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

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1987 volume:

The days may come, the days may go but still our memories weave the blissful dreams of long ago. V' — Judy K. Balerio Pamela Y. Ballez Jennifer L. Baublits Stanley E. Bilyeu Lance W. Brundage Brian K. Cada 3 Marty S. Chambers Cheri L. Cook Todd Davidson Dallas T. Davis Rana L. Deal Jennie L. Dennis Michael D. Dillion Daniel L. Ferrell Yvonne Frazier Michael A. Gallegos Gerald E. Garcia Lori Ann Hall 4 We were gossiping. But... Class Of ’87 Cindy K. Hanlon Fabrice Hardy Patricia A. Henning Jim Higgs Joy J. Hoffman Clayton D. Howe Willy Hren Julie A. Hudnall Mark Johnston 5 Kelly Jones Wayne Karle Todd Lightcap Manuel H. Lincon Joe A. Martinez Anthony W. Miller Carol (Smith) Miller Bemadina Montoya Tina J. Phillips Michelle A. Plinske Paula Quintana Jason W. Reed 6 Cynthia A. Reinhardt Sandra L. Reinhardt Gary A. Rice Carla J. Sandoval Ritchie M. Sauceda Pauline F. Saucedo Chandra Schmelzer Melissa D. Sena Orville L. Shriver Bernadette R. Sisneros Angela Smith Jennifer Smith Reach For The Stars 7 Tammy J. Smith Sonya L. Tyler Annette L. Vigil Vonnie D. Voss Marlene Ybarra Yusei Yoshimura John Vialpondo Trey Zurfluh 8 Sr. Flower—Carnation Seniors!!! Best Of Times The Motley “Senior” Crew What a Game!!!! A Trojan’s burning desire Let’s get serious people “We’re the SENIORS bound for Heaven, We’re the Class of’87!” 9 10 Senior Highlights J. Balerio: FBLA, NHS, PC, TS, T, VB, KB, Tro Mo, Bus Awards P. Ballez: BB-3, FHA-2, FBLA-2, BOE-1, GAA-1, AS-1, HR-2, Tro Mo, Who’s Who’s J. Baublits: VB-1, BB-2, T-l, FBLA-4, FHA-2, KB-1, Class off, HR-4, FBLA St Off-2, FBLA Nat Pres Cand-”86, Local Pari, FHA Rep, Treas S. Bilyeu: FFA, Greenhand and Chapt Farmer L. Brundage: KB-3, NHS-2 pres, STUCO, HR-4 B. Cada: BB-1, Choir-1, FHA-2, SC-1, NHS-2, KB-3 M. Chambers: FFA-4, Greenhand Chapt. Farmer C. Cook: FFA-4, pres, Jr treas, Chapt Sweetheart, STUCO-1, 4- H-8 pres, see R. Davidson: FBLA-4 treas. VP, pres, 4th FBLA Nat, 1st FBLA State in Parly Pro, STUCO, sec, par, AS-3, TS-3 FB-mgr, T-mgr, Winter Sports King Cand, Fr-pres, Soph-VP D. Davis: FFA, BB, FB, BaB, All around FR Jr. Athlete, Let in all sports R. Deal: BB-3, VB-3, FBLA-4, TS-2, NHS-2 SFTD Queen, Bus Awards M. Dillon: KB-3, HR-4 L. Hall: FFA-2, FBLA-2, Dist Star Greenhand C. Hanlon: FBLA-4 pres, FHA-4 pres, sec, hist, STUCO-3, NHS-1, Cheerleader-1, VB, T-l, AS-2, TS-1, Soph-sec, Jr VP, HR-4 Who’s Who’s, Winter Spts Queen, Homecoming Queen Cand F. Hardy: Exchange Student-Belguim, KB P. Henning: T-3, FHA-1, FBLA-1, AS-1, CAVOC Choir-3 J. Higgs: SC J. Hoffman: FBLA-4, FHA-2, 4-H-10, AS-4, NHS-1, PC-2, Sr sec, ’84 SFTD Queen, Queen Cand Winter Spts, Homecoming J. Hudnall: VB-1, CC-3, Most Val CC, BB-3, T-4, Most impr T, FBLA-4, TS-2, Most Val T-2, Otsg Fr Athlete, FBLA-Hist Most Imp BB-1, Most Imp CC M. Johnston: FBLA-2, STUCO-1, BB-1, AS-1, Fr treas, Winter spts King Cand K. Jones: FBLA-4, Hist, Rep, BOE-1, BB-4, cheerleader-1, KB- 2, AS-2, NHS-2, STUCO-2 pres, Nat HS Rodeo Assoc-4, FHA-1, CU Book Award, Tro Mo W. Karle: FB-3, FFA-4 R. Lightcap: FFA-4, Greenhand Jr pres, chapt farmers, leader- ship scholarship M. Lincon: FB-2, W-4 placed 6th at state, T-l, FFA-1, CC-2, HR-1, All Conf. FB-2 Jr. Class Athlete J. Martinez: Choir-4, FBLA-4, FHA-1, DC-1, Band-1, LF-1, St. Mary’s Bazaar King, Who’s Who A. Miller: FFA-4, FB-1, BB-3, Winter Spts King C. Miller: My goal is to continue working B. Montoya: FHA-1, Cheerleading JV, T-2, Choir-4, Band-2, PC-4, TS-2 T. Phillips: VB-4 Most consistent, BB-3 Most Val. STUCO-2, FFA-4 sweetheart, Sr pres, sec, SFTD queen, Ms Trojan, Fr Wint Spts Rep M. Plinske: W Mgr-4, FHA-3, hist, dist rep, VB-1, AS-1, CAVOC-2, FBLA-2, HR P. Quintana: CAVOC-1, Let choir, PC J. Reed: Bab-1, FB-4, W-4 3rd at state, FB best Def back-2, Most Valuable W, Mr Trojan, All Conf FB C. Reinhardt: VB-1, AS-4, editor, FBLA-4, tres, VP, PC, FHA-2, BOE-1, NHS-1, STUCO, Bus Awards S. Reinhardt: FHA-2, FBLA-4, hist, treas, NHS-1, cheerleader-3 Most Ded, PC-4, B BOE treas, AS-1, BB mgr-1, HR, Homecom- ing Queen Cand, Winter Spts C. Sandavol: AS-1, LF-1 Foreign Language Club-4 pres, sec, PC- 2, Choir-4,Let R. Sauceda: Choir, FB-3, BaB-3, BB-2, W-l, AS, FB all- conference Perf Att, Let in FB, BB F. Saucedo: PC-3, BB-4, VB-4, T-l, FBLA-2, FHA treas, class pres-2, STUCO-3, AS-1, LF-1 C. Schmelzer: FBLA-2, FHA-1, HR-4 M. Sena: AS-2, Cheerleader-2, PC-2, Class sec-2, Choir, FBLA, BOE, Most Dedicated Cheerleader, Per Att 0. Shriver: To get married