Clifton High School - Trojan Yearbook (Clifton, AZ)

Text from Pages 1 - 56 of the 1941 volume:

3Wr «Ii, • «t 5 'dtir w{n ,Wr.'; jwa TO V 'HOli THIS TROJAN IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED Q | OsyriM; CLASS OF '41 AN’JUAL STAFF Advisor. Editor.. ..Mr. George Highfill ..Avis Crowder Assistant Editor...Beulah Crowder Business Manager...Rebecca Perez Other Contributors Geneva M. Smith Esther Morales Willie Cocks Raymond Goodspeed Cariotta Madrid Stella Tellez Bob Hall Albert Valdez Peggy Rascoe Caroline Combs Rose Wong Cuca Perfecto Virginia Anderson Lillian Brannan Elena Morones Emelia Manuz James Pollock Edward Cosper Bob Mealey James Smith Ann Taylor Carmen Lopez Iris Spoon Valentino Hernandez Betty Cook Eddie Wilkerson Johnny Black Celia Morales Magdalena Scott Will Tucker Charles Baxter Virginia Stute Edna Mae Baker 2 Sf2m ini st ration H. A. LIEU V. W. PARKER Sunerintendent of Schools Socinl Science Biology Coach BLANCHE BAKER Secretary to the Superintendent EVELYN KAHN School Nurse F. J. WAKEMAN Mathematics Chemistry VIRGINIA BIRTCHER Horae Economics OLIVE STRONG English, Spanish Librarian 4 G. F. HIGHFILL Commerce, Latin 1 0. G. GILMAN Industrial Arts Mechanical Dra ; ir.g, Coach The Tro.jan Staff regrets that it was unable to obtain a satisfactory photograph of Kiss Evelyn Ferry, teacher of English and Dramatics, 5 First row: Second row: Third row: Fourth row; Fifth row: Sixth row: Madrid, Lara, K. Tellez, A. Rascoe, S. Tellez, Manuz, E. Morales, Leonard, Healey Cook, N. Cosper, K.K. Smith, Perez, Scott, Lopez, L. Morales McNeil, I. Smith, Spoon, Anderson, I.M. Goodspeed, Valdez, J. Smith, E. Cosper, R. Goodspeed, B. Mealey, Stute, P. Rascoe,C. Combs Baxter, Blair, Kail, Welch Black, Paterson, G. Smith, Mr. Lien, Taylor, TJilkerson THE ADVISORY COUNCIL The Advisory Council was the governing council for the school during the year. This year the Advisory Council membership was larger than last year. There were nine alternates besides the thirty-one regular members. The alternates did not serve on any committee but attended all other meetings and social functions. The Council was divided into five committees. The General Con- trol Committee with Alex Paterson as chairman worked on the better- ment of school grounds and noon hour recreation. Flowers were planted in the front of the school by this committee. The Social Committee with Geneva Uae Smith as chairman did much this year. It sponsored a number of matinee dances. The best event by this com- mittee was a dance held in April. They also gave etiquette tests to the student body. The Clubs and Publications Committee with Virginia Anderson as chairman was successful. It helped in putting the an- nual out early. The school paper was bettered with its help. Eddie Wilkerson, chairman of the Guidance and Scholastic Committee did much in bringing up grades. Pins were awarded to students making an improvement in grades. The Assembly Committee with Albert Valdez as chairman prepared the yearly schedule. Meetings were held each month by the committees and by the whole council. Student Body Meetings were held only when needed. The Advisory Council also sponsored the activity ticket sale. Luncheons for the Council were prepared by the Home Economics Department. 6 '¥ BOBBY HALL His wise head, ar.d calm manner make him unbeatable. RAYMOND GOODSPEED He is master of all he surveys. REBECCA PEREZ TERESA CAMPOS Where there’s a will there's a way. She knows the way to get there EDWARD COSPER A light heart knows no difficulties. BOB MEALEY A life built around co-operation serves him well. LILLIAN BRANNAN A light heart and swift hand work together. VIRGINIA ANDERSON She excels in all the many things she does 8 ALEX PATERSON Someone who can be depended on at all times. ARDETH SHUKWAY A merry heart and a winning way. STELLA TELLEZ Dynamite comes in email bags too. ROSE WONG Calm and quiet but deeply sincere. BUDDY RAINES He may be slow but he gets it done. BARRY LICMILLEN Solemn but sincere. AVIS CROWDER BEULAH MAE CROWDER 9 Calm, cool, and as dependable as the cliffs. A cheerful soul and a pleasant way. ELENA NCRCUES til CAE LA REYES Don't let that serious face deceive you. She put her heart into her work. JANES PCLLCCK He has a sraile and joke for everyone. HENRY STUTE Happy-go-lucky and carefree. CUCA PERFECTO A classmate from the start and a friend till the end. CELIA MORALES Frolic and fun went with her. WILHELMINA COCKS Ready, willing and able in all she undertakes. DELLA SCHOCK Her gracious manner is most pleasing. 