Duncan High School - Wildkat Yearbook (Duncan, AZ)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1963 volume:

WILDKA T ’63 Foreword p 1 Blue skies, endless mountain ranges, and sweeping deserts covered with yuccas, tumble weeds, and other desert-loving vegetation provide Arizonans, especially us in the southeastern part, great scenic beauty. As the student body and faculty members of Duncan High School graduate or move away, they will always remember the beautiful desert which surrounded them throughout their school days at Duncan. With this in mind, we, the annual staff of 1963, have acknowledged our desert heritage in this year's edition of the WILDKAT. YEAR IN REVIEW............................................................4 ADMINISTRATION......................................................... 13 FACULTY..................................................................14 STUDIES................................................................. 20 CLASSES................................................................. 28 ACTIVITIES...............................................................40 SPORTS.........-.........................................................60 BACKERS..................................................................70 SENIOR REGISTER............................................................ INDEX................................................................. 92 3 School starts in the summer, with workshops, Alumni Reunion. Summer workshops and conventions broke the long summer for students. FFA members attended the state convention; student body officers attended the August workshop; and three students attended the fourth annual Publications Workshop at Arizona State College. Left: Sharon McCarty, Steve Lehman, Danielle Lunt, pose with cake they gave to counselor at the Publica- tions Workshop. In background are the pines of Walnut Canyon, where the Workshoppers picnicked one evening. Unique event for Duncan was the Alumni Reun- ion on August 25. Alumni from the classes of 1921 through 1962 gathered for parade, open house, program, sports competition, barbecue, and dance. Right: Veteran teachers H. T. Clothier and J. W. Santee with Spencer Romney, '61, entertain at program. Far Right: Ray Davis, '28, -drives his reluctant Model T in the parade; daughter Marilyn and Lucille Lee, '63, ride in front seat, and Ray's classmates Howard Sexton, Lena Mae Lovett Barlbw perch on available space. Banners of other classes reflect enthu- siasm of Old Grads. General chairman of the Reunion was J. Vernon McGrath, '24. In charge of the Open House were Mack Clark, '24, and Mildred Foster Clark, '32. Superintending the barbecue was Harvel Cosper, '34. Planning the program was J. W. Santee. Classes begin; volleyball girls love cool water; football begins. With school opening in August, the refrigerated water fountain was the most popular spot in the Duncan High School, and one of the most familiar sights during the first weeks of the fall was this one, right, where volleyball players Kathy Thygerson, Ann Richardson, Jeane Nelson, Linda Payne, Sherrill Mortensen, Vicki Tippetts, Diane Nelson, Judy Johnson, Sandra Gentry line up for last slurp before rugged volleyball practice. Football practice began before school did, and football was the exciting feature of the early fall. Left: Lawery Rhodes, Mack McKeon, Ferryl Gale, Eddie Bejarano hold the ball against the Willcox Cowboys. Along with the athletic contests went band, cheerleaders and pom pons. Here they line up for half-time show at the afternoon game with Marana. By the middle of September, it seemed as if school had been going on a long, long time - and yearbook photos were taken. Above left: Ed Hartner is adjusted just right by photographer. Then came the Greenlee County Fair - and the Industrial Arts boys had a busy booth. Above right: Robert Avila and Ray Wilson cook and serve hamburgers. At National Assemblies pro- gram Ann Richardson (left) modeled sari from India! 6 September, October bring photos, Fair, initiation, tests, band trip, National Assemblies Happy days for most of the school - the World Series! Amateur experts had enthusiastic assistance in setting up TV in study hall, and in great concentration baseball fans gathered to watch, cheer, groan as chosen teams rose and fell. Left: Willard Wade, Coaches Chapman and Honsinger, Dean Richins, Lorden Jones give undivided attention to TV screen. What would Duncan High be without Frosh Initiation? Every year the new kids are put through the most humil- iating day possible. The perfect part of this year's program was the performance of the Twist by all fresh- men, with Harry Bellamy voted overwhelmingly the Best Twister. Opposite page: Numerous tests dotted the school year, and Wendell Jones and Buddy Jensen tackled the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test with great mental energy. The home volleyball game with Pima was followed by the traditional party. Opposite page; Lee Ann Lunt tests for the hot and the not hot dips and warns Brenda Malaney. Great fun for the band was its trip to University of Arizona Band Day Oct. 27. Bus ride was OK” - and hair styling occupied both male and female passengers. Right: Cecil O'Dell combs out Pat Johns' curls. 7 Girls in football suits and ladies coaching - that was the Powder Puff football game sponsored in November by the Student Council. Upper left: Coach Miller and Water Boy Dull enjoy and film the game. A senior-sponsored volleyball game between the faculty men and the regular girls' team resulted in the first defeat for the B Hast champion- ship team. Upper right: Lemieux strolls to floor after time out and other teachers prepare to follow his lead. Parents and volleyball players celebrated the end of a triumphant volleyball season with a banquet. Above: At buffet table are Linda Payne, Mr. Santee, who directed team members in choral numbers; Mrs. Malaney and Brenda, Janis Jackson, Mr. Malaney, and Mr. Johnson, Judy's dad. Silver Bells was the theme of the Seniors' Christmas Ball in December. Right: Large silver bells made up the lovely overhead centerpiece with blue paper streamers floating off to the boundaries of the dance floor. Opposite page: Sponsor Pace fills punch bowl for eighth graders who served punch. The dance band was the Melodeers from Silver City. Special days require 'rdress-up99; sorders look to graduation. After Christmas vacation, numerous special-dress days were designated - Western Day, Dress-Up Day, Color Day. Above, student body on Dress-Up Day gathers for Pep rally before Benson basketball game. At this assembly Luis Montoya received prize for best slogan in FFA safety contest. First semester was scarcely over when the seniors were busy making arrangements for graduation. Right: Jay Lunt is measured for cap by Mr. Fitzpatrick of Autrey Bros. Ordering announcements, writing themes for English and government, looking ahead to being guests at the Junior-Senior Prom, planning for Ditch Day, they found winter gone and spring at hand. Irene chosen FFA Sweetheart; Lawery reigns as GAC King Future Farmers of America President Bob Davis places FFA Sweetheart jacket on 1963 Sweetheart, Irene Barney. As FFA Sweetheart, Irene kept scrap book for the club and accompanied the members at banquets and on other official occasions. Irene Barney Lawery Rhodes Girls' Athletic Club President Ann Richardson places crown on Lawery Rhodes, 1963 GAC King. Lawery received also a blue jacket with the inscription, GAC King, in white letters. King Lawery received title at GAC's annual Sweetheart Dance. 10 Chery l and Baddy elected King and Queen of 1963 WILDKA T Cheryl Stephens, Queen Buddy Jensen, King Jeane Nelson Ralph Rodriquez Verna Milligan Junior Senior Senior Wayne Gardner Bethleen Jones Carl Cosper Sophomore Freshman Freshman Candidates for Annual King and Queen were nominated by the WILDKA T Staff in Jan- uary and were voted on by the entire student body in the last part of Feb- ruary. King Buddy, a junior and Queen Cheryl, a sophomore, were crowned at the annual dance when the yearbooks arrived in the spring. The 1963 WILDKATS were distributed and students exchanged their books to obtain each other’s autographs and best wishes for the future years” at the dance also. II Board of Education ALFRED ATTAWAY, President; FRANK WILLIS, Secretary, LEE WATERS, Member through De- cember, 1962; ELVIN LUNT, Member beginning January, 1963. Duncan schools thank Mr. Waters; welcome Mr. Lunt Board of education members of Duncan Elementary and High School District Number Two serve three - year terms. Mr. Attaway, president and senior member, has more than five years' service. Mr. Willis, clerk, has been a member for four years; and Mr. Waters, who completed a three-year term in December, 1962, did not run for re-election. He was succeeded on January 1, by Mr. Lunt, a graduate of Duncan schools and the father of four children in the elementary school. During Mr. Waters'term the board hired Mr. Wright, our present principal, purchased four new buses, added a guidance counselor to the high school staff, and inaugurated the float schedule the past year. 12 Administration Residing in the Duncan Valley many years, Douglas Brubaker entered his second decade as superin- tendent. Already elementary school chief before the school districts were combined, Mr. Brubaker has known many seniors since they began their school career as five-year olds. He watched the enrollment rise to 580 in the ele- mentary school and over 200 in the high school. Thirty-one teachers and thirty-three classrooms, four custodians, nine bus drivers also functioned under his watchful eye. Seldom would he fail to recognize a person from the newest kindergartner to the best-known senior. Mr. Brubaker received his B.A. degree at Arizona State College and the M.Ed. degree at the University of Arizona. Years of experience help in guiding Duncan schools DOUGLAS BRUBAKER, Superintendent In his second year as principal of Duncan High Robert Wright continued to take active interest in every stu- dent, function on the coaching staff, and to work with Superintendent Brubaker, in the school board, in planning budgets, enforcing discipline, and generally directing the school in meeting the requirements of the state department of public instruction and of the North Central Association. Mr. Wright was especially honored in the past year by being elected representative from the B East dis- trict to serve on the Arizona Interscholastic Associ- ation. Mr. Wright received the B. S. and M. Ed. degrees at Southwestern State College in Oklahoma. 