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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1986 volume:

It was once said, 'That by friendship you mean the greatest love, the greatest usefulness, the most open communication, the no- blest sufferings, the severest truth, the heartiest counsel, and the greatest union of minds of which brave men and women are capable.” The students at Las Animas High show all of these and many more, which make it a special place to be; help each other through problems and over obstacles; show the school motto - The strength of a Trojan depends on the strength of all Trojans - to a tee. Cover By Ralph M. Sanchez •DSDjeAZJON 1985-86 Das Animas Migh School Zrojan 'Dedicated It is with deepest respect that the Annual Staff dedicate the 1985-86 Annual to the memory of Mr. E.E. Bruegel. Mr. Bruegel lead the Las Animas High School students and faculty as principal from 1939- 1971. His gentle nature was an inspiration and an example for all with whom he came in contact. His firm, fair discipline was tempered with understanding and concern. His commitment to education was exemplified not only during school hours but throughout the community and into his retirement. Mr. Bruegel epitomized the educated man. Jennifer Baublits ABMINISTRATIEJN am Administration is an integral and important part of the total educational process. They are the ones in the trenches helping students, teachers, and community at every turn. School Board members Santos Gonzales and Shawn McGrath visit the school. FACULTY Mr. Smith discusses any subject with stu- dents. Sponsored By STOUGH'S FLOWER SHOP 702 Grove - 456-0343 Family Owned And Operated Since 1938 Gula R. Adams, Owner Sponsored By BRATVOLD PHOTOGRAPHY Allan and Joan 618 Colorado Ave La Junta, Co. - 384-7205 Pictures Are Forever Top: Secretaries June Hale and Duana Sigwart hard at it. Left: June acting coy? Right: Duana snapped in the workroom. Bottom: Counselor Les Race and Fred Smith show spirit on a dress-up day. Left: Virginia Maestas - Foreign Language; Right: Kaye DeMaio - Language; Above: Ms. DeMaio wearing lunch to school. 6 soeuc szuDjes From top left clock- wise: Carl Spinden, World History; Go ahead make my day!; Greg Calzonetti, Social Studies; C'mon lets get excited!; Jerry Nickell, Sociology; Jerry Nick- ell; U.S. History 7 From top left clockwise: Lawrence Sena, math and computers; Vern Hale, math; Gladys Hester, math; Take your best shot; Who's that sneaking around ... ? opps gotch'a'. 8 Sponsored By QUICKEE FOODS Thompson Blvd Grove Las Animas, Co. 456-1388 A Quick Stop Just Around The Corner Sponsored By CITIZENS UTILITIES COMPANY 510 Carson Avenue Las Animas, Co. 456-1562 A Little Light In Your Life. Top Left: Kathie Pruett, Biology: Top Right: Mi- chele Girard, Chemistry Physics Miss Pruett wonders where the bodies are as Miss Girard bounces to class (in the 50 s?). 9 SV8CJM smeAZjoN Top left clockwise: Gene Dixon, AVEPH teacher; Karen Rider SIEBP teacher; Ms. Girard and Mrs. Rider, the two wicked witches are riding their broomstick, and Ed Hill the school psychologist. He is strutting his stuff. mUSZKJM ARZS Am PHl SJCAZ emeAZjow From top left clockwise: Gerald Bryning, Industrial Arts; Jack LaSalle, P.E.; A hair tonic?; See no evil, say no evil, hear no evil; You put your left foot in, you put your left foot out, Steve Grasmick (student teacher). 11 DECEMBER From top left clock- wise: Janice LaSalle, Vocational Business; Charles Donckle, Vo- cational Agriculture; Ruby Jones, typing; John Flinchum, Ag Student teacher; Steve McCrackin, Ag Stu- dent teacher; Who are you hiding from? 12 From top left clockwise: Shir- ley Quarles, Vocational tutor Kay Harmon, Accounting Becky Six, Home Economics Charles Donckle, Vocational Agriculture; May I have this dance? Fin, — VOCAZJOMC T)£PAKZM£ ZS 13 dm MZS4 MSDJJ From top left clockwise: Brett Nolker, Music; Bonnie Hoffman, Accompanist; Diane Banblits, Media Specialist; Stacy Miller, Media Aide; Peggy Mackenzie, Art; lets paint! 