Mercedes High School - Bengal Yearbook (Mercedes, TX)
- Class of 1978
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1978 BENGAL MHS School We Affect The Vlevv Both lhslde ' QUT ,Q S As f rod ucts of Qu S and Z? MERCEDES HIGH SCHGOL 1200 South Florida Mercedes, Texas 78570 Volume 33 Mr. Doug Plant, with no strings attached, tries his skill at the bust- ing bronco provided by FFA. People CMug Shotsj Pages 4-71 As products of our- selves, we have minds that can cultivate ideas, that aren't afraid to dream, that satisfy their owners with their worth. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Ta bl e Of Contents 2 F eat u res CStudent Lifej Pages 72-93 As products of ourselves, we strive to succeed in something we enjoy, something we see as a labor of love and not the labor of long hours, sweat and' hard work. Ramiro Cano and Mario Gar- cia show their feeling towards everyday school life. We wonder if Senioritis will ever change their attitude! Youths' Education CAcademicsJ Pages 94-115 As products of our classes, we achieve at varied rates with privi- leges not known everywhere, we attempt to consume the knowledge that will make us what we will be. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BELOW: Dalia de la O, David Sala- zar and lleana de la Fuente are sup- posedly doing group work in one of their classes. Grganized Activities CClubSJ Pages 116-151 As products of our group efforts, we are the 0 if Qt sit Ti t it Competition CSportsJ Pages 152-193 As products of our competition, we strive to achieve in a field outside of academicsp we strive with healthy and sportsman-like conduct. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX BELOW: Tony Lopez lumps his highest and best in the long jump. Sy, people who care enough to be somebody and do whatever we can the best that we can. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX LEFT: Mexican Folk Dancers unfold after tak- ing their club photo. 'IGH 'ipxc ABOVE: Mr. Riogoberto Salinas, owner and operator of Salinas Food Store, takes care of business over the telephone. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Business District CAdvertisementsJ Pages 194-206 3 Minerva good time at L Bianca Almanza always looks up to Chris Villar- real for assurance. RIGHT: Lupe x x x Q , , E ,. Q Q X v S N 5? 331555 6-SENIORS C lass Qi Seventy-Eight i 1 Rene Serna Vice'President Crisanto Nl. Villarreal Jr. Parliamentarian Noemi Gonzalez Student Council Delegate Elizabeth Yba rra Corresponding Secretary Marianela Martinez Reporter Enriqueta Ouiroga Student Council Delegate Gloria Hernandez Recording Secretary Sandra Dominguez Student Council Delegate Maria Eva Ramirez Student Council Delegate Oscar Gorena, Jr President Mario Garcia Treasurer Ramiro Cano Student Council Delegate Clint Hoverson Student Council Delegate W 4943 A is Q iw ' in Q 3 ix 5' ' I 'Sf Dalia E. Almanza Rogelio Almanza Armando Alvarado Irene Arguelles .l N M . Alvaro Barbosa Florinda Barrera Rosa Maria Barrientes Manuel Barrientos 115 ix 4,- gfsiff YF' Consuela Blanco Ernesto Blanco Jr. Roland Cadena Frances A. Calvillo Q? Arturo Campos Maria Cano Alma Maria Cantu Jose Luis Cantu L, l ,if if 'Q .XXX f K Ronnie Roy Cantu Vidal Carrasco Irma Casares Gene Castaneda SENIORS -as f 1 A? x f N., - f -1 r . ' . A K .Rib . .. x 'D 'E -fi! .... V ,qpa-env 4V'N Y., 7 1 Ida M. Castandeda Heron Castillo Rolando de Alejandro Nelda de la Cerda Norma L. Castaneda Diana M. Cavazos Alfredo de la Cerda Ileana de la Fuente Alfonso Castillo Rene Cavazos Diana de Ia Cerda Dalia de la O Carolina M. Castillo James Cotter Jimmy de la Cerda Floy de Leon 8-SENIORS Victor de los Santos Dahlia del Toro Bartolo Dominguez Diana Dominguez K ,VN VPD 1? v -,ff N 'Q -wr Graciela Dominguez Leticia Echavarria Lydia Dominguez Ninfa Castillo Manuel Dominguez Echavarria Nelida Duenas Zina Mana Gonzalez Echavarria Susana Elizondo 'V' 'U' .,.,r 'M if if N SY an ig N Y, qt, W' 4 i 1 A Wd , X '!'- -47' f-. 'Q '29' Walter Elizondo Phillip Engles Yolanda Escamilla Tommie Espinoza Charlotte Evans Milton Galloso Anthony Flores Oscar Galvan Estella Flores Selina Galvan Mana G. Flores Yvette Galvan W? MJ' SENIOHS-9 l l l Alfredo Garcia Javier Garcia Lidia Garcia Maria Alicia Garcia 10-SENIORS zmwe. ,W 'if M, W, -. . xl 4' ,, I , Maria Selina Garcia Rachel Garcia Maribel Garcia Ruben Eliodoro Garcia Martin Abel Garcia Ricardo Garza Norberto Lionel Garcia Roy Gilbert Gomez 1 ff ,, Esther Gonzalez Irma Gonzalez Fernando Gonzalez Martha A. Gonzalez Guillermo Gonzalez Robert Guajardo Herlinda Gonzalez Hector Peter Guerra Ill af wa L it 1.3 ' 7' Y 4- . s If in X KJ . K, 7' H -221. t xx ' X N , , ,L v,, 'N' ,. ' si Q' xl, M M M W i t 5 Xa -i A -- 'li ..,- - G ,Q q H N 9 t X . X x ? I ,..... , zz., ,, , W, rf' - .- lrrr H Nag H M , tx 4-gg. ff? Louie Guerra Elizabeth L. Hernandez Lequita J. Hughes lda M. Martinez Sylvia Mata Orlando Guerrero Brian Hild Yolanda Jilpas lsidoro Martinez Ramon Medina Reynaldo Liborio E. Hinojosa Carmen Julia Leal Mary Martinez Juanita Mena Guerrero Debbie Elaine Howell Martha Celia Lozano Rosie Martinez Mary Helen Milian Hector Gutierrez SENIORS-11 Qi ff-fx 'fi' eww.-A ,el IW ci Q' W K? R. xf 'f . my 'Z '- 1' Rh 7 if , 1 Alberto Najar Diana Palacios Ramon Pena III Rene Perez Cecilia Arm Ramirez Daniel Noriega Ernestiria Pena Gloria Perez Richard Perez Juan Jose Ramos Nelda B, Olivarez Guadalupe Pena Gracie Perez Alberto Pimentel Rey Reriteria Jr. Oliver Oritz John Pena Javier Gilbert Perez Joel Ouintanilla Abelardo Reyes 12-SENIORS ,,- rv ' S I K 5 1..- , L A , A W - X, -4-0? i .ff Enedina Rodriguez Margarita Rodriguez Rafael Rodriguez Paul Roman W . me 1'--asv ix I '. 'W Rolando Salinas Catarina Sanchez Minerva Sanchez Maria C. Santoyo SENIORS ll 1 q,...,.,.,, S fx ...gg- .,,.-...Q 1' -X ar.,-2-,,, f. ff' meg E27 5 i Jaime O. Sarmiento Roger Glen Schwarz Mark A. Stevens Isabel Trevino Olga LR. Trevino San Juanita Sarrniehto Gonzalo Silva Jr. Florencio Trevino Juan Manuel Trevino Raul Trevino Rodolfo Sauceda Jaime Javier Solis Gloria G. Trevino Mabel Y. Trevino Roberto Trevino Jr, Melissa C. Schwarz Jose Ruben Soto Guadalupe Trevino Martha Trevino Norma Linda Torres 14-SENIORS l If ., ,-,,,,.vf , 4 X we 72 ' ,9- as,-o - . fr' sr' . J, M., - J, Eloy Ybarra Flosina Yslas Cedina Yslas Elia Zavala Lucina Yslas Celina Zuniga s Juan Antonio Rolando Villanueva Teresa Vega Vargas Margarita Villarreal Oscar Vela Edith Elva Ruben Villarreal Jr. Norma Werbiski Vasquez Hilda Juanita Vega Jody B, Winston Ruben Vasquez Celia Villanueva SENIORS-15 We Weren't Smiling When Our Pictures Were First Made, So We Tried Again. '55 'G' C 'i 1! ,,.,.-- -Clin V 'i3.m's G xlmi 1'?'A f?' up-..... X a Hipolito Becerra Lydia Cosme Antonia Fuentes Jose Luis Garcia Ricardo Cavazos Oscar Leslie Diaz Enrique Garcia Leone! Garcia Roberto Contreras Ernestina Flores Enrique C. Garcia Rodolfo Garza 16--SENIORS -QQ gram ix...- L -i. i l Linda Gonzalez Marta Lourdes Gonzalez Miguel Gonzalez R!! was-0 'iirfglil Rose Maria Gonzalez Juan Trinidad Lopez Jose Manuel Orta Berniz Guadalupe Rincon Javier Israel Trevino Timothy Joel Holliefield Mark Alan Lucas Catarina Mejia Palacios Jorge E. Solis Ricardo Zamora Jose Luis Lopez Elio Mascorro Jose Beltran Renteria Susan Sparrow SENIORS-1 7 Scholastic Averages Qualify Top Ten The Top Ten were selected for the school year 1977-78. Qualifications were based on scholastic average and on participation in the college prep plan. Averages were such that many were separated by a fraction of a point. Those selected included Roger Schwarz 194.