and have a good job B. Sisneros: VB-2, T-l, PC-4, STUCO-1, Choir-1, BB mgr-1, Perf Att, Let in VB A. Smith: STUCO-3, FBLA-4, VB-4, BB-4, T-3 BOE-1, AS-2, Otsg Soph Athlete, Most Insp. T. Most Val-VB J. Smith; VB-2, BB-3, FBLA-4, A-Club-3, Most Imp. BB T. Smith: FFA-4, sec NHS-1, SC-1 S. Tyler: T-2, Annual Photographer-2, Choir-3 mgr, treas, CAVOC-1, PC, Let in T, Choir, Tro Mo J. Vialpando: Spanish Club-1, FB-3, BB-4, T-3 A. Vigil: Cheerleader-2, FHA-1, Choir-4, AS-2, STUCO-1, PC-2, Let in cheerleading, Hr, Homecoming Queen, Choir pres, soph- treas, LAHS-treas V. Voss: FHA-4 sec, VP, Foreign Language Club-1 rep. Hr, FHA 3rd place High pt winner-2 V. Voss: FHA-4 sec, VP, Foreign Language Club-1 rep, Hr, FHA 3rd place High pt winner-2 M. Ybarra: BB-3, VB-4, T-l, FBLA-1, PC-2, STUCO-1, LAHS- pres, perf Att, Bus Awards, Let BB VB Y. Yoshimura: Exchange Student—Japan, Band, Soccer-1, Swimming-2, W-l, Kendo-3, Stuco-1, Judo-1 T. Zurfluh: BB-2, BB-1 Tro Mo—Trojan of the month, STUCO—Student Council, HR—Honor Roll, GAA—Girls Athletic Assoc, BB—Basketball, FF—Football, VB—Volleyball, T—Track, TS—Trojan Spirit, KB—Knowledge Bowl, SC—Science Club, AS—Annual Staff, BaB — Baseball, PC—Pep Club, CC — Cross Country, DC—Drama Club, LF—La Familia, Let—Lettered 13 Matt Abdulla Melissa Allard Kathy Apodaca Melanie Behsman Barrett Bender Joe Bohrer Troy Bonewell Billy Brown Lori Cody Kenny Cox Shawna Curly Roy Darnell Robert Denton Tekla Devie Keith Dodson Charlene Grasmick James Gribble Don Hall Starla Howe Mike Hurley Juniors Class Of 88 Homecoming float. We were “armed dangerous . 14 “Proud And Great” Kenny Johnson Sam Kersey Gina Losano Brandon Martin Richie Martinez Shelli Martinez Vicky Martinez Jason Maupin Todd McLaughlin James Miller Lisa Miller Ernestine Montez Raquel Morales Eric Moritz Victoria Morris Lynda Moss Veronica O’Connor Sandra Ortega Anna Pierce Steve Poole Robbie Pryor Alonzo Quintana Melissa Rider Robert Samaniego 15 Michael Sanchez Brenda Sandoval Doug Shearer Shannon Smith Lisa Soto Kim Spady Paul Stuart Christina Telck Tamra Thomas Fred Trujillo Cindy Turner Troy Turner Toby Tyler Gary Uyemura Jay Waring Lisa Ybarra Monica Ybarra Juniors 1 Our Leaders—VP Steve, SC Rep Tamara, Sec Melissa, Pres Fred, Treas Todd. 16 — We’ve Got The Spirit!! Junior spirit is alive well. We claimed the spirit award at all but one of the pep assemblies. We tied for 1st place in the overall homecoming week competition won the Winter Sports week. Air Band “The Fireman” A fun part of the competitions was the air band. Here Troy’s rendition of George Strait’s “The Fireman”, with Fred, Christina Cindy as backup won first place for the Juniors. Class Time Believe it or not we even attended class when it was necessary. 17 cz o sr o 3 o •-i CD CO Kelly Abbott Aaron Adame Ronda Alvarez Benita Archuleta Tara Avila Adam Baca Tina Baublita Debbie Bryant Jim Butcher Tanya Butler Jeff Calhoun Monty Chambers Davida Clark Mitchell Cook Loney Cordova Connie Damron Tobe Davis Brad Davidson Misti Davison Rhonda Dove Brian Elder Vern Faus Sophie Faust Vidal Fernandez Troy Frazier The sophomores completed their 2nd year of high school under the leadership of Council Rep. Tina, President Ron, Secretary Laurice, Vice President Brent Treasurer Mylea. We are all looking forward to our Junior year with much enthusiasm. 18 ‘It’s Friday!!!!!’ (( Cosme Gallegos Sally Gallegos Packy Garcia Garriane Garner Eric Guana Richie Gomez Pete Gonzales Raymond Gonzales Sheri Gonzales Trini Gonzales Tobie Gunton Ragena Hatcher John Hedgecoke Teresa Hess Tracy Hess Christy Hoffman Loretta Hogue Laurice Hurley Micah Hutchison K. C.Jones Tonya LaFore Enanu Langdon Maaza Langdon Eddie Lucero David Maggard J. D. Martin Freddie Martinez Joe Ben Martinez Mark Martinez rs rs -d o c Q- H-1 • CO v.• N 19 o ST CO CO o rs 00 CD Tim May Yolanda Melendez Joe Mondragon Daniel Montoya Michelle Normandin Christella Palomino Ron Peterson Corey Plinske Tonya Rivera Shannon Romero Nancy Salas Brian Sanchez Matt Schmelzer Steven Shiba Thom Simpson Matt Sinclair Jeff Sisneros Kathy Six Michael Smith Wendy Stephens Robyn Stwalley Brent Thaxton Brad Vanderpool Valerie Vialpando Dana Waldroupe Mylea Wallace Christyl Walters Susan Wilson Kym Woodley Homecoming “Babies' 20 PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE Freshman Class Offices President—Casey Rider Vice President—Jill Hoffman Secretary—Christy Lightcap Treasurer—Marty Golden S.C. Representative—Brian Jarvis Troy Abdulla Maria Alvidrez Patrick Arrona Trina Balerio Kathy Burns Cristina Campos Steven Cardenas