Bernalillo High School - Spartan Yearbook (Bernalillo, NM)

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MR. w. g. DONLEY, Mr. Mateo Aragon. Mrs. Georgia Lusk and Mr. H. D. Sanchez engage in a conversation during free time. Mrs. Lusk is the State Superintendent of Public Instruction. dr. vernon BEGGS delivers speech at the general assombly. B. H. S. Students Have Panel Discussion Mr. Ernest Gurule, junior high teacher, headed the student panelists. The group includ- ed Spanish, Anglo and one Indian representa- tive from each pueblo. After a very sincere dis- cussion the audience was given an opportunity to express their opinions and ask questions. Topics discussed were, the adjustment of Indian students in the school, cultural differ- ences, Indian and non-Indian relations. A banquet held at the cafeteria brought the day to a climax. Committee chairmen gave their reports and Dean Travelstead from the University of New Mexico thanked the people for making it a successful event. group discussions were held in several class rooms to discuss different phases of the main topic— The Adjust- ment of Pueblo Children in the Public School. dr. tranx angel, Mr. Candolario Torres, Dr. Zintz. Mr. H. D. Sanchez. Mr. R. R. Esparza, Mr. Didio Salas. Mrs. WiUiana CaroU and Dr. Sed- dos pose for picture during C. P. E. A. moeting. 9

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members or visiTiNC committees continue conversations and observance during the noon hour. ■’■n k»« approximately 100 people were present at the banquet that evening. Committees chairmen made reports at this time. C. P. E. A. Discusses Advancement of Pueblo Students mr. h. d. sanchez. superintendent, deliv- ers speech at general assembly. (Right) Several (acuity members converse with C. P. E. A. committeemen and answer questions. Pictured are: On February 6, 1958 a very successful confer- ence was held at Bernalillo High School by the Co operative Program of Educational Administrators. The purpose of the conference was to discuss cer- tain topics relative to the public school programs. The day's activities were centered on a study of ways and means for a successful program for aid- ing Indian students in their adaption to public schools. Taking part in the conference were leading educators from several districts in the state, the uni- versity of New Mexico, U. S. Indian Bureau. State Department of Education, lay people, local teachers and a special panel composed of high school stu- dents. The morning was devoted to classroom visita- tion with a general assembly held in the afternoon followed by committee meetings.

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 tmeresa rivera seems to be in a right spot as Ralinda Butler. Mary Rose Lovato and Isabel Salazar Dut tho squeeze on her. Bernalillo High's B team played against Highland High's Sopho- more team as a fund raising pro- ject for the March of Dimes. Fol- lowing a close, action packed game, the Spartanites pulled through triumphantly. The game ended with the score 38-26. Attendance by the entire stu- dent body brought receipts of the game to the vicinity of $50.00. Ad- mission fee was 15 cents. The money was submitted to local March of Dimes Chairman. Roose- velt Junior High and O. L. O. S. High Students were also invited to attend. Highlights before the main game; two girls physical educa- tion classes engaged in a basket- ball game. At the termination of the game, both teams were tied. Several overtimes were played, each time they tied scores. Due to time limitations, the game was postponed until a later date to de- cide the winner. Spartan B Defeats Highland Soph’s an unidentified Highland player sooms to bo in trouble as Alex Gurule and Isaac Herrora close in for tie ball.