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

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1980 volume:

TROJANS 1979-80 STAFF ADVISOR William Cooper EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Gerard Cortinez ASSISTANT EDITOR Theresa Torrez Just A Part Of it PHOTOGRAPHERS Nasser Hema Bryan Herbaugh Anthony Martinez George O'Neal Vance Taylor STAFF MEMBERS Cathy (Medina) Adame Sherri Camilli Mary Camilli Mary Eadler Robert Eckert Las Animas High School 300 Grove Avenue Las Animas, Colorado 81054 Volume XVIII JUST A PART OF IT s we returned to school for another year, we realized that much had changed In the past three months — new signs, new faces, new styles, new Ideas. But these changes which we encountered upon our return to LAHS were Just an Indication, more or less, of the changing times In which we live. We experienced a change in decade, and with it a change in attitude which we were ail a part of in one way or another: Together we workedwe played, we laughed, we cried, we grew, and we became — a part of LAHS and a part of 1980: mflIN EVENTS Assemblies Add Spirit To LAHS One of the main events at L.A.H.S. was the assem- blies which included pep assemblies usually held on Fridays, and a few other assemblies such as an all-day assembly on Teenage Preg- nancy held on December 18. and sponsored by the March of Dimes. After seeing a movie and listening to several nurses and doctors, students and faculty broke into discussion groups. The program was very well re- ceived by students and teachers alike. Monica Miller cheers at a pep assembly An enthusiastic group! Freshmen display spirit! Another assembly which was held on March 25, dealt with the drug problem. This problem was present- ed by Fort Lyon V.A. Hospital. But by far the most invigorating assemblies at L.A.H.S. were the weekly pep assemblies during the football volleyball and basket- ball wrestling seasons. Attendance waned toward the end; however, the pep assemblies were made op- tional, which surprisingly enough did not greatly affect those we did at- tend. The Trojans who remained, re- mained rowdier than ever. Jennifer Russell listens intently. 7 ne of the most ex- citing parts of the 1979-80 year at LAHS was Home- coming week. Throughout the five days various activities kept the spirit high, and early Thursday morning students finished their hall decora- tions. That night at the traditional Bonfire, the Freshmen said good riddance” to their beanies after wearing them for eight long weeks. With shouts of Beat Cahon City Abbey Bears echoing in the halls, students made their way to what was destined to be one of the most rowdiest pep assemblies of the year. After the parade, school was dis- missed for the day to prepare for the game. And at half-time. Home- coming Queen candidates Becky Nicklos. Rhonda Morlan. Mardi Moore, and Sherry Stwalley waited in anticipation. Finally the news was announced and the lovely Miss Moore was crowned. After winning their first win of the season, the Trojans celebrated the occasion at the traditional Home- coming Dance. Black Irish provided the music. As the night came to an end with ears still ringing, everyone was prouder than ever to have been a part of Homecoming '79 Class representatives — Donna Delaney. Yvonne Mar- Jennie Russell clowns aroune In tinez. and Bernadette Medina. her physics class. Homecoming ’79 Becomes A Part Of The Trojan Legacy Sophomores show off their Homecoming float. 8 R.N. Mason And Son, Inc, Couples Enjoy Time Spent Together At Annual Y-Teen Formal fter a long week of pre- paring and decorating, the Y-Teen Formal was held at LAHS on Decem- ber 15. As couples entered the cafetorium, they immediately noticed the beautiful decora- tions in silver and green. And the minute Black Diamond began playing, everyone prepared themselves for a good time. Toward the end of the evening. Sopho- mores Manuel Archuleta and Deanna Kilpa- trick were crowned as king and queen of the dance; and the night continued with smiling faces and everyone moving to the beat . Ready and Waiting If time could be saved in a bottle, the Y- Teen Formal would definitely be one part of the 1979-80 year everyone would want to save. 10 The 1979 Y- Teen Formal theme Movin' to the beat of Cocaine Sounds in the Night from Black Diamond n Just a few friends Winter Sports 1980 Proves To Be A Colorful Experience Probably one of the most memorable parts of the 1979-80 year at LAHS was Winter Sports Week held January 21-25. During the week, dress-up days such as Story Book Day, 50's Day, Dress-Up Day and Blue and White Day kept spirits high and added color to the school. At Friday's pep assembly each class presented their skit, and the Sophomore class came away with top honors. Later that night during half-time of the basketball game.Miss Melody Blackburn was crowned as the 1980 Winter Sports Queen. Other candidates were Sherry Stwalley, Becky Nickios, and Susan McClain. Although the Trojan basketball team was defeated by Fountain-Fort Carson that night, everyone still enjoyed them- selves at the Winter Sports Dance. For many. Winter Sports 1980 was a time to remember, but it was definitely a colorful experience for all. Ha. everyone is a critic. Lookin' good, but don't hold your breath. Manual in a fit of excitement over Winter Sports. 13 Girls' basketball causes great Black Out at John Mall. Jr-Sr Prom Night T he Jr. - Sr. From was the highlight of the ye4r for many, especially the Junior class. Miracles Out of Nowhere was the theme; Stir Crazy was the band. The tables were decorated with Star and Moon mobiles. Colors were burgandy, pink, and blue; and the ceiling was basketweaved. Teresa Keenan, Jr. class president, crowned Brian Bender and Gina Quintana as king and queen. The crown bearers were Stephanie Barnes and Cory Nickell. The '80 Prom was called the best ever at LAHS. just ask anyone who attended. Flower Children Tim Baublits ChristoI Howe 14 Good friends danced the whole night And the band played on. 15 Santa Fe Trait Day 1980 Proves Pioneer Spirit Alive And Well ispite the damp and dreary weather of April 25. 1980, Sante Fe Trait Day was a great success. Costumes were exceptionally origi- nal and authentic, and everyone enjoyed the day-long festivities. Judges had an expecially hard task of choosing the 1980 SFTD Queen from four lovely young ladies — Kathy Miller, Theresa Torrez, Kate Stephens, and Virginia Hogue. But it was to the affable Miss Torrez that this greatest of honors ultimately went. At the Awards Assembly that night the Senior Team danced their way to first place in the square dance competition, and the Junior Class came away with the most overall points for the day, which earned them a 25 dollar prize. As the day came to a close, it was Jewell Meyers, the first Santa Fe Trait Day Queen, who summed up the entire day: It just goes to show that the ole pioneer spirit is still around, and it's never gonna leave this valley. Ride'em cowboy! t T'nrifT'rrn TMMm.s Lynda Pennock models her Best Society Belle Costume. B.J. Roberts, Best Miner; R. Me gonna get um White man. Barks, Best Frontier Man. ANDERSON ACE HARDWARE Mr. Ricken. Best Faculty Beard; Jason Miller, Most Original Boy, R. Miller, Best Tough Hom- bre. Jack Miller, Best Indian. 306 5TH STREET Ph. 456-0700 LAS ANIMAS, COLORADO 81054 Jewell Meyers with Theresa Torrez the 1980 Santa Fe Trail Day Seniors get their turn Queen. Nancy Smith and Cherly Barnes Girl's Most Orginal Custome. Melody Blackburn, Mrs. Monris and Ronnie Barks Best Pio- Sherri Camilli. neer Man. 17 Sophmores with their winning float entry. Students, Faculty, 4 id Staff Honored On Recognition Day On Thursday, May 8, 1980, the annu- al Recognition Day was held at LAHS. Many awards were given, but one of the most important was the award presented to Mrs. Edna Doo- ley for her 31 years of service as a cook for the school district. Other awards included the cov- eted A Awards given for out- standing scholarship, leadership, and service. This year's recipients were Gerard Cortinez and Mardi Moore. Gerard Cortinez Mardi Moore — A Award recipients for the 1979-80 school year. Mr. Montoya presents Teresa Keenan with Alvin Edmunds receives the National Math A ward pre- a Perfect Attendance certificate. sented by Mr. Hale. Lynda Pennock receives the DAR Award from Mr. Montoya. A Awards AAUW Award Bausch Lomb Science Award Boys State Awards BOE Student of the Year B PW Outstanding Student CAVME Award 1st Annual Coaching Kit Award DAR Good Citizen Award Outstanding D.E. Student Directors Award Girls State Awards Outstanding Industrial Arts Student Outstanding Shorthand Student Mr Miss Trojan 1980-81 John Phillips Sousa Band Award Outstanding Typing Students National Math Award Gerard Cortinez Mardi Moore Betty Hohn Kathy Tully Gerard Continez Tim Baublits Steve Grasmick Don Kuhns Madonna Ricken Becky Nicklos Kevin Kelly Willian Cooper Lynda Pennock Mardi Moore Carl Hansen Lola Everson Teresa Kennan Steve Grasmick Vicki Bilyeu Rick Medina Lola Everson Brian Bender Rhonda Deal Lola Everson Shari Baublits Satoshi Kanazawa Alvin Edmunds Mrs. Dooley is recognized by Mardi Moore for years of service to LAHS. Mr. Garber awards Brian Bender the John Phillips Sousa Award. Frank Herrara is presented with a perfect attendance certificate by Mr. Montoya. 19 English rhe English Depart- ment at LAHS offered a variety of classes to meet every student's interest and need. There were not any new additions to the curriculum this year in this subject. Through our Eng- lish classes, students learned how to better express themselves verbally and through writing. Students also learned the proper usage of their language. English was just a small part of their total learning exper- ience at LAHS. Jason Miller looks up the meaning of a difficult word. Pam Gardner works intently on separating prepositions and objects. Students work intently on their math assignments. Mathematics mm . was no differ- ent than anywhere else. From basic addition and subtraction to the complex formulas of college alge- bra and trigonometry, our math courses covered a wide range. The three Math teachers, Lawrence Sena, Charles Morley, and Vernon Hale brought new ideas and con- cepts to numbers. Since math is so much a part of everyday life, there were classes to suit everyone's needs. Math was just another piece of their total education '7 didn't get that answer. Mr. Sena demonstrates how to solve an equation algebraically. 21 Science rhis year, the Science De- partment was joined by a new instructor. Miss Jenni- fer Russell. Miss Russell took Laura Sobeck's place, who took a leave of absence. Another new item this year was the creation of a class called Earth Science. This class was taught by Miss Kathie Pruett. You mean we have to dissect a frog! In Earth Science, the student teamed a variety of Earth theories. The science offered covered al- most every aspect of the subject. Science was another key in opening the door to our total high school education at LAHS. I wonder if it will blow up? Diana Durga works on an assignment with a smile on her face. Did you see me do that dive? Look out below! One of the P.E. classes enjoys a game of Basketball. Physical Education Physical Education helped students to keep their bo- dies in shape. This was done in a variety of ways, such as Basketball, volleyball, flag foot- ball, and swimming, just as to name a few. Not only did students keep in shape, but they also learned how to cooperate and learned teamwork by participating in these activities. Since most other classes required the use of the mind. Physical Educa- tion provided a balance by using the body. P.E. was yet another part of the student's life at LAHS. ■ - Libby Carr and Tammy Inskeep enjoy swimming during their P.E. class. All those dates are for the birds. Not another pop quiz! Social Studies M AHS received a new teacher for Social m Studies also. Dave Aaberg replaced Ray Cross, who moved away from our community. Social Studies is the study of United States and world his- tories, current problems, different cultures, and the system of our gov- ernment. Geography was added as a Social Studies class this year. Teaching it was William Cooper. Jer- ry Nickeii and Carl Spinden also taught social studies classes. All of the teachers brought fresh ideas and methods of presentation to make dates and facts seem inter- esting and current. Social studies was but an additional part of the education process we gained at LAHS. 24 C'mon, it didn't really happen that way. “ Business •W yping, Shorthand, CORE. BOE, and DE were all Busi- ness classes at LAHS. These classes were de- signed for those students who were interested in Business as a career or those that just wanted to learn some basic secretarial and business skills. The courses were taught by Janice LaSalle, Ruby Jones, and Ted Seiler. BOE and DE were designed to allow a senior to be employed in the afternoon, thus gaining experience in applying their skills. Business is al- ways a part of a students' life, in or out of LAHS. Hey, I got it! Veronica Ballez contemplates the seriousness of typing property. 25 Vocational T he Vocational classes were designed to teach skills to the students who enroll in them. Many of these were basic skills that every- one will need sometime in their lives. Most of these were specifically for the student who does not wish to go on to college. A Vocational class could also be something the student is particularly interested in. This en- abled him to get practical exper- ience that he can use away from high school. Vocational and Business go hand in hand, as they are practi- cal learning experiences designed to be larger parts of our lives away from school. Paula Zamora enjoys painting in the Girls' Bathroom. 