Duncan High School - Wildkat Yearbook (Duncan, AZ)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1988 volume:

Making tracks in 1 Duncan CITY LIMITS € • Duncan High School Duncan, Arizona Volume 55 CONTENTS Activities .........3 Administration Faculty............23 Freshmen ..........29 Sophomores.........35 Juniors ...........43 Phil Peering. Jostens sales representative, talks to the Wildkat staff. Seniors ...........48a Sports..............49 Clubs Organizations......71 Advertising ........91 The yearbook crew assembles for a shot: Lora Hendricks. Shani Nichols. LaVeta Romero. Janet Ochoa (editor), Frank Leuenberg. Vicki Leflot. Lisa Kerr. Cecilio Garcia. Anthony Wright. Suzanne Reynolds looks forlorn when she finds she will be leaving Duncan. Cecilio Garcia is DHS' ace photog rapher. 2 Feeding time on the farm? No. it's the pie-eating contest at Fiesta '87. KATS party down at Fiesta '87 Fiesta '87 was one of the busier Homecomings in recent memory, with five days filled with activities. The traditional dress-up days included: Punk rock, Inside-out, 50's, Clown Day, and Red and Gray Pride Day. Participation was slow at first but picked up as the week progressed. Other activities included: Monday- sack races, dance contest, potato push, and skittle-bob; Tuesday- tug-o-war, watermelon eating, pie-eating, and extra-point kicking; Wednesday-none; Thursday- gym decoration, bonfire, powder-puff football game; Friday-Homecoming game against the Benson Bobcats, featuring at half-time the crowning of Homecoming Royalty and the parade of class floats. Class spirit points were awarded throughout the week, and competition was heated. The Juniors and Sophomores also proved victorious in the annual Powder-puff game, by the score of 12-0 over the Seniors and Freshmen. The overall results in the Homecoming spirit competition were Seniors first, followed closely by the Sophomores, then Freshmen and Juniors. Businesses in town were invited to participate in Fiesta '87, and the student council officers judged their efforts. Plaques were awarded to: First place— The Hot Dog House; Second— Valley National Bank; and Third— The Crystal Mirror. The Wildkats lost the Homecoming finale, the football game, to the Bobcats in a close, hard-fought contest. The Kats fell behind early, but came back in the second half to give Benson a game, finally losing 23-19. Crowned at halftime were the Homecoming Royalty: King, Eric Dick; Queen, Tammy Ryther; Prince, Thomas Montoya; and Princess, Suzanne Reynolds. Mr Payne, who enjoys wearing flashy ties, is dressed properly for Inside-out and back- wards Day. 4 Above. Cecilio Garcia. Susan Shay. Darrell Zumwalt. and Lisa Kerr are caught clowning around. To the left, some dedicated Seniors put finishing touches on their first-place float. 6 Elena Baca. Lyanna Pena, Cassie Herrera, and Vicente Rodriguez shake their booties in the dance-a-thon. Peggy Crotts and the crew at Valley National Bank are presented with their award by Tammy Ryther, Diane Gray, and Eric Dick. Job search ’88 DHS students had the opportunity to meet with representatives of twenty-five different career areas for this year's Career Day, sponsored by Mr. Rodriguez and the Counseling office. Career Day is an annual event designed to give students first-hand exposure to some of the things they are interested in, from college or trade school to the military or business and the professions. These students are anxious to be all they can be. Dr Ron Keith explains some of the programs available at EAC. Judge Alan Minker present information about law careers Cochise College uses an eighteen-wheeler to help advertise its truck-driving school. Buddy Price and Doug Montgomery learn about a great place to start.” 7 Egg drop is a smashing time Duncan's first ever Egg Drop and Bridge Building Contest was held this year on March 24. Sponsored by Mrs. Arnett and Mrs. Lunt, the contest was used to promote students' interest in science, math, and engineering technology. The contestants were required to load a raw egg into a package of their design measuring no more than five inches on each side. Eleven eager DHS students participated in the Egg Drop Contest and one in the Bridge Building Contest. They drew an enthusiastic crowd of Duncan High School students as spectators. With all eyes on Mr. Payne, the honorary egg-smasher and bridge-buster, the eggs were dropped from increasing heights up to 24 feet. Most of the eggs survived the fall on the lawn from the highest point of Mr. Clarigde's fork-lift. So Mr. Payne had to relocate himself to the top of the gym complex. From there he dropped and then threw the packages with great force onto the concrete sidewalk, until all were broken. Henry Ratliff's egg was the last to survive the torture. He had his egg rolled in plastic bubble-wrap and he enclosed the bundle in a five inch box. Jimmy Bell's egg came in second with Aletha Word's coming in third. All contestants did a good job in protecting their egg. They were packed in everything from lamb's wool to sawdust and foam rubber. Vern Brown had fhe only entry in the Bridge Building Contest. His model of ice cream sticks withheld the maximum of 205 pounds before being crushed. Henry Ratliff and his prize-winning egg 8 Mr. Downs piles on the weights to test Vern's bridge. Mr. Payne says, Bombs away. ©99$ Participants in the Egg Drop Contest and Bridge Building Contest top, Kody Billings- ley. Jimmy Bell, April Bellamy, Michael Webb. Middle, Bobby Johnson, Mark Knight, Henry Ratliff, Shanenne Nichol. Aletha Word. Russel Hendricks. Kneeling, Vern Brown. 9 Juniors set out to dazzle with prom decor The 1988 Prom was a spectacular event. Duncan's Junior class went to great extremes to present the Seniors with a classy dance set. with big city lights and a dazzling, modern motif of couples dancing. The Junior class selected the theme Honestly , which is also a very popular song by Stryper, a Christian rock group. Red, black, and white streamers formed a canopy over the dancers, and confetti littered the dance floor. The Prom King and Queen attentendents were: Thomas Montoya, Roger Rodriguez, Frank Leuenberg, Kevin Chavez, Kathy Goyer, Eileen Bejarano, Teresa Sanchez, and Lyanna Pena. The excitement peaked when Lyanna Pena and Roger Rodriguez were crowned the 1988 Prom Royalty. A short program featured the reading of Junior class wills and Senior class prophecies, and refreshments of cake and punch were served. The deejays take a breather while Junior and Senior Class representatives read wills and prophecies Above. Russell Hendricks gets ready to deliver the punch- line These Prom-goers are having a great time, Honestly , 10 Prom attendants are: Teresa Sanchez. Eileen Bejarano. lyanna Pena. Kevin Cha- vez. Roger Rodriguez, and Frank leuenberg. Not pictured: Kathy Goyer and Thomas Montoya. King Roger Rodriguez and Queen lyanna Pena lead in the theme dance. Sponsors display their enthusiasm. 11 MORP, Winter classic are a ball The Senior Class hosted the annual Winter Ball, with the theme In My Dreams Silver and blue streamers wafted from the ceiling with matching balloons scattered across the dance floor. King candidates were Roger Rodriguez, Kevin Chavez, Michael Bejarano, and Gerald Gonzalez. Queen hopefuls were Kim Tyler, Susan Shay, Annie Morgan, and Tronie Horn. And the envelope please: Gerald and Tronie were crowned King and Queen. This year's Morp activities kicked off on Thursday, March 10, when girls bought their guys a stupid gift. On Friday, the girls pulled out their pocketbooks and treated their special someone to lunch at a place of their choice. The dance was held Saturday, March 12. The theme was Sea of Love , with decorations in a South Sea Islands motif. Jennifer Wilson and Sam Wagley were crowned Morp King and Queen. Traditionally, freshmen are chosen as Morp Royalty. Punch was served, and Holladay's Photo Emporium was on hand to take pictures. Morp King Sam Wagley and Queen Jennifec Wilson. Winter Ball Royalty Tronie Horn and Gerald Gonzalez. Ball attendants, top: Annie Morgan, Kim Tyler. Susan Shay. Tronie Horn. Bottom: Michael Bejarano, Gerald Gonzalez. Roger Rodriguez, Kevin Chavez. 