Central High School - Tawasi Yearbook (Grand Junction, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 256 of the 1979 volume:

T iventieth Anniversary Edition TAWASI the yearbook of Published by the Student Body Association, Publications Department, Central High School, August, 1979. 3130 E-V2 Road, Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501 American Yearbook Co. representative. Jack Eckart, Denver, Colo. Publication advisor, Leonard C. Lehl A Big Move In The Spring Of 1959, And Central Has Been Coming Into Its Own, These Buildings Of Brick And Mortar Ever Since. What Had It Been Like In The Old Fruitvale School, Later Known As Central High? Roy Crow Roy Crow, Science Teacher Recalls Some Of The Early Days In The Old Adobe Buildings. “Old Central High school was loaded on the south corner, of 29 Road and North Avenue where the Sparton’s plant is now located. The school consist- ed of four condemened buidlings, three old, wooden buildings south of the main building that was built out of adobe by the Works Progress Administra- tion (WPA) in the late 1930s. “This building had narrow, dark halls with no lockers. The rooms were small with a couple of bare light bulbs hanging from the ceiling for light. There was one fairly large room on the north that had a big stone fireplace that was used for a library and study hall. Unforunately, it was the favorite passtime of some students to get on the roof and either yell or drop rocks down the chimeny. “There were no science labs, so the first summer I was down there was spent building lab talbes and cabinets for chemistry and physics. They were built in the old wooden elementary building out back that became available when Nisley Elementary School was built, and the grade school was moved out ....(continued below) the former home of the Warriors — Old Central, 29th and North Avenue, once located where Sparton electronic firm now turns out space-age gimmicks, continued . . . from above............— “In spite of the bad facilities, there was a tremendous amount of school spirit among the students and teachers. All events were supported by the student body that numbeed about 400, plus, the faculty (student body is now 1,000). For example, the faculty always wore something red on Fridays. One year, we all had red and white checkered Purina shirts and bow ties. Another year, we all wore red vests. We all wore these to school athletic events. During halftime at football games, we would form a line and parade around the field, or even inside the gymnasium. The football field was a dirt field out back. Most of the players had eye problems during the season because of the alkali in the dirt. (Continued, Page 3 . . .) John Jenkins As I recall. Central High school was of another world, the loca- tion, 2897 North Avenue, was far removed from the present site of Central. The building was one constructed by the Civilian Con- servation Corps (CCC) in the late 1930s or early 40s. Adobe brick were used in its construction, much the same as the Clifton Ele- mentary building. (Continued, Page 5). We may not have it all in the beginning, but we offered most of what a larger school could give the student — music to NFL. Bob Grant. Daily Sentinel photographer, coaches Brian Hicbcrt. Central junior, just before snapping his picture at the Western Colorado Science Fair, held in March in Mesa College gym. Above are two pictures of what some of the students did to help build spirit in the student body cscpcially during the days of Homecoming. Warpath paint and a bonfire that is now banned A ghostly way to conjure up a hex and the evil spirits for Grand Junction High football players with a night scene form the graveyard. Continued from Page 2 (Crow) “The basketball team had to play in the Clifton gym because the Fruitvale gym was like a washboard. “Palisade was one of the main rivals. One year several seniors from Central went down there before a game and made a “C” out of the Palisade “P” on the hill south of town. They had to go back down the next day and put it back together. It was a ball because they got out of school for a half day. Absenteeism wasn’t much of a prob- lem. Most of the kids were there to get as much as they could; so they rarely missed a class and would spend much time after school to work on lessons above and beyond those required.” entral shocki Two big plays give War first football win over Tic Bill Haggerty ntinel sports writer The Central Warriors used two ex- a-long scoring plays to defeat the •and Junction Tigers 14-7 Friday ght at Lincoln Park. The win was the very first for the arriors over the football Tigers nee Central High School was built i years ago. O..S U JSrln'i aaima AOMi ie Warriors intercepted i Central 16- 84 yards for i out in the iful run in he sideline, the 50-yard •s to the end jr changed a point to tie ;ve Ryken to their feet •ning kickoff rds for what tning touch- PAT and the The loss gives Grand Junction a 2-2 league record, 3-3 overall while Cen- tral improves to 2-2 in league play, 3-4 overall. Grand Junction looked as if it would repeat history and pick up its 21st vic- tory in a row over the Warriors early in the first quarter. The Tigers, behind the running of Joe Reichert, drove 80 yards following the opening kickoff, and sophomore quarterback Miller scored on a 1-yard plunge to give Grand Junction a 64) lead with 5:28 remaining in the first quarter. But Kevin Klements’ point after kick to give the Tigers a 7-0 lead was the last point Grand Junction scored on the night—although there were plenty of additional scoring chances. Following Grand Junction's kickoff after the touchdown, the Tigers’ Craig McVean intercepted the first Matt Hall pass of the evening on a third- and-6 situation from the Central 33- yard line. McVean returned the ball to the 26-yard line of the Warriors, giv- ing the Tigers great field position. Reichert ran through the right side of the line to the 23-yard line, then Vince Grasso plowed ahead to the 18. extremely stopping and-1 situs 9-yard line Grand other drivt to the Cer Lemon w Riddle on turned to t line. The Wat Junction stopped on onds reraa But the' Using sit drove his t line. Mille ii:ring the But folio onds re mi mon pass- read i- wel eeiver at t the entire the score. Then, af yards by half, the di ' hel t,e il ial Above, left, foreground. Miss Theresa Ortega engages in study with Mrs. “Kwang Pal Bishop, of the business department. Principal Alvis Fetter, left, is one proud principal for the Warriors’ State AAA wrestling crown in 1978. Above, l-r. Troy Rarick. Rhonda Crim, Chris Bennet, and Bob Briggs have a modern Biology lab to work in at Central. Grand Junction ors jrs U � 11 day, finally held, Warriors on a fourth- n on the Grand Junction ction then mounted an- noving from their own 9 al 21-yard line. But, on a Miller pass to Chris intercepted by Greg je 13-yard line and re- Grand Junction 43-yard ors drove to the Grand yard line before being fourth-and-5 with 51 see- ing in the half. {ers weren't finished, line pass patterns, Miller im to the Central 27-yard was 4-for-d for 48 yards rive. ing a timeout with 20 sec- ling, he threw up one me too many—as Decker stepped in front of the re- 116-yard line, and outran Irand Junction team for r the kickoff return of 83 ken to start the second enses took over, and held o practically nothing the half :h team punted 5 times in ilf, after there were no in the first half. Continued from Page 2, (John Jenkins) — “The fac- ulty, for the most part, was young with several World War II vets. School spirit was noticeably different in those days. There was a definite togetherness with the total school population. One might say that we had a “one-for-all, and all-for-one” attitude. “The dress code was such that girls were discouraged from wearing jeans to class. They did, howeer, wear ballooning shirts and saddle shoes with socks rolled down to the ankles. The boys had to wear belts, or else. The first class to graduate from the new school was the class of 1959, and that was in one month. May, 1959. “Things really changed after we moved to our present location. We combined grades eight through 12; and later changed into the three-year high school we have now have. Quilc a change in physical appearance for Central students 20 years later after the big move from 29th and North Avenue. “From the beginning, the parking lot, the increasing enrollment of new students, the change in attendance boundaries, the changing dress style and other factors have worked to create quite a different atmosphere at Central High School. Faculty, Administration, advertising ... Closing pages ... pp. 183- 237. Spring Doings baseball, track, gins' tennis Club activities graduation, Warrior Warriorcttc pp. 103-182. As Central High grew over the past 20 years, it changed; and many new things were added, such as the Flag Girls’ team that worked and performed with the marching band. X r?. 2 ‘ he «mMBJt tljpJJt gone,;Qu! •anwi jjf tlldv 'tbjn iv eVfj rees aita Dusncs an « wyp pj : for stopping-to fcf tm i sba sun's rayS of golden jioldcn orange or yeHow through Venetian blinds, ib-cxperimc-nt. Wc know 7v • __..i. -4 w� i 'Jjg f- . £ w— - s 'kfi aJK ' piu.v IVI UIV wyuiviui.ovu the Warmth of fa iiiy gat Renv ering ttie ou|$or| winter call to ihe h$ fo ovcr'fffi burcknfd mo®tai fadt;|thcre must‘be'the fall stop, FALI 1 t : U oi£fiiesn 4 clings of a . ' T(l p cTtlF grandmother's quilted mas r , n r eSeci for company’itnd mean Jwle kids; rig A njj[a dinner table aj 4 • ic k jfcwho enjoy the snftw’ anliwc s vii kingfmandmade snowshoes fdr ; ; r siow. Bui fore )sc 4 aI1 Mvi i . i I all tf color ancF |ragLu 'if (tgSrNext a5 � « 4 . “Warriormania” Homecoming — “Warriormania” — was the name tag that the Student Council gave to that part of the fall social activities at school known as Homecoming. By covering peoples’ minds with information about Homecoming, the Council hoped to get better attendance and participation at the various events of the big weekend in Septem- ber. Here are shots of the nighttime coronation in the school auditorium. In addition to the crowning of the queen and presentation of her court, football players presented their mothers with a corsage; and coaches and cheerleaders were presented to the large audience. Crown and flower bearers take the spotlight as the rest of the court looks on and smilingly approves of the action. Jay Lowder, 1978 escort; and Matt Hall, 1979 right, try to bedeck Queen Debbie Peterson. Lois of hands fold and stuff napkins ready for the Sophomore Class float; background. Phil Coulter, sitting is Lisa liams. It’s a mess — the work trying to get floats ready for the Homecoming Parade, but from the looks on these kids faces, they don’t seem to mind. Left. Senior girls take a break (l-r) Dina Voss. Bca Archuleta. Debbie Gillespie. Michelle O' Bricn. Donna Laurita. and Cindy Chavez. Sunday morning window paint — for (l-r) Jolic Hendricks. Bob Barrett, two unidentified girls. I eft. Trdfcx Mei ind Mi- chelle SiN.son lake a grappy” rei hmeni time working or i he Soph- omore’ flo.ii. L BjK What’s in a parade to attract people? Well, it's people, friends, the sound of march music, a special day for celebra- tion. People just love parades imagi- nation and creativity aren’t usually stiffled for kids who want to show how they can draw, etc. to brighten the pa- rade. Even a Homecoming Parade has its share of clowns and crazily dressed people. Sleepless nights were many for the National Honor Society on this gutsy little AMC American Debbie Javcrnick seems to enjoy being a clown. There is little to be gained from the sleepless nights, the blisters on the hands; dieting on cokes and burg- ers and fries, and stepped on toes except SATISFACTION That you worked to help someone out and proud of who and what you arc and have done. The traditional crowning of the queen at halftime Steve Ryken. left, and Gary Foss, No. 36. Queen is Debbie Peterson, escort is Don Ligrani (top); Presentation for halftime is Senior attendant Gina Dupree with escort John Nicholson (Top right). Queen Debbie Petersen and head boy at Central. Don Ligrani. as well as Cindy Smith Pompon girl (above); Junior attendant Angie Keep and Oliver Archulata. escort at halftime. Moving across the field is Tracy Johnson, sophomore attendant, and escort Brent Sixbcy (across). 12 Homecoming royalty at the dance — L-r. Angie Keep and escort Rocky Petersen; Tracy Johnson, and Bill Owcnby; Debbie Peterson (queen) and Matt Hall; Kenda McGechie and Jay Lowder, 1978 royalty; Gina Dupre and Nick Moschetti. The band - “Savory” - from Big J — Colorado West. Central High’s production of ‘Bus Stop’. . . was directed by Jimmy Smith, drama teacher, and by student directors Massine Davis and Teri Bond. It was written by Wil- liam Inge. As Dr. Lyman, Kevin Taylor learns of the feelings of people who live their lives in loneliness. Mark Akcns (seated) waits for his hat and a quick departure from Gracie's Kitchen somewhere in Kansas. In center is Brian Sharp who plays Bo On the right is Brad Harrison as Wall; Akens played the part of Virgil Bo waits on the dancing number and tells Virgil he is going to go get her; Chcrric is played by Susan Davis. The cast and crew, back row Glcnys McCaslin. Mark Akcns. Troy Garner. Melissa Hcritatc. Brad Sharp. Cheryl Hill. Jeff Craig. Kelly Owens. Linda Conncllcy, and Brian Sharp Front. Mike Klein. Massine David, director Jim Smith, and Rick Martin. Cowboy Bo finally gets the girl. Susan Da- vis known as Cherric a weird approach to getting one’s girl by Kevin Taylor- Shakespeare A storm hits the area and the passengers have to spend some time entertaining themselves in a bus stop. Shakespeare out West with Elma (Glynis McCaslin). on the counter, and Dr. Lyman (Kevin Taylor). Cheryl Hill (Grace) and Jeff Craig (Carl) take advantage of the storm outside to create their own heat wave. The entertainment for the evening during the storm. Kevin Taylor (Dr Lyman) watches intently as Susan Davis (Chcrric) dances on the table. Elam also looks on and Bo looks behind. “Leave Chcrric alone.” warns Will (Brad Harrison) to Brian Sharp (Bo) Students Celebrate Holidays At Assemblies When The Holiday Season Rolled Around At Central, Students Were Enthusiastic About Celebrations. Perhaps The Highlight Of The Merrymaking Occurred At Two Holiday Assemblies, One For Each, Thanksgiving And Christmas. Below. Senior Greg Achord performs solo for as- sembly. Across, Central's Sounds Unlimited per- forms. Bottom left. Master of Ceremonies for Thanksgiv- giving Assembly. Bottom right. Central Stage ing assembly, Mike Kelley. Middle right. Seniors, Band. 16 and some juniors applaud some activity at Thanks- Christmas brings Good Tidings, and Joy Below. Royalty for Music Department's production at Christmas: Lisa Kluth. left, Stan Scott, center, and Robin Fuller. The Christmas assembly at Central had touches of tradition as well as signs of the present. Of course, the universal symbol for the Yuletide Holiday showed up (Santa), but the assembly also included other things. The Student body demonstrated its generosity and spirit by donating canned food to the needy of Grand Junction. Across, Canned food collection. Central’s offering to the needy of Grand Junction. Center left: Santa Claus (Teacher Jim Selckc) delivers Christmas candy to the students of Central High School. Left, middle: Central Sounds Unlim- ited performs before Christmas assembly. Bottom, right: history teacher David Emmons talks to Santa. What do you suppose he asked for? This year’s football team at Central High School was a fun group of men to coach. They had an excellent attitude and eagerness to be successful. Also, they were a very talented group of athletes. Due to the many coaching changes in their high school careers, the athletes faced many philosophy and technique changes. Consequently, the players reacted more to individual success, than to team success. “The men did accept our philosophy of togetherness and eventually started to believe in themselves as a team. With a big win over Grand Junction, the team became a very close knit group. They showed a lot of confidence in their ability while finishing the season with four straight wins and a 6-4 season record.” Coach Buderus F o 0 t b a 1 1 (Upper left) Steve Ryken No. 30 goes for all the yardage he can get. (Upper right) Matt Hall No. 15 tests his arm and skill during a home game at Lincoln Park. (Bottom) What’s going on here , seems to be the question running through the minds of the Grand Junction and Central ball players as they seem to pile up on the field. No. 31. is Jim Wagner and No. 0 John Barnes about to whammy a Junction player The 1978-79 Football squad: Top. l-r, Tyron Scars. Trim Bateman. Brent DuCray, Gene Yoder. Dana Kelm. Pat Juarez, Coach Dan Doyle. Second row, Mitch McMannis. Kent Schaneman, Trent Bateman. Darrel Spor. Gerry Buderus, John Barnes. Keith Decker. Alan Slaugcnhaupt. Lonnie Head. Coach Coen Dexter. Travis Scars. Coach Bud Glover. Third row. Greg Reddle. Rocky Peterson. Dan Pinnt, Steve Ryken. John Malloy. Mike Harris. Coach Ted DuCray. Fourth row, Mike McEllcy, Matt Hall. Coach Modesto Galvan. Warren Starks. Nick Moschctti. Bill Dean. Gary Foss. Jeff Franz. Coach Jim Smith, Bottom row. Jim Wagner. Bill Ownby, Parren Parmenter, Mitch Neal. Milton Schaefer. 19 Steve Ryken dashes for a big gain against the Grand Junction Tigers, eventual 14-7 victory. (Above, left) Managers Jerry Eden. Mitch McMannis. and Darrel Spor.(Above, right) Keith Decker successfully grabs a pass despite Fruita defender. 