26 Rose Williams hard at work adding up figures. Kathleen Hogue concentrates on her flute playing. usice was taught in various ways at L.A.H.S. during the 1979-80 school year. Through chorus, ensemble, and band to students learned the fundamentals of singing, reading notes, and playing instruments. These classes were taught by Keith Garber, with the addition of Frank- Paayn, who taught choir and en- semble. Throughout the year choir, ensemble, and band gave humor- ous concerts which were greatly enjoyed by everyone. Music was in- deed an important part of L.A.H.S. and our education. One of the music classes listens intently to instructor Frank Payn. ''Really, we’ve got to quit singing those lulla- bies. Concentration is shown on the face of George Alvarez. This is so boring, we’ve already practiced it eight times. 27 SPORTING rhe 1979-80 Foot- ball Season was a trying time for the Boys in Blue. Five losses left the Tro- jans out in the cold and innumerable injuries kept them there. The Trojans started the season with a tie but lost the next two to Lamar and Yuma. Game four was a match up with another Trojan team — Fountain Fort Carson. Las Animas dominat- ed the starts with a total of 25 yards compared to Fountain's 194. They turned the ball over five times, however, and got nine penalties for a total of 100 yards. Quarterback Price Quarles rushed for 78 yards in the game ending with a 19-13 score in favor of Fountain. Games five and six were also de- feats for the good, yet mistake- rideen Trojans . John Mall caught the Trojans on a bad day, and beat them with the help of three fumbles and a missed extra point. The Trojans defense, which had done a good job all season, did an even better job Homecoming night, holding the Bears to a total of 111 yards. The Canon City Ab- bey Bears were finally beaten by a rekindled Trojan team by the score of 17-7. The next week was another home game and LA had an easy time with the Triple — A Florence Huskies. Although the Trojan's winning streak started too late, they finished the last game with a win. As the season came to a close, the Trojan team seemed some- what disappointed, yet not over- ly so. for as Price Quarles says. Next year we'll give 'em hell!'' Football 1979-80 FOOTBALL SEASON L.A......14 - Raton ................ L.A.......0 - Lamar .............. 7 L.A.......0 - Yuma .............. 28 L.A......13 - Fountain Ft. Carson . 19 L.A......13 - John Matt ......... 20 L.A. ... 3 -Rye .................. 20 L.A.......17 - Canyon City......... 7 L.A.......34 - Florence ........... 8 L.A.......15 - Rocky Ford ......... 7 1st row: S. Warner: J. Day. M Palomino, C. Trujillo. D. Fields, N. Hema. R. Miller. P. Shaffer. G. Brown. R. Medina, F. Frausto, D. Kuhns, J. Butler. Mgr. P. Neil, 2nd row: S. Grasmick. T. Essary, T. Arrona. C. Martinson. R. Gallegos, D. Palomino, C. Brown, P. Quarles. V. Martinez, A. Edmunds. S. McHugh. M. Avila. P. Shriver. 3rd row: J. LaSalle. J. Lemuz. L. Sisneros, B-J. Roberts. J. Hopper. A. Gallegos. R. Cardenas. D. Arrona.. Parsons. A. Hauter. J. Gallegos, J. Cardenas. V. Vialpando, G. Alvarez. A. Martinez. 4th row: J. Miller, M. Hernandez. T. Quintano, R. Martinez, G. Schaffer, L. Gonzales. C. Miller, G. Garcia, J. Parsons, S. Nieto, B. Awarez. 5th row: Coach Nickel!Coach Medina, Coach McGee, Coach LaSalle. With great determination on his face. Coach McGee psychs the team up for the game. Nasser Hema prepares for the kickoff. 30 Robert Miller gets ready for the play Volleyball ictory eludes the 1979-80 'rls Volleyball learn this ■ij year as they could only muster a record of two wins and 14 losses. The wins came at thb hands of Grana- da and Fountain. The Trojans lost the first match against Granada 9-15. but came back strong in the next two matches de- feating Granada by the score of 15-6 and 15-0 respectively. Fountain, however, did not fall so easi- ly, for it took the Trojans a white to break the Fountain Volleyballers down. The first match was L.A. 15, Fountain 12. In the second match L.A. fell prey to the Foun- tain team 15-12. Luckily, the decision match ended L.A. 16, Fountain 14. The Junior Varsity Volleyballers fared even worse, unfortunately, losing all 14 of the games they played. Gina Quintana was a bright spot on the team, however, with mentionables Chris Sisneros and Shari Baublits, while Barb Palomino lead the J. V. in scoring. As a whole, the season was not a total loss for LAHS was still proud of their girls and their gallant efforts on the court. 32 Headsll Powder Puff Football T he Annual Powder Puff Football game was played on May 9, after six weeks of regular prac- tice. And again, for the second time in a row. the game ended with a tie. 0-0. A five minute overtime quarter was also played, but to no avail. Neither team had strong offensive drives, although both lost scoring opportunities to strong defensive efforts. The Demons took possession after a poor snap on a Knight punt. They moved the ball within the ten yard line, only to have the Knight defense force a turn over. The De- mon overtime drive was also halted by the Knights. The Knights, too, moved near the goal after a Demon punt. However, they were unable to score and had to turn the ball over on the seven yard line. A shotgun offense was used to move the ball in overtime. But this was stopped short by a De- mon defensive drive. Whatever the outcome, coaches, players, and spectators enjoyed this year's game. As the players left the field, they vowed to return the next year and win it for sure. As with the many other activities. Powder Puff was just a part of it all. 1st Sow Warner, T. Martinez, P. Quarles. K Bogner, M. Miller, B. Medina. R. Morlan. D. Rich; 2nd Row: R. Medina. C. Roth, S. Faust. J. Jones, P. Gardner. S. Hauter, D. Morion. M. Foster. Coach Seiler. How does that cheer go again. John?” The Knights and Demons get ready for the snap. Diana Durga gains yardage on a Knight pass. 1st Row: B. Palomino, G. Qintana. Y. Gon- zales. S. Reed, P. Grasmick; 2nd Row: L. Pen- nock, S. Ybarra, B. Robertson. L. Bogner. M. Moore. T. Keenan. M. Blackburn; 3rd Row G. Brown, M. Foster, S. Baublits, S. Davis, D. Durga, A. Gallegos. J. Stephens. Y. Martinez. Coach Tanner. 4 Monica Miller pulls away from Barb Robertson. 35 Basketball he LAHS Basketball team began its season with a game against Springfield. This first game ended un- fortunately. with the Trojans loosing 48-75. The next two games in the following weeks also left the Trojans out in the cold, but the fourth game against Rocky Ford ended a loosing streak for the Trojans. The team played well but couldn't quite get it together for the next five games, losing all five to their opponents. Finally in the game against Foun- tain Valley, the Trojan basketballers squeezed by with a margin of five points and won their second win of the season. The next games against John Mall, Fort Carson, and Rye were, again, losses for the disappointed team, but it didn't give up hope and for the rest of the season tried whole-heartedly to gain a third vic- tory. This goal was not realized, however, for it was unable to es- cape the losing streak which held it captive towards the close of the season. There were, however, several good players on the 1979-80 Trojan team who did exceptional jobs dur- ing the season. Two of these were Paul Schaffer and Price Quarles who were named to All-Conference. Because of the outstanding jobs of some of its players, the 1979-80 Basketball season was not a total loss for not only had the team played well, but it had also learned a valuable part of life's lesson — to accept the tossing as well as the winning in a most sportsmanlike manner. Price Quarles prepares for the starting tip-off. 1979 80 BASKETBALL SEASON L.A. 48 ................ Springfield 75 L.A. 29 .................... Lamar 102 L.A. 43 ...................DelNorte 73 L.A. 58 ..............Rocky Ford 52 L.A. 44 ................ Walsenburg 75 L.A. 60 .......... Fnt. Fort Carson 87 L.A. 58 ..................... Rye 92 L.A. 45 ............. Canon Abbey 86 L.A. 56 ..............Rocky Ford 72 L.A. 48 ........... Fountain Valley 43 L.A. 48 .................. John Mall 91 L.A. 50 ..................... Rye 97 L.A. 48 .......... Fnt. Fort Carson n80 L.A. 46 ............. Canon Abbey 81 L.A. 56 .............. Rocky Ford 61 L.A. 36 .......... Fountain Valley 52 L.A. 52 .......... Fnt. Fort Carson 76 Chip Brown made it through Coach Aaberg plans 1st row: T. Quintana, A. Gallegos, T. Parsons, D. Arrona, 2nd row: Mgr. D. Chapman, Free Throw J. Heady, J. Hopper, A. Martinez, B.J. Roberts, V. Vialpando, A. Hauter, J. Cardenas, Mgr. D. Howerton, 3rd row: Coach D. Aaberg, C. Trujillo, P. Schaffer, M. Palomino, J. Day, G. Brown, P. Quarles, C. Brown, Coach T. McGee 37 38 Girls Basketball For the L.A.H.S. Girls Bas- ketball team; the season was a somewhat disap- pointing one; but it was, in any case, a season with ups as well as downs. The season started out on the down side with four consecutive losses for the Trojans. The fifth game against Vilas, however, proved to be their first win with a score of 50-31. This win encouraged the team and gave them hope. The team's hope dimmed, however, when they entered another losing streak, losing, again, four consecutive games. In the tenth game of the season the Trojan girls beat Fountain Fort Carson by a slim margin of two points — 47-75. This was the last win of the regular season. At Sub Districts the team somehow se- cured the extra zeal it takes, winning two of the three games and walking away with the third place trophy-a first for the L.A.H.S. Girls Basketball team. Jump ball starts the game GIRLS' BASKETBALL 1979-80 SCOREBOARD L.A. 44- Springfield 76 L.A. 39 - .. Lamar 78 L.A .30- Del Norte 69 L.A. .37- Crowley County ■16 L.A. 50- ... Vilas 31 L.A. .30- ... Rye 59 L.A 29- . Rocky Ford 37 L.A. 45 - Fountain Valley 55 L.A. 49 - John Mall 56 ’..A. 47 - Fountain Ft. Carson 45 L.A. 44 - Rye 59 L.A. . 30- Rocky Ford 34 L.A. 39- . . Fountain Valley 7D L.A 37 - .. Kim 77 L.A 60- . . John Mail 70 L.A . 37 - . Fountain Ft. Carson 61 L.A. 45- . Fountain Ft. Carson 37 L.A. 42 - ... Rye 62 L.A. . 37 - Rocky Ford 35 40 Jeanette Medina looses the ball as the opposing team strug- gles to gain possession. MicheHe Oveido up in the air. Kathy Martinez makes the shot for the Trojans. 1st Row: G. Quintana. B. Palomino. C. Sisneros, L. Pennock, B. Medina. J. Medina; 2nd Row: Mgr. M. Balerio. S. Baublits. T. Davidson. S. Davis. J. Jones. M. Oveido. S. Faust. K. Martinez, Coach Proctor. 41 Come on. Trudiel! Wrestling he 1979-80 Wrestling team was the best LAHS team in many years. The team had 15 talented wrestlers. Out of the 15 team members, the folio wing 12 members placed at Dis- trict: Jim Barber, fourth: Jason Miller, fourth: Tony Arrona. third: Randall Banister, third: Mike Hernandez, third: Pat Neil, third; Bob Alvarez, second; Steve Grasmick, second; George Schaffer, second; Jim Slack, second; Jack Miller, first; and Robert Miller, first. At the Crowley County Wrestling Tournament, the LAHS wrestlers placed third; at the Swink Tourna- ment, second; and at the Walsh Tournament, first. In Ditricts, they placed second; and at State, four- teenth. This year five wrestlers also quali- fied to go to State. They were Steve Grasmick, George Schaffer, Jim Slack, Jack Miller, and Robert Miller. At State Robert Miller placed fourth and George Schaffer, third-a super honor for the young freshman. The LA Grapplers could not, how- ever, have done it without the help of Coaches Joe Tanner, Carl Spin- den, and manager George Alvarez, who did a terrific job this season. For the 1979-80 Wrestling team, this truly was a successful year and a year when everyone was truly proud of the part the LAHS wrestling team played in making 1980 a year to remember. Wrestlers prepare themselves 1979-80 WRESTLING SEASON SCOREBOARD L.A. 46- .. ... Springfield .. 21 LA. 21 - .. ,. . Holly 112 L.A. . 23- .. ... Lamar .. 35 LA. .35-.. ... Manzanoia .. 11 L.A. . 50-... ... Swink .. 12 L.A. .39- . .., Fowler .. 12 L.A. 49 - ... John Mall ...9 L.A. . 2- ... ... Rocky Ford .. 58 L.A. 44- ... ...Rye . 13 L.A. .50- ... .. Crowley County . .9 L.A. 26- ... ... Fountain . 29 1st row: P. Neil, T. Neil, J. Slack, J. Miller, S. Grasmick, 2nd row: Tied up in knots. J. Miller, C. Hansen, S. McHugh, R. Miller, J. Barber. 3rd row: Coach C. Spinden. T. Arrona. R. Banister. M. Hernandez. G. Schaffer, B. Alvarez, Coach J. Tanner. 43 Go for it George! 44 Let's Go. Jack! 45 Track t LAHS. the track season went fairly well, considering all the bad weather they received. Most of the training they did couldn't take place out- side, so the guys and.girls worked out with weights. AH of the track team showed great ambition and strived very hard to reach their goal. This year six people attended the District Meet, the 800 and 1600 me- ter relay team went along with a person who did the highjump; Charles Trujillo took part in both the 1600 and 800 relay and George Schaffer was the fourth man on the 800 meter relay; next was Steve Grasmick in the 1600 meter relay; Val Palomino rounded out the 1600 meter relay. in the State Competition, Rick Medina placed second in the 200 and third in the 100 meter. The 800 meter relay team placed 7th over- all. Needless to say. the girls played a very important part i this year's track and trackmeets. When the subject of participation comes up. compared with the boys, the girls did not quite come up with as many members as the boys did. Even though they were small in size the girls proved to be quite capable of getting the job done. The weather also played a factor for the girls. The girls did the same as the boys for the most part. They did such things as lift weights and run in the halls when the track could not be in use. All of the members of the girls team went to participate in the District Meet. Only one person, how- ever, placed high enough to be able to go to the State Meet. Caro- lyn Roth received a 3rd in the shot and also received a 2nd in the dis- cus. As for the rest of the team, they gave us a great year and they plan to come back stronger and better in the following year. This is sure heavier than a frisbeei Almost to the finish line. 46 47 Take it and get to running! I don't know if I can make it! 'Peace' Get ready, get set ... c 5 v? I hope it lands way over their. 1st Row: B. Palomino; B. Grasmick; P. Quarles; T. Martinez; 2nd Row: K. Here take this I don't want it any more. Childers; Cindy Reed; Y. Martinez; Lisa Pennock; S. Faust. 3rd Row: Coach Sinclair; C. Roth; M. Blackburn; A. Cardenas. 