Huntington Park High School - El Recuerdo Yearbook (Huntington Park, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 228 of the 1977 volume:

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Our IBBIIBIflBfBSI I I ■ I I I ■ ■■§•«• siness is people.- the ■■■••sii i • i • • • Mini spirited people of 1 B 81BSIfftC9Si To migtutr Spnrlim wiwrioc wJmmo wju-cWng foot ttifl «Jt- mi Jtm Sullo, .n -wt Spartaa Lvturriorii  k luiif MicriBced itjri.- tivej in the raurcfe for frrteAom, i-c dedicate this Dedication in 1 945 El Recuerdo It c°fo aE History is what is in the past. A simple enough statement, but does history have more than one meaning? To some, history is a dirty word. A word that means nothing more than a required class in which someone makes you read and write, or, for that matter, think. Others seem to feel that it is simply an addition of knowledge to be used for future reference. But history has a fun and exciting side to it. World history is continually in the making. And within the world ' s history are the histories of sciences, languages, cultures, religions, and countries. HP has a history, and it is far from insignificant. For example, did you know that the Ohio State football team practiced on Reeder Field for a Rose Bowl Game against USC in 1936? Or can you imagine yourself attending school in a tent? Well, that is exactly what the students of 1 91 1 found themselves doing after a catastrophic fire. Through the help of many people, a finalized document of the school ' s history and events has been completed. In 1975, Peter Per- akis ' tenth grade English class, at the request of the Advanced Journalism class, began to research the history of the school by reading old yearbooks and newspapers. During the summer of 1 975 Pat Panos, editor of the Spartan Shield, completed a resume of the historical facts collected by the class; starting with the year 1 909. In 1976, Lisa Golden, Ann Donnelly, Yasmin Rodriguez, and Dana Malkenhorst then proceeded to compile the written material into a magazine format. Progress was slowed and finally stopped when the funds for the project were relinquished. Then, in the fall of 1977, production was renewed as the yearbook editors took over the job. In addition to the help mentioned above, Dr. Paul Griffin and Shigeru Kawashiri ' s bicentennial display was utilized to complete the school ' s history. So now, after three years of hard work, the 1 977 El Recuerdo yearbook staff is pleased to present the past and present 68 years of HP. Our task seemed impossible. But in the next few pages we will attempt to give you a brief pictorial overview of Huntington Park High School ' s long and eventful history. 20 1 909 H.P.U.H.S. is founded. 1911 Fire ravages school. •■in SPARTAN STOCK DOWNS 1920 ' s 1930s 1940 ' s WAR! 1950. . . 1970 ' s Growth and development of Devastating earthquake Reconstruction Spooling upward. school. destroys school. St . ■H ' ' $ , y- % • ;; : i 1 I i a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a i a a a a aJi=Jr=Jr=Jr=Jf=lr=Ji=if= lr=ii=lf=li=if=Ji=Ji=li=If= B ■ . sk D ! a o D In late March of 1909, Huntington Pork Union High School was but an idea Dedicated men from he sur- rounding communities of Huntington Park, Vernon, Fruil- land (now Maywood) and Bell recognized the need for a local high school and set out to provide their community with one After putting forth tireless effort in raising the $65,000 in bonds needed to begin construction on the school, the men began to see their infant dream become a reality. While the first buildings were under construction, the High School was temporarily housed on the second floor of the Weber Building on the northwest corner of Pacific Boulevard and Randolph St. On September 7, 1909, consisting of little more than 5.72 acres of land, six teachers, one building and a few temporary quarters, Huntington Park Union High School opened its doors to a grand total of 35 students. The first school year went smoothly with no unfortu- nate mishaps and the first annual commencement exer- cise was held on June 17, 1910, with only one graducte. Miss Olive Pettus. When the second school year arrived, the teaching staff was increased from six to ten teachers. It was also in this school year that a very special proiect was begun. In 1911, a committee of seniors was formed to decide on an appropriate name for the first edition of the year- book. After rejecting several suggestions, they agreed upon El Recuerdo , meaning the keepsake or memento, offered by Leonard Byres, a graduate of 1 91 3 It was also in this year that the school purchased 16 additional acres of land for the purpose of building an agricultural school and for the installation of a pumping plant which furnished 65 pounds of pressure for a fire sprinkler system in case of fire But Huntington Park Union High School was not to be so fortunate that year. In the early hours of October 18, 1911, disaster struck and left the school in ruins. In order to better recreate the scene, this quotation from the El Recuerdo for 1912 bears this sad but inspiring legend: INMEMORIAM On the morning of October 18, 191 1, a disastrous fire left the material part of our High School, a mass of smouldering ruins; but the spirit which made our school and the associations which have become dear to us were not destroyed. On the ruins of the old we hope to see even a better edifice arise — one worthy to be the intel- lectual laboratory of the rising generations. ' Undaunted by the loss of the buildings and equipment, Principal A. F. Wood, together with the school board, rented a group of tents, equipped them with folding chairs, temporary blackboards, carpeted them with saw- dust and reopened the school almost immediately. Many of Huntington Park High School ' s present build- ings and locations have been rededicated to former prin- cipals and faculty members. Reeder Field was named for J. M. Reeder, the school ' s second principal. K. L. Stock- ton, a later principal, was honored by having Stockton Court dedicated to him. Squire Gym was renamed and dedicated to HPHS ' s first athletic coach, R. E. ( Pop ) Squire. Huntington Park Union High School ' s first 1 1 years were indeed eventful, though oft times tragic The spirit of both student body and faculty helped renew the hope for an even better and more successful second decade. Clockwise, from the left: 1. Olive Pettus, Sparta s first graduate and the only graduate of 1910. 2. View of Auditorium and reflecting pool. 3. J. M. Reeder, HP ' s sec- ond principal. 4 The Weber Building, where the first classes v ere held. 5. HP ' s first cafeteria as it appeared m 1916. 6. Sparta ' s first undefeated Varsity basketball team, 1916. 7. K. L. Stockton, for whom Stockton Court was named 8 R E. Squire, our first coach. 9. The Tank, HP ' s first swimming pool rt-t. — , 9Ai GROWTH AND CHANCE E o I - 111 ii n : . - r ' A ..... ...... i lit-, a e o B B B B B B H H B B B B B B B B E E B B B E B B B J r lrsJi r i i r i i gJr li Jpalr r I a a a a a a r EJnzJr i Jr i i Jr Jr lt l i JF F J i a a a a a a a a a i p i il utntmnmiM With the onset of the twenties, HPUHS began To take on an entirely different look. With 21 rooms consisting of a print shop, a publication room, a student store, an office, classrooms, and restrooms, the new Liberal Arts building was added to the existing structures. Then, in the following year, an auditorium was built on the same loca- tion as our present auditorium. Each building was con- nected to the others by corridors and broad covered pavements. Together with the reflecting pond, greenery, and spacious lawns, it was a splendid view. The students were proud of their school, but little did they suspect of the tragedy that would befall HP in the earthquake of 1 933. Due to the size of our school in the 1910 ' s, sports were very limited. Our entire athletic program then con sisted of a baseball team, boys ' and girts ' basketball, track and cross country. But soon, diverse and exciting sports such as water polo, tennis, swimming, volleyball and hockey became an integral part of HP ' s tradition. Football made its entrance at HP in 1921. Although losing the first season miserably, the players always put up a hardy fight for the good old Honor and Pride. Could you imagine yourself being classified as a Flea- weight? Well, you would have been just that had you been on a Cee team. It was in the early twenties that both football and basketball teams were divided into Heavy- weights, Lightweights and Fleaweights instead of Varsity, Bee and Cee. Organizations such as Girls ' League, Boys ' Forum, Spartans, Red Cross and C.S.F. all originated during the pre-30 ' s era. Many other clubs were widely active during that time. Cives Romani (Latin Club), the Debate team. Rooters Club and the Ukelele Club were a few that one might have belonged to. The large music department, composed of Advanced Orchestra, Band, and Glee Club not only enriched and enlivened the existence of many HP students, but those of the community as well. Class activities were continually in the making. With each year, every class — Freshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior — produced their own plays. These were per- formed in the evenings for the community. Included in the long list of dazzling performances were such plays as, Romeo and Juliet and Snow Whtte. On these nights, the auditorium was filled to capacity. Many significant changes came about in this decade at HP that may have gone unnoticed. One quite obscure incident occurred in 1925 when the Bell branch of Hunt- ington Park Union High School (now Bell High School) was opened to ease the overcrowded situation at HPUHS It was also in this year that a name was given to the, as yet, nameless school newspaper. It became, appropriately, the Spartan Shield. One additional change came about when problems arose concerning school colors. Proud of their green and white colors, HP relinquished them and opted for the new Spartan orange and gray when it became difficult to distinguish one school from another. During these swinging twenties, what would life have been like without a few parties? HP was not about to be left out of the song and dance. To keep up with the times, each class threw a wild party in the school bungalow. Apparently these parties could not have been too wild for by twelve o ' clock midnight, it was time to go home. Clockwise from the left: 1 . An architect ' s rendition of the school in 1922. 2. Students out for a drive in a 1920 Chrysler. 3. Cast of the school play Merton of the Mov- ies, 1925. 4. The Ukelele Club. 5. The Bell branch of HPUHS. 6. HP ' s first yell leaders. $ - A TIME [Ml a a i a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a i o a E 8 a I 1 Q ft !t v i9 gi iE! Tg3 l l l p dl Bdl==li=l. = lr=lc=i=d,=l B= |i==] l l, = J j = j l, ] cr TRAGEDY r f= r f==li= n=Ji=di= i= r=dr==Jf==ii=if==if==ipSmi JIHI1IUJH-H1I Itru ■ Althcugh the ' 30s held en era of depression and hard times, the people of Sparta knew that it wouldn ' t last long and made the best of it! During this decode, the campus had on entirely differ- ent look from that of today In front of Westovei Hall stood a fountain, the Administration building was o stately brick structure and HP also housed an Industrial Arts complex Then suddenly at 5:55 p.m. on Match 10, 1933, the walls of Sparta and the city of Huntington Park crumbled The Administration building, several bungalows and the beautiful fountain were destroyed, cancelling classes for many days. The shock and tragedy rendered by the earthquake were not soon forgotten, but despite the thought of knowing that their school lay in ruins, HP stu- dents resumed classes at South Gate High School, once port of HP Union High School. The fountain has since been replaced by a flowerbed, the Administration building has been rebuilt and the fac- ulty parking lot now covers the place where the Industrial Arts complex once stood. Movie theaters on Pacific Boulevard showed double feature films for an incredible 1 5 or 20 cents, along with a mug of ice cold Hires Root Beer for another nickel. Imagine, o Friday night out for less than a quarter! School dances, being inexpensive, were also a popu- lar pastime. From the Howdy Dance to the Senior Prom students danced on the new gymnasium floor doing steps like the Big Apple. The favorite postime during school hours was Hi- Day. Every Friday students roamed Stockton Court say- ing hi to everyone they passed, thus creating the warm atmosphere for which HP is still known. In 1937, students of HP received a special treat. An assembly was held in Westover Hall featuring a demon- stration of o new mechanical luxury, the television. The show consisted of a three foot television screen, this being the third largest screen in the world at the time. Fif- teen thousand dollars worth of equipment was used to explain the function and use of the TV. It was predicted that the television would be m wide use by the late ' 30s to the early ' 40s. Other happenings in and around campus included the bitter rivalry between the Spartans and the Compton Tar tors. It wasn ' t until the 40s that the Bell Eagles became the arch-enemies. In 1939 HP clenched its first City Championship title. And in 1936, Reeder Field was hon- ored to host the Ohio State football team as they prac- ticed for a game against USC. In track, Foy Draper was making headlines. He tied the World ' s High School Record for the 100 yard dosh, 9.6 seconds, and went on to qualify for the Olympics but that dream never came true — he was killed in World War II. Eccentric weather also plagued HP. In our usually mild winter, freezing temperatures, sleet and even snow touched the ground here at Sparta. Stranger still, in early spring Huntington Park set a national record high when the mercury topped 81 degrees before noon! Of all the long lived changes that were evident in the 30s, only one remains with us . . . enrollment at HP reached the 2,000 plus mark. This caused a bit of crowd- ing in HP ' s corridors but once again students at Sparta made the best of it while en|Oying the low prices, getting the good times out of the hard ond letting happiness guide them through the thirties. Pictures (clockwise from left}: 1 . Sparta ' s Gymnasts — 1938. 