12 Kathy Goyer receives a congratulatory hug after being named Miss Greenlee County. Right, contestants partici- pate n a pre-pageant fashion show Left. Kathy wd reign for a year as an official representative of Greenlee County (Thanks to Rena Short and The Copper Era for pogeant photos) Pageant contestants who attend DHS are: Lyanna Pena. Kathy Goyer. Tammy Ryther, Annie Morgan, and Kim Tyler. Kathy Goyer is Miss Greenlee For the first time since 1972, Greenlee County held a Miss Greenlee County Pageant. On February 6, young ladies from throughout the county competed, including five representatives from Duncan High School. These were Kathy Goyer, Lyanna Pena, Kim Tyler, Tammy Ryther, and Annie Morgan. Of eleven candidates, the top three finishers were from Duncan: Kathy Goyer was crowned Miss Greenlee County for 1988, with Kim Tyler first runner-up and Lyanna Pena second runner-up. In addition, Tammy Ryther was chosen by the other contestants as Miss Congeniality, and Annie Morgan received the non-finalist award in the talent portion of the pageant. Kathy, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Goyer. demonstrated her talent with a vocal presentation. She will represent Greenlee County during 1988 and will be a contestant in the Miss Arizona Pageant held during the summer in Phoenix. DHS welcomes three exchange students Duncan High School welcomed three exchange students for the 1987-88 school year. Begonia Verge from Catalonia. Spain, enrolled in September and attended for the full year. Begonia, a sixteen-year-old junior, stayed with the Tom Goyer family. She became interested in attending school in the United States when her best friend came to California as an exchange student Begonia studied English in school in Spain and spent two summers studying in England. She described Duncan as a big change for her, coming from a large city to a small town, but she said the people are very friendly. Besides her schoolwork. she participated in several extra-curricular activities including volleyball. Flags, and Street Jazz.” Frederique (Vicki) Leflot. a nineteen- year-old senior, came to DHS second semester Her home is in Belgium, and her hosts here were the Joe Pena family. She said teenagers here are warmer and more open than young people in Belgium. She also said that school here is easier, with more opportunity to take elective courses. Vicki enjoys geography and art. and lists reading and drawing as her favorite extra-curricular activities. She plans to pursue a career in fashion design Frank Leuenberg hails from Berlin. West Germany. The seventeen-year-old senior enrolled for the second semester and stayed with the Danny Rapier family. Like most Europeans. Frank is fluent in many languages, speaking French and English in addition to his native German. He adapted well to life in small-town U.S.A , claiming many friends in Duncan His favorite subjects were history and biology, his favorite pasttime: reading, sight-seeing, and sports. Frank proved to be a valuable asset to the tennis team, as he placed fourth in districts and advanced to State. Although he still has courses to take in secondary school back home, Frank marched with the Class of '88 in graduation exercises. Begonia Verge enjoys dancing jazzy routines with the DHS Flag and Drill Team Tennis ace Frank Leuenberg concentrates on his game as he prepares for the next serve 14 El Murmur the Total (Parley Dixon) finds that he is usurped by his own schoolmarm. and her rowdy class demon- dnuahters ' 7 ' strates what causes teachers to go nuts Seniors play The Senior English classes demonstrated their talents as they staged two one-act plays the evening of April 11. Under the direction of Mr. Wally Foote, students performed The Arabian Knight and Why Teachers Go Nuts. Besides providing entertainment, the plays helped Seniors raise money for their Senior trip. A third play, The Imaginary Invalid , was scheduled but could not be performed due to technical problems. is 16 Looking back and making tracks; 1987-88 is a year of change for DHS and the world DHS' school year began with a new principal, Mr. Bo Whitelock, in the office, and five new teachers on the staff: Cecil O'dell, Don Smith, Rebecca Word, Sandy Baca, and Dan Kennedy. The high school underwent major renovation over the summer, with new carpet and lockers in the upstairs hallway, and remodeled and refurbished business and home-ec. classrooms. The biggest news in Greenlee County was the opening of a new solvent extraction- electrowinning plant by copper giant Phelps-Dodge Corporation in Morenci. Retailers Wal-Mart and K-Mart opened new stores in the Gila Valley during the year, as debate on the Mount Graham telescope project continued to rage. Dominating Arizona news was Governor Evan Mecham, who was impeached by the state Senate over financial irregularities relating to his campaign. Secretary of State Rose Mofford ascended to the office of governor, the first woman in Arizona history to hold that office. In national politics, candidates announced for the 1988 Presidential election, including former Arizona governor Bruce Babbitt, who was also one of the first to retire from the race. The Middle East continued to be a focal point for violence and turmoil in the world, but some progress was made in Soviet-U.S. relations leading to a summit in Moscow. Sports fans realized a dream when the NFL St. Louis Cardinals moved to Phoenix and became the Phoenix Cardinals. The University of Arizona Wildcat basketball team made it to the NCAA Final Four, and the Arizona State Sun Devils returned once again to the College World Series. In entertainment news, The Cosby Show was the top- rated TV program, and Crocodile Dundee and Rambo II were two of the box-office smashes for the year. The best music group was U-2 and the best single cut was Club Nouveau's Lean on Me . Bon Jovi produced the best album, Slippery When Wet . Bon Jovi's video of the same name was also rated best rock video. ‘Well. I heard it through the grapevine, says this Arizona aisin. an art project by Michael Webb. Is Diane Gray mopping floors? No, she's making signs as one of her duties as Student Body vice-president Henry Ratliff examines his prize after winning first place in DHS' first annual Egg Drop Con- test. 17 The fun bunch in first hour English IV asks, “Is it over? Amy Thygerson demonstrates how roomy DHS' new lockers are We may not have a pool, but these students catch some rays on the deck anyway. Above. Brandon Bowen and Suzanne Reynolds show what they're best at: clowning around. Right Shauna Brown does some “crowning around as she places the office of Prom royalty on Roger Rodriguez's head A ticket for Mr Foote? No. it's just an accident report for breaking windows Neil Hammet and Lyanna Pena team up as K OfU The Blues Brother and Sister 19 The Class of '88 poses together for the last time when they pay a visit to Southern California and Disneyland It's over! The Senior Class “made tracks in '88 , winding up the school year with a trip to Disneyland and finally. Graduation on May 19. Thirty-four of the forty-two seniors made the trip to Southern California, along with six sponsors. After a fun-filled bus trip to Phoenix, the group flew to LAX, stopping by their hotel briefly before proceeding to Anaheim. There was swimming, dinner, goofy-golfing, and even a little sleep when they returned to the hotel that evening. The following day it was back to Disneyland for more excitement and adventure. That night, everyone loaded up for the plane