10 mike HOLQUIN Lively, wars hearted, and companionable DANIEL CONTRERAS Shy but not too shy to make a good friend and classmate EMILIA MANUZ A pleasing per- sonality is always known ANITA GUERRA Slow but sure VALENTINO HERNANDEZ There's a loyal heart behind a smiling face ROBERT BLAIR Small in stature but not in mind 11 EDWARD MONTOYA A big heart goes with a big man MANUELA RUIZ Many were her Noble deeds. LYDIA SAENZ A true and loyal friend. CARL COOPER Coach and Senior class sponsor. Left for U.S.Array March 9, 1941. 12 THE SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On September 6, 1937, fifty-two green freshmen started their ca- reers in Clifton High School. First of all they were duly initiated, after which they felt more as if they belonged in high school. They were then given a dance by the sophomores, which was returned January 7, 1938. Ray Goodspeed lettered in football and track, and Bob Hall, Barry HcMillen, Virginia Anderson, and Helen Smith lettered in tennis. The officers of the class were: Stella Tellez--Pres1dent Ray Goodspeed—Vice-president Virginia Anderson—Secretary Bob Hall—Treasurer Mr. C. B. Fleraing--Sponsor Of the fifty-two freshmen, thirty-five returned to be sophomores. They stepped into the limelight when they gave the freshmen a dance on October 22, 1938. The lettermen were: Leroy Adams, Ray Goodspeed and Valentino Hernandez—football; Ray Goodspeed—basketball; Celia Morales—volleyball; Ray Goodspeed—track; Virginia Anderson; Helen Smith, and Bobby Hall—tennis. The class officers were: Ray Goodspeed—President Virginia Anderson—Vice-president Elizabeth Crisp—Secretary and Treasurer Mr. Wakeman—Sponsor As juniors, they started off with thirty-five members. They v ere well represented in sports. Those receiving letters in football were: Leroy Adams, Ray Goodspeed, Valentino Hernandez, and Edward Montoya. Bobby Hall, Ray Goodspeed, and Mauro Morales—basketball. Celia Morales and Cuca Perfecto—volleyball, Bobby Hall, Mauro Morales, Helen Smith, and Virginia Anderson—tennis. Ray Goodspeed and Valentino Hernandez—track. Helen Smith also added fame to the class by playing on the doubles team which captured the championship at Tucson in 1940. The class was represented in the Honor Society by Bobby Hall, Virginia Anderson, and Avis Crowder. The officers were: Ray Goodspeed—President Bob Hall—Vice-president Betty Farmer—Secretary Virginia Anderson—Treasurer Mr. Jack Belzner--Sponsor As they are about to bring their high school days to a close, there are thirty-one of them remaining. The senior class has greatly improved, and has been rather outstanding this year. The annual went to press to early to record the lettermen, but there are quite a number of them. The class officers are: Bobby Hall—President Helen Smith—Vice-president Willie Cocks—Secretary Virginia Anderson—Treasxirer Mr. Carl Cooper—Sponsor 13 KAROON AND GOLD Cheer for the Maroon and Gold, Waving forever; Pride of old Clifton High Kay she rule ever; We'll sing a song for the school today, Cheer for team at play, On to victory, We'll fight our way For Clifton High 1 14 First row� Carmichael, Bowman, Smitch, Goodapeed, McWilliams, Morales, N. Marquez, Second row� Rascoe, Stule, Combs, Madrid, Guerra, B. Marquez, Third row� Montgomery, .V'ong, Valdez, Trainor, Smilh, Wilkerson, Taylor, Fourth row� Smith, Saxt r, Mr. Farker, Rogge, Ruiz, Padilla, De Leon, C. Rogge, Coronado. HISTORY OF THE JUNIOR CLASS The sixth day of September, 1938,brought the class of '42 into high school. At that time, there were 38 members in the class. Their first great event was the Freshman initiation, and they all took it bravely, and were termed real Freshies. A few weeks later, the class held its class election in which the following officers were chosen: Geneva Smith-President Albert Valdez—Vice President Peggy Rascoe—Secretary Jimmie � ong Treasurer Miss Wilson—Class Sponsor A large number turned out for football, tennis, track, volley- ball, basketball, and seven Freshmen made the C Club. The class was also represented in all the clubs, societies and councils. Already the class of ’42 had made a very good beginning. The following year the class came back with 35 members. The class officers chosen for the following year were: Bud Rogge—-President James Smith—-Vice—president V. Stute—Secretary and Treasurer Mr. Highfill—Class Sponsor The class stepped into their first social headlights when they gave the Freshmen a welcome dance, which proved to be very successful. The sophomore year brought eleven more new lettermen into the C Club. The class took part in all school functions, and really proved to be a well established class. 