2. Masker ' s Club — 1930. This was the honor dramatics society They presented plays for the Student Body. 3. Aeronautics Club. Though limited to boys, it involved 40 aeronautically inclined students 3 of whom were licensed pilots. 4 Students holding class on the bleachers after the earthquake. 5. R. M. Westover, Boys ' Vice-Principal, as he appeared in 1934 Westover Hall is named after him 6. Foy Draper — HP ' s stor of track. 7. 1 934 Social Board which organized dances and ban- quets. 8. Junior Volleyball Team — 1931 Girls ' sports at that time were intrascholastic. 9. Yell and Song Lead- ers of 1938. 10. Yelt and Song leaders of 1934. Notice the drastic change in dress in |ust four years!! EACT HCLAKE TAKES B a i a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a I a 28 SS ■ 1— 1 M EpS]n 3fi =dr= dr ITS TOLL IU1 1 The Campus in ruins ofler the earthquake on Morch 11, 1933 2 The Compu- 3 and ofter shoking. 4. The new Auditorium as it appeared in 1937 Nr t there ore no railroad tracks on Randolph. 5 Stockton Court when it was v. 1937 6. Construction worker stonds in awe of the Administration build., The front of the school — after the quake and the flame-, 8 The main e appeared before disaster struck. 9. Within a short time after the quake, the Adn tion building burst into a blowing mass of fire ond smoke Strange-colored flames shot out from the laboratories as chemicals exploded in the intense heat III Ll 4 mj$L 1 I o 1 I I B 1 i B B I B E B B I E I E E E B I E =r F f r r r=mr=dr r=di i =d r f=drere= As the years sped by, the 1 940 ' s found America in the midst of World War II with patriotism and brotherhood hitting all-time highs. High school campuses were no exception as the All-American Teenager was born. Sports were one of HP ' s main attractions in this era. Two athletic superstars were born. Ralph Heywood was considered one of the best ends during his football days. All-League and All-City in high school, he later became an All-Amencan left end at USC. Another superstar was Gene Rock, one of Eastern League ' s greatest basketball players Rock also went on to become on All-American star at USC. Football games took on a new color os Sparta ' s first drill team was organized. In 1946, the Spartanettes, or, as they are more commonly known, the drill team, per- formed for the first time at a Wilson vs HP game. Fifty girls marching in pride emerged to prance their way into the hearts of every HP fan. The girls ' attire consisted of a white pique flared skirt, a long-sleeved tailored blouse and an orange gabardine vest. Another addition to HP in the 40 ' s was the Social Hall, now known as the Hospitality House. It was finished in December 1939. A pay assembly and dance were held to furnish the hall. The fireplace, piano and modern kitchen made this social hall one of the most popular places for parties and meetings both during and after school hours. Campus activites included the renowned student court which consisted of four |udges and a jury. Stu- dents found guilty were left to the mercy of the creative penalties the judges handed down. It was discontinued in 1 940 and replaced by Girls ' and Boys ' Councils. There was also a mock convention, patterned after the national conclave, that was held in the spring of each Presidential election year dating back to 1 920. In 1947, boys were finally offered a class in Foods, in preparation for a career as a chef. The class was also geared to guys who enioyed camping so that they could learn how to prepare delicious dishes on an outing. For the girls, the Bachelorettes club was formed. It was actually a new n ame for the Home Economics Club. Girls who hod had Home Economics were eligible. They served in the lunch lines at nutrition and noon. HP ' s dream of an on-campus Malt Shop finally became a reality in the forties. The building became a meeting place for teenagers, serving hot drinks, hot sandwiches, candy and ice cream during the lunch period. Fashions and fads also took on a new look os plaid flare skirts topped with wide leather belts became the rage. Flowered blouses, pinafores and cotton blouses also came on the scene as the weather turned warmer. And so the forties passed leaving behind the scars of war and memories of campus life as each year ' s gradu- ates turned to face the future. Pictures (clockwise from left): 1. The Malt Shop. 2. The new Social Hall. 3 Students relaxing inside. 4. Dancing at the Senior Prom in the Boys ' Gym — 1949. 5. The theme — Show Boat. 6. V-E Day (May 8, 1945) finds Spartans in smiles and tears as they contemplate return of friends. 7. The Dance — 1946. 8. 1942 Boys ' Forum members. It had over 1 ,000 members. 9. Ralph Heywood. 1 0. Senior Recognition Day — 1 948. JO THE WS - SPARTANS UL B I B B B B B B B B B E B B B B B B B B 1 B B B B B B 1 B B E 1 f r r= r=ir==Jr==Jr==Jr=JP=Jr=Jr=Jr=Jr=ir=Jr=ir=Jr= ffr ' l 4 il - . ■• r ,i ' ' -— tsjC ll r=n r=3rSr r= r f r f i r i i==Jr==ii==lr=Ii COME MARCHING HOME I I 1 a o o o o B o 1 e a a i a a a a I = ' = l ' = ' ; i= ' ' = ' r =Jr r=li an i=aij r r =Ji=arai Ji= (jirJi=lir= i=Ji3 i=di5 ST THREE DECADES JfaliS fl HEW ERA dizd rdi i i iSii J i Jisnsrpa HI I [==jf=Jr i f r==lr==Jr== Jf==Ji=Jp==Jr==J r=Jr=Jf=lf==Ji B I I s B B a B B B B H B B B B B E B E E E B E E il IM UH II I UW w m iMtWMHWia illWIII I W WWWMDWtM The 1950s dawned with the age of bobby sox, pony tails, and the greased look. Girls ' skirts were flared and boys ' hair was worn in the popular duck toil fashion. Pride was heightened in 1956 when HP ' s marching Spartan Band, under the direction of Robert Shushan, was shown on tele- vision station KTTV. This was also the year that Sparta ' s football team began its winning streak. The Varsity was Eastern League Champions for four consecutive years, beginning with 1 956. However, destruction and tragedy struck again. A fire broke out in the Girls ' Gym in the early morning hours of March 16, 1 956 Lasting four hours, the fire was finally quelled. The 50s had its shore of good times too. 1959 brought on HP ' s 50th anniversary. A half a century is not long in the reck- oning of the ages, but to a school it ' s long enough . . . Fifty years is a weekend to a redwood tree, but to a California school it ' s many graduations . . . Fifty years is a twinkle to a star, but to a school it ' s time enough to teach three full generations the meaning of words like ' freedom ' and ' democracy ' and ' America ' — and to give those generations the skills and attitudes that help to make their nation strong. — quoted from the 1959 year- book. Adding to the excitement of the anniversary was the Varsity football team ' s title of Los Angeles City Champs. In the 1 960s HP students were recognized as being scholasti- cally superior when the Iowa Test of Educational Development results showed them as being in the top ten percent of high school students across the nation. To top the honors, three Spar- tans qualified as semi-finalists in the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. Weekly happenings at Sparta included the choosing of a Sam and Susie Sparta each Monday for the most spirited boy and girl Spartans. Having your car named ' Heap of the Week was the ultimate in the honors for 4-wheelmg students. Teachers come and teachers go but those who came to stay were Lila Gallery, Ted Manos, Merlene Kinyon, Bob Goulet, Ellen Rogers, Robert Black, and our principal Ben Brown. This decade was an exciting time in sports In 1960 the HP Spartans were defending a three year Eastern League title but lost to South Gate in a disappointing match ending HP ' s 1 7 gome win streak. The mighty Spartans captured the Eastern League Crown again in I 962 but 1 963 was another story. In this year, Bell Eagles defeated HP for the first time since the Korean War!! It had been rumored that this happened only because of transfers from HP to Bell. The technology of the ' 70s was in full force by the year of the Bicentennial. HP, too, was affected by the national spirit brought on by the Bicentennial Pie eating contests in honor of George Washington are an example of this. HP ' s spirit was high during the early ' 70 ' s. To add further to this excitement was the Varsity Basketball Team of 1977 who were League Champs. The ' 50s, ' 60s, and early ' 70 ' s were years of change, prog- ress and growth, and along with them, the students of HP grew. Pictures (clockwise from left): 1 . An overview of Huntington Park High as seen in 1959 2. A friendly smile has always been part of a Spartan ' s attire. 3 Heap of the Week — a high honor dur mg the sixties. 4. Surprises are always in store on report card day. 5. Girls ' Gym after fire. 6. Spirited Spartans doing their thing. 7. Spartans display victory sign, 8. Ch eek to cheek, but not too close! 9 Stockton Rock forever changing. ■ IBWWWIH Hill Hill IIHIIW STUDENT LIFE HASSLES Riiinnnggg! A drowsy head pokes out of a mess of blankets (yes, YOU) and stores at the clock which is still ringing madly upon your headboard. So, with the greatest of ease, you slickly manage to destroy the sadistic little thing with the swipe of o hand, and you ' re ready to go out and face the world. On the way to school, (let ' s make it on overcast day), you ' re thinking, It ' s going to be an alinght day! No sooner than the thought leaves your mind, it begins to rain. However, the school isn ' t too far away (across the street), and you convince yourself that the rain will stop any second now. You look up at the sky for a moment, and sure enough, it stops. You grin to yourself, kinda ' conceited like, and wonder just how great the day is really gotng to be. As you glide along through Stockton Court, however, your day hits its first snag. You see your shoes and pants are really snazzy-new, and by God, you just thoroughly washed them on the wet, uncut grass. Mutter- ing a couple nasties to your soul, you glance into one of the rooms to see what time it is. You do a double take when you see that there is only one minute left until the tardy bell rings and you don ' t even have your books! Of course, normally you wouldn ' t really care whether you were late or not, but your teacher warned you about the next tardy and you might |ust get kicked out of your sport for another ' IT. But, you decide to your- self, Aw heck, I ' ll make it if I try. So, you run like you-know-what to your locker, fumble with the combo, grab your books, run like wild to your math class and miraculously beat the bell by the smallest fragment of a second ever recorded. However, there is someone already sitting in your seat and none of the faces in the room actually look too familiar. It ' s then that you realize that today is permanent program day and record room meets first!. Now, you ' re sitting in record room, disgusted by your silly mistake and even more thoroughly mad when you see the pile of cards your teacher has dumped on the desk for you to fill out, (buff, blue, green, orange, yellow, Didn ' t I fill these out before?!?) Fortunately for you, you re an expert at these sorts of things, and it only takes you a few minutes to fill them out anyway. Next thing you know, the bell rings for nutrition ond you ' re on your way to Stockton Court to sit and talk for a while with your friends. It ' s too bad the benches aren ' t in a more favorable condition for sitting. You see, they ' ve just had their early morning visit from the birds and your friendly neighborhood gum-chewing junkie. Well, who cares about sitting down anyway? You don ' t really feel like resting; instead you feel hungry. Walking towards the hashline you step on on artifact left by you-know-who . . . the gum-chewing junkie. Well, it ' s cool. What ' s a bit of gum? By the time you reach the hashlines your hunger leaves you also, since you notice that the lines are just a little over a mile long . . . HMMM, you can ' t sit or eat, so what else is left? Go to the bothroom and see if you ' re still as beautiful as when you left home? Why not! Walking into the restroom, unfortunately, can be a nightmare to those who have noses that have any sense of smell. Well, again you figure, what the heck . . . with all that smoke in there, you wouldn ' t have been able lo find your way to the mirror anyway. Just as you make your exit from the restroom, the bell rings, and, once agoin, you have to make a dash to class. Standing in your squad line for gym (it ' s freeezzzing in the gym at the moment), you watch as your instructor comes out and has you do exer- cises. First come the situps (when did they last wash