Ralph Cody Darla Cook Jessica Cordova Robbie Cortinez Kendra Dodson Michelle Donkle Mickie Duran Darren Eck Jason Eidinger Lori Eirhart Lisa Emrie Jennifer Faus Vanessa Favela Gary Fritz Loren Fritz Tina Fulton Travis Fulton Terri Gallegos Sam Garcia Steve Garcia Craig Gauna Martin Golden a co 13 3 13 CD CD O 21 One Down—Three To Go! Robert Gomez Jenaro Gonzales Karisa Grabeal Chuck Groendyke Amanda Gunton Christy Hall Lori Hall James Henning Don Herring Jill Hoffman Marvin Ingraham Richard Inskeep Brian Jarvis Michael Karle Christi Lightcap Arlene Lopez Buffy Lucero Matthew Lucero Joey Macaraeg Joaquin Maestas Donna Martinez Henry Martinez Robert Martinez Veronica Martinez Dina Medina Tracy Mills Rene Montoya Kristen Moritz Shawna Nehls Cindy O’Connor 22 Sandy O’Connor Mike Ortega Dara Palomino Johnny Palomino Noel Patterson Jeremy Pryor Casey Rider Angelo Sanchez Victor Sanchez Stanley Sandoval Lyndell Simpson Amanda Sinclair Chad Singer Angela Smith Jeff Telck C r Paul Trujillo Jerry Turner Amalia Tyler Yvonne Uyemura Charles Van Egmond Donnie Voss Donald Whattler Becky Wilson Christina Wooters Janeen Ybarra Preshmen Take Homecoming Week 23 Astonished At The Pep Assembly Proud Mighty Administration And Faculty From top left clockwise: Principal Fred Business Manager Sandy Cox, Assistant Smith, Secretaries June Hale and Duana Principal Joseph Tanner Sigwart, Superintendent Ed Schelhaus, The Administrators and Secretaries work hard to keep Las Animas High School runn- ing smoothly. 25 Las Animas School Board And Faculty School Board members in action. Ed Schelhaus, Bill Deal, Santos Below right: Dennis Heady, Gonzales, and Guy Wagner President, Shawn McGrath, Supt., Top right: Art instructor. Sue Patterson. Top left: Guidance Counselor, Gigi Givan. Lower left: Media Specialist, Diane Baublits with Aide, Cheryl Bogner. Lower right: Band and Choral Director, Brett Nolker with accompanist Bonnie Hoffman 26 Math And Social Studies Curtis Robinette Industrial Arts Charles Donkle Agriculture Becky Six Home Economics Jack LaSalle Physical Education Michelle Girard Science Kathie Pruett Science Facuity In Action Virginia Maestas Foreign Language Our Happy Faculty Kaye DeMaio English Geoff Nims English Gene Dixon Special Education AVEPH teacher 29 Karen Rider Special Education SIEBP teacher Business, Buffet And Brooms Janice LaSalle, Ruby Jones, and the Business Department on its Aide Shirley Quarles (right) keep toes. iU David Lucero, Maggie Sanchez, and Alex Lucero keep our school looking great. Barbara Turnbull, head dietician, and her staff prepare our favorite foods. From top left clockwise: “I don’t care what the card says, the answer’s Napolean!” “You mean the prom’s not today?!” This new dress code is ridiculous! “A one and a two and a” We found Herb! 4r' Athletics Back Row: Coach Dixon, Gary Uyemura, Troy Bonewell, Jason Maupin, Eric Moritz, Mike Hurley, Manuel Lincoln, Richie Saucedo, Dallas Davis, Wayne Karle, Daniel Ferrell, Jason Reed, Alonzo Quintana, Roy Darnell, Brandon Martin, Kenny Cox, Richie Martinez, Matt Abdulla, Coach Medina. Second Row: Coach Robinette, Vern Faus, Cosme Gallegos, Mark Martinez, Matt Sinclair, Brent Thaxton, Barrett Bender, Robert Samaniego, Billy Brown, Sam Kersey, Micah Hutchison, Ron Peterson, Ray Gonzales, Vidal Fernandez, Matt Schmelzer, Coach Montoya. Third Row: Charlie VanEgmond, Paul Trujillo, Victor Sanchez, Travis Fulton, Chuck Groendyck, Ralph Cody, Marty Golden, Darrin Eck, Robert Martinez, Richard Alire, Henaro Gonzales. Front Row: Robbie Cortinez, Jeremy Pryor, Jerry Turner. OPPONENT 26 0 6 6 13 20 28 14 Manitou Springs Crowley County Holly Rye Rocky Ford Walsenburg La Junta Trinidad Lamar TROJANS 6 52 The Trojans in practice is a must! Why so early in the morning? I ding? We love football. I’ll be here tomorrow, want to hit the showers and get out of this place. Who am I kid- Homecoming Week was the best! Here we are at the pep assembly looking our greatest, as Coach Dix- on cracks jokes about the football team. Don’t you worry, we’ll get even. Smile Coach! The picture to the right is one of our backs running over a Mustang tackier. A job well done! J Tear ’Em Up Blue! Football Sports Banquet Honors Jason Reed, Best Defensive Back. Troy Bonewell, Best Offensive Defensive Lineman. Mike Hurley, Best Offensive Lineman. Back. Brent Thaxton, Most Valuable Player. Wayne Karle, Best All Conference Football Honors FIRST STRING: Manuel Lincoln, Offense. Richie Saucedo, Karle—Not Pictured. HONORABLE MENTIONS: Brandon Defense. SECOND STRING: Mike Hurley, Offense and Defense. Martin, Roy Darnell, Brent Thaxton, Daniel Ferrell—Not Jason Reed, Defense. Troy Bonewell, Defense. Wayne Pictured. 