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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1984 volume:

DEDICATION Charles Morley The 1984 Las Animas High School Yearbook is dedicated to Science Teacher Charles Morley, who passed away June 5, 1984. Since 1969 Mr. Morley had taught math and science at Las Animas High School. He was a dedicated and quiet man who worked hard to teach scientific methods to high school students. He was a tireless worker who volunteered many hours to school activities. 1936-1984 Mr. Morley was born August 9, 1936 in Villegreen, Colo. He was married to Lorna Annell Abbott in 1962. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the National Rifle Association, the Las Animas Education Association, the Colorado Education Association and the National Education Association. He was pastor of the Parkview Southern Baptist Church. Mr. Morley (far right) is pictured after being chosen Trojan of the Month, an honor recognizing outstanding teachers and students. He was selected with Wes Smith, Connie Cook and Judy Hoffman. Challenge, Ac, Always Success ... The desire to succeed has been the driving force behind man’s existence since his primal birth. Success has always been the nectar and ambrosia that has fed countless dreamers. We are now a new generation of dreamers striving to overcome all difficulties that lead us away from success. We set our goals for life, all hinging upon our being successful in all our endeavors. Yet, true success is not bred by a desire to win its honor. Indeed, in order to first succeed one must first delve into his own soul, for in that vast expanse lies the true meaning of success and failure. A content man will seldom fall prey to greed, and then his own doom. A wise man learns from his mistakes. He then uses his experience throughout his life. This man will be a success. We who are now leaving the halls of education should take a lesson from the wise man and learn from others’ failures as well as our own. A Dragon lives in the world today. His name is Failure. Men and women alike are terrified of this beast, for he goads them onward to their destruction. Failure can be defeated, however, by the weakest of men. He who learns how to symbolize Failure, not the man who fears and tries blindly to avoid the dragon, will always succeed. —Bill Davis 2 Clockwise, from top left: Todd Davidson, Ted Orteea and Leslie Gabehardt ham it up during Santa Fe Trail Day; Kristi Biggers, Tiffany Tull and Celeste Cardenas are winners; Joy Marquez is escorted by Brian Cada during Winter Sports; LA students leave the Knowledge Bowl in Lamar. Opposite page: slow dancing at the Prom; Rose Muniz hugs a spook; Shirley Heath. Administration Staff Principal Mark Ricken Secretary K.T. Riggs Secretary June Hale Guidance Counselor Glenda Montoya Life On The L.A.H.S. Staff • • • Wake up Mr. Woodard Where’s The Beef??? Terry Witty Business Ruby Jones, typing Kay Harmon, accounting Vocational Education Charles Donkle. vocational ag Becky Six, home economics Not pictured: Janice LaSalle Woodworking Instructor Gerald Bryning Social Studies, History Carl Spinden Jerry Nickell Left, Shirley Quarles, BOE aide; right, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nickell dance a slow one. Science Department Charles Morley. science Anna Marie Morrill, science Kathleen Pruett, science Jack LaSalle, physical education Lunchroom Staff Maintenance In the classroom.. Food For Thought. . . Right, Coach Jack LaSalle lends his talents during a spaghetti dinner for the track team; below, left, Mr. Hale gives the “thumbs up sign in between classes: Mr. Dixon serves during the spaghetti dinner. Judy Balerio Pamela Ballez Jennifer Baublits Jennifer Biggers Stanley Bilyeu Lance Brundage Brian Cada Marty Chambers Cheri Cook Todd Davidson 18 The Freshman Class of 1987 came to school full of enthusiasm for the coming year, only to find that the great tradition of buttoning had been taken away. They had a lot of school spirit anyway, and won most of the pep assemblies. They had a lot to look forward to during the 1983-84 school year, such as the Homecoming bonfire, decorating the goal posts, and building floats. The class of 1987 successfully completed many projects and were looking forward to the next year. Freshmafl class officers