these floors, any- how?), then come all the rest. By the end of fourth, you ' re as hungry as a bear. So, you get into the cafeteria line (a mile long, naturally), finally get your food (fit for a cock- roach) and gulp it down against your will. But once you ' re outside, the fresh, black L.A. air and dull green sun pep you up a bit. You go to talk to your friends when someone you abhor greatly stops you and starts to chat. Well, she wastes most of your time, and when she finally does leave, the bell rings telling you to go to fifth period. There you sit, dozing in fifth, when your teacher turns to the class, smirks, and yells, DROP! You look at him like he ' s some kind of sadist ond sink slowly to the dusty floor. Unfortunately for you, your tight pants aren ' t that tight anymore due to the rip you sustained during the drop drill . . . right on the seat of your pants. Soon the bell to go home rings, and as you leave school you ' re wondering about your nice day ond the nice things that happened to you. You feel like ending it all, but stop and say, heck, it coulda happened to anyone! Bill Aquayo (6 . -■7 UQQQ Fads ate those peculiar social agreements that change as abruptly as the weather. By fads, we mean those con- stantly changing trends ranging from the ridiculous to the absurd and including such things as language, music, hair- styles, and — especially — clothes. If one was with-it this year, one owned a pair of boots, gauchos, large frame glasses, a cowl neck sweater, a pair of green fatigue pants, and a vast amount of T-shirts with phrases on them that would make one ' s grandmother turn over in her grave, and if one was really aiming for ultimate in chic, having thrice-pierced ears was the thing to do. Of course we cannot go without some mention of what went underneath the slinkiest dresses and slightly tight pants — Underalls, Good ol ' Underalls were there to keep everything smooth this year — or were they there? — we ' ll never tell. Hairstyles have had their cut of the ups and downs of trends. With men ' s hair growing increasingly longer, and women ' s hair lengths getting shorter, it is becoming virtu- ally impossible to tell the two sexes apart. Of course, there are the select few who cannot be distinguished even if they were completely bald. However, previous styles seem to be making a comeoack. The media have indirectly become status symbols. If a person did not attend a showing of Rocky and A Star is Born, he may have just as well slept through the entire year. Naturally, we musn ' t forget music. This year there were a few albums that one simply could not do without — Boston, Hotel California, and Songs in the Key of Life — to name a few. Of course, we wouldn ' t exclude Boz Scaggs, who kept one dancing in the summer night along with the disco duck. That is, of course, if one could dance to those fast moving disco-dances which can make a person nauseous just to observe. All in all, one never can predict what the masses will imitate and later forget. Hildara Allende Osvaido Diaz Clockwise from left: 1 . Somebody ' s been to a concert. 2. Isabelle Rami- rez wears her boots and gauchos, two of the most popular styles of the year. 3. Letty, Maria and Conchita wearing the latest in fashion. 4. Slick shoes are always in style. 5. Juan shows that three earrings aie better than one. 6. Forron Deeter gets a peak at the hottest book this year, not to mention the most popular show seen to date. II ' 39 w hUr Ever since the beginning of time, people have made friends and formed groups which are called cliques. These cliques have usually consisted of people of the same tastes, sex, and age. They ' ve always worn the same sort of clothes and could nearly always be distinguished from other groups. Things aren ' t any different at HP. Although the campus is a somewhat smaller society, it still has its share of interesting types of groups. The groups at HP range from the more conservative to the very wild and far out. One of these groups could be called the intellec- tuals named for their academic minds and good grades. They can usually be found in the northwest sector of Stockton Court discuss- ing the situation of the world and their Trigonometry homework. Directly across from the intellectuals sit the Jocks. These are all mainly the athletes of this school. The Jocks can be sepa- rated into four groups; starting from the northeast corner of the court are the Macho-Stud Jocks. You can tell they ' re studs because they ' re never sitting down, always standing behind the benches, assuming that that connotes coolness. As we continue southward, we find the semi-tough Jocks, who stand on top of the benches but still never sit. Then come the Nor- mal Jocks, some sitting, some standing, and then the Junior Jocks, who are trying to establish a place for themselves in the high society of Jockland and don ' t care where they sit. At the southern end sit the Brothers of Soul some athletes, some hard-triers. The west side basically consists of the average students and couples who sit under bird-infested trees. The gazebo area is another place to find cliques. Probably the largest of these are the Hollywood, semi-fashionable party- goers who lounge by the gazebo. But not everyone belongs to a particular clique; many are wan- derers, some loners. No matter what clique people belong to, or what they do, or how they act, they all fit together to form this uni- que mini-society we call HP. Bruce Thompson Clockwise from left: 1 . Alex Perez, John Gomez, Anthony Serrano and other sophs relax by the gazebo. 2. This clique made their hang-out at the lunch benches. 3. The south end of Stockton Court. 4. This group ' s turf is near the gazebo. 5. The gazebo area at iunchtime. 6. Victor Sean, Tony Gonzalez and Art Avila make their place on the eost side of Stockton Court. 40 The students of Huntington fork High School will long remember the yeor of 1976-77 for its many fun and diversified activities. Some traditional activities maintained at HP include the painting of Stockton Rock, which seemed to take on chameleon qualities due to its overnight changes in color. Other traditional activities included voter registration, Girls ' League ' s Big Sister-Little Sister Tea, Boys ' Forum Christmas record room decorating contest, Girls Week and Boys Week. The Senior-Faculty basketball game was a suc- cess with the inclusion of seven female players to the senior squad. Powder Puff Football also kept up with the changing times with the addition of male cheer- leaders. Another athletic activity was the Orange and Gray Football game which was re-established after several years. A strong student body president and a hard working leadership class were the reasons for many new activi- ties this year. Starting with football season, the conces- sion stand was turned over to the student body from the Booster Club. McDonald ' s Night also became a big success before and after football games, with the Spartan Spirit Special being the most popular buy. Because the overwhelming numbers who partook in this activity became too much for the size of the McDonald ' s, we were forced to change to Shakey ' s Pizza Parlor where it was continued successfully until the end of the football season. The most successful activities of the year, appar- ently, were the dances, starting with the Howdy Dance in October and continuing with the Halloween Dance, Homecoming Coronation Ball, Holiday Hop, Valentine Victory Dance, Sadie Hawkins Dance, Fifties Dance and the Farewell Dance at the end of the year. It was because of the great amount of school spirit and activi- ties like these that Huntington Park students will always remember 1 976-77 as a truly great year. Clockwise, from the left: 1. Marrying Sam Sugarman made his share of hitches during Girls Week activities. 2. After the game, Ann Donnelly, Dana Mafkenhorst and Bruce Thompson talk over the Sen- ior-Faculty Basketball bout. 3. Bruno Galliadi handles the money in the new concession stand. 4. Graceful Leah Roberson performing in the Area B Traveling Talent Show. 5. Ramon Aguayo finds marsh- mallows a little hard to swallow during Spirit Week. 6. Joel Fonseca, Leo Guzman and Robert Ramirez display their beauty and charm at the Powder Puff Game. 7. Rory Anderson leaves his mark on Stock- ton Rock as Eddie Santillan watches. 8. Widney High School Wheel- chair Basketball team boards bus after victory over HP in a wheel- chair Basketball game. 9. Bruce Thompson and Tina Lunnon announce winners of a candy-drive drawing. 4 ' . ' : 44 1. Linda Gutierrez and Elizabeth Garcia pursue Cynthia Manga ser in the Powder Puff game. 2 Disco Beat ' s D.J. receives requests at the Halloween Dance. 3. Primo provided the sounds at the Homecoming Dance, 4. Tim Noble displaying his fancy footwork at the Howdy Dance 5. Seniors race to finish line during Senior Week activities. 6. Students show their spirit at Sports Rally. 7. Disco dancer Juan Abrue and Lenona Alley do their thing ot the Valentine Dance. 8. Student Body President Augjsto Foilde heads the Executive Board. 9. Donia Mortm concentrates on her pmball game of Shakey ' s. i r - UNDERCLASSMEN O c 13 Maggie Terri Clavdio Sylvia Joana Yolanda George Karen Terry Arios Arias Armendariz Arreola Arroyo Avila Ayala Ayers Ayotte Maria Margaret Maria Linda Steve Gina Israel Carmen Elsa Azurdia Baca Badillo Bailey Bailey Baird Baluja Bareito Barragan 4fl Teresa Mario Martha Irmo Anthony Antonetta Giovanna Rebecca Benavenle Bencomo Bernabe Bernal Bertieri Bertieri Bertieri Bermudez bukie Bigelow Camacho Maria Martha Michael Terri Benavente waiting to perform at the Abner Rudolpho Debra Canlu Cardiel Carrasco Homecoming game. Carrera Carnllo Carruthers Guillermina Cecilia Jose Victor Mane Regmaldo Edward Patricia Roy Costoneda Castillo Castillo Castillo Castro Castro Catano Cavillo Cermas Raul Richard Martha Jose Maria Ramon Gabriela Aida Aidee Cerantes Cervanrez Chacon Chavez Chavez Chavez Chavira Ch,o Cho 49 People like you bring out the best in Pete Nodine Brenda Martha Alicia Arturo Herman Cho Clausell Coleman Colon Contreras Contreras Contreras 50 Richard Moreno showing off his swinging personality. Richard Garcia Rodolfo Garcia Rudy Garcia Garcia 51 Matilda Caballero and Lisa Navarro on their way to perform at the Spring Sport Frederick Jodilynn Green Grijalva Patty Bertha Blanche Edwardo Ezeyvie Jose Yvonne Art Guel Guerrero Gutierrez Gutierrez Gutierrez Gutierrez Gutierrez Gutierrez Guzman ' . ' Judy Hernandez Sonia Hernandez Sylvia Hernandez Frank Hernandez Sylvia Sandra John Herrera Hidalgosondia Annalisa Hinojos Andy Korkos Maria labrado Lillian Laffirte Jose Lara u Mario Martinez Martha FlorE. Jamie Brenda Chauncay D.-M. Lorenzo Munoz Munllo Munllo Myers Myles Naber J : I V Kathy Cooper patiently waiting for o yearbook ad. 56 Vincent Palacios Lynda Jackson with a mouthful during Spirit Week. Sergio Gail Miguel Armando Joe Barbara Dorylon Gracie Mamie Perez Peterson Picmardo Pimental Pineda Pittman Potts Ponce Poole Theresa Ramelb David Ramirez Genny Ramirez Gina Ramirez Isabelle Ramirez Anna Ramos Juan Ramos 57 Myra Jerry Manuel Bill Shirley Sharon Pablo Romos Randall Rangel Redwine Reece Reed Regueiro Irene Aceves seems disappointed with her lunch. Soma Vivian Yolanda Jose Martha Irma Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rotas Rojas Romero Nancy Romero Tony Martha Romo Michelle King speaks ol o community luncheon during Girls ' Week. Michael Salgado bernice Salinas Adolfo Sanchez Angel Sanchez Anita Sanchez Guillermo Sanchez Jose Sanchez Margaret Sanchez Netta Patrxia Sanchez Sanchez Rosemary Sanchez ■■■H 0K , - H ft • A I ' ■ V c W 1 j V S Yvonne Sanchez Elvira San|ur|0 Larry Santamana Daniel Santos Fernado Sena Martha Serrano Luis Sliva Ronald Sluder Beverly Smith Alfred Synagogue Cecilia Tellez Charlie Tenner Kathy Thompson Brenda Thompson Jose Torres Rosa Tovar Roul Unbe Jose Urbe Maria Veronica Araceli Rebecca Francisco Dora Luis Norma Velazquez Veras Vergara Viarya Victoria V.dal Vidaurrazga V.llia Alexander Villagomez 59 Anna Giron, Yolanda Peralez and Yolando Vasquez march with pride while holding the HP banner. 