and bus ride home. 20 Above. Karren Hatch engages in a little wishful thinking while viewing a poster for the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra Right, sponsors Charlene Medford, John Smith, and Susan Cordova (along with senior Russ Hendricks) ask. “Are we having fun yet? Another exciting day spent with Mickey and his friends Rick Johns and Diane Gray offer a restrospective look at the Class of '88. Above, the girls don't seem anxious to receive their diplomas. Left. Lyanna Pena and Lisa Kerr share their talent with I'll Find You. My Friend 21 22 Lisa Kerr gets a congratula- tory hug with her diploma from her father and School Board member. Richard Kerr. Above right, exchange stu- dent Frank Leuenberg will take his diploma back to Germany. Right, it's over! DUSD Board members attend graduation: Allen Williams. Joe Garcia. Larry Rapier. School Counselor Teo Rodriguez Richard Kerr, and Richard Jernigan. sets the schedule for Career Day. Above. Student Body officers Rick Johns. Diane Gray. Susan Shay, and Tammy Ryther pre- sent Mr. Crotts and Mr. White- lock with a new banner for Dun- can High School. Joyce Downs Business John Payne Math Bo Whitelock Principal 24 Kathy Kline, a specialist with the University of Arizona's Smith Project, instructs the DHS faculty on available drug abuse prevention curricula. John Smith English Spanish Frank Downs Vocational Ag. Cecil O'dell Government History Wally Foote E nglish Art Journalism 25 Secretary Extraordinary The 1988 Wildkat staff has chosan Mrs. Thelma Miller, DHS secretary, for special recognition. Mrs. Miller has worked for the Duncan School District the past ten years, five in the district office and five in the high school office. She operates the bookstore, buys and sells supplies, keeps accounts, and generally makes sure everything and everyone is running smoothly. Mrs. Miller is married and has two grown children, Sheila and Steve. She said the most enjoyable thing about her job is the contact with the kids.” The Wildkat recognizes the great job she has done, and appreciates her for being a friend to all students. Jan Rowley Don Smith Special Ed. Math Teo Rodriguez Counselor Becky Word Science Mitch Lindemann Bond Mike Perricone English Dan Kennedy P.E. Sandra Baca P.E. Health 26 Ken Claridge and Raymond Bejarano take care Maria Juarez gets more work done after students of repairs around school. leave. Joyce Downs visits with Judy Matlhews. a representa- tive for Arizona Excellence in Education. Above, Louanne White helps keep teachers as well as students in order. Left, Superintendent Erwin Crotts and Athletic Director John Payne confer on the sidelines. 27 Everybody gets into the act during festivities celebrating homecoming week. Fiesta '87. one of many activities sponsored by Student Council. Teresa Merrell. Doug Norton, and Shauna Brown deliver speeches in behalf of their candidacy for Student Body offices for 1988-89 Sandy Aden Daniel Aquinaga Elena Baca Junior Baird Katrina Bejarano Mario Bejarano April Bellamy Alicia Bencomo Jodi Blackburn Heather Burns Patricia Burrola Mellissa Chandler 30 Michael Chappell Romalea Cluff David Corona Franque Corona Chad Damron Maurice Donaldson Joey Elmer Necole Gaddy Sean Gaddy Jeff Gardner Donna Gray Stacy Halle 31 Anna Iglecias Scott King Mark Knight Raymond Llamas Chris Lopez Leonard McCommis Roman Montoya Stephenie Mortensen Sheila Mullen Michael Nelson Jodi Nichols Frank Padilla 32 David Peterson Janie Quinones Henry Ratliff Marlie Richins Carmen Rodriguez Chris Rodriguez Tony Saiz Jimmy Segraves Ellen Sexton RaeDean Spencer Ryan Thygerson Teri Thygerson 33 Micah Torrence 34 Brian Tyler Sam Wagley Michael Webb Michelle Williams Stephanie Willis Not Pictured: Holly Renner Jennifer Wilson Aletha Word Left- Senior Zone McComack gives freshman Tony Saiz a bite of high school life Right- Freshmen float comes in second at homecoming. Richard Avant Cody Barlow Elizabeth Bell Scott Bellamy Shawn Bellamy Kyle Berry Kody Billingsley Steven Cervantes Brandi Chandler Clinton Cluff Lesle Coca Daniel Crotts 36 Cody Donaldson Raymond Ferrell Wendy Hales Malyn Harrington Les Hendricks Lora Hendricks Mario Hernandez Richard Hille John Horn Wes Hudson Hector Iglecias Andrea Jenson 37 Brian Johnson Brian Jones Carol Knight Christopher Luna Benjamin Lunt Brandon Lunt Christi Lunt Bradley MacClay Teresa McCamy Shane McCurty Jeannise McKinley Lonnella Morrison 38 Shanenne Nichol Eric Norton Chris O'Dell Janet Ochoa Jared Page Brenda Quinones Michelle Rapier Ryan Rapier JoAnna Ratliff Paul Roberts Wendy Robertson Vicente Rodriquez Heather Schroder Kim Stacy Ray Serna Jerry Waters Toni Webb Nancy Webster LaVeta Romero Robert Sanchez Les Sanders Amy Thygerson Michael Tomlin Kellie Tyler Donny Williams Steven Williams Anthony Wright Eric Wright Not Pictured E.D Edwards Lisa Lemons Justin Scott Noby Serna Chris Wayman Josh Martin vyQ Sophomores have pride in their float. 41 DHS Student Leaders Senior Class Officers- Brandon Bowen. Todd Brown. Gerald Gonzales. Rick Johns. Kevin Chavez. Junior Class Officers- Jason Stearns. Annette Madrigal. Teresa Merrell. Vangie Ratliff. Stacy Bennett Sophomore Class Officers- Anthony Wright, Amy Thygerson. Vin- cente Rodriguez. Janet Ochoa, Mayln Harrington. Freshmen Class Officers- Roman Montoya. Alicia Bencomo. Jim Se- greaves. Raymond Llamas. Student Council Officers- Tammy Ryther, sec- retary. Diane Gary, vice-president. Susan Shay, president. Rick Johns, treasurer. 42 Shield Aden Joe Bejarano Joel Bellamy Stacy Bennett Missy Billingsley Dennis Bonn Russell Breshears Shawna Brown Vern Brown Frances Burns Mellissa Burrola Michael Corona 44 Randy Crotts Parley Dixon Kymra Donaldson Daryl Draper John Fisher Sandra Garcia Douglas Gardner Sandy Goodner Andrea Gutierrez Neil Hammett Cassie Herrera Donna Herrera 45 Monica Herrera Christi Hill Tammy Johnson Annette Madrigal Wes McCarty Shawn McCurdy Teresa Merrell Donna Montgomery Douglas Norton Lupita Ontiveros Jerry Rapier Vangie Ratliff 46 Chanda Richins Jodie Roberts Roseanna Robison Barbara Rodriguez Arturo Romero Jennie Romero Angela Smith Rudy Sotelo The Junior class rides with pride 47 48 Jason Stearns Begonia Verge Keri Webster Jacqueline Wright Mandi Watson Max Mullen Christina Wright Lon Fowler Travis Tea Juniors pull together to get the job done Jimmy Bell Wendra Bonn Brandon Bowen Todd Brown Melanie Duncan Jeanna Gamblin Cecilio Garcia Gerardo Gonzalez Jerry Harmon Bobby Holder Kathy Goyer Russel Hendricks Tronie Horn Pam Johns Rick Johns Frank Leuenberg Steve Lawrence Zane McComack Thomas Montoya Annie Morgan Lyanna Pena Buddy Price Suzanne Reynolds Jammie Richins Roger Rodriguez Susan Shay Kim Tyler Tammy Ryther Darrell Zumwalt Teresa Sanchez Cully Sterns Senior class faves Headed for Olympic fame are Most Athletic Kathy Goyer and Roger Rodri- guez. Is there any doubt that Vicki Leflot and Gerald Gonzalez have the Sexiest Legs? Brandon Bowen and Karen Hatch are Most Likely to Succeed. Suzanne Reynolds and Kody Da- vis can't help showing their Cu- test Smiles. Thomas Montoya and Lyanna Pena enjoy acting like Clowns. Topping the Best-Dressed list are Rick Johns and Susan Shay. Tronie Horn and Cully Stearns are Wild and Crazy characters. Killer Kats Tally 12-7 Led by seniors Kathy Goyer, Susan Shay, Kim Tyler, Eileen Bejarano, and Jammie Richins, and Lady Wildkat volleyball team compiled a 12-7 record and tied for second in the conference with a 5-2 mark. With Coach Bo Whitelock at the helm, the Lady Killer Kats were edged out of a state play-off berth in the District Tournament. The team was one game from state after defeating Tombstone. The Kats traveled to Willcox for the match and were defeated in two games, 15-9, 15-6. Altogether, the Kats accumulated the best record for Duncan in the last ten years. The J.V. squad also enjoyed a respectable season under Coaches John Payne and Sandy Baca. Kathy Goyer goes up for the smash. Varsity “Killer Kats , back: Stacy Bennett, Kim Tyler, Chanda Richins, Shawna Brown, Heather Schroder. Middle: Coach Whitelock. Susan Shay, Sandy Goodner, Keri Webster, Kathy Goyer. Jammie Richins, Eileen Bejarano. Coach Payne. Teresa Sanchez. Front: Bar- bara Rodriguez, Annette Madrigal. Jammie Richins returns the volley as Sandy Goodner waits to assist. Chanda Richins skies for a block. 