1st Row: D. Chapman, Mgr.; S. Grasmick; P. Schaffer; C. Trujillo; G. Schaffer; R. Medina; J. Cardenas; Coach McGee. 2nd Row: F. Medley; T. Baublits; J. Hopper; A. Martinez; D. Kuhns; J. Ortega; Coach Aaberg. 3rd Row: M. Chambers; B.J. Roberts; J. Parsons; M. Archuleta; S. Kanazawa; J. Gallegos. 49 Baseball ust as in football and track, the weather also played a big fac- tor for the LAHS baseball team. From the time baseball practice and pre- season games began, the boys had trouble getting on the field due to the muddy conditions of the grounds. This was a very deciding factor in most of our games. This year was to have been a rebuilding year for the baseball team, but we showed everybody that we could do alright and even get to the State Playoffs. The Trojan team entered each game with enthusiasm and an optis- mistic attitude. With this combina- tion our team showed that some- times the desire to win can make up for the lack of experience. As for the players we expect to see each of them back on the field at the beginning of next year's baseball season. Las Animas will see 15 lettermen returning. This is the first time in seven years that the LAHS has been in the State Play-Offs. Watch out because we shall return! so We'll get'em next time! -m ready! 1980 BASEBALL SEASON LA. .... 7. .... Springfield .. . 3 LA. .... 2. — Springfield... . 1 LA. .... 6. — Trinidad 11 LA. ... 5 — Fowler . 4 LA. 3. . 4 LA. .... 0. .. Canon City . 18 LA. .... 6 .. Canon City.. 14 LA. . . 17 ... C. County .. 14 LA. ... 13. .... Rocky Ford . . 3 LA. ... 6. — Rocky Ford.. . 5 LA. ... 2 ... Lamar . 4 LA. ... 6. . . John Mall ... . 5 LA. ... 17. ... John Mall ... 5 LA. ... 2. ... Burlington ... . 1 LA. ... 6. .. Burlington ... . 0 LA. ... 6. .. Lamar . 5 LA. ... 8 . Monte Vista. . 7 LA. ... 6 . .. Burlington ... . 8 LA. ...10. .. Palisade .... 11 Got itr 51 52 Look at that wind-up! 1st Row: G. Garcia, R. Cardenas, T. Parsons, D. Arrona, C. Magana, A. Gallegos, D. Ziskax. 2nd Row: Coach Medina, P. Quarles, M. Palomino, L. Brundage, F. Barber, K. Garcia. Coach Nickell. 53 Concentration!!! All-Sports 7his year the annual All- Sports Banquet was held at Saint Mary's School on May 6, 1980. Approxi- mately 150 L.A.H.S. athletes, par- ents, and guests attended the event sponsored by the Las Animas Kiwanis Club, Quarterback Club, and Lions Club. Guest speaker for the banquet was Mr. Joseph Slobko. who former- ly served as the L.A.H.S. basketball and baseball coach and is currently serving as a coach at Garden City Junior College. Mr. Montoya presents the awards. Mr. Joseph Slobko, guest speaker addresses the audience. Coaches, assistant coaches, and honored guests seated with their wives. 54 Parents, athletes, and guests enjoy their meal. Girls’ Basketball Award Recipients: G. Quintana and S. Faust Track Award Recipients: P. Schaffer, R. Medina, L. Pennock. and G. Schaffer 55 Boys’ Basketball Award Recipients: P. Schaffer and P. Quarles Fan of the Year Recipient: Shirley Quarles Football Award Recipients: D. Kuhns, P. Schaffer, G. Brown, R. Miller, and M. Hernandez Volleyball Award Re- cipients: S. Baublits and B. Grasmick Most Inspirational Recipient: Steve Grasmick Football coach Jack LaSalle speaks to athletes and all gathered. 56 DOING OUR OWN THING Student t the beginning of the 1979-80 school year, the LAHS Student Council set some definite goals These goals were based mainly to encourage student in- volvement. It was felt that before a student could become involved, they should be informed on what was going on around them. There- fore, communications had to be im- proved. Student Council represen- tatives reported to their classmates on what had taken place in the stu- dent council meetings and asked for their input. Student Council organized the first joint Student Council Faculty meet- ing. This meeting was set up so both groups could see how each party felt about certain issues around them. The Council also campaigned stron- ger than ever to cut down vandal- ism. As a result of negoations, and in an effort to cut down on vandalism, the Art ll-lll class and Student Council painted murals in the Girls' Bath- room. And futhemore ... Student Council members and Faculty discuss a problem at a special meeting. Glen. Mardi, and Brian wait for the drug assembly to begin Mardi tells what's happening 1st row: L. Pennock. B. Grassmick, B. Medina. L. Everson. M. Moore, S. Stwally. Y. Martinez. A. Gallegos. M. Miller. 2nd row: G. Cortinez, T. Kenan, P. Hawkins, L. Pennock. B B. Miller, D. West. R. Deal, S. Miles, T. Essary. T. Quintana. 3rd row: T. Quintana. V. Bilyeu. J. Hopper. L. Sena, E. Kester. Not pictured: B. Bender. G. Brown. K. Taylor. Officers: G. Cortinez. treas.; M. Moore, pres.; S. Swalley. sec.; not pictured — B. Bender, v-pres. Mardi shows off the trophies at one of the many meetings to plan Santa Fe Trail Day. Students listen as yet another candidate for next year's office gives her speech. 59 F.B.L.A m— BLA is an oraganiza- tion for those inter- ested in business and business orient- ed areas. The dub participates is District and State conferences. State Win- ners were T. Baublits — 3rd in Public Speaking, S. Stwalley — 2nd place in Job Interview. N. Smith — 1st place in Clerk Typist II, R. Deal — 4th place in Shorthand I, V. Biyeu — 4th place in Shorthand , M. Ricken — 4th place in Office Procedures, T. Cunningham — 9th place in Job De- scription Manuel, S. McClain — 10th place in Job Description Manuel. In addition, Nancy Smith competed in the National FBLA Contest in Wash- ington D.C. last summer. Also, Rhonda Deal was elected State Re- porter for the '80-'81 school year. Becky Nicklos XState Officer Los Animas Chapter givesreport at District And it was like this ... “ Itt Row: J. Edler. S. Reed. T. Torrez. M. Blackburn, K. Miller, B. Hohn, S. Hauter. L. Bogner. R. McAfee. T. Keenan, A. Free. B. Nicklos: 2nd Row: B. Grasmick, S. Faust. P. Quarles. M. Moore. S. McClain. M. Miller (treas.), T. Dividson, $. Baublits. V. Bityeu (pres ), M. Ricken, P. Hogue, S. Davis; 3rd Row: Mrs, Baublits, N. Smith, L. Everson (sec), S. Kanazawa. T. Essary, T. Baublits (v. Pres), A. Edmunds, E. Kester, R. Deal not pictured: B. Bender, (pari), K. Bogner, S. Bonnet, G. Brown, G. Cortinez. T. Cunningham, C. Fipps, T. Hogue, C. Irish, R. Morlan, S. Stwalley. Rhonda Deal next year's State Reporter Mardi and Stacey relax after a long day at District. Nancy gets her fingers in shape for na- tionals. 60 D.E. istributive Edu- cation Clubs of America are youth organi- zations which are provided for stu- dents in the distributive education classes. DECA develops leadership, citizenship, social skills, and occupa- tional skills in the marketing occupa- tions. Entered in the Creative Marketing Competition the Ritz Theatre pro- ject won first place at the State Conference. Mardi Moore, Ritz man- ager, represented the club in June at the National Conference in Mi- ami. Mardi Moore accepts 1st place trophy at DECA State Con- ference. Watch for the next movie Members: 1st row: D. Rich, M. Foster, R. Morion, K. Childers. 2nd row: D. Foulk, P. Cortinez, R. Lopez, B. Robertson, L. Palo- mino, L. Cook, M. Moore. Not Pictured: G. Cortinez The thrill of victory. The Ritz Theatre building. A marquis in the theatre lob- by advertises the up and coming movies. 61 I.R.C. nternational Relations Club is a club designed to get students actively in- volved in the study of cur- rent events between nations by studying different countries, cul- tures. and political stands on specif- ic issues. In February. IRC attended a Mod- el UN in Pueblo where area students come together, represent a certain U.N. country and discuss specific is- sues facing the world. Through IRC. students can develop their skills in parlimentary procedure and public speaking. IRC members also had much fun sponsoring such money- raising projects as a pie throwing raffle, and concession stands. Members: B. Robertson, M. Moore. E. Kester, M. Foster, and S. Hauter. Not pictured: Brian Bender Who left this Key Club Officers: B. Bender, pres.: G. Brown, V- presT. Baublits, sec-treas. Key Trudie posses out pro- grams for The Sound of Music. ey Club is a ser- vice organization consisting of high school students and community. To qualify to join, a student must be in the upper third of his or her class, be of good charac- ter, and exhibit potential for leader- ship. This year LAHS Key Club really be- came active after several years of low membership. In the past. Key Club was primarily a boys dub, but this year, for the first time, girls were also invited to join and have be- come very active members. Cleaning up the ponds. Members: 1st row: B. Bender, L. Pennock. C. Spinden, 2nd row: M. Moore. N. Smith, R. Morion. 3rd row: T. Essary, G. Brown, T. Davidson. 4th row: S. Kanazawa. S. Miles, D. Kuhns 5th row: B. Medina, S. Davidson. 6th row: P. Gardner, and T. Baublits not photographed: S. Baublits, G. Cortinez. 63 N.H.S. ational Honor So- ciety is an organi- zation that pro- mt ttm motes character, scholarship, leadership, and service. During 1979-80. NHS sold programs at football and basketball games as money-making projects. The club also gave food baskets to needy families during Thanksgiving. Plans were also made to choose a Teacher of the Year, but this will be done next year. Mr. Mark Ricken. principal, is the sponsor of this dub. 1st row: B. Bender: B. Nicklos: S. Stwalley, sec.: L. Everson: M. Ricken 2nd row: D. West. T. Torrez: R. Deal: T. Essary: B. Hohn. 3rd row: E. Kester: B. Medina: P. Quarles: G. Brown, pres.: T. Keenan: and A. Edmunds. Not photographed: G. Cortinez, v- pres.: and L. Pennock, treas. Bernadette Medina and Alvin Edmunds enjoy them- selves while selling programs at a basketball game. Glen Brown, NHS president, speaks at the initiation. Lynda Pennock writes a last minute speech. Matchwits J UI m rn m m atchwits a team consisting mm mm mm of three members and one alternate. This year the team was sponsored by Jennie Russell. Matchwits competed against Canon City Abbey: a game which they won. Later, they played against La Veto. But, unfortunately they were defeated. The Matchwits team was an en- joyable part of LAHS, and to every- one who watched them. Team captain Brian Bender manages a smile despite the team's loss. The Matchwits team moments after their victory over Canon City. 65 The team shows their disappointment of losing to La Veta. Matchwits Team: B. Bender, G. Brown, J. Russell, G. Cortinez, and T. Torrez. rhis year the Annual Staff had a hard job to do, as with every year. They had a lot of tough hurdles to get over but finally made it. You may not realize how much work goes into your annual each and ev- ery year. There are many things that must be done that you never think about but are necessary to publish the yearbook. It also takes alot of money to publish the yearbook. The staff sells spots in the annual for ad- vertisements to local stores and or- ganizations. They also hold raffles to make money so that we may give you the lowest possible price on the yearbook. The Annual Staff and the student body would like to express their appreciation to Mr. Cooper and the editor. Gerard Cortinez for the outstanding work they did to get this year's annual published. The student body also expresses their appreciation to all the people who worked so that we could have the best yearbook yet. This year’s editor of the yearbook, Gerard Cortinez Top Left: George O’Neal. Nasser Hema, Sherri Camilli, Cathy Adame. Anthony Martinez, Robert Eckert. Bottom Left: Gerard Cortinez. Theresa Torrez. Alicia Freed. Mary Eadler. and Bryan Herbaugh. Annual Staff Nassar A. Hema Anthony Martinez Brian Herbough Sheri Camilli redrafts Alicia Freed 67 Santa, what I want for Christmas is .... Trojan Spirit rojan Spirit staff is the club that prints LAHS's school newspaper. It also dou- bles as a class that teach- es basic journalistic skills. The staff produced on the average of seven issues this year. Through the Trojan Spirit we were kept informed on all the happenings around LAHS. This paper has definitely been an impor- tant part of LAHS. Troian Spirit sponsor Joe Tanner. Itt row: B Bender, T. Baublits, R. Morion, T. Torrez. C. Howe. 2nd row: B. Hohn, V. Biiyeu, M. Moore. G. O'neal, B. Robertson, D. Durga, J. Tanner, G. Brown, and M. Ricken. Running off the paper on a duplicator is an important step in production. Chrystol works on a headline. The assembly line at work. 68 F.H.A. Debbie West gives Jill Nicklos some instructions during a chapter meeting. s always, the FHA was active during the school year. ■§ They partook in most of the school activities such as: Santa Fe Trail Day, Homecoming, and the Christmas Parade. Besides these events, they attended a con- ference at the Broadmoor for all FHA representatives. Like most clubs they were not all business, so they had two hayrides; one in the fall and one in the spring for their own fun. Becky Six, new chapter advisor, and Arlene West, chapter mother, at a meeting. Debbie welcomes Becky Six as the rHA High point winners: H. Tyscka, D. Cole, V. Miller, chapter advisor as Mrs. Davis looks and D. West. on. 69 Y-Teens mjr feens IS a verY octive girls club. At the begin- ning of the year they had a Coke party to draft new members. During the year, they had Bake sales as money making projects for the Y-teen For- mal. The format was held near Christmas. Spring brings new pro- jects like the sponsoring of the annu- al girls' Powder Puff Football game. Also, the Mother-Daughter Tea, where each girl's mother is treated to cake, punch, and a flower. A program is put on and the new offi- cers are installed. Y-teens was a very active part of LAHS. Mothers and daughters sit quietly together while watching the program. Monica Miller passes her office My pantyhose just won't stay up. to the new 1980-81 officer, Lola Everson. Did you see that?! Everyone seems to be enjoying the refreshments and the com- pany. 70 Senior Y-teen members present a gift to their moth- ers. The audience listens intently. Y-teen sponsor. Mrs. Hansen, gives her speech. 