Clifton High School - Trojan Yearbook (Clifton, AZ)

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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