Mason High School - Branding Iron Yearbook (Mason, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1976 volume:

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There is no world that has, through its ownglo s and industry, raise its ndards ofliv- '4 ing up to theQ?4flt'bl' the Now if lse are peo- ple ,given lllgl-fiE6dOll1 to to innovaigifh industry, 6dUC3li0UQQ an rovided - H ' I i' . . through lhagaefn S' W9 W0 5 every mx . erson aiiinte c education wh ool ex- p Q , PM U cept in America, F . ' N - ln.-. ' - I Throumthe nsslonngson has been desigigted as n City-'anne of only 400 in thc -N ol A r tam Q rough the efforts of the 3 llS 0 Co 'tt' o h evoted their energies, intellect, ind labor to meet thewnda ds set forth by the Bicentennial Conffiiiz' . Q7 , , . we it . . '19 fherefore, we are ackow dgln is historical year by relat- ing life in early Mason, both in the community and in the school, with present-day life in Mason. Qld grammar School '47 V5-1 - .' u -3 -. . 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M-In-1 A - N. . - . x. s 44, .4 . ,...5 n.. -'.-Q .g-N in .9 .fl - lcwoeo greohmen Sophomoreo gunioro .Senioro Qighth Seventh I'G0hl4'lC-IK 1 ffl . gf FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS: Pam Ceistweidt, Reporterg Ellen Eckert, Secretaryg Delores Hohn, Treasurerg Steven Hahn, Presidentg Sharon Geistweidt, Vice President 10 Timmy Airheart Robert Ake Barby Allen Cherry Bennelield Robert Bowers Marty Brown Kelly Bush Randy Carraway Eli Castillo Carlos Costillo Joel Cordes James Cordle Obie Cottle Dorothy Crouch Doug Crouch Debra Dannheim Craig Davis Marty Davis Thomas Duke Jeff Durst Ellen Eckert Brent Ellison Greg Ellison David Gardner Cindy Garner Bobby Garza Sharon Geislweidl Pam Geistweidl Teresa Gierisch Elva Gonzales Kerry Graham Darryl Gryder Steven Hahn Kendall Hemphill Lee Henrich Mary Hey Delores Holm Sherri Holt Deborah Jordan john Jordan VGOAVVIGK 20lll4'lC-?-Pl Laurie Jordan Darby Keller Terri Keyser Richard Kyzar Kathy Landers Vivien Landers Shari Latham Lori Leifeste ,Io Ann Lindemann Richard Lively Charles McLeod Sherry Mansell Kevin Martin Andy Martinez Danny Martinez David Martinez Irene Martinez Pedro Martinez Sammy Martinez Virginia Martinez Kathy Morgan Frances Menchaca Lucy Mesa Cecilia Morquecho Clinton Morris Billy Munoz Gilbert Navarro Robert Navarro Bonieca Nicholson Brenda Oertli Irene Orozpe Joe Ortiz .lanette Polk Becky Owen Patricia Polk Beth Pounds C-30hI4'l3l'l GOLIVMGK Marilyn Reichenau Chuck Rumbaugh Tony Scantlin Scott Schmidt Shane Schmidt Tori Schuessler David Shelton Pam Stevens johnny Stone Bobby Talsch Connie Taylor Victoria Vasquez Sebastian Velez James Williams Santa Yanez Sophomoreo SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS: Sherry Fleming, Reporterg Johnna Bierschwale, Treasurerq Lisa Capps, Secretaryg Scott Zesch, Presidentg Kim Hibler, Vice-President. FZ, mf 'if'?'E3JJi4?',. ..'f.1f5f5z,5+,ZliQ?fif lsau Aguirre ,Iohnna Bierschwale Randy Brown Katrina Brownlee 1, f tl Mifu- f 4 dag if 4- ' x 'W Lisa Capps Arvid Carlson Lupe Carrion rioo ' o., L i Willis Cahill , ',' V ff ' A' , : S fii il ii , 4 ' H M 16 ,A a Sophomorc-so dwg , My .,., ere . 1. f. - f I nf MmiP'e'.ZT ' , .wh- Q ,fi W x , ff! Billie Cochran John Coleman Cindy Danz Danny Dockal Melissa Dockal Thomas Davis james Donop Rhonda Durst Jimmie Jill Eckert Sherry Fleming Gerald Camel Yolanda Garza Dale Geistweidt Steven Ceislweidt Timmy Gibson 'Y e9 ' ' 'I-now' 17 Kaye Gray Faith Grote Felicia He-nke Mall Hey Kim Hibler Melinda Hull Regina lnce Quinn jones Greg Jordan Paul Jordan Quenlin Jordan Lisa Koock Tim Lehmberg Lawrie Lock Michael Loeffler Sephomoreo GESHUNDEITH!!! Tufskinvs Sticky. 11. 'W M M1 Sophomoreo ,FA Q 'gs -an ft- , ,M hui, ,Z.i2!-,,i-i3L,' A, ,. W . V A -.- , 'f '-rf' Mg 'Q H -'755Y.,,.i, 1, -. new-'sw V gmfe' ,, pg ,A 'Q W E ,, 1 K 1 ix , if 1 ' ia .Wyse , f ff 352 , V s f H Joe Martinez Sylvia Martinez Steven Mesa Cody Meyer Thomas Mills Mike Minton Terry Moehle Gary Parker Nancy Parker Paula Phillips Mitchel Rasberry Ella Sorrells Anna Velez Cynthia Velez Felix Velez ophomoreo Eddie Wilks Sharlee Woodward Debra Zavala Scott Zesch x Twoallbeefpalliesspecialsaucelettuce- cheesepicklesonionsonasesameseedbun. and a firelruck, and a dolly, and a G. I. Joe! unicorn JUNIOR CLASS UFFICERS: Sandra Willis, Presidenlg Diane Hahn, Secrelaryg Misha Jordan, Vice-Presidenlg Sue Williams, Reporterg Lori McKnight, Treasurer. .j-if ' 1 M A 'A Jimm Allen llli f Q Y i if, 5 Edward Avalos i f Steve Brownlee :.Q:,fQ:f V Shanna Bush 21 unioro 22 Walk a million miles for one of your smiles! Then why ain'l ya smilin ? Wait till the Humane Souety hears about this' Deborah Cordes Donna Dannheim Rebecca Donop Joel Draper Kris Eckert Kurt Eppler Amanda Feaster Georgia Fleming Brenda Garner Pam Garner Donnie Gierisch Gary Gierisch Linda Haines Diane Hohn Doby Hooten Lisa Hooten Lynn James Ken Jordan Misha Jordan Robert Jordan unioro Shane Keilh Ron Keller Ida Kidd Terry Kidd Nicky Marlin Elvis Marlin Elvira Martinez Lori McKnight Margie Navarro Irene Palacio lVlary Lou Orozpe Penni Poslon Dutch Reichenau Ricky Talsch Sue Williams Sandra Willis Nan Wolf Pal Ziriax Some people just don l know when lo go home! Who is this masked man? SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS: Janet Geislweidt, Re taryg Mark Hey, President. 24 enioro porterg Debbie McDonald, Treasurerg George Coleman, Vice-Presidentg Alesa Latham, Secre- Sherry Brown Janna Capps George Colemann Paul Davenport Ben Draper Dean Eckert 4 enioro cv .lean Eckert Nancy Eckert Barry Ellison Brent Erickson Fred Estes Bobby Feaster Steven Camel Janet Geistweidt 7 .fl , 97 'x ' .. .Q W fn- -qi Once more from the top, and try to get il right this time, huh? Donald Gibson Mark Hey Scott Hofmann Danny 'Holm Deck Hooten Royce Ivey Darrell Jordan 25 Sam Jordan Mark Kruse Alesa Latham Rosario Lopez Debbie McDonald Mark McFarland Carla Mills Dan Moran Barbara Parker Michael Rode Kenneth Stahl Larry Tatsch Monte Tatsch Dean Thomas Pearletta Ullrich enioro P ,, ootif 'AM' .2 sa of r fr 5,55 1 2 lim? J, 7.