Ruth Barber, Geri Lopez, Kathy Lingle, Cheryl Dowell, Mary Daze, Candi Hogue, Gina Lewis, Barb McAfee, Caroline Auffrey, Kelly Bender, Fifth Row: Katheryn Miller, Rose Pointon, Denise Sampson, Shirley Medina, Yolanda Chavez, Jane Hemphill, Cynthia Miller, Brenda Huddleston, Clara Hieronymus, Irlene Miller, Roxie Wight, Pat Carr, Mrs. Hanson, Sixth Row: Janet Groth, Dianne Clark, Brenda Adams, Cheryl Baker, Pam Kuhns, Julie Hentges, Kim Montoya, Lois Daze, Glena Potter, Teri LaSalle, Cindy Cordova, Odett Segovia, Eva Martinez, Seventh Row: Doris Smith, Melinda Pullum, Carolyn Klett, Evelyn Vigil, Cindy Parrack, Edith Southern, Bev Aceves, Tina Lopez, Lucy Fain, Mardona, Moreland, Sharon Muller, Karen Marlman, Bev Miller, Lori Winters sports Queen LET'S GO Karen Marlman 80 Mother's Tea New and Old Officers Juniors Sophs Please Coin... R e a c h i Girl's Basketball Standing Left To Right: Terri Bewley, Roxie Wight, Kim Montoya, Deb Keichler, Pam Kuhns, Tina Lopez, and Coach Mr. Ray Cross. Sitting Left To Right: Lucy Fain, Jill Holloway, Shirly Medina, and Denise Sampson. Left To Right: Kathy Sobeck, Geri Ann Lopez, Susie Taliaferro, Mary Ken Luke, Diana Dean, and Kathy Lingle. Coach Mr. Larry Barton Kneeling The Las Animas girls basketball program completed its second year of activity with a tourney that decided the awarding of the team trophies. The junior grabbed first, sophs second while the seniors downed the frosh to the third placed plaque. The girls had men teachers for their coaches and the Key Club provided the referees and scorekeepers. In some of these pictures are some of the scenes that some how indicate the situation and its total dedication by the players. 82 Girls Basketball Tough Standing Left To Right: Lori Blackburn, Beverli Miller, Kathy Swafford and Coach Lawrence Sena. Sitting Left To Right: Karen Marlman, Carolyn Klett and Janet Groth. Standing Left To Right: Jo Hieronymus, Michelle Montoya, Doris Hansen, and Kathy Banta. Sitting Left To Right: Kathy Glenn, Rosemary Sanchez and Alice Parrack. Mr. Ross Unger was Coach. That's a basket—B-A-S-K-E-T! 83 GIRL'S TRACK — 1974 Coach Jan Shyrock and her host of small but strong- spirited participants completed their second season of competi- tion with a good effort considering the comparison of their competition in numbers. The girls worked hard and will all be looking for the stronger things to come. This year Julie Torres who is only a freshmen qualified for state AA competition by plac- ing third in the mile relay at the district meet. She attended the state contest in Pueblo along with her coach and made a good showing. In looking back on the year completed the team acquired new uniforms and showed im- provement which will not stop for many years to come as Girl's Track is on the rise. State Qualifier: Julie Torres, Mile Run The usual team practice session. Team members are: Left To Right in the Back Row, Coach Jan Shyrock, Lynn Flowers, Elizabeth Estrabrooks, and Kathy Banta. Second Row is Denise Sampson, Rosemary Sanchez, and Julie Torres. In the Front are Joanne Ashland and Francis Vigil. Caroline Auffrey and Rhonda West are Not Pictured. 84 Relay team members are Sanchez, Flowers, Auffrey and West Second Year in Competition Cathy Banta Joanne Ashland Elizabeth Estrabrooks 85 White Knights Win Third Powder Puff Contest Left To Right, Back Row: Cheerleader Joe Miller, Lori Blackburn, Coach Joe Tanner, Bev Miller, Caroline Auffrey, Teri LaSalle, Julie Torres, Mary Ken Luke, Kim Montoya, Deb Keichler, Carolyn Klett, Rosemary Sanchez, Assistant Coach Fred Marlman, Kathy Swafford, Cheerleaders Dickie Howerton and Randy Oberlander. Front Row: Cheerleader Robert Luke, Val Bryant, Kathy Lingle, Tina Lopez, Teri Bewley, Karen Marlman, Victors of 20-12 Contest Above: The spirited Knights, Below: Top-runner Mary Ken Luke. One of the stars takes a break. 