McAllen High School - El Espejo Yearbook (McAllen, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 168 of the 1957 volume:

FOREWORD A full-fledged circus is a mighty busy place; something is going on every minute. So, also is McHi a place of activity. From September until May our own three rings are never empty. Therefore the staff of the El Espejo pre- sents to you this 1957 annual in all its circus glory, in the hope that you will enjoy turning the pages of this cotton-candy and side-show record as much as we enjoyed preparing it for you. Judy Ferguson Judy Hendricks 4 For twelve years, since coming to McHi in 1945, Mrs. Vivian Ferguson has been a very active part of the McHi scene. She has worked hard in the interests of our school, and her contributions have been many and varied. Among the many clubs Mrs. Ferguson has sponsored, is the Advanced Slide Rule Club. This club trains slide rulers for Interscholastic League competition, and it is due largely to her hard work that Mrs. Ferguson’s students are so often victorious in competition. The Student Council and the cheerleaders are also sponsored by this active teacher, and she takes part in all their activities—whether chaperoning a trip to Corpus Christi, selling peanuts, or making uniforms. It is to Mrs. Ferguson that the thankless job of riding herd on a bus of game-bound students often falls. All of this and more too: Mrs. Ferguson has taught five periods of mathematics daily and is one of McHi’s most popular instructors. For these activities and many others, we feel that Mrs. Vivian Ferguson deserves a very big “THANK YOU.” Therefore, although we realize that her work on our behalf is beyond our power of repayment, it is to Mrs. Vivian Ferguson that we dedicate our 1957 El Espejo with the deepest gratitude. DEDICATION ANNUAL STAFF Responsible for this year’s El Espejo is the Annual Staff pictured above. Under the gentle guidance of Mr. B. N. Smith, sponsor. Toya Kike and Ellen Watson (seated) helped create this yearbook, as well as the artistic masterpieces on the division pages. Margaret Townsend (also seated) and Sylvia Santiago (second from right) managed the business end of the deal. Sara Sanborn. Ann Pagenstecher. and Blanca Gonzalez (first, third, and last, standing) stuck pictures, wrote captions, and ran errands. Lois Engel and Ruth Kronke (not shown) did everything at once, and Jim Lockett and Fred Mover took care of the darkroom and pictures, and handed the staff more laughs than a circus, while co-editors Judy Hendricks and Judy Ferguson coordinated the efforts of all, assembled the pages, read copy (with tears in their eyes), and valiantly tried to meet each ‘deadline. CO-EDITORS: Judy Hendricks and Judy Ferguson 6 v lSTfi4 0 T. E. McCOLLUM Superintendent T. E. McCollum has headed the scholastic parade at McIIi for the last nine years. He has seen vast changes and brought many improvements to our schools. We are deeply grateful to him for his many years of hard work on behalf of our school. 8 ELMER GROUNDS Principal Although this is Elmer Grounds’ first year as ringmaster of McHi. he has been in the McAllen School system for several years in an administrative capacity, and has already won respect and admiration from the student body. 9 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Standing—Dario Garcia; Lucille Hendricks. Secretary; Hobson Yancy; Herschel Whigham. Seated—Larry Fritz; Francis Linn. President; R. E. Chastain. Backing McHi all the way is the Board of Trustees. Always in the center ring when there, is work to be done; it is they who keep the school system running smoothly. 10 MRS. RUTH TURNER Secretary to Superintendent MRS. VIDA OVERSTREET Bookkeeper to Superintendent MRS. HELEN BERQUIST Cafeteria Director MR. ALBERT G. GREER Administrative Assistant MR. BILL MeGILVARY Superintendent of Buildings. Grounds, and Maintenance MR. CHARLES BLAKNEY Audio Visual Education and Textbooks MRS. OLA B. MOSS School Nurse The administration staff’s behind-the- scenes work is a most valued contribu- tion to McAllen High School. Although their duties are not widely publicized it is they who keep the show out front running smoothly. ADMINISTRATION STAFF MRS. PATRICIA HOWSER School Nurse 11 SAM WILLIAMS Assistant Principal MISS RUTH LINNARD Guidance Counselor OFFICE STAFF 12 PEARL BROWN Secretary to the Principal JOSEPHINE CARROTHERS Attendance Clerk cul MRS. EDYTHE BREHM B.A., Texas University MRS. DOROTHEA BROWN B.A.. Louisiana State Normal M.A., New York University MRS. RUBY BROWN B.A., Ashbury College M.A.. N.T.S.C. MRS. MARGARET CARVER B.A., Southwestern University CHARLES CHURCHILL B.S., M.S., East Texas State MRS. NORA CLARK B.A., M.S.C.W. VICTOR J. CLARK B.A.. M.A.M.. Texas Western University MRS. OPAL'COLE B.S., Tulsa University MRS. MARGARET COMMINGS B.A.. Texas University M.A., University of Houston WILLIAM H. COX B.A.. Texas A M College M.A.. Texas University MISS ESTELLA CUELLAR B.S.. M.S., Texas A I College MRS. LILLIAN CURRY B.A., Pan-American .College 'Otlijl idb f- 'Ccu j QijaA' PAUL DEER A.B.. Franklin College M.A.. Ball State College MRS. MARY DEER A.B., Ball State College DONALD ENDERLE B.A., M.Ed., Texas University MRS. VIVIAN FERGUSON B.A., Texas University M.A., Texas A I College MRS. BILLIE GREENWOOD B.S., N.T.S.C. M.S., Texas Tech MRS. MARTHA HAWKINS B.S., N.T.S.C. NEIL HECTOR B.S., Texas University B. R. HENSON Southwestern Univers MRS. ESTELLA HOLLAND B.A., Texas A I College ROBERT HOLLOWAY B.A.. Texas A I College CLIFFORD HORN B.A., Howard Payne College MARINUS JENSEN B.A.. Morningside College M.A., University of Iowa JOE JOHNSON B.M., Stephen F. Austin Collej MRS. VIRGINIA JONES B.A.. Texas University M.Ed., University of Houston GLENN C. KOCH B.S., Bliss College iTANLEY MASSIE B.A., Westmar College MRS. LEAH MEYER B.S.. M.S., New York University miss ada Mclennan B.A.. New York University M S.. Texas University ROBERT OLSEN B.A.. Ed., Nebraska State Teachers College R. T. PALMER B.S.. Loyola University MRS. ALMA POLK B.A., Ouachita College GORDON POTTER B.S., North Dakota State I. N. RANGE B.S., Texas A M College M.S., Texas A I College MRS. BERNICE REYNOLDS B.S.. N.T.S.C. MRS. MARGUERITE ROBINSON A.B., M.A., Austin College FRANK RUTLEDGE B.S.. Howard Payne College MRS. NORMA JANE SCHAMENS B.A.. St. Olaf College MISS CARRIE SHANNON B.A.. Baylor University M.A., Texas Tech B.S.. in L.S., George Peabody College B. N. SMITH B.A.. N.T.S.C. THOMAS F. STOVALL B.S.. Ed.. Southwestern University MRS. KATHLEEN THORNTON B.S., Texas University MRS. CAROLYN WEEKLY B.S.. Texas University MRS. OPAL WHITE B.A., University of Iowa Arriaga, Raquel Pan Am, Typing Club. Office Worker. F.H.A. Beattie, Edward Alvarado, Olga Square Dance. Precision Pan Am. Salud, F.T.A. Drill. Slide Rule. Aamoth, Judy Mask Lyre, Girls’ Chorus, Tri-Hi-Y, Na- Thespian. Best Award. Batte. Bob Berset, Karen Aranda, Oralia F.T.A., Pan Am, G.A.A. Most Popular '55, '56, Class Officer '55. '56, Student Council, Stu- dent Council Corr. Sec. '57. Mclli Booster Re porter '57. Barrera, Baudelia N. H. S.. Girls’ State. Twirler '55, '56. '57. Band President '57. Aranda, Rafael Billescas, Ernestina Pan Am. 1). K. Club. Vo Typing Club, Band cational Ag. Club, Pre- cision Drill. Billington, Marilyn G.A.A. Cantu, Antonia Pan Am Reporter, Teen- age Library Assoc., Of- fice Worker. Library Worker, F.H.A. Burney, Ben Student Council. Basket ball. Football. Letter man's Club. Class V.P '55. Castillo, Hortoncia Blocklinger, Fred Softball Team. Badmin- ton Finals. Footlighters. Mask Wig. Girls' Chorus. Brown, Peggy Student Council Treas. '57, Cheerleader '57. F.F.A. Sweetheart '57. Lady of the Mirror '57. N M S. Chastain, Bob Most Handsome '55 Most Popular '56. '57. Football Tri-Captain '57, Student Council. Cameron, King A vat ion Club Pres. '56. Chess. Boys’ Chorus. Brown, Steve A Cappclla Choir. Opera Workshop. Swing Choir. Declamation. Thespians. Clemons, Jerry Football. Basketball Co- Captain. Band. Track. Hi-Y. Cobb, Jeaneene Cummings, Charles Salud. Chess. Mask F.F.A.. F.F.A. I)ist. Sen- Wig. Band. Office Work- tinel. Ag. Club. er. Cortines, Charles Chess. Golf. Baseball. Basketball, Rod Gun. Colegio, Margarito Games Club. Pan Am. Wheel. Dale, Joe A Cappclla. Boys' Chor- us. Rod Gun. Pre- cision Drill. Damron, Norma Jean Tri-Hi-Y. Spelling Club. Girls' Chorus. F.H.A. Courtney, Betty