---. - 55'-LQ ' , '2Kat'aMfLi?73'f, r. -'rw CSE? M aw-. .. as Ss 'wyzg--x A .lT.q2?E?3f2'f'?,r it X if 1 r iff' 1 ' -t 'lf' P' 5 Q- AH l 1 Coach is coming! Swallow your dips!!! What Happened '7'7'7 enioro REMEMBER??????? Edward Velez Joe Tom While Karen While A Allen Williams Susan Yarborough 5 IH Qighth CLASS OFFICERS: Jerry Parker, Sponsor: Wade Schuessler, Secretary, Lyla Keyser, Reporlerg Eddie Garza, Treasuren Sleve Horner, Parliamen lariang julio Ramon, Vice Presidenlg Mrs. Billie Phillips, Sponsorg Mark Kirchofl, President. Joe Avalos Mike Beam Mall Bode Dee Ann Brandenberger Layton Brown John Byerly Sallie Cordell Adelita Canlu F? 5: ir' Qiglnth Qrcwle Trinidad Carrion Henry Dominguez Kaylyn Draper Danny Ellebrachl Diane Garza Eddie Garza Harold Gentry Melinda Gonzales Allen Greene Justin Grote Lee Haines Tommy Haines unior gligh Qpep ,Squad unior geigh eheerlecwlero Theresa Herron Steve Horner Mark Jordan Sandra Jorclan Lyla Keyser Andy Kidd Sherie Kidd Mark Kirchhoff Leslie Mansell Abel Martinez Kenya Polk Nancy Starks Martha Velez Head Sheila Henke Karen Danz 4, il Qighth Grade Emmill Marlinez Edmund Mesa Howard Mills Lav Ern Nobles Salvador Orozpe Debbie Owen Pele Palacio Pal Pluenneke Kenya Polk Brill Pounds Allen Greene, Mgr., Henw Dominguez, Harold Gentry, Eddie Garza, Mark Kirchhoff, Steve Horner, Pal Pluenneke, Edmund Mesa, Mgr., Andy Kidd, Salvador Orozpe, Claude Taylor, Abel Marlinez, Mike Beam, Kurl Raspberry, Tommy Haines, Mark Jordan, Mark Spaulding, Danny Ellebrachl, Julio Ramon, Brill Pounds, Roger Shelton, Emmilt Marlinez, Trinidad barrlon, Leslie Mansell. 31 Qughth Grade David Priess Julio Ramon Kurl Rasberry Cindy Schmidt Wade Schuessler Roger Shelton Mark Spaulding Nancy Starks Claud Taylor Carlos Velez Martha Velez Refugio Velez eventh grade Qighth Qrcwle guolzetbctll r Q E Back Row L-R: Coach Wollshohl, Mark Jordan, Steve Horner, Kurt Back Row L-R: Cindy Schmidt, Lyla Keyser, Nancy Starks, Diana Garza, Basberry, Tommy Haines, Mark Kirchhoff, Harold Gentry, Allen Melinda Gonzales, LaVem Nobles, Coach Behrens, lst Row-Kenya Green, Manager. lst Rowe-Claud Taylor, Andy Kidd, Mark Spaulding, Polk, Sandra Jordan, Debbie Owens, Sally Cordle, Manager, Kaylyn Leslie Mansell, Britt Pounds, Julio Ramon. Draper, Manager. eva-:nth grade chlolzetball Back Row-L-R: Coach Wolfshohl, Adrian Castillo, Mgr., Bobby Parker, Joe Tover, Mgr., Brad Holt, Wayne Carl Hofmann, Greg Gardner, Randy Kruse, johnny Cardenas, Ist Row-Walker Walston, Greg Lange, Mike Kyzar, Boddie Stockbridge, Kurt Polk, DaWane Wanek. Back Row L-R: Brenda Eckert, Mgr.g Sheila Henke, Teresa Ramon, Sharon McFarland, Lee Ann Cope, Becky johnson, Becky Ortiz, Veronica Orozpe, Janice Heinz, Coach Behrensg lst Row-Donna Hohn, Janna Bierschwale, Mitchelle james, Karen McFarland, Melody Ritter, Anna Cochran, Susie Martinez, Karen Danz, Lisa Hibler. X 53 Qi 1 .1 , v ,QW ,V 'f .mfs- .W hive-uf-nw if J W., TBMJ Qrganizationo: fwirlero Qheerlecwlc-:ro CPGP Squad 53304 55694 Sf fc-4 Student eounci Spmaoh 61.4, - 4,-!l ' 4, ' xi rgcmizcationo ucpcwt and Qpreoent QQ Throughout the years Old Mason High has had many organizations. These extra-curricular activities have developed students in mind, spirit and body, and many lasting friendships have resulted through these organizations. ln 1922, the first clubs were organized, the L'Mason Puncher Bandn and the '4Mason Girls' Athletic Association, which in 1945 was shortened to '5Pep Squad. Nineteen hundred forty-five was the year for club expansion-in that year the NFulure Homemakers of America and the 'Spanish Clubi' were formed. ln 194-8, the uFuture Farmers of America was organized. ln 1953 Mason High introduced Dramatics or Speech Class into its curriculum. This class began with 8 students and now has about 50 members, although Speech is an elective course rather than an organization. The youngest organizations in Old Mason High are the ulfuture Teachers 0fAmerica, which was started in 1960, and the 5'National Honor Societyn which was begun, in 1969. Mason High has some long-existing organizations, but there are some that were started and eventually faded away. One of these was the Mason High Choral Club which lasted some 45 years, but, alas, as times and interests changed, the Choral Clubw finally closed its songbooks forever. There were many other organizations that have come and gone through the years, but no matter how small, or how short-lived each and every one of them has caused one or more individuals to do something he or she was interested in. To some, it was playing an instrument, to others singing a song, and even ifit was just yelling like crazy, it helped make lasting friendships and stronger individuals. 1? w 'm.- n..-.. s.h1.1, unm- voooouoooooum Hman n lm rn mm STAS! 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Jsmmpxuxvvi mm H--A k law- rw llvy , .- Iggy?-jjjvkwn mg. s.1..,..u mm. mm-r uw Muivrx-nm vm: Itfglvls-v,-xw nm ..1u.1my.-1 mv- thrls .mm .ming psf.-vm: ,sn llml --.gnu nm .1,...,urf.gmQ -mu Hlrh Srh-ml xmfk of my- Girls 00990904 'cunt 4k chanel qnaoon gpuncher qgtcncl wirlc-:ro DRUM MAJOR: Janet Geislweidl. TWIRLERS: Paula Phillips, Head Twirler, Sherry Fleming, Sandra Willis iw Qpep Squad COUNCIL: Lisa Capps, Alesa Latham, Presidentg Margie Navarro, Vice-Presidenlg Misha Jordan, Carla Mills, Secrelaryg Lori Leifesle. Bottom row: Kim Hibler, Lisa Hoolen, Janna Capps, Debbie McDonald, Diane Hohn. X I aw , '- THE 1975-76 MASON PUNCHER PEP SQUAD. 951-A E OFFICERS: Scoll Zesch, Senlinelg Dale Geislwcidl, Reporlerg Lynn james, Treasurer. Row two: Dominick Marlin, Vice-Presi- denlg Ron Keller, Secrelaryg Janna Capps, Swcethearlg Ken Jordan, President. N XX, ' x tt. . X X , ,Q Y X F ' ll! WKQKW5 MM FUTURE FARMERS OF' AMERICA MII Q V ,--- V N..X. 44, W . ' ,1 , K' X 951604 i OFFICERS: Pam Garner, Treasurcrg Rhonda Durst, Songleaderg Cindy Danz, Pianistg Misha Jordan, Parliamenlariang Shanna Bush, Reporter. Bollom row: Sandra Willis, 2nd Vice-President and Hisloriang Janna Capps, Presidentg Dean Eckert, Beaug Nancy Eckert, Isl Vice-Presidenlg Lisa Hoolen, Secretary. Xxx. , XX 'v Ivglwi. V.. rl., ' ' . X - . ' i ,K j - X - V 1 - --- V ,- ,....,,..., ........,......