-48575, Ronnie Cantu C94.3067J, Mary Nell Martinez C94.0524J, Susan Sparrow C93.3103J, Rafael Rodriguez 192.99171 Maria E. Saldivar 192.60341 Connie Blanco 192.21011 Elizabeth Ybarra 191.74321 Jody B. Winston C91.6613J, and Missy Schwarz 190.56351 . frls , 'T L W :V WN, I -f --wa.t. f- fy I ., tl.. t, 7 P .ff 3 MM L 1' ' :ft-1 , Valedictorian Roger Schwarz is having fun on his skateboard. Fourth ranking student Susan Sparrow is relaxing with her dog Brandy. Mary Nell Martinez, third rank- ing student, is caught playing tennis. LEFT: Ronnie Cantu, salutato- rian, appears working at his favorite pastime, carpentry. Fifth ranking student Rafael Rodri- guez receives his math award for the best grade point average in four years. ff' Sixth ranking student Maria Saldi- var is collecting specimens on a field ecology trip. umm Jody B. Winston, ninth ranking stu- dent, works at the math computer in the business wing. LEFT: Typing at her station in V.O.E. class is Connie Blanco, seventh ranking student. Missy Schwarz, tenth ranking student, appears in her favorite apparel, that of a varsity cheerleader. Elizabeth Ybarra, eighth ranking student, poses in her Drum Maiorette cos- tume. Seniors Star In Here Comes The Brides Here Comes the Brides was performed before a high school audience on May 5. Many members of the audience who sat in the rear of the audi- torium were surprised to hear the actor's voices carrying clearly to the back. This meant a much more attentive audience. As for the play itself, it was staged in present day times and centered around the mishaps and the misfortunes of the two main characters, Jimmy Took and his friend, Bill Thompson. Through a misunderstanding Jimmy's Uncle Dan gets the impression that Jimmy is married. Being wealthy and sending monthly installments to Jimmy, Uncle Dan decides to deliver an installment in person and meet the new bride. ln the resulting commotion several men turn into brides, and everyone becomes confused. But, as is true with most comedy, everyone lives hap- pily ever after. Peggy CMaryJ meets Jimmy's new bride, who in reality is Mr. Oswald CRamonJ. Madge CFlosieJ watches Bill CRoyJ reveal himself. Lady MacBeth fMary Helenj slowly walks behind Nurse McDaniel CCissyj. lllll Mr. Oswald, alias new bride for Jimmy, unexpectedly reveals his real person. Jimmy CChrisJ and Uncle Dan CPeterJ don't quite know what to think about Williamena. Mr. Jinimvffeok . . . em Thompson . Mr. Oswaici ,... .. Madge Burns ...... AW E ?0I33?9mP5On .... g Mrs. DuvaBe3Sfnythe Bubbies Duvalle . Lady MacBeth . . . McDaniei . . s A L L - -'-r 1--A-:v'Ls'w'. .V . . . . . ,... , . . 'sanyo as Leon . .oiiiamon Pena ,'A, I r . Salazar . .L .L Qi l i,niGiha Garcia Maiifrfiiieien Miiian .GiSSyiFiamirez introduction siri , L, . .L ..,... ,... ' .s . 54,1 .L .... sandivargfwizaracsorena offecfof. . 1.....L., L - was L ..-. -o- .L l 1 rissr Stage . .L ..... l . . Q . . l , . Yolanda Esoamilla, AimafCa ntu, Lidia Garciggggqiorma Castanedggsidith Ortizq Leone! Garcia, Estela Fiores,L RaulTrevino, Fietie Serna ' L ii sii L rriii s 'L L l L Properties Manager ..... , . . l .e . ......... L , ,i , 4 ......., L ........ Mggjgggiviiiarreal Prompteffs eie .... L L i 5 ,g lie eeee ' ...... weee - eeeeiLe W-' Aiiii eie biz Lighting. . gjf ..... . , .L ........ .Jody Winst5i5jfBrian Hiicfi Curtain, ,..,... L, gs .........., .......... AQQLKG-CGAINPOSL.. TiCk6iCQfQiff3iTI96 - - A LLel .giESteIa Floreggfsiqrxa Flores, Letigiazisifgohavarrriasr Pgbgiciws miftee Q f ' eee ' f ' '--- L L - elee eeLe Lefe Hernandez? L ' 1 ii ' Mrs. CLa Budieb Cortez thanks the senior play cast for her gift. 21 u BELOW: MOST BEAUTIFUL MOST HANDSOME LEQUITA HUGHES IIMMY REYES I ABOVE: MR. 84 MISS Ml-I.S MARIO GARCIA GLORIA HERNANDEZ ABOVE: MOST ATHLETIC ALMA CANTU VICTOR DE LOS SANTQS BELOW: MOST POPULAR CONNIE BLANCO OLIVER ORTIZ Q 1 Class Motto: To Achieve All That Is Possilole, We Must Attempt The Impossilole. Q Q Classflovverz Reol Roses ,A tb 1 I 4? -in .K , 4' ' .451 gmt? I 1' at W if' .SFX T 1 ' K K 5 , 4 ln! 11 I -L v I Q, 'nmmlll' V , , 4 Y ' . ' I I f x 3 ,, , 47, N , '- rj: ' 1 X. . K I W 1 N A 51' 'f f , ,J af x - ' f' ' If ' t' Vlm, , - A ' - A ,Il J t 47r7'f WW t I ' so t To Be As Much As We Can Be, We Must Dream Cf Being Mere. 5' A I An gg Class Colors: Silver And Black ALMANZA, DALIA ELDA Mexican Folk Dance, Chap. ll, 2 yrs., CReporterj, PASF, 2 yrs., fSec.J Mexican Folk Dance, Chap. I, CReporterJ, FHA, 2 yrs., Bengal, 2 yrs., Tiger, 3rd Pg. Asst. Editor, MOD, 4 yrs., Golf, Homecoming Queen Candidate: San Benito Torneo, lst Place Group Dancing, PASF State Competition, lst Place Group Dancing, San Benito Torneo, Ist Place Group and Duet Dancing, Miss PASF, ALMANZA, ROGELIO DECA, CSgt. at Armsj. ALVARADO, ARMANDO VICA, 2 yrs., tV.P.J, Chess Club, Varsity Football. ARGUELLES, IRENE ASUZENA Tiger Tones -Choir Club, FHA, R.G.V. Cotton Style Show, Library Asst. BARBOSA, ALVAFIO DECA, Art Club. BARRERA, FLORINDA Student Council, Track, Base- ball, Volleyball, Awards,. BARRIENTOS, ROSA MARIA HERO-FHA, CPres.J, Tiger, 2 yrs., Perfect Attendance. BARRIENTOS, MANUEL Varsity Football Letterman, 3 yrs, Awards Spanish Dept., La Lengua. BLANCO, CONSU ELO PASF, 4 yrs, OEA, Student Coun- cil Rep., NHS, 2 yrs, tReporterJ, ZES, 2 yrs., Beta Gamma Phi, FHA Chapter II, fl st V.P.J, MOD, 2 yrs., Y-Teens, Awards, Home- coming Jr, Class Duchess, Homecoming Sr. Duchess, Honor Roll Pin, Perfect Attend- ance. CADENA, LARRY Key Club, 2 yrs., CTreas.J, MOD, Beta Gama Phi, 3 yrs. CALVILLO, FRANCES AMANDA PASF, 2 yrs., Band, 3 yrs., Y- Teens, FHA, MOD, 2 yrs., OEA, Freshman Cheerleader, Varsity Cheerleader, Awards, Youth Show, Blue Ribbon 84 White Ros- sett, Arts 81 Crafts, 2nd Division Woodwind Choir, 2nd Division Clarinet Quartet, Perfect Attend- ance, Who's Who Among Ameri- can High School Students. CAMPOS, ARTURO MOD, 2 yrs, fDistrict Chairmanj, Co-op, CPres.j, FHA, C3rd V.P.J, 26-SENIOR INDEX SEIXIIORI DEX Student Council, PASF, Fresh- man Football Mgr., 81 Varsity Football Mgr., 81 Letterman, Sen- ior Class Halloween King. CANO, GUADALUPE DAVID DECA, 2 yrs., Le Petit Journal, 3 yrs. CANO, MARIA R. FHA, 12nd V.P.J, OEA, CTrea.J, PASF, 3 yrs., MOD, 4 yrs., La Lengua, Awards, Order of the Battered Boot, 2 yrs., Perfect Attendance, 3 yrs., FHA Chapter Il, CHomecoming Queen Candi- datej. CANO, RAMIRO M Association, 3 yrs., fSgt. at Arms, Treas.J, Student Council Rep., MOD, Football, 3 yrs, Track, 2 yrs., All District Player in Football. CANTU, ALMA FBLA, 2 yrs. tPres.J, FHA Chap- ter ll, CParI.J, Le Petit Journal, fEditorJ, Student Council, Pep Squad, 3 yrs, MOD, PASF, Tiger, Basketball, 2yrs., Basketball Varsity, Varsity Track, 3 yrs, Region Track C880 RSIBYDI Let- tered in Track, 3 yrs, Y-Teens. CANTU, JOSE LUIS FFA, 4 yrs., CPres.J, Co-op, FFA Greenhand Chapter Farmer. CANTU, RONNIE R. NHS, Beta Gama Phi, Golf, 2 yrs, Geometry Award, Honor Roll Pin, 2 yrs., Chemistry Award, Lions Club Scholastic Achievement Award, 2 yrs., FBLA. CARRASCO, VIDAL VICA, 2 yrs., CVice-President and Sergeant-At-Armsj. CASTANEDA, GENE FBLA, JV Baseball, Varsity Base- ball, 2 yrs. CASTANEDA, IDA OEA, Uunior Vice-Presidentj, OEA, fSenior Vice-Pres.J, FBLA, CSecretary-Treasurej, Cheer- leader, 2 yrs, Pep-Squad, Bas- ketball, 3 yrs, Track, 4 yrs, Track Award. CASTANEDA, NORMA Band, 4 yrs. fLibrarianJ, UIL Flute Trio division 2, Ist place, UIL Flute Trio division 1, 1st place, La Lengua. CASTILLO, ALFONSO FFA, 4 yrs. fSentinelJ, Merit Award for Cooperation, Chapter Farmer. CASTILLO, CAROLINA HERO FHA, 2 yrs. CSecretaryJ, VOCT Goal Seekers, CTreasurerJ, FFA, CVAE Commercial Service Award. CASTILLO, HERON FFA, 3 yrs. CGreenhand Degree, Merit Awardj, fChapter Farmer Degree, Merit Award for Cooper- ationj, tPresident, Lone Star Farmer Degreej. CASTILLO, NINFA VICA, 2 yrs., CStudent Council Rep.J, Secretary, VICA Drafting, Homecoming Candidate, CAVAZOS, RENE CO-OP Goal Seekers CStudent Advisorl Football, Freshman Track, Shot put, Discus. CAVAZOS, RICARDO FFA, 3 yrs., CGreenhand Degree, Chapter Farmer Degreej. CONTRERAS, ROBERTO FFA. COTTER, JAMES Key Club, 3 yrs., Beta Gamma Phi, 2 yrs., Computer Program, Tennis Varsity, Biology I Award. DE ALEJANDRO, ROLANDO VICA Drafting I, DECA I. DE LA CERDA, DIANA SYLVIA FHA fSecretarYD: VICA Cosme- tology CReporter, Treasurerj, Student Council. DE LA CERDA, JIMMY HERO, FHA, Art Club, 2 yrs, Football, Basketball, CVAE. DE LA CERDA, NELDA OEA, 2 yrs, FTA, Pep Squad, Student Council, Homecoming Queen Candidate. DE LA FUENTE, ILEANA LETI- CIA Student Council, Freshman Duchess, OEA, 2 yrs., La Len- gua. DE LA O, DALIA PASF, CTreasurerJ, FHA, CSecre- rarvlz March of Dimes, FBLA, Speech Ill, La Lengua, fPresi- dentb, Spanish Award. DE LEON, ROY PASF, 2 yrs., tPresidentJ, March of Dimes, 2 yrs., CSenior Co- Chairmanj, Art Il Club, CSecre- taVYJ: FHA, Student Council. DE LOS SANTOS, VICTOR M Association, 4 yrs., CSgt. at ArmsJ, Key Club, Track, 4 yrs., Basketball, Football, 4 yrs., QAIIV District Honorable Mentionj, Track, 3 yrs., CAII District- Regional Mile Runj. DIAZ, OSCAR Student Council, 2 yrs., Football, 2 yrs., Basketball, Track, 2 yrs. DOMINGUEZ, BARTOLO VICA