McNary High School - Highlights Yearbook (Mcnary, AZ)

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SOCIAL EVENTS ,It cannot be said that because we are a small school we have lacked in social events. It seemed that every time you turned around a party or dance was being planned and most all of them were very well attended. The first party was held at the Dormitory as were many other ones. There was a swell Halloween Party at the Cinder Pit. Someone took a tumble out there we understand. We had Christmas parties at school in which the differ- ent individuals in each class exchanged names and gifts, then we had one for the whole school at the theatre. We had dances on the average of twice a month. we are proud to say a number were Victory dances or Pep dances. After the Ash Fork game their team came to our dance and a good time was had by all. The music is sometimes furnished by records or someone who takes time to play the piano for us The main dance of the year was the Junior-Prom. The decorations were green and white and the main center was a Timberwolf on the ceiling. The students gave a party on the slightest provocation-- some were farewell parties for our departing friends, but most of the time they were given just because we wanted-a party. One of the best was the Costume Party on Feb. 14, given by the Sophomores. The entire faculty, plus most of the student body were present, dressed in their finest or funni- est costumes. Arlyn Myers, as the WMan from Mars,' won a prize. Mr. Grove was dressed as a Mexican enjoying hig Siesta--he got the booby prize. Gloria Valesquez with her veil had us wondering who the mysterious dame 00uld be- And Joan had more signs on her costume than you could read. The Junior-Senior Banquet was one of the highlights of the year, as was the Senior-Hop held afterwards. The Senior Class gave a dance called WSadie Hawkinsu, where the girls finally get their man, Because the girls asked the boys. Those boys all wore Levi's, and the girls were skirts and low-necked blouses. Different games and dances were played during the evening. Occasionally groups of students took hikes or tries to near-by points of interest, and played games, ate weinies, sandwiches and cake to their heart's content. The Seniors went down to Salt River Canyon on their Annual Ditch Day. We don't just know the various things they did to pass the time away, but their faces showed sun-burn, so guess they had the time of their lives. And don't forget the annual school picnic, held at the end of school. Of course eating, ball playing and other sports make the event one that is long remembered. Yes, the Theatre was a spot where various classes held plays,and picture shows were sponsored by different groups. We all went to the matinees and enjoyed the different events.