-,...,.w,. yy-- ' 1.51: ' 5 W C ,.,. .,,, ,,:.. L 1 - 4 . i - - - FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA R aw OFFICERS: Margie Navarro, Parliamenlariang Mary Lou Orozpe, Treasurerg Georgia Fleming, Secrelaryg Dan Moran, Re porlerg Allen Williams, Vice-Presidenlg Janet Geislweidl, President. iii i FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA I Student Qouncil OFFICERS: Scott Hofmann, President, Janna Capps, Corresponding Secretary, Nancy Eckert, Recording Secretaryg Ken Jor- dan, Vice-President. F ,. .WS STUDENT COUNCIIJ E. Castillo, S. Hahn, K. Graham, J. Eckert, S. Zesch, A. Feasler, D. Geistweidt, S. Willis, D. Eckert, L. Hooten, M. Hey, S. Hofmann, J. Eckert, J. Capps, N. Eckert, K. Jordan. Spanioh Qlulv OFFICERS: Margie Navarro, Vice-President, Elvira Martinez, Reporter, Mary Lou Orozpe, Secretary, Irene Orozpe, Treas- urer. . W F rA-4- - , MA- Back row: S. Mesa, Y. Garza, F. Velez, S. Velez, J. Ortiz, B. Munoz, G. Navarro, J. Coleman, E. Avalos, E. Wilks, P. Davenport, Jordan. Row two: E. Martinez, F. Menchaca, S. Fleming, D. Cordes, J. Eckert, F. Henke, F.. Sorrells, I.. Capps, J. Bierschwale, C. Danz, K. Hibler, M. Orozpe, I. Orozpe. Row lhree: D. Zavala, S. Martinez, V. Vasquez, L. Mesa, K. Brownlee, R. Durst, P. Poston, L. McKnight, S. Bush, C. Velez, F.. Castillo, I. Palacio. Row four: A. Velez, M. Navarro, E. Gonzales, E. Eckert, F. Grote, P. Ziriax, E. Velez, T. Kidd, J. Martinez. , I oactiuitieoz Szeetlvccll Banquet Sr. cpldv 51. :1e.c4. QBWW 5lf.-Sf. Tram sl iBW,uef C62 CU 94. Q. 60-up Cynoving may - I 1 F, , qw if: MQ, ilk v y 9 W L ,, 4 J qv .1 5 I, .y jx -Exe enior cplccy No More Homeworkn Almost every high school student has dreamed-at one time or another-of being principal for a day. The 1976 Senior Play, No More Homework, was a comedy about high school students propelled into the roles of principal, vice principal, and school Secretary. The cast included: Carla Mills, Miss Goodwin, Jean Eckert, Mrs. Clendennigg Debbie McDonald, Miss Ogilvieg Mark Kruse, Mr. Harper, Scott Hofmann, Coach Guthrie, George Coleman, Mr. Lundquistg Karen While, Pamela Jones, Mark Hey, 'gBuzzy Bailey, Janna Capps, Shalimar Ames, Pearletta Ullrich, '5Midge Murphy, Sam Jordan, Faversham Lightly, Nancy Eckert, Tallulah Ploetzg Fred Estes, Ronald Asssoong Alesa Latham, Miss Dill, Mark McFarland, Tick,' Tokg Janet Geistweidt, Mrs. Ratchet, Darrell Jordan, Elmer B. Ames. Royce Ivey was the announcer and the directors were: Mrs. Sheryl Rogers, Mr. 81 Mrs. Jerry Bearden, and Mr. Sr Mrs. Jay Marek. I t gg wp: HIM HIGH 1 V Q 5 I L 1 L gf! N x 1 2 HMEE 'iff 1 My Q U' , fwff.I 4 oh 0 ,4 6 'fx M, an----si-..,.1-,fyzfxiif rlqtaff ar mini' ' D Q nil. 7' 'vu F 9 N uni T F' 'YQ K 'QQ 3 l ---'f-ar Q f I Ku. Y xx XN 1 1 xx ,J K. -x A V . lima We . was 1 ' fb 7, , P, 4 ,ffl- WF .,k. ' -mg?gef21,., n 1. I ,3,M,.m N A QV' in gl -b N ' W Q. --. Y' Alf Srl xvqr A1 N. km a Y 1 1 'ifz' f W 1 1 33 .' , Bw' . si? Q, , r 2 ' v T I if ' 2 . A, , ,. ,,., I 3 , . - 3 ' 2 V. -1 t ? Q yi ,, , .- Q 4,5 L l ijl. QE i s 15? ' x . , ' -J. I 1. Q, k',. J ff if ,z ii' W 51 UG! div A 1 'E A -1 V' . mf ,...v5zk,eN 2: YW r Q., if ff -'ri 'U Su 2:11 ,F , , L if LU - cv If ' :asc 1 arlm Dale Gelslweldl auon Awards: Stephen 4 ! -4 sg, A Ji . ,jvrsd . 4 -Q w w v- A 1 ' i1f9 'l8 M - MM, fm,,N,..-,.,4 fa...L- ' 11ff.,: - M'f'f'?f1i '-2'-,ZW Lea 'L Qu fn VU. s PM 'Si Ry ST 1 5. L: ry 'QI unior- enior The Junior Class honored the graduating class of 1976 with a Bicentennial Banquet and Prom. The school cafeteria was decor- ated in the traditional colors of red, while and blue. Music was provided by 'The Westernersf' Ecnquet anal Qprom L'The Town Criers, Beverly Miller and Ray Starks, announced the prophecies tor the Senior Class. Waiters and waitresses for the Banquet were: Dale Ceistweidt, Mitch Rasberry, Bo Brown, Cody Meyer, Kim Hibler, Rhonda Durst, Johnna Bierschwale, and Debra Zavala. rom the olcl JI.. -, fb owing 32,35--...Zz ..,.,,1,..,,.,.,M. K ,... V... .V F: Wi 4 H3 K. H gn, 5 , J W . ., U ,f 1 i I , y N- f,a',Q.: Y V W F 1 my Q H :gm - f E, , faux., 'ff-Q , ' ' -LW K . ,W Q A .,,, V , ,,, ,, Q.. ml L W H ,L V WV, 'E A AW-xp' ' ' 'V '-A 'Q , ' 4. . Q. t l 4. X ji , . , XJ I Q ., A, V, l H NAM ,fi Y Q 33x -gg, , K f ,iggfzigig -'M , ' 1,--ff' wwdiya ' . , --pp , 4,1 f f531'?v . 'z . 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I y U ,EM 1 +L .Xa 1 fag: J I' 3 s A al ' - 1 ak: 'gr l xy?-' P I 4,54 X .N Y .. JS- , f N 2.5 2 1 va SA. 'ir A sb Tl, e . . V risk it , 5 l 1 ff J V A :H f ml fl' ,gif-V' X .. L H Q Y ., -Q W, , f 1 r 3 f VL., + H -rf x - I i f zzvfni- 'v f if QL D' ' g, 'Tgif 6' ' A Back row: R. Talsch. D. Moran, D. Hoo L. Carrion, J. Allen, D. Hoolen, J. Cord Lively, R. Keyser, K. Bush, C. Castillo. X w eqzeae . T 3 .rl ,- l a ten, B. Draper, G. Gierisch, D. Holm, C. Morris, D. Glyder, Eldon Kothmann, Teacher. Second row: le, D. Martinez, T. Mills, T. Airhearl. Third row: G. Davis, C. Rumbaugh, M. Brown, G. Parker, R. xii? x rlfl' 'A N44 an. ..,,f,' :Vg uw . V 'ta 'ffziagjiff -A gjv- ' , -, f. -LV. Q - 7, ,,1.. ET-:ri- 3'-' '- X 54 V, V ., :-ff: f-Aff-:,141'1':l.,',a eJ255f:,- 'Q - f-' '- . ,nw-41+ 'f ff,-,Ja ..ma-veranda. '.. - 1 .LV -- ' -' -fa'-.+ 'L I 4. 7. fr: P .4 w . f 352 . , A A Tac'-rj-L L va. .- ,h ' '.,.4f'x. -k, f v -gyf9 ..k -' ,. -, 5.1, . 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After all plans and rehearsals have been carried out, the patronizing public is presented with candi- dates for King and Queen of Mason High School. The nighttime activity revolves around a select theme as the young ladies in evening gowns, with their suited escorts, parade in front ofa fabricated backdrop. The students and audience are both held in suspense when the coveted titles are about to be announced. Through secret ballot, the King and Queen and four Dukes and Duchesses have been chosen pre- viously by the entire student body from a complete list of participants. After the Queen has been crowned by the King, before the assembled court, all participants in the Cor- onation bow to them as they leave. A dance is usually held immediately after the Coronation, where a beautiful evening comes to a close among a swirl of long dresses and sparkling glasses of punch. tt? YE 39 J 55.1 ,st- if 'QT' l 'fi t +1 Q' t . ' iv ' 'f f' 1 11 oil, .V nt ..