for the 1983-84 school year were: seated, Todd Davidson, president: Missy Sena, secretary, standing, Jennifer Baublits, vice-president; Mark Johnston, treasurer. Dallas Davis Rana Deal Jennie Dennis Mike Dillon Laurie Duran Daniel Ferrell Yvonne Frazier Michael Gallegos Gerald Garcia Grant Garcia Matt Garcia Larry Gilliland Bernadette Gonzales Wes Gribble Lori Hall 20 Cindy Hanlon Joyce Harris Joy Hoffman Clayton Howe Julie Hudnall Mark Johnston Kelly Jones Wayne Karle Laurie Lawson Todd Lightcap Virginia Losano Michelle Magana Billy Martinez Joe Martinez Manuel Martinez Steve Martinez Anthony Miller Bernadina Montoya Tammy Munch Tina Phillips Michelle Plinske Alonzo Quintana Paula Quintana Lori Rader Jason Reed Cindy Reinhardt Sandy Reinhardt Gary Rice Carla Sandoval Charlotte Sandoval No photo available Pauline Saucedo Ritchie Sauce da Chandra Schmelzer Missy Sena Bernadette Sisneros Robbie Sisneros Angie Smith Carol Smith Jennifer Smith Tammy Smith Sonya Tyler Henry Vialpando John Vialpando Valerie Vialpando Annette Vigil Vonnie Voss Amy Wardlow Virginia Wardlow Cheri Wilson Marlene Ybarra The freshmen continue the Trojan tradition of the Homecoming snake dance. Sophomore class officers for the 1983-84 school year were: Chris Medina, treasurer, and Amy Smith, secretary. Not pictured: Michele Jarvis, president, Timara Clark, vice president. Sheri Corsentino Kyla Curley Albert Davis Roy Davis Alan Dean 23 Taking a break Kelley Estabrooks Mike Estabrooks Tommy Fernandez Paula Gilliland No respect. I get no respect John Dennis Chris Durga No photo available Hold it right there. No photo available No photo available No photo available Ben Miller Keith Miller Joseph Montez Richard Morlan Rhonda Murray Dominic Quintana Holly RatzlafT Bertha Romero Floyd Salzbrenner Ralph Sanchez Juan Saucedo Noreen Saucedo Jeanie Shade Stephen Shearer Amy Smith Mark Spady Richard Stwalley Mark Thayer Tiffany Tull Melissa Vigil Susan Waring Rob Wilson Richie Ybarra Ralph Muse Diane Palomino Albert Phillips Troy Pierce Quin Porterfield - No photo available We’re bad! We’re bad! T.L. Allard Margaret Alvarez Kristi Biggers Lori Blundell Martha Candelaria Kandi Chambers Darrell Childers Andrea Compston Lori Coz Rick Darnell Bill Davis Wendy Eck Lana Elder Patricia Fernandez Natalie Ferrell Clockwise from top right: Debbi Saldana clowns with Patricia Fernandez; Shawn Simpson makes a turn on 'ole Trigger: Chi-Ann Wallace; Goffing off in the classroom; Marge Alvarez. - Buddies! The Munchies! James Frausto Leslie Gabehart Jeffrie Gallegos Mark Gallegos Sandra Gallegos David Gardner Stacy Hays Robbie Higgins Judy Hoffman Rodger Hudnall Wanted L. ) Lisa Johnson Brian Johnston Kent Kelley Carla Long Jennifer McAfee Allen Magana Diana Martinez Tommy Montez Jon Montoya Sue Montoya Laura Morales Rose Muniz Lillian O’Connor Chris Padillo Ronald Pierce Joe Rarick Cherrie Reed Debbi Saldana Verlie Sandoval Warren Smith Linda Smith Shawn Simpson Roger Schaffer Darran Stephens Jeff Turner Dino Vialpando Michael Vincent Chi-Ann Wallace Sarah Wilson Audrey Ybarra No photo available i r You Cannot Fight Against The Future. Time Is On Our Side. — W.E. Gladstone SENIORS For seniors at Las Animas High School the 1983-84 year was one mixed with excitement over putting on a cap and gown and receiving a diploma and uneasiness about what the future holds. What college do I choose...should I become a computer programmer...maybe I should just work for a while. They left with many questions that will only be answered with time. They bid goodbye to friends, hoping to keep in touch during the upcoming years. Jennifer Lynn Allen Rex Wayne Allen Mark A. Archuleta Matthew Archuleta Alfred Kenneth Ballex Marcia Kaye Baumgardner Sherri A. Bilyeu Claudia Vleina Gaues de Lopes Borges Elizabeth Darlene Brown Celeste Rita Cardenas Jerry Ray Chapman Connie Amanda Cook Roger William Deal Malinda Lee Denton James A. Eckert Calvin John Felk Daniel Ray Gallegos Virginia Teresa Gallegos Anthony M. Gonzales Shirley May Heath John Edward Hester IV Amy Jo Hollingsworth Samuel Ernest Koury Luis Guillermo Lenis G. Now that's concentration! Mario Sammuel Losano Rachel Alane Losey Darlene Michelle Lucero Jill St. John Lucero Scott Lutz Debbie Jo Manzanares Darla D. Miller Theodore Lee Ortega Angel George Palomino Donald