16 When the Juniors came back to high school in 1940, their first event was the election of class officers. This year they were chosen as follows: James Smith—President Albert Valdez—Vice-president Peggy Rascoe—Secretary Bud Rogge—Treasurer Mr. Parker—Class Sponsor The class started off with a bang by having more letter-men than any other class. Six Juniors were on the football team. They were Bud Rogge Jack Hunter Albert Valdez Eddie Padilla Robert Cchoa Warren Montgomery The basketball team also boasted of six Juniors on the first string. The track and tennis teams were chosen at this time, but a large number of Juniors were represented on both teams last year. Those out for track are: Manuel Ruiz Bud Rogge Eddie Padilla Albert Valdez Those out for tennis are: Jimmie Smith Peggy Rascoe Eddie Wilkerson Caroline Combs Ann Taylor This year Clifton High School's mighty juniors gave the Junior- Senior Prom—honoring our graduating seniors. It was held May 16. The Musical Sharps played and everyone had an enjoyable evening. 17 C.H.S. CALENDAR September 6, 1940. the Freshmen initiation was held. This was the important day in the lives of the Freshmen when they grew up from the little Junior High kids to the great Clifton High School students. It was a great success. (For the upper Classmen). November 11. 1940. was the date of the first dance. It was the Sophmore's Dance in honor of the Freshmen. The Freshmen seemed to enjoy it. December 1940. there was the Freshmen Return Dance. I think all of the upper classmen enjoyed it, even if it was given by the little Freshies. December 15. 1940. This was the date of the great Leap Year Dance. This was the first mattinee affair of the year. And it was very successful. The girls were rather timid at first but they got over it as the afternoon wore away. December 22. 1940. School was dismissed until Jan. 3, 1941 because of the influenza epidemic which caused many students to be absent from school. January 22. 1941. The students which visited Duncan, Pima, Thatcher, and Safford gave their reports to their classes which everyone enjoyed and these visits gave this school a lot of useful hints. February 28. 1941. This was the Senior Banquet and Ball at which The Seniors honored their sponser Coach Carl Cooper. This was quite an affair in the calendar of Clifton High School. arch 14, 1941. This was the annual Girls League Ball. This was another hit of the year. The girls chose their partners with great care and it turned out very successful. September-December. There were many National assembles given during these months which were well attended by all the students. 18 First row� McNeil, Smith, Scott, De Jesus, Ii. L. Morales, Suiz, Coronado, Second row� Spoon, L. Morales, Carlson, Lopez, Perfecto, G. Morales, Farrish, 7illiarns, Third rowt Welch, Tellez, Cabral, Black, Sidebotham, Shumway Fourth row� Montoya, Nunez, Comstock, Sanchez SOPHOMORE CLASS The class of '43 started out with twenty-six members. At the present time the class consists of twenty-four members; nine boys and fourteen girls. They are well represented in extra-curricular activities. Socially, the class gave the Freshmen a very successful dance. They also put on a pep assembly. The Christmas program which was to be sponsored by them was canceled o.n account of the influenza quaran- tine. The sophomore class is represented in the Honor Society by Johnny Black and Carmen Lopez. Contestants in the Oratorical Contest were Iris Jane Spoon and Carmen Lopez. Members receiving letters in Volleyball: Carmen Ruiz Lucia Morales Alice Coronado Zella Williams Magdellena Scott Carmen Lopez Lettermen in track and tenn: went to press. ports were as follows: Football: Johnny Black Basketball: Tommy Sidebotham Johnny Black were not chosen when this annual Officers President—Carmen Lopez Vice-president—Johnny Black Secretary and Treasurer—Iris Spoon Cheer Leader—Alice Coronado Sponsor—Mr. Gilman 20 First row� Cosper, Leonard, Mealey, Rascoe, Alvarez, Tena, Tellez, Second rows Smith, cook, Pearce, Fhillips, Lara, Lobato, Manuz, Third row: Baker, Johnson, Duran, Smitch, Pedregon, Hernandez, Quinonez, Fourth row: Scott, Ruiz, Padilla, Rogge, Mendoza, Bonine, Fifth row: Brutinel, Parque, Martin, J. Hernandez, Tucker, Laney, Stute, Sixth row: Urrea. Perez. Caballero, Mr. Y akeman. FRESHMEN CLASS In our freshmen class of '44 we have an enrollment of forty-two students. We have our hone room in the top story of the building. From it we can see all of the southern part of Clifton. It is a very cheer- ful rcom. As this is our first year in high school, like all other fresh- men classes, we have to learn the rules and regulations of the school. We have enjoyed all the dances and activities that the upper classmen