-U ,, F.. it J . 'V' I' .J y . V H 5 On November 5, 1966 the 10th Annual Queen's Coronation was held in the Mason High School Gym. Above are the queens from 1957 to 1966 who were honored at this time. These queens were asked to wear the same dresses in which they were crowned. Pictured left to right: Bonnie Schmidt Zesch, '66-'67g Trudy Donop Schmidt, '65-'66g Cindy Zesch Thompson, '64-'65, Sheryl Bodenhamer Rogers, '63-'64, Susan Zesch Keeling, '62-'63, Judy Martin Bennett, '60-,61j Sheba Kay Morrison Kothman, '59-'60, Sandra Schmidt O,Donnell, '58-'59, and Brenda Grlmsley Durst, 57- 58. Janell Jordan McMeen, '61-'62 was unable to attend. oeffler Fortson, '68-'69, Debra Lehmberg Other Coronation Queens have been: Jeanne Chew, '67-'68, Bonnie L Schmidt, '69-'70, Janet Schmidt, '70-'71, Jeannie Schmidt Smith, '71-'72, Judy Geistweidt, '72-'73, Kayla Kothmann, '73-'74, and Paula Lehmberg, ,74-'75. 65 r au' i Y 1 Ln ,.2. 'x 45: 4-..-. . I ..: M gg. .nv? 'u.4 zzz' vi f Mwfvz few H. . 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'x h i bv '4 'l,: f' -5 iff ,,, f ' 1 . k ' 'i Q. r I' 78 Sparta gootbcall clkcolzetliccll qraclz qennio gfiglalighto Brady Menard Junction Menard Llano Brady 1922 1976 Mason Mason Mason Mason Mason Mason Llano San Saba Sonora Crane Robert Lee Junction Eldorado Wa Menard Mason Mason Mason Mason Mason Mason Mason Mason Mason 0 23 6 6 0 0 1 10 0 7 Llano 0 Mason 3 Brady 7 Mason 6 0 0 0 3 6 2 0 ' 6 0 ll 33 0 1922 wuzw The above represent the first and last football schedules of the teams attending the present Mason High School building. Except for season records, football statistics were not kept until 1930. Since 1930, Mason High's Football Squad has played about 700 football games and 65 teams, ranging from as far north as White Deer, south to San Antonio, east to Deer Park, and as far west as Crane. The Cowpunchers fmore commonly known as the Punchersl'l has been the team name since 1897. Purple and white have been the school colors for almost 80 years. The high school song has been the same for 54 years-before that there was none. There are several differences between present day teams and the teams of yesteryear. The football player's gear, in earlier years, consisted of a leather helmet, which did not have to be worn, and cleats. The 1930 team set basically 2 team records that have lasted 4-6 years. The first record is that of being the only un- defeated team Mason has ever had-there were 6 wins, no losses and no tics The other record was most points scored in a game with Mason over Burnet, 118-0. This team also beat Eden 85-0, the second bestscore that Mason has put on the board against an opponent. A fellow Mason High football player once said, Through the years, the high school has given many individual awards, but the greatest and most overlooked honor one can have, is to represent the Mason HCowpunchers. 1925 cuccroity cam L-R Back Row--Garner Seaquisl, Clayton Schmidt, Elmer Weideman, Fred Gipson, Carl Bielfeldt, Walter Zesch, Coach Kirkpatrick, 2nd Row-Rudolph Loeffler, Glen Capps, Bert Zesch, Malcomb Jordan, Otto Gunther, Franz Reardon, Leroy Iixngeg 3rd Row- Smith Lewis, Dan Pluenneke, Seth Hofmann, Byron Brown, 1. Linville Mogford, Henry Rode. fPhotograph: Courtesy 0fGarner Sea- quistl. 1975 cuaroity feccm L-R Back Row-Coach Parker, Elvis Martin, Darrell Jordan, Terry Moehle, Dan Moran, Fred Estes, Steven Gamel, Ben Draper, Monte Tatsch, Donald Gibson, Coach Burns, 2nd Row-Greg Iordan, manager, Pat Ziriax, Ricky Tatsch, Danny Hohn, Joe Tom White, Ken Jordan, Dale Geistweidl, James Donop, Scott Hofmann, Danny Dockal, Manager, lst Row-Quentin Jordan, Managen Edward Velez, Dean Eckert, Joe Martinez, Brent Erickson, Deck Hooten, Dohy Hooten, Dutch Reichenau, Gilbert Navarro, Manager. ootball Melvin Burns Head Coach Bobby Richardson V A Assistant Coach ' V Q '. wi .V 5 l Ben Draper Dean Eckert Brent Erickson Fred Estes T-2L TE-2L C-lL T-21. Captain All-Dist. 2nd Team Def. All-Dist. Def : 3 Steven Camel Donald Gibson Scott Hofmann Danny Hohn T-3L TE-IL TE-3L B-2L All-Dist. 2nd Team Off. All-Dist. Def All-Dist. 2nd Team Def. 82 Jerry Parker Junior Varsity Coach Deck Hooten SE-3L All-Dist. 2nd Team Darrell Jordan Dan Moran Monte Talsch C-1L B-lL TE-2L Ofi All-Dist. Off. All-Dist. Def. All West Texas 2nd Team in Edward Velez G-3L All-Dist. Defi All-Dist. Ofi All-West Texas 2nd Team Off All-West Texas Super Team Dei 3 1 i Joe Tom White Doby Hooten Ken Jordan B-IL SE-1L BT-2L All-Dist. 2nd Team Off. All-DISL Dei All-West Texas Dei J t E psf' 5 Elvis Marlin Dutch Reichenau Ricky Talsch Pal Zil'i3X C-2L C-2L SE-1 L QB-2L All-Dist. 2nd Team Ofil 81 Def. James Donop Dale Ceislweidt Joe Martinez Terry Moehle G-lL B-IL B-IL T-IL All-Dist. 2nd Team Off All-Dist. Hon. Men Ofif 81 Dei I V 1 1 ' X T L eT e1e 7 t f H x ' ft T T fQ + 43153 -A N ' - -5 7 T ee .q M T , L V 'I' :F r C' 'S A N , , M, Danny Dockal Greg Jordan Quentin Jordan Gilbert Navarro Manager Manager Manager Manager Cuaroity in c,-action 'WS In 1969, the students of Mason High School invested a sum of money in a victory bell. This bell was to have generated enthusiasm over every point made during a football game. As it turned out, interest in the victory bell remained low until the year 1975. At the start ofthe football season, it was announced that a keeper ofthe bell was to be elected from the student body to see that the bell was in attendance at every game and that it was rung for every point made. A choice of titles was submitted. Ding Dong was chosen over Bell Wrangler and Puncher Posse. Mark Hey was elected as the first Ding Dongf, Today, the victory bell wears a dazzling purple and white attire as it is towed from game to game, and it is hoped that the spirit on which it was founded may never cease to grace an athletic contest. uibing eng, cmark gf y 86 unior ccroity . 