71 The girls help themselves to cake and other refreshments. Trojan Theatre Guild 7 his year, Trojan Theatre Guild performed The Very Great Grandson of Sherlock Holmes, starring Brian Bender as Sherwood Holmes and Travis Essary as Dr. Wat- son. This comical murder-mystery re- vealed Sherlock Holmes' attempts to live up to the detective tradition set by his grandfather, Sherlock Holmes. Aiding Sherwood is the grandson of Dr. Watson. Together, these two sleuths wreck havoc in the Creastley mansion after the man they very noses. However, in the true Holmes-Watson tradition, the murderer is apprehended; and justice is served. Come up and see me some time. Do I have to wear this? Are you sure you don’t want a green nose? Phew! Making eggs benediction is exhausting. 1st row: E. Kester, J. Stephens. T. Es- sary, 2nd row: P. Gardner. K. Rebel, J. Wheat, D. Howerton. P. Hogue. 3rd row: B. Bender, pres.: B. Hohn. v-pres.: G. Cortinez. Bus. man.: S. Baublits, sec.: T. Baublits. repres. Not photographed: S. Stwalley 72 Elementary, my dear Watson, elementary. We're here to prevent your being mur- Travis Essary as dered. Mr. Creastley. Or. Watson. That bullet had my name on it. And I feel every trobbing letter of it, sir. Hold still. Mardi! Whisper your sorrows in my ear. baby doll. Let me elucidate the situation. Watson. II of the FFAers were really ex- cited fft 's ear about their new Ag Shop, not to mention the other activities that they participated in. They started the year with the Greenhand initiation and Open House. Later in the year they had a Parent-Member Oyster Fry. In Janu- ary, they did take a break from their routine and went on a skiing trip to Monarch. They continued their hec- tic schedule with a trip to Great Bend, Kansas to see the 3-1 show and judging events. Their year end- ed with the awards banquet and officer installation. FFA Awards Banquet and Officer Installation. Bret Smith addresses the audience. oops, just missed him! Hey buster. You're a little heavy for me to be giving you a piggy- back ride. 1st row: C. Donkle, C. Brown, R. Williams, R. Miller, D. West, B. Smith. 2nd row: E. Ashcraft. D. Gabehart, J. Casebolt. G. Daze, V. Miller, K. Vincent, R. West, D. Cole, G. Schaffer. J. Miller. 3rd row: S. Warner, B. Williams, T. Miller, R. Luna, B. Slack. F. Medley, B. Burnside. D. Mondragon, J. Sherwood. C. Anaya, P. Dillion, J. Daze, D. Morion, F. Ratzlaff, 4th row: R. Barks, R. Cook. E. Cleveland, C.K. Lott, J. Miller, T. Stevens. J. Rich. L. Dillion. k. Miller, K. Garcia, M. Cada, 5th row: D. Daze, D. Ricken, J. Slack, J. Robertson, W. Garcia, K. Miller, J. Jones. G. Garcia, D. Foulk. and D. Rich. 74 75 A-Club -Club is an organi- zation for any athlete who has lettered in a sport. A-Club has also included girls but from A-Club merged the Girls Athletic Association. The club is sponsored by athletic director, Dan Montoya. One of the major duties of A-Club this year was to plan the All Sports Banquet. Officers- It Row: S. Miles, D. Kuhns. 2nd Row: P. Quarles. C. Brown. G. Brown. Glen addresses athletes and guests at All Sports Banquet. 1st Row: Mr. Montoya. L. Brundage, A. Hauter. S. Grasmick, T. Essary 2nd Row: D. Kuhns. S. Mites, P. Quarles, C. Brown. G. Brown. I wonder if I'll get athlete of the year?? wm GAA V AA is a new orga- sm nization for any girl who has gone m out for a sport during the year. Coach Proctor is the sponsor of the club and also coaches all of the girls' sports. Some of their activities this year were money making projects in- cluding a tumbler sale which was used to send some girls to volleyball and basketball camp. I'm ready for it? 1st Row: B. Palomino. G. Quntana. Coach Proctor 2nd Row: S. Reed. B. Medina, D. Durga. L. Pennock. 3rd Row: K. Martinez. M. Ovidio. S. Baublits, J. Jones, T. Davidson, Donna Morlan 77 Chorus eoth Chorus and Ensemble were very active this year, each par- ticipating in several concerts and contests. They took part in the Large Group Festival in Lamar and received a II for their performance. They also again traveled to Liberal, Kansas, where they got a chance to listen to and compete with other high school groups. Sing! Don't talk about it! Itt Row: B. Palomino. S. Holman. K. Martinez. S. Peed. V. Florez, L. Pennock. M. Oveida. E. Hedgecoke. C. Pender. 2nd Row: C. Eppler. R. Gonzales, M. Tyscka, P. Bradshaw, V. Torrez, J. Nicklos. C. Howe. L. Pennock. S. Tully. S. Faust, J. Cortinez, J. Bilyeu, D. Shaw. 3rd Row: J. Cardenas. S. Kanazawa, T. Baublits. D. Kuhns, S. Baubiits. G. Brown. B. Bender, T. Essary, P. Gardner. P. Quarles, B. Grasmick. T. Butler. Practice run before the real thing. Opening night at Las Vegas? Getting fingers nimble before the Festivals. “ And o '1' and a '2' and a '3' Ensemble Sing sweet don't shout. 1st Row: B. Palomino. T. Butler, M. Oveido, K. Martinez, V. Florez. C. Pender. 2nd Row: V. Torrez. S. Faust. P. Quarles. B. Grasmick. S. Tully. E. Hedgecoke, C. Brown. C. Howe. L. Pennock. the chorus officers. BAND Y. Martinez. A. Martinez, K. Bogner, C. Hansen, S. Miles, K. Kelley. T. Inskeep, T. Essary, S. Baublits, B. Bender 80 Don't eat it Kate! Mellowing out Losing weight? Nerves vibrations. All blown up. Band he LAHS Band was small this year, but they proved to be very good and showed much enthusia- sum during all concerts and contests which they entered. Although their size put them at a disadvantage, they received such marks as i's and it's, which was comparable with some of the bigger schools that competed. Our Band also had the privilege of competing in several contests, concerts, and parades; two of which were the Veterans Day and Fort Lyon concerts. In March the LAHS Band partici- pated in the Large Group Festival in Lamar where they received a III. They also entered the Solo Small En- semble contest in which Carl Hansen received a II for his saxophone per- formance. On the same day Steve Miles on the drums received a I. Then Steve and Don Kuhns teamed up for a duet for which they also received a I. For the Band Here at LAHS, the 1979-80 year certainly was a trying one, and each member could be proud of the part they played. 81 Cheerleaders rhe Cheerleaders and Let ter girls have worked hard to keep the spirit in our school this year. They have done a great job in preparing for the Pep Assemblies and also se- lecting the juges. This year was the first year that LAHS had cheerleaders for the Girls Sports. They also did alot of prepar- ing for the assemblies and games. The lettergirls did a great job get- ting together and preparing rou- tines. These routines were per- formed at the assemblies and at some of the games. This year has been a great one, full of spirit and lots of hard work. Also we had a pretty Miss Trojan, who was Shawn Hauter. Trojan Circle Head cheerleadert: Susan McClain, Shawn Hauter Top to Bottom: Monica Miller, Lola Everson, Rhonda Deal, Susan McClain, Shawn Hauter, Yvonne Martinez, Melody Blackburn, Tasha Gribble 82 Head lettergirl. Sherry Stwalley. 83 LIFESTYLE 1980 fire You Ready For The 80s? av ever before has there been a decade which promises so many changes Our - festyles will definitely change, and many changes have already begun. The new decade may or may not be a prosperous one; but, it will, in any case, be exciting. Within the next ten years there may be several major breakthroughs in medicine and technology. The 80's will also see the more widespread use of home computers as well as certain high protein foods. This section will give you a closer look at what the 80's may have in store for all of us. Homelife ow will our homelife change In the 80's? Will ev- erythlng be computerized, and will everyone have a robot for a servant? In the next ten years, experts expect sever- al changes in our home lifestyle. They do not believe they will be drastic changes, but changes, nonetheless, which will make the 70's appear a little old fashioned. Some of the most exciting developments in the 80's will be home computers. These elec- tronic marvels are available today for around 1,000 dollars, but by the end of the decade even more advanced models should be selling for a low 50 to 100 dollars. Home computers linked to television in the future could become complete information centers. In the words of Alvah Chapman, president of Knight-Ridders Ne wspapers, ' 'It is possible that someday peo- ple might be able to shop, bank, send mes- sages, do business research, make stock pur- chases. learn algebra, look up the names of Nobel Prize winners — without even leaving the room. Television in the 80's will probably be much more specialized than they are now. In the next ten years each channel will deal with one major subject such as sports, news, education, or intertainment; and the television themselves will be much larger. The 80's may just become the age of the giant home screen. Video recorders will also be popular in the new decade as buying recorded movies and television shows becomes as common as buying an album or a tape. Another major area of change in our every- day life of the 80's will be in transportation. The cars of the new decade will be sleeker and smaller. They will also be much more fuel effi- cient. Home appliances will also be more efficient such as ranges which will use magnetic induc- tion to heat food. In these ranges heat is intro- duced to the food by placing a metal con- tainer in an electromagnetic field located be- low a smooth, heart-free ceramic piece of tile. When the container is removed from the stove, the attraction is broken; and the current is automatically shut off within seconds. These stoves now cost around 2,000 dollars but are expected to decrease in price as the decade continues. Also in the 80's, microcomputers will be in- corporated into door lock systems in homes and cars — by merely placing a finger on the surface of an optical reader, the door will be instantly unlocked. Microcomputers will also tell motorists such information as travel data and arrival time. And although talking com- puters are only beginning to be developed today, many of the computers of the 80's will have a voice. Those that do not speak them- selves will most likely be able to understand — responding to your every command. Economy Could a Big Mac at McDon- ald’s actually cost 2 dol- lars by 1989-a Ford Mus- tang, $10,000, and could unemployment possibly go any higher? As the recession gains a tighter grasp on ou economy, one may begin to develop serious doubts about the prosperity of the new dec- ade. Already unemployment has hit 6 percent and prices are increasing by 14 percent annu- ally. But does this truly indicate that the next ten years will be worse economically than the 70's were? Most economists believe not. Although inflation is expected to continue for a few years more, it is belie ved there will be a leveling off and finally a drift downward as the 80's come to an end. If this gradual leveling off dos not happen, however, by 1989, we could find ourselves paying 40 cents for a postage stamp; 150,000 dollars for an average home; and 9,000 dollars for a year's college education at a moderate- ly priced institution. Spendable income is expected to increase by 40 percent, however, which would mean an annual per capita income of 15,000 dollars. Through the 70's there was only a 35 percent increase. 86 Experts say that unemployment will continue to rise as will inflation. Some believe it may even reach 8.2percent by mid 80's, but by the end of the decade there will be 16.4 million people back on their jobs and a jobless rate of 5 percent. Energy o un power, wind power, geothermal power ■ could these be the answers to our dwindling oil supply In the 80’s? In recent years with the skyrocketing prices of oil and natural gas, there hasdeveloped a definite push by the entire country to develop alternate sources of energy. But what will these ''alternate sources be in the 80's? According to experts some answers may He in synthetic fuels which include liquid fuels from natural gas, petroleum from coal, and extract oil from shale. The United States is believed to have a 600 year supply of these raw materials used in synthetic fuel productions, which would mean that snythetic fuel could meet as much as 40percent of this nation's energy needs by the year 2000. Experts warn, however, of the environmental problems as well as technical difficulties and high cost. Another possibility in alternate energy sources in the 80's is energy from the sun. In the next decade solar energy is expected to greatly increase as more and more firms enter the business. Since the oil embargo of 1973. the number of entering firms have doubled each year, while sales of solar equipment is expected to hit the billion dollar level by 1990. Solar energy has it's drawbacks as does syn- thetic fuels, however. Energy from the sun has it's technical problems and the problems of high cost which will probably continue into the 80's. One of the most promising forms of energy for the 80's seems to be gasohol. Among its staunchest supporters are farmers, lawmakers, and enviromentalist. The use of gasohol, which is a blend of 90 percent unleaded gasoline and 10 percent alcohol, could reduce import- ed oil by 238 million barrels each year. The only problem that remains with gasohol is the high production cost of alcohol. Experts still believe that by the mid 80's the use of gasohol will be widespread. There will be several other sources of ener- gy, the use of which will increase in the 80's, including nuclear energy, coal, biomass, wind power, and geothermal. Electric cars will be- gin to be seen more and more on the nation's highways by 1985 there could be as many as 100,000 electric vehicles in operation in the U.S. But, as it appears now, the majority of our energy needs is expected to continue to be met through the 80's by oil and oil products. 