14 Faculty showing many different talents. QUJDAMS Counselor Les Race, whacky, serious, The Clash, a song is released, and more. 15 700D 4 eUS senvjees From top left clockwise: Cooks are busily preparing a daily meal rising before the chickens; We don't use shake and bake in our kitchen; Lilly helps out; Alex Lucero heads up the custodial staff and has Maggie and David (not pictured) going so fast they've eluded the camera; Rita preparing to serve the Al-a-carte line. 16 17 Las Animas Trojans: Bottom Row L to R: Gary Uyemura, Matt Abdulla, Gary Durga, Vidal Fernandez, Ron Peterson, Vern Faus, Steve Shiba, Mark Martinez, Brent Thaxton, Micah Hutchison; Middle: Steve Poole, Robert Denton, Roy Darnell, Troy Bonewell, Jason Reed, Paul Stewart, Sam Kersey, Richie Sauceda, Manuel Lincon, Daniel Ferrell; Top: Coach Gene Dixon, Coach Alan Medina, John Dennis, Mike Ringer, Matt Sinclair, Kenny Cox, Eric Moritz, Mike Hurley, Dallas Davis, Billy Brown, Jason Maupin, Coach Geoff Nims, Coach Glen Brown. Kick-off Coaches Gene Dixon, Alan Me- dina, Geoff Nims, Glen Brown 18 Below: Oops that didn't work! Right: Per- fect handoff and now I'm gone. Right: Coach Dixon explaining the finer points of football - get your head in the game, hurry up get off the field . Below: Here, now dig in, okay? You got it now go clear to the goal if possible. Throw a block, throw a block! SeOKBKOAKD LA 0 Manitou Springs 34 LA 6 McClave 18 LA 12 Crowley County 6 LA 18 Holly 13 LA 18 Walsenburg 14 LA 12 Cheraw 14 LA 6 Lamar 28 LA 12 Rocky Ford 22 20 Sponsored By DELANEY CONSTRUCTION CO. 510 Carson Las Animas, Co - 456-1365 We support our youth This year's Trojan football team was young and determined all season, they had to fight the odds but never gave up on themselves. As competitiors they will suprise some folks in 1986. 21 1985 Volleyball Team, bottom L to R. Kelley Estabrooks, Amy Smith, Tiffany Tull; Middle: Christella Palomino, Monica Ybarra, Tina Phillips, Joyce Harris, Missy Rider, Cindy Turner, Judy Balerio, Pauline Saucedo; Top: Coach Larry Huddleston, Sandra Ortega, Bernie Sisneros, Lisa Miller, Lisa Soto, Angie Smith, Kate Conroy, Rana Deal, Tina Baublits, Mylea Wallace, Marlene Ybarra, Sophie Faust, Coach Jan. 22 cowptimvTS oi r ?)ST NATIONAL BANK Ti 1 period a c tat I ‘■tfv • Sponsored Exclusively By THAXTON'S MARKET, INC. 159 Bent Ave. Las Animas, Co. - 456-0611 Where Nourishment Counts 23 From middle right, clockwise. The track boys are engaging in strenuous exercise. The track girls are waiting for their run. The coach, Mr. Calzonetti, is struggling to catch up. L-R front row; Tracy Hess, Julie Hudnall, Jen- nifer Biggers, Teresa Hess; Second Row: Jay Hughes, Phillip Medina. Barrett Bender, Leon Marquez; Third Row: Fred Trujillo, Robert Sa- minago, Henry Vialpando, Jeff Sisneros, Quinn Porterfield, Mike Esterbrooks, and Michael RagSanchez. From middle left clockwise: Henry Vialpando; Fred Truji- llo; Quinn Porterfield; Barrett Bender; Tracy Hess; Keep the pace. 6 Las Animas speedster (Right) Fred Trujillo goes through the paces to prep for state. Others hold their own in gruelling distance running. This year's cross country team was the first to have members qualify for the state competitions. Quite a feat in itself. 27 And the parade came on with class floats; Trike Races were held; Then came the big pep rally and the Freshmen button around the bon-fire. This is the spirit of ... PLEASE oc T r °“L!? 2 Brent sneaks up only to be caught by our roving photographer, and Race eating again? 30 Parents come to Find out how their students are really doing; Read my mind! As the year progresses so friendships grow. The Trojan spirit builds close bonds which contribute to our strength. We are the mighty Trojans and if we stick together we will stay that way. Find a friend, be a friend, keep a friend. 31 e M s e n jC e i 9 8 5 A X) £ K S ’8 6 Top, Fall Varsity L TO R: Susan McClain, Robbie Pryor, Annette Vigil, Missy Sena, Christina Telck. Bottom, Jr. Varsity: Bernie Montoya, Kim Spady, Debbie Bryant, Bertha Romero. Cheerleading is an integral part of all sports programs. In the fall the ladies work hard to lead fans at football games and volleyball matches. Without this leadership there would be no organized support for the athletic teams. Winter Varsity, Top Left: Joy Marquez, Missy Sena, Christina Telck; Jr. Varsity, Bottom Right: Debbie Bryant, Kim Spady, Robyn Stwalley, Bernie Montoya. Winter Cheerleaders support both basketball squads, boys and girls, and the wrestlers. At home or on the road, they are there as much as possible. Royalty poses in full dress and King Mike Estabrooks dances at the Winter Sports dance. Middle left: Classes perform skits as part of the celebration. WWZSK SPOKZS week Many activities, dress up days, poster contests, and special pep assemblies are all part of the themselves this year. Bottom left: King Mike Estabrooks and Queen Joy Marquez enjoy the royalty dance. ■ 1 -VIBRA -r . Jrcr.tH-CLASS rf87 34 Cave men. Babes, Nerds, and New Cheerleaders roamed the building. Ukn Old flflN UtfJEStooMNO im fwui str 1� Do OCT) MAN WJNZSK Top Row: Left To Right: Manager Sandy Reinhardt, Brad Davidson, Micah Hutchison, Matt Sinclair, Jeff Sisneros, Kenny Cox, Brent Thaxton, John Vialpando, Philip Medina, Fred Trujillo, Richie Sauceda, Billy Brown, Jason Maupin, Mike Harley, Eric Mortiz, Quin