20 Central’s defense makes the tackle before the Pueblo County Hornets have a chance to make a gain on the play. For Central No. I is Keith Decker, No. 31, Jim Wagner, No. 31 Mike McElley, and No. 79 is Bill Dean. Football Scoreboard Team Scores Them Us Price, Utah 20 14 Kirtland, N.Mex. 6 21 Pueblo County 33 6 Delta 0 14 Montrose 14 13 Fruita 29 0 Grand Junction 7 14 Cortez 3 21 Aztec, N.Mex. 7 34 Durango 14 42 (Upper left). Matt Hall No. 15 decides to run with the ball through Hornets. No. 36 is Gary Foss, (left) The Central defense tries to get a hand on the ball against Pueblo County. (Lower left), John Barnes shows his excitement at the end of a victory. Keith Decker the attention of three Cortez Panthers in game Central won, 21-3. Girls’ Volleyball When practice began early in the school year. Coach Alan Buzan had a small nucleus of kids who had played volleyball before; but the major- ity of them were sophomores. No other school in the league had such a rebuilding job to do — the Southwestern League, that is. So, in one sense of the word, it was the lack of sufficiently exper- ienced squad to compete favorably against the other schools. . a losing season but none quit Girls Volleyball team 1978-top. (l-r) Carrie Smith. Lisa McDoncll. Lisa Kluth. Tammy Vig. Robin Tyson. Standing. Brenda Bell. Coach Alan Bu an. Donna Carlson. Sarah Dorrancc, Kari McGechic. Brenda Duncan. Cheryl Quintana. Coach Rusty Crick, kneeling Kim Asnicar. With experience came desire for next year! Janinc Davis (left) and Peggy Milcy practice basic defensive techniques The girls were improved over 1977; but they needed more skill and experience yet, if they were to make their weight felt in volleyball circles around the league. As coach Alan Buzan said, “We can't beat teams that have so much more height and experience. But we have had a lot of fun, and I think that we have learned something from our exper- iences this year.” BrcfWa Duncan (19). Sarah Dorrancc (10), l isa Klulh (H). and Tammy Vig (16) in a volley against the Junction girls Below. Janinc Davis winding up for the serve. In action, Sarah Dorrance (10). Lisa McDonnell (20). Brenda Duncan. Kari McGechic. (15). and Lisa Kluth (13) watch ball flying toward the net in a close loss to the Grand Junction Tiger girls volleyball team JL 23 Girls’ Gymnastics Mrs. Joan Edmonds returned to Central as girls; gymnastic coach and found herself having to build another new gymnastics team. But the “new” team responded with becoming the larg- est in the school’s history — from four or less to 12 on most occasions. Above, Lynn James, a sophomore, gets in a few practice licks on the uneven parallel bars. During the season, Grace Green won medals in floor exercise and vaultying. Robbin Perrin won medals in floor exercise. Deana Daniels took home some medals in balance beam and the uneven parallel bars. Most of the team’s competition came from Steam- boat Springs and Gunnison, not to mention the Southwestern Conference schools. In eight meets, including the district in their own gym, the Ka- chinas, as they are called, were second twice, third twice, and fourth three times. In the district meet in Pueblo, the Kachinas placed ninth out of a field of 15 teams. rv J !fmonds. CEhtral conch, presents corsage to fellow coach Jrom Corte during the Central meet. Golf, 1978...Mark Chavez goes to state.! 1977 Golf Team (l-r) Tom Dorrancc. Lcs Stone. Del Adams. Gene Coleman. Daryl Taylor. Dan Vogel. Mark Chavez. Coach Merle Whaley, and Tony Taylor. Not pictured is team member Bob Carpenter. The Warrior golf team gained experience, and fun And those who received also gave at the Fall Sports Banquet. Golf Coach Whaley (above) received a dozen golf balls from his tcam-for those he lost in practice. Young and inexperienced is the way Coach Whaley described his team. But, he added that one year on the links would make a great deal of difference. He’s also very proud of his youngest and state qualifier Mark Chavez. 27 Cross Country Goes The Distance For the first time at Central, Girl's Cross Country was a sport of its own. and five girls pioneered the new era for Central. MEET BOYS GIRL’S Cortez 6th — Montrose Inv. 4th 4th Durango Inv. 6th 2nd Central Inv. 5th 4th Fruita Inv. 3rd 2nd District 4th 3rd left: Steve Davis, center; Dana Michels finishes Dist 51 meet Right; Shawn Murphy. 28 Runners start Dist. 51 Invitational Meet. Runners from Central, starting from second to right (l-r); Greg Keith, Joe Keleher, Chip Johnston, Steve Davis, and Kevin Asnicar-found near the center of picture. .. . Sends One To State Competition The team had a fairly good year, considering its youth. “The highlight of the season was when sophomore Greg Keith placed 53rd in State out of more than 200 runner,” remarked Coach Mel Fahrney. For the girls, he added, it was when Dana Michels led her team to a second-place finish in the Fruita Inv. Left: Greg Keith finishes Dist. 51 Inv. right. Jay Yoder at Dist. 51 Inv. Team members, (l-r), top-Coach Mel Fahrney. Kevin Asnicar. Steve Davis. Bert El Bakari. Bret El Bakari. Greg Keith. Steve Ela. Shawn Murphy. Middle-Chip Johnston. Randy Duke. Jay Yoder. Joe Kclchcr, Pay Howdershell. Lawrence Mclchor Bottom-Dana Michels. Christie Courier. Jane Noland. Allison Tomshack, Jackie Olson, and Gaylynn Beard. 29 Boys’ Tennis, The 1978 boys’ tennis team featured many new and inexperienced players. However, the season found all improving considerably. And by the end of the season, the team was playing competitively with other good teams around the Western Slope of Colorado. There were bright sots on the team, with the brightest, Don Ligrani, who played the No. I singles spot and finished the season with an 8-2 record. Ligrani showed much improvement over two years and could do well against college competition. Coach Tom Hughes felt. Boys’ Tennis, 1978 Team Won-Lost Central vs. Montrose 3-3 Central vs. Durango 1-5 Central vs. Cortez 5-1 Central vs. GJHS 0-6 Central vs. Fruita 1-5 Central vs. Montrose 1-5 Central vs. GJHS 0-6 Central vs. Fruita 1-5 Central vs. Durango 2-5 Central vs. Cortez 4-2 Dan Malone, sophomore, gets letter award and certificate from Coach Hughes during Fall Awards banquet ceremonies. David MaGec wails for return by server Don Squad members, back row. l-r — Dan Malone. David Lake. Terry Forrest. Stan Scott. Frank Coffey, and Coach Schncldcr Hughes Front row. David Magee. Terry Williams. Don Schneider. Marshall Brown, and Don 1 igram the No I singles player at Central High School. Terry Forrest sets to make return during Cen- traI-Montrose same. C oach Tom Hughes given a momento of the season from the remaining members of the team. Ligrani makes the presentation at Fall Sports Banquet. 31 Fall Cheerleaders Instead of the usual four or five varsity cheerleaders; and instead of one group splitting for basketball and wrestling, the cheerleader squad at Central High School became a squad of 27 girls under the direction of physical education teacher Theresa Ortega. Girls earned points for making practices, games, matches, and helping with game programs. Trying to keep warm during nighttime football activity on the new track. I- r, Karen Ligrani, Leah Norris. Gerriane Kukuk. Sue Blowers, and Karyl VanTasscl. And the juniors had the Spirit Bell, if only for a little while; Christi Allcyc. left. Gerrianne Kukuk. and Leah Norris keep watch on the bell. Varsity Football Cheerleaders; standing. Karyl VanTassel and Karen Li- grani, sitting, Shiela Baudcr. Leah Norris, Gerrianne Kukuk, and Sue Blowers. 32 Football cheerleaders at pep assembly; front. Gerrianne Kukuk, silting. Leah Norris and Shiela Bauder. standing. Karen Lugrani and Karyl VanTasscl. and top Sue Blowers. Chief Kim Hendricks turns in wonderment and seems to be thinking: “I fooled them; besides I’m tired!” Cheerleaders and some pom-pon girls provide plenty of noise and spirit as the Warrior football team hits the spirit banners prior to the Central- Montrose football game in Lincoln Park. L-R Lisa Iiams, Teresa Shoemaker, Chris Murin, Kim Keilman, Kim Koch. Laura Fehrni, and Shiela Bauder perform a stunning cheer for a Warrior Times photographer. Central game at Lincoln Park. Miss 0rlcga ,eading calisthenics with the cheerleaders. 33 Class of 1981 With the wind, no rain, in their hair on a fair day in fall arc the officers of the Class of 1981 (Sophomore), l-r. Bill Owenby. vice-president; Nikki Dodge, secretary: Shawn Thompson, treasurer; and Robert Goetz, president. Consider that this Sophomore class is well over 400 in number, while their counterparts in 1959 were less than half this number. Delwyn Adams Chris Albcr Sherry Albright Matt Andcrcgg Tina Archuleta Kim Asnicar Paula Austin Andrea Baker Diane Baker ■ Ben Banksler Sheila Bauder Debbie Becker Gaylynn Beard Heidi Benham Robert Bennett Leslie Bias • Abbi Bird Kenda Binkley Anita Blanka Martyann Blazevich Greg Bogdan Linda Bohannan Chris Borgard Dennis Boothe Bryan Bowen Jack Bowman Tammy Boyer Brian Bradley Beckie Brandenburg Richard Briggs Alison Brown • Anita Brown Laura Brown Sherri Brownell Dawn Bruyette Brenda Burnett Scott Burns Peter Burg Dave Burtard Joni Buttcrbaugh Mark Calkins Michelle Campbell David Carpenter Bill Carver Jon Chadwick Ann Chambers Mark Chavez 35 Steve Chavez Bruce Clark Jenny Clark Kristi Clark Shawn Clark Tony Clark Ronald Clements Tracy Clock Stacey Cook Stephen Coop Linda Connelly Debi Cornelison Don Schneider demonstrates a commercial he's done for a Marcus Costopoulos Sophomore English class. Robin Cotrcll Phil Coulter Deana Craig Darrell Crane David Crinklaw Rhonda Crim Anita Crolcy Deana Daniels Caryl Darnell Janine Davis Susan Davis It’s all part of a classroom exercise in writing commercials and demon- strating same. Darrell Crane pushes Londa Scott. Herb Secle sits it out. Dan Sullivan. Lisa Gunter, and Phil Coulter learn to work with slides on a microscope in Biology I class. Chuck Latta, left, and Richard Briggs — two of Tom Hughes English students show off their commercial on how to make T shirts. Study hall session in the hallway of the north wing for Kenda Binkley, left. Jenny Clark, and Joi Hagbcrg. comparing notes, while unidentified classmate listens as he sits on hard floor Debbie Debrosse Lisa De Grafenried Lori De Loach Troy De Rusha Kristine Dice Nikki Dodge Don Doroha Kevin Dorrance Steve Dowdell Jeff Draper Randy Duke Steve Duran Vonna Echer Jerry Eden Tom Ehlers Steve Ela Bert El Bakri Brent El Bakri Sue Emsley Gary Eslinger Danny Evans Steve Faulkner Laura Fehmi Vicki Fix Sam Foster Clay Fowler Jeff Franklin Kevin Fraser Glenn Friar Elizabeth Fuller Jana Gehring Gibb Gibson Steve Gibson Dan Gillespie Gina Goad Robert Goetz Kevin Green Darrell Greenfield Willis Gribble Charlotte Grubb iane Gullcn Lisa Gunter Andy Gurulc Gary Hagan Lanelle Haines Ruby Haines Angel Hall Sherry Hamlett Jeanne Harrison Kelly Hatch Jennifer Hayden Tammy Hayden Tom Hayden Joi Hayes Lonney Head Tami Heinccke Kimberly Hendricks Deliso Heritage Kurt Heusser Trudi High Alan Hill Kevin Hill Nanette Hill Robin Hill Kenny Himes Dennis Hofferber Beth Hober Russ Holler Rolinda Honeycutt Typee Hooten Twilla Hoppe Donna Houchin Pal Howdeshcll Louis Hotchkiss Frank Hyoc Lisa liams Shay I go Jim Inks Shirley Inskeep Roycclcn Jackson Lynn James Debbie Javernick Tracy Johnson Ken Jones Jana Kallaus Kim Kapp Bruce Kassebaum Karen Kasten Kelly Kcas Kim Keilman Greg Keith Joe Kelleher l.orrctta Kelley Randy Kempton Vcrnann Kcpford Keith Kibel Jim Kinyon Ben Kirsten Glen Klaich Vickie Klocker Kim Koch Albert Kohl Carol Krous David Lake Fred Lambert Brian Lange Duaine Lange Chuck Latla I Kay Lawrence Valorie Lecson Melanie Lummons Joe Lenahan Rebecca Letterhos Karen Ligrani Theresa Locke Lovita Loucks Kathie Lovato Rita Lucero 39 David Magee Dan Malone Lonnie Mannin Cheri Mari Rick Martin Vince Martin Bonnie Mathews Greg Mattas Dawn Maxson Rick Me Cain Glynis McCaslin Lindsay McClaskcy Sophomore Class sponsors for 1978-79 (l-r). back row. Ms. Ruth Granat. Bill Fuller; front. Ms. Sarah Mohr, Mrs. Carol Stewart, and Richard Skaer. John McCoy Joann McDonnell Michelle McElhiney Karla McKisscn Leslie McLvor Tracy Metz Randy Miles ,Mitch Miller Todd Miracle Andrea Molzahn Sandy Montgomery Sandi Monzel Mike Moorman John Morlang Terri Morrison Joe Moschetti Cindy Mudge Kathy Munroe Peggy Munroe Chris Murin Courtney Murphy Shawn Murphy Brian Murray Jeff Murray 40 Kelly Naughton David Neal Mitch Neal Tim O’Brian Mike Oliver Ben Otto Ron Padon Darren Parmenter Kevin Parsons Tim Pegg Jim Perea Dan Peters Denise Phillips Lcisa Pierce Daren Pinette Kevin Pinney And so in the fall of 1977 over 400 of them came as the newest of classes at Central High School, the Class of 1981. They were much like those who had come before — they couldn’t find their lockers; it was a chore for them to get to class on time those first few days, not to mention those that continued until the end of the school year. In some cases, they were even a little afraid of those big, bad teachers in the front of the room. The change was evident on their faces. But they soon began to make their marks on the life of Central High School. Many of them showed that they had what it took to “hang in there” academically; others made their marks in other ways. They were adjudged to have some fine girl and boy athletes, and their future looks bright. And so they are now no longer strangers; they became part of the stream in a hurry. Clinton Praitt Bill Guchctt Trc Raley Kurt Ramey Troy Rarick Randy Renner Patrick Rhodes Rick Rhodes Donna Robison Mclany Rogers Cathy Rometo Kim Ruckman Kim Ruckman Donald Russell Andy Sanchez Ernie Sanchez Sandy Satterfield Lin Sawyer 41 Lori Schcrr Karen Scoll Londa Scott Lori Sears Debbie Seitz Bradley Sharp Troy Shuck Sandra Silan Michelle Sisson Brent Sixbcy Chris Skidmore Carrie Smith Tom Stogsdill Brad Stolte Troy Stone Lauri Stroup Bret Swerdfeger Cindy Tate Kevin Taylor Harold Thompson Shauna Thompson $ Lddic Tinkle Greg Toft Lisa Trinklein Bren Turnbow Karyl Van Tassel Rusty Vcatch Debbie Vezakis Kerry Walton Pam Warren Derek Webster Jim Weisert Karen Whaley Diane Whistler Kim Willis John Wilson Bruce Winder Forrest Wishcop Donna Wobcy Kim Wong Todd Woodruff Renee Wucstncy Troy Wuestney Jay Yoder Jean Zimmerman Jeff Zimmerman Jeri Zimmerman 42 A X . -i£ NS I vj fi ■ ■ • - t ■ - I 7!Vf s5ET- Sometimes, social and academic activities for high school students and their community might set- tle down for a long winter's nap But such is not the ease at Central High School or the Grand Junction area, for this is an area afflicted with the disease known as “wrcstlingitis . sometimes “rounballitis,” as well as schtoshing down the s pcs (skiing to you outlandcrs). p Even the girls arwgetting into the activities of the winter months. ThcyJrc demanding some of the lime- light once rcscrvciHfor the boys. The kids who enjoy snowy activities Jind it close at hand at Powderhorn Ski area. Aspe nVvaft pd Tculluride are not far off. - p trber. I n the winter that semesters change, and (ids arc (jj£cd mth the awful truth that they came to schooL to And learning is work, not just for fun and games. i y 3 ti r • 7i M 1 9 43 Central’s Milton Schafer studies his opponent to find ways for a takedown in a match in Central's gym. Central’s Ted Ruckman on the floors at state, 167 lbs. division. Alan Sparks finds himself in a tight situation when put with a Panther, minus the bars of the cage. Heavyweight Central Warrior Bill Dean clamps down on a Cortez Panther A Warrior and Tiger tangle for a pin in Western Slope tournament. Steve Ryken continues moves in the state tourney on Central’s Rocky Peterson is taken down for points during action in the S Div. I Western way to third place finish. Slope tournament. The 1978-9 Central High wrestlers from 1 to r: Bottom row, Steve Rykcn, Victor Myers. David Butard. Brian Bradley, Andy Gurulc, Lindsay McClaskey. Top row, Milton Schafer. Rocky Peterson, Brent DuCray, Ted Ruckman, Gary Budcrus. and Bill Dean. Brent DuCray shows his opponent a few holds accompanied by a takedown. Rocky Peterson gains points while putting a half Nelson on opponent. Steve Rykcn during the state wrestling tournament in auditorium arena. Denver BILL DEAN, HWT State qualifier as heavyweight. TED RUCKMAN, 167 State qualifier despite chest injury. STEVE RYKEN, 132 Placed third in the State tournament, Denver. BRENT DUCRAY, 155 Placed fifth in the State tourney in Denver. 47 Warrior Basketball: Spoilers in the Southwestern League Top, left: Dan Vogel (30) goes for a layup against Durango; right, Kevin Malone (40) outjumps Farmington. N. Mcx. guard. “We had a very good sea- son, remarked Coach Phil Coulter about his young Warriors. “The team did a lot better than I expected. He commented that, in his opinion. Warrior power reached its finest moment on the weekend of January 12, when his squad beat both Delta and Durango away. We were one of two teams to beat the Durango Demons at home,” ex- plained Coulter. The Central cagers showed terrific poise against cross- town rival. Grand Junction. Losing to the Tigers 111-54 in the two teams’ first match-up. Central came back to conquer Junction 79-74 in the hard-fought re- match in the Central gym. Bottom: left. Malone (40) scores against Roaring Fork on a layup The Warriors pulled it out against the Rams 71-65. Right. J.D. East (14) goes for a jumper as the Warriors fell to the Vernal Utes, 69-57. 