87 Foods vlll foods bo like In IO's • Will we take a tablet or capsule will there be a de- crease In malnutrition In the new decade? With two-thirds of the world's population liv- ing in a hunger belt, there is definitely a scarci- ty of food in the world or at least an unequal distribution of it. In third world countries such as Africa and India hundreds of people starve to death each day and many of these deaths are specifically caused by protein deficiency. Developing foods high in protein and new methods to raise food will be a major chal- lenge for scientists in the 80's. One solution may already be in operation, however, in Wis- consin where a biochemist named Mark Strah- mann has developed a machine which makes alfalfa edible to humans by converting it into a dark green powder which is from 25 to 35 percent protein. This powder called Leaf Pro- tein Concentrate or L.C.P. can then be mixed with flour for baking or with meats, thereby substancially increasing their protein content. According to Dr. Strahmann, enough L.C.P. could be produced in an area a little bigger than Texas to supply every human being pres- ently living, with a generous supply of protein concentrate each day. Another solution may be in using more high protein vegetable such as winged beans and buffalo gourds which are as much as 35 per- cent protein. There is believed to be 80,000 edible plants in the world and throughout his- tory man has only used 3,000 species. Today 95 percent of all our calories and protein comes from only 30 species. It is also believed that insects may, play an important part in man's nutrition in the future. Grasshoppers and termites would be an excel- lent protein source since they contain approxi- mately 60 percent protein. Grasshoppers ac- cording to some could become the new peanut butter and jelly sandwich of the fu- ture, and termites may often be baked in cas- seroles or tossed salads. Protein defficiency is not the only food prob- lem which faces the world, however, for pro- duction and quantity also present major prob- lems now and will continue to do so in the next ten years. One solution to the problem of quantity could be ariculture which is the scien- tific farming” of the seas. in Spain mariculture is already underway - baby mussels are planted on long ropes at- tached to rafts. In eight to ten months, young mussels are ready to be harvested and the ropes are pulled in. This process could be used for various other fish and sea food including shrimp. As we move into the 80's our diet will prob- ably not change drastically - there will not be any food capsules or tablets used regularly or by the general public, but there will undoubt- edly be some changes. The 80's will see an increase in processed foods and frozen foods as well as foods grown hydroponlcally or in chemical solutions. The 80's will also see an increase in eating out and by 1990, 50 per- cent of all food dollars is expected to go to restaurants and fast food places, compared to 40 percent today. Medicine Fashion What do the 80's have In store for us In the area of medicine? Will the next decade see the legisla- tion of socialized medicine and will we soon develop a cure tor cancer? With medical costs rising 10 percent each year: most Americans will soon find themselves financially unable to afford even the simplest of operations. For this reason many experts believe a national health insurance will, within the next 10 years, become a part of our coun- try's health programs. Today most major coun- tries of the world have some form of socialized medicine. In England this mandatory insurance amounts to 3% of all personal income, which is much less than what is paid in the United States for the average health insurance. The pro- gram which will be adopted, however, should be a much more moderate version, of Senator Edward Kennedy's 30 billion dollar plan. Dramatic medical developments are also in store for America in the 80's, including the per- fection of bacteria-produced interferon which is a virus-killing chemical produced in the body in small amounts. Interferon could be the long awaited cure for cancer and the common cold. Until recently, experimental interferon was terribly expensive, but researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a method of mass producing inter- feron, therefore reducing the cost to one- twentieth of it's initial cost. Since one in every four people will eventually be struck by can- cer, interferon alone could greatly increase the longevity of American people. Other medical developments which could greatly affect our lives in the 80's are personal- ity drugs to improve memory, attention span, visual ability, and even intelligence. According to Dr. Nikolaus Hansl of Creighton University in Omaha, 3-(2 benzylmethylamino ethyl) bensoic acid methyl ester hydrocholor- ide or PLR-8-53 may be a clinically useful and practical agent for extending memory and intellectual capacity. MJ _________________________________ by the 80’s? Will we, within the next ten years, be wearing clothes similar to those In “Star Wars or “Buck Rogers ? As all other parts of our lifestyles change in the 80's, so too will the style ofchange in te 80's, so too will the style of year or so, several fashion writers have been predicting a revival of the shorter dress, and this may be soon realized as we progress into the decade. Shorter dresses may see a revival, but mini skirts will not. Others are also predicting a 60's come- back with sleeker, more synthetic clothes. Downfilled quilted jackets and coats are also expected to become very popular-some even go as far as to say they will become as American as blue jeans. In menswear, leather and suede will also be popular, as will uncluttered clothes with asymmetrical closings, but as in womenswear, menswear will also be more relaxed and com- fortable. But regardless of the style, as most designers say. the clothes of the 80's will definitely be much more versatile, meaning no more one- outfit shirts blouses, pants or skirts. The 80's will be a decade of change for almost every aspect of our lives from fashion to food and already these changes are begin- ning to occur. So ready or not here they come. 89 90 92 93 94 Gerard, hard at work on the annual. “A ” A wards Mar dell Moore B-B-But, Mrs. LaSalle ... If I only knew who was Home- coming Queen ... Boy, what a funny joke! Mardell Moore, 1979 Homecoming Queen, escort- ed by John Heady. 95 98 CO CO 100 Seniors Spend A Busy Last Year At LAHS ror the Seniors of 1980, the 1979-80 year was a very busy one. The class was busily working throughout the year raising money for a class trip, class gift, and other expenses. Sen- iors sold Trojan mugs, and held a successful Ranchburger. At pep assemblies the Seniors were often the rowdiest by per- centage. But was somewhat handi- capped by their small number. Seniors were also busy throughout the year preparing for graduation and entrance into college or work. Best remembered as the class with no'athletes and no schol- ars, the class proud to be did in reality have a few very good ath- letes and a few very good scholars. As the year came to an end, the Seniors looked back with find memories of their years at LAHS — years which would always be a part of each and every one of them, no matter how far they went. Senior Class Officers: Gerard Cortinez. Treasurer: Susan McClain, Secretary; Kathy Miller, Vice-President; Glen Brown, President. Paul Barnes Brian Bender Emilie Berger Linda Bogner Susan Bonnet Paula Bradshaw Glen Brown Yvonne Burnside Aileen Cardenas Kathleen Childers Linda Cook Gerard Cortinez Pamela Cortinez Tammy Cunningham Glen Daze Kathy Delatorre Larry Dillon Jeanne Elder Charlene Fipps Mary Foster 101 102 Doug Foulk Joanne Gallegos Jesse Garcia Wilbert Garcia Carl Hansen Shawn Hauter Patty Hawkins Nasser A Hema Pamela Hogue Twila Hogue Betty Hohn ChristoI Howe Carolyn Irish Satoshi Kanazawa Randy Lopez Ronald Losey Elliot Lucero Rita McAfee Susan McClain Jeanette Medina Kathy Miller Rick Miller 103 104 Robert Miller Mardell Moore Rhonda Morland Becky Nicklos George O'neat Dan Ottmar Jack Owens Lisa Palomino Lynda Pennock Gina Quintana Darla Rich Madonna Ricken Barbara Robertson Rick Sandoval Paul Schaffer Sherry Stwalley Kathy Tully Marilyn Tyscka Jean Warner Debbie West 105 A Most Likely To to have 3.998,621 friends - M. Moore and B. Bender. to know Calvin Klein personally - N. Hema and V. Bilyeu to join the cast of Saturday Night Live - K. Miller and G. O'Neil to have memorized all 24 volumes of the Encyclopedia Britannica - S. Bonnet. B. Hohn. and G. Cortinez. i 106 Commencement 1980 On May 30. 1980. 62 members of the class of 1980 received their di- plomas certifying the successful completion of a major educational part of their lives. Many of the graduates experienced feelings of relief, sadness, and joy. all at the same time; but everyone was very, very pleased to have completed 12 long years of classes and home- work. Everyone was still sad. howev- er. that one of the graduates. Brian Bender, was unable to atted. Several scholarships were pre- sented including the E.E. Bruegal scholarship to Lynda Pennock and the Kenneth Stout Memorial scholar- ship to Debbie West. Gerard Cor- tinez received an Elks State Alter- nate scholarship, and Brian Bender received a Las Animas Education Association scholarship. A grant from the University of Denver was presented to Mardi Moore while Ma- donna Ricken received a Legal Sec- retaries scholarship and a Frank E. Woods Memorial scholarship. Becky Nicklos was the recipient of an aca- demics scholarship from McPherson College as was Kathy Tully from Metropolitan State College. A few days after Graduation. Rita McAfee was notified that she was also a scholarship recipient — one of two 3rd Congressional District scholar- ships in the District. As graduation came to an end, the class of 1980 was challenged by guest speaker, Charles Branch, to thank those who had made them able, responsible, and valuable people they are already are today and will become. Honor escorts. Theresa Torrez and Alvin Edmunds, lead the graduates in. made itI k 'Gold cord graduates: 1st row, Debbie West, Sherry Stwai- iey. Kathy Tully, Betty Hohn. Lynda Pennock; 2nd row, Gerard Cortinez and Satoshi Kanazawa. Not pictured: Brian Bender. 'Students in upper 10% of graduating class. 108 Don't Cry. Rhonda! Jo Anne Gallegos receives her diplo- ma. Graduates wait patiently for graduation to end and the real celebration to begin. 109 Dr. Branch addresses the class of 1980. SENIOR PROFILES Adame, Daniel Barber, Vlrgll Barnes, Paul Bender, Brian: Band, Chorus, Ensemble, FBLA, IRC, Key Club, Matchwits. NHS, Student Council, Trojan Spirit: honors: BoysState, Prom king, class Salutorian, John Phillip Sousa Award, Voice of Democracy winner: plans: college at UNC Berger, Emllle: kitchen helper, library aid. job at Jenkins. Bllyeu, Vicki: Booster Club, Chorus, class representative. DECA, FBLA. lettergirl, Student Council, Theatre Guild, Tro- jan Spirit, Y-Teens: honors: 1st in Shorthand I and 4th in- Shorthand II at State FBLA Conferences, outstanding FBLA- member, typing and shorthand awards at LCC Business Olympics.outstanding Shorthand I and II student Interest- fashion merchandising. Blackburn, Melody Bogner, Linda: BOE. Booster Club, Chorus. Ensemble. FBLA, FHA, lettergirl. track. Y-Teens: honors: 1st in filing at District FBLA Conference, plans: job. then college. Bonnet, Susan: Band. BOE. FBLA, FHA. Powder Puff Football. Volleyball. Y-Teens: honors: honor roll: plans: college at CSU. Bradshaw, Paula Brown, Glen: A-Club, basketball. Chorus, class officer. Ensem- ble, FFA, football. Key Club, Matchwits, NHS, Student Coun- cil. track. Trojan Spirit. White Knight coach, wrestling: hon- ors: Boys State. State Farmer: plans: college at CSU. Burnside, Yvonne Cardenas, AIleen Chllderr.-Rebel, Kathleen Cook, Linda: Booster Club. DECA. Y-Teens. honors: Office Assistant Award: plans: work at Fort Lyon, college at OJC. Cortlnez, Gerard: Annual Staff, Art Club. Boggs ville Players, class officer. DECA. FBLA. Key Club. Matchwits. Mensa, NHS. Student Council. Theatre Guild. Tutoring Club: honors: 'A Award, Bausch Lomb, 3rd in CAVME. 3rd in Colorado Wildlife Illustration Contest. Colorado semifinalist for Cen- tury III Leadership Scholarships. D. V. Honors Program, and grant. State Alternate in Elks Most Valuable Student , Scholarships, class Valedictorian: plans: college at D.U. Cortlnez, Pamela Cunningham, Tammy: BOE, Booster Club, Chorus. FBLA, let- tergirl, Y-Teens. honors: 2nd place Job Description Manual at District FBLA. 9th place Job Description Manual at State FBLA. 1st in Poster Contest at District FBLA: plans: college in Idaho. Daze, David Daze, Glen Delatorre, Kathy: Booster Club, work at Fort Lyon V.A.. Y- Teens. honors: honor roll. Dillon, Larry: FFA: honors: State Farmer Elder, Jeanne: Annu- al Staff. BOE. FBLA. work at Farmers Home Administration: plans: Friends Bible College. Fields, Don Flpps, Charlene Foster, Mary: Annual Staff, Chorus, DECA, Powder Puff Foot- ball. IRC, honors: assistant manager of Ritz Theatre: plans: work at Safeway for one year, then college at University of Florida. Foulk, Doug Gallegos, JoAnne: Booster Club, work at Fort Lyon V.A.: plans: job and marriage Garcia, Jesse Garcia, Wilbert: FFA. Grlbble, Cecil Hansen, Carl Hauler, Shawn: Booster Club, head cheerleader. class offi- cer, class representative, FBLA. Powder Puff Football. IRC, Student Council, tutor at St. Mary's, Tutoring Club. Y-Teens: honors: Homecoming representative. Miss Trojan. Student of Month, Winter Sports representative: plans: Shepard College in West Virginia. Hawkins, Patty: Drill Team, FFA. FHA, Powder Puff Football, Student Council. Y- Teens. Hema, Nasser: A-Club, Annual Staff, basketball, football, track. Hgue, Pamela: BOE, FBLA. Theatre Guild: plans: Cottey Col- lege in Missouri. Hogue, Twlla Hehn, Betty: BOE. Chorus. Ensemble, FBLA, NHS. Theatre Guild, Trojan Spirit, Y-Teens: honors: AAUW Award, Girls State Alternate. Holman, Anna Howe, Chrlstol: Aid at Memorial. Band, Booster Club. Chorus, Ensemble, Lettergirl, Office aid. Theatre Guild, Trojan Spirit, Tutoring Club, Y-Teens: honors: SFTD Queen candidate. Best Society Belle: plans: college at OJC UNC. Irish, Carolyn: Track, volleyball: plans: nursing training an- d or military service. Kanazawa, Satoshl: Chorus. Ensemble, FBLA, Key Club, track: honors: 6th in Business Math at LCC Business Olympics. 5th in CA VME (Senior Math). 