Duncan High School - Wildkat Yearbook (Duncan, AZ)

Text from Pages 1 - 184 of the 1936 volume:

!' I • • 1 - ‘ • j v RUTH BURTCH SHIRLEY ELLSWORTH CARRIE LOU WESTERN GERTRUDE HAYES MARGARET GIRARD VELMA BURLESON DOROTHY OSBORN VIOLA SMITH VERO WILKINS BOB AKER JOHN A. FREESTONE FOREWORD THE SPIRIT OF EL CONQUISTADOR IS THE SPIRIT OF COURAGE, LEADERSHIP, ADVENTURE AND IDEALISM. MAN HAS EVER ADMIRED THESE QUALITIES. THE SPIRIT OF EL CONQUISTADOR HAS LED MAN IN HIS CONQUEST OVER LAND,SEA, AND WATER. WE PAY TRIBUTE TO THIS SPIRIT AND TO THE MEN WHO H VE LISTENED TO ITS SIREN CALL. MAY EACH OF US, TOO, LET ITS SOFT WHISPERINGS CREEP INTO OUR EARS TO INSPIRE US ON TO GREATER HEIGHTS. — THE STAFF WES. A. TOWNSEND ,VE DEDICATE THIS ISSUE OF EL CONQUISTADOR TO OUR BEST AND MOST INTIMATE FRIEND, WES. A. TOWNSEND. WE FEEL THAT IN SO DOING THE HONOR AND PRIVIL- EGE BELONGS TO US. THIS CAN ONLY ____________._ BE A SLIGHT TOKEN OF APPRECIATION FOR THE LEADERSHIP, GUIDANCE, AND INSPIRATION YOU HAVE GIVEN US. OUR GREATER APPRECIATION LIES IN YOUR INFLUENCE THAT WE SHALL FEEL IN OUR FUTURE YEARS. AN OPEN LETTER TO THE SENIORS Dear Seniors, In the fall of 1930 you people entered Junior high school. It was my privilege to be your teacher. From that time until the present I have been closely associated with you both in school and out of school. It has been a real pleasure to work with you people, and I can truthfully say I don't believe I will ever have another group who will take your place of affection in my heart. There isn't one of you who doesn't have possibilities of soaring to a great height in whatever undertaking you start. Some of you will not take advantage of your physical and mental make up while others will exceed expectation. As the years roll by I will watch closely ypur progress and as you succeed I will swell with pride, and as others fail I will grieve for you and wonder if possibly I failed in helping you as I should have. I will be interested i n you as if you were my own children, and in a sense you are. Please try to forget the unpleasant experiences we have had together, and remember only the pleasant ones. Try to care for me half as much as I do for each of you and I will be happy. I wish for each and every one of you the greatest suc- cess and happiness possible, and hope that you will remember me as one who hae tried to help you at all times even though I have failed to do so often. Duncan, Arizona May 22, 1936 Very sincerely yours, . ' -i Governor Aker Alene (Clouse) Tippetts Robert Aker Bill Dean Alfred Attaway Chester Foster Daphna Armstrong James Forehand Mary Jane Brooks Alvin Gale Bill Bass Herschell Gilliland Velma Burleson Katherine (Gordon) Mayo Elizabeth Chapman Margaret Girard Laura Cranford Reo Heskett Carl Heskett Cecil O’Dell Edna Harrison Helen Russell Elsie (Hardin) McCulloch DeVane Smiley Arnold Hannum Marion Van Bibber Garth Lunt Alta Williams Frances Layton Alva White Charles Massey Billie Wilson Ruth McGrath Dean Zimmerman Buddie Nunn Pearl Bridges Edwin O’Day Boyd Crabtree ton Fritz, Roy John- Ira Rose, Arthur Bill Boyd. Maureen Allen, Jean d Margaret Johnson. Kary Lou Western, rill, Myrtle Lovett, jponsor. (First semester ) (Second semester ) (First semester ) (Second semester ) ♦haw Lou Dean Lunt. Phil '7ard moved to Clyde Townsend re- Arthur Burtcher join- _ASS ,ns, Max Gale, Earl '-entry and Dean Chap- uh, Roy Trewitt, Joe Murray T7alker, May- ssell, Ruth Burtcher, pton, Dorothy Osborn, ank Brickey, Sponsor. ■, Shirley Ellsworth, idges, Amelia Bridges Adrian Boyd, Preston Elno Lunt and Viola ! m Texas and Ada Belle alter Trewitt. FRESHMEN BOTTOM•ROW: (left to right) Wayne Lunt, Garland Bridges,Wayne Holden, Le Roy Rainville, Edwin Dean, Henry Allen, Gilbert Fritz and Yfeyne Bradshaw. SECOND ROW: (left to right) Willis Attaway,Orval Wilson, Dick Neighbor, Irl Lunt, Jack Lunt, Houston Russell, Scott Sloan, Benson Bridges and Goxy Crabtree. THIRD ROW: (left to right) Frieda Sizemore,Dora Lovett, Helen Stover, June Sherman, Mary Ellen Holliman, Vinita Nations, Sarah Mae Gale and Mi'. H. T. Clothier, sponsor. FOURTH ROW: (left-to right) Ruby Philpott, Arlene Stowell, Lucille Armstrong, Fern 3urtcher, Eldiva Bourgeous, Lurline Patten and Oman Johnson. x FIFTH ROW: (left to right) Xochitle Acosta, Christine McFar- land, Darlene Stewart,Clara Chapman, Edna Hamilton, Joe Fran- ces Smith and Carmen Bejarrano. LAST ROW: (left to right) Bert Lunt,Tom Hamblin, Max McCurdy and Ben Simms. PRESIDENT: June Sherman VICE-PRESIDENT: Bert Lunt SECRETARY-TREASURER: Fern Burtcher NOTES: Frieda Sizemore andEdna Hamilton withdrew from school, and Max McCurdy Joined the C.C.C. Camp. FACU LTY FIRST ROW: (left to right) H. T. Clothier, Commerce and art; Mrs. Mildred E. Brickey, Mathematics and Spanish; Lillian Hoover, Home Econimics and English; and Robert Springfield, Agriculture and Science. LAST ROW: (left to right) Claude Packer; Janitor; Wesley A. Townsend, Principal; J. W. Santee, Music; Frank Brickey, Ath- letics? History and Science; and John A. Freestone,English, Dramatics and Journalism. i I SENIOR CLASS PROPHESY The U. S. went wild today when Miss Helen Russell was elected as Vice-President of the U. S. Miss Russell is one of the best educated young women in the world ajid is the b est speaker and orator that we have ever known. HELEK RUSSELL Flash! Flash! the news flashes—daring young woman makes solo stratosphere flight. Kiss Ruth McGrath has now reached the heighth of one hundred miles. Everyone is now wondering whether they will ev.r see her again Ruth has gained fame but alas! she is an old maid! RUTH KcGRATH I was badly in need of a drink so I went down to Mr. Dean Zimmernam's saloon to quench my thirst. Upon entering I no- ticed some very rowdy young mt,n who Wvjre getting well or- ganized. The men kept getting noisier so Dean, showing his old football ability, collared them one by one and botted the m out of the door. DEAM ZIITERTAM I received a letter the other day from my old friends Alta (Williams) Gentry and her husband, Jack, inviting me to be their guest at their Dude ranch in northern Arizona. I headed the invitation. As I arrived I saw three little red headed boys with big brown eyes. The Gentrys have a very beautiful ranch. ALTA WILLIAMS Cn passing through a little town I had to stop while a school bus was unloading some children. I happened to glance into the bus and almost turned my car over for I saw James Forehand sitting up in the driver's seat. JAKES FOREHAND One day I decided that I had better get me a new suit as my old one was not good enough to wear as Sunday best. I de- cided that I should get me a very good one so I went down to what Mew York boasted as its best store. A large sign caught my eye for it read Heskett and Ueskett Brothers: Best Dress- ed Men in Hew York, Come in and have them Improve Your Appear- ance. I went into the store and sure enough, Carl and Reo were the owners. CaRL AMD REO MUSKETT « When I was in Los Angeles I met my old class-mate Bill Wi- lson and his wife Helen Stover selling pictures on the streets. The Wilsons are very happy in spite of the fact that they dont have a steady income. BILLIE WILSOK I visited Kr. Leroy Raineville and his wife Laura Cranford Raineville the other day. I was one of the first to have a look at the Raineville ouintuplets (What a man) Leroy is a very proud father and thinks that he will have to sell the dairy to make? both ends meet if business doen't pick up soon. LAURA CAATTOAD On my way back to Jerkwater, Texas, I ran across Pearl (Brid- ges) Romney who is now traveling, v ith her husband, Ianthus on trucking trips. Pearl said that if her old man would quit the in- fernal trucking business, that she would be kind enough to make a living for him, as tap dancer in a Vaudiville act. (Poor Pearl, she always said that she’d be a tap dancer. While I was in Phoenix (attending important business)I accep- ted the kind invitation of Mr. Robert R. Aker and his charming wife, Iona Wilkins Aker. Robert still thanks Miss Hoover for her careful training of Iona in Home Ec. It made my heart turn over when I saw how Bob expressed his love for his little kiddies (Bob always loved kids.) After leaving the Aker’s I want to the Capital to see Gover- nor Alfred Attaway, to attend to business transactions I was dis- apointed by not being able to see him for he was in a special legislation session. (Poor Alfred is a bachelor yet.) I decided to go home through Duncan and see my old friends.On arriving in Duncan I noticed a very beautiful home with several children playing in the , yard.One little child looked very famil- iar to me, so I stopped and went into this home. Marlin Aker and Margaret lived there. Little Marian was just a chip of the old block. On looking in the Duncan Valley Messenger I read: Mr. Roy Trewitt and his wife, Mary Jane, and the little kiddies were visitors in Duncan last week. The Trewitts are now residing on a goat ranch in the Black Hills. Little Mary Jane, (who resembles her mother) is spending two weeks with little Margaret Aker. Miss Velma Burleson is home on a vacation from her dancing institution located in Hollywood. Velma not only teaches the people to dance but teaches them how to be graceful. Mrs. Katherine (Gordon) Mayo,who has been visiting her mother for the past month, has announced to the public her intentions of getting a divorce from Wayne and marrying her old school-boy sweetheart—Bill Boyd. If you ever need gas go to Bill's Station. Bill Dean and his charming wifeK(Curry)Dean are now so prosperous that they have taken charge of the Texaco Oil Products through-out the United When I want to be entertained I never fail to go to the Gale Circus.Alvin Gale is now a famous Lion trainer in his own Circus. Alvin's mighty voice certainly has power over those fierce lions. Do you ever listen to the radio? If you do turn to Station O.K.in Dallas and listen to Buddie Nunn's famous Men's lee Club. Mr.. Nunn is the director of one of the most famous Men's Glee Clubs in the World. We can all remember when Mr. Nunn was the leading barritone of D.U.H.S. One day I was strolling: down the beach of a large city on the nr,qt Coast. I saw huge advertisements of a p nchutcjump that was to be held on the Fourth of July. It read Reckless Rosy, the most 6nring woman of today will jump from a plane at the Municipal «.ir Port of this city at 2:30. The first person who reaches her after hits the ground will receive a prize. Not bed I thought so rt 2:30 I was at the airport. I went early in hopes of seeing Reekiess Rosy before she jumped and who whould I run into but my old school mate Edna Harrison. What axe you doing here? I ask- ed. Oh I cm going to jump our of a plane this afternoon , she said nonch- ntly. You are?1' I said and stood there with my mouth wide open.A man from the inner office opened the door and yelled, Hey Rosy, come here a minute , and Edna strolled into the inner office. As I sat in the nark of a city I happened to glance at the _ headline of a newspaper on the bench. I picked it up and _ read Ti°er woman acquitted , I read on—The Blond Tigress of Arizona, occused of murdering her husband and disposing of his body in a river, was acquitted by a jury of twelve men today. Things have come to a pretty pass when the citizens of the land of tne brave and the home of the free are menaced by such people. It went on to say that the Tigress had such a winning personality and acting ability that she freed herself. I then turned to the following page and couldn't believe my eyes for who came smiling out of those newspaper pictures but alene (Clouse) Tippets. One evening there cams a loud knock at my dooi . It surp±'ized me very much for I knew no one an the city of Chicago as I w .s just passing thru, hen I opened the door Boyc Cra.btrec walked in whook hands with me and 'ent to the door, opened it and yelled, come on in Irma, he's at home . There came to my ears a noise that sounded like a whole tribe of Comanche Indians on the war- path. Boyd ..nd Irma were tne parents ol tnirteen chilaren. It is not such a large world after all for I recently ran across my old friend and class mates Mr. Duvane Smiley and his wife,better known to us as little (Margaret Johnson)in San Diego. Devane owns one of the biggest truck lines in the world. , After leaving California I went to New Mexico. On entering New Mexico I began to hoar rumors of the great bandit Gosh Fire Lunt , who plundered along the border. It was great shook to me for Garth was such a nice and timid boy when we were m old D.U.H.S. together. V hen I attended the Olympic games I witnessed the most sp jc- taculnr skating in the world. It tended to rouse the old school spirit of '36 in me for one of my old class mates of D.U.H.S. r,ould walk away with the title of orId Champion Girl skater. It- is not surprising to the members of Duncan for they all predicted that Frances would sometime bo a skater. Last evening I went to see the show Hottsie Tottsie in v hich the new Mae Y est played. I was shocked when I recog- nized Alva White as the new Mae. The people have gone wild over her acting and are begging the- producers to film more of th se pictures with the glamorous nlva in the leading part. ALVA WHITE It is very interesting to read the evening papers when they have so much about my dear old classmates of D.U.H.S. I re;d this evening that Chet Foster, the All- American basket ball player, nd his wife