Cosmetology. DOMINGUEZ, DIANA Band, 4 yrs. CTwirler, UIL Twir- ling Contest, First Divisionj, UIL Solo 81 Ensemble Brass Choir- First Division, C2 yrs.J, Senior Homecoming Queen Contest- ant, Y-Teens, PASF, Journalism Club, fReporterJ, FFA, FFA Sweetheart, Blue Jean Queen Contestant. DOMINGUEZ, GRACIELA OEA, 2 yrs. DOMINGUEZ, LYDIA MENDOZA DOMINGUEZ, MANUEL FFA, 3 yrs., FHA, 2 yrs., Physical Education Departmental Award, Cloth Division Hidalgo County Youth Show, CFirst Placej. DOMINGUEZ, SANDRA Mexican Folk Dancer, Student Council, 2 yrs., DECA, fSecre- taryj, La Lengua, ZES, PASF, Senior Class Student Council Rep., DECA Homecoming Queen Candidate. DUENAS, NELLIE Tennis Team, Sports, PASF, OEA, Art Club. ECHAVARRIA, LETICIA Student Council, La Lengua, 2 yrs, FHA, OEA, PASF, 2 yrs., The Tiger Staff, March of Dimes, 2 yrs., OEA CParliamentarianJ, FHA QHistorianJ. ELIZONDO, SUSANA La Lengua, March of Dimes, 2 yrs., Tennis, 3 yrs., Ist Place and 5 second places. ELIZONDO, WALTER Vocational Agriculture, 4 yrs. ENGEL, PHILIP H. ESCAMILLA, YOLANDA FBLA, 2 yrs. CReporterj, Pep Squad, 3 yrs. fSecretarYJJ FHA, 2 yrs., 16th Vice-Pres.J, PASF, Y- Teens, Art Club, Student Council Rep., 2 yrs., Perfect Attendance, 2 yrs, Pep Squad Sweetheart, Homecoming Queen Candidate, La Petite Journal. ESPINOZA, TOMMIE OEA, 2 yrs., Homecoming Queen Candidate. EVANS, CHARLOTTE SUSANNE Pep Squad, 4 yrs., fSgt. at Armsj, Thespians, Y-Teens, fTreasurerJ, Tiger Mascot, VOE, FFA, La Petit Journal, Varsity Basketball, 3 yrs., Lettered, 3 yrs., Varsity Track, 4 yrs., Ten- nis Team, Homecoming Queen Candidate, Teen Hobo, All Tour- nament Guard, San Perlita Tour- nament. FLORES, ANTHONY FFA, 3 yrs., The Tiger Staff. FLORES, ERNESTINA OEA. FLORES, ESTELA Beta Gamma Phi, 2 yrs., CVice- Pres.J, OEA, fSecretarYJ2 ZES, Student Council, Spanish Department Award. FLORES, MARIA GISELA Mexican Folk Dancing, Student Council Rep., Pep-Squad, March of Dimes, 2 yrs, PASF, 2 yrs, OEA, CReporterJ, FHA Chapter ll f4th Vice-Pres.J, Physical Sci- ence Award, Homecoming Queen Candidate. FUENTES, ANTONIA VICA, 2 yrs., Homecoming Queen Candidate. GALVAN, SELINA FHA CPresidentJ, Band, 3 yrs., FBLA, CVice-Presidentj, ZES, 2 yrs, Student Council, NHS, 2 yrs., Beta Gamma Phi, 2 yrs., CSecretaryJ. GALVAN, YVETTE Pep-Squad, VOCCT, CVice-Presi- dentj, OEA, Perfect Attendance. GARCIA, ALFREDO VICA Drafting. GARCIA, ENRIQUE C. General Construction, 2 yrs, General Mechanics, Basketball, 2yrs. GARCIA, JAVIER Lumberjack Club, Goal Seekers, fSgt. at Armsj, Football, 4 yrs., Baseball, lst Base. GARCIA, JOSE LUIS VICA, 2 yrs., Sports, 2 yrs. GARCIA, LEONEL JR. Lumberiack Club, 2 yrs., PASF, March of Dimes, VICA. GARCIA, LIDIA Band, 4 yrs., CUIL Flute Trio lst Division, Flute Octet Ist Divi- sion, Band Librarian, 2 yrs., Beta Gamma Phi, 2 yrs., FHA: March of Dimes, 2 yrs., La Len' gua, 2 yrs. GARCIA, MARIBEL OEA, 2 yrs., FBLA, FHA, Pep- Squad, 2 yrs, Library Club, P.E. Award. GARCIA, MARIO M Association, 3 yrs., fTrea- surerb, fVice-Pres.J, Key Club, DECA, CPres.J, Bengal, 2 yrs, Senior Class Treasurer, Fresh- man Football, 3 yrs., Varsity Let- terman, Awards, All-District, Ist Team Offense, Honorable Men- tion Defense, AII-District second team offense. GARCIA, MARTIN ABEL FFA, 4 yrs, ETI, Student Council Alternate, Perfect Attendance. GARCIA, NORBERT CO-OP, Tiger, CReporterJ. GARCIA, FIAQUEL. GARCIA, RUBEN ELIODORO M Association, fReporter, Presidentj, Student Council, Key Club, Pres. of Freshman Class, Vice-Pres. of Junior Class, Freshman Football, 3 yrs, Bas- ketball, 3 yrs., Varsity Baseball, 4 yrs., Varsity Awards, All-Dis- trict Football Honorable Mention 76 Defense, All-District Football Honorable Mention 77 Offense, All-District 2nd Team Baseball 76 , Selected to be mentioned in the Harris Rating System's Annual Pre-Season Book, Schoolboy Football Forecast, 1977 , Selected as a Team All- American Honoree by the 1977- 78 Prep All-American Football Program. GARZA, RICARDO Drafting, 2 yrs., CPres.J. GARZA, RODOLFO VICA, 2 yrs, CV.P., Sgt. at Armsj. GOMEZ, GILBERT FHA, M Association, 2 yrs., Football, 4 yrs., Basketball, 3 yrs., Varsity Track, 2 yrs., Weight Lifting Team, Awards, Football Letterman, 2 yrs., 250 Lb. Club, Bengal CClub Editor, 2 yrs., Advertising Editor, 2 yrs., Sports Editorj, Tiger. GONZALEZ, ESTER OEA, 2 yrs. GONZALEZ, GUILLERMO Knucklebusters Club, fPres.J, Art Club, fReporterJ, Student Council Rep. 4 yrs., Football, 2 yrs., Junior Varsity Basketball, Varsity Baseball, 2 yrs., M Association. GONZALEZ, HERLI NDA VOCCT. SENIOR INDEX-27 GONZALEZ, IRMA VOCCT. GONZALEZ, LINDA VOCCT. GONZALEZ, MARTHA ALICIA Band, 6 yrs., CLibrarianJ, FHA, Library Club, Art Club, FBLA: OEA, Band Fund Raising Com- mittee, Awards, Perfect Attend- ance, Drum Major, UIL Twirling Contest, fGood Ratingj, UIL Solo 81 Ensemble, 3 yrs., fist Division each yearj, RGV Cotton Style Show, CBlue Ribbon in foods 81 clothing, Red Ribbon in Arts 84 Crafts, Trio, CII Classy, lst Divi- sion Rating, Trio CI Classj Ist Division, Quartet fl Classy lst Division Rating. GONZALES, MARTHA LOURDES. GONZALEZ, MIGUEL DECA. GONZALEZ, NOEMI PASF, 4 yrs., La Lengua, Senior Class Student Council Rep., MOD, 2 yrs., Y-Teens, OEA, 2 yrs., FHA, 15th V. P., Reporterl, Awards, Jr.-Sr. Prom Princess, PASF, Sweetheart, Homecoming Princess. GONZALEZ, ROSA MARIA. GORENA, JOSE OSCAR Freshman Class Treas., Jr. Class Pres., Sr. Class Pres., Key Club Sec., PASF, Key Club, 2 yrs., Student Council, 2 yrs. CTreas.J, Beta Gamma Phi, 2 yrs., Freshman Football, Track, Varsity Baseball, 4 yrs., Varsity Football, 2 yrs., Varsity Basket- ball, 2 yrs., Awards, All-District 2nd Team Baseball, All-District Honorable Mention Offense 84 Defense, DAR Good Citizen Award, 4 Letters in Baseball, 2 Letters in Basketball, 2 Letters in Football, M -Association. GUAJARDO, BOBBY. GUERRA, LUIS RENE Student Council, 2 yrs., Band, 4 yrs., Football, Baseball, 2 yrs., Awards, Solo and Ensemble. GUERRA, PETER HECTOR PASF, FFA, 3 yrs., CTreas.J, Key Club, Football, Varsity Basket- ball, fMgr.J, FHA, MOD. GUERRERO, REYNALDO DECA. GUTIERREZ, HECTOR Cosmetology Club, 2 yrs., CPres., Sweetheartj, VICA, 2 yrs., FHA, M -Association, 3 yrs., CV.P., Reporterj, Mexican 28-SENIOR INDEX Folk Dance, CReporterJ, Student Council, 2 yrs., Football, 4 yrs., Track, Basketball, Honorable Mention Football Guard, PASF, CV.P.J. HERNANDEZ, ELIZABETH FHA, OEA, HERNANDEZ, GLORIA ANN FHA, FBLA, CStudent Council Rep.J, Y-Teens, MOD, CCo-Chair- manj, 4 yrs, Zeta Eta Sigma, Pep Squad, 4 yrs, Student Coun- cil Corresponding Sec., 2 yrs., Freshman V. P., Class Record- ing Sec., Varsity Track, Fresh- man Head Cheerleader, Varsity Head Cheerleader, 3 yrs., Lions Club Honors Banquet, Awards, 2nd Place UIL Spanish poetry reading, White Rosette Hidalgo County Youth Show, Bluebonnet Girls State Delegate, Football Sweetheart, 2 yrs., Student Council Sweetheart, Homecom- ing Duchess, Rotary Couple for Sept., 1977, Best School Spirit 1977-78, Who's Who Among American High School Students, 2 yrs. HILD, BRIAN CO-OP Goal Seekers, Tennis, 3 yrs., Golf, RGV Western Art Show, Best of Show 76-77, Per- fect Attendance, 3 yrs. HINOJOSA, LIBORIO EFRAIN, JR. Key Club, 2 yrs., PASF, 2 yrs., CPres.J, Beta Gamma Phi, 2 yrs., FFA, 3 yrs., M Association, Student Council Rep., 2 yrs., Meat Judging Team, 3 yrs., Football, 3 yrs., Letterman, Var- sity Basketball Letterman, Jr. Varsity Basketball, Baseball, 2 yrs., Track, 2 yrs., Q2 yr. letter- manj, All-District lst Team, All- District 2nd Team, All-District Honorable Mention, All-Valley Honorable Mention, Rotary Cou- ple for November. HOVERSON, CLINT WILLIAM Student Council, 3 yrs., CV.P., Sgt. at Armsj, M -Association, 2 yrs., CChaplainJ, Band, 2 yrs., Journalism-Tiger fReporterJ, 2 yrs., MOD, CChairmanJ, Foot- ball 4 yrs., 2 letters, Basketball, 2 yrs., Track, Boy's State, UIL District Literary Meet 2nd New- swriting, 3rd Headlines, 2nd Team All District Football, Band, 2 yrs. HOWELL, DEBBIE E. Band, 3 yrs.., ZES, 2 yrs., Beta Gamma Phi, 2 yrs., PASF, 2 yrs., Who's Who Among American High School Music Students, 1st Division Clarinet Quartet, lst Division Woodwind Choir. JILPAS, YOLANDA Tiger. LEAL, CARMEN JULIA Library Club. LEAL, SYLVIA. LOPEZ, JOSE LUIS ' FFA, Basketball, 2 yrs., Varsity Letterman. LOPEZ, JUAN T. Lumberjack Club, 3 yrs., FHA, FFA. LOZANO, MARTA CELIA HERO, 2 yrs. fPres.J, VOCCT, Tennis, 