48 Warrior Scoreboard Farmington 70, Central 61 Central 64, Moffat County 56 Central 71, Roaring Fork 65 Vernal 69, Central 57 Roaring Fork 75, Central 63 Glcnnwood Springs 89, Central 54 Montrose 71, Central 67 Central 71, Delta 60 Grand Junction III, Central 54 Southwestern League Tournament, Grand Junction 75, Central 57 Fruita 88, Central 62 Durango 67, Central 61 Central 62. Cortez 61 Central 79, Grand Junction 74 Durango 81. Central 61 Central 65. Delta 61 Central 66, Montrose 65 Fruita 92, Central 60 Cortez 60, Central 58 Top. left: Dan Kinnett (12) passes to Mark Roweton (42) against Durango. Right, Kevin Malone (40) can only watch as Durango scores. Mike Phillips (20) watches as Kevin Malone makes jumper against Durango. Right. Who are they playing? Tony Girodo (34) goes for jumper in an empty Central lane against the Farmington. N Mex. Scorpions in the Junction High gym. 49 “A Good Year,” said Warrior Coach Coulter. Top, left, Kevin Malone defends against the Fruita Wildcats and Dan Vogel (30) stands by. Top right. Reece Miller (44) and Kevin Malone (40) can only watch as the Fruita Wildcats go for the rebound. The 1978-9 Warriors Varsity Squad: front row, 1-r, Dan Kinnett, Warren Starks. Don Ligrani. back row; Todd Binkley. Mike Phillips. Mark Roweton, Recce Miller, Kevin Malone. Dan Vogel. Tony Girodo, and J.D. East. SO Soph, JV Squads Take Lumps, Gain Experience JV Season Record: 3 Wins, 15 Losses Sophomore Record: 3 Wins, 10 Losses The Warrior coaching trio, below, l-r, consisted of Sophomore assistant Mike Mansfield, junior varsity Dave Cawood and Head Coach Phil Coulter. '78-79 Junior Varsity squad, l-r: Trent Bateman, Darren Parmcnter, Kent Shaneman, Mark Roweton. Terry 1978-’79 Sophomore squad, l-r, front row, Joe Moschetti, Jim Kinyon, Bruce Casselbawm. Back row. Lonnie Mannin, Dan Malone, Mitch Neal, Pete Burg, Marcus Castopolis, Jeff Zimmerman. Dave Owen, and Mike Roberts. Varsity center Kevin Malone (above) scores against Durango. Malone was the SWL’s shortest center. No. 30 is Dan Vogel. Kachina Basketball ... A Year Of Getting Experience Scoreboard. 1978-79: All games, 6 wins-13 loses; Southwestern League. 2-10 Back row, l-r, Kelley Lynch, Jennifer Becmcr. Karen Whaley. Kristi Courier, Donna Carlson. Teri Morrison, and Nancy Munroe. Front. Jane Noland, manager. Lisa Trinklcin, Lisa McDonnell. Tracy Metz, and Anrca Malzhan. V % No. 14 Kim Asnicar, No. IS Lisa McDonnell, and Kristi Courter about to “Hug' Cortez rebounder. It’s all up for grabs between the Durango and Central girls; lower left. No. 24 Kristi Courter shoots from the corner against Durango defense. No. 23 is Donna Carlson and No. 22 is Jennifer Beemer. Graduation took all- Southwestern League player. Kristi Courier, below, from the Kachinas. But she will be remembered for her hustle and desire. She is also an excellent hurdler in girls' track. No. 24 will officially be retired as a permanent honor to her efforts for the Kachinas of Central High School. Cheerleading practice or good defense for No. 23 Kristi Courter. Other Central players are Donna Carlson and Andrea Malzhan. Jennifer Beemer shoots over Tigcrettc defender in South- western League action against Grand Junction. Wrestling . . . No State Champ This Time; But Still A Lot To Cheer About. We weren’t exactly sure aobut how we ought to handle this section, because we had never had the cheerleader squad as split as it wat this past season(s). One group in the fall might have cheered for football, but switched to wrestling in the winter season. As a result, we were not always able to get the right pictures. Thus, we concentrated on the two major groups for winter sports and pep assemblies. It is not for a cheerleader to keep quiet under most circumstances, and this group didn't during any of the wrestling matches, at home or away, or in Denver. The girls arc identified, back row, l-r, Teri Dunn, Twila Hoppe, Kim Ruckman, and Kari McGcchic. Front. Robin Tyson. Donna Ryken, and Debbie Peterson. (Middle picture) 54 Varsity basketball cheerleaders, back row. 1- r. Lynn James. Tracy Dobson, and Donna Laurita. Middle, chief Kim Hendricks. Debbie Gillespie, and Carla McKisscn. Front. Diane Baker Remember the story about Humpty Dumpty, we arc sure Donna Laurita will recall its famous lines. Above, right, this is what it's all about — cheering for the Warrior basketball team. As Lawrence Welk would say. “Ready, one; ah. two; ah. three; ah. four. Go!' II Utm Officially Elected Student Government Sponsors Of Many Student Activities Student Council, Senate Council for 1978-79 school year; top row. l-r — Tom Dorrance, Gene Yoder. Pat Juarez. Shawn Hannigan. Mike Oliver. Joe Kellchcr. and Gary Foss. Next row. Don Ligrani. Bill Owcnby. Dan Sullivan. Tammy Watson. Nikki Dodge. Jcri Zimmerman. Diana Vanourney, and Rose Salazar. Next row. Sheryl Adnrews. Karla McKissen, Kim Ruckman. Donna Robinson, Diane Baker. Tracy Johnson. Dawn Davis. Jolic Hendricks. Second row. JoAnne McCoy. Teri Bond. Barbie Bond. Tracy Isenberger. Sheryl Peterson. Leah Norris. Jennifer Bccmcr. Lisa lams. Front row. Robin Perrin. Tony Taylor. Steve Rykcn. Robert Goetz. Greg Toft. Nick Moschctti. Kari McGechic. and Kelly Keas. Above, “Nostalgia Day”, sponsored by Student Council involved (l-r) Terri Bond. Tracec Iscnbcrgcr. and Bobbie Strode Below. “Paint ’em Up Day” produced Debbie Baker, left, and Cindy Koch. Such small quarters left for two active workers for the Student Council — Don Ligrani. left, and Kari McGechie. She's there all right! 57 Upper left. Merle Whaley and Ken Gregory help with auction at Council-sponsored “Leg Sale. What would you have given for a girl’s pair of legs during the “Leg Sale? while Head Boy Don Ligrani helps with covering I Dofa pair of legs. Lower right, three students got caught-Donna Conners, left. Bill Murray, and Kathy Raff-in “Reverse Day sponsored by the Student Council. Student Senate members for the 1978-79 school year, back row. l-r, Dana Michaels. Junior Class president; Debbie Gillespie, head girl; Sheryl Adnrews. Senior co-secretary; Don Ligrani. head boy; and Steve Ryken, Senior Class president. Front, Jolie Hendricks, vice-president. SBA; Robert Goetz, Sophomore Class president; Barbi Bond. Junior co-secretary; Terri Bond, activity program coordinator. To the left, during Student Body Association cam- paigns. speakers — Sheryl Andrews, left; and Chip Johnston state their case to the assembly of students in the gymnasium. Student Senate members, especially Jolie Hendricks- check the bulletin board just before “Nurd of the Ycar“ balloting. Below, no. it’s not spring, just Dina Voss, Cindy Chavez, Gary Foss, and Michelle O’Brien dress for a “toga” party during October. 59 “Think Snow:” Ski Clubbers’ Nightly Prayer Andy Letterhos is trying to spray the photographer with Kevin Round, aggresively attacking the slope on the club’s trip to Vail. his skis. The Central High School Ski Club, pictured left to right: front row; Sponsor Bob Murphy, vice-president Robin Tyson, and President Kari McGcechie; second row, Laurie Stroupc. Tony Vigil. Christine Burtard, Cindy Lee. Gina Dupre. Andy Letterhos. and Alan Slaugcnhaupt; third row. Terryl Frazier. Stacy Cook. Dan Thompson. Stacy Kimball. Kevin Round. Lisa liams. and Don Tremball; fourth row. Gene Coleman. Robin Perrin. Jim Weiser, Greg Maddas. Donna Laurita. Greg Toft, Glen Klaich. and Bruce Winder; final row. Scott Newman. Oliver Archuleta. Rick Eldridge. Tracy Johnson. Teri Dunn. Tom Dorance. and Tony Taylor. 60 Club Takes Trips To Vail, Snowmass The club took two trips during the year: one to Vail and one to Aspen Snowmass. Members qualified for the trips by paying dues and selling 40 tickets for the club's annual raffle. On the trips, there were more than a few crashes like the one that occured to Bruce Winder (left). The hot- doggers, such as Teryl Frazier (below left) and Kevin Round (top right) did their thing, while others, such as Lisa Iiams (be- low right), took it easy. 61 Pep-Club (A Bunch Of Rowdy Kids.) The 1979 Pep-Club: (1-r) first row, Don Ligrani, Debbie Gillespie, Donna Laurita, “Aw the heck with it, there’s too many to remember!” Pep-club class officers: (bottom row, 1-r), Kari Pep- Club members (1-r): Gene Yoder, Donna Ryken, Rhonda Huff, McGeechie, Bee Archuleta, and Debbie Peter- Debbie Knockman, (Back), Depbie Peterson, Michelle Bradley (Back), son. Top, 1-r, Robin Tyson, and Rose Salazar, and Robin Tyson. A few of the Pep Club members painting signs for the Central Warrior- Grand Junction Tiger football game. ) Tom Dorance paints a sign for the Pep Club. “Wc. the student body, deeply appreciate the Pep-Club for its help and support they gave our teams when they really needed it most- the game.” The Pep Club during their trip to Denver. Don Gilder, Central teacher, watches as a portion of the Pep Club does their sign paiting. Michelle Campbell does her part to paint signs to arouse the spirit of the school. 63 National Honor Society....... Brains Storm Central Selling hot dogs in the downtown area or in the shopping centers along North Avenue is only one of the NHS’ fund-raisers for their annual trip to Denver and the state capitol. Members are, l-r, Nancy Munroc, Ann Murray, and Geoffry Holton making a sale to a lean and hungry person. Officers for 1978-79 included, l-r, Debbie Nachtman. treasurer; Kevin Malone, president; Tcri bond, historian; Andy Lettcrhos. vice-president; and Ann Murray, secretary. Club members. 1978-79, back row, l-r Jeannie Larson. Craig Jones, Bill Murray. Lisa Kluth. Keith Decker. Marcia Schultz. Andy Lettcrhos, Dawn Davis, and Bonnie Brown. Second row. Kevin Malone, Jennifer Bccrncr, Kari McGechie, Steve Davis. Gene Coleman. Neil Hamlctt. Brian Hicbert. Susan Russell, Tcri Bond. Janet Mease. Judy Shook. Ann Murray, Joni Larson. Lisa McDonnell, Jane Noland. Nancy Munroc. Sherry Cleveringa, Kelly Lynch, and advisor Mrs. Carol Stewart. Front row: Debbie Nachtman. advisor Joe O’Hara, Heidi Loshbaugh, Farah Davis. Michelle Bradley. Rose Salazar. Ronda Huff, Kim Campbell, and Marjorie Lawrence. 64 Another of NHS annual activities is to enter a float in the Homecoming parade. Andy I etterhos. left. Kevin Malone and Judy Shook prepare their NHS car for flight in the 1978 parade Right. Rhonda Huff delivers speech as part of annual induction ceremo- nies. To replenish the seniors lost to gradu- ation and to focus just a bit more atten- tion on the best academic students at Central, a new group of juniors and seniors are taken into the group. Little did they know, but they were to be- come hot dog salespersons, scavanger newspaper hunters, fund-raisers for a trip to Denver to visit a museum, the state capitol. etc. - After intense speeches heard at induction, such as Kevin Malone’s, above, other club members, l-r. Debbie Natchiman, Lisa Kluth. and Sherrie Cleveringa get ready for the inductees that come across the stage Science Club — More Than Just Science Right. Craig Jones displays his project at the regional science fair at Mesa College. Below-middlc. spaceships hover over the exhibit of Mike Kline, while (bclow-bottom) Craig Jones takes a breather between judges. Sci- ence club sponsor Jack Stephens (right-middle) sets new records in comb- ing his mind. Bottom-right. Junior high students gain experience at a science fair. As a reward for exhibiting at the regional fair, the club spent several wet days kyaking in Island Acres and the Colorado River from Loma to Wcstwater. Utah. U.S. Army Award-winner Neil Hamlett describing his project to specta- tors, Bottom right and Bottom, left. Mike Klein seated in front of his project. One of the more active clubs at Central High School, the Science Club has a number of activities pertaining to science- related fields each year. The most important of all — the club’s vital mission — is the science fair, in which members design a project in an area of their personal interest and enter it into competition at the fair. Mesa College gymnasium. For a fortunate few — this year, Brian Hiebert from Central — there is qualification for the presitgious state science fair. Science Fair entrant Peter Kuykendall explains his project to judges. Eclipse as seen from Central High School telescopes. Science Fair- An Experience In Learning (Right) Science Club Officers (l-r) Brian Hiebert, vice- president; Sherry Chandler treasurer; and Felix Esquibel, president. (Middle) Science Club members, top row, l-r, Daniel Vodopich, Pete Kuykendall, Brian Hiebert, Sherry Chandler, Felix Esquibel, Wes Sears and Steve Ela. Bot- tom, Steve Faulkner, Marcus Costopoolos, Ben Otto, Craig Jones, Neil Hamlett, Troy Stone, Bill Murray, Sponsor Jack Stephens. Bottom, left, Neil Hamlett’s display on mathematics at the local fair doing well on its own. Bottom, right, Brian Hiebert talks to Mrs. Johnson about oil shale at Cinderella city during State Science Fair, Englewood, Colo. Intense work and prepara- tion is the name of the game in getting ready for a sci- ence fair. Projects like those displayed last year- oil shale, how weather affects people, space colonies, math and plant radiation- take months of work and hours of thought. But in the end, it pays off in awrds and prizes won at local fairs and ulti- mately a trip with one's peers to Englewood and the Colorado State Science Fair. Plus it means learning something while having fun. Vocal Music (left) Brian Sharp of “Sounds Unlimited ' trying to make Jolie Hendricks go bananas. (Below. I to r), Jana Crist. Brian Sharp, and Collin Clock members of “Sounds Unlimited, selling bananas to Kelly Owens and Kyn Lynn. Background is Dee Atkins. Putting their heart into it left to right. Steve Ryken. Mark Akens, Ted Himes. Steve Jones. Early morning rehearsal for Swing Choir, bottom left. Bobbie Strode. Greg Achord. Fara Davis. Jeff Craig. Mark Akens. Robin 69 Fuller. Stan Scott. Above, Guest Conductor for the Vocal Music Festival. Dr. Gregory Lyne-clinician. Eastern New Mexico University Sound Unlimited, front row. l-r. Jana Crist. Tracey Isenbcrgcr. Robin Fuller. Don Ligrani. Mark Akens. Greg Achord, Caroline Shulte, Massine Davis, Angie Keep. Back row. Fara Davis, Wayne Boothe. Brad Harrison. Bobbie Strode. Brian Shapr. Collin Clock, Stan Scott. Lisa Kluth, John Goetz, Melisa Leany, Jeff Craig. Suzanne Crocker. Early season perfor- mance given by the Swing Choir Central auditorium. Miss Pisciotta. left Lisa Kluth rhythm accompaniment. Swing Choir. The Central Showcase — Back row. l-r. Cindy Meador. Kim Koch. Dee Preston. Dcana Craig. Irene Mapes. Nikki James. Typcc Hooton. Laura Gaurner. and Andrea Baker Front. Corrie Smith. Jeri Zimmerman. Kristi Clark. Jane Crist. Lori DcLoach. Lori Lee. Kathy Raff. Tammra Bulcr. Dori Scott, Landa Scott, and Kathy Albrecht. Concert Choir, row. l-r. Debbie Donaldson. Donna Carlson. Laura Barrett. Laura Garuner, Michelle Wilkinson. Tammy Smith. Darrell Curtis. Rick McCain. Kevin Daniels. Russ Haller. Kevin Glad. Randy Boyum. Kevin Marshall; and Tony Harman Third row. Valieric Lccson. Kim Campbell, Kathy Bailey. Sue Blowers. Anita Blanka, Cindy Tate and Roxanne Fix. Jeanne Harrison. Serena Carroll. Shauna Thompson. Glenna Shupe. Vembi McClaskey and Sharon Boothe. CGflTRRL HIGH SCHOOL £Afusic cDrdma Dept ttsents John Goetz gets his finishing touches before the play from the gentle touch of Cheryl Hill. The story occurs in the 1940s on the shady side of Broaday. Miss Adelaide has been engaged to Nathan Detroit for 14 years, but her out-of-town mother believes they’re married. Nathan has promised to quit gambling but he’s trying to find a safe place to run his crap game. He needs SI.000 and bets Sky Masterson. big time hood that amount. Sky is known to be on anything, and Nathan bets Sky that he cannot get a date with Miss Sarah Brown, leader of the local Savc-a-Soul Mission. This bet leads to some temporarily shocking results and a surprise ending. Miss Donna Campbell, band director, doubles as makeup artist on Bobbie Strode. Prior to first showing of musical at Central. 72 Left, mission members look on Lt. Brannigan (Rand) Bo um) breaks in on a meeting of the Savc-a-Soul Mission hoping to find a Nathan Detroit crap game in full swing. Cheryl Hill. left, is leading the song session. % 0 TELEPHONE Above. Nathan Detroit (Greg Achord) tries hard to find a place for his floating crap game. Left. Adelaide (Angie Keep) and Sara (Fcra Davis) in a duel, high note finale on. “Marry the Man Today. “Nathan Detroit (Greg Achord) is trying to get Sky Mastcrson (Stan Scott) to make a bet for SI.000. Left. Nathan threatens Big Jule (Gary Foss) as notorious char- acters played by Jamcy Boyum. left; John Goetz, and Ted Himes look on. Entire cast of the play practicing the finale — professional approach; top. this page. Adelaide (Angie Keep) and Sarah (Fario Davis) practice their entrace in the final scenes right after their marriages. Just above. Adelaide and Nathan and Mimi (Traci Isenbergcr) is a scene where Mimi informs Adelaide at Nathan’s crap game. Above, right. Big Jule (Gary Foss) Harry (Jamey Boyum. (Jeff Craig), and Nicely (Marc Akens) in a big Dance scene. 74 Above Adelaide and Nathan finally on way to get married Above, right. Sky and Sara embrace at scene’s end Lower, left. Sarah and Sky as they take their final curtain call Center. Sara leads the Mission band as Brian Sharp stumbles drunkcnly onward Center. Nathan tries to no avail to find place for his floating crap game. 6F. p75 Lower right. Mrs Donna Campbell directs the pit orchestra for the musical in the school auditorium The Warrior Band — Champions In Their Own Rite (Above) The band's lower brass section, l-r: trombones, front row. includes Mike Cline. Joe Kclchcr, Jeff Craig. Greg Keith. Jay Thompson; and second row. Dan Gillespie Steve Hla. Mike Oliver and Leslie Fandrcc played the baritone; while in the back row. Troy Stone. Leslie Bian, Derek Shrevcs and Brian Collard played the tuba. Bottom, the clarinets are the largest section of the band In the front row. left to right, were Kandis Whittman. Shauna Most. Sherry Chandler. Monica Marline . Tcri Davis. Shcllic Benton, and Brenda Turnbow. The second row includes Kristine Dice. Ann Chambers. Kristi Alley. Tracy Musgravc. Lori Lonica. Sandy Montgomery. Typer Hooter. Debbie Thomson. Rub) Haines, and Kathy Romero. In the final row (diagonal) were Heidi Losh Baugh. Gcoffcry Holton. Marty Ann Bla arich, Sheri Wild, and Kim Ruckman. In the (lute section, (above) front row. Beth Hutscr and Kim Smith. The second row in- cludes Becky Brandenburg. Jane Kalians, Joanic Larson, and Kim Willis. The final row consists of Chris Stewart, Don- na Hightower. Shcllic Gore. Cindy Hensing, Mareiam Schultz, and Barbara Leonard. Horns . . . Drums . . . Flutes . . . All Make Up a Band! Providing rhythm for the Band were (below) the percussion section, pic- tured left to right l.isa Ward. Jane Crist. Nikki James. Rusty Russell. Bruce Kassclbaum. Stan Scott. Jeff Worsham. Terry Ruckman, Tony Gehring. Jim Wilcox. Sheri Brownell, and Mark Akens. The Saxaphonc section contained a lucky number of members — seven. The saxes, l-r, front row. Carol Krous. Pat Howdcrshcll; back row. Tami Mayes. David Reynolds, Debbie McKim, Debbie Gillespie, and Tom Ehlcrs proved to be an invaluable asset to the Band The horns and trumpets (pictured below), provided mellowness and boldness, respectively. Filling these roles were (l-r). front row, Helen Romero. Rick McCain. Michelle Campbell, and Jeff Hutson. The second row consists of Kurt Ramey. Darrell Curtis. Cheryl Quintane. Vicki Rosslum. Dan Lee, and Bill Ownbery. In the final row were Bret Montgomery. Mark Ward. John Wildon. Phil Crowly, Ted Ruckman, Rick Rhoades. Don Ligrani, and Harold Thompson. 