Edward Potter Brad Lee Duane Reed Lisa Christine Rice Leading the senior class during 1983-84 were, front, Kathy Trujillo, vice-presi- dent; Jan Stuart, secretary; Lisa Rice, treasurer; and Mark Archuleta, presi- dent. Mark Robert Rice Randol Rex Rich Martin Lawrence Sauceda Jr. Janice Marie Sena Trudy Ann Shlba Timothy John Shriver Michael Kenneth Slack Randy Allen Sisneros Joanna Kay Smith Wesley Austin Smith Janice Eileen Stuart Hope Maxine Torres Being Dracula Is serious business! Sam Koury and company Frances Marie Trujillo Florinda Katherine Trujillo Shirley Lynn Trujillo Laura Eileen Tully Lisa Michelle Wilson Not Pictured: Joseph Christopher Vlalpando Michael Anthony Balerlo Benny E. Gallegos Jr. Grant Garcia Rachel Losey receives the BOE award for most improved student. Sleeping Beauty COMMENCEMENT Claudia Borges, exchange student from Lisbon, Portugal, says goodbye to fellow classmates and friends. Speaker Kim Natale Taking a break before Baccalaureate service. ACHI£ SEMENT FOOTBALL Above, members of the 1983 football team include, front row: Anthony Gonzales, Wes Smith, Ken Ballez, Roger Deal, Dan Gallegos, Martin Sauceda, Joe Vialpando, George Palo- mino. Second row: Manager Mark Johnston, Warren Smith, Jon Montoya, Jim Frausto, Darrell Childers, Allan Magana, Stacy Hays, Joe Rarick, Mark Gallegos and Rick Darnell. Third row: Dominic Quintana, Carlos Alvidrez, Brian Johnston, Steve Martinez, Floyd Salzbrenner, John Dennis, Ralph Muse, Richie Ybarra and Mike Vincent. Fourth row: John Vialpando, Dan Ferrell, Jason Reed, Brian Arrona, Ritchie Sauceda, Dallas Davis, Alonzo Quin- tana, Anthony Miller and Wayne Karle. Coaches: Gene Dixon, Terry Witty, Jack LaSalle and Allan Medina. 47 Wes Smith makes one of his patented handoffs to halfback Martin Sauceda. Stacy Hays 74 comes to the assistance of a fellow Trojan. More football... 48 The Trojan football team had yet another winning season under the guidance of football coach Jack LaSalle. An excellent offensive line gave quarterback Martin Sauceda and Wes Smith time to pass and opened large holes for the running game. The defensive line also did a good job. As a whole Las Animas had a good season, except against powerhouses Trinidad and Lamar. Scoreboard LA 9 Manitou Spgs. 6 LA 26 Crowley 14 LA 29 Holly 14 LA 8 Walsenburg 9 LAO Trinidad 35 LA 13 Rocky Ford 8 LAO Lamar 21 LA 42 Abbey 6 Michael Vincent 45 takes a spill against Trinidad during homecoming. Dan Gallegos 1 and Darrell Childers put the edge on a Walsenburg halfback. 49 HOMECOMING ’83 ...a spirit filled event Half-time activities were highlighted by the crowning of Senior Lisa Rice by last year’s queen, Brenda Grasmick. Lisa Rice, 1983 Homecoming Queen Car Pile... I think we can get one more in if you just move over a little. 50 No more buttoning? This was the question that arose last fall, and although the tradition of buttoning was discontinued, the Home- coming Spirit never let up. The spirit was shown as the Trojans battled the Miners in a tough game. Even though the Trojans sacrificed 30 pounds per man, our boys never backed down. Our spirit was also shown in the crowning of Homecoming Queen Lisa Rice. The homecoming dance concluded the memorable day. Trucking around on the dance floor. Queen candidates and class representatives: Trudy Shiba, Lisa Rice, Virginia Gallegos, Michelle Magana, Amy Smith, Audrey Ybarra, Kathy Trujillo and Lisa Wilson. VOLLEYBALL Volleyball team members, front row: Pauline Saucedo, Shelley Plinske, Perscilla Medina, Kelly Estabrooks, Tiffany Tull, Jennifer Baublits, Audrey Ybarra, Holly Ratzlaff, Valerie Vialpando. Second row: Marlene Ybarra, Cindy Reinhardt, Tina Phillips, Jennifer Biggers, Rana Deal, Jennifer Smith, Angie Smith, Julie Hudnall, Joyce Harris, Claudia Borges, Cindy Hanlon. Back row: Coach Larry Huddleston, Rose Muniz, Debbie Manzanares, Kristy Biggers, Malinda Denton, Lori Cox, Sue Montoya, Amy Hollingsworth, Chi-ann Wallace, Carla Sandoval, Leslie Gabehart, Patricia Fernandez, Cheri Reed. 52 Scoreboard LA Opp. Lamar 16 14 15 6 Crowley County 6 15 10 15 Springfield 12 15 5 15 Walsenburg 15 9 15 4 15 13 Vilas Tourn. 