35 — Go! Trojan Spikers Go! The Varsity Volleyball Team had a successful year under the new leaderhsip of Kim Robinette and assistant, Bernadette Medina. For the first time, our spikers defeated the Rocky Ford Girl’s team. Fans, parents and the stu- dent body were excited to watch the Lady Trojans in action. This was a confident team as they show- ed their skills at setting, spiking and team play. L.A. Spikers can be proud of this year and look to ’87. Our 1986 Varsity Blue And White Spikers: Back row L-R, Missy Rider, Mylea Wallace, Tina Baublits, Rana Deal, Angie Smith and Coach Bernadette Medina. Front row L-R, Coach Kim Robinette, Tina Phillips, Marlene Ybarra, Cindy Turner, Robbie Pryor, Pauline Saucedo. Missing from pic- ture: Jennifer Faus. (Right) Receiving top awards at the Fall Sports Banquet were from L-R Pauline Saucedo, Most Inspirational. Tina Phillips, Most Consistent. Tina Baublits, Best Hustler. Congratulations Lady Trojans. We’re proud of you. 36 6 L.A. Spikers In Action SANTA FE ALL LEAGUE SPIKERS: Tina Phillips Pauline Saucedo Tina Baublits Angie Smith Junior Varsity Volleyball Team Clockwise starting from the top center: Davida Clark, Mandi Christella Palomino, Monica Ybarra, Christi Lightcap and in Sinclair, Karisa Grabeal, Tonya LaFore, Coach Kim Robinette, center, Coach Bernadette Medina. C-Team Volleyball Team 38 Standing: Coach Kim Robinette, Coach Bernadette Medina. Kneeling: Dara Palomino, Lyndell Simpson, Tracy Mills. Sitting: Dina Medina, Kendra Dodson, Michelle Donkle, Christina Campos. Holding Volleyball: Becky Wilson. On To Victory Blue Harriers The Trojan Cross Country 1986 had a very successful season under the coaching of Julie Derry. Through many days of hard, tedious work the team placed well all through the season. They showed every town around just what it means to FIGHT!! Pictured is Trojan runner Michael Sanchez. GO FOR IT TROJAN HARRIERS. FIGHT FOR THE BLUE Front row: Daniel Montoya, Melissa Allard, Fred Trujillo, Julie AND WHITE!!! The team consists of: Back row: Michael Hudnall, Adam Baca, Laurice Hurley and Johnny Palomino. Sanchez, Coach Julie Derry, Jeff Sisneros, Joaquin Maestas. 39 Go For It Trojan Harriers!!! Pictured to the right, Trojan run- ner Jeff Sisneros, heads for victory and pride. 40 Above: Trojans take off for a daily six mile run. Which ended up being only five and one half miles. Shh, don’t let Coach Derry hear, she’ll make us run triple next season. Right: Most valuable runners Julie Hudnall and Fred Trujillo display awards won at the Fall Sports Banquet. The Cross Country team won high respect when defeating the Lamar Savages and the La Junta Tigers for the first time in six years. The Las Animas team now reigns over the Arkansas Valley. Few people realize the amount of time, work and effort that goes into this sport. Con- gratulations to all who participated. STATI AA FOOTBALL CHAMPS 1975 Left: Mike grabs a rebound! Below: Dallas hits two points for the Trojans. Right: Jason Going up! Varsity left to right: Joaquin Maestas, Adam Baca, Micah Maupin, Billy Brown, Matt Sinclair, Mike Hurley, Eric Moritz, Hutchison, Brent Thaxton, Anthony Miller, Dallas Davis, Jason Jeff Sisneros. We’re Behind You ... ... We’re Backing You Up!!! Junior Varsity left to right: Victor Sanchez, Joaquin Maestas, Ralph Cody, Robert Martinez, Marty Golden, Trini Gonzales, Travis Fulton, Adam Baca, Micah Hutchison, Brent Thaxton, Casey Rider, Billy Brown, Matt Sinclair. Blue And White Dynamite!!!! Freshmen left to right: Ralph Cody, Chuck Groendyk, Marty Sanchez, Travis Fulton, James Henning, Paul Trujillo, and Pat Golden, Brian Jarvis, Casey Rider, Robert Martinez, Victor Arrona. 42 Go For It Breaking Blue! Left: Lanky Jeff Sisneros hits for the Tro- fora� as he hits two points for the Breaking jans Blue and White POWER!!! Blue! Below: Jason Maupin shows his scoring Middle Left: Trojan Dallas Davis hits the boards for the BIG BLUE! Bottom left: Mike Hurley shows the BLUE AND WHITE DYNAMITE are a head above the rest. Above: Eric Moritz shows the Blue power for two more points. 43 ■■■■■■■ ■n Girl’s Varsity Basketball Front Row Left: Pauline Saucedo, Tina Phillips, Cindy Turner, Tina Baublits, Jennifer Smith, Angie Smith, Missy Rider, Mylea Wallace, Kelly Jones, Tobie Gunton, Christina Telck, Teresa Hess. Back Row Left: Tracy Mills, Coach Derry, Christina Campos. Top Center: Coach Johnston encourages Lady Trojans at time out—TEAMWORK!! Rebound for Angie!! Pauline and Tina help Lady Trojans in tough game with Walsen- burg Panthers. 