Porterfield, Dallas Davis, Trey Zurfluh, Anthony Miller, Dustin Kerr, Coach Greg Calzonetti. Bottom picture center: Joe Ben Martinez, K.C. Jones; Second Row: Micah Hutchison, Brad Davidson, Brent Thaxton, Brian Elder, Steven Shiba, Matt Sinclair, Jeff Sisneros, Tim May, Trini Gonzales, Coach Glen Brown. Jump! Rebound! Shoot! Leap! Drive, Drive! Basketball season brings thrills unequalled as the teams race up and down the hardwood courts trying to show each other their strengths. LAHS basketball was no different, a tough year for our young team. Girls' Varsity From Bottom, Clockwise: Pauline Saucedo, Tina Phillips, Rana Deal, Angie Smith, Coach Jerry Maupin, Mylea Wallace, Kelly Jones, Jennifer Biggers; Center: Julie Hudnall. Jr. Varsity L To R Bottom: Marlene Ybarra, Missy Rider, Tracy Hess; Middle: Robbie Pryor, Cindy Turner; Top: Tina Baublits, Teressa Hess, Pam Ballez, Sophie Faust, Jennifer Smith; Top Center: Coach Larry Johnston. 40 Ref Jerry Nickell says lets play ball Freshmen, Center: Maaza Langdon; Middle L to R: Tonya LeFore, Laurice Hurley, Sophie Faust, Misti Davison. Susan Wilson, Kathy Six; Back Row: Coach Stacy Miller, Teressa Hess, Loretta Hogue, Cory Plinske, Regina Hatcher, Davida Clark, Tracy Hess, Enanu Langdon. Freshmen and JV teams had busy schedules and competition. Ref call that foul! Sponsored By VFW POST 2411 318 3rd Street Las Animas, Co. 456-9955 A Place To Meet Friends And Share Happiness Sponsored By HUB CLOTHING Clothing For The Family 34D Sixth Street, Las Animas, Co. 456-1491 We Keep You Fit' Sponsored By SIXTH STREET VARIETY STORE 316 Sixth St. Las Animas — 456-1778 We Bring Variety To Las Animas JOHN AND GLADYS HESTER LA-East Rd. JJ 456-0396 Education Is Our Most Important Resource. 1985-86 Grapplers Front L to R: Alonzo Quintana, Ray Gonzales, Jason Reed, Carlos Alvidrez, Gary Uyemura, Daniel Ferrell, Steve Martinez, Troy Bonewell, Gary Rice: Back: Manager Shelli Plinske, Ron Peterson, Richie Martinez, Ben Miller, Barrett Bender, Manuel Lincon, John Dennis, Robert Denton, Vern Faus, Keith Dodson. Wrestlers Jason Reed and Steve Martinez work their way to the state tournament. Steve placed 5th there and Jason will be back to go again. Congrats! 43 Pin Him! Turn'im over! Acrobats? I won! Don't let himgo! Sponsored Exclusively By OTERO SAVINGS LOAN ASSOC. 332 Llewellyn E. Thompson Blvd. Las Animas, Co. 81054 456-0018 Since 1890 44 From top left: Stick him; the man handler, break him down, spin Keith; heads up; everybody up; pin! It's hard being a wrestler down in the trenches. The hours of work to be good are long and punish- ing. Babes you're on your own in this game, but oh how satisfying when you win that big match. Self Reward balances pain. 45 46 Officers From Left to Right: President Ralph Sanchez, Treasurer Susan Atkinson, Vice President Albert Davis, Secretary Joy Marquez. The Class of '86 is preparing to start new lives in the near future, and participating in varied activities throughout this year. iENIORS Live to learn, we are; Learn to live, we try; Love to live, we do; Now go you and I. Eddie Archuleta Carlos Alvidrez Susan Atkinson Al Davis Roy Davis John Dennis Sponsored Exclusively By FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LAS ANIMAS 535 Bent Ave. 456-1512 Las Animas, Co. 81054 “Your Future Is Our Concern Kelley Estabrooks Mike Estabrooks Grant Garcia Mike Gonzales Jeff Gribble Brian Hasui Art Hollingsworth Sponsored Exclusively By SWEET CREAM JERSEY DAIRY Leon Laura Atkinson 14334 Rd LL Las Animas — 456-1478 Good Luck In Your Future Efforts Michele Jarvis Brian Long Dinah Lucero Louie Lucero Leon Marquez Joy Marquez Randy Martin BILL TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC. Rt 1, Box 8 456-1325 Las Animas, Co 81054 We Build For Your Future” Sponsored Exclusively By THE WILSON RANCH Rt. 4 Box 50 456-0751 Growing For The Future Adolph Martinez Steve Martinez Kelly May Sharon McClain Philip Medina Perscilla Medina Ben Miller Keith Miller Joseph Montez Richard Morlan Rhonda Murray Ralph Muse Quinn Porterfield Dominic Quintana And a new time is near As we look up toward the sky And ask where is it I shall be A million miles away from here? Now it's time to seek our place For it is short we'll hold our space And then we must step aside And look anew as away we fly. Holly Ratzlaff Bertha Romero Ralph Sanchez Steve Shearer Amy Smith Mark Spady Rick Stwalley Sponsored Exclusively By LAS ANIMAS OIL COMPANY, INC. 119 North Bent Ave Las Animas, Co. 81054 456-0168 Our Youth Are Our Future 53 54 Mark Thayer Tiffany Tull Henry Vialpando Susan Waring Robert Wilson Richard Ybarra Sponsored By LAS ANIMAS LIONS CLUB Sponsors Of The Lions Scholarship To OJC This Year's Recipient: Susan Waring KUHNS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC Dr. Pamela K. Kuhns-Valdez 344 6th Street 456-2388 Or 2586 Las Animas, Co 81054 POWELL-KUHNS MORTUARY OF LAS ANIMAS, CO. CARLOS ALVIDREZ Art Club, 2V2; Football, 3; Wrestling, 2; Tro- jan of Month. EDDIE ARCHULETA Student Council, 1; Drama, 1; Foreign Lang. Club, 3, Pres. 1, Treas. 