9 15 14 16 9 15 Branson 15 4 15 7 Wiley 15 1 15 12 Rocky Ford 6 15 3 15 Trinidad 6 15 13 15 Walsenburg 2 15 1 15 Lamar 12 15 8 15 Rocky Ford 4 15 0 15 Trinidad 8 15 3 15 8 15 Sub-dist. Tourn. Lamar 11 15 7 15 13 15 53 CROSS COUNTRY TRACK As a new sport to Las Animas High, the cross country spirit spread rapidly. Under the direc- tion of Tim Hybarger, the team raced to a most competitive season. Led by juniors Rodger Hudnall and Marge Alvarez, the team did an outstanding job this year. Rodger and Marge both advanced to state competition. With such a strong foundation to build upon, the cross country team was looking forward to its second year. Cross Country Team Members, front: Marge Alvarez, Rodger Hudnall, Virginia Gallegos. Back row: Manual Martinez, Shawn Simpson, Luis Lenis, Mike Estabrooks, John Hester. 54 Team members practice early in the season. On the run... 55 FALL CHEERLEADERS During the fall of 1983, the cheerleading squad accomplished many things, including arranging spirit assemblies, decorating halls, locker rooms and hoops for football games and creating a rowdy spirit around LAHS. Cheerleaders were, front row: Shirley Trujillo, Lisa Rice. Back row: Sharon McClain, Janice Sena, Trudy Shiba. 56 LETTERGIRLS Trojan Lettergirls, front row: Diane Martinez. Second row: Lana Elder, Natalie Ferrell, Laura Morales. Back row: Diana Palomino. BOYS BASKETBALL The Las Animas High School basketball team included: Dan Gallegos, Allen Magana, Darrell Childers, Martin Sauceda, Mark Gallegos, Ken Ballez, Warren Smith, Roger Deal, Joe Vialpando, Dino Vialpando, Joe Rarick, Jon Montoya and Head Coach Terry Witty. Under the guidance of Head Coach Terry Witty and Assistant Coach Gene Dixon, the boys' basketball team had an excep- tional season, splitting games with league rivals Lamar and Trinidad. The Trojans pushed through with one of the finest seasons in years. The team placed second at district, qualifying for the sub- district state tournament before the season ended against Cen- tauri in a tough game. Let’s see some blocking out there! 57 Scoreboard LA OP Springfield 61 65 Crowley County 68 66 SwinkTourn. 72 37 SwinkTourn. 69 55 Trinidad Catholic 76 52 Trinidad 53 47 Abbey 57 44 Wiley 63 37 Walsenburg 67 51 Lamar 61 69 Walsenburg 57 67 Rocky Ford 55 53 Trinidad 47 58 Abbey 52 50 Walsenburg 65 46 Lamar 61 60 Rocky Ford 63 50 Right, Trojans raise their arms in triumph after defeating the Trinidad Miners. 58 Junior Varsity Basketball Team: Coach Gene Dixon, Brian Cada, Phillip Medina, Mark Johnston, Richie Sauceda, Brian Arrona, John Vialpando, Larry Gilliland, Anthony Miller, Dallas Davis, Quin Porterfield, Juan Saucedo, Don Potter. Right, Skinheads'' try for a dunk. Left, Warren Smith makes his left-handed move. 60 GIRLS BASKETBALL Girls Basketball Team, front row: Marge Alvarez. Second row: Tiffany Tull, Kristy Biggers, Malinda Denton, Kelly Jones, Tina Phillips. Back row: Manager Carol Smith, Chi-ann Wallace, Rana Deal, Lori Blundell, Angie Smith, Julie Hudnall, Pauline Saucedo, Coach Jerry Maupin. Although the 1983-84 season did not go as well as expected, the girls’ basketball team never gave up. Head Coach was Jerry Maupin and Assistant Coach Larry Johnston. The Trojanettes ended the season with a team consisting of one junior and eight freshmen. Gaining experience was the key to this season. The girls developed characteristics this year that will improve their next season. JV Junior Varsity girts basket- ball team: front, Marlene Ybarra, Valerie Vialpando, Claudia Borges. Second: row: Manager Joyce Harris, Pam Ballez, Jennifer Big- gers, Jennifer Baublits, Jen- nifer Smith, Kelly Esta- brooks, Coach Larry John- ston. 62 Driving to the hoop. WRESTLING Members of the 1983-84 wrestling team, front row: Steve Martinez, Bill Davis, Stacy Hays, Brian Johnston, Mike Vincent, Keith Morlan. Second row: Manager Shelly Plinske, Jason Reed, Manuel Martinez, Shawn Simpson, Anthony Gonzales, Gary Rice. Back row: Coach Allan Medina, Grant Garcia, Troy Pierce, Rich Ybarra, Mike Slack, Coach Mike Montoya. Under New Head Coach Allan Medina and Assistant Coach Mike Montoya, the varsity team underwent a building season, gaining many valuable skills to increase the team’s mobility in years to come. The team was led by Senior Anthony Gonzales, being the only member to advance to state competition. With numerous returning letter- men, the Trojans were looking forward to next year. Okay, Manuel, I want you to pin this guy! Scoreboard LA OPP. Swink 36 19 Holly 35 29 Lewis Palmer Tourn. 