44 FRESHMAN GIRL’S BASKETBALL Top Left: Mandi Sinclair, Christi Lightcap, Coach Johnston, Jill Hoffman, Lyndell Simpson. Freshman, Mandi Sinclair shoots for two points against Walsenburg Lady Panthers. Bottom Left: Kendra Dodson, Cindy O’Conner, Amanda Gunton, Buffy Lucero, Dara Palamino, Jennifer Faus, Michelle Donkle. 45 Top Right: Lady Trojans huddle on home court-TROJAN PRIDE!! Center Left: Freshman Christi Lightcap re- Bottom Left: Angie, Tina, and Mylea ready for rebound. Bottom Right: Lady Trojan Kelly Jones ready to add two points to score. Mylea Wallace ready to assist. bounds for Lady Trojans with help of Teresa, Christina, and Missy. Center Right: Nice shot Tina!! The Trojan Wrestling Team is under the guidance of Coach Allan Medina and Assistant Coach Mike Montoya. This year’s team was a mixture of old and new faces. The primary goal was to improve and improve they did. Everyone tried to reach their own potential. Next season promises to be a good one for the grapplers with many wrestlers returning. Experience is one of the keys to success. Standing L-R: Coach Mike Montoya, Robert Denton, Troy Jason Reed, Gary Uyemura, Troy Bonewell, Manager Shelli Turner, Paul Stuart, Ken Cox, Steve Poole, Manuel Lincon, Gary Plinske, Yusei Yoshimura, John Palomino, Stanley Sandoval. Rice, Coach Allan Medina. Kneeling L-R: Roy Darnell, Ritchie Missing from the picture is Ron Peterson. Martinez, Don Hall, Mike Ortega, Robert Gomez. Sitting L-R: Go Trojan Wrestlers! 47 TROJAN WRESTLERS IN ACTION. Go, fight, win, Trojan! Pin your man. Stalling! What did you say, coach? Bottoms up! Break him down. 48 The 52nd Annual Colorado H.S. State Wrestling Tournament was held at McNichols Sports Arena in Denver on Feb. 19-21. The Trojans had four wrestlers go to State. They were: Jason Reed, Manuel Lincon, Robert Denton and Troy Bonewell. Reed placed third at 126 lbs.; Lincon was sixth at 155 lbs.; and Denton finished fifth in the 138 lb. division. The team captured an impressive 11th place overall. Coaches and wrestlers—We’re impressed! 49 Fall Varsity Cheerleaders Top Row: Tamra Thomas, Cindy Hanlon, Debbie Bryant. Bottom Row: Sandy Reinhardt, Kelly Jones, Christina Telck Fall And Winter J.V. Cheerleaders 1- Vanissa Favela, Kristen Moritz, Yvonne Uymura Top Left: Christina Telck, Most Inspira- tional Fall Cheerleader and Kelly Jones, Outstanding Cheerleader for Fall Sports. Middle: Cheerleaders ride in Homecoming Parade Showing Spirit Winter Varsity Cheerleaders: Tamra Thomas, Cindy Hanlon, Sandy Reinhardt, Debbie Bryant “All For The Trojans!” MR. MISS TROJAN, Jason Reed and Tina Phillips proudly represent LAHS. We congratulate them for their high honor. Our Freshman show they are Trojans! Junior Varsity are on the court showing success with their efforts! ia� Cieiil jj® DAUGIROUS- Homecoming Las Animas High School was a busy place all week as students were engaged in float building and practicing skits for the pep assembly which was held on Fri- day. Following the assembly, a parade displaying the student’s hard work on their floats was held. The homecoming game against La Junta proved to be a hard fought contest for more than a half; La Junta emerged victorious. Capping the week off was the traditional homecoming dance sponsored by the senior class. Top right: Tamra posing babyishly. Middle left: Brent trying for extra yardage. Middle right: They must have been beautiful babies. Bottom left: Cheerleaders in action at get together. Bottom right: Annette Vigil and Maynard Lincon reigning as King and Queen. 56 Left: Kelly Jones, Vanessa Favela and others snake dancing. Below Left: Juniors parade their winning float. Below: Trojan mascot enjoying the bonfire. Senior Homecoming Queen and King candidates for 1986-1987 Reinhardt, Joy Hoffman. King candidates were Dallas Davis, were from left to right-Cindy Hanlon, Annette Vigil, Sandy Maynard Lincon, Don Ferrell and Gary Rice. 57 A Off f W Winter Sports week at Las Animas High School was very busy and competitive. All the classes worked hard during the week, with the juniors accumulating the most points and winning the prize. There were some fun dress up days including: hippie day, movie star day, beach day, dress up day, and blue and white day. There was also some fun times in the noon ac- Winter Sports tivities and some fierce competi- tion in the pep assembly. The wrestlers lost a close dual meet with Lamar and the boys basket- ball players suffered the same fate to Lamar, while the girls basketball team beat Rocky Ford. Overall Winter Sports week was a lot of fun and there will be a lot of fond memories to remember. 