Clifton High School - Trojan Yearbook (Clifton, AZ)

Text from Pages 1 - 122 of the 1949 volume:

m — — Mi v« i TROJAN STAFF Co-Editors 1948-49 Nadine Bowman Bus. Mgr. Charles Spezia Asst. Bus. Mgr. Typist Caroline Lauer Sponsor Elizabeth Chaudoin Reporter Tom Wright Reporter Typist Allan Stanton Ella Marie Evans Roger Verdugo Reporter Typist Reporter Typist Reporter The 1948-49 Trojan Staff met for the first time in November, organizing and laying out plans for various activities, including a hill-billy barn dance given on Halloween. The Staff wishes to thank Rebecca Albo. Dora Baron. Carolyn Cislaghi. and Gilbert Madrid for their cooperation in writing reports for the yearbook. To Miss Caroline Lauer should qo much thanks for her splendid guidance, and her efforts to better the 1949 Annual. Every member of the staff wishes to take this opportunity to say that we nope this 19 issue of the Trojan will give each one of you many hours of pleasure and that you w. enio reading it as much we have enjoyed composing it. Bryce Willis Royse Ross A. C. Stanton Clerk President Member BOARD OF EDUCATION We, the staff and students of Clifton High School wish to express our appreciation to the board of education for their efforts in providing the necessary facilities, equipment, supplies, etc. so that we may continue our education. FACULTY INSPIRES LEADERSHIP IN STUDENTS The faculty, headed by Superintendent Norman Clements, is made up of men and women who strive to prepare students for the future. They try to inspire each student to do his or her best. One-half of the faculty hold the master's degree, some are working on that degree, some are aspiring to a doctor’s degree, and all are specialists in their field. Many of the teachers are actively engaged in the various clubs and organizations of the community. NORMAN CLEMENTS Superintendent of Schools Mr. Clements came to Clifton this year from Globe. Arizona where he had tauqht for sixteen years. He received his A. B. degree from Tempo in 1932 and his M. A. degree from the University of Southern Californio in 1939. Durinq his first seven years in Globe he coached the iunior varsity squad in high school. For the next three years he was head coach and had charge of the physical education department. He then became principal of Hill Street School in East Globe, holding that position for six years and up to his arrival in Clifton. During his early teachinq career, Mr. Clements taught history. All youth needs to understand the rights and duties of the citizen of a democratic society. Our schools are democratic organizations. Everyone may put his abilities to work, and his abilities are put to work without regard for personal gain. Our contributions are for the benefit of the student body of Clifton High School. The seniors have attained that goal this year and the underclassmen will carry on. We have worked hard, some not so hard, but we have had fun—the kind of work and fun that we can talk about in the years to come and feel proud that we were a part of the student body of 1949. Clifton High School has attempted to lay a foundation that will permit our students to be competent in meeting their obligations as members of a community. We hope that in the years to come that our students may be able to think nationally and listen with understanding. Congratulations on a fine annual and the best of luck to the student body—particularly the Seniors of 1949.—Norman Clements BLANCHE BAKER Secretary Miss Baker is a graduate of Clifton High School, graduating in the Class of 1924. She has served as secretary to the superintendent for the past eleven years. Her faithfulness, efficiency, and assistance to each of us are deservinq of much praise. Principal I am happy to express, through the Trojan, my greetings and qood wishes to the Student Body of Clifton High School. The future of Clifton Hiqh School is : indeed a bright one. It has been made possible through the united efforts of the students, alumnae, and faculty of the high school. It is my hope that this interest and cooperation will continue to the end that this high school will become an institution second to none anywhere. It will—if all Trojans, wherever they may be, continue to work for the best interest of the high school. L. J. Kempff L. J. Kempff We owe much appreciation to Mr. Bowman for his efforts in keeping our gymnasium and auditorium ever ready and in tip-top shape for our needs. Grace Smith, R. N. Presbyterian Hospital Chicago, Illinois Mrs. Smith, aside from takinq care of our aches and pains, devotes much time and effort to the work of the Red Cross. Junior Red Cross, and Home Nursing in the community. Her untirinq efforts, faithfulness, and assistance to alt of us are deserving of much praise. Mr. Kempff received his B. A. degree in 1943 from Arizona State College at Flagstaff. He also holds an M. A. degree from the same institution granted in 1946. He is doing further graduate study at the University of Arizona at present. This is his second year at Clifton. To Mr. Richardson we owe much «p. preciation for his efforts in keeping our buildings and grounds in first-class con-dition. Janitor Frank Richardson Cecil M. Bickhart Band, Music B. S. Univ. of Minnesota L. J. Kempff Science B. A.. M. A., A. S. C. Flagstaff Minnie Meyer Mathematics B. S. Univ. of Missouri M. A. Univ. of S. Calif Isabel Schmiedendorf Speech Arts English. Spanish B. A., M. A., Univ. of Ariz. Guido P. Cislaghi Industrial Arts and Shop A. B., A. S. C. Tempe Caroline Lauer Commercial. Latin B. A. Eureka. Illinois M. A.. Univ. of S. Calif. James M. Patton History B. S. Ohio Univ. M. A. Univ. of Arizona John R. Sturgeon 8th Math and History Library; Driver Tr.; Asst. FB and BB Coach B. S.. A. S. C. Flagstaff Stella Cosper Home Economics B. S. Univ. of Arizona Kenneth McGuire Physical Education FB and BB Coach B Ed. Southern III. Univ. Edward Pap Rocki English 8th Grade Gen. Sci.. Asst. FB Coach B. S. Univ. of Illinois Vivian Vickers English. 8th Reading and Spelling B. S. Ed. Southern III. Univ. ADVISORY COUNCIL OFFICERS Jack McCusker Bill Anderson Rebecca Albo Pat Rasco Mr. Clements Miss Lauer First meeting of the Advisory Council of the year 1948-49 was held on November 30. It consisted of twenty members who were responsible for all kinds of school functions and activities held that year. Election of officers was taken up in the first meeting. The Traditions Committee continued the school scrapbook which was begun by lost year s Traditions Committee. This scrapbook contains pictures, programs, etc. of each school year. Robert Wright was chairman of this committee. This year a special committee was appointed to revise the council s constitution. The new constitution was ratified by the council. Members of this committee were: Allan Stanton. Chairman: Rebecca Albo. Josephine Cislaghi, Ernesto Verdugo. Robert Wright. President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsors Left to right. First Row: Mildred French. Phelsedine Sorrels, Josephine Cislaghi. Cecilia Lope:. Helen Telle:. Mary Lara. Second Row: Tommy Wright. Foster Simms. Ernesto Verduqo. Robert Wright. Carol Cosper. Allan Stanton. THE BIG SNOW OF '49 East Side A view of the Frisco from Shannon Hill Clifton, Arizona experienced its heaviest snow since the early I900’s on January 16, 1949. These