Duncan High School - Wildkat Yearbook (Duncan, AZ)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1969 volume:

Friend and friend. e ll all remember Duncan High, we're all behind you-- Let our colors fly! Loyalty to thee we’re pledging, Dear old Duncan High! Alma Mater, Alma Mater, Honor red and gray! This our school we'll all remember Till our dying day. As Wildkats we are always fighting. Fighting to the end. Team for team, we're all together. Fighting friend and friend. CONTENTS This our school . Honor red and gray . Pages 19-34 We're all behind you Team for team . Loyalty to thee . Advertisements . . Pages 87-105 Senior Register . Index Pages 107-108 H. T. CLOTHIER J. W. SANTEE These our teachers We thank and honor Friends from school days . . . Wildkats together for almost 40 years . . . Producers of winning teams . . . Teachers whom successful men and women remember with gratitude for lessons well taught . . . When Wildkats remember their school, they remember H. T. Clothier and H. W. Santee, who have been teach- ers in the best sense: whose lives have proved that teaching by example is more important than talking theory; that de- manding only the best is the kind of teaching and coaching that brings re- sults . . . They remember the twinkle in Mr. Santee's eyes as well as the baton he may have rapped them with; they re- member Mr. Clothier's concern for their personal problems as well as his strictness in class and on the courts. These Wildkats they'll all remember! 3 Spruce - up operations End summer; action begins in band, volleyball, Band practices for annual Rampage sponsored by city council and Sheriffs Posse. Mr. Santee checks positions; G. Tippetts readies for go signal. Below, football boys prepare for practice with warm-ups (on a hot day). K. Pace, F. Todd were among crew of students em- ployed by Neighborhood Youth Corps to help clean the school buildings during summer. Here they remove Venetian blinds in elementary school library and will wash both blinds and windows in all rooms. 4 Mr. Provencio, A. Martinez enjoy, sign new WILDKATS at student council's opening-of-school dance. Wildkat mascot appears at first of several foot- ball games. B. Wilson drives cheerleaders B. Garcia, L. Biancuzzo, P. Merrell. Left, Mr. Clothier watches volleyball. Below, head ma- jorette S. Richins at football halftime. 5 Spiked shoes soon demolish paper Kats made for each home game by cheerlead- ers. After pre-game ceremonies, band honors the boys about to fight for Duncan. Many groups Hustle in competition, hack Above: Duncan, Pima girls at annual feed after volleyball game; J. Foster exhibits prize bunny at county fair; K. Johnson awaits cold two hours at game. L. Biancuzzo borrows football poncho during chilly second half; D. Mortensen, hard- working shorthand student, does homework during time-out at volleyball game. 6 teams, classes, band Two-headed fat lady was only high school- er (s) in Ha 1 lo w e e n parade; J. Sexton, R. Thygerson, T. Sanders, L. Sexton enjoy Halloween dance. Below: Freshmen M. Davis, G. Campbell paint school D. Opening with a day off for the county fair in early October, the two autumn months were jammed with sports, half- time practices, cheerleader routines. Pushed by the crowded calendar into November, Freshman Initiation resulted in a fresh coat of whitewash for the D. Magazines went on sale to help send the band to Band Day at the University of Arizona. Band magazine sales captains M. Claridge, D. Smith check records with business manager S. Williams. As leaves fall, Duncan Wildkats turn Can't you see our colors flying? That is what the Wildkats could see this year, when the band marched out with their new uniforms of red wool; silver overlays with red Ds on the front, red Wildkats on the back, and red braid trim; gray hats with red trim and white plumes; and white gloves. Without the overlays, the plain red coats were cor- rect for concert wear. Added to the cherished red of the band were the sparkling silver of head majorette Sherry Richins' costume, and the reds and grays of the cheerleaders, ’ majorettes,’ and pom pon girls' suits — truly a sight for all Wildkats to remem- ber, till their dying day. out to congratulate band, Mr. Santee looks handsome in his new uniform as he chats with M. J. Arrington at football game. 8 Mr. Santee on parade with handsome new suits 9 S. Williams, other band members after Homecoming ceremonies; P. Torres's collar is for football injury. T. Lovett escorts parents at Mom and Dad's night. Dad was also team doctor. Next are D. Wright, parents. Rats celebrate Homecoming, honor moms,dads, new teacher; At pep assembly B. Garcia, P. Merrell introduce Mr. D. Tellez, who arrived in November as new teacher . A. Medrano, S. Pace make sign for Letterman's Club raffle. D. Smith sells ticket to Mrs. C. Crum. 10 M. Torres unloads one of 100 Christmas trees to be sold for benefit of special WILDKATproject. prepare for holidays A combination Homecoming-Mom and Dad’s Night at the Benson football game marked the end of football season. Crowned Sports King and Queen were seniors Nard Whipple and Carla Lovett. The Lettermen put on steam and staged a super raffle, in which David Lizarragawon a washing machine for his mother. Friends of the WILDKAT staff, di- rected by Mrs. Mary Jane Arrington, cut Christmas trees up the Trail” and sold them, clearing more than $100. Christmas vacation had already be- gun when the seniors used blues and sil- vers; trees, bells, stars, snow men, to create fairy land for their Ball. Under bells of Senior Ball's Silver Bells, dance cousins Keith and Karen Lunt; under stars are G. Tippetts, G. Clouse. Freshmen D. Thygerson, M. Clouse serve punch under snow men. Winter Days Seethe with sports, Christmas activities; then Volleyball game between men and vol- leyball girls wasLettermen's fund raiser. During game, beyond L. Whipple andR. Williams, T. Sanders and Coach Stewart yell advice to teammates. Above, Coaches Hein and Merrell explode with laughter because weak girls have de- feated self-confident males. Below, B. Boyd, C. Lunt, D. Lunt play trumpet trio at volleyball banquet; S. Rhodes, S. Fowler pack clothing forKAT CHAT's Christmas bundle to Wayne Brown and family in Asher, Kentucky; J. Shiflet, P. Biancuzzo, S. Lopez nibble after serv- ing at library's Christmas open house. 12 drama, dancing discourage January shivers , . Left, T. Lovett solos at FFA-FHA dance. Above, scene was familiar to students in January, as work- men installed ducts for new forced air heating sys- tem. Below, three couples finally are properly paired, with disapproving auntie sitting by, in Jan. 10 production of The Importance of Being Earnest. Left to right: C. Lunt, R. Gardner, K. Lunt, T. Rowley, D. Mortensen, L. Whipple, M. Claridge. 13 January tests Assess progress as FFA, S. Gardner, B. Lunt, M. Jones, R. Smith puzzle over Juniors B. Boyd, L. Dahmers hope for good scores FACTests rating sophomores' scholastic aptitudes. on National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Tests. Coach Merrell says, We can beat them. Top: Out- of-town trip rates send-off; majorettes practice. U FHA bestow crowns and cagers challenge foes Along about the year's half-way point, the basketball schedule competed with exams for e xc i te ment. Sophomores, faced with aptitude tests, and juniors looking forward to possible scholarships, spent hours in silent concentration on tests in which many of the questions convinced them of how little they knew. Semester tests reminded the school that classroom activity was still important. Two dances, two favorites: Lloyd Waters was named GAC Beau; Philip Torres was the FHA Beau. At the Senior Ball, the FFA had presented a jacket to its Sweetheart, Terry Lovett. And just to keep class work inter- esting, and the spirit of inquiry at work, Mr. Foote set off dramatic scientific demonstrations. Back up fast! This cloud is what's left of sulphur, carbon, potassium nitrate combo. FHA president D. Mortensen presents crown, sweater to P. Torres at joint FFA-FHA dance. 15 As March introduces Spring, juniors make blossoms, butterflies February was the month of Valen- tines and also the month when junior rings arrived and senior announcements came. Basketball season drew to a close, and the tennis teams were already in ac- tion. The juniors were completing plans for the March 15 Prom, Elusive Butter- fly, and were making hundreds of paper flowers and butterflies to support their theme. Young Kimber Lee Norton talks to daddy from Mrs. Stewart's lap at basketball game; D. Rutherford, M. Singer, J. Sexton practice routine before February game; committee B. Boyd, M. Bourgeous, L. Dahners, G. Clouse, D. Crotts approve design for Junior-Senior Banquet table centerpieces. 16 17 Rock garden blooms under black light and giant butterfly slowly turns above waterfall at Prom. Senior Honors: CAROLYN LUNT—Music Outstanding, Commerce Outstanding, Elks Most Valuable Student, (county, state), Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomor- row, Eastern Arizona College music scholarship; SAM BOURGEOUS Sheriff's Award; BECKY GARCIA-Sanford College of Beauty Culture scholarship; RONALD GARDNER—Elks MVS(county, State); DEBORAH MOR- TENSEN—Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen, EAC tuition waiver; KEITH LUNT—National Honor Society scholarship, English award, Bausch G Lomb Science Award, Elks MVS and Scholarship Test (county), Joseph Lehman Memorial Scholarship, EAC scholarship; PAT ANDERSON—Outstanding Band, EAC tuition waiver; STEVE VALDEZ —Student Body Award, Spanish Club scholarship; ARLENE MARTINEZ—University of Arizona General Residence Scholarship; JO ANN ACRES-Sheriff's Award. Absent: PHYLLISMERRELL- EAC Scholarship. Junior, Senior Students merit leadership, scholarship awards Top Eight, Scholarship: Phyl- lis Merrell, Carolyn Lunt, Karen Lunt, Keith Lunt, Arlene Martinez, Ronald Gardner, Gaye Tippetts, Deborah Mortensen. Junior Honors: B. BOYD—Girls State; D. SMITH—Boys versity Award; G. PACE—Journalism Award; D. LUNT, State; K. JOHNSON—History Award, Arizona State Uni- L. DAHNERS (absent)—University of Arizona Awards. ‘Honor red and gray CURRICULUM 19 ELVIN LUNT, President ALFRED ATT AWAY, Member ROY DOZIER, Member WYLIE BOYD, Secretary FRANK WILLIS, Member Administration meets The boiler in the old furnace is cracked- -what shall we do? The answers to this and other questions were the re- sponsibility of the administration of Duncan High School. The furnace problem was solved when Duncan D i s tr ic t 20 appealed to the Greenlee County Superintendent of schools and board of supervisors for permission to exceed the 1968-1969 school budget in order to replace the high school's steam heat system with a gas furnace and forced air heating for first floor and room heaters for the upstairs. Other questions, such as How can we best meet the educational needs of the 20 DOUGLAS BRUBAKER, Superintendent FLOYD CHAPMAN, Principal For Duncan High, Mr. Chapman accepts from manager Kerry Johnson the team's trophy won at the 1968 volleyball tour- nament. It's no joke to pay for anew heating system, says Mr. Brubaker. However, he must have found the light side at this meeting when the board members signed the contract w ith Mr. Harold Woods of Woods Brothers. to solve many problems Duncan Valley? and How can we ex- pand the vocational education program in the high school? were the subject of many discussions in meetings of the board of educationwith Superintendent Douglas Brubaker and Principal Floyd Chapman. On January 1, after Mr. Wylie Boyd had been elected to the board for a second term, he and Mr. Attaway, Mr. Dozier, Mr. Lunt, and Mr. Willis began their fourth year together as Duncan schools' board of education. Mr. Brubaker this year completed his 17th as s uper inte ndent; Mr. Chap- man completed his fifth as principal. Among Duncan's native sons serving on the board of education are Mr. Boyd, merchant, and Mr. Willis, rancher, seen here relaxing at Boyd Brothers' store. 