50 The Killer Kats head to the locker room after chalking up another victory. Kathy Goyer unleashes a rocket. J.V. squad, back: Coach Baca. Lupita On- tiveros. Malyn Harrington. Kymra Donald- son. Kellie Tyler. Christi Lunt. Shannene Ni- chol. Front: Cody Donaldson. Nancy Web- ster. Jeannise McKinley. Kim Stacy. Nicole Gaddy, Begonia Verge. Amy Thygerson. Carol Knight. Freshman squad, back Coach Payne. Lori Butler. Ellen Sexton. Stephanie Mortenson. Terri Thygerson. Aletha Word. Jodi Black- burn. Marlie Richins, Patricia Burrola. Ka- trina Bejarano. Carmen Rodriguez. Nicole Gaddy. Elena Baca. 51 Wildkats smile as they indicate We're number one! Small but Mighty Kats claw to a 3-7 season Thomas Montoya lugs the ball for some tough yards against the Thatcher Eagles The 1987-88 Wildkat Varsity football season got underway in August. The team had to practice hard on and off the field, with a new weight-training program put together by new Wildkat mentor. Coach Dan Kennedy. Even though the Kats had twelve lettermen returning to the team, they still had a rough season. The Kats ended with a 3-7 over-all record, to put them in fourth place in the conference. The Kats started the season by losing their first game against Lordsburg, 33-0. Things didn't look up as the Kats also ended up losing their next 3 games. In the fifth game, the Kats opened up conference play wifh a victory over Tombstone. The next two weeks the Kats suffered two more losses, but regained their pride in the following game by stomping on Pima, 12-8, in a conference game. Their celebration was cut short by Willcox the next week. The Kats ended the season with a 12-8 win over Morenci. The coaches show the same intensity as the players. 52 The heat is on as Joey Bejarnno looks for a receiver. Todd Brown sacrifices himself in order to bring down the ballcarrier. Kat Varsity, back Coach Kennedy. Parley Dixon. Thomas Montoya. Kevin Chavez, Rudy Sotelo. Cody Babers. Cody Barlow, Kody Billingsley. Shawn McCurdy. Coach Gardner Middle: Coach Rodriguez. Bobby Johnson. Robert San- chez. Zane McComack, Todd Brown, Jason Stearns. Brandon Bowen. Michael Corona. Vi- cente Rodriguez. Cecilio Gonzalez. Richard Hille. Coach Don Smith. Front: Vern Brown. Doug Gardner. Eric Wright. Cully Stearns. Joey Bejar- ano, Brandon Lunt, Art Romero. Roger Rodri- guez. Daniel Aguinaga. J.V. squad, back S. Breshears. Hector Iglecias. Shawn Gaddy. Roman Montoya. Chad Damron, Tony Saiz Middle: Coach Don Smith. Ryan Thy- gerson. Jeff Gardner, Clint Cluff. Steve Williams. Brandon Lunt. Eric Norton. Coach Gardner. Front: Robert Sanchez, Scott Bellamy. Mario Bejarano. Brian Jones. Chris Lopez. Chris Luna. 53 Roger Rodriguez prepares to stick as Parley Dixon pursues. The Kats get fired-up at a pre-game pep assembly. Duncan Opponent 0 Lordsburg 33 0 Animas 39 0 Morenci 6 7 Col. Juarez 27 16 Tombstone 12 19 Benson 23 18 Thatcher 51 24 Pima 8 0 Willcox 28 12 Morenci 8 Quarterback Joey Bejarano bootlegs around the left side 54 Scrappy Hoop Kats are 7-15 Under new head coach Bo Bear Whitelock, the 1987-88 Varsity Hoop Kats basketball team had a rough season. They ended up with a 7-15 over-all record and were 2-5 in conference play. Though the Kats placed last in the B-East Conference, there were some bright spots during the season. Having only two lettermen returning from last year, the Kats started the season with three loses before they chalked up their first win against Reserve. The Kats also tallied a one-point win over class A powerhouse Safford, in a game that kept the Duncan fans on the edge of their seats. The Kats got on the ball halfway through the season, winning five games with only one loss between. After those wins the team had a difficult time, even with high scorers Joey Bejarano and Kevin Chavez doing their best to lead the Kats to victory. Duncan was defeated in the first round of the District Tournament by Thatcher, who ended up State runner-up. The J.V. Hoop Kats' season never got off the ground, as they wound up with a 0-17 record. Even with Ryan Rapier and Shane McCurdy leading the team, they still weren't able to pull out any victories. But with Coach Chano Talavera pushing them to do their best, the J.V. Kats never gave up. They kept pounding the hardwood, hoping to pull out a victory. The J.V. Kats never found a victory but are preparing for a good season next year. Joey Bejarano pushes the ball downcourt. Varsity Hoop Kats. back: Coach White- lock. Kevin Chavez. Randy Crotts, Doug Montgomery. Rick Johns. Doug Norton. Coach Payne. Coach Talavera. Front: Anthony Wright. Chris Rodriguez. Joey Be- jarano. Michael Corona. Jimmy Segraves. J.V. Hoopsters. back: Coach Talavera, Wes Hudson, Noby Serna, Brian Johnson. Dennis Bonn. Cody Barlow, Kody Billingsley. Ryan Rapier. Front: Brandon Lunt. Scott Bellamy. Brad McClay. Ray Serna. Shane McCurdy Far right, Neil Hammett takes it up with his left. 56 Duncan Opponent 61 Tombstone 55 51 Pima 56 51 Clifton 80 59 Willcox 56 63 Reserve 72 63 Lordsburg 61 46 Thatcher 77 39 Thatcher 73 47 Reserve 44 66 Willcox 73 41 Lordsburg 55 49 St. Gregory 69 77 Safford 76 64 Clifton 74 Christmas Tourney 60 Benson 68 51 Safford 80 54 Morenci 63 39 Clifton 64 60 ot Pima 70 ot 63 Morenci 47 District Tourney 52 Morenci 39 43 Thatcher 72 V Randy Crofts pulls down a board. Freshman team, back: Coach Payne. Chad Damron. Ryan Thygerson. Mark Knight. Michael Nelson. Sam Wagley Front: Chris Lopez, Chris Rodriguez, David Bejarano. Mario Bejarano. Chris Rodriguez flashes past these Trojan defenders for the layup. Above, Doug Montgomery tips one up as Kevin Chavez moves to the basket. Left. Shawn McCurdy launches one of his patented jumpers. 57 58 J V. Kats. back Marlie Richins. Kymra Donaldson. April Bellamy. Front: Katrina Bejarano, Donna Herrera. Sheila Aden. Coach Smith. Kathy Goyer controls for the Kats. Kymra Donaldson plays tough defense There's no outlet pass in sight. Lady Kat Varsity, back: Coach Baca. Jeannise McKinley. Teresa Merrell, Heather Schroder. Kathy Goyer. Keri Webster, Stacy Bennett. Chanda Richins. Vangie Ratliff. Front: Donna Herrera. Barbara Rodriguez. Eileen Bejdrano, Jammie Richins.' Lupita Ontiveros. Teresa Sanchez. April Bellamy and Marlie Richins put on the double- team. Goyer leads Kats to 15-8 The 1987-88 Varsity Lady Kats Basketball Team was more successful than in recent years. Coach Sandra Baca took her girls to the District Tournament where the Lady Kats lost in the second round to Willcox after an opening round victory over Pima. Returning seniors Kathy Goyer and Eileen Bejarano lead the Kats to a winning season with a record of 15-8 overall. The team averaged 44 points per game with an average of 43 rebounds. The team's high rebounders were Kathy Goyer and Stacy Bennett. Kathy Goyer was also the team's high scorer for the year. The Duncan JV didn't fare as well as the Varsity, winning only three of their thirteen games. Duncan Opponent 51 Clifton 28 53 Reserve 34 47 Thatcher 56 62 Reserve 38 52 Lordsburg 53 49 Safford Christmas Tourney 59 49 Pima 34 38 Safford 32 40 Thatcher 60 68 Morenci 33 45 Tombstone 30 59 Pima 35 51 Willcox 48 47 Lordsburg 45 32 Thatcher 55 51 Willcox 59 60 St. Gregory 29 78 Clifton 46 41 Benson 59 53 Pima 49 76 Morenci District Tourney 50 57 Pima 53 32 Willcox 41 Shannene Nichol lets fly for two. 59 Wrestle Mania Duncan High School achieved a historic first with the introduction