86 The Blue Demons Left To Right, Back Row: Susie Taliferro, Coach Larry Barton, Assistant Coach Robert Montano and Loretta Miller. Seated are Kathy Miles, Karen Miller, Shelly Montoya, Kathy Sobeck, Ruth Barber, Luanne Swafford, Geri Ann Lopez, Becky Long, Glenda Potter, Jo Hieronymus,and Diane Dean. In Front are Cynthia Miller, Bev Aceves and Above: The officials (ha ha). Below: We Iqv our boys. • • Above: The opening kick-off. Below: The fired-up pep assembly. 87 F O O T B A L L 7 3 Q U E N T I N D E L A N E Y J 0 E T A N N E R Front Row, Left To Right: Managers Mark Martinez, Phil Quarles, Louie Bell, and Daryl Bell. Second Row: Gordon Everson, Chris Muniz, Oliver Vigil, Robert Smith, Dave Wixom, Robbie McMasters, Greg Montoya, Larry Gardner, Curtis Estrada, and Robert Luke. Third Row: Jay Miller, Buster Namura, James Lockhart, Ray Pearcey, Al Delatorre, Dalton Pixler, Joe Miller, Monte Cleghorn, and Fred Marlman. Fourth Row: Hector Gonzalez, Dave Sena, Steve Groomer, 88 Paul Palomino, Allen Mitchell, Jerry Barber, Fred Wilkerson, and Garry Allen. Fifth Row: Mike Murray, Jeff Miller, Dan Kester, Ted Medina, Barry Allen, Gary Martinez, and Dave Fernandez. Sixth Row: Ted Romero, John Smith, Mike R. Candelaria, Carlos Torres, Robert Montano, Dick Howerton and Tom Dean. Seventh Row: Freshmen coach Joe Tanner, junior varsity coach Larry Barton, assistant coach Quentin Delaney and head coach Jack LaSalle. The look of frustration against Harrison! Santa Fe League Standings Fowler 6-0 Las Animas 5-1 Rocky Ford 4-2 Crowley County 3-3 Rye 2-4 Walsenburg 1-5 Fountain Valley 0-6 Scores: Raton 14-7 Centauri 29-12 Harrison 0-23 Rocky Ford 7-0 Rye 19-14 Fountain Valley 56-0 Fowler 18-21 Crowley County 21-16 Walsenburg 30-0 89 90 Albert Delatorre-defensive guard Hector Gonzalez-split receiver TROJAN FOOTBALL The Las Animas Trojans had a successful season in 1973 as they finished the season with a record of 7-2, The team lost their homecoming game to the Fowler Grizzlies, 21-18. This was a hard fought game, which in reality turned out to be the game that decided the Santa Fe League championship. The Trojans downed a good Raton team 14-7 in their season opener. The big blue then journeyed to the San Luis Valley where they won over Centauri. Next was AAA Harrison who quickly silenced the Trojan dreams of an undefeated season with a 23-0 win. League action started with the Trojan team out fighting a strong Rocky Ford team to a 7-0 victory. Next came the Rye High Thunderbolts who gave the Trojans all they wanted before losing out in the final seconds 19-14. The Trojan eleven finally got a breather in a very easy win over the Fountain Valley Danes 56-0. This led up to the game of the year with the Fowler team for the Santa Fe league title. In one of the finest exhibition of high school football, the Trojans of Las Animas lost a heartbreaker that could have very easily went the other way, with 3 minutes left in the game the big blue moved the ball 53 yards down the field to a first and goal from the Fowler six yard line. But on the first down a fumble occured and the Trojan's brilliant comback ended in sadness. The team finished the season with victories over Crowley and Walsenburg to finish the year successfully but not in the situation that they had worked for all-year long. The team played six in the al I-conference team to tie up the pigskin season. Above: Pixler looks for running room. Below: Tri- Below: Trojan defense rushes the Harrison passer, captains; Delatorre, Estrada and Muniz 91 JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL Scores: 14 McClave 20 33 Walsenburg 0 92 Freshmen Football Left To Right: Front Row; Gilbert Palacio, Scott Deatherage, Roman Alvarez, and Frank Marfil. Second Row; Coach Joe Tanner, Kevin Hopkins, Dennis Groomer, Roger Tyscka, and Mark Hooibrink 93 Coach Tanner talks with QB Hopkins Back Row; Left To Right: Jerry Barber, Ray Pearcey, Elmer Cline, Fred Marlman, Fred Wilkerson, Dave Sena, and Ernie Vigil. Front Row: Coach Joe Slobko, Garry Allen, John Groth, Hector Gonzalez, Oliver Vigil, and Manager Mark Martinez. 