F. H. A. President '54. Sophomore Assembly. Runner-Up Salud Girl, Mask Lyre, Mask Wig. Cook, Connie Tri-Hi-Y. F.H.A. Del Bosque, Alejandro F.F.A., D.E. Club. Conner, Martha Band Twirler. I) r u m Majorette. N.H.S.. Stu- dent Council. Tri-Hi-Y Model Legislature Dele- gate '56. Dow, Lujane Salud. Chess, Tri-Hi-Y. Office Worker, Girls' Chorus. Denning, Barbara Dykes, Jim Pan American Duchess '55, Homecoming Duch- ess '56. F.F.A. Sweet- heart '57, Lady of the Mirror Duchess '57. Derr, Carol Ann Salud. Tri-Hi-Y. Girls' Chorus. Office Worker. Emig, Barbara F.H.A. Reporter Veep. Office Worker. Mask Wig, Girls' Chorus. Duarte, Rene Slide Rule, B-Team Let terman '55-’56. Doss, Marilyn Trcas. of Tri - Hi - Y, Homemaking delegate to Galveston. Delegate to Kingsville for Tri-Hi-Y, A Cappella. Engel, Lois Lady-in-Waiting '54. Pan Am Duchess '56. McHi Boosters. El E s p e j o Staff. Wheel Staff. Erminger, Judy Co - Editor Salud '57. Homecoming Duchess ‘54. Tri-Hi-Y. Teenage Etiquette. Chess. Ford, Elinor A Cappella Choir. Chor- us. Mask Wig, Foot lighters. Wheel Staff. Finney, Pauline Declamation. Salud. N.H.S. Treasurer '57. De- bate. Merit Scholarship Finalist ’57. Escobar, Noelia Mask • Wig President ‘56, Letterman '56. Forland, Shirley A Cappella, Soloist. IL League. Mask Wig. Footlighters. Faulkner, Susan Salud Feature '57. Tri-Hi-Y. F.H.A. Garcia, Manuel Pan Am. Editor Chess. Flores, Graciela Band. F.H.A., Library Club. Garza, Hilda Ferguson, Judy Favorite '54. '57, A Cap- pella Choir. N .11. S., Cheerleader '57. Class Officer ‘54. ‘57. Garza, Maria Elena F.T.A., D.E. Club. Glover, Gail A Cappella, Salud, Band Sweetheart. Band V. P.. F.H.A. Garza, Julian Gomez, Emma Slide Rule, Chess. Shop F.T.A.. F.H.A. Club. Band. A Team Mgr. Garza, Marina F.F.A. Sweetheart '55. ’56; Homecoming Duch- ess '55. G.A.A., Pan Am, Girls’ Chorus. Gomez, Vaidemar Pan Am. Precision Drill Captain. D.E. Club. Gish, Patricia Square Dance Club. G.A.A.. Tri-Hi-Y. Office Worker. McHi Boosters. Garza, Oscar Gonzalez, Adelita Gearhart, Phyllis F. H. A. President '55. Girls' Chorus, Tri-Hi-Y. Gonzalez, Belia Gonzalez, Maria Lourdes F.H.A.. G.A.A. Historian- Pan Am. D.E. Club. Parliamentarian. D. E. Club. Gonzalez, Eufemia Needle Work Club. Band. Typing Club. Aviation Club. Gonzalez, Blanca Sec. F.T.A. '55. '57. Pan Am. El Espejo Staff. Wheel Staff. Debate. Gonzalez, Cecilia Carmen Pan Am Group Chair- man. G.A.A.. D.E. Club. Gonzalez, Maria Luisa G.A.A.. I.L. Baseball. Basketball. Gonzalez, Minerva G.A.A.. Tri-Hi-Y. F.N.A.. Wheel Reporter. Gonzalez, Maria R. F.T.A.. Softball. D.E. Club. G.A.A. Gonzalez, Cecilia Consuelo Treasurer F.T.A., F.T.A., Duchess. Vice-Pres.. Pan Am. Gonzalez, Sylvia G.A.A., F.T.A., Pan Am Duchess. Goodwin, Bill Harris, Daisy Class Favorite '53, 57. Sec. Treas. of Square Dancing. Cheerleader 2 yrs.. Cheerleader Mgr. Guzman, Lucia Student Council. F.T.A.. F.H.A., Pan Am '56. Pan Am Duchess. Greer, Sandra N.H.S.. 2nd place State Declamation. Tri-Hi-Y Model Legislature Dele- gate. Twirler ’54. '55. ’56, '57. Head Twirler '56. '57. Guerra, Maria Blanca Pan Am, I.L. Volleyball, Spanish Club. Hancock, Marion Wheel Editor. Class Of- ficer ’56. '57. N.H.S., Band, Exchange Student. Hendricks, Judy Exchange Student. A Cappella Choir. Tri-Hi-Y President '55. ’56. Quill Scroll, All-State Choir ’57. Haas, Stephan Thespian. Tennis. All- School Play. Director. Chess. All-School Play ’57. Guynn, Toby N. H. S. President ‘57. Bascktball. A Cappella. Student Council. Boys' State. Hereford, Juanita Pan Am. F.T.A.. Typing Club. Hernandez, Eunice Sewing Club. Holland, Minnie Favorite '55. ’56. Track Queen '56. Salud Busi- ness Mgr. '54. '55. '56. Student Council. Hoffman, Don A Cappclla. Bovs' Chor- us. Hi-Y. Pan Am. Avia- tion. Hernandez, Ruben A Cappella. B Team Baseball. D. E. Club, Spelling, Typing. Hinojosa, Elia Student Council, N.H.S., Treas. Number Sense Club, Vice Pres. Jr. His- torians, Pan Am Duch- ess. Huff, Frank B Team. Jones, Bobby Student Council. B Team, State Contestant in Dramatics '55. A Cap- pella. Wheel Sports Edi- tor. Hi-Y. Holland, Homer Class Officer '54. '55. 57. Favorite '54. '55. '57. A Cappella. Foot- ball Tri-Captain '57, Stu- dent Council. Hinojosa, Hermelinda F. H. A.. Typing. I. L.. Glee Club, D.E. Jordan, Steve Student Council Pres.. Class Officer '54. '56. Favorite '54, '55. '56. A Cappella. Track, Boys' Kerwin, Robert Junior Varsity, Golf Team. Lincoln, Beth Band Sec.. A Cappella, Student Council, Salud. N.H.S. Liberty, Agnes Class Officer '57. Square Dance Pres.. Pan Am Duchess. Tri-Hi-Y, I.L. Volleyball Kronke, Ruth Little, Rosalie Wheel Staff. Salud Staff. Tri-Hi-Y, F.H.A.. Choir. Salud Girl ’57. N.H.S.. Quill Scroll, Chess. Leal, Mario Student Council Vice Pres. '57. B Team Foot- ball. Junior Varsity, N.H.S., Pan Am Lockhart, Martha A Cappella. Tri-Hi-Y, Model Legislature Dele- gate. Square Dancing. Chorus. Lightfoot, Marvin Hi-Y. Lee, Mary Elizabeth Mancha, Teresa Pan Am. F.H.A.. Sec.- Pan Am. Ready Writing. Treas. of F.N.A.. Chor- us. Mandujano, Matilde Chorus. F.H.A.. Typing, G.A.A. Miller, Virginia F.H.A. Sec.. Band, Salud Club, Pep Band, Band Club. Martinez, Joe Band. Swing Band. Martinez, Adolfo Junior Varsity, Letter- man's Club, B Team Football, A Team Foot- ball, B Team Basketball. A Team Track. Martinez, Angelica Pan Am. Typing, Bas- ketball, Badminton. Mongan, Joyce Chess, G.A.A., Tennis. Etiquette, McHi Boost- er’s Sec. ’57. Moore, Pete Lctterman's Club. Foot- ball. Track. Mayes, Jackie F.H.A.. Typing. Tri-Hi-Y, Student Council. Martinez, Hilda Morales, Humberto Pan Am, Band. Precision Drill, D.E. Morgan, Randell Slide Rule, Band, Merit Scholarship, Boys’ State, Chess. Patrick, Fred Student Council, Chess. Olsen, Sigel Junior Varsity, B Team Letterman. Chess Club. Pawlick, Emil Chess, Voc. Ag., Rod Gun, Slide Rule. Moreno, Marta D.E., F.H.A.. T.L.A. Mortensen, Halldis A.F.S. Exchange Stu- dent, Student Council. Pena, Deamantina Square Dancing, Basket- ball. Badminton. Musgrove, Mark Track. Football, Letter- man's Club, Favorite ’54. Perex, Joe Ortiz, Alicia Pan Am, T.L.A.. Student Council, Salud Art Edi- tor. Chorus. Prado, Aurelio Robinson, Carmen Astronomy, Chess, Pre- G.A.A., Band. F.H.A.. cision Drill. Pan Am. F.N A Rangel, Alicia Typing, Chorus. Spell- ing. Palvado, Barbara Rocha, Amado Chorus, Office Worker, F.F.A. Typing. Chess. G.A.A. Ramirez, Aurora Pan Am. Typing. Rodriguez, Nora Velda Typing. Reeves, Robert Number Sense. Slide Rule. N.H.S.- Ramirez, George D.E., B Team. Track, Letterman's Club. Ju- nior Varsity. Roper, Harold Golf Club. Rod Gun Club. Shop Club. Rutledge, Sylvie Sanchez, Virginia Pan Am Duchess. Typ- pan Am. D.E. Club, ing Pres.. G.A.A., Office Worker, D.E. Salinas, Eloisa Schaefer, Carrol Ann Tvping Club. Chorus, Tri Hi Y. (.iris Chorus. F.H.A. F,,A Russell, Gwen Salud Co-Editor, Sopho- more Service Award. Tennis, Student Council, Tri-Hi-Y. Sanchez, Maria Elena Pan Am. D.E. Club. Girls’ Glee Club, Stu- dent Council. Salazar, Carmen Pan Am Duchess '55. Service Award ‘55. N.H.S.. Spelling Club. 1st and 3rd Spelling I.L. Santiago, Sylvia Pros. Pan Am '57. NILS.. Vice-Pros. F.T.A. '56, Quill Sc Scroll. I.L. Debate '55. '57. Sanborn, Stanley B Team Jr. Varsity. Ag. Club, Shop Club. Saenz, Atilano Pan Am Co-Chairman. Precision Drill, Slide Rule. Schlaefer, Dan Square Dance Club. Chess Club. Band. Swng Band. Schroeder, Leonard F.F.A. Schutz, Bob Letterman’s Club, Foot- ball Mgr. 2 yrs.. Track Mgr. 3 yrs., Square Dance Club. History Club. Scott, Dclys Salud Club. Feature Edi- tor '57. Teenage Eti- quette, G.A.A.. Square Dance. All-School Play. Simonds, Susan A Cappella, Thespians. Conversational Spanish. Pres. Teen-Age Library Association. Simpson, Jimmy Vice-Pres. F.F.A., Vice- Pres. Jr. Varsity. Bas- ketball. Football. Letter- man’s Club. Slay, Iris Rotary Girl. Mask Lyre, Tri-Hi-Y. Girls’ Intramurals, F.H.A. Smithgall, Dennis Boys' Chorus. Vice-Pres. Aviation. Radio Ama- teur. Sa i Seitz, David A Cappella Choir. Boys' Chorus. Aviation. Snider, Stella Tidball, Bill F.F.A. D EL Club. Taylor, Gordon A Cappella Choir. Boys’ Chorus. Jr. Varsity. Opera Work Shop. Shop Club. Sotelo, Mary FT. A. Sec. '54. '56. F.T.A. Pres. '57. Pan Am. Wheel Staff. Ciris' Intramurals '54 Stowed, Jerry Shop Club. Aviation. Tomlin, Darilene F.H.A. Vice-Pres.. Tri- Hi-Y Vice Pres. '55. Girls' Chorus Pres. '57. A Cappella