21 J. HUBERT BOWMAN H. T. CLOTHIER C. R. COOVER CHARLES FOOTE New teachers bring fresh talents, and others GEORGE HILL NED MERRELL R. BOOKS NORTON T. M. PACE Mr. Tellez, youngest teacher at DHS, and his wife, the former Jane Peterson of Morenci, introduce their son, James Donald (Jimmy) born in November. Mr. Stephens, married in December to Miss Margaret Hutcherson of Phoenix, poses with his bride, a graduate of Northern Arizona University. 22 MATTIE MAE SANDERS J. W. SANTEE win master s degrees Five new teachers brought special talents to Duncan High School in 1968: C. R. Coover, George Hill, Mrs. Mattie Mae Sanders, Dan Stephens, and Don Tellez. MR. COOVER, B. A., Washburn Col- lege, M. S. Fort Hays State College, Kansas, taught speech and English I and IV. MR. HILL, with a B. A. from Brigham Young University and a certificate in electronics from Idaho State University, taught physics and mathematics and sponsored an active dramatics program. MRS. SANDERS, B. S., North- east Missouri State Teachers' College, taught home- making and sponsored the Future Homemakers of America. MR. STEPHENS, a Duncan High School graduate of 1963, came with a B. Ed. from Arizona State University to teach industrial arts. He was a Freshman Class sponsor and assisted in football. MR. TELLEZ, a Morenci High School graduate, 1964, came from Northern Arizona University with a bach- elor of science in education and taught English III and Spanish. He sponsored the Spanish Club and the Freshman Class. The two Duncan High teachers with longest serv- ice records were J. W. Santee and H. T. Clothier. MR. SANTEE came in 1930 with a bachelor of music degree from Bethany College. He taught music and directed the band, chorus, pom pons, and major- ettes. MR. CLOTHIER, B. A., Bethany, came to Duncan in 1931 and later earned an M. A. at Colorado State in Greeley. He taught typing, book- keeping, shorthand, and art, and coached volleyball and tennis. Two returning teachers received their M. A. de- grees in 1969 at Western New Mexico University: MR. BROOKS NORTON (B. A. ,ASU) taught history and journalism and sponsored KAT CHAT and the Senior Class. GORDON STEWART (B. S., University of Arizona) taught physical education, coached var- sity football and baseball and junior varsity basket- ball, and sponsored the Junior Class. Five other teachers with Duncan High experience ranging from two to 23 years were J. Hubert Bowman, four years; Charles Foote, three; Ned Merrell, two; T. M. Pace, 13; and Mrs. Nathalie Van Gundy, 23. MR. BOWMAN, B. A., M. A., Western New Mexico University, was guidance counselor, taught American government and driver's training, and sponsored the student council. MR. FOOTE, B. S., Brigham Young University, taught chemistry, biol- DAN STEPHENS GORDON STEWART DON TELLEZ NATHALIE VAN GUNDY ogy, and general science, and sponsored the Junior Class. MR. MERRELL, B. S., Western New Mexico University, taught EnglishII, general business, eco- nomics, and business law; he coached varsity bas- ketball and track, assisted in football, and sponsored the Senior Class. MR. PACE, B. A., M. S., New Mexico State University, taught vocational agri- culture and sponsored the Future Farmers of America and the Sophomore Class. Mrs. Van Gundy, B. A., Monmouth College, M. A., University of Illinois, was librarian and sponsored the WILDKAT and the Sophomore Class. Mr. Foote, Mr. Norton think, study in meeting. 23 Office assistants were, seated: J. Cole, S, Rhodes, C.Lunt, S. Richardson, S. Williams, J. A. Acres. Standing: C. Lovett, P. Anderson, P. Merrell, K. Lunt, M. Claridge, A. Martinez, G. Tippetts, C. Lovett. Students, teachers Value help received from secretary, nurse, counselor, librarian MRS. LOMA McEUEN Secretary Nurse Waters gives smallpox injection to Robert Ortega. Later, she returned to check the take. She and county health nurse also checked eyes, ears, gaveTB skin tests, recommended treatment when needed. Keeping people happy was the accom- plishment of Mrs. Loma McEuen in the office. Indispensable to students and teachers, she managed the book store and kept records for the school. Mrs. Bobbie Waters, nurse, soothed aches and fevers and supervised a dis- ease detection and prevention program. Mrs. Nathalie Van Gundy, librarian, chose books and other materials for leisure reading and for information. Counselor Hubert Bowman listened to problems, planned class schedules with students, gave IQ, achievement, and aptitude tests, and helped with scholar- ship applications. Office girls and student librarians lent help to these people and to other students, and received good experience as preparation for later employment. 24 Students who assisted in the library were, seated: P. Varela, K. Roberts, D. Mortensen, D. Williams, S. Wilkerson, G. Tippetts, J. Cole. Standing: F. Burrola, S. Lopez, V. Villa, S. McCann, S. Bourgeous, T. Rowley, S. Fowler, S. Henderson, M. Dyer, V. Pace. Christmas spirit captures Frances Burrola, Susanna Lopez, Pauline Varela as they smooth icicles to hang over the fragrant pinon tree. J. HUBERT BOWMAN Counselor Bus drivers were, first row: R. Willis, S. Thygerson, Chapman, A. Thygerson, J. Sanders, B. Norton, H. J. Smith, K. Lunt. Standing: D. Merrell, D. Bowman. Gun-totin' mascot is Troy Thygerson. Staff provides Transportation, school maintenance, lunches Custodians were Mrs. M. J. Arrington, F. Johnson (Topper), P. Torres, Mrs. M. Norte. In background is mulberry tree, one of three planted in spring of 1968 and carefully tended by custodians. Sleepy kids waited for the bus in the morning, some to ride more than 20 miles to school; the bus drivers, all teachers or ranchers, except for Dean Chapman, maintenance superintendent for the bus- es, had been up longer and would go to their own work while the passengers were in school. This was the daily rou- tine for most of DHS's student body. Meanwhile, the custodians have been at school before dawn, seeing that the buildings were warm, the floors swept needed repairs made. Their work in- cluded help at night and week-end events as well as during school hours. At 7:30 each morning, the cafeteria ladies began preparations for feeding more than 500 hungry human beings with sandwiches or home-made rolls and such specialties as Spanish food, fried chick- en, or cherry pie. These people gave extra service, as when Mr. Bowman drove additional miles with the football and basketball teams; Mary Jane helped with half-time pro- grams and gave aid and ideas to organi- zations; and Topper was handy for many good deeds. 26 Cooks were Mrs. Helen Boyd, Mrs. Ruth Sexton, Mrs. Maude Hart le y , manager, Mrs. Thaddie Bourgeous, Mrs. Rachel Sanders. Substitute was Mrs. Esther Daniel. Pride and comfort of the kitchen boys was food disposal unit with spray attachment which helped also for dish-rinsing and gar- bage-pail flushing. Left, Mike Jones uses spray for latter operation. Right, John Payne pushes food remnants into whirler-chopper and on down the drain. Ten students regularly worked in cafeteria for meals. Torres, K. Lunt. Standing: M. Jones, B. Payne, D. Seated are D. Lunt, D. Lizarraga, B. Lunt, P. Nelson, J. Payne, R. Gardner, custodian. 27 V. Pace finds the READER'S GUIDE indispensable in locating information for her research theme. Though a new teacher, Mr. Tellez learned fast: a Clown chair helped to control chronic talkers. Language, Music Study requires work, observation, thought In English this year, we learned to search for the underlying meanings. . . we had drill on vocabulary which we'll need in college. . . he LECTURED, and we had to take NOTES. There were book reports also, and English IV had re- search themes. Reading, writing, and speaking were routine in all English classes. In speech, the assignments included debating, cur- rent events, poetry reading, panto- mimes. After about 12 weeks with substitute teachers, the Spanish and junior English students were glad to have Mr. Don Tellez arrive and begin to drill them in vocabulary and grammar; in Spanish, they had to listen carefully to be able to answer his fluent chatter; and they con- versed with each other in dialogues (no English allowed). Music meant drill and practice; it meant also performing at programs, half-times, and assemblies; and having fun on trips to the University of Arizona Band Day and to the music festivals. Mr. Coover, MACBETH students D. Mortensen, M. Torres, S. Richardson discuss Globe Theater model. 28 Dialogue in Spanish II class is good practice in pro- English II students D. Smith, M. Pearce, C. Thompson nunciation, gestures forM. Delgado, P. Torres. use all hands on teen-oriented bulletin board. S. Wilkerson hands in papers for extra credit in senior English. Center, B. Garcia types story for KAT CHAT in journalism class. Right, T. Lewis reports current event as part of speech assignment. K. Lunt, S. Richardson, S. Rhodes, C. Lunt drill Mr. Santee halts D. Smith, R. Lunt, S. Gardner for on parts for triple trio entry in music festival. correction and repeat in trombone trio practice. 29 Social Studies, Sciences (iive explanations of man’s past, environment What happened? Why? What effect will it have on my life? Such questions were explored in history, discussed in American government. Students in economics, business law, and general business studied the mone- tary structure of American life, learned such necessaries as how to borrow mon- ey and compute the cost; examined legal problems and cases. Classes were lively with discussions of political questions, especially in this presidential year. Business students learned the importance of investigating career choices, locating information on how and where to apply for jobs, knowing facts about investments in bonds and in- surance. Said one algebra student, We all worked together.” Relays added spice to class sessions on Fridays. General math students caught up on arithmetic prin- ciples they had missed earlier. Chemistry students studied, memo- rized, and experimented. Physics stu- dents read the book, proved with exper- iments that it spoke truth. Biology stu- dents dissected creatures, gathered plant specimens, read of the relationship of man to his environment. D. Kennedy rests from study of world history book, and M. Clouse checks newspaper for current events report. Economics students M. Delgado, T. Rowley, W. Gardner use library to find statistics on incomes and taxes. 30 K. Claridge, G. Jones await go” signal for algebra relay; C. Cmith, B. Bennett rush to begin problems. Mr. Stephens checks V. Aden's general math problems; C. Thompson, D. Montoya listen, and wait their turns. K. Lunt, R. Gardner heat, cool, re-heat can to show how vacuum will collapse it, expanding air will fill and inflate. Below right: L. Dahners uses heat, evapora- tion to create vacuum in flask. Below left: S. Pace tries out new microscope in biology. Center: N. Whipple, K. Johnson weigh copper after combining copper sul- phate and iron wire. 31 In Homemaking I, B. Lunt demonstrates proper way of dusting with spray wax; L. Garcia watches S. Torres launder hosiery correctly. Vocational Classes Offer useful experience; gym J. Foster measures C. Thygerson's waist, a necessary procedure in Homemaking II before any girl cuts out material and begins to sew. In farm mechanics, H. Cervantes watches O. Montoya cut frame off old car for trailer. Left, D. Dozier, D. Richins, M. Lunt, T. Sanders of Ag IV talk with banker Norman Crockett. 