94 Practice. . Practice. Practice Jump ball. Fred shots over Rocky's center. TROJAN BASKETBALL Hey, what's happening at the other end? The Las Animas Trojan basket- ball had a rough and tough season where four or five contests which ended in close defeats cost the team the real division standings that they could have won. The team played their best ball and put forth a super effort on several occasions. Led by team captain, Oliver Vigil, the team compiled a record of 4-15 and the squad was domi- nated by the up-coming junior roster. The team ended their sea- son in the district or league tournament which was held in Pueblo County's gym. The Las Animas five drew second seeded Fowler and lost to end the season. One bright spot was the build- ing of a stronger team for the next few years and that is of interest to all Trojan supporters. To The Left: Warming up especial- ly Ernie... 95 9 % Back Row; Left To Right, James Lockhart, Monte Cleghom, David Kuhns, Gary Martinez, Garry Allen, and Coach Vern Hale. Front Row, Richard Warren, Mike Murray, Dan Kester, David Fernandez, Phil Qualles and Ted Romero. Not Pictured is John Smith. The las Animas junior varsity under the direction of Vern Hale played to a 6-11 record but made an impress- ive showing in their last few contests as they won three of four and finished strongly. The entire squad made a good improvement and finished in fourth place in the league race with a record of 4-8. Monte Vista 46-58 Walsenburg 48-54 Rye 50-52 Centauri 36-32 La Junta 23-58 Fowler 40-57 Springfield 44-42 Fountain Valley 45-26 Walsenburg 51-60 Walsh 42-44 Rocky Ford 55-72 Fountain Valley 64-53 Fowler 42-73 Crowley County 56-67 Rocky Ford Crowley County Rye 54-52 59-66 68-55 Q Standing: Coach Quentin Delaney, Mark Hooibrink, Dennis Groomer, Larry Resel, Doug Kuhns, Paul Rodriquez. Sitting: Joe Foster, Tim Groth, Roman Alvarez, Sam Cook, Mike Miles. Sam Cook Roman Alvarez Mark Hooibrink Doug Kuhns TROJAN Happiness Or Disappointment Only These Wrestlers K WRESTLING From Warm-up to the Matches Bench Support -Us- Two on a Mat 100 Trojan Wrestling. . . Action Gordon works on a winning combination. Greg manhandles foe. A tough loss for frosh Gilbert Palacio. Joe applies pressure toward slam. Steve and Gordon at scrimmage. Who's in control - Gordon, of course. 101 TROJAN WRESTLING The Las Animas Trojans had a very successful wrestling season as they compiled a very impressive record. They finished fourth in the district meet and sent four wrestlers to the state competition. The top wrestler of the year was Phil Montoya as he went to state and recorded a second place finish in the 105 lb. division. The season seemed to go so fast and the team improved greatly as they advanced by leaps and bounds behind the reins of Head Coach Don Brown and Assistant Coach Joe Tanner. Gordon Everson, Greg Montoya, Joe Miller and Phil Montoya qualified for the state competition. They all did an out- standing job at the meet and proved to the people that they could carry the name of Las Animas proudly. It was a good year for the grapplers of 1973-74. Jerry Bogner shoots a move Below: What a view 102 Coach Brown and Tannar plot strategy Phil Montoya State AA 105 Lb. Runner Up Gordon (Above) and Dan Pointon (Below) struggle with opponents Who is it? 103 Back Row, Left To Right; Assistant Coach Lawrence Sena, Louis Bell, Mike Murray, Carlos Torres, Doug Kuhns, Phil Quarries, Dan Kester, Robert Smith, Cliff Edmunds, Bert Lewis, Chris Muniz, Elmer Cline, Dalton Pixler, Jerry Barber, Ernie Vigil, Steve Groomer, John Smith, Tom Dean, and Coach Joe Slobko. Front Row; Frank Marfil, Paul Martin, Roman Alvarez, Sam Cook, Monte Cleghorn, Fred Wilkerson, Al Delatorre, Ted Romero, Dave Sena, Chester Horber, and Mike Miles. 