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

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1976 volume:

Trojan 1975-1976 The Hands of Time If the hands of time were hands that I could hold 2 I’d keep them warm and in my hands they’d not turn cold Hand in hand we’d choose the moments that should last We dedicate this annual to Jack and Janice LaSalle in thanks for the many “Todays and Tomorrows” that they have given to the students of Las Animas High School. S3 � . fyiaAM. (2. Q L!HfrO- 0 f f 1 C e r s CoMluryu Qxx Jy Sponsors: Nancy Tanner, History Karen DeMaio, English Luella Marlman, Nurse John Slater, Library Gerald Bryning, Wood Louise Hansen, English Nancy Thyer, Physical ed. Barry Allen Garry Allen Ruth Barber David Kuhns, President Caroline Auffrey, V. P. Mary Daze, Secretary Sherry Banks, Treasure Vicki Anaya 11 dC K. lijJLcJuu ov+tL' jlX§L k Vy cIq A'pzl . BrefyKe {3 K{e l%e)r ry (3 rz� l {3 o n o Linda Belcher Louis Bell Kelly Bender Dale Berryman Brenda Bono Diana Bourne Angela Bretzke Debi Brown Valerie Bryant Jerry Burkpile Mike A. Candelaria Mike R. Candelaria Monte Cleghorn Jody Coleman Diana Dean Tom Dean 13 ; Ar'yf ' -r . 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Pick the lucky Winner. 31 Look into my eyes. Recognition Days 33 35 Senior Trip 36 37 Graduation Robert Scharf-Superintendent Class Song - Kay DeMaio Mel Davy-Principal 1976 Graduating Class Waiting to Begin 39 Diplomas 40 Baccalaureate 42 43 Becky Long Is Crowned Queen of Winter Sports Becky and he 45 Representatives: Regina Miller, Frosh; Sandi Netherton, Soph.; Cindy Parker, Jr. Santa Fe Trail Day 46 47 Susan Smith Santa Fe Trail Day Queen Michell U. Best Cowboy Karen Miller Best C owgirl Most Original Costume All mine. Mr. G Mrs. Phillips Outstanding C ontribution Ted Medina-Best Indian Terri Saldana Best Indian Girl 50 Mark Medina Best Minor Pete Martinez Most Original Costume Rosemary Sanchez Best Sanorita The two clowns Greg Haws Best Saddled Horse Sophomores-Best Float Best Beards Donny Scharf, G.B. Bryning Prom King Queen-Dave Kuhns Peggy Hickman Crown Bearers: Lyndell Simpson Jay Waring 52 53 54 e o • rO co Q od -(o O D, CQ STATE Head Coach Jack LaSalle Ass't. Coach Larry Barton Ass't. Coach Jerry Nickell Frosh Coach Norm Barden CHAMPIONS!!! 57 58 John Auffrey kicks an extra point. Do it!! As a team!! 59 A dream come true 61 Barry runs while Jo cheers. All Conference Monte Cleghorn Fred Marlman Center Tackle NOT PICTU RED-Carlos Torres-Guard-Bob Montano, Retumman-Phil Quavles, Quarterback-Ted Romeno, Line backer Freshmen of Today; State Champs of Tomorrow 63 Waiting For Kickoff 65 How does he keep his hair like that? 66 67 f Wrestling Look Ma! No hands Suspense 71 72 Track 74 75 FIRST ROW: Mark Medina, Mike McMasters, Mike Miller, Chester Horber, Ted Romero, Mike Anaya, Craig Phillips, Allen Cook, Clayton Dean. SECOND ROW: Robert Ortiz, Louis Bell, David LaSalle, Joe Frausto, Frank Marfil, Sonny McClain, Mike Miles, John Auffrey, Pete Martinez, Eric Everson, Mike Hauter. THIRD ROW: Ted Medina, Don Stoker, Mike Kester, Doug Kuhns, Earl Durga, Dennis Groomer, Phil Quarles, Monte Cleghorn, John Smith, Mark Watkins, David Delaney, Bud Robertson. NOT PICTURED: Robert Montano. Varsity 2nd in League WON LOST Raton 8-7 Raton 14-1 Lamar 14-9 Lamar 15-0 Fowler 5-2 Rocky Ford 7-6 11-4 3-2 La Junta 11-4 La Junta 7-4 Burlington 11-7 Crowley Co. 5-4 8-3 Fountain 16-1 12-2 Walsenburg 7-0 (forfeit) 7-0 Coaches: Head Coach Jerry Nickell Asst. Allan Medina 76 The sportsmanship of Baseball. A Coach's conference. Martinez crosses first. Montano catches the ball. (What a change!) Good form Phil. But look at you now! A swing for the fences. Now Ted Romero drives for a hole in one. 78 80 It's Gone! 82 The face-off. Gnrrr! The final touchdown. Cute Michelle. Good job Kathy! Aren't they cute! What's that you've got your hand on Miles? 84 85 Girls Gy FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Jeanne Smith, Del mnastics )bie Grasmick, Peggy Hickman, Kathy Glenn. Girl’s Basketball Juniors take second Seniors come in third Big-footed Frosh take fourth 68 91 All Sports Banquet CLASS ATHLETES: Phil Quarles (Senior), Doug Kuhns (Junior), John Auffrey (Sopho- more), Greg Trujillo (Freshman) Ted Romero (Bandit Defense-football, Mr. Trojan, Most Improved-baseball), Mark Martinez (Most Valu- able Most Improved-track), Phil Quarles (Most Valuable-basketball, baseball, Best freethrow per- centage-basketball), Johnny Lopez (Fan of the Year) Ernie Gallegos (Most Valuable-wrestling), Dave Kuhns (Most Rebounds-basketball), Fred Marlman (Most Improved-basketball), Phil Quarles (Most Valuable best Freethrow percentage-basketball), John Auffrey (Most Improved-wrestling) 92 GARRY ALLEN: A Club President Coach Barden and the Most Valuable Trackster! Coach LaSalle presenting Most Valuable Football Player 93 GYMNASTICS: Jeanne Smith (Most Valuable), Debbie Grasmick (Most Improved) WHAT WAS THAT?! ! ?!! 