3rd place w 116 pts. Manzanola 27 30 Swink 1st place w 143 pts. Rocky Ford 6 62 Walsenburg 15 49 McClave 8 54 Lamar 8 54 McClave 0 33 Fowler 11 46 Trinidad 28 30 Dist. Tourn. 6th place w 44 pts. Vincent puts the crunch on an opponent. Referee watches in amazement. Coach Allan Medina proved to be an inspiration in his first year as wrestling coach. The team improved as the year went on, showing a lot of poise and good sportsmanship. 65 Don't let go... WINTER CHEERLEADERS Enthusiastic winter cheerleaders were, front: Sharon McClain. Second row: Lisa Rice, Sue Montoya, Shirley Trujillo. Top: Trudy Shiba, Joy Marquez, Janice Sena. LETTERGIRLS Winter lettergirls were, left to right: Diane Martinez, Lana Elder, Laura Morales, Lori Cox, Diane Palomino. Top: Natalie Ferrell. 66 WINTER SPORTS Connie Cook crowned queen . . . Winter Sports Queen Connie Cook (below) is escorted by Shawn Simpson during festivities at the high school gym. (Right) Represen- tatives Tina Phillips and Jennifer Allen are escorted onto the court. 67 TRACK Boys Track: front row, Mario Losano, Rodger Hudnall, John Vialpando, Mike Hester, Mike Estabrooks and Ritchie Ybarra. Second row: Darrell Childers, Robbie Sisneros, Jerry Chapman, Bill Davis and Dominic Quintana. Third row: Coach Gene Dixon, Dino Vialpando, Joe Rarick, Mike Vincent and Stacy Hays. Not pictured Mark Archuleta. Cirls Track: front row: Marge Alvarez, Julie Hudnall, Jennifer Biggers, Sonya Tyler, Carol Smith, Judy Balerio. Second row: Coach Bill Sinclair, Kelly Estabrooks, Virginia Gallegos, Angie Smith, Kristi Biggers, Tiffany Tull, Celeste Cardenas, Marlene Ybarra. Not picture Paula Cilliland, Managers Todd Davidson and Jennifer Baublits. A lot of work... a lot of fun Above, Marge Alvarez takes the second spot behind a Rocky Ford contender early in the race during the District Meet in La Junta. Right, Marge leans on Coach Bill Sinclair after an exhausting run. Below, tracksters take a break during district competition. 69 From top, clockwise: Dino Vialpando (left) follows two Santa Fe League opponents across a hurdle. Three Trojans participate in the grueling 3,200 meter run. John Hester finishes third at the first Las Animas High School track meet in eight years. Mike Vincent. 70 BASEBALL Members of the 1984 Las Animas Trojan Baseball team Includes, front row: Mark Gallegos, Floyd Salzbrenner, Jim Frausto, Dan Gallegos, Allan Magana, Phillip Medina and Ritchie Saoceda. Second row: Martin Sanceda, Ken Ballez, Wes Smith, Roger Deal, Steve Martinez, Chris Drugs, Dallas Davis and assistant coach Allan Medina. Third row: Coach Jerry Nlckell, Joe Vlalpando, Brian Johnston, Don Potter, and Joan Saucedo. SPORTS BANQUET Speaker Bill McCartney, head football coach at Colorado University. Maupln presents an award to Pam Ballez. Kristi Biggers receives an award from Basketball Coach Jerry Maupin. Martin Sauceda receives the Most Valuable Basketball Award from Coach Terry Witty. 72 Senior athletes, left to right: M. Sauceda, most valuable senior; A. Gonzales, most valuable wrestler; R. Deal, best offensive lineman; D. Gallegos, most inspirational; K. Ballez, most improved football. Junior athletes, left to right: J. Montoya, most improved basketball; M Alvarez, most valuable cross country; J Rarick, outstanding junior; K Biggers, most inspirational; W. Smith, best defensive basketball. Freshmen and sophomores, left to right: P. Ballez, most improved basketball; S. Martinez, outstanding sophomore; R. Deal, best defensive basketball; D. Davis, outstanding freshman; J. Hudnall, outstanding freshman. Athletes honored for talents, contributions ... Athletes at Las Animas High School ended the year by being honored at the All-Sports Banquet. Speaker during the evening was CU Football Coach Bill McCartney. “Character, said McCartney, “is an important trait for all athletes to have. It is a direct result of mental and spiritual value. Character is higher than intellect.” Sam Rarick was named Fan of the Year for his dedicated service to Las Animas sports. A past president of the Booster Club, Rarick was instrumental in reseeding the football field and filmed many high school football and basketball games. Coach LaSalle gives out an award. ALWAYS SUCCESS 75 ANNUAL STAFF Members of Annual Staff, left to right, front row: Sponsor Gary Minor, Ted Ortega, Brian Long, Virginia Gallegos, Missy Sena, Jennifer Biggers, Bill Davis, Malinda Denton, Claudia Borges, Lisa Rice, Janice Sena, Amy Hollingsworth, Cindy Hanlon. Second row: Lori Rader, Albert Davis, Randal Rich, Susan Atkinson, Carla Sandoval, Jan Stuart, Todd Davidson, Lori Cox, Tiffany Tull, Wes Smith, Cindy Reinhardt. Third row: Brian Conroy, Angie Smith. Not pictured: Andrea Compston and Debbie Manzanares. 