2; FHA, 2, V.P.; Track, 1; Knowledge Bowl, 3; Trojan of Month, 2; Honor Roll, 4. SUSAN ATKINSON Student Council, 3, Treas., Drama, 3, Sec.; Foreign Lang. Club, 1, Treas.; Annual Staff, 1; FHA, 4, Sec, Treas., Pres.; Knowledge Bowl, 2; Honor Roll, 4; Trojan of Month, 1; Jr. Treas.; Sr. Treas. WILL BARKS FFA, 4, Treas.; 4-H; Basketball, 2. SHERRY BOHRER Pep Club, 3; Student Council, 2; Drama, 2; Chorus, 1; FBLA, 3; Annual, 1; Track, 2; Volleyball, 3; NHS, 2, Sec.; Fr-So-Jr Sec. TIMARA CLARK Y-teens, 1; FFA, 1; BOE. V ; FBLA, 1; So. VP; Honor Roll, 1. KYLA CURLEY Trojan of Month; Honor Roll, 4. ALBERT DAVIS Student Council, 3; Drama, 2; Chorus, 3; Annual, 1; Band, 3; Football, 1; Knowledge Bowl, 2; Fr. Treas.; Sr. VP; Honor Roll, 4; Science Club, 2. ROY DAVIS Student Council, 2; FFA, 4, Pres.; Knowledge Bowl, 1; Trojan of Month; Honor Roll, 4. JOHN DENNIS Football, 4; Wrestling, 1; CAVOC, 2. KELLEY ESTABROOKS Y-teens, 2; BOE. 1; FBLA, 4; A-Club, 4; Band, 2; Volleyball, 4; Basketball, 2; Track, 3; Miss Trojan. MIKE ESTABROOKS A-Club, 4; Band, 2; Art Club, 4; Football, 1; Cross Country 3; Track, 3. GRANT GARCIA FFA, 4; Chorus, 2; A-Club, 4; Football, 2; Wrestling, 4; Baseball, 1. MIKE GONZALES Wrestling, 2; Honor Roll, 2. JEFF GRIBBLE CAVOC, 2. BRYAN HASUI FFA, 4, Historian. ART HOLLINGSWORTH Chorus, ‘ 2; Art Club, 2; Trojan Spirit, 1; Science Club, 1. MICHELE JARVIS Student Council, 3, Pres.; NHS, 2, Pres.; Drama, 3; Annual, 3; FBLA, 1; Chorus, 3; Basketball, 1; Track, 1; Legislative Intern, 1; Knowledge Bowl, 1; Honor Roll, 4; Jr. Pres.; Science Club, 1. BRIAN LONG Student Council, 4; Drama, 2, NHS, 2, VP; Annual, 3; Hugh O'Brian, 1; Knowledge Bowl, 2; Trojan of Month; Honor Roll, 4; Fr. Pres.; AFS, 1, Australia. DINAH LUCERO Chorus, 2; FHA, 1; LOUIE LUCERO CAVOC, 2. JOY MARQUEZ Pep Club, 2; Cheerleader, 2; Y-teens, 2; BOE, 1; FBLA, 2; Spanish Club; Sr. Sec. LEON MARQUEZ Chorus, 1; Spanish Club, 1; Track, 2; Mr. Trojan, 1; Student Council, 1; CAVOC, 2. RANDY MARTIN Ski Team, 2. ADOLPH MARTINEZ FHA, 2; Football, 1; Basketball, 1; CAVOC, 1. STEVE MARTINEZ Football, 4; Wrestling, 4; Band, 2; CAVOC 2. KELLY MAY FHA, 3; 4-H, 4; Chorus, 3. SHARON MCCLAIN Cheerleader, 2; Y-teens, 1; BOE, V2; FBLA, 1. PERSCILLA MEDINA Pep Club, 1; BOE, 1; FBLA, 2; Chorus, 1; So Treas. PHILIP MEDINA Student Council, 1; A-Club, 4; Annual, 1; Chorus, 1; Basketball, 4; Baseball, 1; Jr. Pres.; CAVOC, 1. BEN MILLER FFA, 4, Sentinel; Wrestling, 1. KEITH MILLER FFA, 4. JOE MONTEZ Special Olympics RICHIE MORLAN FFA, 4, Jr. Officer. RHONDA MURRAY Y-teens. 1; BOE, 1; FBLA, 1; Trojan Spirit, 1; Trojan of Month; Honor Roll, 1. RALPH MUSE FFA. 3; Football, 2; CAVOC, 1. QUIN PORTERFIELD Chorus, 1; A-Club, 4; Cross Country, 1; Bas- ketball. 4; CAVOC, 1. DOMINIC QUINTANA Football; Basketball; Track; CAVOC, 1. HOLLY RATZLAFF Y-teens, 2; 4-H, 3; Drama, 1; Spanish Club, 2; AFS, 1; Spain; Volleyball, 2; Honor Roll, 1. BERTHA ROMERO Y-teens, 1; Chorus, 2; BOE, 1. FBLA, 3; Bas- ketball, 3; Track, 2; Cheerleader, 1. RALPH SANCHEZ Student Council, 2; Annual, 2; Jr. VP; Sr. Pres.; Science Club, 1. STEVE SHEARER Art Club, 2. AMY SMITH Y-teens, 2; Chorus, 3; BOE, 1, Sec.; FBLA, 4, Sec.; Volleyball, 4; Honor Roll, 4; So. Sec. MARK SPADY FFA, 4. RICK STWALLEY Student Council, 1; FBLA, 1; Band, 2; Science Club, 2. MARK THAYFR Annual Staff, 3; Science Club, 3, Pres.; FBLA, 1; Drama, 1; Trojan of Month; Honor Roll, 2. TIFFANY TULL Y-teens, 1; Student Council, 4, Sec.; Drama, 2, Treas.; 4-H, 2; Chorus, 4, Sec.; Band, 3, Treas.; BOE, 1, Treas.; FBLA, 4; A-Club, 4; Annual Staff, 3; Basketball, 3; Volleyball, 4; Track, 3. HENRY VIALPANDO Cross Country, 2; CAVOC, 2. SUSAN WARING Y-teens, 1; FFA, 3; BOE, 1, Pres.; FBLA, 3; Trojan Spirit, 1; Volleyball, 1; Honor Roll. 4; Jr. Sec. ROBERT WILSON FFA, 4, V.P. RICHIE YBARRA Special Olympics ✓ Junior Class Officers L to R: Vice President Cindy Hanlon, Secretary Missy Sena, Treasurer Kelly Jones, President Pauline Saucedo. Juniors are busy with many activities Michelle Bailey Judy Balerio Pamela Ballez Jennifer Baublits Jennifer Biggers Stanley Bilyeu Lance Brundage Brian Cada Wake up Julie Kate Conroy Cheri Cook Todd Davidson Dallas Davis Rana Deal •• ••• • • • •. • • • • • •••••• • • •• Jenny Dennis Mike Dillon Daniel Ferrell Yvonne Frazier Michael Gallegos