Choir. Ju- nior Princess for Pan Am. Townsend, Margaret Class Secretary '5H. F.F.A. Sweetheart '5b. N.H.S.. Quill Scroll. El Espejo Staff. Taylor, Larry Football '55. Sommer, Gwen Lady in Waiting '55. '56. Recording Sec. of Stu- dent Council. Treas. of Square Dance, Lady of Mirror Duchess. Tijerina, Tolentino Astronomy. F.F.A. Uhlaender, Teddy Junior Varsity. A Team Football Letter, B Team Basketball Letter, A Team Basketball Letter. Vasquez, Iris G.A.A. Chorus, Pan Am. Uresti, Conchita F.H.A.. Pan Am. Vela, Esperanza A Cappella, Chorus, F.T.A. Valdez, Noe Vela, Gilbert Track. Square Dance Precision Drill. Chess Club. Drill Club. First Club. Science Club. Sgt., Typing Club. D.E. Club. Vance, Ray Track 4 Yrs.. Football 4 Yrs.. President Letter- man's Cub. Jr. Varsity. Number Sense. Villanueva, Maria Girls' Chorus, F.H.A., Pan Am Duchess, Pan Am Club. 36 Wagener, Sally Class Favorite 4 Yrs.. N. H. S. Secretary '57. Student Council. Quill Scroll President '57. News Editor of the Wheel. Walsh, Buddy Jr. Varsity. A Team Football Letter. A Team Baseball Letter. Class Favorite '55. Tri-Captain Football Team '57. Weston. Lynn F. F. A.. Rod Cun. Band. Wehring, Patsy G.A.A., Tennis Team. Tri-Hi-Y. F.II.A. Willars, George Spelling. Willars, Joe Pan Am. F.T.A. Yanez, Christina Pan Am. G.A.A.. I.L. Girls' Intramurals. 37 Yanex, Yolanda Pan Am. (I.A.A.. F T A '57. I.L. Softball. Young, Kieth B Team Letterman. Ju- nior Varsity. Rod Gun, Shop Club. Zamora, Vicente Square Dance. Teenage Etiquette Sec.-Treas. '55, Pan Am. Zepeda, Raquel G.A.A., F.H.A., 38 CLASS OF ’58 40 Barnes, Lowell Barron, Tommy Beardsley, Barbara Blankenship, David Blankenship, Randle Acevedo, Sylvia Agilar, Sylvia Akin, W. L. Alcnis, Elena Alejos, Rosie Alvis, Mielita Alva, Mike Anzaldua, Beatriz Arce, Yolanda Armstrong, Gretchen Ball, Sally Balli, Frank Blevins, Ann Bonsteel, Frederica Campbell, Stephen Cantu, Aurora Cantu, Carlos Castaneda, Leo Cavazos, Evangelina Cavazos, George Chapa, Henrietta Charlton. Judy Chavez, Esther Chilcutt, Barbara Clopton, Jim Conner, Carolyn Cooper, Irvin Contreras, Ernesto Cox, Buster CLASS OF ’58 41 Damron, Melvin Dean, Dillard Dot� , Marcelle Doty, Pat Dyer, Bill Flores, Haydee Flores, Oralia Fritx, Virginia Fudickar, Kay Galvan, Concepcion Galvan, Viola Garcia, Armando CLASS OF ’58 42 Gonzalez, Richard Gonzalez, Rosalinda Gosselink, John Guerra, Gilma Haller, Evelyn Hallock, Paul Hansen, David Harmon, Autry Harris, Bill Harrison, Carma June Harvey, Jimmy Herrera, Beatriz Huff. Geraldine Jackson, Barry Jordan, Lucy Karam, George Keefer, Richard 43 CLASS OF '58 Miller, Jeanne King, H. C. King, Marvin Knight, Beth Kremer, Karen Lang, Theresa Levy, Barbara Lockett, Jim Long, James Lozano, Alicia McLeod, Vinson Martin, James Martinez, Rodolfo Miller, Jerry Miracle, Glen Montgomery, Jerry Morell, Richard CLASS OF 7,8 Morton, Craig Moyer, Fred Musch, Nancy Navarro, Graciela Nelson, Larry Nevinger, Jane O'Brien, Kathy Overstreet, Jeanne Pagenstecher, Ann Parnell, Millicent Patillo, Bill Pearson, Sam Peterson, Mary Ann Pfeifer, Lucille Posey, Susan Ragsdale, Lynn Ramirez, Mary 45 CLASS OF ’58 Ratcliff, Howard Ratcliff, Jim Rice, Helen Rice, Tommy Ringold, James Robinson, Bill Robinson, Pat Rocha, Jose Rogers, Duane Rogers, Marilyn Roitsch, Karmen Ross, Sue Saenr. Jose Salmon. Jimmy Sanchei. Luisa Sauceda, Narcisso Savage, Lawrence CLASS OF ‘58 46 Schultz, Fred Schupp, Jan Seward, Doug Slusher, Boone Soto, Modesta Soto, Sofia Spurgeon, Sharon Stafford, Marsha Stocker, Ned Stone, Caroline Storlie, Gretchen Tarbutton, Shirley Thomas, Mary Faye Thompson, Tommy Torres, Eddie Torres, Rene 47 CLASS OF 7)8 Valverde, Hilda Velasco, Noe Villacana, Domitila Villacana, Juanita Villarreal, Rudy Warnes, Jane Watson, Ellen Welch, Nancy Whalen, Norma Whatley, Arthur Whatley, Walter Wilson, Billy CLASS OF ’58 48 ■■■■ i « ' I' F. L Andrews, Joyce Anzaldua, Hector Araguiz, Alfredo Arrendondo, Jose Arriaga, Irma Balderas, Maria Baldwin, Lloyd Aguirre, Roberto Akin, Thomas Alaniz, Araceli Alaniz, Aurora Alaniz, Edith Nora CLASS OF ’59 Balli, Doroteo Bartels, Sharon Brown, Brenda Caballero, Olivia Cantu, Leo De Leon, Dolores Eby, George Eggleston, Spencer Elizondo, Hilda CLASS OF ’59 Cardenas, Theresa Castillo, Alice Castro, Hilda Cavazos, Adanias Chapa, Juan Damron, Bernice Derr, Raymond Daniels, Lois Doss, Maydelle Dolsen, Sam ■■ i it Chapa, Julia Clemons, Charles Clopton, Jack Corral, Olga Cottingham, Georgia Cross, Pat Cummings, Joyce Elliott, Johnny Flores, Mary Flores, Rosa Berta Franz, Jimmy Garcia, Diamantina Gingrich, Gaynell Escobar, Viola Everts, James Fallek, Larry Fisher, Nancy I 'i fj .'- A- CLASS OF ’59 Gonzalez, Mario Gonzalez, Salvador Greenhill, Janice Greever, Pat Grimaldo, Maria Del Carmen Guerra, Diana Marie Henry, Pat CLASS OF 59 Hernandez, Raquel Hillman, Marcy Hinojosa, Irene Houghton, Alice Hornung, Dorothy Hallock, Ethel Hambrick, Calvin Hammerly, Donald Harkins, Vernon Harvey, Bill Hensley, Judy Guerra, Evelina Guerra, Graciela Guzman, Eloy Hall, Jo Ella Howell, Dixie Kemble, Joe Kinard, John Lackey, Mary Ann Leal, Maria Le Page, Preston Lindsey, Carl Liscano, Margarita Jones. Jo Ann Jones, Shirley Jorden, Judy Kale, Kaye Lozano, Irma Lutz, Mike Lynch, La Vonne Lynn, Karen McClure, Larry CLASS OF T)9 McDaniel, Jenny McNeill, John McNeill, Maurine Macias, Ignacio Mancha, Fermin, Jr. Mandujano, Marta Martin, Suzanne Martinez, George Martinez, Richard, Jr. Mayfield, Bill Medina, Faustino Mery. Maria Del Carmen Miller, Shirley Moerbe. Tim Montalvo, Graciela Moody, Judy Moore, Emily Neidhart, Sidney Newman, Anita Nevarez, Gracie CLASS OF ’59 Pederson, Penny Perez, Hector Phillips, Fred Phillips, Jan Okamura, Merry Okamura, Yoshito Orton, Sidney Ozuna, Rigo Park, Bobby CLASS OF T 9 Ramirez, Romeo Ramsey, Jean Ramsey, Judy Richmond, Will David Rike, Toya Risingor, Janice Roberts, Ray Rodriquez, Alfonso Rodriquez, Dolores Rollier, Jack Rangel, Lupe Ratkin, Gary A. Keefer, Larry Reyes, Magdalina Reynolds, George ■■i Salinas, Emilio Salinas, Gilbert Sanborn, Sara CLASS OF ’59 Sandoval, Dalia Saunders, Linda Schrank, Nancy Schroeder, Lois Scruggs, Dorothy Shimerka, Anna Mae Silguero, Hector Smith, Richard Smith, Scottie Smith, Sharon Smithgall, Amy Lynne Soto, Hermila Strohmeyer, David Stroud, Linda Sullivan, Marion Sublett, Eddie Tomlin, Jackie Torres, Roel Taylor, Joy Thomas, Jack CLASS OF ’59 Townsend, Donald Troutman, Don Valverde, Juanita Vance, Tommy Van Ramshorst, J. Vasquez, Lconte Vela, Mary H. Villanueva, Irene Voss, Ellen Watson, Clarence Waugh, Theresa Whaldron, Joy White, Earlynn Wilkins, Tommy Wolfe, Doris Womack, Rodney Wommer, Lee CLASS OF ‘59 59 SOPHOMORE STAMPEDE Hide 'em. Cowgirls! Some sophomore girls, screaming with delight in their western outfits, are Judy Rosenthal. Alice Beaty. Judy Ramsey. Gaynell Gingrich. Martha Duke. Toya Rike, Dorothy Scruggs, Penny Pederson, and Dolores De Leon. Twirlers Irma Lozano and Lynda Lynch do a western routine to the tune of Deep in the Heart of Texas on the Sophomore Stampede assembly. Dolores Rodriguez, Evelina Guerra. Juanita Valverde, Irma Arriaga, and Imelda Canales stop their festivities long enough to pose for our photographer. Ahlgren, Annette Allen, Sandra Almaraz, Olga Alonzo, Susana Ambriz, Ruben Anzaldua, Ernest Armes, Carolyn Armstrong, Tommy Baldwin, Bill Baili, Noe Barbee, Martha Belcher, George Berquist, Josephine Brown, Ginger Bryant, Linda Cameron, Drake Cardenas, Yolanda Carroll, John Casas, Maria Elena Cassity, James Castillo, Grace Castillo, Paula Castillo, Theresa 62 Cavazos, Esperanza Cavazos, Mary Chavez, Mary Margaret Clark, Guynne Critchfield, Virginia Denning, Dorothy Cavazos, Irma Cavazos, Oswald Chilcutt, Marvin Conner, Phillip Cuellar, Margaret Doffing, Tommy Chavarria, Nora Chisum, Helen Cook, Ginelle Cuevas, Dolores Dominguez, Juan Corona, Pablo Davila, Maria Luz Dunn, Emmett Crawford, Ralph Davis, Bill Edwards, Karen 63 Eidson, Sarah Eiler, Sheila Englerth, Penny Fernandez, Margaret Fisher, Robbie Fisher, Robert Flores, Elvira Foorman, Janice Galaway, Robbie Gamboa, Frank Garcia, Efraim Garcia, Enrique Garcia, Lucy Garcia, Ruben Garza, Blanca Rina Garza, Irma de la Garza, Jose A. Gearhart, Harriet Gegenheimer, Lonnie Gomez, Catarina Gonzalez, Gregoria Gonzalez, Irma Greenhill, Trula CLASS OF '60 64 Guerra, Arthur Guerra, Melba Gutierrez, Mary Lou Hamm, Judy Heimel, Michael