32 exercise builds fitness R. Ortega, R. Williams, M. Torres, L. Whipple, C. Smith use new Universal Gym; J. Payne descends rope. Below, L. Montoya glues and clamps table. F.Olivas, W. Ritchey work on drafting problem. Many classrooms at Duncan High went for more action than book-study, for practice along with rules and theory. In homemaking, the girls learned to cook nutritious and attractive meals, to practice rules of etiquette, to sew, read patterns, and clean the sewing machine. Field trips to stores provided lessons in consumer education, and use of some products at school helped them compare' for value. In agriculture, students chose proj- ects (which counted also on FFA rec- ords). They built and repaired farm ma- chinery and learned to arc and oxyacet- ylene weld. Industrial arts classes turned out gun racks and bookcases; refinished furniture. Students in all classes learned to care for equipment and to observe safety rules with machinery. Physical education classes offered various sports; were famous for the weekly run over the hill to the city dump. The boys liked the new Universal Gym, a contrivance for weight-lifting and mus- cle-stretching. Commerce students Aim for speed, accuracy; artists learn color, line Budgets and speed tests kept typing students busy; practice sets and tests gave the book- keeping course the name of being tough; short- hand students ( One of the best classes I ever had, said Mr. Clothierr) were always work- ing. Art students, though more relaxed in class, worked hard also, experimenting with pencil drawings, pastels, and oils. Top: Mr. Clothier dictates; K. Johnson concentrates. Right: Gary Pace was only boy in shorthand class of 12. Sophomores in typ ing class in- cluded C. Thygerson, S. Pace, D. Mortensen, T. Lovett, L. Sexton, D. Wright, P. Waters, G. Fowler. Left: K. Allred, P. Merrell work on bookkeeping. Right: B. Wilson provides good Western subject for artists M. Provencio, P. Torres. 34 ‘We’re all behind you CLASSES 35 OFFICERS: Deborah Mortensen, president, Nick Bradford, vice-president, Connie Lovett, secretary, Gaye Tippetts, treasurer, Carla Lovett, Bill Wilson, student council, Ned Merrell, Brooks Norton, sponsors. Seniors’ feelings M ix joy for graduation with sadness of parting Some years ago 20 tiny tots entered Mrs. Irene Kennedy's kindergarten class and became charter members of the Duncan High School Class of 1969. They were: Jo Ann Acres, Frank Ed- wards, Clint French, Becky Garcia, Ronald Gardner, Susanna Lopez, twins Carla and Connie Lovett, cousins Car- olyn, Karen, and Keith Lunt, Tony Montoya, Lupe Renteria, Sherril Rhodes, Tommy Sanders, Gaye Tippetts, Steve Valdez, and Bill Wilson. Through elementary school they add- ed and subtracted till they entered high school with about 55 members. Joining them in the next four years were Johnnie Cole, Marion Lee, Mary Lopez, Phyllis Merrell, Jim Thompson, Kathy Todd, Eros Whipple, Della Wil- liams, and Sandra Womack Wilkerson. Proud memories include achieve- ments such as the eighth grade operetta, Hansel and Gretel, the Junior Prom, MistyBlue, and the Senior Ball, Silver Bells. A sad time came in the sophomore year when they lost to death their class- mates John Moore and Jerry Robbs. Undignified antics such as sticking pins sharp side up in their friends'chairs or setting off fire crackers in class were partly offset when in their senior year they wrote research themes, took col- lege and armed services aptitude tests, studied career literature, applied for jobs or for entrance into college or the armed services. Then came the long-awaited gradu- ation, with joy and pride, sadness and a few tears. 36 JO ANN ACRES JOHNNIE LOUISE COLE DAVID DOZIER CAROLYN DYER PATRICIA ANDERSON SAM BOURGEOUS NICK BRADFORD ALFREDO CORONA JIMMY DAMRON CHERYL DANIEL All but five of these 26 freshman girls graduated with their class in 1969. Modeling dresses made in Homemaking I are, front row: K. Roberts, M. Dyer, K. Lunt, Carla Lovett, V. Briscoe, C. Dyer, D. Mortensen. Row 2: Connie Lovett, C. Daniel, L. Wilkerson, D. Brannan, S. Fowler, S. Richardson, V. Pace, S. Lopez, B. Garcia. Top Row: J. A. Acres, C. Lunt, P. Varela, S. Rhodes, R. Daniel, P. Claridge, P. Anderson, G. Tippetts, A. Martinez, L. Renteria. Skirts were longer then than in 1969, and Carla's granny dress was popular. (Vicki Briscoe moved to Texas. Linda Wilkerson, Dianna Brannan, Bobbie Daniel, Patty Claridge married before finishing high school.) 37 MARILYN DYER FRANK EDWARDS Bill Gardner, Bill Wilson puzzle over armed forces aptitude test. Gardner joined the army in February. SHIRLEY FOWLER BECKY GARCIA MARION LEE SUSANNA LOPEZ CUNT FRENCH RONALD J. GARDNER MARY LOPEZ CARLA LOVETT Arlene Martinez and Pauline Varela sack popcorn for seniors' concession stand during football season. 38 CONNIE LOVETT ARLENE MARTINEZ TONY MONTOYA TED OLSEN CAROLYN LUNT PHYLLIS MERRELL DEBORAH MORTENSEN VICKI PACE KAREN LUNT KEITH LUNT As juniors, Steve Valdez and Keith Lunt work hard on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Connie Lovett, Jo Ann Acres hurry to pour sodas for football concession customers at one of the games. 39 LUPE RENTERIA SHERRIL RHODES KATHY ROBERTS TERRILL ROWLEY SHARLENE RICHARDSON DAN RICHINS TOMMY SANDERS JAMES THOMPSON GEORGIA GAYE TIPPETTS KATHY TODD MANUEL TORRES STEVE VALDEZ S. Lopez, M. Torres dance at 1969 Junior-Senior Prom. PAULINE VARELA LENARD WHIPPLE SANDRA WILKERSON BILL WILSON DELLA WILLIAMS BILL WILKERSON Seniors smile To remember happy pictures from younger days —i 6T- From left: Sponsor Merrell, Gaye, Phyllis; Alfred, and sponsor Norton; John Tea (as sophomore); Tommy ( Yes, there is a Santa, ) Sanders. 41 First row: C. Lovett, M. Dyer, S. Lopez, G. Tippetts, P. Anderson, B. Garcia, J. Cole, A. Martinez, D. Williams, D. Mortensen, S. Wilkerson, C. Lunt. Back row: M. Lee, T. Montoya, S. Bourgeous, N. Bradford, J. Damron, J. Thompson, C. Daniel, K. Todd, R. Gardner, W. Wilkerson, M. Torres. Not pictured: Terrill Rowley. Congratulations follow Cla ss of 1969 as they proudly receive diplomas, 42 First row: K. Roberts, S. Richardson, P. Varela, M. Lopez, J. A. Acres, S. Rhodes, K. Lunt, S. Fowler, P. Merrell, L. Renteria, V. Pace, C. Lovett. Back row: K. Lunt, D. Dozier, F. Edwards, W. Wilson, L. Whipple, C. French, D. Richins, T. Olsen, T. Sanders, S. Valdez, C. Dyer, A. Corona. 43 English, history classes H old j uniors together as activities draw them Gloria Abeyta Louise Aden Karen Allred Patty J. Anderson (Withdrew in October) Manuel Archuleta Joe Bejarano Mary Bejarano (Withdrew in November) Linda Biancuzzo Maurine Bourgeous Brenda Boyd Frances Burrola Marie Claridge Guy Clouse Danny Crotts Dennis Crotts Laurence Dahners Jimmy Daniel Emma Dockray (Withdrew in December) Joe Garcia Nellie Garcia Wayne Gardner Starlet Henderson Carmello Herrera Cathy Herrera Richard Jemigan (Withdrew in January) Rodger Johns Kerry Johnson Eloise Jones Nolan Jones Bruce Kilbarger 44 to leadership and honors Philip Torres was class president; Kerry Johnson, vice- president, Karen Allred, secretary-treasurer. Charles Foote, Gordon Stewart were sponsors, Donald Smith, Brenda Boyd were on student council. PROM '69: workers transform boxes, wire into romantic garden; girls fasten flowers on tree. David Lizarraga Manuel Lopez Deborah Lunt Linda Lunt Mark Lunt Aurora Medrano Robert Montoya Gary Pace Sue Pace John Payne Manuel Provencio John Rhodes Debbie Richardson Sherry Richins Wayne Ritchey Denni Rutherford Eugene Sanchez Edward Scott Gloria Serna Janeal Sexton Vicki Silvers Marsha Singer Donald Smith Wilmer Stephens Randy Thygerson Philip Torres Jeff Wamsley Lloyd Waters Naomi Whipple Shelley Williams Shelley, Philip Receive Junior Class crowns ss. rM Attending Philip Torres, Shelley Williams as Junior-Senior Prom Jeff Wamsley, Linda Biancuzzo find royalty are Guy Clouse, Janeal Sexton, Linda Lunt, Joe Garcia. places, greet friends at banquet. Sue Pace, sponsor Charles Foote, Gary Pace tend concession while Robert Montoya, John Rhodes urge hot dogs, pop on football fans. 46 ‘Involvement Is word for sophomores on school action scene Lynn Sexton was president, Vivian Villa, vice-president, Paul Waters, secretary. Mrs. Nathalie Van Gundy, T. M. Pace were sponsors. Ron Williams, Marla Wilkerson served on student council. Nancy Andrews Wayne Attaway Mavis Babers Belen Baca Dennis Beauford Pat Biancuzzo David Bourgeous Lile Bushman Jana Carrell Hector Cervantes Danny Claridge (Withdrew in October) Josie Contreras Oslive Corona Tom Crawford Carl Crotts Vicki Crotts Doug Damron Martha Delgado Jim Dyer Joni Foster Glenda Fowler Vada Gale Eva Garcia Marcos Garcia Mary Garcia Sam Gardner Vicki Jensen Mike Jones Jerry Link Henry Lopez 47 Sophomores Make magic with macaroni, cocklehurs, glitter Terry Lopez Teri Lovett Tom Lovett Barry Lunt Dale Lunt David Lunt Jose Medrano Larry Montoya Oscar Montoya Tony Montoya Dorothy Mortensen Dale Nelson Frank Olivas Robert Ortega Kim Pace Brent Payne Debra Payne Michelle Quisenberry (withdrew in January) Gilbert Renteria Donna Richardson D. Bourgeous, B. Lunt, P. Waters follow football action. J. Contreras, O. Corona prepare for FACTest. D. Wright works on pick-up in ag shop. 48 for Christmas trees; host chilly dance in March Vem Richardson Mike Ritchey Becky Rodriguez Vicki Sanchez Rhonda Sanders Lynn Sexton Tom Sexton Joyce Shiflet Richard Smith John Stephens Cindy Thygerson Frank Todd Ezequiel Torres Vivian Villa Paul Waters Reed White Lynnett Wilkerson Marla Wilkerson Ron Williams Don Wright At tennis court dance, D. Richardson, V. Gale, M. dances. T. Lovett, J. Foster, D. Mortensen, G. Clouse, B. Payne Warm themselves by fire between Fowler patiently apply macaroni to cardboard trees. 49 CLASS OFFICERS were Colleen Merrell, president, Geralyn Jones, vice-president, Marla Payne, secre- tary. Daniel Stephens was sponsor. Eddie Harris, Sammie Pace were student council members. Freshmen ‘Make the scene,’ quickly learn Wildkat ways Virgie Aden Virgil Aden Terry Arrow Berniece Bennett Charles Billingsley Daniel Bourgeous Grant Campbell Angie Cardenas Faye Claridge (Withdrew in October) Gaye Claridge (Withdrew in October) Kenneth Claridge Melanie Clouse Dennis Crawleigh (Withdrew in January) Frank Davis Mike Davis Don Dozier David Eldred (Withdrew in January) Debbie Evans Gene Fletcher Glenn Fowler 50 David Garcia Lydia Garcia (Withdrew in February) Toby Gentry Eddie Harris Libby Hill Geralyn Jones Dianna Kennedy Pat Kilbarger Tom Lewis Alex Little Bobby Lopez Ernesto Lopez Beth Lunt Richard Lunt Robert Lunt Stan McCann Bill McClain Cherry McClain (Withdrew in January) Bill Martin Kathy Martinez Luis Medrano Irene Mendez Colleen Merrell Gloria Mona res Don Montoya L. Medrano, B. Martin step out for eighth grade graduation. L. Hill, S. Pace measure for Lettermen's sign. R. Lunt munches Halloween cookies. Freshmen Debbie O'Dell Elvira Ortega Edgar Overturf Sammie Pace Marla Payne Mike Pearce Stan Preston (Withdrew in November) Donnie Roberts Lupe Sanchez Mario Sanchez wearies Smith Dan Smith Pamela Stacy Christina Thompson Debra Thygerson Donald Todd James Todd Soledad Torres Doroteo Villa Holly Wilkerson 52 ‘Team for Team SPORTS 53 Varsity football men were, first row: Coach Gordon Stewart, L. Whipple, G. Clouse, L. Waters, P. Torres, S. Valdez, E. Sanchez, D. Smith, manager K. Claridge. Row 2: Assistant Coach Ned Merrell, W. Attaway, W. Gardner, L. Dahners, J. Payne, R. Williams, J. Garcia, D. Richins, J, Bejarano, manager H. Lopez. Top row: D. Lizarraga, J. Daniel, W. Ritchey, R. Thygerson, D. Damron, T. Lovett, D. Wright, M. Lopez, manager C. Smith. Not to return in 1969: Dan Richins, Eugene Sanchez, Philip Torres, Steve Valdez, Lenard Whipple. Coach Stewart receives cake at pep assembly from cheerleader B. Garcia. Assistant Coach Merrell smiles from coaches' office. D. Lizarraga is too excited to sit on the bench orto feel the cold. Varsity Scoreboard Morenci ♦Blue Ridge ♦Thatcher ♦Alchesay Lordsburg ♦St. Johns ♦Clifton Benson ♦Round Valley 0 28 13 0 12 21 6 8 0 13 6 13 0 20 0 13 0 39 54 ♦Conference Games Good playing By 1968 football squad builds hopes for 1969 Though the Wildkats' 1968 record of 1-8 did not qualify them for All State, it did not mean a poor season really, ac- cording to Coach Gordon Stewart, who said, Just wait, All State, here we come! Eugene Sanchez was named defensive back, All-Conference, and received hon- orable mention for All State. The Kats had a tough defense when they met Class A Morenci, even though they lost, and the next week they revved up to beat Blue Ridge after a good, all- round play. Meeting the Thatcher Eagles, Duncan had trouble with a new offense, the double