94 FOOTBALL: Ted Romero (Defensive Bandit), Barry Allen (Offensive Back), Dave Kuhns (Outstanding Player), Fred Marlman (Defensive Lineman), Monte Cleghom (Offensive Lineman), Garry Allen (Defensive Back) Juniors We’re the Juniors Bound for Heaven We’re the Class of ’77 Helen Cathy Susan Diana , Jerry Aceves Banta Bauer Bly Adams Roman John Mitch Sam Bobbi Alvarez Chavez Clark Cook Branson Frank Scott Cecelia Dona Rosie Candelaria Clayton Dean Deatherage Duran England Davison Deana Forbes % Ricky Gallegos Kathy Glenn Doris Hansen Jo Hieronymus Mary Howerton Rudy Gallegos Rita Gonzales Mitch Harmon Kevin Hopkins Terrie Hunt 97 Mike Diana Bennie Joe Brett Houter Hutson Lucero Lucero Lusk Anthony Doug Janice Frank Raymond Kenyon Kuhns Madrid Marfil Martinez John Bernie Karen Lori Daniel Licano Lucero Miller Miller Montoya Dickie Helen Maes Maes Kathleen Mike Melchior Miles 98 Richard Moore Gilbert Palacio Anthony Quintana Doris Romero Renita Scheaffer Bob Moore Cindy Parker Larry Resel Craig Sampson Randy Shiba Caroline Chuck Jim Morlan Netherton O'Neil Alice Pam Linda Parrak Pixler Porterfield Janet Paul Debbie Robertson Rosemary Sanchez Donnie Smith Rodriquez Romero 99 Mary Frances Cheryl Janelle Vigil Waring Smith Dan Stover Rhonda West Linda Smith Julie Torres Doug Wolf Sherri Smith Roger Tyska Becky Wight 100 Jhr We’re the Sophomores We Are Great We ’re the Class of 78 Anthony John Mary John Phyllis Adame Auffrey Auffrey Baca Allen Mike Jesse Sherri Jennifer Shelley Anaya Bradford Brown Bryant Banks Denise Michael Scott Andrew Lydia Banister Cathy Carr Chavez Childers Cortinez Candelaria James Dean 102 David Delaney Karen Eck Michael England Robert Ericson Donna Failing Veronica Fain Joe Frausto Ernie Gallegos Joyce Garcia Robert Garcia Gary Darrell Annette Gonzales Lydia Gonzales Brenda Groomer Cynthia Hardin Susan Hartless Wayne Hauter Carol Hohn Sam Hopper Pam Howerton Joseph James Judy Kaufman Denise Lapsley Avanell Lavinder 103 Doyle Lavinder Marvin Leather man Larry Lenard Ernie Luc ero Raymond Lucero Sonny McClain Michael Me Masters Kathy Madrid Alvin Martinez Annette Martinez Lela Martinez Pete Martinez Gordon Miller Michael Miller Cindy Mitchell Scott Mori an Sandy Netherton Beverly Orr Cindy Ortiz Michael Ortiz 104 Willman Pearcey Nita Pointon Susie Poole Anita Potter Phillip Quintana Penny Ramirez Pearl Roberts Bud Robertson Gordon Shaw Yvonne Sheppard Diana Shiba Josephine Sisneros Crystal Smith Jeanine Smith Betty Jo Southern Dorene Stover Randall Syring Sandra T ackett Rhoebe Thompson Vivid Tomlin 105 Nancy Trujillo Mark Watkins Bella Vigil Greg Wight Kenneth Wagner Debbi Wixom Gay Warner Kathy Zemmer Cheer up Dorene. 106 Japo learns to read. We’re the Freshmen Proud and Fine Florence Jay Bill Anderson Ashcraft Allen Sandra John Bono Michael Bewley Terry Baca Paul Erickson Terrye Elder Bretzke Theresa Estabrooks Paul Barnes Allen Cook David Evans Cynthia Berryman Patricia Darah Wanda Everson 108 Beverly Fawn Tammy Florez Foster Foster Frances Lori Joe Frausto Freed Gallegos Monte Deborah David Gore Grasmick Gribble Douglas Howe Ray Lewis James Hansen Mike Kester Barbara Lucero John Holcolm David LaSalle Geraldine Lucero 109 Rebecca Ernie Josephine Cindy Darlene Meastes Marfil Lucero Maciulis Madrid C p -i Regina Cecil David Tony Miller Miller Martinez Martinez Miles Donald Cheri Mona Mark Montoya Montoya Martinez Medina Richard Janet Medina Melchior 110 Anthony Jim Craig Kevin Tanya Palomino Parsons Phillips Morlan Morlan Dennis John Melinda Debra Robbie Romero Romero Romero Muniz Nicklos Ray Harold Bernadette Kathleen Cindy Sandoval Schmiesmer Sena Roberts Rodriquez Lillian Terri Salazar Saldana Randy Lori Shriver Smith Ill Dennis Romero V. P. , Rosella Vigil Sec., Tony Miles Pres. 112 0R6MI2MT®N$ Library Assistants There were four library assistants this year. They were responsible for typing up the catalogue cards, filling them, checking in magazines, putting them in the folders, and straightening up the magazine room. To be a library assistant all you have to do is to sign up. f credit is given for working in the library for a full year. 114 (L TO R): Mr. John Slater, Sponsor, Vicki Bacerra, Jennifer Garcia, Judy James, Reyna Gonzalez. Key Club Key Club is a community service organization which is associated with the Kiwanis Club. This year they sold Trojan license plates and helped with the Pancake Supper. 