77 Stage Band Jazz Right, the almost worn out Stage Band gave its first concert as it played from quiet spots during the Homecoming coro- nation ceremony. Below, Mrs. Donna Campbell, director of the stage band Mrs. Donna Campbell, director of the stage band for Central High. Trombones, l-r. Mike Kline. Joe Kcllchcr, Jeff Craig, and Jay Thompson. Saxophone section has Bev Ramey. Shellie Gore. Debbie Norman. Debbie McKim. and Donna Hightower, and Heidi Laushbaugh. Rhythm section of Terry Ruckman, drums, Derek Mrs. Campbell looks over rhythm section of Terry Ruckman. drums; Mark Akens. electric Shreves. bass guitar. piano; Derek Shreves bass guitar; Greg Achord, lead guitar; and Mark Ward holding forth on the trumpet. 78 Marching Band Top ratings in competition. Invitation and appearance at a Western Music Educator's Assn. Convention in Southern California; a fantastic response from the community to finance the trip; long hours of practice for music to be played for contests and the convention an online strike that grounded a chartered plane. No, not much happened At parades, the Banner bearers for the band were, l-r, Bobby Strode. Cindy Koch, Susan Davis, and Drum Majorette Heide Loshbaugh Tammy Smith. The 1978-79 Marching Warrior Band On A Cold Morning. 79 Central Twirlers: Three With Talent For the ’78-79 year. Central had three sophomore twirlers — talent for the future. The three girls succeeded in working their ways into the hearts of spectators by their poise in marching with the band, and their daring with fire at football halftimes. Above, Twirling squad as they appeared in pa radcs. Right, The 1978-79 twirler squad shot. Middle, left, Twirler Donna Rykcn. Bottom, left. Nikki Dodge. Bottom, center, Tracy Johnson. Bottom, right, team exhibits their cunning with fire at halftime of the 1978 Homecoming game. Central Pom-pom Girls: A Support For The Band! Together with the twirlers and the Flag team, the pom-pom squad was part of the support for the band — that little something extra that makes the organization’s performances a lot more interesting. Sponsored by teacher Betty Alvillas, the team performed with the band in parades and marching contests, such as performing very intricate dance routines at football halftimes. Above, right. At the first spirit rally of the year, the pom-pom team had not received their uniforms, so they performed in street clothes. Above, left, the team amazed the crowd anyway. Bottom, left. Pom-pom team shot for the 1978-79 year. Below, right, the trio that made the squad go: Assistant leader Bobbie Strode, left: sponsor Betty Alvillas. center; and Leader Cindy Koch. P G o i m r 1 s ■ Pi «fo-C w' Tracy Metz Lisa Trinklcin Cindy Smith Below, Leader Cindy Koch, left; Assistant leader Bobbie Strode Sherry Hill Susan Davis Tammy Smith Sherry Hamlett Lisa de Graffenried The team, under leader Cindy Koch and assistant leader Bobbie Strode, traveled with the band to Delta, where the girls marched with the band. Also, a lot of progress was made toward developing the young and inexperienced team at a marching clinic sponsored by Central in October. Above, Once the team did receive their uniforms, they were spectacular, as pictured here in front of an assembly. Left: Pom-pom team takes a break from contest activities in Delta. Shauna Thompson Mimi Currierc Kim Campbell Colorful Banners Flanking The Band, C.H.S. Flag Team Originally consisting of 12 members, the Flag team made up the third Band Complement Group. The red, black, and white banners they carried helped the band to take on a very dressy appearance. 84 Linda Zulian Delisa Heritage Donna Do bey Lisa Kluth Speech, Debate Flourishing For third in VFW Voice of Democracy competition, Cindy Meador receives award from a Mr. Campbell and Louis Con- ery of the Clifton VFW Post. Though most people do not know that speech and debate students practice as much, travel as much, and participate more than any two athletic teams, such is the case for these groups at Central High School. As for results, look at the table of trophies and plaques for the 1978-79 school year, including the large traveling trophy in the center. Bill Marshall pins special Forensic award at the annual Speech-Thespi- an banquet on May 14 on Miss Eva Pisciotta. Cheryl Hill, center, is about to crack up, while MC Susan Davis applauds. Across, Kathy Raff receives award and Degree of Excellence at the banquet; also, Richard Hayden gets degree of distinction award. 86 As entertainment for the Thespian- Forensic banquet, “Sounds Unlim- ited” sang several numbers, most well-choreographed L-R, Brian Sharp, Stan Scott, Robin Fuller, and Melisa Leany Middle, left. Dave Longeneckcr, advisor, pre- sents award and Degree of Excel- lence to Laura Bogdan It all starts in the classroom as these four are about to find out in David Longenecker's classroom in debate-l-r. Gene Yoder. Tony Gchring. John Malan. and Don Trimble. Speech And Debate . . . Not For Anyone Afraid Of Work . .. The Central High School Chapter of the National Forensic League hosted its annual meet, the Central High Pow-Wow, and the event was attended by schools from all over the state. Among the debators from Central were the team of Rob Mickley and William Marshall (center of page); and Mickley also teamed up with Bill Hall (bottom left) for one round. Richard Hayden (top right) and Frank Emsley (bottom right) were also involved in Central’s debating efforts. 8a Future Homemakers Of America . . . A Wide Range Of Interests Of course, anyone who is intercslcd in ihe traditional home economics subjects can be part of the club; but. according to the advisor. Miss Lourdes Trujillo, its activities involve more than just cooking and sewing; rather it can involve family living, single survival courses, etc. Back row. l-r. Miss Lourdes Trujillo, Tammy Boyer, Dec Atkinson. Laurie Wild, Vickie Klocker, Michelle Laurit7.cn. and Paula Nichols Middle row. Lori Schcrr, Stephanie Bailey, Esther Foise, Theresa Locke, and LaDonna Fuller. Front, Jana McGee, Debbie Waite, and Cheryl Bradshaw. - £l � R E n ■ E Waite, vice-presideat; Stephanie Bailey, secretary; and Janclta McGee, president Below, Bake sale crew. l-r. Esther Foisey. Vickie Kocker. Jan- elta McGee, Cheryl Bradshaw, Michelle Lauritzen. and Debbie Waite. Future Business Leaders Of America The Future Business Leaders Club at Central High School is open to any student, boy or girl, who is enrolled or has been enrolled in business classes at the school during a school year. In addition to regular business classes, members of the club have the chance to become involved in cooperative activities at school, in the community, in the business world. Only a few boys have taken advantage of membership Officers, 1978 79, back row. l-r. Crystal Hancock, president; Janet Bishop, vice- president; Lisa Kluth. secretary; sitting, Connie Dow. treasurer; and Tina Bosch, parliamentarian. Mrs. Julie Jussel, newly initiated advisor of the club at Central High School. How did those two boys get into the act? Back row. 1-r, Kevin Malone. Lisa Kluth. Andy Letterhos, Janet Bishop. Jeannie Larsen, and Wanda Waddell. Front row, Connie Dow. Fara Davis, Tina Bosh, Crystal Hancock, Hazel Osborn. Shannon Drake, and Donna Rogers. Weightlifting A student at Central High School can learn to lift weights and improve his or her body strength in one of two ways — it can be taken as a class, or it can be endured as a workout before or after school. Boys and girls have both shown improvement in their strength and health. Jim Sclcke, athletic director of the school; and Coaches Chuck Buderus and Ted DuCray each help out with the training. Pal Juarez, left: Now, how about that ham Brian Shclcy trying to show off for ihc people.” Someone has 10 clean the weight room, and this time, it was Jim Selckc's name this time. Left, Kim Hooley and middle. Gus Hagbcrg. and Donna Carlson give moral encouragement. Leg action for Donna Carlson and Lynn Meade; Below, Brent DuCray has an audience during workout Bottom. Eddie Brickcy and Doug Hill watch bench press. Das Is Der Deutschland Club There was no shortage of food from different lands at the Central International Dinner as the table, right, shows. It was all brought by members of the Spanish, French, and German Clubs. Melrose Park in Grand Junction was the scene of the action that hosted guests from West Ger- many. Below, at the picnic the German Club had as guests visitors from Germany. Tanya Kelly, below, gives the miniature flying saucer a mighty heave into space. Students from German I and II that comprise German Club members. Front, l-r, Joann Me Donnell, Lori Sears, Alan Slau- genhaupt. and Lisa liams. Second. Brette White, Kim Hooley. Twila Hoppe, and Jolie Hendricks. Third, Mark Bradford, Rick Snyder. Dan Evans, Sherry Hamlctt, Kerry Akcs, Andrea Mol- zahn. Top, Laura Fegmi, Christine Murin, Felix Esquibel. and Doug Mclvor. 92 It’s chow time under the awning at club pic- nic. German-style sandwiches and desserts. But what would a picnic be without food. It was superbly delicious. Lori Sears swings; Kerry Akes claps; Christine Murin wails a turn at bat; and Laura Fehmi just waits. Softball games help to make a picnic what it is. Everything going on at once at the German Club picnic. Wonder why Kerry Akes is swatting some unidentified girls with the bat She doesn’t even see the 93 problem. Spanish Club Culture Through The Study Of Language Spanish Club at Central High School, like with the other language clubs, gives members an opportunity to study their language of interest, in this case Span- ish, through study of the culture in which the language is used. The Club examines the cultures of Mexico and Spain in such activities as breakfasts and hosting exchange students of these countries. Though membership was down slightly from previous years, ac- tivities were not, as students in these clubs managed to have a good time even while learning a feat not easily accomplished. TT...f One of ihe year’s many highlights for the Spanish club was a spanish-style meal at the Old Mexico Foods. Above left. French 2 teacher Lucita Perrin helps with the fixings as (second from left) as Robin Eddy (left), Tina Vanourny (second from right) and Judy Shook look on. Far right, Gcrri Kukuk (left) and Sponsor Martha Fuller help with the cooking. Above, Fuller. Nancy Munroc (center), Lina Harman (right) and Mrs. Fuller are busy cooking. 94 Above left, (l-r) Barbie Bond. Maggie Anthony. Debbie Seitz. Karen Vanourney. Gerriannc Kukuk, and Rose Sa- lazer enjoy themselves at the International Dinner. Above right, (l-r) Jennifer Beemer, Rocky Gomez, Diana Vanour- ney, Carmeli DuBose. and Wendy Debusk at the Club din- ner party. Front row, Nancy Munroc. Jeanie Larson. Gerri Anne Kukuk. Robin Eddy, and Lina Harman. Second, Rose Salazar and Diana Vanourney. Third, Judy Shook. Oliver Archuleta, Jennifer Beemer. Geoffry Holton, and Lisa Kluth. Fourth, Carmeli DuBose. Fifth. Rocky Gomez, Cindy Chavez, J.D. East, and Wes Sears. Sixth, Jeff Bishop, and Scott Thatcher. Club officers: Rose Salazar (front), president; Jennifer Beemer (middle left), treasurer; Rocky Gomez (center right), secretary; and Oliver Archuleta, vice-president. 95 Vive La Central French Club! (left to right) front row: Sponsor Lucita Perrin. Barbie Bond. Alison Brown. Diane Baker, Gayle Strawn. Mimi Courriere, Dawn Davis, Dena Wolford. Kevin Danials, and Heidi Loshbaugh. second row. Randy Boyum, Rick Eldredge. Tom Dorrande. Maggie Anthony, Vicki Mclani, and Debbie Seitz. The language clubs at Central offer stu- dents of the respective languages an op- portunity- to go beyond mere examina- tion of the language in the study of a foreign country. The clubs allow mem- bers a chance to actually experience a taste of the culture of the country of their interest through interesting and fun activities. One of the more popular of these clubs is the French Club, open to students who take courses in French. In addition to their regular meetings during the year, the club participated in an inter- national breakfast and several other meals sampling the French culture, as well. One of the main events of the year for the club was the international breakfast. Held right in the classrooms, waiters (standing, left to right) Maggie Anthony, Tracy Clock, and Rick FJdridge conducted it just like a French restaurant. Seated, left to right, were Anita Crowley, Alison Brown, and Paula Nichols. % Parlez Vous Francias? Below left, (l-r) Debbie Javernick, Debbie Seitz, Sponsor Lucita Perrin, and Vickie Melanie delve into food at the international dinner. In one of the clubs other food-oriented activities, top left, Melanie Rogers (foreground) and Debbie Seitz were waitresses. Top. r. Keith Kibcl. Beth Huber, and Lovita Loucks (left to right), watch as Gayle Strawn, Melanie Rogers and Debbie Seitz prepare food. The food at these events must not have been bad, as there were no nausea cases or other casualties. Diane Baker and Greg Bogdan enjoy the attention of waitress Tracy Clock. 97 Central Students Take Time Out For Play! After a lapse or two or three years, the C-Club. the Central Ictlcrpcr- sons club, brought back the annual spring mess known as “C Days or Activity Days . Left, track coach Mel Fahrney and Lisa McDon- nell seem to be winners of the sack race. Jeff Franz and escort appear to be second with Dave Armour and Robin Tyson, third. Below. Kevin Malone and Michelle Bradley try to slay afoot jCAt L Left. Donna Rykcn gets a pic in the face, but doesn’t seem to mind. Below. 1-r, Mike Mansfield, Phil Coulter, and Jim Selcke, all teach- ers. might be enjoying the pie throwing contest. O And The Mud, Dirt, And The Barefeet And Sandals Didn’t Matter Left, Pat Juarez raps up the watermelon eating contest; lower left, it was faculty against seniors in a classic dirt against mud. tug of war; not necessarily involved in the tug-of wars, three Central students get tossed into the “pubblc.” Throwing eggs as they back further away on each throw and still try to keep from breaking any eggs Front, foreground, on the left Mike MCelvcyly finds the results of a broken hen fruit right in the hand. Girls’ League—Not A Most Active Year. Top row, l-r, Debbie Seitz. Karen Vanourncy, Gerrianne Kukuk. Ruby Haines. Gaylynn Beard, Leah Norris, Robin Eddy. Janis Gambill, Michelle Zohner, Stephanie DeVries, and Tracey Cook. Next row, Donna Robinson. Joann McCoy, Donna Ryken. Tracey Johnson, Kimberly Hendricks, Lisa Gunter. Kelly Keyes. Brenda Duncan. Kelly Lynch, and Debbie Nachtman. Third row. Becky Lcttcrhos. Donna Houchin. Serena Carroll. Karen Whaley. Nikki Dodge. Karen Ligrani. Cindy Tate, Karlcne Kcilman, and Lisa McDonnell. Second row, Rhonda Huff, Lisa Degraffennreid, Cindy Koch. Bca Archuleta, Donna Laurita, Kari McGechie, Jane Nolan. Brenda Bell, and Tammy Vig. Front, Debbeie Bradley. Debbie Patterson. Terri Dunn. Deanna Vos. Cindy Chavez. Debbie Gcllispie, Diane Baker. Karla McKissen, and Mrs. Joan Edmonds, advisor and sponsor. On the floor, Michelle O'Brien, president; Shari Brown, secretary; and Heidi Lashbaugh. vice-president. Debbie Gillespie, left, stretches the paper, while Robin Tyson waits “Hmmm .(Deana Voss) might be saying o Cindy Chavez as the two patiently atop the shaky ladder. They are trying to decorate for a try to get a good tasting punch for the dance, dance. “Spring Fling. 100 Each month the girls honored a man of the month with dinner a local eateric. but they also sponsored the “Spring Fling ', the only dance held in the spring, other than the Prom. Just try to get by the security guards of the Girls’ League and sponsor. Seated. Mrs. Joan Edmonds, sponsor. Debbie Gillespie. Donna Laurita. Deana Voss, plus faculty member Robert Murphy. (Right) Not much chance for identification, except Kim Hendricks looking at the camera and Kim Campbell, right. At a dance that is almost the last one of the season besides the Prom. Central students enjoy the chance to dance to live music in the school cafeteria. In the foreground arc. l-r, Kim Maurer and David Bingham. It takes many hands to get the voting booths ready — advisor Jerry McClurg. back turned; Debbie Gillespie, seated, head girl at Central; other unidentified, except Principal Al Fetter who is slightly hidden by the steel framework. Student Body Elections — Hould Be Better. Johnston and Dana Michaels, head boy and girl; Bobbie Strode, activity period coordinator; Karen Ligrani. secretary; and Dan Sullivan, vice- president of Student Body Association. While other voters mark their ballots, head boy Don Ligrani, left, appears to be explaining the voting process to Nikki James, center. Each spring the students at Central High School have the opportunity to practice democracy via Student Body Association election for next year's officers(SBA). Although the political activity is not always great, partici- pation often justifies time and money spent. Left, new officers arc Chip Newly elected head boy and girl for the 1979-80 school year arc. left. Chip Johnston and Dana Michaels. An unidentified Central girl didn't wait to get into the voting booth to cast her ballot; secret, huh! At left arc Donya Connonrs and Nikki James. April Showers .... is sponsored by the Music Parents of Central High to help provide funds for equipment and to keep music in front of everyone. Above arc the bodies of Kevin Glad. Richard Hayden, Jamcy Boyum, and Collin Clock do- ing a comedy routine for April Showers. From Central High School come the 19S0 edition of the Rocky Mountain Singers, an early rock group-l-r, Gary Foso, Dale Newby. Mike Kline, Mark Akens, and Steve Ryken. Mark Akcns. left, and Stan Scott do their soft-shoe, comedy routine for the April Showers’ Bruce Kassebaum standing at the piano, with Dan Gillespie. Lovita Loucks. Dan Sullivan, Michelle Campbell, and Bill Owenby, a rock group that literally raised the roof of the auditorium-thc “Thresholds.” 