1st in Typing I at FBLA District Confer- ence, Honor Roll, 3rd in National Math Exam., Best Male Typing I student, plans: Sophia University in Tokoyo. Lopez, Randy: Annual Staff BDDAS. DECA, Football, Trojan Spirit job then college Losey, Ronald Lucero, Elliot McAfee, Rita: BOE. Booster Club, Chorus. class officer. Mod- em dance. Ensemble, FBLA, lettergirl. Student Council, The- atre Guild, Y-Teens; honors: 2nd in Data Processing II at FBLA District Conference. Martinez, Anna Medina, Jeanette: basketball, Y-Teens. Miller, Kathy: A- Club, class officer, FBLA. FFA, FHA. Powder Puff Football. Student Council. Tutor at Memorial. Y-Teens; honors: SFTD Queen representative. Miller, Rick Miller, Robert: A-Club, class officer, FFA, football. Student Council, wrestling; honors: Outstanding Freshman A Thlete. Best Defensive Back, Mr. Trojan, Most Improved Wrestler. Most Valuable Wrestler; plans: school at Colorado Aero Tech in Broomfield. Moore, Mardell; Basketball manager. Booster Club, Chorus, class officer, DEC A. Drama, FBLA, IRC, Key Club. Ritz Theatre Manager. Student Council. Trojan Spirit, Y-Teens; honors: A A ward, DE Student of the Year. 1st in Creative Market- ing at DECA State Conference. Homecoming Queen; plans: college at DU. Morlan, Brenda Morlan, Rhonda: A-Club. girls basketball, class representa- tive. DECA, FBLA, FFA. Powder Puff Football, gymnastics. Key Club. Trojan Spirit, Tutoring Club, volleyball, Y-Teens: honors: FFA Sweetheart; plans: college at OJC. Nlcklos, Becky: girls basketball, BOE. Booster Club, Chorus, class officer. Ensemble, FBLA. NHS, Student Council. Y- Teens; honors: Outstanding Business Student, FBLA state officer. Homecoming Queen candidate. Who's Who in Colorado FBLA. Winter Sports Queen candidate, plans: McPherson College in McPherson. Kansas. O’Neal, George: Annual Staff, BDDAS, Trojan Spirit; honors: Boys State runner-up, plans: college for Cinematography (magazine journalism). Ottmar, Dan Owens, Jack Palaclo, Daniel Palomino, Lisa: Annual Staff. DECA, Y-Teens; plans: college or Air Force. Pennock, Lynda: Annual Staff, Band, Chorus. Ensemble. ETC, Powder Puff Football. NHS, Student Council, teacher's aid. Theatre Guild. Trojan Spirit; honors: DAR Award. Girls State. Quintana, Gina: girls basketball. Powder Puff Football, GAA, Volleyball; honors: girls basketball All-Conference, volley- ball All-Conference; plans: college at Adams State. Rich, Darla Rlcken, Madonna: BOE, Booster Club, Chorus, Ensemble, FBLA. lettergirl, Trojan Spirit, Y-Teens; honors: Perfect At- tendance, BOE Student of the Year. Choir Director's A ward. Girls State alternate, honor roll. Scholarship from Bent- Otero-Crowley counties Legal Secretaries Association. Winter Sports representative; plans: college at OJC; Inter- est: court reporting or law. Sandoval, Rick Schaffer, Paul: basketball, FFA, football, track, wrestling, hon- ors: basketball All-Conference, Best Defensive Basketball, Best Defensive Lineman, Outstanding Senior Athlete; plans: college. Stwalley, Sherry: Band. BOE, Booster Club, Chorus. Class offi- cer. FBLA, IRC, head lettergirl. NHS Student Council Secre- tary, Theatre Guild, track, tutor at St. Mary's Y-Teens, hon- ors: 2nd in Job Interview at FBLA State Conference, Girls State. Homecoming Queen Candidate. Winter Sports Queen Candidate. Winter Sports Representative; plans: college at UNC; Interest: business administration. Taylor, Vance Tully, Kathy: Booster Club. Chorus. Spanish Club. Tutoring Club, Y-Teens, Honors: AAUW Award, honor roll; plans: Metropolitan State College. Tyscka, Marilyn Walton, James Warner, Jean: Booster Club, class officer, DECA. Powder Puff Football, Y-Teens; plans: nursing school. West, Debbie: FFA. FHA, HOSA. NHS. Student Council. Y- Teens; honors: FFA Creed Speaking Award. Notebook Awards, and Recordbook Awards. FHA High Point Sopho- more and Junior member; plans: college at OJC. ill Juniors Spend Eventful Year At LAHS 7his year's Junior class be- gan the year with much spirit and enthusiasm. They set definite goals and, for the most part, did an excel- lent job of fulfilling them. Homecoming provided the first major opportunity for a class to take a clear lead in the spirit competition, and the Juniors took full advantage of this by winning first place straight across the board from hall decora- tions to skit. The Juniors also won overall on Santa Fe Trail Day but, unfortunate- ly, did not gain enough points to over take the Sophomores. The Class of 1981 lost the free day by a disappointing margin of only 3 points. With the strong leadership of president Teresa Keenan, the Ju- niors did did manage to raise a sub- stantial amount of money to fi- nance the Prom, which was for the Juniors the highlight of the year. Among money-making projects were such activities as concession stands during the home football games, a Chile Supper, a Trojan sticker sale, and a Kidnap Coffee — a most original idea which brought the Juniors 188.15 dollars. The Class of 1981 proved to be a very active group with many origi- nal ideas. They spent a truly eventful year at LAHS and definitely played an important part in shaping it for the new decade of the 80's. Anwar Al-Nasrallah Nassar Al-Nasrallah Michael Avila Monica Balerio Randall Banister Jim Barber Cheryl Barnes Tim Baublits Briget Bono Chip Brown Edwina Brown Lane Brundage Brenda Burkepile Brenda Burnside Tim Butler 112 Theresa Keenan Bernadette Medina Rhonda Deal Ed Kester. Debbie Dandrea James Day Rhonda Deal Mary Eadler Robert Eckert Alvin Edmunds Travis Essary .ola Everson Vocky Fipps Anthony Florez Shawn Foster trank Frausto Alicia Freed Reuben Gallegos Roxanne Garrier Robert Gonzales Stella Gonzales Yolanda Gonzales Steve Grasmick Teresa Keenan Ed Kester Kerry Kibler Don Kuhns John LaSalle 113 Jesse Lemuz Donald Lopez Randy Losey Sean McHugh Sandro Maes Curtis Martenson Elizabeth Martinez Freddy Martinez Marie Martinez Mary Martinez Trini Martinez Victor Martinez Vincent Martinez Bernadette Medina Rick Medina Steve Miles Kenneth Miller Monica Miller Diana MUhiz-Durga Mary Muniz Raymond Muhiz Patrick Neil John Ortega Daniel Palomino Matt Palomino Val Palomino Price Quarles Jay Rich Doug Rodriquez Vic Rouviere 114 Debbie Shaw Paul Shriver Christine Sisneros Jim Slack Bret Smith Nancy Smith Theresa Torrez Charles Trujillo Lilly Trujillo Roger Trujillo Mitchell Walton Rose Williams Sandra Ybarra Paula Zamora Not Photographed Annette Anaya Michael Archuleta Tony Arrona Gregg Garcia Gloria Lopez Randy Sisneros 115 Sophomores he Sophomore class be- gan the year with the money making project of selling beanies to the in- coming freshmen. This brought a lot of fun to the class of '82 since it was no longer they who had to do the buttioning. With the sports season upon them the Sophomores began preparing for Homecoming week. The class fell short, however, in most of the events and did not take the lead in spirit points as they had hoped to do. This disappointment, it seems, did not serve to extinguish their de- termination, but served rather to re- kindle it for Winter Sports. With this renewed determination the Class of 1982 jumped head first into Winter Sports activities. As the week drew to an end, it became evident that the class brave and true had swept all events as had the Juniors for Homecoming. This made it an extremely close race for the Free Day. 118 George Alvarez Manuel Archuleta David Arrona Eddie Ashcraft Veronica Ballez Ronnie Barks Shari Baublits Karen Bogner Allen Burns Sherri Camilli Jon Cardenas Robbie Cardenas Libby Carr Peggy Chapman Dawna Cole Ronald Cook Trudie Davidson Stacey Davis James Davison Class Officers: J. Nicklos, Vice-Pres.; T. Quintana. Pres.: A. Martinez. Treas.: K. Bogner. Sec. Although the Junior class also won overall on Santa Fe Trail Day. the Soph- omores were not far behind. After all points were totaled including points for honor roll and perfect attendance, it was determined that the Class of '82 had won the Free Day by a slim margin of three points. The Sophomore class put much pride and spirit into everything they did this year. They took their enthusiasm into everything from pep assemblies to float-building and into many parts of their daily lives. 119 Jean Daze Patti Dillon Mark Florez Doug Gabehart Alvin Gallegos Anthony Gallegos James Gallegos Diann Galves Port Gardner Wes Hale Andy Hauter John Heady Brian Herbaugh Mike Hernandez Frank Herrera Marilyn Higgins Kathleen Hogue Marilyn Hogue Susan Holman John Hopper Cathi Irish Jamie Jones Kevin Kelly Mike Lemuz C.K. Lott Chris Magdha Anthony Martinez John Martinez Yvonne Martinez Cathy Medina 120 Jack Miller Vivian Miller Donna Morlan Debbie Munch Patti Neil JM Nicklos Greg Ortega Ron Ortega Tom Parsons Barbie Pender Lisa Pennock Larry Porterfield 121 Tino Quintana Shelly Reed Mark Rice Doug Ricken Bobby Joe Roberts Jim Robertson Anthony Rouviere Benny Sena Earlene Sisneros Luis Sisneros Kris Soto Kate Stephens Victor Vialpando Scott Warner David Ziska Not Photographed Eric Cleveland Vernon Gilliland Mary Gonzales Deanna Kilpatrick Donna Mondragon Daphine Ramirez Jesse Trujillo 122 Freshmen euttoning and deco- rating the goalposts are just two of the things that remind us of the freshmen. For two months the halls were filled with Beat La- mar!'' or ,Seniors are Great! During the football season, they were responsible for making sure the goal posts were decorated at all home games. Freshmen also experienced Homecoming, Winter Sports, and Santa Fe Trail Day activities for the first time, as high school stu- dents. Homecoming was special however; for it was that week that they burned their beanies, bringing their initiation to an end. The Freshmen also learned to work together in building floats, decorating walls, and performing skits. The Class of 1983 began their high school careers this year and by years end had learned much and had become an im- portant part of Las Animas High School. 124 i' Freshmen Class Officers: D. Delaney, Treas.. G. Schaffer. V.P.. S. Tally. Pres., J. Parsons. Sec.. B. Grasmick. S.C. Rep. Denise Aceves Adam Adame Darren Adame Bobby Alvarez Cora Anaya Kathleen Anaya Mike Balerio Sheila Banks Tom Barber Joell Bilyeu Tammy Butler Mike Cada James Casebolt Mike Chambers Dean Chapman Christine Childers Jeanette Cortinez Wendy Dennis Alfred Diaz Stephanie Faust 125 John Fernandez Paula Fernandez Ethie Fipps Vernon Florez Virgilee Florez John Gallegos Phillip Gallegos Grant Garcia Keith Garcia Jeanette Gonzak Louis Gonzales Rhonda Gonzales Brenda Grasmick Catherine Gribble Shirley Heath Elaine Hedgecoke Virginia Hogue David Howerton Tammy Inskeep Robert Lasano Lawrence Lucero Richard Luna Anthony Martinez Connie Martinez Kathy Martinez Richie Martinez Tommy Martinez Viola Martinez Frank Medley Clinton Miller 126 ion Barbara Palomino John Parsons Carrie Pender Andrew Point on Patti Quarles Fred Ratzlaff Cindy Peed Tina Sanchez George Schaffer Margaret Schmeise Jason Miller Troy Miller Donja Minix Patrick Mondragon Julie Moore Randy Moss Michael Murray Tim Neil Ted Ortega Michelle Oviedo Larry Sena Calvin Shade Jody Sherwood James Sisneros Bobby Slack Debbie Smith Karen Smith Jennifer Stephens Troy Stephens Kirsten Taylor Valerie Torres Susie Tully Helen Tyscka Steve Vanderpool Keith Vincent Rich West Bob Williams Scott Ziska Not Photographed Dee Bewley Danna Delaney Levi Martinez Sal vendor Nieto Joe Vigil 128 Faculty Profiles David A a berg Social Studies Department Mr. Aaberg teaches four civic classes and one U.S. History class. He is also a sponsor of the Jr. class. Like most teachers he has a favor- ite saying. One that he uses almost daily. which is. 7 know you can do it! Before arriving here Mr. Aaberg graduated from South Dakota State University with a B.S. On the side most of us don't see of him; he is married and has three children. He is interested in stamp collecting, sports, hunting and fishing, and historic reading. As for the future he would like to continue teach and coaching. Diane Baublits English Department Most of us know Mrs. Baublits from having her in any of the following classes: Comp I, Lit Forms, Black Hi- spano Lit., Speech or as an Advisor in Reading. She graduated from U.N.C. with a B.A. in Speech and she minored in Eng. Lit. Mrs. Baublits phrase can be considered as a good outlook on life. The phrase is, To be what you are and to become what you are capable of becoming is the only end of life. She is-married and has three children. When considering the future her goal is to do her best with each day as it comes. Mrs. Baublits enjoys reading, speaking in public or at debates. She is involved in AAUW and is a member of Boggsville Players. Gerald Brynlng Industrial Arts Department Mr. Bryning is one of the most fam- ous teachers at LAHS. As their spon- sor, we have all heard him pick on the Senior Class. His popular saying is, Whip and ride Clyde. He teaches industrial arts and me- chanical drawing. Mr. Bryning re- ceived a B.A. in Industrial Arts from Adams State. He is married (which has disappointed many a young lady) and has four children. His plans for the future are to keep on teaching. William Cooper Art Soclal Studies Department Mr. Who, you say, but after the first month of school we all knew Mr. Who as Mr. Cooper. Mr. Cooper has been at LAHS for two years where he has taught art, photography, ci- vics, and geography. He has a B.A. in Art which he received from San Diego State University. He has many sayings but the one he claims as his favorite is, Youplay, you pay. Mr. Cooper is single and this gives him time during the evening to work, on the annual, or just what ever he wants to do. We all know his favorite hobby, you guessed it, watching all of the good lookin' teachers at LAHS. Jacque Davis Home Economics Department A t the beginning of the school year in the Home Ec. room you would have met a woman by the name of Mrs. Davis or Jacque as some peo- ple call her. She used to teach Foods I and II, Clothing I and K, Child Development, Home Furnishings, Family Living, and Management. Jacque is a graduate of C.S.U. with a Voc. Home Ed. Educa- tion. She has been an active sponsor with such clubs as: Y- Teens, FHA, and also sponsored the Freshman class. In the future she would like to stay home for one year and take care of her baby and help her husband out on the farm. Kaye DeMaio English Department Ms. DeMaio is known throughout the school as the tough English teacher that teaches such classes as: Lang. I. Comp II. Modern Fic.t World Lit. and Lit. Forms. She re- ceived a B.A. in Speech Arts from C.S.U. She is well known for saying, 'How badly do you need this English credit?! Ms. DeMaio has been very active in T. T.G. and also a sponsor of the Soph, class. She has many unusual plans such as getting Trouble (her dog) to quit chewing up her electric blanket, also she would like to grow roses as good as Jack LaSalle. 