Howell, Daniel Guerra, Guadalupe Guerra, Ruben Guzman, Luis Hansen, Wayne Hernandez, Gloria Huffaker, Joyce Guerrero, Nilda Hall, Nancy Harkins, Darla Hernandez, Obdulia Hughes, Edith Hartman, Deborah Herweck, Scott Hyatt, Jimmy Hayse, Charley Hill, Jerry Islas, Tomas 65 CLASS OF ‘60 Jackson, Sylvia Jonas, Channy Kearns, Homer Kern, Leckie King, Annie Klinck, Kathleen Klinck, Shari Kline, Vicki Krueger, Jean Larson, Toni Lavender, Becky Lavender, Billy Lazo, Alfredo Lewis, Vernnette Linn, Barbara Lockett, Susan Longoria, Herbert Lovell, Frances Lubben, Jack Martin, Robert McCall, Randolph Martinez, Maria C. McMurtray, Sandra CLASS OF ’60 66 Mason, Mike Meyers, Pam Matland, Jackie Mae Miller, Barbara Miracle, Imogene Mongan, Carol Moon, Jon Montado, Rodolfo Moore, Ginger Montemayor, Doris Morales, Magdalena Morgan, Bea Mosteller, Mary Dee Murray, Mary Lois Norris, Donald Naumann, Rodger Noser, Jo Ann Nemfakos, Charles Ochoa, Martha Newton, Norman Payte, Ginny Nilsson, George Pena, Gilberto 67 CLASS OF '60 Pena, Gloria Pope, Dorothy Perez, Amelia Puryear, Lucy Perez, Francisco J. Poster, John Pfeifer, Margaret Ramiriz, Nilda Ponce, Carmen Ratcliff, Gail Rebbe, Pamela Reynolds, Dick Ridings, Johnny Rincones, Alberto Rindfuss, Fred Roberts, Jo Anne Roseland, David Ross, Ann Rutledge, Norma Ryan, Neil Saenz, Esther Saldana, Fernando Salinas, Rene CLASS OF ’60 Savage, Johnny Schroeder, Harlan Simmons, Judy Smith, Jimmy St. Clair, Mimi Theser, Frank Schellcnberg, Schwab, Robert Simpson, Billy Smith, Roy Stephenson, William Thjmas, Nancy La Vaun Sheridan, Smith, Eddie Smith, Wayne Stocker, Cathy Tijerina, Eloisa Judith Kay Snodgrass, Beverly Swanner, Linda Tijerina, Nora Soto, Arturo Taylor, Susan Transue, Beverly 69 CLASS OF '60 Valverde, Hilda Villarreal, Maria Wainer, Lois Walsh, Dickie Warren, Martha Woerner, Robert Yancy, Lynda Jo Watson, Jackie Carol Woodle, Clyde Zamora, Elodia Wiesehan, Beverly Wright, Scott Williams, Charles Wuensche, Judith CLASS OF '60 70 LADY OF THE MIRROR “The fairest of them all . This title along with that of Lady of the Mirror, was awarded to Peggy Brown at the Annual Presentation Ball. This honor, the highest McHi can award to a Senior girl, was given Peggy for her beauty, personality, popularity, service, and all-around charm. Since coming to McAllen, Peggy has been elected treasurer of the Stu- dent Council, chosen a cheerleader, acted in the all-school play, inducted into the National Honor Society, and been a member of Tri-Hi-Y and the McHi Boosters. McHi salutes Peggy Brown for her many attributes and accomplishments. PEGGY BROWN LADIES IN WAITING CAROLINE STONE JUNIOR IRENE HINOJOSA SOPHOMORE CLASS BEST ALL-AROUND Fred Schultz MOST HANDSOME W. L. Akin OF 1958 BEST ALL-AROUND Mielita Alvis MOST BEAUTIFUL Sharon Spurgeon MOST POPULAR Ann Pagenstecher TIE FOR BEST ALL-AROUND Mike Moore Romero Ramirez MOST POPULAR Roel Torres 80 MOST HANDSOME Jackie Tomlin MOST BEAUTIFUL Karen Lynn CLASS MOST POPULAR Norman Newton 1 BEST ALL-AROUND Billy Simpson MOST HANDSOME Jim Gautier MINNIE HOLLAND FOOTBALL SANDRA GREER TRACK SHARON SPURGEON BASKETBALL BARBARA DENNING BASEBALL GAIL GLOVER BAND 84 MARINA GARZA SENIOR DUCHESS GWEN SUMMERS QUEEN LYNN RAGSDALE JUNIOR DUCHESS PENNY PEDERSON SOPHOMORE DUCHES5 BEVERLY WIESEHAN FRESHMAN DUCHESS 85 EXCHANGE STUDENT HALLDIS MORTENSEN A palm tree in the background sym- bolizes her adopted city and her posi- tion as Duchess of Palms in the Citrus Fiesta. The American Field Service, which brings foreign students into American homes for a year of study, was respon- sible for Halldis Mortensen’s coming to McHi from Norway this year. Halldis has made a real place for herself since coming to our school. She is a member of G.A.A., the Future Nurses of America; and she represented McAllen in the Texas Citrus Fiesta, where she received special commenda- tion for poise, grace, and beauty, all three of which she had in full, in addi- tion to many other qualities. When Hall- dis returns to Norway, she will certain- ly be missed at McHi. 86 0 R Excitement was high at one of McHi’s opening games, as head coach Charles Churchill seems to be willing the boys to win. McHi’s famous spirit continues through a season just as exciting, which saw many close games and thrilling last minute rallies. Although the season was disappointing from the standpoint of score, it was one of the best ever for spirit, drive, and “will to win.” As Coach Churchill often said “When the going is rough, you can prove you’re a man. Stay in and fight. I know you can.” Coaches Victor Clark and Frank Rutledge stood by head coach Charles Churchill, as his assistants during the ’56-’57 football season. They aided the Bulldogs faithfully and concentrated their efforts toward improving the Bulldogs’ game. _ „ .. . .. Coach Clark was also head of the “B” team Bullpups which won the district championship. He will be the “big chief” of the Bulldogs next year. Coach Rutledge was in charge of the Freshman “C” team. Both coaches were a great asset to McAllen and each performed his job well. ASSISTANT COACHES 89 $ BUTCH CHASTAIN Tri-Captain Halfback BUDDY WALSH Tri-Captain Quarterback HOMER HOLLAND Tri-Captain Halfback JIMMY SIMPSON Quarterback and End 90 SKIRTS THE END—Bob Chastain attempts to shake off pursuers during ‘he Harlingen football game in Mclli's Home- coming battle. Also in on the action is W. L. Akin, number 14. BITES THE DUST—An Alice Coyote player bites the dust in a touchdown attempt in Mclli's first game of the season Closing in on the ball carrier are W. L. Akin, number 14. end George Karam. number 20. JERRY CLEMONS End W. L. AKIN Halfback PETE MOORE Guard DAVID LAMBERT Tackle CRAIG MORTON Fullback GEORGE KARAM All-District Tackle HUGS BALL—W. L. Akin, clutch- ing the ball tightly, watches for a would-be Brownsville tackier. LONG REACH — Ted Uhlaender stretches and leaps in an unsuccess- ful attempt to grab a pass intended for him during the Harlingen clash. FT LARRY NELSON Tackle EDDIE TORRES Halfback DILLARD DEAN Center 94 DOUG SEWARD Guard JIMMY HARVEY End FRED SCHULTZ Tackle ■■I REACHES FOR PASS—Jerry Cle- mons stretches for the ball during the Homecoming clash with Harlin- gen. AGGRESSIVE McHI'ITE Bob Chastain. Bulldog halfback, pre- pares to bring down an opponent during the Homecoming tilt with Harlingen. BOONE SLUSHER Tackl - -fn TAKES DIVE—A Miller player is foiled in his attempt to gain yardage by an unidentified tackier as the Bulldogs’Jimmy Simpson and Doug Seward close in. SCORES TOUCH- DOWN—A Har- lingen player crosses the stripe despite efforts of the fighting Bull- dogs. Attempting the tackle is Bob Chastain, while Bulldog players in the background include Pete Moore. Larry Nel- son. Jerry Cle- mons. and Buddy Walsh. WALTER WHATLEY Halfback A l-Hlpr RENE TORRES Fullback GIILBERT SAENZ Quarterback Head Manager CALVIN HAMBRICK Team Doctor DR. LLOYD W. DAVIS Manager JULIAN GARZA ELUDES PURSUERS—W. L Akin eludes several Brownsville tacklers during gridiron action, as he scampers for added yardage. 99 Coach Vic Clark gives backs, R. Ramirez, S. Smith, V. McCleod, and D. Balli, some last minute instructions. DISTRICT CHAMPS McAllen “B” team, under the capable direction of Coach Vic Clark, emerged from the football season with an enviable record. The Bullpups blasted the opponents in their district to win the title of District Champs. District competition on the B” level, this year, was tough, and the Bullpups can be proud of their win. “B sports are an important part of the McAllen High School athletic program, and the “B” teams always make a good showing. 100 “B” TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TEAM Bottom: C. Buss, B. Mayfield, D. Russell. T. Bonham, H. Garza. T. Vance. J. Salinas. A. Ochoa. L. Castaneda. 2nd: G. Reynolds. C. Watson. R. Womack, D Stromeycr.J. Kimble, R. Ramirez. R. Garcia. C. Cantu. 3rd: A Cavazos. A. Harmon. B. Parks. M. Krim. M. Moore. L. Savage. T. Wilkens. R. Ramirez. D. Balli. 4th: J. Tomlin. W. Richman. V. McLeod, E. Fernandez. R. Torres. S. Smith. E. Salinas, M. Magellen, F. Macha. Top: Coach Clark. Manager L. Wommer. 