105 PROM SAIL AWAY 106 “Everyone Having A Good Time And Boogying Down.’ Prom Queen And King Don Ligrani And Debbie Gillespie. Despite enormous financial problems, the Junior Class did manage to put on the prom as scheduled in early May. With “Come Sail Away” as its theme, the event was a highlight of the year held in the finest traditions of Central High School and its Junior classes, past and present. Even though rumors predicted otherwise, the attendance at the Prom was quite good, and when the couples started coming, in all problems that were encountered in putting the dance together were forgotten, and excitement took over. All-in-all, the event was a memorable experience. A Mesa College -based group called Thrust provided the music for the evening. Warren Starks and Leah Norris (Pictured left) were the lucky two who announced the king and queen for the evening. Some of the only sophomores who are fortunate enough to attend the event are the pages, pictured above, dancing in honor of the king and queen royally. Left, two of those pages, Tracy Johnson and Bill Owenby get in on the action. ! 108 Keep Colorado Beautiful — Day Or Week — Noted. Bruce Winder, left, and Richard Briggs pause to give the message about pitching in to keep Colorado Beautiful. Teams and individuals turned out to scour the areas around Central High School to pick up trash of all kinds; sacks were furnished for the almost 100 students who participated. 110 Now. what to do with all of those bags of trash is the question. “A Thing Of Beauty Keats Digging holes for pieces of railroad lies arc Don Trimble, left, and Brett White. And hopefully all of the sweat, hard labor, sore muscles will not in the future have gone in vain. Botany teacher Ken Gregory and many of his classes took time to take steps to eliminate the eyesore of the Central patio. People also contributed funds and equipment, etc. to help with the beautifying project. Grass is now growing where weeds once abounded; roses adorn some of the rocky places; now it is a place to be proud of around Central High School. Left, Ken Gregory all caught up in his work of cleaning up the trash around school; Jennifer Beemer, left, and Rose Salazar can't seem to get rid the Rock rakin' Blues”; and top. many pretty things found they had muscles they didn’t know were there. Ill Baseball - State Hopes Fall Short. Warrior Baseball Scoreboard Cypress (Salt Lake) 3, Central 2. Central 6, Carbon County (Price) 0 Central 8, Palisade 1 Central 8. Durango 5. Central 3, Durango 2. Central 20, Corte? 0. Central 14. Cortez I. Central 6, Delta S. Central 9, Delta 5. Central 10. Montrose 3. Central 11, Montrose 4 Central 11, Grand Jet. 6. Grand Jet. 6, Central 2. Central 7, Fruita Monument I. Fruita Monument 5. Central 2. Catcher Dave Armour bunting as John Malloy and Jeff Franz look on from the bullpen. The year for the Central baseball team began as a series of cancelled games because of bad weather, followed by a string of wins that added up to a chance at a state playoff berth. The competition drew up to a fever pitch, then an extreme let down after the first Grand Junction game. But all-in-all. it was a good season. All-league Dave Armour tags out a Demon in a close call in the Durango game. Dave Armour runs to the back of the hitting deck in pursuit of a foul ball. 112 The 1979 Central High School Baseball team came so close to catching that berth for the state play off. But one team, the Grand Junction Tigers, stood between them and first place, not to mention the Fruita-Monument Wildcats. The Tigers stood their ground and beat the Warriors 6-2, sending the Warrior hopes to another year. Tony Taylor (left) and Carl Garcia perfect fielding before the umpire. Jeff Franz trots back in during a break in the action at the Cyprus of Salt game. The 1979 Warrior Baseball team: Sitting- Robin Tyson. Kari McGechie. Kim Campbell. First row- Rich Hutchins. Dave Armour. Keith Decker. Larry Kcmpton. Tony Taylor. Pete Lucero, John Nicholson. Tony Girodo. Matt Hall. Second. Coach Charles Dyer. Jene Yoder. Dan Vogel. Carl Garcia. Daryll Taylor. John Malloy, Rocky Gomez. Jeff Franz, Mike Phillips, Coach Mike Kelley. 113 Carl Garcia, outstanding Warrior player and pitcher, tosses one to a Durango hitter during the game with the Demons. Garcia led the Warriors in home runs, that often propelled the Warriors to victory. Tony Girodo moves laterally across the field for a play at first base. Matt Hall, voted one of the All-League outstanding players in the 1979 season, is here showing his pitching form. The 1979 Warrior Baseball team closed out a successful season with a 13 and 3 record, including a second place finish in the South- western League. Fifteen seniors graduate from the team. Outstanding players as voted by team members were Carl Garcia and Matt Hall. Rocky Gomez was voted rookie of the year. Other individual awards include 20 runs batted in by Carl Garcia: most hits (21) by Matt Hall; highest on Base Average (.636) by Rich Hutchins; highest batting average (.488) by Matt Hall; Outstanding Defensive Player (Dave Armour); most stolen bases (7) by Keith Decker; and Highest fielding aver- age (1.000) by Daryl Taylor. All-league hon- ors went to Dave Armour, Tony Taylor, Matt Hall, Keith Decker. Carl Garcia and Pete Lucero received honorable mentions. Tony Girodo takes his turn at bat and bunts foul off home plate. All-league Warrior Keith Decker rounds third heading for home in Grand Junction game. All-league catcher Dave Armour sprints off in pursuit of the baseball.-pass ball or foul. Second baseman Tony Taylor tags a man out in Durango game while Short Stop Tony Girodo comes in as back up. Warrior Tony Girodo scores as on-deck batter Tony Taylor (5) watches. Catcher Dave Armour dips down in order to catch a low-pitched ball missed Dave Armour, at bat. shows that he can bunt and hit. as well as by a Delta batter. catch, for the 1979 Warrior team. US C.H.S. Track - Peak turnout. This page: (Upper left, l-r) State qualifiers: Travis Scars. J. D. East. Gay Foss. Kristi Courter, John Barnes. Nick Moschclti, Greg Keith, Mike McEllcy. Chip Johnston. Darren Parmenter. (Below, left) Greg Keith in the middle of the race during a distance race which sent Keith to the state meet. (Upper right, l-r) Central 1979 Track coaches: Coen Dexter. Mel Fahrney, Terri Ortega, Craig Fay. Richard Lcvad and Dan Krisman. manager. (Below, right,) State qualifier Greg Keith makes his move out of the pack in an attempt to take the lead. Record State Qualifiers. The 1979 Central Track Team: Front row, l-r, Mark Ward, John McCoy, John Barnes. Mark Conners. Travis Scars. Mike McElley. J.D. East, Gary Foss, Nick Moschetti, and Dana Kelm. Back row. l-r, Gus Hagberg, Greg Keith, Jamey Boyum, Steve Ela, Fred Gardenhire, Tcryl Frazier. Gibb Gibson. David Schaaf, Dan Sullivan, Phil Coulter Jr., Robert Goetz, Mark Roweton, Tyon Sears. Mitch Neal, Chip Johnston, Joe Moschetti, Steve Davis. Mark Costopolos, David Lake and Darren Parmcntcr. In the 1779 track season. Central sent five district champions to state and, along with five other qualifiers, sent a record number of people sent to the state meet held on May 18-19 in the Jeffer- son County Stadium. The five champions were Gary Foss in the discus, J.D. East in the Triple Jump, Greg Keith in the two- mile, Chip Johnston in the 440- yard dash, and Mike McElley in the shot put. The remaining quali- fiers placed second in their events to qualify. Mark Ward and Terry Frazier (far left) connect for a handoff in the 880-yard relay at Lincoln Park. SWL district meet. District champion Mike McElley hefts shot in full form. John Barnes tosses shot put for second in district meet State qualifier J.D. East strains for distance in the Triple Jump. Mark Rowcton, Right, speeds from a gasping Steve Davis after a successful handoff in the mile relay during a meet at Lin- coln Park. Lane 2. This year both the boys and the girls participated in meets to- gether to add sparkling,, fulfill- ing season of running throwing, and jumping. 118 Trent Bateman, left, and Mitch Neal, right, try to overtake a Fruita runner “This is the most people, to my knowledge, that Central has ever sent to the Colorado State track meet- 5 district champions and 5 other qualifiers,” said track coach Coen Dexter. Dexter also said, “This has been a good year for Central in track and field.” Distance runner Steve Davis finishes comfortably ahead of a Pali- sade participant. High jumper. Mark Costopolos. on the way to disaster with his left foot. 119 Girls’ Track More girls participated until the end of the season, it was only a short interruption and the team-individual results showed progress made. Center. Janinc Davis and Brenda Bell get ready for baton passing during relay exchange. 800 meter relay. Dana Micheals eagerly awaits baton from Brenda Bell, mile relay. Low hurdles. Kristi Courier's 120 Back row, l-r, Lisa Trinklein. Brenda Duncan. Donna Carlson, Shay Igo. Kristi Courier. Janinc Davis, Jane Noland. Dana Michaels, and Brenda Bell. Front. Lisa McDonnell. Donna Dobey. Nikki Dodge, Jackie Olsen. Debbie Peterson, and Gaylynn Beard. • Kristi Courtcr grabbing another first in a hurdle event, on to state. Alison Tomshack keeping pace in distance run. specially in girls track. 121 Kachina Tennis Teams Right. Coach Tom Hughes greets a rather large number of girls on one of the first days of practice, giving them instructions on running, service practice, challenging another player. It was a strong team with many upcoming sophomores, but one with a lot of “spunk.” Practice sessions were devoted not just to phys- ical workouts, but also to strengthen the girls’ mental abilities about inner tennis (inner team play). Varsity tennis, l-r, Nancy Munroe, Kelly Walton. Diana Vanourney. Lynn Meade, Rose Salazar. Dena Wolford. Jennifer Bccmcr. Karen Vanourney. and Karen Vanourney. Coach Tom Hughes, sitting Above Kelly Walton aims serve at opponent. Practic- ing services, l-r, arc Kenda Binkley. Melanie Rogers. Lovita Loucks, and Peggy Munroe. 122 Junior varsity squad, back row, l-r, Peggy Munroc. Maggie Anthony. Allison Brown. Dcana. Daniels. Lynn James. Tracy Johnson, and Karen Ligrani. Front. Coach Modesto Galvan. Debbie Seitz. Kenda Binkley. Berlinda Quintana, Diane Guillen. Cindy Tate, and Melanie Rogers. JUNIORS Providing help and advice for the Class of 1980, 1-r, arc Mrs. Virginia LaCronc. Miss Lourdes Trujillo, Craig Fay, and new to Central High this year. Skip Mottram. 9� Kathy Albrecht Kristi Alley Sue Andcrcgg Dave Anderson Lance Anthony 9 Karen Archuleta James Archuleta Oliver Archuleta Kevin Asnicar Dee Atkins Machelle Badcrtscher Mark Bandford Paul Barnkow John Barnes Bob Barrett Tammy Barslund Jim Bates Shellie Benton Kelli Bcyrer 3? David Bingham Scott Birdsill Tara Bishop Don Blair Laura Bogdan Barbara Bond Janie Bowcrsock Randy Boyum Monica Bradshaw Bonnie Brown Carlos Brown 125 Sheri Brown Gerry Buderus Jami Burlison Debra Burns Celeste Canning Bryan Charlcsworth Shane Christian Renee Clark Sherrie Cleveringa Frank Coffey Gene Coleman Barbara Coley Brian Collard Mike Cooper Donna Conyers Gary Corbin Chris Corwin Jan Cozza Jeff Craig Suzanne Crocker Jack Cullum Mimi Currierc Darrell Curtis Paul Cutunilli Kevin Daniels “Oh, No! We re being over-run.” We’re no longer the babies and we’re not yet the much-lookcd-up-to seniors. Floods of sophomores poured into the gym Dawn Davis at the first assembly easily drowning out the seniors and juniors. The seniors Steve Davis can look up to graduation, the sophomores can look to getting their drivers’ licenses; but we, the juniors, have little in our lives, spare the prom which is a team effort for the benefit of the seniors. All of this may be true, but 1978-79 has been a special year for the juniors. Wendy DeBusk Craig Dennis Stephanie DeVries ™ Tom Dor ranee Brenda Duncan © « O Tom Durdick Glen Echer Robin Eddy Rick Eldridge Teresa Erickson Le Anne Farley Paula Finney Steve Fix Terry Forrest Mark Fowler La Donna Fuller Robin Fuller Janis Gambill Tony Girodo Tammy Gonzalas 127 $ Richard Hayden Mark Head April Hearn Jolic Hendricks Cindy Hensing Brian Hicbcrl 0 Tony Harman Deanna Harrell Michael Harris Bill Harrison Dan Hartman “Turn off the faucet” .... “grab the Bun- son burner” . David Smith, left, might be telling Darla Webster in Roy Crow’s chemistry class, first period. Ronald Hill Sherry Hill Marla Hodson Kim Hooley Mark Hoppe Steve Houchin Greg Hughes Jeff Hutson Renee Icenhour Tracy Isenberger 128 f� Nikki James Kelli Jenkins Bill Johnson Lee Johnson Chip Johnston Craig Jones Jackie Jones Strue Jones Angie Keep Steve Kcllchcr Tonja Kelley Dana Kclm Stacy Kimball Dan Kinnel Pam Komatas Karen Kroft John Kruse Gcrriannc Kukuk Peter Kuykendall Evelyn Lane Paula Lapiant Joanic Larsen Kim Laurita Michelle Lauritzen Marjorie Lawrence Melissa Leany „PS - An upside down world of the Class of 1980 at a Central pep assembly. Danny Lee Lori Lee Sandy Lenard Mike Lewis Glenna Linn Norcnc Loftis Heidi Loshbaugh Don Lovato Kelly Lynch Ken Lynn Craig Jones, left, an (TNeil Hamlctt. members of the Tawasi staff, talk with Dan Lattimore, director of yearbook meeting at Colorado State University, following fall session. % Tammy Martinez Doug Mcluor Lisa McDonnell Cindy McEllcy Mark McElroy % Janelta McGee Laurie McKay Mitch McManus Cindy Meador Kelly Mchrhoff - 130 $ Shelly Mchrhoff Vicki Melanie Lawrence Mclchor Marci Met $ Rob Micklcy The fickle finger of Zoology is pointed at the camera by John Ecker; right. Darrell Spor; Bob Barrett, background; and Scott Thatcher, left, those Zoology Kats! Scott Newman Paula Nichols Clay Neinaber Jane Noland Debbie Norman 131 Kelly Owens Robert Parrill Cheryl Pederson Sheryl Bond Latricia Pritchard Cheryl Quintana Earl Raff Kathy Raff Lori Rairdcn Keith Ramey Carol Rarick Cindy Ray Tim Reddick Brenda Rein David Reynolds Kevin Round Ray Rowe Terry Ruckman Lorena Runnells Nina Sargent Goeff Scott Deanna Scott Pam Schaaf Milton Schafer Travis Scars Darlene Scbesta Herb Seeley Brian Sharp Charley Shaw Brian Shelcy Busily writing is Bonnie Brown, while Julie Hendricks looks over an assignment sheet in Journalism I class. Art Aspalding Alan Sparks Warren Sparks Darrell Spor Chris Stewart tytfr'V M shynol Lcs Stone Bobbie Strode ® Kelly Stroup ♦ Julie Swcrdfcgcr Robert Tate It is the beginning of a new decade of adults, and we can look back and say, “It’s been a good year, but just wait until next year.” One thing we will never forget is the Central-Junction football game. It was the first victory over our rivals since we joined the Southwestern League. It seemed almost too good to be true. No game could have been more exciting for the fans or players. We worked together and enjoyed every minute of it. Sandi Thurgood $ Allison Tomshack Kenny Top Cindy Torbct Sandy Torbet 133 Donald Trimble Ley Ulibari Karen Vanourncy Howard Vanwinkle Christy Vaughn Bruce Vcatch Ronda Velasquez Tony Vigil • Daniel Vodopich Jackie Wachtel Becky Waddell Debbie Waite Lori Wallace Ken Ward Lisa Ward Q Mark Ward Debbie Warren Don Waterhouse Ray Watson t Darla Webster © Jim Wilcox 0 Brett White Bobby Whistler Mark Whittier Kandis Whittum Brian Woods Rcgin Wright Laurie Wild Kelly Wilkins Michelle Wilkinson Curt Wilson Terry Williams ® Kevan Willison Judy Youker Michelle Zohncr A Time For Feasting, A Time For Rewards . . . Kelly Owens named Best Actress of Year Glynis McCaslin — Best Supporting Actress. 1979 Charles Gardner-voted Best Technical Person. 1979 Kevin Taylor picked as Best Actor of 1979 Brad Harrison-picked as Best Supporting Actor. 1979 Massine Davis, the Best Thespian, 1979 Brad Sharp-outstanding work on Children's Tour Debbie Javernick-outstanding work on Children’s Tour. 1979 Rob Mickley for work with “Student Prince” . . . Hard Work, Much Time Paid Dividends ns Advice to young mules from l-r, Brad Sharp, Brian Sharp, Brad Harrison, and Kevin Taylor. It's a good thing that 1 had my parachute! The purpose of this show was to give the students a chance to do an improvisational show along with having the experience of doing a show more than two or three times. In the time span of three days, the show was presented 14 times in various elementary, junior and the state home. Along with having fun the kids learned to do a show on all different types of states, gyms, and cafeteria floors. There was no script for the show, it was all improvisions. Brian Sharp, left, Kelly Owens. “I thought I told you not to hit a girl. Sharp!” 136 Who said we couldn't make a plane? It ain't gonna' fly, but we made a plane! Goodbye” or Let’s see who can open their mouths the widest-l-r. Brad Harrison. Glynis McCaslin, Kevin Taylor. Debbie Javernick. Back. Kelly Owens. Brian Sharp. Debbie Seitz, and Sue Davis. It’s Kevin’s birthday as Brad Harrison. Kelly Owens. Glynis McCaslin. Brian Sharp. Kevin Taylor. Debbie Seitz. Debbie Javer- nick, and Brad Sharp look on — left. Above. My face is funny, but yours is a scream. 