have given for us. The girls seemed to enjoy the initiation because they did not have to get initiated. All they had to do was to watch the poor boys get paddled. It rained and the river was up so we did not have our usual tug of war. Then we carried tires and boxes to build a big fire so we could have a huge pep rally at night. When we first started school we had some trouble trying to get rooms and periods straight. After school started quite a few of the students did not have their books and either had to get them from the off ice or order new ones. The freshmen, like all other classes, have their favorite at- tractions. Ours is Pop Sloan, our janitor. He is liked because he always has a Joke for everything and is friendly with all of the stu- dents. We are proud that we are members of the Clifton High School and hope we may be of some use to it in the future. Class officers President—Nellie Gutierrez Secretary-treasurer—Norman Bonine Vice-president—Pat Rogge cheer leader—Edna Baker S 900196 First row: Padilla, Lontoya, Ochoa, Rogge, Patterson, Hunter, Montgomery, Second ror: Caballero, Hernandez, Cabral, Elair, Tellez, Urrea, Third row: '..elch, Shunway, Brutinel, Valdez, Goodspeed, Gardner, Coach Cooper. FOOTBALL Under the coaching of a new football mentor, Coach Carl Cooper, the 1940 season showed an upgrade on its previous football seasons. Scheduled to nine games the indefinable Trojans answered their call by winning three games, two of which were conference games. Bothered by a loss of seven seniors the year before, the Trojans found it difficult to make a good start. With the introduction of a new coach came also a new system of play. The new system called the Notre Dame System —invented by the late Knute Rockne, consisted of a graceful shift in the backfield from a T formation to a box formation. The system carried many tricks, among them one which later helped to defeat Uorenci. It was something altogether new and the system proved to be very valuable. The first tilt of the year, September 21 with Safford, proved rather unsuccessful to the Trojans. They were repulsed by a score of 20-6. Following this defeat came two more unsuccessful tries at vic- tory. The Trojans lost the Globe and Thatcher games 26-0, and 33-18 respectively. The Trojans were soon relieved of the losing streak for the following two weeks they withheld and defeated the Wilcox Cowboys 7-0, and the Pima Wildcats 12-0. Then came the fourth defeat. Shining under a field of confidence the Trojans ran into the gridiron on the night of October 26 and were very disappointedly held back to a 12-6 defeat by the Tombstone Yellowjackets. Irritated by this shameful defeat the Tricky Trojans successfully defeated the Morenci Wildcats in a conference game November 1 by a small score of 6-0. It is to be noted that the last defeat of Uorenci by Clifton was in the 1937 season when the Wildcats were edged by a 12-6 score. The following games were lost to Duncan 53-0 and a non-conference tilt to Korenci 18-0. Though the Trojans won such a low percentage of games they tied for the Eastern Conference Championship of class C schools of 1940. Of all the games played perhaps none was more outstanding than the conference tilt with Korenci on November 1. In this game several 24 things were to be credited to the victorious Trojans, chiefly the re- markable way they put over a special trick play devised by Coach Cooper for that game. The play worked out like this: Halfback Good- speed, after running a long end run and tackled near the sidelines, faked an injury. As he laid sprawled on the ground the rest of the team lined up on scrimmage line. The Morenci players not knowing what was going on went to look at the injured player. At this moment the ball was centered to Trojan halfback Padilla who was off for a touchdown before the opponents had recovered from their surprise. Among the team were three men who were unable to complete their season in action because of injuries. These were Warren Montgomery, Henry Stute, and Jesse Hernandez. Those who lettered were: Captain: Ray Goodspeed Albert Valdez Robert Brutinel Eddie Padilla Johnny Black Irvan Welch Bud Rogge Edward Montoya Warren Montgomery Julio Mendoza Ardeth Shuraway Mauro Morales Alex Paterson Robert Ochoa Jack Hunter Henry Stute 25 First row: Haines, J. Hernandez, Ruiz, Urrea Second row: Valdez, Rogge, Goodspeed, Padilla, V. Hernandez, Compstock Third row: Coach Parker, Caballero, Tellez, Brutinel, Sidebotham, Martin, Paterson. TRACK For the past three years the Trojans of Clifton High have been very successful in track. They have been very outstanding in the State, Douglas and