Gerald Garcia '•At • •• •. ••• •• Wes Gribble Lori Hall Cindy Hanlon 58 Joyce Harris Patricia Henning Jim Higgs Joy Hoffman Clayton Howe Willy Hren Julie Hudnall Kelly Jones Mark Johnston j Wayne Karle Richard Lightcap Next! Manuel Lincon Joe Martinez Steve Martinez Bonnie Mayo Anthony Miller John Vialpando Bernie Montoya Tina Phillips Shelley Plinske Paula Quintana 60 Jason Reed Cindy Reinhardt Sandy Reinhardt w A.S •••% • • • • ••• ••••• •• • r • •••••••• • , • • • •• • ••••• «� • ••••• •••••• Gary Rice Carla Sandoval Ritchie Sauceda Pauline Saucedo Chandra Schmelzer Melissa Sena • •••• '••• •............................. •' Chico Sierra Bernadette Sisneros Robbie Sisneros 61 Angela Smith Carol Smith .Jff. Jennifer Smith Tammy Smith Sonya Tyler Casey Valerio Annette Vigil Vonnie Voss Norman Williams Marlene Ybarra Trey Zurfluh 62 5QPHQMGRE5 Left, Class Officers L to R: President Fred Trujillo, Vice President Christina Telck, Secretary Missy Allard, Treasurer Steve Poole. 63 Anne Golden Charlene Grasmick James Gribble Don Hall Starla Howe Mike Hurley Kenny Johnson Sam Kersey Todd McLaughlin Brandon Martin Richie Martinez Shelli Martinez 65 Vickie Martinez Lisa Miller Raquel Morales Vickie Morris Eric Moritz lynda Moss Veronica O'Connor Christina Telck Tamara Thomas Fred Trujillo Si . ••• Cindy Turner Troy Turner Toby Tyler Gary Uyemura Kevin VanEgmond Richard VanEgmond Jay Waring Lisa Ybarra Monica Ybarra 68 Freshman Class Officers L to R: Secretary Benita Archuleta, Vice President Adam Baca, Treasurer Sophie Faust; Top: President Maaza Langdon. 69 Aaron Adame Rhonda Alverez Benita Archuleta •••� ••• ••• ? •• Tara Avila Adam Baca Tina Baublits Tammy Butler Debbie Bryant Monty Chambers Davida Clark Mitchell Cook Loney Cordova 70 Brad Davidson Tobe Davis Misti Davison Rhonda Dove Denise Duran Brian Elder Gary Durga Vern Faus Sophie Faust I A Julian Favela Vidal Fernandez Troy Frazier 71 Cosme Gallegos Sally Gallegos Patrick Garcia Garianne Garrier Shirley Gilliland Richard Gomez Pete Gonzales Raymond Gonzales Trini Gonzales Ragina Hatcher John Hedgecoke Teressa Hess 72 Tracy Hess John Hipshire Christy Hoffman Loretta Hogue Jay Hughes Laurice Hurley Micah Hutchison John Jaramillo K. C. Jones Tanya La Fore Enanu Langdon Maaza Langdon % 73 •• . Fred Martinez Joe Ben Martinez Mark Martinez James Martin Tim May Lissa Medina No Photo Available M frr i Yolanda Melendez Joe Mondragon Daniel Montoya 74 Jeff Sisineros Kathy Six Michael Smith Wendee Stephens Robyn Stwalley Brent Thaxton Jacinto Torrez Brad Vanderpool Mylea Wallace Christyl Walters Susan Wilson As the days passed This Freshman class Grew into a group Who's future holds Great promise to all. We hope we'll continue To answer that call. 76 mOMm 3RSSHMBN -1990 Welcome To LAHSS Abdu,,a Amy Bradford Maria Albidrez, Patrick Arrona, Trina Balcirio Kathy Burns, Cristina Campos Cary Cardenas No Photo Available Darla Cook, Robbie Cortinez Kendra Dodson, Michelle Donkle Mickie Duran Wesley Eck, Jason Eidinger 77 Gary Fritz Loren Fritz, Travis Fulton, Tina Fulton Terri Gallegos No Photo Available Graig Gauna, Martin Golden Robert Gomez Jenaro Gonzales, Karisa Grabeal No Photo Available Rhiner Grdendyk, Christy Hall Lori Hall James Henning, Jill Hoffman Richard Inskeep Arlene Lopez Brian Jarvis, Michael Karle, Christi Lightcap Buffy Lucero Donna Martinez Matthew Lucero, Joey Macaraeg, Joaquin Maestas Henry Martinez, Henry Martinez Robert Martinez Veronica Martinez, Dina Medina Noel Patterson Dandy O'Connor William Ortega, Dara Palomino, Johnny Palomino No Photo Available 79 Lyndell Simpson Jeremy Pryor Casey Rider, Victor Sanchez, Stanley Sandoval Amanda Sinclair, Chad Singer Angela Smith Jeff Telck, Paul Trujillo Jerry Turner, Amalia Tyler Yvonne Uyemura Charlie VanEgmond, Donnie Voss Donnie Whattler Christina Wooters Janeen Ybarra 80 Blow it by. Rounding 1st. He's safe by a mile! Baseball Team L To R, Bottom: Gary Uyemura, Pat Garcia, Mark Martinez; Middle: Richie Gomez, Ron Peterson, Brian Elder, Richie Martinez, Barrett Bender, Brent Thaxton; Top: Coach Geoff Nims, Dallas Davis, Robert Samaniego, Jason Maupin, Jeff Sisneros, Eric Moritz, Matt Sinclair, Dustin Kerr, Ritchie Sauceda, Coach Alan Medina. 82 Sponsored By HUB CLOTHING Clothing For The Family Las Animas “The Spirit Of '86 It's a hit Hey, batter batter Home run! Eric bunts In my glove Sponsored By GOBIN'S, INC. 215 Colorado Ave. La Junta, Co 81050 303-384-4761 We Supply BROWN'S AUCTIONS A.P. Brown; Rt 1, Box 50 Las Animas, Co. - 456-0997 Let Us Sell Your Wares'' Sponsored By LONNIE, ROXANNE, DALLAS DAVIS KENNETH STACEY MILLER Of Las Animas We've Got Trojan Pride 83 I Boys Track, Seated L To R: Roy Darnell, Randy Martin; Top: Manuel Lincon, Kenny Cox, Henry Vialpando, Matt Schmelzer, Alonzo Quintana. Coach Gene Dixon. 