3 i EA , 4 I I l Bottom L-R: S. Brownlee, L. Henrich, K. Hemphill, D. Martinez, C. Rumbaugh, S. Martinez, B. Tatsch, D. Shelton, S. Schmidt, R. Kyzar, B. Munoz, Middle Row: R. Bowers, S. Hahn, J. Durst, P. Jordan, M. Hey, S. Geistweidt, E. Castillo, D. Martin, J. Cordes, M. Rasberry, D. Martinez, Top Row: Coach Jen'y Parker, R. Jordan, G. Camel, M. Loeffler, D. Gierisch, J. Draper, C. Meyer, D. Geistweidt, K. Martin, L. Walston, A. Carlson, S. Zesch. 87 yo' ccroity igccolzetball 88 Dan Moran 1-L Bobby Feasler 1-L Fred Estes 3-L All Dist. Royce Ivey 1-L Paul Davenport 2-L ,f 'ga A Pal Ziriax Beverly Miller Bo Brown Lon McKnight Statistician Gilbert Navarro Manager Bobby Richardson Coach unior aroity Front L-R: M. Minton, G. Parker, L. Henrich, S. Schmidt, R. Navarro. Back L-R: L. James, M. Rasberry, C. Meyer, A. Carlson, D. Crouch 90 Cody thinks he is the Jolly Green Giant! . . . gn ogction 422 I've heard of a lie hall, but this is ridiculous! Qirlo ' cvaroity iwlzetlfccll Coach Jerry Parker ' '-i- i ,,.. E25 ig, 1 .5 ,jf if V ' gg?i?.f'f ff Z 9 Nancy Eckert 1 Captain , All-District 4-L 9 Debbie McDonald Janel Geislweidl Amanda Feasler Diane Hohn Rebecca Donop 4-L 2-L Hon.-Men. All Dist. Hon- MCH- All-Disl. 1-L Margie Navarro Lisa Homen 2-L 2-L Lori Leifesle 3-L 2.14 ,lohnna Bierschwale Melinda H011 1-L 92 1-L 1-L unior aroity Managers: Beth Pounds Cindy Danz Front Row L-R: Bonieca Nicholson, Lisa Capps, Barbie Allen, Darby Keller, Kathy Landers, Kim Hibler, Sherry Fleming, Melinda Holtg Back Row L-R: Coach Jerry Parker, Kerry Graham, Dorothy Crouch, Delores Hohn, Sherri Holt, Felicia Henke, Gina Ince, Laurie Jordan, Deborah Cordes, 93 yo' rack T ' N I H 51.5 ' 14, C Y First row: E. Martin, S. Martinez, F. Estes, B. Draper, G. Gierisch, J. D. Gibson, J. Draper. Second row: E. Velez, D. Reichenau, D. Martinez, D. Hohn, T. Airheart, D. Gierisch, K. Eppler. Third row: G. Navarro, Manager, S. Zesch, J. Martinez, D. Eckert, D. Hooten, P. Ziriax, D. Crouch, M. Tatsch, Coach Behrens. unior ccroity B First row: D. Martinez, M. Hey, A. Carlson, R. Brown, E. Wilks, B. Tatsch. Second row: G. Navarro, Manager, A. Martinez, J. Donop, S. Mesa, E. Castillo, T. Gibson, K. Hemphill, Coach Behrens. 94 egionccl Quccli iero First row: D. Hooten, F. Estes. Second row: E. Martin, E. Velez, D. Martinez, B. Draper, M. Tatsch. Third row: S. Zesch, J. Martinez, D. Gibson, K. Eppler, C. Gierisch, G. Navarro, Managerg Coach Behrens. State Qucdi iero First row: J. Martinez, D. Hooten, D. Gibson, K. Eppler, S. Zesch. Second row: Coach Behrens, E. Castillo, G. Navarro-Manager. 95 Qirlo l frccclz Front Row, L to R: ,lohnna Lynn Bierschwale, Jimmie ,lill Eckert, Tori Schuessler, Becky Owen, Terri Keyser, Connie Taylor, Cvnlhla Velez Back Row, L to R: Ellen Eckert, Georgia Fleming, Rebecca Donop, Laurie Jordan, Delores Hohn, Diane Hohn, Faith Grote. State Qualif ier- giane geohn Diane was high point individual in 6 ol' the 8 meets she entered this year, scor- ing a total of 238 pts, for the season. In the District Meet she scored 45 pts. by winning lst in the: 100 yd. dash, 200 yd. dash, long jump, triple jump, and was a member of the winning 4-40 relay team. 96 egional Clualiiiero Front Row, L to R: ,Iohnna Lynn Bierschwale, Terri Keyser. Back Row L to R: Georgia Fleming, Diane Hohn, Becky Owen, Tori Schuessler Special Qlympico Special Olympics is a nationwide program of sport training and athletic com petition. The program is unique in that it provides for all competitors, the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and receive recognition. The Special Olympics program was developed by the Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. The Special Olympics program in Texas is entering its eighth year through the cooperative efforts of many interested individuals. The students pictured below participated in the Region 15 Special Olympics Meet in San Angelo, qualifying them for the State Meet at the University of Texas at Austin. The students have been coached by Bonnie Zesch. X 1 6.4 .,.. . W.-. Back, L-R: Tony Scantlin-first in 100 yard dash, 2nd in 440 yard run and long jumpg Pete Palacio-first in 100 yard dash and long Jump, second in 50 vard dash: Correna Henera-first in softball throw, second in 25 yard dash, third in 50 yard dashg Wvien landers-first in 50 yard dash, 25 yard dash and long jumpg Front, L-R: Ismael Duarte-first in softball throw, 100 yard dash and 50 yard dash, third 400 yard rung Juan Mesa-first in 25 yard dash and long jump and second in 50 yard dashg Carol Landers-second in 50 yard dash and long jump, third in 25 yard dash. Front, center: Sidney Durst-first in softball throw. 97 ennio VARSITY: Front Row, L-R: Scott Schmidt, Mitchell Rasberry, Beverly Miller, Lynn James, Tim Lehmberg, Lee Heinrich. Back Row: Sharon Geistweidt, Debbie McDonald, Nancy Eckert, Rhonda Durst, Kerry Graham, Shane Schmidt, Coach Helen Tallent. ' l P JUNIOR VARSITY: Front, L-R: Cindy Danz, Kendal Hemphill, Lucy Mesa, Paula Phillips. Back Row: Mary Hey, Kathy Morgan, Felix Velez, Sebastian Velez. egional Qruali iero fvr- ' Scoll Schmidl and Mitchell Rasberry. REGIONAL QUALIFIER STATE QUALIFIER Sharon Geistweidl Tim Lehmberg OO State ehcufnpo Nancy Eckert and Debbie McDonald. STATE QUALIFIERS Kerry Graham and Rhonda Dursl Sparta gfighlighto ,X A N41 ' 101 04 xl! Graduation ogchieuementoz jfonor Studento Studento of the cynonth Cncctional 5-fonor Society qkjeot fexao Scholaro Cwlwb CIDA., fhlzvaalml cgwaralo fbi. 5 22. Jwrw 515694 Cfallfdfdld 52104 fiwarda ogthletic 4:-awaralo Cgrcwluation ce the enicr elcwo o 1976 CLASS MOTTO: We have no yesterdays. . . time took them away, tomorrow may not be, b ut we have today. CLASS FLOWER: CLASS COLQRS: Red Rose President .......... Vice President .... Secretary .......... Red, White and Blue CLASS OFFICERS ..........MarkHey - ..... George Coleman . . . . . Alesa Latham Treasurer ................... , , , Debbie McDonald Student Council Representatives. ,,,,,, Dean Eckert and Jean Eckert Reporter. . . . . . .............................. Janet Geistweidt CLASS SPONSORS Sponsors. .. .......... Mr. Bearden, Mrs. Rogers, Mrs. Marek Counselor .... ........................... M