Cortez High School - Cortesians Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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1. Grill workers are Chris Culligan, junior, Tara Barnett, senior, Mrs. Havea Rona Pride, junior, and Rita Summers, senior. 2. Cortez graduate Elizabeth Stepp and Shannon May enjoy Tailgate Party. 3. Food and a good Fiesta are enjoyed by john Akin, senior. 4. Tailgate party lovers Ms. Sansomand Ron Gadus, Dean of Students. 5. Freestyle bicyclist, Reid Shires, junior, entertains tailgaters.

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W k - N Tailgate Party Builds Spirit Cortez's Second Annual Tailgate Party was a great success. lt took a while for people to get interested and involved, but I was really pleased with the outcome, said jennifer McRae, student body president. The tail ate party was held in the far west parking lot. Hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, and chips were provided for everyone. It's really fun having everybody get their cars together and having a big par- ty, said Chris Riddle, senior. Entertainment included music and freestyle bicycle riders, Frank Najera and Reid Shires. I had a really good time and I think they should have one every year, said Ieri Dallman, senior. Student Council s onsored the tail ate party and sold over one hundred tickets. The party was helld before the football game and afterwards they went to the game to cheer the team on. f'It's a good thing for kids to do. It really raised school spirit and kids seem to have fun doing it. It would be a good tradition for Cortez to have, said Ms. lor- dan Student Coucil Sponsor. V

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So Glad You Made It They came by the hundreds entering the gym like ants following the smell of food, but it was not food they were after. The students slowly found their way to the bleachers, as the first assembly of the year was soon under way. The crowd was on their feet and cheering with the aid of the cheerleaders dancing to Give Me Some Lovin. This assembly was a great start for the year. Introduc- ing Mrs. jennifer johnson as the new Asst. principal. l asked Mrs. johnson, what it was like to be introduced as a new comer, like the freshmen. She said, lt was overwhelming and scary at the same time. All-in-all I am glad to be a part of Cortez High. As we moved on into the festivities of the year, we welcomed our football team and the challenge of the first game against Tempe High. Although we lost, the team was still high-spirited. Many participated in the interesting events that the Fall season brought on, like building people pyramids, and many more games. The victories stick in our minds like the friend we once had. As do the loses that faded-away in the blowing wind that has come and gone. Life in the Fast Lane is what you make it. 10 aff?