13 ROBERT WRIGHT, Principal ROY A. ARMSTRONG JOSEPHINE BLAKE FLOYD CHAPMAN H. T. CLOTHIER MR. ARMSTRONG, whose main teaching field is mathematics, used his float time in the new schedule to teach German. Advanced math re- placed the usual geometry. Mr. Armstrong holds a B. A. degree in secondary education and an M.Ed. in guidance from the University of Arizona. MRS. BLAKE, besides being a newcomer herself, in- troduced a class in speech during her float period. Other classes were freshman and senior English. She earned the B.A. and M.A. degrees at the University of Southern California, and taught in California be- fore coming to Duncan. MR. CHAPMAN'S subjects during his sixth year at DHS were American Government and physical edu- cation. In addition to being athletic director for the school, he was head football coach. News in his life last summer was his marriage to Juanita Walmsley. His B. Ed. degree was earned at Arizona State Col- lege. This year was MR. CLOTHIER'S thirty-first at Duncan High. He taught commercial subjects and art and coached the volleyball and tennis teams. He re- ceived his B.A. degree at Bethany College and the M.A. at Colorado State College. Two new teachers join Duncan High staff; Chapman MR. COURS came to Duncan last fall to teach class- es in American history, world history, and general business; and to act as head basketball coach and as- sistant in baseball. He earned the B.S. degree at Morningside College in Iowa and has taught in Casa Grande, Tombstone, and at the state industrial school at Ft. Grant. MRS. DULL has filled her five years at DHS with classes in Spanish and in junior English. Her students learn good pronunciation by means of tapes and rec- ords. She earned her B.A. at the University of Arizona. MR. HICKS, guidance counselor, teaches Spanish and is head baseball coach and assistant in basket- ball. He has a B.A. in Education from Ball State Teachers College in Indiana and last summer at- tended a special institute in guidance at New Mexico University. MR. HONSINGER, teacher of biology, general sci- ence, and chemistry, assists in football, baseball, and track. He received his training at Southwestern State College, Weatherford, Oklahoma, and holds the B.S. degree. ROY C. COURS VERA POWER DULL CHARLES B. HICKS DEAN HONSINGER 14 Faculty MARC LEMIEUX BERNICE V. MILLER T. M. PACE J. W. SANTEE MR. LEMIEUX's duties for the past four years have included teaching industrial arts and general math. His shop students have made many handsome and useful products. Mr. Lemieux obtained the B.A. and M.A. degrees from Arizona State University. MRS. MILLER has been homemaking teacher for six years and this year taught a section in freshman Eng- lish. Practical experience in cooking and serving meals, furnishing model homes, sewing, and con- ducting nursery classes have been her students' proj- ects. MR. PACE, vocational agriculture teacher, teaches in the classrrom, in the fields, and in the farm shop, which this year was given separate quarters from the shop department in the south wing of the gym. Mr. Pace, who taught general science also this year, has the B.S. degree from New Mexico State University. MR. SANTEE, senior teacher at DHS, has been here thirty-three years. Former students now are follow- ing musical careers, and his vocal and instrumental groups and soloists are always sought for programs in Greenlee County. He has a B. M. degree from Beth- any College, Lindsborg, Kansas. marries; Blake teaches speech; Armstrong, German MRS. VAN GUNDY has been advising the school yearbook and newspaper during most of the seven- teen years she has been at Duncan. She is librarian and sophomore English teacher also. She received her B.A. degree at Monmouth College in Illinois, and the M.A. at the University of Illinois. MR. WRIGHT, principal of the high school, assisted in football and coached the track team. His training in mathematics prepared him to plan budgets and keep accounts for the numerous curricular and extra- curricular activities of Duncan High. He received the B.Ed. and M.Ed. at Southwestern State, Wea- therford, Oklahoma. Traditional event for the faculty of both grade and high schools in the fall is an out- door picnic. Last October the teachers met on the lawn beside the cafeteria and broiled steaks to eat with salad, watermelon, and other good foods. Above. Coaches Hicks and Chapman check the progress of the T- bones for themselves and their wives. NATHALIE VAN GUNDY ROBERT E. WRIGHT ASSISTANTS TO OFFICE SECRETARY: Sue Davis, Irene Barney, Pat Beauford, Ann Richardson. SEATED: Angie Valles. These girls type, record information, operate duplicator, run errands. New machine in the office was a copying machine. MRS. LOMA McEUEN, Secretary, assists both Superintendent Brubaker and Principal Wright in efficient handling of school records, corres- pondence, payrolls. Office secretary, guidance counselor, LIBRARIANS: Steve Lehman, fifth period; Margaret Rodriguez, second period; Blessie Tellez, first period; James Bailey, fourth period; Marilynn Davis, third period; Barbara Harrington, float period. They checked books out and in, watched overdues, found books and other materials for students. New in the library this year were the doors in the cupboard below the dictionaries. ASSISTANTS TO GUIDANCE COUNSELOR AND TEACHERS - SEATED: Karen Rhodes (Mr. Hicks); Jeane Nelson (Mr. Clothier); Judy Johnson (Lemieux); Duane Francom (Coach Chapman); STANDING: Judy Allred, Cheryl Stephens (Mr. Hicks); Kathy Thygerson, Lucille Lee (Mr. Clothier); Steve Lehman (Mr. Honsinger); Marilynn Davis (Mr. Chapman). In addition to helping busy teachers, they received valuable training. student assistants serve school CHARLES HICKS, guidance counselor. Mr. Hicks kept busy giving mental ability, college entrance, and scholar- ship tests. He also aided students in applying for scholar- ships, and taught Spanish and coached basketball and baseball. Below, he helps Danny Stephens. How many times a day does someone have to go to the office --maybe to make a phone call, report illness, buy a pencil, tablet, or book--or redeem a book carelessly left in a classroom or on a locker—or meet the principal for praise, rebuke, or planning of school events? Mrs. McEuen answered the questions, wrote the excuses, and generally achieved the smooth running of the office machine. For troubles with studies and in scheduling; for puzzlements about after-high school plans and careers; for information on school and job prospects--students were channeled to Mr. Hicks, who kept in his files vocation guidance literature and college information. He also assisted Principal Wright in guiding students when they were dissatisfied or when their work was unsatisfactory. 17 Transportation, maintenance, lunch program require Duncan's bus drivers serve both the high school and the elementary school. With Duff Chapman as head maintenance man for the fleet of nine buses, these men drive a total of approximately 200 miles each school day with about 600 students. Longest daily trip was made by Garth Lunt, whose 72-passenger bus traveled to Three-Way. John Smith’s 60-passenger was the only re- placement this year. KNEELING: J. W. Santee, Jimmy Sanders, Hubert Bowman, Iven Thygerson. STANDING: Duff Chapman, Jay Pierce, Kenneth Lunt, J. H. Smith, Garth Lunt. Bus Drivers 18 services of almost 30; serve over 600 students DEAN CHAPMAN, left, and FLOYD TOPPER JOHNSON, above, have been keeping the grounds and buildings of Duncan High watered, mown, swept and repaired for quite a few years, Dean having com- pleted seven and Topper, ten. While Dean kept the gym and music, and industrial' arts departments Top- per cared for the main high school building, and both have been responsible for maintenance of the grounds. Custodians Cafeteria Cafeteria Assistants were, FRONT ROW: Spencer Jones, Robert Johns, John Bruce Lunt, Norman Adams. ROW 2: Keith Merrell, Nelson Lunt, Wayne Gardner, Noel Frazier, Buddy Jensen, Dennis Lunt, Robert Gardner, custodian. Replac- ing Spencer, Keith, Nelson, Noel, Dennis, and Buddy after November were Ronald Anderson, and Harold and Jay Lunt. COOKS were, SEATED: Mrs. Thaddie Bourgeous, Mrs. Rachel Sanders. STANDING: Mrs. Ruth Sexton. Mrs. Maude Hartley (manager), Mrs. Elva Lee Hall. Mrs. Hall resigned in December and was replaced by Mrs. Helen Boyd. The cafeteria staff served about 600 grade and high school people every school day, beginning with kindergartners at 11:30 in the morning and opening the high school line at 12:15. 19 Duncan High School experimented this year with a new float system. Class periods, five a day, lasted seventy minutes each, and sixth one rotated, so that each group met four times a week. This permitted a better range of subjects to choose from. New courses were German, Advanced Math, Speech. Facing Page: Mr. Armstrong teaches German with flash cards to Ed Hartner, Allen Welch, Ruth Aden, Mary Rodri- guez, Carmen Quinones. Above; Spencer Jones, Judy Allred, Dennis Lunt take notes for English IV theme. Below; Irene Barney rests while Dennis Lunt, Robert Gardner, Willard Wade, Wendell Jones, Fran Preston practice in band. 20 In Mr. Pace's general science lab, Paul Bil- lingsley, Robert Avila watcn Lorden Jones demonstrate how air pressure permits the up- ending of a flask of water with no loss of fluid. Only cardboard holds water in. Larry Lunt admires insect collections of Bethleen Jones and Cecil O’Dell. These, a first semester biology required project, were judged the best of all collections sub- mitted. All collected scorpions; some preserved insects in jewel boxes I Physical education, science, mathematics, social studies Panel discussion in American government class was chaired by Ann Empie. Seniors discussed textbook chapter, Our Federal System. Panelists were Diane Nelson, Sharon McCarty, Lawery Rhodes, Chair- man Ann, Lucille Lee, James Bailey, Thomas Contreras. Research themes were a project for second semester, with practice in use of library references. 22 Mr. Honsinger's chemistry class was a small but interested group. Here, Ferryl Gale, after making a generator, pours in hydrochlor- ic acid to make carbon dioxide. This class enjoyed lab once a week. Advanced math, an experimental class this year, had four students--James Bailey, Thomas Contreras, Rob- ert Gardner, Keith Merrell. Here James observes Thomas' project, a binary counter, where all the numbers shown represent the decimal system number 38. increase knowledge, develop physical, mental abilities. World history, a subject that has not been a ’’regular at DHS, was taught this year by Mr. Cours. Here, Dennis Moyers shows Carmen Quinones that Renaissance has a double s. Coach Chapman conducted P. E. classes. Below, Tommy Acres, Carlos Bencomo assist Berkley Steams in doing a forward flip. Other activities included rope climbing, archery, calisthenics, kickball. 23 New Student Jerry Grigsby, Mickey Ferrell type in art-bookkeeping-shorthand room. Hard work - lots of memorizing - slave drivin’ teacher - these are some comments made by juniors and seniors who are brave enough to sign up for shorthand; but they know that when they have finished a course with Mr. H. T. Clothier, they are ready for a good secretarial position. Above; Ruth Aden, Margaret Rodriguez, Linda Payne, Lucinda Corona operates an adding machine essential for tricky bookkeeping calculations. 24 Many classes provide training Something new in the art classes was the use of boys as models. Below: Lawery Rhodes poses for Cecil O'Dell, Bob Richins. Right; Homemaking Geraldine Wilson, Martha Ewing take dictation as Kathy Thygerson, Verna Milligan type lessons. Other members of the class were Sue Pearce, Pat Beauford, Diane Nelson, Jackie Adams, Judy Allred, Judy Leland, Sharon McCarty. Vo-Ag classes spent a day with representatives of the Arizona Fish and Wildlife Service, learning methods of „ controlling rodents and predators. Here the boys learn JOT 0JJIC6, 1IOITI6, Jarm. from Willis C. Reber how to set a coyote trap. Watching Robert Johns and Wayne Gardner are Harold Lunt, Don Richins, John Bruce Lunt, Mr. Reber, Luis Montoya, Louis Contreras, Richard Tuey. II nursing course, Pauline McGee bathes patient Judy Leland's feet. Right: Jimmy Edgar explains to Buddy Jensen in shop the right way to shape a lamp base. 25 Journalism teaches teach ease, skill Constant practice in interviewing gives journalism students confi- dence. Left: Jackie Adams, Thomas Contreras, Eloise Kennedy, Norman Adams talk with National Assemblies speaker Willett of his experiences in India. In reading, the key to an author's meaning often lies in the topic sentence of a paragrapn. Above Left; English I students Virginia Ferrell, Carolyn Menges, Terry Campbell search for topic sentences. English in students still need drill in spelling - sometimes! Left: Buddy Jensen, Paul Carpenter study the day's assignment. 