1 m r% • 4. f Clockwise: Martha Cardiel, Donis Martin, Alicia Contreras sitting around talking in Stockton Court. Julio Marroquin taking in a mouthful at lunch. Junior Class Officers: (clockwise): President, Catherine Guel; Vice- President, Alicia Agauyo; Secretary, Irene Aceves, Treasurer, Peter Cho; Class Sponsor, Bonnie Willioms. Irma Bernal staring into the distance Olivia Hernandez and Al Fullington work on a project in print shop. (Left rear) Luis Munoz; (left front) Javier Mtranda, Hector Lujan, Pablo Garcia walking through Stockton Court to class. Sylvia Reyes trying to concentrate on her math. Sophomores 1 V llS 1 j[« Becky Fregoso studies while Sylvia Rangel gets ready for her next class. lorame Jiminez and Lora Munoz try to hide from the camera while they en|oy lunch. Sergio Sanguro takes advantage of nutrition and meets with friends at Stockton Court. Gracie Jara taking a break. Centurions leave campus after a long day. Eddie Rodriguez flashes his dynamite smile! John Avila sneaking around Stoc Court. Sorido Juan Abaunza Abreu Jose Acosta Luis Acosta Johnny Enrique Henry Yolanda David Aguilar Aguirre Aguirre Aguirre Alarcon Robert Lenoria Bertha Manuel Ramon Adelita Alejandro Alegre Alfaro Allende Alley Almaguer Almaguer Alonzo Alva Alvarez hi Chris Del Ray Oscar Jose David Louis Ronald Bernard Alfredo Baca h H.,.i,ll., Bahena Bo , l.lcil Baird Baker Balderas Banuelos fc r Catanna Jerry Alexandra Carlos Manuel Yvonne Rachel Carmen Gasper Bautista Bautista Beall Beaver Becerra Begay Bernal Betancourt Betancourt Lisa Cazabat Gus Casares Mane Casillas Nolberto Casillas Sergio Casillas Jennifer Malkenhorst stuffs marshmaHows into Poty Garcio ' s mouth in a contest during Spirit week. 63 64 Gloria Michel Nancy Maria Carolina Ernesto Monuel Rnea Steve Delgado De La Cruz De Leon Oe Leon De La Rosa De La Torre De La Torre Delgadillo Delgado Anazolia De Toro Maria Denis Indiana Derbyshire r MM I jM II ▼ ' 1 A.da Diaz nna Velarde, Becky Ibarra and Bertha Almaguer discuss the ew drill team uniforms Henry Corral Paty Garcia Mr. Ed linger teaches Sergio San|uro how to operate some diffi- cult machinery Leroy Doans Bonita Dobbins a j c joe Aida tva _ r. r. Dommguez Dominguez Dommguez a Rebecca Dowler Steve Duckson Avis Frances Echavarria Echavarna 1FK £ Jesus Dommguez Cheryl Edwards Jaime Escobedo Esperanza Pedro Abraham Magela Gilbert Rosie Estrada Estrada Fausto Favila Figueroa Flamengo Soma Fleming Tazwell Fleming Sylvia Evancieh Albert Dolores George Jesse Leticia Flores Flores Flores Flores Flores Pat Fong Lidia Fonseca 55 Becky Fragoso 5 r v Robert Freeman Nieves Frias Eva Galicia Virginia Gallardo Helen Gallegos David Berrigan and William Unger get lucky and beat the lunch line. v. Alfredo Garcia Z ' s Eslanislao Garcia Frances Gorcia ' i !T k Jeanette Garcia Johnny Garcia Jose Garcia Margarita Garcia Maria Garcia Mario Garcia Oscar Garcia Rosalio Garcia Sonia Garcia Teresa Garcia Tony Garcia Joe Garnica Ruben Garnila T ftx «iu J Fernando Gasca Joe Gascon Ernestina Gaxiola David Gilpatnck Frank Godoy Alicia Gomez Edward Gomez Hector Gomez Joel Gomez P a £ 1 $ Brenda Gonzalez ■ Andy Gonzales David Gonzalez John Gomez Andnana Gonzalez Alberto Gonzales v Eva Mok, Kathleen Riley and Becky Fragoso get ready to serve lunch to the faculty at the UMAS Luncheon, Edward Gonzalez Jerry Jerry Jesus Jorge Jose Jose G. Gonzales Gonzalez Gonzalez Gonzalez Gonzalez Gonzal ?z Lucy Gonzalez Livier Gonzalez Mario Gonzlaez Moises Gonzalez Nash Gonzalez Regina Gonzalez Norma J o 1 y n n e Loretta Oscar Rosamaria Irma Granados Griffiths Guerra Guerra Guerra Guillen Who ' s got the biggest mouth? Left, Jennifer Malkenhorst, Teresa Perez, Saul Hernandez, or Louis Palacios? Arturo Hernandez Hernandez Hernandez Hernandez Frances Hernandez Juan Carlos Hernandez Luis Hernandez Mana L. Hernandez t Kevin Marlon Bruce Rebeca Hector Francisco Ernesto Barbara Manam Hines Angeli Hotcomb Ibarra Huezo Ibarra Iglesias Her Iniguez David Diane Espandis Herbert Michael Robert Johnson Johnson Johnson Johnson Jones Jones wm £ Hp? B %. P - m ' m fil . R At ' aJh ' J fll i jjI . ft v. v J V - y Px? X.._ • Pat Fong performing in the uniform designed for the drill team ' s Hawaiian number. Sheila Jones Sabma Beatriz Leonard Vincent Jeff Catherine Sandy Kunisawa and Eddie Moore do the Hustle at the Lara Lawler Leal Ledesma Leon Leonoff loween dance. Karen Leguire Ellen Lewis Kent Lewis Lorenzo Licerio Joe Limon Gary Gloria Javier Juan Juan Lopez Lopez Lopez Lopez Lopez — 1 W Raul Pedro Peggy Albert Diane Lopez ■ IB Lorenana Lovato Lozano Lozano Frank Lucero Jesus Luevanos Mike Lugo Edgar Luperena David Rosie Macias Macias Martha Magana Ruby Mairena Esther Lizarranga Abraham Quilizapa and Joe Rodriguez scarfing up! Marcos Lopez Lora Lozano Alicia Lyons Sally Maldonado Manuel Mandu|ano Jennifer Malkenhorst Juana Mares Nick Margaros Anna Martinez iS L  Gregono Martinez Jesse Martinez Ralph Martinez Reymundo Dino Drew Martinez Marromatis Maxwell Miguel Marin 6 ' w- Gladys Mesa Centurions trying to beat the bell! Sharon Mitchell Eva Mok Juan Veronica Arturo Juan Sandra Edd.e Molina Molina Montano Montano Monte mayor Moore Alicia Morelos Carlos Marco Orlando Lydia Ricky Cel.a Morales Morales Morales Moreno Mozqueda Muniz Laura Muniz Arturo Herman Munoz Munoz ( Lupe Munoz Jesus John Jose Regina Mary Patricia Norman Bridget Linda Navarro Navarro Navarro Navarro Neal Nevils Norton Nunez Nunez M +- . B ■ 1a K - 1 D A ' 1 1 t 1 i. f 1 iV L «i m r V I EL J f l Jt- r 1w fc? 4 1 %- ■ v V 1 n S k f Tony Ontiveros Miguel Nunez Silvia Rene Apolonio Armando Elisa Yolanda Oyarzabel Pablos Pabon Pacheco Pacheco Pacheco The Greatest RR of them all! Arucena Perez Carlos 71 Perez !? i MM Evangelina Hector Linda Roger Sara Teresa Perez Perez Perez Perez Perez Perez ! Vv A .-J? t v Margarita Pinedo George Pino Aida Coss and Saul Hernandez walk to class. Connie Qumtana Joaquin Quintero Rogelio Quiroz Anita Rabogo Glenn Ramelb Al.c.a Ramirez Danny Ramirez James Ramirez Jesus Ramirez . 4.v K } Tony Ramirez I Scott Polock Hector Ponce Jesus Porras Milagros Puerto David Putman Abraham Quihzapa Sandra Quinones J Marybell Olivas and Regina Navarro learn to dance instead of dodge! Emilia Ramos Ruben Ramos Mario Rangel Sylvia Rangel John Ana Bertha Alex Tim Beverlee Joyce Kathleen Jaime Richard Ray no Rea Real Redfern Redwine Reed Re.lly Rendon Rendon Joseph Rodriguez Barney Balderas learning the touch of a linotype machine in graphic arts. Marie Romo Ophelia Rodriguez ru Alfredo Annette Bernice Cheryl Danny Danny Edward Fermin Francisco Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez 72 Rudy Rodriguez Danny Roybal Miguel Rubio Aida Ruiz Alfred Ruiz Elizabeth Fidel Ruiz Ruiz Mary Lou Saenz MaryBel Saenz V 1 , ' 1 1 ,• S J iP Maria Sanchez Ulysse Brown reveals his Ultra-Brite smile. - V Sylvia Sanchez Luis Sanchez Larry Sanders Francisco Sandoval Hector Sandoval Francisco Sandoval Sergio Danjuro David Santamana ■J I Elizabeth Santiago Nancy Eleanor Ruiz Sacramento Diane Luis Maria Salgado Salgado Salgado Lorraine Sanchez Mana Sanchez Kasama Caesar Sangbhundhu Sangbhundhu Sylvia Santa Ana Jose Saucedo Jenny Schultz Anthony Serrano Manbel Segoviano Carlos Armenta gets into the 30s style- Barry Shields , t? Carmen Alondra Kendall Alicia Mike Olivia Ronald Irma Dennis Silvas Sims Sims Sifuentes Siva Smith Smith Soto Santiago Lisa Casobat and Mary Neal show off their Centurion spirit! Anthony Serrano upset by a football play. Mayo Wocoche Carol Wade P f XJ 7. ' , Roger Perez and Sylvia Rangel finding their way to class. Marie Ynostroza Manuel Zamago Patricia Zamora Pilar Zarate Jesus Zatarain Maria Zazueta Ismael Zende|as Annabelle Zuniga i.iiiTT.12 £. ' !::: ' , i Class of ' 79 Officers: Becky Fregoso, secretary; John Cho, treasurer; Paty Garcia, presi- dent; Eric Salares, vice-president. Not pictured: Myrna Browning, class sponsor. Sophomore Class Representatives: standing: Henry Corral, Danny Vega, Teresa Perez, Paty Garcia, Jennifer Malkenhorst, Marybelle Saenz, Margaret Pinedo, Aido Goss-Coss, Salva- dor ?, Alfred Rodriguez, Sandra Quiones, Jolynne Griffiths; Kneeling: Loretta Guerra, Ver- onica Molina, Eva Dominguez, Sunny Alvarez, Lenoria Alley. I iM f Sandy Kunisawa learning Spanish. Manuel Armegary trying to be cool! Carlos Armenia showing off his new socks! 3 Trolls having fun ot Magic Mountain — they are Lilia Perez, Maria Valenzuela, and Salvador Arzate. H - ji ill 1 w A magic moment for Rosario Duran, Virgen Fonosa, and Carmen Rea. 78 I think he said the hipbone is connected to the thighbone. Oh, when I was in love with you, Then I was clean and brave And miles around the wonder grew How well did I behave. Norma Aguayo Evangelina Aguirre Ana M. Anguiano Lilia Anguiano Esteban Araujo HPJ! Maria Arroyo Francisco Arvayo Ramiro Arvisu ' Miguel Av.la Today Huntington Park Tomorrow — the World. Karys Bonorquez V Jose Botello All this standing in line must be someone ' s idea of acculturation v. Antonio Banuelos I 1(4. ' , V Alfonso Barajas Jose Barajas Luz Ro Derto Juan Barajas Ba aios Barragan en | f% CI 1 I ' - h «-f w ¥ ' 5 E II Blanca Beltran Carmen Bowen Refugio Bueno Arturo Canela Jose Carranza Jose Castellanos Fernando 79 Castillo Ruben Carmen Jose Ana L. Milton Saul Castillo Cazares Ceja Charles Chavarria Chico Juan Colin Carmen Contreras Jose Contreras Miguel Flores Mirna Flores 6£ 0 ' 0 s P$ Miguel Garay Alberto Garcia 80 Jose Abel Johnny Felipe Alma Francisco Leopoldo Lourdes Ofelta Garibay Gaucin Garza Godinez Gomez Gomez Gomez Gomez Gomez rfflttl Nobody would believe that, Juan! Teresa Alma Elias Noe Patricia Marru|0 Martinez Marti lez Martinez Martinez Miguel Moren; Esperanza Moya Bl 82 Mono Ale|andra Angel Arcelia Jose Jose A. Maria Martin Rosa Rocha Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Rodriguez Mariana Gerardo Roberto Bucur Martha Angelica Ernesto Juan J, Susona Villogomez Villagomez Villalobos Violer Zamudio Zaragoza Zavala Zermeno Zumbado 83 CLUBS $ °- i? tRAT Vo t ■ 51 f v 16 Spirit gives enjoyment to everything! The spirit groups of H.P. are important to the enthusiasm and eagerness of the students. These people attend every sport- ing event, both winter and spring, to cheer on the mighty Spartan teams. They also participate in sports rallies and assemblies. According to Danny Gonzales, Without the spirit groups, the games would lack fun and excitement for the spectators. Clockwise, from the left: 1 . Sam and Susie Sparta: Verna Daniels, Juan Rami rez. 2- Flags: Gail Peterson, Brenda Coleman, Guiller- mino Casteneda, Cruz Hino|Os, Delia Zendeias, Kathy Cooper, Olga Gonzales, Jenny Fernandez, Donna Swires, Sylvia Reyes, Corrme Martinez, Sonya Henry. 3. Varsity Cheerleaders and Yell Leaders: Cathy Luke, Sharonelle Clark, Teresa Molina, Clifton Bell, Donia Martin, Annette Lunnon, Leah Rober- son, Leo Vargas, Eneido Benitez, Robert Ramirez, Carol Dawson, Norma Resendez. 4 Bee Cheerleaders: Matilda Caballero, Melinda De la Cruz, Anna Ramos, Flavia Garcia, Isabel Rami- rez, Lisa Navarro. 5. Spartanettes: Sandra Quinones, Sara Mahan, Debbie Naber, Jana Tobey, Evangelina Perez, Maria Denis, Eva Dommguez, Loretta Guerra, Veronica Molina, Susana Davila, Sandy Kum- sawa, Ana Boeckh, Beatnz Arellano, Dolores Jcso, Marlene Olartecoechea, Pat Fong, Jolynne Griffiths, Maria Gastelum, Michelle King, Angela Scott, Irma Salazar, Patricia Zamora, Sylvia Rodriguez, Martha Aguirre, Revecca Ibarra, Sue Wright, Regina Navarro, Dons Polma, Jodilynn Gri|alva, Ana Valerde, Bertha Almaguer, Yvette Gonzales, Cindy Villalobos. The stage crew meets during first period in the auditorium; their job is to prepare for all the assemblies and programs held at HP. Members have to arrange the props, set up the stage, and make sure that proper lighting is available. This year, due to their work on the Area B Traveling Talent show, the stage crew was voted Most Outstanding in Area B and was given a trophy. Clockwise, from the left: 1 . Choir: Norma Granados, Gisela Palenzuela, Joy Washington, Joyclen Armstrong, Danese Franklin, Shirty Reese, Dinah Grahm, Rick Harrington, Mr. John Stalls, Debra Sanders, Pamela Sims, Debbie Hernandez, Isabel Reyes, Mary Gail Walker, Kathy Rodriguez, Mi Young Chow, Charles Crow- field, Alfaro Napoleon, Carlo Anderson, Patricia Nevels, Sue Wright, Elizabeth Collier, Rosie Flam- enco, Margaret Macias. 2. Jazz Band: John Angle, Eddie Gonzales, Abra- ham Quilizapa, Albert Maldonado, Mane Par- mentier, Nelson Doza, Anthony Lunnon, John Degeneffe, Jose Rodriguez, Eddie Moore, Fran- cisco Morales, Gretel Duckson, Joe Aragon, Mike Edney, Ricky Lamay, David Jorge, Paul Montes, Fernando Sena, Armando Salazar. 3. Band member stops to smile at the camera while on the way to the game. 4. Letterclub: Cathy Luke, Lori Fleener, Ann Dan nelly, Linda Nevils, Lillian Harper, Martha Moisa Isabel Ramirez, Anna Silva, Gretchen Verge Sharonelle Clark, Annte Wilson, Angela Scott. 5. Stage Crew: Noe Bogann, Ray Todd, Brian Tay lor, Seraphm Rodriguez, Gasper Lopez, Armando Vasquez, Gale Johnson, Rtcardo Jimenez, Lor raine Jimenez, Charles Crowfield, David Arnola Isidro Martinez. 6. Band: Charles Crofield, Anthony Lunnon Armando Salazar, Gaspar Betancourt, Fernando Sena, Joe Aragon, Jeff Leon, Randy Hamilton Danny Ramirez, Jesus Gonzales, Herman Contr eras, Gretel Duckson, Edward Gonzales, Abra ham Quilizapa, Ricky Lamay, Chris Henyard, Gu Sharlow, Drew Maxwell, Mane Parmentier, Nel son Daza, Manuel Velasco, Kendall Sims, Davie Jorge, Alberto Maldonado, Tim Kirkwood, Leo nard Leal, Daryl Lawrence, Richard Perez, Joe Perez, Luis Munoz, Maria Denis, Robert Ortiz Frank Perez, John Angle, John Degenffe, Sylvia Herrera, Martha Duran, Steve Cruz, Manuel Man dejano, Jose Rodriguez, Carolina Kehnt, Liz Col tier, Linda Cook, Rosalinda Rocha, Michelle Ames Maria Rocha, Benny Contreras, Martha Ybarra Mike Edney. 88 Stage crew named ' Most Outstanding ' . 89 • t— ' -■■ ' ■; 2 9 I Red Cross means help The purpose of the Red Cross Club is to help others. Every year Red Cross mem- bers put on their Halloween costumes and take candy to students at Pacific Boule- vard School. At Thanksgiving, Red Cross members prepare individual desserts and deliver them to Huntington Park Convales- cent Center. The big event of the year is Chrtstmas. Red Cross members make stockings, fill them with toys gathered from the annual toy drive at HP, and distribute them to needy children. According to Elvia Correa, president of Red Cross, It was a worth- while and fulfilling experience. Clockwise, from left to right; 1 . House of Representatives: Lillian Harper, Clifton Bell, J. C. Lewis, Ismael Zende|as, Dan Burger, Jose Mazon, Cecil Chavez, Mario Martinez, Arthur Marquez, Larry Santamana, Roy Perez, Eddie Perez, Raul Vera, Kattie Kyprus, Robert Medina, Robert Ramirez, Irene Aceves, Charles Crowfield, Vivian Mendoza, Maxine Padilla, Pat Iniguez, Iris Lucero, Yolanda Lopez, Tim Noble, Leona Wheeler, Mr. Perakis, Regina Becker, Syl- via Patron, Annie Wilson, Odessa Curry, Anna Silva, Annette Lunnon, Gma Baird, Yvette Gon- zales, Alma Perez, Cynthia Villalobos, Denise Lunnon. 