104 A conference in general. Another steal by Kester Kester gets a rip. Hop-along TA record . . . 8-10 Dodge City 3-11, 0-15 Alamosa 3-11,12- 1 Fountain Valley 6- 3, 6- 3 Lamar 6-21 Walsenburg 3- 4, 8-17 Lamar 5-17 La Junta 5- 7 Fow 1 er 10- 8, 3- 5 Crowley County 7- 1, 6- 3 La Junta 6- 7 Rocky Ford 13- 3, 8- 1 105 Chris makes contact TROJAN BASEBALL—1974 The Las Animas Trojan baseball team finished in the second place spot in the year 1974 behind the Fowler Grizzlies in a season that marked the first time in eight years that the Trojan nine had not won the league title. The team was defeated by Fowler who advanced to the finals but lost to Valley High 11-2. The team had a losing season as they recorded a record of 8-10 with a Santa Fe League mark of 7-3. That gave the team a second place spot which was shared with the Walsenburg Panthers. The team placed four of their players on the All-Conference team. Those making the top fifteen were: AI De|atorre catcher; Dalton Pixler, centerfield; Jerry Berber, first base and pitcher, and Robert Smith, shortstop and pitcher. The squad as a whole showed much improvement from the begin- ning of the season until its close with a doubleheader with the Rocky Ford Meloneers. The Trojans showed considerable hitting power as they banged out eight home runs along with numerous other extra base hits. Phil Quarrleswho played third base won the batting trophy as he batted over .400. Robert Smith received the most improved player award while Dalton Pixler was voted as the most valuable player. Pixler set a new record for stolen bases in one year. He finished the season with a total of 24 while the old mark was 14. Robert Smith tied the Trojan record for the most doubles with six and he had the best pitching record on the team. All factors considered the year was affected by a few bad breaks and a host of mental mistakes. But the big blue will return. 106 Tom Dean fouls off a strike In the intersquad game, ALL CONFERENCE 108 A Season of Mixed Results Ready and waiting, two sophs. The rabbit with the worst base record. A mighty cut and a hit. What happened to the dust? SANTA FE LEAGUE STANDINGS Fowler 8-2 Las Animas 7-3 Walsenburg 7-3 Crowley County 5-5 Rocky Ford 3-7 Fountain Valley 0-10 Fowler was 1974 state AA runnerup. Just another hit for the opponents. TROJAN TRACK 1974 Left To Right, Back Row: Manager Janie Hemphill, Manager Brenda Huddleston, Jerry Lucero, Allen Mitchell, Mike Davy, Ray Pearcey, John Groth, Randy Oberlander, Robert Luke, James Lockhart, Mark Hooibrink and Coach Norm Barden, Front Row: Manager Jack Glenn, Ed Groomer, Craig Sampson, Tim Groth, Joe Miller, Hector Gonzalez, Jerry Adams, Mark Martinez, Larry Resel, Kevin Hopkins and Roger Tyscka. 110 From Sprinters... to Milers, It All Spells Track Members of the freshmen and sophomore team are: Left To Right In The Back, Larry Resel, Kevin Hopkins, Dennis Groomer, Mark Hooibrink, and Roger Tyscka. In the front are Jerry Adams, Tim Groth and Craig Sampson. TROJAN TRACK The Las Animas tracksters opened their season on the road as they journeyed to Lamar to meet the Savages. Theteam came away on the short end of the stick with a losing score. But from that point onward the team's outlook was only up and up they did go. First it was winning a meet over Walsenburg, Crowley and Fountain Valley and grabbing sixth in the Florence Invitiational. Then the squad recorded a fourth place finish at the Centennial Relays. Next they won their own invititional before entering the district meet. The thinclads recorded a second place and qualified seven for state. The following weekend in Boulder the team placed eighth behind the strong performance of Hector Gonzalez who won the 100 and placed third in the 220. Ray Pearcey added a third in the 880 and James Lockhart place eighth in the pole vault. It was a very good season for the tracksters. Below: Mike Davy. Randy and Hector Garry Jerry and Eddie m State Qualifiers 112 James Lockhart- 8th, Pole Vault 113 Not Pictured: Kevin Hopkins, Hector Gonzalez, Ray Pearcey, Randy Oberlander; All Members of Mile Relay Team A L L S P O R T S B A N Q u E T Football award winners were: Curtis Estrada-most valuable offensive lineman and most valuable player. Larry Gardner-best defensive lineman. Dalton Pixler-most valuable offensive and defensive lineman. 