137 One of the Drama Club’s first plays of the year was its two- act presentation of William Inge's “Bus Stop.” The Plot of the story involved the drama that unfolds when a bus is forced to stop at a strange tavern. The stage crew for all of the club’s presentations derives its core (pictured right) from students enrolled in Stage Pro- duction, a class taught by Drama Club Sponsor Jim Smith. All students were part of Thespians. Bus Stop The group that constricted the sets for all drama presentations (pictured bottom right. l-r.)t Christie Alley (kneeling); second row. Massine Davis. Troy Stone, and Linda Conley; the final row. Rick Martin. Mike Kline. Chuck Gardner. Brad Sharp, and Dclisa Heritage. Top right, were part of the cast of “Bus Stop; ’ (l-r) Kevin Taylor as Dr. Lyman; Susan Da- vis as “Cheric. Glynis McCaslin as “Lima. and Brian Sharp as “Bo Decker” Below. Cheric slaps Bo for making a pass. 138 Start Of A Tradition? What may-bc the start of a tradition was done for the first time by the Central High School Thesbian Troupe in 1978. It was the First Annual Children's Play, held at Lincoln Park for elementary students around the district. This year’s presentation was “The Stolen Prince, and was considered a success. The story was about a Chinese Prince who was stolen by mistake and sent down the river only to be saved by a poor fisherman and his wife. After many years, the prince was arrested for catching a royal fish, and for this crime he was sentenced to death. On the day of the execution, the prince’s true identity is revealed by those who stole him, and his royal necklace was returned. In the end, he was returned to his family to live happily ever after. Left, in one of the scenes from the play, the prince (Rob Micklcy, second from left) min- gles with his Royal Orchestra and Darryl Cur- tis (third from right). The royal orchestra con- sisted of. (l-r. bottom right), front row. Dclisa Heritage. Robin Fuller. Debbie Javcrnick: back row, Nikki James. Vcrnan Kcpford. and Nanci Jester. Bottom left, members of the orchestra admire the baby prince. 139 Drama And Acting Club Has Busy Sea son In April, ihc Drama and Acting Club reached the peak of its season when its one-act performance of Tennessee Williams’ “This Property is Condemned” succeeded in the district one-act play contest and went to the state finals. Starring Kelly Owens as “Willie and Kevin Taylor as “Tom. the play was the story of a crazy girl living in an old house. The play was set in the spring Top. left and right. Willie encounters Tom playing with a kite near a railroad track. Bottom left, Willie tells of her home and her life, but Tom eventually discovers her lack of sanity (bottom, right) from her actions and behavior. 140 Tennis Club — Growing! Enjoy playing tennis? Then, this group might be fore you. Many aren’t good players but enjoy the game. They raise money through candy sales, as one example. Their major goal is attending professional tennis tournament in Denver in the spring. New rackets or just pleased with themselves — bottom, president Don Ligrani; Rose Salazar, secretary-treasurer: and Stan Scott, vice-president. It was a good year for the club. 1978-79 members, back row, l-r, David Mueller, Nancy Munroe. Diana Vanourney, Tom Hughes, coach. Gerrianne Kukuk, David Lake. Brad Richards, and Rose Salazar. Middle. Kelly Walton. Karen Vanourney. Terry Williams. Jennifer, Bcemer. Front. Donna Laurita. Don Ligrani. Stan Scott, and Dan Malone. 141 Vocational Office Education A Business Way To Go! After spending their usual class time in VOE and other subjects, the girls in the program scatter to their various jobs around the community - jobs where the girls are confronted with good public relations or the actual running of the office. Lcfl, Crystal Hancock gets all involved with the attendance problems of Central High School. Above, Jeannie Larson helps to take care of office. Bookcliff Junior High. 142 Janet Bishop takes care of just about every type of work for Keith Obrien Store at 6th and Main. Shannon Drake. KREX radio and Television. Grand Junction Donna Rogers, smile and all. above right, works with bills, statements, telephones at Mesa Memorial Hospital in Junction. Hazel Osborne is apparently repairing an item before the Christmas Holiday rush. J.H Above, Connie Dowsorts more paperwork at Orchard Mesa Distributive Education Clubs Of America The Distributive Education Clubs of America’s Central High School Chapter, or DEC A for short, is responsible for pro- viding students interested in a career in business a first step in training. The DECA Club is open to juniors and seniors enrolled in distributive education courses at Central. Accord- ing to Sponsor Forest Patton, DECA members are not re- quired to hold a job in their junior year, but must find part- time employment during their Senior year. In addition to the normal hosting of banquets the club holds each year, members this year got active in com- munity service by delivering gifts at Christmas to patients at St. Mary’s Hospital. The presents would be de- livered through proper channels, but members did earn the satisfaction of knowing they were responsible. Above, DECA's float entry in the homecoming parade. The entry faired well among club entries. Left, Ken Bailey. DECA employee of Woolco Department Stores. Middle. DECA's annual breakfast meeting at Ramada Inn. 144 Training Tomorrow’s Leaders In Business DEC A Annually holds two scheduled banquets: the indue- Employer-Employee Banquet to honor members and their lion banquet in the fall to induct new members; and the employees. Above left, a nurse at St. Mary's gives a DECA gift to an infant Middle, left. Troyanne Fix. William Marshall (center) and Ken Bailey (right) at Employer-Employee Banquet. Below, left, banquet guest speaker Robert Johnson. Right. Greg Klocker speaks before banquet. 1 5 146 Cindy Randcl’s employer, Vern Rucker, makes pre- sentation to employer Loyd Foster. Monument Insurance's Robert Johnson speaks before the Employer-Employee Ban- quet. Below. Connie Smith is recognized along viih employer Dan Pennington. Burger King manager. Left, Cindy Rande1 on the job at Dean's Drive-In. Left. Steve Miller on the job at Top-Line Supply Com- pany. Below, William Marshall gives plaque to his em- ployer, Daryll Myers of Woolco Department Stores Inc. 147 DECA member Scott Thatcher working for City Market. Inc. Left, Dale Dunlap, employee of the COOP Store. Below, DECA Club officers, l-r, front row, treasurer Cheryl Pedersen, director Vern Rucker, publicity director; and treasurer Kathy Bailey; Back, Greg Klocker; parlimcntarian, William Marshall; president, and vice-president Ken Bailey. DECA Members for 1978-79: (L-R), front row, Sponsor Forest Patton, Kathy Bailey, Cindy Ammer- man, Tina Bosch, Karen Anthony, and Vern Rucker. Middle, Cheryl Pedersen, Sandra Johnson, Susan Russell, Cindy Aarness, and Julie Stephens. Back, Dale Dunlap, Tamra Smith, Gary Daniels, Greg Klocker, Cindy Randel, William Marshall, Ken Bailey, Rick Miracle, and Robert Wilson. 1« H.E.R.O. — Home Economics Related Occupations — Strong At CHS. We regret that our photographers were not able to get around Karlene Kcilman. above, seems happy working on draes at North Avc. Furni- ture. She later quit. These guys and gals were scattered all over the Grand Valley involving everything from draperies to working in a cleaning establishment. It may still be the only program of its kind in the school District 51. to every establishment to make sure that each student had his or her photo in the section of the yearbook. Perhaps, we will make it next year. Jeff Auerbach handles fork lift for Top Line Products moving evaporative air cooler. Tod Franklin making it like new at the Futniture Physician, now near the end of North Avenue. Mrs. Lorna Green and Mrs. Geneva Hick. H.E.R.O. advisor, show quilt made for Mrs. Hicks, who retiring this year from leaching. 150 Across, Bca Archuleta finishes pouring coffee on her job at the Country Kitchen on North Avenue. Below, Tina Perdue shows Denver Bronco jersey No. 77 of Lyle Alzado — Gene Taylor Sporting Goods Store. Above Cherie Clark draws a cool one from the fountain at the Bonanza restaurant in Junction. Across, Vickie Rossum sacks groceries at the City Market Eastgatc in the Eastgatc Shopping Center. Above, Teri Alirre foinds out that what gets dirty must be washed — K-Mart, North Avenue. Making beds is ail part of the job at the Holiday Inn for Susan Gambit and Tammra Buller — takes maybe 30 minutes to clean and make the beds. Leslie Faudrec draws a cool glass of water for a customer during shift at Texhoma Restaurant. Below, Lorri Hot? has a host of admirers as she gets ready to read some classic bit of literature for pre-schoolers Pear Park Nursery. 153 Drafting Club Of Central High It takes a rather stout individual to carry on with three years of drafting, especially since the students who come this far are recognized as junior draftsmen on the national level. The students, boys and girls, work on projects that don’t come in books, such as helping to design buildings such as the Escondido Restaurant in Grand Junction. Right, officers: Len Lynn, secretary-treasurer; Jeff Lucbbcrt, vice- president: and Keith Kasten, president. The club roster: front row, l-r, Carl Craig, advisor, Ken Lynn. Jeff Lucbbcr, Keith Kasten. and Brian Barnett. Back. Dan Malone. Kevin Lambert, Greg Taft, Joe Moschetti, and Jeff Zimmerman. 154 In both pictures, the same three crewmen work on a scaled-down model of a superfactory for pri- vate parties in the Junction area. The class had much to do with the design of the building “Now. Brent, this is the way those bean ought to go.” Nick Moschetti seems to I telling Brent DuCray in Drafting III Clas Looking on in the background is Jeff Luet ber. The head draftsman himself. Carl Craig who also doubles as the head coach for the Kachina girls’ basket- ball team. 155 the year m CLASS FLOWERS — white rose, red carnation, and pink baby’s breath. CLASS COLORS — burgundy, light rose, and glitter silver CLASS SONG — “Life’s Been Good to Me CLASS MOTTO — “As the future nears and the past fades away, the present lives on . . . both taking up the future and covering up the past ...” — Senior Debbie Baker CLASS PRAYER — “With pride we look on years gone by The memories which we’ve gained — We dared to venture, seek and find, to be remembered, to leave a name. But now it’s time to say goodbye to all our high school years. To start another life ahead — despite the fears. The paths we may walk along may not be broken in And the many games we play in life — we may never win. Deep down inside, we’re ready — Beginning life’s journey on our own — And through the years we’ll remember — Our meaningful, painless years. When the memories come before us they’re bound to bring some tears. We have to some where, sometime — Begin to draw the line To say a farewell. And don’t forget the ever-so great Class of Seventy- nine! 156 — Senior Donna Laurita OFFICERS SENIOR CLASS, l-r, Steve Ryken. Presi- dent; Rose Salazar, Vice-President; Kari McGeechie, Secretary; and Treasurer Joanne McCoy. SENIOR CLASS SPONSORS, (below l-r) Ken Staton, Mrs. Pat Bishop, Mrs. Lucita Perrin, and Don Gilder. vT What appears to be the end may really be a new beginning. Lisa Adams Kelly Akes Greg Achord Cindy Aarness Mark Akens situation. If looks could kill! “To Be Artist And Lover, That Is The True Goal, The Only Adequate Objective, The Divinely Destined End For Man.” -Bernard Iddings Bell Kathy Bailey Brian Barnett Debbie Barslund Debbie Baker Jeff Bishop Jerry Baker Laura Barrett Brenda Bell Jennifer Beemer Gina Dupre casts an approving eye on the efforts of Sue Blowers with her clay working in Crafts. “Instruction ends in the school room, but education ends only with life, a child is given to the universe to be educated.” (F. W. Robertson) “The laughter of girls is. and ever was, among the delightful sounds of earth. (Dc Quinccy) Joe Blucher Shelly Blevins Sue Blowers Barbara Bolder Teri Bond 159 $ Chris Burtard Christi Butler Donna Carlson Robert Carpenter Sharon Boothe Tamara Bulla Rocky Cesario Tina Bosch Jamey Boyum Debbie Chelewski Cheri Clark 160 Dan Clark Douglas Cleveland Collin Clock “The first thing education teaches you is to walk alone. ' (Matt Hall trying to take the advice to heart.) — Trader Horn Teri Dunn Gina Dupre Brent Essman $ Esther Foisey O Brad Evans Elena Evans £ Leslie Faudreee Rod Ford Gary Foss Toff Franklin Roxanne Fix 0 Jeff Franz Believe it or not Spring is here! Well, almost. First of the year found most of us wondering if the cold shivers would ever melt and be gone. But, yes, they did Well, almost. Most of us predicted a loss of faith in the Son for those ever absent But now. everything's bright, green and promising again. Well, almost. And now, with the newness in me. I’m ready to take those final steps from childhood to the opposite. Yes, I'm prepared for graduation. Well, almost. (Kari McGechic. senior. Debbie Gillespie John Goetz Rocky Gomez Gus Hagberg Bill Hall G Matt Hall Q) Donna Hightower Rhonda Huff Phebe Johnson Laurrie Jacobs Krystal Hancock O Ted Karp % Keith Kasten Greg Klachen Lee Cynthia Vickii Law Dave Lundy Larry Kempton Cinky Koch s Mike Kline Lisa Kluth Jeannie Larson Joes Lovato Dale Lane Andy Letterhos Don Ligrani Donna Laurita Dennis Laird 9 Debbie Lamb Nick Moschctti Vcmbi McClaskcy Joanne McCoy Mike McElley Debbie McKim $ Janet Mease Craig Montgomery David Maslyk Katherine Miller Steve Miller 4ft Ron Montano Janice Motz Brett Moutgomery Dave Meyers Billene O’Brien Michelle O’Brien Hazel Osborn Pam Rcgg Terri Perdue Dina Navarette Lloyd Nelms John Nicholson Debbie Nachtman Michelle Palonich ® Beir Ramey Steve Ryken Cindy Randal ' Brad Richards Wcs Sears 9 Judy Shook Kim Smith Susan Russell Rose Salazar Caroline Schulte Remember at the beginning of school each class had its own banner. Scott Skidmore Tammy Smith Alan Slaughenhaupt ® Cindy Smith Bill Steele Julie Stevens Penny Sedam Dennette Smith 9 Darryl Taylor Dan Vogel © Dina Voss Observation more than books; experience rather than persons are the prime educa- tors. Sue Jarrctt, left, and Joanne McCoy reading the best. — A. B. Alcott Kelly Walton Robert Wilson Rick Withrow Dcna Wolfred 16fi Jeff Worsham £ Wayne Williams Gene Yoder usriri y “Couples Honored Each Month n Keith Decker and Sue Blowers were Novembers lucky people. Steve Ryken and Jennifer Beemer received the award in December. for their achievements in the areas of academics, leader- ship, school activities and the many other things in which they were involved in throughout this school year. The program is sponsored and carried out by the Student Council and the Student Senate, with the help of some teachers. 169 Donna Laurita and Matt Hall found themselves W W for April. . ©— Debbie Barslund and John Nicholson were ihe W W of May. Due to circumstances beyond our control the people who were Januarys’ couple didn’t show up to have their picture taken. They were Dan Vogel and Cheryl Hill. Sian Scott and Kristi Courter were the first people to receive the award this year. September. Kevin Malon-2 and Tammy Vig were tabbed in December 171 Mark Akcns and Joanne Johnson happily received the award for January. In February Brent DuCray and Anne Murray received the prize. We arc sorry to state that the people who received the Rotarian Award in May didn’t show to have their picture taken. David Aramour and Debbie Peterson. Baccalaureate, 1979 1979 Graduates — 243 Graduates Assembled In Their Places To Hear Message by Dr. Gale Barnett. Debbie Barslund. left, and Laura Barrett take fateful turn; above, John Malan and Susan Gambill look very much relieved; the Rev. Gale Barnett, the day’s speaker. “Sounds Unlimited ’ directed by Miss Eva Pisciotta. vocal music teacher at Central, provide spiritual music for baccalaureate; below, graduates friends and families milling around the front of gymnasium area after services, drivers did obey the sign. Cindy Chavez, far left, looks a bit relieved after sultry baccaulaurcatc services in the gym; Debbie Baker gives the benediction, left. Left, Mrs. Campbell, band director, acknowledged on her leaving for Florida; right. Felix Esquibcl gets his diploma from Mrs Flelen Wright Commencement, 1979 The show played to a full house again; it just seems that if ever there were a family show in our society, it would have to be an high school graduation The show played again in Two Rivers Plaza in downtown Grand Junction on May 24 at 8 p.m. where allegedly 243 seniors earned their diplomas. Upper right. Jack Stpehcns. speaker for graduation; upper left. Kevin Malone caught right, Andy Lettcrhos laughs. Princi- pal Alvis Fetter presents class for gradu- ation As one board member put it. “He was having a swinging time.” What else when the Central stage band provides the music. m Left. Cheryl Andrews gets her di- ploma; two class clowns, Jamey Boyum and Collin Clock. Changes Hit Central’s Publications! For the first time in many years, the Journal- ism staff has become male oriented. One of the other changes has been added work-game pro- grams and radio shows. Taking on these re- sponsibilities are, right, the 1978-1979 staff. First row- Greg Achord, Donna Laurita, and Kari McGechie; second row- Neil Hamlett, Dana Coslett, and David Bingham; third row- Collin Clock, Janey Boyum, Craig Jones, Julie Swerdfeger, Robin Fuller, Brian Hiebert, and Wayne Williams. The '78-’79 school year was unique in that a paper was put out on the first day, due to the efforts of Kari McGechie and Cheryl Hill. Da- vid Bingham, winner of many photo awards, improved that area of the department. The editor of this year’s annual was Wayne Williams, who was assisted by Neil Hamlett. They dragged the yearbook out of the hole (personnel), and put it back into production. There were times throughout the year the staff members found their work was paying off. Times’ editor Kari McGechie (right) works on the Senior paper with Donna Laurita. In the background, next year's staff works on the last paper, their truly first solo effort. Few respites are seen in the journalism,room as work seems to never get finished. Above, Neil Hamlett, Rich- ard Hayden, Craig Jones, and Brian Hiebert do their part of the work load. 177 Publications Department. (Left, l-r) J.l. students Julie Hagberg, Cindy Jewell and Mary Romero work on preparing ads Middle, left, Terry Alirre and Jim Malloy put the finish- ing touches on ad work. Middle, right, Tracy Hespe and Kim Hendricks arc overjoyed at the advertisement and the green stuff accompanying Below, left, Leonard C. Lehl, Journalism advisor and instructor, glances over annual material. The 1978-1979 Warrior Times Assistant Editor, David Bingham, seems trou- bled over this piece of writing. 