Ruth, have two winning basket-ball turns' in their own family. CHESTER FOSTER. While in Germany I went to Berling to attend the inaug- uration of Mussolini. There was a big parade, and a Rolls- Royce followed. In it sat the new Mussolini. His face looked very familiar, but I did not recognize him. He stopped and s-id, Dont I know vou? Then I heard his voice I know who it was. It was Bill BassJ ( I couldn't recognize him on account of his large mustache). Bill is also not d for his tall stor ies. BILL BASS While in Engl' nd I heard of Elizabeth Chapman I rvcog - nized the name, so I called on her at her home to See if she were the Elizabeth of old D.U.H.S. It w-sJ I asked her about herself. She said she had never married but was running a home for the feeble minded, v hich I w«_nt to See ( Sr—that is not because I had to). ELIZABETH C.IAPHAIT One evening I decided to spend a quiet evening listening to the radio programs. I turned to BLEL, Hollywood, o hear Bing Crosby 's daily program. The program was ready to begin and the announcer said he had a surprise lor the raai audience. Ladies and Gentlemen, we are very sorry to an- nounce that Bing Crosby has bronchial trouble and willbeunable to perform this evening, but we have a treat in store for you. We have with us a rising young crooner, but his name will not be announced until the end of the program. ‘Ah, Boloney , I thought, I'll bet he is rotten. I turned the dial but it was impossible to get anything else but political speeches, so I decided to turn back to BUHK. Well, I said, Bing Crosby must have recuperated from his bronchial trouble oecuase there was a series of Boo-boo-boo's that only Bing could „oo. - e program was over and the announcer said, You lrave been listen ing to a rising young crooner, doubling for 3ing ° way back in Arizona. We want you to write and let u - you liked him. His radio name is Luke McGluke, but his real name is HERSCHELL GILLILAHD While I was walking through the streets of the big city of Alpine, Arizona, which is now the largest moving picture producing city in the world, who did I see but my old friend Gov Aker. Gov now goes by the name of Mr. Hofacket, the gr- eatest of all actors. Ed O’Day (the greatest of all coaches) has arranged fo r all of his old classmates of ’36 to meet him in Los Angeles where they will go on a trip around the world. One evening in Paris my escort and I were hunting some place to ao. Shall we go here ? he asked, this caberet is famous for jts gigilos nh} I would love to go there. So we managed to get a table near the dance floor. I noticed one gigilo in particular. The girls wouldn't leave him alone. He was dancing constatly with debutantes and dowagers. I was astonished at the ease and qrace that he whirled the heavy dowagers around and around the floor. There was something very familiar about the gigilo, so I called the manager over and asked what his name was. Oh, that one he said, he is my very best gigilo. He is engaged for evenings weeks ahead. His delightful manner and his grace in dancing makes him very oopular with the debutantes and dowagers. But what is his name:' I asked again. His name is Arnold Hannum but please do not tell because he'goes by the name of Tony. EXTRA.! extra! extra! I was awakened one morning by these cries. Well I must see what all the excitement is about. I ran outside and bought a paper. I saw in huge headlines: DARING G-MAN CAPTURES PUBLIC ENEMY NUMBER 1. I read on: Charles Massey, Ace G- man captured single handed Public enemy No. 1 and his aids. 'Veil I wondered;could that be our Charles? I called up the newspaper end asked if there was any chance of meeting Charles Massey, the Ace G-man. Sure,- he meets his public from 1 till 4 at his office on Third and Vine. I was at his office at 1:00 that afternoon. I rapped meekly on the door and a booming gruff voice said, Come in I entered and was so shocked I couldn't say a word;for sure enough there sat Charles Massey at his desk. We 11 he said out of the side of his mouth, Don't stand there all day------whad da ya want? I'm a busy man! As I was walking down Hollywood and Rine, I saw a large cong- regration of ladies clustered around in a large circle.Ah,I thought,here's where I get an autograph of Clark Gable. I strugg- led through and reached around a tall lady and put my book and pen into the hands of whom I thought was going to be Clark Gable. Some one gave a big attack from the side and pushed the tall lady from in front of me. Who was standing there fighting of the ladies, who were clunmering for his., autograph, but our former school mate MARION VAN BIBBER, the second Clark Gable of the screen. When I was in Now York I had too much spare time on my hands so I was walking along 7th Avenue and Broadway when I stepped in front of a large theatre where the lobby was crammed with people waiting to get' in. What's all the excitement? I wondered. I finally got up to the window and bought my ticket. The first num- ber was announced as Lizzy Lish; the Great Toe Dancer. The orchestra started the Beautiful Blue Danube and a very beautiful lady came whirling out on the stage. I asked the person next to me if they knew what her real name was. Yes, he replied, her name's Daphna Armstrong, you wouldn't guess that she came from a little hick town out Vest would you? 'Thile walking along Broadway in New York, I passed a famous night club. The beautiful strains of a dance orchestra playing inside drifted out onto noisy Broadway. The music sounded so ir- resistable that I entered the cljrb to see what group of musicans could produce such harmony. To my great surprize who should I find but my old buddie, CECIL O'DELL, as the orchestra leader. SENIOR CLASS WILL I, Bob Aker,will and bequeath toWiliis Cosper my ability for being a perfect newspaper reporter and the world's worst dressed, human• I, Laura Cranford, will and bequeath my Mae West Curves to Margaret Johnson. I, Edna Harrison, will and bequeath to Katherine Curry my most attractive freckles. I, Alta Williams, will my giggling personality to Maureene Allen. I, Buddie Nunn, will most begrudgingly, my cherished sex- appeaL for the women to Ira Rose. I, Margaret Girard, will all future grocery truck drivers to Irma Malone. I, Alva White, will my mouse -like disposition to Myrtle Lovett. We, Reo and Carl, the daredevil brothers, will our famous technique for driving--ahemJ to William Boyd. I, Garth Lunt, do will and bequeath my great weakness for brunettes and Virden maidens to Alton Fritz. I, James Forehand, the great dancing Maestro, do will my talent to Charles Arnett. I, Pearl Bridge's, do will my Rosy Pink sweetness to Wilma Wilson'. I, Boyd Crabtree, do will my handsome Physique and gveat big silent hero stuff to Le Roy Rainville. I, Marion Van Bibber,do will and bequeath to Joe Francese my formula for making straight hair curly. I; Bill Dean, will my blushing ability to Joe McGrath. I, Helen Russell, will my embarrassing situations to Dunic.a Cosper. I, Dean Zimmerman, will and bequeath my night life to Tommy Cochran. Elizabeth Chapman, will and bequeath to Iona Wilkins: my good times in Duncan High School. I, Bill Bass, will and bequeath the high school's Colliers; to Gary Crabtree.. I, Alene Tippets, will and Bequeath to Gertrude Hayes the privilege of getting married before finishing high school. I, E.ry J .no Brooks, will ,.nd bequeath to Jean Hempstead my athletic ability. I, Katherine Mayo, v ill and bequeath to Dixie Gilliland my successful married life. I, Ruth MoGrath, do will and bequeath my temper to ; Fern Burtcher. I, Velma Burleson, do will and bequeath my graceful stride to Lou Dean Lunt. I, Herschell Gilliland, will and bequeath Gerald Axton my b.lack curly hair that is so attractive to blondes. I, Governor Aker, will my athletic ability to Roy Johnson. I, nmold Hannum, will my bashfulness and talkative mood to Ianthus Romney. I, Alvin Gale, 7 ill and bequeath my manly form to Mr. Murray Walker. I, Chester Foster, will and bequeath to Roy Tewitt the priv- elige of taking care of Ruth. I, Frances Layton, will my popularity with C.C.C. boys to , apAna‘Armstrong, Will my blond curly hair to Doris Brad- shaw. « FRANK BRICKEY COACH FRANK BRICKEY CAME TO D.U.H.S. IN 1934. SINCE THAT TIME HE HAS COACHED THE WILD- KATS THRU TWO SUCCESSFUL ATH - LETIC SEASONS. THE TEAMS THIS YEAR WERE ESPECIALLY SUCCESSFUL IN THEIR ENDEAVORS, HAVING WON THE EASTERN ARIZONA DIVISION CHAMPIONSHIP IN BASKETBALL.THEY ALSO CAME WITHIN ONE GAME OF WINNING THE FOOTBALL TITLE. WE WISH TO CONGRATULATE MR.BRICKEY ON HIS SPLENDID RECORD, AND TO WISH HIM CONTINUED SUCCESS. . FOOTBALL SQUAD joTAFDIIw: (Left to Right) Garth Lunt, Bab Aker,Charles Massey, Boyd Crabtree, Max McCurdy, Gove Aker,Bill Boyd Arnold Hannum, V,'illis Cosper, Alfred Attaway, Ed Day MIDDLE: Gary Crabtree, Mack ’.Yard, Joe Francese, Dean Zimmerman, Albertis Massey, Reo Haskett, Adrian Boyd,De- Vane Smiley, Charles Arnett, Bill Dean. • BOTTOM:- Phil lard, Roy Trewitt, Orval Wilson, Willis Attaway, Thomas Hamblin, Jack Lunt, Joe McGrath,Hersch- ell Gilliland. GIRL’S VOLLEY BALL TEAM TOP RO7: Ed Day (coach) Vin- ita Foster, Eldiva. Bourgeous Lucille Armstrong. SECOND ROW; Elizabeth Aker, Wilma Wilson,I.iary Jane Brooks Myrtle Lovett. THIRD ROW: Elsie Hardin,Helen Stover, Eunice Cosper,Lurleen Patten, Ruth McGrath. BOY’S TRACK SQUAD STANDING: Bill Bass, Boyd Crabtree, Charles Arnett, Preston Aker, Garth Lunt, Coach Erickey. SEATED: Gove Aker, Bill. Dean, Willis Cosper. TRACK BOYS IN ACTION BOY’S BASKETBALL TEAM Garth Lunt, Preston Aker Willis Cosper, Bill Dear STANDING: Bill Dean, Chester Foster, Garth Lunt, Preston Aker,Charles Massey,and Coach Frank Brickey. BOTTOM ROY : Gove Aker, Arnold Hannum, Joe Francese, Willis Cosper. i § r RF VIEW Of 1935 FOOTBALL SEASON The Duncan Union High School Wildkats started their foot- ball year on September 2 with the following boys: Governor Aker, Preston Aker,Robert Aker,Charles Arnett,Alfred Attaway, Max McCurdy, Willis Cosper,Boyd Crabtree,Gary Crabtree, Edwin O'Day, Dill Dean, Chester Foster, Joe Francese, Herschell Gilliland, Tom Hamblin, Reo Heskett, Bert Lunt, Garth Lunt, Jack Lunt, Albertus Massey,Charles Massey,Devane Smiley,Clyde Townsend, and iU’nold Hannum. Frank Brickey, a graduate of the Arizona State Teacher's College at Flagstaff and last year's coach for D.H.S. brought his team to second place in the Eastern Division Football Conference. The records show that out of eight games played the Wild- kats won five, tied two and lost one. Following is a brief resume of the season's games. September 28 Bisbee Pumas competed with the Duncan Wildkats here, to- day at Duncan. The touch down for Duncan was made by Ed. Day. Arnold Hannum completed a pass to make the try-point. Bis- bee's left end, Walt Andrews, caught a fumble in the third quarter and raced to the goal for a touchdown. Making their try-point,they tied the score 7-7, Although the Wildkats were outweighed several pounds to the man they outplayed their op- ponets with a combination of fight and knowledge of the game. October 4 Today in Safford the Bulldogs and the Wildkats fought on the gridiron for forty five minutes and accomplished nothing towards scoring. At the end of the fourth quarter the score was nothing to nothing. No heroes were made or born in this game. The game was broadcast over an amplifying set. October 10 The 'Wildkats defeated the Morenci Wildcats 34-0 her in Duncan today. What a game I Ed Day was crowned touchdown king by tucking the pigskin under his arm and scoring three times. Bill Dean made a spectacular 60 yard run for a touchdown. Gov Aker scored when he intercepted a Morenci pass and made a. touchdown. The harsh critics of Duncan are beginning to admit that D.U.H.S. has' a team of championship caliber. October 18 After seven victorious engagements with Duncan, the Miami Vandals come to Duncan ind the scene changes. It is on the Duncan gridiron. It is the end of a football game between Duncan Wildkats and the Miami Vandals Believe it or not, Duncan snowed Miami under with a 27-0 score,revenge is sweet! October 25 Today the Duncan Wildkats have been placed second in the Eastern Division Football Conference when the Globe Tigers defeated us 18-0 at Globe.No chance to meet them again. Well, thanks fellows--we did the best we could—say defeat doesn’t hurt? Look at those football players cry like babies. Theyr'e he-men —if you don’t believe me, take one of them on. November 11 The Wildkats were angered by the sight of nocking floats that paraded the streets of Wilcox. The Cowboys went down to a 20-0 defeat at the paws of Duncan. The game climaxed an Armistice Day program in Wilcox. November 23 Today the Douglas Bulldogs were surprised when the Wild- kats' eleven defeated them 13 to 7 here at Duncan. Ed O’Day ran across the victory line twice with the leather pellet folded under his arm. Nannum made the trypoint. November 28 Thanksgiving, and this is the Duncan Morenci High School Football game played at Morenci. The score is 33-20 in favor, of the Duncanites. This is Duncan's time out and there is exactly 25 seconds left in the game. Bill Dean,Governor Aker, and Edwin O'Day have made some spectacular runs to score here tonight. Morenci's pa sing attack has been working won- derful ani it looked for a while as if Duncan wore doomed to lose the game.But the Irish was aroused in these country lads and they demonstrated some real football