130 Charles Donkle Vocational Agriculture If you are interested in Voc. Ag.. you will meet a man by the name of Mr. Donkle. He teaches Voc. Ag- riculture I, II, III and IV. You will get a chance to learn about everything from cows to tractors. Mr. Donkle is a graduate from C.S.U. and has a B.S. in Agricultural Education. Mr. Donkle has to control a wild class at times so he will usually say Quit your horseplaying.” Besides this, he sponsors a large FFA Club and also the Freshman Class. He is married and has two children. His plans for the future are to continue his teaching career. Debbie Eiduson Special Education Miss Debbie Eiduson is one of the teachers who will help you in any class you need help in. She teaches (SIEBD) and Special Education Tuto- rial Clinic and Seminar. Miss Eiduson attended Eastern Michigan Univer- sity where she received a B.S. in Special Education. She is involved in Tutoring Club and in sponsoring the senior class. Miss Eiduson's phrase is one that takes on an outlook of life. It is, You have to take as it happens, but you should try to make it happen the way you want to take it. Keith Garber Music Department One can usually find Mr. Garber ei- ther in the Band room or at the Jr. High School directing a band. Not only does he teach band, but he also sponsors the Stage Band. Among Mr. Garber's future plans, he intends to go back to college. He is already a graduate from Ozark University with a B. A. in Music. Mr. Garber is single and is interested in photography and guns. Incidentally, his favorite saying is I got to go to the Gun Shop.” Mr. Garber spent 15 years in Panama, and of course, has many other interesting features about him. June Hale School Secretary Mrs. Hale is known throughout the school as our local crazy lady in the office. When trying to get answers from her, we came up with ones like: the class she teaches is Yo- yo”; and she was a graduate from the School of Hard Knocks. Her de- gree is the Third. ” Mrs. Hale's pop- ular saying is Piffle. ” You can only guess at what that means. When the question of Marriage arises, her reply is uhh” but she does admit to having four children. Mrs. Hale told us her future plans were changing daily, depending on her mood. Last but not least, she said there was no interesting informa- tion about her but we all know that is not true! Vernon Hale Math Department Mr. Vernon Hale is the teacher we see in the classroom for General Math, Algebra. College Algebra, and Trigonometry. If you are pre- sent in any of these classes you might find him saying, Keep the gate shut so the animals won't get out.” He graduated from Adams State with a Master of Arts. As for future plans, he plans to retire and become an animal trainer (you don't suppose he will use his sixth hour class for the animals, do you?) Mr. Hale's hobbies are playing golf, shooting pool and avoiding Louise Hansen English Department Mrs. Hansen teaches Reading I and II. Language II. Southwestern Litera- ture. Practical Writing. Literary Forms. Comp I. She has a B.A. in Language which she received from the Univ. of Colorado. Mrs. Hansen is also very active in school functions such as Y-Teens and Senior Class Sponsor. She plans to retire and then go ahead and become more involved with reading, crocheting and embroidery work. housework. Ruby Jones Typing Department If you like having an eraser thrown at you. then the perfect class to join is Typing I with Mrs. Jones. Mrs. Jones is a graduate of C.S.U. with a B.S. in Business Education. Quite of- ten you will hear. Oh you guys” come from her room. Her goal for the future is to survive one more year of teaching typing to LAHS students. We decided even though Mrs. Jones admits hating to throw those erasers, she loves it because it brings out the devil in her. Jack LaSalle Physical Education Department If for some reason or other you have not taken P.E. yet. you wiU have the privilege of getting to know Mr. LaSalle or Coach” as he prefers to be called. Besides his Masters Degree in Secondary Edu- cation from Adams State he is qualified to teach Driver's Educa- tion during the summer. Coach” often uses the phrase You better believe it. ” in both Driver's Ed. and in P.E. As a hobby, he likes to raise flowers and plans to live and let live. 131 Janice LaSalle Business Department If you have ever noticed a lady run- ning around the high school like she doesn't know what she is doing that is Mrs. LaSalle. She is busy teaching classes and is also in- volved in many clubs. She teaches such classes as. B.O.E., B.O.S.S and Shorthand I and II. Besides these classes, she finds time to spnsor Pep Club, FBLA, and Class of '81. She would like to see LAHS the best school ever. In her spare time she likes to swim and play bridge, drink coffee and Pepsi. Terance McGee Special Education Department Mr. McGee teaches W.E.S. here at LAHS. Before coming here he re- ceived a B.A. in Special Education from S.C.S.C. Mr. McGee's favorite saying is one that at one time of the day or another we should all say to a friend or relative is, You're special. Along with all of his class work he still finds the time to be a sponsor for the Freshman class. Coming up in his future he would like to continue teach- ing here and coaching. Barney Miller Guidance Counselor You usually meet Mr. Miller on the first day of school, he will either talk to your class or meet you out in the hall. At LAHS his job is to give guid- ance and counselling to any and all students in need of it. Mr. Miller is a graduate of North Texas State Uni- versity, with an M.A. Lke most per- sons, he looks forward to the day he is able to retire. Dan Montoya Assistant Principal If you were tardy in a class, most likely you saw plenty of Mr. Mon- toya, our Assistant Principal. As a part of his other duties he was the school's Athletic Director and A- Club Sponsor. He has two children and is married. Charles Morley Science Department Mr. Morley is a teacher who teach- es in more than one area. He com- bines his skills to enable him to teach math and science. He teaches Math I, Physical Science, and Algebra II. Upon occasion if you walk by his room toward the begin- ning of the period, you might hear an explosion and then, Shut up and Sit down . As an outlook for the future, he plans to survive until retirement if that is possible. To surprise us Mr. Morley said he has been lucky and not actually machine gunned any student yet. Receiving a B.A. in Math, he was a graduate of Colorado State College. Jerry Nlckell Social Studies Department Sociology, Psychology, U.S. History, or Stree Law-subjects Mr. Nickell teaches at LAHS. Mr. Nickell re- ceived B.A. in history from the Uni- versity of Northern Colorado. Along with his classes he sponsored IRC and Class of 1980. To get his classes off to a good start, he will usually begin by saying, Let's get started. Mr. Nickell would like to make a million dollars and then retire early. Upon his retire- ment, he would probably concentrate on hobbies, such as hunting, fishing, and golf. Mr. Nickell coaches three sports; Asst, in football, freshman basketball, and baseball. 132 Frank Payne Music Department By chance if you love to sing and would consider it to be a possible career, then you will probably come in contact with Mr. Payne. At LAHS he teaches Chorus, Girls' En- semble, and Jazz Ensemble. When asked for a popular saying, he gave us this, Yak, yak, yak, yak. You can take your choice when he says this, as to whether he is angry or happy. He takes part in the school by being a sponsor for the Junior Class. He graduated from the Pacific Lutheran University with a B.A. Beverly Proctor Physical Education Department Miss Proctor has been the only P.E. teacher to stay at LAHS for more than one year. Just maybe she is trying to get in the record books at LAHS. She is a sponsor for the Fresh- man class and for G.A.A. Well, needless to say, she would have to have the saying, Quit fooling around , to help her maintain her sanity. She is a graduate of Adams State where she received a B. A. in Physical Education. 9 in Kathle Pruett Science Department Miss Pruett has a tough job. She teaches Earth Science and Biology and is a guidance counselor. She received her B.A. in Biology from Adams State College. On frequent occasion you can hear her say, No, you get to take notes, not have to . She is involved with the Sophomore Class by being one of their sponsors. As for relax at ion, and to relieve tension, she likes to hunt and fish. Jennie Russell Science Department One of the three science teachers in the school. Miss Russell can be seen teaching such classes as Phys- ical Science, Chemsitry, Physics, Botany and Genetics. This is her first year and she has become involved with Match wits and sponsoring the Junior Class. Her favorite saying is one used by us all at one time or another. The saying is, ' V beg your pardon? You said what? Miss Russell is a graduate of UNC with a B.A. She wishes to continue her education by going back to graduate school for a Master's Degree of a second B.A. in Forestry. Susan Russell Special Education Department Mrs. Russell helps out at LAHS by be- ing a teacher's aide for the Special Education Classes. Before coming here she received a B.S. in Music Education from the Towson State University. She is involved with Booster Club as a sponsor and is a member of the Boggsville Players. Her saying is one that most of us say we would like to do but we don't take our own advice, the saying is, One day at a time. For the future, she would like to receive an M.A. in music. Ted Seller Business Department Ted Seiler is the one and only teacher at LAHS who goes down the hall with his curly hair bouncing up and down. If you are thinking about going into a business field and decide to take BOSS, Typing I, or distributive education; you wil have Mr. Seiler for your teacher more than likely. He is a graduate of C.S.U. where he received a Bachelor of Education. Between the time he spends at the school and at the Ritz Theatre, he can still find time to sponsor DECA and the Junior Class. If you were to take a guess at what his favorite saying is, it would only make sense for it to be Start the movie. 133 Lawrence Sena Math Department What would Mr. Sena do if he didn't have some of us (animals) in his re- fresher math. Algebra I. Algebra II, and geometry. Well, after retire- ment he would like to relax and travel. But in the meantime until re- tirement. he takes an active part in Student Council and in the Sopho- more Class. In his classes Mr. Sena will usually say. Do what comes naturally or put your mouth in neutral and your brain in gear. Before his teaching career began, he attended Bos- ton College where he received a Master's Degree in Math Education. Mrs. Six just took over in 1980 as the new Home Ec. teacher. Her job is to teach the following: Foods I and II. Clothing I and II, Child Develop- ment, Home Furnishings and Family Living and Management. She still has time to sponsor FHA. Y-Teens. and the Freshman class. She ob- tained a B. A. in Home Economics from Kansas Wesleyan Uni- versity. For the future, she sees herself teaching for another year at LAHS and then helping her husband in his business. Mrs. Six does crochet, macrame, flower making, sewing and cooking. John Slater Librarian Usually on the first day of school or at registration you come in contact with Mr. Slater, or Doc nick- named by the students here. He is a graduate of UNC and has an M.A. He takes an active part in the school by helping as one of the sponsors of the Senior Class. If you ever need any help finding such things as books or magazines or just information for a term paper. this is the person whom you should see. Carl Splnden History Department Upon entering LAHS if you have never met a conceited person you will meet this person when you take World History, CP.A.. Comp II. or Modern Fiction. For those of us here, we already knwoehppknow he is Mr. Spinden or Chuco by his nick- name. He graduated from C.U. with a B.A. in Social Studies. He has taken an active part in the school by being a sponsor for Key Club, and the Sophomores. Joe Tanner English Department Mr. Tanner can be seen in the hall with ink on his hands near the dead- line of the school newspaper: The Trojan Spirit. Not only is he a mem- ber of the English department but he heads the Spanish division of the foreign language department. Mr. Tanner is married with a growing family. His after school activities are coaching of the Wrestling team. greatly involved in the 134 Shirley Quarles Supplemental Servlce Buslness By chance if your teacher can not make it to class you will more than likely have Mrs. Quarles as your sub- stitute teacher. To describe her you could say she is a Jack-of-AII- Trades. If you give her a hard enough time in class she will reply, 7 suppose you can, but, yes you may! Away from her school duties she is married and is a mother of three. As for the future she plans to offer her services when needed. Mark Rlcken Principal If you don't see him barging into your class, or in the hall or office Mr. Ricken must be sick. He is the per- son which all of the problems of the school are brought to sooner or lat- er. When college is the subject he can show a MEd from Georgia State University, also a B.A. in Histo- ry. His forecast for the future was to continue in education. Mr. Ricken is a sponsor of N.H.S. “Good morning KT dear! is a saying he uses in the office. Outside of school problems and N.H.S. he likes to garden in his spare time. Kay Riggs Secretary to the Principal On the first day of school if you have problems remembering your combination or have lost your schedule, then you will go to the office and meet Mrs. Riggs. You can usually find Mrs. Riggs in the of- fice doing such things as typing, fil- ing or just helping people conduct their business. Upon entering the office, before you can say anything, she gets a chance to use her favorite phrase on you, What'da ya want? Cooks: C. Gallegos, C. Villa, E. Dooley, K. 