scenes depict some of the unusual sights around Clifton. Schools were not in session on Monday, January 17 because of the deep snow and icy streets. Riley s Drug Store The Hospital South Clif °n viewec from Shannon Hill South Clifton viewed from water tank SENIOR CLASS HISTORY After four years in Clifton High School the Senior Class of 1949 will open the doors to the many new fields of work and study ahead of them. Behind them they leave many memories of their fun, and many friends, teachers and students alike, who will always remain in their hearts as a brighter side of life now passed. In September 1945, 57 proud Freshmen entered the doors of C.H.S. unaware of the long road which lay before them, but willing to face each task which would confront them. The Freshman initiation was the first main event of the year with the Frosh' carrying home a victory over the Sophomores in the Sack Race. During the second semester a return dance was given to the Sophomores. At the end of the year a picnic was held completing our first year in high school. Officers for that year were: President, Robert Wright: Vice-President, Pat Norte: Secretary, Dora Baron; Treasurer, Allan Stanton; and Sponsor, Mrs. Whipple. On into their second year the Sophomores now handed the new Frosh a beating in both the Sack Race and the Tug of War besides the paddle line during the initiation. A very successful Welcome Dance was given for the Freshman later in the year and a picnic ended up another year in high school. Officers for that year were: President, Harold Arias; Vice-president, Pat Norte; Secretary, Pat Tripp; Treasurer, Dora Baron; and Sponsor, Mrs. Schmie-dendorf. Going upward into their third year in high school the Junior Class now became very important. From the first of the year plans were made for the Junior-Senior Prom to be given in May. Hot dogs, cokes, coffee and pom-poms were sold at football games and a carnival was held to earn money for this occasion. The Junior-Senior Prom held on May 8, 1948 will be one long remembered to those who attended. Decorated to the theme of SERENADE OF THE BELLS it was said to be one of the finest dances ever given at C.H.S. Officers for that year were: President, Allan Stanton; Vice-president, Ernesto Verdugo; Secretary, Pat Norte; Treasurer, Pat Sanchez; and Sponsor, Miss Lauer. The class now entered the doors of C.H.S. for their final year, the goal long awaited by all members. Eagerly they tackled each job, each problem which arose, doing their best to enjoy each moment. Many activities were planned and money was raised by selling hot dogs, cokes, and coffee at home football games. The annual Junior-Senior Banquet was held in May and proved to be a great success. Officers for that year were: President. Allan Stanton; Vice-president, Frank Morales; Secretary, Josephine Cis-laghi; Treasurer, Pat Norte; and Sponsors, Mr. Kempff and Mr. Rocki. As the Class of 1949 looks back on their years in high school, each memory brings back a joy never to be forgotten. Each member now looks forward into the world for their place in life hoping to find again the friendship of their high school days. Sponsors MR. KEMPFF MR. ROCKI ALLAN STANTON President A Cappella Choir 1,2, 3, 4; Advisory Council I, 2, 3, 4; Boys' Quartet 2, 3, 4; C Club I, 2, 3, 4; Spanish Club I, 2, 3, 4; Honor Society 3, 4: President 4; Vice-President 3; Dramatics Club 3; Operetta 3; Desert Song Staff 3; Trojan Staff 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4; President I, 2, 3, 4: Carolers 3, 4; Madrigal Group 3; District Speech Contest 3; Class President 3, 4: Class Treasurer I; Football I, 2, 3, 4: Lettered I, 2, 3, 4: Co-Captain 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4; Lettered I, 2. 3, 4; Co-Captain 4; Tennis I, 2, 3, 4; Lettered I, 2, 3, 4: Class C State Singles Champion 3; Track I, 2: Lettered I, 2: Baseball 3, 4: Lettered 3, 4. FRANK MORALES Vice-President Football I, 2. 3, 4; Lettered 3, 4; Basketball 1,2, 3: Mechanical Drawing I, 2; Spanish Club President 3; Baseball 3, 4: Lettered 3, 4: Track 2; Class Vice-President 4; Dramatics Club 4; C Club Treasurer 4. JOSEPHINE CISLAGHI Secretary Advisory Council 2, 3, 4: Class Secretary 4; Cheerleader 3, 4: Band I, 3. 4: Desert Song Staff I, 2, 3. 4; Business Manager 2, 3: Editor 4: Annual Staff I, 2, 3: Business Manager 3; Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4: President 4; Council 3: Spanish Club 2. 3, 4: A Cappella Choir 1,2, 3: Girls' Glee Club I, 2, 3. 4: Commercial Club 3, 4: Secretary 4; Chairman Yearbook Committee 4; Operetta Accompanist 3: Double Trio 3, 4: Madrigal Group 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4: C” Club 4- Secretary 4 Home Nursing 4: Carolers 3. 4; Honor Society 2, 4: Secretary 2; Junior Play 2; Senior Play 2. PAT NORTE Treasurer Football I, 2. 3. 4; Lettered 4: Basketball 2, 3: Advisory Council I, 2, 3: Operetta 3: Mechanical Drawing I, 2: Class Vice-President I, 2: Class Treasurer 3, 4. ARTURO ALBO Football 2, 3, 4; Lettered 2, 3, 4; C Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3. 4; Mechanical Drawing I, 2. HAROLD ARIAS Honor Society 1,2; Football I, 2, 3; Basketball I, 2, 3; Mechanical Drawing I, 2; Class President 2: Dramatics Club 4. JESUSITA BAILON Pep Squad 1,2; Volleyball 1,2; Lettered 2; Spanish Club I, 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club I, 2, 3, 4; C Club I, 2, 3. 4; Girls' League 1,2, 3, 4: Glee Club 4. DORA BARON Volleyball I, 2, 3, 4: Lettered I, 2, 3, 4; Color Guard I, 2, 3, 4; Advisory Council 1,2; Girls' League I. 2, 3, 4; Secretary Girls' League 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Secretary Freshman Class; Treasurer Sophomore Class; C Club 2, 3, 4; Girls’ State 3. HERMINIA BARRIGA Volleyball I, 2, 3, 4: Lettered I, 2, 3: A Cappella Choir I, 2, 3; Pep Squad I, 2, 3. 4: F. H. A. I, 2, 3; Girls' League 1,2, 3, 4; Girls Glee Club 2 ,3, 4- Desert Song Staff 2, 3: Trojan Staff 2, 3: C Club 2, 3, 4: Operetta 3; Home Nursing 4, JAMES BLALOCK Phoenix Union High I: Clifton 2, 3, 4; Advisory Council 2: A Cappella Choir 2, 3; Boys Double Ouartet 3; Junior Play 2; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3: Tennis 2, 3, 4; Lettered 2, 3, 4: Operetta 3: Annual Staff 2, 3, 4: Assistant Editor 3, Editor 4; Desert Song Staff 3. Commercial Club 3, 4; C Club 2, 3, 4; Track 2; Class C Club 2. 3. 4; Track 2: Class O State Champion in Tennis Doubles 3. ALTA CAMPOS Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4; F.H.A. 4: Girls’ Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Choir I, 2, 3, 4; Band I, 2, 3, 4: Pep Squad I, 2, 3; Spanish Club I, 2; Operetta 3; Baton Twirler 2, 3; Dramatics Club 3. JUDY CONTRERAS Twirler I, 2, 3; Girls League I, 2, 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 2; Tennis 2. 3, 4; Spanish Club 3. 4. CAROL COSPER Latin Club 2. 3, 4; Treasurer 2; Vice-President 4: Commercial Club 4; Dramatics Club 3; Band 3, 4: Trojan Staff 2, 3: Advisory Council 2, 3, 4; Football I, 3, 4; Lettered 4: Basketball I, 2, 3, 4: Lettered 4; Tennis I, 2, 3, 4: Lettered I, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 3, 4; Lettered 3, 4; Class C State Champion in Tennis Doubles 3. ELLA MARIE EVANS A Cappella Choir 1,2; Color Guard 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3. 