58 Todd and Mark hard at work making the week a success. Lower left: Sexy Legs Lower right; Beach Day Bottom left: Beach Party supervising. Bottom right; Winter Sports King and Queen Anthony Miller and Cindy Hanlon. Winter Sports King and Queen candidates are left to right-Kelly Reinhart, Todd Lightcap, Cindy Hanlon and Todd Davidson. Jones, Mark Johnston, Joy Hoffman, Anthony Miller, Sandy 59 Above: Nice table manners Dan! Above: Whose picking whose teeth? 61 Above: HELP! Above: Coming through! 62 Clubs And Organizations 9 8 7 National Honor Society Members, 1986-87 (top picture). Front Row: Missy Rider, Judy Balerio, Jennifer Baublits. Second Row: Rana Deal, Kelly Jones, Brian Cada, Lance Brundage, Christina Telck. Third Row: Fred Trujillo, Sandy Reinhardt, Cindy Hanlon, Joy Hoffman, Cindy Reinhardt, Angie Smith. Top row: Robert Samaniego, Todd Davidson, Eric Moritz, Mike Hurley. NHS officers (left). Lance Brundage (Presi- dent), Kelly Jones, Rana Deal, Brian Cada. Kelly Jones and Missy Rider (above) sell programs for Trojan basketball. 65 Top Row: Casey Rider, Brian Jarvis, Fred Trujillo, Mark Johnston, Mr. Nims. Second Row: Ms. Rider, Cheri Cook, Angie Smith, Cindy Hanlon, Cindy Reinhardt, K. C. Jones. Third Row: Michelle Donkle, Debbie Bryant, Ron Peterson, Tamra Thomas, Jennifer Baublits. Bottom Row: Maaza Langdon, Kelly Jones, Missy Rider, Mike Hurley. StuCo members hard at work making posters for Santa Fe Trail Day. (right) f i. Student Council Student Council Officers (left to right): Mike Hurley, treasurer; Maaza Langdon, secretary; Missy Rider, vice-president; Kelly Jones, president, (top left) StuCo meeting in progress (top right) members working on Santa Grams (middle left) StuCo sponsored dance (middle right) Advertisement for Santa Fe Trail Day (bottom) 67 Future Business Leaders Of America (Below) Top Row: V. Martinez, J. Martinez, E. Moritz, M. Johnston, M. Hurley, R. Cody, C. Groendyke, C. Rider, E. Langdon, C. Hoffman, C. Schmelzer. Second Row: M. Donkle, K. Dodson, F. Trujillo, M. Hutchinson, K. Apodaca, L. Soto, L. Miller, M. Rider, V. Morris, T. Balerio, M. Ybarra. Third Row: D. Bryant, P. Ballez, M. Ybarra, L. Hurley, T. Hess, J. Hoffman, M. Sinclair, C. Hanlon, J. Hoffman, J. Balerio, A. Lopez, M. Langdon. Bottom Row: Y. Melendez, T. Davidson, C. Reinhardt, R. Deal, S. Reinhardt, A. Smith, S. Faust, J. Hudnall, J. Baublits, K. Jones. (Right) During Beach Day of Winter Sports Week, FBLA members casually enjoy a meeting. 68 Top Left, FBLA officers. Front Row, left to right: Rana Deal, Cindy Reinhardt, Todd Davidson, Angie Smith. Top row: Sophie Faust, Julie Hudnall, Sandy Reinhardt, Jennifer Baublits. Top Right, Cyndi Lauper visits LAHS Bottom Left and Above, FBLA members assemble Valentines, one of several annual projects. Back Row from left to right: Mike Hurley, Missy Rider, Robert Row left to right: Michele Girard (sponsor), Vicki Morris. Not Samaniego. Middle Row from left to right: Jim Higgs, Michelle pictured is Fred Trujillo. Donkle, Mandy Sinclair, Tammie Smith, James Miller. Front Foreign Language Club Standing from left to right: Travis Fulton, Michelle Normandin, Sitting from left to right: Charlene Grasmick, Brenda Sandoval, Shauna Nehls, Virginia Maestas (sponsor), Vicky Martinez. Vonnie Voss, Rhonda Dove, Carla Sandoval. 70 Trojan Spirit Eric Moritz, Kenny Johnson, Brent Thaxton, Fred Trujillo, Todd Davidson, Shelley Plinske, Bernadino Montoya Knowledge Bowl Geoff Nims, Sponsor. Casey Rider, Brian Jarvis, Fred Trujillo, Maestas, Christy Hoffman, Susan Wilson, Debbie Bryant, Maaza Brian Cada, Vicki Morris, Tobe Gunton, Missy Rider, Joaquin Langdon, Joey Macaraeg 71 td O M BOE. Front Row (left to right): Chandra Schmelzer, Pam Ballez, Cindy Reinhardt, Kelly Jones, Middle Row: Judy Balerio, Pauline Saucedo, Julie Hudnall, Marlene Ybarra, Sandy Reinhardt. Back Row: Jennifer Baublits, Lori Hall, Rana Deal, Angie Smith. (above) Mrs. LaSalle instructs Kelly Jones on the word processor. (right)BOE Officers: Sandy Reinhardt, Treasurer; Angie Smith, President; Rana Deal, Secretary; Jennifer Baublits, Vice President 72 Annual Staff— Students Top Row L to R: L. Hurley, R. Stwalley, K. Dodson, K. Cox, K. Jones, S. Tyler, P. Henning, B. Sandoval. 2nd Row. M. Normandin, J. Hoffman, F. Trujillo, R. Cody, B. Brown, B. Thaxton, M. Sinclair, K. Dodson, J. Baublits. 