26 accuracy; offers interesting interviews; speech, music in performing; English stresses careful reading, writing. Opposite page: Fluency in speaking and comprehension in listening to the spoken Spanish are the aims in Spanish classes. Geraldine Wilson reads exercise into tape as Mrs. Dull watches recorder. Beginning students spend much time becoming acquainted with the feel of the language and have practice in singing, speaking, listening. Below: New class in curriculum this year was speech, taught by Mrs. Blake in float period. Demonstrations were interesting assignments. Judy Leland, whose hobby was hair styling, explained and demon- strated how to rat hair and achieve the popular bubble style. Diane Nelson was the model. Out of many squawks and squeaks Mr. Santee yearly coaxes beautiful harmony in both chorus and band. Top: Eloise Kennedy, Mr. Santee, Ann Richardson, Linda Payne, Ann Empie admire trophy awarded to Duncan's double trio for “’outstanding work in 1962 district music festival. Other members of the sextet were Sandra Hatch and Nadine Smith. Bottom: Band was a float period class under the new schedule this year. Betty Highwood, Ann Empie, Mack McKeon, Linda Payne rest while Mr. Santee listens to clarinets opposite. Linda hopes to steal a few moments for study in English grammar book, but all are alert for the go signal. Something new and something old was the story of classes this year at Duncan High. For the new, all classes elected historians. Facing Page: WILDKAT Photo-Editor Jo Blake assists Ann Empie and Ann Richardson, senior historians, and Fran Preston and Virginia Ferrell, freshman historians, in looking for photos of the school buildings. The old included the traditional Senior Ball and class bake sales. Above: Danny Rapier and Mack McKeon check with sponsor, Mrs. Miller, about dance receipts. Below; Richard Devoll, Sophomore Class presi- dent, counts money from bake sale with Sandra Gentry, Keith Miller, Harold Lunt. 28 Seniors Class of 1963 remembers many firsts: JACKIE ADAMS ROBERT AKER Senior Class officers were, SEATED: Blessie Tellez, secretary; Kathy Thygerson, treasurer. STANDING: Keith Merrell, president; Lawery Rhodes, vice-president. Student council representatives were Ann Richardson and Mack McKeon. Historian, elected this year for the first time was Ann Empie. Mrs. Bernice Miller and Mr. T. M. Pace were class sponsors throughout the four years. 30 JUDY ALLRED JAMES BAILEY PATRICIA BEAUFORD EDDIE BEJARANO new classrooms, new principal, lunch tokens. Seniors DHS's class of 1963 feels that in several ways it was a history-making group, as it can remember numer- ous firsts and other kinds of highlights in its career. Kindergarten days began with Mrs. Peggy Hawkins, whose death last November came as the class was entering on its last year in high school. Freshman initiation seemed, to some at least, unusually rugged. One member recalled being made to crawl twice on hands and knees around both athletic fields! Lunch tokens were first introduced in 1959. In band, the rule went into tradition that frosh must put away the music. Duncan girls’ custom of levis on Friday went out the window, as new Principal Jack Dumond ruled no levis, except on special occasions. This was the year for extensive changes in the school building, with two classrooms and a library reading room added and the stage in study hall subtracted. As sophomores, this enterprising class dared to set up in the photo business at the 1960 Senior Ball, and sold portraits to the dancing couples. The Junior- Senior Prom in 1962 was Moon River” and the Senior Ball was Silver Bells. TOMMY BEJARANO CARLOS BENCOMO CAROL BRAS DA ERNEST BROWN THOMAS CONTRERAS BOBBY DAVIS ANN EMPIE SPENCER JOfoES LUCINDA CORONA MARILYN DAVIS ROBERT GARDNER ELOISE KENNEDY Seniors College recruiters visited seniors LUCILLE LEE JUDY LELAND JAY LUNT STEVE LEHMAN DENNIS LUNT KATHY McBRIDE 32 SHARON McCARTY MACK McKEON KEITH MERRELL VERNA MILLIGAN FRANK MONTOYA DIANE NELSON Seniors LINDA PAYNE DANNY RAPIER LAWERY RHODES ANN RICHARDSON RALPH RODRIGUEZ DANNY STEPHENS BLESSIE TELLEZ BOBBY TUEY ANGIE VALLES KATHY THYGERSON SANDRA TUEY WILLARD WADE Frosh attend Prom - Harbor Lights. Junior officers were, SEATED: Wendell Jones, president; Ricky Nutt, vice-president; Vicki Tippetts, secretary; Karen Rhodes, treasurer. STANDING: Buddy Jensen, Margaret Rodriguez, student council; Jeane Nelson, Richard Mortensen, historians; Josephine Blake, Marc Lemieux, sponsors. Highlight of the junior year is the choosing of the rings. Here, as vice-president Ricky Nutt presides, Herff-Jones representative Tony Koleski shows designs. 5 c XV v„F 1' J - jnrfM f f) : H. A % -V, , jpf1 th itrar A fr V � T. Acres N. Adams R. Aden J. Apodaca R. Billingsley J. Blake P. Carpenter P. Corona R. Davis S. Davis G. Donaldson E. Estes G. Francese D. Francom N. Frazier W. French F. Gale R. Garcia 34 juniors G. Gardner G. Gardner S. Giles B. Harrington B. Hartley E. Hartner M. Herrera C. Hicks B. Highwood B. Jensen J. Johnson W. Jones L. Lee D. Lunt N. Lunt ft i n ; T . rv i «pi • i fj O n f i C5 ■ ' ft ' V P. McGee A. Montoya L. Morgan R. Mortensen D. Moyers j. Nelson R. Nichols R. Nutt S. Pearce K. Rhodes J. Richardson M. Rodriguez M. Rodriguez R. Smith B. Stearns V. Tippetts P. Welch G. Wilson 35 SEATED: Richard Devoll, president; Irene Barney, vice-president; Nadine Smith, secretary-treasurer. STANDING; Sandra Gentry, Wayne Gardner, student council; John Bruce Lunt, Lorraine Moore, historians; Roy Armstrong, Dean Honsinger, sponsors. Sandra Gentry, Pete Craufurd step lively at one of numerous dances. Sophs' fall dance had few present because of late game, early curfew. Class follows Devoll, other officers in numerous projects. T. Adams P. Craufurd S. Gentry I. Barney C. Daniel J. Herrera M. Bejarano P. Bencomo R. Devoll J. Edgar R. Hicks D. Highwood S. Bryant M. Ferrell L. Holliday W. Chapman P. Garcia L. Jernigan L. Contreras W. Gardner R. Johns 36 Sophomores J. Jones L. Jones S. Kelley L. Lopez H. Lunt J. B. Lunt L. A. Lunt B. McGrath C. Martinez K. Miller K. Montoya L. Montoya Sophs tackle biology, typing; smile down at Frosh. L. Moore C. O’Dell B. Patterson C. Quinones B. Richardson D. Richins R. Richins J. Roberts D. Ross M. Sexton N. Smith W. Snyder G. Stephens G. Stevens A. Stinson R. Thomas B. Tuey R- Tuey A. Welch S. Wood R. Wright 37 Freshmen SEATED: Howard Filleman, president; Juanita Bailey, vice-president; Sherrell Mortensen, secretary; Ruby Stephens, treasurer. STANDING: Mike McKeon, Charlotte Pugmire, student council; Vera Dull, H. T. Clothier, sponsors. NOT SHOWN: Fran Preston, Virginia Ferrell, historians. f Seniors Robert Gardner and Spencer Jones “help frosh drink from baby bottles without using hands. Bobbing for “apples” (onions in candy coating) was also popular. Pres. Filleman leads freshmen into four-year DHS career. — — V J'tj n ■ •J 71. 1 Iff - n ' rs T -y W t J w n 'T« W -r i m JML w VI a D bi J jr-7 ' 1' J. Alsip R. Anderson R. Avila J. Bailey B. Bejarano H. Bellamy R. Bellamy T. Bencomo P. Billingsley S. Blake B. Bryant M. Burrola T. Campbell J. Cervantes C. Cosper D. Davis M. Davis V. Ferrell H. Filleman P. Fowler D, Gardner 38 Freshmen R. Herrera J. Jackson P. Johns B. Jones S. Lancaster C. Lujan L. Lunt M. McKeon R. Mahoney B. Malaney C. Menges N. Merrell Frosh learn different schedule, new subjects. H' K cn a % j f 0f l Tt p tUf 1 Ji 9 y - '■ a vrrf dm fl w 9 id Mk Vy A. Moore B. Morgan S. Mortensen J. Nichols R. Payne F. Preston C. Pugmlre C. Quinn M. Quinones C. Renteria B. Richardson D. Richins N. Roberts L. Snyder R. Stephens B. Thomas T. Todd D. Varela C. Waters D. Wilson R. Wilson 39 With the new float system, Friday afternoons this year had an extra period for meetings ... A new rule was that no dances could be decorated except the Senior Ball and the Junior-Senior Prom. Most groups sponsored dances after ball games, and the Student Council used gate receipts for a good collection of records. Facing Page: Linda Payne and Robert Gardner, Judy Allred and Spencer Jones enjoy one of the dances. Above: Ricky Nutt puts sparkle on the Wildkat for the football boys to run through at year’s first home game. Below: Industrial Arts Club boys load melons for September picnic. 40 Student Council FRONT ROW: Steve Lehman. President; Gary Francese, Vice-President; Judy Johnson, Secretary-Treasurer; Robert Wright, Adviser; Charles Hicks, Adviser. ROW 2; Charlotte Pugmire, Sandra Gentry, Margaret Rodriguez, Irene Barney, Howard Filleman, Richard Devoll, Keith Merrell. ROW 3; Diane Nelson, Sue Pearce, Linda Payne, Ann Richardson, Lee Ann Lunt, Ferryl Gale, Robert Gardner. BACK ROW: Dennis Moyers, Mike McKeon, Mack McKeon, Danny Stephens, Danny Rapier, Dennis Lunt, Wayne Gardner, Wendell Jones. Not pictured; Bob Davis, Buddy Jensen. Student Council backs many projects; sends Anytown delegates. WILDKAT WAYS, first printed handbook for DHS, was prepared by Council. Below; officers greet new students Carolyn Menges, Russell Mahoney and answer Student Council projects this year were inquiries, numerous: building a record fund by charging $2 for clubs’ use of records at dances; Powder Puff football game; lighting the D at football games; decorating the Christmas tree; presenting a skit for PTA Founders' Day; cooperating with Industrial Arts Club to install coat hangers in upper hall and name plates on class room doors; sending two delegates to Anytown, Arizona, in 1963. Steve and Gary attended the summer student council workshop in 1962; all three officers attended the state conven- tion in December. 42 National Honor Society SENIOR MEMBERS - SEATED: Sharon McCarty, President; Judy Allred, Secretary; Lucille Lee, Treasurer; Marilyn Davis, Linda Payne, Vera Power Dull, Sponsor. STANDING: James Bailey, Vice-President; Robert Gardner, Student Council; Spencer Jones, Keith Merrell, Thomas Contreras, Steve Lehman. NHS initiates four; pledges service, high standards With the largest senior membership in the history of the National Honor Society in Duncan High School, this year's group initiated several projects. They offered their services to any student needing tutoring; and they conducted the initiation ceremony for four junior members. Upper left: Probationary sophomores Richard Devoll, Lorenza Lopez were recognized at the initiation. Others eligible for recognition, with 2.00 grade average, were Irene Barney, Willie Chapman, John Bruce. Lunt, Lorraine Moore, Cheryl Stephens. Left: Repeating the NHS pledge to uphold ideals of Character, Scholarship, Leader- ship, Service were new members Margaret Rodriguez, Wendell Jones, Geneal Gardner, Jo Blake. 43 Future Farmers oj America FRONT ROW: R. Davis, President; M. McKeon, Vice-President; S. Jones, Secretary; D. Rapier, Treasurer; P. Carpenter, Reporter; J. Lunt, Sentinel; I. Barney, Sweetheart; T. M. Pace, Sponsor. ROW 2; M. Bejarano, B. Steams, L. Montoya, R. Tuey, J. B. Lunt, J. Filleman, L. Lunt, R. Johns, C. O’Dell. ROW 3; M. Sexton, C. Hicks, R. Billingsley, D. Moyers, C. Cosper, W. Gardner, R. Hicks, N. Lunt, W. Tuey. ROW 4; R. Mahoney, L. Contreras, B. Richardson, M. McKeon, J. Ed- gar, L. Holliday, R. Wright, P. Craufurd. BACK ROW; R. Rodriguez, C. Martinez, S. Giles, J. Jones, W. French, D. Lunt, H. Lunt, N. Frazier, T. Acres, D. Richins. Student farmers gain practical experience Frequent visits with state F.F.A. officers stimulated boys' interest in vocational ag. Below, Sponsor Pace watches Leonard Rhodes, state reporter, explain the Wheel of Fortune”—the various aspects of farming. Also observing is Carlos Moore, assistant state supervisor of vocational agriculture. 