2 yrs. LUCAS, MARK FFA, 4 yrs., Football, FFA Award, Track. MARTINEZ, IDA DECA, OEA, Perfect Attendance. MARTINEZ, MARIANELA Student Council, 2 yrs. CCorre- sponding Sec.J, NHS, 3 yrs., fPres.J, Senior Class fReporterJ, ZES, 2 yrs., CSec.J, Y-Teens, Beta Gamma Phi, 3 yrs., Young Republicans, Band, 2 yrs, Ten- nis, 4 yrs., French Departmental Award, UIL Band 81 One-Act Play, Rotary Couple for October, Lion's Honor Banquet, Honor- Roll Pin. MARTINEZ, ROSIE PASF, 4 yrs., Student Council Rep., MOD, 4 yrs., Y-Teens, FHA, La Lengua, Freshman Cheerleader, Varsity Cheer- leader, 3 yrs, FFA Sweetheart, Who's Who Among American High School Students, Football Sweetheart. MASCORRO, ELIO FFA, 2 yrs., FFA Greenhand Pin Award, DECA. MATA, SILVIA ESTELA Mexican Folk Dance, OEA, MOD. MEDINA, RAMON JR. VOCT-Goal Seekers, CO-OP. MENA, JUANITA Student Council Rep, Pep Squad, PASF, 2 yrs, MILIAN, MARY HELEN Student Council Rep., DECA, Band, CLibrarian, lst Division in Ensembles, 2nd Division in State Ensembles for Bandj. NAJAR, ALBERTO DECA, 2 yrs. OLIVAREZ, IRMA Art Club, CTrea.J, VOCCT, PASF. OLIVAREZ, NELDA BELINDA HERO-FHA, CV.P.J, VOCCT Club. ORTA, JOSE MANUEL Lumberjack Club, 2 yrs. ORTIZ, OLIVER PASF, Lumberiack, MOD, 2 yrs., JV Basketball, MOD Award. PENA, GUADALUPE DECA, FHA, Football, 4 yrs, Track, Baseball. PEREZ, GLORIA Pep Squad, 4 yrs., CParI.J, VICA- Cosmetology, 2 yrs., CSgt.-At- Arms, V.P.j, Le Petit Journal, CEditorJ. PEREZ, GRACIELA. PEREZ, JAVIER Key Club, Band, 4 yrs., Student Council Rep., Spanish Award, Solos and Ensembles, Medal in Brass Choir, 2 yrs. OUINTANILLA, JOEL DECA, 2 yrs., Advisory Commit- tee, Varsity Track, Varsity Foot- ball, M Association. OUIROGA, ENRIOUETA PASF, 2 yrs., MOD, 2 yrs., OEA, Student Council, La Lengua, Perfect Attendance. RAMIREZ, CELILIA ANN Thespians, PASF, CYO, Fiestas Patrias Queen, Band, 4 yrs., Division I fist Placej, Division ll 12nd Placey. RAMIREZ, MARIA EVA Student Council, 3 yrs., PASF, 3 yrs. CReporterJ Mexican Folk Dance, 4 yrs., CPres. 81 V.P.J, MOD, 2 yrs., FTA, Varsity Tiger Pep Squad, 3 yrs., CV.P.j S.C. Delegate, Varsity Tigerette Track Team, Sophomore Duch- ess, Varsity Tiger Mascot, Sen- ior Homecoming Candidate, Tiger CAsst. Editorj, Key Club Sweetheart. RAMOS, JUAN JOSE FFA, Knuckle Buster Club, 2 yrs., FHA, CO-OP Goal Seekers, Varsity Football, FFA, CGreen- hand Pin, 3rd place award in Tool l.D.J. RENTERIA, JOSE BALTAZAR FFA, 3 yrs, Knuckle Busters, FHA, Awards, FFA, CGreenhand Awardb, Chap. Farmer Award. RENTERIA, REY JR. M Association, 2 yrs., Band, 4 yrs., Key Club, 2 yrs., Beta Gamma Phi, Football, 4 yrs., Football Letterman, 2 yrs., Super Tiger 250 LB. Club, Track. REYES, ABELARDO JR. La Lengua, PASF, Mexican Folk Dance Chapter I, CPres.j, Tiger, MOD, 2 yrs. REYES, PAUL KGY Club, 2 yrs, Beta Gamma Phi. 2 yrs, NHS, DAR Award, World History Award, American History Award. REYES, SANTIAGO CJIMMYJ Freshman Class Rep., Key Club, Varsity Football, 2 yrs. CLetter- manj, Varsity Basketball, Cletter- manb, Varsity Track, JV Basket- ball, All District Football First Team, Jr.-Sr. Prom Prince, Association. RIVAS, DORA LICIA VOCCT, OEA, 2 yrs. RODARTE, CONCEPCION Adventure Club, Drill Team Var- sity Letter. RODRIOUEZ, ENEDINA G. Y-Teens, 3 yrs, Library Club, FHA, Band, 4 yrs, CLibrarianQ, Thespians, Le Petit Journal, 2 yrs. MOD, Awards: UIL Flute Trio Division I Clst Placej, UIL Flute Trio Division Il C1 st Placej. RODRIGUEZ, RAFAEL JR. M Association, 3 yrs., NHS, 3 yrs., Band, 2 yrs., Football, 2 yrs., Track, Football Letterman, Track Letterman, Honor Roll Pin, 2 yrs. RUIZ, ALBERTO VOCCT, CO-OP, Creporterj. SALAZAR, EDWINA Beta Gamma Phi, 3 yrs., fSweet- heartj, NHS, 2 yrs., ZES, Thespi- ans, PASF, Student Council, 3 yrs., Tiger Business Mgr., Ten- nis, 4 yrs., Clst Place Doubles, 2nd Place Resaca City Tourna- ment, 2 yrs., 2nd Place Browns- ville InvitationaI,J Band, 3 yrs., Girl's State Nominee, Home- coming Oueen Candidate. SALDANA, RICARDO DAVID Lumberjack, CReporterJ, Band, 2 yrs. SALDIVAR, MARIA E. NHS, 2 yrs., ZES, 2 yrs., Beta Gamma Phi, 2 yrs., Band, 3 yrs., Tiger CAdvertising Mgr.j, Thes- pians, Basketball, Spanish Award, Oceanography Award, NHS Award, Honor Roll Pin, Lion's Club Banquet, Civitan Cit- izenship Seminar. SALINAS, ARNOLDO FFA: Knuckle Busters, Perfect Attendance. SALINAS, ROLANDO Key Club, 3 yrs., Urea., V.P.j, Beta Gamma Phi, M -Associa- tion, Basketball, 4 yrs., Base- ball, All-Tournament Award CBasketbalIJ. SANCHEZ, CATHY OEA, 2 yrs., PASF, MOD, 2 yrs. SANCHEZ, MINERVA Pep Squad, 4 yrs., CTrea.3, OEA, MOD, 2 yrs., FBLA, CParl.J FHA, JV Basketball, 2 yrs., Varsity Track, 3 yrs., Track CLettermanJ, Perfect Attendance. SARMIENTO, JAIME FFA, 4 yrs., CO-OP Goal Seekers, FFA, Greenhand, Chapter Farmer. SAUCEDA, RODOLFO DECA, CSgt. at Armsb, Association, Football, 4 yrs., Track, 4 yrs., Football Letter- man, 2 yrs. Track Letterman, 2 yrs. SCHWARZ, MELISSA CAROL Y-Teens, 3 yrs. CPres.J, ZES, 2 yrs., CTrea.j, NHS, 2 yrs., Beta Gamma Phi, 3 yrs., Student Council, 2 yrs., fChaplainJ, Pep Squad, 3 yrs., Chansonnettes, 3 yrs., 4-H, 4 yrs., CReporterJ, Thespians, 3 yrs., Varsity Mas- cot, Varsity Cheerleader, Blue Bonnet Girl State Delegate, UIL One Act Play QHonorabIe Men- tionl, 4-H Sweetheart, 2 yrs., French Merit Award, 2 yrs., Honor Roll Pin, November Rotary Couple, ESAA Advisory Board, Hidalgo County Cotillion, 3rd Place Vegetable Oueen's Contest. SILVA, GONZALO, JR. VOCCT, 2 yrs., CPres.J, VOCT CO-OP Award, 2 yrs. SOLIS, J. J. Varsity Letterman, 3 yrs., Var- sity Football, 4 yrs., JV Basket- ball, Varsity Track, 2 yrs., All- Conference Football, Most Out- standing Football Player Award, Captain of Football Team, Junior Prince. SOLIS, JORGE Band, 2 yrs. SOSA, CELINA MARIE Band, 4 yrs., Mex. Folk Dance, Art Club, CPres.J PASF, SOTO, JOSE RUBEN FFA, 3 yrs. SPARROW, SUSAN MICHELE NHS, 2 yrs., Beta Gamma Phi, 2 yrs., Zeta Eta Sigma, 2 yrs., CPres.D, Student Council, Band, 2 yrs., Thespians, Sophomore SENIOR INDEX-29 Class, CTrea.3, Y-Teens, 2 yrs., Tennis, ESAA Advisory Board. STEVENS, MARK ANTHONY FFA, 2 yrs., M Association, Chess Club, Beta Gamma Phi, 3 yrs., Key Club, 3 yrs., Thespi- ans, Basketball, 2 yrs., Football, 4 yrs., Tennis, 2nd place District FFA Meat Judging Team, 4th Place in District FFA Greenhand Quiz, lst Place Record Book at Donna Lamb Show, 2nd Place Lamb at Donna Lamb Show, FFA Scholastic Winner, Football Let- terman. TREVINO, FLORENCIO FFA, 3 yrs., Knuckle Busters, CParl.D, Tiger, fCirculation Mgr.j, Basketball, 2 yrs. TREVINO, GLORIA JOY HERO, S.C. Rep., Advisory Com- mittee, Track, 3 yrs., Basketball, Softball, 3 yrs., Volleyball. TREVINO, ISABEL MOD, 2 yrs., PASF, La Lengua, CTrea.J, Senior Class Homecom- ing Queen Candidate. TREVINO, JUAN MANUEL PASF, Football, 2 yrs. TREVINO, MARIA GUADALUPE VICA, 2 yrs., fParIJ, Pep Squad, 4 yrs., PASF, Mex. Folk Dance, District Xl VICA Delegate, Cos- metology Club, 2 yrs., CParI.J. TREVINO, MARTHA VOCCT, 2 yrs., CSgt.-At-Arms and Pres.J, VOCCT, Homecom- ing Queen Candidate. TREVINO, RAUL FFA, JV Basketball, Perfect Attendance, 3 yrs. TREVINO, ROBERT JR. Lumberjacks, Advisory Commit- tee for ESAA. TORRES, NORMA LINDA OEA, 2 yrs., CPres.J, Mexican Folk Dance Chap. l, 2 yrs., Stu- dent Council Rep., PASF, 2 yrs., FHA Chap. ll, MOD, 2 yrs., La Lengua. VARGAS, JUAN ANTONIO FFA, VICA, 2 yrs., CTrea.J, Var- 30-SENIOR INDEX sity Football, ETI Pouch Award. VASQUEZ, EDITH ELBA Band, 4 yrs., fLibrarian, 2 yrs,J, PASF, Mex. Folk Dance Ch. I, FHA, MOD, Mex. Folk Dance Sweetheart, Homecoming Can- didate, Flute Trio Ist Division, Flute Octet lst Division, Flute Trio lst Division, Flute Trio 2nd Division State Competition. VASQUEZ, RUBEN Lumberjack Club, 2 yrs., Foot- ball, Basketball, Track. VEGA,TERESA HERO-FHA, 2 yrs., fParl.J, VOCCT, 2 yrs., CV.P.J. VELA, OSCAR FHA: CO-OP, 2 yrs., fV.P.J, FBLA, Art Club: Football. VILLANUEVA, MARIA CELIA Mexican Folk Dancing, 3 yrs. VALLANUEVA, ROLANDO Lumberjack, 2 yrs., FFA, fGreen- hand Degree, Chapter Farmer Degree., VILLARREAL, CHRIS JR. Student Council, 4 yrs., Band, 4 yrs. CPres., 2 yrs.J, Key Club, 3 yrs., M Association, 2 yrs., FHA ll, PASF, Football, 4 yrs., Baseball, 1 yr., Track, 4 yrs., Basketball, 2 yrs., Tiger, Bengal. VILLARREAL, MARGARITA Band, 4 yrs., CTwirlerJ, PASF, OEA, 2 yrs., fHistorianJ, Chess Club, Advisory Committee, USTA, Twirling 6 firsts, Fiestas Queen, Twirling