2. Key Club: Leo Vargas, Pablo Requiero, Robert Ramirez, Jerry Todd, Artemio Correa, Art Avila, Ismael Zendeps, Bruno Galliadi, Mario Correa, Jack Larson, Robert Goulet, Eladio Correa, Art Torres, Jose Almada, Jose Gomez. 3. Future Teachers of America: Brenda Putnam, Janet Sumlin, Ramona Contreas, Marlene Olar- tecoechea, Addie Sobma, Leo Vargas, Yolanda Lopez, Barbie Buskager, Kathy Jones, Rosalie Contreas, Rosemary Navarro, Gilbert Gonzalez. 4. Election Board: Dianne Aguirre, Celeste Hurtado, Alicia Aguayo, Mr. Chuck Merman, Leslie Levy, Karen Patterson, Brenda Thompson, Melinda De La Cruz, Martha Olivas, Pat Ligon, Gary Bahena, Clifton Bell, Lula Smith, Elena Orozco, Gilbert Smith, Vivian Mendoza, Robert Ramirez, Anthony Lunnon, Barbara Her, Ana Boeckh, Sharanelle Clark, Bernie Hensgens, Norma Resendez Charles Crowfield. 5. Hospitality Gail Peterson, Josie Credit, Edith Ten ner, Sandra Dison, Beverly Smith, Darlene Wat son, Yvonne Hill, Cynthia Dooley, Christine Carry Linda Nevels, Angela Scott, Kathenne Riley, Gret chen Verge, Anna Valordse, Bertha Almaguer Soma Henry, Maria Ramos, Joyce Hamilton Brenda Coleman, Lora Lazano, Becky Fragoso Eva Mok, Eva White, Lillian Harper, Laun Wil hams, Jaenne Evans 6. Red Cross: Eva Mok, Laura Lozano, Becky Fre goso, Josie Credit, Sylvia Solis, Elvia Correa Eleanor Sacramento. PI The student government class is, in a great sense, the development center of this complex society called Huntington Park High. With 2) elected officials and one advi- sor, the class has been on the go this year, from sponsoring the first health hashline to trying to eliminate the communication gap that is usually present between the student body and the student government with the new open forums. Throughout the year we have aimed at reaching that hypothetical goal — Total student involvement — by sponsoring many noon activities, dances, and school-community beautifica- tion and better relations projects. As an Area in Los Angeles Unified Schools, H.P. also came close to that goal with the first Area B Traveling Talent Show (sponsored by HP) and with our many leadership exchanges where better relations between schools were created. One accomplishment which many students will not see is the first HP Handfolder Guide which will come from the printer this summer, ready for the incoming sopho- mores. We have gone far this year, but it has been thanks to two things, the determina- tion of the 21 officials, and the willingness of the student body to get involved, com- mented Augusto Failde student body president. Clockwise from the left: 1 . Tina Lunnon, Augusto Failde, and Martha Ybarro at a leadership exchange with Garfield. 2. Executive Board: Julio Martinez, Ms. Sue Dutra, Elizabeth Garcia, Lori Fleener, Dano Molkenhorst, 8ruce Thompson, Bruno Galhode, Martha Ybarra, Ana Boeckh, Anna Ramos, Monica Melgarejo, Augusto Failde, Carol Dawson, Yasmme Rodri- guez, Paty Garcia, Cathrene Guel, Norma Resen- dez, Tina lunnon. Bill Aguayo. 3. Y.G.A.D.: Donny Chavez, Barbie Buskager, Diane Buskager, Ed Benevente, Phil Reilly, Tim Noble Christine Curry, Martha Mogono, Susan Laurell Janet Collier, Kathy Jones, Sergio Gascon, Clifton Bell, Artemio Correa, Joe Gascon, Roberto Cam ino, Julio Martinez, Barbara Quintana, Diane Bus kager, Richard King, Martha Moisa, Almo Perez Kathy Cooper, Brenda Thompson, Phyllis Diaz Sally Maldonado, Bill Aguayo, Dusty Loya, Joe Blow, Shown Casaba, Jose Luna, Ric Loya, Bruno Galliadi, Lesley Levy, Hildara Allende. 4. Girls ' League: Janice Sumlin, Teresa Molina Angela Scott, Darlene Watson, Shoron Spratley Hildara Allende, Lorena Mocios, Anno Boeckh Ann Donnelly, Sharonelle Clork, Brenda Thomp son, Almo Perez, Maggie Aries, Monica Melga rejo. Dona Malkenhorst, Martha Ybarra, Lula Smith, Cathrene Guel, Lori Fleener. 92 Leadership strives for unity 93 SU enjoys rapid growth The goal of BSU is to moke students aware of the contributions of Blacks to the development of America. Also, the club was formed to encourage students to enrich their educational standards. This semester the BSU enjoyed a theater party by attending Bubbling Brown Sugar in Hollywood. There was also an autograph session with Alex Haley, author of Roots. With the addition of Black History month to the school calendar, there were many new activities: an afro-dress and braid day, music, art contests and show- case displays. Ending the year was the Multi-Cultural Awareness Week beginning May 1 . Clockwise from the left: 1. Spartans and Chatelaines: Jose Quilizapa, Henry Salazar, Eddie Flores, Luis Reynoso, Daniel San- tana, Danny Gonzales, Art Avila, Victor Sena, Ruben Barrera, Robert Medina, Ann Donnelly, Joan Ramsey, Teresa Molina, Donna Rodriguez, Cynthia Perez, Rita Moreno, Clifton Bell, Armando Vasquez, Carlos Guerrero, Julio Marti- nez, Bruno Galliadi, Lori Fleener, Liz Garcia, Yas- min Rodriguez, Laura Guardado, Martha Olivas, Jesus De La Rosa, Joy Washington, Jose Almada, Bill Aguayo, Gilda Montesino, Monica Melgarejo, Charles Guel, Mario Correa, Dana Malkenhorst, Bruce Thompson, Anna Silva, Annie Wilson, Leti- cia Corona, Art Torres, Osvaldo Diaz, Norma Resendez, Guy Sharlow, Lillian Harper, Angela Scott, Danilo Romleb, Leah Roberson, Pat Ligon, Mano Correa, Elvia Correa, Ellas Rodriguez, Ela- dio Correa, Anthony Lunnon, Charles Baskett. 2. Phoenix Society: Robert Ramirez, Tom McLaughlin, Joan Ramsey, Chuck Merman, Lori Fleener, Agusto Failde, Anna Ramos, Anthony Lunnon, John Dorand, Arleen Peta, Clifton Bell. 3. Head coach Ray Vernoy enjoys enchiladas at UMAS luncheon. 4. Table Tennis: Artemio Correa, Armando Pimental, Larry Santamaria, Israel Ibarra, Kent McKeehan, Tim Noble, Sam Wilson, Robert Correa, Dallas Lee, Greg Gonzalez, Danilo Martinez. 5. BSU: Christine Curry, Doyle Turner, Ulysses Brown, Gail Peterson, Clifton Bell, Shirley Reece, Jerome Lewis, Betty Crumsey, Phillip McHenry, Pamela Sims, Shirley Hardin, Joyce Reed, Elvine Hayes, Brenda Coleman, Ava White, Laura Wheeler, Joe Peoples, Sonya Henry, Joy Wash- ington, Dinah Graham, Betty Robinson, Cathy Luke, Lillian Harper, Sharanelle Clark, Jaeneene Evans, Louis Coleman, Gretchen Verge, Pat Ligon, Ken Hardin, Birdie Hammick, Anthony Lunnon, Angela Scott, Lisa Brown, Lula Smith, Annie Wil- son, Gerome Evans, Cynthia Dooley, Kevin Hines, Charles Crowfield. 6. UMAS: Mananna Palma, Doris Palma, Maria Diaz, Danilo Martinez, Matilda Caballero, Artemio Correa, Jose Almada, Sergio Alunez, Nita Ponce Deleon, Amelia Salazar, Elena Orozco, Israel Ibarra, Roberto Correa. ' 5 5 SB vf ' wr m a w, A.W.P. stands for cleaner campus AWP stands for Anti-Waste Patrol. This year was very active for the club, even though it ' s only been in existence for two years. The club was involved in painting the press box, the benches in Stockton Court, the trash cans, gym bleachers, and the Gazebo. They were also in charge of Clean-up Week. Then there was the Clean Fiend, this person was in charge of letting everyone know where the worst trash problems were. It ' s been a long hard year, but it ' s been worth it, said Ana Boeckh when interviewed. We the members of AWP feel that our biggest accomplishment was getting the rest of the school involved in making HP a better place for every one. Special thanks to all the people who helped and put in so much of their time. Clockwise, from me left: I. Student Union: Lesley Levy, Osvaldo Diaz, Gary Bahena, Hildara Allende, Tim Noble, Bruno Gal liadi, Gilda Montesmo, Wayne Baird. 2 Explorers: Cecil Chavez, Spence Mclntyre, Rita Lynch, Rebecca Bermudez, Gary Bahena, George Brown, Greg Gonzalez, Leslie Levy. 3. Yearbook Staff: Melinda De La Cruz, Danny Gon- zales, Corlos Ortiz, Ann Donnelly, Elvia Correa, Robert Ramirez, Yasmin Rodriguez, Lon Fleener, Brenda Thompson, Kathy Cooper, Bruce Thomp- son, Lisa Navarro, Jennifer Malkenhorst, Paty Garcia, Frank Lucero, Rita Moreno, Luis Dom- nech, Isidro Martinez; Not shown: Dona Malken- horst and Salvador Arzate. 4. AWP: Tim Noble, Dallas Lee, Elena Orozco, Anna Boech, Martha Moisa, Alma Perez, Brenda Thompson. 5. CSF: Mike Edney, Israel Ibarra, John Cho, Maria Denis, Artemto Correa, Pat Fonq. Evangel ' na Perez, Arleen Peta, Saul Hernandez, Louis Baird, Joe Gascon, Maggie Arias, Eladio Correa, Jack Lorsen, Andy Cordero, Glenn Ramelb, Alma Perez, Flavia Garcia, Teresa Molina, Carmen Bar- bieto, Elena Orozco, Regma Becker, Salvador Velzaco, Sergio Gascon, Eric Solarez, Eddie Rm- con, Steve Duckson, Henry Aguirre, Emilia Sala- zar, Maria Diaz, Kent McKeehan, Dallas Lee, Gracie Minjores, Moggie Medina, Karen Porter son, Isobelle Ramirez, Armando Pimental, Peter Cho, Bill Aguayo, Fernando Bravo, Teresa Garcia, Greg Gonzalez, Kathleen Reilly, Bertha Alma- guer, Tim Noble, Osvoldo Doaz, Martha Moisa, Brenda Thompson, Bruno Galliadi, Cathy Guel, Norma Resendez. 97 ly.-in Maxwell Editor Elirobeth Garcia Ass. slant editor 2 ,,., Chess Club not to be taken knightiy There is an all new Chess Club at HP, under the direction of Robert Goulet and Howard Wolfe. This is the club ' s first year of competition with other schools. In Feb- ruary, Kim Connors, who is currently ranked ninth in the United States, came to HP and played a total of 22 students from HP, South Gate, and Bell High Schools, simultaneously, and won each game. Clockwise from left to right; 1. SAC: Matilda Caballero, Melinda De La Cruz, Gracie Maniarra, Sandra Montemayor, Terri Solis, Maggie Medina, Robert Ramirez, Lori Fleener, Dana Malkenhorst, Peggy Henskens, Liz Garcia, Mortha Olivas, Pat Fong. 2. Library Monitors: Faron Deeter, Eduardo Lopez, Jesus De La Rosa, Shawn Casabo, Blanca Segura, Shern Sheppard, Dottie Egon, Irma Echeverno, Pedro Guozar, Brian Taylor 3 Boys Forum: Pablo Regueiro, Jose Quilizapa, Greg Richard, Tim Noble, Art Avila, Bruce Thomp son (president), Saul Hernandez, Guy Shadow, Joe Pineda, Richard Moreno 4. Chess Club: Rex Hong, Jose Chavez, Marco Morales, Louis Baird, Wayne Baird, Victor San- tana, Dennis Cherry, Jose Ortiz, Santiago Ortiz, Vierel Bucur, Carlos Ortiz, Ignacio Andrade 5. Spartan Shield: After years of being a four page newspaper, the Shield changed its format this year and is now an eight to twelve page monthly ' news-magazine. ' The new style brought a lot more response from students and earned the paper o Third Place award in General Excellence and Second Place in Feature Writing Staff Car- los Ortiz, Steve Boiley, Hildara Allende, Bryan Elliott, John Hamilton, Fernando de la Torre, Gary Bahena. Insets Lynn Maxwell, editor, and Eliza- beth Garcia, assistant editor. 99 SPORTS Gridiron too hot for Spartans The Spartan varsity football team ended the ' 76 season with a dismal 1-6-2 record, their second straight losing season after last year ' s 1 -7-1 record. Coach Ray Vernoy ended the ' 76 season, his eighteenth campaign, with only his fifth losing season. The Spartans seemed to be less than mighty during the preseason with an opening day 0-0 tie with Belmont, coupled with losses to Narbonne, Eagle Rock, and a 30 point loss to Wilson, to end the pre- season ploy with an 0-3-1 record. HP ' s lone win of the long season was a 7-3 Eastern League victory over Jordan, putting the Spartans into a temporary tie for first place with arch rival Bell at 1 -0-1 . The gallant Sparian team ended the regular season with a lowly 1-3-1 record, losing their last three gomes of the year, including a 47-1 7 Homecoming loss to South Gate. Personal honors went to Henry Salazar who was named team MVP and also named to the First All Southeost Team. Three other players also |oined in on the honors when Rory Anderson, Faron Deeter and Joe Pineda were named to the Second All League Team. Lineman Henry Salazar makes tackle against Jordan offense. Defenseman Joe Pineda upends Garfield ball carrier. m Quarterback Ray Baca passing against tough Narbonne defense. Elias Rodnguiz escapes outstretched arms of a South Gate Ram. Defenseman Humberto Marquez makes an open field tackle on a Jordan runner. . Bob Tony Rory Mario Alfredo Juvenal Bias Redwme Gonzales Anderson Dreislem Alvarado Hernandez Rodriguez Coaches Ray Vernoy 9 Steve M ii - Mi mtgi ; ■ ' ■ Ray Voca Dav.dPla Bruce Thompson Victor Acuna Jess Salmez Jose Quilizapa Joe Pineda Greg Richard Humberto Marquez Leroy Jackson Raymond Mozqueda Steve Brown Ed Flores Sergio Flores Henry Sa!azcr Marques Miguel Faron Don ild i ! Art ■ ■ Brown Pena Deeter Loggins Catano Avilo ■ ee s give life to dull season The Spar an Bee footba 1 team Drought some excite nent to HP with their im press ive ballplc ying. During the season they h ad a six game winnir g streak before finishing with an overal 6-2- record. They attracted crowds which were almost as big as the varsity crowd; According to Carlos Ortiz, sports editor, When Mr. Raiston came from Nimitz Jr. High h e brought with him a winning attitude which showt d in the team ' s overall perfo ' m- ance! ' Bee Football Scores HP Opponent 21 Belmont 13 Narbonne 7 13 Wilson 12 Eagle Rock 7 9 Roosevelt 33 Jordan 7 Garfield 8 7 Bell 19 South Gate ML Phillip McHenry leads the way for Joe Rosales around ■ight end. Spartan defenders converge on a Roosevelt ballcarrier. Coach Muskrath sends in a play with David Bastel. 