of a wrestling program in 1988. Dan Kennedy was the head coach and his assistant was Curtis Brown. The first dual meet of the season was with Morenci, where the Mat Kats recorded the first wrestling win in school history. Duncan hosted their first meet against the Thatcher Eagles, which the Kats also won. Wrestlers also participated in various inviational tournaments, such as the Trojan Victory Classic at Clifton. The only Kat wrestler to advance to the State Meet was Daniel Aguinaga, although Roger Rodriguez and Todd Brown just missed state berths. According to Coach Kennedy, the future of Duncan wrestling looks bright, as many wrestlers will be returning next year. But Coach also admitted that seniors like Roger Rodriguez, Todd Brown, Cecilio Garcia, Cody Baber, and Cully Stearns will be hard to replace. ,r v re Todd Brown and Roger Rodriguez demonstrate as Coach Kennedy explains the posi- tions and basic moves at Duncan's first ever wrestling match. Todd Brown maneuvers for a take-down. Vern Brown controls his opponent. Cecilio Garcia strains to outmuscle this Thatcher wrestler 60 Rudy Sotelo gets the pin. Todd wears his opponent down as he accumulates riding time . Kat Mat Crew, back: Eric Wright. Tony Saiz. Cody Babers. Rudy Sotelo. Daniel Aguinaga, Coach Kennedy. Front: Vern Brown. Jason Stearns, Cecilio Garcia. Roger Rodriguez. Todd Brown. 61 Shanenne Nichol measures the distance as she prepares for the start of her 400 meters. DHS Cinder Crew, back: Robert Sanchez. Eric Wright. Paul Roberts, Chris O'dell, Cecilio Gar- cia. Teresa Sanchez. Front: Donna Herrera, Jackie Wright. Lupita Ontiveros. Carol Knight, Shanenne Nichol, Nancy Webster. DHS sends two to State The Wildkat Track Team, under the direction of Coach Dan Kennedy, qualified two athletes for State, Todd Brown and Heather Schroder. Heather competed in the 400 and 800 meter runs, and Todd competed in the long jump. Heather brought home first place in the 800 run. Other members of the track team, and their events, were: Carol Knight (shot put, discus); Shanenne Nichol (400 m., shot put, discus); Lupita Ontiveros (shot put); Nancy Webster (1600 m.); Jackie Wright (shot put, discus); Michael Bejarano (long jump, 400 m. relay); Cecilio Garcia (110 and 300 m. hurdles); Gerald Gonzalez (long jump); Mark Knight (200 m.); Chris O'dell (200 m.); Ryan Rapier (800 m.); Robert Sanchez (200 m., 400 m. relay, long jump); Jason Stearns (100 m.. 400 m. relay); and Eric Wright (shot put, discus). 62 Heather battles for second in his race. 63 64 Bobby Holder takes a Gatorade break between sets. Boys Varsity, back: Kevin Chavez. Bobby Holder. Rick Johns. Coach Gardner. Front: Frank Leuenberg, Doug Norton. Brad McClay. Lower right. Kim Stacy sets for a volley. Tennis Teams combine for 40-5 The Boys Varsity Tennis Team had an overwhelming 13-2 record, narrowly missing a fifth consecutive undefeated season in team play. Two singles players advanced to the State Meet, Bobby Holder and Frank Leuenberg, with Holder taking second place in state. The Girls Varsity racked up an awesome 11-2 season tally. The duo of Annette Madrigal and Kim Stacy represented Duncan at the State Meet, winning third place. Duncan can look forward to continued success in varsity play, as the Boys and Girls J.V. Team compiled records of 9-0 and 7-1, respectively. Overall, Coaches Sam Gardner, Becky Madrigal, and Don Smith rated the season as exceptionally good. Girls Varsity, back: Jenny Romero. Stacy Bennett. Chanda Richins. Front: Teresa Merrell. Kim Stacy. Annette Madrgal. Jenny Romero prepares to rifle a serve Bobby Holder stretches to make the return. Frank Leuenberg slams on the brakes in order to make the shot. With a cry of Service! Kim Stacy drives the ball across the net. Bobby Holder lunges to get this shot. J.V. Boys, back: Doug Montgomery, Daryl Draper. Jerry Rapier. Mark Knight. Paul Rob- erts. Coach Don Smith. Front: Brandon Lunt. Eric Norton. Jared Page. Ryan Rapier. Mau- rice Donaldson. 66 J.V. Girls, back: Christi Lunt, Kellie Tyler, Aletha Word, Kymra Donaldson. Jackie Wright. Lu- pita Ontiveros. Middle: Janet Ochoa, Jammie Richins, Marlie Richins. Jodi Blackburn, Lora Hendricks, Jodi Roberts. Front: Eileen Bejar- ano. Susan Shay. Neil Hammett calls for the throw in order to hold the runner on base. Donna Herrera keeps score as Daniel Aguinaga qnd Shane McCurdy visit. Art Romero digs for first after laying down a bunt. Diamond crew closes at 9-7 The 1988 Diamond Kats reversed the memory of recent years with a winning season. Under Coach Teo Rodriguez, the Kats went 9-7 on the year. The team started the season with four straight wins. The remainder of the season was up and down, with the Kats just missing a district play-off berth. This year's team was an experienced one, with eleven varsity players returning and only two new faces on the squad. The J.V. squad had tough season but did manage a victory over Morenci. Coach Ron Aguallo pushed the ten J.V. players to do the best they could. 67 Kat Baseball squad, back: Coach Rodriguez, Michael Bejarano. Thomas Montoya, Rudy Sotelo. Neil Ham- mett. Brian Johnson. Shane McCurdy, Daniel Aguinaga. Steve Cervantes. Front: Vicente Rodriguez. Art Romero. Roger Rodriguez. Jason Stearns. Cully Stearns, Michael Corona. Joey Bejarano. 68 Roger makes the delivery. Rudy Sotelo puts on the tag on a play at home J.V. Baseball squad, back: Coach Ron Aguallo. David Corona, Noby Serna, Tony Saiz, Roman Montoya, Steve Cervantes. Front: Chris Lopez, Richard Avant, Art Rome- ro, Raymond Ferrell, Mario Bejarano. Duncan Opponent 17 Clifton 0 9 Pima 8 13 Clifton 4 13 Lordsburg 11 1 Morenci 11 8 Benson 21 6 Thatcher 5 2 Tombstone 1 Lions Invitational 1 Morenci 13 9 Willcox 10 5 Pima 6 0 Morenci 2 11 Clifton 5 7 Pima 6 2 Thatcher 7 8 St. Gregory 5 69 B-East All- League picks 70 Football — First Team: Parley Dixon, Roger Rodriguez, Thomas Montoya Second Team: Brandon Bowen, Kevin Chavez, Shawn McCurdy Honorable Mention: Cody Barlow, Kody Billingsley, Vicente Rodriguez, Cully Stearns, Jason Stearns, Eric Wright Volleyball — First Team: Susan Shay Second Team: Kathy Goyer Honorable Mention: Barbara Rodriguez Boys Basketball — Honorable Mention: Kevin Chavez, Joey Bejarano Girls Basketball — First Team: Kathy Goyer Second Team: Stacy Bennett Honorable Mention: Jeannise McKinley, Heather Schroder Wrestling — Region Fourth: Daniel Aguinaga Boys Tennis — Region Singles Runner-up, State runner-up: Bobby Holder Region Singles Fourth: Frank Leuenberg Girls Tennis — Region Doubles Third, State Doubles Third: Kim Stacy and Annette Madrigal Football All-stars: Shawn McCurdy, Roger Rodriguez, Thomas Montoya, Parley Dixon, Kevin Chavez. Track — Division Third, 400, State Champion, 800: Heather Schroder Volleyball All-stars: Bar- bara Rodriguez, Kathy Goyer, Susan Shay. Tennis Staters: Frank Leuenberg, Kim Stacy, Bobby Holder, Annette Madrigal. O R G A I Z A T I 0 N S The drum section taps out the cadence. DHS Band, back: DHS Flag Team; Cassie Herrera. Bobby Holder. Teresa Sanchez. Doug Montgomery. Mario Hernandez. Eric Dick, Russell Hendricks. Second row: Wen- dy Roberts. Brandon Lunt, Mario Bejarano, Christi Lunt. Kim Stacy. Ryan Rapier Third row: Henry Ratliff. Vern Brown. Daryl Drap- er. Doug Norton. Eric Norton. Fourth row: Michelle Rapier. Kymra Donaldson. Vangie Ratliff. Jerry Rapier. Keri Webster, Chanda Richins. Doug Gardner. Fifth row: Mr. Linde- mann. Maurice Donaldson. Jammie Ri- chins. Jodie Roberts. Jodi Blackburn, Tere- sa Merrell. Front row: Joanna Ratliff, Nancy Webster. Cody Donaldson, Jared Page. Marlie Richins. Brad McClay. Twirier: Jennie Romero. The Jazz Band iams at the Christmas Concert. DHS Choir, back: Daryl Draper. Russell Hendricks, Brandon Lunt. Doug Montgomery. Paul Roberts. Second row: Kevin Chavez. Todd Brown. Doug Norton, Rick Johns. Jerry Rapier, Brandon Bowen. Bobby Holder. Third row: Marlie Richins. Jodi Blackburn. Michelle Wil- liams, Kathy Goyer, Lyanna Pena, Teresa Merrell. Kymra Donaldson, Teresa McCamey, Aletha Word. Fourth row: Jennifer Wilson, Vangie Ratliff. Monica Herrera. Chanda Ri- chins. Rae Dean Spencer. Jodie Roberts. Cody Donaldson. Jeanna Gamblin. Donna Montgomery. Front row: Mr. Arnett. Sheila Mullen. Christi Hille, Anne Morgan. Melissa Chandler. Shawna Brown, Keri Webster. Wendra Bonn. Jazz Band, standing: Russell Hendricks. Mr. Lindemann, Lyanna Pena, Tony Saiz, Brandon Lunt. Roman Montoya, Anthony Wright. Rudy Sotelo. Doug Montgomery. Henry Ratliff. Daniel Crotts. Kneeling: Vern Brown, Jammie Richins. Annette Madrigal. Lupita Onti- veros. Doug Gardner The music's in me Time and patience are required to be part of the band, and the 1987- 1988 DHS Band proved they had it. Under the direction of Mr. Mitchel Lindemann, 38 members worked hard to have a successful and joyful year. The band took part in three fundraisers, many concerts, they marched in parades and performed at several games. The band jammed at home football games and marched at EAC's Homecoming 100th birthday Celebration. The band also demonstrated its playing ability at the Christmas and Spring Concerts. The band played for the Baccalaureate and Graduation ceremonies. The band also gave students an opportunity to travel. This year the students journeyed to Animas, EAC, and Tucson to perform. The DHS Jazz Band consisted of 17 members. This group, also under the direction of Mr. Lindemann, did some traveling of its own. The Jazz Band took part in a competition at Western New Mexico University and played a concert at Clifton High School. The group also participated in the dedication of the new gazebo at the town park and played two concerts at the elementary school, in addition to the Christmas and Spring Concerts. 73 Varsity Cheers, back: Shawna Brown. Lupita Ontiveros. Jackie Wright. Middle: Cassie Herrera. Missy Billingsley. Front: Annette Madrigal J.V. Cheers: Anna Iglecias, Leslie Coca. Amy Thygerson. Andrea Jenson. Romalee Cluff, Jennifer Wilson. 74 Cheers have a banner year The Varsity and J.V. Cheers had a busy and productive year. They began preparing for sports and raising money for new uniforms by washing windows. The girls, under the leadership of Diane Brown, worked hard to perfect their routines for the fall sports season. In February, the squad traveled to Mesa to compete in the Arizona State High School Cheerleading Tournament. The DHS crew won First Place in competitions with other A, B, and C schools. The Cheers sponsored a successful Morp and also conducted a cheerleading clinic at the elementary school, in addition to cheering for all the basketball games. Above. Mrs. Diane Brown. Cheers sponsor, is proud of her girls. Above left, the Cheerleaders invite the Duncan Kats to feast on Morenci “Catburgers.'' Left, the girls go for a triple-decker pyramid. 75 I 76 Flags, Street Jazz sizzle Under the direction of Kim Lunt, and leadership from captains Lyanna Pena and Kathy Goyer, the DHS Flag and Drill Team had a successful year. The girls worked hard to raise money by staging car washes and cake raffles in order to purchase new uniforms and flags that matched their shirts. The group performed at half- time shows and received an Excellent'' rating at the EAC Band Day on October 3. Other activities included marching in the Fiesta de los Vaqueros Parade in Tucson and doing a routine with the Cheerleaders. When Kim Lunt became unable to continue as Flag sponsor. Candy Herrera stepped in to assume sponsorship of the group. Many of the group members were also able to participate in a troupe called Street Jazz sponsored by Mrs. Lunt. Advanced members were: Jeanna Gamblin, Tammy Ryther, Lyanna Pena, Jerry Rapier, Rick Johns, and Begonia Verge. Beginning group members included: Alicia Bencomo, Lori Butler, April Bellamy, Aletha Word, Stephanie Willis, Joanna Ratliff, and Lena Baca. Both groups gave several performances, but the highlight was a routine they did at the Arizona State Fair. Flag team, back: Begonia Verge, Kathy Goyer, Sheila Mullen Middle: Terri Thygerson, Jeanna Gamblin, Ka- trina Bejarano. Alicia Bencomo. Front: Fleather Burns, Elena Baca, Rae Dean Spencer, Darrell Zumwalt, Kody Davis. Russ Hendricks, and Jimmy Bell show off their trophy from the U of A Livestock Judging. The first-place District Parliamentary Procedure Team: Jimmy Bell. Brandon Bowen. Darrell Zumwalt, Russ Hendricks, Eric Dick, Kody Davis. Darrell Zumwalt, 1987-88 Chapter President. Duncan FFA: Donnie Williams, David Peterson. Amy Thygerson, Brian Tyler, Doug Gardner. Cody Babers. Sam Wagley. Randy Crotts. Beth Bell, LaVeta Romero. Terri Thyger- son, Stephanie Mortenson, Jodie Ni- chols. Ellen Sexton. Kody Billingsley. Steve Williams. Les Sanders. Jimmy Segraves. Janie Quinones. Wes Hudson. Todd Brown. Cody Barlow, Brandon Bowen. Wes McCarty, John Fisher. Bobby Johnson. Joey Elmer. Stacy Bennett. Sandy Goodner, Suzanne Reynolds. Malyn Harrington, Rick Johns. Lora Hen- dricks. Richard Avant. Buddy Price, Les Hendricks. Andrea Gutierrez. Mr. Downs. Darrell Zumwalt. Kody Da- vis. Pam Johns. Teresa Merrell. Russ Hendricks. Jimmy Bell, Sheila Aden, Melissa Burrola. Sandra Garcia. 77 Brian Tyler receives the Star Greenhand award from Carrie Jean Crum. Jimmy Bell is presented with the Member of the Year award by Tony Boling Doug Gardner. Rick Johns. Terri Thygerson. and Brandon Bowen pose with banquet speaker Cody Goswich. Ari- zona State FFA President. Ed Barlow presents Buddy Price with the Star Chapter Farmer award. Lora Hendricks is named tops in Poultry Production. 78 Chapter Sweetheart Pam Johns, escorted Eric Dick. The 1987-88 FFA year began with the State Leadership Conference held in June at the University of Arizona. Twelve Duncan chapter members attended. When school resumed, Duncan participated in the annual Oak Creek Range Management Contest, where the team of Darrell Zumwalt, Jimmy Bell, Russell Hendricks, and Kody Billingsley won first place in Soils. Other competitions and contests Duncan chapter members participated in throughout the year included: the District Parliamentary Procedure Contest, the Arizona National Livestock Judging Contest, the Cochise College Field Day, and the University of Arizona Field Day. At the U of A Field Day, the livestock judging team of Darrell Zumwalt, Kody Davis, Russell Hendricks, and John Fisher placed third; the range management team of Donny Williams, Richard Avant, and Les Hendricks placed sixth; and individual placings were garnered by Kody Davis, Jimmy Bell, and Buddy Price. Members also participated in the EAC Skills Day and in the annual Parent-Member Recognition Banquet. Members attending the annual Recognition Banquet pose beneath the theme banner. AGRICULTURE’S =NEW SAlVIinV |kTi= Flanked by Mr. Downs and Mr. Boling. Darrell turns over his mantle of leadership to the new officers. Duncan FBLA Club boogies The Duncan FBLA chapter had a full year of activity. Members participated in the National FBLA Convention in Anahiem, the annual EAC Skills Day, the Parent-Member Banquet, and FBLA State Leadership Conference. At State Conference, members attended sessions on leadership development as well as competing against FBLA members from throughout the state in various business events. The DHS parliamentary procedure team placed second for the second year in a row. Team members included Chanda Richins, Jerry Rapier, Keri Webster, Brandon Bowen, Jammie Richins also placed fourth in office procedures at the State contest. The final activity of the year was a pizza party and bowling tournament with NHS. The gang's all here at the end-of-the-year pizza party. Susan Shay and Diane Gray clown around with Dennis and Michelle Downs at the Fair Par ode Duncan FBLA, back: Kellie Tyler, Kim Stacy. Michelle