1986 jCAMS ZRACK Z8AMS Girls Track, Front Row L To R: Laurice Hurley, Julie Hudnall, Pauline Saucedo, Raquel Morales, Patty Henning; Back: Regina Hatcher, Missy Rider, Tracy Hess, Angie Smith, Michele Jarvis, Jenny Dennis, Coach Bill Sinclair. 84 85 [BETHT Scientists L To R: Anne Golden, Doug Shearer, Brian Cada, Sponsor Michele Girard, Al Davis, Fred Trujillo, Missy Rider, Mike Hurley, Michele Jarvis. semes earn azmcszjc ecus 'A' Club L To R, Bottom: Sophie Faust, Maaza Langdon, Tina Phillips, Judy Balerio, Kelly Estabrooks, Tiffany Tull, Robbie Pryor, Gary Uyemura, Troy Bonewell, Mike Estabrooks. Second Row: Misti Davison, Loretta Hogue, Cory Plinske, Tracy Hess, Laurice Hurley, Rana Deal, Julie Hudnall, Pauline Saucedo, Jennifer Smith, Angie Smith, Barrett Bender. Third Row: Anna Pierce, Regina Hatcher, Enanu Langdon, Kathy Six, Susan Wilson, Teressa Hess, Kelly Jones, Missy Rider, Mylea Wallace, Tina Baublits, Robert Samaniego. Top: Phil Medina, Leon Marquez, Quinn Porterfield, Mike Hurley, Fred Trujillo, Sam Kersey, Jason Maupin, Brent Thaxton. 87 MK. 4 MJSS ZKOMW Kelly Estabrooks, Leon Marquez Foreign Language Club, Bottom L To R: Brenda Sandoval, Carla Sandoval, Gina Losano. Middle: Susan Atkinson, Eddie Archuleta. Top: Sponsor Virginia Maestas. Yearbook Staff: Left: Sponsor Les Race; Table L To R: Anne Golden, Todd Davidson, Joy Hoffman, Brian Long, Cindy Reinhardt, Ralph Sanchez, Jennifer Baublits. Photographers, Right: Mark Thayer, Michele Jarvis, Sonya Tyler. M Math-Science And English-History Oral Teams, Top Left: Ron Peterson, Maaza Langdon, Missy Rider, Anne Golden; Top Right: Al Davis, Brian Cada, Todd Davidson, Susan Atkinson. Sponsored By BENT COUNTY READY MIX 8th And Garfield 456-1320 Always Ready Sponsored By IDA L. CADA 650 Locust Las Animas, Co. Be Strong, Trojans Sponsored By KENNETH DONNA DODSON Rt 2, Box 42 Trojan Support All The Way- Sponsored By ROUND-UP PRINTS PO Box 429 Las Animas, Co. - 456-0709 Printing Trojan Pride' KNOWCSVQS nowc Z£AM - '86 Members L To R, Bottom: Eddie Archuleta. Rick Stwalley, Michele Jarvis, Susan Atkinson, Mark Thayer, Al Davis; Second: Geoff Nims, Brian Cada, Joyce Harris, Tina Baublits, Judy Balerio, Tamara Thomas, Kelly Jones, Susan Wilson. Mylea Wallace, Todd Davidson; Third: Anne Golden, Brian Long, Rana Deal, Ralph Sanchez, Missy Rider, Micah Hutchison, Maaza Langdon, Christy Hoffman, Robyn Stwalley; Top: Lance Brundage, Mike Dillon, Angie Smith, Missy Allard, Robert Samaniego, Fred Trujillo, Barrett Bender, Roy Davis, Ron Peterson. 89 FFA Members L To R, Bottom: Susan Wilson, Tina Baublits, Mylea Wallace, J.D. Martin, Brad Davidson, Matt Sinclair; Second Row: Advisor Chuck Donkle, Dallas Davis, Will Barks, Tammy Smith, Roy Davis, Robert Wilson, Ben Miller, Bryan Hasui; Third Row: Cheri Cook, Gary Rice, Toby Davis, Wendee Stephens, Tina Phillips, Brian Elder, Kim Spady, Missy Allard, Mark Spady, Mike Smith, Steve Poole, Sam Kersey; Fourth Row: Paul Stuart, Tim McKay, Don Hall, Clayton Howe, Billy Brown, Thom Simpson, Todd Lightcap, Richie Morlan, Jay Waring, Keith Dodson, Stan Bilyeu, Anthony Miller, Shannon Smith; Top: Gerald Garcia, Troy Turner, Grant Garcia, Steve Shiba, Monty Chambers, Brandon Martin, Vern Faus, Roy Darnell, Marty Chambers, Daniel Ferrell, Robert Denton, Troy Bonewell, Christina Telck, Jason Reed, Cindy Turner, Lisa Miller, K.C. Jones. 7UZUK8 UKMSKS AMSKJCA - JCAHS 6MAPZSK Top Row, Officers L To R: Dallas Davis, Treasurer Will Barks, Secretary Tammy Smith, President Roy Davis, Vice President Robert Wilson, Ben Miller, Bryan Hasui; Bottom, Jr. Officers L To R: Cheri Cook, Matt Sinclair, Tina Baublits, Mylea Wallace, J.D. Martin, Brad Davidson, Susan Wilson. 90 FFA always has a busy year from the oyster fry, to donkey basketball and banquets to exhibits in the Harvest Show. i rimri it NO UIDIIUS iNt ouui: i 91 7UZUKS ms mss jcsadso? - J985-86 FBLA Members L To R; Bottom: Jennifer Baublits, Sandy Reinhardt, Todd Davidson, Cindy Hanlon, Cindy Reinhardt, Kelly Jones, Amy Smith; Second: Enanu Langdon, Robyn Stwalley, Wendee Stephens, Mylea Wallace, Lisa Miller, Tina Baublits, Chandra Schmelzer, Julie Hudnall, Rana Deal, Laurice Hurley, Vickie Morris; Third: Maaza Langdon, Joy Hoffman, Sophie Faust, Misti Davison, Loretta Hogue, Joyce Harris, Pauline Saucedo, Joe Martinez, Robbie Pryor, Missy Rider, Perscilla Medina; Fourth: Judy Balerio, Lori Hall, Brent Thaxton, Mark Johnston, Mike Hurley, Rick Stwalley, Mark Thayer, Micah Hutchison, K.C. Jones, Angie Smith, Michele Jarvis; Fifth: Bertha Romero, Rhonda Murray, Fred Trujillo, Robert