4; Desert Song Staff 4; Trojan Staff 4; Pep Squad I. JOSEPHINE GOMEZ C Club 1,2, 3, 4: Girls Glee Club I; F.H.A. 3. 4; Volleyball I, 2, 3; Pep Squad I, 2, 3; Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4. JESUSITA GONZALEZ Volleyball 1,2, 3, 4; Lettered 1,2, 3, 4; Pep Squad I, 2; Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4; Vice-President 3: Council 4; F.H.A. 3; O' Club 3, 4; Operetta 3; Home Nursing 4; Dramatics Club 4. PATSY GRAY Duncan I; Clifton 2, 3, 4: Volleyball 2, 3, 4; Lettered 2, 3, 4; Advisory Council 3: Spanish Club 3, 4; Com-merical Club 4; Girls' League 2, 3, 4; Treasurer 4; Desert Song Staff 3, 4; C Club 2, 3, 4. VELIA HERNANDEZ Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4; Desert Song Staff 2; Glee Club 2; Pep Squad I, 2. 3, 4; F. H. A. 2, 3, 4. LEONARD JONES Football I, 2; Vocational Shop 3: Mechanical Drawing I, 2; A Cappella Choir 2, 3. MARY LARA Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4; Twirler I: F.H.A. I; Pep Squad 2; Advisory Council 2, 4; C Club 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4; Lettered 2, 3, 4; Home Nursing 4. WILLIE MAGALLANES Football I. 2. 3, 4: Lettered I, 2. 3. 4; Basketball I, 2; Track 1,2: Lettered 2; C Club 2, 3, 4: Spanish Club 3. ANTONIA MANUZ Pep Squad I, 2, 3, 4; F. H. A. I, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1,2: Glee Club 2, 3: A Cappella 2. 3: Commercial Club 4: Dramatics Club 4. JACK McCUSKER Miami, Florida I, 2: Clifton 3, 4: Football 4; Lettered 4: Basketball 3, 4; Lettered 3, 4: Baseball 3, 4: Lettered 3, 4; President Student Council 4; President C'‘ Club 4; President Commercial Club 4. GLORIA MONTOYA Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4; Pep Squad 1.2, 3, 4; Girls' Glee Club 2; Dramatics Club 4; Commercial Club 4. ANTONIO MURRILLO Football I, 2, 3. 4; Lettered I, 2. 3, 4: Basketball I, 2, 3. 4; Lettered I, 2. 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3; Lettered 2, 3; Baseball 3: Lettered 3: Co-Captain Basketball and Football: Vocational Shop 3, 4: C Club I, 2, 3, 4, BARBARA POTTER Band I. 3, 4: A Cappella Choir I, 3: Desert Song Staff I, 2, 3: Trojan Staff 2, 3, 4: Editor 4: Commercial Club 3, 4: Spanish Club 2, 3, 4: Treasurer 2: Advisory Council 1,2: Honor Society I, 4: Secretary I; Girls' League 1,2, 3, 4: Home Nursing 4: Operetta Scenery 3. PAT RASCOE Football I. 2, 3, 4; Lettered 3, 4: Basketball I, 2: Track I: Latin Club 2. 3, 4; Treasurer 4: Choir 3: Band 4: Commercial Club 3. 4- Vice-President 4: Advisory Council 4; Treasurer 4: C Club 4: Operetta 3. GENE RIDLON Band I. 2, 3, 4- Choir I, 2, 3: Commercial Club 3: Desert Song Staff 2, 3: Trojan Staff 3: Operetta 3: Double Quartet 2. 3: Quartet 3- Mixed Double Quartet 3: Madrigal Group 3. 4: Cheer Leader 2: Tennis 2. ALVINA RUIZ Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4; Pep Squad I, 2, 3; Choir 3; Operetta 3; Trojan Staff 3: F. H. A. 3; Girls' Glee Club 3; Home Nursing 4; Dramatics Club 4. RAMIRO SAENZ Football 2, 3, 4; Lettered 4; Basketball I, 2, 3; Track I, 2; Mechanical Drawing I, 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; Dramatics Club 4. PATRICIA SANCHEZ Girls' League 1,2, 3, 4; A Cappella Choir 3; Operetta 3; Girls' Glee Club 3, 4: F. H. A. 3; Pep Squad I, 2; Advisory Council 3; Junior Class Treasurer 3; Home Nursing 4; Dramatics 4. FOSTER SIMMS Advisory Council 4; A Cappella Choir 3, 4; Boys' Quartet 4; Double Quartet 3; Football 4; Manager 3; Basketball 2, 4; Track Manager I; Band 3, 4; Operetta 3; Commercial Club 4; C Club. JIMMY SIMMS Football I, 2, 3, 4; Lettered 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3; Track 2; Manager 2: Baseball 3, 4; Lettered 4: Operetta 3; Band I, 2, 3, 4: Vice-President 1,2, 3. 4: Spanish Club 3; Vice-President 3: Dramatics Club 3: Treasurer 3: O' Club 3, 4. MARION SMITH Morenci I, 2, 3: Clifton 4. PHELSADINE SORELLS Commercial Club 3, 4; Dese'rt Song Staff 3, 4; Assistant Business Manager 3: Business Manager 4; Trojan Staff, Assistant Business Manager 3; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatics Club 3, 4; Girls' League I, 2, 3, 4; Council 4; Advisory Council I, 2, 4; C Club 4; Cheerleader 4; Girls' Glee Club 3, 4: Girls’ Double Trio 4: Carolers 4: A Cappella Choir I, 4; Madrigal Group 4. CARMEL TELLEZ Football I, 2, 3, 4: Lettered 3, 4; C Club 3, 4; Industrial Arts I; Mechanical Drawing 2; Vocational Shop 3, 4. HELEN TELLEZ Girls’ League I, 2, 3, 4: Girls' Glee Club I, 2, 3, 4; Twirler I, 2; Volleyball I: F. H. A. 1,2, 3, 4: A Cappella Choir 3: Pep Squad 3. 4; Commercial Club 4; Advisory Council 4: Home Nursing 4. ERNESTO VERDUGO Spanish Club 3, 4: Football I, 2, 3, 4; Lettered 2. 3, 4; Basketball I, 2, 3, 4: Lettered 2, 4; Class Vice-President 2; Advisory Council 3, 4: C Club 3, 4; Mechanical Drawing I, 2. TOMMY WRIGHT Band I, 2, 3, 4; Drum Major 4; Dramatics Club 2, 3, 4; C Club 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Tennis 2, 3, 4: Lettered 3; Spanish Club 3, 4: Play Casts, Junior I, 2; Senior 2; Operetta 3; Football I: Basketball 2; Commercial Club 4; Trojan Staff 3, 4: A Cappella Choir 2, 3; Boys’ Double Ouartet 3, 4; Honor Society 3. 4; Vice-President 4; Advisory Council 4:Mechanical Drawing I, 2; Carolers 3. ROBERT WRIGHT Mechanical Drawing I, 2: Football I, 2, 3, 4; Basketball I. 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2; Track I, 2: Baseball 3 4: C Club 2, 3, 4; Latin Club 2, 3, 4; Vice- President 2: Desert Song Staff 3: Advisory Council 1,2, 3, 4; Class President I, Honor Society 3; Boys' Double Ouartet 3; Commercial Club 4; Dramatics Club 3; Operetta 3; Band 1,2, 3, 4: Music Scholarship 3; Madrigal Group 2, 3, 4: A Cappella Choir 2. 3, 4; Boys' State 3. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Left to Right: Roger Verdugo, Deanie Bowman, Miss Meyer, Mr. McGuire, Natalia Castaneda, Bill Anderson. JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY In September 1946, 51 Freshmen entered into the halls of C. H. S. The tradi tional initiation occurred at the first of the year. During the second semester a return dance was given the Sophomores. Officers for that year were: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Dolores Holguin Raul Chavarria Rebecca Albo Frank Murrillo Mrs. Downs The following year, the Sophomores, had as the main event Freshman initiation, followed by the Freshman Welcome Dance. At the close of the year a class picnic was held at Indian Hot Springs. Officers for that year: President Raul Chavarria Vice-President Dolores Holguin Secretary Natalia Castaneda Treasurer Ernesto Castaneda Sponsor Mr. McGuire Entering as Juniors, activities have grown, with the Junior-Senior Prom as the most important event of the year. Money for this purpose was raised through the annual Junior Carnival and the selling of hot dogs, popcorn, and cokes at football games. A class picnic was held the latter part of the year. Class officers were: President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Many Juniors were active members Club, Latin Club, Honor Society, Trojan Pep Squad, and Girls' League. Roger Verdugo William Anderson Natalia Castaneda Nadine Bowman Miss Meyer and Mr. McGuire in clubs and organizations such as the C Staff. Desert Song Staff, Commercial Club, « ul On r, lori 0, Un -j Ur n u°yd £ nd y l Ou c si G„._ n o , Ay, e? Ore s H o 91 ? SOPHOMORE CLASS