Eastern Division class B. and C. meets. They have captured the State and Douglas cup for two years in succession and the last two years have placed second in the Eastern Division Class B. and C. track meet. Although some of our outstanding trackmen have left school we still have hopes of having a team that's worth mentioning here in Clifton and everywhere else. The boys going out for track this vear are Ray Goodspeed Florencio Tellez Albert Valdez Eddie Padilla Bud Rogge Bob Brutinel John Hernandez Valentino Hernandez Joe Urrea There is only one remaining standing weightman of last year. George Comstock Tommy Sidebotham Clemente Perez Raymond Martin Manuel Ruiz Alex Paterson Ruben Nunez Edward Montoya letterman, Ray Goodspeed, an out- Men taking part in certain events are as follows: Mile Rim: Albert Valdez, Florencio Tellez, John Hernandez, and George Comstock. 880 Yard Run: Bud Rogge and Eddie Padilla. 440 Yard Run: Bud Rogge. 220 and 100 yard dashes: Ruben Nunez, Bob Brutinel, Tommy Sidebotham. The Jumps: Joe Urrea, Ray Goodspeed, Raymond Martin. Weights: Ray Goodspeed, Warren Montgomery, Alex Paterson, and We hope that with this track team the Trojans will make all the trips and place in all the meets. 26 First row: C. Morales, Guerra, Ferfecto, Gutierrez, Marquez, Baker, Second row: Perez, Lopez, Smiteh, Shock, Williams, Dawkins, Smith, Taylor, Third row: M. L. Morales, Lara, M. Scott, Coronado, L. Morales, Ruiz, G. Scott, Rogge, Trainor. VOLLEYBALL The volleyball girls have left a record this year that Clifton High School can be proud of. Despite the loss of seven letter makers from last year, only two games were lost and these were very close. The girls believe that the famous Trojanette Chip which the captains of both teams wore in all the games has more than proved its power as a token of good luck. This year was the first time the Trojanettes have defeated Morenci in both games and with both teams. The second team aiso left an undefeated record which we're proud of. September 21 September 28 October 4... October 12.. October 18.. October 25.. November 2.. November 6.. Cirls making letters were: .Virden, . ... here 28..., ....24 Fort Thomas,.., ....there 36..., . . . .36 t Fort Thomas ,.., . . . . here 17..., 36 , .Duncan 32 ,Duncan , , 17 34 , .Virden 21 20 , .Vnrenci....... 14. . . 31 29 Captains Ann Taylor Celia Morales Seniors Cuca Perfecto Celia Morales Juni ors Ann Taylor Ida Mae Goodspeed Nellie Marquez Sophomores Alice Coronado Lucia Morales Magdalena Scott Carmen Ruiz Carmen Lopez Zella Williams Freshman Gloria Scott 27 First rows Goodspeed, Hall, .' ilksrson, Valdez, Padilla, Secor.d row: Rogge, Sidebotham, 31ack, Baxter, Coronado, Third rov.I Brutiriel, Coach Cooper, Shumway. BASKETBALL On December 4, twenty-two boys reported for basketball practice under our new coach, Carl Cooper. After two weeks of hard practice on fundamentals and plays we played Virden at Virden. Although we lost, the boys played very well for the first game. The next week we beat Duncan in the first conference game, al- though several of the players were out of the lineup with flu. With the flu still lingering, we played Miami in our second con- ference tourney, our last game before Christmas. We met Globe just after New Years and were edged in a close game. We won the Morenci game even though we were trailing by only one point in the last minute. In our conference game, Safford beat us badly, but when we met them at Clifton we beat them 32-30 for their first defeat in fourteen starts. We added conference wins by beating Pima, Ft. Thomas, and Thatcher. Our conference standing for the season was fourth with five wins and three losses. In the tournament at Pima we were beaten twice: once by Thatcher, 46-42, in which Eddie Padilla accounted for 21 points; the other by Duncan 35-lR. We won eight games and lost nine during the whole season. Players Ed Padilla—forward Ray Goodspeed--guard Ed Wilkerson--center Sam Coronado—guard Tom Sidebotham—guard John Black—guard Albert Valdez—forward Bob Hall—guard Charles Baxter—center Bud Rogge—guard Ardeth Shumway—guard L First row: Anderson, M. M. Smith, Cook, N. Cosper, Wilkerson, Mr. Wade Second row: Rascoe, Combs, Baker, Rogge, Black, Stewart Third row: Shumway, Parque, C. Cosper, J. Smith, Hall TENNIS The Tro.lan went to press too early to record the results of any of the tournaments, but at the date of publication, the prospects of a good season seemed probable. The season started February 24, with about thirty students turn- ing out. The following lettermen who are back with the team are Bobby Hall, Eddie V ilkerson, John Black, Virginia Anderson, Alice Coronado, and Lucia Morales. This year, Coach Wade will carry ten boys and team who will be determined on their playing and They intend to make trips to Globe, Miami, Safford Morenci, and Duncan. ten girls on the dependability. Phoenix, Tempe, Last year the district tournament was held in Clifton, during the latter part of the year's season, with Duncan, Morenci, and Clifton competing. We won with three championships, one a girl' s singles, and one girls' double, one boys' double, and two second places. The tournament for 1941, will be held in Duncan, and time may prove Clifton to be the winners again. 