1ST ROW (L TO R): Kenny Wagner, Tommy Dean, Ted Romero. 2ND ROW: Eric Everson, Phil Quarles, Ted Medina. 3RD ROW: Randy Syring, Garry Allen, Rick Syring. 4THROW: John Auffrey, Doug Kuhns, Craig Sampson. 5TH ROW: David Delaney, Mike Miles, John Chavez. 6TH ROW: Joe Frausto, Mitch Clark, Tim Groth. 7TH ROW: Sam Hopper, Randy Shiba, Kevin Hopkins. 8TH ROW: Mr. Carl Spinden, Sponsor. Annual Staff BOTTOM ROW (L TO R): Lynn Flowers, Mary Daze, Stella Wilkerson, Liz Estabrooks, Kathy Sobeck, Susie Taliaferro, Val Bryant, Kathy Miles. Second Row: David LaSalle, Geri Ann Lopez, Doug Kuhns, Lori Miller, Scott Deatberage, Mike Miles, Daniel Montoya, Craig Sampson. STANDING: Dickie Howerton, Ted Medina (Editor), Beverly Gallegos (Business Manager), Shelly Hale (Assistant Editor), Lon Putnam (Sponsor). 116 Candids GEE WHAT AN INTERESTING DOOR! WOW. Student Council Student council is the student government organization of L. A.H.S. The council meets to discuss and help solve the problems of L.A .H. S. The biggest issue facing the council during the year was the smoking problem. L.A.H.S. also hosted the League Student Council meeting in December of '75. The anual Sante Fe Trail Day was the major project of the 1975-76 Student Council. FIRST ROW: Karen Miller, Bella Vigil, Bev Gallegos, Mary Howerton, Kelly Bender, Peggy Hickman SECOND ROW: Charles Donkle, Sponsor, Becky Long, V. P., Ted Medina Pres., Val Bryant, Sec., Susie Taliaferro, Treas., Nancy Tanner Sponsor THIRD ROW: Kathleen Roberts, Daniel Torres, Sandy Netherton, Mitch Clark, Randy Shiva, Cindy Rodriquez, Frances Frausto, Rose 11a Vigil, Kathy Glenn FOURTH ROW: Kim Bryant, Rosie Davidson, Lynn Flowers, David LaSalle, Bill Allen, John Bono, Donald Montoya, Mark Medina, Anthony Quintana, Doug Kuhns, Garry Allen, Julie Torres. 118 1 9 7 6 0 f f I c e r s Ted Medina President 1 9 7 7 0 f f I C e r s Karen Miller President Susie Taliaferro Treasurer Kathy Glenn Treasurer 119 A Club FIRST ROW: Jesse Bradford, Greg Trujillo, Monte Cleghom, Phil Quarles. SECOND ROW: Mark Watkins, Rick Medina, Garry Allen, Louis Bell, THIRD ROW: Joe Frausto, Mike Miller, Fred Marlman, Mike Miles, Doug Kuhns, Larry Resel, Dan Pointon, Mitch Clark. FOURTH ROW: John Auffrey, Sonny McClain, David LaSalle, Kevin Hopkins. FIFTH ROW: David Delaney, Gordon Shaw, Joe James, Sam Cook. SIXTH ROW: Willman Pearcy, Kenny Wagner, Eric Everson, Pete Martinez, Mike Ortiz, Mike McMasters. SEVENTH ROW: Dennis Groomer, Bud Robertson, Don Trujillo, Mike Chavez. EIGHTH ROW: Larry Barton, Sponsor, Rick Syring. 120 FRONT ROW: Rick Syring, Peggy Hickman, Debbie Fulton, Caroline Auffrey, Phil Quarles, Beverly Gallegos, Charlene Mitchell, Ted Medina. STANDING: Dave Kuhns, Kathy Glenn, Garry Allen, Cheryl Weigel, Mike Miles, Kathy Glenn, Clayton Dean, Shelly Hale, Craig Sampson, Sherry Banks, Fred R. Marlman. Officers: Caroline Auffrey President Peggy Hickman Sec. Diana Dean Treas. Phil Quarles V.P. New Members: Cheryl Weigel Garry Allen Kathy Glenn Mike Miles Shelly Hale Craig Sampson Clayton Dean 121 Caroline Auffrey Pep Club FIRST-R°W:sandy Netherton, Lori Miller, Shelly Hale, Caroline, Susie Taliaferro, Kathy Sobeck, Karen MrHer, Jo Hteronymous SECOND ROW: Brenda Groomer, Judy Kauffman, Terri Saldana, Frances Frausto, Lori nnw n kPir er’ Kathy Glenn, Anita Potter, Cindy Mithcell, Rosemary Sanchez, Mary Howerton. THRID ROW: Debbie Wixom, Bella Vigil Mary Auffrey, Kim Bryant, Sandi Bewley, Cheri Montoya, Rosella Vigil, Wanda Everson, Theresa Sena, Eileen Berryman, Kathleen Roberts, Diana Shiba, Phyllis Allen. LAST ROW: Beverly Qallegos, Gay Warner, Kathy Miles, Kathleen Melchoir, Michelle Montoya, Cindy Parker, Denise Banister.' 1 Miss DeMaio Miss Schinn Miss Thyer 122 Kj Cheerleaders 1st group: Susie Taliaferro, Kathy Sobeck, Jo Hieronymus, Lori Miller (TOP). 