44 Two high school groups whose purpose is to prepare themselves for success in Future Homemakers oj America FRONT ROW: Judy Leland, President; Pauline McGee, Vice-President; Sandra Gentry, Secretary; Ruby Stephens, Treasurer; Irene Barney, Student Council; Carolyn Menges, Historian; Mary Rodriguez. ROW 2: Bethleen Jones, Eloise Kennedy, Sandra Tuey, Anastasia Montoya, Margaret Herrera. Darlene Gardner, Geraldine Wilson, Pat Johns. BACK ROW: Bernice Miller, Sponsor; Stephanie Blake, Audrey Moore, Fran Preston, Charlotte Pugmire, Gayle Stevens, Sherrell Mortensen, Cecilia Lujan, Nancy Merrell. Clubs cooperate in cooking, selling venture farm and home living earned experience this year in a joint project--selling barbecued chicken dinners at the Greenlee County Fair. Left, Ruby Stephens, Janis Jackson, Pauline McGee, Brenda Malaney check baking chickens—and, center—Danny Rapier, Nelson Lunt serve customers Mrs. Rayburn, Mr. Van Gundy. Below, Eloise Kennedy, Darlene Highwood, Judy Le- land sell cookies to Juanita Bailey, Darlene Gardner. Rifle-Pistol Club FRONT ROW; James Bailey, President; Ernest Brown, Sec. -Treas. ROW 2: Ronald Anderson, Mack McKeon, Roy Armstrong, Sponsor. ROW Mike McKeon, Danny Rapier, Student Coun cil. Riflemen aim for accuracy; Atomic Bums study science RIFLE-PISTOL meetings were at the rifle range on Wednesdays. The boys practiced at the standard range for marksmanship ratings—1000 inches, or 27 2 3 yards. Other activities were archery, with 35- pound bows at a range of 20 yards, and sighting-in of hunting rifles and large-caliber pistols. SCIENCE CLUB enthusiasts pursued individual inter- ests with projects okayed by sponsor Dean Honsinger. Most members look forward to careers in science. INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB activities included a spring field trip, service projects such as helping make and install racks for coat hangers in the main buildings and the athletic department’s dressing rooms, and making name plates on classroom doors throughout the school. Science Club SEATED: Jo Blake, Secretary; Keith Merrell. ROW 2: Dean Honsinger, Sponsor; Ferryl Gale, Vice- President; Thomas Contreras, President; Steve Leh- man, Louis Contreras. BACK ROW: Dennis Moyers, Willard Wade, Dennis Lunt, Student Council; Spencer Jones. Right: Danny Stephens, Robert Gardner squeeze hydrochloric acid into chlorine generator. 46 Industrial Arts Club FRONT ROW: L. Contreras, M. Bejarano, D. Richins, D. Stephens, President; L. Rhodes, Vice-President; R. Nutt, Secretary; D. Moyers, Student Council; R. Anderson, R. Johnson, B. McGrath. ROW 2: R. Nichols, B. Tuey, R. Davis, N. Roberts, J. Alsop, R. Payne, T. Bejarano, B. Bejarano, H. Filleman, T. Todd, H. Bellamy. ROW 3: C. Hicks, R. Wilson, R. Avila, R. Tuey, C. Martinez, F. Montoya, R. Bill- ingsley, R. Bellamy, T. Bencomo, M. Burrola. ROW 4; L. Snyder, P. Billingsley, R. Devoll, W. Wade, M. McKeon, B. Richardson, R. Garcia, P. Craufurd, J. Bailey, R. Aker. ROW 5: Marc Lemieux, Sponsor; C. Miller, R. Mahoney, J. Nichols, R. Johns, L. Holliday, E. Brown, P. Bencomo, C. Renteria, E. Beja- rano. ROW 6: M. Davis, C. Cosper, M. Sexton, P. Carpenter, S. Giles. E. Hartner, J. Edgar, B. Jensen, C. Bencomo. I.A.s make coat hangers for school, gym; do craft work. Danny Stephens paints boards for coat hooks as Lawery Rhodes dips brush to paint and Ronald Anderson considers the work. Pride in good workmanship is evident in the boys. Ray Wilson, Richard Billingsley, Pete Craufurd display pebble art. 47 Spanish Club FRONT ROW; Mary Rodriguez, President; Margaret Rodriguez, Vice-President; L. Corona, Secretary; G. Gardner, Treasurer; W. Jones, Student Council, Vera Power Dull, Sponsor. ROW 2; K. Thygerson, J. All- red, B. Harrington, K. Merrell, A. Montoya, M. Herrera, B. Tellez. ROW 3: S. Pearce, A. Richardson, D. Lunt, D. Nelson, J. Nelson, F. Montoya, S. McCarty, A. Empie. ROW 4: S. Lehman, T. Contreras, R. Rodriguez, N. Lunt, E. Hartner, G. Gardner, R. Mortensen, B. Hartley. BACK ROW; D. Lunt, M. Mc- Keon, D. Stephens, W. Wade, G. Donaldson, B. Jensen, S. Jones, E. Bejarano. Party, movie, foreign language forensic are club projects. Christmas caroling, Spanish supper, pinata are a traditional event for the Spanish Club. The pinata last December was made by Ralph Rodriguez, Thom- as Contreras, Steve Lehman. Below: Ralph, Thom- as, President Mary make last-minute adjustments on pinata. Right: Jeane Nelson breaks the Santa! To provide funds for a spring party and for possible participation in state foreign language forensic, the club sponsored a movie, Cheaper by the Dozen.” Several members practiced reading and speaking in preparation for the forensic. End of-the-year ac- tivity was initiation of new members. Future Teachers of America, Douglas Brubaker Chapter Named for Superintendent Douglas Brubaker, the Duncan chapter of the Future Teachers of America this year placed on its charter the seal of its seventh year of membership in the National Education Association. To test their interest in teaching as a career, and to serve the Duncan schools system, members of the club offered their services as sub- stitute teachers in the elementary grades. This year the death of Mrs. Peggy Hawkins, third grade teacher required the time of numerous high school F. T. A. members and pro- vided valuable experience for them. To raise money for a trip to the state convention in March, the club sponsored two dances. Lora Faye Lee, Gene Gardner, sub- stitute teachers in third grade, read lessons to young pupils. Fature Teachers serve, learn. D. Lunt, President; D. Nelson, Vice-President; M. Rodriguez, Secretary; I. Barney, Treasurer; L. A. Lunt, Student Council; M. Davis, Historian. ROW 2; Josephine Blake, Adviser; K. McBride, P. Beauford, B. Harrington, L. F. Lee, K. Thygerson, F. Montoya, Parliamentarian. ROW 3: S. Wood, S. Gentry. S. Lehman, L. Lee, J. Allred, L. Montoya, D. Lunt, S. McCarty. BACK ROW; T. Contreras, K. Merrell, G. Gardner, W. Wade, D. Stephens, M. McKeon, S. Jones. 49 Girls' Athletic Club FRONT ROW: Ann Richardson, President; Lorraine Moore, Vice-President; Jeane Nelson, Secretary-Treas- urer; Diane Nelson, Student Council; Karen Rhodes, H. T. Clothier, Sponsor. BACK ROW; Angie Valles, Kathy Thygerson, Vicki Tippetts, Judy Johnson, Linda Payne, Ann Empie, Willie Chapman, Sandra Gentry, GACpresents letter to long-time rooter, Bill Sprouls. 50 Lettermans Club FRONT ROW: Charles Hicks, Sponsor; Danny Stephens, President; Lawery Rhodes, Vice-President; Ferryl Gale, Secretary-Treasurer; Spencer Jones, Marvin Sexton, Bob Richins, Floyd Chapman, Sponsor. ROW 2: Roy Cours, Sponsor; Ralph Rodriguez, Louis Contreras, Don Richins, Luis Montoya, Nelson Lunt, Frank Mon- toya, Richard Devoll, Thomas Contreras. ROW 3; Paul Carpenter, Duane Francom, Buddy Jensen, Keith Merrell, Gary Francese, Robert Gardner, Mack McKeon, Willard Wade, Richard Mortensen, Roaslio Garcia. ROW 4; Robert Wright, Dennis Moyers, Ed Hartner, Wayne Gardner, Jimmy Edgar, Carlos Bencomo, Butch Hicks, Lorden Jones, Pete Bencomo, Phillip Corona, Dennis Lunt. Lettermen prepare track, field for spring sports. Preparing broad jumping pit and toe board are Dennis Lunt, Frank Montoya, Jay Lunt, Ralph Rodriguez. Boys assisted in giving entire track and baseball field a spring face-lifting. Opposite page, left; From heels to hats girls to be initiated into Girls' Athletic Club must dress like ladies. Thus Nadine Smith, Sandra Gentry, Karen Rhodes went semi-formal one day last fall as part of their initiation ceremony. Opposite page, right: Happiest man in Duncan last December was undoubtedly Bill Sprouls, who received from GAC pres- ident Ann Richardson the letter which proves him an honorary member of the club for having loyally supported the girls at the games and for having contributed two vol- leyball players from his own family. 51 Band FRONT ROW: G. Gardner, G. Donaldson, C. O’Dell, R. Mortensen, K. Thygerson, R. O. Smith, E. Kennedy. ROW 2: N. Adams, J. Lunt, R. Anderson, W. Snyder, R. Richins, K. Miller, S. McCarty. ROW 3: W. Wade, W. Jones, M. McKeon, D. Rapier, D. Lunt, R. Gardner. BACK ROW: N, Lunt, S. Mortensen, G. Stevens, A. Empie, L. Payne, S. Jones. Many activities provide work, fan; Below: At a football game, Prof” Santee demonstrates that he can keep the band playing in time and still enjoy the game. Grade school kids look forward to time when they too can play in the band. Last-minute repairs are required on Richard Mortensen's clarinet before Spring Concert. 52 Band FRONT ROW: S. Blake, D. Gardner, R. Stephens, J. Bailey, B. Jones, S. Gentry, N. Smith. ROW 2; K. Mc- Bride, P. McGee, N. Merrell, A. Stinson, I. Barney, P. Johns. ROW 3; Mack McKeon, F. Preston, W. Tuey, R. Wright, L. A. Lunt, W. Chapman. BACK ROW; A. Richardson, K. Merrell, F. Gale, L. Lunt, L. Snyder, B. Richardson. Not Shown: D. Lunt, G. Gardner. develop skill in marching, playing Sharon McCarty, second-time winner of magazine campaign, gets thrill on opening prize radio. The Wildkat band opened the year 1962-63 by leading the parade at the Alumni Reunion August 25, and during the year continued to be a major attraction at football games, the Christmas program, the Spring Concert. Under the direction of J. W. Santee, who has been Duncan’s Mr. Music since 1930, several soloists drew high ratings at the 1962 District Music Festival. Linda Payne, alto sax; Wendell Jones, tenor sax; Robert Gardner, trumpet; and Keith Merrell, trombone--all were given superior rating on their solos. Highlights of the year were two half-time shows-- The Untouchables and Cupid Capers --at the football games; participation in Band Day at the University of Arizona; the annual magazine campaign; the annual Spring Concert and District Music Festival. 53- Chorus FRONT ROW: N. Smith, N. Merrell, F. Preston, A. Richardson, D. Gardner, A. Stinson, J. Johnson, W. Chapman, D. Nelson. ROW 2: T. Adams, A. Empie, K. Rhodes, L.A. Lunt, K. McBride, P. McGee, E. Kennedy, P. Beauford, L. Payne. ROW 3: R. Anderson, C. Renteria, W. Richardson, R. Mortensen, L. Lunt, J. B. Lunt, R. Aker, J. Lunt, B. Richardson, J. Alsip, D. Rapier. BACK ROW: C. Bencome, L. Morgan, R. Gardner, R. O. Smith, K. Merrell, D. Stephens, S. Jones, G. Donald- son, P. Billingsley, W. Gardner, D. Lunt. Chorus sings way to superior rating at festival Ee, I, Ah, Oh, Oo--open your mouth wide;” learning breath control; learning to stop at the right places and to read the signs for fast and slow, loud and soft--anyone who’s had a year in Mr. Santee’s choral group learns these things. Chorus classes this year had a record enrollment, with an average of 45 in the first period alone. Duncan will miss Nadine and Ray Osborne Smith, who were valuable members in both vocal and instrumental activities and who moved to Mesa at mid-year. Superior rating at the 1962 District Music Festival went to the mixed chorus and the Boys' Quartet, and Girls’ Sextet, with an excellent going to the Girls' Glee Club. Barber Shop Quartet; Robert Gardner, Ray Osborne Smith, Keith Merrell, Spencer Jones. As Robert, Keith, and Spencer were seniors, Duncan will miss the quartet next year. 54 PRACTICING FOR P.T. A. PROGRAM--Robert Gardner, Ray Osborne Smith, Ann Empie, Ann Richardson, Linda Payne, Eloise Kennedy, Keith Merrell, Spencer Jones. The four girls, with Nadine Smith, were members of the sextet that received an Outstanding rating at the 1962 District Music Festival. Chorus NADINE SMITH, accompanist, was rated outstanding with her piano solo at the 1962 district music festival. Choral groups in demand for programs FRONT ROW: D. Ross, V. Milligan, J. Johnson, S. Lancaster, J. Herrera, A. Montoya, J. Jacobson. ROW 2: D. Wilson, S. Pearce, S. Tuey, J. Bailey, B. Patterson, A. Moore, C. Lujan, D. Varela, L. Corona. ROW 3: R. Stevens, S. Wood, N. Smith, P. Beauford, J. Allred, K. McBride, A. Stin- son, J. Adams, J. Cervantes. ROW 4: C. Daniel, J. Roberts, W. Chapman, F. Preston, N. Merrill, B. Malaney, J. Jackson, M. Quinones, L. Moore. ROW 5: P. McGee, L. Payne, D. Gardner, C. Quinn, M. Herrera, P. Welch, C. Waters, C. Menges, L. Lunt, K. Rhodes. BACK ROW: D. Nelson, B. Thomas, P. Fowler, S. Quinn, E. Kennedy, A. Empie, A. Richardson, P. Garcia, V. Ferrell, J. Apodaca, A. Valles. Kat Chat FRONT ROW; K. McBride, D. Nelson, K. Thygerson, E. Kennedy, T. Contreras. ROW 2; C. Stephens, K. Rhodes, L. F. Lee, L. Lee, V. Milligan, J. Adams. V. Tippetts. S. Davis. BACK ROW: N. Adams. A. Empie, D. Lunt, G. Gardner, S. McCarty, M. McKeon, G. Gardner, D. Rapier. KAT CHATters put in busy year with planning, writing. Assisting Editor Kathy were Eloise Kennedy, Diane Nelson, Ann Em- pie, Norman Adams, mimeoscope; Diane Nelson, Karen Rhodes, Thomas Contreras, sports; Jackie Adams, Lucille Lee exchange; Ann Empie, features; Kathy Mc- Bride, headlines. Typists were Ann Empie, Lora Faye Lee, Lu- cille Lee, Gene and Geneal Gard- ner, Danielle Lunt, Kathy McBride, Verna Milligan, Sharon McCarty, Diane Nelson. Bright colored front and back pages —tangerine for Halloween, red for Christmas—and red ink for Valen- tine's Day—provided variety for KAT CHAT readers. Plans were made for one offset