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Jim 13. 43. 53. 112 Baber, Tom Barber, Virgil 110 Barks, Ronnie 16. 17, 74. 119 Barnes, Cheryl 17, 25, 112, 115. 148 Barnes, Paul 100, 110 Baublits, Diane 18. 60. 70. 130 Baublits. Shari 8. 27. 35, 41. 56. 60. 70. 72. 77. 80. 119. 123 Baublits. Tim 14. 27. 33. 49. 59. 60. 63. 64, 68. 72, 73. 112. 115, 148 Bender, Brian 14. 16. 17. 19. 27. 58. 63, 64, 65, 68, 72. 73. 80, 100. 106. 107. 110. 148 Berger, Emilie 100, 110 Bewley. Dee 128 Bilyeu. joell Bilyeu. Vicki 44. 59. 60. 68. 83, 101. 106. 110 Birkey. Rick 118. 119 Blackburn. Melody 13. 17. 35. 44, 48. 49. 60. 82. 110. 123 Bogner, Karen 15. 34. 44. 80, 83. 118 119. 121 Bogner. Linda 35. 60. 83. 101. 110 Bonnet. Susan 101. 102, 106. 110 Bono. Briget 112 Bradshaw, Paula 101. 110 Brown. Chip 9. 29, 36, 37. 38, 39, 74. 112. 115. 117 Brown. Edwina 112. 115 Brown. Glen 16. 29. 35. 37. 38, 56. 58. 63. 64, 65, 79. 100. 101. 108. 110. 148 Brundage. Lane 25. 51, 53. 112, 115 Bryning. Gerald 109, 118. 130 Burkepile. Brenda 112 Burns. Allen 119 Burns. John Burnside. Brenda 74. 112. 110 Burnside, Yvonne 100 Butler, Tammy 79 Butler. Tim 9, 29, 35, 112 C Cada, Mike 129 Camilli. Sherri 17, 21, 66. 67, 119 Candelaria. Riene 14 Cardenas. Aileen 49. 100. 110 Cardenas. Jon 9. 29. 37. 48. 49. 119 Cardenas, Robbie 29, 53 Carr. Libby 8, 23. 119 Casebolt. James 74 Chambers, Micheal 49. 129 Chapman. Dean 37, 49 Chapman, Peggy 119 Childers. Christine 49. 61. 72. 101. lit Childers. Kathleen Cleveland, Eric 74, 122 Cole. Dawna 69. 74. 119 Cook, Linda 61, 101. 104. 110 Cook. Ronald 74. 119 Cooper. William 130 Cortinez, Gerard 16. 18, 59, 64, 65, 66. 72. 94, 101. 102. 106. 108. 110 Cortinez, Jeanette Cortinez, Pamela 61. 101. 104, 110 Cox, Sandra 135 Cunningham, Tammy 44. 83, 100, 104. 110 D Dandrea. Debbie 113 Davidson, Trudie 41, 60, 63, 77, 119 Davis. Jacque 38, 69. 130 Davis. Stacey 21. 35. 41, 60. 63. 95, 119. 148 Davison. James 118. 119 Day. James 23, 29. 37. 39. 113, 115 Daze. David 75. 110 Daze. Glen 74, 100. 104. 110 Daze. Jean 69. 74. 112 Deal. Rhonda 25. 34. 44. 59. 60. 64. 70. 82. 83. 113 Delaney. Donna 70. 125, 128 Delatore. Kathy 94. 100. 110 DeMaio. Karen Sue 73, 130 Dennise. Windy Diaz. 129 Dillon, Larry 75, 101, 110 Dillon, Patty 74, 120 Donkle, Charles 74, 131 Dooley, Edna 19, 135 E Eadler, Mary 15. 66. 70. 113 Eckert. Robert 66, 67. 115, 148 Edmunds, Alvin 18. 25. 29, 60, 64, 110, 113, 117 Eiduson, Debra 131 Elder, Jeanne 60. 94. 101. 110 Eppler. Caroyn 22 Essary, Travis 29. 59. 60. 63, 64, 72. 73. 80. 81. 113. 117 Everson, Lola 3. 25. 44, 59. 60, 64, 70. 82. 83. 113 F Faust, Stephanie 33. 34. 41. 49. 55. 60. 70. 79. 124 Fernandez. John 126 Fernandez. Paula 126 Field. Don 29, 110 Fipps. Charlene 101. 110 Fipps. Ethie 126 Fipps. Rocky 113 Florez. Anthony 113 Florez, Mark 101. 120 Florez, Vernon 126 Florez, Virgialee 4. 79. 126 Foster, Mary 34. 35. 61, 62, 110 Foster, Shawn 26. 112 Foulk. Doug 61, 102, 110 Frausto. Frank 29, 113 Freed, Alicia 2. 25. 60. 67. 113, 115. 117 G Gabehart, Coug 11. 74. 120 Garber. Keith 19. 81. 131 Gallegos. Alvin 120 Gallegos. Anthony 4, 29. 35. 37. 53. 54. 59. 80. 81. 120 Gallegos, Carmen 14 Gallegos. Connie 135 Gallegos. James 29. 31, 48. 49, 118. 120 Gallegos. Jo Anne 102. 109, 110 Gallegos. John 126 Gallegos. Phillip 126 Gallegos. Reuben 29. 113 Galves. Diann 120 Garcia. Grant 29, 53, 126 Garcia. Gregg 115 Garcia. Jesse 102 Garcia. Keith 53. 126. 129 Garcia. Wilbert 102. 110 Gardner, Pam 20. 27, 33. 34. 63. 70. 72. 73. 77. 120. 148 Garrier. Roxanne 113 Gilliland, Vernon 122 Gonzales. Jeanette 126 Gonzales. Louis 29. 126 Gonzales, Mary 11, 122 Gonzales. Robert 113 Gonzales. Stella 113 Gonzales. Yolanda 11. 35. 113 Grasmick. Brenda 32, 33. 35. 49. 56. 59. 60. 77, 79. 125. 126 Grasmick. Steve 29, 43. 44. 47, 49, 55. 56, 113, 115 Gribble. Catherine 126 Gribble. Cecil 110 Hale. June 13 Hale, Vernon 131 Hale. Wes 120 Hansen. Carl 27, 42. 43. 80. 81, 102. 110 Hansen. Louise 58. 71, 131 Hauter, Andy 29. 37, 38. 39, 120. 148 Hauter. Shawn 2. 17. 34. 57. 60. 62. 70. 82. 83, 103. 110 Hawkins. Joann 135 Hawkins. Patty 59, 94, 103. 110 Heady. John 9, 21. 23. 37. 95. 119 Heath. Shirley 126 Headgcoke. Elaine 70. 126. 128 Hema, Nasser 22. 29. 67, 100, 103. 110 Herbaugh, Bryan 66, 120 Hernandez, Mike 29. 43, 56, 81, 120 Herrera, Frank 19. 120. 121 Higgins, Marilyn 73, 120 Hogue, Kathleen 27, 120. 148 Hogue, Marilyn 148 Hogue, Pamela 60, 72, 102. 110 Hogue. Twila 102. 104. 110 Hogue. Virginia 14, 17, 124. 126 Horn. Betty 18, 60. 64, 68. 72, 73. 102. 104. 110 Holman. Anna 110 Holman. Susie 120 Hopper: John 9. 21. 29. 37. 39. 49. 59, 120 Howe. Christol 14, 29. 44. 68. 71, 83. 103 Howerton. David 37, 72, 73, 81, 126 I Inskeep. Tammie 23, 80, 120 Irish. Cathy 120 J Jones. Jamie 4. 33, 34, 41. 77. 118. 119 Jones. Ruby 60. 131 K Kanazawa, Satoshi 27, 49, 60. 65, 103. 104, 108. Ill Keenan, Teresa 12. 14. 16. 18. 35, 59. 60. 64. 113 Kelly. Kevin 19. 21. 80. 12, 123 Kester. Ed 25. 59, 60. 62, 64. 72. 112 Kibler. Kerry 113 Kilpatrick, Deanne 122 Kuhns. Don 29. 49. 56. 63. 113 L LaSalle, Jack 29. 30. 31, 54. 55. 56. 131 LaSalle. Janice 54. 55. 56. 58. 132 LaSalle. John 9. 29, 53, 113 LaSano. Robert 120 Ledoux, Larry 135 Lemuz. Mike 120, 127 Lemuz. Jesse 15. 29, 114 Lopez, Donald 114 Lopez. Gloria 115 Lopez. Randy 61, 102. 104. 111. 114 Losey, Randy 103 Lott, C.K. 74, 118. 120 Lucero. Elliot 103, 111 Lucero. Lawrence 126. 129 Luna. Richard 74, 126 M Maes. Sandra 114. 117 Magana. Chris 23. 53, 118. 120 Marlman. Luella 135 Martenson. Curtis 29. 52. 114 145 Martinez, Anna 111 Martinez. Anthony (9th) 126. 127 Martinez. Anthony (10th) 11. 29. 37. 47. 48. 59, 66, 67. 120. 122 Martinez. Connie 20. 126 Martinez. Elizabeth 114 Martinez, Freddy 7. 114 Martinez. John 120 Martinez. Kathy 40. 41, 77. 79. 126 Martinez. Levi 128 Martinez, Marie 114 Martinez. Mary 114 Martinez. Richie 29. 126 Martinez. Tommy 126 Martinez. Trini 33. 34, 48, 49. 114. 116 Martinez. Victor 15. 21, 28. 29. 54. 114. 118 Martinez, Vincent 7. 53, 114. 115 Martinez, Viola Martinez. Yvonne 8. 9, 35, 44. 49, 59. 80. 82. 83. 120 McAfee. Rita 60. 83. 103. Ill McClain. Susan 30. 44. 60. 70. 82, 94. 101. 102 McGee. Terance 29. 37. 49. 54, 132 McHugh, Sean 24. 29, 42, 43, 114 Medina. Allan 29. 30. 53, 54. 56 Medina, Bernadette 8. 33, 34. 41, 59. 63. 64. 77. 113. 114 Medina. Cathy 66, 120 Medina. Jeanette 39. 41. 77. 103. 111. 115. 116 Medina, Rick 29. 34. 39, 47, 49, 55. 114 Medley. Frank 49, 74. 124. 126 Miles. Steve 59, 63. 80. 114, 117 Miller. Barney 132 Miller. Clenton 29. 126 Miller, Jack 4. 9, 16. 29. 42, 43, 44. 45. 74. 118. 121 Miller. Jason 16. 20. 43. 55. 74, 127 Miller, Kathy 17. 59. 60. 69, 71. 101, 103. 106. 108. 111. 129 Miller. Ken 114 Miller. Monica 6, 34, 35, 59, 60, 70. 82, 83. 114. 116 Miller, Rick 103. Ill Miller. Robert 16. 29. 30, 42, 43, 44, 55. 56. 57, 74. 104. 107. Ill Miller. Troy 74, 127. 148 Miller. Vivian 69. 74. 121 Minix. Donga 127 Mondragon, Donna 74. 122 Mondragon, Patrick 127 Montoya, Dan 18. 19, 54, 58, 94, 132 Moore. Julie 127 Moore. Mardi 9, 17, 18, 19, 35, 58, 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 68, 70. 73, 94, 95. 104, 106. 107, 111 Morlan, Brenda 111 Morion, Donna 8. 32. 34, 71. 74. 77. 121 Morlan. Rhonda 34, 61. 63. 68. 70, 105. 109. Ill Morley. Charles 56. 58. 132 Moss. Randy 127 Munch. Debbie 121 Muniz, Chris 135 Muniz. Diana 16. 22. 35. 68. 71. 77. 114. 115. 116 Muniz. Mary Muniz, Raymond 14, 114 Murray. Micheal 127 N Neil. Patrick 29. 43, 114 Neil, Patty 8, 121. 122 Neil. Tim 43. 127, 129 Nickel Jerry 29. 31, 53, 54. 132 Nicklos. Becky 18. 60. 64. 71. 105, 111 Nicklos, Jill 17. 25. 27. 121 Nieto. Salvador 29, 128. 129 o O'Neal. George 66. 68. 104, 106. Ill Ortega, Greg 11. 121, 122 Ortega, John 35. 49. 114, 115 Ortega. Ronald 121 Ortega. Ted 127. 128 Ottmar. Dan 104, 111 Oveido, Michelle 41, 77, 79, 127, 128 Owens. Jack 102, 104, 111 P Palacio. Daniel 111 Palomino. Barb 33, 35, 41, 48, 49, 70, 77, 79. 127, 129 Palomino, Daniel 29, 114. 148 Palomino, Lisa 61. 105, 111 Palomino, Matt 7. 9. 29, 37. 39, 49. 53. 114. 116 Palomino. Val 114 Parsons. John 29. 49, 127 Parsons. Tom 8. 9. 29. 37. 49, 53, 121. 125 Payn. Frank 27. 79, 133 Pender, Barbie 4, 121 Pender. Carrie 79, 127. 129 Pennock, Lisa 16, 22, 27. 33. 35, 41, 47. 48. 49. 55. 59. 63. 77. 79. 118. 121 Pennock, Lynda 9, 16, 19, 35, 59, 64, 105. 108. Ill Piatt. Charles Point on, Andrew 127 Porterfield. Larry 24, 118. 121 Proctor. Beverly 33, 41, 54. 55. 77, 133 Pruett, Kathleen 133 Q Quarles. Patti 33. 34. 49. 60. 79, 124. 127 Quarles, Price 26. 29, 31, 36, 37, 38, 39. 50. 51. 53. 55. 64. 114. 115 Quarles, Shirley 56. 79, 135 Quintana. Gina 4. 14. 18, 33, 35, 41, 55, 77. 105. 107, 111. 117 Quinana, Tino 23, 29, 37, 59, 122 R Ramirez. Daphine 122 Ratzlaff. Fred 74, 75, 127 Reed, Cindy 33, 48. 49. 127 Reed. Shelley 27, 32. 33. 35. 60. 70. 77, 122 Rice. Mark 24. 122 Rich, Darla 34, 61. 71. 104, 111 Rich, James 74, 114 Ricken, Doug 122 Ricken, Madonna 60, 83, 104, 106. 108. 109. Ill Ricken Mark 16. 18. 19. 54. 135 Riggs. Kay 70. 135 Roberts. Bobby Joe 5, 16, 21, 29, 37, 39. 49, 122 Robertson, Barb 17. 35, 61. 62, 68. 70. 104. 105. 109 Robertson, Jim 21, 118. 122 Rodriquex, Doug 114 Roth, Carolyn 34. 46, 49. 94. 102. 103. 104, 109, 110 Rouviere. Tony 24, 122 Rouviere. Victor 114 Russell, Jennifer 7. 8, 19. 65, 133 Russell, Susan 133 s Sanchez, Maggie 135 Sanchez. Tina 127 Sandoval, Rick 14, 104, 105, 109, 111 Schaffer, George 29. 42, 44. 45. 49. 55. 74. 124. 125, 127, 129 Schaffer. Paul 29. 37. 38. 43. 49. 55. 56. 104, 105. 109. 111. 148 Scharf, Robert 135 Schmeiser, Margaret 4, 69, 127 Seiler. Ted 19. 34, 133 Sena. Benny 122 Sena. Larry 81. 128 Sena, Lawrence 21, 59, 134 Shade. Clavin 128 Shaw. Deborah 115 146 Sherwood. Judy 74, 128 Shriver. Paul 29. Sinclair. William 49. 54 . Six. Becky 69, 134 Sisneros. Christine 33. 41, 77. 115 Sisneros. Earlene 122 Sisneros, James 128 Sisneros. Louis 29, 122 Sisneros, Randy 115 Slack. Bob 74. 128 Slack. Jim 43, 44, 115 Slater. John 134 Smith. Bret 16. 74. 115 Smith, Debbie 124, 128 Smith Karen 128 Smith, Nancy 17, 25. 60, 63 Soto, Kris 122 Spinden. Carl 43. 44, 54, 63, 134 Standage. Jone 135 Stephens, Jenniffer 35, 72. 73. 128. 129 Stephens. Kate 17, 44. 80. 83. 122 Stephens. Troy 74, 128 Stwalley. Sherry 58, 59. 60. 64. 83. 104, 108, 111 Syring. Ruth 135 T Tanner. Joseph 12. 35. 43. 44. 54, 55, 68. 134 Taylor, Kirsten 79, 128 Taylor, Vance 111 Torrez. Valerie 128 Torrez, Theresa 2, 17, 60, 64, 65, 66, 68. 108. 115 Trujillo, Charles 21. 23. 29, 37, 38. 46. 49. 115 Trujillo. Jesse 23. 118, 122 Trujillo. LHIy 16, 115 Trujillo, Roger 115 Tully Kathy 18. 104. 108. 109, 111 Tully, Susie 79. 125. 128 Tyska, Helen 69, 128 Tyska, Marilyn 27. 104, 105, 109, 111 V Vanderpoole. Steve 128 Vialpando. Victor 13. 29. 37. 39, 118. 121, 122. 124 Vigil. Joe Villa. Clara 135 Vincent, Keith 74. 128 w Warner, Jean 34, 105. Ill Warner. Scott 17. 29. 14. 122 Weigel, Ruby 135 West. Debbie 59. 64. 69, 74. 105. 108, 109, 111 West, Ricky 74, 121. 129 Williams. Rose 26, 74, 115 Wheat. Jerry 72 Williams, Bob 74. 128 Y Ybarra, Sandra 35. 115 z Zamora. Paula 26. 115 Ziska, David 52. 122 Ziska. Scott 23. 128. 129 A Awards ....................... 94 A-Club ........................... 76 All Sports Banquet ............... 54 Annual Staff ..................... 66 Assemblies ........................ 6 Band ............................. 80 Baseball ......................... 36 Basketball, Boys ................. 36 Basketball, Girls ................ 40 Business Curriculum .............. 25 Calendar ......................... 98 Cheerleaders ..................... 82 Chorus ........................... 78 DECA ............................. 61 English Curriculum ............... 20 Ensemble ......................... 79 Faculty Profiles ................ 130 Football ..........................28 Freshmen ........................ 124 FBLA ............................. 60 FFA .............................. 74 FHA .............................. 69 GGA ...............................77 Graduation ...................... 108 Homecoming ........................ 8 IRC .............................. 62 Juniors ..........................112 Key Club ......................... 63 Lettergirls ...................... 83 Lifestyle 1980 ................... 84 Matchwits ........................ 65 Math Curriculum .................. 21 Most Likely to................... 106 Music Curriculum ................. 27 NHS .............................. 64 PE Curriculum .....................23 Powder Puff Football ............. 34 Predictions ...................... 90 Prom ............................. 14 Recognition Day .................. 18 Santa Fe Trails Day .............. 16 Science Curriculum ............... 22 Senior Profiles ................. 110 Seniors ......................... 100 Social Studies Curriculum .........24 Sophomores ...................... 118 Student Council .................. 58 Track ............................ 46 Trojan, Mr. and Miss ............. 68 Trojan Theatre Guild ............. 72 Vocational Curriculum ............ 26 Volleyball ....................... 32 Winter Sports .................... 12 Wrestling ........................ 42 Y-Teen Formal .................... 10 Y Teens .......................... 70 Special Thanks To . .. Cheryl Barnes, Shari Baublits, Kaye DeMaio, Lola Everson, John Hopper, Satoshi Kanazawa, Teresa Keenan, Ed Kester, Lisa Pennock, Kathie Pruett, Madonna Ricken, Kay Riggs, and Lawrence Sena. 147 Walton. Mitchell 115 s yet another year M comes to an end at MM LAHS we took back —r ™ with fond memories on the chain of events which bun us and shaped us In 1980. We wit never be able to fuOy reMve 1980 at LAHS, but we wM always remember It for the part It played In our Kves and the part we played In It.