101 FRESHMAN TEAM Bottom: J. Puster, J. Smith, S. Dolson, D. Ortalan. J. Sandburg, B. Bocanegra, M. Mason, J. Moon, J. Valenzuela, D. Walsh. Second: G. Belcher. T. Tuner, J. Gautier, J. Hyatt, R. Gonzalez, B. Simpson, D. Howell, R. Crawford, H. Marcs, R. Woerner, C. Greer. Manager. Top: C. Williams, R. McCall. Managers; C. Mclnteer, J. Smith, R. Garza, T. Akin, J. Davila, P. Carona. G. Davila, E. Zepeda, Newton, Frank Rutledge. Coach. For the first time in the history of McHi a Freshman team was estab- lished. In spite of this the team had a very successful year. Their record was: Opponents McAllen La Feria 47 43 San Benito 7 13 San Benito 7 34 Brownsville 34 7 Edinburg 7 6 Harlingen 32 7 102 BASKETBALL Basketball at McHi was most eventful this year, as numerous honors and awards were taken. Under the leadership of Coach Sam Williams, who retired his position as basketball head this year, the team made an excellent showing for their first season in 14AAAA competition. Before regular season play, McHi won first place in the Donna Tournament, and second place in both the Corpus Christi and the San Antonio Tournaments. Then in conference play, the team was victorious in 8 out of 10 games. They won first-half play and lost the district crown by one game in a play-off with Harlingen. Individual honoree’s on the team include Steve Jordan, who was awarded a position on all three tournament teams, the all-state team, and the all-district team; Toby Guynn. who was named all- district honorable mention; and Jim Harvey who won a position on the second all-district team. Opponent McAllen 34 27 Raymondville 42 63 DONNA TOURNAMENT—1st PLACE Alice 22 50 43 66 Benavides 44 59 Harlingen 47 62 31 49 CORPUS CHRISTI TOURNAMENT- -2nd PLACE Victoria 57 63 Ray of Corpus Christi 47 60 Miller of Corpus Christi 55 51 Mission 43 60 P. S. J. A. 31 67 SAN ANTONIO TOURNAMENT — 2nd PLACE Thomas Jefferson 55 60 Stephen F. Austin of Austin 44 49 San Antonio Tech 36 65 Harlandale of San Antonio 61 57 'Harlingen 55 59 Weslaco 37 63 Mission 47 60 'Brownsville 41 59 'Ray of Corpus Christi 47 64 'Miller of Corpus Christi 38 39 ‘Edinburg 49 58 'Miller of Corpus Christi 70 47 'Brownsville 33 39 ‘Ray of Corpus Christi 37 58 ‘Harlingen 48 51 Opponent McAllen 'Edinburg 75 50 “Harlingen 60 51 ' 'Harlingen 37 38 “Harlingen 55 50 Conference games “Play-off games. Steve Jordan, team co-captain, finished up his high school basketball career this year by setting a mass of new records. Before conference games began, McHi entered a series of tournaments in which Steve broke the record for the highest number of points per man in a single game. This was a 40 point tally over Vic- toria. He also was chosen on the all-tournament team in all three tournaments entered. In regular season play, Steve's 1155 total points broke the high-point man record at McHi. The previous record was held by his brother Darrell who graduated from here last year. The highest basketball honor in the state was bestowed on Steve after the season ended, as he was unanimously elected to the position of center on the all-state 14AAAA team. He also was the unanimous winner of a position on the all- district team. JERRY CLEMONS Co-Captain STEVE JORDAN Co-Captain TOBY GUYNN TEDDY UHLAENDER JIMMY SIMPSON 104 ARTHUR HENKEL JIMMY HARVEY RAMIRO GARCIA PRESTON LE PAGE RAMIRO VILLEGAS DOROTEO BALLI BILLY BOB ROBINSON Manager HIGH AND MIGHTY—Steve Jordan leaps high in the air in the opening play of McHi's non conference basketball tilt with Donna to open season play for the Bulldogs. Looking on arc Jimmy Harvey. Art Henkel, and Toby Guynn. FLYING SAUCER?—NOT QUITE! All players watch with awe as Art Henkel sinks a good one. MAY I CUT IN? ‘ Twinkle Toes Jordan asks of Toby Guynn and an unidentified opponent at Ray game. SHARE AND SHARE ALIKE! Toby Guynn and Ray’s 44 fight under the basket for possession of the ball. Jimmy Harvey displays his basket-making ability and his third hand. 107 LET ME! Art Henkel vainly reaches for the ball, just as the fighting Bulldogs reached toward the State Basketball Championship. Unfortunately, we lost the chance at the title by five points in the final game of District play-off with Harlingen. 108 No, Art Henkel doesn’t have his head in the clouds, but his feet are certainly off the ground! 10 MILE STRETCH! — McHi’s Steve Jordan tries for a jump shot at the Brownsville game. G'way! Jordan screams to Brownsville opponents. 109 I'M COMING— (left) Doroteo Balli races against time to untangle Ramiro Villegas and the ball from four Ray players. ALL WRAPPED UP— (above) Jimmy Harvey and a Harlingen tangle in the scramble for that ball. an unidentified for key positions. 110 Bottom: T. Ryon, D. Seward. L. Savage, C. Watson. B. Burney. J. Tomlin. Second. J. Simpson. F. Schultz. R. Zapata. A. Henkel. T. Sellers. B. Walsh. Coach Mannix Top: T. Barron, manager; L. Nelson, C. Cantu, I. Macias, D. Balli. T. Uhlaender. L. Wommer. manager. It’s baseball time again at McHi, with a team composed of both veterans, newcomers, and a new coach, Dan Mannix. Last year the team got to dis- trict play-offs before losing out. BASEBALL 111 Bottom: R. Ramirez, R. Gonzalez, R. Villarreal, J. Hierholzer. S. Dolson. R. Vance. W. L. Akin. A. Whatley. Second: R. Delgado, J. Robinson, A. Ochoa. J. McNeal, C. Morton. G. Karam, B. Chastain. P. Moore, S. Jordan. Third: R. Gonzalez, A. Gonzalez. W. Whatley, A. Henkel, P. Hallock. B. Slusher, F. Patrick. S. Haas, J. Ratcliff. Fourth: E. Garcia, T. Vance, F. Moyer. R. Gonzalez. R. McCall. M. Musgrove, T. Uhlaender. J. Harvey. Top: B. Shultz, M. Mason. R. Martinez, D. Russell. N. Newton, R. Morell, R. Davila, C. Hambrick, Coach Vic Clark. McHi tracksters entered the season with a bang-up start this year, and were able to cart away many honors and awards. Coach Vic Clark took over as the team coach to direct the forty-man squad in their many practices and meets. Track competition opened with the annual McAllen Quarterback Relays, in which McHi ran away with three trophies and the first place rating. They went to Laredo for the Border Oympics, where Pete Moore won the 400 yard dash to take the only Valley first. Next in line came Sam’s Relays in Brownsville, which was entered by 24 Valley schools. Then came the Donna Relays, and as the year’s finale, the District Meet at Brownsville. TRACK 112 Ray Vance, McAllen senior pole vaulter. readies himself for another vault. At the Quarterback relays Ray broke the old record of 11 ft. 6 ins. by vaulting 11 ft. 7 ins. The mile relay team: Chastain, Karam, Moore and Jordan. The sprint relay team: Musgrove. Holland. A- kin and Hierholzer. TENNIS JUNIOR SINGLES PLAYERS: J. Ramsey. C. Nemfaukos, B. Linn. D. Myers, L. Pur- year. McHI'S TENNIS TEAM—Front: D. Yoder, P. Doty. C. Scrupps, J. Sha- piro. J. Gonzales. N. Musch. D. Hamerly. Back: J. Minor. D. Seitz. C. Keelear, R. Gilbert. B. Harris, L. Fallcck. Darrell Yoder prepares to slam a serve right down the throat of an imaginary opponent as he rests on his laurels after winning the Senior Boys’ Singles Division. Shown here is Pat Doty, practicing to win more trophies for McHi in the Senior Girls’ Singles Divi- sion. Bis Bottom: L. Stroud, J. Ferguson, B. Barrera, B. Lavender, G. Brown. L. Lynch, S. Sanborn Second: K. FUdickar. A. Pagenstecher. B. Beardsley, M. Alvis. E. Haller, B. Linn. Mrs. Ferguson, sponsor. third: J. Jordan, G. Summers, H. Mortenscn, N. Newton, M. Leal, J. Rollier Top: J. Clopton, A. Garcia. A. Henkel. S. Jordan. T. Guynn. G. Belcher. H. Holland. STUDENT COUNCIL The Student Council might be called the “legislative body” of a school. The McAllen High Student Council takes up worthy projects, handles elections, and does many other necessary things. Membership in the Council is elective and the standards are high. OFFICERS: Vice-President, Mario Leal; Recording Secre- tary. Gwen Summers; Corresponding Secretary, Karen Berset; President, Steve Jordan. 116 Bottom: C. Salazar. E. Hinojosa. D. Harris, S. Greer, B. Barrera, J. Ferguson, S. Wagoner. Second: E. Contreras. S. Santiago. A. Pagerstecher, B. Beardsley, B. Levy, M. Townsend, Mrs. Jones, sponsor. Third: G. Saenz, E. Torres. B. Lincoln. J. Hendricks. P. Finny. M. Conner. M. Rogers, G. Armstrong, M. Leal. Top: J. Harvey, M. Hancock. J. Hierholzer. B. Dyer, V. McLeod. J. Clopton. R. Reeves. J. Simpson. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY “Leadership, Scholarship, Citizen- ship, and Service” are the ideals of the National Honor Society and the re- quirements for membership. The Honor Society carries out many worthy projects and tries to instill its ideas in all students. President. Toby Guynn; Treasurer. Pauline Finney; Secretary, Sally Wagener; Vice-President. Mar- garet Townsend. Bottom: M Townsend, S. Santiago. S. Acevedo, J. Ferguson. Mr. Smith, sponsor. Top: E. Watson, R Kronke K. Berset. J. Hendricks. M. Conner, M. Hancock. QUILL AND SCROLL Quill and Scroll is the national honorary society for high school jour- nalists. The standards of this organi- zation are high, and admission is determined by meeting a set require- ment of writing to be done in this field. Quill and Scroll was originated to encourage participation by interested students in high school journalism. Seated: Treasurer, Judy Ferguson; Reporter. Marion Hancock; President. Sally Wagcner. Standing: Historian, Sylvia Santiago; Secretary, Judy Hendricks; Vice President. Margaret Townsend. Bottom: M. Moreno. M. E. Garza, A. Ramirez. V. Sanchez. C. Gonzalez. A. Martinez, and Mr. Koch. Second: B. Jackson. H. C. King. E. Tijerina, N. V. Rodriguez, B. Gonzalez, M. Garza, M. E. Sanchez. M. L. Gonzalez. Third: H. Martinez. D. Pena, M. Mandujano. A. Escamilla. E. Cavazos. H. Chapa. M. Villanueva, and H. Hinojosa. Top: R. Keifer, A. De Luna. A. del Bosque, H. Villarreal, H. Morales. 0. Zuniga. V. Gomez, and J. Ramirez. NATIONAL THESPIAN SOCIETY Thespians study the appreciation of drama and take part in school pro- ductions. Membership is based on a point system. Anyone earning a total of ten points by working on produc- tions may become a member. Standing: President: Jimmy Salmon; Treasur- er: Judy Aamoth; Secretary: Alice Ann Houghton. Kneeling: Vice President; Fred Moyer. Bottom: R. Vance. R. Ramirez. E. Torres. B. Slusher, D. Seward. J. Ratcliff, W. L. Akin. B. Schulz. Second: G. Saenz, F. Ramirez, C. Morion. N. Saucedo, B. Chastain. G. Karam, P. Moore. J. Simpson. Third: C. Hambrick, B. Robinson. J. Clemons, D. Dean, F. Schultz. N. Stocker. Top: G. Delgado, A. Henkel. T. Uhlaender. S. Jordan, J. Harvey, P. Hallock. L. Nelson. LETTERMEN'S CLUB The purposes of the Lettermen’s Club is to build good sports and good sportsmen, and to encourage partici- pation in the athletic program. OFFICERS: President, Ray Vance; Sergcant-at-Arms, Doug Seward; Reporter, Calvin Hambrick; Vice-President. Jimmy Simpson. 120 JUNIOR VARSITY This club is to encour- age participation in “B” sports and to practice good sportsmanship. Bottom: C. Williams, D. Cameron, J. Davila, S. Dolson, C. Greer. S. Ortalan, R. Garcia. Second: Coach Holloway, sponsor; M. Mason, G. Belcher, D. Howell, N. Newton, J. Moon. B. Davis. J. Valenzuela. Top: B. Simpson. J. Hyatt, R. McColl, D. Walsh. J. Gautier. A. Crawford, R. Gonzalez. Bottom: Coach Holloway, sponsor; D. Russell. M. Moore. J. Tomlin, T. Wilkins, T. Bon- ham, S. Smith. „ Second: B. Mayfield. M. Lutz, R. Womack, J. Kimble. C. Watson. G. Reynolds. W. Richmond. , Top: R. Garcia, F. Esquivel, D. Balli, J. Salinas. R. Torres, A. Ochoa. T. Vance, L. Wommer. 121 McHI BOOSTERS The purpose of this club is to promote and participate in all school activities, especially spec- tator sports events. Bottom: G. Russell. B. Polvado, C. Derr, S. Greer, D. Harris, C. Cook, R. Little. Second: Mrs. Curry, sponsor; M. Quick, P. Wehring, P. Brown, K. Berset, .P. Gish, B. Denning, P. Gearhart. Top: G. Summers. B. Emig, S. Faulkner, B. Courtney, J. Mongan, I. Slay. D. Scott. B BOOSTERS The purpose of this club is to encourage at- tendance at all 'B” team games. Bottom: Mrs. Polk, sponsor; M. Duke. K. Becker. J. Crecnhill, A. Beaty. J. Rosenthal. Second: J. Ramsey. L. Stroud. S. Bartels, J. Phillips. P. Pederson. J Taylor. Top: J. Hall. K. Lynn. J. Jordan. J. Ramsey. G. Cottingham. E. Hallock. J. McDaniel. 122 ADVANCED SLIDE RULE This club practices slide rule and trains for Interscholastic League. Bottom: D. Hoffman. C. Connor. B. Burney, S. Greer, Mrs. Ferguson, sponsor. Second: B. Dyer. R. Duarte, R. Morgan. D. McVay. J. Garza. Top: A. Saenz. M. Alva. R. Reeves. B. Batte, B. Walsh. P. Moore. BEGINNERS SLIDE RULE The purpose of this club is to learn slide rule, and to practice for Inter- scholastics. Bottom: G. Shannon. C. Woodle. J. Everetts. D. Strohmeyer, G. Ratkin. C. Lindsey, G. Martinez. Second: S. Thompson. L. Lynch. A. Newman, R. Iwata, R. Pustcr, J. Moon. R. Callaway, J. Rollier. Third: T. Eby, A. Garcia, T. Ryan. J. Nevinger, M. Rogers. C. Forster, T. Thompson. Top: Mr. Massie, sponsor, G. Cavazos. M. Leal, R. Gantt. B. Gelfer. D. Reynolds. J. D. Ramshorst. R. Berry. 123 PAN AMERICAN Encouraging good neigh- borliness and friendship between the Americas is the purpose of the Pan American Club, which was organized in McHi in 1947. It is one of the school’s leading organi- zations. Bottom: H. Martinez. I). Rodriguez. M. Garza, G. Pena. R. Hernandez. T. Cardenas. Second: E. Guerra. J. Gonzalez, R. Olivarez, N. Alaniz, M. Sanchez, S. Acevedo. Mrs. Brown, sponsor. Top: R. Gonzalez, D. Guerra, O. Olivarez, J. Willars, M. Colegio. M. McNeill, J. Valverde. Bottom: E. Gonzalez, C. Salazar. M. Balderas. G. Guerra, E. Alaniz. C. Gonzalez. Second: A. Cantu, B. Gonzalez. Y. Arce, S. Gonalez, S. Santiago. Top: H. Elizondo, O. Morales, E. Contreras, M. Gonzalez. Y. Yanez. M. Sotelo. 124 G. A. A. To promote participa- tion in girls’ athletics and to encourage good sports- manship is the aim of this club. The Girls’ Athletic Association is the largest organization in McHi. Bottom: I). Villacana. R. Dominguez, O. Almarez, M. Fernandez. L. Garcia, A. Castillo. H. Rodriguez. Second: N. Castro, J. Chapa. M. St. Clair, G. Brown. N. Escobar, E. Cavazos, H. Valverdc. Third: S. Garza. M. Cuellar. O. Corral, J. Noser, I. Miracle. O. Morales. L. Balderas. Top: B. Morgan. D. Denning, S. Eidson, N. Hall, L. Puryear, J. Matland, L. Jordan, R. Fisher. Bottom: G. Castillo. C. Muniz, V. Sanchez, R. Gonzalez, V. Vasquez. J. Vanderpool. Second: R. Ayala, P. Cantu, I. Garza. G. Guerra. G. Villarreal, O. Flores. S. Aguilar Third: R. Zepeda, K. Ragland, C. Gonzalez, J. Gonzalez, P. Meyers, V. Escobar. I). Rodriquez. J. Valverdc. , „ e e ... Top: H. Castillo, M. Gonzalez, P. Castillo. A. Alonzo, S. Eller. J. Risinger, S. Smith, P. Rooth. 125 F. N. A. The pupose of the Fu- ture Nurses of America is to study nursing as a career and interest more girls in it. Their training includes field trips to hospitals. Bottom: A. Shimerka. J. Hinsley, S. Taylor. C. Galvan. K. McClenncy, P. Englerth. C. Robinson. A. Ortiz. Second: J. Noser, B. Snodgrass. A. Cantu. M. Hernandez, S. Eiler, P. Meyers. A. Garza. M. Beccerra. Third: Miss Cuellar, sponsor; J. Doffing. B. Knight, L. Swanncr, K. Kale, S. Simonds, O. Hernandez, M. Lopez. C. Gomez. Top: H. Mortensen. L. Bryant, S. Miller, L. Lynch. M. Gonzalez. S. Neidharl. J. Risinger. S. Smith, A. Alhgren. F. T. A. The Future Teachers study teaching as a career and try to learn more about it. Bottom: B. Gonzalez, E. Gomez. C. Gonzalez, H. Flores. B. Barrera, H. Garza. Second: A. Martinez. Y. Pineda. C. Salazar, O. Alvarado. S. Gonzalez, S. Sanitago, Mrs. O. Cole, sponsor. Top: E. Hinojosa, R. Silva, E. Saenz. Y. Yanez. M. Sotelo, J. Willars, A. Garza. 126 SPELLING CLUB The purpose of this club is to learn to s-p-e-1-1 and to practice for Inter- scholastic League. Bottom: E. Galvan, T. Larson, A. Smithgali. R. Gonzalez. J. Garza. Mrs. Greenwood, sponsor. Second: A. Ross. F. Lovell, L. Saunders, A. Ortiz. G. Barrera. E. Salinas. E. Renteria. Top: N. Ryan. J. Clopton. S. Olguin, A. Gonzalez. A. Nava. J. Nester, R. Villarreal. TALA CLUB The purpose of this club is to help in the library and study library work. Bottom: G. Shannon. A. Gonzalez. S. Soto. E. Contreras, A. Cantu. A. Ortiz Second: S. Jones. M. Sanchez, M. Liscano, S. Simonds. K. Kremer. Miss Shannon, sponsor. Top: E. Salinas. E. Salinas. A. Cantu. D. Pope. C. Hammerlv. P. Robinson, 11. Rice. 127 Bottom: J. Aamolh, A. Houghton. J. Kinartf, C. Conner, F. Jjouent Second: B. Neill, J. Salmon, S. Simmonos, G. Miracle, S. Haas. Top: Mrs. White, Sponsor. ”7 T uJ icL )• D. E. CLUB This club is made up of students in the Distributive Education Program. Members learn about good business practices. D. E. SWEETHEART Marina Garza 128 Bottom: I. N. Range, sponsor; R. Guerra. R. Fultz. J. Pudget. I). Strohmeyer. N. Pawlik. T. McBec, A. Rodriquez. Second: M. Chilcutt, J. Ratcliff. R. Serveire. G. Munoz. B. Harvey. R. Westfall. T. Tijerina. J. Ramirez. Third: D. Curl. T. Barron. E. Dunn. E. Sublett. I. Macias, A. Prado. Top: P. Hallock. D. Blankenship, R. Ibanez. D. Townsend. R. Sahadi. P. Moore. F. Huff. S. Sanborn. F. F. A. The Future Farmers of America is an extra-curricular activity. Mem- bership consists of boys in all classes of Vocational Agriculture. These boys must own a project consisting of live- stock, poultry, or field crops. The chapter participates in All Valley Live- stock Show, fairs, contests, etc. Their motto is: Learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live, living to serve.” This year Barbara Denning was elected District Sweetheart. 