r. Jamie Hemphill Janna Capps Jean Eckert Nancy Eckert Janet Geistweidt Alesa Latham Rosario Lopez George Coleman Paul Davenport Ben Draper Dean Eckert Barry Ellison Fred Estes Bobby Feaster Steven Gamel Donald Gibson Mark Hey Scott Hofmann Daniel Hohn Deck Hooten Cum Laude Flo CLASS MEMBERS Senior Girls 'Debbie McDonald Carla Mills Barbara Parker Pearletta Ulhich Karen White Susan Yarborough Senior Boys Royce Ivey Darrell Jordan Sam Jordan Mark Kruse Mark McFarland Dan Moran Michael Rode Kenneth Stahl Larry Tatsch Monte Tatsch Dean Thomas Joe Tom White Allen Williams 'Highest Girl wers in Honor of the Graduates Courtesy of Mason National Bank qjaledictorian Salutatorian qnark may oallen qijilliamo , 4 ii? The Class of 1923 was the first to graduate from the building the Seniors of 1976 have attended until May of this year. It was the first class to wear caps and gowns at graduation and the largest to ever graduate from MHS at that time. The students crawled out the window and onto the roof to have this picture taken and were scolded severely by the principal because the roof had been guaranteed to last for 20 years-provided no one walked on it. Seated L-R: Alvin Zesch, Milton Loeffler, and Sam Leifeste. Kneeling: Claris Sanders, Vera Roger, Gertrude Metzger, Thelma Wood fReedj, Willie Mae Doell QBrandenbergerJ, and Etta Marie Hofmann Qfleardonj. Standing: Murray Kyger, Carrell Herring, Allie Mae Lee, Jessie Farmer, Roy Bratton, Lorena Draper Hughes, Walter Willmann, Sam Hasse, and Ethel Gipson. Mark Hey, a grandson of Mr. Zesch, is Valedictorian of this year's graduating class. fPhoto: Courtesy of Etta Marie Hofmann flileardonj. 10 eitizenohip Dan Moran, Jean Eckert, Donald Gibson. American Legion Award Danforth Award O Dean Eckert Mark Hey Janet Geislweidl Debbie McDonald cf-achievement ccrclo Seniors: Karen While Allen Williams Sophomores: Arvid Carlson Faith Grote Juniors: Shanna Bush Ken jordan Freshmen: Ellie Castillo Sherri Holl 10 O cncctionccl jfonor ociety ki D Front, L-R: Lori McKnight, Deborah Cordes, Janna Capps, Nancy Eckert, Mark Heyg Second Row: Sandra Willis, Lisa Hooten, Dean Eckert, Danny Hohng Back Row: Ken Jordan, Janet Geistweiclt, Scott Hofmann, Allen Williams. Sawlenw 0 the ouch Front, L-R: Jean Eckert, Nancy Eckert, Scott Hofmann, Dean Eckert, Janna Capps, Back: Mark Hey, Debbie McDonald, Janet Geist- weidl, and Allen Williams. Closet fexcw Scholaro Mark Hey Allen Williams qfcho lo Clfcho in erica Fronl, L-R: Debbie McDonald, Janna Capps, Deborah Cordes, Diane Hohnq Back: Lisa Hoolen, Sandra Willis, Scott Hofmann, Ken Jordan, Allen Williams, Lynn James, Mark Hey, George Coleman. SLE. 2 Schoel Spirit gpep Squad! ogward School Spirit c.-4wc4rcl Danny Hohn and ,lean Eckert Alesa Latham Qigtudent he year getty erocker :Jawa Barbara ar er Janna Capps oawccralo 1975 clneato feam-girot ju inaction 'Sv - 4 Students: L-R: Dominic Martin, Terry Kidd, Ken Jordan, Darrell ,Iordang Advisor, Jay Lee Marek. girot ju State 1976 gairy eattle fedm 1976 gpoultry feam Advisor, Jerry Beardeng Mark Hey, Scott Hofmann, Felicia Henke, Dr. Earl Knebelg Jerry Bearden, Advisor: Jimmie Jill Eckert, jeff Durst. George Coleman, Dr. R. C. Potts, Dean at Texas A8llVl. James Williams, Gentry Lynn, student teacher, Lisa Capps, Dr. R. C. Potts, Dean at Texas ASZM. 113 fiueotoclz ieccm Szourth in State qneato fedwl - Se C ORG! State SCOTT HOFMANN Candidate for state FFA president. Past president of A Area Vll. Area VII state talent contest representa- tive. Lone Star Farmer Can- didate. f Ez we cfawarclo l . 9'-r 114 f' KEN JORDAN Area VII Vice President, President of local FFA Chapter. Lone Star Farmer. iueotoclz Shown Reserve Champion Brahman Steer, Jr. Show al Houston shown by Quinn jones Reserve Grand Champion Steer shown by Dale Geistweidl al Mason, Illf -1 lily, ' ' g For the first time in the history of Mason High School, the Literary team from Mason was the District 9-A Region II champion, winning the meet with 154 points. The other schools competing in the events were: Junction, with 130 points, Eldorado with 112 points, Wall with 72 points, Robert Lee with 30 points and Menard with 25 points. It was through the efforts ofthe students pictured below that this honor was possible. NEWS WRITING: Arvid Carlson: Typing: Deborah Cordes, Ella Sorrells, Sylvia Martinez, Faith Grote: Spelling: Faith Grote, Shane Schmidt: News Writing: Mike Minton: Poetry Interpretation: Lisa Hooten, Amanda Feaster, Cindy Danz: Persuasive Speaking: Cindy Danz, Ken Jordan, Gerald Gamel: Prose Reading: Pennie Poston, Dutch Reichenau, Lisa Koock: Science: Eddie Wilks, Allen Williams: Ready Writing: George Coleman, Mark Hey: Editorial: James Donop, Bobby Feaster: Informative Speaking: Bobby Feaster, Kim Hibler, Paul Davenport: Feature: Paul Jordan: Headline Writing:.Dale Geistweidt, Mike Loeffler. 116 State Qruccli iero Persuasive Speaking Gerald Camel Informative Speaking: Kim Hibler wfn 4123! 117 8 Journalism: Bobby Feasler Mike Loeffler Arvid Carlson egionccl Prose: Dutch Reichenau Typing: Deborah Cordes Qrucali iero . Science: Allen Williams Spelling: Shane Schmidt Persuasive Speaking: Ken Jordan Informative Speaking: Bobby Feaster Poetry: Amanda Feaster Cindy Danz Lisa Hooten p ne-:Act cplcay L'The Valiant This is the story of a condemned prisoner who faces execution without revealing his true identity. Mason won District competition with the play qualifying them for the Area Contest. Front, L-R3 Lisa Hooten, Stage Crewg Scott Hofmann, Warden Holtg Lori McKnight, Josephine Parisg Back, L-R: Royce Ivey, Father Dalyg Eddie Wilks, James Dykeg Ken Jordan, Stage Crewg Scott Zeschg Jailer Dang Quentin Jordan, Stage Crew. Not shown is Dan ny Hohn, Attendant. , xt fx ,'- ff, '-it N x fa K X in NX 8 f-J 9442 . . ff 3 14 9' if ltsyyr l 5 ffs M if SQ XA ml l nigh N. 7 EA a' Q 2 l Z... f... if SQ X' S i'i' twiiff 44 tttl Scott Hofmann Eddie Wilks Lori McKnight Royce Ivey District All-Star Honorable Honorable Best Actor Cast Mention Mention Area 1 20 Au-sm cast 1-- --Y QB:md egionccl eonteot UIL Solo Winners: Joel Cordes, Trombone, John Coleman, Clarinet, Kathy Morgan, Bariloneg Ed- die Wilks, Bass Clarinet, Allen Williams, Tuba, Deborah Cordes, Fluteg Cindy Danz, Piano, laurie Jordan, Alto Saxg Patricia Polk, Clarinet. TWIRLING: Darby Keller received a Iv in Class lllg Sandra Willis received a I in Class I. STATE SOLO CONTEST QUALIFIERS: Deborah Cordes, Flute, Sandra Willis, Twirlingg Allen Williams, Tuba, Eddie Wilks, Bass Clarinet. 