flanker; though fighting hard, they let the Eagles get away with a 21-12 score. At Alchesay, the boys sat around till almost game time waiting for the equip- ment to arrive. Maybe this set them off to a bad start, for though the defense recovered a fumble in the end zone, the Falcons edged them 8-6. The Lordsburg Mavericks rolled over Duncan, their passing offense being the Kats' main problem. In the St. Johns fight, the Redskins took advantage of the Wildkats' many mistakes for a 13-6 win. Against Clifton, the Kats were plagued with penalties. Though they were close at one point, the ball was called back, and they failed to score against the Trojans' 20 points. When Benson came to Duncan, they played a great game, the best game of the whole season, said Coach Stewart, but lost 0-13. In their last game, at Round Valley, they began stiff because of the snow. Though they fought well after warming up, and reached the 10-yard line four times, they never scored, and the Elks walked over them 39-0. Varsity captains were junior P. Torres, seniors. Valdez. Clouse forges path through Redskins for Bejarano. Garcia blocks Redskin as Clouse carries ball. 55 VARSITY and JV to return in 1969, first row: J. Daniel, W. Ritchey, G. Clouse, L. Waters, R. Williams, W, Attaway, D. Smith, M. Lopez, manager K. Claridge, Row 2: D. Damron, R. Thygerson, W, Gardner, L. Dahners, J. Payne, D. Lizarraga, J. Garcia, J. Bejarano, D. Wright, manager H. Lopez, Row 3: 0, Montoya, E. Lopez, 20 football Men earn JV letters for play in 68 season Coached by Dan Stephens, the 23-man JV football squad won two, tied one, lost five. Nineteen of those earning JV letters were expected to return for 1969. Said Coach Stephens, They were small and young, but they gained some good expe- rience. Nine were freshmen. Right: Manager H. Lopez offers coke to referee J. Linstead. Below: Coach Stephens waits near office; Safford Bulldog flees from tackling Wildkat. D. Smith, J. Wamsley, P. Kilbarger, R. Smith, M. Ritchey, D. Nelson, S. Preston, V. Aden, manager C. Smith, Top row: E, Torres, D. Bourgeous, S. Gardner, D. Bourgeous, E. Harris, D. Beauford, R. White, J. Todd, T. Lovett, T. Arrow, G, Renteria, JV letters, '68 JV Scoreboard Opp. DHS Clifton 19 13 Thatcher 6 19 Morenci 6 19 Thatcher 13 7 Pima 0 38 Safford 0 39 Morenci 0 • 42 Clifton 0 0 56 Frosh, J V Basketballers develop speed, team spirit Left: R. Lunt jumps for ball at opening of second half in frosh game with Thatcher Eagles, Below: Coach George Hill, frosh players K. Claridge, V. Aden, J. Todd, R. Lunt, R. Lopez, L. Medrano, G, Fletcher on bench; Coach Hill sends E. Lopez, C. Smith, E. Harris, D. Montoya, R. Lunt into game. JUNIOR VARSITY BASKETBALL TEAM, first row: Manuel Lopez, Reed White, Don Wright, Robert Ortega, Barry Lunt, Ron Williams, David Lunt, Vem Richardson. Standing: Coach Gordon Stewart, Joe Medrano, Brent Payne, Dale Lunt, Larry Montoya, Gilbert Re nte r i a, Mike Jones, Richard Smith, manager Henry Lopez. 57 Varsity basketball men were, lirst row: S. Valdez, Clouse, P. Torres, W. Attaway, K. Lunt, L. Waters, E. Sanchez, D. Smith, R. Thygerson, D. Damron, J. Garcia, manager H. Lopez. Last season for sen- J. Bejarano. Standing: Coach Ned Merrell, G. iors Lunt, Valdez; juniors Sanchez, Torres. Basketball teams Defeat dreaded rivals, chalk up good records Varsity hopes see-sawed much of the 1968 season, with the team, coached by Ned Merrell, running up high scores and beating strong opponents. At the end, they had placed fourth in the conference, with a 5-7 record. Senior Keith Lunt led in scoring, with 282 points, 108 being for free throws. He led with his free throw per- centage also: 62 per cent. He was named to the All Conference second team and won honorable mention for All State. Philip Torres received honorable men- tion for All State. Exciting for all of Duncan were the two wins over the Clifton Trojans 93-45 and 71-67; over Blue Ridge 61-59 and 63-62; and a win over Lordsburg 69-67. In the Christmas tournament, the Kats lost to Hayden and Ft. Thomas and defeated Thatcher in a last-minute thrill- er; when Duncan was one point behind, the ball sailed through the net as the buzzer sounded, and put them a point ahead. Damron, catching ball, seems to be sitting on air. The junior varsity under Gordon Stewart completed a 6-13 season, five victories being over conference teams and the sixth over Animas. The freshman team under George Hill played nine games, winning four. 58 Lunt waits ready; Garcia fights for ball; Torres freezes in ballet pose. JY Scoreboard DHS Opp. Ft, Thomas 49 51 Animas 37 70 Safford 55 68 Lordsburg 53 65 Thatcher 81 73 St. Johns 52 66 Round Valley 70 S6 Blue Ridge 75 48 Alchesay 52 69 Clifton 66 69 Animas 61 57 Round Valley 67 76 St. Johns 51 69 Blue Ridge 87 67 Alchesay 60 92 Thatcher 86 68 Morenci 71 82 Varsity Scorel )oard DHS Opp. Ft. Thomas 59 60 Animas 72 68 Safford 40 57 Lordsburg 63 76 Ft. Thomas 55 74 Thatcher 68 66 Hayden 80 88 Clifton 93 45 Lordsburg 69 67 Thatcher 59 61 St. Johns 61 97 Round Valley , 53 87 Blue Ridge 61 59 Alchesay 60 65 Clifton 71 67 Animas 61 74 Round Valley 58 72 St. Johns 62 83 Blue Ridge 63 62 Alchesay 70 83 Thatcher 73 59 Morenci 67 88 Conference games R, Williams, JV high scorer, flips ball th r o u g h basket—a pe r f e c t shot! Frosh Scoreboard DHS ' Opp, Animas 43 39 Safford 39 47 Lordsburg 23 52 Lordsburg 47 54 Thatcher 48 34 Alchesay 50 53 Animas 51 47 Alchesay 47 65 Thatcher 42 27 59 VARSITY, tournament volleyball players, first row: V. Villa, D. Mortensen, V. Crotts, C. Lovett, S. Richins, G. Tippetts, S. Pace, C. Thygerson. Standing: K. Johnson, manager, M. Babers, C. Herrera, S. Williams, J. Carroll, C. Lunt, S. Richardson, Coach H. T. Clothier. Seniors. Volleyball girls Start slow, pick up steam when coach finds good JUNIOR VARSITY, first row: V. Gale, C. Meirell, D. Lunt, M. Claridge, G. Fowler, J. Foster, B. Bennett. Row2:D. Thygerson, M. Clouse, G. Jones, 60 D. O'Dell, V. Aden. Top: K. Johnson, manager, B. Lunt, D. Richardson, M. Payne, L. Hill, A. Cardenas, L. Garcia, Coach Clothier. Volleyball Scoreboard DHS Opp. Thatcher 6, 9 15, 15 Clifton 8, S 15,15 Willcox 15, IS 4. 0 Safford 16,14, 7 14,15,15 Tombstone 15, 15 3, 8 Benson 15, 15 2, 8 Animas 15, IS 6, 4 Benson 15,15 0, 8 Clifton 15, 8,14 11, 10,11 Willcox IS, 15 1, 8 Safford 13, 15 11, 4 Ft. Thomas 15,15 6, 1 Thatcher 15,15 0, 1 Pima 15, 15 4, 2 Pima 15, 12, 15 5,15, 7 Tournament Benson 15, 15 3, 3 Tombstone IS, 15 6, 0 Clifton 11. 0 15,15 At Safford game, Coach Clothier talks fast to cheer up sad gals. working combination The 1968 volleyball team made a rath- er slow start, losing to Thatcher, Clif- ton, and Safford. The team lacked expe- rience, said Coach Clothier, because of the graduation of five from the 1967 team, and it took time to find a smooth-work- ing combination. Once found, however, the first six—Vicki Crotts, JanaCarrell, Connie Lovett, Shelley Williams, Dor- othy Mortensen, Carolyn Lunt—took 11 straight wins to complete their 15-3 schedule of regular play. In the district tournament, Duncan won two, but fell in the finals to the Clif- ton Trojanes, who took the crown for the third consecutive year. The first team reserves—Sharlene Richardson, Sherry Rich ins, Vivian Villa, Cathy Herrera, Gaye Tippetts, Sue Pace, Cindy Thygerson, Mavis Ba- bers—won 15 in regularly scheduled play and lost none. C. Lunt whams one at Pima; C. Lovett waits for next one. 61 First row: D. Montoya, W. Gardner, M. Ritchey, J. Bejarano, T. Lovett, R. Lunt, H. Lopez, G. Clouse, mgr. T. Arrow. Standing: Coach AlexHein, R. Williams, D. Wright, E. Sanchez, J. Daniel, M. Lopez, P. Torres, J. Garcia, D. Lizarraga, F. Edwards, Coach Gordon Stewart. Lettered. Baseball s Garcia, Named Most Valuable Player, leads in hitting Leading man for the baseball Kats in '69 was Joe Garcia, a junior. Sophomore Mike Ritchey was named most improved player. Philip Torres, playing his last season, hit Duncan's only two home runs. The Kats were fifth in the conference, with a 2-5 record. The JVs, with Don Montoya pitching, played two games and won both, 13-12 over Alchesay and 21-6 over Round Val- ley. Mike Ritchey hits.. .after Philip Torres has pitched. Top picture: Coach Stewart discusses problem with team. BASEBALL SCOREBOARD DHSOpp.DHS Dpp. Morenci 0 22 4 10 Ft. Grant 5 18 8 14 2 8 Bowie 3 16 14 15 Silver City 1 12 0 4 Alchesay 3 15 Round Valley 1 13 Thatcher 2 13 0 20 Clifton 2 9 3 12 Blue Ridge 11 9 St. Johns 15 4 Willcox 3 8 1 14 62 Rich ins leads Track Kats in season, sets new district high Though only eight Kats completed the track season, their record was good. Dan Richins, named Most Valuable Player, excelled in both high jump and running events. In the regular season he won 13 firsts, 4 seconds, and 4 fourths. In the district, he ran first in the 220 and 440, setting new district records in both, and second in the 100-yard dash. At state, he ran second in the 440 and third in the 220. Keith Lunt ran fourth in the mile at the district, and Oscar Montoya ran sec- ond in the two-mile. Richins practices high jump. Lunt, Montoya, E. Torres show strain in workout. Coach Merrell selects sophomore O. Montoya for special encouragement. First row: mgr. G. Renteria, D. Richins, R. Gardner, K. Lunt, S. Valdez, mgr. J. Todd. Standing: 0. Montoya, F. Olivas, D. Bourgeous, T. Gentry, H. Cervantes, D. Beauford, E. Torres, D. Bourgeous, L. Dahners, G. Fletcher. Absent: Coach Ned Merrell, J. Payne, K. Claridge, G. Campbell. First row: B. Bennett, B. Boyd, V. Pace , C. H. T. Clothier, C. Lunt , J. Carrell, S. Williams, Thygerson, B. Lunt, D. Mortensen. Back row: Coach D. Lunt, L. Lunt, D. Mortensen B. Garcia . Seniors. Girls doubles Are champs in tennis meets; Lunt is runner-up Coach Clothier and state and district champions Carolyn Lunt, Deborah Mortensen, Becky Garcia, all help to hold first place team trophy won by girls at state meet. Coach Clothier ’ s tennis teams breezed through a near-perfect season in '69; the girls with a 17-0 record, and the boys with a 12-2. Duncan’s top girl, Carolyn Lunt, earned runner-up spots in both district and state tournaments. Becky Garcia- Deborah Mortensen were doubles cham- pions in both meets. Deborah had a 100 per cent record for the season. Shelley Williams-Vicki Pace placed second in the district meet, losing in the finals to schoolmates Deborah and Becky. The boys took second team honors in both tournaments. Gary Pace, the Kats' top man, took second and third singles medals both times; brothers Donald and Richard Smith earned third and second places in doubles. Freshman Ernesto Lopez was consolation winner in the dis- trict tournament. 64 B. Garcia, in print variation from usual tennis whites, uses her back- hand; G. Pace awaits return of ball; C. Lunt whams opponent's serve. Above, S. Williams awaits practice shift as Coach Clothier observes play- ers' strong and weak points. xt+ Coach Clothier, Richard Smith, Donald Smith, Gary Pace, Banry Lunt, David Lunt, Mark Lunt. 65 First row: Ernesto Lopez, Sam Gardner, Brent Payne, Mike Jones, Charles Smith, Donnie Roberts. Back row: m Sports Banquet Recaps Wildkat year, cites coaches, players The Lettermen, having a treasury surplus, hosted a banquet in May for all athletic participants. Awards were made then instead of at the Honors Assembly. Highest honors went to Carolyn Lunt, Outstanding Girl Athlete, Joe Garcia, Outstanding Boy Athlete, and Keith Lunt, Most Consistent Athlete. In individual sports, Randy Thygerson was named Most Valuable in football, and Ron Williams Most Improved. Keith was Most Valuable in basket- ball, and Guy Clouse, Most Improved. Carolyn was named Most Valuable in both volleyball and tennis, and Dorothy Mortensen Most Improved in tennis. In baseball, Joe was named Most Valuable, and Mike Ritchey Most Improved. In track, Dan Richins was Most Valuable, Oscar Montoya, Most Improved. Guest speaker at the banquet was Coach Bruce Larson of the University of Arizona, who urged all ath- letestoset high goals, never set limitations on them- selves, realize their potential. Keith Lunt fights for ball; Smith Bros. (Don, Richard) apparently tangle; Joe Garcia does reach first base. David Lizarraga begs teammates, YELL, you guys! Left: Coach Stewart modestly bows head as he thanks Lettermen for sur- prise farewell gift, a wrist watch. 