playing. Duncan is represented 100 strong. Their pep squad dress- ed in red slacks and white blouses. They shout wildly for their team. There goes the whistle the players are charging up to the scrimmage line. Duncan has the ball—there it goes from centor--to Day--Duncan has an unbalanced line shifted right— Day is going -.round right end, Ouch! did Massey take out Morenci's end! Dean and Aker get their man and Day is in the open field and IS RUNNING FOR A TOUCHDOWN! Here comes Chino, Morenci, but Day is running twice as fast. Chino can't catch Day, and Day makes his third touchdown. There goes the gun and the game is ov r. The score is 39-20 and Duncan is the Champion of Greenlee County and second in the Eastern Divi- sion Conference. This is radio station D.U.H.3. for complete, record of daily events buy the Duncan Valley Messenger.................. The first string players for the past season are as follows: Alfred Attaway and Garth Lunt--ends Boyd Crabtree and Bob Aker—tackles Herschell Gilliland and Charles Massey—guards Dean Zimmerman—center Ed. Day--quarter back Governor Aker—half back Arnold Hannum—full back Football lettermen were Governor Aker, Preston Aker Bob Aker, Charles Massey, Charles Arnett, Alfred Attav ay, Willis Cosper, Boyd Crabtree, Gary Crabtree, Edwin OSDav, Bill Dean Chester Foster, Joe Francese, Herschell Gilliland, Burt Lunt Dean Zimmerman, Max McCurdy, Jack Lunt, Garth Lunt, Albertus Massey, Devane Smiley, Clyde Townsend, and Arnold Hannum. Complimentary letters were given to Charles E. Ellsworth for his loyal support of the team, William Boyd, who was man- ager for the football team; and last but not least Coach Frank Brickey was presented a letter by Mr. Wes. A. Townsend. To show their appreciation for the efforts of the team, Ellswortji and Hal Empie sponsored a picnic for the football irGang during the reason. The Duncan Valley Boosters Club gave a banquet in honor of the Duncan football team and the Virden basketball ream on November 23rd at the Duncan High School Building. In- teresting speeches were made by Mr. Wes. A. Townsend, C. E. Ellsworth, H. H. Empie, and Coach Brickey. The banquet was prepared by the Home Economics Department under the supervision of Miss Lillian Hoover. Outstanding players were Edwin O'Day, the touchdown king for Duncan and 11-State Quarter Back. Bill Dean re- ceived honorable mention on the All-State team and was an iron man on the D.U.K.S. team. Herschell Gilliland, a fast and he dy guard. Charles Massey, an All-State tackle and all round man on the D.U.H.S. team.Boyd Crabtree received honor- able mention for all st te team and was a stonewall tackle on D.U.H.S. team. Governor Aker received honorable mention for All-State team and was a heady ball carrier and good blocker. And thus another football season has been converted into history. Duncan Union High School shall ever cherish the memory of this--T.he ost successful season, ’.hen all is said and done the rain thing accomplished in football is a better developed body, the ability to cooperate with others for a common good, and an everlasting fellowship between the play- ers and Coach. This year the Duncan Citizens were behind the foot-ball team one hundred per cent. This spirit ofsupport and cooper- ation was greatly appreciated by the members of' the football team and the high school student body, ’.’ith this same spirit you may rest assured that the next year's football team will reach the goal we seniors helped strive for this year but lofst—the Championship of the Eastern Football Division. To next year's football team; we- seniors: Edwin O’Day, Boyd Crabtree, Governor Aker, Reo Haskett, Bob Aker, Her- schell Gilliland, Garth Lunt Dean Zimmerman,Charles Massey, Alfred Attaway, Bill Dean, and Arnold Hannum wish you all the success and luck possible. V c are looking forward to see Duncan High win the Championship in the Eastern Division next season. 1936 BASKETBALL SEASON For the first time in its history, Duncan Union High School was the champion of the Eastern Basketball Conference. Tokens received for the season’s splendid record include: one three feet by four feet All-Conference championship banner; the-con- ference trophy that is offered by Peterson, Brooke, Stiener, and Wist—a school supply company in Phoenix; a sixteen-inch basket- ball trophy presented by the afore mentioned company as a per- manent possession. The lettermen for the past season include Chester Foster, F; Preston Aker,-C; Bill Dean, D; Joe Francese, G;Governor Aker, G; Willis Cosper, F; Arnold Hannum, G; Charles Massey, G; and Bob Aker, Manager. As a gift from the high schook Governor Aker was presented with a basketball trophy for making the most charity shots dur- ing the season. It was presented by Coach Brickey. Two of the most outstanding basketball games of the past season were as follows: the Globe-Duncan game at Duncan on Jan- uary 3rd—the inciting crisis of the season. The Kat quint won this contest 32-20. This victory created enthusiasm that the players and the student body kept throughout the entire season. The highly touted Phoenix Coyotes fell to defeat at the hands of the Wildkats on February 13th. Chester Foster, Wildkat forward,led his teammates in scoring with a total of ll points. a large crowd representing Duncan, Safford, Virden, Clifton, and Morenci v as in attendance. J. W. Santee and his pep-band added much to the ’’gusto of the audience and players. At this point of the season an epidemic of influenza spread through the valley. The D.U.H.S. basketball players were its first victims.They wereforced to postpone practice for two weeks When the State Tournament was one week away, the players were on their feet in a seriously weakened physical condition. In spite of this handicap the Kats were able to enter the consolation finals at Tucson. On March 5th, Yuma High School defeated Duncan High 28-27 in the state tournament. However,on March 6th, Tempe High went down to defeat to Duncan with a score of 41-28 Buckeye High School, Salt River Valley champions.also suffered a severe lacing at the hands of Duncan, when the local boys defeated them by a 38-t5 score.In the finals of the consolation tournament, Duncan failed to click and went down to defeat to Morenci with a 20-15 score. Duncan players who received honors at the tournament were Chester Foster,v ho was placed All-State forward on the sec- ond team Governor Aker, who received honorable mention as a guard. The complete schedule played by Duncan high during the 1936 season is as follows: WE THE! January 3 Globe January 10 Miami January 11 Globe January 17 Safford January 18 Gila H.S January 24 Clifton January 25 Morenci February 8 Clifton February 15 Morenci February 13 Phoenix March 5 Yuma March 6 Ternpe March 7 Buckeye March 7 Morenci TOTAL (here) 34 29 (there) 28 24 (there) 22 38 (here) 40 29 (Thatcher) 21 19 (there) 44 39 (here) 34 25 (here) 26 22 (there) 20 18 (here) 32 24 (Tucson) 27 28 (Tucson) 41 28 (Tucson) 38 20 (Tucson) 15 20 422 363 7e feel that the splendid record made by our basketball team this year is worthy of a special mention, since it has made the best record ever to be made by a local team. Much of the success of the team is due to the efforts ofthe coach Frank .rickey. 're feel to commend him for his splendid piece of work. LVen though many of the first-string players ill be lost thru graduation this year, the prospects for a good team next year are very bright.Joe Francese and Preston Aker are two regular first-five men who will be back next year to help build up another championship team. illis Cosper, who saw much action this season will also return. These three men will form a mucleus for Coach Brickey to build up a real squad next season. Out of all the conference tilts this year, the zildxats onlv dropped one game. This record is a very remarkable one when the’ strength of the Eastern Conference teams is ■taken into consideration. At the state tournament in Tucson, out of the four teams to reach the finals in the main tournament and consolation tournament, three were from this conference Duncan, Morenci, and Globe. The Band, Pep-3quad, Faculty, Student Body, and Towns- people supported the team more than ever before, and it is the testimony of the players that this was a great iactor in helping them to win as many times as they did. e.o we are all looking forward to doing our share to help Mr.Brickey to put out another championship team next year. GIRL'S ATHLETICS A worthwhile addition to the sports repertoire was the girl athletics that included girl’s volley ball, tennis, basketball free throw contest, and girl's indoor baseball. The following girls participated in athletics: Romola Lunt Willie Mae Russell, Mavis Moffett, Hanna Webster, Margaret John- son, Eunice Cosper; Dixie Gilliland, Myrtle Lovett, Wilma Wil- son, Doris Bradshaw, Daphna Armstrong, Lucille Armstrong, Mary Jane Brooks, Ailene Clouse, Elsie Hardin; Ruth McGrath, Kather- ine Gordon, Alta Williams, Xochitl Acosta, Carmen Bejarano, El- diva Bourgeous, Clara Chapman, Edna Hamilton,Dora Lovett, Chris tine McFarland, June Sherman, Jo Frances Smith, Helen Stover, Darleen Stewart, Iona Wilkins, Elizabeth Aker, Helen Russell and Vinita Foster. Coach Frank Brickey and assistant coaches Edwin O’Day, and Herschell Gilliland instructed the girls. In volley ball the girls competed with Virden,Clifton, Ft. Thomas and Morenci High Schools. A larger girl's sport depart- ment is promised next year. Romola Lunt won a sixteen inch trophy in a basketball free throw contest sponsored during the year. Mary Jane Brooks was second, losing by only one point. TENNIS This year Tennis was recognized by the sport department of Duncan High School. Tennis games were matched with Clifton,Mor- enci, Safford high Schools. In spite of the fact that the Duncan players were beginners in this sport, they made a won- derful showing. Tennis was coached by H.T. Clothier, who entered teams in several contests and tournaments. Some of the promising Champ s of this year were Helen Stover, Wilma Wilson, Shirley Ellsworth, Elizabeth Aker, Helen Russell, Mary Jane Brooks, Myrtle Lovett, Dean Chapman, Adrian Boyd, Arnold Hannum, Governor Aker, Marion Van Bibber, Roy Trewitt and Dean Zimmerman. TRACK D.U.H.S.' Wildkats entered into three track meets. The first one was held at Duncan;the second, at Morenci, and the third one was held at Douglas. They competed against Morenci High School, Clifton, Safford, Virden, Lordsburg, and Douglas High Schools. Eight trackmen represented Duncan in the State-meet atTucson Bill Dean received a medal when he placed 2nd in the low hurd- les. Boyd Crabtree won two medals in the weight division. Track men to be congratulated for their season’s track work are: Garth Lunt, mile and high hurdles; Bill Dean, hurdles and pole-vault;Willis Cosper, hurdles; Boyd Crabtree,shot-put,discus and javelin; Charles Arnett, discus and shot-put; Preston Aker, high jump;Governor Aker, javelin and hurdles; Bill Bass, 220 and 440.- Coach Frank Erickey says, From every angle the track season was successful. GHOST IN THE GLASS (Left to Right as They Appear in the Picture) Gove Aker, Alta Williams., Jean Hempstead, Bill Bass, Ruth McGr- ath, Arthur Burtcher,Wilma Wils- on, Willis Gosper, Eunice Cosper and Ianthus Romney. CRASHING SOCIETY (Left to Right) Jean Hempstead, Gove Aker, Alta Williams, Dixie GiHilandy Joe McGrath, Carrie Lou Western, Arthur Burtcher, Wilma Wilson, Bill Bass., Rut h McGrath, Garth Lunt, Eunice Cos- pe.r. GIRL'S CHORUS BOY'S CHORUS D.U.H.S. BAND J.W- Santee, Director of Music and Band. MU sic department The D.U.H.S. Music department entered a great number of con- testants in the Gila Junior College annual Music Contest on April 24 and 25th. Duncan was competing in Class A against the follow- ing school: Globe, Miami, Safford and Douglas. Some of the outstanding contestants for Duncan were as foll- owes: Shirley Ellsworth, sang an alto solo entitled Just weary- in for You . She made an excellant grade of 90% and placed second in alto solos. Jean Hempstead, who played a piano solo entitled Romance in D flat, and Margaret Girard, who played a violin solo entitled Second Mazurka received very good ratings. Garth Lunt played a trumpet solo entitled Jupiter Polka. He received a grade of 92% and was awarded second place in the trum- pet solos. Ianthus Romney played an Alto Horn solo entitled On the Band- wagon and received a superior rating. Robert Aker played a baritone solo entitled The Message ,re- ceiving a grade of 93%. He was placed second in that division. Elno Lunt, who played a trombone solo entitled Pals Polka , and Ruth Burtcher, who played a saxaphone solo entitled Serenade received very good ratings. Shirlev Ellsworth. Elizabeth Aker, and Mary Jane Brooks, the D.U.H.S. girls trio ,tied for third place.They sang two selections entitled To Music, and I Love a Little Cottage . The men Glee Club won second place when they sang Funiculi, Funucila and Sing me a Shanty with a Yo Heave Ho . The mixed Chorus won first place and a pennant when theysang two selections entitled Ye Banks and Braes , and Caballo . The band . played A Night in Tripole and Remembrance of Colonel Miner . The judge classified them to be equal to Safford or Miami's band. Our Music instructor, J.W. Santee is congratulated for the large volume of work that he has accomplished during the music meet and during the school year. Within the