2 call Sparta ' 1 , W N W N L X 122 nquet Monte Tatsch Ken Jordan TEENY LOEFFLER MEMORIAL FEMALE ATHLETE AWARD: Nancy Eckert STUART LEHMBERG MEMORIAL MALE ATHLETE AWARD: Fred Estes FOOTBALL OUSTANDING LINEMAN: Edward Velez OUTSTANDING BACK: Joe Tom White BASKETBALL FREE-THROW AWARD: Fred Estes PLAYER-COACH AWARD: Fred Estes OUTSTANDING MALE PLAYER: Fred Estes-Beverly Miller OUTSTANDING FEMALE PLAYER: Nancy Eckert TRACK OUTSTANDING MALE: Deck Hooten-Scott Zesch OUTSTANDING FEMALE: Diane Hohn TENNIS OUTSTANDING MALE PLAYER: Tim Lehmberg OUTSTANDING FEMALE PLAYER: Nancy Eckert PLAYER-COACH AWARD: MOST TACKLES AWARD: 12 24 1 OU U6 01413 Cl eng Gly . . . X ln 1885 with forseeing eyes the citizens of the small community of Mason had a vision ofa bigger and better Mason to be. They had long since recognized the inadequacy of the shack which was called a schoolhouse. This one-room building was under the big oak tree east of the Lutheran Church. The strictest of discipline was maintained, and they were not sparing in wielding the rod. August 29, 1885, thirty-seven voters requested from the Commissioners Court that Mason be incorporated for school purposes. Election was held in September and it carried by a vote of 84 to 55. With enthusiasm the citizens then decided upon the plans of their new building. When the cornerstone was laid in 1887 a great celebration and parade were held. Their plans had materialized into what is now called the Old Gram- mar Schoolf, a historical landmark which now serves as county library and office building. In 1923, Mason High School students moved to a new building, now known as the Old High School Buildingf, The paper had this to say about the first graduation from the new school: '4The large and spacious auditorium proved to be plenty large to accommodate the large crowd in attendance, which is indeed very gratifying, as it has been the case in the past to be unable to accommodate those desiring to attend these classes. The Old High School Buildinga' accommodated the high school students until 1976. This year, three weeks before school was out the students moved into their modern, new facility. The graduating class of 1976, like that of 1923, once again walked across a spacious auditorium stage, ringing in a new era of education for Mason students. Mason students, teachers, and townspeople, saw a dream materialize from the ground up as the new school was being built and finished. .Nm .-.R . ,Nga ,vw 2 f' . - , :LQ -sivfaiiqnh Ui V ' VMQLQ P -N S xx- if Construction went quickly . . . ln the beginning . . .' 2-ik School Board member, Dr. Karlton Kothmann, was one ofthe first visitors to the new facility. but seemed to take forever. 125 qfcriting ieonteot 1976 is the second year for the Mason High School Writing contest. The contest was started by Mrs. Austin, Mrs. Harbers, and Mr. Wolfshohl. A money prize is given to first places of each category. The money for these prizes is made by an anonymous donor. There are five main categories. Non-fiction, fiction, free verse poetry, traditional verse, and narrative poetry. The win- ners this year areg Non-fiction: Scott Zeschg Fiction: Dale Geistweidtg Free verse: Timmy Gibson, Tradi- tional: Lori McKnight, Narrative: Lisa Hooten. cpoetry cnon- giction L-R: K. Hihler. L. Hooten, L. McKnight, L Koock.. J. Lindeman, J. Bierschwale, S. Zesch, D. Ceistweidl, K. jordan. giction ' L-R: K. Hemphill, D. Dannheim, E. Eckert, J. Eckert, P. Polk, J. Linde- man, S. Velez, D. Reichneau, B. Miller, L. McKnight, S. Willis, T. Gib- son, G. Coleman. Not Pictured: Joel Draper, Pam Giarner. 1 26 L-R: J. Coleman, T. Davis, R. lnce, S. Zesch, D. Cordes, J. Donop, D. Geistweidt, S. Geistweidt, T. Gibson, Y. Garza, G. Grote, L. Koock. Not pictured: Quentin Jordan, Paula Phillips, Gerald Camel. mt Stagg Editor: Ben Draper Photographers: Mark Kruse Eddie Wilks Staff Members: Gerald Camel Margie Navarro Ella Sorrells Donna Dannheim Lori McKnight Not Pictured: Bobby Feaster Penni Poston Debbie McDonald yearfw Q. - 'P-I-it A g'Mrs. Creenwade, What about Captain Kangaroo on the cover this how much longer can this go on? . . . Plop, plop, lizz, fizz, Oh, what a relief it is! 2 u, X , jfrfq ,,k,.,.x r-' ,T -QQ. Q 1, ,V 1 1. l ' I l l i ' . dh i ' smt5'gN t tt The Man Who on His Trade Relies Must Either Bust or Advertise . . Sir Thomas Lipton rift WJ gf. -r 2 f- si if 53. it 43 -F331 425. Q .Vi 1 ',:il:..' 1,425 hen the settlers first came to the New Land, they produced only enough goods for their own use. However, as soon as conditions improved and surpluses were produced, the settlers began to advertise. When surpluses were very small, word-of-mouth ad- vertisements were usually enough. As surpluses in- creased, clever, graphic and interesting signs were posted near where the goods were sold Advertising in 1776, just as it does 200 years later, painted a vivid, reasonably accurate picture of what day- to-day life was like. It reflected the hopes, the fears, the disappointments, the dreams. Today, through advertising, the publication of the Branding Iron is made possible by the merchants of Mason County. We sincerely appreciate their interest and support in the endeavors of our student body. 2 . . fi- ' YW 'f'f'5'F'f'.' 