114 Left To Right: Phil Qualles, highest hitting average; Robert Smith, most improved player and Dalton Pixler, most valuable baseball player. Mr. Delaney - Coaching Award, 7 years for the Trojans. Not Pictured: Gordon Everson-out- standing senior athlete. Ray Pearcey- Outstanding track and junior athlete. James Lockhart-most improved track, Kevin Hopkins-outstanding freshmen athlete. 115 Oliver Vigil, best freethrow percentage and most valuable basketball; Phil Montoya, most valuable wrestler; and Steve Groomer, most improved wrestler. A YEAR IN SUMMARY Second Place - Santa Fe League - Record 5-1 116 118 Bev Aceves Brenda Adams Rick Alvarez Cheryl Baker Carl Banta Lori Blackburn Dianne Clark Ron Cleghorn CLASS OF '74 CLASS OFFICERS: Chris Muniz, Pres.; Bev Miller,Treas.; David Wixom, V. Pres.; Kana Martin, Sec. (Not Pictured) 120 Vickie Cook Bill Cunningham Cynthia Day Albert Delatorre Charlotte Duran Clifford Edmunds Stanley England Curtis Estrada Gordon Everson Maxine Failing Leslie Feik Randy Freed 121 We're the Seniors, Who'd Want More; We're the Class of '74!! Jo lene Gallegos Anthony Garcia Larry Gardner Dorthy Gonzales Ed Groomer Janet Groth John Groth Frank Hardin Rick Hardin Garry Holcomb Paula Jackson Mike Kelley 122 Margaret Kenyon Carolyn Klett Robert Luke Doris Manzaneres Beverly Marfil Mary Marfil Karen Marlman Kana Martin Paul Martin Robbie McMasters Susan Medina Beverli Miller Jerry Miller Greg Montoya Phillip Montoya Mardona Moreland Don Morton Sharon Muller Chris Muniz Randy Oberlander Charles Palomino Rosanna Palomino Cindy Parrack Dalton Pixler 124 Tom Pointon James (Ed) Potter Melinda Pullum Galen Ramsey Frank Schmeiser Odett Segovia Darrel Six Doris Smith Jerry Smith Joann Smith Robert Smith Edith Southern 125 Kathy Swafford John Trujillo Evelyn Vigil 126 This can't be for real—or could it??? We Seniors Worked Hard and Accomplished Much Our Last Year at LAHS. . . We Made New Discoveries. . . Steve Bourne Terry Candelaria Bobby Carr Patty Carr Yolanda Chavez Elmer Cline PRES. Shirley Medina, VICE-PRES. James Lockhart, SEC. Lois Daze, TREAS. Patsy Medina 130 Cindy Cordova Mike Davy Lois Daze Dee Duran Guy Edwards Lee Edwards a? 1 v. Jmd'. i Lucy Fain David Fernandez Gary Fimple Colleen Gallegos Sandy Gallegos Hector Gonzales Clara Hieronymus George Hohn Jill Holloway Brenda Huddleston Debbie Keichler June Lamson Steve Groomer Doug Harris Monte Hawkins Jane Hemphill Randy Hemphill Julie Hentges 131 Dan Kester Teri LaSalle James Lockhart Tina Lopez Danny Lucero Jerry Lucero Johnny Lucero Mabel Lucero Charlene McDonald Geraldine Madrid Loretta Madrid Bonnie Maes Beverly Maestas Diane Manzanares Eva Martinez Cynthia Miller Irlene Miller 132 Jeff Miller Joey Miller Allen Mitchell Elaine Montano Gina Montoya Julian Montoya Kim Montoya Dusty Moore Eldon Morlan Mike Murray Wayne IMamura Paul Palomino Ray Pearcey Rose Pointon Glenda Potter Sheila Reynolds Gary Ricken Denise Sampson Steve Seamon Dave Sena Dorothy Servaes A test? 133 Jerry—doing something right? Jeff Smith Gary Stout Darlene Tyscka Ernie Vigil Richard Warren We're the Juniors Best Alive We're the Class of '75 Gloria Sisneros Mary Sisneros Denese Walters Randy Whattler Roxie Wight Joyce York 134 Gas Shortage Blues What's up c I a s s Officers p R E S. Fred Marl man V. P R E S. Rick Syring S E C. Charlene Mitchell T R E A S. Peggy Hickman Vicky Anaya Barry Allen Garry Allen Joanne Ashland Caroline Auffrey Sherry Banks Ruth Barber