Samaniego, Barrett Bender, Kelly Estabrooks, Tiffany Tull; Top: Sharon McClain, Timara Clark, Susan Waring, Joy Marquez. Members compete in many business events. Here, winners show their accomplishments from Business Olympics. nos MSMnsKs Bottom To Top: Susan Waring, Amy Smith, Tiffany Tull, Bertha Romero, Joy Marquez, Rhonda Murray, Kyla Curley, Perscilla Medina, Kelly Estabrooks. BOE is one part of the business program and an important part of FBLA. Members work in businesses part time gaining valuable experiences. Bottom Left: Jennifer Baublits is running for National FBLA President which is a true honor. Good luck! Don't drop the egg! FHA Members L To R, Bottom: Jennifer Baublits, Cindy Hanlon, Chandra Schmelzer, Vonnie Voss, Eddie Archuleta, Susan Atkinson; Middle: Kathy Six, Pauline Saucedo, Wendee Stephens, Susan Wilson, Vickie Morris, Ronda Alvarez, Joyce Harris, Veronica O'Connor, Sponsor Becky Six; Top: Patty Henning, Shelli Martinez, Sophie Faust, Dinah Lucero, Doug Shearer, Regina Hatcher, Kelly May, Benita Archuleta. Aaron Adame. 94 Sponsored By LAS ANIMAS SEWER SERVICE Randy Losey - Owner 456-0630 We Keep Things Flowing CHAMBERS SONS CONSTRUCTION CO. 12799 Rd. EE - 456-0082 Excavation, Trencher Dozer And Grader Work Top: High Point Winners L To R: Kelly May, Vonnie Voss, Sophie Faust. Benita Archuleta, Eddie Archuleta. Left: One Of Many Feeds Put On By Home Economics. Bottom: 1986-87 Officers L To R: Cindy Hanlon, Vonnie Voss, Benita Archuleta, Joyce Harris, Wendee Stephens, Sophie Faust, Pauline Saucedo, FHA Mother Kathy Edwards. Sponsored By LAS ANIMAS YOUTH FELLOWSHIP Terry And Clara McLaughlin PO Box 186, Las Animas Meeting Every Sunday 5-6:30 P.M. RACINE'S LOCK KEY SERVICE 431 Maple - 456-1702 Complete Locksmith Service Security Center • Locks Safes • Alarms 295 CAMS WD k emKUS Choral Members L To R, Bottom: Maaza Langdon, Veronica O Connor, Richie Gomez, Pau a Quintana, Kym Woodley, Charlene Crasmick. Director Brett Nolker; Second Row: Tekla Devie, Lynda Moss, Denise Duran, Patty Henning, Joe Martinez, Leon Marquez, Sonya Tyler, Ronda Alvarez, Raquel Morales, Gina Losano; Third Row: Tonya Rivera Nancy Salas, Dinah Lucero, Kelly May, Tara Avila, Anna Pierce, Vidal Fernandez, James Gr.bble, Teressa Hess, Christy Hoffman. Melanie Bessman, Christina Telck; Top. Tracy Hess, btarla Howe. Regina Hatcher, Vickie Morris. Jacinto Torrez, Todd McLaughlin, Albert Davis, Anne Golden. Carla Sandoval, Enanu Langdon. Michele Jarvis. Band Members, Front: Christy Hoffman, Debbie Bryant; Middle L To R: Benita Archuleta, Sophie Faust, Anne Golden. Susan Wilson. Todd McLaughlin, Laurice Hurley, Anna Pierce; Back. Director Brett Nolker. James Miller, John Hedgecoke, James Gribble. Sponsored Exclusively By COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH 6th And Carson Las Animas, Co. Worship-10:30; Class 9:15 Christ In The Heart Is Heaven On Earth MZJOMC HOWOK soejszy NHS Members L To R: Kelly Jones, Joyce Harris, Sponsor Les Race, Lance Brundage, Brian Cada, Rana Deal; Seated: Brian Long, Michele Jarvis. Sponsored Exclusively By KAY CLANCY RIGGS Las Animas, Co. The Mind Is A Wonderful Tool. The Active Mind Is Even Greater. The NHS Mind Is Unsurpassed. NHS members join in theatre, left. The tap- ping of new members preceeds formal in- duction. Sponsored By LES RACE Las Animas High Guidance Counselor Education Cultivates The Minds Of People Sponsored By LAS ANIMAS - BENT COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 511 Thompson Blvd. 456-0453 Building For A Better Tomorrow ZROWW ZH6AZRS QUKD Actors L To R: Joyce Harris, Susan Atkinson, Michele Jarvis, Brian Long, Eddie Archuleta, Ron Peterson, Regina Hatcher, Anne Golden, Tonya Rivera, Christy Hoffman, Al Davis, Maaza Langdon, Charlene Grasmick, Carla Sandoval; Lighting: Mark Thayer; Director Les Race. Theatre Guild and NHS co-sponsored a dinner- theatre at the Troll Haus Restaurant in Las Animas. While folks ate a good meal they also enjoyed a one-act comedy titled On With The Shrew . The LAHS-FHA also helped by serving the meal. Sponsored By CABLE SYSTEMS, INC. 540 Carson Ave. Las Animas - 456-2730 Service With A Smile Sponsored By D J ENTERPRISES - Water Treatment Systems Home Alarms Satellite Dishes 456-2131 We're Watching You Sponsored By TRAIL MOTEL Vida Alsaker Box 3 Las Animas, Co. Where Sleep Comes Easy Sponsored By ROY FAYE GARDNER Route 1, Box 129 Las Animas, Co. - 456- 0820 We've Got The Spirit Trojans ZKOjfAN SPJKJZ SZAtt Staff Members L To R: Advisor Joe Tanner, Fred Trujillo, Judy Balerio, Rana Deal, Julie Hudnall, Todd Davidson, Cindy Hanlon, Kelly Jones, Anne Golden, Joe Martinez. 