UIL 6 firsts, 2 seconds. VILLARREAL, RUBEN JR. Band, 4 yrs., FFA, 3 yrs., fGreen- hand Pin, Chapter Farmer, Swine Production Awardj, Crop Production Award, Grass Judg- ing Team, 2nd Place Hog Cross- breed Division at RGV Livestock Show. WERBISKI, NORMA JEAN FTA, ZES, NHS, Mexican Folk Dancing, fReporterJ, OEA, HERO-FHA Award. WINSTON, JOSEPH BLAKE, Ill Beta Gamma Phi, 4 yrs., fPres.J, NHS, Student Council, Key Club, 4-H, 2 yrs., Thespians, 3 yrs, Chess Club, 3 yrs., Texas Boys State, UIL One Act Play District First, 3 yrs., 4-H Public Speak- ing County 8 District First, State 5th, Physics Award, Who's Who Among American High School Students, UIL Informative Speech lst Place, 3 yrs. YBARRA, ELIZABETH ZES, 2 yrs., NHS, 2 yrs., CTrea.j, Band, 4 yrs., Jr. 8i Sr. Band Council, 4 yrs., Twirler, 2 yrs., Asst. Drum Major, Drum Major, PASF, Beta Gamma Phi, 2 yrs., SC Rep., 2 yrs., Senior Class Corresponding Sec., Sophomore Class, CParI.J, Honor Roll Pin, 2 yrs., UIL Twirling Contest CExcel- lent Rating IJ, UIL Solos and Ensembles CExcelIent Rating, 3 yrs.J, Band Sweetheart, Band Homecoming Candidate, Who's Who Among Music Americans. YBARRA, ELOY VOCCT, 2 yrs, FHA, 2 yrs. YSLAS, CEDINA Y-Teens, 3 yrs., VOCCT, 2 yrs., fTreas, 81 Reporterj, Band, 3 yrs. YSLAS, LUCINA Pep Squad, 2 yrs., HERO-FHA, 2 yrs., fV.P.J, DECA, Y-Teens, 2 yrs, Bengal. YSLAS, ROSINA VOE. ZAMORA, RICARDO Baseball Ribbon. ZAVALA, ELIA VICA-Cosmetol0QY, 2 yrs., fSgt- At-Armsj. ZUNIGA, CELINA LOURDES Mex. Folk Dancer, 4 yrs., CTrea.J, PASF, CDancerJ, lst Place duet, lst Place PASF Competition, San Benito Torneo, Ist place Group Dancing, 3rd place duet in La Feria, PASF District Com- petition, Noche Folklorica lst place, UIL Competition, MOD, FHAJOEA. 3 Senior class president Oscar Gorena gives Superintendent Guerra, Principal Rodriguez, and Assistant Principal Hild ffrom right to Iettj framed copies of the senior composite. Chris Villarreal leads the senior class in their final singing of the high school Alma Mater. l l Major spotlight contest winners receive their banners at senior assembly. Final Assembly Held Held during morning hours on Wednes- day, May 17, 1978, the senior assembly lasted approximately an hour and a half. Included in the ceremonies were many presentations, readings of the class will and prophecy and a Great Karnack routine which brought down the house in several instances. After the assembly had been completed, the seniors ended with traditional singing of the Alma Mater. L' Mrs. CLaBudieD Cortez receives a kiss as well as a framed copy of the senior play program from Roy de Leon. 31 ,Q M R - . srev BI Lggt 32-JUNIORS y N I me V,,,'ge f x Q'b 1 'A L I , . , .. ,, ,fi e .J i .- '. I 511255 4 Q .. ' -4 315 L 'Y ' .V 54, -qu ' f ' 9-2 , ' . . . . f Q V ,.a ' rr. rf . , . 3' 3 f if .. Q: . r : ix fr: lb., l .i 1 f. .1 i. NF iJ 'll 'J sz. , w' Armando Acosta Jr. Carlos Aldape Blanca E. Almanza Sylvia Anciso Mercedes Arguelles Rudy Arguelles Janie Avila Raquel Avila Rachel Badillo San Juanita Balahdran George Becerra Richard Beltran Robert Caballero Juan Cabrera Mario Campos Odon Campos Jr. Eloy Cano Oscar Cantu Robert Cantu Salvador Cantu Jose Alfredo Cardenas Walter Carr Alfredo Carreon Corina Casas David Castaneda Emilio Castaneda Irene M. Castaneda Rudy Castillo Estefana Castro Gloria A. Cavazos John David Cavazos Nellie Chacon Susana Chavez Joe Cisneros Jose Contreras Jr. David Cortez Rosalinda Cortez Domingo Cosme Teofilo Cuellar Jr. Cindy de la Cerda Yolanda de la Cruz Albert de la Garza JUNIORS-33 Roberto de la Rosa Juan de la Torre Belinda de la O Joe de los Santos Arturo Diaz Leticia Dominguez Joanna Drawe Katherine Y. DuPree Mario A. Eschavarria Eloy Escamilla Michael J. Espinoza George Figoroa Luis Flandes Jr. Eddie Flores I-lermelinda Flores Leticia Flores Narcedalia Flores Sylvia Flores Elizabeth Franklin Fidencio Fuentes lrma T. 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San Juanita Marquez Vo Alben rvianmez -A .ti Gerado Jerry Martinez Jose Refugio Martinez Leticia Martinez Maria Nelda Martinez Wally Martinez Rogelio Mascorro lrma Mata Jani Ruth Maxwell J 3: X, -4 , ,,.. fa . metal.. I ' -1 ,f A I ,lf Mm. .,, ,.,.L,., K K K 1 7' Ae jf' ,iw 1 .- 4-K i K? Jw ' v 1 L V , Qft,ie,41 f' KK K ,W K . KK ,K K5 ,K 1K .gy f' , , r nw. . .ag M Jerry, Mary Alice and Joyce finish counting money, if you can call it that. . ,.... i. . .,,..,y,y ,,, fr .4 45 ' :V N Lgy' K l X . , X51 X f' :W i i ' 'liz 6 K Xfa Leticia Medina Leonardo Jaime Mendoza Tony Mendoza Diana Morales Eva Alma Najar Bonnie Sue Newman ,V A W -455, .Q 7 4 71 'D 5 Q 'J Y 3 36-JUNIORS ' 'ff , K S L 3 I ' ' J 5 N . nf 1 -4 U -1 KKK , A .iiyi . , 5 , - me in.,-' 0' 1 rv ' ff J if 'fl Q , ' '4'A if faq. M5 AKAW , T' 1 fv ,i L , V H 1 it I Ar M X! A Q fr e ,gr is if Wu 1,1 yy y ig I A ..,,, I , ,,.1. 11 I A ,,,, ',:r2ifi?f?f 'f5 ' 4 V.: J .. J.. f L 1- 'D ,J 1 'k', L+'- t 1 , - fi 3 rw? WI' i fx. I YQ f ,,, f C wil if i ' K , 92 r Q, t 1' 49 I 1 gl nv- i L 4 W ' , ' l 'S if Q3 ll .EW Daniel Noriega Robert Olivarez Frances Olivarez Guadalupe Ortiz Maria Elena Palomo Raquel Pena Jerry A. Perez Lucy Perez Nora Alicia Perez Rosemary Pinales Aiden Presas Belinda Pumarejo Gilbert Ouintero Maria Carmen Ouiroga Minerva Ramirez Ricardo Ramirez Romelia Ramirez Rosalinda Ramirez Janie L. Ramos Maria Guadalupe Renteria Rose Marie Renteria Ruben Daniel Reyna Joel Rivas Jesus Rivera Olga Lydia Rivera Ricardo Rivera Lillian Rodarte Abigail C. Rodriguez Ernest Rodriguez Gilbert Rodriguez l-leriberto Rodriguez Javier Rodriguez San Juanita Rodriguez Maria Luisa Rodriguez Olivia Rodriguez James D, Rogers Adan Ruiz Efrain Alonzo Ruiz Estella Ruiz Josefina Salazar Juan Daniel Salazar Maria de Jesus Salazar JUNIORS-37 I 1 Rosemary Salazar Gloria Ida Saldana Jose Manuel Saldivar Danny Salinas Jr. Maria Elena Sanchez Clay Matthew Schwarz wig? , : J y Diana Maria Segura Nicholas V. Senofsky Armando Silva . Javier E. Solis Mary Nelda Soliz Yolanda Solis 1 I Mark Somerlott Richard Soto Cheryl D. Steputes Lee Roy Thomason Maria Alberta Urbina Marie Vel Valdez , l i A 'agp Eloy Cano looks anxious to perform for the Pigskin Jubilee. 38-JUNIORS fQ -gr Xwx- W-mm W' 4 X , r' l':' Day dreaming is one ofthe things Rosie Villan- ueva likes best. W! ii Y n 'WMV Y ,..m iw- V Jr , Q' ,nu Y A fl f x Albert, are you getting your answers from Rodolfo Vallejo Graciela Vasquez Maria Lynda Vasquez Rene Vega Wilma Vera Maria Yolanda Vidales ,VM Zi' ,N x 'U is ,Y V f M X L ' 'N f' Rosalinda Villanueva Maria del Rosario Villarreal Ramon Villezcas Mary Werbiski Belinda Zavala Joyce Maria Zavala 1 Kiln- I 5721 3 i ' ,, JuanZavala ji, i ' 'y JuanitaMollyZuniga ,F JUNIORS-39 5-2- At Last, The Shrew Is Tamed Performed for the student body at an assembly on March 31, Taming of the Shrew is our U.l.L. One Act Play entry for Mercedes. Set in the Sixteenth century, in the city of Padua, the story concerns the age-old battle of man versus woman. This story, in partic- ular, is about who gains control over whom. In the end, Petruchio tames Katherina, bet- ter known as the shrew, by fighting fire with fire. While performing for District on April 6, Honei Dieu Bussberg received a place on the All Star Cast for her portrayal of Kather- ina. Also Jody Winston fPetruchioJ and Aida Lozano CGrumellaJ both received Honorable Mention. The play itself did not place. Katherina cruelly leads Bianca on a rope. 40 Petruchio battles with Katherina. K5 3 X, ls . . Hy ,. , . Q 5 , . 1 V 5 Q - 1 . t In vain, Katherina tries to hurt Petruchio t Baptista tries to settle an argument between Katherina and Bianca. .. - . . f a Ea. . ,N w 4 3 -2: : ,'H1,aa.Hm. . t?- 'E 7 : : ': W K ,i .... W- , E 53 ,tw-ee.. This gs: 'm' t a ' ' lt ' t ' 'f 2:5 F v 'LL v. fat. -LJ SF A JEE EAFL- 'ii '-:Fifiiittifff' -:- -.iw ' A , 2 t .. tt :ew 3 . 5 Q97 A 1 , . 7, - gf. , ' 5 f A In ', Sz. - , ' ..- - Q Y V t 5 Qt , ' E32 A Q QQ? '4 1 X tm 41' ,ffl it- ffiwte 'J W WW 8 Z Ms was ta?-5 2 1 1 nf I f, As Petruchio spanks Katherina he exclaims, Now Kate, thou must be married to no man but me! 41 ,QV Nick Senofsky, Danny Salazar and Beto Gonzalez measure foil for some stars. ABOVE: Martha Garza, Lynn Harding and Sara Lauder- dale cut stars out of cloth. 