Linda Belcher 136 CLASS Louis Bell Kelly Bender Brenda Bono Ricky Bourland Diana Bourne Deborah Brown Valerie Bryant Jerry Burkepile MlC , nld far, cLTdelarla Monte Cle9horn Mary Daze Diana Dean Tommy Dean Terry Deatherage Cheryl Dowell Phyllis Edmunds Elizabeth Estrabrooks OF 137 Please Dickie—Not Now!! JoAnn Evans Nancy Failing Sandy Fankhouser Rick Fernandez Dawn Hawkins Peggy Hickman Candi Hogue Chester Horber Richard Howerton 138 Mary Ken Luke Barbara McAfee Randy McDermed Cathleen McDonald Orlando Maes Fred Marl man Gary Martinez Mark Martinez Robert Martinez Cindy Medina 139 Ted Medina Charlene Mitchell Robert Montano Manuel Montiel Mont°ya Robert Ortiz Johnny Smith Peggy Smith Susan Smith Kathy Sobeck Susan Spady Diane Stover Steve Swafford Rick Syring We're the Sophomores Out for Kicks; We're the Class of '76! Stale Taliaferro Carlos Torres Steve Wadhams Linda Warner 140 Paula Warren Cheryl Weigel Fred Wilkerson Dale York Helen Aceves Jerry Adams Roman Alvarez Cathy Banta CLASS Frank John Chavez Barbara Cline President-Kevin Hopkins Candelaria Rosie Davison Bobby Jo Secretary-Janice Madrid Sam Cook Teresa Diaz Deatherage Scott Cecilia Duran Deatherage Sandra Edwards Dona England Nadine Estrada Domonic Flores OF '77 Vice Rresident-Cathy Glen Joe Foster Kim Foster ousie Foster Treasurer-Mitch Harmon Rick Gallegos Theresa Charles Garcia Jennifer Garcia Gallegos Joseph Garcia Kathy Glenn 143 First Row John Goggans Rita Gonzales Dennis Groomer Second Row Tim Groth Shelly Hale Doris Hansen Third Row Mitch Harmon Jo Hieronymus Mark Hooibrink Kevin Hopkins Mary Howerton Fourth Row Terrie Hunt Diane Hutson David Jaramillo Mark Jaramillo Anthony Kenyon Fifth Row Pam Knox Bobby Leatherman Ben Lucero Bernie Lucero Joe Lucero Sixth Row Fred Madrid Janice Madrid Dickie Maes Helen Maes Frank Marfil 144 First Row Juanita Martinez Raymond Martinez Robert Martinez Janet Medina Kathleen Melchoir Second Row Karen Miller Linda Miller Loretta Miller Shelly Montoya Bobby Moore Third Row Joy Moore Loy Moore Rick Moore Cindy Morgan Caroline Morlan Fourth Row Rick Morlan Chuck Netherton Jim O'Neal Gilbert Palacio Patricia Palomino Fifth Row Sixth Row Alice Parrack Anthony Quintam Pam Pixler Henry Quintana Linda Porterfield Larry Resel 145 Anthony Reynolds Janet Robertson Paul Rodriquez Debbie Romero Charles Saiz Craig Sampson Rosemary Sanchez Renita Schaffer Randall Shiba Leroy Sisneros Donald Smith Janelle Smith Kenneth Smith Sherri Smith Danny Stover Luanne Swafford Julie Torres Roger Tyscka Frances Vigil Cheryl Waring Rhonda West Becky Wight Bill Wilson Regina Witt Doug Wolf 146 We're the Freshman — Bound for Heaven We're the Class of '77 148 Mrs. Sandy Cox, Secretary Mr. Charles Eaton, Business Manager Not Pictured: Mrs. Jo Bowman Mr. Robert Scharf, Superintendent 'T' Mel Dayy, Principal Gerald Bryning, Asst. Principal Betty Glen, Secretary Kay Riggs, Secretary Linda Trujillo, Teachers Aid 149 Norm Barden-Science, Coach Larry Barton-English, Coach Don Brown-Coach, Business Would you believe Red-Hot Teacher of 1974? Ray Cross-Social Studies Quentin Delaney-Industrial Arts, Coach 150 Karen DeMaio-English Charles Gutierrez-Arts Crafts Vernon Hale-Math, Coach Jack LaSalle-Phys Ed., Drivers Ed., Athletic Director Coach Luella Marlman-Nurse Louise Hansen-English Bruce Higgins-English Speech Janice LaSalle-Business Connie Miles-Teachers Aid Why Me? 151 Charles Morley- Science, Math Kathleen Wuett- Biology, Counselor James Sherwood- Vocational Arts Larry Sena-Math John Slater-Librarian Tanners going to school? Linda Slack-Home Arts Spinden at work?? 152 Teacher's Work room? Carl Spinden-Social Studies 153 Edna Dooley Virginia Tanner Clara Villa Connie Gallegos CUSTODIANS Orlando Flores Larry LaDeaux Maggie Sanchez 154 Bev Aceves Drama Club, 3 F.H.A., 3 Spanish Club, 2 V. Pres. 3 Student Council, 3-4 Trojan Spirit, 3 Y-Teens, 3, Pres. 4 Brenda Adams Wrestling Cheerleader, 3 Pep Club, 3-4 Chorus, 2 Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4 F.H.A., 4 Ricky Alvarez Lori Blackburn Basketball, 1-2-3-4 Football, 3-4 Band, 1-2-3-4 Football Cheerleader, 2 Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4 F.T.A., Treas. 