2nd group: Shelly Hale, Caroline Auffrey, Sandy Netherton, Karen Miller (TOP). Letter Girls LEFT TO RIGHT: Beverly Gallegos (Head Lettergirl), Gay Warner, Kathy Miles, Kathy Melchior, Michelle Montoya, Cindy Parker, Denise Banister. •� T Miss Trojan E, Caroline Auffrey, was selected by the Bf Las Animas High School to reign over Kf the following year. Miss Trojan is ievotion and continuing support of ;h School's teams. FBLA F. B. L. A., Future Business Leaders of America, is designed to help Business students improve their skill while in competition. F.B. L.A. attended a District Contest where there were many entrants from the area. There were 19 winners in the District Contest. Many of these winners attended a state contest at the Broadmore in Colorado Springs on April 4,5, and 6. Winners in the State Contest were Fred Marleman, Caroline Auffrey, and Shelly Hale . Five other people received honorable mentions. FIRST ROW : Val Bryant, Mary Daze, Gina Lewis, Susie Taliaferro, Janice LaSalle, Sponsor, Fred Marlman, SECOND ROW: Shelly Hale, Rosie Davidson, Dickie Howerton, Ted Medina, Mary Auffrey, Sandy Netherton, Kathy Sobeck, Rosemary Sanchez, Geri Lopez, Cindy Medina, Diana Bourne. Third Row: Becky Long, Kathy Lingle, Phyllis Edmunds, Cheryl Weigel, Debbie WTxom, Susan Spady, Sherry Banks, Liz Estabrooks, Ruth Barber, Caroline Auffrey. 126 FBLA State Leadership Conference Competing Kicking Back FFA FFA (Future Farmers of America) is a youth organization for Vocational Agriculture. FFA provides leadership and citizenship training for individuals in High School. This year FFA had many activities. They sponsored the donkey basketball game and slave sale, the Rocky Mountain Oyster Fry for their fathers, and judged contests at district and state levels. In the spring the FFA went to Grand Junction for state convention, and had their annual fishing trip after gradua- tion. This year they also helped the community by painting tractors for the local farmers, shocking feed, picking popcorn, building benches for the halls at LAHS, and building the 76 you see on the water tower. The Las Animas Future Farmers of America finished off the year with a Banquet where awards were presented to special people who have achieved good ratings in FFA. SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT: Cheryl Waring, Keely Bender, Steve Wadhams, Mitch Harmon, Susan Smith, and Dan Pointon. STANDING, L TO R.: Linda Smith, Paul Branes, Tanya Morlan, Caroline Morlan, Terrie Hunt, Scott Detherage, Don Stoker, Karen Miller, Allen Cook, Mike Anaya, Ray Waring. BACK ROW: Mike Baca, John Baca, Scott Morlan, Cathy Banta, Richelle Micheal, Paul Elder, Cecil Martinez, Kevin Morlan, Harold Schmieser, Jay Ashcraft, and Gary Miller. Sponsors are: Charles Donkle and student teacher Chris Dixon. 128 129 130 FHA F.H.A., Future Homemakers of America, is an organization centered around the Home Ec classes of the High School. This club is for students who want to broaden their knowledge of homemaking skills. F.H.A. was probably one of the busiest clubs during the 1975-76 school year with their money making and service projects and their competition in several contests. They held carmelled apple and donut sales, a valentine cake raffle, and a bake sale for money making projects. Their service projects included a dinner for the staff members, making valentine cards for the nursing home, and sponsoring the film Sasquatch . The club also held a hayride and cookout, made two floats, held a family supper, and made Easter cards and May Day baskets. The members participated in a chorus and talent show, attended the State F.H.A. Convention, and attended several meetings. FIRST ROW: Alice Parrack, Rhonda West, Crystal Smith, Janelle Smith, Kim Foster, Pam West, Sherri Smith. SECOND ROW: Fawn Foster, Jeanne Smith, Eileen Berryman, Brenda Tomlin, Carol Hohn, Rosemary Sanchez, Cheryl Waring, Linda Smith. THIRD ROW: Jacque Schinn, Sponsor, Lori Smith, Kathleen Roberts, Terrie Hunt, Lynn Flowers, Rosie Davidson, Richelle Michael, Caroline Morlan, Mary Smith, Chris Warren. 131 Band Band is a regular classroom organization under the direction of Mr. Bill Pattie. They held their annual Christmas and and Spring concerts, and also did a benefit concert to raise money for the hospital. They traveled to Pueblo in November to march in a parade of bands. The Band attended the contest in Lamar; and the Stage Band, a subdivision of Band, attended the Arkansas Valley Stage Band Festival in Pueblo. 