past j.ew years Mr. Santee has harnessed the Music talent of the Duncan Valley and has produced a band that is a credit to any city or town. He has taught D.U.H.S.'s students to appreciate good music, although he has limited time and music students. On May 15, a party was given the members of the Duncan Union High School Band. Refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. DRAMATICS DEPARTMENT Although this is only the second year an organized Dramatics class has been included in this high school currieulum. It pro- duced two major productions. The first was presented October 31- st, a mvstery piny by Robert St. Clair—11 The Ghost m the Glass. ’ Members of the cast were: Letha Eddy Myrtle Grey Mrs. Eddy Jessica Hallingsworth The Mystery Girl Jack Eddy Herbert Sachs Jerome Larkin The Hermit The Ghost Jean Hempstead Alta Williams Ruth McGrath Eunice Cosper Wilma Wilson Gov. Aker Willis Cosper Phil Ward Bill Bass Arthur Burtcher The other major production, March 12, was a three act comedy by James C. Parker-- Crashing Society . Members of the cast included: Adam Dunnigan Elsie Dunnigan Christabell Margerite George Mr. Van Witherspoon Mrs. Van Witherspoon Agatha Mulroony Ceril Van Withespoon Scruples-Scruples Louise Miller Miss Gadgett Bill Bass Karry Lou Western Jean Hempstead Eunice Cosper Arthur Burtcher Garth Lunt Ruth McGrath Wilma Wilson Gov. Aker Joe McGrath Alta Williams Dixie Gilliland The drama class this year did a great deal of pantomine work paying special attention to facial expression. Voice training was practiced over the micraphone. , . ... +. The class this year combined their efforts with the Journal ism SSss to raise money for the purchasing of the moving picture camera, amplifier, and recording set which the journalism class bought. i 1 The Home 2c.. Sewing Class 1 F.F.A. Boys Lillian Hoover, teacher, Mr. Townsend (left) in background. Mr. Springfield (right) The F.F.A. Stock Judging Team that represented T.J.H.3. in a state-wide contest at U. of Planting a lawn A. in Tucson. F.F.A. Stock Judging Team Irl Lunt's agriculture en route to Tucson. project. FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA ORGANIZATION IS NATIONAL IN SCOPE, INCLUDING DUNCAN CHAPTER The Future Farmers of America is a National organization of students, farmers composed of some 4,000 chapters and about 110,000 students of vocational Agriculture in this country, the territory of Hawaii, and Porta Rica. Each school has its local organization, or chapter, of the society. Likewise each State and territory has its own chap- ter and central organization of student officials. A convention at the University of Arizona at Tucson is held annually. Delegates from all the Chapters in the state are sent, besides any member of the Future Farmer organization which desired to attend. At this convention the State livestock judging contest is held. The team winning first place gets a free trip to Kansas City Mo. to represent Arizona at the American Royal Livestock show, and also, the F.F.A. Public speaking contests are held at the same time. The University furnishes entertainment in the form of a picnic, a banquet, and a free ticket to the athletic events. At the present time there are eighteen chapters in the state of Arizona other than that of the Duncan Chapter. They are situated at Peoria, Glendale, Benson, Chandler, Fort Thomas, Gilbert, Lakeside, Mesa, St. David, St. Johns, Snow- flake, Thatcher, Willcox, Yuma, Phoenix, Timpe Buckeye, and Safford. FUTURE FARMER DEGREES OF ITSM3ERSHIP OUTLINED There arc four degrees, or ranks of membership in the Future Famer organization. These are based on achievement. •In order to become a member, a boy must be 14 years of age, regularly enrolled in a vocational agriculture class, possess facilities for, and have a satisfactory program of supervised practice, as well as receive a majority vote of the members present at a regular meeting of the local chapter of the club. In becoming a member a boy automatically becomes a green- hand farmer, which is the first degree to be taken in the or- ganization. The other degrees are future farmer, second de- gree; Arizona farmer, third degree; and the vneric n farmer, fourth and highest degree. Usually one boy from each state is selected for the Ameri- can farmer degree, but there is not a set rule, since it is qualifications which are considered. Three types of membership in the organization include ac- tive, associate, and homorary members. The active membership consists of any vocational agricultural student, regularly en- rolled in a class in vocational agricultural who has success fully met the requirements for entrance. A member may retain his active membership for three years after completing his in- struction in vocational agriculture. FUTURE FARMER ACTIVITIES On September 27 the F.F.A. club was organized in the Duncan high schooli The members who joined were Jack Lunt,Orval Wilson Tom Hamblin, Scott Sloan, Houston Russell Edwin Dean, Irl Lunt Wayne Lunt, Willis Attaway, Dick Neighbor, Ben Simms, Bert Lunt, Benson Bridges, Garland Bridges, Henry Allen, Wayne Holden, and Le Roy Rainville. The officers which were elected out of this group were: Scott Sloan, President; Houston Russell, Vice-Pres- ident; jack lunt, Treasurer; Dick Neighbor, Reporter; T.D.Watson Advisor; and Bert Lunt, Farm Watch Dog. The second meeting which was held on December 13th, was to initiate 17 Greenhards, which is the first step in the F.F.A. A supper was held. The menu was Mullegan stew, cocoa, and fruit They played games, and had a very pleasant evening. The next meeting v as held on January 23rd. The purpose of the meeting was to welcome the new Agriculture Instructor Robert M. Springfield, and bid farewell to Mr. Watson. This meeting was also a Father-Son banquet. The F.F.A. members and the fathers all attended. The banquet consisted of Turkey, cranberries, ma- shed potatoes, beans, and cocoa. The next meeting was held on March 25. The purpose of the meeting was to plan a long-time program of the F.F.A. the plans are: to build a sod in front of the agriculture building; to beautify the campus of the Duncan High School; to have summer camp in June in the White Mountains at Slaughter's Ranch;to have different activities to raise money for our chapter. The different activities of the year have been as follows: a horseshoe tournament held at the high school, the v inners of which were Herschell Gilliland and Chet Foster; the class went to the Black Hills to study the formation of the soil; the class visited different farms of the valley to jedge ewe stock; parct- icing for the district and state contest. The farms visited were Heaton Lunt's, George Lunts, Broughton Lunt's, and Jesse B. Simms March 28th, the Duncan judging team accompanied by Mr. Sprin- field went to Pima for the district judging contest in which they placed first in sheep and 3rd in the entire contest in which sev- en teams were competing. The following week, April 2nd, the team went to Tucson where they placed 3rd in Dairy and 6th inLivestock in competition with 26 teams. The judging team consisted of Irl Lunt, Scott Sloan, Le Roy Rainville and Dick Neighbor. The most outstanding projects of the Duncan chapter of the F. F.A. are: Bert Lunt's project in poultry, which consists of 400 baby chicks and 100 pullets that have proved to bo a good source of income; Scott Sloan's porjcct in beef and horses, which is made up of 4 aged Hereford cows, and three head of horses; Le Roy Rainville's orojoct which consisted of 2 beef calves, 11 Hereford cows, and one draft mare; Irl Lunt's project of one Duroc-Jersey bilt and several small ones; and DicTf Neighbor's project o one Jersey cow and calf. VOCATIONAL HOMEMAKING DEPARTMENT The Vocational Homemaking Department has been under the direction of Miss Lillian Hoover this year and it has been very successful in all of its undertakings. The social activities for the year include an all-school barn dance,a taffy party and a chicken fry and swim at Riley. A Homemaking Club was formed at the first of the year for purely social activities. The officers of the Club are as follows: President, Helen Russell; Vice-President, Romola Lunt; and Secretary-Treasurer, Jo Frances Smith. The Homemaking girls have served for the Football Banquet, the Schoolmasters Banquet, a Banquet for Dr. Tormey of Flag- staff, the Junior-Senior Banquet and the Missionaries of the Methodist Church. They also prepared dinner for Agriculture boys and a tea to which all of their mothers were invited for the purpose of getting acquainted with what the girls were doing. At this tea speeches were given telling the mo- thers what the Homemaking Department was doing and what they had accomplished and the visitors were shown around the department. Also the second-year girls have taken charge of the 4 H girls all year. lone Wilkins is taking the 4 H girls to Tuscon to the convention the first three days in June. The objectives for the course of study far the three de- partments of Homemaking are as follows: Homemsk ing I 1. Nutrition I 2. Food selection, preparation and preservation 3. Meal planning, preparation and management 4. Child guidance 5. Personal development 6. Selection of Clothing 7. Clothing construction I-A 8. Clothing construction I-B Homemaking II 1. Home furnishing 2. Clothing design 3. Clothing construction II-A 4. Home management 5. Home care of the sick 6. Hutrition of the family 7. Human relationships 8. Child development 9. Clothing construction II-B Homemaking III 1. Home management 2. Consumer buying 3. Foods and nutrition 4. Clothing construction P.S.—SHE DIDN'T GET THE JOB By ALTON FRITZ (Junior) Walter Bennett pushed away the sign that read, City Editor, rested an elbow on the cigarette-burned spot, and laughed. Hey Paul, he shouted across the room, I'.remember that girl who was in here for a job yesterday? Uh-huh his assistand grunted. The one who said you were prejudiced against women in the newspaper business. That one? Yeah Bennett replied, that one. I told her that women ere sloppy and careless on a story. I also told her to write me a letter listing her qualifications, and I’d put it on file. Well, here's the letter. Listen; ''Dear Sir; In pursuance of your suggestion, made at your office yesterday,I am submitting my qualifications for a report- ers job with your newspaper. 'You will admit, Mr. Bennett, that I have the proper lead, conforming to the reporting elemental of Who, What, Why, When, and ■ here? I am confident than the following will despell from vcur mind any lingering doubts that a woman can write anewspaper story without being sloppy or careless. i was graduated from Bryn Mawr three years ago, and edited the school paper. The Journalism department awarded me a silver medal for the perfection of that paper at the Pit.tfield High • ,ch ool for six months, then tired of pedagogic work I decided to become a reporter. 'I decided, also that only a novel entree could get me that job. And so I hitch-hiked,by truck, to the offices of the Bergen Courier, walked through the city room of that paper until I fo- und an unoccupied desk, sat down and wrote a story entitled, How I got my Job with the Bergen Courier. The city editor to whom I handed the manuscript read it, delivered it to a copy boy, and told me I was hired. . , - ..__ 'You must admit, Mr. Bennett, that this was devoid of slop- piness f 'I am not with out resourcefulness, eiuher. That quality first in.port ant assignment--to cover the Hauptmann trial in le- mington. Our rival paper, ihe 3ergen Llail, also had assignee a woman reporter, and it became a question as to which one o± qs would receive the single coveted spot that remained in the seat- ing arrangements at the courthouse. I sent the sheriff a box of roses, and signed the name of my paper to the gif tox lhe V 1 sent the sheriff another box—of cigars, of the three-for-a-dime quality. To that I signed the name of the Bergen Mail. P.d. i got the coveted seat. Do you call that sloppy or careless, Mr. Bennett? t 'I’vg covered the police courts and conventions, Divorce courts, important political oowpows, and even filled in on re- write. And it is with feeling of what I am sure you'll agree; Justifiable pride that I record here one more accomplishment:The Bergen Mail has its offices across the street from the Courier. 1 was one of those assigned, to sit up on the death watch, waiting fer the falsh cf Huey Long's death. We stood at our window that night, watching the blazing lights in the Mail's city room and wondered how v e could beau them tc the story when the flash came. 1 suggested, after two hours' waiting,that we put out our lights, pretend we:d all gone home, and tust that the Mail would bite. They did. Ten minutes after our lights were doused, they closed up across the street and went home. A half hour later the flash came, and the Courier was the only paper to carry the story. „ . 'Do you call that sloppincss or carelessness on a story Mr. Bennett? Further more, there are added evidences that I trust will offset any of your prejudices. I have been in New York ity only thirty days. During that period I have visited every part of the city. I have acquainted myself with every street,person- age, and detail necessary for comprehensive knowledge adapt- able to newspaper assignments here, 'All that I have done in preparation for the job I hope to secure with your newspaper. I know that your statement that you will file my' letter was a polite rebuff—a common form of dismi- ssal. I know also, that were I a male—with these qualifications you would employ me immediately. I trust, therefore, that the foregoing will offset the par- tiality you ha.ve, and convince you that I can handle the assign- ment as well as any man. 