Clifton High School - Trojan Yearbook (Clifton, AZ)

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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

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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

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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