66 67 First row: J. H. Bowman, adviser, Steve Valdez, pres- Lovett, Phyllis Merrell, Randy Thygerson, Ron ident, Ronald Gardner, vice-president, Sharlene Williams, Keith Lunt, Bill Wilson, Don Smith, Eddie Richardson, secretary, Deborah Mortensen, Carolyn Harris, Deborah Lunt, Brenda Boyd. These students Lunt, Sammie Pace, Tom Lovett. Back row: Carla represented classes and organizations. Student Council Led by Valdez, assists in worth-while projects Duncan's 1968-69 student council can remember some firsts. They were sworn into office by the retiring 1968 pres- ident and by their own president. At the end of the year they sponsored an exchange in which they became teachers for a day while the regular instructors sat on the other side of the desks with the pupils. An example of their working with the administration was their persuading Prin- cipal Chapman to rescind the rule against cowboy hats on campus. They took full responsibility for proper wear and use of the hats. As was traditional, President Valdez presided at student body assemblies and welcomed speakers and entertainers who came to Duncan High. Left: S. Richardson, R. Gardner escort sports royalty C. Lovett, N. Whipple. Above: S. Valdez, D. Smith welcome Open House guest; president Steve administers oath of office to secretary Sharlene. National Honor Society Inducts 14 juniors, seniors in spring ceremony CSLS—Character, Scholarship, Lead- ership, Service--are significant initials for the National Honor Society. This year the senior members tapped initiates and sophomore probationary members at a breakfast, and invited Mr. H. Lyle Grant, Graham County recorder, to speak at the formal initiation. As in other years, the NHS presented abook scholarship to a college-bound sen- ior member. P. Merrell pours, G. Tippetts, Principal Chapman, guest speaker H. Lyle Grant sample initiation punch. SOPHOMORE PROBATIONARY MEMBERS, First row: D. Nelson, V. Richardson, M. Jones, O. Montoya, R. Williams, B. Lunt, D. Lunt, D. Richardson, L. D. Lunt, R. Smith. Each student maintained a2aver- Wilkerson, P. Waters, S. Gardner.Back row:B. Payne, age in the first three semesters. JUNIOR, SENIOR MEMBERS, First row: Keith Lunt, president, Karen Lunt, vice-president, Arlene Martinez, secretary-treasurer, Deborah Mortensen, student council, L. Lunt, D. Smith. Row 2: G. Tippetts, P. Meirell, S. Richins, K. Allred, P. Anderson, M. Claridge, N. Whipple, B. Boyd, L. Dahners. Back row: B. Norton, adviser, C. Lunt, M. Lunt, S. Williams, K. Johnson, R. Gardner, D. Lunt, N. Bradford, S. Valdez. These juniors and seniors were initiated in 1969. First row: Mrs. M. Sanders, sponsor, D. Mortensen, president, J. A. Acres, vice-president, C. Lunt, sec- retary, G. Tippetts, treasurer, K. Lunt, parliamen- tarian, D. Lunt, historian, P. Merrell, student coun- cil, B. Rodriguez, V. Jensen. Row 2: L. Garcia, D. Thygerson, B. Lunt, L. Wilkerson, J. Cole, R. Sanders, K. Allred, S. Richins, D. Kennedy, M. Clouse, L. Sexton, S. Rhodes. Row 3: B. Boyd, C. Lovett, P. Biancuzzo, M. Dyer, M. Singer, C. Thygerson, T. Lovett, J. Foster, S. Pace, A. Martinez, M. Payne, V. Aden, D. O'Dell. Top row: G. Fowler, D. Williams, G. Jones, D. Payne, S. Pace, C. Merrell, L. Lunt, S. Richardson, M. Babers, J. Carrell, V. Gale. Future Homemakers of America Conduct year-long self-improvement program All homemaking students are wel- comed into FHA membership. Freshmen were enthusiastic this year, entertaining their mothers, and exhibiting sewing and cooking accomplishments. The advanced classes entertained fac- ulty members at a Christmas brunch, and several girls attended the state FHA convention with Mrs. Sanders. The girls chose PhilipTorres as their 1969 Beau, and at a dance in January pre- sented him a crown and sweater. Program chairman P. Merrell gives pointersongrooming. Left, first year class entertained mothers at spring fashion show and tea. Here, V. Aden, M. Payne model dresses. B. Lunt and mother, and Mrs. Payne show appreciation. 70 Future Farmers of America Adopt useful projects as career preparation Dances, an auction, field trips, con- ventions, Greenhand Initiation, a rodeo-- the FFA was always with it. Star Chapter Farmer was Reed White, and Richard Lunt was Star Greenhand. Awards wenttoDanRichins for Schol- arship, Soil and Water Conservation, Farm Electricity; to Mark Lunt in Dairy and Poultry; to Reed for Livestock and Crops. Also active in FFA were Sweethearts Janeal Sexton and Teri Lovett. Auctioneer T. Lovett hands over uncooperative fowl to highest bidder. Also on sale: rabbits, tomato plants. Officers, award winners at Parent-Son Banquet pose with Teri Lovett, 196 9 Sweetheart, and Ab Jackson(center back), state second vice-president and ban- quet speaker. Ab is a student at Willcox High. First row: T. M. Pace, sponsor, T. Lovett, president, J. Sexton, 1968-1969 Sweetheart, J. Garcia, vice- president, T. Crawford, secretary, M. Ritchey, treas- urer, D. Richins, recorder, M. Lunt, sentinel. Row 2: M. Pearce, E. Harris, A. Montoya, M. Lopez, D. Dozier, R. White. Row 3: E. Lopez, M. Davis, R. Lunt, Greenhand president, D. Beauford, O. Montoya, S. Preston, V. Aden, K. Claridge, T. Arrow. Back row: G. Fowler, D. Damron, D. Wright, J. Link, J. Dyer, R. Lunt, D. Nelson, T. Sanders. First row: H. T. Clothier, sponsor, Shelley Williams, president, Kerry Johnson , vice-president, Karen Lunt, secretary-treasurer, Carolyn Lunt, student coun- cil, Connie Lovett. Row 2: Cathy H err era , Mavis Babers, Jana Carrell, Dorothy Mortensen, Becky Garcia. Back row: Vivian Villa, Sherry Richins, Gaye Tippetts, Sue Pace, Cindy Thy ger son . Deborah Mortensen, Sharlene Richardson. Girls Athletic Club Honors volleyball players, parents at Banquet Initiation, the Volleyball Banquet, and the Sweetheart Dance were the highlights of this GAC year. At the end of volleyball season, six sophomores were initiated: Mavis Babers, Vicki Crotts, Jana Carrell, Dorothy Mortensen, Cindy Thyger son, Vivian Villa. On the day of the Banquet, they wore dress-up attire to advertise their new membership. The Banquet featured as speaker Wayne McGrath, director of athletics at Eastern Arizona College and a DHS grad- uate; and senior farewells. Lloyd Waters, crowned and sweatered at the Sweetheart Dance, was the GAC Beau choice for 1969. C. Lunt, senior, speaks farewell and appreciation to Coach Clothier and teammates at Volleyball Banquet. President Shelley hands Beau sweater to Lloyd Waters, club's 1969 choice. Runners-up were freshman E. Lopez, sophomore V. Richardson, senior R. Gardner. 72 Lettermen hustle To raise funds to buy all-purpose exerciser Though some years the Lettermen remain almost in hibernation, in 1968- 1969 they were at the top in activities, having set a goal of paying off the cost of a Universal Gym, all-purpose exercising machine. Raffles, a volleyball game, basketball with the famous Redheads, a Harlem Globetrotter game, dances—were some of the projects, with Coach Stewart sparking much of the activity and the cheerleaders and other girls helping by makinggiant signs to advertise the events. Coaches Stewart and Stephens, repre- senting Duncan in the hopeless contest with Redheads, were the objects of many jokes by the ladies. David Lizarraga's mother won the main raffle prize, a washing machine. Merchants of two counties donated smaller prizes. At last, the bulging treasury helped finance a sports banquet. Volleyball game between lettermen and volleyball girls ended in humiliating defeat for men. Pep assem- blies featured speeches by Lettermen. Here, Randy Thygerson, Ron Williams, valuable football players, take turn. First row: Sponsors G. Stewart, D. Stephens, N. Merrell, president K. Lunt, vice-president j. Garcia, secretary R. Gardner, student council repr. R. Thygerson, T. Crawford, J. Bejarano. Row 2: T. Lovett, O. Montoya, M. Jones, H. Lopez, R. Smith, M. Provencio, D. Smith, J.Wamsley, S. Valdez, M. Lopez, K. Claridge, L. Dahners, E. Sanchez, D. Richins, G. Pace, F. Edwards. Back row: D. Damron, N. Bradford, G. Clouse, J. Daniel, M. Lunt, J. Payne, L. Whipple, M. Torres, D. Lunt, D. Lizarraga, L. Waters, P. Torres, D. Dozier, W. Ritchey, B. Wilson, W. Attaway. KAT CHAT staff, first row: R. Brooks Norton, adviser, Kerry Johnson, Lloyd Waters, Gary Pace, Lenard Whipple, Denni Rutherford. Row 2: Linda Biancuzzo, Becky Garcia, Gloria Serna, Cheryl Daniel, Kathy Room 2 was work annex for KAT CHAT production, where students could spread out papers for typing copy and head- lines. Here, Mr. Norton supervises Cheryl Daniel as she uses primary typewriter to fit headline copy. Todd. Back row: Starlet Henderson, Louise Aden, Lupe Renteria, Connie Lovett, Janeal Sexton, Sherril Rhodes, Shirley Fowler. KAT CHAT, WILDKAT Record year s events in words and pictures Keeping up with the news was the pre- occupation of the KAT CHAT students, who published 16 papers, all on time or before scheduled date. Kerry Johnson was news editor. Besides having interesting features for Wildkats, it proved useful in the of- fice and to the WILDKAT staff for its rec- ord of school events. Students were graded on credits ac- cumulated on the basis of quantity, qual- ity, and promptness of writing, typing, or art work. Many students helped sell ads to fi- nance the WILDKAT. Because of the cost of color, extra funds were needed. Mrs. Mary Jane Arrington organized a trip up the Coronado Trail. Other adults provided transportation and helped cut the trees. This was the WILDKAT's first year for using color, and new terms and facts were learned about it. 74 Business and editorial staff ofWILD-KAT, row 1: Mrs. Gardner, D. Lunt. Back row: D. Lunt, L. Lunt, M. N. Van Gundy, adviser, B. Boyd, G. Tippetts, P. Jones, D. Williams, B. Payne, K. Lunt, S. Anderson, D.Mortensen, J. Cole. Row 2: K. Johnson, Richardson, D. Lunt. M. Claridge, C. Lunt, M. Wilkerson, G. Pace, R. Students, parents, teachers, toddlers had a day in the mountains cutting Christ- mas trees for yearbook sales. Fourth from left is Mary Jane Arrington, who supervised operations, hus- tled sales. 75 First row: Vicki Jensen, Vicki Crotts, Vivian Villa, Donna Richardson, Louise Aden, Marla Payne, Debra Thygerson. Row 2: J. W. Santee, Ronald Gardner, Deborah Lunt, Pat Anderson, Brenda Boyd, MarkLunt, Richard Lunt, Marie Claridge. Back row: John Payne, Eloise Jones, Karen Lunt, Carolyn Lunt, Sharlene Richardson, Deborah Mortensen. Band oomph s-up Many activities, helps in school community On call for parades, programs, and pep assemblies, the band always had something to practice for. There was al- ways a drummer needing help in learning to beat time. There was the music festival to crown the year's work. New uniforms this year were the pride of the whole school. New cupboards, drawers, shelves in the band room and the storage room were Mr. Santee's pleasure and pride. Only seven seniors were missing as the band piped the class of '69 into grad- uation with the traditional Pomp and Circumstance. Carolyn Lunt practices baritone solo for music festival. She was named 1969 Outstanding Music Student. 