'Q Jani Ruth ponders the positioning of the carousel while resting her feet. Robert Caballero wonders where the next streamer for the carousel will end. RIGHT: Mrs. Flores and Mrs. Downing try to persuade Mrs. Ellison to get up. t GLITTERING DECORATIONS LIGHT UP t Piaofyi On May 6, 1978, You Light Up My Lite was presented as the theme of the Junior-Senior Prom. There were some disagreements on how decorations should be put upg some tried to do it their own way and ran into problems. But, through it all, the decorations were finished with glittering results. fl Q rf it i Several juniors work hard to create Walter Carr is caught unaware while draw- prom decorations. ing some scenery. 5-:sn -- rm, 3-5' - 5 W , wa. ' N. , g s -V ,.1.,.m-1-M.. -- .,,, - 2. ff: '- ll rims' Many juniors decorated while some, like Jerry Perez and Eloy Cano, just wandered around. 43 V I ., J -i111-x1,f . XX rr -he r ' . ,ff b l l 1 if E J: H lmesLa lg i N 3 . Pres' ent- 6 la I I - I ' A . f 1 Class 0 all' fb- S ...J . Iv. 'TJ' Jaynl Saldlv orma Flores Treasurer Council D gate Studen Council Delegat 44-SOPHONIORES I, . , . A i X Y' 21 - 4' F I qv 2 3 A li 'Q I f if A W. . ' 'J A ,,,, fs V K, ,Qs PM 9 g 5 if I- Z' A .. W ! X f 3 AJ ,,L' l ' ., li Q V s sf tr K . ' 'U VQQ . I ' i 1 '- 'D A 75 L 4' . iff., 1 ' If 4 1 L J K A .X : -wr 41- rf' i .. Jw, f ,. , , ty, - i . f K L 'W . ' .Nh .V ,Q Q 215 .is X 4' Y Q 5 . ae, ,j l X E f I Af I i ,gy I at . a Q ' M Vp ' Q ' Q' 4 G I! ' I 'Y 1 I ill! . - WWF? A .4 li J 'T f-v K ,N ah , . :M ,e A' .. if 1 ' .Q'Cf' L H . f - . Q - L- gf... Q i 1 'L .P 5 - , A, 9 I A. . fl '.,.-fxf A 15 . L..4-J ' X W it 41? 140 JUS i2 ' A4 I H l ' ' A , . I 1QLp il 'firlftf g W .I V' 'V. Z. . J .r J bQ A ,V .. Q I. ff- in A X IAFA t lit if' f M ig , E. L Y - N if Jose Luis Aguilar Juan Manuel Aguilar Alma D. Aldape Romeo Aldape Ida Minerva Almanza Sergio Altamirano Margarita L. Alvarado Ester Aranjon Mary Lou Ascencio Mario Barbosa Barabara Ann Barnes Blanca Barrera Jorge L. Barrientos Rosalinda Bernal Jose Luis Blanco Pedro Blanco San Juanita Bocanegra Richard James Bono Oralia G. Bravo Don Brewer Miguel Cabrera Belinda A. Cadena Olivia Camargo Blanca E. Cancino Elia Cano Jose Angel Cano Joanne Cantu Walter Carr Oralia Carrasco Norma Cynthia Casas Dora Mae Castaneda Maria Isabel Castaneda Mariselda Castaneda Sylvia Castaneda Linda Castillo Raul Castillo Rudy Castillo Sylvia M. Castillo Juan .lose Castro Santos Castro Maria Leticia Catano Enrique Cervantes SOPHOMORES - 45 Elida Contreras Maria Juana Cosme Diana Cuevas Carlos de la Fuente Rafic de los Santos Rachel del Toro Nicolas Dominguez Rogelio Echavarria Rosa Maria Escamilla Maria Estrada Cherie Evans Arturo Flores Arturo Jesus Flores Eva Mirta Flores Irma Flores Miriam Melissa Flores Carlos Fonseca Diana Teresa Fuentes Jose Fuentes Rafael Fuentes Fiogelio Fuentes Mary Gabbard Nelson Galloso Diana Galvan Rene Galvan Roy Garces Albino Garcia Aurora Garcia Cecilia Jo Ann Garcia Danny Lee Garcia Ernie Garcia Frederick Garcia Genaro Garcia Gilbert Rogelio Garcia Irma Estela Garcia Javier Serna Garcia Jose Guadalupe Garcia Lilly Garcia Mandy Garcia Maria Elena Garcia Maria Sulema Garcia Mary Alice Garcia 46-SOPHOMORES ix v if F i I i wifi A W ' ' f Y. V il fr , J iii 2 f W e f' ' ri ff fi , J F .R A uf! G X if i r' 'lx i b- N 4 F I -, H i' .. - W 11' M A I E C iici l 'i iiii if we ME W 1576 it g iv rp ' 1' r N 5, 4 1i'i' , 7 V I' ' ii I H A X I L 1 X i- f , 'V ' , A iff 1 fl Q , J E 611' ' ft .3 , A 5 3 ,,:k, , ' I , A A i A , 7 ' ie: 24 f ti C y y J ,i i wi' s lii ' A '4 3 ,,- q is 'Y' ,V 4' A- ' 'vs -5 M 'F K f. ,. , '- fy X ii, ft y C A ai: X' UU' Q: 5 I Va ' K 1 5 ' L G s 4 ' -C, ii 'Sa f V X , , y 1 in f-all 54? I? F x Ina I Q my ii ' - siiiie or W . L , on 'J V' J 'U '0- K A if ' , I - .1 y , v , 5 A 1 1 i 1 1 . 41 X V ' . ' , I' ,' A N 1 ' . ,.,. k ..ii,, 4 . iii ,,,i J J V3 .,,,. A i,i 3 L H fi I -ZZ f -1 A ' -1 i t V ' N9 31: A 4 -, g'x' X ' 5: , I i K X P 5 I E X Q , Y l 'J - l1fi., LtA'?. A . ,, ,, ff wi. ,K 14, , K , I ,, .V,,-k ig I A A It ,V , I' I P- . :ai ' 9 iiif A , fl 1 r ' 4 ' ' - V Ay i 5 ' , x i xl V A ' 1 Ai ' 4, A if ' 'f ' Q A is 'WVY N if if N. Que chulo mi hijo! CWhat a cute kidlj Cecilia teases Mike. zu 11 X , uf!! 5 nf fl x ' ' i ' ,,.' I fl i if :fn k 1 K.. '4 ox ' 1 'W 1 ef' ' Q i I 9 'JZ' fi A rg ,E ' ' 'W W ifi ,J , J ' ' ' ' ' V WV, If W 4VVi, V ' X f G 'fi , 1 4 .. - , A Y ', ' , W' r . , ' L A Q , , , i . or -.3 - 1 Y 1,5 ,E xx xx ji-A, , 1 N X , f ' iz..-. x im ' r 'A we fl: A f 3 ,Q p H -4' N V' ' ff - ,f ' A , Q , , X r rl f I j'! ?' ,fa dn if A f' i U . ,N 4 I 'i V, i ' . - f 's' f' Santos Garcia Norma Jean Garcia Senovia Garcia Elizabeth Garza Enrique Garza Grace Garza Raul Garza Alicia Gomez Miguel Gomez Rene Gomez Dagoberto Gonzalez Guadalupe Gonzalez Hilario Gonzalez Jr. lliana Gonzalez Linda Gonzalez Maria Elena Gonzalez Raymundo Gonzalez Ricky Gonzalez Rosa Linda Gonzalez Sigifredo Gonzalez Ricardo Gorena Rudy Gracia Pedro Guajardo Ray Guaiardo SOPHOMORES 47 Sylvia Guajardo Juanita Guerrero San Juanita Guerrero Ernesto Gutierrez Rene Gutierrez Dahlia Guzman Anita June Harding Alfredo Hernandez Amado Hernandez Carlos E. Hernandez Hector Hernandez Jesse Hernandez Elena Herrera Margarita Herrera Dalinda Hinoiosa Deborah I. Hinojosa Javier Huerta Maria de la Luz Huerta Rebecca Huerta Miguel Jacquez Wallace G. Jones Juan Manuel Juarez Patricia Beth Key Martin Summers Lacy Pedro Latigo Roberto Leal 48-SOPHOMORES ml, Ricky says, Come on you guys, leave me alone. l'm so confused. V 3, ,,.ii lp my ' I 7 622555 m 1? n I J .J ,. y z .J i ' 41 f W, , I mf fl Q N . -N . .vw fl TN ,..-Z Q W TX X 'i is X 700805 -A :. 55 Ng? SHO t L+ Q' if 1' fa. I 1 5 'Aft T ' 1 -. 2, 'gg' .2 1 , 1 - av ,, ' '29 ' . t it 4 .. l '4 H an s l r, L X.. N., - at if is ,L , Ml y pt- M . V J , qw-an .nexw ,f A f? 41 f 'H 1 4 22' A 7 'P 'fbi H552 . 6 , is .9 as 3,,,t-Wffi,.,, 1 ,,,,,. V ii 1 , . '- 4 5 1 5 Y .' ' 5517, V Q, ., Q 4 'L A L J ,, '- 1' Q 'J ,L x I Sylvia Ledesma Ricardo Lerma Robert Lerma Jr, Hector Manuel Llerena Evalinda Longoria Melba Lopez Jo Ann Loya Maria Lozano Maria Aida Lozano Jose Luna Ricky Luna Jose Maganas Jr, Daniel Maldonado Fidencio Maldonado Jr Martha E. ManCillas Genaro Marquez Apolina Maninez David Martinez Elda Martinez Sonia Martinez Sonia I. Martinez Emilia Mata Nancy Ellen Meier Fernando Luis Mena Juanita Mendez Robert Lee Milburn Susan Lynn Morrison Monica Muniz Patricia L. Munoz Charles Nolen Roy Parker Nolen Debbie Estelle Ogg Santa Cristina Olivo Aracelie Ortega Carla Passmore Gracie Pena Mary Alice Pena Maw Ann Pena Noemi Pena Ruben Pena Amelia Perez Armando Perez SOPHOMORES-49 Carmen Perez Daniel Perez Jr. Delia Perez Glenda Perez Gracie Perez Susan Perez Yolanda Perez Rebecca Pina Rosario Presas Ann Maria Ouinonez Daniel Quiroga Apolinar Ramirez Francisco Ramirez Francisco Benito Ramirez Jaime A. Ramirez Maria Irene Ramirez Norma Ramirez Ramiro Ramirez Ricardo Ramirez Ruben Ramirez Larry Joe Reyes Rene Reyna Genaro Jerry Rincon Luis Carlos Rincon Raul Rios Maria G. Rivas Betty Jean Rivera Robert Jaime Robledo Guadalupe Rodriguez Maria E. Rodriguez Ricardo Luis Rodriguez Robert Rodriguez James Daniel Rogers Maria Margie Romero Maricela Ruiz Baldemar Saenz Richard M. Saenz Sandra Saldana George A. Salinas Gracie Salinas Miguel Angel Salinas Richard A. Salinas 50-SOPHOMORES V ' X x 24- X1 QB wk f N S ., ri - Q I 3 -K S it l W l Wy Q tg' 5 'lg X N wb ' ' is A xi ' - - --'. : 3- .2 2 0 3' Q is Ee 1 '35 X 1' N Q., x y -if Q 4 if x 'Rx l .i W f .Q M G H l 'S is A LS if i .1 , . 4 lx k xh N N. 5 X . an .., ..- . R s is . .L J so ,V 1 -'iii' f L L, of -le , r . 1 I X Q Qt Q hx -R' ix W , ,,.,, -iii f , j - 1 i.L. is p, . Q t. , V E gk ggi I T ,. ,.... . -. , ' W ., -Q ...... . i 4 f L G - - 1. -ff v i ge, ,-,. , i ' tf- G 'ilei 2: 'iii 11' K ' ' N .:.,. A. , , ...... .A wg: J A W Q . ii, , e A P 0 J L A . ' U f K . i - Zh.: fx .xy li I, Q i ii N i 1 '.,A,,,.X ii- , iti - il G' i ' iiil J r , . we .... . I., , ,. . as it F V i A F Q L if 1 ,J 3+ -. L ' T ii'i . 5 ' ' yggw A 'fig f 'P ' ' ', f i is irr f-- , I R N E . 