7 Z 2' EC. I Ajifx fins 535' ff. - PEOPLE'S SAVINGS AND LOAN Member FSLIC , Jr. Savers Club Highest Interest Paid on Savings Allowed By Law l 'I FORT MASON T. V IMPROVEMENT CO., INC. Phone 347-6731 MASON CONOCO WHOLESALE 347-5185 O ef 5 MASON FURNITURE 81 FLOOR COVERING 2,9 7 Gordon Danz, Owner A i Quality Floor covering and Furniture for your home. MW Phone 347-5659 ,.,.. A J w M y .N ' f we . .. . M2 ' .ag-, . It fl-, 4 X I-A gf, H l VERNIE'S BEAUTY SHOP Owners: Herbert Sz Vernie Hofmann Call for appointments 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Phone 347-5654 CEN-'rEx PEANUTS, INC. Fredonia 81 Brownwood EAT PEANUTS 347-6454 W. B. Aubrey ....... ,lay M. Brown ...... Carlton Crouch ................. -LU-I Don't Be A Be A Good Litter Bug Citizen f . City of Mason Utilities 20 CITY OF MASON Mayor Grover McDougall .............. Commissioner Mrs. Mildred Walker. . . ...... Commissioner Clerk City Manager 131 MASON JAYCEES MASON COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE .S V , MM S Ji l. ' X .A P 'f' uf Raymond Loeffler .lx I? Secretary , 51' ' 'J 'Y X , .2 . 3' ' D X Phone 347-5758 Rf 0111 A-X MASON BOTTLING CO. 132 HOFMANN'S DRY GOODS COMPANY MASON'S TOWN 81 COUNTRY Edgar Leifesle, Jr. Owner Phone 347-5741 COMMUNITY SERVICE AND SUPPLY Complete irrigation service, including pipe, pumps, and mechanical irrigation. Sales 81 Service Sr Propane HILL COUNTRY PACKING COMPANY Phone 347-5451 1 R. H. AKE COMPANY Concrete 81 Construction Bus. Phone 347-5803 Home Phone 429-6351 r, MASCN DAIRY QUEEN Phone 347-5905 as , I We Salute Mason Schools and The Fine Students They Produce CENTRAL TEXAS ELECTRIC CCCPERATIVE, INC. W. C. McWilliams, Manager Diamond Rings General Jewelry dd' R' ' Cllgss liliigsmgs N Stainle3sIlSl:IZevlaEatware Watches J L Clocks Mason, Texas Phone 347- 1452 1 -wa. A Q- TA H 81 A TRUCK STOP Phone 347-5756 W THE HDME PLACE Congratulates the Seniors on their graduation and wishes them happiness and success in the future. ri if A 7 ga-f - 31 I U ,,,,,,,,,,,,,.,,,H-,M 7 fi' ODEON THEATRE Y H- 6005 LUCK PUNCUEHS Mr. and Mrs. A. .R Chew K L 'iii' 'L Managers HI-WAY AUTO PARTS Phone 347-5658 Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Parker AID-Automotive Independent Distributor STRIEG LER'S FLOWER SHOP Phone 347-5747 li' i SIS MIXON INSURANCE Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Senior Class of 1976. Phone 347-5356 fn GRlMSLEY'S Dry Goods Noveltles WESTERN SHOP Western Apparel For All Ages MASON WAREHOUSE ASSOCIATION Wool-Mohalr-Feeds Fertilizer-Ranch Supplies Phone 347-6366 1 NORTHSIDE GROCERY fi It Grow Financially, With The Bank That Can Support You Throughout Your Life THE MASON NATIONAL BANK Helping You Change Things For The Better Member F. D. I. C. 8 EVAN'S GARAGE Truck, Tractor, Auto Service Welding Service Phone 34-7-5386 P. O. Box 603 Mason, Texas 76856 I Xl ECKERT EQUIPMENT COMPANY a .,.,e..-,fi-EAI' 1 Congratulations Seniors A Insurance 1976 Milton E. Loeffler Real Estate Loans Real Estate Kenneth Loeffler LOEFFLER 81 LOEFFLER BUD'S ICE 8: GRCCERY Bud Allen, Owner Phone 34-7-5836 1 KREME KUP Food To Go Drive Through Window Betty and Hazel Garner , ,,.,g J p J I JESSE CARRAWAY ARCO STATION Jesse Carraway, Owner Phone 347-5821 A: 6 , ,4 . e I RAMONA'S GIFT 8. ART 1 J ' SHOP l Candles-Gifts-Art Supplies Ramona Kelso, Owner Phone 347-6635 I MARGUERITE'S OF MASON Wear for Infants, Children, Jr. Petites, Juniors, Misses, and Sports Wear 40 ' 'PY I THE HOUSE OF FASHIONS Phone 347-5262 I 6 Qmm 4- :em rn., :.:, ugh A Pmducl ui Dyusun Cwll , Ch1:.19n.l1llnms S0613 -qu x ZW' ex obra , I , .4-., f, A 1110 W! ,new me 'T' 4' l---ff I V 1 5 V 'ri , ,Q 3' - ,L 4,,fyf-a IM, - . V, 4 I 'lx' 6 ,M umm za La mv urn A mem nl umm.. ca p emma In nu 5 JQ'-nr.-u 'ff H ue :rw Am nail wwmmx :rw M919 A me-.11 nv nymm. cm . umm. annum son: DRISCOL DRAPER ELECTRIC For the best in CB sales and service come see us. Phone 347-6336 FARM AND RANCH SUPPLY Phone 347-6391 R. GROSSE AND SONS Building Materials and Hardware Serving Mason Since 1886 2 THE MASDN COUNTY NEWS We recognize the many outstanding accomplishments of the students of the Mason Schools, their teachers, coaches, and advisors and we're pleased to have the opportunity to publish accounts of the activities each week DANNHEIM'S NUWAY'S GRCCERY THE MART FACTORY OUTLET Fabrics and Ladies' Ready-to-Wear DONOP FEED STORE Phone-347-6371 1 MASON FEED STORE, INC Phone 347-6381 MASON SUPER MARKET Farm Fresh Meat and Produce Mason's Finest Food Store 4 ,mf I E- THE CDUNTRY STORE Antiques China Painting Oil Painting Arts Crafts Kitchen Goodies Phone 347-5246 LEIFESTE'S INC. Phone 347 5750 Mason, Texas 76856 CURREY'S FABRICS Phone 347-5140 DAVENPQRT PHARMACY mc. P, 'aaa ,, re-J. q Professional Pharmacy Gifts-Specialities , ICQ l MASCN AUCTION CO., INC. Mason, Texas 76856 John C. fCorkyJ Eckert Market Center for Central Texas ,.... . ,. .,,...,,-w....m...-.. me ilu E R 'Q . I .. , ,. A . :' -,rw ., A --A new I--M-nkf 'S 'wt -I c,:'4-rx., UMW-Wm - 'un I TOWER DRIVE IN AND FAMILY RESTAURANT 6'Delicious F ood--Good Service BUCKHORN BARBER SHOP Phone 347-6454 UNDERWOODS FOOD STORE Phone 347-5258 MASON DRUG COMPANY 'gYour Downtown Meeting Place MASON COUNTY FARM BUREAU Phone 347-6458 HILL COUNTRY INN Every need for your pleasure and comfort Phone 347-5259 DUNCAN'S EXXON STATION AND GARAGE Phone 347-5849 FAUBION CHEVROLET 403 San Antonio Road P. O. Drawer L Mason, Texas 76856 Phone 347-6326 MASON REAL ESTATE Phone 347-5464 fi' T g 1fv:vv- ' Home of the Commercial Club. Money is made available to 4-H and FFA members for their projects through the Commercial Club. A 3500 Scholarship is awarded each year to one senior member of the Com- mercial Club. For correct time and temperature 24 hours a day dial 347-8212. The Bank That Always Does A Little More For You THE COMMERCIAL BANK Mason, Texas Member F. D. I. C. 14 POLK'S BOOT SHOP Handmade Boots TEEN CENTER Pool Tables BENJIE'S HARDWARE 8: GARDEN CENTER Anything from nails to shrubberyw MASON FUNERAL HOME I : I I Aufo A55onu'e Bob Rasberly, Owner Store Phone 347-6457 wEsTEnN Auro I FEDERAL LAND BANK ASSOCIATION OF MASON Serving Mason, Llano 81 Kimble Counties 321 Ft. McKavett St., P. 0. Drawer R, Mason, Texas 76856 Mike Dail, Manager-Telephone 347-6653 mm nua- Ammuacs COMPANY 'f 6 V- 'iw' won: cm um - K T xflfwi ' rl ruuusruuci K. I., 4 .vo-O - ,ww- ,'Y9 -ma, .MW A' pufnw :,'. .Q K y W - Q.. ..-.- K my A ,,-,, A:- ,1 Q . ug x' if - W ,-K . -A gm.. , m. . V 'fm-A I. 5. 9 'K l. Q- iff xr' ,nv T I .W a -11 lv E ,, -. e AQ 1 ..: -4. .,,.- 4: ,, A, V ,nt -1 gi 23 ,- .,, Q v J J.. ,. 5 a. 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