paper. Editing KAT CHAT in 1962-63 was Kathy Thygerson, right, whose staff produced more than 14 papers, including a 1962 Reunion paper and a special one for Graduation and Awards. Mimeograph operator was Richard Billingsley, left. Duncan was represented by three work- shoppers at the Publications Workshop at Arizona State College last summer. Six publications students attended the 14th annual Arizona Interscholastic Press Association convention in October. Wildkat FRONT ROW; J. Allred, K. Rhodes, R. Gardner, D. Rapier. ROW 2: L. F. Lee, A. Empie, M. Davis, L. Lee, L. Payne, S. Gentry. ROW 3: K. Thygerson, E. Kennedy, V. Milligan, S. Lehman, K. Merrell, R. Stephens. ROW 4: K. McBride, G. Gardner, S. Tuey, D. Nelson, J. Adams, T. Contreras. BACK ROW: D. Lunt, S. McCarty, M. McKeon, D. Stephens. WILDKA T staff records events in different arrangements. Editors Lucille Lee and Marilyn Davis; Copy Editor Steve Lehman; Art Editor Ann Empie discuss division page draw- ings for developing theme. Hard work and planning occupied much time of 1963 WILDKAT editors Lucille Lee, Mari- lyn Davis and entire staff. The yearbook features an original cover, art work on di- vision pages, a Year in Review and Curricu- lum sections, a senior register. Staff edi- tors: Linda Payne, business; Sharon Mc- Carty, classes; Judy Allred, faculty; Geneal Gardner, curriculum; Kathy Thygerson, Danny Rapier, Karen Rhodes, activities; Thomas Contreras, Diane Nelson, sports; Jo Blake, photography; Eloise Kennedy, lay- out; Steve Lehman, copy; Ann Empie, art. 57 FRONT ROW: C. Stephens, S. Davis, M. Rodriguez, A. Moore, N. Merrell, P. Johns, J. Johnson, F. Preston. ROW 2: G. Stevens, P. Fowler, L. F. Fee, T. Campbell, K. Rhodes, W. Chapman, D. Nelson, A. Empie, B. Malaney. ROW 3: C. Menges, L. A. Lunt, J. Nelson, L. Payne, J. All- red, L. Contreras, L. Lunt, D. Richins, W. Richardson. BACK ROW: N. Adams, D. Richins, N. Lunt, P. Carpenter, B. Steams, D. Moyers, D. Francom, R. Richins, L. Montoya, R. Wilson. Cheerleaders, Pep Club, twtriers £ £ rlPH r!prc Leading the Pep Club, the cheerleaders made rooters' bus arrangements, V A OC LtsLILltsI O wrapped the goal posts, introduced new yells, cheered the teams. Sue Davis, Vicki Tippetts, Cheryl Stephens, Sue Pearce. 58 FRONT ROW: V. Tippetts, S. Pearce, J. Leland. S. Wood, S. Gentry. ROW 2; I. Barney, J. Bailey, J. Adams, S. Blake, K Thygerson, R. Stephens. ROW 3: C. O’Dell, R. Johns, J. B. Lunt, K. Merrell, S. McCarty, A. Stinson. BACK ROW: S. Lehman, W. Wade, D. Lunt, H. Lunt, S. Jones, K. McBride. Pep Club Pep Club Sponsor Archie Stephens with wife, Janice, daughter, Crys tal, loyally supported school athletic events. help team, encourage school spirit Sue Davis, Drum Majorette, led Angie Valles, Vicki Tippetts, Blessie Tellez, Sue Pearce, Lorraine Moore, Pat Beauford, Deanna Ross, Katheryn Montoya. Duncanettes 59 The Wildkats welcomed a new coach this year--Roy Cours. Facing Page: For two home football games, the Student Council arranged a spectacular burning of the D. Above, COACHES: H. T. Clothier-- Tennis, Volleyball; Floyd Chapman--Football; Robert Wright--Track and Assistant in Football; Dean Honsinger—Assistant in Baseball, -Foot- ball, Track; Charles Hicks--Baseball and Assistant in Basketball; Roy Cours--Basketball and Assistant in Baseball. Below, MANAGERS: Louis Contreras--Football; Luis Montoya--Track; Karen Rhodes--Vol- leyball; Carlos Bencomo--Basketball; Mickey Ferrell--Basketball. 60 Football ROW 1: ‘Ralph Rodriguez, ‘Mack McKeon, ‘Butch Hicks, ‘Paul Carpenter, ‘Bob Richins. ROW 2: Louis Contre- ras (manager), ‘Spencer Jones, ‘Marvin Sexton, ‘Bernard Richardson, ‘Richard Devoll, ‘Pete Bencomo. ROW 3: Coach Floyd Chapman, Rickey Payne, Norman Adams, Dean Richins, Carl Cosper, Mike McKeon, ‘Jay Lunt. •Varsity Lettermen Football team builds strong Completing his sixth consecutive year as coach, Floyd Chapman coached an extremely young team into a fourth place spot in B East Conference competition. Led by 6 seniors, the young Wildkat team produced a 2-7 record. Coach Chapman stated, I have been very pleased with the development of this young team. Of the 22 lettermen, 15 were juniors and sophomores, which predicts a promising season for the Wildkats next year. The climax of the 1962 season was a well fought contest against tenth state-ranked Hayden, holding them to a 14-6 score. Sums up Coach Chapman, They made a few mistakes but their hustle made up for it. LEFT: Stephens tackles Willcox player 62 FRONT ROW: ’Nelson Lunt, ’Duane Francom, ’Gary Francese, ’Rosalio Garcia, ’Lawery Rhodes. ROW 2: ’Ferryl Gale, Carlos Martinez, ’Frank Montoya, ’Robert Wright, ’Philip Corona, Luis Montoya (manager). BACK ROW: ’Danny Stephens, Howard Filliman, Berkley Stearns, Robert Johns. NOT SHOWN: ’Buddy Jensen. •V arsity Lettermen defensive line; most of team will return. ALL-CONFERENCE TRIO - Lawery Rhodes, quarterback; Ralph Rodri- guez, defensive linebacker; and Danny Stephens, defensive end. They also received A11-State honorable mention. VARSITY SCOREBOARD Duncan 0 ’Benson 19 Duncan 6 •Willcox 25 Duncan 14 •Thatcher 0 Duncan 6 •Tombstone 0 Duncan 6 Lordsburg 19 Duncan 6 Hayden 14 Duncan 12 Morenci 28 Duncan 6 •Clifton 25 Duncan 6 Marana 45 •Conference games 63 Junior Varsity Football Pete Craufurd, Carlos Martinez, and others follow Buzz Filleman as he tackles Thatcher ball carrier. JV’s learn good lessons Coach Dean Honsinger guided an inexperienced team into a fine 4-3 season in 1962, and his young players showed that they would be able to take on varsity playing in 1963. Tackling his first season as JV coach, Honsinger encouraged the squad with timely advice and never-ending humor. The experience learned in good sportsmanship and fair play was as valuable to these players as their ability to learn assignments of football plays. Duncan 34 SCOREBOARD Thatcher Opponent 6 0 Morenci 12 7 Willcox 0 0 Morenci 6 0 Willcox 13 26 Clifton 2 14 Thatcher 12 Coach Honsinger shouts encourage- ment—or threats—in typical pose. 64 Junior Varsity Basketball KNEELING: Carlos Martinez Larry Lunt Howard Filleman Robert Johns STANDING: Keith Miller Gareth Donaldson Buddy Jensen Paul Billingsley Phillip Corona Under the direction of Coach Charles Hicks, the Wildkat's J. V. squadron performed to the tune of a 7-10 record this season. With the aid of some tall boys and constant hustling, the Kats fought their opponents to a 3-7 conference story. Coach Hicks' first season as junior varisty coach was a well done job in producing future varsity players. Junior cagers play well; will contribute much next season. Keith shoots, as surprised Lordsburg guard pursues. Keith, Buzz struggle with Mavericks for possession. SCOREBOARD Duncan Opponent 33 Tombstone 26 42 Morenci 31 24 Clifton 32 36 Benson 48 34 Lordsburg 33 31 Thatcher 49 26 Willcox 52 28 Tombstone 41 30 Silver City 36 39 Thatcher 40 41 Benson 32 66 Amimas 34 34 Silver City 58 61 Morenci 46 24 Willcox 49 46 Clifton 43 35 Lordsburg 39 65 Varsity Basketball Rosalio Garcia, Robert Gardner, Wayne Gardner, Lawery Rhodes, Danny Stephens, Wendell Jones, Don Richins, Butch Hicks, Ricky Nutt, Ferryl Gale. Wildkats suffer from lack oj height hut look forward Facing the 1962-63 season under the supervision of a new coach, Roy Cours, the Wildkats produced a 4-6 conference record and an over all 4-13 story. Two over Thatcher and one each over Clifton and Tombstone by the Kats. Conference defeats were at the hands of Tombstone and Clifton, once each; and Benson and Willcox, twice each. Coach Cours, formerly JV coach at Casa Grande High School, stated, I personally think inexperience was our greatest obstacle. We had three seniors who I think were the life of the team. Dan Stephens, Lawery Rhodes, Robert Gardner are three boys that I don't know what I’d have done without. The Wildkats have 7 out of 19 lettermen returning next year, with good prospects coming up from the JV; and there will be better height next year. All in all, we're looking forward to a better season, with this motto: No slip this time. Lawery Rhodes and Benson Bobcat jump for ball as teammates watch. 66 Varsity Basketball Lawery shoots set-up at Benson Danny, Lawery scramble for lost ball at Tombstone game, as game; Butch stands by. Butch, Robert, Wendell close in fast. to next year with 7 returning lettermen, taller players. Wayne Gardner has gone in for a lay-up, with Clifton Trojans and Dun- can teammates Danny Stephens, Lawery Rhodes, Ricky Nutt posed for the rebound. SCOREBOARD Duncan Opponent 43 Tombstone 58 39 Morenci 45 66 Clifton 58 54 Benson 71 55 Lordsburg 75 74 Thatcher 73 56 Will cox 72 39 Tombstone 35 55 Silver City 82 67 Thatcher 56 55 Benson 65 50 Animas 88 58 Silver City 78 34 Morenci 49 48 Willcox 57 55 Clifton 68 60 Lordsburg 76 67 Volleyball FRONT ROW: A. Richardson, J. Adams, W. Chapman, G. Stevens, S. Mortensen, D. Gardner. ROW 2: A. Valles, V. Tippetts, J. Johnson, S. Pearce, B. Malaney, J. Herrera, R. Stephens. ROW 3: Coach H. T. Clothier, K. Thygerson, N. Smith, S. Gentry, B. Jones, J. Jackson, Manager K. Rhodes. BACK ROW: L. A. Lunt, L. Moore, L. Payne, J. Nelson, P. McGee, S. Lancaster, D. Nelson. ‘First twelve players Team turns in no-loss record; Duncan remains 1962's TEAM turned in an impressive record, ex- tending to four years Duncan's no-loss seasons. At the district tournament the girls took the conference trophy for the fifth successive year, defeating the Clifton Trojanettes in the finals. SENIORS (left) were Linda Payne, skillful spiker; Diane Nelson, valuable set-up girl; Ann Richardson, excellent all-round player; Kathy Thygerson, fine at set-ups; Angie Valles, reserve player, also skilled at set-ups. PLAYING an aggressive game, junior Judy Johnson saved many a ball for the Kittens, and her class- mate, Jeane Nelson, teamed with set-up girl, Kathy Thygerson, for a powerful set-up and spiking com- bination. Sophomore Lorraine Moore's strong spik- ing helped often, especially in the home game with Benson. THE RESERVES TOOK a 15-game schedule without a loss, and a third team lost one game in regular play. A promising freshman was Shirleen Lancaster. 68 Volleyball District tournament finals show (upper left) Linda Payne following a hard spike; (below left) Kathy Thygerson ready for a set-up; (above) Kathy feed- ing ball to spiker Jeane Nelson. undefeated in conference tournament play. VARSITY SCOREBOARD Duncan 9. 14 Ft. Thomas 7, 7 Duncan 15, 12 . Miami 0, 4 Duncan 15, 15 Pima 1. 2 Duncan 9. 15 Benson 2, 0 Duncan 15. 15 Tombstone 0. 2 Duncan 11. 12 Clifton 3, 1 Duncan 13. 11 Willcox 2. 5 Duncan 14. 13 Thatcher 3, 5 Duncan 15, 14 Ft. Thomas 0. 7 Duncan 15, 15 Willcox 2. 6 Duncan 15, 10 Clifton 2. 6 Duncan Tombstone (forfeit) Duncan 12, 12 Benson i. 2 Duncan 15. 15 Thatcher 0. 2 Duncan 6. 11 Safford 3. 1 Duncan 13, 15 Pima 2. 2 DISTRICT TOURNAMENT Duncan 15. 9 Thatcher 0, 4 Duncan 13. 12 Clifton 4, 2 Happy tournament team (first twelve girls) poses with cheerleader Cheryl Stephens, Coach Clothier, manager Karen Rhodes, and tournament ball and conference trophy. Tournament was held in Clifton gym November 10. 