29 Orchestra 30 First row: Lopez, Madrid, Anderson, Cook, Crowder, Second row: Hall, Black, Valdez, Goodspeed, Mr. '.Vakeman. HONOR SOCIETY The Honor Society was started in 1933 and since then it has been kept active each year. This club is the most esteemed club of the school. In order to be a member of this club a student must have an average of two A's and two B's. This organization helps in encouraging the students to improve their grades. Merit pins were awarded by the Scholastic Committee of the Advisory Council the first two six weeks of the first semester and the Honor Society awarded pins the last two six weeks of the second semester. Funds for the pins were raised by selling candy to the student body. New pins v ere bought this year by the club members. Inscribed on them is the year and Honor Society . These pins are better than those bought in 1939. In the latter part of the school year the Honor Society gives a banquet. The track team, faculty, and faculty guests attend it. In former times the commercial contestants were invited. There are fewer members in the club this year than there were in the past two years, but a number of students make above average grades. These students, besides the Honor Society members, made the first semester Honor Roll. They were: Freshmen—Mary Margaret Smith, Nellie Gutierrez; Sophomores—Iris Spoon; Juniors--James Smith, There are fewer members in the club this year than there were in the past two years, but a number of students make above average There are fewer members in the club this year than there were in the past two years, but a number of students make above average grades. These students, besides the Honor Society members, made the first semester Honor Roll. They were: Freshmen--Mary Margaret Smith, Nellie Gutierrez; Sophomores—Iris Spoon; Juniors--James Smith, Albert Valdez; Seniors—Wilhelmina Cocks, Emilia Manuz. 32 First row McNeill, Spoon, Aiderson, Cormioheal, Smith, Trainor, Taylor, 0. Smith, Second rows Miss Ferry, tfilkerson, Raines, J. Smith, Shurwey, Mealay, 0ood3peed. DRAMA CLUB Drama Club membership is open to students who have appeared in major productions and have taken dramatics or are now enrolled in the course. Its purpose is to further dramatic appreciation and training and to furnish entertainment. In addition to our work in presenting school and community programs, we have also planned some enjoyable social activities, including a theatre party and progressive dinner. The officers this year are: Bob Mealey—President Geneva Mae Smith—Vice-president Iris Jane Spoon—Secretary Miss Evelyn Perry—Sponsor During recent years the Drama Club has been very active in tak- ing part in Speech Arts contests as well as in putting on plays. Last spring the club assisted in the successful production of the three-act comedy Skidding. In December of this year, instead of the customary long produc- tion, we presented three one-act plays—one a modern American comedy First Dress Suit ; another a comedy of mountaineer life, Pink and Patches ; and the third, a Christmas drama, The Man at the Door. Club cast and staff members were: James Smith, Ann Taylor,Iris Spoon, Eddie Wilkerson, Doris Carmichael, Imogene Smith, Geneva Mae Smith, Coline McNeill, Virginia Anderson, Bob Mealey, Ray Goodspeed, and Vada Trainor. The last of January the Drama Club presented its annual assembly. Members participating were: James Smith, Doris Carmichael, Eddie Wilkerson, Virginia Anderson, Iris Jane Spoon, and Geneva Mae Smith. At the time of publication we are working on the Eastern Division Speech Arts Contest which will take place in Clifton March 29 and on the spring play. 33 r'j rst ro-: Second ro- Third row: Fourth rovr Fifth row: C. Morales, Tellsz, Coronf.uo, uiz, Holguin, Harcuez, Anderson, Spoon, r -g oto, L. toor-.]