3rd Row: A. Smith, C. Lightcap, T. Phillips, S. Reinhardt, J. Hoffman, C. Hanlon, V. Morris, J. Turner, M. Schmelzer. Bottom Row; A. Vigil, M. Sena, M. Langdon, S. Faust, C. Reinhardt, M. Hurley, P. Saucedo, C. Campos. Adults: J. Turner, M. Thaxton, L. Hoffman, L. Lightcap, K. Edwards. Front Row; J. Hurley, G. Nims, L. Sena, D. Dodson. Photographers—Top Row L to R: T. Turner, M. Schmelzer, R. Denton. Bottom Row: J. Palimino, R. Jones, S. Tyler. 73 Las Animas Varsity Band Back row: Mr. Nolker, Paul Miller, Del Delaney, Mathew Wilson, Brian Ramsey, Jason Eidinger, Yusei Yoshimura, Paul Hunt, Becky Wilson, Brad Vanderpool, David Maggard, Joe Ben Martinez, Jerry Turner, John Hedgecoke, James Miller, Valerie Vialpondo, Fred Martinez, Jeff Calhoon, Todd McLaughlin, Pat Arrona, Donnie Voss, Darrin Ridley, Carl Dillon. 3rd row: Vicki Hurley, Lisa Mosley, Connie Voss, Alice Tomblin, Lori Hall, Sophie Faust, Glenn Hasui, Shawna Nehls, Chris Spady, Philip Marmon, Nicole McClaughlin, Missy Smith, Rhonda Pierce. 2nd row: Vanessa Favela, Benita Archuleta, Susan Wilson, Christina Campos, Wendy Cordova, Elizabeth Lutz, Elisha Palimino, Diana Gallegos, Cheryl Salas, Jennifer Alberg. 1st row: Jennifer Faus, Anna Pierce, Julie Earl, Mandi Sinclair, Kelly Thaxton, Christy Hoffman, Debbie Bryant. Choir Choir leader Bret Nolker at work. First Row: Patricia Henning, Maaza Langdon, Tekla Devie, Miki Duran, Dara Palomino, Sandy O’Conner, Troy Abdulla, Craig Guana, Mike Ortega, Angelo Sanchez, Dina Medina, Dere Montoya, Tobie Gunton, Mr. Nolker. Second Row: Veronica O’Conner, Linda Moss, Annette Vigil, Bernie Montoya, Connie Damron, Sam Garcia, Steve Garcia, Joe Martinez, Lisa Emrie, Dana Waldroupe, Trina Balerio, Sheri Gonzales, Christy Hoffman, Vicki Morris. Third Row: Regina Hatcher, Ronda Dove, Kathy Bums, Angela Smith, Tara Avila, Daniel Montoya, Fred Martinez, Brad Vanderpool, Christina Wooters, Sonja Tyler, Paula Quintana, Kim Woodly, Loretta Hogue, Misty Davison. Fourth Row: Vicky Martinez, Tanya Rivera, Toby Davis, Wendy Stephens, Starla Howe, Tracy Hess, Cindy O’Conner, James Gribble, John Hedgecoke, Todd McLaughlin, Vidal Fernandez, Carla Sandoval, Enanu Langdon, Melanie Beshman, Teresa Hess, Cory Plinske. 75 Future Farmers Of America Standing from left to right: Jeff Telck, Lyndell Simpson, Jill Hoffman, Christy Lightcap, Loren Fritz, Gary Fritz. Sitting from left to right: Christa Telck, Missy Allard, Cheri Cook, Dallas Davis, Tina Phillips, Gary Rice, Anthony Miller. Pictured are junior and regular officers. Standing: S. Shiba, M. Chambers, D. Eck, B. Elder, J. Martin, S. Smith, B. Davidson, T. Simpson, T. Turner, S. Poole, M. Smith, V. Faus, S. Bilyeu, M. Sinclair, B. Brown, S. Kersey, P. Stuart, K. Dodson, B. Martin, K. Jones, C. Vanegmond, M. Karle, D. Cook, M. Wallace, T. Baublits, L. Miller, K. Spady, D. Ferrei, M. Chambers, R. Darnell, J. Turner, D. Voss, C. Howe, C. Turner, K. Grabeal, S. Wilson, L. Fritz, W. Stephens, T. Davis, J. Calhoun, Mr. Donkle, C. Lightcap, L. Simpson, D. Davis, C. Cook, G. Rice, A. Miller, T. Philips, C. Telck, J. Hoffman, G. Fritz, J. Telck. FHA officers (top left) FHA air band (top right) FHA with the coaches they kidnapped (middle left) Homemakers hard at work (middle right) FHA members: Top Row: M. Langdon, P. Ballez, B. Montoya, A. Vigil, J. Martinez, K. Johnson, A. Adame. Middle Row: K. Six, S. Wilson, M. Duran, D. Palamino, R. Stwalley, R. Alvarez, P. Saucedo, S. Gallegos, Mrs. Six. Bottom Row: S. Faust, B. Archuleta, C. Hanlon, V. Voss. 79 Jean Turner Kim Woodly Mary Thaxton Faus Conoco Mr. Mr. Greg Trujillo Joy Rich Bill Nancy Long—School Transportation W. A. Lois Hudnall Lenard Jeanette Smith Steve Debbie Whitehill Cindy Sandy Reinhardt Darrell Carol Emrie Joyce Medina Wiley Kathy Edwards Barbara Eva Thaxton Dorothy Neil Davidson Bill Baublits Family Stauffer Feeds—Ron Linda Hoffman Dennis Jean Heady First Presbyterian Church First National Bank First Insurance—John Thomas Country Flowers—Cappy Phillips Santos Gonzales Manuel Trujillo Kathleen Tomlin Mike Six Reba Van Egmond Ruth Darnell Robert Darnell Sue Lewis Norm Roberts John Flinn—Round Up Prints William P. Murray Willy Shirley Quarles Las Animas Fertilizer Co. Pioneer Seed Co.—James Japhet Chi-Ann Wallace—Mary Kay Cosmetics Wallace Comm. Catl.