President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Sponsors OFFICERS Ernesto Gutierrez William Lawson Cecilia Gonzalez Frances Chavarria Mr. Cislaghi Mr. Sturgeon Left to Right First Row. Patsy Mow. Nellie Johnson. Rita Murillo. Ramona Olivas Carmen Morales Margaret Delgado, Mary Hernandez. Second Row: Gwen Simms' Sharleen Barnes El a Louise Vandruff. Mary Jane Greenwade, Virginia Gonzalez, Rosie Pena. Velma Caballero. Third Row: Charles Shaw, Jerry Myers, Tony Bolinq Lenard Campos Ba'°n' MarSha BufgeSS- 8arb ,ra Sm’th EsPeranza Sanchez, Amelia SOPHOMORE CLASS Left to Right, First Row: Arnold Chacon, Arnaldo Martinez, Jimmy Hernandez. Roger Morones, Jimmy Bowman, Alvin Fritz, Joe Baray, Ray Nafarrate. Second Row: Gilbert Madrid. Junior Trujillo, Manuel Lopez, Richard Campbell, Gordon Wilkerson, Benny Roman, Rafael Scott, Richard Rascon. Third Row: James Hagan. Frank Lujan, Pete Sanchez, John Nelson. Juan Barriga, David Montoya, Robert Barriga, Henry Mendoza. CLASS HISTORY The Freshman Initiation was the highlight of the year for the sophomores. Boys dressed like girls and girls dressed like boys. Trousers and shirts were worn backwards. Stunts were performed in groups before the student body. An assembly program for a football game was presented featuring musical talent. A picnic was held toward the last of school. FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Sponsors Manuel Perea Henry Tavison Cecilia Chavez Fred Montez Mr. Patton Miss Vickers Left to Right. First Row: Patsy Blair, Patsy Purcell. Betty Bolinq, Shirley Roberts, Betty Walker Wilma Jean Bailey. Pauline Greenwade. Amelia Morones. Ophelia Torres. Julia Reyes. Helen Garcia, becond Row: Delano Gentry, Carl Cook. Uiga Uchoa, Cecilia Lopez. Patsy Roybal, Epimenia Verdugo, Melsina Scott, Juanita Subia, Mildred Frerich. Third Row: Adolfo Perez. Jimmy Wright, Manuel Cabral, Richard McCusker Alfonso Perez. Charles Spezia, Gilbert Peru. George Moore. Johnny Rutherford. Jack Overall. Henry Tavison. FRESHMAN CLASS Left to Right. First Row: Daniel Reyes. David Subia, Arturo Delgado. Octavio Marquez, Joe Campos, Don Simmons, Serapio Hernandez. Second Row: Ramon Campos, Josephine Magallanes, Mary Campbell, Epimenia Ortiz, Lupe Murillo. Rachel Melendez, Alice DeLeon, Helen Nafarrate. Third Row: Carmen Romero, Delores Lopez, Martha Licano, Mary Medina, Carmen Bailon, Cecilia Gomez. Frances Delaney, Lydia Dominquez. Juanita Montoya. CLASS HISTORY The Freshman Class began the school year in the traditional freshman manner, being initiated and giving a return dance. For initiation, the boys had to wear dresses while the girls wore pants over long underwear with socks on their heads. The torturing day was ended with the welcome dance given to the Freshmen by the Sophomores. In return they gave the Sophomores a dance on April I. The class was well represented in school activities. Various names of freshmen appeared in sports, musical activities, and publication staffs. Important events during the year were the return dance, the picnic, and the whitewashing of the C . EIGHTH GRADE OFFICERS President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Sponsors Floyd Haynes John Barriga Carolyn Cislaghi Josephine Manuz Mrs. Cosper Mr. Bickhart Left to Right. First Row: Genice Barnes, Juanita Johnson, Dalia Cabral, Dorothy Ford. Joyce Garrett, Luz Tavison, Joyce Burch. Buena Eubanks, Olga Mendoza. Second Row: Gayle Sanders. Gilbert Baron. Johnny Spoon, Frank Sanchez, T. E. Morales, Teddy Hayes. Third Row: Buford Warren, Pete Perez, Don Brutinel. William Wood, Bobby McCusker, Billy McBride, David Perez, Angel Urrea. 8th HISTORY The eighth grade class of 1948-49 started its long journey through school in 1940. Since then the class has completed the eighth grade. This year the class is composed of 53 students. It is divided into two groups, 8-A and 8-B, because of the large class. The sponsors are Mrs. Cosper and Mr. Biclchart. The 8th graders have many of the privileges that the high school has, since they are in the same building. The class had a pep assembly during the football season, patterned after Horace Heidt's program. Also they took part in other activities. At the end of the school year a picnic was held. First Row: Joaquin Chacon, Junior Chacon, Pascual Trujillo, Armenia Ruiz, Tanis Medina, Ascuncion Jaramillo, Ophelia Montez, Gloria Lujan, Teresa Montoya. Second Row: Pedro Castaneda, Ernesto Perez, Jose Castaneda Jr., Johnny Gomez, Mary Ellen Torres, Emilia Chavez, Rebecca Roybal, Vera Saenz. Third Row: Jesus Pena, Joe Morales, Alex Morales, Eligio Delgado, Annie Rivera, Maggie Chavarria, Helen Wright. Been riding? HONOR SOCIETY The Honor Society is formed to promote interest in getting good grades. It stimulates the feeling for greater knowledge and a desire to learn. The grade needed by members of the Clifton Honor Society is a 2 A 2 B average. If one is to remain a member, he or she must maintain this average. There are two elections each year, the first being held the first semester and the other is held the second semester. The following members were elected to head the society for the first semester: President. Allan Stanton: Vice-president, Tommy Wright; Secretary. Rebecca Albo: Treasurer. Alvin Fritz. The following members were elected to head the society for the second semester: President. Allan Stanton: Vice-president. Roger Verdugo: Secretary. Melsina Scott- Treasurer. Alvin Fritz: Sponsor. Miss Meyer. Left to right. First Row: Rebecca Albo. Cecilia Chavez. Barbara Potter. Alvin Fritz, William Lawson. Archie Macmillan. Second Row: Tommy Wright. Nadine Bowman. Rogers Verdugo. Jimmie Hernandez. Gilbert Madrid. Third Row: Rafael Scott. Melsina Scott. Josephine Cislaghi. Charles Spezie Sevan Barney. Allan Stanton. GIRLS' LEAGUE OFFICERS President—Josephine Cislaghi Vice-president—M. Wright Secretary—Dora Baron Treasurer—Patsy Gray Sponsors—Miss Meyer Miss Cosper The Girls' League opened the year with election of officers. The first activity was the Annual Ball, held December 4 in the Clifton High School Auditorium. The theme for the ball was Winter Wonderland . The Coronadians furnished music for the night. The girls had an all girls' dance in the spring and closed their year's activities with a picnic. Left to Right, First Row: Pat Sanchez, Rebecca Albo, Phelsadine Sorells, Judy Contreras, Rosie Montoya, Yolanda Haqan, Carmelita Cabrera, Gloria Duran, Natalia Castaneda, Elvira Magallanes, Antonia Licano. Second Row: Gloria Montoya, Virginia Gonzalez. Carmen Morales, Mary Hernandez, Velma Caballero, Velia Hernandez, Patsy Roybal, Ceciiia Chavez, Esperanza Sanchez, Frances Chavarria. Third Row: Amelia Bailon, Jesusita Gonzalez, Herminia Barriga, Alice DeLeon, Mel-sina Scott, Rosie Pena, Epimenia Verdugo, Amelia Campos. Ernestine Gomez, Lucita Lara. GIRLS' LEAGUE Left to Right, First Row: Margaret Delaney. Barbara Potter, Mary Lara. Helen Tellez, Rita Murillo, Ramona Olivas, Margaret Delgado, Ophelia Torres, Julia Reyes, Mary Jane Greenwade. Second Row: Cecilia Gonzalez, Nellie Johnson, Patsy Blair, Patsy Willis, Cecilia Lopez, Estella Villescas, Amelia Morones, Olga Ochoa, Ella Louise Vandruff. Third Row: Josephine Gomez, Antonia Manuz, Pauline Greenwade, Betty Moore, Patsi Coleman, Shirley Roberts, Florence Gilpin, Barbara Smith, Mildred Frerich. Left to Right, First Row: Lupe