04 Coach Dwight Moikrath Israel Ibarra Alex Perez Joe Dominguei Juan Hernandez Gilbert Gonialei Michael Salgado Coach lee RtiUton Ronald Brownina Anthony Serrano Greg Perez Robert Garcia Michael Bryant tynn Todlock ■ ■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Phillip MeHenry Noe Bogafin Jose Torres Richard Render, Joe Resales Leo Guzman Eddie Moore Lorry Lof ei Robert Cuellor Fernando Valber Eddie Rodriguez Frank Bolanos Hedor Ponce Joe Garcia Armando Pacheco Benny Confreres Roberl Gonzales Jerry BauMta Denni Santiago Carlos Moreno Bernard Bolderas 6,11 ReHw.ne Sammy Solas ■ V.ncer t Ledesma Ezquiel Gutierez Joe Serrato Fernando Bravo Alfonso Ibanei 1 So ' . Susan laurell waits for the return. The Spartan b adminton team, for the fifth consecutive ear, held their place as league ■ champs. Under the direction of Dixie Young the team has gone far. This year S ally Kimm third singles, took first place n the City and Susan Laurell, first singles , took fourth. The general feeling of the team is that they did well this year, and they are cer- tain to keep up tf eir excellent work ir the future. HP. . . 6 Garfield . .1 HP. . . 4 Narbonne .3 HP. . . 3 Carson . .4 HP. . . 6 Eagle Rock . . . . . . 1 HP. . 7 Garfield . .0 HP. . HP. 6 5 Jefferson . . 1 Wilson 2 Rebecca Bermudez Alma Perez returns a high clear Sally Kimm lunges for a net shot. ! 1 16 Moggie Arioi Brenda Thompson Badminton takes league again Rebecca Bermudez returns with a backhand. - - ' 4 cf [ rK L mjtl W 5uzanne Pry lunges to the side court to return the bird Martha Moisa and Annie Wilson position themselves for a high clear return Lillian Harper and Velda Owens during the serve. Maggie Anas dives to return a shot to the side court. Brenda Thompson returning the serve. 107 Sophomore Cross Country shines Serofin Rodriguez races to the finish tope neck and neck with rival. mm They ' re off and running, the start of the two mile race. Sergio Gascon showing marathon-like form needed for the grueling two mile route. Sergio Javier I n o Jeff Cesar Jose Ruben Gascon Miranda Rivera Wightman Ortiz Conseco Barrera ! 38 in a dark season i uis Munoz Gilbert Corral Jose Bohena Palm I Novarette Darrell Lawerence Jesus Romtrez Robert Hector Santiago Serafin Adan Jose Hinogor Lu|an Martinez Rodriguez Jimenez Chavar 109 Swim team places second in league Moggie Anas Suzanne Zumbado Rita Ponce DeLeon Mane Parmentier Alicia Pantoja Becky Meza Angie Meza Catherine Guel ' 10 Helen Virginia Rachel Rhonda Gina Tern Elena Gallegos I huvrtin Caraveo Breedlove Baird Reiter Romero Tennis aces and volleys in the fall ■ Sally Kimm swinging a forehand. mmmm Susan laurell lunges for a lob. Concentration is shown by Elvia Correa as she awaits return of serve T ' na Pacho serving a smashing ACE. ' ; 1 1 Tennis is HP ' s racket With determination, Bruno Galliadi drives the ball back to his opponent. i-Z-T ' - Doubles partners Robert Correa and Carlos Guerrero in action- Armando Pimental volleys the ball with a forehand. Showing great power and form, Julio Marti- nez serves the ball to an opposing player. Tennis ace Julio Martinez stretches his back hand to hit the boll. in Roberto Com George Brow I - UlI(J a.,,,..!., Foilde JullO M,|r- 1 Owoldo Diaz Caoch Ted Mono Rai ■ Vera Bruno Golliadi Bill Aguoyo Armando Pimente George Castre|On Cecil Oil i Scrqio San|ur|o Mike Edney Luis Hernan ti George Pino John Gomez Ale- P| I ; l ) Swimmers take chance on league Jot! Fonitco Joil: torien Robert Tapio Alan MormeHe Sieve Bailey Dov.d Santumana Bertie Henigeni John Av. la Leonard leal G ' eg Pe ' ei Adan Jimenei Albert Maldonado Manuel Alamguef Cesof Ortiz Ronoll Coitor Billy W,Uon Armando Vojquei Omo Mo ' omat. DelgodiHo luon Mur.llo ' Big Success Coach Jim Didio Louis Coleman FIRST TEAM ALL CITY Brian Clark Ricardo Diaz Julio Martinez Wardell Tensley Robert Quesada ! 4 for the Small Spartans The Spartan hoopsters clinched their first Eastern League Championship since the varsity team of 1960, with an 8-2 eague record and a 1 5-5 overall mark. Led by coach Jim Didio, the Spar tans only losses were against the Jordan Bulldogs, the first a one point loss, 57-56, an d the oth er was a rout, 73-62 loss at Jordan HP ' s star guard Louis Coleman o veraged 21 points a game and was selected as the Eastern League ' s player of the yea . Coleman was selected for the all-city team by the Daily Siqnal and the Los Angeles Times. Center Brian Clark, who average d 10 points a game, was also named to the Eastern League First Team, and guard Julio Martinez was named to the Second All Eastern League Team League Record HI ' Opponent 78 Roosevelt 77 56 Jordan 57 66 Garfield 51 74 Bell 66 58 South Gate 51 67 Roosevelt 63 62 Jordan 73 86 Garfield 68 62 Bell 54 73 South Gate 69 Forward Ricardo Diaz taking a |ump shot Albert Furlow takes |ump shot against Verdugo Hills in playoff game, Guard Julio Martinez logs in a score in playoff game against Banning Pilots Gus Iniguez J.C Lewis Ken Hardin ' Headline — L.A. Herald Examiner; Jan. 20, 1977 Undefeated Cee ' s enjoy perfect season Guard Manuel Gate. HP Rico taking a |ump shot against South Kent Lewis, Anthony Serrano, Chris Gonzales, and George Castrejon await rebound against Eagle Rock. 29 54 58 55 52 34 47 57 47 79 56 47 52 49 Cee Basketball Scores Opponent Practice Narbonne 39 Banning 32 Wilson 45 Eagle Rock 50 League Roosevelt 42 Jordan 33 Garfield 34 Bell 37 South Gate 32 Roosevelt 46 Jordan 46 Garfield 36 Bell 46 South Gate 35 Coach Manos going over strategy with his starting five. I 16 Ulysses Brown Kent Lewis Guard Chris Gonzales going up for two points against South Gate. ♦, ' •v ' % % r The exciting 1976-1977 Cee Basketball team coached by Ted Manos, captured the Eastern League Championship crown with a perfect 10-0 league record. Their overall record was an equally impressive 13-1. The only loss that marred the season came at the hands of the Narbonne Gauchos. The season was filled with many exciting contests, includ- ing a thrilling one point win over the Jordan Bulldogs and a 79-46 rout over the Roosevelt Rough Riders. One of the most satisfying wins of the sea- son was when the team clinched the Eastern League Championship with a win over archri- val Bell. Five members of the team made All Eastern League. Guard Danny Gonzales and center Anthony Serrano made First Team All League; Forwards Kent Lewis and George Castrejon made Second Team All League; Guard Manuel Rico made Third Team All League. Even though the starting five were given All League recognition, the rest of the team contributed to the team ' s overall suc- cess, said Carlos Ortiz, sports editor of the Spartan Shield. .... ■ David Colon Tim Walke Manuel Rico Chris Gonzales Eduardo Gonzales Guard Danny Gonzales driving in for a lay- up against South Gate. Forward Kent Lewis shooting over Ram defender. Danny Gonzale ' . Wk HI Wm r — -ff — -- r ■ En H y o ' J I ™ Anthony Serrano Jerry Bautista Troy Starheim George Costreion Jonn Diaz ' ' Hugo Saovedra Sammy Solas Forrest McDow Henry Corral Frank Lopez Herman Munoz Bee basketball captures second I 18 Sergio San|ur|0 Alex Perez Orteho Avila Gilbert Smith JV ' s do the same Coach Lester Sells and bench look on as teammates play. Carlos Sanchez takes shot as Gaucho team looks on in despair. Greg Richards takes a |ump shot over defensemen. Coach Lester Sells 1 976 Junior Varsity Team Mario Driestien Jose Lara Larry Sam Santamana Wilson Michael Bnant Tim Andrew Greg Ray Noble Blanchard Richards Vaco Carlos Soler t I 9 Basketball has a tough season A % Alma Perez passing the ball JV ' s captured in the spirit of the game. Martha Ro[as tips it to the Spartan. s Suzanne Fry recovers the ball. I 20 Janet Barvela Gloria Valenzuela Sunny Alvarez Mary Ann Canchola Gwen Clark Leona Wheeler Denise Lunnon Alma Perez Suzanne Fry Martha Ro|as Lisa Cazabat Mary Neal Lenona Alley Cynthia Mangasser Annie Wilson Alicia Garcia V,cky Oyola 121 Coach Robert Black Saraharat Roianapanya Jose Gutierrez Mario Vasquez boccer claims top player in city Andre Delgado defends goal by kicking ball away. The Soccer team of 1976-1977 ended their Eastern League Season with an average 4-4 record, for a third place finish Although they ended the season in third place they went into the City playoffs and upset such top ranked teams as third ranked Frank- lin. The team fought its way to the City semi-finals losing to Roosevelt 1 - 0, in a record breaking seven overtimes. Captain Luis Perez was named as the City ' s Offensive Player of the Year. He is the first Spartan to be so honored. He was also named to the First All City Team. This year ' s team was the most come-from-behind team I have ever coached, concluded Coach Robert Black, They never know when to quit. e v Luis Perez sets the ball up for a pass. Luis Perez moves the ball downfield as teammate Juan Martinez looks on. ' TGfcsPARl 1 D ' i JM if - •LI Jorge Peno Luis Perez ! 2 3 77 Gymnastics: defending league champs! Walter Marroqum on the rings. Robert Cuellar holding his position on the rings. 124 Ja ier Dominguez Roy Perez Robert Cuellar Ramon Aguayo Joe Cuello ' Walter Marroquin Joel Fonseco Jose Ortiz Sergio Nunez Jose Saez Tony Mercodo John Pmedn Victor Soldono 125 Sylvia SoiiS A.da Coss Peggy Lovato Annie Wilson Myrna Voiles Catherine Guel Anna Silva Spring means Anna Rodnquez Matilda Caballero Conchita Torralbo Jennifer Malkenhorst Margarita Pinedo Paty Garcia 126 horsing around in gymnastics Sylvia Sofis |ust about to complete her goal. Annie Wilson demonstrates her gracefulness on the floor. ■ Anna Silva shows excellent form on the uneven parallel bars. Shirley Reece shows her expertise in the free-ex. Christine Hernandez Teresa Perez Diane Enanas Silvia Rangel Shirley Reece 1 , ' T Elvia Correa Rosa Gonzalez Martha Cardiel Tina Pacho Teresa Ramelb Minerva Vasquez Gracie Men|arez 128 Pat Gastmell Teresa Garcia Rosie Flamenco Gloria Valenzuela Miriam Iniguez Margaret Fonseca Volleyball spikes its way through season a . . . wkr_ ' Martha Cardiel spiking the ball with determination. Elvia Correa handling the spike with ease. Margaret Fonseca receiving the serve. Anita Rodriguez Margarita Spindola I 29 Louis Coieman Jose Quilizapa Ed Flores Alex Jaso Joe Pineda tii Varsity runs strong in league S w Joe Pineda leads field in high hurdles event. J. C. Lewis clears high |ump bar Ino Riv era runs final yards of race against Eagle Rock. Wardell Tensley makes his last run to capture the lead in a race. David Real Robert Hinoios Bee and Cee track sprint toward Noe Bogarin strains to defeat opponent in the 1 00 yard dash. Distance runner Marco Morales leads the pack in close race, followed by fellow track man Jose Chavarin. Leading the way in the high hurdles for HP is Juan Lopez. Jesus Ramirez scores a Spartan victory in the distance. 132 Fernando Valber Eduordo Angel Alfredo Alvorado Ronald Browning league title Joia 6ir er o Hugo Ortega Serafin Rodngijei Luis Mono Kevin Broqn Joe Rosales Ulytses Brown Troy Starheim Marco Morales Jesvs Ramirez Abraham Quilizopa JeH Wightman Ino Rivera Salvador Velosco Donny Chavez Santiago Martinez Phillip McHei Ale. eipmosa JflvttJ Mrrar.da Benny Contrerai Anlhony Serrano Joe Dorr.mgji Dalku lee : ;:i Rory Anderson Jose Lopez Eddie Rodriguez Richard McGuire Ray Robles Frank Lopez Basebal has The 1976-1977 Varsity Base- ball team was headed by new head coach Dwight Muskrath who replaced outgoing coach Ted Manos. The team consisted of seven returning Varsity play- ers: Luis Reynoso, Marco Rey- noso, Robert Queasda, Ray Robles, Richard McGuire, and Sam Wilson. Some other mem- bers of the team were seniors Sammy Salas, Gilbert Smith, Faron Deeter, and Rory Ander- son. Tim Noble, Jose Lopez, and Eddie Rodriguez rounded out the team. The overall experience helped the team greatly. Spartan catcher Sammy Salas throwing the ball to second. Sam Wilson Faron Deeter Robert Ouesada Marco Reynoso Luis Reynoso I U experience for successful seaso Slugger Frank Lopez gets ready to hit the ball j I Ta,V.v«V W . ' - -jfi ■ ' • .