76 First row: Libby Hill, Becky Garcia, Linda Lunt, Charles Smith, Toby Gentry, David Eldred, Mario Sanchez. Row 2: Shelley Williams, Manuel Provencio, Randy Thygerson, Wayne Attaway, Grant Campbell, Kenny Claridge, Debra Payne. Back row: Rodger Johns, Donald Smith, Sam Gardner, Robert Lunt, Brent Payne, Dale Lunt, David Lunt. Clockwise from bottom left: Guess who puts suits away neatly after spring concert (note new cupboards)? D. Lunt wears chorus-band attire at Christmas concert; F. Todd wears concert uniform (without overlay); seniors S. Richardson, D. Mortensen approach end of four years with band (note more new cupboards). GIRLS' CHORUS, first row: Director J. W. Santee, B. Rodriguez, M. Bejarano, P. Stacy, M. Payne, M. Dyer, P. Biancuzzo, C. Lovett, S. Fowler. Row 2: B. Boyd, B. Lunt, L. Wilkerson, A. Martinez, S. Richins, K. Allred. K. Martinez, E. Ortega. Back row: D. Kennedy, M. Clouse, P. Varela, B. Garcia, L. Biancuzzo, L. Sexton, S. Rhodes, D. Payne. Choral groups Practice parts for Christmas, spring programs From Do, re, mi, fal, sol. . . in small clusters to Over the Land Is April and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot in full chorus, students in Mr. Santee's classes progressed between early September and April (the music festival) and May (grad- uation). This year, freshmen Colleen Merrell and Debra Thygerson were vocal soloists in the District Festival; sophomore Marla Payne and junior Shelley Williams played piano solos. In chorus classes also, special en- sembles harmonized for the Volleyball Banquet, a PTA program, and Graduation ceremonies. First row: L. Aden, G. Abeyta, N. Garcia, V. Villa, S. Torres, L. Renteria, A. Medrano, M. Singer, J. Sexton. Row 2: A. Cardenas, P. Anderson, D. Thyger- son, L. Garcia, D. O'Dell, V. Aden, G. Jones, H. Wilkerson, D. Richardson. Back row: K. Roberts, L. Lunt, D. Lunt, C. Herrera, C.Merrell, E. Jones, C. Daniel, K. Todd, V. Gale. Boys wait for their number on concert program; Safford H. S. Madrigal group was popular surprise program at DHS; girls pin collars to gowns before concert; others try to hear concert through door while awaiting their turn. OPPOSITE PAGE, MIXED CHORUS, first row: M. Bejarano, M. Singer, B. Boyd, L. Aden, M. Payne, S. Richins, P. Anderson, S. Torres, L. Wilkerson. Row 2: R. Montoya, D. Richardson, B. Garcia, D. O'Dell, D. Thygerson, B. Lunt, M. Clouse, D. Payne, T. Rowley. Row 3: M. Jones, B. Kilbarger, L. Lunt, D. Lunt, C. Merrell, E. Jones, S. Rhodes, V. Gale, E. Scott. Back row: J. Garcia, D. Smith, V. Richard- son, R. Gardner M. Torres, R Johns, W. Wilson, J. Tea, B. Lunt. Absent: V. Pace, Karen Lunt, S. Richardson, C. Lunt. BOYS' CHORUS (not pictured): J. Bejarano , D. Bourgeous, C. Crotts, D. Damron, J. Dyer, F. Edwards, C. French, J. Garcia , M. Garcia, R. Gardner , W. Gardner , C. Herrera, R. John , M. Jones , N. Jones B. Kilbarger , M. Lopez, B. Lunt , M. Lunt , J. Medrano , L. Montoya, G. Pace , J. Payne , M. Provencio , J. Rhodes, V. Richardson , T. Rowley , E. Scott , D. Smith , J. Stephens, W. Stephens, J. Thompson, R. Thygerson, F. Todd , E. Torres , M. Torres , P. Torres , S. Valdez, W. Wilkerson, D. Wright. Sang at Festival Front Row: Don Tellez, sponsor, M. Torres, pres- ident, S. Lopez, vice-president, C. Lunt, secre- tary, K. Johnson, treasurer, B. Garcia, program, K. Lunt, student council, J. Shiflet, C. Thygerson, J. Foster, A. Martinez. Row 2:B. Baca, S. Henderson, A. Medrano, D. Richardson, J. Carre 11, S. Williams, M. Delgado, L. Lunt, C. Merrell, S. Richardson, K. Lunt, A. Cardenas, S. Pace, F. Burrola, T. Lovett. Row 3: N. Garcia, E. Garcia, O. Corona, S. Gardner, R. White, L. Dahners, S. Valdez, R. Gardner, D. Lunt, D. Smith, R. Smith, S. Torres, E. Ortega, B. Boyd. Top Row: V. Sanchez, L. Medrano, D. Smith, B. Lunt, D. Lizarraga, M. Lunt, K. Pace, L. Waters, P. Torres, M. Lopez, J. Garcia, J. Daniel, G. Clouse. S. Rhodes, L. Sexton, S. Richins. Absent: M. Claridge. Note Spanish Costumes of students being initiated. Spanish Club Enjoys initiation dinner-dance Mexican style Though organizing late in the year, the Spanish Club programmed both fun and service. For initiation in March, the beginning students dressed Mexican, and after the potluck Spanish food dinner, they repeated the club pledge in Spanish. Dancing completed the day. For service, the club presented a $50 college scholarship to the outstanding bi-lingual student, Steve Valdez, and a Spanish dictionary to the outstanding non - bi-lingual student, Keith Lunt. Left: Sponsor Tellez, president and master of ceremonies M. Torres, S. Lopez, K. Lunt chat at head table at initiation dinner. Above: Mr. Tellez lends hat to M. Lopez for being the ''least coo pe r at i ve initiate and commands him to wear it daily in class for two weeks. T. Lovett was awarded a Spanish grammar for being the most cooperative. 80 Enthusiastic students D. Mortensen is shocked to find daughter K. Lunt embracing suitor, T. Rowley. Right: Cast of You the Jury, First row: G. Jones, R. Gardner, Coach G. Hill, C. Smith. Standing: R. Lunt, J. Payne, V. Aden, D. Smith, M. Clouse, P. Anderson, D. O'Dell. Absent: S. Williams. In If Girls Asked Boys for Dates , and Bachelor of the Year were Richard and Robert Lunt, C. Merrell, P. Anderson, D. Smith, B. Lunt, L. Wilkerson, G. Jones, S. Richardson, M. Payne, D. Richardson, S. Valdez. Assistant directors: K. Lunt, S. Richardson, inter- mission music: D. Mortensen, D. Richardson, D. Thygerson, M. Payne. Act parts in comedies for delighted audiences When math teacher-coach George Hill suggested a dramatics program for Duncan students, he met excited response. The re- sults were the three-act Oscar Wilde com- edy, THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EAR- NEST, in January, and an evening of one- acts in April. The mixed-up situations and love plots in the former drew many laughs from theaudience, and students gained valu- able experience from all the plays. Cast of THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, seated: D. Mortensen, R. Gardner, C. Lunt. Standing: C. Smith, K. Claridge, director G. Hill, T. Rowley, K. Lunt, L. Whipple, M. Claridge, S. Pace. D. Richardson accompaniesD. Mortensen at intermission. 81 VARSITY cheerleaders were L. Biancuzzo, P. Merrell, M. Claridge, B. Garcia. JUNIOR VA R S IT Y cheer- le aders were S. Pace, T. Lovett, P. Biancuzzo, D. O'Dell. f White jackets over red skirts and turtlenecks indicate basketball season for varsity pepsters; football jerseys are favored costume for JVs at fall assem- blies; M. Claridge, P. Biancuzzo demonstrate how a ,rbored spectator can catch school spirit from a good rooter. 82 Pom Pons, Majorettes, Cheerleaders in lead, rooting for Wildkats Yell, you guys—YELL!!! is the fa- miliar agonized cry of all cheerleaders everywhere, and the best way to make the fans yell is to scream themselves hoarse, do the splits, turn cartwheels, and generally explode. Castanets helped this year's girls. A mystery mascot at football games and colorful Duncanette routines at halftimes also helped to boost Wildkat spirit. Above: Castanets were new this year. Below: Three sen- iors march in Rampage parade; three sophomores end fire baton routine; mystery mascot learns mysteries of football gear. MAJORETTES: J. Foster, D. Mortensen, D. Richardson, S. Richins, head majorette, V. Gale, J. Carrell, L. Wilkerson, C. Thygerson. POM PONS were M. Singer, L. Renteria, C. Dyer, M. Babers, D. Rutherford, K. Todd, C. Daniel, D. Williams, J. Sexton. Absent: M. Bourgeous. 83 On happy occasions Schoolmates acclaim kings, queens, sweethearts TOM SANDERS, CONNIE LOVETT Senior Ball King and Queen All the world loves —yes, a lover, but also kings, queens, roses, glittering crowns, and the smiles and tears of ex- citement and suspense. Traditionally at Dunc a n High, the seniors have chosen a king and queen for their Christmas Ball; the juniors for their spring Prom; and the WILDKAT staff for the yearbook party. The FFA has had a Sweetheart; and the FFA and GAC have each named a Beau. Kings and Queens wear crowns, and the Queen carries roses. The FFA Sweet- heart wears a charm bracelet and a jack- et, and the Beaus wear sweaters with the sponsoring clubs' initials. Unusual this year was the choice of sisters for three of the honors: Carla and Connie Lovett, twin seniors; and Teri Lovett, whose twin Tom was FFA Presi- dent. Doubling for two honors was junior Philip Torres, whose brother Manuel, a senior, was crowned WILDKAT King. PHILIP TORRES, SHELLEY WILLIAMS Junior-Senior Prom King and Queen NARD WHIPPLE, CARLA LOVETT Sports King and Queen 84 LLOYD WATERS, Beau Girls' Athletic Club TERI LOVETT, Sweetheart Future Farmers of America PHILIP TORRES, Beau Future Homemakers of America SHARLENE RICHARDSON MANUEL TORRES WILDKAT Queen WILDKAT King GAC president Shelley Williams congratulates Lloyd as 1969 Beau. Below: Frank Dr vis, Tom Lovett escort 1969 FFA Sweetheart Teri. Seniors Bill Wilson, president Deborah Mortensen have just pre- sented crowns roses to Tom and Connie at Senior Ball. A gallant friend Still comes to volleyball games, GAC dances Though Wildkats no longer hear her voice or see her in a physical sense, KATHLEEN CLOTHIER is still with them, fiercely backing the volleyball teams and their coach. For Wildkats who knew her, there will always be memories of her presence at games, at the Sweetheart Dances, at the Volleyball Banquet. .. .weep no more; She's only just gone home. Mrs. Clothier helps her husband at- tach life membership pin, gift of Duncan PTA in 1962. Let's take a step, Katie, says H. T. I just believe lean do that dance, and Mr. Clothier goes modern at GAC hop. Mrs. Clothier watches volleyball game. 86 COCA-COLA DR. PEPPER 7 UP CRUSH BARQ’S TAB FRESCA While C. Lovett, J. Damron sip Coke, N. Bradford, J. A. Acres, S. Lopez, K. Lunt enjoy other 3-G flavors. 3-G COUNTIES 213 7 th Street Safford, Arizona BOTTLING CO. Dial 0, Ask Operator For Enterprise 191 BISHOP’S General Electric TV and Appliances 505 East 10th Phone 542-3223 Lordsburg, N. M. C E AUTO SUPPLY Your NAPA Jobber 102 South Animas Phone 542-9342 Lordsburg, N. M. ELCHARROCAFE 320 Chase Creek Clifton Phone 864-3253 CLIFTON FLOWER AND GIFT SHOP Glenda Richins, Agent Clifton Phone 864-4251 DuncanPhone 359-2115 CLIFTON FURNITURE CO. P. O. BOX 1566 Phone 864-2422 RISDON STUDIO FRANK GABUSI Chase Creek Clifton Phone 864-3332 87 Obviously, so important a job is never d MlW ■ o many people who live in remote areas, the con- venience of electric power is an exciting new experience brought to them by a rural electric cooperative. Last year alone more than 160,000 new consumers were served by rural electric power lines. Many of them were getting electric power for the first time. DUNCAN VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, BOARD MEMBERS Douglas Brubaker, Chairman James Sanders, Vice-Chairman Wylie Boyd, Secretary Louis A. Conner, Member Edward E. Edgar, Member Mack Hatch, Member PERSONNEL Ernest Van Rommey, Manager Lucille Smith, Cashier Horace P. McBride, Serviceman In addition to serving many new consumers each year, rural electrics must keep pace with the growing demand by existing consumers. In the past ten years the average monthly load on rural electric lines has nearly doubled—from 263 kilowatt hours in 1966 to 607 kilowatt hours last year. If rural America is to continue to grow and prosper, the increased power needs must be met now and in the future. Yes, the convenience that comes with the flip of an electric switch is commonplace to so many of us. But until all of us—rural and urban dwellers alike— enjoy that same convenience, there is an important 88 DUNAGAN MUSIC Compliments from GRAHAM COUNTY NEW CAR DEALERS ASSOCIATION DAMON DUNAGAN Safford, Arizona SERVING GREENLEE COUNTY FOR OVER 30 YEARS RIETZ’S FURNITURE C. A. Rietz RCA and Whirlpool Kroehler Simmons Basset Mohawk Clifton 209 South Shakespeare Lordsburg, New Mexico N. Coronado Blvd. Dial 864-4138 Phone 542-9382 GILA PRINTING PUBLISHING CO. THE COPPER ERA SERVING GREENLEE COUNTY Let Us Take Care Of All Your Printing Needs THE HOLLYWOOD SHOP Main Office 518 Main Congratulates the Class of 1969 Clifton Safford, Arizona Phone 428-3570 255 Chase Creek Phone 864-2142 89 LAMD or THE B AVJ SHEEP-DIP AN’ EVERYTHING ART GALLERY DRUG JOE’S FURNITURE Magnavox Tappan Bigelow Maytag Westing house N. Coronado Blvd. Phone 864-4155 Clifton AL’S BARBER SHOP Home of Satisfaction ALFRED ATTAWAY H AL EM PIE Railroad Blvd. Duncan EAGLE DRUG CO. Rexall Drugs 330 E. Railroad Ave. Lordsburg Phone 542-9142 ERMES’ DRYGOODS 105 Railroad Ave. Duncan Phone 359-2425 GAMBLES’ 200 East Railroad Ave. Lordsburg. VM C. Martinez. E. Abeyta. A Lopez, Duncan 68. try new styles as part of training at Sanford's SANFORD COLLEGE OF BEAUTY CULTURE Phone 542-9691 GAUDINO’S Salford Phone 428-3861 “Eastern Arizona’s Finest” Offering Superior Training In Beauty Culture State Board Approved School Safford Phone 428-0331 J. GREEN’S MEN’S CLOTHING 501 Main St. Safford Phone 428-1281 90 PHELPS DODGE MERCANTILE CO. MORENO SHOPPING CENTER Phone 865-4121 Groceries Hardware Drug Sundries Men’s Clothing Ladies' Ready-to-Wear Furniture STARGO FOOD STORE, Phone 865-2292 Clifton Food Store, Phone 864-3762 Karen Allred, Duncan High junior, feels pride and delight in demonstrating Nite Day's 19(59 Impala. Vicki Pace, making purchase at Riley s, comments to Mrs. Pat Starr, “A great stock of magazines!” NITE DAY GARAGE Standard Oil Products Gates Tires Tow Service Duncan Phone 359-2472 RILEY’S DRUG PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY Veterinary Supplies Fine Candies Your Business Is Appreciated Clifton Phone 864-2252 91 G W AUTO SUPPLY Your NAPA Jobber 628 Fifth St. • Phone 428-3873 Safford SEARS CATALOG SERVICE Clifton, Arizona Call 864-4188 CONGRATULATION'S! ROGER DAVID’S SAFFORD FUNERAL HOME Ambulance Service Call 428-2710 HIDALGO COFFEE SHOP 328 E. Railroad Ave l.ordsburg Phone 524-9431 HOLLOWAY TRIM SERV ICE 1208 Thatcher Blvd. Satford Phone 428-0502 • II THE HOBBY AND GIFT SHOP Three Duncan High students , twins Glenda and Glenn, Shirley t help dad, Buck Fowler in store. B D AUTO SUPPLY Your NAPA Jobber Parts for All Makes of Cars 200 N. Coronado Blvd. Clifton Phones 864-2952 864-2950 204 East Fifth St, Lordsburg Tel. .542-9125 JOHNSON’S RECREATION CENTER 214 E. Railroad Ave. Lordsburg Phone 542-9916 LEHMAN’S SHOES CLOTHING 201 Railroad Blvd. Duncan Phone 359-2571 92 WILDKAT in hand. Dale Nelson smiles happily after won- derful hamburger’ll' friesat theCopperoom. THE COPPE ROOM WATERS SERVICE Minor Repairs and Refrigeration Service N. Coronado Blvd. Phone 864-4943 SAFFORD AUTO SUPPLY CO. Clifton Box 907 For FINE FOOD Established 1935 And FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE Morenci Shopping Center Phone 865-4771 Safford Store Phone 428-2420 Clifton Store Phone 864-3562 PEPSICOLA BOTTLING CO. TASTE TH AT BE ATS THE OTHERS COLD! 17 Eighth Avenue Safford, Arizona S. Valdez, D.Mortensen, C. Lunt, K. Lunt laugh, What a party we could have with these giant Pepsi’s! 93 Paul Waters finds brief pause in busy traffic outside Mr Dan- enhauer’s office on Coronado Boulevard. DANENHAUER LEHMAN'S DEPARTMENT STORE Lordsburg. N.M. Always a Pleasure to Serve You THE LORDSBURG LIBERAL Lordsburg, New Mexico Hidalgo County's Official Newspaper LORDSBURG VARIETY STORE Lordsburg 332 E. Railroad Ave. Phone 542-9102 M M WESTERN HARDWARE AND SUPPLY INSURANCE AGENCY General Insurance Since 1914 203 E. Highway 70 Safford Phone 428-2390 MODERN DRESS SHOP 31 North Coronado Blvd. THYGERSON BROTHERS Clifton Phone 428-0056 411 Main Street Safford LINDSEY CREAMERY Safford, Arizona REGISTERED BRANGUS CATTLE COMMERCIAL HEREFORD CATTLE REGISTERED QUARTER HORSES 625 Third Avenue Phone 428-3780 EARL PHILPOTT Your Local Distributor CALDWELL FUNERAL HOME Safford, Arizona Duncan Chapel Phone 428-1740 Phone 359-2233 94 AMIN’S DEPARTMENT STORE DRYGOODS -- SHOES Men’s, Ladies’ and Children’s Furnishings Lordsburg, New Mexico Phone 542-3712 At Amin's, Pat Anderson Finds Many Gay Colors And Attractive Styles In Robes CLIFTON NEW CAR DEALERS Compliments of CARTER MOTORS CHEVROLET GENERAL UTILITIES INC. N. Coronado Blvd. Phone 864-4135 Duncan 104 Main COPPER STATE MOTOR CO. FORD 415 S. Coronado Blvd. Phone 864-4195 Phone 359-2442 PARKER INSURANCE AGENCY MULLINS MOTOR CO. DATSUN DATSUN 170 S. Coronado Blvd. Phone 864-3972 304 East Railroad Avenue Lordsburg, New Mexico Tel. .542-9642 A. AUGUSTINE PARKER. Broker PHILPOTT SON Distributor in Duncan Valley for COLONIAL CAKES RAIN BO BREAD LINDSEY DAIRY PRODUCTS Mrs Philpott, son Karl tell Tom Sexton, Manuel Torres about nutritional values in Hainbo bread. 95 Dine at EL CHARRO CAFE TALLEY SON BUILDING MATERIALS 624 8th St. Tel. 428-1640 Safford, Arizona KOOL SPOT CAFE “Best in Spanish Foods” Choice Steaks ° Sea Food 0 Chicken Best of Spanish Food Open 24 Hours a Day ORDERS TO GO FRANKLIN HOOD, Proprietor Lordsburg, New Mexico Shop at CIRCLE H GROCERY Highway 70 Open from 7 to 11 Daily Duncan Phone 359-2522 Steve Valdez, Wildkai student body president and football letterman. chooses among many balls on display at Neil Kelly’s sporting goods store. SAFFORD SPORTING GOODS ATHLETIC SUPPLIES 415 Main St. Safford Phone 428-27.50 96 S ha riene Richardson, Dale Lunt admiringly touch the 1969 LTD. chock' full of luxury features. MERRELL MOTORS MORRIS NURSERY 105 Last 14th St. Safford Phone 428-09.50 PHILLIPS AND SON FOODLINER 408 Shakespeare St. Lordsburg Phone 542-9500 POLLOCK’S WESTERN WEAR SPORTSWEAR Jack and Colleen 502 Main St. Safford Phone 428-0093 Don Preston, Agent Sale; Service Always Bring Your FORD Back Home To Us for Expert Service Duncan Phone 359-2491 FARM BUREAU INSURANCE Graaham and Greenlee Counties Safford, 2011 2 E. Hwy. 70, Tel 428-1105 S S SPORTING GOODS 342 Chase Creek Clifton Phone 804-4440 RICHARDS MUSIC CO. Music Headquarters in Eastern Arizona Let Us Help You with Your Music Problems 404 Main Safford Phone428-2442 Carolyn Lunt, Deborah Mortensen are fascinated hv lino- type as 1 r. Boh Gentry prepares Wildkat handbook. MORGANS UNION 76 ix::: courier PRINTERS and PUBLISHERS P. O. Box 667 Safford, Arizona 85546 Telephone (602) 428-2560 Mechanical Work Open 24 Hours a Day Free Coffee Phone 359-2469 97 Mike Naylor (ells Bill Wilson, Phyllis Merrcll. I collect cafe- teria laundry Tuesdays and Fridays. LAUNDRY CLEANERS LINEN SUPPLY DEPENDABILITY SINCE 193CJ SAFFORD, ARIZONA Mike Naylor, Representative Best wishes to the Class of 1969 Mike Jones, Linda Lunt, Brent Payne. Brenda Boyd find many delicious tempters on RANGE'S menu. RANGE RESTAURANT AND MOTEL The Best in Food The Best in Service MRS and MRS. JOHN KIRBY 836 E. R.R. Ave. Lordsburg, N.M. BILL and BYRON LEWIS WHELAN JEWELRY Watches Jewelry Diamonds Complete Gift Department North Coronado Blvd. Clifton Phone 864-3742 FANNINS SERVICE SUPPLY CO. Golden Acres Seeds MoorM an’s Minerals Dependable LP Gas Service Complete Line of Agricultural Chemicals CLARK MERCANTILE CO. The Complete Food Store 201 Eighth St. Phone 428-0641 Duncan Phone 359-2222 Terry Rowley and Kerry Johnson discuss choice of flavors in Clark's fast-moving stuck of soft drinks. 98 Safford (JlHC QmL tltfi- la$hjty BokJc: Eue i wke t£ Ut Awfi ut Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 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 your 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! MORE THAN 100 OFFICES • Deposits Over SI Billion Mark Lunt and Ronald Gardner have friendly argument over purchase price asjohn Caperton listens. Congratulations, Seniors! SPEARS WESTERN STORE 601 Main Street Phone 428-2441 Safford, Arizona 85546 THE STORE WITH HORSE PIT ALITY” BIG 3 STORE THE COPPER ERA Feed Grain Farm Equipment Hardware Groceries “ Best Quality Meats’ THE VOICE OF GREEN LEE COUNTY L. LEVIER GARDNER STANDARD OIL DISTRIBUTOR Duncan Phone 359-2211 Congratulates The Class of '69 99 McGrath agency Automobile Fire Casualty Theft Life Notary J VERNON McGRATH, Agent 119 Main Duncan Phone 359-2451 I) Williams, J Colt1, ('• Tippitts admire huge geranium bloom, other plants Mrs. McCrath grows in office window. GREGG ACADEMY OF COSMETOLOGY PEGGY’S BEAUTY SALON Offering Basic Training In All Phases of Beauty Culture Peggy Mortensen, Owner Also Training In Advanced Hair Styling Safford Phone 428-2902 QfUltfto , 0k€. .. for the best In everything: school Supplies and Equipment, Athletic Equip- ment, School Transportation, Duplicating Supplies, Equipment and Maintenance, Office Supplies and Equipment, Theatre Equipment, Church Supplies, Sporting Goods. Just call.. THE MARSTON SUPPLY COMPANY 3209 NORTH CENTRAL AVENUE 279-9301 Duncan Phone 359-2213 OR 358-2197 You should buy insurance when you are young and premiums are low, says Mr. Crockett to Karen Lunt. EMILCROCKETT INSURANCE Insurance of All Kinds 427 Main Safford Phone 428-3840 100 Convenient location (near the door), plus instinct, leads Ted Olsen, Frank Edwards, Jancal Sexton right to new frozen good- ies cabinet and a treasure trove of ice cream at bo yd's. BOYD BROTHERS GENERAL MERCHANDISE Groceries Duncan Hardware 109 Main Lumber Phone 359-2552 Lionel Cener has driven for Simms for years. R. S. Dockum, Owner Wholesale JOBBER Retail M.L. SIMMS TEXACO Lordsburg, New Mexico Phone 542-9233 P.O. Box S Clifton 101 DISTRIBUTORS OF OFFICE S SCHOOL PRODUCTS PHOENIX TUCSON FLAGSTAFF PRESCOTT BISBEE serving arizona's offices • schools institutions • SCHOOL EQUIPMENT • SCHOOL SUPPLIES • OFFICE FURNITURE • BUSINESS MACHINES • OFFICE SUPPLIES • AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT Marie Claridge is fascinated by lovely colors to choose from in nail polish display at Estes Drug. Compliments of ESTES DRUG CO. MORENCI SHOPPING CENTER Prescriptions - Phone 865-3112 Fountain Cosmetics - 865-3171 Tom Sanders, Dan Richins watch Andy Corona. Frank Herrera do fast job of strapping up newly baled cotton at end of ginning, baling operations. Compliments of DUNCAN VALLEY GIN Duncan, Arizona Virden Highway Phone359-2231 102 PERFECTOS BEAUTY SALON CUCA PERFECTO 364 Chase Creek Clifton Phone 864-3682 Mrs. Perfecto, left, had two expert assistants this year: Virginia Balderrama and Mrs. Stella Urquidi Olivas BOBBIE Rutland Telephone 542-3780 THRIFTEE SUPER MARKET ‘Lowest Prices in Eastern Arizona Across from Southern Pacific Depot Safford Phone 428-i844 200 SOUTH SHAKESPEARE LORDSBURG. NEW MEXICO GILA VALLEY BLOCK CO. BUILDING BLOCKS for Every Purpose COLORED PATIO A SPLIT FACE BLOCK SLUMP BLOCK 2 Miles South on Bowie Highway Safford Phone 428-2360 103 STUTE’S JEWELRY KEEPSAKE DIAMOND RINGS LONGIN'ES-W1TTN AUER BULOVA WATCHES SAUCEDO’S SUPER MARKET, INC. We Give S H Green Stamps 910 South Main Lordsburg, N.M SEARS, ROEBUCK CO. 513 Main St. Salford Phone 428-0288 Safford 509 Main St. Phone 428-2901 SMITH FORD CO. Compliments of CLIFTON 5 10 Chase Creek Clifton, Ariz. Box 806 Phone 542-3551 Lordsburg, N.M STEARNS CHEVRON STATION Duncan Arizona STAR CAFE 409 Main St. Saflord Phone 428-1893 Congratulations, Class of 1969! PHELPS DODGE CORPORATION 104 MORRENCI BRANCH FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF LORDSBURG. NEW MEXICO MEMBER, FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION FIDELITY FEDERAL SAVINGS LOAN ASSOCIATION SUNSHINE CLEANERS 620 Sixth Ave. Safford Phone 428-0071 SAVINGS HIGH EARNINGS INSURED SAFETY WESTERN AUTO STORE 104 E. Railroad Ave. Lordsburg Phone 542-9411 301 Main Safford Phone 428-1450 Compliments of MODERN GROCERY 644 High St. Duncan Phone 359-2243 Faithful as Duncan’s old fire engine, the WILDKAT's patrons help keep it going. THANKS TO ALL OF YOU! 105 Senior Register NCRKS. JO Chorus 1.2; NNTldkat J. Spanish Club 2.3.4. MIA 1.2.3.4. NNDFKSON. PATRICI P« I c tub I 2 . i Band I 2 .t WILDKA1 i ) Choros I. 2.4. Ml 1.2.3.4. SpanishClub3.4 HOI RCKOl S SAM Churu� 3. I.ibrarx I BRADFORD. NICK Foot lull J; Lctterman s Club 2.3.4 Student Council 3. ClassN ue-President 1.4. National Honor Societx 1.1 C )IT JOIIWIK I.Ol ISI. P«ni Foil� 3; Pep Club I. Cium� 3. ILDk NT 4. Librarx 4. MIA 3.4 CORON . AI.I HKIX) Chorus I DAMRON, JIMMN Pej Club 1. icc-President 4. F'F 1.2.3. Treasurer 3; Span- ish Club I DANIKL. CHI RVI. Pom Pun I Pi p ( lub I Chorus 3.4 K T CHAT 4 Span idi Club 3. Ml 1.2.3 DO .IFR DAN ID Rascliall 2. Football 2.3; l.cttcnnan s Club 2.3.4. FFA 1.2.3.4; Sentinel 3 DYKR CAROLYN Puni Pons 3.4. Cliorus 1.2.3.4; k NT CM NT 1. Spanish Club 4; MIA 1.2.3.4 DYKR. MARILYN Pep Club I. Chorus 1.3.4. RAT CII-NT 3. Spams!. 