Murillo, Delores Lopez, Martha Licano, Josephine Ma-gallanes, Rachel Melendez, Helen Garcia, Rachel Montoya, Juanita Sanchez. Dolly Campos. Second Row: Helen Nafarrate. Patsy Mow, Imogene Romisch, Arline Norte, Gwen Simms, Barbara Ridlon, Juanita Subia. Wilma Bailey. Mary Campbell, Lucy Lujan. Third Row: Alice Ortega. Lydia Dominquez, Daria Ortiz, Jesusita Ballon, Epi-menia Ortiz, Cecilia Gomez, Frances Delaney. Mary Medina, Juanita Montoya, Esther Castaneda. C CLUB OFFICERS Left to Right: Mr. McGuire, Josephine Cislaghi, Jack McCusker, Frank Morales, Ernesto Gutierrez C CLUB President Vice-president Secretery Treasurer Sponsor OFFICERS Jack McCusker Ernesto Gutierrez Josephine Cislaghi Frank Morales Coach McGuire The C Club of 1948-1949 was composed of thirty-two members. To be a member of this club a person must have lettered in one or more sports for one or more years. A Constitution, written by the members of this club, prohibits any person wearing a school sweater with letters or stripes unless said person has earned such in some sport. A fine is imposed if anybody is found violating this rule. Left to right—First Row: James Blalock. Dora Baron. Willie Magallanes. Antonio Murillo. Gwen Simms. Phelsadine Sorells. Margaret Wright. Jesusita Bailon. Patsy Willis. Mary Lara. Jesusita Gonzalez. Second Row: Raul Cavarria. Lowell Barnes. Andrew Brown. Carmel Tellez. Herminia Barriga. Bill Anderson. Patsy Gray. Bud Cosper. Josephine Gomez. Third Row: Arturo Albo. Raul Dominguez. Rafael Scott. Tommy Wright. Dolores Holguin. Foster Simms. Pat Rascoe. Ernesto Verdugo. Robert Wright. Allan Stanton. Caroline Lauer THE DESERT -'i,!'... Voliur;e IX RAINBOW GIRLS GIVI ANNUAL DANCE Clifton rtsse.iib. Order of Rainbow will be hostess annual Football be held at the le ion Hall in November 26. This dance i in honor of the C iiorenci football admission is 7 stair, and one do couple. Ilusic f urni irania sold i ALUMi ALLA Clifton liikh School November 24. 1V48 RT BALL TO CKLBnR 4 annual Girls1 Sweetheart Ball held, Saturday, 4th at tne C.H.S. urn at 3: CO. ption line will be of the sponsors escorts and the and their escorts. Trend Larch will Phil Sorells Business Mgr. will Jo Ci slag hi Editor Rebecca Albo r«-.ptly at 3:00,led t l Ass't. Editor president,Josephine as vi Left to Right, First Row: Barbara Ridlon, Cecilia Gonzalez, Margaret Delaney, Patsy Willis, Patsy Gray, Joyce Garrett. Second Row: Nadine Bowman, Eilazbeth Chaudoin, Tommy Wright, Ella Marie Evans, Bevan Barney, Carolyn Cislaghi. Third Row: Floyd Haynes, Raymond Tavison, Roger Verdugo, Cecilia Gomez, Frances Delaney, Florence Gilpin. Tournament Tournament COMMERCIAL CLUB OFFICERS President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Sponsor Jack McCusker Pat Rascoe Josephine Cislaghi Nadine Bowman Miss Lauer This year s Commercial Club was composed of twenty-three members. Th sponsor. Miss Lauer. and the program committee, outlined an active program for the entire year. With Jack McCusker at the head of the club, the following committee chairmen were chosen for the year; Yearbook. Josephine Cislaghi: Social. Arline Norte' Publicity. Margie Delaney Program Barbara Ridion. Membership in the club is limited to thirty. Preference is given to Juniors and seniors, each of whom must have one year of commercial work. The purpose of the club is to increase interest in commercial subjects and to strive for e cellency in all types of commercial work. The program for this year consisted of field trips to the mill and smelter, telephone office, and bank. Various films on commercial studies were shown and talks on careers in business were given. Left to right. First Row: Florence Gilpin. Margaret Delaney. Imogene Romisch. Barbara Ridion. Helen Tellez. Second Row: Estella Villescas. Arline Norte. Patsy Willis. Barbara Potter. Toni Manuz. Gloria Montoya. Rebecca Albo. Third Row: Patsy Gray. Phelsadine Sorells. Tommy Wright. James Blalock. Roger Verdugo. Robert Wright. Foster Simms. Carol Cosper. OFFICERS President Antonia Manuz Vice President Rebecca Albo Secretary-Treasurer Phelsadine Sorells Sponsor Mrs. Cosper F. H. A. is a national organization to which all girls talcing Homemaking may belong. Our local chapter is affiliated with the state and national organizations. We are a member of the Gila River District in our state. The motto of Future Homemakers of America expresses the purpose of the organization—learning to live better today in order that our lives and those of our families may be better tomorrow. National F. H. A. week is observed in this state, the first week in November. We observe this week by inviting the parents of the girls in school to a Tea. This year we have drawn up a new constitution, and we plan to send delegates to Tucson to the state convention, which is held in April. First Row, left to right: Barbara Ridlon, Imogene Romisch, Florence Gilpin, Margaret Delaney, Nadine Bowman, Yolanda Hagan, Juanita Sanchez. Second Row: Helen Tellez, Elizabeth Chaudoin, Phelsadine Sorells, Rebecca Albo. Margaret Wright, Carmelita Cabrera. Third Row: Josephine Gomez, Amelia Campos, Antonia Manuz, Velia Hernandez, Ernestine Gomez, Lucita Lara. LATIN CLUB President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Sponsor OFFICERS Pat Willis Carol Cosper Nadine Bowman Pat Rascoe Miss Lauer The C. H. S. Latin Club held its first meeting to choose officers in the early part of October. The club chose for its name Omnino (All Together) and the motto ' Semper Fidelis (Always Faithful). The new members were initiated in November.To correspond with the Roman's dress apparel, the initiates wore sheet togas, ivy wreaths, and thong sandals. The rest of the members presented a party and program centered around the Delphic Oracle to the initiates as part of the initiation. The Latin Club belongs to the Junior Classical League and each member purchased a pin bearing the initials J. C. L. More eitensive and active work was planned and carried out this year than in previous years. Committees composed of +he members gave programs to the club throughout the year. At the Thanksgiving program the members each brought an offering for the altar and sang Thanksgiving songs in Latin. The Christmas program was centered around the Christmas story as found in the Scriptures. the singing of carols in Latin, and Latin games. Gifts were e«changed and refreshments served. A project for the Crippled Children's Home was completed during the second semester. Scrapbooks containing pictures, cartoons, jokes and short stories were made as well as stuffed dolls. Members of the Latin Club presented an assembly program based on a Roman theme in April. The annual Roman Banquet was also held in April. First Row. left to right: Patsi Coleman, Cecilia Gonzalez, Betty McLaughlin. Cecilia Lopez. Pauline Greenwade. Second Row: Estella Villescas. Gwen Simms. Robert Wright. Shirley Roberts. Mildred French. DRIVER EDUCATION AND TRAINING Front Row, left to right: Rose Pena, Ramona Olivas, Carmen Morales, John Nelson, Gilbert Madrid, Mr. Sturgeon, Charles Shaw, Lenard Garrett. Back Row: Margaret Delgado, Rita Murillo, Amelia Campos, Mary Campbell, Alvina Ruiz, Velma Caballero, Candelaria Sandoval, Jimmy Hernandez, Jimmy Bowman, Ella Vandruff, Nellie Johnson, Betty McLaughlin, Alvin Fritz. The driver training program is based on a two-part system. The classroom instruction consists of twenty-five to thirty hours spent in the classroom. These classes meet twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday during the seventh and eighth periods. The road instruction is that part in which the student spends about fifteen hours observing and about eight hours behind the wheel of the car. The objectives of the course are as follows: I. To acquaint each boy and girl with his or her own physical, mental, and emotional characteristics and the part he or she plays in good driving. 