'Do I get the job Mr. Bennet? 'Very truly yours,' The assistant city editor grinned while Bennett folded the letter neatly, tore it again and again, and then dumped the pie- ces into the wastebasket. Youlre sore, and wrong, ’falter, the assistant ventured. Now there s my idea of a girl who nas the makings, your rc sore because she proved you were wrong. I'm not wrong, said Bennett, Her story is great—but she forgot to sign her name' THE E ND 1 • f. s MY LI f E'S AMBITION By rthur Burtcher I have a life ambition. The beet ttae that I know. And you find that same ambition nearly every place you go, It beats being a merchant, lawyer, beggar, theif, Shall I tell you what it is—why sure—get on relief. You don’t have to work or labor—all is very free, 0 Boy, just wait till I get the chance, that’s the place for me. They cut your wood and sweep your house and give you groceries too. I’ll be a man of leisure, that’s what I’m gonna do. 1 never worked, I don’t know how and I don’t want to learn. Cause what’s the use of working when there’s nothing you have to earn? It triumphs the law and Bible, it is my firm belief, And this big issue is—my boy—just get on relief. DUNCAN GOES HOllYWGDD By Arthur Burtcher Duncan’s going Hollywood, it came right off the bat, The Duncan cinematadors put Duncan on the map. First we had the screen-tests to see who looked the best, And to our satisfaction, several passed the test. So we all got busy and decided to screen a play, It all looked very difficult, but we tried it anyway. As you probably know, we’ve shot some silent scenes, But now we’re planning talkies—but they're still beyond our means. Now please don't be discouraging, and help us put it through. Come and see our pictures—we’d do that much for you. Remember that old saying--we’ve got the lion by the tail . And look back into history. (Did Duncan ever fail?) ' HE Standing at the south end of third avenue was a crumpled rough-stone building with three gables facing north. The „ vines of old ivy, covering the front portion of the old con- demned walls of the morgue, were drenched with water and lay quivering and swaying against the wall as the wind howled mournfully thru the broken windows in perfect rhythm with the rain as it pattered dolefully on the wide leaves of the popular trees a.nd then fell splashing on the side-walk be- low. The old building seemed to stand august; the three gab- les appeared queer and reflected in their few remaining viv- id, colored window panes the thick, milkcy, sluggish waters of the Aniamas river as it roiled slowly over the rocks and meandered along its course. I stood on the front steps looking first up and then turning my head I peered out 'beneath the umbrella and watch- ed a taxi rumble down the long brick-laid street dotted with street lights on either side v hich gave off a dim glow in the mist of the fog and rain. Many were the times I had not- iced this quaint old structure and longed for the day to come when I could escape from everything and stroll within the massive walls and find out with my own eyes what lay within. With caution I reached a trembling hand to the door,ran it up the casement, took hold of a large door knocker, and let it fall loudly against the sounder, but evidently no one was at home or had failed Id ■hear me. Taking a rusty, brass key from the pocket of my slicker, I, with ' -reat difficulty, turned the lock. Creaking as I opened it, the door seemed to laugh in hysterics at one so bold as to venture opening the door whose lock lay untouched for years, and cross the threshold where footsteps were unknown, unwanted. Was I mad? Ah, no I I had the key to the building and then to think that one should doubt my sanity. I stumbled clumsily as if half asleep down a narrow, winding staircase whose ancient wood creaked at each step I took. On one side of the staircase was an old, oak railing and below, a well of darkness lurked unpenetrated by the light I held in my hand; on the other I perceived numerous pictures that stared and blinked thru cobwebs over their large metal frames, which from age were green but once cov- ered with a luster6us gold tinting. On alighting from the last step I found myself in a large room illuminated by the pale, green light of my candle that flickered, glowed, and cast dancing shadows upon the walls. There arose the stench of dampness, and I noticed that the walls of the room were of the same structure as the exterior, and were covered with moss where the constant rain and water had seeped thru, dripping now in silver threads over the slimy surface. The floor which undoubtedly was once firm cement lay a damp grey powder packed beneath my feet. On looking thru a small broken window covered with cob webs and splattered with mud I could see in the distance the dim out- line of the town clock against the sky as the hands pointed to 3 o'closk. Dumb of me I thought when I held the candle too close to the window, for the breeze blew the small flame out and the wick glowed then faded black. Turning from the window I heard the low thud of feet as some thing crept cautiously to my side---1 could feel the creature's hot breath against my forehead and arms twined as serpents about my waist holding me tighter and tighter as tv o lovely bracelets were placed u -on my wrists. There was a crash of thunder and the room v as lighted by the streak of lightning as it darted across the sky.Behold asl look- ed I gazed into large round white eyes that flashed red with mad ness under the heavy burly eyebrows and blinked between rows of short stubby eyelashes. I stared straight at a low hoveled fig- ure bent from age and deformed from birth; two long narrow lop- ed ears hung in line evenly with a low crooked jaw bone: above a narrow hooked proboscus lay misplaced and smeared over a full round face while a mouth of yellow decayed teeth protruded over the lower lip. This figure of a hunch-backed negro threw me brutally again- st the wall; I gasped for breath and screaming at each step down thru halls, thru long passageways finally reaching the middle gable. The sky now clear was streaked in the east and a few fleecy white clouds lay scattered aloni t.ie horizon. The willows that drooped alen the river's edge seemed deck- ed with a tousand diamonds as th- glow of the early morning sun reflected there many raindrops in the waters that ran slowly be- low. Thru the door'behind me He entered. I threw up my hands grasped my hair in an effort to pull it, I moaned, Tis no use, He turned to the men following in the rear and exclaimed in a low deep gruff voice Take it easy boys--this is a case of in- sanity. 'Crazy! Crazy! Indeed! Things were no longer hazy m my mind and I exclaimed All right sargent, I'll go. By Lou Dean Lunt (Junior) % DUNCAN RIAL IN 1897 BEGINNING OF SCHCDL The justice sat in his courtroom, Apparently at the greatest of ease, When in rushed an angry merchant And shouted “Attention please . The merchant angrily glared and said, I have a most serious case. A stranger spit on my sidewalk, And that's a shame and disgrace. Our school has hardly start- ed, We're barely settled down. It seems to me so queer, Vacation didn't last. Three month went by (as alw .ys) Just a bit too fast. The judge looked mightily worried, Said the case was the worst he'd had, Cause spittin' on a side walk Is worse than simply bad. So he claims the court will open In the morning promptly at ten. So the merchant goes after his witness and the judge his jury men. Promptly at ten this morning The doors are opened wide, And enters the stricken defendent, a sheriff on either side. The court is stuffy and'crowded, A tension is in the air, And many are very doubtful If the defendent's trial will be fair. Then enters our honorable jury. Each files to his separate place. A look of determined honesty In each of our jurymen's face. The defendent pleads, Not guilty. He said that he missed the path. The merchant called him a liar, He was trembling with rightious wrath. The jury retired in the rear To determine the serious charge. They agreed that the dangerous criminal Could never be left at large. The jury enters the courtroom, Their faces are drawn and tense; The court is as quiet as a tomb, Everyone is in great suspense. Now I never hoard the verdict, But a feller juet told me That the poor doggone defendent Got out with an insanity plea. THESE POEMS BY ARTHUR BURTCHER- Just the same, I'm glad it's started, There's plenty to be done, .and our socials and our classes, Bring us plenty, PLENTY fun. So why should I be kicking? School is not so bad. Cause school, this time, I tell you, Is more fun than I've ever had. MY GAL I lost my gal, and I'm feeling bad, Kinda lonesome and then sort of sad. I'm feelin' awful queer, Gosh I never was so blue. Kinda sickish, heavy feelin' in my chest. And in my stomach too. I tried my best to please her, A thousand times I d try, rind the reason that we're parted, (You'll always wonder why). But heck, it's not so terrible, ,uid I don't feel so sad. Cause whoopee! I got another; Beats the last one that I had THE END OF THE TRAIL ' (Description inspired by the picture of the same title. ’-Written by Alva White) The cold west wind blew the man's scant clothing around him and sent his long hair flying about his face. His ragged shirt showed a muddy crimson where the dust had settled on the blood which had gushed forth from an arrow wound in his shoulder. He had ridden far, searching for a secluded spot in which to hide himself and his horse until the pursuing tribesmen should weary from their hunt and return to the village. Many times during the long flight he had weakened and had nearly fallen from his horse which was weary and thirsty from the trip. Each time he slowed his pace, some sound of the dogs far down in the valley awoke him to the realization that he must keep on or be shot by his own tribesmen whom he had betrayed. Sunset found him barely able to move and his poor horse was staggering from the long tedious journey through the mountains. Again the sound of the searchers? more distinct this time] The poor horse trudged a little further until a deep dark chasm loomed in front of him. He stopped. The man made no effort to make the horse move foreward. The mountain wall beneath them was almost perpendicular: it was impossible to descendi The man raised his head and gazed for a moment at the heavens, then he dropped his head on his chest and slumped forward upon the drooping horse. He was at his trail's end, but his enemies would be un- able to punish him for his crime— he was beyond all human punishmentI t commercial department The commercial department this year attracted more students than at any time in the past, although several fell by the way side at the half way mark in the year. Our commercial students did above average work in every subject,and some good marks were made especially in first year typing and second year shorthand. Each year the bookkeeping students may work toward merit emblems. Certificates of accomplishmentin shorthand and emblems for typing merits may also be earned. These awards are presented by the Southwestern Publishing Company, Gregg Shorthand Company, and Woodstock Typewriter Company. People who have earned book- keeping awards are as follows: Gold Pin, awarded for A average and one credit Marion VanBibber Alva White Silver Pin, awarded for B average and one credit Edna Harrison Ira Rose Alton Fritz Bronze Pin, awarded for B average and one-half credit Tom Cochran Students receiving shorthand certificates are as follows: 100 word certificate Edna Harrison Elsie Hardin 60 word certificate Marjorie Nunn Alene Clouse Alva White Doris Bradshaw Catherine Lovett As yet none of our students have qualified for Woodstock Typing awards. Their speed has been sufficient but accuracy has been lacking. „ , , , On April 17, Mr. Clothier took members of the shorthand and typing classes toMorenci for the annual Greenlee County Contest. We were successful in bringing home for the first time a silver loving cup for winning the contest. This is the third year in succession that we have rated firstin the contest and the fourth year in succession that we have at least earned a first place in typewriting,although we have never been entitled to a cup before this year. We hope we will be able to hold this cup in our pos- session two more years and thus retain it permanently. FIRST YEAR: Jean Hempstead 61 Ruth Burtcher 57 Shirley Ellsworth 54 Jack Gentry 49 Vinita Foster 49 Second Year Margaret Girard 64 Frances Layton 61 Edna Harrison 59 Gertrude Hayes 56 Doris Bradshaw 51 JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT Journalism is a new subject to the curriculum of Duncan Union High School. Mr. Freestone introduced the subject at the beginning of this year. The class, at the beginning of the schoolyear, organized into staffs for a bi-weekly news- paper titled the Duncan Valley Messenger and the annual, El Conquistador . The members of the staff are as follows: DUNCaN VALLEY MESSENGER Editor -in-chief—Shirley Ellsworth Business Manager—Bob Aker Reporters at