- ' Spartans score as Robert Ouesada slides into home. - ■ itcher Luis Reynoso follows through with his pitching orm. Luis Reynoso digs toward first base. Gilbert Sm.th Sammy Solas Tim Noble Dwight Muskrath 135 JV Baseball: a diamond in the rough? • Salinas makes a put out on a ground ball Isreal Ibarra awaiting pitch. Pitcher Rodney Ames unwinds his fast ball. ¥ Infielder Isreal Ibarra stretches for ball hit over first base. I 16 Rudy Rodnguc Boeno Portir Alberto Gortio Sal Hemandei Coach Mart Moritgofi f y Eduordo Goniale . Dei Roy Baca Rodney Ames Tony Romero Jerry Boutiito Alfredo Rodnguir Heclor Aragon Ed Cotono Raymond Morequedo Henry Corral Jerry Gorwalez Vmcer.t ledetma Ijr eal Iba r i 13 Elvia Correa Tina Pacho Denise Lunnon Lisa Cazabat Linda Gutierrez Sylvia Santa Ana Mary Neal Softball gets ! , ; : Kathy Quesada Suzanne Fry Martha Cardtel Sophia Acuna Constance Bolden Rebecca Burmudez Katie Moreno Debbie Cruz Sandra Quinonez Susie Goodwin Vivian Mendoza Irma Bernal Miriam Iniguez Sonny Alvorez into the swing of things - +p y Kathy Quesada in the act of fielding a ground ball. W m um ■ Linda Gutierrez waits to hit the ball with determination. Silvia presenting the pitch. Debbie Cruz concentrating on the pitch Lenora Alley Pat Fong Avis Echavarna Maria Dervis Teresa Garcia Zoraida AbaCunza Doma Martin Rosie Flamenco Dolores Jaso Suson Davila Eltazbeth Martinez 139 Girls ' track debuts in 77 % Sfe k Holiday Lammon coming over the hurdle. J$t 1 4 Alma Perez going over the high |ump b  J Soynia Garcia passing the baton. Connie Montes and Karys Bohorqulf jumping the hurdles. Team members not pictured: Holiday Lammon L.J. Maggie Arias tlrenda Coleman Soyna Garcia Anna Giron Soyno Henry Gcil Peterson Marie Castro 40 Elvia Vasquez Karys Bohorqulf Maria Cantu Gloria Valenzeula Rosa Gonzales Gre el Duckson Guillermma Castaneda Maria Hernandez Teresa Ramelb Alma Perez Mariano Raima Minerva Vasquez Dons Polma Connie Montes Becky Ibarra Anita Rodriguez Brenda Thompson 141 SENIORS V v Senior Officers: Lila Gallery, sponsor; Carol Dawson, secretary; Elizabeth Garcia, president; Cynthia Perez, vice president; Leticia Corona, treasurer. Senior Class President Elizabeth Garcia Olympians enjoy results of strong leadership Senior Representatives: left top: Enieda Benitiz, Jose Almada, Nelli Martinez, Maria Mayor, Clifton Bell, Pat Ligon, Gary Green, Hilldara Allende, Ann Donnelly, Martha Olivas; bottom: Ceasar Martinez, Annie Mouneu, Racheal Rodriguez, Gretchen Verge, Lorena Macias, Cynthia Walker. Pat Ligon jamming on her imaginary piano for the Senior Fashion Show. Performing in Prom Fashion Show are Martha Olivas and Liz Garcia. . .1 Cecilia cTrLnii cTrLi raxo zrfc£. i a V{aricEia _ _-. La- man rfcoitu Victor _Vl , £1 Liana Ti ui n7a mrmwniirnu JJtl ' Jaia =4CCsnA ' Jczzif Csjrllyson Jell — rlniada Joi£ cTrLmada cax . 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Luii u 1 ; tluUo £ cfLvui (-ozzza VJazio Cozzsa Dazon !aV,„ : fr toff-ff %iui ! jOa -Ac.w t ui 2ie J. ' a C7ort£ £u[via LlX £eot. 150 Spartans enjoy the spell of Magic Mountain Two hundred seniors and guests climbed aboard four buses on Saturday, October 9, to spend the evening at Magic Mountain. This field trip, which cost $7.50, was the first to be held at night and to allow off-campus dates. Fifteen chaperones joined the group and despite their efforts to clear the dance floor, students boogied an hour longer than planned! Betty Crumsey showing off her new hat, Art Torres and Marlene Herrera whizzing about on their favorite ride. Seniors enjoy the Disco Beat ' Mario Gomez and Sylvip Solis doing what they do best.: ' : Rudy Barrera horsing around. Ms. Elvo Miller distributes tickets to Sandra Dixon and Ramona Henry. Anxious homebound seniors Rachel Caraveo bump, bump, bumping. Barbie Buskager and Maritza Betancourt sorry that the fun had to end. Henry Salazar expresses his pride for the Spartan side. Joss Hiai -Lufiz zZictzmilLa oia Jauito fbtnUe ' £ —rfucjuito JaiuU - V anu£l rU ' Sxuno falLiaat e tfpbzxtu aialvatan c rlt 154 155 jj a inu f oH2aL£.± df±?t (ijtonzalai Jonu ortzaL 2 -Liliy toodirin (_ Yaiu —T xseJi Cxi xoL fr£.£.noui]n l dka griffin CXaz s gud Jiaizu fi !BixJu zMammicli H anetiioi eztfaxebon JJCUum ejfaxfiex I . ' . qu izrftnigeni Juvenal . rf£zna uuz U-airCcia iZTTErnandez c icaiao rfzin A ' uu e i) rfzxxa-ui Right on!!! ui £JniquiL2 u Dniquej. •ca Ltniquiz £-£101J JjC 157 Darington Moore, Birdie Hamilton, and Velda Owens exchange senior pictures. iL iiu2 Jimenez _ J- CUW -Jo 2£± tha U-imon zihtiLa LihAzz ! X-Lamai c fdo[fo Xohci ■ ito £oficj. datky J. ' uk 5 LjJ S JLoizna _r , : {{awarita _ ttaciai ..,....,■ ' ,.■■ liiLLan Jjiana - I ' alk = L-trf ' o rfLmn z l aiijuiLZ t-ciax .zJv[axMn£2 P ?£.zaxdo i{aztin£-Z J.oa 2ti£ IJartin z Julio _r I (azttnzz Cozzl 2£ r Hattin z 1 [axCa llaxtinzz VeLlU A{axtLn£X [oia _ . liattinzz yoazuJO llaxtimLz fJiabzL — yiahzmotos _ luruu j: l uuox $[fuulo = lUJdl ' in _ V£Z£uda _ Uui 2U c xofext - Vfedina V onica - i ULu ' .rtio J illu ' llzndiMdi -Jonu _- lu i ad c zqelia - Kf£Zd c odnsu _- %Z The Company V. I. Rs Coffee Break Fanatics: (Ditchers) Sylvia Palos, Rory Anderson Most Overtime: (Enthusiastic) Tina Lunnon, Anthony Lunnon Embezzlers (Moochers) — Lisa Golden, Bruno Galliadi The Executive Look (Class Foxes) • Laura Guardado, Jose Ortiz Top Salespersons (Persjonality) ; Lori;fle !ner, Bill Aguayo 1 Most Talented — Leah Roberson, Gilbert Guzman odies (Gossips) — th, Clifton Bell Up for Promotion (Pets) — Sally Kimm, Augusto Failde ' .. ■■:■ ■■■ 11 W - x J JPpt- u m fa. I ' !! ' !. 1 , Tip-Top Shape (Athletic) — - Elvia Cor rea, Julio Martinez I VI 3 l(igd Jfoh Owen ' Ca U-uLoi Cain . ztuia 165 J ' ,lu Pon :■ E J ' .- Son a Potti z rbxaJiam V iaiin c tfvnancL • (Piecuul • Bi inacbtti ' ' u.Ou mmt zf ob£xt Qunaein jt. %mil L uiLizafia —f dLLi£ £z-uuila 2 -t-aul f amii£i JS anilo CameLr ' J tahiz ncamitez ' JdLojkuz ■ ■ Xamixsz Join zf ?amoi John Degeneffe shows his musical talent. ' l ' 7 z anq£L % -XiJftl,.- m -w 5 fc VfiJ m jdB« u.  5sBI l, L JUiatljjjj = fe ; ; ; s i i ' 1  y •jp « -. 7 . «b 4 it-, ' S . i™ ■ ' •M.- ' - K x «:. LJ iz Voxnia zf £±enct£2. c xn tto z £tru£L£ai Lauxa z £UEi £[Lui- J!ta£ Xohuon ermdinJa ctfottei Hino ctfoMei au ' xi+Li ' (azcu — shu Cynthia Dooley, Joyce Hamilton, and Sharon Smith attend the fall sports rally. SI (Ui .. n . idiitJUt Jil Kodxuiut L x na - ' odzicluc2 llr.th.t - ' [ l:uiu±2 • t driqusi I O 171 errnna z£ iU ' a O aniela J inu jixahcrin ixifitafiong Demetrius Hardon being a hot dog. Smith 172 Smitk M -JiXiia z c Uvarubr boto Voznia £ -. _V . ' _ - lawaxila —ihinaoLa iron pratlztj buian torn Jennzz J3zw2£. -Jnomhion £ (iy . ' -Jni 173 ' Waxdetl -JirziLct My ctfaumond JocU rztuzo — ' otxsi J J ' JbouL ' Duzn. HaiLt ' liifi DzrnanJo QSaCh-i _r [u xla ' atsncta ezrfbsU n aLencia Mambziio Q aLEtzzuela lluzi ' u i aL uzu La U-££ na%d£ ' ( uu ui cfrvnando K ui fU£2 —fun: ' 1 ' onqia.uTa.d c htU ' Wafcx Lif :tluu ' WaC ei Ji-u ' 1 ' va.ininqton f? Cha-U- ' I: _Z.au7i ' Uilliami 175 b yh r in Jlozioto (LdaLui £jju£.iro z ™axui ' I ' aLcnzusta Sammy Salas and Elias Rodriguez enjoy a jostle with boys in Stockton Court. I ' 6 Not Pictured Kim Adachi Juan Martinez Rosoura Alanis Kathy Mortinez Mayra Anaya Luis Martinez Bert Arakaki Manuela Martinez Wanda Ayala Raul Martinez Rocky Barber Robert Martinez Ana Barragan Lynn Maxwell Rudy Barrera Phillip McHenry Adrian Barrios Manuel Me|ia Clifton Bell Vivian Mendoza David Beltran Antonio Mercado Michael Bienaime Martha Menn Paul Bienaime Luis Munoz Roscoe Bigler Hugo Munoz Sylvia Borroto Debra Nantz Robert Bravo Steven Odnch Audrey Brown Cynthia Ormea Viorel Bucur Mansela Orozco Yolanda Campos Jacinto Ortega Rose Carranza Jesus Ortega Castellanos Carlos Ortiz Rosano Sidney Pearson Jim Chavez Hortensia Pedroza Elizabeth Collier Pable Perez Bertha Cordon Bob Redwme Stephen Crum Isabel Reyes Martha De la Torre Luis Reynoso Joe l Dizon Marco Reynoso John Dushane Manuel Rico Juan Elizarraras Rodolfo Rocho Marta Escobedo Kathleen Agustin Esquer Rodriguez Luz Estrada Rosa Rodriguez Luis Favila Salvador Teresa Gregoso Rodriguez Albert Furlow Ernest Rogers Aleiandna Galvan Joe Rosales Clara Garcia Ernie Salas Cuauhtenoc Sammy Salas Garcia Sergio Salcedo Felipe Garcia Victor Saldana Jorge Garcia Gvilio Sanchez Robert Garcia Gilbert Sanchez Christine Garnica Monica Sanchez Deborhah Garza Ofelia Sandoval Ramond Gomez Evangelina Richard Gomez Serrano Pedro Gonzalez Daniel Silvas Victor Gonzalez Cynthia Singleton Dinah Graham Maria Solis Fred Grundy Darrington Smith Laura Guardado Patricia Soto Jose Gutierrez Roseann Springer Mary Hamilton Richard Tapia Carlos Haro Robert Tapia Miguel Hernandez Allyson Terry Debra Holly Wardell Tinsley Larry Houston Jose Torres Charlene Johnson Maria Valenzuelo Timothy Kirkwood Mariam Valles Daniel Landberg Carmen Vasquez Mary Lester Peggy Vasquez Gerorge Lopez Ezequial Vasquez Jose Lopez Florentine Ventura SAaria Lopez Robert Vizcarra Alicia Manjarraz Darrell Ward Aleiandco Clarence Wesley Martinez Valerie Wilcox Antonio Martinez Jesus Zatarain lose Martinez ■HHHMR - Wondering if she should take the stairs, Corine hesi- tates at the window. Dennis Cherry speeds on to third period. Steve Brown pondering over the thought of life on Mars. Anna Silva, Grace Bernal and Migdalia Ortiz smile for the photographer. Senior guys pause to take picture. 177 10 178 Class of 77 enjoys its special week The graduates of Huntington Park High School throughout the year are honored by experiencing customs and traditions which accompany the title of being a Sen- ior. Outstanding among the many tradi- tions is Senior Week. Here seniors dedi- cate a week to activities and fund raising campaigns. This year was no exception, as the class of ' 77 designated February 14- 1 8 to honor themselves and have some fun. Stockton Court was the scene for noon activities, ranging from sack races to apple-passing relays. Seniors participated without hesitation and defeated, in every event, the ever-challenging underclass- men. Senior Week was not all fun and games. On the contrary, serious moments elapsed, as fund raising campaigns went underway. Senior Night at Shakey ' s was held at the local parlor for seniors to enjoy a night of good food, laughs and even entertainment. All proceeds of the night went to finance future senior activities. To change the pace, the seniors sought to add a totally original activity to the week. Consequently, there emerged a drawing for two Led Zeppelin Concert tick- ets. A sizable profit was made, adding to the financial success of the week. Of course, the highlight of the week was the annual Powder Puff game, in which the seniors graciously allowed a junior victorv, 6-0. Clockwise, from the left: 1 . Pat Iniguez and Leo Vargas manage to pass the apple after much struggling. 2. Having an appetizer before dinner Bruno Galliadi watches entertainment. 3. King Gustavo Iniguez receives his congratulations from Ms. Morgan. 4. Senior defense line tough and ready. 5. forgetting play, Racheal looks toward coaches for assistance. 6. The senior sidelines during the Powder Puff game. 7. Remnants of an exasperating night! 8. Exhibiting the main attraction are Rita Moreno and Cynthia Perez. 9. Senior guys racing energetically to win potato sack race. 1 0. Jesus keeping the Senior Pride. Seniors create portraits of an Olympian year Does he or doesn ' t he? Dana Malkenhorst savoring the last bite. Yasmin Rodriguez and Lori Fleener enjoying our community paper. wF ' ... J b i v- ' ■■r ' V V HT V J « :.k IBB- - II ■ . ' . :£ ■jp f. . ' y T w ■- Pat Iniguez and Maxine Padilla enjoy their break from classes. BO Seniors pose happily for camera. Gilbert Guzman at his best. t B i ji § ■ ' ■ • v 31 In deep concentration Mario Gomez contemplates a new haircut. Rudy Rocha searching for JoAnn Martinez ' s long lost blemish Fans of Roberto Camino welcome him to Stockton Court. Kelly Quilan amazed at c teacher ' s lecture. Lost for words, Susan Laurelle expresses herself physically. Three ways to react while your picture is being taken. 181 FACULTY ,,, ■ Nancy Donaldson Fall Administrative Dean Along with the usual memories of a great summer, and the ever present hope of an even better school year, the new year also brought with it a diverse array of new teachers, staff and faculty, all bursting with new and innovative ideas. The new faculty members came from as far as Oxford College in England and as close as USC, but each was united in a common bond and with a common goal: teaching. Leading off the new teachers in the English Department was Martin Baran, a former pro-basketball player turned Rhodes Scholar turned Spartan. Others new to the department include: Mary DoRin, Gussie Powe, James Whiting, Anita Thompson, and Lorraine Lopez. The Social St udies Department also played host to a variety of new members. These were: Brian Ohno, Mark Montgomery (a former Spartan football hero), and Mary White. Also to receive new members were the Business Department, which welcomed Louise Moore; the Science Department, George Young; the Art Department, Pat Dore; and the Physical Department, Penny Kins to take the position vacated by Dixie Young, who was on sabbatical. Sparta also greeted other new personnel; in the Math Department, Lottie Johnson and in the ESL Department, Alicia Lopez and Carol Tuckman. But not all changes which awaited the faculty would be welcome. Ed Stirde- vant, a long time member of the Social Studies Department, retired from regular teaching, and only recently returned as a substitute. Also to retire was Cathy Guayante of the English Department. Pauline Conway, a former member of the Business Education Department, retired from teaching because of medical in|unes sustained during an automo- bile accident. Our deepest sympathies to her and her family. However, the Spartan teaching faculty was not the only department at HP to experience changes. So too were the administrative and student services depart- ments. The library at HP welcomed Sherry Sheppard as a replacement for retired Sylvia von Boenigk. Sheppard was olready well known to most Spartans, as she had been the librarian at Gage Jr. High School. Also new to the ranks of Sparta were Nurse Evelyn Johnson, Administrative Dean Nancy Donaldson, and her replacement for the second semester, Mrs. Joanna Chisholm. Perhaps the largesJ administrative change was that of principal. Mr. Ben W. Brown, who left last year because of medical problems, was replaced by Mr. Richard Miles for the Fall 76 semester. When Brown returned for the Spring ' 77 semester, Miles was transferred to Holmes Jr. High in the Valley. Ben Brown Spring Principal Arthurlene Adams Dean of Girls Joanna Chisholm Spring Administrative Dean Dan Reinstein Dean of Boys 184 Administration - Z— X Richard Miles Fall Principal Melquiades Mares Assistant Principal Lotene Morgan Assistant Principal Roy Shebeck Head Counselor 185 Faculty Som Sachs R.O.P. Coordinator Ruth Ramsaur Senior Counselor Spence Mclntyre Junior Counselor Karen Whicker College Advisor Marilyn Richardson Sophomore Counselor 1 6 •, Sherry Sheppard Librarian « ' . A •« v -%%«% Evelyn Johnson Nurse John Hemlein Attendance Coordinator 87 Enrique Alvorodo Foreign Language Charles Baskett English fl m ' 7 d j ' V Muriel Bourke English Martin Baran English Joella Broadway Physical Educotion Carolyn Barthel Home Economics Myrna Browning English t -.