1ST ROW (SEATED LEFT TO RIGHT): Mary Daze, Anita Potter, Peggy Hickman, Charlene Mitchell, Cindy Mitchell, Lori Freed, Deb Wixom. 2ND ROW (L TOR): Mary Auffrey, Paul Rodriquez, Doug Howe, Frank Candelaria, Susan Hart less, Cathy Banta, John Auffrey, Kathy Glenn, Randy Syring, Julie Torrez. 3RD ROW (L TO R): Debbie Grasmick, Regina Miller, Terri Saldana, Bernadette Sena, Wanda Everson, Mitch Clark, Doris Hansen, Sonny McClain, Mike Miles, Jesse Bradford, James Hansen, Gordon Miller, Tony Miles, Fred Marlman. 4th Row (L to R): Gorden Shaw, David LaSalle, Mark Watkins, Vivid Tomlin. 132 Stage Band 1ST ROW: L TO R: Kathy Glenn, Mary Daze, Scott Deatherage, Julie Torres, Nita Potter, John Auffrey, Charlene Mitchell, 2ND ROW: Fred Marlman, Tony Miles, Dick Howerton, James Hansen, Cindy Mitchell. Sponsor: Mr. Bill Pat tie. NOT PICTURED : Drums-Mark Watkins, Trumpets-Mike Miles, Mitch Clark, Sonny McClain, Doris Hansen. U Uj Chorus Under the direction of Mr. Alan Lively, the L. A. H. S. chorus had an active year. The chorus gave several per- formances during the year. They sang for area students, Music Boosters, National Association of Retired Federal Employees, Nursing Home and the Lajunta Elks. The chorus was also featured at the High School Christmas Concert, Bent County Hospital Benefit Concert, and Spring Concert and also prepared for the Bi-Centennial con- cert July 4. The chorus attended the Mozart Festival and performed with the Youth Symphony in Pueblo. In the spring they went to contest in Lamar. Kristi Espinoza and Fred Marlman auditioned for all-state choir, and Fred was named as a member. FIRST ROW: Allan Lively, Teacher, Kathy Sobeck, Kimmie Foster, Gordon Shaw, Susie Foster, Vicki Anaya. SECOND ROW: Charlen Mitchell, Nancy Failing, Phyllis Allen, Mike Miles, Laura Fiek, Cindy Mitchell, Mary Howerton. THIRD ROW: Kathy Miles, Kathy Glenn, Kim Bryant, Scott Genn, Kristi Espinoza, Donna England, Debbie Romero. TOP ROW: Peggy Smith, Val Bryant, Fred Marlman, Linda Porterfield, Lori Smith, Linda Miller. 134 LEFT TO RIGHT: Bella Vigil, Rosemary Sanchez, Brenda Groomer, Nita Pointon, Judy Kaufman, Phyllis Allen, Crystal Smith, Mary Auffrey, Pam Howerton, Diane Shiba, Mary Howerton, Debbie Wixom. UJ Ul Drill Team Trojan Spirit 1st hour Journalism class prepares the TROJAN SPIRIT, which is the school newspaper. Mr. Tanner is the new sponsor of the TROJAN SPIRIT. This year's staff added and changed features and columns to make the paper even better than before. They also had a list of duties and obligations. They were to be truthful, to be objective, to be a newspaper of ALL the stu- dents, to be responsible for their mistakes, to have the courage to take a stand, and to strive for the best accuracy and style. FRONT ROW (L TO R): Dick Howerton, Shelly Hale, Karen Miller, Michelle Montoya. 2ND ROW, SITTING, (L TO R): Linda Belcher, Marcella Sisneros, Mary Howerton, Bev Gallegos, Rosie Davison. BACK ROW (L TO R): Jo Hieronymus, Renita Schaffer, Debi Brown, Kathy Melchior, Cindy Parker, Lori Miller, Mr. Joe Tanner, Sponsor. 136 I.R.C IRC, International Relations Club, is an organization set up to understand more about countries, to understand the relationships between the United States and other countries, and to better understand the UN. IRC participated in two events this year. The major event was the Model UN at USC in Pueblo representing South Africa, Mauritania, and Democratic Yemen. IRC also sponsored the selling of Valentines for Valentines Day as a money making project. FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Sandy Netherton, Cindy Parker, Kathy Miles, Ted Medina, Daniel Torres, Mrs. Nancy Tanner, Sponsor, David LaSalle, Mary Auffrey, Denise Bannister, Debbie Foulton, Michelle Montoya, and Mitch Clark. STANDING: Kathy Glenn, Secretary-Treasurer, Fred Marlman, President, and Beverly Gallegos, Vice- President. 137 Business Office Education Business Office Education (BOE) is a classroom organization for Senior girls sponsored by Mrs. Janice LaSalle. It allows the girls to work in the afternoon for the local downtown businessmen. This year there were 19 Senior girls participating in the activities of BOE. 1ST ROW KNEELING (L TO R): Gina Lewis, Sherry Banks, Ruth Barber, Phyllis Edmunds. 2ND ROW: Cindy Medina, Diana Bourne, Geri Ann Lopez, Val Bryant, Susie Taliaferro, Kathy Lingle, Cheryl Weigle. 3RD ROW: Mrs. Janice LaSalle, Sponsor, Susan Spady, Mary Daze, Liz Estrabrooks, Caroline Auffrey, Becky Long, Kathy Sobeck. 138 Distributive Education D.E. (Distributive Education) is a program of study at the High School in preparing students for employment. It centers around three activities: classroom, club, and the job. Some of the students went to District and brought home four trophies and one certificate. The people bringing home trophies were: Kathy Miles in Public Speaking, Chester Horber in Retail Case Problems, Diane Stover in Cash Register and Jodi Coleman brought home a certificate. Chester also brought home a trophy for bowling. These students and others went on to state but did not place. They also purchased a new candy machine and had a raffle during Valentine week. At the end of the year the students had an employee-employer dinner in apprecia- tion to their bosses. All in all, D. E. had a very busy and interesting year. FIRST ROW: Phil Quarles, Pres., Peggy Hickman, V.P., Diane Stover, Sec., Kathy Miles, Treas., Jodi Coleman, Reporter. SECOND ROW: Susan Smith, Ted Romero, Orlando Maes, Nancy Failing, Vicki Bacerra, Stella Wilkerson. STANDING: Marvin Espinoza, Sponsor, Robert Ortiz, Tom Dean, John Smith, Monte Cleghom, Chester Horber, Robert Mantano. 139 W.E.S WES is a work study program which allows Juniors and Seniors to work three hours out of the day and take classes the rest of the day. These students get a credit for working and also a credit for their classes. Along with getting a credit for working they also get paid. Sophomores can also join WES, instead of working three hours, they go to the grade schools and tutor one hour without pay. STANDING: Lon Putnam, Sponsor, Mike Anaya. (SEATED, LEFT TO RIGHT): Greg Wight, Rick Moore, Joe Lucero, Judy James, Rhoebe Thompson, Penny Rameriz. 140 Drama Club The Drama Club's main purpose is to give students an opportunity to learn about the theatre. Students are encour- aged to either show their acting abilities or to participate in the backstage activities. The club had a busy year. They put on two plays, A Handful of Rainbows , which was about a Hollywood board- ing house, and Beauty and the Lonely Beast , which was a children's musical. AS PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT, SITTING: Cathy Miles, Fred Marlman, Pres., Sandy Net he rton, Treas., Bella Vigil, Mary Auffrey, Gordon Shaw, Denise Banister, Mark Medina, Rhoebe Thompson, Debbie Fulton, David LaSalle, Bill Allen. SECOND ROW: Dickie Howerton, Steve Wadhams, Caroline Auffrey, Cathy Sobeck, Linda Belcher, Val Bryant, Rosemary Sanchez, Scot Deatherage, Cindy Mitchel, Kim Bryant, Sherri Brown, Diana Shiba, Charlene Mitchel, Phyllis Allen, Doug Howe. ON TOP: Bob Ericson. 141 A Handful of Rainbows Drama Club's first production of the '75-'76 season. 142 143 Beauty and the Lonely Beast 144 145 Art Club Art Club is a group of students whose purpose is to generate enthusiasm about art. Their activities included a Bi-centennial Bean Bake, a slide show from the Metropolitan Museum of Art on The Heritage of American Art , and an art exhibit of the Students' works. They also went to Denver, to see the Art Museum. 146 SEATED: Dawn Hawkins, Marcella Sisneros, Nancy Wilburn. STANDING: Miss Gammon, Sponsor. Greg Haws Y-Teens Y-Teens is a girls' service organization of LAHS. New members are accepted at the beginning of each year. Y-Teens began the year by holding a Coke party for interested members. Y-Teens also sponsored the Trojan Get- together before Homecoming. To help make money for the formal, the girls held a bake sale early in December. Y-Teens' major event early in the year was the Y-Teen Formal. This year it was held on the second Saturday in December, and was based on the theme An Old-Fashioned Love Song. In the spring Y-Teens sponsored the Powder Puff football game and a mothers' tea one afternoon just before Mothers' Day. 1ST ROW (LEFT TO RIGHT): Rhonda West, Debbie Fulton, Barb McAfee. 2ND ROW: Peggy Hickman, Mary Daze, Diane Stover, Gina Lewis, Linda Belcher, Lynn Flowers, Stella Wilkerson, Liz Estrabrooks, Beverly Gallegos, Caroline Auffrey, Kathy Lingle. 3RD ROW: Vickie Anaya, Becky Long, Kathy Sobeck, Val Bryant, Susie Taliaferro, Kelly Bender, Susan Smith, Richelle Michaels, Diana Dean, Kristi Espinoza, Mrs. Louise Hansen, Sponsor, Miss Jaque Shinn, Sponsor. 4TH ROW: Robie Thompson, Jo Hieronymus, Karen Miller, Renita Schaffer, Lori Miller, Kathy Melchior, Cindy Parker, Shelly Hale, Michelle Montoya, Kathy Glenn, Julie Torrez. 5TH ROW: Diane Bly, Terrie Hunt, Rosemary Sanchez, Mary Howerton, Rosie Davison, Carolyn Morlan, Sherrie Smith, Cheryl Waring, Pam Pixler, Kim Foster, Susie Foster, Doris Hansen. 6TH ROW: Cathy Carr, Jeanne Smith, Nancy Wilburn, Phyllis Allen, Diane Shiba, Cindy Ortiz, Bella Vigil, Becky Wight, Sandy Netherton, Deb Wixom, Denise Banister, Gay Warner, Kim Bryant, Vivid Tomlin. 7TH ROW: Susan Hartless, Carol Hohn, Sherry Brown, Bobbie Jo Deatherage, Cindy Maculis, Judy Kaufman, Brenda Groomer, Kathy Madrid, Nita Pointon, Crystal Smith, Pam Howerton, Mary Auffrey, Anita Poeter. 8TH ROW: Kathleen Roberts, Pami West, Eileen Berryman, Brenda Tomlin, Cheri Montoya, Frances Frausto, Rose Vigil, Sandy Bewely, Kris Warner. 147 GAD GAD is a service organization consisting primarily of High School students. GAD's motto is, You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give. Some of the projects they have done this year are feeding some of the elderly people in the nursing home, pro- viding companionship to patients at Fort Lyon, and providing big brothers and sisters to the elementary students who desire this type of contact. They also held a Christmas party for the kids, and played sandlot baseball and softball after school. STANDING L TO R. Lynn Flowers, Lon Putnam, Rhonda West, Diane Hudson, Jeanne Smith, Paul Rodriquez, SECOND ROW: Rhoebe Thompson, Pam West, Pam Pixler, Sandra Tackett, Joyce Garcia, Carol Hohn SEATED: Judy Kauffman, Elizabeth Estabrooks. 148 Y-TeensMother s Tea 1976-1977 Y-Teen Officers LEFT TO RIGHT: Sandy Netherton (treas. ), Diana Shiba (sec. ), Diana Banister (v. p. ), Kathy Glenn (pres. ), Barb McAfee (past pres. ). BACK ROW: Rhonda West (past treas.), Mrs. Hanson (Sponsor). 150 Out diet starts tomorrow!!! You really think you're bad. And aren't we LUCKY. Mrs. Jones keeps 'em working. 152 Look at those big brown eyes. It's good to the last bite. Norman Barden Science Larry Barton English Ray Cross History Charles Donkle Vo-Ag. Marvin Espinoza Business Suzanne Gammon Art Vernon Hale Mathematics Bruce Higgins English Janice LaSalle Business 154 Hard at work. Let's make one. Alan Lively Vocal Music Joyce Medina Aide Charles Morley Math Jerry Nickell History Bill Pattie Band Lon Putnam Work Study Kathy Pruett Science Kenneth Quintana Aide Laweremce Sena Math Jacque Schinn Home-Economics Carl Spinden History Joe Tanner Language Office Staff 155 Mel Davy Principal Katie Riggs Sec. Kathy Hendricks Central Office Staff Bob Scharf Superintendent Dave Ward Business managei Cafeteria Sandy Cox Secretary Edna Dooley Clara Villa Virginia Tanner Connie Gallegos Custodians Orlando Flores Larry LeDeux Maggie Sanchez u es i wc c(e.Jtig ']ptj e.r?TL 157 All the happy days should never learn to fly t 162 Until the hands of time would choose to wave “good-bye”. 163 C S AUTO PARTS 250 FIFTH STREET 456-0814 KESTER MOTOR COMPANY Bent Avenue LARGEST SELECTION Las Animas, Colorado OF QUALITY AUTO CARS - TRUCKS - PICKUPS PARTS IN THE Ken Kester ARKANSAS VALLEY Always Ready To Serve You GOOD LUCK, SENIORS C HEVROLET -PONTIAC -BUIC K -OLDS MOBILE BODY REPAIR 8 PAINTING BUILDING -Sales-Service-Parts- BLOCK OFFICE SUPPLIES YOUR NEW HARDWARE STORE IN THE ARKANSAS VALLEY -Smith Corona Typewriters -Home Office Equipment -Victor Calculators -TI Calculators COMMERCIAL PRINTING LES BRETZKE BOB RICE HAROLD KOESTER DAVE GRIBBLE OWNERS Offset Hot Type OFFICIAL TROJAN COUNTRY Newspaper 164 BILL’S TACK TRAILER Circle Y and Hereford saddles King Ropes 37 North Bent-P .O. Box 148 Turquoise Jewelry Las Animas, Colorado Gifts Bill St. Ledger-Owner SAFEWAY 5= Complete Line of: —GROCERIES --NON-FOODS --MEATS --PRODUCE PATRONS Orange Door Crafts ‘tyWau-Lo’s FASHIONS Dr. R.D. Moore, D.V.M. KITTY ANN LONG John FI inn The Perfect Choice in Fashions Wade Blackburn, Attorneys 611 CARSON AVENUE PHONE LAS ANIMAS, COLORADO 81054 456-0785 HERBS SPORTING GOODS To Us For Your Sporting Needs--We Are Eager To rve You! Herb Casebeer 218 West 8th St. Pueblo, Colorado 81003 CP BRYANT AGENCY REAL ESTATE INSURANCE 654 Carson Avenue Phone: 456-0281 DOC’S DRIVE-IN Phone: 456-1427 West Highway 50 DOC LINDA MARTIN 165 HELP-UR-SELF D E FIN A LAUNDRY SERVICE 232 Second Street |V Las Animas, Colo. DICK ED CONKLIN Catering to your car's needs CONGRATULATIONS, SENIORS!! Telephone: 456-9978 OWNERS: Richard Juanita Conklin 148 Bent Avenue, Las Animas PENN REX ALL HUB CLOTHING - -Prescriptions --Vet Supplies --Fountain Service --Cosmetics --Fiom Photo Finishing Famous brand names for men Women who shop for men Second and Bent 456-1691 LEVI ARROW j JUSTIN BOOTS PENDLETON MEN'S WEAR PENDLETON WOMEN'S WEAR DRUGS Mr. and Mrs. Verner Burchett 340 Sixth 456-1491 166 BEN FRANKLIN FIRST NATIONAL BANK LOCALLY OWNED NATIONALLY KNOWN Stationery-Toys Candy-Thread Material-Toiletries Hardware -Appliances Clothing-School Supplies Pictures Frames and Various other Household Items FRANK J. WOODS OWNER 316 Sixth Street --A Full Service Bank --Member FDIC --Member Federal Reserve System Everything for your usual and unusual needs Home of VA Hospital Fort Lyon, Colorado LUCK HAPPINESS TO THE SENIORS! Bent Avenue Las Animas 167 LAS ANIMAS LUMBER CO. JOHNSTON BROTHERS HONEY Producers of pure Colorado honey 5th and Carson Las Animas, Colorado Kenneth M. Shaw-Owner Las Animas and Ft. Lupton, CO T H E B E A S T LAS ANIMAS OIL CO. DON STWALLEY P.O. Box 207 Residence Phone 456-0174 Business Phone 456-0168 RATZLAFF’S LAUNDRY Open 24 hours a day Roger and Teresa Ratzlaff 213 3rd St. ALL COIN OPERATED 20 Front Loaders 2 Extractors 6 Double Load 5 Dryers LAS ANIMAS FERTILIZER CO. P .O. Box 207 Residence Phone 456-0174 Las Animas Colorado 81054 Business Phone 456-0168 MIDTOWN CONOCO RON’S BARBER SHOP 460 Bent Avenue Las Animas, CO 81054 W. A. HUDNA LL -OWNER 554 Bent Avenue SHO WALTER GRAIN COMPANY GRAIN STOREAGE AND MERCHANDISING 7-11 STORE HOURS-24 hours 7 days a week P.O. Box 109 Phone: 456-0567 Las Animas, CO Carol Butler, Manager 168 THAXTONS The Finest in Meat Products A Complete Line of SHURFINE products 117 Bent Avenue 456-0611 II i Seal A ERO CROP CARE INC. Airplane Crop Dusting . Spraying DAY OR NIGHT 456-1400 w.l. bud McPherson, pres. E. HIGHWAY 50 N. LAS ANIMAS . -U ' ■ i CP BRYANT, JR. BENT COUNTY ABSTRACT STOUGH’S FLOWER SHOP 456-0381 Bent County Courthouse Flowers for All Occassions Member Tele flora GULA ADAMS 702 Grove Avenue Phone 456-0343 or 456-1772 BEST WISHES, SENIORS! ! ! BYRON P. GRIFFY FUNERAL CHAPEL 4th and Locust - P.O. Box 431 Las Animas, Colorado 81054 Telephone 456-1339 MEMBER THE ORDER OF THE GOLDEN RULE 169 LAS ANIMAS MINISTERIAL ALLIANCE ST. MARY’S CHURCH Seventh and Elm Rev. William Gleason Masses: Saturday 6:30 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a. m. 10:00 a.m. FRIENDS CHURCH Fourth and Carson Rev. Dwain Ellis Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 546 Sixth Street Rev. J.S. William Hosford SUNDAY School 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH Sixth and Locust Rev. William Berger Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. FIRST UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Rev. Stuart Collins Sixth and Maple Church School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship: 11:00 a.m. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Fifth and Locust Church School 9:50 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE Seventh and Vigil Rev. Paul Herbaugh Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH 439 Vigil Avenue Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 am. EPISCOPAL CHURCH OF THE MESSIAH Sixth and Locust Holy Communion 11:10 a.m. 170 “THE ALL NEW STORE IN LAS ANIMAS” Featuring the latest in quality clothing FRMJLY STORE •Ladies Sportswear • Mens Fashions and work clothing • Shoes •Boys, girls, and infants wear •Fabrics and yarn • Domestics MANAGERS: Loran and Linda OWNERS: Janice and Leslie Brundage Keenan 171 QUICKEE’S CITY PHARMACY Store Hrs. 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. --Candles 7 days a Week --Russel Stover Candy --Cameras G Supplies --Books G Magazines --Pharmaceuticals COMPLETE LINE OF: j GROCERIES PRODUCE 3.2 BEER ■ HUNTING AND FISHING LICENSE AMMUNITION YOUR FRIENDLY SELF SERVICE GAS WALGREEN AGENTS For QUICK, EFFICIENT SERVICE Phone 456-1122 Mr. Roy Wauson, Manager Las Animas BENT COUNTY MOTOR CO. WHERE YOUR DOLLAR GETS THE MOST Sales and Service Parts 24 Hour Towing Service INTERNATIONAL TRUCKS INTERNATIONAL FARMER EQUIPMENT CHRYSLER DODGE PLYMOUTH JENKINS MOTOR COMPANY ford mercury CONGRATULATIONS CLASS 76 Paint Body Shop Complete Parts Department 436 Bent Avenue Las Animas, CO 81054 Phone 456-1525 POWELL ALMONT MORTUARY CONGRA TULA TIONS-GRADUA TES MAY YOUR FUTURE BE: BRIGHT SUCCESSFUL Sam Peacock Robert Atkinson BlU Frye Ted Kuhns 529 Carson 456-1720 173