large: Dorothy Osborne, Kary Lou Western, Ruth Burtcher, Arthur Burtcher, Viola Smith, Margaret Girard, Vercy Wilkins, Velma Burleson, Gertrude Hayes. EL CONQUISTADOR Editor-in-chief--Ruth Burtcher Business Manager—Bob Aker Staff Artist—Velma Birleson Joke Editor--Dorothy Osborne Sport Editor—Bob Aker Sociaty Editor—Viola Smith Literary Dept. —Vercy Wilkins Staff Poet—Arthur Burtcher Typists--Margaret Girard Gertrude Hayes Department Editors—Kary Lou Western Shirley Ellsworth Following is a calendar of the activities and progress of the class during the year: September: Members of class were given general understanding of what their duties would be. Printed first two papers without or- ganized staff. October: Published papers with organized staff. November ? Mr. Freestone took four representatives of the class to a journalistic convention in Phoenix. December: Class purchased moving picture camera and planned to in- itiate photcgraohy. Cinematadors begin work on The Mine With the Tin Door or The Magic Blanket a movie picture sponsored by Journalism and Dramatics Classes. January: Class sponsors moving picture Diamond Jim at Theatre to help raise funds to finish payment of movie camera. February: New and better movie camera is purchased, and a Public Address system with microphone. Also a recorder. Sponsor an Amateur Hour-the original idea of Mr. Freestone. Huge Success. April: Moving picture is completed and shewn. May: All members of class journey to El Paso. REVIEWING THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ECHO I YEAR WITH THE DUNCAN VALLEY MESSENGER ENTHUSIASTIC SCHOOL OPENING D.U.H.S. LOST SUCCESSFUL YEAR SAYS TOWNSEND Monday, September 16, Dun- can Union High and Duncan Grammar Schools opened for their fall term. The students of D.U.H.S. showed whole-heart- ed enthusiasm in their classes and the most successful year ever has been predicted by Mr Townsend. There is an enroll- ment of' 172 students. The faculty consists of: Wesley Townsend, Principal; John Freestone, Dramatics, Journalism and English; Horace Clothier, Bookeeping, typing, Art, and Shorthand; Mildred Eddins, Spanish. Arithmetic, Geometry, and Algebra; John Santee, Choruses, Band and or- chestra; Frank Briekey, Athlet- ics coach, Biology, World and American History, HOME EC. CLASSES PLAN INTERESTING PROJECTS The Home Economics depart - ment has many interesting things planned for this year under the instruction of Miss Hoover, the girls are planning on receiving much practical in- struction. The Home Economics students have formed a club. The officers are as follows: President, Helen Russell; Vico President, Romola Lunt; Sec- retary and treasurer, Jo Fran- ces Smith. NEW LIBRARY BOOKS HERE INTERESTING TITLES FOUND AMONG THE LATE ADDITION Over a hundred dollars was spent in supplying the school library with new books. We hope every student makes use of the library and appreciates it enough to take good care of the books. The librarians are Myrtle Lovett and Doris Bradshaw. From September 9 to Septem- ber 17th, 184 books were checked out. There were as many as 56 checked out in one day. This shows the increasing popularity of the library. SCHOOL NEWS A list of the special Sub- jects offered by Duncan High School are; Journalism which features foundation for news- paper work; Agriculture which features re-organization of F.F.A. Club. DUNCAN VALLEY ME SS E NGEX yf r Vol.. II OCT. 4, 1935 COPY II Three organizations have been created in Duncan Union Hi this year. They are: Newspaper Club, Dramatics Club, and the Home Economics Club. The Athl- etic organization,the D Club is also being revived. Newspaper Club officers are: Shirley Ell- sworth, Editor—in—Chief; Bob Aker, Business Manager; Arthur Burtfher,Sports Editor Dorothy Osborn, Local News; Velma Burl- eson, Staff Artist; Margaret Girard, Typist; Ruth Burtcher, Features; Mercy Wilkins, School News; Viola Smith, Jokes; John A. Freestone, Adivisor. The officers of the Drama- tics Club are: 3ob Aker,Presid- ent; Buddie Nunn, Vice-Presid- ent; Secretary, Margaret Girard and Treasurer,Mary Jane Brooks; Historian, Jean Hempstead. The officers of the Home Ec Club are : President, Helen Hussell; Vice-President, Romola Lunt? Secretary and Treasurer, Joe Frances Smith. Chairman of entertainment, Helen Stover,and Advisor, Miss Hoover. The leaders of the Club are: President, Governor Aker; Vice-President, Cheater Foster; Secretary, Mary Jane Brooks,and Jack-of—all-Trades—Master-of- None, Ed Day.Advisor,Mr.Brickey DUNCAN PLAYS SAFFORD TODAY COACH BRICKEY'S KATS ARE READY FCE GAME AT SAFFCRD Coach Frank Brickey will leave today with his football squad forSafford where theWild- Kats willattempt torepeat their victory overSafford last season It will be a difficult tagkthis season. Safford has a new coach Horace Smitheran, graduate of Tempe Teacher's College. He was captain of the Border Confere- nce football champions of 1932. He has a brilliant record of football playing in his exper- ience, and is certainly qualif- ied to pull a few tricks out of the bag. MR. WATSON ORGANIZES A REAL HILL-BILLY BAND The Hill-Billy Band,organ- ized and directed by Mr. Watson made its debut recently in an assembly program. The purpose of the organization is to pres  ent real Hill Billy entertain- ment for the school's social--- activities. WILDCATS HOLD BISBEE TO 7-7 TIE BREAK GIVES PUMAS A TOUCHDOWN IN THE THIRD QUARTER The Pumas were held byDun- can Wildcats for a score of7-7. In the second quarter Ed Day carried the pigskin across the goal line to account for six points. Arnold Hannum caught a pass for the ©ctra point. In the third quarter ,however, Bis- bee took advantage of a lucky break when Walter Andrews, Bis- bee left end, caught a fumble and raced over a clear field for twenty yards to a touch- down. Duncan gained more yardage and completed more passes than Bisbee. WILDKATS TRIUMPH OVER CCC TEAM IN OPENING CONTEST OF SEASON Coach Brickey'sWildkats tri uraphed over the CCC boys in a practice game at thehigh school football field with a brilliant score of 26-0« FRESHMEN HONORED AT FIRST PARTY The all-school party was held September 19. About 140 pupils and all the teachers were in attendance. Elizabeth Aker was the chairman of the game committee. Every on en- joyed the games and dancing. Mr Townsend led a yell which was given for the freshmen. The Girl's Pep Squad held a meeting Thursday 27. The meet- ing was held for the purpose of selecting uniforms. Red slacks and white blouses were select- ed. ASSEMBLY PROGRAM GIVEN September the 27, an assem- bly program was given for the purpose of hearing Mr.Ellsworth talk to us concerning the exam- ination for drivers licenses. COMMERCIAL CLASS NEWS The commercial class has a bright outlook this year. There are 35 new typing students this year and a total of 53students. The bookkeeping class this year is larger than ever before. Mr. Clothier says that his students are all doing very well, but he hopes no one will get injured seriously fighting over the new typewriter. SPANISH CONTEST IS HELD A Spanish contest was held Friday the fifth period. The captains were Albertus Massey and Shirley Ellsworth. Nearly everyone went down on their se- cond or third word. The out- standing pupils were:Dean Chap- man, Albertus Massey, Shirley Ellsworth, Vinita Foster, Hanna Webster, and Ruth Burtcher. MYSTERY DRAMA TO BE PRESENTED ON HALLOWEEN NIGHT The cast for the Dramatics class play has been selected by Mr. Freestone, director of the play, and rehersals have been commenced in preparation for the presentation of the play on October 31st. The cast members are as follows: Letha Myrtle Jessica Mrs. Eddy The Girl Jack Herbert Hermit Rud Skipper Jerome Jean Hempstead Alta Williams Eunice Cosper Ruth McGrath Wilma Wilson Governor Aker Willis Cosper Bill Eaton Ianthus Romney Phil Ward The married teachers of the high school faculty went to Hospital Flat in the Graham Mountains Sunday, on a picnic. They ate a very delicious lunch and took some pictures. Those attending with their families were Mr. Townsend, Mr. Santee, Mr. Clothier, and Mr. Casey. Sunday the boys of the D Club went up on the hill and made a cement D . Afterwards went to Scotts and charged milk shakes to the school. Five members of the Hill Billy Band entertained in as- sembly Friday,September 27.They gave us some real old time mus- ic and it gave us all thedesire to get up and try to dance through an old time clog. ♦ SENIOR FROLIC The football motif was car- ried out in the Senior class party held Wednesday night,Oct. 3rd. Coach Tom D.Watson had his charges in rare form for the vicious affair. Mr. Packer, re- feree, blew his whistle as a signal for activities to start. Immediately both sides emmerged from hiding and met in mortal combat on the center of the floor.Clyde Townsend’s head was shoved deep into a large platt- er of flour, and for the re- mainder of the game he contin- ued to snort large clouds of white smoke from his nostrils. An exciting moment came near the end of the first quarter when Bob Aker grabbed up a fun- ble (Helen Russell) and raced like mad down the sidelines in a dash which seemed to be sure to terminate in a touchdown.But no. He’s down] No. he's up! There he goes again. He's going to make it.' But no—he is stop- ed dead in his tracks by a per- fect block by Buddie and Mary Jane On the next play Mr.Brick- ey was penalized for holding.Mr, Clothier plunked a string on his guitar and time was called, ending the first quarter. The goal posts were revers- ed, and the second quarter started. This quarter was feat- ured by the broken field run- ning of Garth Lunt,twisting and writhing, wiggling and whirl- ing; he and his interference (Gertrude, Margaret, etc.) ran Tor substantial gains. At this juncture, the noise and din of the clashing warrior was drown- ed out by the strains of the school band, directed by Mr. Santee, • and including Lloyd Truscott, Mr. Clothier,Mr. Wat- son, and Cecil-O'Dell. Frequen- tly they rended (sp) lively nusic to cheer the determined battlers on the bloody orgy.The climax of this quarter came when Conductor was lost on a quarter-back sneak. The third quarter began with a lively skirmish. Ed. Day and his interference (Myrtle Lo- I__________________________________ vett) raced forty yeards to placehis team in scoring pos- ition. Twice and thrice valient thrust were made towards the goal line, but in each instance the one carrying the ball was thrown down by that deadly tack- ier,Alta Williams. However, the first score of the game came when, on the fourth and last at- tempV'Wild Bill Eaton(the Her- mit) skirted the left-end skirts and scored a touchdown.His back was touching down on the floor. Mr.Packer slipped his hands un- der Bill's shoulder blades and declared that it was a clean cut fall. Elizabeth Aker was downed in an effort to convert the extra point. She says Who could convert such a Heathenish point, anyway? Thus ended the third quarter. In the fourth period it was plainly evident that Ruth and Chet were invincible as running partners, so James Forehand knifed in to separate the two during a tag waltz. Only the perfect blocking of Governor prevented Mr. Freestone from scoring for the opposition as the game neared its closing mo- ment. Then in the final climax, Reo came into action and tossed a neat forward pass (bucket of flour)but it was intercepted by Herschell who scored a neat touchdown to even the digits 6- 6. Then came the try forthe try point. It was a dramatic moment. The excitement could be cut with a knife I Devane snap- ped out the lights and all of the players thought they were playing night football in Lord- sburg. The lights flashed on again--Mr. Brickey and Mr. Wat- son were lying on the floor. When they arose it was discover ed that Lmiley,the culprit, was pancaked beneath them. Arnold was annihilated on his try for an extra point by Alene and El- sie. Thus the game ended in a lockjaw! THE END OF A PERFECT PARTY. BULLDOGS VS WILDKATS FIRST SIX ’TREKS' TURK 1935-36 SENIORS Elsie Hardin,Edna Harrison, Cecil O’Dell, Bob Aker, and Charles Massey. JUNIORS Alva White, Doris Bradshaw, Irma Malone, Ira Rose, Jean Hempstead, and Myrtle Lovett. SOPHOMORES Shirley Ellsworth, Vinita Foster, Ruth Burtcher, amelia Bridges, Hanna Webster,- Vercy Wilkins, Bobby Cochran, and Dorothy Osborn. FRESHMEN Fern Burtcher,Darleen Stew- art, LeRoy Rainvillej Xochitle Acosta, Wayne Holden, Tom Ham- blin, Virginia O'Hannon, Arleen Stowe11 Scott Sloan, June Sherman and Lucille Armstrong. TEN HIGHEST IN ORDER•OF RANK Shirley Ellsworth, Vinita Foster, Ruth Burtcher, Alva White, Fern Burtcher, Amelia Bridges, Hanna Webster, Elsie Hardin, Edna Harrison, Darleen Stewart and Vercy Wilkins. The blare of the bulldogs band---the war cry of the pep squad, the movements of the game sent over by a gigantic loud speaking system made tha Safford vs Duncan football game one of the most dramatic games of the season. 