178 Journalism 1 (also known as J.l) is a prep course for work on the annual and newspaper. In this course one learns the basics of newswriting, edit- ing, interviews, headlines and adver- tising. Also learned is a lot of English and grammar. But it is needed if one wants to enter the big world of profes- sional Journalism. This course is need- ed if one is to advance into the ranks of Journalism II and III, a class which works on the annual and newspaper occupies a block course of two hours. (Above) l-r, Julie Hagbcrg, Terry Alirc and Cindy Jewell learn some typewriter mechanics from advisor Leonard Lehl. Left. l-r. Steve Ry- kcn. Bonnie Brown. Mimi Currier and Lisa McDonnell leaf through logo books for ad work. Craig Jones (left) and Neil Hamlett learn some of the tricks to yearbook work, during a conference at CSU. Journalism 1 student Lisa McDonnell begins a news story with the standard lead paragraph. 179 ■ali- GS alor s a 1 12—F. Pi 15-ie- 22-23 na Ji 27—84 27-28- Ti MARCH 26, 1954 Work Play Friday, April will present ‘‘Such Things Massey, presented “by with Baker n, Massachu- 60 cents and ■d ticket sales ■e presented at the Fruit- elementary all working; g extra work being built, as follows: 5 — Eleanoi Chamberlain er, Mr. Cha , Phil Irw' hnny Saco. Wilson, man- —Sandy Har- n. — Adviser: y Monahan, irks, Evelyn White, and Wright and Faulkenburg, •ouglass. Eve- audia Giffin, ims, and Ger- rd Page, Per- Le Roy Bou- | lauer, Chalr- , and Shirley iru� u, Chair- orge Rucker, Lamb, Nor-! lker, Claudia and Stella Annual Band Tournament Apr� 1 Student Body Primary Elecl 6: Gen, Election Open to 5 Wan, the Body Assoc 6. This elec ♦wo p: Mothers Club to Meet April 3-Govered Disit The executive ktoud of Mothers’ Club will mee March at Mrs first Tuesday meeting will b dish dinner at Past projec Club have be scales ship f of the soph, -c-spoi _u basier Hop, April 9, at the Fruitvale gym. The dance will, begin at eight o'clock. There will be no admission charge, as the music will be furn- ished by the Musicians' Union. Re- freshments—cnstin2_5flc per cou- WARRIOR AND TAWASI be served Warrior Editor - - Tawasi Editor - - - Business Managers ■ - - Mary Monahan _ u littee are ----Bob Wyckoff [Usic: Stan- ------Bob Weekley 8; Nancy , ,, . , T� , Refresh- and Keith Key Jacoueline STAFF er, among Eleanor Burner, Stella Diller, Wanda Helton, Mary Clark, £)■ inipin erl WaU er’ Marie Olson, Peggy Brown, Betty Lu Hasse, ‘W presen Ronnie Paquette, Russfcll Olson, Nils Hofmann, Jim Cooper, tees a Jack Guerrie - Advisor; Mrs. Huffer , com mi ei- DnKiiMfv enmmitfoo � nH tfrwfpaq con. ana Mike High are working ■FJitutioi je Oked b i It was confirm. Student Counc Central High S stitution will b« present eight ant well as the higl This decision w the eighth and dents will be ne and sophomores, that Central bee high school nexl Meanwhile the presented to the of March 8, for slon and suggest discussed again council, its birth deciding on sev« Annual Yai Music Fast 180 likki James and Lisa Ward give Mrs. Donna Camp :ll a plaque from band. She is leaving lo go lo lorida with husband. Students Awarded Honors At Assembly Steve Ryken, left, receives top wrestler award Debbie Gillespie, head birl, 1978-79 at Central, caught at a tender lime -a tear is shed. Right, former head boy. 1978-79. Don Ligrani. has a few last words for the assembly audience. Miss Pisciotta presents Chopin Music Award to Lisa Kluth (pi- ano). Stan Scott at his best, bugging Miss Pisciotta — here over music award. Kari McGeechie given Pep Club award by advisor Merl Whaley New Student Body officers sworn in, left; National Honor Society awards presented to Anne Murray and Kevin Malone, by Mrs. Carol Stewart. ifll Coach Carl Craig presents first Kachina basketball award to Kristi Courter. Gina Dupre and Jamcy Boy urn presented Art awards by instructor John Jenkins. Consider that men and things change over the years, and the reader will have the answer to that famous question of “Has he or she changed much since we have seen them last.” It wasn't easy to fillonpouf part because Ed Wolley, a former coach at Grand Junc- tion High School seems to be admiring muscles that one of his star wrestlers presents. The wrestler back in the good old days is none other than the present principal of Central High School, Alvis Fetter. A Need For Government in a school of any size is a necessary fact; and the bigger the school gets, the bigger and tougher the job gets for what men and women get into the business of school administration Principal Alvis Fetter has the major responsibility for the operation of Central High School. Central High School may have looked quiet and serene as this late afternoon shot indicates, but comes alive when the kids rattle the lockers and clang those bells and plug the sewer lines with towels and paper. Assistant principal Klements practices idea — show the students how its done and gains two followers. Assistant Principal John Klements handles a number of student activi- ties. 184 Special Services People always seem to complain that there are too many secretaries for too little work in a school office. At Cen- tral, the opposite may be the truth. From the records secretary to the prin- cipal's top aide, these people have their hands full dealing with students, teach- ers, and parents. Carol Guerrie, girls' counselor We regret that we did not have copies of pictures for Mrs. Par- menter, an assistant nurse's aide, and Mrs. Betty Wallace, attendance clerk. Either we didn’t watch the time as it slipped by or were just plain careless. We will take the lat- ter. We’ll do better next time around. Mrs. McCoslin, SBA secretary, came just too late. Jcri White, secretary to counselors. Mrs. Kathy Sraface, records secretary Mrs. Jo Ann Cooper, office secretary 185 Custodians And Cooks THEY HAVE A PART IN THE SCHOOL, TOO. Mrs. Lorna Gro Central. The male members of the custodial staff at Central changed so frequently when Mrs. Green became the district's first woman chief custodian that get- ting a composite picture was next to impossible. But she now has the problem under control. Below, Assist, principal John Klc- ments adds his congratulations. Left, in the spotlight of this pic- ture Betty Barnes, cafeteria man- ager for many years at Central, examines many gifts from friends and co-workers at party marking her official retirement from Dis- trict 51 staff. Directly behind is he successor, Jeanette Slogar. Mathematics Still Remains Important! Could it be Lise McDonnell in advanced math class? Bob Murphy helps J.D. East work out an advanced math problem. Steve Davis is also at the table, while Neil Hamlett is in the background. We can't show you the other math teachers; they just didn’t have their pictures taken when the photographer was at school in September, 1978. More and more kids at Central are finding that taking a math course(s) is to their advantage since the board of education has said so before graduation can be- come reality. Coen Dexter gives some help to Kim Hendricks in Algebra I class. 187 English . . . David Longeneckcr. speech, debate ITS MEANING(S) ARE BEGINNING TO CHANGE Tom Hughes, English, tennis coach Pics for Mrs. Carroll Stewart, department head; Mrs. Vir- ginia LaCrone, Miss Sara Mohr, Richard Levad, Mike Kelley, Gary Manspeaker and Jim Smith were not available. We hope that we can convince all of the teach- ers in the department to get their mug shots taken early in the year. Terry Alire and Jim Malloy hurry to finish work on advertisements in Journalism class. Warming up for independent action in David Longenecker's Debate class, l-r, Brian Sharp, Kevin Taylor, Massine Davis, Kathy Raff. Laura Bogdan, and Rob Mickley try their own things to get ready for action. 188 Basic compostiion is necessary for all sophomores as, l-r, Diane Baker, Lynn Starky, and Nikki Dodge work on grammar assignment in basic composition class Getting ready for the long trip over the mountains to Pueblo for the state competi- tion. l-r, William Marshall, Rob Mickley, and Bill Hall. Acting I class with Michelle Campbell and Laura Fehmi, front; Brad Harrison and Glynis McCaslin, foreground. Several students hard at work on an assignment. Bet things were very quiet and different — Second year composition. After a play is finished, there comes the clean-up work, as in this picture of Jim Smith's Stage Production class. Another attempt at presentation of a Television com- mercial by, 1-r, Kevin Willison and Kelly Stroup. Thus, it is obvious that the students can usually get a good variety of courses in English at Central High. There is usually something there for almost everyone. But changes are in the works in Dist. 51. Students of one of Tom Hughes Basic Composition Classes, try to do their things about television commercials, Dan Schneider holds the door; Londee Scott on a stripped down homemade cart; her motor power is unidentified. Central High School Science Department Above, left. Shari Mari (left) and Pam Schaaf experiment with motor oil in science. Above, right, Ken Gregory (far right) assists Donna Laurita (left) and Carmeli Dubose in Botany. Bottom, left, Judy Schook. left. Kevin Malone and Joanne Johnson, mad scientists of the future, do labwork in Chemistry class. 190 Teaching The Laws Of The Universe Ken Gregory Richard Skaer Jack Stephens Though not the biggest, the science department at Cen- tral High School is one of the most active, touching nearly every facet of school life in one way or another. The department’s six teachers, all experienced, teach courses in areas from physics and chemistry to botany and biology. Chemistry and geology teacher Roy Crow has been teaching at Central for as long as the school has been around. Crow today plays an important role in science extracurricular activities at Central. Another of the more important science instructors. Jack Stephens, beginning and advanced biology, has only been at the school for three years; but in that time has become one of the most active and popular teachers at Central. Chuck Buderas, though in his first year at Central has quickly become one of the most important members of the department, coaching football when he is not teach- ing. Under Ken Gregory, botany and zoology courses have become among the most desirable in the school. Gregory boasts he has perhaps one of the top zoology courses in the state. In addition to teaching for the mathematics department, Coen Dexter gives instruction in physics and coaches track. And Richard Skaer gives one for the district’s top begin- ning biology courses. Above, Joanne McCoy and Gary Foss at the clean-up day sponsored by Ken Gregory. Student Council. Below, Jack Stephens assists Joe Lena han with the microscope. 191 Vocational Offerings Touch The Lives Of Many John Jenkins, art Forrest Patton, DECA Mcl Fahrncy. art Don Gilder, crafts The program is varied at Central High School — from jewelrymaking, to art, to leatherwork, to homemaking, including surviving as a single person. These clocks were made in shop by Ken Staton’s stu- dents. Lower right, Gina Dupre, left with her prize-winning cowboy and picture of a tiger. Next is Kim Maurer with a first- prize sketching of an Alaskan husky. This picture of part of the Home Economics I program belies the idea that home ec is just coklcin' and sewin'. Miss Trujillo demonstrates the Ph factor of grooming aids. We were sorry that there was no individual picture of Miss Trujillo available. 192 Changes Are Probably In The Making Ken Staton, shop, woods Mrs. Geneva Hicks, retiring in 1979 Mrs Mauinc Ret tig. may take over HERO Parts have to be repaired, and here Ted Himes, left. Don Gilder, arts crafts teacher, and Theresa Baker work on part repair, etc. It might have been his own world of fascinating characters; however. Greg Achord applies some finishing touches to cartoon character before taking it home. ne’s Body Must Also Be Trained For Life! Basic staff, l-r, for the physical education department at Central High School, are Phil Coulter, at this time Miss Theresa Ortega, Mrs. Joan Edmonds, and Ted DuCray. This class hardly resembles a rock-’n-roll assembly; rather it is just one of many taught as part of the curriculum in the physical education department at Central High School. Upper right. Merle Whaley, math teacher, takes a few licks on the weight machine in the weight room; Sit-ups for girls in a physical education class back, l-r. Joni Butterbaugh, Pam Warren, Deana Daniels; sit-ups, 1-4, Karyl VanTassel; others are unidentified. The one problem that is uppermost in the physical education department is a matter of too many students and too little space. Perhaps a girls’ gymnasium would help lessen the problem. Someone’s desk docs need cleaning off at this time — we wonder who it might be in the P.E. department. Business Courses . . . Point The Way For Many Ruth Granat Mrs. Julie Jeussel Mrs. Pat Bishop students to get their first look at the world of business. They can begin with typing, then move up to ac- counting, bookkeeping, secretarial practices, office practices, etc. All are open to boys. Many of the girls work in various businesses around the community after they complete a morning of classwork; they work for financial institutions, lawyers, ac- counting firms, department stores, etc. Upper left, frustration in business class for Cindy Smith; Kelly Mehrhoff, left, and April Hern have their hands full with bookkeeping problem; ac- counting is a difficult course for most. Dan Vogel laughs off the problem, while Debbie Gillespie. Dave Armour, and Paul Nichols search on. 195 Odd balls? no! They arc just the fifth period “Rocky Mountain Singers” rehearsing their format of a 1950’s-stylc group. 1% Miss Eva Mac Pisciotta. choral and drama teacher. Music One of the many good things about the offerings of Central High to its student body is its music program. It provides musical training on various levels of difficulty and competency for more than 200 students in band, stage band, several choral groups, and music background and theory. It seems to suffer from a lack of stu- dents who have had little musical background in junior high classes. Still, a competent staff and student desire help to make up the deficien- cies in many cases. Work Experience And Study Program Primary purpose is to provide students who need special help with the skills, training, and educational competencies neces- sary to live in society and secure and successfully maintain employment. Their routine is to attend class in the morning and work in the afternoon at various jobs in the community. Miss Vlacric Towndsend, program coordinator. It takes more than just a class period to get enough practice and be at their best; as a result, the “Sound Unlimited,” the swing choir at Central High School, often will be found practicing around school in the early morning hours, as well as late at night. On the cool, crisp mornings of late September and early October, the sounds of the Central High marching band breaks to still air with the sounds of music from practices getting a halftime show ready or getting ready for contests in marching and precision drilling against other bands from around the Western Slope. Languages Help To Provide Background Persistent efforts by Mrs. Lu- cita Perrin, Mrs. Martha Fuller, and Mrs. Betty Alvillar, plus some other teachers who have come and gone in the last few years, have paid off in one of the finest audio-visual labs for the learning of foreign lan- guages to be found in any high school the size of Central High School. In addition to the heavy equipment of the lab, there are records, tapes, etc. for use by the staff and the stu- dents to study the languages offered at Central — French, German, and Spanish. Mrs. Lucita Perrin. French. Spanish Because of their exposure to a foreign language at Central, sever- al of the students have visited Europe in summer groups and or even lived with a family in France or one of the other countries. Even several of the staff members over the years have visited their special foreign country, such as Spain, Germany, and or France as a leader of a student group or just as an avid tourist just eager to learn a little more about the country whose language they might teach. Mrs. Martha Fuller is proud of her cake given by students wishing her well on the birth of her second child, set for this past summer. Boy or girl? As part of their classwork, the language stu- dents at Central, do just a little more than study lessons and grammar out of a text. Rather, they find time to have a pihata party around Christmastime in Spanish or eat good Mexican food prepared by themselves or with the help of their mothers. An international dinner brought all of the kids together to taste the food native to countries they have studied. In French classes, students often pre- pare French foods and delicacies and conduct all conversation in French. Can’t you still smell the odors of that heavy German food such as Weiners and kraut, German potatoes, rich pastries, etc. From left to right. Rita Lucero. Jana Gehring. and Serena Carroll use modern equipment in language audio lab. The many-sided business community from which we draw advertising support has changed dramatically since Central High School moved from the original spot at Road 29 and North Avenue. As a matter of fact, many of the open fields have now blossomed into housing developments and business sites of variation. When our students drive the boulevard North Avenue from 30 Road to the west end at North First Street, the density of advertising signs, fast food outlets, gas stations, etc makes it a close first cousin to East of West Colfax Street in Denver. As change has come at Central over the past 20 years, change has come to the business community. We students hope that the changes have been for the better. 