1 t f H I- 'fl Dispite her disability, Debbie Hinojosa shows her Tiger Spirit. la' X Renato Sanchez Rene Sauceda 1 14' James Lloyd Schwarz aa Billy Paul Shotwell Maria del Jesus Sierra Elizabeth Silva Jose Luis Solis Dawn Steputes Lynn Stevens Angelique Swearengin Grisel Torres X . Irma Torres Q I Leticia Torres S ' 1 , , Edna Trevino 'VX Florencio Trevino .5 , Maria de la Fuente Trevino ,Q Maria de Loudres Trevino ia, i I. 1 L l ...L - L, V, , I' ly ' SOPHOMORES-51 Rosalva Trevino Sandra I. Trevino San Juanita Trevino San Juanita Urbina Rebecca Vallejo Omar Vasquez Adelaida Vega Andrea Vega Margarito Vega Carmen Julia Vela Raquel Vidales Johnny Villanueva Ricardo Villanueva Maria Guadalupe Villarreal Rosie A. Villarreal Rudy Villarreal Joe Wade .sa X i You've got to be kidding, Eva. 52-SOPHOMORES s g s J 3 an se ' fx -. xi l I l 235. .gig , ef-1' :Q-es. . I 98 ., L as 3 rl' A .S W V' 4.4 av '13 . - , , X i 5 D 5 is ik i ,bl ll 5 , I , f ,l , Ricky Bono replies, Same to you buster. Q Jacqueline Weckbacher 'Z' no 'vw M 4 7 i Jay R.WiIliams Dahlia Ybarra , , - ' ' DaIiaMaeYbarra . 14 kms' 0 i Rene Zamora , ,4 Emilia Zavala . of 1 'Z' 1, Joe Zavala III ., 15 4 , f ' V Ester Zavala '! ? The devoted Tiger Band twirlers practice hard to put on a good show at the Friday night football games. SOPHOMORES--53 QA Class Cf Eighty-Une 'Z'Z2?UeZ QC' 'al -sv' b Hi 0' Charlie Fernandez A h0f1Y F'0l'9S Secretary V , jg easufe' . H ,-'f, ,. ' - ,w,,m,w ,.,,'n,4,1 f ,, ' 'fT,i5Z: xl FS 54-FRESHMEN 4-ou... ,eeeeee r r 1? -01 Mark Leggett icky Gonzal Sergeant-at-Arms L 'Paxfliamentarjpfi I . 'Tp we l f i 'V .aj - ' L' George Acosta 3 V 3 ' V , ' ,a ' 33 2 Norma Aguilar . :V , - ' ' , Benjamin Alaniz 4' if L',, ' V ,:,, I , , -5 f 1' ,, V 2,7 X 'fi ,1 ,J Er , 7 Jose Aldape V 1 '57 i ' V Rogelio Aldape , ' ri 5 . gf W' ' Pablo Alvarado N lk 1 . j X i . VV5, ', A, V VV ',,. .sk 1 ' , ,,,. ,,:, , A , G ,. ,, ,, XV' ' V x ,.V, ' V Trinidad Alvarez K ff, il ffl -V ' Juanita Denise Anzaldua if V L ,L X fn ,V Z I n 4 if A K Ruben EloyArguelles 1 V ., Raul Badaiio , 't . M' 34 V, - V V - Richard Banuelos V NOT SHOWN 4f'5f' V ' f Maria Barajas f' I ' AK 'if X e V M ' I, f 1 Alonzo Barrera Vg I 'N aff, 43 V i fl Anna Barrientes . A I 2 ' M., V L V' 5 Jose Martin Barroso lL 'L A -J' ' ' ' - Y ' Carlos Bernal ' ' 7 Ezequiel Blanco V ' V V X , Cherie Brazeau 7 ' ,, A A l WVV' 1 5 x ' J K' ,,f,ffi. ' ga ,, VV , V2 VV V., V ,, . 70080.57 Q' 7 Gloria Briones A K L, , i 'J i Elda Buenrostro 'AA M ' V Honie Deiu Bussberg A N, P X V , - V Diane Camacho ,Y 3, V Marina Anna Camacno NOT SHOWN i f Brenda Cano i , , ,W 1 4 i h X L'i,, - 'ffriff ' . ,, ,,, WV -f , V ,- ' Egg VW 'il Guadalupe Cano ,xy V fi V ,, L, VV V V Noemi Cano fi V . 4, ' 1 Jose Reynaldo Cantu V if' if ' - Herlinda Candanoza I ' X V , ' Leticia Cardona f . ' V A ' Marcelo Carrasco x - ., F V 7 JV, f- N , it ,' X i on -5 ,,l an Q4 2 ,ii 2 i -Hz 4, 1 ,v A V' u liel ',-' V V ,V 2 K., ,,,, K 'J , ,. ' Vx Qi -I dy, .Cy ..-1 -A ' , Irene Casares Cynthia Ann Castaneda Esmeralda Castaneda Herminio Castaneda Mike Castaneda Omar Castaneda Patricia Castaneda Sylvia Castaneda Joaquin Castillo Mary Ann Castillo Maria Dolores Castillo Nora Castillo FRESH MEN 55 l-' W ,,,ff Marivel Castro , Q55 Alejandro Cavazos Jr. 0 PM Q Alma Oralia Cavazos - Isaac Joseph Cavazos 7 'A A Maria Elena Cavazos ft f 5 A Eddie Cisneros Enedelia Cisneros Alberto Contreras Irma Contreras Rebecca Contreras Jesus Ramiro Coreno Arturo Correa Alicia Cortez Daisy Rafaelita Cosme Evangelina Cosme Ismael Cosme Bobby de la Cerda Rosaura de la Cerda Norma de Ia Cruz Hortencia de Ia Fuente Sergio de Ia O Concepcion de Ia Torre Viola de Leon Eric de los Santos Javier Davila Oscar Diaz Mary Ann Dominguez Rogelio Dominguez Rolando Dominguez Marcelo Duenas Ester Echavarria Lois Jean Engel Maria Elva Enriquez Javier Escamilla Carlos Flores Juan Jose Flores Norberto Flores Susan M. Flores Cornelio Fonseca Jacob Fonseca Roy Fox 56 FRESHMEN 1 'Y I as Q , . . J ', . . f f + ,,ccirsr W N - f ' , 1 : in I, I i L. n-'B E 31 f V ef., A ,J,.y . ., 3, ., ,- ' -- M ,- JW .,y. , .f,. ,Qi J it 4 ij Ql' I 1: 5 1 4 ai ' 12 .rl K' x v., rv ,g -4 A N ,ly 4 A A I N, 1 2 '. f-r la, -'w ' V ,4 PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE W 'c :ang V' NX 'XX 1' xt F fn 'P li N '73 ! x K V, 1 I ' 3 j V. 1 Vg! H f ' ff Aa 'F' A tr A Q f A ,., V V Tia. ,fi A Q iff! 43 fx! Y - ,. ,ay fi -E, af: 'ls 1 ' 'gf ,,,, A 442' xxx xi r v , My ' ,, 1-wt, - s l Yi yi ti 5 W 'nz f XR ysasf. - If Support can be beautiful! Just ask Linda! Alice Franklin Josefina Fuentes Maria Estela Fuentes Minerva Fuentes Rosa Fuentes Lorenzo Galaviz Gabriel Galloso Robert Galvan Anna Lee Garcia Arturo Garcia Benjamin Garcia Cynthia Garcia Cynthia S. Garcia Diana Garcia Eddie Garcia Elizabeth Garcia Ernestina Garcia Francisco Garcia Arturo Gonzalo Gracie Garcia Guadalupe Garcia Hector Hugo Garcia Herrnelinda Garcia Israel Garcia Jose Garcia Jr. Jose Luis Garcia Juan Antonio Garcia Leticia Garcia Lilly Garcia Linda May Garcia FRESHMEN-57 ir8t8tit this is gross. Lisa Garcia Margarita Garcia Margarita E. Garcia Maria Elizabeth Garcia Marina Garcia Melinda Garcia Noralinda Garcia Ricardo Garcia Ricardo R, Garcia Rosa Maria Garcia Ruben Garcia Sylvia Garcia Tony Garcia Kim Gardener Grace Garza Noe Garza Purificasion Garza Reynaldo Garza Rudy Tamez Garza Ricky Gomez Abdon Gonzalez Aleiandra Gonzalez Alex Gonzalez Annabel Gonzalez Betty Ann Gonzalez Beatrice Gonzalez Diana Delia Gonzalez Eduardo Gonzalez Eduardo Gonzalez ldalia Gonzalez 58-FRESHMEN an 4, 1 in H Vi ., E ' i'ii - 1 .ji , vi L 4 I f icc E 'L 'E I I' X x 1 iw r' l 'e e lit' e e l f V ,.V, K ' 1 L V ' W .. ., . ff n fu -.A , V A .5 , 1. 1 sf i , , lk ,Q M , iff A fig f- f- .. ' S. ' Q3 'f L. .i ii 'Q i C --9 l Xl ' ...L E 'R W my N 9 ,Q L J y,,. -- i i ' ll A 'ai 5 W E Q LA Q, ,Ml ,,i. , , ,., ' ' 3 I by h T 0 'fb , j H, V' 'X If , ir 1' Wffilf ' Q is f V . ' a in ' 9-7 .1 Arif s Z1 , we i A 'W' ' at M e - 'ssii , if A ' V ' 59? V :Qjq V V. j - . Q ,. --A i V ' tii V, l 21 M .Q V fl vi' r x X i .T Y L. i Xl 4 K Q W,,,, 3 V F 7 f 1 I I ' ' f k +9 ' t I yf . ,fe if X f u' W. tux , Wm 5 1 E fi ll 'ii fl, 1 G iy. Q Y f i X R f . y Li y 1i,f .5 i 4. 1 -fa J 2-, A.- 4 , . 5 X - 'f f 1 '-J f .fslfvz . W - it 3 nv 4, :N , 1' A M 1 Lv if 8 , ,f AV, . H A ,,gg ,:iA g 2 ' i h . nk! af iff. ' Joe A, Gonzalez Lydia Gonzalez Margarita Gonzalez Martha Noelia Gonzalez Mary Gonzalez Nelda L. Gonzalez Raymond Gonzalez Rosa Gonzalez Gloria Guajardo Maria Esmelda Guaiardo Johnny Gutierrez Marlen Gutierrez Moises Guzman John M. Hazlett Alma R. Hernandez Daniel Hernandez Eduardo Hernandez Floridalia Hernandez Guadalupe Hernandez Hector J. Hernandez Irma Hernandez Juana Maria Hernandez Marla A. Hernandez Miguel M. Hernandez Rosa Elva Hernandez Salvador Hernandez Jr. Vicente Hernandez Alfredo Hinojosa Carlos J. Hinojosa Rene Hinojosa Freshmen band members really look exhausted while supporting the Tigers at the first home football game FRESHMEN 59 Maria Luisa Huerta Yvonne D. Hurt Elizabeth M. Inman Fernando lzaguirre Ernest Jilpas Jessica Jilpas Juanita Jilpas Charles Jones David E. Jones Raymond G. Jones Abelardo Juan Leal Alma Rosa Ledesma Lucy Ledesma Pablo Ledesma Miguel Leija Doris Jean Lilly Enrique Longoria Antonio Lopez Diego Antonio Lopez Daniel Losoya Maria Beatrice Loya Joe Loya lsidora Luna Mary Jane Luna 60 FRESHMEN 'f sftffi 65 X ' D N 1 , ' XX. ' J 1 L , ,A x I ' J -,-i- L T - M' 'l --. A' K I L f .yu , L A.. '-5 fe of 'K' L 3- me . W fit .... . Ri., 4-' , ' , f, A ' 1 Lf, r A e ss- '- ' f - ' A L . v mqx Q. -L 1, K J X is Seas , it , 1 J '-Meer: . , 5 A , ' x 5 J' J J 3.3 . -'liek '- N x. N- ' , ,L 4. -4'-fa . . f- L :ii se' 2'- . ' :Q g , 'JM V QQ N L. A M , Paul Inman shows his spirit during hall decorations. l e Y as Q is . .. ' 'Q as -r Ngvu - f .i . ,L N gy' 5 , , .' 1 ' i X Wlff' W Iii kk'k K . if - ' , LL it ' .,,,,,f:W K 3 ,235 ,exe ,. , 3, ge, X f'..L,,, 1 ' X ,- i 49 ' f' A . 'Q . ' A i ' . J - 1 i i ff fl ' 2 nt. fr . Q it I ' A 'i N J: 5535? ' i i A - cls. A 'A l : k'-:: 1, , ' 1 K ,. M. ,. - . . pax 4 5 2 f ' . K ' as ' 2 if H M J 3 , l O' .. Y 4.0 ' , A is - A- fi ' ' .QQ i ' S ii - V i i .. A '- .. ,nu , 1 'Q f ' ' 3 it ff QQ'hk i ., r ' W x f X e s .A ii i A, 44. L11 4... M L fr' fi 0 K' i f X .7 'f 4 . ry E -s-fx A Fx 1533? 1 : qi 8? 