'Wien the teams put the pig skin in motion, the game resem- bled a herd of bulls fighting more than humans playing foot- ball. Holcomb, a 200 pound Bull- dog made most of Safford's out- standing runs. Charles Massey and Boyd Crabtree, Wildkat Line-men de- serve much credit to stopping Safford's plays before they were started. Both teams were unable to score during the game, making the score 0-0. This was the first game in the history of Duncan footballHistory that the Wildkats have tied their oppon- ents 0-0. DUNCAN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS DEFEAT CLIFTON GIRLS IN VOLLEYBALL CONTEST LAST FRIDAY The Duncan High school Volley Ball team met the Clif- ton girls at the Clifton gymna- sium Friday, October Hand the game that ensued held the aud- ience in suspense from the be- ginning 'until the end, ending in a close but glorious victory for our girls. The Girls on the Team Are: Vinita Foster, Elizabeth Aker,Helen Stover, Eldiva Bour- geous, %rtle Lovett, Eunice Cosper j Ruth McGrath, Mary Jane Brooks, Doris Bradshaw, Dixie Gilliland, Wilma Wilson and Lucille Armstrong. GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TEAM LOSES TO MORESCI The Duncan High Volley Ball Team went to Morenci Wednesday 16, and suffered defeat. DUNCAN VALLEY MESSE NGfl :v ) T) 1 HAIAOW6 EN VOL. 1 OCT. 31, 1935 COPY IV. HORSE SHOE CRAZE COMES TO DUNCAN Oh boy] a ringer] Gee, that was a close one. Such ex- pressions are commonly heard near the north end of the high school before school, during noon hour, and after school. That wholesome outdoor sport of horse-shoes' has come to the high school.The two sets of the game are very much in demand and it is necessary to wait a turn if you are desirous of displaying your talent in toss- ing the curved iron around the Peg. DUNCAN DEFEATS MIAMI 27-0 After seven years of com- petition the Duncan Wildkats finally defeated the strong Mi- nii Vandals by a score of 27-0 in a football ame played on the Duncan field Friday after- noon October 18. WILDKATS ARE STILL IN 100 PCT CLaSS ganization is making history upon the football field that future teams of this school can look upon with respect. The Wildkats are among the few high schools in the state who have not met with defeat this seas- on. Out of fifty high school teams in the state only eleven are credited with a 100%rating. Among this upper bracket of the state's outstanding teams ifi the name DUNCAN WILDKATS. DUNCAN GIRLS TRIUMPH OVER CLIFTON GIRLS Ed. Day's girls triumphed Clifton volley ball team last Thursday with a score of 40 to 24, although the score at the half was 11 to 20 in favor of Clifton. The girls responded to the anxious yells and pleas of the male division during the time between halves. ! THAT BROWN HAT.' Before the Miami game Coach Brickey was telling us— most coaches are superstitious; I am inclined to be so. If you win the game I will keep my brown hat; if you don't, I will throw it away. MESSENGER BOASTS 'VIDE CIRCULATION The Duncan Valley Messenger official organ of Duncan Union High School, boasts a very wide circulation. Among the many far spread cities where the paper journeys every two weeks are: Manilla Phillipine Islands; Abordeen, Scotland; St. Paul Minnesota; Grosmont, California. NEWS A pep meeting was held Thurs. afternoon in the assem- bly hall. A boys pep squad was organized and theyfurnished the entertainment. Duncan's 1935 football or  DUNCAN ’ TNS 0 r£R DOUGLAS DUNCAN VALLEY MESSENGER Vol. II Nov.27,1936 Copy VI DUNCAN BOOSTERS CLUB HOST TO ATHLETES Last Saturday the 22nd, our team played what was to be the last game on our home field for sixteen of ?ur players—Seniors. Eleven seniors started the game and eleven seniors finished it; As expressed by Coach Brickey, they has more ’’push behind them displayed in proceeding games. Regardless of the fum- bles they made, it v;as that push which carried them on to victory over Douglas with a score of 13-7. In the evening was a banquet sponsored by the Boosters Club, in honor of the football team of Duncan and the basketball team of Virden. The speakers of the evening were Ed- win O'Day, Mr. Townsend, Mr . Fields, Superintendent of Vir- den, Coach Brickey, and Mr. Casey An assembly was held Friday afternoon. Mr. Townsend announc- ed about the annuals and about the football game Saturday after noon. The Duncan V ildkats defeated the Douglas Bul.ldogs 13-7 on November 25, At two o'clock the Douglas Bulldogs kicked off to the Duncan V ildkats, The T7i3d- kats scored six points in the first thirty seconds of the game but failed to convert- In the second quarter however,the Bull- dogs r colored a fumble on the ’ ildkats five yard line and push- ed the pigskin across the line for six points, and converted. This ran the score 7—6 in favor of Douglas. The ildkats scored again in the second quarter and converted. In the second half neither team scored. DUNCAN '7IHS SECOND PLACE IN EASTERN CONFERENCE Tire Duncan V ildkats won sec- ond place in the Eastern Divi- sion Conforoiice. Globe was the only other high school to turn out a better record in confer- ence competition. Coach Brickey has brought his charges thru one of Duncan's most successful sea- sons in the history of the sch- ool. In eight games pir.yed, the V ildkats lost only one—the game played at Globe, Two games were tied—Bisboe and Safford— and the other games have all been victories for the local boys. Duncan hopes to upset Morcnci again when they meet 'them at Mor- onci on Thnnksgivirig night. The record made thus far by the Kats is as follows: Bisbcc 7 Safford 0 Miami 0 Morcnci 7 Globe 13 Lordsburg 0 Vi11cox 0 34 Mr . Ballard, the Magician, gave a performance in the Gram- mar School Gym, Thursday, Nov.21. Duncan 7 11 0 27 33 0 19  20 Tota.ls 119 DUNCAN CALL i Y MESS I: HAPPY NEW YEAR.' VCL n DPC. 20.1935 COPY Vlll CLASS MEMBERS VISIT K.T.A.R. NOTABLES The members who represented the journalism class in Phoe- nix on the last day of their visit prolonged their time there in order to meet and hear the broadcast of L'ajor Strange. school news School will adjourn Dec- ember 20 and will resume Jan- uary 6, 1936. An assembly was held Friday afternoon, the 5th. D s were g’ven to the Volley Ball Girls and Football Boys. The Volley Ball Girls receiving D's were: Eldiva Bourgeous, Mary Jane Brooks, Ruth McGrath, Vinita Foster, Doris Bradshaw, Lucile Armstrong, Elizabeth Aker, Helen Stover, Wilma Wilson Elsie Hardin, Dixie Gilliland, Eunice Cosper, and Myrtle Lovett. , Football 3oys receiving Ds were: Bob Aker, Gcv Aker Charles Arnett, .ELfred Attaway, Adrian Boyd, Willis Cosper, Boyd Crabtree, Ed Day, Bill Dean, Joe Frances, Herschell Gilliland, Garth Lunt, Albertus Massey, Charles Massey. Max McGardyj Arnold Hannum, Reo Heskett, Roy Trewitt, Mack Ward, Phil Ward, Dean Zimmerman, and manager, Bill Boyd. Gov. Aker presented Mr. Ellsworth with a D and Mr. Townsend presented coach 3rickey with a D . An assembly was held Wed- nesday the 27th. Mr. Townsend gave a Thanksgiving talk and school was dismissed until the following Monday. Virginia 0 Hannon has dis- continued. school. She is now living in Superior. Duncan High School first team defeated Virden’s high school first team 26-18 in a very close and exciting basket- ball game. Duncan second team defeated Virden’s seconds by a 24-11. score. Okemah Stafford from Broken Bow Oklahoma has entered the Duncan High School as a fresh- man. The Journalism Class has purchased a movie camera. We shall bring to the silent screen local actresses and act- tors. DUNCAN F.F.A. HOLDS INITIATION Friday, Dec. 13th the Dun- can chapter of the Future Far mers of America held its sec- ond meeting in the high school assembly hall in which 17 greenhands were initiated. DUNCAN VALLEY j MESSENGER HENDRIX ADDRESSES D.U.H.S STUDENT BODY Friday 17th, Dr. H.E. Hend- ri . addressed the D.U.H.S. stu- dent body. Ho excorted the gr- oup in an imaginary trip to Eu- rope. His talk really made us feel proud and thankful that we arc American Citizens. SCHOOL NEWS The sophomores and Juniors regret theloss of Mack and Phil Ward. They discontinued school Friday the 10th. They plan to attend school in Texas. Clyde Townsend has discon- tinued school. Since Christmas he has been attending school at his home in Groom, Texas. There was an assembly held Friday morning for the purpose of a pep ralley for the basket hall boys who went to Globe and Miami over the week-end. The Seniors that discontin- ued school after the first semesterare:Katherine Gordon,Ed Day, Cecil O'Dell,and Bud Nunn. Katherine was married and left for Oklahoma City, Ed. went to Tempe and Cecil to Gila. On Thursday,January 23, the Future Farmers of America held a Father and Son Banquet to give Mr. Springfield, the new agricultural teacher,' a- hearty welcome, and Mr. Y atson, former teacher, a farewell dinner. The home economics class I were the hostess to Mr. Town- send, Mr. Santee, Mr. Clothier, Mr. Freestone,at a dinner given inthe home economics department Tuesday noon. Clara Chapman and Jo Francis Smith acted as host- ess. Chirstine MeFarlard and Helen Stover v aited tables. The Home Economics class sponsored a prize tackey party Tuesday night at the auditorium. THIRD SIX WEEKS HONOR ROLL SENIORS: Margaret Girard, Edna Harrison, Alene Clouse Charles Massey, and 3ud Nunn. JUNIORS: Alva YVhite, • Doris Bradshaw, Jean Hempstead, Tom Cochran, Margaret Johnson,Char- les Arnett. SOPHOMORES: Ruth Burtcher, Shirley Ellsworth, Vinita Fost-- er,Hanna Webster,Bobby Cochran, libertis MasseyAmelia Bridges, and Mavis Moffett. FRESHMEN: Fern Burtcher, LeRoy Rainvilie,Thomas Hamblin, Scott Sloan, Oma Johnson, Dar- leen Stewart,Dick Neighbor,Way- ne Holden, Arleen Stowell,Xoch- itle Acosta. The Duncan Kats strength- ened their Eastern Conference lead tonight as they unleashed a very brilliant offensive to smother the Miami Vandals und- er a 41-18 landslide. Governor Aker, Wildkat guard, was high point man with eleven points Foster, his team mate was a close second with ten points. DUNCAN CHAMPS OF GREENLEE COUNTY The defeat of Morenci Wild- cats made Duncan Wildkats the undisputed champs of GrGon3.ee County, and the lead in the Eastern Division Conference: and, they will doubtless go to the state basketball tourn- ament at Tucson. Duncan Wildkats mauled the Safford Bulldogs 40-22 in a basketball game Friday 10. Friday 17, D.U.H.S.defeat- ed M.H.S. 24-28 in basket ball at Miami. Saturday 18, Globe defeat- ed Duncan in basketball 48-24 at Globe. The D.H.S.Volley Ball girls defeated the Virden Volley ball team 41-15 Wednesday. Those who played the game are as follows: DUNCAN VIRDEN Ruth McGrath Phyllis Patten Eunice DosDer lone Payne Elsie Hardin Lorraine Jons Lurlino Patten Mary Anderson Vinita Foster Goldi Richins Eldiva Burgeous Helen Tonny Helen Stover Myrtle Hatch Mary—Jane Brooks Ethel Jons Myrtle'Dovett Mildred Martin Vi Una Wilson Christine K. Gertrude Brbwn Mr.Bob Springfield,the new Agriculture teacher, who is to replace Mr. Tom D. Watson at DU.H.S., will assume his new teaching duties Mon. Jan. 27. Charles Walters, a graduate of Duncan High School last year has been adopted as a member of the Beverly Hill Billies .They are now on-a tour of the north- ern states, to bo gone for 16 to 18 months. Alton Fritz, of York, was hurried to the hospital in Mor- enci on Tuesday and underwent an operation for appendicitis. The operation disclosedthat the appendix had been ruptured. The Dramatics class has chosen a three act comedy play, Crashing Society by James C. Parkman,which they plan to pre- sent in about four weeks. It is beyonu a doubt the outstanding play of the year. The cast has been chosen as follows: Adam Dunnigan---------Bill Bass Elsie Dunnigan-----Kary Western Marguerite---------------Eunice Cosper George----------Arthur Burtchor Scruples-Scruples--Joe McGrath Miss Gadgett----Dixie Gilliland Mr. Van Witherspoon—Garth Lunt jjtrs. --Ruth McGrath Cyrie ————Gov. Aker Agatha Mulrooney---WilmaWilson Miss Louise MillcrAlta Williams JUNIOR CLASS MEETING The Junior class met January 13th, in the afternoon home ro- om period during which they el- ected Eunice Cosper as Preside- nt, and Carrie Lou Western _ as Vice-President. These offices were previously filled by Clyde Townsend and Alva White. DUNCAN HI HAS VISITORS Duncan Hi was visited by 6 girls from Miami Hight school, who accompanied the Miami Bask- etball team when they came here to play our boys. ON TO TUCSON; Much enthusiasm and confid- ence has come to the Wildkat la ir in recent days as a resultof the local boys adding a few mo- re pelts to their long stringof victories. The local club took an undisputed lead in the East- ern Arizona Conference by def- eating Clifton and Morenci on Friday and Saturday nights of last week. High hopes are n ow held of the Kats going to Tu- cson and making a gooa stand. DUNCAN DEFEATS PHOENIX 32-24 The Duncan Union High School Wildkats wrote history in the annuals of basketball last night when they crushed the powerful Phoenix Union High School Coy- otes with a 32-24 score. For the exception of a brief monent at the opening of the game,the kats never relinquished their lead to their opponents. Chester Foster,Wildkats for- ward, led his team-mates in scor- ing with a total of 11 points; Lindstrom, swift Coyote forward, netted 15 points for Phoenix to take the scoring honors for the night. SENIORS HAVE CLASS PARTY The Senior Class of Duncan U.H.S.was the host of one of the most succesful school parties of the year Tuesday night. FRESHMAN CLASS HAS PARTY Thursday 6-The freshmen were sponcers of a school party that was enjoyed by 13 seniors,6 jun- iors, 10 sophomores, 11 freshmen and 6 teachers. The game flying Dutchman featured Speed Wagon Attaway who clasped the hand of a fair maid- en and dashed around the circle with the speed of'dashing West- ern motion picture star. Coach Brickey was featured in thebroom dance. He too was graceful and manly, according to the rules of football. SCHOOL NEWS Wednesday 