69 Sene it empenteutt te yet te t e macet.., . . . but folks right here on earth have to go on eating! . . . and they'll be needing clothes to wear. America's farms will be called on soon to produce food and fiber for a nation of 200 million people. Population growth inevitably means that each year more land is taken out of production as cities expand . . . What is the answer? . . . We think that ef- ficiency and higher productivity on existing farms is the answer . . . And this means greater use of electricity — low-cost electric- ity — in abundant supply . . . The Rural Electric Systems, with a quarter- century of experience, know and understand the job of rural electrification. If unhamp- ered, they will continue their splendid record of achievement. Douglas Brubaker Preside nt James M. Sanders Vice -President Milton A. Jensen Secretary-Treasurer Lucille Smith, Cashier Horace P. McBride, Serviceman Ernest Van Romney, Manager Louis A. Conner Member Edward E. Edgar Member Floyd W. Siegrist Member DUNCAN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. COMMUNITY OWNED • COMMUNITY BUILT COMMUNITY BUILDER 70 AAA CLEANERS Clifton Phone 864-3513 ABC MARKET Clifton Phone 864-3902 A W ROOT BEER Safford Phone 428-2810 CAMP WASHINGTON Duncan Union 76 CASA MANANA Safford Phone 428-3170 CLIFTON 5 10 Clifton CLIFTON FURNITURE CO. Phone 864-2422 COLE'S OFFICE SUPPLY Safford Phone 428-2800 CLIFTON JEWELERS Phone 864-3607 COURT CAFE Safford Phone 428-9901 CORONADO INN CAFE Clifton Phone 864-2492 WILDKAT DEVOLL'S UNION SERVICE Duncan Union 76 ELAINE'S FLOWERS Clifton Phone 864-2322 FRANKLIN STORE Franklin Phone 359-2482 FULLER INSURANCE AGENCY Lordsburg MARSHALL AND MARGO DELGADO'S BAKERY Clifton ________Phone 865-3928______ FIFTH AVENUE BEAUTY SALON MARJORIE CHILSON Phone 428-2190 Safford G W AUTO SUPPLY Safford Phone 428-3873 JOE'S FURNITURE Clifton Phone 864-4371 L. LEVIER GARDNER Duncan Chevron Phone 359-2573 GENTRY COURT Duncan Phone 359-2241 72 BOOSTERS J. GREEN'S Safford Phone 428-1281 GREYHOUND CAFE Lordsburg Phone 542-3412 GREYHOUND BUS DEPOT Duncan Phone 359-2251 KATO NBC RADIO Safford 1520 on your dial KOOL SPOT CAFE Duncan Phone 359-2522 LEHMAN'S SHOES CLOTHING Phone 359-2571 Duncan LORDSBURG LIBERAL Lordsburg Phone 542-3471 MODERN GROCERY Duncan J. C. PENNEY CO. Clifton Phone 864-3763 NEW WAY STORE Clifton Phone 864-3952 RICHARDS MUSIC CO. Safford Phone 428-2442 S S SPORTING GOODS STORE Phone 864-2420 Clifton SAFFORD AUTO SUPPLY Phone 428-2420 710 Main SAFFORD BUILDERS SUPPLY CO. Phone 428-1033 HAROLD SCHOFIELD INSURANCE Phone 542-9251 Lordsburg SETTLE'S OF SAFFORD Phone 428-3861 SHERMAN JEWELERS Clifton SOUTHWEST GAS CORP. Clifton Phone 864-3402 STAR CAFE Safford Phone 428-1893 TOTS 'N' TEENS Safford Phone 428-0640 WOOD'S TEXACO Duncan Phone 359-2511 73 THRIFTEE SUPER MARKET Lowest Prices in Eastern Arizona Across From Southern Pacific Depot Safford Phone 428-1844 THRIFTEE MARKET PHILPOTT AND SON Distributor in Duncan Valley -for- Colonial Cakes - Rainbo Bread Lindsey Dairy Products El Ranchito Tortillas Spielly's Pies CLIFTON NEW CAR DEALERS CARTER MOTORS Phone 864-4135 Chevrolet UP-TO-DATE GROCERY CO. Groceries and Dry Goods Lordsburg, N. M. Grocery 542-3281 Phones: Dry Goods 542-9371 Office 542-9372 COPPER STATE MOTOR CO. Phone 864-4195 Ford HAL SMITH MOTORS Phone 864-3792 Buick MULLINS MOTOR CO. Phone 864-3972 Studebaker - Packard 74 Clifton now ite Pepsi for those who think young PEPSI-COLA CO. Phone 864-3962 GILA PRINTING PUBLISHING CO. Publishers of THE COPPER ERA Serving Greenlee County Let Us Take Care of All Your Printing Needs Main Office Safford, Arizona Phone 428-3570 WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE NORMAN E. MAJOR and HARVEY MARTIN (Owners) Railroad Avenue Phone 359-2252 Duncan, Arizona 75 THE HOLLYWOOD SHOP Congratulates the Class of 1963 SAFFORD SPORTING GOODS Sportswear Athletic Supplies Clifton Phone 864-2142 413 Main Phone 428-2750 Safford Duncan Phone 359-2491 GAMBLE STORE DON AND FRANKIE WECKWERTH 200 East Railroad Avenue Lordsburg New Mexico MERRELL MOTORS Always Bring Your FORD Back Home to Us for EXPERT SERVICE 76 THE FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LORDSBURG 77 HARBOR J. HEATHER HEATHER FUNERAL HOME Lordsburg ART GALLERY DRUG HAL EMPIE Fountain Prescriptions Fine Paintings Congratulations to the Class of '63 Duncan Phone 359-2221 78 3 WAY DRIVE-IN THEATRE MARTIN ROYAL THEATRE THEATRE Clifton Morenci L. E. TODD, Mgr. Complete Line of School Supplies and Equipment Athletic Equipment Stage Equipment Duplicating Supplies Equipment and Maintenance Office Supplies and Equipment 3209 N. Central Ave. Phone CR 9-9301 Phoenix, Arizona NELSON BROTHERS M. L. SIMMS CONSIGNEE Clifton Phone 864-2712 Duncan D. B. NELSON Electrical Contractor E. R. NELSON Plumbing Contractor Electrical Wiring, Fixtures and Supplies American Standard Plumbing and Heating Safford 304 Eighth Street Phone 428-1714 79 CLARK MERCANTILE CO. The Complete Food Store Phone 359-2487 Duncan CENTRAL INSURANCE AGENCY Guaranteed Retirement Plan College Education and Saving Plan Clifton Phone 864-2522 Hallsted- Gentry Commercial Printing •and Social Printing Designed to Please Printers Lithographers H? 514 Main Street Safford, Arizona G ] 80 EL CHARRO CAFE REAL MEXICAN FOOD Lordsburg, New Mexico WATERS SERVICE VIRGIL WATERS, Owner - Operator Batteries - Tires - Tubes Mufflers Installed Box 907 Phone 864-4943 Clifton North Coronado Blvd. We Give S H Green Stamps 81 WHELAN JEWELRY Box 1657 Phone 864-3742 Clifton, Arizona DON PACE HARDWARE, INC. 201 9th Street Safford, Arizona Hardware Plumbing Heating Cooling DOCKUM BUTANE AND OIL CO. R. S. DOCKUM, Owner Lordsburg, New Mexico Wholesale Retail Jobber Phone 542-9233 P. O. Box 5 (Advance Jet Pumps) McGRATH AGENCY Insurance Automobile Casualty- Fire Life Bonds Notary J. VERNON McGRATH, Agent Duncan Phone 359-2451 82 LINDSEY CREAMERY Safford, Arizona 625 Third Avenue Phone 428-3780 EARL PHILPOTT Your Local Distributor Class of '63 LEWALLEN MORTUARY Clifton Phone 864-3252 DUNCAN MERCANTILE CO. Phone Duncan 359-2552 Hardware Building Materials Groceries General Merchandise 83 Compliments of DUNCAN VALLEY GIN DANENHAUER INSURANCE AGENCY Clifton Morenci Phone 864-2142 Phone 865-2475 EMIL CROCKETT INSURANCE Insurance of All Kinds Safford 427 Main Street Phone 428-3840 84 RIETZ’S We Sell -- RCAT.V. RCA Whirlpool -Philco- O'Keefe - Kelvinator - Drexel Heywood Wakefield - Simmons -- We Service Everything Clifton Box 1327 Phone 864-4138 AL RIETZ, Owner FFA Sponsor T. M. Pace hands Christmas candies to Billy Richardson, Mike McKeon, Pete Bencomo for annual sale. YOUNG CANDY CO. 112 12th St. Safford Phone 428-3344 85 Eue wk ic, ut Member Federal Depotit iniuranee Corporation (J il OUttltliA VaMei Bank: Look to your nearby Valley Bank office for friendly guidance as you enter the business world. We are vitally interested in you, for tomorrow’s Arizona leaders will come from vour ranks. We want you as a customer, and will appreciate your account, however small. Your banker can serve you all your life, so join the bank that offers more, the bank that gives you the finest personal service in Arizona'. For Quick, Friendly Service and Good Food MAUD’S CAFE AND DRIVE-IN Clifton Phone 864-9990 J H CLEANERS JEAN AND HARVEY HARTLEY Duncan Phone 359-2544 86 ■p 1 Courtesy of CALDWELL FUNERAL HOME Safford Phone 428-1740 PEARL’S JEWELRY Compliments of BILL AND PEARL MILLER Phone 542-3202 117 East Second Lordsburg, New Mexico B D AUTO SUPPLY AL’S BARBER SHOP Phone 864-2952 Home of Satisfaction Clifton, Arizona Duncan 87 PBSW Divisions Serving All of Arizona PBSW SUPPLY EQUIPMENT COMPANY SCHOOL EQUIPMENT and SUPPLIES PHOENIX TUCSON FLAGSTAFF PBSW OFFICE EQUIPMENT CENTER OFFICE FURNITURE BUSINESS MACHINES ★ PHOENIX ★ HOWARD STOFFT I STATIONERS I OFFICE SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT PHOENIX TUCSON BISBEE MESA ★ PRESCOTT ★ SAFFORD FLAGSTAFF (Friend's) YUMA (Yuma Stationers) SANITARY MARKET Quality Ser vice Price Clifton Phone 864-9965 88 BILL WILSON’S CHEVRON Compliments of LONG THEATRES OF ARIZONA Duncan Theatre BILL SPROULS, Manager Three-Way Drive-In Motion Pictures Are Coke 7-Up Nesbitt's Barq's GREENLEE COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO. Delaware Punch Your Best Entertainment Main Office-----Safford 520 Main Phone 428-02 11 Phone 864-2542 Clifton 89 Senior Register JACKIE RUTH ADAMS FHA 1,2, 3,4, Parliamentarian 3; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. ROBERT R. AKER Science Club 3,4; Chorus 4. JUDY ANN ALLRED National Honor Society 3,4, Secretary 4; FT A 4; Spanish Club 3,4; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 3,4; Journalism 3; Annual 4; Pep Club 1,2, 4; Office 4. JAMES BAILEY National Honor Society 3,4, Vice-Presi- dent 4; Science Club 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, Senti- nel 2; Rifle-Pistol Club 3,4, Secretary- Treasurer 3, President 4; Library 3, 4. SHARON PATRICIA BEAUFORD FTA 4; Spanish Club 3, 4; Science Club 1, 2; FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 1. 2, 3,4; Journalism 3; Library 1,2; Pep Club 1,2; Duncanettes 1,2, 3,4. EDUARDO RUIZ BEJARANO Spanish Club 2,3; FFA 1; Chorus 1. TOMAS BEJARANO Spanish Club 3; FFA 1; Art 3,4. CARLOS A. BENCOMO Spanish Club 3; Chorus 4; Art 2, 3; Let- terman’s Club 3,4; Football 3; Basket- ball manager 3. CAROL JUNE WELCH BRAS DA FHA 1, 3; Library 2; Art 1, 3, 4. ERNEST CLYDE BROWN FFA 1; Rifle-Pistol Club 3,4, Secretary- Treasurer 4; Art 4. THOMAS DOMINGUEZ CONTRERAS, JR, National Honor Society 3,4; FTA 3, 4; Science Club 3,4, President 4; Spanish Club 3,4, Student Council 3; FFA 1, Journalism 4; Annual 4; Letterman’s Club 2, 3,4; Baseball 2, 3, 4. LUCINDA CORONA FTA 4; Spanish Club 4, Secretary 4; FHA 1,2; Chorus 1, 4. MARILYN RUTH DAVIS National Honor Society 3, 4; FTA 3,4, Historian 4; FHA 1; Chorus 1; Journalism 3; Annual 3,4, Co-editor 4; Pep Club 2; Office 4; Publications Workshop ASC 3; Library 3,4. RUTH ANN EM PIE Class historian 3,4; FHA 1,2, 3, 4, Pub- licity Chairman 1, Parliamentarian 2, President 3; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4, Double Trio 2,3, 4; Journalism 3, 4; Annual 3,4, Ads 3,4, Photo co-editor 3, Art editor 4, Cover design 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3,4; GAC 1,2, 3,4; Volleyball 1.2. ROBERT LYNN GARDNER National Honor Society 3,4; Student Council 4; Science Club 3,4, President 3; Band 1,2,3, 4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4, Quar- tet 3,4; Letterman's Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Track 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3,4; Baseball 1, 2.3.4, SPENCER VIRGIL JONES National Honor Society 3,4; FTA 4; Sci- ence Club 3, 4; Spanish Club 3,4; FFA 1.2.3.4, Secretary 4, First Place Feder- ation Public Speaking 4, Federation Secretary 4, Star Chapter Farmer 3; Band 4; Chorus 1, 3,4, Quartet 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3; Letterman’s Club 2, 3, 4; Track 2,3; Football 4; Baseball 3. ELOISE ALMEDA KENNEDY FHA 1,2, 3, 4; Band 1,2, 3, 4; Chorus 2, 3.4, Double Trio 2,3,4; Journalism 3, 4; Annual 4; Art 4; Pep Club 3. LUCILLE LEE National Honor Society 3,4; FTA 4; Sci- ence Club 2; FHA 1; Chorus 1,2; Journal- ism 3,4; Annual 3,4, Co-editor 4; Office 3; Secretary 3,4. ARMAND STEVEN LEHMAN Student Council 1,3,4, President 4; National Honor Society 3,4; Class Presi- dent 1, Treasurer 2; FTA 1,2, 3, 4, Treasurer 3; Science Club 2,3,4, Secre- tary 3; Spanish Club 2, 3,4, Treasurer 3; Chorus 1; Annual 3,4, Ad Staff 3, Copy Editor 4; Library 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3,4; Boys’ State 4; Publications Work- shop ASC 4. JUDITH EDNA LELAND Transfer from Huntington Beach, Calif., 4; FTA 4; FHA President 4; Pep Club 4; Tennis 4. DENNIS IRL LUNT Student Council 4; Class Vice-President 3; FTA President 4; Science Club 3,4; Spanish Club 3, 4; FFA 1,4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3,4; Pep Club 2,3,4; Let- terman's Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3,4. JAY WALDON LUNT FFA 1,2,3, 4, Sentinel 4; Band 1,3,4; Chorus 2,4; Rifle-Pistol Club 3; Pep Club 3; Letterman's Club 4; Track 3,4; Football 4. MARY KATHERINE McBRIDE FTA 4; Spanish Club 4; FHA 1,3; Band 90 Senior Register 2, 3, 4; Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4; Annual 4; Journal- ism 3, 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4. SHARON YVONNE McCARTY Student Council 2; National Honor So- ciety 3,4, President 4; Spanish Club 4; FHA 1,2,3, Secretary 2, Vice-President 3; Band 1,2,3,4, top magazine sales- man 3,4; Journalism 4; Annual 4; Pep Club 1,2,3,4; Publications Workshop ASC 4; Office 4. WILLIAM DENNIS McKEON Student Council 3,4; Class President 3, Student Council 4; Science Club 2, 3; Spanish Club 3; FFA 1,4, Greenhand President 1, Vice-President 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Journalism 4; Rifle-Pistol Club 4; Pep Club 2, 3; Letterman's Club 3,4; Football 3,4; Any Town 4. KEITH LA VON MERRELL Student Council 4; National Honor So- ciety 3,4; Class Treasurer 1. Vice-Presi- dent 