Clifton High School - Trojan Yearbook (Clifton, AZ)

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Through their four years in Clifton High School, the Senior class of 1947 has without doubt enjoyed pleasures which never again will be experienced. Many mem ories will remain in the minds of the members, and their close friendships with one another will always be remembered. In September, 1943, 54 united, but scared, Freshmen walked through the doors of C. H. S. for their first time. They didn't know what was ahead of them, but they were ready to do their best. It seemed like a dream to them. Gene Cosper lead the class, and Jimmy Ford, and Charlotte Schade were vice president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively. Miss Gibbens was sponsor. During their Freshman year they were made members of the school by the usual initiation, for which many boys were seen with purple spots. They also held their Freshman return dance, and climaxed the year with a picnic at Potter's Ranch. As they struggled on to their second year in high school, they found that it was not just a dream, but that something was given to students which would long linger in their minds. During their sophomore year, they gave the Freshman Initiation, Freshman Welcome dance, and wound up another successful year with a picnic at Guth-erie. They also lost three swell classmates to Uncle Sam. They were Lupe Perez, Albert Guiterrez, and Alonzo Coronado. Susan Madrid, a sophomore, entered the oratorical contest and won first prize in the local contest. Class officers were president, Melvin Rutherford: vice president, Susan Madrid: secretary-treasurer, Rafael Lara, and sponsor, Mr. Stephenson. Still pushing upwards,the ciass came fo its Junior year. Most of them were very excited over the idea of selling Aot tomales, cokes, and hamburgers at the football games to make money for the main event of the year—the Junior Prom. The theme for the Prom was China, and the auditorium was very attractively decorated. The class started a new tradition by electing a Junior Prom king and queen, and an Honorary Senior king and queen. The Juniors elected were Ann Stanton, and Melvin Rutherford. Sports were also quite popular with the class and there were nine out for sports. Class officers were president, Tom McWilliams; vice president, Rafael Lara; secretary, Susan Madrid; and treasurer, Joe Morales. Mr. Kunitz acted as sponsor. The Juniors also ended another year with a picnic on the Coronado Trail. As the classmates reached their goal as Seniors they climbed the hill to school sadly and triumphantly. Since this was the last year, they planned many social events, such as, Ditch Day, parties, and the Senior-Junior Banquet and Ball. The members also sold cokes, hot dogs, and hamburgers at the football games. Several members of the class of 47 who just returned from the service joined in our class to make the total 37. Those re-enrolling were Julio Tavison, Arthur Marquez, Rueben Urquide, Bernadino Perez, and Storm Cocks. Class officers were president. Storm Cocks, vice president Rudy Valencia, secretary, Charlotte Schade, treasurer, Ann Stanton, and sponsor, Mr. Stephenson. Now as they look back to the good old days, and say goodbye to their Alma Mater, the class of 1947 wait for the last day when they will sadly march up the aisle to receive diplomas and go out into the world, each taking his own road, maybe never to meet again, but in hopes of a good future.

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 CLIFFORD WILLIS What care I for worldly pleasures. RAUL TELLEZ Lively, warm hearted and companionable. BARBARA ANN GILMORE What she greatly thought she nobly dared. ARTHUR MARQUEZ Men of few words are the best men. tV ft ft ANN STANTON She is happy and free from care. REUBEN URQUIDI Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind. RUDY VALENCIA A merry heart goes all the day.

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'£r Se t£o i C£o'7e-U 2'2. ☆ ft I. Intellectual! Ha! 2. Many long years ago. 3. The peoples choice. 4. Slick Chick. 5. Baby Lara. 6. The years have brought changes. 7. Captain Rutherford. 8. Fun and laughter, together they found. 9. Senior chief. 10. The lucky dog. I I. Ugh! 12. Becky. 13. Good looking. 14. Disgusted. 15. Going somewhere? 16. Looks go with brains. 17. Our G. I. Joe. 18. Seniot Wolves. 19. That's our Lorena. 20. Chums to the end. 21. Naughty but nice. 22. Senior ladies.