™ if- $$ ■ ' t-jjs y ' 4 nf Francis Darrow Metal Shop Donald Donesley Auto Mechanics Jarnes Didio Physical Education John Dorand English Charles Foote Social Studies Henry Ernest Mathematics i % ■T ' r - T ' 1 k j 1 iA 1 [ Home Economics r • ±4 Sue Dutra Social Studies Alta Ellis English Albert Fullington Graphic Arts ■I V 7 H? f V J y 190 LoVtie Johnson Mathematics Jane Kadonaga Social Studies Shigeru Kawashin Business Education Merlene Kinyon Physical Education Leon Leyson Lorraine Lopez E.S.L. Uma Manchanda E.S.L. Alicia Lopez Mathematics Linda Loya Foreign Language Ted Manos Physical Education Elva Miller Home Economics Charles Merman Social Studies Sue Mohageri Science Mark Montgomery Social Studies 191 Louise Moore Business Education Peter Perakis English Carol Perry Social Studies m Marilyn Plowman English Helen Razo Physical Education iiimni iiniiinniii iiiihiiih— i Joan Ramsey Science • . J i r t is John Stalls Music — Band Alvin Sugarman English Margaret Tange Art 193 Judy Taylor Physical Education Thompson Uhlman Edward Unger Foreign Language Mathematics k m 91 1 1 . . ■ M — • . .. ' ■ ' ■•W i • IF § L i wj (f KP f Carol Tuckman E.S.L. [UNTINGTON P SPARTANS £ -••■ ' ' « f Raymond Vernoy Physical Education Stephen Walters Physical Education — Science Charmaine Warmsley Special Education Gordon Weed R.O.P. Construction ■v. Mary White Social Studies William White Driver Education Jim Whiting English Harold Wilson Drafting Mary Wisda Science Howard Wolf Guidance T- T ' ? • ' 1 -% T • a L nwri M Bonnie Williams Social Studies Stanley Wong Mathematics n an w o m ai taiPH imiHifl fl Dixie Young Physical Education Fred Young Industrial Arts George Young Science 195 Kathy Green Margret Bramble ii i ■iiuniiiiiiiTtntiiiB 196 Francis McCann Juanita Aguillar ■ r , 1 ■MM Maria Vigil Betty Karlson Carmen Arboleas , y-;- Barbra Villagrana Shirley Edwards Carmen Ellison Mike Miles Security Frances Aguirre Juantta Kimes Clerical and Custodial Staffs ,■ ' ,■- ' ' , , m ' m 1 Earnestine Arnold Cafeteria Manager Frank Seals Head Custodian • i m. ' 4 Cafeteria Staff, standing? Rosemane Arnold, Mae Kirkwood, Millie Bo|orquez, Virginia Insolio, Henrietta Reese, Clara Marineburg, Maria Gonzales, Lucille Jones, Molly Williams; sitting: Diane Parhms, Mary Gregory, Isabella Botello, Rachel Jackson, Tina Jorge, Leslie Payne, Geneivia Chambers. Evening Custodians: W. Davis, N. Crouch, P. Arnold, E. Martinwz, O. Johnson, F. Seals, D. Youngblood, Q. Patterson, W. Body. v LiL Joseph Anderson Toolkeeper Day Custodians: Gerold Stephens, William Meade, Marshal Mervin, Frank Seals. 197 Dorn, I don ' t get paid this week! Hassles Being a basketball coach is embarrassing! Why me, Lord? Eating student food is a challenge to the digestion tract! I ' m not taking you to the school |ust because M missed the bus. 198 It ' s very exciting, sponsoring these book fairs. : ■. 7 Only ten minutes for coffee break? I ' m just a poor defenseless sub. THE FAERIE QUEENE REQUESTS HER ANNUAL REPORT OF HER POET-LAUREATE DU HUNTINGTON PARQUE — anonymous — 1977 In this world of wondef One must be more than chalk clinging to a dirty blackboard a square in a world of stripes In a world where there is so much dirt, too many stripes . . . There is so much to loathe, by the moment, by the year. Students who disappear with books Books that disappear with my students Absence slips for absent drips the output of cards of not so import: Late students insidious insanity Later paychecks in duplicate Latest to faculty meetin js in triplicate (you ' ll be sorry) reportem Monday, period 1 surveyem Any day, period 6 emergencyem to death Super students moving Stupored students staying Conference hours with parents minus one (what do I say} Discovery: a broken zipper (what do I do) Bathrooms: One per forty-six people (where do I go) the results of tests (a clanger curve — ding dong) too early the sick return, always too early one room, two aspirins, four tardies, eight absences thirty-two chairs, sixty-four students classcoverage bumpingmtodesks trippingdownstairs firedrills bombdrills takingroll chocolatedrives (anyone wanna drive my chocolate?) coffeedimes stolenscissors dirtieddesks short nutrition shorter lunch shortest shrift pizza ond potatoes,- fish and fries; chocolate and cand) teutonic textbooks; Stockton rock and roll; asdfghjkl; Going on vacation — be back in four weeks Teach the bulletin Professional Gagapeepeedoodoowahdittydittydownshoobedown Raise your hand, please 195 ADVERTISING ©RE 19 WfimBUHCHHS ftam u u aw H l am t anu mmnm Shareholders ' signatures A f rtl m ' '  htfirMtomuttHimMMtti ■- — — ■■• ' ■ Tnniirniinnrmiirnu i .- r I nan Mnm m m iimmmmi t u iiuMtmuu4itmnu nt9rL Areata Graphics Hearing Aid Specialists 5201 S. Soto Ave. Huntington Park, California 589-3181 6804 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 583-6438 ! H. P. Cadillac Redwing Hatchery 5965 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 588-51 19 2048 E. Florence Ave. Huntington Park, California 585-6893 104 Hargraves 6323 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 585-1194 Howard ' s 671 3 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 585-5717 STAMP RACKS INKS Huntington Park Rubber Stamp 2761 E. Slauson Ave. Huntington Park, California 582-6461 Las Casuelas Restaurant 3527 Slauson Ave. Maywood, California 587-9062 -t.remnini.:HMim BOTMBniMHt« S Sims Furniture 21 33 Florence Ave. Huntington Park, California 582-8188 Courtesy Dru 3 1 80 E. Florence Ave. Huntington Park, California 583-4307 V Thompson Hearing Aid 2573 Saturn Ave. Huntington Park, California 587 4966 w,B «lMM MfaJH W ' ■■ ' V 1. K A f , i s ■VJ • - % i ii V ff f Church of the Nazarene 3154 E. Gage Ave. Huntington Park, CA Church Phone: 581 -8004 Rev. Larry Walker and Rev. Don Montgomery St. Clements Episcopal Church 6909 Rugby Huntington Park, CA Church Phone: 587-1 277 Father Daniel Suders : ; First Assembly of God;. 3300 E. Florence Ave. .... Huntington Park; CA Church Phone; 588-55 19 Rev. Roy Tillman First United Methodist Church 2660 E. Gage Ave. Huntington Park, CA Church Phone: 582-7307 Rev. William Opitz St. Matthias Catholic Church 3095 E. Florence Aye. Huntington Park, CA ;;; . Church Phone: 588-21 35 , St. M ar y ' s Church , ' i.; 400 W. Commonwealth Ave. FuHerton, CA Church Phone: (71 J) 525-2500 : Rev. Msgr. John W;.;S|ebert First Baptist Church 2662 Clarendon Huntington Parky CA Church Phone? 587-2265 n l iimti  ifflfffff p p l ™ l ° ■M anon i Donaldson ' s v 7401 State St. Huntington Park, California 583-2770 6338 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 582-7386 HAtl The Grinder 6513 Rita St. at Zoe Huntington Park, California 585-5667 6420 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 587-3261 hb r a Bearing Sales Company 2345 So. Atlantic Blvd., City of Commerce, California 264-3510 Aircraft Automotive Industrial Ball and Roller Bearing Power Transmission Equipment t f . ■■ «te V Southeast Rio Vista YMCA 6208 Seville Ave., Huntington Park, California 588-2256 Recreational Swimming Y-lndian Guides Hi-Y Community Service Programs Gra-Y Family Fitness Programs Kay Phillip ' s Furniture 6719 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 583-6666 MwctiiHuuBisiaman Sopp Chevrolet 5801 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 588-1191 J Three Crowns Smorgasbord Deisi Modas 6424 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 581-4164 6139 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 581-5008 meat market ,—. r.BNIC5 L «5eHS3iS k l .1 i idOICHlVQSl CA Guadalajara Meat Market 6403 Santa Fe Ave. Huntington Park, California 581-6355 Michael ' s Huntington Park Tux Shop 2610 Saturn Ave. Huntington Park, California 582 7922 r Four J Motors 6000 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 5831901 Ms. Compliments of Girls ' P.E. Teachers Linda McKinley Ms. Dixie Young AAs. Judy Taylor Ms. Joella Broadway Ms. Sue Kinyon Ms. Helen Razo Santa Fe Furniture 3237 E. Florence Huntington Park, California 582-2021 i x. ■ Congratulations to the Class of 1 977 From the Class of 1978 ' We are here to be heard, and will leave unforgotten La Villa Basque 2801 Leonis Blvd. Vernon, California 583-1696 B. L. Russell 7028 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 588-8151 Compliments of Educational Supply Co. 2823-25 E.Gage Ave. Huntington Park, California 582-7341 V Toyville 6330 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 582 2861 Ill I ' d like to wish the senior class of 1 977 and the undergraduates much luck, success, and happiness in the upcoming years. Also, congratulations to the Yearbook Staff of 1 977 for a great book. Sincerely, _4c - Yearbook Editor of 1 975 J A Major Brands- New • Used • Retreads M M TIPE SERVICE - Expert Mounting and Balancing - Flats Fixed • Domestic. Foreign and Trucks HECTOR B. MORENO (213) S66-S388 0211 long Beach Blvd south gate. ca. 80280 M MTire Service V 921 1 Long Beach Blvd. South Gate, California 566-8388 LCk£ U r i 2£ LmfizoL T £ as tCrna advancss id j lL(t ana may ars, aicvays hai T £ old u t l Z£, old friends, and uounq caxss . . Congratulations to our friends in the graduating I of 197 HUNTINGTON PARK LODGE No. 1415 3355 East Gage Avenue HUNTINGTON PARK. CALIFORNIA 9025 Congratulations to the Graduating Class of 1 977 V Be Proud of Who You Are Be Proud of What You Are Be Proud of Where You Are The Sandwich Man Southeast Florist 2632 Zoe Ave. Huntington Park, California 587-9966 741 1 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 588-5279 - Meller Electric Company ftjg Walter J. Hunter President 2709 EAST SLAUSON HUNTINGTON PARK, CALIFORNIA (2131 S88 9266 902SS Meller Electric Company 2709 E. Slauson Ave. Huntington Park, California 5889266 Soto and Gomez Union Servic e 2536 Florence Ave. Huntington Park, California 588-0382 Mechanics National Bank 3131 E. Florence Ave. Huntington Park, California 583-1911 EL RANCHITO jg LOCATIONS 6703 Santa Fe Ave. Huntington Park (213)585-5055 409 28th St. Newport Beach (714)675-6855 5 Locations to Serve You 5345 Long Beach Blvd. 1 351 Beach Blvd. Long Beach La Habra (213)423-6080 (213)943-6020 2102 Placentia Ave. Costa Mesa (714)642-1142 El Ranchito 1 6703 Santa Fe Ave. Huntington Park, California 585-5055 Hermosillo ' s Garage 7205-7 S. Alameda Blvd. Huntington Park, California 588-3583 Class of 1979 Not p.ctured: Cindy Villolobos, Eddie Gonzales, Jennifer Molkenhorst, Eva Mendoza, Erick Salares, Eddie Rincon, Jerry Gonzales, Andy Cordero, and Georyanr Dominguez. Amapola Mexican Deli 6000 S. Atlantic Blvd. Maywood California 589-9159 r EXPERIENCED COR5ETTIERE -Jns. cf oi.z C-oxiet nob CORSETS - BRASSIERES LINGERIE a HOSIERY 625-1062 235 w. 3rd St. Los Angeles. Calif. S0013 The Rose Corset Shop 235 W. 3rd St. Los Angeles, California 625-1062 v John Schleifer. Inc 5952 Pacific Blvd. Huntington Park, California 588-4211 Adams ' Printing 301 7 E. Florence Ave. Huntington Park, California 585-6843 Libreria Mexico 31 1 S. Broadway St. Los Angeles, California 626-1205 SEGUROS M .MiTOMOVILES V Jacob Robinson Agency Main Office 41 6 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, California 629-3469 Guerra ' s Bridal Tux 306 W. 4th St. Los Angeles, California 622-4516 Congratulations to the Class of 1977 From the Varsity and Bee Cheerleaders and the Yell Leaders from the Varsity arid Bee Cheerleaders jnd the Yell Leaders State Street Laundry 3477 Gage Ave. Huntington Park, California 587-3211 7653 State St. Huntington Park, California 581-6468 Wilburn ' s Wholesale The Party Center Where Everyday ts a Holiday Learn to Buy and Serve the Wifburn Way Gourmet Foods — Decorations Complete Party Paper and Plastics for Every Occasion First Line Matched Colors and Patterns and for Less Than a Discount House May Offer 8730 Santa Fe at Firestone Blvd. South Gate — Zip 90280 Phone (213) 569-71 69 Open to the Public Tues. Thru Sat. 8 A.M. -4:30 P.M. Closed Sun. and Mori. Wilburns Can Fill Every Party Need Wilburn ' s 8730 Santa Fe Blvd. South Gate, California 569-7169 Sanford Studios Color Photography 14214 E. Whittier Blvd. Whittier, California SPECIALISTS IN PORTRAITS, WEDDINGS AND FAMILY GROUPS i to cerl transactions that occurrea auring the school year 1 976-77 have been presented to the best of our ability in this, the El Recuerdo of 1 977. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Ellen Rogers, Dr. Paul Griffin, and Shigeru Kawashiri for their contributions toward the success of this report. Our special thanks goes to all personnel who so graciously endured interruptions during the compiling of this record. Thank you, The Yearbook Staff jj§_ I ' M p Trwwi m- Mmmyi! - , - yp 3 k 4 ' • ft J I • V Jtt. ' i.s ■ ■■ ■ ' - %M: U immimmmmmtm: