Duncan High School - Wildkat Yearbook (Duncan, AZ)

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Yearbooks tie ’72 events to ’73 expectations Honor and affection filled the tribute paid to J. Vernon McGrath, who an- nounced his resignation as Reunion chairman; and unani- mous approval backed the choiceof Wylie Boyd as his suc- cessor. The next week, registra- tion, begun in the spring, was completed; teachers met for an opening meeting; the student council planned the Back-to-School Dance. The council’s Stamp Out Litter Bugs and Phil D. Bar- rel cans dotted the campus. The back yard picnic tables were again in use—not for picnics; just for cozy chats and warm weather loafing. FROM TOP LEFT: Counselor Bowman advises K.Hill. who registers as a freshman. K.HOWARD. C.Cauthen whirl at Back-to-School Dance. 1972 WILDKAT was dedicated to Mr. Bru- baker, who here receives his copy from returning staffer S.EImer, '72 yearbook queen M.Richins. OTHER Back-to-School dance couples: N. Lunt, D.Payne; shy maiden, L.Allred: B.Gale. D.Howard. LEFT: Young mul- berry tree gives little shade but makes pretty setting for the D on the hill, and for friendly couple (which twin wears the football jersey?). 5

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FROM TOP: “Liz'' Aker Tea. '38. leads Reunion singing (BEHIND HER: F.Waddell Forehand. '35; W.Daniel Stockton. '54; M.Foster Clark. '32: L.Mendez Peru. '52; J. Gentry Johns.'61); PRINCIPAL F.Chapman. '49; former Superintendent D.Brubak- er; incoming Superintendent A.Stephens. '57; W.Boyd. '40; Reunion Chairman J. Vernon McGrath. '24. smile at remembered fun. MALE CHORISTERS: H.T. Cloth- ier. teacher; D.Lunt. '56: C.Curry. '41; F.Powell, teacher: E.Lunt. '42: J.Rapier. '56; R.Lunt. '72. MR. McGRATH receives from Mr. Brubaker appreciation and plaque for service to three reunions. RIGHT: LaF Jacobson Lovett. '25; R.Anderson. '66; J.W. Santee, former music teacher. Mr. Clothier accompany reunion singing. Reunion '72 Wakes school; Preparations went on all summer for Reunion ’72 and the year 1972-73. Mrs. Mary Jane Arrington and Topper Johnson and helpers moved loads of dirt, and seeded, leveled, mowed, and repair- ed. Teen crews cleaned and polished. Two thousand people ar- rived in Duncan Aug. 18-19 for the Reunion, meeting Friday at an Open House; pa- rading down town Saturday morning before filling the gym for a program of sing- ing, remembering, and out- yelling each other (class yells, that is); and finish- ing that night with a good old-fashioned dance—the kind Duncan Punkin Eaters and Wildkats had loved for almost 60 years. 4

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Spirit Week Fires October BEAT SAHUARITA! is cry at pre-game bonfire rally. (P.S. The hex didn't work.) TOP: Charming cheerleaders were L.Mortensen. J.Crotts, K.Clouse. M.Hargis. Homecoming, at the Sahuartia game Oct. 13, meant a whole week of activity: a pep assembly and a rally with burning of Sahauraita effigy; class competition for colors, cheering, bringing wood for the fire. It meant Homecoming king and queen and recognition of senior football men. September’s last game had featured pep squad program saying V-O-T-E. Oct. 6 was a holiday because of the county fair. Then, suddenly, further fall plans were forgotten in the excitement and urgency of the flood that swept over the football field, ruined the elementary building, forced a week's vacation, drew people, including Wildkats, to clean-up, sweep-out operations. Freshman Initiation was canceled; other fall events were canceled, postponed, or moved to other locations. 6 1971 Queen M.Belsher (RIGHT) greets B.Offutt. S.Lovett. 1972 Homecoming queen, king. In background are runners-up.