Rapier. Elena Baca. Stephanie Mortenson, Vern Brown, Daryl Draper, Terri Thygerson, Jen- nie Romero. Second row: Christi Lunt, Jodi Blackburn. Jared Page. Michelle Williams, Daniel Aguinaga, Kody Billingsley, Romalee Cluft, Kim Tyler. Mrs. Joyce Downs Third row Marlie Richins, Jodie Roberts, Malyn Harrington, Brandon Bowen, Diane Gray. Susan Shay, Chanda Richins, Jammie Richins. Alicia Bencomo. Donna Gray, Kymra Donaldson. Front row: Shawna Brown, Todd Brown, Lyanna Pena, Teresa Mer- rell. Jerry Rapier, Rick Johns. Keri Webster, Doug Norton, Scott Bella- my. 80 NHS. left to right: Stacy Bennett. Parley Dixon. Keri Webster. Kevin Chavez, Teresa Merrell. Jerry Rapier. Jodie Roberts. Kim Stacy, Jammie Richins. Kellie Tyler. Nancy Webster. Chanda Richins. Jennie Romero, Kymra Donaldson, Kim Tyler. Brandon Lunt. Doug Montgomery. Eric Norton. Doug Norton. Ryan Rapier. Brad McClay. Knowledge Bowlers, standing: Chanda Richins, Jodi Roberts. Jennie Romero. Nancy Webster, Teresa Merrell. Jammie Richins. Kymra Donaldson. Seated: Mark Knight. Shawn Bellamy. Parley Dixon. Kevin Chavez. Henry Ratliff. Daryl Draper. Doug Norton. DHS Students go Bowling Members of NHS as well as other interested DHS students participated this year in a number of Knowledge Bowls . Sponsored by Ms. Lunt, the group faced off against other schools in the area, answering questions on a variety of subject areas including geography, history, math, English, art, science, music, literature, and current events. Although the knowledge bowlers from DHS did not win any of the meets, they had fun competing. 81 Duncan FHA, back: Francis Burns. Angie Smith. Donna Montgomery, Janet Ochoa, Wendy Hales. Lonella Morrison, Stella Corona. Vangie Ratliff. Eileen Bejarano. Lupita Ontiveros. Jackie Wright Front: Lora Hendricks, Brian Johnson. Brandi Chandler. Andrea Jenson LaVeta Romero. Beth Bell. Scott Bellamy, Mrs. Johnson. 82 Lonella waits to give her presentation at State Leadership Conference. FHA student leaders from around the state get acquainted during a break. FHA has super year, members The Duncan FHA was never busier than in 1987-88. Activities were many and varied. They included: making tray favors for senior citizens, participation in the Festival of Trees, entering projects and building a float for the Greenlee County Fair, preparing and serving Thanksgiving dinner to the DHS faculty, and selling Christmas goodies. The super member for Vocational Week was Lonnella Morrison. Lonnella's FHA activity has included serving as the local vice-president and also a state officer. As part of her duties, she recorded radio spots dealing with vocational education which aired on radio station KFM. She also set up a mini-meet this year with a few of the surrounding schools. Eight girls traveled to the FHA State Conference held in Phoenix April 15-16. Each had a project and a display. Duncan had another member elected to state office for 1987-88. Janet Ochoa served as District President. Club representatives Jerry Rapier (FBLA). Eileen Bejarano (FHA), and Darrell Zum- walt (FFA) stand by as Mayor Tom Frees- tone proclaims Vocational Week. 83 MED-start reorganizes X Med-start Club got a slow start but things picked up when Candy Herrera assumed sponsorship of the group, scheduling regular meetings and inviting guest lecturers in to discuss aspects of various medical professions. The club visited the Safford Care Center, where they learned about practical aspects of patient care and worked with staff members to help provide that care. Shawn Bellamy visits with a patient at the Safford Care Center. Monica Herrera. Nicole Gaddy, and Shawn McCurdy are instructed in the use of therapy equipment. Art Club tours WNMU Besides the art show at the annual Greenlee County Fair and the periodic art exhibits put up throughout the year at school, art students had the opportunity to visit an art show at Western New Mexico University. This show featured faculty members from the university as well as professional artists working in painting, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Students also toured the WNMU Art Department and saw many student works in progress. 84 Michael Be jar ano checks this painting out from all angles. Students circulate among the pieces of the Francis McCrae Gallery. Art students pose in front of WNMU's Art Department: Michael Nelson, Michael Tomlin. Aletha Word. Brandy Chandler. Michael Bejarano. Jeannise McKinley. Teresa McCa- mey. Chris Rodriguez. Vicente Rodriguez. Vicki Leflot. Eric Sanchez. Frank Padilla. Mi- chael Webb, Raymond Llamas. Michael Webb looks closely at a lepre- chaun sculpture 85 Athletic Awards Football Most Valuable Player (Offense) ........ Most Valuable Player (Defense) ........ Wildkat Pentathlon Senior Winner ____ Wildkat Pentathlon Junior Winner ... Wildkat Pentathlon ....Parley Dixon Thomas Montoya ....Todd Brown ....Parley Dixon Sophomore Winner.......Richard Hille Wildkat Pentathlon Freshman Winner Roman Montoya Most Improved Senior Lineman.....Brandon Bowen Most Improved Senior Back .......Roger Rodriguez Most Improved Junior Lineman ....Shawn McCurdy Most Improved Junior Back ................Parley Dixon Most Improved Sophomore Lineman ...................Vicente Rodriguez Most Improved Sophomore Back ........................Brian Jones Most Improved Freshman Lineman ........Tony Saiz Most Improved Freshman Back.......Roman Montoya Volleyball Most Valuable Player .............Barbara Rodriguez Most Improved Player .. Jammie Richins Most Improved Player .. Stacy Bennett Best Offensive Player ... Keri Webster Best Offensive Player .... Kathy Goyer Best Defensive Player......Susan Shay Spark Rug Award ... Annette Madrigal Honorary Captain ..........Erwin Crotts Most Valuable J.V. Player .......................Jeanise McKinley Most Improved J.V. Player ......................Michelle Rapier Fighting Heart Award (J.V.)...................Cristi Lunt All-Around Player (Frosh) ........Stephanie Mortensen All-Around Player (Frosh) ........................Ellen Sexton Best Setter (Frosh)......Trina Bejarano Boys Basketball Most Valuable Player... Kevin Chavez Most Valuable Player .. Joey Bejarano Most Improved Player ...........Doug Montgomery Most Improved Player Randy Crotts Mr. Defense ..........Anthony Wright Mr. Hustle ...........Michael Corona Team Captain ...........Kevin Chavez Team Captain.......Doug Montgomery Honorary Captain ..........John Frie Best Offensive (J.V.) Brad MacLay Best Rebounder (J.V.) .. Cody Barlow Coaches Award (Frosh) ...............David Corona Coaches Award (Frosh) ...............Chad Damron Coaches Award (Frosh) .. Chris Lopez 86 Girls Basketball Most Valuable Player.......Kathy Goyer Offensive Player .........Kathy Goyer Defensive Player .... Heather Schroder Most Improved Player ..............Chanda Richins Most Dedicated.........Eileen Bejarano Fighting Heart Award .............Jeanise McKinley Sportsmanship Award ... Stacy Bennett Most Valuable Offense (J.V.).................Joanna Ratliff Most valuable Defense (J.V.)............Kymra Donaldson Most Improved (J.V.) . Marlie Richins Most Improved (J.V.) ... April Bellamy Hustle Heart Award .......Sheila Aden Wrestling First Wrestling Team Member (145).......Roger Rodriguez First Wrestling Team Member (155).....................Todd Brown First Wrestling Team Member (167) ...................Eric Wright First Wrestling Team Member (167) .............Tony Saiz First Wrestling Team Member (191) ......Daniel Aguinaga First Wrestling Team Member (126) ............Vern Brown First Wrestling Team Member (132) ..........Jason Stearns First Wrestling Team Member (138)..................Cecilio Garcia First Wrestling Team Member (Hwt.) ....................Cody Babers Baseball Most Stolen Bases (26) ...............Thomas Montoya Most Home Runs (3) _____loey Bejarano Most Wins by Pitcner (6) ................Roger Rodriguez Highest Batting Average (.380)...............Roger Rodriguez Most Improved....................Neil Hammett Highest Batting Average (J.V.).........................David Corona Mr. 180 (J.V.) ........Roman Montoya Coaches Award (J.V.)