2; President 4; FT A 4; Science Club 2,3,4, Vice-President 2; Spanish Club 3, 4; FFA 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4, Trombone Solo 3,4; Chorus 1, 3, 4, Quartet 2, 3, 4; Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4; Tennis 2. VERNA MAE MILLIGAN Transfer from Morenci 4; Chorus 4; Journalism 4; Pep Club 4. FRANK MONTOYA FT A 2, 3,4, Parliamentarian 4; Science Club 2; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 3, Vice-President 2, Treasurer 3; Pep Club 3, 4; Letterman's Club 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Football 4. DIANE NELSON Student Council 1, 3, 4; FTA 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; FHA 1,2,3, Vice-President 2; Chorus 1,2, 3,4; Journalism 3,4; An- nual 3,4, Ad-Staff 3,4, Sports Editor 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; GAC 1, 2, 3, 4, Vice- President 3; Volleyball 3,4; Tennis 1; Any Town 4. LINDA SUE PAYNE Student Council 4; National Honor So- ciety 3,4; Class Secretary 1,2, Treasurer 3; FHA 1,2,3, Vice-President 1, Presi- dent 2, Treasurer 3; Band 2,3,4; Chorus 1,2, 3,4, Double Trio 3; Journalism 3; Annual 3,4, Business Manager 4; GAC 1, 2, 3, 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Tennis 1; Girls’ State 4. DANNY WAYNE RAPIER Student Council 2,4; Class Vice-Presi- dent 1; FFA 1, 3, 4; Band 1, 2, 4; Chorus 4; Journalism 4; Rifle-Pistol Club 4. LAWERY SAMUEL RHODES Class Vice-President 4; Industrial Arts 1, 2, 3,4, Vice-President 3,4; Art 3, 4; Letterman's Club 2,3,4; Football 2,3, 4; Basketball 4; All-Conference Quarter- back 4, All-State Honorable Mention 4. JOYCE ANN RICHARDSON Student Council 1,4; Class Secretary 3; FHA 1, 3, Secretary 3; Band 3,4; Chorus 1.2, 3, 4, Double Trio 3, 4; Journalism 3; Annual 4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4; GAC 1, 2, 3, 4, President 4; Volleyball 1, 2, 3, 4; Office 4. RAFAEL CONTRERAS RODRIGUEZ Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; FFA 1, 2, 4; Art 3, 4; Letterman's Club 2,3,4; Football 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3,4; Most Improved Player 3; All-State Honorable Mention 4. DANIEL HARDY STEPHENS Student Council 1,2, 3,4; Class President 2; FTA 1,2, 3, 4; Science Club 3,4; Spanish Club 2; Chorus 1, 4; Annual 4; Letterman's Club 1,2,3,4; Basketball 2, 3,4; Baseball 1,2; All-Conference De- fensive end 4, All-State Honorable Mention; Math Award 3; Industrial Arts 1.2, 3,4, President 4. BLASITA A. TELLEZ Student Council 3; Class Secretary 4; Spanish Club 3,4, President 3; FHA 1, 2, 3; Chorus 3, 4; Library 4; Pep Club 1, 2, 3; Duncanettes 3,4. KATHLEEN THYGERSON Student Council 2; Class Treasurer 4; FTA 4; Spanish Club 2, 3, 4; FHA 1, 2. 3; Band 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1; Journalism 3, 4, Editor 4; Annual 3,4; Pep Club 1,2, 3, 4, President 3; Cheerleader 2; GAC 1.2, 3, 4; Volleyball 3,4; Tennis 1,2. ROBERT DEAN TUEY FFA 1,2, 3; Band 1, 2, 3; Pep Club 4; In- dustrial Arts Club 3, 4; Tennis 3, 4. SANDRA JEAN TUEY Transfer from Safford, 4; FHA 4; Chorus 4; Annual 4. ANGELA VEGA VALLES Science Club 2; FHA 1,2, 3,4; Chorus 1, 2, 4; Library 3; Pep Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Dun- canettes 4; GAC 4; Volleyball 4. WILLARD JAMES WADE FTA 4; Science Club 2, 3,4; Spanish Club 4; FFA 1; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Pep Club 2, 3, 4; Letterman's Club 2, 3, 4; Basket- ball Manager 2. 91 Index Acres, Tommy 23, 34, 44, 54 Adams, Jackie 26, 30, 55, 56, 57, 59,68,75 Adams, Norman 18, 26. 34, 52, 56, 58,62 Adams, Tommy 36 Aden, Ruth 20, 21, 24, 34 Aker, Robert 30, 47, 54 Allred, Judy 17, 20, 30, 40, 41, 43. 48, 49, 55, 57, 58 Alsip, Joe 38, 47, 54 Anderson, Ronald 38,46,47,52, 54 Apodaca, Jenny 34, 55 Armstrong, Roy 20,21, 36, 46 Attaway, Alfred 12, 87 Avila, Robert 6, 22, 38, 47 Bailey, James 16,22,23,30,43, 46,47 Bailey, Juanita 38, 53, 55, 59 Barney, Irene 10,16, 20, 36. 42, 43, 44, 45, 49, 53, 59 Beauford, Patricia 16,24,30,49, 54, 55, 59 Bejarano, Bert 38,47 Bejarano, Eddie 5, 30, 47, 48 Bejarano, Margarito 36, 44, 47 Bejarano, Tommy 31,47 Bellamy, Harry 7, 38, 47 Bellamy, Richard 38, 47 Bencomo, Carlos 23, 31, 47, 51, 54,60 Bencomo, Pete 36, 47, 51, 62, 85 Bencomo, Ted 38,47 Billingsley, Paul 38, 47, 54, 65 Billingsley, Richard 34,47,56 Blake, Mrs. Josephine 14, 34, 49 Blake, Josephine 28,29, 34,43, 46 Blake, Stephanie 38, 45, 53 Bourgeous, Thaddie 19 Bowman, Hubert 18 Brasda, Carol 31 Brown, Ernest 31, 46, 47 Brubaker, Douglas 13 Bryant, Benny 38 Bryant, Steven 36 Burrola, Manuel 38, 47 Campbell, Terry 26. 38, 58 Carpenter, Paul 26, 34, 44, 47, 51, 58,62 Cervantes, Josephine 38, 55 Chapman, Dean 19 Chapman, Duff 18 Chapman, Floyd 7,14,15, 23, 51, 60,62 Chapman, Willie 36, 43, 50, 53, 54. 55, 58. 68 Clothier, H. T. 4,14,24.38,50, 60.68,69 Contreras, Louis 25, 36, 44, 46, 47, 51.58.60.62 Contreras, Thomas 22, 23,26, 31, 43, 46,48,49, 51,56,57,89 Corona, Lucinda 24, 31, 48, 55 Corona, Phillip 34, 51, 63, 65 Cosper, Carl 11.38.47,51.62 Cours, Roy 14, 23, 51, 60 Craufurd, Pete 36, 44, 47 Daniel, Charlotte 36, 55 Davis, Bobby 31, 42, 44 Davis. Donna 38 Davis, Marilyn 4,16,17. 31, 43, 49, 57,89 Davis, Melvin 38,47,90 Davis, Ronald 34,47 Davis, Sue 16, 34, 56, 58. 59 Devoll, Richard 28, 36, 42, 43, 47, 51.62 Donaldson, Gareth 34, 48, 52, 54, 65 Dull, Vera Power 8,14, 38, 43, 48 Empie, Ann 22, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 48, 50, 52. 54. 55, 56. 57, 58, 78 Estes, Ellen 34 Ferrell, Mickey 24, 36, 60 Ferrell, Virigina 26, 28, 29, 38, 55 Filleman, Howard 38, 42, 44, 47, 63,65 Fowler, Pat 38, 55, 58 Francese, Gary 34, 42, 51, 63 Francom, Duane 17, 34, 51, 58,63, 88 Frazier, Noel 18,34,44 French, Wayne 34, 44 Gale, Ferryl 23. 34, 42. 46,51,53, 63,66, 5 Garcia, Paula 36, 55 Garcia, Rosalio 34, 47, 51, 63, 65, 66 Gardner, Darlene 38, 45, 53, 54, 55,68 Gardner, Gene 35, 48, 49, 56, 81 Gardner, Geneal 35, 43, 48, 52, 56,57 Gardner, Robert 18,20,23, 31, 38. 40, 41, 42. 43, 51, 52, 54, 55, 57, 66 Gardner, Wayne 11,18, 25, 36, 42, 44, 51. 54, 66 Gentry, Sandra 5,28, 36. 42, 45, 49, 50. 53, 57, 59, 68 Giles, Steve 35, 44, 47 Grigsby, Jerry 24 Hall, Elva Lee 19 Harrington, Barbara 16,35,48,49 Hartley, Bonnie 35, 48, 81 Hartley, Maude 19 Hartner, Edward 6,20,21, 35, 47, 48,51 Herrera, Jessie 36, 55,68 Herrera, Margaret 35,48, 55 Herrera, Rosa 39 Hicks, Charles 14,15,17, 42, 51. 60 Hicks, Currie 35,44,47 Hicks, Robert 36,44,51,62,66 Highwood, Betty 35, 27 Highwood, Darlene 36 Holliday, Lewis 36, 44, 47 Honsinger, Dean 7,14, 23, 36, 46, 60.64 Jackson, Janis 8, 39, 44, 45, 55, 68 Jensen, Buddy 6, 7,11,18, 26, 34, 35.42,47,48,51,63,65.78 Jernigan, Linda 36 Johns, Pat 7, 39, 45, 53, 58 Johns, Robert 18, 25, 36, 44, 47, 59, 63.65 Johnson, Floyd 19 Johnson, Judy 5,17, 35, 42, 50, 54, 55, 58, 68, 84 Jones, Bethleen 11, 22, 39, 45, 53, 68 Jones, Jerry 37, 44 Jones, Lorden 7, 22, 37, 51 Jones, Spencer 18,20, 31, 38. 40, 41, 43. 44, 46, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54, 55, 59,62 Jones, Wendell 6.20,34,35,42, 43. 48, 52, 66 Kelly, Shirley 37 Kennedy, Eloise 26,27, 31, 45, 52, 54. 55. 56, 57, 77 Lancaster, Shirleen 39, 55, 68 Lee, Lora Faye 35, 49, 56. 57, 58 Lee, Lucille 4,17, 22, 32, 43, 49, 56, 57, 89, 90 Lehman, Steve 4,16,17, 32, 42, 43, 46,48,49,57,59,77 Leland, Judy 27, 32, 45, 59 Lemieux, Marc 8,15, 34, 47 Lopez, Lorenza 37, 43, 82 92 Index Lujan, Cecilia 39, 45, 55 Lunt, Danille 4, 35, 48, 49, 56, 57, 77,80 Lunt, Dennis 18, 20, 32, 42, 44, 46, 48, 49, 51, 52, 54, 59, 78 Lunt, Elvin 12 Lunt, Garth 18 Lunt, Harold 25,28, 37, 44, 59 Lunt, Jay 9, 32, 44, 51, 52, 54, 62 Lunt, John Bruce 18, 25, 36, 37, 43, 44. 54, 59 Lunt, Kenneth 18 Lunt, Larry 22, 39, 44, 53, 54, 58, 65 Lunt, Lee Ann 6, 7, 37, 42, 49, 54, 53. 58, 68 Lunt, Nelson 18, 35, 44, 45, 48, 51, 52,58,63, 76,87 McBride, Kathy 32, 49, 53, 54, 55, 56.57.59.80.85 McCarty, Sharon 4, 22, 32, 43, 48, 49. 52, 53, 56, 57, 59. 77 McEuen, Loma 16 McGee, Pauline 24, 25, 35,45, 53, 54, 55, 58 McGarth, Bruce 37, 47 McKeon, Mack 5, 27, 28, 30, 32, 42, 44, 46, 47, 48. 49, 51, 56, 57, 62, 87 McKeon, Mike 38, 39, 42, 44, 46, 47. 52, 53, 62, 85 Mahoney, Russell 39, 42, 44, 47 Malaney, Brenda 6, 7, 8, 39, 55, 58,68 Martinez, Carlos 37,44,47,63,65 Menges, Carolyn 26, 39, 42, 45, 58 Merrell, Keith 18, 23, 30, 32, 42. 43, 46, 48, 49, 51, 53, 54. 55, 59. 76,85,87 Merrell, Nancy 39, 45, 53, 54, 55, 58 Miller, Bernice 8,15, 28, 30, 45 Miller, Curtis 47 Miller, Keith 18, 28, 37, 52, 65, 87 Milligan, Verna 11, 25, 32, 55, 56, 57,83 Montoya, Anastacia 35, 45, 48, 55 Montoya, Frank 32, 47, 48. 49, 51, 63 Montoya, Katheryn 37, 59 Montoya, Luis 9, 25, 37, 44, 49, 51, 58,60,63 Moore, Audrey 39, 44, 45, 55, 58 Moore, Lorraine 36, 37, 43, 50, 55, 59.68.85 Morgan, Bonner 39 Morgan, Lyle 35, 54 Mortensen, Richard 34, 35, 45, 48, 51, 52, 54 Mortensen, Sherrill 5, 38, 39, 45, 52,68 Moyers, Dennis 23, 35, 42, 46, 47, 51,58 Nelson, Diane 5, 22, 27, 32, 42, 48, 49,50,54, 56,57,58,68,83 Nelson, Jeane 5,11,17, 34, 35, 48, 50.58.68.69.76.85.87 Nichols, Jimmy 39,47 Nichols, Richard 35, 47 Nutt. Ricky 34, 35, 40,47,66 O'Dell. Cecil 7,22,24,37,44,52, 59 Pace, T. M. 8,30,44,85 Patterson, Bonnie 37, 55 Payne, Linda 5, 8, 24, 27, 33, 40, 41, 42, 43, 50. 52, 54, 55, 57, 58. 68. 69.76.83.87 Payne, Ricky 39, 47, 62 Pearce, Sue 35, 42, 48, 55, 58, 59, 68 Pierce, Jay 18 Preston, Fran 20, 28, 29, 39, 45, 53, 54, 55. 58 Pugmire, Charlotte 38, 39, 42, 45 Quinn, Carol 39 Quinn, Shirley 55 Quinones, Carmen 20, 21, 23, 37 Quinones, Marie 39, 55 Rapier, Danny 28, 33, 42, 44, 45, 46, 52, 54, 56, 57. 80 Renteria, Carlos 39,47,54 Rhodes, Karen 17, 34, 35, 50, 54, 56.57.58.60.68.69.87 Rhodes, Lawery 5,10, 22, 24, 30, 33, 47,51,63, 66 Richardson, Ann 5, 6,16, 27, 28, 29, 30, 33. 42. 48. 50, 53, 54, 55. 68 Richardson, Bernard 37, 44, 53, 54, 58, 62 Richardson, John 35 Richardson, William 39, 47, 54, 85 Richins, Dean 7, 39, 47, 58. 62 Richins, Don 25, 37, 44, 51, 58, 66 Richins, Robert 24, 37, 51, 52, 62 Roberts, Judy 37, 55 Roberts, Neil 39, 47 Rodriguez, Margaret 16, 24, 34, 35, 42, 43, 48, 49. 58 Rodriguez, Mary 20, 21, 35, 45, 48 Rodriguez, Ralph 11, 33, 44, 48, 51, 62,63 Ross, Deanna 37, 55, 59 Sanders, Jim 18 Sanders, Rachel 19 Santee, J. W. 4,8,15,18,27,52 Sexton, Marvin 37, 44, 47, 51, 62 Sexton, Ruth 19 Smith, J. H. 18 Smith, Nadine 36, 37, 50, 53, 54, 55,68 Smith, Ray Osborne 35, 52, 54, 55 Snyder, Lloyd 39, 47, 53 Snyder, Wayne 37, 52 Stearns, Berkley 23, 35, 44, 58, 63 Stephens, Cheryl 11,17, 37, 56, 58, 69,83, 43 Stephens, Danny 17, 33, 42, 47, 48, 49, 51, 57, 63,66 Stephens, Ruby 38, 39, 44, 45, 53, 55, 57, 59, 68 Stevens, Gayle 37, 45, 52, 58, 68 Stinson, Anna 37, 53, 54, 55, 59 Tellez, Blessie 16, 30, 33, 48. 59, 90 Thomas, Brenda 39, 55 Thomas, Ray 37 Thygerson, Ivan 18 Thygerson, Kathy 5,17, 24, 30, 33, 48,50,52,56,57,59.68,69,77 Tippetts, Vicki 5, 34, 35, 50, 56, 58, 59,68,88 Todd, Terry 39, 47 Tuey, Richard 25, 37, 44, 47 Tuey, Robert 33, 44, 47 Tuey, Sandra 33, 45, 55, 57 Van Gundy, Nathalie 15 Varela, Donna 39, 55 Valles, Angie 16, 33, 50, 59, 68 Wade. Willard 7, 20, 33. 46. 47. 