99 1986 PKOM mqmz A DKSAM 07 ZOMOKROW As the year comes to a close an event which goes back decades which shows this culmination with beautiful memories is the Junior-Senior Prom. This years was memorable in more ways than one; it was held at the Las Animas Golf Assoc. Club House, a first for the L.A. The juniors did a beautiful job in getting it ready this year. Opposite page top left: Prom Royalty King Mike Estabrooks and Queen Susan Waring are crowned; bottom left they dance the royalty dance; bottom right Refreshments are served for guests. This page: Dancing and friendship were the order of the evening. 101 yjj Academic awards for excel- lence are presented to LAHS students. This year the cere- mony was held at night so parents could attend. The High School Library was dedicated to the late E.E. Brue- gel and was so named. Many awards were given to out- standing students. KSeOQMZJOtf WWMZ1986 1986 AZHCSZje umusz Athletes are honored for their efforts in sports through the year. The banquet is put on by the Las Animas Booster Club. Awards are given to those athletes and cheerleaders who have done outstanding work. Dale Cox was named this year's Fan-Of The Year. Top: Underclass award recipients L to R: Missy Rider, Christina Telck, Micah Hutchison, Mylea Wallace, Brent Thaxton, Dustin Kerr, Troy Bonewell, Eric Moritz, Fred Trujillo, Mike Hurley, Roy Darnell, Kenny Cox. Above Left: Upperclass achievers L to R: Jennifer Smith, Tina Phillips, Manuel Lincon, Julie Hudnall, Angie Smith, Jason Reed, Dallas Davis, Steve Martinez. Banquet was hosted by Ken Kester, Booster Club President. 103 Stuco Members, Front L To R: Secretary Todd Davidson, President Michele Jarvis, Vice President Missy Rider, Treasurer Susan Atkinson; Middle: Ron Peterson, Maaza Langdon, Cindy Hanlon, Pauline Saucedo, Tina Phillips, Eddie Archuleta; Back: Sponsor Karen Rider, Roy Davis, Fred Trujillo, Mike Hurley, Brian Long, Ralph Sanchez, Albert Davis, Sponsor Les Race. 104 Student Council is a very busy group. Besides making many governmental decisions on student activities, they sponsor many of these during the year. Here we have the freshman mixer, 50's-60's Sunrise Dance, and Bike-a-Thon Riders. Left: It's a MORP dance! Royalty crowned were King Tracy Hess and Queen Brent Thaxton, decor was trashy at best. Above: Jacks champs play during the Christmas Activities day. 105 More activities! Here we have winners of the save it or shave it contest, more freshman mixer time, and at the Christmas Day a little trivial pursuit tournament and students showing their basketball shooting skills. 106 Christmas Day had costumes, dancing, chess, and the movie Ghost Busters ; Below: Stuco's own DJ's for the St. Patty's dance after the student-teacher volleyball match-ups. Costume judging begins the day with Southern Bells, Indians, and Cowboys. This is LAHS Student Council's biggest event with five separate activities throughout the day. We start with costume judging, then there's a big parade, lunch is served by the senior class, followed all afternoon with a gymkhana. The eve has square dance contests and the awards winners. The Gymkhana has many events from barrel races to greased pig contests, trail rides to horse shoe pitching and much more. i Pitch it! Heavy bale Tying the goat Fun for all! Queen Candidates in review L to R: Missy Allard, Susan Wilson, Susan Atkinson, Tina Phillips. Below: Square dance teams perform for audiences and judges to see which square has created the best dance routine. After this is complete trophy winners are presented awards for different parts of the days judgings. 1986 SIZ'D QUSSfl ZJM PMJjCjCJPS semon gkadhazjojv m6 114 Above: Getting ready for the long walk to take their positions in anticipation. Right: Singers Michele Jarvis, Albert Davis, and Tiffany Tull present the class song. The graduating class of 1986 as they prepare for the grand finale. Top: Seniors are almost in now as they march to the music of the LAHMS band. This year for the first time, graduation was held outside on the football field on a beautiful evening. Below: Seniors receive awards and diplomas. Ralph Sanchez, President, presents senior gifts and special awards. Good luck with your futures! 115 By Les Race Many friendships were formed this year. Some will be forever and others are passing kinds which had touches to help make other friend- ships easier. At LAHS as well as anywhere, a friend is a very important part of life; for without it one cannot survive. As this year closes, so do the pages here which depict memories which will last a lifetime. Hold strong to those friendships that you have gained and you shall always be part of the Trojan strength. And that's the way it was at LAHS 1985- 86. 116 JDCTEA5