2. To make sure that each boy and girl possesses sufficient knowledge of traffic and driving in order to keep out of trouble. 3. To make sure that each boy and girl possesses driving skill. 4. To develop and perfect good driver attitude. HOME ECONOMICS Left to right: Erminia Castaneda. Alice Ortega, Carmen Bailon, Dolly Campos, Cecilia Gomez, Josephine Magallanes, Margaret Gordon, Helen Garcia, Juanita Subia, Raquel Montoya, Martha Licano, Helen Nafarratte, Eva Castaneda, Esther Castaneda, Lily Dominquez, Rachel Melendez. Carmen Romero, Mary Medina, Eppie Ortiz, Lupe Murillo, Juanita Montoya As usual this year, we had Home Economics offered for all four years of high school. There were two sections of Eighth Grade and one of Seventh Grade. The first two years of Homemaking follow the schedule set up by the state courses of study. In the next two years the girls help set up their course of study for the year. There was quite an increase in the enrollment of the Homemaking classes. Stella Cospei Instructor HOME NURSING Left to right. First Row: Barbara Ridlon. Arline Norte. Margaret Delaney. Marqaret Delaney. Margaret Wright, Lucite Lara. Jesusita Gonzales. Elizabeth Chaudoin. Back Row: Patsi Cokeman, Natalia Castaneda. Rosie Montoya. Doria Ortiz. Carmelite Cabrera. Mrs. Grace Smith. Florence Gilpin. Imogen© Romisch. Thirty-four juniors and seniors are enrolled this year in the Home Nursing Classes. The purpose of this course is to give to each student some understanding of the principles of qood nursing care and develop skill in simple nursing procedures. Instruction is given in observing signs of illness and describing them accurately to the physician; in protecting the sick patient from further exposure and harm and the rest of the family from infection from the patient. The girls learn how to give simple treatment ordered by the physician and how to keep the patient clean and comfortable. Left to right First Row: Pat Sanchez. Elvira Maqallanes. Judy Contreras. Marqaret Wriqht. Dora Baron Jesusita Gonzales. Gloria Duran. Back Row: Patsy Gray. Betty Moore Ella Marie Evans. Estelle Willescas. Phelsedme Sorells. Jesusita Bailon. Yolanda Hagan Josephine Gomez. Herm.n.a Barriga. Mrs. Grace Smith. Alvina Ruiz. Mary Lara Ernestine Gomez. Anton.a L.cano. mmk . Guido P. Cislaghi Shop Instructor This year the Vocational Shop has done a tremendous amount of work under the guidance of Mr. Cislaghi. This course is given three periods a day and is open to all juniors and seniors with at least two years completed in the manual training course given by the high school. Many of building trades are taken up in this course and the work done while learning these jobs can be seen at the stadium where the old bleachers have been repaired and new bleachers erected: at the gymnasium where new basketball back-boards have been made and set up: at the shower rooms, where new stalls, slats, and blinds have been put into place: and at each school building where many jobs, small and large, have been completed by the boys of this class. Left to Right: Houston Dunagan Manuel Medina, Marion Smith. Dolores Holguin, Raul Dominguez. Antonio Murillo Ralph Ochoa, Raul Chavarria, Mr. Cislaghi. Frank Mur-ilk). Ernesto Castaneda, Paul Corbel!, David Conzalez. WHO'S WHO IN C.H. S. The pictures of students appearing on these two pages are the result of a poll taken of all CHS students. First Table, right to left: Allen Stenton, Joyce Gordon. Nellie Johnson. Ernesto Gutierrez. Richerd Rascon. Pete Sanchez. Rafael Scott. Second Table (center): Ray Naferette. Robert Barriqa. Lowell Barnes. Gene Ridlon, Lloyd Fernandez. Bud Cosper. Third Table (rear): Gordon Wilkerson, Tommy Tena. Pat Rascoe. Robert Wright. Standing (rear): Dolly Campos. Mr. Patton. Mary Lou Fernandez. Andrew Brown. Every period of the day students can be seen in library at the front of the study hall, reading magazines, newspapers, books, or looking up reference material in the various sets of encyclopedias so generously provided by C. H. S. A wide selection of magazines are offered for the pupils' use at all times. Such popular ones as Good Housekeeping, Popular Science. Time. Life. McCalls, True Comics. Reader $ Digest. American. Nature. Occupations. Scholastic, and others are found in the library. These are of great value to the students in finding information to be used in their studies. A newspaper stand, constructed by the Vocational Shop boys, holds a series of up-to-date newspapers. A large variety of books are arranged on the shelves. These cover material in many fields, including science, drama, history, and English. All types of fiction are also to be found there. Front to back. First Row: Joyce Gordon. Andrew Brown. Rafael Scott. Pete Sanchez. Richard Rascon. Ernesto Gutierrez. Second Row: Robert Wright. Gene Ridlon. Third Row: Gordon Wilkerson. Allan Stanton. Pat Rascoe. Fourth Row: Nellie Johnson. Lowell Barnes. Bud Cosper. Ray Nafar-atte. Robert Barriga. Fifth Row: Lloyd Fernandez. Tommy Tena. Sixth Row: Mary Lou Fernandez. � BAND OFFICERS President Allan Stanton Secretary Josephine Cislaghi Managers Pat Rascoe Foster Simms Librarians Gwendolyn Simms Patsy Mow Beginning each year with approximately thirty members, Mr. Bickhart attempts to work the band into shape. This year, as in the past, he did a fine job ending with a musical unit of forty pieces which appeared at the Greenlee County Fair, at football and basketball games and gave two concerts, one in February for the benefit of the March of Dimes and one in April preceding the Music Festival which is held in Thatcher. First Row, Left to Right: Gene Ridlon, Thomie Wright, Josephine Cislaghi, Adolpho Perez, Daria Ortez, Gwen Simms, Arline Norte. Second Row, Left to Right: Parsy Mow, Patsy Purcell, Betty Walker, Barbara Smith, Leonard Garrett, Bevan Barney, Robert Wright, Alfonso Perez, Charles Shaw, George Moore, Jimmie Simms, Allan Stanton. Third Row, Left to Right: Joe Crawford, Pete Perez, Teddy Hayes, Dolly Campos, Patsy Willis, Jerry Romisch, Pat Rascoe, Mr. Bickhart, Foster Simms, Jerry Meyers, Jimmy Bowman, Glenn Berry, Junior Trujillo, Danny Cislaghi, Bud Cosper, Tommy Tena. Right to left. BAND. Sevan Barney. Junior Garrett. Johnny Spoon, Robert Wright, Teddy Hayes. Jerry Myers. Bud Cosper, Glenn Berry, Junior Trujillo. Foster Simms. Charles Shaw. Danny Cislaghi, George Moore. Allan Stanton. Adolfo Perez, Patsy Willis. Jerry Romisch. Dolly Campos. Pete Perez. Joe Crawford. Barbara Potter. Josephine Cislaghi. Alfonso Perez. Jimmy Bowman. Tommy Wright (Drum Major). TWIRIERS: Gwen Simms. Patsy Mow, Barbara Smith.. COLOR GUARD: Joyce Garrett, Carolyn Cislaghi Ella Marie Evans. Dora Baron. PEP SQUAD: Julia Reyes. Luz Tavison. Patsy Roybal, Lupe Murillo, Epimenia Verdugo, Alice