Eastwood High School - Salute Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

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A HORSE OFA DIFFERENT COLOR -I-ies no fEIa-ffl steedi no-city steed: He's yours High-stepping to the familiar strains of Charge and Here Comes the King, Dino has become a well-known fixture to upperclassmen and an exciting surprise to freshmen attending their first pep rally. For the past five years Dino has performed at all pep rallies as EI Paso's finest mascot. Owned by Mr. Dean Cole, the thoroughbred was first brought to Eastwood by the Rodeo Club, which sponsored the horse from 1976 to 1978. Said Mr. Theo Wagner, who advised the now-folded Rodeo Club, Dino was my idea. When I went to Mr. fBobJ Bradley to ask him about it, he said that the idea had been talked about for a long time but that he had never seen any action. So the Rodeo Club decided to actl In 1978, when the Rodeo Club folded, student council took over the sponsoring of Dino. In 1979 student council relinquished the responsibility, and since then, Dino has had no sponsoring group at the school. He is transported to and from Eastwood by Cole, who says he does it simply because I really enjoy doing it. Trooper l, in 1976-77, was Dave Barron. Vanessa Cummings was Trooper ll, and Trooper Ill was Kay Chambers. In 1978-79, De Ann Hamilton rode Dino, and this yeor's rider was Peggy Bennett. Bennett was chosen to be Trooper V by Cole at a try-out session held in the summer. Of seven riders trying out, Bennett was selected, with junior Katie Biggs as alternate. Riding Dino is somewhat prestigious, though a demanding responsibility. During the summer Bennett spent many hours familiarizing herself with the horse, and during the school year she continued to work with Dino two or three afternoons a week. I own my own horse, and l've had experience in the rodeos, but each different horse has to be learned individually. l enjoy riding and Dino gives me a chance to become involved in the school. To the students as well, Dino is an expression of pride and of the Trooper spirit. Said senior David Leyva, A mascot like Dino is a whole lot classier than some idiot dressed in a bird costume or something! Another senior, Melissa Uroda, said, When I was a sophomore, I had the lovely responsibility 4 EI Paso's classlest mascot, Dino and Peggy Bennett, do their stuff before the student body at an Eastwood pep rally in October. of picking up the 'messes' that Dino made at games or at the pep rallies. Even though it wasn't the most pleasant task in the world, I was glad to have the chance to get to know the horse and his owners. Freshman Mary Ann Olivas said, lt was exciting to see the horse racing around the field. The Trooper is a good symbol of victory, and I very much admire the person who rides him. Cole bought Dino straight off the race track where he brought in earnings of S90,000. Of course, Dino's performance as a mascot for the Troopers is quite a change from his former career. 'lHe's a gentle horse and smart, real smart, said Bennett, 'land wouldn't hurt anybody. When he hears the drums at the pep rally, though, he knows it's time for him to perform and gets real hyper. He's scared of drums. When Dino slipped and fell at the Homecoming pep rally, Bennetts first concern was for the horse. They had watered the field Thursday night and then it started raining at four in the morning. He just didn't make the corner. lt happened so fast that I didn't know what happened. lwas worried about Dino and a little afraid. I asked Mr. Cole what to do and he said to get back on, so I did. I didn't even think about myself, but you should have seen all the bruises l found later! The Trooper costume is an authentic cavalry uniform. The Rodeo Club bought the first one, and in 1979 student council replaced it. Both Bennett and Dino are one ofa kind in the El Paso Southwest. Dino is truly ga horse of a different color. by LGUTIS Navar

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CZIIVIES PECDPLE PIAY Suki Herndndez, 0 blind student, tries her MS- KOY VG'9k holds the iflfief tube STSGGY hohd ot throwlng cz bean bag Q1 the Senior before letting it go, mdking the footboll cldss bedn bog toss. toss thot much harder. 26 Hdlloween Cdrnivdl Annucil cdrnivdl dttrdcts' dll cages for fun, gdmes From edibles to purchdsedbles to winndbles, the Hdlloween Cdrnivdl hdd 0 vdriety of dctivities designed to keep students, fdculty members, dnd little brothers or sisters occupied. For the hungry the Trooperetles held their dnnudl sweet shoppe which fecitured homemdde goodies. The Spdnish Ndtiondl Honor Society sold ci vdriety of home-bdked lvlexicdn food, ond the Thespidns went ltdliczn. selling pizzd. The Pom Pon Girls stdged dn old-fdshioned ice crecim pdrlor with the ice credm dondted by Mom's Ice Credm. Ndtiondl Junior Honor Society sold cider dnd doughnuts. VlCA's pie throw'dnd ELA's sponge throw hdve long been two of the most populdr booths, offering dn outlet for tension or sweet revenge. Doowtsde hdd d footbcill toss, dnd Y-Club stdged d ring toss. Detinu held their trdditiondl gdrler toss.