—Tom Delbert Wallace Mrs. Frank Richards Linda Groendyk Troll Haus—Bill Phullis Lutz Kitty Ann Long—Bent County Assessor Kuhns Chiropractic Clinic Ken Donna Dodson A1 Gloria Trujillo Ken Virginia Joyce Jerry Maupin Snuffs Smoke House—Orvis Hellen Smith Zeke Clara Villa Waite Janella Blake Lucky Rabbit 4-H Club Mike Jean Hurley Jim Gail Miller Miles Martin Family Ron Eva Peterson Family Clancy Riggs Kaye Riggs Las Animas—Bent County Library Las Animas Music Company Las Animas PTA Bob Lola Baublits Family Thomas W. Calhoon Jon, Sue, Esther Montoya Ralph Brian Cada Richard Linda Lightcap Family George Jo Ann Rarick Bob Connie Blackburn Lawrence Grace Sena 80 sen angelo, texas 1 In Memory Of Steve Poole 7 9 8 Winter Awards Sports Banquet Pic. 1: Coach Montoya congratulating District Wrestling Winners: Troy Bonewell, Robert Denton, Jason Reed, Manual Lincon Pic. 2: Special recognition to Yusei Yoshimura, a foreign ex- change student from Japan. Pic. 3: Coach Robinette honoring Dallas Davis as most valuable basketball player Pic. 4: Debbie Bryant receives most dedicated cheerleader award 82 Back Row: Coach Geoff Nims, Brian Sanchez, Travis Fulton, Trey Zurfluh, Matt Sinclair, Jeff Sisneros, Eric Moritz, Robert Samaniego, Jason Maupin, Ron Peterson, Coach Allen Medina Second Row: Packie Garcia, Matt Lucero, Brent Thaxton, Barrett Bender, Ritchie Sauceda, Richie Martinez, Robert Martinez, Ralph Cody, Chuck Groendyke, Brian Elder Front Row: Victor Sanchez, Jerry Turner, Jim Higgs, Jeremy Pryor, Dan Ferrell, Gary Uyemura, Toby Tyler, Pat Arrona, Mike Ortega Baseball In Action! Girl’s Track 1987 Top Left: Tonya heading for the finish line. Top Right: Coach Sinclair, T. Hess, M. Sinclair, M. Davison, M. Rider, R. Pryor, and Coach Bressler, Middle: K. Grabeal, A. Gunton, K. Moritz, T. Gunton, S. Wilson, Bottom: M. Donkle, T. LaFore, C. Campos, L. Hurley, and K. Woodley, Bottom Left: Laurice getting a good start, Bottom Right: Just a little more, Julie! 84 Pictured L to R: Y. Yoshimura, T. Mcl aughlin, F. Trujillo, M. Lincon, K. Cox, R. Darnell, M. Hurley, M. Golden, A. Quintana, J. Henning, Coaches: Sinclair and Bressler. Boy’s Track 1987 85 Spring Awards Banquet Pic. 4: All League Winners: Roy Damell (broke district records), Marty Golden, Manual Lincon, Kenny Cox, Mike Hurley Pic. 5: Outstanding Tracksters: Missy Rider, Misty Davison, Marty Golden, Kenny Cox, Mike Hurley Pic. 2: Outstanding Baseball Players: Brent Thaxton, Eric Moritz, Richie Martinez Pic. 3: Special Awards: Manual Lincon, Missy Rider, Marty Golden, Mandi Sinclair, Brent Thaxton, Mike Hurley Right: Looks like everyone is having fun. Below: Fred Lisa getting ready to an- nounce the King Queen. Lower Right: Posing for a picture—smile pretty! “Forever” The Juniors worked very hard to present the Jr Sr Prom of 1987, which was held in the high school cafetorium. Colors were pink and lavender. The music was provided by “Loose in the City” from Col- orado Springs. 88 Above Left: Prom King Queen—Jason Reed Missy Sena Above: Cindy Roger posing for the camera Right: Jason Missy receiving flowers hugs 89 Santa Fe Trail Day The 53rd Annual SFTD “Broken mark. There was fierce class com- Axles Saddle Sores” received na- petition with the sophomores win- tional recognition with the recent ning the gymkhanna, the Juniors Senate bill proclaiming the Santa the square dance, and Freshmen Fe Trail a national historic land- overall. L. Upper Right: Jill Hoffman, Freshman Candidate Upper Left: Missy Sena, Senior Candidate Mid Right: Cindy Turner, Junior Candidate Lower Left, Queen Candidates: Missy Sena, Cindy Turner, Tina Baublits, and Jill Hoffman Lower Right: Santa Fe Trail Day Queen—Tina Baublits, Sophomore 90 Senior Class Motto: “Don’t go where the path leads. Rather go where there is no path and leave a trail. Class Colors: Pink and Gray Class Flower: Blue carnation The choir sang “Memories “Farewell”—Pic. 1 94 Graduation— A Beginning The Graduates of 1987 awaiting their mo- ment in the spotlight—Pic. 2 Pic. 3: Bill Phyllis Lutz receive a plaque in special recognition of the “long hours” they donated to the senior class. 1987 Graduates Honor Students: Cindy Reinhardt, Angie Smith, Kelly Jones, Rana Deal, Brian Cada, Lance Brundage CLASS FAVORITES MOST LIKELY TO SUCCEED Jennifer Baublits Todd Davidson BEST DRESSED Todd Davidson Annette Vigil CLASS CLOWN Daniel Ferrell Angie Smith MOST LIKELY TO STAY IN LAS ANIMAS Joy Hoffman Dallas Davis BEST LOOKING Missy Sena Jason Reed MOST OUTGOING Cindy Reinhardt Daniel Ferrell BEST BODY Joy Hoffman Manuel Lincoln FRIENDLIEST Sandy Reinhardt Anthony Miller MOST SHY Chandra Schnelzer Todd Lightcap MOST LIKELY TO GO TO JAIL Julie Hudnall Gerald Garcia MOST ATHLETIC Pauline Saucedo Dallas Davis MOST POPULAR Tina Phillips Jason Reed PARTY ANIMALS Tina Phillips Anthony Miller MOST INTELLIGENT Kelly Jones Brian Cada Autographs 6an angelo, texas