2.3.4 Library 4. MIA 3.4 KDNVARDS. FRANK Fool ball 2.3. U-ttcrinan's Club 2.3.4; Pep Club 1.2.3.4. FFA 1.2.3 FONN I.FR. SIIIRLKY Jl NF. Chorus 1.3.4. Spanish Club 3. Librarx 4. FI IA I. k AT CH AT 4 FRFNCII. CLINT FFA 1.2 (. NRCI N BF.CkN Tennis 2.3.4 CAC 2.3.4. Cheerleader 1. Pep Club 1.2.3.4: Band 1.2.3.4 Cliorus 1.2.4. k N I (TINT 4; Spanish Club 3.4 FI IA 2.3 CNRDNFR. BILL Football 2. I a Herman s Club 2.3.4. Pep Club 2.3.4. Chorus I 2 . I CARDNKR, RONALD J Football 2. Track 2.3,4 Let tenuans Club 2.3.4. Sccrc- tar -Treasurer 4 Pep Club 1.2.3.4. N uv-President 2. Stu- dent Council N a -President 4 Bund 1.4. Chorus 1.3.4. NN ILDK NT 4 Spanish Club3.4. I I N I.2.3.4. Junior Rotari- an LFK. MARION Transferred from Thatcher 4 I.OPFZ. NIARN Transferretl from Morenci3: Chorus3.4. I.ibrars 3 IjOPFZ. SI SAN N A Pe| (IlnIf 1.2.1 (Tmnis 1.2.4 Spanish (Tub 3.4. Sec rctarx 3. N ice-President 4. I.ibrars 3.4 LON FTT. CARLA JO (cheerleader 2.3. Pep Club 1.2.3. Student Council 4. Class Secretary-Treasurer 2. President 3. B.iikI 1.2.3. Chorus 1.4. Football team mascot 4; FH A 1.2 LON FTT. CONN IK M ARIF Voiles bull 2.3.4. CAC 2.3.4. Student Council Secretary I reasurer 3. kAT CM NT 4. Fll N 2 Outstanding Junior Stu- dent 3. ( Tass Secreturx 1.4 LI NT. CAROLYN Tennis 1.2,3.1 Nidlexball 2.3.4; (.AC I.2.3.4. President 3. Pep (Tub 1.2.3.4; Student Council 3.4 Baud 1.2.3.4 Chorus 1.2.3.4 NNTLDKAT 2.3.4. 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KATHY Chorus 1.2.3. Spanish(Tub 4; Library 4. FH A I.2.3.4 106 RONVLFY. TFRRII.I.D Chorus3.4; I-F N 1.2; Library 4 SANDFRS. TOMMY Pep (Tub I. Class President 2 FFA 1,2.4. Senior Ball Ring 4 THOMPSON. JIM Transferred from Clifton 4 TIPPF.TTS. CKORCI N CAN F N ollexhall 2,3.4, CNC 2.3.4; Diincaiiettes 1.2.3 Pep Club 1.4 Student Council 3; Class N ice-President 2 B.iikI 1.2.3. Chorus 1.2. NNTI.DK NT 1. National Honor Societx 3.4 Li- brary 4. I ll N 1.2.3.4. Treasurer4 TODD RATIO Pom Pons2.3.4 Pep Club 2,3. KAT CII NT 4 TORRFS. MANCFL Basketball 2.3. Chorus 4. Spanish Club 3.4. President 4 Junior Prom King 3 N NLDF.Z. STFN T TiMitball 2,3.4. Captain 4; Track 3.4 la’tterman s (Tub 2.3.4. Pep (Tub 3.4. Student Council President 4. Class President I. Chorus 2.3.4. Spanish (Tub I National Honor Societx 3.4 N NRF.LA. PNl'LINK Chorus 1.2,3.4; Spauisli (Tub-3. Library 3.4 NVHIPPLF. KROS Transferred from Prescott 3. Football 4. latterman s Club 4. k ATCH AT 3.4 NNTLKFRSON. BILL Pep Club I. Chorus-3.4. FFA 2,3.4 NVH.KFRSON. SANDRA Pep Club 4. I.ibrarx 4 NNTLLIAMS. DFLLA BFTH Pom Pons 3.4. Pep (Tub 3.4. Baml 3.4. Chorus 3; NNTLD- k NT 4. Library 4. FHA 3.4 A Abes la. Gloria 47.79 Acres, Jo Ann I .24.37,39,43,70 Aden. Louise 44.74,76.79 Aden. A'iigio 30,60.66,70,79 Aden, irgi131,30,56,57.71 Allred. Karen 34.44.43.69.70.78.91 Anderson. Patricia 18.24.37.42.69.73.76.79.81.95 Anderson. Palis Jean 44 Andrew s Nancy 47 Arch i lie hi. Manuel 44 Arrington Mr' Mary Jane8.26.8:3 Arrow, Terry .30,56.62.71 Attaway. Alfred 20.21 Attaway, Wayne 47.54.36..38.73.77 Baliers Mas is 47.60.61.67.70.72.83 Baca. Bolen 47 Bcaufnrd. Dennis 47.56.63.71 B jarano. Joe 44.33.34.33.36.58.62.73,79 Bejarano. Mary 44.78.79 Bennett, Bemiece 31.50.60.6-4 Biancux u. I.inda 5.6.44.46.74.78,82 Biancn o. Pal 1.12.47,70.78.82 Rillingsh Charles30 Bourgeons. Daniel 13.50,36.63 Bourgeons. Das id 47.48.56.6J.79 Bourgeons Maurine 16,44,83 Bourgeons Sam 18.23.35.37.42 Bourgeons. Mrs Thaddie27 Bowman. J 11 uliert 22.23.26. J0.68 Boyd, Brenda 12.14.16.18.44.45.64.68.69.70.73.76. 78,79.80.98 Boyd. Mrs Helen 29.73 Boyd. Wylie 20.21 Bradford. Nick 36.37.42.69.73.87 Bmhaker. Douglas 21.72 Burrola. Frances25.44.80 Bushman. I.ile 47 Campbell. Grant 7.30.32.63.77 Cardenas. Angie 50.60.79.80 Currcll. Jana 47.60.64.70.72.80,83 Cervantes Hector 32.47,63 Chapman. Dean 26 Chapman. Principal Floyd 21.69 Claridge. Danny 47 ('bridge. Faye 50 Claridge. Cave 50 Claridge. Kenneth31.50.32.34.56.57.63.71.73.77.81 (I bridge. Marie 7.10.13.14.24.44.60.67.69.75.76.80, 82.102 Clothier. H T 3.3.22. 34.60.61.64.63.72.86 Clm.se. Guy 11.16.44.46.54.33.56.58.62.73.80 Clouse. Melanie 11.30.49 30 60.70,78.81 ('.ole. Johnnie 24.25.37.42.70.75.100 Contreras Josle 47.48 Ctwver.C B 22.28 Corona. A If redo 37.41.43 Corona. Oslive 47,48.80 Crawford. Tom 47.71.73 Crass leigh. Dennis 30 Crotts Carl 47.79 Crotts Danny 16.33.44 Cmtts Dennis 19.44 Cmtts Vicki 47.60.72.76 Dahnerv Uurrncc 14.16.18.31.44,54.36.63.69.73.80 Damron. Doug 47,54,36,58.71.73.79 Damron. Jim 37.42.87 Daniel. (liters 137.42.74.79.83 Daniel. Mrs F.sther27 Daniel. Jim 44,54.36.62.73.80 Davis Frank 30.85 Davis Mike7,30.71 Delgado. Martha 29.30.47.80 Dock ray. Fmrna 44 Do ier. David 32,37.4-3,73 Do ier, Don 50.71 Do ier. Roy 20.2 I Dyer. Caroly n 37.43.83 Dyer. Jimmy 47.71.79 Dyer. Marilsn 2.3,37,38.42.70,78 Fid red. David 30.77 Kdwards Frank 38.43.62.73.79.101 F'.vans Debbie 30 F'k-tcher. Cenc 30.37.63 Foote. Charh's 15.22.43.46.73 Foster. Joni 6,32.47.49.60.70.80.63 Foss ler. (Men 50.71.92 Foss ler. Glenda 34.47 49.60.92 Foss ler. Shirk’s 12.25.37.38.43.74.78.92 French. Clint 38,43,79 Gale, Vada 47.49.60,70.78.79.63 Garcia. Becks 3.10.18.29.37 38.42,54 64 65.72.74 77.78.79.80,82.63 Garcb. David 51 (•arcia. Kva 47.80 (iarcia. Joe 14.44.46,53,34,53,36,58,39.62.66.71 73.78.79.80 (iarcia. I.ydia32.51.60.70,79 (iarcia. Marcos 47.79 (iarcia. Mars 47 (•arcia. Nellie44.79 Gardner. Kouakl 13.17,18.27,31.38.42,63.68.69. ,2. i3. 75.76.78.79.80.81.99 (iardner. Sam 14.29.47.36.63.69,77.80 (iatdner. Wayne 44.34.36,62.79 (iardner. William 30.35.38 (ientrs. Toby 31,52.63.77 Harris Kddie •30.51,36,57.68.71 Hartk-y. Mrs Maude27 Henderson. Starlet 25,44.74.80 Herrera. Carmclki 44.79 Herrera, (laths 44.60.61,72.79 Hill. George 22.37,81 Hill Gibbs 51.60.77 Jensen, Vicki 47.70.76 Jeriugan. Ru hard 44 Johns Rodger 14.77.78 Johnson. Floyd (Topper) 26 Johnson Kerrs 6.18.31.34.44.45.60.69.72,74,75.80. 98 Jones Kloiir 44.76.78.79 Junes Geralvn31.50.31.52.60.70179.81 Jones. Mike 14.27,47,37.65.69.73.73.78.98 Jones. Nolan 44.79 Kennedy . Dianna 30.31.70.78 Kilbarger. Bruce 44.78 Kilbarger. Pat 31,36 Lee. Marion 18.42 Less is Tom 29,51 Link. Jerrs 47.71 Little. Ales 51 Li arruga. David 27.14,54,36.62.66.73.80 Lope . Bobbs 31 Lop . Frnesto 51,36.37.65.71.72 Lope . Henry 47,54,36,37,38.62.73 Lopez. Manuel 43,54,36,57.62.71.73.79.80 Lopez. Mary 38.43 Lopez. Susanna 12.23.37.38.40.42 Lopez. Teresila 48 Lovett. (larla 24.23. J6.37.38.42.68.70.78.84,87 Losctt. Connie 24,'J6.37,39.43.60.61.70.72.74.84.85 Lose� . Teri 1,34.48.49.70.71.83 Lovett. Tom 10.13.48,34,36.62.68.71.73.80.82.83. 85 Lunt. Barrs 14.27.48,51,57.6.5.69.78.80 Lunt. Beth 32.51.60.64.70.78.79.81 Lunt. Carolyn 12.13.18 24.29.37.39.42.60.61.64.63. 66,69,70,72.73.76.80.8I.9J.97 Lunt. Dak- 3.27.48,57.69.75.77.97 Lunt, Das id 48.37.65.69,73,75.77 Lunt. Deborah 12.17.18.45.60.64.68.69.70.75.76.77. 79.80 Lunt. FIs in 20.21 Lunt. Karen 3.11.13.18.24.29.37.39.43.69.70.72. 73.76.80.8I.9J. 100 Lunt. Keith 11.14.18.27,31,39.43,58,39.63.66.68. Index 69.73.80.87 Lunt. Kenneth 26 Lunt. Linda 13.16.61 69.75.77.78.«9.80.‘18 Lunt. Mark 32.45.65.69.71.73.76.79.80.99 Lunt. Richard 31.37.62.71.76.81 Lunt. Robert 29.31,32.37.71 77.81 McCann. Stan 23,51 McCbin. ( herrs 51 McClain. William 51 McFuen. Mrs Luma 24 Martin. Bill 51 Marline . Arlene 5.18.24.37.38.39 12.69. i0. � 8.80 Marline . Kalhrsn 51.78 Medrano. Aurora 10.43.80 Medrano. Jose 48,37.79 Medrano. Luis 51,57.SO Mendez. Irene31 Merrell. (kdleeit 6,30,51.60.70.78.79.80.81 Merrell. Don 26 Merrell Ned 12.14,22.36,41,54,58.63.73 Merrell. Phyllis 5.10.18.24.34,39.41.4-3.68.69.70.82. 83.98 Monares (.Iona 51 Montoya. Don 31,31.57.62 Montoya. I irrs 33,48.57.79 Montoya. Oscar 32.48,36.61 09,71.73 Montoya. Robert 15.16.78 Montoya. Antonio Macs - 48.71 Montoya. Das id Anthony 9.12 Mortenseu. Deborah 6.1 J. 15.18.23.28,15.16.37 39.42.64 68.69.70.72.75.76.77.81.85.91.97 Morteiiseu, Dorothy 34.48.19.60.61.72.81.81 Nelson. Dale 48,36.69.71.91 Norton. B Brooks 16,19,22.26.10.11.69.71 Norte. Mrs Mane 26 O'Dell. Debra 52.60.70.79.81.82 Olisas Frank 13.48.63 Olsen. Ted 1.3,39.43.101 ( )rtega. F Is ira 32.78,80 ()rti-ga. Boliert 24.33.48,57 Overturf. Fdgar 52 Past-, (.ary 18.34.45,16.63.73.74.73,79.104 Pair. Kim 4.48.80 Paw. Sainnue 1.10,31.30.51,32.68.70.80.81.82 Paw. Sue 34.43.46.60.61.70.72 Paw. T M 22.47.71 Paw. A icki 25.28.37.19.13.64 72.91 Payne. Brent 27.48.19,57.65.69.75.77.98 Pasne. Debra 18.70.77.78 Payne. John 27,33.43. -54 ,56.61.73.76.79.81 Payne. Marla 30,32.60.70.76.78.79.81 Pearce. Mike 29,32.71 Preston. Stan 52.56.71 Pmsencio. Manuel 3,14.45.73.77.79 Qiiiscnbcrrv. Michelle 48 Renteria, Gilbert 48,56.37.61 Rcntena. I.upe 37.40.43.74.79.81 Rhmles John 45.46.79 Rhodes Sliernl 12.24.29,17.«� .31.70.72.74.78.8t� Richardson. Debbie 45.80.81 Ricliardson. Donna 48.49.60.69.76.79.81 Richardson. Sharlene 24,28.29.37.10.43.60.61.68.70.72.73. 76.77.80.81.85.97 Richardson, A ern 49,37.69.72.78 Richins Dan 32.40.43,31.63.71.73.102 Ric4iins Sherry 5.45.60.61.69.70.72.78.79,80.81 Rili lies Mike 19,36.62.71 Ritchey. AAasne 18,31.43,51 36.73 Rolierts Donnie .32.65 Rolierts. Kathy 23,37.10.43.79 Rodri |iie . Becky 49.70.78 107 Index Rowlrs. Terrill 13.23. 30.40.42.67.78.81.98 Rutherford Drum 16,43.74.S3 Sniichr , F.ugene 46.34,38.62.73 Sanchez. I.upr32 Sanchez. Mario 32.7 7 Sanchez. Vicii 49.80 Sauderv J Jim s 26 Sanders. Mrs M M 23.70 Sanders. Rachel 27 Sanders. Rhonda 49.70 Sanders. Tom 7.12.19.32.40.41.43.71.102 Santee. J � S.2 29 :• 77.7S Scott. F.dssard 46.78 Serna, Gloria 46.74 Sexton. Janeul 7.14.16.46.71.74.79.83.101 Sexton. I.xnn 7.34.47.49.70.78 Sexton. Mrs Ruth27 Sexton, Tom 49.93 Shiflet. Joyce 12.49.80 Silvers. Vicki 19.46 Singer. Marsha 16.46.70.79.83 Smith. (.harles 31.33.32.34.36.37.63.77.81 Smith. Daniel 29.32,36.80 Smith. Donald 7.10.18.29.43.46.34.36.38.65.66.69. 73.77.78.80.81 Smith. John 26 Smith. Richard 14.49.36.37.65.66.69.73.80 Stars. Pamela 17.52.78 Stephens. Daniel 22.23.30.31.30.36.73 Stephens, John 49.79 Stephens, Wiltner(Bill• 54.79 Stewart, Cordon 12.17.23.45.33.34.57.62.66,73 Tea. John 33,41,78 Telle . Don 10.22.23.28.80 Thompson. Christina 29.31.32 Thompson. James 40.42.79 Thxgrrson, Anton 26 Thygerson. Cynthia 32.34.49.60.64.70.72.80.83 Thygenon. Debra 11,.52.60.70.76.79.81 Thygerson. Randall 7.18.46.54.36.58.66,(� 8.73.77.79 Thsgerson. Stanley 26 Tippetts, Cave 4.11.18.24.23.36.37.40.41.42.60.69. 70.72.73.100 Todd. Donald 32 Todd. Frank 3.4.49.77.79 Todd. James 32.36.67.63 Todd, Kathy 40.42.74.79.85 Torres. F. equiel 49.36.63.79 Torres. Manuel 11,28.-33,40.42.73.78.80,85.95 Torres. Philip I0.I5.I7.26.27.29.34.43.46.VI..V5..58. 59.62.66.73.79.80.84.85 Torres. Soledad 32.32.79.80 Valdes. Steve 18.39.40.43.34.33.38.63.68,69,73.79. 80.81,93.96 Van Gundy. Nathalie 23.47.75 arela. Pauline 23.37.-38.4l.43.78 Villa. Doroteo32 Villa. Vivian23.47.49.60.72.76.79 Wamsley. Jell 46,36.73 Waters Mrs Barbara 24 Waters. Lloyd 46.-34.56.38.72.73.74.75.8t).85 Waters. Paul 34.47.48.49.69.94 Whipple, lama id 12.13.33.41.43.34.68.73.74.81.84 Whipple. Naonn 13.31.43.46.69 White. Reed 49.36.37.71.80 Wilkerson. Holly 32.79 Wilkerson. I.vnnett 49.69.70.78.79.81.83 Wilkerson. Marla 47.49.75.89 Wilkerson. Sandra 25.29.41.42 Wilkerson. William 41.42.79 Williams. Della 23.41.42.70.73.83.100 Williams. Ron 12.33.47.49.54.-56.37.39.62.68.69.73 Williams. Sheik s 7.10.24.46.60.84.65.69.72.77.80.81. 84.85 Willis, Frank 20.21 Willis, Rowan 26 Wilson. William 5.34.36,38.41.43.68.73.78.85.98 Wright. Don 10,34,48.49.-34.36.37.62.71.79 Acknowledgments Team lor team speaks for the WILDKAT as well as for sports Without cooperations, this hook would not have lH en produced We grutefulls acknowledge uikI salute all those w ho helped with the work. especialls Mr Phil Dering of tin- American Yearbook Company lor advice and fresh ideas: Prin- cipal Floxd Chapman for his unfailing support of our efforts, the photographers and Riwlon Studio for excellent and speeds service; Mrs. Loma McKuen and her office assistants for help in emergencies; merchants for purchasing advertising space; the teachers for checrftills excusing students for photogra- phs and other kinds of work, the iking Press of Ness York City for permission to quote from the poem. Go Doss n. Death, bs James Weldon Johnson (see page 861 Finalis, sse sus thank son and laressell to Mr Norton and Mr Foote tat lelt. recording final grades): toC'oach Stewart, and to Mrs Sanders. Mr Coover. and Mr Hill 108