129 F. F. A. SWEETHEARTS Barbara Denning and Peggy Brown F. H. A. CHAPTER I The purpose of the Future Homemakers of America is to study and practice the arts of home- making. Bottom: C. Galvan, E. Alanis, M. Keyes. D. DeLeon. 1). Montemayor, L. Englerth. Second: C. Ramirez, C. Gomez. J. Vasquez, L. Anzaldua, M. Ochoa. A. Gonzalez. Top: H. Valverde. L. Bryant, N. Guerrero. J. A. Roberts, D. I. Pope. E. Vela. Mrs. Thornton, sponsor. F. H. A. CHAPTER II Bottom: T. Castillo. G. Castillo. M. Fernandez. S. Lockett. S. Alonzo. G. Hernandez. Second: J. Huffaker. I. Gonzalez. N. Chavarria. C. Armes. V. Vasquez. V. Kline. E. Saenz. Third: K. Edwards. J. K. Sheridan. J. Matland. L. Swanncr. K. Klinck. L. Garcia. Top: G. Moore. J. Krueger, N. Ramirez. A. Cantu. G. Clark. V. Lewis, Mrs. Carolyn Weekly, sponsor. 130 NUMBER SENSE The Number Sense Club studies for Intersco- lastic League, and prac- tices for speed and accur- acy in figuring. Bottom: T. Mancha. B. Knight. A. Newman, A. Lozano. M. Herrera, Mrs. Carver, sponsor. Top: A. Garcia. M. Alva. J. Mariscal. W. Stephenson. J. Rollier. APPEARANCE CLUB The Appearance Club studies good grooming habits and what makes true beauty. Bottom: S. Soto. G. Flores. 0. Alvarado, V. Critchfield, P. Englcrth. Second: I). Pope. H. Rivas. A. Cantu. M. Ramirez. P. Cross. Last: Mrs. Bloomfield, sponsor; H. Gearhart, J. Kruger, K. Stocker. J. Roper. 131 THE CHESS CLUB The Chess Club is to teach beginners the game and give more advanced players a chance to play. Bottom: Prof. Palmer, G. Shannon, J. Arredondo, G. Armstrong. B. Brown, D. Wagner, J. Minor. Second: C. Clemmons, C. Jones. T. Armstrong, C. Greer. G. Vela, D. Miller. Top: J. Ringgold, B. Dyer, G. Cavazos, J. Salmon, S. Pearson, D. Schleafer. SWING BAND The Swing Band is a select group that plays for various school and civic activi- ties. First: D. Howell. L. Stroud. H. Silguero. K. Kale, J. Moreno. T. Rice, C. Harrison, T. Guynn. Second: S. Miller. B. Happc, R. Villerreal. B. Smith, S. Pearson. Last: A. Garcia, B. Cox, C. Sanchez. 132 Bottom: B. Burney, G. Belcher. W. L. Akin. B. Slusher. D. Walsh. Second: J. Jordan. A. Pagenstecher. T. Lang. J. Ferguson. Top: B. Lavender, G. Brown, P. Pederson. GYM JAM COUNCIL This group organizes the very popular Gym Jam dances after sports events. Membership is elective. 133 OFFICERS: President. Sandra Greer; Vice-President, Judy Ferguson; Secretary-Treasurer, Ann Pagenstecher. THE McALLEN HIGH SCHOOL BAND BAND The McAllen High School Band, directed by C. L. Horn, is one of the biggest boosters of McHi spirit. The band plays at many school functions such as the pep rallies, football games, and assemblies, and present many con- certs during the year. Our band consistently places high in Interscholastic League com- petition. and is praised whenever it appears for their playing and their excellent attitude, and their hard work. 134 DIRECTOR C. L. HORN LOVELY LADIES— Some of the band’s loveliest ladies, and certainly some of its busiest are these peppy twirlers. McHi's twirling line is one of the best in the area. HER MAJESTY— Miss Baudelia Barrera, queen of Fairyland, smiles as the Parade of Oranges judges award the band float third place in the competition. The theme of the fiesta was Fairy- land of Citrus, and the band float was a fairy garden. FAIREST OF THEM ALL— More band beauties are these four candidates for Band Sweetheart. They are Sandra Greer. Martha Connor. Gail Glover, and Baudelia Barrera. THE A CAPPELLA A CAPPELLA CHOIR McAllen has five choirs, all of which are under the direction of Mr. Bev Henson. These choirs are: the Girls’ Chorus, Boys’ Chorus, Freshman Choir, and the A Cappella choir. Anyone will agree that those interested in this field have wonderful opportunity to ful- fill their desire. These choirs have given many perform- ances during the school year. They’gave their annual Christmas Concert in which they pre- sented the opera “Amahl and the Night Visi- tors”. This program brought the school much acclaim. They also have been the guests of various service clubs. The A Cappella choir appeared on tele- vsion and made a singing tour in the spring. Indispensable to the choirs, is its direc- tor Bev Henson. Mr. Henson has been at McHi for five years. He spends all of his time working with the choruses and only through his direction and efforts has their success been attained. 136 DIRECTOR BEN HENSON FRESHMAN GIRLS' CHORUS FRESHMAN MIXED CHOIR Bottom: L. Engel. M. Alvis. B. Levy. B. Barrera. B. Beardsley. Second: E. Contreras. S. Spurgeon. A. Pagenstecher. K. Fudickar. P. Gish. M. Rogers. Top: J. Lockett, A. Alonzo, J. Gonzales. M. Gonzales. I Rivera. R. Gonzales; Sponsor. B. N. Smith. EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT: Assistant Business Manager, Karen Lynn; Business Manager, Alice Ann Houghton; Sports Editor, Bobby Jones: Fall News Editor, Sally Wag- oner; Exchange Editor, Baudelia Barrera. WHEEL STAFF Editor-in Chief: Marion Hancock; Spring News Editor, Fea- ture and Make-up Editor: Martha Conner. Standing: D. Scott; R. Gonzalez. L. Ragsdale. M. Hancock, J. Womack. A. Ortiz. B. Salaiz. Seated: S. Salmon. S. Acevedo. Mrs. Brchm. sponsor; P. Finney. Standing: Co-Business Managers: Sally Salmon and Sylvia Acevedo. Seated: Spring Editor: Pauline Finney. Fall Editors were Judy Ermingcr and Gwen Russell. 139 A new feature presented by the Salud Staff was that of Bertha Bulldog, advisor to mixed up” Mclli’ites. Shown here is “Bertha”. Delys Scott. SALUD The student magazine of McHi is the very popular Salud. Staffed by students, and publishing student-writ- ten material, this magazine is pub- lished twice yearly. Left to right: October. Iris Slay and Ray Vance; November Gwen Summers and Jimmy Simpson; December. Elvia Contreras and Don Hoffmann; January. Pauline Finney and Randal Morgan; February, Judy Ferguson and Steve Jordan; March. Judy Hendricks and Jerry Clemmons; April, Carmen Salazar and Homer Holland; May, Sylvia Santiago and Mario Leal. ROTARY BOY AND GIRL To be elected Rotary Boy or Girl is a distinct honor which is conferred each month on the McHi senior couple who has best personified the ideals of the Rotary Club. The couple is chosen by a committee of seniors and faculty mem bers. The Four Way Test by which these students are elected is one with very high standards. It is as follows: Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build good will and better relationships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? Sixteen students who have lived up to these high ideals are shown above. The Rotary Club introduced the Four Way Test to McHi during the school year of ’54-,55. 140 v 1' And Away We Go! McHi’s cheerleaders run the football team on the field. Can We Clap Now? McHi cheerleaders enthuse the Student Body with a favorite yell. Handstands, Yet! Judy, Barbara, Fred. Peggy, and Daisy practice a new yell. Undercover Agent........ Theresa I,ang, cheerleader manager. Judy Ferguson Daisy Harris an Peggy Brown Barbara Beardsley—Head Cheerleader Fred Moyer TWIRLERS i DRUM MAJORETTE Martha Conner HEAD TWIRLER Sandra Greer Baudelia Barrera 144 Lynda Lynch Irma Lozano Josephine Berquist m Judy Moody 145 Mrs. Coleman (Lois Engel) holds gossip columnist (Judy Erminger) and movie manager (Stephen Haas) at gun point while the sleepy photographer (Billy Robinson) snoozes. Johnny (Marion Hancock) momentarily forgets sweet- heart. Carol (Agnes Liberty) when Ben, played by Bob Jones, introduces him to Peggy Brown, who portrays Elvira, a southern belle. McHi's all-school play this year was ‘‘Slice It Thin”, a hit comedy about the diffi- culties of a stage career. The Movie Idol (James Long) and his manager beg publicity-minded columnist not to turn in sensational story. Ben implores his mad Russian guest (Delys Scott) not to do anything she'll regret. Stage Manager, Jimmy Salmon. Mrs. Opal White, director, and Delys Scott enjoy a well deserved rest after the last per- formance. Johnny shows his affection'- for Card, by a resounding slap! Amahl (Darilene Tomlin) quizzes a king (Fred Blocklingcr) during Amahl and the Night Visitors.’ Delores de Leon whirls in tribute to the Three Kings. Mother (Julia Fierros) implores Amahl to tell the Amahl and his mother arc surprised by a visit from truth. the Kin8s- Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors” was presented by the choral department as part of the annual Christmas concert. Few high schools have presented this opera, and the local presentation was very well received. Make-up artist Newton Boston changes fair-haired Bill Dyer into a dark-skinned Persian slave. 147 A McHi welcome for the exes. That wonderful Bulldog spirit is shown by the exes at the assembly in their honor. For Her Majesty. Presenting flowers and crown to Queen Gwen Summers were Melissa Miller and Dean Hector at the Homecoming Cere- monies. Duchesses are presented at McHi Homecoming Football game. (Top) Ma- rina Qarza, and Lynn Ragsdale from the Senior and Junior class. (Right) Penny Pederson and Bev- erley Wiesehan from the Sophomore and Freshman class. Exes register: Shown at Coughran’s Cafeteria register- ing for 1956-1957 Homecom- ing are McHi ex-students. Several Band members were in an undignified pose as they carried out the half time Circus” theme. All eyes are on the McHi band as they engage in a difficult maneuver. Gail Glover, 1957 Band Sweetheart receives the traditional kiss from officer Bill Dyer. 149 Mr. Horn seems busy during a practice session. The McAllen band high steps during half time Stop, durn ya', stop! shouts Georgia Cottingham as she attempts to stop Barbara Denning from making a touch- down. For Sale! Peanuts That Is. Seen selling “peanuts for polio” to Hay Vance arc Gwen Summers. Sally Wagoner, and Judy Ferguson. McHi’ites gladly contrib- ute their time and money on many worthwhile proj- ects during the year. Those represented on this page are UNICEF and the March of Dimes. Bottom's up! Mrs. Polk's third period Eng- lish II class enjoys a free coke party after contributing more money to the March of Dimes than any other class in McHi. Every Penny Counts! Student Council members collect money for UNICEF. Shown are Art Henkel, Sara San- born, Ann Pagenstecher, contributor, Judy Jordan. Armando Garcia, and Jack Rollier. ' ts It !4 ■ L H , -A iu' iji Good Luck! ‘‘Prof.’' Palmer gives the boys a formula for winning the game, while Judy Charlcton and Sharon Spurgeon just cross their fingers. 01«! Something special at Pep Rallies are these twirlers in McHi Mambo. We want you, we need you. Butch Chastain urges student body to attend the Ray game. And away they go! The team grins as they pull out for the Ray football game. We love a parade! Peggy Brown. Fred Moyer, and Barbara Beardsley lead the students to a pep rally. Boy that fire feels good! Before the Edinburg game, a pep rally was held at the bonfire. Lofty Job! Theresa Lang gets help in decorating the goalposts from Fred Moyer and Art Henkel. The winnah—Butch Chastain looks mighty happy as he announces Delores de Leon winner of the all- school talent show. Marry Christmas—Santa Claus. Steve Jordan, re ceives his Christmas present from Mrs. Ferguson at the Student Council Christmas party. Throw out the referees—Jon Moon introduces the referees for the McAUen-Ray basketball game. This was part of the half-time entertainment arranged for the game. 152 Legs—Marion Hancock shows off the peas- ant shorts which he acquired while in Ger- many as an exchange student. Stevefk Jordan, thanks Mr. Quaker for fine speech. Seniors Bobby Jones, Buddy Walsh, and Mark Mu strove pin; Jingle Bells on a professional assembly. We’re gonna teach ya to rock Traffic Safety Contest winners Diana Guerra, Sylvia Thompson, and Sara Sanborn, receive prize money from Mr. Moore and Mr. Osborn. Pie in his eye . . Billy Simpson gets a face full of chiffon pic from Ginger Brown on Freshman assembly. The girls they left behind . . . Sharon S the boys. Billy Bob Robinson, Jimmy Har Simpson the best of luck. ya Rike wish n, and Jimmy Are we EVER going to miss you all! McHi waits solemnly to bid fare- well to the basketball boys before the Corpus Christi Miller game. A Farewell to Arms ! Members of the team Art Henkel. Jerry Clemons. Steve Jordan, and Teddy Uhlander. sadly lean out the windows as the Student Body waves good bye. 154 Remnants of a wreck! The tires, we mean, not the boys. “Track Stars Tommy Barron and Dick McMullen leap through the tires. Eggs, suny side up! Ray Vance gives Lottcrmen Club initiate a fresh egg while George Karam and Fred Schultz watch. THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES—Winners of the Halloween Dance Costume contest are en- joying their free cokes. They are. left to right. Jack Rollier, Susan Taylor, and Lynda Lynch. President Sally Wagener presents pins to new Quill and Scroll mem- bers: Sylvia Acevedo, Ruth Kronke, Karen Berset, Ellen Watson, and Martha Conner. MMMM, MMMMMM, GOOD!!—Football Sweet- heart. Minnie Holland, receives crowning kiss from Tri-Captain. Butch Chastain. WASH, SLAVE!—Freshmen. Jon Moon and Norman Newton, wash McHi's steps as seniors Buddy Walsh and Barbara Denning watch. 155 THE LIFE OF RILEY—T. Guynn, S. Jordan. I. Engel. T. Uhlaender. and F. Moyer relax after decorating the gym for the Presentation Ball. GIVE ME FIVE MINUTES MORE —These students do not seem too eager for school to start for the day. COMPADRESH — M. Rogers. A. Pagen- stecher, M. Alvis seem quite at home in front of the Commodore Perry in Austin. YOU AIN'T NOTHIN' BUT A BULLDOG! —shout McHi cheerleaders. VIVA AMERICA!!—Marion Hancock (1st left) and Judy Hendricks (3rd left) have just returned from Europe as Exchange Students. SMILES AND MISTLETOE — Mclli’s dele gates to the Denton Press Conference pose along the highway with their brand-new mistletoe. Left to right are: E. Watson, A. Pagenstecher, F. Moyer, M. Rogers, and M. Alvis. HELP! LEMME GO!—Freshmen have a gay time roughing up one of their buddies. YOU MEAN THAT CAMERA'S LOADED?—Students try to appear nonchalant as they pose for the annual photographer. MAN, I FEEL TOUGH TODAY—Freshmen boys, after attending McHi for several months, are begin- ning to feel that they just might be able to “take on” some upper classmen! I'M WALKING BEHIND YOU!—Under classmen for example over, under, and around fellow students en route to class. 157 NOW, BOYS IT'S THIS WAY—That’s the evil of coming to school early. You have to listen to lengthy lectures from fellow students! I DON'T BELIEVE IT!—Junior and Senior boys spend their free hours by telling “Tall Texan Tales.” SENIOR OFFICERS Judy Ferguson, secretary; Marion Hancock, treasurer; Agnes Liberty, vice- president; Homer Holland, president. CLASS JUNIOR OFFICERS Evelyn Haller, treasurer; Barbara Levy, vice-president; Meilita Alvis, secre- tary; Jim Clopton, president. 158 OFFICERS SOPHOMORE OFFICERS Left to right: Jack Rollier, treasurer; Lynda Lynch, secretary; Judy Jordan, vice-president; Linda Stroud, president. FRESHMAN OFFICERS Left to right: Norman Newton, president; Lucy Puryear, treasurer; Dorothy Denning, vice-president; Ginger Brown, secretary. 159 Jerry Clemons is presented to the school a the Athlete of the Year. Jerry has lettered in several sports, and won the Fighting Heart Award for spirit. Drum major. Tommy Rice; majorette, Lynda Lynch; and twirlers. Susan Taylor. Judy Moody and Jo Bergquist, for the coming year are introduced at the All-Sports Dance. Daisy Harris, cheerleader for the past two years, introduces the cheer- leaders and manager for next year. The names were kept secret and the announcement was awaited eagerly. Shown arc B. Beardsley. M. Al- vis, G. Brown, T. Lang, L. Ragsdale, J. Rosenthal, and manager D DeLeon. One of the highlights of the Spring semester is the All- Sports Dance. At this dance the twirlers, cheerleaders, and Athlete of the Year are an- nounced. The major sports at McHi are honored at this time, as well as those who participate in them. As couples glide and slide at the All-Sports Dance. Ned Stocker and George Karam appear to be rather dazed, although it seems to effect them differenlty.