Clifton High School - Trojan Yearbook (Clifton, AZ)

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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

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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

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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