76 r. STUDENT COUNCIL Members of Student Council, front row: Debbie Manzanares, Virginia Gallegos, Malinda Denton, Jill Lucero. Second row: Shirley Heath, Jan Stuart, Mark Archuleta, Frances Trujillo, Amy Hollings- worth, Connie Cook, Ted Ortega. Third row: Sponsor Lawrence Sena, Sue Montoya, Lori Cox, Brian Conroy, Martha Candelaria, Diane Martinez, Janice Sena, Lisa Rice. Back row: Todd Davidson, Cindy Hanlon, Rodger Hudnall, Roger Schaffer, Angie Smith, Brian Long, Sandra Gallegos. The St. Jude Bike-A-Thon is just one of the many activities sponsored by the Student Council. The event raised money for a children’s research hospital. La Familia The La Familia members are, left to right: front row, Sponsor Glenda Montoya, Jill Lucero, Virginia Gallegos, Sarah Wilson, Eddie Archu- leta. Second row: Martha Candelaria, Carla Sandoval, Hope Torres, Rose Muniz, Valerie Sandoval, Virginia Wardlow, Diane Palomino. Third row: Joe Martinez, Valerie Vialpando, Sandra Gallegos, Juan Sauceda, Noreen Sauceda, Holly Ratz- laff and Diane Martinez. Trojan Spirit Members of the Trojan Spirit staff, front row: Roger Schaffer, Lana Elder, Hope Torres, Natalie Ferrell, Claudia Borges, Amy Hollingsworth, Bill Davis. Second row: Judy Hoffman, Laura Morales, Carla Long, Audrey Ybarra, Frances Trujillo, Sponsor Joe Tanner. Not pictured: Andrea Compston. 74 Future Business Leaders of America ...a successful year Future Business Leaders at Las Animas High School did just that this year...led their club to a successful business year. Money-making projects included selling Santa Fe Trail Day T-shirts during the 50-year celebration and selling the 1983-84 sports calendar. A year of hard work was culminated at the State FBLA Conference at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs where Lori Cox was installed State President for the 1984-85 year. Senior Mark Archuleta was named Who's Who in FBLA, and Joanna Smith took first place in the Local Chapter Annual Business Report competition. Members were once again looking ahead and preparing for the National FBLA Conference in July in Atlanta, Ga. Lori Cox is installed 1984-85 State FBLA President by Casey Veio, outgoing president. 80 Future Business Leaders of America FBLA members, front row: Joe Rarick, Lana Elder, Joanna Smith, Patricia Fernandez, Chi-ann Wallace, Sue Montoya, Trudy Shiba, Mark Archuleta, Sponsors Diane Baublits and Ruby Jones. Second row: Jennifer Baublits, Connie Cook, Liz Brown, Sherri Bilyeu, Frances Trujillo, Hope Torres, Jennifer Smith, Sarah Wilson, Kelly Estabrooks and Sherri Corsentino. Third row: Amy Smith, Tiffany Tull, Kristi Biggers, Lisa Rice, Laura Morales, Lori Cox, Angie Smith, Ted Ortega, Shirley Heath, Sandy Reinhardt, Jennifer Biggers. Fourth row: Rachel Losey, Lisa Wilson, Virginia Wardlow, Debbie Saldana, Debbie Manzanares, Leslie Gabehart, Todd Davidson, Sandra Gallegos, Judy Hoffman, Joe Martinez. Fifth row: Bill Davis, Brian Johnston, Joy Hoffman, Kelly Jones, Cindy Reinhardt, Cindy Hanlon, Martha Candelaria, Lori Rader, Chris Walker. Not pictured: Andrea Compston FBLA STATE WINNERS: Rana Deal, Sherri Bilyeu, Lori Cox, Joanna Smith, Mark Archuleta, Shirley Heath and Lana Elder. . BUSINESS OFFICE EDUCATION Members of BOE, front row: Connie Cook, Sherri Bilyeu, Liz Brown, Lisa Wilson. Back, left to right: Laura Tully, Shirley Trujillo, Debbie Man- zanares, Malinda Denton, Frances Trujillo, Lisa Rice, Rachel Losey, Shirley Heath, Mark Archuleta. Not pictured: Ted Ortega. BOE Student of the Year Connie Cook During the 1983-84 school year, Business Office Education helped students prosper in the field of business. It enriched the already highly skilled knowledge of each of the students enrolled in the business. Fourteen students were enrolled in the class. They were placed at various businesses in the community