........Tony Saiz Boys Tennis Most Valuable Player .. Bobby Holder 2nd Place District State Tourney...........Bobby Holder 4th Place District Tourney............Frank Leuenberg Most Improved (J.V.) .....Mark Knight Girls Tennis Most Valuable Player Jennie Romero 3rd Place District State Doubles.....Annette Madrigal 3rd Place District State Doubles....................Kim Stacy Most Improved (J.V.) .. Marlie Richins Boys Track Outstanding Track Performer.........................Todd Brown Girls Track Outstanding Track Performer ..........Heather Schroder 87 Academic Awards Scholarships Crumbley Santee Leadership Award- Susan Shay. Sumitono Scholarship- Jammie Richins NAU President's Award- Parley Dixon; NAU General Academic Award- Kevin Chavez Presidential Academic Fitness Award- Jammie Richins and Kim Tyler Graham Greenlee Award- Brandon Bowen. Scholar Athlete- Jammie Richins and Kevin Chavez EAC Jammie Richins. Kim Tyler. Kevin Chavez. Doug Montgomery, and Russell Hendricks. Eastern Star- Stella Corona; Delta Kappa Gamma Society- Stella Corona U of A Presidents Award- Keri Webster and Kevin Chavez. ASU Senior Scholarships- Jammie Richins and Kim Tyler ASU medallion of Merit (scholarship for a Junior)- Chanda Richins. Safford Beauty College- Kimberly Tyler and Susan Shay and Diane Grey. Daughters of The American Revolution Citizenship Award- Kevin Chavez. Webber Scholarship- Eileen Bejarano. Awards Leadership In Library Citizenship- Vicente Rodriguez Home Ec Clothing- Stella Corona, Wen- dra Bonn. Donna Montgomery FHA Special Projects Award- Lonella Morrison. Lisa Kerr, Janet Ochoa. Stella Corona. Angie Smith. FHA Membership- Jimmy Bell. Stella Cor- ona, Eileen Bejarano. Lisa Kerr. English Awards- Jammie Richins. Kim Tyler. Parley Dixon. Art Award- Michael Nelson; Photo Award- Cecilio Garcia; Journalism Award- Janet Ochoa. Hugh O'Brian- Vincente Rodreguez! Girls and Boys State- Jodie Roberts and Jerry Rapier Top Students English I- Mark Knight, Ju- nior Baird. Carmen Rodriguez. Daniel Agunaga. Overall Top Student English I- Mark Knight. Spanish I Top Student- Mark Knight; Spanish II Top Student- Kellie Tyler. 88 Achievement in Mothmatics (Pre- Algebra)- Carmen Rodriguez. Achievement in Mathmatics (Algebra I)- Roman Montoya; Achievement in Mathmatics (Geometry)- Lonella Morrison FBLA Outstanding Members- 1st place- Jerry Rapier; 2nd place- Douglas Norton. Chanda Richins. Keri Webster. 3rd place- Brandon Bowen Typing I Business Awards- Romalea Cluff. Teri Thygerson. Ray Dean Spencer. Daniel Aguinaga, Stephanie Mortonsen. Brandon Lunt. Patricia Burrola. Carmen Rodriguez. Anna Iglecias. Begonia Verge. Katrina Bejarano. Sheila Mullen, Michelle Williams. Mark Knight. Lisa Kerr. Typing II- Tyan Rapier. Christi Lunt Business Computer Applications- Kim Tyler. Teresa Merrell. Teresa Sanchez. Eileen Bejarano. Keri Webster. Susan Shay. Jammie Richins. Jerry Rapier. Douglas Norton. Diane Grey. Accounting- Diane Gray. Nancy Webster. Jammie Richins. Jennie Romero. Jeanise McKinley. Outstanding Office Aide- Eileen Bejarano. NHS Cords and Tassels- Kevin Chavez. Douglas Montgomery. Jammie Richins. Kim Tyler. Reading Achievement Awards- Cassie Herrera. Micah Torrence. Scotty Bellamy. Jammie Richins. Paul Roberts. Jennifer Wilson. Jodie Roberts. Nancy Webster. EAC Writing Awards- Douglas Montgomery. Wendra Bonn. Art Romero, Annette Madrigal. Lisa Kerr. Cody Babers. Kody Davis. Cody Babers. Jimmy Bell. Stella Corona. Jeanna Gamblin. Jerry Rapier. Vangie Ratliff. John Fisher. Marcia Sainz. Les Sanders, Douglas Norton. Eileen Bejarano. Bob Hales. Monica Herrera. Andrea Gutierrez. Brandi Chandler. Mandi Watson. Teresa Merrell. Academic Achievement Awards- Brad Maclay. Brandon Lunt, Brandi Chandler, Donna Montgomery. Jennie Romero. Jodie Roberts. Kymra Donaldson, Scotty Bellamy. Heather Schroder, Lupita Ontiveros, Bobby Holder, Keri Webster. Nancy Webster. Angie Smith. Government Awards- Jerry Rapier. Jammie Richins American History Awards- Chanda Richins, Begonia Verge. Jodi Roberts, Jennie Romero. Teresa Merrell. Kymra Donaldson World Geography Award- Nancy Webster. Christi Lunt. Additional Math Awards — Algebra I — Mark Knight Algebra II — Jodie Roberts Overall Excellence — Begonia Verge Free Enterprise Awards — Kevin Chavez, Jerry Rapier, Chanda Richins 92 24 Hour Convenience Store Food Gas Everyday Needs North Coronado Blvd. • Clifton Greenlee Employment Training Program 1% South Coronado Blvd. • Clifton P.0 Box 1537 Clifton, Arizona 85533 (602) 865-4151 (602) 865-4152 William “Bill” COFFEEN S£A S GREENLEE COUNTY ATTORNEY 865-4551 WILLIE WAQLEY i P.O. Box 1595 • Clifton 350 Coronado Blvd. Clifton, AZ 85533 DIANA KERR, owner Home 687-1280 • •• N. 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Box 1357 • Clifton, Arizona B5533 • Phone (602) 865-3162 “We care more because we live here too!” A-3 A-4 PRESCRIPTIONS Phone 865-3112 ESTES DRUGS MORENCI SHOPPING CENTER fk 7Q • MI him J| , I f fllM at urmleh’ FOUNTAIN, COSMETICS 865-3171 Tom Wright Greenlee County School Superintendent MORENCI VARIETY Open 9:30 to 8:00 p.m. Monday thru Saturday “A little bit of everything’’ Good Luck Class of '88 Center VISITORS Congratulations to the Seniors of '88 A-5 SMOKEY BOB’S OPEN PIT LIQUORS Cook’s Store Serving the needs of the Morenci Clifton area Cold Beer, Liquor Groceries OPEN PIT LOUNGE and York Valley 687-1331 THE OPEN PIT LIQUOR STORE Drive Thru Window Congratulations Seniors!! tm Vonda Gilliland Evan Diane Burk VSYSTEMS VALLEY VIDEO Professional Tax Service BURK’S SERVICE YORK VALLEY ARIZONA Phone 687-1827 P.O. Box 406 Phone No. 1 Wards Canyon Bus. 865-4189 Clifton, Arizona 85533 Home 687-1763 HCR Box 228 Duncan, AZ 85534 Eddie Holly Scott COLE’S Gi’Mees’ Restaurant PIZZA PARLOR Steak • Seafood • Hamburgers Mexican Food • Ice Cream • Pies York Valley 687-1517 Game Room - Eat In or Take-Out Sun. Noon - 8:00 pm Mon. - Sat. 11:00 am - 10:00 pm Large Game Room Carry Out Service 2 Ward’s Canyon South Side of Clifton Just off Hwy. 666 A-6 k LUIWll MercantileUCampany Morand Showing Plaza. Morand Stora Hour 10:OOA.M.-5:30P.M. THe OUaLITY you warn AT PRICES YOU’LL LOVE CONG R A TULA TIONS GRADU A TES! Shoes Clothing Hardware Sundries Groceries Furniture OPEN SUNDAY 10a.m. to 2 p.m. DANNY’S CHAPARRALL Mini Mart DINER 359-2223 • Motel • • Gas • Ice • Sodas • 201 High Street High Duncan, Arizona Sara and Steve Lehman Lehman's, Inc. Duncan, Arizona ☆ Justin ☆ Tony Lama ☆ Acme ☆ Carhart ☆ Wall’s ☆ Levi ■ir Resistol ☆ Wrangler A-7 Elsie F. Simms Clerk of Superior Court CLASS OF ‘88 CONGRATULATIONS P.O. Box 1027 Clifton, Arizona 85533 Greenlee County Chamber of Commerce Kathy Cox, Office Mgr. 865-3313 251 Chase Creek Clifton, Arizona HOT DOG HOUSE HOT DOGS - PIZZA CHIPS-SODAS 359-2458 Thank You for your Support Merrells Market Greenlee Printing 359-2211 Phone 865-4186 115 Railroad Blvd. - Duncan 311 S. Coronado Blvd. Clifton INDEX OF ADVERTISERS Barlow’s Chevron Boyd Bros. Chaparrall Mini Mart Circle K Katie Clonts, County Recorder Bill Coffeen County Attorney Cole’s Pizza Cooks Store Copper Era Dannys Diner Diana’s Video Duncan Visitors Center Estes Drug Store Farmers Insurance Gi’Mees’ Greenlee Chamber of Commerce Greenlee Emp. Training Greenlee Printing Hot Dog House Howell’s Copper State H R Block Incotax J R Chevron Lehman’s, Inc Merrell’s Market Morenci Variety Paul W. Nelson, County Assessor Phelps Dodge Corporation Phelps Dodge Mercantile Sanitary Store Sear’s Catalog Center Elsie F. Simms, Clerk of Superior Smokey Bob’s Court Three Way Store Clifton Video Valley Video Tom Wright, Greenlee School Superintendent A-8