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I f $.65 Breakfast Home Made Sourdough Biscuits And Gravy 623 Main Street 245-7799 Peyton’s Jewelry 242-7953 440 Main [c] ID E [1 dll m HI B11 FAMILY PLACE TO EAT. 243-4415 2817 North Avenue Palisade Independent Lumber Material For The Professional And The Do-It-Yourselfer P.0. Box 40, Palisade, Co. 464-5631 PALISADES NATIONAL BANK Congratulations To The Class Of’79 Member FDIC P.O. Box 10, Palisade, Colo. 464-5627 217 Autographs Courtesy Of The Yearbook Staff Bank Of Orchard Mesa Congratulations, Seniors We Support You And Your School Your Only Local Home-Owned Bank Member of Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 24 Rd. Hu v 50 Grand Junction, Colo. 81501 Bill’s A G OPen Range Gift Shop, Market Walker Field Airport A Large Selection Of Gift Ideas We carry from .... groceries to clothing to hard- Jewelry And T-Shirts Airport Terminal Ph. 242-6751 ware. come see us at: 112 West 3rd St., CONGRATULATIONS AND Palisade BEST WISHES TO THE 464-7506 GRADUATING CLASS OF 1979 Bethel Assembly of God 2945 Orchard Avenue 243-8247 Pastor: Rev. J. L. Haines 219 Raja Ventures Ltd. Congratulations, Seniors! Best Wishes to the Class of 1979 Helping To Produce Energy For Your Future Uranium-Vanadium Producers RAJAH VENTURES, LTD 2721 N. 12 Street, No. 30 Grand Junction DALGARNO TRANSPORTATION, INC. Jim D. Leyerly Terminal Manager P.O. Box 3071 Thirty Road 487Vi Thirty Road Grand Junction, Colorado Office (303) 242-2669 220 245-9919 2699 Unaweep, Grand Junction, Colorado Tom Rollins Masonry Fireplaces Brickwork, Block Fireplaces Anything In Brick Stone Masonry COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL 245-3821 490 29 Road Wc Go Anywhere On The Western Slope! All residential and Commerical concrete construction Congratulations and Good Luck to the class of “79” 242-8230 50 years Gh McAisf’ COMTRONICS Your Key . . . ! To 11 Channels Of Quality Entertainment And The Optional, Exciting, Entertaining, Q Station! Ask About It. CALL 242-8615 comtronics cable tv A United Cable Television Corporation System 725 Rood Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 Woo£co DEPARTMENT STORES “Want to be your favorite store.” 2830 North Ave. 243-4985 Brown’s Ranch And Riding Stables Horse Rentals, Advanced and Intermediate- Shetland Ponies-Trail Rides-Guides-English and Western Riding Lessons-Open Sun. through Fri. 675 30 Rd. 243-0431 J.J.’S GIFTS CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 1979 JJ Gift Shop 434-5270 Clifton 307 2nd St., Grand Junction Helping provide a growing America with the enrgy-it needs. Roadside Mining Corporation BERNINA CyavpuUu A aMA e4t TVtA eA WARREN CAROLYN BELDON Bernina Sewing Center 2140 N. 12th Sheet Grand Junction, Colo. 243-7006 Sales and Service on all makes of machines. Cameo 464-7679 THE ATHLETE’S FOOT ... ... “It’s not a condition.” 660 Paterson Rd., Cedar Square 243- 7165 Sewing classes for children and adults. United Airlines “We’ve built the largest airline in the free world around YOU ... going to more cities, more countries than any other airline. WALKER FIELD TERMINAL Reservations and Information ................. 242-3461 Air Cargo Service ............................ 243-3000 Passenger Terminal ........................... 245-0517 223 ORCHARD MESA 176 29 Road 243-6601 SPECIALIZING IN MEATS LOCKER BEEF BY THE HALF OR QUARTER CONGRATULATIONS, ATTENTION! CENTRAL WARRIORS! Central High School Class Of 1979 i From Your United Fruit Growers of Palisade and Clifton — Your Please, Order Your 1980 Tawasi As Early As Possiblel When you Order Early, You ... ... Save Money; ... Make it easier for the yearbook staff to plan for the content of the book; ... Can be absolutely sure you will get one. These are just three of many reasons why you should order your Tawasi early. Local COOP Service Station and Farm Store. COOP 3203 Highway 6 24, Clifton .................. 434-6525 224 tiOWARDjOHIUOnj ON ALL IMPORTANT HIGHWAYS In Grand Junction, 1-70 at Horizon Drive, 243-5150. Ken And Sue’s Overpass Store In honor of our own Jody Bounds. “Class of ’69” 3352 Rd. 434-7925 Clifton, Colo. The 1978-9 Publications staff salutes the graduating class of 1979. Best wishes to you NORTH AVENUE FURNITURE AND APPLIANCE all .... Advisor .......................... Leonard Lehl Tawasi Editors .................Wayne Williams Heil Hamlett Warrior Times Editors .......... Kari McGeechie David Bingham Staff Members: Craig Jones, Brian Hiebert, Robin Fuller, Dana Coslett, Donna Laurita, and Robin Fuller. Farmer’s Market CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 79 945 North Avenue Grand Junction, Colo. 243-0646 For all your needs in snacks, cold pop, macrame supplies, houseplants, and garden sup- plies. 2651 Hwy. 50 242-4074 Shirley’s Flower Hut ROCKY MOUNTAIN WATER SPORTS Names Carried: Wellcraft Mcrcruiser Jobe Draco Cordova Imperial Delivery for all occasions to the entire Grand Valley area. 2811 Patterson Rd., Grand Junction 242-4514 Charter Service and Full Service Shop including: annuals, majors, airframe rebuilding, conversions, pilot supplies, tie- downs, and hangar space. All you need in boating accessories and apparel. Open 9 to 6, Tues thru Sat. Closed Sundays! 501 Hwy 50 on Orchard Mesa ... 243-4818 Complete Crossroads United Methodist William R. Iiams, Pastor 226 Walker Field, Grand Junction 243-0830 599 THIRTY ROAD GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO. 81501 PHONE: 242-0577 The strength to believe in. U.S.Bank of Grand Junction Fourth and Main Phone 243-1611 Member FDIC Member First National Bancorporation POOL CLEANING SERVICE (Motorola Radio Diapatchad Vahielaa) BEST WISHES 1978 GRADUATES POOLS ... MOTORS ... YARD FURNITURE ... POOL TOPS THINGS ANGLISH 234 MAIN STREET 245-2011 in the pool patio'n THINGS, Inc. Centennial Plaza 12 And Patterson DENNING LUMBER Your complete store for home repair and supplies. COUNTRY kitchen 432 North Avenue, Grand Junction 242-1736 Trailers, Homes, Sales, And Rentals Reliable And Respectable Service For Over 20 Years JfauSt5p t 2857 North Ave. Grand Junction 243-2227 OPEN 24 HOURS BREAKFAST 24 HOURS 2842 North Ave. 243-9546 Fill Your Gardening Needs At The Greenery 3619 Front Street, Palisade 464-5503 The Mind Bender HERTZ SELL-A-CAR HERTZ RENT-A-CAR TWO LOCATIONS TO BETTER SERVE YOU. AIRPORT LOT 242-2310 DOWNTOWN LOT 243-5170 SELL A CAR Hertz Vjs® 229 YOUR REAL ESTATE HEADQUARTERS m REALTOR Congratulations, Class Of '79 Free Notary Service For All Seniors 2919 North Avenue Grand Junction, Colorado LeRoy Coleman 3256 F Road 434-6159 Don Armour 243-7078 MftGER Iff O’™’ wwno 1 KINC arr-« Come Enjoy An Evening Of Fine Western Dining At Two Of Grand Junction’s Restaurants Elite. T-Bone 120 North 7th Street Grand Junction, Colorado, 81501 The Feed Lot 118 Main Street Grand Junction, Colorado 81501 rmim Little Bit Less Grand Junction’s only specialty clothing store where your dollar buys a little bit more. 1059 North Avenue 245-3388 231 LIGHTNING Quick Print Co. has arrived in Located at the Atrium Entrance in Remington Square 125 W. 4th Street — Suite � 101 All types of printing Quick - Accurate - Reasonable Good Luck • Seniors Letterheads Envelopes Business Cards Invoices Stickers Books Flyers .625-3413_____ LIGHTNING Quick Print Co. Jim Ash Jim Cook Phone 245-1994 For Every Occasion Page Parsons Tonja’s Treasures 158 Main Street, 242-4311 We are Grand Junction’s finest when it comes to fine jewelry and watch repair. 444 Main Street, Grand Junction, 242-3420 Readmor Books And Gifts Bonnie Robb Jean Todd Gallery III Your Family Reading and Gift • Center For All Your Turquoise Needs And Books And Gifts Creative, Impressionable Gifts 2721 North 12th Street 243-5994 344 Main 242-7229 GRAND JUNCTION, COLORADO New Car Dealers Of Grand Junction 233 Slogar’s Body Shop Paint And Body Repair Insurance Claims Accepted 24 Hour Wrecker ____Service__________ Der Wienerschnitzel Come Over And Try Our World- Famous Hot Dogs And Polish Sausage Sandwiches. We Also Have Hamburgers And Almost A Quart Of Pop For Less Than 75 Cents. 2550 North Avenue Ue XOjuting The Shop that Grows with Young Families; with Quality Clothes at Reasonable prices. Maternity Wear by Mary Jane, Phil Jacobs, Lady-In-Waiting Nursing gowns, Lingerie, Bags Our Special Collection of Toys, Books, Stuffed Animals And Dolls by EFFANBEE and Flappenings. Children’s Clothing by Renzo Knits, Martha Miniatures, Bullfrog Knits, Bryan, Healthtex, Rosebud Duds, Peaches ’n Cream, Youngland, and Mini World. 243-4200 1840 N 12 (12TH ORCHARD) GRAND JUNCTION Family Portraits Legal Passports J Natural Color ,}rh Graduation Portraits Seniors’ Weddings R OmVO Al rHOtOC� 4 Ml� | 434-7324 ) • i � o aiMox coto JKOOl, SOW HO� � OA0 09 8A Tf«SO� « � OA0 ••4 OOWM'OWN ClrflO Come Across The Border To Eat At Aurelio’s 748 North Ave. Grand Junction 243-7226 B F Good rich CAV JOHNSONS Congratulations To The 1979 Central Grads! GRAND JUNCTION’S CAR CARE CENTER Recapping - Truck Passenger Willard Batteries Bear Alignment MIGHT LIN A Band’s Invitation To Flay At A Music Educators’ Meeting In Southern California, As Well As To Visit Its Many Places Of Interest . . . would have seemed like nothing more than a big dream to most of us. The tremendous cost seemed almost beyond the reach of the Cen- tral Music Parents Association and the mem- bers of the band; but under the constant prodding and encouragement of the director, Mrs. Donna Campbell, the thousands needed plus a bit extra was earned, including the donations for chances on a 1979 Mercedes. Upper right, several members of the band took a little time off to walk and run in the wet sand of a Pacific beach. Center, band members also had to do their share of waiting; this time to apparently play at Disneyland; photographer is being urged to take Mike Thompson’s picture; his en- courager could not be identified. 236 Nobody really likes to leave such a wonderful place for a break from the “routine” than Southern California; and this is true of the Cen- tral band members and escorts. And if this were not enough, the group was stranded at the Los Angeles International Airport when United Air- lines went on strike. Only a certain number of the number of the band could fly back to Grand Junction; others had to return one day late via Continental Trailways. Members of the band were finally per- suaded to pose for this picture on one of the huge propellers of the one-proud liner, the “SS Queen Mary.” Center, the Central band took an afternoon off and played a rain-interrupted concert in front of the new United States bank building in downtown Grand Junction to get more “donations” for tickets on the Mercedes shown here. See anyone you know as the band poses for a large group shot probably at Disneyland. 237 You Mean It Didn’t Take 20 Years? No. it didn’t take 20 years to get this yearbook into production. It only seemed that way. Our staff began with nine and ended with three. So, it isn't difficult to understand how it took so long to get things done. We didn’t have pictures of this student or that one. We couldn't even get the teachers to get theirs taken by the school photographer in the fall — two we must apologize to are the driver’s education staff, David Cawood and Craig Fay. We were even so lost, we forgot to put the driver’s ed section with the others under academics. We can only hope that things can be better to start the next 20 years for Central High School. Our apologies; we will try harder next time around. No left turn, where? Remote control autos waiting for a light to change. A nurses’ aid that could stare holes through paper, Mrs. Parmenter (above); a last time for some fun at a final teachers’ luncheon. Gifts for those who would retire or in- spire with new born ones during the summer. (Mrs. Geneva Hicks, retiree; and Mrs. Martha Fuller, mother; lower right). Next Twenty Are Here! The day-to-day personal concerns — the ups and downs of each individual’s life — are what makes a school year special to most Central students. The student is concerned with whether or not a certain course will be passed, whether or not he or she’ll make it with that someone special. Even deeper, what makes a school year special is a person’s dreams and ambitions — those lost; those found; those renewed; and those forgotten in disappoint- ment or success of everyday life. But all this does not seem quite as important when the year is ended and the books, pencils, and pressures of learning can be put aside for a few months of relaxation and recreation that come with summer. This fact and others already mentioned make up the seemingly unending cycle that seems to comprise the life of a student; and when the next year rolls around and it is realized that one class is gone and another has come to take its place, the end of all this strife seems as though it will come after all. This is especially the thought of seniors who will in a few months find themselves on the threshhold of a completely new world that presents itself at graduation time. The realization that one day it will all come to an end is, perhaps, what most makes life at school bearable. And when all the years of competition come to an end, and all the work is done, no one can resist wanting to celebrate at least a little. Such is what makes the life of a student and every school year special; such as it has been at Central High School for twenty years. Man’s Reaction To His Environment. . . . finds its way into the curriculum of Cen- tral High School, as in most schools, via the way of social studies and history. The program at Central does give a student an overview of man and his responses to his environment through the study of world and American history, anthropology, geol- ogy. geography, psychology, political sci- ence, etc. Perhaps, there is room for criti- cism of the curriculum as not being per- sonal or broad enough; but criticism is a two-way street; that is. students can't be critical without offering ways of improve- ment; nor can teachers of a curriculum stand pat and say that what is offered is the ultimate. (Note: the staff did not have pictures of Joe O'Hara. Richard Levad.) Dave Emmons, history and po- litical science. Mrs. Betty Alvillar. American history. German Modesto Galvan, history, coaching Upper left, Mrs. Alvillar helps to explain a question to class mem- bers in American History; above Jeff Craig, background, and Sher- ry Hill search for some answers to problems in American History; left, unidentified members of Joe O'Hara's psychology class work on experiment to test the effects of feedback on learning. 1 here comes a time in almost everyone’s life that he or she reaches a point of no return. Now comes the time for decision on the future. And so Mrs. Geneva Hicks, home economics teacher, has decided to retire from teaching duties at Central High School, just a bit earlier than 65. A block quilt for Mrs. Hicks; left is Mrs. Greene who helped ramrod the quilting until it was done. Above, right, Mrs. Hicks talks with Joni Colman and teacher Jerry McClurg during retirement tea. Two recent retirees, Mrs. Margaret Collins and Mrs. Vanita Rottman. come to the party to lend their support to a shaky Mrs. Hicks. Above, Mr. and Mrs. Clark Shaw, who have had children study under Mrs. Hicks, stop by for a chat. 241 Rewarding, Pleasant Time A carnival for the kids at the State Home and Training School? Sounds like a good idea. Well, the Acting 1 and II Classes went to the State Home and Training School.to give the stu- dents more chance to perform in front of a large group. This alone made the show worthwhile; but the fact we put smiles on faces, which usually don’t have them, made the show a bigger surprise and success. Jim Smith added, “(1) Albertsons (2) City Market, Inc. (3) McDonald’s (4) (Valley Federal) (5) Surplus City — and (6) Gib- son’s Discount, for donations which made it all possible. Makeup is on, costumes arc fitted and Lori Schcrr, right, and Crystal Bradley await the chance to help entertain their guests. A Human bowling ball for the carnival — l-r. Shawn Hannigan. Dan Sullivan, and Bruce Randoloph; the ball- Bruce Clark. Left, Robin Tyson ready for the water plunge game. Below, Set-up crew for the carnival, 1-4, Twila Hoppe. Robin Tyson. Bruce Clark. Brad Harrison. Kathy Albrecht. Rob Micklcy. and Jim Smith who brought the Central actors to the State Home campus. Below, (his slate home boy didn't mind at all having his picture taken A picture of fun and satisfaction. Left, Robin Tyson goin’ down to the dunkin' machine at State Fair Carnival. There never seemed to be any lack of enthusiasm or appreciation from cither the performers or state home residents. Chances of a repeat arc good for 1980. Scott Burns, left. Anne Wyatt, and Cheri Mari man the pup- pet show, above. Above, Crystal Bradley, left, and Lori Scherr show off for the photographer. 243 Autographs