DeLeon, Juanita Subia, Emilia Campos, Gloria Montoya, Volma Caballero, Rita Murillo. Josephine Magallanes Cecilia Lopez, Cecilia Gomez. Virginia Gonzalez. Emilia Morones. T W I R LE R S Barbara Smith Gwendolyn Simms Shirley Roberts Viva Garrett Arline Norte Patsi Coleman Ella Vandruff Patsy Mow FLAG TWIRLERS Betty Walker Candelaria Sandoval Patsy Percell Alice DeLeon FLAG BEARERS Ella Marie Evans Dora Baron Caroline Cislaghi Joyce Garrett GIRLS' GLEE CLUB Left to Right, First Row: Patsy Willis, Patty Sanchez, Barbara Ridlon, Imogene Romisch, Amelia Lopez, Margaret Delaney, Helen Garcia. Second Row: Antonia Licano, Elvira Magallanes, Yolanda Hagan, Patsy Haynes, Rebecca Albo, Gloria Duran, Patsy Mow, Rosie Pena. Third Row: Lucita Lara. Virginia Gonzales, Candelaria Sandoval, Phelsadine Sorells, Cecilia Gonzales. Betty McLaughlin, Patsy Purcell, Dolly Campos. Fourth Row: Arline Norte. Josephine Cislaghi, Gwen Simms, Elizabeth Chaudoin, Her-minia Barriga, Jesusita Bailon, Jesusita Gonzales, Frances Chavarria. GIRLS DOUBLE TRIO Imogene Romisch. Barbara Ridlon, Phelsadine Sorells, Josephine Cislaghi, Elizabeth Chaudoin, Arline Norte. INSTRUMENTAL GROUPS Robert Wright, Foster Simms, Barbara Potter, George Moore, Allan Stanton BRASS QUINTET Adolpho Perez, Tommy Wright, Jo Cislaghi, Gene Ridlon CLARINET QUARTET Robert Wright, Jo Cislaghi, Barbara Ridlon, Allan Stanton MIXED QUARTET SOLOISTS AUTOGRAPHS Words by Susan Madrid CLIFTON ALMA MATER Music by C. M. Bickhart We sing our Alma Mater of honor here for thee And pledge thee Alma Mater our whole loyalty Young glowing days are flowing past And mem'ries will remain at last But though we stray our hearts will stay Alma Mater , with thee. Oh Clifton High School Alma Mater hail the Maroon and Gold Unfurl well up the banners for all to behold A thund'rous cheer is rising high Echoing praises in the sky. Sure, we shall stray yet hearts will stay Alma Mater with thee. JUNIOR- SENIOR PROM KING QUEEN Allan Stanton Patsy Gray 1949 Phelsadine Sorells Attendant Jack McCusker Attendant Barbara Potter Attendant Robert Wright Other Candidates Dora Baron Ella Marie Evans Josephine Cislaghi Pat Rascoe Junior-Senior Prom Moonlight and Roses Entering the hall we crossed a bridge flanked by trees and trellises. The gymnasium was transformed into a beautiful rose garden with the orchestra pit enclosed by a white picket fence which was situated in the middle of the floor. The small white fence was entwined with red roses and green ivy. At one end of the hall there was a heart through which the grand procession passed. The stage was a beautiful miniature garden where at one end there was a silhouette of a couple sitting on a park bench with a yellow moon behind them. At the other end there was a wishing well and May pole. Everyone had a very nice time and greatly enjoyed the theme Moonlight and Roses . Boron V T 7 0of® CO-CAPTAINS 1st Team Volleyball Co-Captains Team Volley- BarV5� r0 R d'°n s na S| co H Antonio Murillo Carmel Tellez Ernesto Verdugo Left Guard Left Tackle Full Back Manuel Lopez Right Half Willie Magallanes Right Guard TROJANS Jack McCusker Right End Arturo Albo Right Tackle Frank Morales Raul Dominguez Pat Rascoe Left Half Left Guard Center FOOTBALL •'A SQUAD Left to right, line: Jack McCusker, Arturo Albo, Willie Magallanes, Pat Rascoe. Antonio Murillo, Carmel Tellez, Allan Stanton. Backfield: Manuel Lopez, Robert Wright. Raul Chavarria. Ernesto Gutierrez. Clifton 25 Lordsburg 0 The Clifton Trojans opened their season with a sparkling 25 to 0 victory over the Lordsburg N. M. Mavericks. The Trojans grabbed a 6 to 0 half-time lead and in the final half scored three more touchdowns to add to the margin of victory. Clifton 18 Safford 28 Our second game was with the Safford Bulldogs and was our first conference qame of the season. Although we outgained. outpassed. and outplayed the Bulldogs, we came out on the short end of a 28 to 18 score. Two Clifton touchdowns were called back because of penalties to aid the Safford victory. Clifton 63 Oouglas-B 0 The Trojans bouncing back from their first defeat met the Douglas B-team for the first home game for the Trojans. Scoring on the first play after they got the ball they coasted to an easy 63 to 0 victory. Clifton 26 Deming. N. M. 0 The Deming. N. M. Wildcats traveled to meet the Trojans on the Clifton field. The fast Wildcat backs gave the Trojans trouble all evening but the Clifton line stopped them for ew long gains while the Trojan backs ren up the 26 to 0 victory. Clifton 20 Duncan 0 The ne t foe for the Trojans was the Duncan Wildkats. For the first half of the qame the Wildkats showed their fangs by driving the Trojans all over the field, but after a half-time pep talk the Trojans came back to score three touchdowns to none for the Wildkats and req«s er ‘heir fourth victory 20 to 0. Clifton 19 Morenci 6 After a week of rest the Trojans met their traditional rival, the Morenci NAAIdcats. Up until this time both teams had been called second-half scoring teams but now the roians proved their worth by scoring three touchdowns in the final quarter to hang up the victory. Clifton 20 Thatcher 19 The Trojans now traveled to meet the Thatcher Eagles on the Thatcher field. For the first three and a half quarters the Eagles clawed the Trojans piling up a 19 to 6 lead. In the last half of the final quarter the Trojans scored two touchdowns, one after a long drive and the other on a last-minute pass which gave the Trojans the 20 to 19 victory. Clifton 35 Silver City, N. M. 12 The Trojans now going after their seventh victory traveled to meet the Silver City Colts in a day game in silver City. The Trojans piled up a 14 to 0 lead at the first quarter only to have most of it erased in the third quarter. In the final quarter the Trojans scored three more touchdowns and a safety to score the 35 to 12 victory. Clifton 6 Morenci 13 The final game for the Trojans was with the Morenci Wildcats on the Wildcats' home field. This was the battle for the Copper Ingot. The Wildcats grabbed a 13 to 0 lead at the half and staved off the Trojans in the final half to keep the Ingot for the second year in succession. Line—Robert Barriga, James Hagan, Raymond Tavison, Ernesto Verdugo, Jimmy Simms, Raul Dominquez, Bill Anderson, Foster Simms, Pat Norte. Backfield—Ramero Saenz, Frank Morales, Frank Lujan. Carol Cosper, Frank Murillo. FOOTBALL SQUAD Jimmy Bowman (Water Boy), Ernesto Gutierrez, Raul Chavarria, Jimmy Hagan, Foster Simms, Jack McCusker, Allan Stanton, Coach McGuire, Pat Rascoe, Robert Barriga. Tony Boling, Richard McCusker. John Nelson (Mgr.) Coach Sturgion, Willie Magallanes, Jimmy Simms, Carol Cosper, Arturo Albo, Andrew Brown, Ernesto VeTdugo, Carmel Tellez, Manuel Lopez, Lloyd Fernandez, Raul Domin-uez, Manuel Medina, Coach Rocki. Henry Tavison, Antonio Murillo, Frank Lujan, Remy Saenz, Serapio Hernandez, Pat Norte, Raymond Tavison, Bill Anderson, Robert Wright, Frank Morales, Frank Murillo, Ray Nafarrate. Richard Campbell, Manuel Cabral, Alfonso Perez. George Moore, Charles Shaw, Johnny Rutherford, Jimmy Hernandez. Jimmy Wright. Benny Roman,- Octavio Marquez, Arnoldo Martinez. Jackie Overall. Alvin Fritz, Gilbert Madrid, Joe Baray, Juan Barriga, Fred Montez. % BASEBALL After an absence of many years baseball was brought bad into the sports picture of Clifton High School. The team, although lacking in experience, played well throughout the season. Experience gained during the season will prove invaluable due to the fact that thirteen lettermen are returning for the next year. Antonio Murillo Pitcher Catchers: Raymond DeLeon Ernesto Verdugo Lloyd Fernandez 2b—Ernesto Gutierrez Fielders: Jack McCusker Raul Dominguez Manuel Lopez Benny Rutherford George McWilliams t % $ Rafael Scott Pitcher Allan Stanton Shortstop Jack McCusker Fielder 4 Bud Cosper 1948 Schedule Thatcher 8 Clifton— 6 Pima Duncan Thatcher Morenci Pima Duncan . Morenci 0 10 II 9 8 Clifton— 6 Clifton— 6 Clifton— I Clifton— 0 Clifton—13 Clifton— 2 Clifton— 7 r Raul Chavarria Fielder Ray Nafarratte 3rd Base Frank Morales Pitcher Frank Murillo Tony Boling Jr. Trujillo BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1948-49 They We They We Virden 55 21 Pima 44 34 Ft. Thomas 34 58 Miami 77 49 Lordsburg 64 48 Safford 51 39 Lordsburg 57 44 Globe 41 39 Virden 38 48 Thatcher 48 53 Thatcher .. 