and at Fort Lyon VA Medical Center, learning valuable skills for the future. All in all, the class successfully completed the year in the classroom as well as on the job. Most Improved, Rachel Losey; Service Award, Frances Wight; Outstanding Perfor- mance, Mark Archuleta. BAND Band members, front row: John Benton, director, Bernadette Montoya. Sec- ond row: Kristi Biggers, Cheri Reed, Marge Al- varez, Sarah Wilson, Albert Davis. Third row: Tiffany Tull, Richard Stwalley, Sherri Wilson, Julie Hud- nall, Rana Deal. Back row: Jennifer Smith, Wes Smith, Floyd Salzbrenner, Jen- nifer Biggers. ...practice makes perfect Rana Deal, Julie Hudnall, Jennifer Smith. Albert Davis and Steve Martinez. ling America On The Grow Future Farmers of America were busy with a host of activities during the 1983-84 year. In December, members grabbed their axes and shovels and headed for the Cedars where they cut Christmas trees and sold them for a money-making project. Their spring fund-raiser was a roller hockey game that pitted local firemen and ministers against FFA members. The FFA won many awards during the year, but the highlight came at the State Convention in Durango where Las Animas claimed three top awards. Michael Vincent earned the state title in extemporaneous speaking and was elected a member of the Executive Committee of the State FFA organiza- tion. Also earning a gold award at state was the parliamentary procedure team composed of Susan Waring, chairman, Calvin Feik, Tina Phillips, Tammy Smith, Roy Davis and Cheri Cook. The team brought the trophy home to Las Animas for the first time in 30 years. Ho ho ho... Albert Phillips gets into the Christmas spirit. Could you hold still David? Many FFA members used their spring break to take advantage of a first aid class offered at the high school. Chapter Sweetheart Chi-Ann Wallace. FFA members, front row: Anthony Miller, Cheri Cook, Gary Rice, Dallas Davis, Tammy Smith, Tina Phillips. Second row: Mike Slack, Jan Stuart, T.L. Allard, Lori Blundell, Michael Vincent, Chi-ann Wallace, Jeff Turner, Advisor Chuck Donkle. Third row: Lori Smith, Darla Miller, Shawn Simpson, Rob Wilson, Ben Miller, Keith Miller, Kent Kelley, Anthony Trujillo. Fourth row: Allen Dean, Calvin Feik, Brian Hasui, Mark Spady, Rich Morlan, Roy Davis, Susan Waring, David Gardner, Rick Darnell. Fifth row: Darran Stephens, Ron Barks, Mike Chambers, Stanley Bilyeu, Stan Smith, Jason Reed, Jason Navaro, Sam Keith. TROJAN THEATRE GUILD Under the direction of John Benton, the Trojan Theatre Guild put on an outstanding performance of “Dracula” this year. Leading the cast as Dracula was Wes Smith. Other cast members were: Holly Ratzlaff, Lucy; Albert Davis, R.M. Renfield; Connie Cook, maid; Michele Jarvis, Erica Van Helsing; Brian Conroy, Jonathan Harker; Bill Davis, Dr. Seward; and Joe Martinez, Butterworth. The audience was delighted with the performance, the first production at the high school since the spring of 1982. Brian, could you please find somewhere else to take a break! Wes Smith and Albert Davis ham it up after dress rehearsal. Drama Club members, front row: Angie Smith, Wes Smith, Bill Davis, Brian Conroy, Susan Atkinson. Second row: Joe Martinez, Chris Walker, Missy Sena, Lori Cox, Holly Ratzlaff. Third row: Debbie Manzanares, Connie Cook, Tiffany Tull, Albert Davis. Not pictured: Carla Long and Andrea Compston. Under a spell NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY Members of National Honor Society, left to right: Lisa Rice, Trudy Shiba, Randy Rich, Wes Smith, Malinda Denton, Joanna Smith, Calvin Feik. SCIENCE CLUB Science Club members are, front row: Richard Stwalley. Second row: T.L. Allard, Michael Vincent. Back row: Mark Thayer. FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA FHA members, front row: Virginia Wardlow, Darlene Lucero, Crystal Higgins, Susan Atkinson, Rick Stwalley, Shirley Heath, Mark Thayer, Advisor Becky Six. Second row: Lana Elder, Sarah Wilson, Vonnie Voss, Cheri Cook, Kelly Jones, Jennifer Baublits, Larry Gilliland, Brian Cada, Adolph Martinez. Third row: Sandy Reinhardt, Cindy Hanlon, Cindy Reinhardt, Joy Hoffman, Kathy Porterfield, Amy Hollingsworth, Natalie Ferrell, Kelly May, Dinah Lucero, Henry Vialpando, Pam Ballez. New officers installed during the annual banquet were, front row: Shelley Plinske, Brian Cada. Back row: Susan Atkinson, Jennifer Baublits, Sarah Wilson, Sandy Reinhardt, Cindy Hanlon. SPIRIT CLUB Spirit Club members, front row: C. Cook, J. Sena, L. Rice. Second row: L. Morales, L. Elder, T. Shiba, S. Trujillo, S. McClain, D. Martinez, D. Palomino, P. Fernandez. Third row: D. Miller, C. Cook, K. Trujillo, P. Sauceda, P. Quintana, V. Wardlow, K. Jones, J. Baublits, S. Montoya, N. Ferrell. Fourth row: P. Ballez, C. Sandoval, B. Sisneros, M. Sena, J. Biggers, A. Smith, L. Cox, V. Vialpando, T. Ortega, L. Gabehart. Back row. B. Montoya, S. Wilson, S. Reinhardt, C. Hanlon, C. Reinhardt, S. Bilyeu, L. Brown, L. Wilson, L. Tully, K. Biggers. CHORUS Singing their hearts out during the year were chorus members, front row: Charlotte Sandoval, Cindy Smith, Valerie Vialpando, Steve Martinez, Mark Johnston, Bernadette Montoya, Judy Ba- lerio, Cherrie Reed, Director Ron Woodard. Second row: Richie Saucedo, Missy Sena, Bernadette Sisneros, Jennifer Biggers, Tiffany Tull, Celeste Cardenas. Back row: Bertha Romero, Angie Smith, Floyd Salzbrenner, Brian Conroy, Al- bert Davis, Michele Jarvis, Amy Smith, Kathy Porterfield, Amy Hollingsworth. ECHANGE STUDENTS ...a new country, new lifestyle Luis Lenis of Medellin, Colombia and Claudia Borges of Lisbon. Portugal came to Las Animas full of excitement about experiencing a new culture and lifestyle. They found their new home and host families extremely friendly and became immediately involved in student activities. Luis enjoyed cross country track, a new sport this year, while Claudia became involved in journalism and the Trojan Spirit. In addition to learning about the U.S. culture, the two students enlightened many here about the customs and traditions of their countries. They left happy to return to their own families yet sad to leave so many friends behind. Claudia Vieina Gaues de Lopes Borges...and that's a mouth full! Luis Lenis...a friendly smile for American friends. Did you hear the one about... Luis is congratulated by Principal Mark Ricken JR. - SR. PROM ...Rekindling the Spirit of Rome Sherri gives a big hug! Prom King Queen Anthony Gonzales and Laura Tully. Get down.... Joe Carla put up streamers UffPJTi Prom Night Portrait RECOGNITION DAY Seniors Connie Cook and Wes Smith were recipients of the coveted A Awards at the annual Recognition Day. The A Award is based on scholar- ship, leadership and four years of participation in high school activities. Principal Mark Ricken made the presentation. Laura Morales was named Miss Trojan during the cere- mony and Jon Montoya was selected Mr. Trojan. Chemical People The nationally televised program. “Chemical People,” drew a large crowd of parents and students interested in teenage chemical abuse in Las Animas. Eventually the program helped to initiate LACARE, Las Animas Chemical Abuse Re- sponse Effort, a community group working against chemical abuse. Above, Sue Montoya and Wes Smith participate in a panel discussion. Below, La Familia puts on a skit about drinking and driving. Santa Fe Trail Day “Golden Trail Of Memories” Students at Las Animas outdid themselves, putting on the best Santa Fe Trail Day in the 50 year history of the event. Freshman queen candidate Joy Floffman was crowned queen, following in the footsteps of her mother, Linda Ringer Hoffman, who was queen in 1959. Thirty-four past queens gathered for the golden celebration and were honored during a tea at the high school. Other 1984 queen candidates were Kathy Trujillo, Wendy Eck and Amy Smith. The sophomores won the best class float category with a covered wagon beneath a crepe paper rainbow. Student Council Sponsor Lawrence Sena was honored for his efforts during the celebration with a gift. 1984 Queen Joy Hoffman, with her mother. Linda Hoffman. 50 years of past queens Will the real dance hall girl please stand up?? This looks like a good place to park 'em! Below: Square dancers show their stuff. TJ Queen Candidate Wendy Eck Junior float Kelly Sue Jones 1984 Queen Joy Hoffman with Jewell.Meyer. 1934 queen Holly Ratzlaff on horseback Sophomore winning float Come on horse, go... Freshman float Senior float Queen Candidate Amy Smith Candidates Kathy Trujillo. Wendy Eck. Amy Smith and Joy Hoffman. ■ Studying hard... 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