5 The Home Economics girls in department one gave a dinner for the faculty members.The teachers who attended were Mr. Brickey, Miss eddins, Miss Hoover and Mr. Packer. There were also four girls from the department, Fern Burtcher, hostess;Lurline Patten, host;Eldiva Burgeous and Lucille Armstrong. The cooking was all done by the girls and everything went off very nicely. An assembly program was giv- en by Mr. Santee Friday 7. It consisted of a number by the band, two songs by the girl's chorus, a baritone solo by Bob Aker and three songs by the fol lowing girls: Mary Jane Brooks, Margaret Girard, Shirley Ells- worth, Eunice Cosper, Elizebeth Aker, and Wilma Wilson. Thursday Feb 13 An assembly was held in the high school auditorium for the purpose of promoting a school spirit and inspire everyone to come out to the Phoenix-Duncan game. Mr. Townsend spike a few words and then turned the pro- gram over to Mr. Brickey and the yell leaders. The entire student body gave a few yells and with the aid of Mr. Clothier and Mr. Santee sang some school songs. DUNCAN VALLEY MESS ENGER Zzzzzzzzzzz: - Vol.II Feb.28,1936 CopyXII DUNCAN WINS FROM MORENCI On the night of February 15th, the Duncan Wildkats had a scare when they invaded the Mor- enci lair, and were barely able to turn back the Hill-toppers with a score, 20-18. LINCOLN DOUBLE VISITS DUNCAN HI Judge Edward Bull,the famous Lincoln double and movie actor from Hollywood, was in Duncan '•' ednesday. F.F.A. NEWS The homeing pigeons are building up very fast with the arrival of an additional two squabs this week. D.U.H.S. WILDKATS WIN THE EASTERN CONFERENCE TITLE The Duncan Union High school won the Eastern Division basket- ball conference for the first time in its history. As a token for the Wildkat's splendid work, Peterson, Brooke, Stiener and Wist, a-school supply company in Phoenix,presented a sixteen inch basketball trophy to them. MAVERICKS WIN FROM WILDKATS The Duncan Wildkats lost the second game of the season on Saturday night at Lordsburg when the Mavericks defeated the Kats 33-26. Garth Lunt was high point man for Duncan with 12 points. MOVING PICTURE 'WORK IS STARTED Saturday, February 15th the stock-yards, about 2- miles east of Duncan,was the scene of great excitement and action as Direct- or J.A. Freestone and Photogra- pher Vm. Johnson shot a few scenes of the picture The Mine with the Tin Door . Despite the fact that the wind v;as blowing and it was raining, a hundred feet of film was taken and app- roximately thirty persons took part in the proceedings. VOLLEY BALL GIRLS WIN ANOTHER GAME The Volley ball girls won the game with Ft.Thomas February 22. The girls who startedthe game were: Eunice Cosper, Wilma Wilson, Myrtle Lovett, Mary Jane Brooks, Helen Stover, Elsie Har- din, Alene Clouse, Ruth McGrath, and Eldiva Bourgeous. SCHOOL NEWS The Junior class of Duncan Union High School netted approx- imately $6.00, Friday,by serving lunches to the students and teachers.The funds will be added to the treasury for purpose of giving the Junior-Senior banquet later in this school year. DUNCAN VALLEY ME SSENGEk |-------------------------------- BRICKEY, EDDIITS ARE MARRIED IN KINGSTON, N.M. Coach Frank Brickey and Miss Mildred Eddins, teachers of Dun- can Union High School were mar- ried at Kingston, New Mexico on Saturday, March 21, 1936. FOURTH SIX WEEKS HONOR ROLL The fourth six weeks honor roll is as follows: Seniors5Mar- garet Girard, Edna Harrison, El- sie Hardin, Laura Cranford,Char- les Massey, and Boyd Crabtree. Juniors: Alva Unite, Velma 3urleson, Jean Hempstead, Carrie Lou Western. Sophomores:Shirley Ellsworth, Ruth Burtcherj Vinita Foster, La.nna Webster, Amelia Bridges, Vercy Wilkins, Bobby Cochran, Viola Smith,and Albertis Massey. Freshmen: Fern Burtcher, Le •ioy Rainville, Xochitle Acosta, pick Neighbor, Darleen Stewart, ’•’ayne Holden, Lucille Armstrong, Orna Johnson,Mary Ellen Hollimanj -homas Hamblin,Hldiva Bourgeous, Ren Simms, and rleen Stowe11. AMATEUR HOUR TO BE PRESENTED A full evening's entertain- ment will be presented on March 26, 1936, in the form of an Ama- teur Hour, held at the Duncan gymn under the auspices of Mot- ion picture department of the Duncan Union High School. The entertainment is to be furnished by local talent in the Virden, Franklin and Duncan destricts. The program will be given over a public address system recently purchased by the Duncan High School. ASSEMBLY PROGRAM An assembly program was pre- sented Tuesday the 5th hour through the new Public Address System. This was the first time the Public Address System_ h d been tried out. A short skit of the 3 act comedy Crashing Soc- iety was given. The characters were Kary Lou Western,Bill Bassj Jean Hempstead, Eunice Cosper, .nrthur Burtcher and Joe McGrath. Judge Edward Bull,the famous Lincoln double, movie actor from Hollywood, appeared in person on the stage and addressed the stu- dent body. Music was also heard through the loudspeaker. An imaginary State Champion ship game between Phoenix and Duncan was broadcasted by Mr. Freestone. It v as a very close game, but Duncan won at the last minute with the score 28-30. FOSTER MAKES ALL STATE TEAM Chester Foster, Duncan Union High School lightning forward, was placed upon the all-state- second basketball team. DUNCAN BASKETBALL PLAYER MENTIONED Governor Aker, Duncan Union High School running guard of basketball received honorable mention for all State-Team. 1 Aoril 23—rind Amateur Hour The first amateur hour, be- ing a groat success, and with a record crowd, it was decided to sponsor another.The Junior class vorc the sponsors, for the purp- ose of raising money for the fund in order to give the annual banquet and prom to the seniors. The second Amateur our was even a greater success than the first,having an even larger att- endance. The Juniors were great- ly pleased with the proceeds. April 24-5—Music Contest April the 24-5, the intor-Hi School Music Contest was held at Gila Junior College. The schools participating in ClaesA to which Duncan belonged, were: Douglas, Globe, Miami, Saffordand Duncan. Duncan's mixed chorus took first place. April 30—Grade School Festival April 30,the Spring Festival was presented by the students of the Grammar School under thedir- ection of Dir. Leon Barlow who is assisted by Miss. Ardis Hanson. Mr. Barlow and Miss Hansen were commended for their exellont work and direction of the child- ren. Day 10-11---El Paso Trip May 10, seven members of the Journalism class journeyed to El Paso, chaperoned by their instr- uctor, Mr. John A. Freestone. They reported a delightful trip, when they returned the next day. May 14—Gila College Program May 14, D.U.H.S. was honor- ed with a visit from Dr. Edgar Fuller, President of Gila Coll- ege, who brought with him Coach Johnny Riggs, who, at the assem- bly program, played two select- ions on the accordian, Leo Osb- borne, who gave a talk telling of her experiences at Gila College, and Ruth Merrill, who sang two vocal selections. After the mu- sical program, Mr. Fuller spoke of Gila College's advantages. May 16—Prom The Juniors gave the annual Prom for the Graduating class of '36 Saturday, May 16. It was hold in the Gym, which was beau- tifully decorated. The music was furnished by a negro orches- tra from Ft. Juachuca. May 17—Baccalaureate The baccalaureate services were held in the Grammar -school Gymnasium, Sunday, May 17, at 11 a.m. The program consisted of the Invocation, given by Mr. Claude Packer, vocal selection by the choir, Holy, Holy, Holy'; a piano solo by Mr. J. V , Santee ; the Sermon by Reverend C. Aker, who came all the way from Santa Anna, California to preach the sermon; a vocal solo by Mr. H.T. Clothier: a selection by the girl's chorus, Hedge Rose’,' and the Benediction byClaudc Packer. May 29—Commencement Exercises Thursday evening, May 21,the commencement exercises were held in the Grammar SchoolGym far the class of '36. The program was as follows: Processional; instru- mental solo, Garth Lunt; Talk by Bob Aker; Overture, D.H;S. Band; Introduction of speaker, Mr. Wes A. Townsend; Address, Dr._J. V. Clarson; Presentation of diplom- as and 'awarding of scholarship cups for the year's work to Le- Roy Rainville, Scott Sloan, Ruth Burtcher, and Shirley Ellsworth. May 23—Senior Class Program Friday, May 22, and the last day of school, the seniors pres- ented a program to an assembly, of the student body. It consis- ted of: a baritone solo, by Bob Aker; Reading of the Class Will and Class History, Trumpet Soloj Garth Lunt; popular selections,, Senior Girls; Reading,Bill Bass, Junior Prophecy, Eunice Cosper; Senior Song, Words by Bill Bass, Bill Dean, and Gov. Aker; Foll- owing the program, each senior spoke hisfarcwell to D. U. H. S. WILDKAT5 GO TO TOURNAMENT W.A. Townsend andCoach Frank Brickey took the Wildkat Basket- Ball team to Tucson on March 5,6 end 7th. Four of the first string players had not fully recuperat- ed from a serious attack of in- fluenza. For this reason the boys could not run about the town as they would hav liked to. Yuma defeated Duncan28-27 in the first basket-ball game for State Championship. Both Tempe and Buckeye were walloped by the Kats. These two victories put the Kits in the finals for the ConsolationChamp- ionship against I.iorenci. Morenci defeated Duncan in the finals on Saturday night. COMMERCIAL PICNIC On Wednesday 13, the Comm- ercial students, acconpnnied by their sponsor Mr. Clothier, had an all-day picnic at Carlisle.A Pleasant day was spent by ail the students in spite of the fact that a few didn't figurein on the refreshments quite so prominently as the others. JUNIOR PICNIC On Friday 22nd, the Juniors spent the afternoon at Rileyes Swimming Hole near Virden. The crowd enjoyed a good swim, after which they were served refresh- ments that consisted of Koolade, cake, and sandwiches. FACULTY WINS SOFT- BALL CHAMPIONSHIP After school on Wednesday20 th, the Faculty soft-ba.ll team successfully met the challongeof the Hi School Champion Sophomore team, and managed to give them a 35-14 trimming. Mr Townsend s- pitching was more than the boys could cope with. END OF SCHOOL Now we have come to that most happy of days---THE END OF SCHOOL.' Now that the endia here we feel a little more like say - ing that we are sorry that sch- is going to be over. Aft r all, it has been a very pleasant year of work and play. Withoutadoubt we shall long remember many of the activities in which we took part this year. We owe our suc- cess to Mr. Townsend, and to the Faculty, for the help and encou- ragement given to us. With one exception, the fa- culty that we have this year wi- ll return next year. Miss Mil- dred Eddins became Mrs.Brickey , and her place will be filled by Miss Nance Davis, who will grad- uate from the University of Ar- izona this spring. We end this year with hopes of returning for a better school year in 1936-1937. We shall st- rive to improve in every detail. 1. Leg Show Rusty Bell Wildkats and Kittens Doc, Joe, Chet, Gov, Cherry and Massey Gov, Bill and Joe A choking Scene Ham and Eggs Springfield And 4H boys Crystal Gazers Co-eds The Pep Squad Smiles I Mr end Mrs, The Home making Department showing the season's fashion A Scene from The Mine With a Tin Door The Senior Wildkats of 1935 and 1936 Surely its Shirley Ah.' Wilderness The Wildkats in action Taken off guard A flash from the Grammar School Operetta Chet 'n Bill . iM The Cinematador's first movie Cut,Five minutes rest Trying on a new hat A stag banquet MEN ONLY Mrs. Mildred Briekey Next Modern school School teacher's of Year teachers.' Yesterday Senior J 1 Shame Massey on Gosper I'm. ya F a i B X. i n 1 OhI Romeos where art Thou? GOVERNOR B.B MOUER THE FRIEND TO EDUCATION . 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AN APPRECIATION I W SH TO PRESS heartfelt APPRE- CIATION FOR the PATRON AGE OF THE DUNCAN UNION HIGH SCHOOL AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL.STUDENTS AT -- CHARLIE MCMRS-MGR.. DUNCAN, ARIZONA WE CARRY A COMPLETE STOCK OF MEATS — GROCERIES HARDWARE-DRY-GOODS DUNCAN STANLEY COON DUNCAN ARIZONA ■ T H E ANNOU NCE 5 THE OPENING OF THE CAFE AND SODA FOUNTAIN, WHICH IS NOW PARTITIONED OFF FROM THE BAR, UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MOORE AND ’ rAUGH, EXPERT CATERERS. TASTY SANDWICHES CHICKEN DIN NEKS 6 STEAK DINNERS OPEN FROM 6PM ' STEP IN FOR A DELIGHTFUL TIME NEW ENTRANCE ON MAIN STREET DUNCAN---------------------ARIZONA AN APPRECIATION WE WISH TO TAKE THIS OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION TO THE MER- CHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN OF DUNCAN WHO HAVE ADVERTISED IN THIS ISSUE OF EL CONQUISTADOR. STAFF REPAIRING - STORAGE COMPLIMENTS OF C PGDN'S LCVETT'S 0 CTAGE GARAGE J 6AS - TIRES - OIL Qt. RVICE IRA SPON JIM LOVETT DUNCAN ARIZONA DUNCAN SAFFORD CLIFTON AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS --and so ends another year. T0 ALL OF US, THE YEAR HAS EEEN A DELIGHTFUL AND VALUABLE EX- PERIENCE. WE FEEL THAT THE PAST YEAR IS ONE THAT HAS BEEN ADDED TO OUR LIVES RATHER THAN ONE THAT HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY. WE WISH TOEXPRESS OUR APPRECIATION TO PETERSON, BROOKS,STISNER AND WIST FOR THEIR KIND ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION WHICH MADE THIS PUBLICATION POSSIBLE. SO WE CONCLUDE WITH A DESIRE FOR YOUR FUTURE SUCCESS AND HAPPINESS. MAY YOU EVER CHERISH THE MEM- ORY OF THE SCHOOL YEAR OF 193-5, AND '36. -THE STAFF -