40 34 Pima 48 53 Ft. Thomas 37 47 Safford 45 32 Miami 81 38 Duncan 53 29 Globe 39 49 Morenci Duncan 43 38 Morenci District Tournament (held in Thatcher, Arizona on February 24, 25, 26) We They Opponent 37 46 Duncan 49 44 Globe 49 37 Safford 70 58 Thatcher (Won third place in this District Tournament) Ernesto Verdugo Jack McCusker Allan Stanton Date We 12- 6 ... 53 12-10 46 gL 12-12 _. 48 1 12-18 51 1L 1- 5 1- 7 ... 58 49 1-14 45 1- 8 44 w £ 1-15 47 m 1-21 47 ill 1-22 46 1-29 46 2- 4 23 2- 5 43 2- 8 63 2-11 2-12 2-18 2-19 37 48 53 49 ’B SQUAD BASKETBALL Back Row, Left to Right: Gilbert Madrid, Manuel Cabral, Tony Boling, Glenn Berry, Richard McCusker, Bennie Roman, Junior Trujillo, Mr. Sturgeon—coach. Front Row, Left to Right: Lloyd Fernandez, Adolfo Perez, Marshall Burgess. Johnny Rutherford, Jimmy Wright, Ray Nafarrattee, Henry Tavi- They Opponent —27 Virden —36 Ft. Thomas —44 Lordsburg —52 Lordsburg —33 Virden —51 Thatcher —53 Miami —25 Ft. Thomas —31 Globe —36 Duncan —44 Pima —28 Safford —32 Globe —41 Thatcher —21 Pima —36 Safford —47 Duncan —32 Morenci —25 Morenci Won 15 Lost 4 Ernesto Gutierrez Rafael Scott Robert Wright 4 Dora Baron Patsy Gray Arline Norte SCHEDULE 1948 October 2 at Virden First Team—Clifton 10—Virden 32 Second Team—Clifton II—Virden 19 October 12 at Clifton First Team—Clifton 12—Duncan 25 Second Team—Clifton 19—Duncan 34 November 6 at Clifton First Team—Cilfton 19—Virden 20 Second Team—Clifton 22—Virden 25 November 9 at Morenci First Team—Clifton 35—Morenci 14 Second Team—Clifton 28—Morenci 12 November 13 at Ft. Thomas Tournament First Round—Clifton vs. San Simon Second Round—Clifton 34—Ft. Thomas 15 Final Round—Clifton 19—Virden 25 Clifton finished in Runner-up position November 16 at Clifton First Team—Clifton 47—Morenci 13 Second Team—Clifton 22—Morenci 9 November 20 Volleyball Tournament First Round—Clifton 14—Duncan 26 (Clifton went into Consolation Brack-et.) Finals for Consolation Championship Clifton 33—Morenci 22. Velma Caballero Gwendolyn Simms Jesusita Gonzales Shirley Roberts Patsy Willis Margaret Wright Elizabeth Chaudoin Second Squad Front Row, Left to Right: Patsy Mow, Cecilia Lopez, Juanita Montoya. Helen Nafarratte, Alice De Leon, Back Row, Left to Right: Barbara Ridlon, Melsina Scott, Elizabeth Chaudoin, Frances Chavarria, Patsy Blair. Virginia Gonzales Barbara Ridlon Alice De Leon Melsina Scott James Blalock Tommy Wright Lloyd Fernandez Allan Stanton The 1948 tennis season was probably one of the most successful seasons in all of the years past. The first meet of the season was with Duncan at Clifton, in which Clifton won five matches to two. In the second meet at Duncan, Duncan won four matches to three. The District Tournament was held in Clifton to see which team would represent this district in the State Tournament at Tucson. TENNIS SCHEDULE— 1949 March 12—Duncan (T March 18—Safford (T March 19—Morenci (H March 19—Morenci (T March 26—Duncan (H April 1—Miami (H April 2—Safford (H April 9—Miami (T March 12—Tucson State Meet Lara, Willie, Chaudoin, Cosper, Blalock Allan Stanton won the singles in a close match with Raymond Evans. James Blalock and Bud Cosper defeated Pete Brawley and Chuck Chapman for the doubles. At the State Tournament, Allan Stanton won two straight matches to make him state champion in Class C. Bud Cosper and James Blalock also won two straight matches to capture the title as Class C champions. Bud Cosper Roger Verdugo Raymond Tavison Josephine Gomez Patsy Roybal CALENDAR September 6—Labor Day 15—Frosh initiation and return dance 17— Lordsburg football 24— Safford football—there October I—Douglas football—here 8—Deming football—here End 1st six weeks 15— Duncan football—here 18— National Assembly Bob Woods 29— Morenci football—here 30— Halloween Party November 2—Volleyball at Morenci 5—Thatcher football—there A.E.A. convention 12—Silvercity football—there Volleyball Tournament at Fort Thomas Armistice Holiday 16— Volleyball—Morenci—here 19— Morenci—football—there End 2nd Six weeks 20— Volleyball tournament Duncan 25- 26—Thanksgiving December I—National Assembly—Bells 4—Girl's League Dance 10—Fort Thomas Basketball—there I I—Lordsburg basketball—here 15—Schmiedendorf Recital 17— Pima basketball—here 18— Lordsburg basketball—there 23—Christmas Vacation 25—Rainbow Formal January 5—School starts. Virden basketball— here 7— Thatcher—here 8— Fort Thomas—here 10—National Assembly 14— Miami basketball—there Semester ends 15— Globe basketball—there semester ends 21— Duncan basketball—here 22— Pima basektball—there February I—Band Concert 3— Football Banquet 4— Globe Basketball—here 5— Thatcher B. B.—here 8—Pima Basketball —here I I—Safford B. B. —here 12—Duncan B. B. —there 14—National Assembly 18— Morenci B. B. —here 19— Morenci B. B.—there, Girls’ tennis at Duncan 22—Washington's Birthday Calendar (Cont'd) 25— End 4th Marking Period 24-25-26—Safford Div. Tournament March 3-4-5—State Basketball Tournament 12—Boys'-Sirls’ tennis, Duncan 18— Frosh return dance, Tennis Safford there. 19— Tennis Morenci, Boys' and girls' Junior Carnival 26— Boys', Girls' Tennis, Duncan—there Jr. Sr. Prom April 1— Miami tennis—here 2— Co-spelling match Tennis Safford—here 8— End of 5th Marking Period 9— Tennis Morenci, boys', girls' 14-15—Easter Vacation 22-23—Music Meet—Thatcher 29-30—E.D.V. Track. Safford E. D. V. Baseball, Thatcher May Festival May 2— Ditch Day 3— Testing Program 6-7—University Week 14—Sr. Ball—Banquet 22—Baccalaureate Services 24—End of School. Sr. Commencement A Squad Basketball A Squad Front Row, Left to Right: Foster Simms, Ernesto Castenada, Robert Wright, Manuel Lopez, Frank Morales, Junior Trujillo. Back Row, Left to Right: Ernesto Verdugo, Tony Boling, Allan Stanton, Jack McCusker, Rafael Scott, Raul Chavarria, Carol Cosper. Color Guard Flag Twirlers Baton Twirlers THE HOLLYWOOD SHOP B L A 1 R S' R 1 C H F 1 E L D S H E R M A N D 1 A. C C. S T A T 1 0 N •THE BEST OF SERVICE F E R 6 1 E C R U O CO B U LOV A- ORUEN- ELGIN S TORE COSMETICS-FOUNTAIN SERVICE MEN OF-' _ Q tfCyiC te-vi' RISDON STUDIO ISABEL'S 5 10 CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS! ffA CLIFTON CAFE ° J CONGRATULATIONS! %w model cleaners ALBO'S MARKET LIVE CLEAN PRESS ONWARD DYE WELL MONTEZ FOOD asf MARKET CONGRATULATIONS! 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