48, 49, 51, 52, 59 Waters, Clarabel 39 Waters, Lee 12 Welch, Allen 20, 21, 37 Welch, Peggy 35 Willis, Frank 12 Wilson, Deborah 39, 55 Wilson, Geraldine 25, 26, 35, 45 Wilson, Raymond 6, 39, 47, 58 Wood, Sheila 37, 49, 55, 59 Wright, Robert 37, 44, 51, 53, 63 Wright, Princ. Robert 13,15, 42, 60 93 % OKS TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY The World's Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made'' Sports, music, term papers fill years end. Events moved fast, after March 1, towards graduation. Spring sports got going in March. April contained the Junior-Senior Prom, spring vacation, and the district music festival. May began with the FFA Parent and Son Banquet, at which Mrs. Loma McEuen, Office Secre- tary, and Mr. Robert Wright, Principal, were made honorary Chapter Farmers. District and state sports tournaments. Ditch Day, Awards Assembly, and finally Graduation, filled the month. The Wildkats bade good-bye to Mr. Wright, who had announced his intention to move with his family to Phoenix, and they heard of Mr. William Dill, the new principal. TOP: Ann Richardson observes Hobo Day and also practices horn solo for festival. SECOND: Bob Richins explains drawing he made for bi- ology term paper. LEFT: Thomas Contreras's drawing of dogs won sweepstakes award in intramural art contest. BELOW: Wayne Gardner, Butch Hicks wow themselves and audience in Spanish Club skit. Track Wright, Gardner lead in season's scoring. FRONT ROW: Dean Honsinger, assistant coach, Robert Wright, coach, L. Montoya, manager, C. O'Dell, R. Payne, B. Stearns, P. Carpenter, D. Francom. BACK ROW: R. Wright, R. Aker, W. Gardner, D. Richins, R. Bellamy, P. Craufurd, S. Jones, R. Gardner, F. Gale. Ten men lettered in track this spring: Aker, Carpen- ter, Gale, R. Gardner, W. Gardner, Francom, Jones, O'Dell, Richins, Wright. The team participated in 10 meets and a relay, in addition to the district meet. Coach Wright trained the boys hard all season to shape them for tough opposition to other B East teams. The following were top-pointmakers: W. Gardner, Wright, Francom, Richins. R. Gardner was grounded during four contests with a bad ankle. Carpenter was slowed down by a knee injury, and Jay Lunt was also out be- cause of injuries. Cinder activities ranged from two- way meets with Clifton to a 10-way contest at San Manuel (in which Duncan ended fourth). In the dis- trict meet, the Kats took 6 thirds and 2 fourths. Wright and Carpenter tie for first in the mile at Pima meet. Roughrider ahead starts fourth lap as Kats finish. Wright was only Kat to score in all meets during the season. Francom placed first in low hurdles in Pima meet, and also first in 180-yard high hurdles. Kelts play 12 games; 5 lettermen graduate Baseball FRONT ROW: S. Lehman, Manager, L. Contreras, R. Hicks, R. Devoll, H. Filleman, R. Davis, R, Richins, T. Contreras, C. Cosper. BACK ROW: L. Jones, E, Hartner, N. Lunt, D. Moyers, F. Montoya, D. Lunt, P. Elmer, C. Martinez, Coach Charles Hicks. The Duncan nine played 12 games this spring against Ben- son, Clifton, Morenci, Thatcher, Tombstone, and Will- cox, defeating Tombstone twice and yielding to all other teams. The boys played good ball, with the coaching of Charles Hicks, and led by senior Thomas Contreras and junior Ed Hartner as pitchers. Though they lost five sen- iors at the end of the year, the Kats hope to build a strong team for the '64 season, eight lettermen being expected to return. Left: Nelson Lunt waits on first as Butch Hicks tries a run. Duncan SCOREBOARD Opponent 1 Morenci 4 2 Willcox 13 11 Tombstone 1 1 Clifton 11 1 Morenci 5 0 Benson 15 8 Tombstone 5 5 Thatcher 7 4 Willcox 15 3 Thatcher 7 4 Benson 8 4 Clifton 10 99 Tennis State champs for B East were Lor- FRONT ROW; L. Moore, S. Mortensen, K. Rhodes, J. Johnson, raine, Sherrill. BACK ROW: H. Lunt, B. Jensen, L. Rhodes, R. Anderson, J. B. Lunt. Netters play in 14 contests; though inexperienced, team develops Playing in 14 matches and in the B East district and Class B state tournaments, the Kats and Kittens-of-the-net won 9 boys' contests and 11 girls' in regular play. They placed first in the district meet for the 12th consecutive year, and second in the state. In the district, Judy and Vicki were champs in dou- bles: Judy placed second in singles, and Johns and Rhodes were second in dou- bles. At state, besides the first taken be Lorraine and Sherrill, Judy placed second, yielding to Andrea Turner of Thatcher (Judy, Duncan’s top ranking player, had met Andrea in regular sea- son play, defeating her once and being defeated once). Duncan's boys' dou- bles team, Rhodes and Mortensen, al- so took a second at state. All set for state tournament May 10-11; Lorraine Moore, Judy Johnson, Sherrill Mortensen, Coach H. T. Clothier, Richard Mortensen, Lawery Rhodes, Ronald Anderson. 100 Tennis FRONT ROW: A. Stinson, V. Tippetts, J. Leland, C. Pugmire. Judy Johnson, top-ranking Kitten, BACK ROW; R. Johns, N. Adams, R. Mortensen, K. Miller, J. Edgar. serves one to opponent. toughness, completes season with district and state honors. With an unusually high proportion of beginning players this year, theWild- kat teams found some difficulty in maintaining their usual winning rec- ord, but with Judy, Vicki, Karen, and Lorraine back for thegirls', and Rich- ard, Buddy, and Jim for the boys', they had a good starting veteran squad, and the fact that most of the beginners were freshmen gives a hopeful note for next year's team. This was Coach Clothier's 29th year at Duncan as tennis coach. His teams have taken first places or tied in 14 state tournaments, and more than 30 individual players have been cham- pions in their class. Senior players were Judy Leland, Lawery Rhodes. Five girls, all freshmen except junior transfer Betty Highwood, played through the season, though they did not win tennis letters. Here Coach Clothier congratulates Bethleen Jones, Darlene Gardner, Betty, Pat Johns, and Nancy Merrell. 101 Highlight of the spring events for Duncan High is the Junior-Senior Prom, with the banquet preceding it. This year the theme was Whispering Pines. Pine cones spelled out the theme over the punch table; green and white crepe paper streamers camouflaged the walls of the grade school gym. The Virden eagle, the Duncan wildkat, and a mounted hawk kept watch from the heights, while pine trees were everywhere, and a waterfall added the final touch to a very successful mountain scene. In the picture above, the guests dance beneath the stars and among the pines to the music of Haralson’s Safford band. Last min- ute job--cleaning the floor--was performed by juniors Dennis Moyers, Ferryl Gale. Right; Anastacia Montoya reaches the desire of every junior's heart— she receives her class ring. At the last dance of the year the 1963 WILDKATS were given out, and the annual king and queen were crowned. Here. Editor Lucille Lee adjusts the crowns on the heads of Queen Cheryl Stephens and King Buddy Jensen as attendants look on: Bethleen Jones and Carl Cosper, freshmen; Verna Mill- igan and Ralph Rodriguez, seniors; Wayne Gardner, sophomore; Jeane Nelson, junior. Cheryl and Buddy are WILDKAT royalty 102 DITCH DAY - Pat Beauford, Sandi Tuey, with im- portant camera, pillow, etc., load up for the trip home after Ruidoso. Willard, Robert Aker, Phil, Judy, Mack forget their senior dignity in the White Sands on homeward trip. PLAY DAY, May 13 - In softball, the junior girls In boys' track the seniors led and sophs came in second. Above, beat the freshmen 16-4. Above, Stephanie Blake Coach Wright gives assignments, stands on home plate as Judy Johnson races for it. Wildkats elect cheerleaders In year’s end elections, cheerleaders were chosen by student body election. Winning team were Betty Highwood, Carolene John- son, Fran Preston. 103 wards Election Competing for student body officers were, Front Row: B. Jensen, D. Moyers (president); R. Devoll, W. Jones (vice-president); I. Barney, L. Moore (secretary-treas- urer). Standing behind each candidate is his cam- paign manager: D. Lunt, R. Davis, T. Contreras, S. Jones, K. Merrell, J. Johnson. Officers elected for 1963-64 were Moyers, president; Devoll, vice-presi- dent; Barney, secretary-treasurer. Right: Irene Barney points to campaign posters that helped her and Dennis Moyers win their offices. Dennis Moyers elected student body president; Richard Devoll, Irene Barney to assist. Many receive service awards at assembly. AWARDS ASSEMBLY presentations went to, Front Row: Mary Rodriguez, first, Spanish declamation, bilingual, second, AATSP test; Margaret Rodriguez, second, dec- lamation, first AATSP test; Geneal Gardner, second, AATSP test, non bilingual, outstanding junior for Uni- versity of Arizona Alumni Assn, award; Danielle Lunt, tied for second, Spanish declamation; Lucille Lee, valedictorian, American history award, WILDKAT ed- itor; Marilyn Davis, WILDKAT editor; Sharon McCarty, Danforth award; Kathy Thygerson, KAT CHAT editor. Back Row; Gene Gardner, first non bilingual, AATSP test; James Bailey, oratorical contest; Ann Empie, Danny Rapier, American Legion award; Thomas Con- treras, Bausch and Lomb science award; Dennis Lunt, Danforth award. Not shown: Steve Lehman, award for service to Duncan High School. 104 Honors, Awards it Chosen to represent Duncan for 1963 Girls', Boys' States were Judy Johnson, Front, right; Bud Jensen, Back, right. Delegates to 1963Anytown were Jeane Nelson, Front, left; Ferryl Gale, Back, left. Mr. J. W. Santee receives life membership pin for Parent-Teachers Association from Principal Robert Wright. AWARDS ASSEMBLY presentations, Front Row; J. W. Santee, baton from Senior Class for the many we made him break; Robert Gardner, band service award; Linda Payne, salutatorian, outstanding music student, second place, Elks Most Valuable student; Ann Rich- ardson, D. A. R. Good Citizen; Diane Nelson, Betty Crocker Homemaker award, Anytown, 1962. Back Row: Lawery Rhodes, outstanding athlete; Danny Ste- phens, most consistent athlete; Jim Edgar, FFA Star Chapter Farmer; Spencer Jones, first place, state FFA public speaking contest; Mike McKeon, FFA Star Greenhand; Thomas Contreras, grant-in-aid; Keith Merrell, grant-in-aid, band service award. Not shown: Wendell Jones, NCTE award; Judy Johnson, outstanding girl athlete; Willard Wade, 4-H scholarship to Univer- sity of Arizona. 105 Graduation FRONT ROW: K. Merrell.S. Tuey, R. Gardner, M. Davis, D. Rapier, J. Leland, F. Montoya, L. Lee, S. Jones, E. Kennedy. BACK ROW: R. Davis, D. Stephens, M. McKeon, K. McBride, C. Bencomo, D. Nelson, D. Lunt, L. Payne, J. Lunt, S. McCarty, R. Aker, A. Empie. Class of 1963 reaches its goal; Graduation sends 43 people to For 43 seniors, the last days of high school approached, were here, and passed, with May 24 the day of graduation. For al- most a month before, they had practiced marching daily; ex- ams were taken early. Baccalaureate was May 17. Speaker was Reverend Harry Leland of the Duncan Methodist Church. Bishops L. Levier Gardner and Thomas M. Pace of the L. D.S. Church o.ffered the invocation and benediction. For the first time in quite a few years, the band played without any help from the class of '63. Right; Sharon McCarty leads off towards the gym after final briefing by Principal Wright. Below: Steve Lehman and Mr. Wright recapture a funny moment as junior Norman Adams, sophomore John Bruce Lunt, and senior Dennis Lunt listen in. 106 Graduation FRONT ROW: R. Tuey, T. Bejarano, S. Lehman, E. Bejarano, A. Valles, R. Rodriguez, V. Milligan, T. Contreras, K. Thygerson, B. Tellez. BACK ROW: E. Brown, P. Beauford, J. Bailey, C. Brasda, W. Wade, J. Adams,L. Rhodes, A. Richardson, P. Elmer, L. Corona, J. Allred. college, careers, marriage; Class of 1964 moves to senior rank. Valedictorian was Lucille Lee, right. Salutatorian was Linda Payne, left. Following these girls in academic rank were Robert Gardner and Keith Merrell, who also spoke at the graduation ceremonies. Thomas Contreras and Steve Lehman, fifth and sixth in class rank, offered the invoca- tion and benediction. At Graduation, a senior ensemble sang Let There Be Peace. The last song sung by the class together was the Alma Mater. 107 SPANISH FOOD - Kathryn Montoya cools her tongue after a sample of hot hot sauce made in advanced homemaking class. Filling their plates are Judy Le- land, Peggy Welch, Carmen Quinones, Carol Brasda. The Student Council encouraged clubs to publicize activities on bulletin boards. Here, Bob Tuey, Berkley Stearns, Currie Hicks add last touches to FFA display. CHARLOTTE ANN DANIEL August 4, 1947 - March 31, 1963 Sorrow added its shadow to the school year of 1962-63 when Charlotte Daniel of the Class of 1965 passed into another life. The students and faculty pause to honor her memory and offer their sympathy to all the members of her family. Blessie has finished the index. The summer staff has finished the supple- ment. To all who have helped--with advice, with typing, with selling ads, with buying ads--and to Ann Empie for her art work, we speak our sincere thanks. fyjM. (fa yruuJyn) Editors 108 THE WILDKAT DUNCAN HIGH SCHOOL DUNCAN, ARIZONA