� s, Lone?, ti.. Scott, G. Scott, Goodspeed, Taylor, Smi th, Patterson, Brutinel, Goodspeed, Rogge, ,'ilkerson, .elch, Black, Hall, De Leon, Valdez, Padilla, Coronado, Eaxtar, Shumay, Kernnndez, ;.ior.toy , Montgomery, Ur. Parker. THL C CLUB This club is composed of boys and girls who have received the letter C in athletics. The cheer leaders, chosen by the club are also given letters. This year the cheer leaders were Eddie 7 ilkerson, Stella Tellez, Iris Spoon, and Alice Coronado. The purpose of the C Club is to make the rules for earning a letter and to see that no one who is not eligible v ears a school letter. At the first meeting of the school year the club elected offi- cers as follows: President—Ray Goodspeed Vice-president—Valentino Hernandez Secretary-treasurer—Celia Morales The C Club holds its annual picnic in the spring of the year. The students are accompanied by the sponsor, Mr. Parker, and they play baseball and other games to pass the time. The club carnival is held at the American Legion Court in the spring of every year. It starts at seven thirty o'clock and dancing continues until midnight. Various games, such as bingo and fishing for articles, are played. The C Club has had a successful year in all its activities. The carnival was well attended by the school and townspeople. 34 First row: Shock, Bowman, Perez, Coronado, Tena, Lobato, K. Tellez, Alvarez, Second row: Smith, Johnson, A. Rascoe, Campos, E. Manuz, Lara, Padilla, Duran, Third row: Baker, Cook, Leonard, 0, Smitch, Gutierrez, Ruiz, Mendoza, C. Manuz, Fourth row: Carmichael, Carlson, Pearce, McWilliams, Smith, Cocks, Pedregon, G. Scott, Hernandez, Quinonez, Fifth row: Phillips, Birtcher, Williams, L. Morales, Lopez, Perfecto, S.Tellez, Sixth row: Parrish, C. Ruiz, G. Morales, Seventh row: E. Morales, M. Scott, Morones, De Jesus, Marquez, Guerra, C.Morales, N. Ruiz, C. Perfecto, Reyes. HCME ECONOMICS CLUB The Horne Zconomics Club under the sponsorship of Miss Virginia Eirtcher, home economics teacher, has been quite successful. The purpose of the club is to further better relationship between the Home Economics girls, the school, and homes. The first meeting we had wa3 for the sole purpose of organizing this club and electing officers. When the freshman girls were initiated, they had to braid their hair with green ribbons, wear cold cream on their faces without make- up, wear their dresses backward, use one high and one low heel, one long stocking and one short seek, and carry signs to be autographed by the teachers. As the annual goes to press plans are being made for a spring party. A constitution for the club is also being drawn up and will be approved. The officers are as follow; President--Rebecca Perez Vice-president--£milia Manuz Secretary-treasurer—Alice Coronado Reporter--Zsther Morales Publicity Chairman--Edna Mae Baker Spirit of Home Econoinics--Carmen Lopez 35 First rov: Tellez, Comnado, lam. Spoon, Anderson, Second row: Morales, Scott, N. Cosper, Baker, Rogre, Third row: Down, Stute, Roscoe, Cook, Taylor, C. Snith, Fourth row: Valuez, Paterson, C. Cosper, J. Smith, Gcodspecd, vVilkerson, Fifth row: A. Shumvc.y, Black, Hall, r. Shumway, Hr. Liom. PEP CLUB The Pep Club Is one of the best clubs and was among the first to be organized. The main purpose of this organization is to stimulate interest for support of athletic contests. The Pep Club was not very active this year sponsoring only the pep rallies. One of the most effective was staged preceding the Clifton - liorenci game in which the whole school paraded around the stadium chanting a school yell . The pep desired was gained v hich helped the Trojans defeat Morenci. The membership of the club is limited to twenty-five. There were twelve former members and they elected the other thirteen. The new members helped increase the pep and better the club. Officers are: President—Bob Hall Vice-president —Albert Valdes Secretary Treasurer—Virginia Anderson The cheer leaders are automatically in the Pep Club. This year’s leaders were: Stella Tellez Iris Spoon Alice Coronado Eddie Y ilkerson The cheer leaders assisted all the classes in leading the Pep Assemblies. The whole school helped them by turning out to give the basket ball boys a grand send-off during the tournament. This year there was much more pep in the school than in previous years. The pep demonstrated by the whole student body and the cheer leaders was very effective and gave the boys and girls a better win- ning spirit. The cheer leaders this year sponsored many rallies and aroused a hidden pep in the school. 