1 N.H.S., 3-4 Y-Teens, 1-2-3 Treas. 4 I.R.C., 1-2-3 Anchor Club, 2 Carl Banta Track, 3 Band, 1-2-3-4 Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4 Boys State Award F.T.A., 1 I.R.C., 2-3, Treas. 4, Sec. Key Club, 3-4 Trojan Spirit, 4 Annual, 3-4, Editor BAUCH-LAMB AWARD Cheryl Baker Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4 F.H.A., 3-4 60 w.p.m. Typing Perfect Attendance, 1 Dianne Clark B.O.E., 4 Letter Girl, 3-4 Pep Club Pres. 4 Annual Staff, 3-4 Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4 F.B.L.A., 4 Student Council, 1 Trojan Spirit, 3 Ron Cleghorn Football, 1-2-3 Track, 1 Vicki Cook D.E. Club, 4 Y-Teens, 2-3-4 Tutor Bill Cunningham Band, 1 Science Club, 1 Drama Club, 2-3 Albert Delatorre Basketball, 1-2-3 Football, 1-2-3-4, Capt. Baseball, 1-2-3-4 D.E. Club, 4 All Conference Football Clifford Edmunds Basketball Mgr., 1-3 Football Mgr., 3-4 Baseball Mgr., 3 Curtis Estrada Basketball, 1 Football, 1-2-3-4, Capt. Wrestling, 3 Band, 1-2-3 Student Council, 1-2-4, Pres. D.E. Club, 4 Annual Staff, 4 All Conference Football ALL AMERICAN - FOOTBALL Stanley England Perfect Attendance, 3 D.E. Club, 4 Gordon Everson Basketball, 1 Football, 1-2-3-4 Wrestling 2-3-4, Capt. Track, 3 Honor Roll, 1-3 Key Club, 2-3-4 A Club, 4 2nd District - Wrestling OUTSTANDING SENIOR ATHLETE Maxine Failing Pep Club, 1 T-Teens, 1-2-3-4 Student Council, 3 Leslie Feik Perfect Attendnace, 1-3 F.F.A., 1-2-3-4, Treas. Boys State Alternate Randy Freed Band, 1-2-3-4 Student Council, 1 Football, 1-2 Jolene Gallegos Y-Teens, 1-2-3 Freshman Class Treas. F.H.A., 3 Anthony Garcia Perfect Attendance, 3 Larry Gardner Football, 3-4 A Club, 4 Perfect Attendnace, 1 F.F.A., 1-2 All Conference Football ALL AMERICAN FOOTBALL Dorthy Gonzales Y-Teens, 2 Eddie Groomer Wrestling 1-2-3-4 Track, 1-2-3-4 A Club, 4 F.F.A., 1-2-3-4 F.T.A., 1 MR. TROJAN Janet Groth Basketball, 1-2-3-4 Football, 3-4 Band, 1-2-3-4, Sec. N.H.S., 3-4, Sec. Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4 Tutor Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4 Homecoming Attendnat, 3 3rd District Triple Jump John Groth Basketball, 1-2-3-4 Track, 1-2-3-4 Band, 1-2-3-4 Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4 Boys State Award, 3 Science Fair, 3rd Place, 3 155 Garry Holcomb Basketball, 1 Science Club, 1 Paula Jackson Band, 1 Pep Club, 1 Y-Teens, 1-2-3 D.E. Club, 4 Tutor, 3 Haley McDermed D.E. Club Football, 1 Robbie McMasters Football, 2-3-4 A Club, 3-4, Pres. D.E. Club, 4, V. Pres. Student Council, 4 Track, 2 Susan Medina Pep Club, 1-2-3 Annual Staff, 4 Y-Teens, 1-2 F.B.L.A., 4 B.O.E., 4 Girls State Alternate Tutor OUTSTANDING BUSINESS STUDENT Mike Kelly Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4 Boys State Award, 3 N.H.S., 3-4, V. Pres. Science Fair 1st place, 3 Annual Staff, 4 Drama Club, 3-4 Student Council, 4 Margaret Kenyon Band, 1-2 Sophomore Class Secretary Junior Class Treas. Girls State Award N.H.S., 3-4 Student Council, 1-2 Y-Teens, 1-2-3 F.H.A., 3 Spanish Club, 2-3 Trojan Spirit, 2 Carolyn Klett Basketball, 1-2-3-4 Football, 3-4 Band 1-2-3-4, V. Pres. Sophomore Class Treas. Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4 Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4 Tutor, 3-4 Student Council, 1-3-4 I.R.C., 2-3-4 Annual Staff, 3-4 Anchor Club, 2-3 F.T.A., 1 N.H.S., 4 Homecoming Attendant, 2 Pep Club, 1-2 Kim Lightbody Chorus, 4 Robert Luke Football, 1-2-3-4 Basketball, 1 Track, 1-2-3-4 Band, 1-4 Drama Club, 2 Doris Manzanares Band, 1-2-3 Pep Club, 1-2-3 Girls State Alternate Spanish Club, 1-2 Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4 Science Club, 4 F.H.A., 3-4, District Rep. Beverly Marfil Librarian, 3-4 Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4 Mary Marfil F.B.L.A., 4 Y-Teens, 2 Beverli Miller Basketball, 1-2-3-4 Football, 3-4 Band, 1-2-3-4, Drum Majorette Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4 N.H.S., 4 Pep Club, 1-2-3 Letter Girl, 3 Senior Class Treas. Freshman Class Sec. Homecoming Queen 1974 Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4 Jerry Miller Perfect Attendance, 1 F.F.A., 3-4 Karen Marlman Basketball, 1-2-3-4 Football, 3-4 Band, 1-2-3-4, Pres. Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4 I.R.C., 2-3-4 Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4 N.H.S., 3-4, Treas. Pep Club, 1-2-3, Letter Girl, 3 Perfect Attendance, 1 Kana Martin Basketball, 3 Track, 3 Football, 3 B.O.E., 4 I.R.C., 3-4, Pres. N.H.S., 4 Annual, 4 Y-Teens, 3-4 D.A.R. GOOD CITIZENSHIP AWARD Student Council, 4 Paul Martin Baseball, 3 Wrestling, 4 Greg Montoya Football, 1-2-3 Wrestling, 1-3-4, Capt. Trojan Spirit, 3-4 1st District - Wrestling Phillip Montoya I.R.C., 1-2-3, V. Pres. 4 Student Council, 1-2 Wrestling, 1-2-3-4, Capt. Freshman Sophomore Class V. Pres. Track, 1 Boys State Award Key Club, 2-3, Treas., 4 N.H.S., 3-4, Pres. Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4 1st District Wrestling 2nd State 105 Don Morton F.F.A., 1-4 Mardona Moreland Band 1-2 Chorus, 1-2 F.H.A., 1-2-3-4, Pres. Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4 Trojan Spirit, 3 D.E. Club, 4 Sharon Muller Girls State Alternate Y-TeenS 1-2-3-4 F.H.A., 1-2-3, Treas. Chris Muniz Basketball, 1-2-3 Football, 1-2-3-4, Capt. A Club, 4 Boys State Award Junior Class V. Pres. Senior Class Pres. Key Club, 3-4 Trojan Spirit, 3 Drama Club, 2-3-4, Pres. Student Council, 1 All Conference Football Randy Oberlander Track, 3-4 Band, 1-2-3-4 Honor Roll, 1-2-3-4 Key Club, 3-4 Trojan Spirit, 3 Boys State Alternate 1st 880 Relay 1st mile Relay Charlie Palomino Junior Class Sec. Drama Club, 2-3-4 Annual Staff, 3-4 I.R.C., 2-3-4 Student Council Treas., 3 Student Council V. Pres., 4 F.B.L.A., 4, Pres. D.E. Club, 4, Pres. 60 wpm Typing Rosanna Palomino Pep Club, 1 Cindy Parrack Band, 1-2 Pep Club, 1 Tutor D.E. Club, 4, Treas. Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4 Student Council, 4 F.H.A., 1 Drama Club, 3 Dalton Pixler Football, 3-4 Basketball, 3-4 Baseball, 3-4 Trojan Spirit, 3 A Club, 4, V. Pres. All Conference Football ALL-AMERICAN FOOTBALL Tom Pointon Ed Potter F.F.A., 1-2-3, Sec., 4 Melinda Pullum Pep Club, 1 F.B.L.A., 4 Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4 Annual Staff, 4 Trojan Spirit, 3 Chorus, 1-2 Honor Roll Galen Ramsey D.E. Club, 4 Linda Robbins Chorus, 4 Frank Schmeiser F.F.A., 1-2 OUTSTANDING INDUSTRIAL ARTS Odett Segovia Librarian, 4 Darrel Six F.F.A., 1 D.E. Club, 4 Doris Smith Office Assistant Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4 F.H.A., 1-2-3-4, Sec. Jerry Smith F.F.A., 1-2-3-4, Sec. Joann Smith Y-Teens, 1-2-3 Librarian, 4 Robert Smith Basketball, 1-2-3 Football, 3-4 Baseball, 1-2-3-4 Freshman Class Pres. Office Assistant Annual, 3-4 Trojan Spirit, 3-4, Editor Student Council, 4 F.F.A., 1-2-3, Treas., 4, Pres. Key Club, 2-3-4, Pres. N.H.S., 3-4 Boys State Award A - AWARD Edith Southern Basketball, 3 Pep Club, 1-2-3 Girls State Award D.E. Club, 4 Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4, Treas. Student Council, 3-4, Sec. F.B.L.A., 4, Treas. N.H.S., 3-4 A- AWARD Kathy Swafford Basketball, 4 Football, 4 Chorus, 4 John Trujillo Band, 1-2 Football, 1 Evelyn Vigil Letter Girl, 3-4 Y-Teens, 4 Pep Club, 3-4 Annual Staff, 3-4 F.B.L.A., 4 MISS TROJAN Oliver Vigil Basketball, 1-2-3-4 Football, 1-3-4 D.E. Club, 4 Jackie Wagner Pep Club, 1-2-3 Letter Girl, 3 Y-Teens, 1-2 Annual Staff, 4 F.B.L.A., 4 Student Council, 1 David Wixom Basketball, 1-2-3 Football, 1-2-3-4 Track, 2-3 Band, 1-2-3 Soph. 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