36 GIRLS' LEAGUE Any of the girls in high school are eligible to join the Girls' League Organization. Host of the girls do become members, and in a way it brings about a closer relationship between the girl members of Clifton High School. Each year the Girls' League holds an annual ball which in previous years had been attended by the girls only. This year it was decided that the girls could bring their dates. During the week preceding the annual ball the girls had to do all the things that the boys would usually do, such as carry the books, pay for cokes and other treats, walk on the outside of the sidewalk, open doors, and many other things the boys could find for the girls to do for them. If the girls objected to any of these things they were pun- ished by paying a fine. The officers of the Girls' League ares President—«Vilhelmina Cocks Vice-president—Ida Mae Goodspee Secretary-treasurer—Iris Spoon The officers of the Girls' League Are: The officers of the Girls' League are: President—Wilhelmina Cocks Vice-president—Ida Hae Goodspeed Secretary-treasurer—Iris Spoon The Girls' League meets at least once a month. They discuss various subjects of interest and this year have started the practice of asking outside people to come to the meetings to offer advice as to what courses to take and how to use their time to the best ad- vantage in order to make a success of their life work. 37 First row� ffong, Perez, A. Crowder, Smith, Anderson, iict.'eil, Second rows 9. Crowder, 3owman, Raecoe, Stute, McWilliams, Spoon, Third row: Smith, Cosper, Hall, Goodsueed, dr. Highfill, Valdez. LATIN’ CLUB The members of the Latin Club are made up of students who are taking or have taken Latin. There are at present 18 members. At their first meeting the officers were elected. They are as follows: President—Bobby Hall Vice-president—James Smith Secretary—Albert Valdez Treasurer--Avis Crowder A very lovely party ras held in the home of Ur. Highfill, the club sponsor, for the members of the Latin Club on 0ctober27, 1940. In the past the Latin Club has been rather active, especially on the social side. This year however, due to too many conflicting clubs its activities have been rather numbered. We hope, though, to make up for the lost time in the latter part of the year. A committee of the club chose Latin names for the members as follows: Coline McNeil—Diana, Goddess of Chase. Peggy Rascoe--Juno, Queen of Gods. Bobby Hall--Jupiter, King of Gods. Rebecca Perez--Minerva, Goddess of Wisdom. Virginia Stute—Venus, Goddess of Love. Edward Cosper—Neptune, God of Sea and all Waters. Caroline Combs--Nike, Goddess of Victory. Albert Valdez—Kars, God of Wars. Patty Ann McWilliams—Athena, Goddess of Storm. James Smith--Pluto, King of Underworld. Nina Bowman—Proserpina, Queen of Underworld. Iris Jane Spoon—Ceres, Goddess of Earth. Raymond Goodspeed—Hercules, God of Might. Jimmie Wong—Mercury, Messenger of the Gods. Imogene Smith—Vesta, Goddess of the Hearth. Virginia Anderson—Artemis, Goddes of the Moon. Beulah Crowder—Hebe, Goddess of Youth. Avis Crowder—Dike, Goddess of Justice. 38 First row: Madrid, Perez, Tellez, Coronedo, 'Hong, E. Morales, Cook, Second rows Scott, Lopez, Compos, 4. Crowder, Anderson, Cock3, Ferfecto, Third row: Smith, Taylor, B. Crowd-.r, Spoon, C. Morales, Valdez, Fourth row: 7 ong, Smith, Cosper, Slack, Goodspeed, Mr. Highfill, Shumway. JOURNALISM The news of the school activities of Clifton High is published monthly throughout the school year in the Desert Song. The purpose of this paper is to present to the students, faculty, and community in an instructive and interesting manner, the events and ideals of the school. At the close cf the year the Journalism Staff publishes a sum- mary of the years activities in the Trojan, the school annual. In this annual of the year 1S40-41 we hope that we have something which will bring pleasurable memories in the future to those who are now at the end of their high school careers. The publications are handled entirely by the staff. The Desert Song articles are first written in pencil by the various reporters and members. Next, the material is typed on dummy sheets in the form needed for the final edition. Then, the copy is typed upon stencils. The required number of copies is made on the mimeograph by the staff members. The material for the Trojan goes through the same process except that the final copy is made on regular typewriting paper instead of the stencil. The final sheets are then sent to a regular publishing company where the specified number of copies are reproduced by photo off-set. Acknowledgement i3 due Mr. George Highfill, head of the school's Commercial Department, for his ever-ready and helpful advice which has been of great assistance to us. Recognition should be made of the work and help of Virginia Anderson, Rose Wong, Avis Crowder, and Rebecca Perez for their editorial and managerial assistance. 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