1 T K J :O ll i in 1 1 M? i sk '.l .L -4, .nn k.A.,....: . W ,.:,hk K . . Vx . gill!! in 'X ij A , , 4 ,hr f , ,. f . ' X, ...A i A , e ' , 4' , X ' H gg A A' fl Q ,lf. A f' ' f f-P . . . A Q 3, A - , ,, 1, . A 1 1 1 X . B X I -'i l 'a gf i 1---. A X 1' Cristela Maldor18dO Maria Manzano Jesus Marquez Esmeralda Martinez Mary Cris Martinez Maria E, Martinez Nelda l. Martinez Noe Martinez Raquel Martinez Raul Martinez Tommy Martinez Victor Martinez Gilberto Mascorro Mario Alonso Mata Charles McCutchen Juan A. Medina Irma Medrano Rosa Elva Medrano Alfredo M, Mendoza Blanca E. Mendoza Maria Ester Mendoza Michael Mendoza Walter A. Miramontez Baldemar Mireles Irma Mora Juan Moya Sylvia Ann Moya Lucas Mucino Joseph Muniz Alda J. Munoz Adam Naiar Aniecto Nieto Heriberto Noriega Martha Elma Noriega Pedro Noriega Jr. Velma Noriega Marie Yolanda Ocanas Norma Ocanas Audelia Maria Palomin Flaul Peacock Ruben Pena Belia Perez FHESHMEN-61 Dalia Perez Jaime Javier Perez Jose Rodrigo Perez Juan Jose Perez Margaret Ann Perez Marilu Perez Nelda Irma Perez Ray Peynado Maria Guadalupe Pimentel Maria Presas Jose Pumarejo Eliberto Quintero Gilberto Ouintero Andy G. Ramirez Esmeralda Ramirez Frank J. Ramirez George Ramirez Mario Ramirez Rigoberto Ramirez Robert Ramirez Sandra Ramirez Deborah Ramos Gloria Rangel Rose Ann Renteria Dalia M, Reyes David Reyes Hilda L. Reyes Juanita Reyes Maria Rebecca Reyes Petra Reyes George Reyna Maricela Reyna San Juanita Reyna Edna Rincon Rosanna Rincon Gloria Rios Eutemio Rivera Frances Rivera Mark Anthony Rivera Raul Rivera RobertJ. Rivera Ruben Rivera 62-FRESHMEN 1 . aw - R- I ,123 7: ,L , .,rf.,, 1.51.5 lg !,., ,V K -' 1? ff , gf r 5 l 1 J it jiva, - V Q, V ' ,. 1' 14 K G ' M , l,yi , t ii' 0, iii' 'lv , i t .J ,ff ff is 1' 2? A . ., J . i ,ig rt ,, , is iti, ,H I ' f . if ' I' I1 , ' 41 wap 4 Ct ' , - if or as if ,A rf , ef is J J riff-:fri rf 'N' 'PV if sister, 4: via, lg, Tx, , 2 is A' ff 4 Qf' ' , , ' ' - , -n . ' 'I ' -'i ' 5' Hf 4.1 . i ' 9 1'-'Q fu 0 fo A W V 1 i f f I -Q X , - 1 X' L 't4,J - I kr'-iw - ' cfm, ,,,. , V 2 J gi . ff 5' ' 1 H' ' - ff - -f . ir 1 3 s - ' J J .-'af l J rrere it V 7,1125 '-if Ig' Q9 t 4' Q Q J J t f J: -QM A s ' 41 if L , i ' K K I A V .gf 'Q .f - , :X 'S' I ' fr ' f , l v t 1- x ,I J Q V- Q 5 J -' A ','i W ,1 ' vw r 4 , ' , J J A ll .N Lg 9 . ' -' Q. , ef tg, , V g '. , . - . ,, I v-ggi, ,ff ' 'h Y Q 1 C 1 I zvasvsy ' A' g Linda Robledo Antonia Rodriguez Claricia Rodriguez Cruz I. Rodriguez David Rodriguez Jr. X' TimmyRivera wk .. Nor sHowN ,, 4 - :AQ ui? mul ' 5 1 - f : -'-- i ff Q K . Edward Rodriguez Fernando Rodriguez Fiorentina Rodriguez Isidro Rodriguez Jose Luis Rodriguez Leticia Rodriguez , , , X Wd . .iiz 4 Q .,gN' 1 5 - +5 0 1' 3 5 4 . L T gi 1 1 ,K I is . l , X ss! 'A X If AA? 4 ' i ' Lydia Rodriguez Maria L. Rodriguez ' - L Maria Luisa Rodriguez Martin J. Rodriguez ' ' - Nora Linda Rodriguez Reynaldo Rodriguez ' f . r X f is gi . . wg H ,, - i 33' -J .5 Q is ... . N. so ..... gs if UQ 5 .1 ff' K ' a 'L .I VV X1 i 5f'1Szi.Jl Esmer's one of those persons that doesn't mind when the camera is near. She just acts like herself. fl FRESHMEN-63 Reynaldo G. Rodriguez Rosa Rodriguez San Juanita Rodriguez Thelma Rodriguez John Rogers Vicente Rojas Marc A. Romeros Jose Daniel Rosales Patti Ruth Ross Amalia Amy Ruiz Luciana Ruiz Martha G. Ruiz Suzie Ruiz Javier H. Salazar Jesus Salazar Miguel Salazar Rosa Maria Salazar Ruben Salazar Sylvia Salazar Nora Saldivar Socorro Maria Salinas Benito Sanchez Mario Santos Leticia Santoyo Jesus Sauceda Martin Sauceda Ramon Sauceda John P. Schwarz Steve Schwarz Daniel Soto Jr. Maria Esmeralda Tanguma Anthony Torres Elda Marivell Torres Alice Trevino Daniel Trevino Eligio Trevino George Luis Trevino Gloria Ann Trevino Hilario Trevino Melinda Elida Trevino Norma Trevino Selina Trevino 64-FRESHMEN 3 ff Vyrf i cl- 1. ' iw' if .Q wr 1' 7. 1, . . 3 , 1: - W ll J y . 2 L.. f 'srl' ,HA Qi '- ,,y, . ' J. get 455 fi , - 3 3 -x if 1 ' 3 . , V , .X- ikfffi. vr i ,R A ag f . 535 V N? if ., - ,.+: '57 Q--,,' ' ,. V, if-4 ...Ft -Q f If ' X y .,., Y . I 95 ,IX -457 Qu fr 52 ' 'f f ff ,i,. ' r ' ,ri.ll r Z' ?T5 5 5' . 1 . 5: VV - .1 L A 1, 9 I if fl A X . r' -. M l'ltlil' A 4 ,mi K .Ad . t. VA .3 X M fl A gn 1 raw .. Q I . v .gtg 111' A V, 1' Ty l 1 F 1 l . like r i X 'ii , .. I .. VVIII, . efiifr I V 5 tg, A I Y J-Jr Q, Q, .R llil 5 LZ it m..,,,,,,,..w 3 in 7' E f 2-il' ., fl ',, Quai f QS Ji fix ,ai E he F 5. 7 ,I I k k? x i t ii ., S . X . .. 2 L 1 , l fi Q' Z l 4' AY! f xx , . fit X A V 'Q K - ., W .N- '2 .Q X X I5 ' . 'Q 5. 3? E lie .. Jean Marie Zaval Jerry Zavala Pablo Zavala Ezequiel Zuniga Jose Luis Zuniga Simona Trevino Juan Trujillo Lino Urbino Ernesto Uresti Jr. Marta E. L. Vallejo Norma Linda Vallejo Eliazar Vega Enrique Vega Isabel Vega Jose Angel Vela Maria Estela Vega Mike Vela Rudy Vela Martin L. Velasquez Irene Villalobos Flosalinda Villalobos Johnny Villanueva Homar Werbiski Randy C. Winston Yolanda Yslas Felipe Zamora Mary Jane Zamora Magdelena Zamora Esther Zavala 3 Nora Salidvar shows off her new Tiger hat. FRESHMEN-65 MARY ANDERS: Physical Educationg Healthg Girls Athletics ANTONIO ANZALDUA: Electrical Trades PATRICIA BACOT: Program Resource Teacherp Secondary Language Arts 81 Enrichment ALMA BANUELOS: English DELIA BARRON: Counselor MARY BERMEA: Typing lp Shorthandg Accountingg Junior Sponsorg FBLA GAIL BRANDT: English Ig Bengal Advisor DORINDA BREWER: Algebra I 81 Geometry ALICIA CALVILLO: Office Duplicating Practices GEORGE CARDENAS: Freshman Football: JV Basketball Coachg Biology lg Health I 81 ll BERTHA CAMPOS: English CARMEN CASAS: Cosmetology Instructor ENRIOUE CASTILLO: General Construction OSCAR CASTILLO: FOM I 84 II KATHRYN CHURCHILL: World History 81 Civics CAROL COWDEN: Title I Counselor C. D. DANIEL: Drivers Training Education ELIZABETH DOWNING: English ll 81 Ill YVONNE ELLISON: Art ROBERT FERNANDEZ: Athletic Director 66-FACULTY f. ai I 190811.57 -'A . xi C. EJ , Nor sl-iowN , T xl X 'H 1 '.1 I- .5 L.,,,. vi 72' if' .ak 0-ni 0 -eff Q F -X 'il' I ...-aff Q ig 1? I A f' ' Q ,.,., , W ff,,,, 7 iff-' . 11 i i 9 I X, y ,I 3 if J ! 1 I W 'L I d 'WL '9 1 g pau 7 'CCY A-. fw I W 7 JJ' ,Mi I '? it . x A LINDA FLORES: English III SYLVIA FLORES: American History 81 Indian Culture IRENE GARRETT: Head of Social Studies Dept.g Am. Gov'tg Advanced Am. Gov't 81 Social Studies Problemsg Psychologyg Sociology HERLINDA GARZA: Typing I 84 ll JUDITH GERMAN: English I 81 II JOE GONZALES: Visiting Teacher MIKE GONZALEZ: Health MARIE GREENWOOD: English: Speech I JESUS GUERRA: World History RAMON GUZMAN: Band Director RENE GUZMAN: Assistant Band Director RAY HERNANDEZ: Business 81 Math Dept. Headg Introductory Algebra l 81 ll FLO HILD: Vocational Office Education MILTON HILD: Assistant Principal CATHEY HINOJOSA: English llg Mexican Folk Dance BOBBI JEAN: Homemaking BETTY JONES: English I 84 ll JOHN JONES: Algebra I 84 llg Trigonometry: Pre- Calculus KAREN JONES: Homemaking ll 81 lllp Family Lifeg Child Developmentp Dept. Head TOM KESSELRING: Assistant Band Director FACULTY-67 BETTY LA BUDIE: Biology APC RICHARD LEHMAN: Biology I, APC: Field 81 Marine Ecology: Science Program Resource Teacher JAMES CARLTON McOUEEN: Science Dept. Head: Biology I: Senior Class Head Sponsor DANIEL MARTINEZ: Vocational Counselor ELIEZER MARROOUIN: American History 8 American Government MARIA ELIDA MONTEMAYOR: Homemaking RAMON MORENO: Vocational Director SUSANA MORON: Vocational Office Education DEL MURPHY: FOM I 8i ll GUADALUPE PEREZ: Spanish I 8. ll RAMON PEREZ: Physical Education: Head Baseball Coach ROBERT PEREZ: Vocational Agricultural I ROBERT PEYNADO: Physical Science: Astronomy DOUGLAS PLANT: Vocational Agricultural ll OSCAR PRESAS: Introductory Algebra Ig Physics I: Computer 81 Adult Education JUAN RAMIREZ Spanish ll, Ill, IV Typing Ig Free Enterprise: Record Keeping '?fif?' 5 ,-a A 1 A, SAM REED: HERB RIOJAS: ' 'Q' Q'-1 Driver Education: Coach J RODNEY ROBINSON: 1 My : VAC ' GENARO RODRIGUEZ: A ,,.i:- , Principal X X' N ' 68--FACU LTY is A 1 .. I im, Q5 4 :,, 5 av I I if -.K I DIDN T HAVE A THING T0 WEAR I . T..F'Yi'gr HJ it yew, ,:t,, Lgizagg it 1 .I I . ,, W, ,,,, W-W , We ,,:, , . v S' f A . .- 4, III J -, , , M ,Z My I' K fr. A ff? ,Q- rf ,A 'Y Ig ii? 1' H34 i if A , A if A cyys if PHOTO NOT AVAILABLE I A59 T,4lT,-x.- . .X Ngf 4, Z, 7 5 ,. 'J' f eff-5 1' .V f:,4, ,, , 4, , ,,,.,, f -QW -1 ,xx . J we., W!- I-ug, J I is . W 7 W 'ff rf 1 If X 3. ,I J 40 4, 1 A f 1 .r ' I ., 431 1? ,,Eg, an ' 3 , w,,,W,,. ,cgi ' 0 vi t I 33 A - , If Q A it , r Q HILDA YBARRA: Chemistry I: Astronomyg Oceanography: Physical Science EILEEN ZDANSKY: Girls Basketball: Physical Education J. J, SALDANA: C.V.A.E. General Mechanical Repairs LAURO SALDANA: Vocational Agricultural III, IV, 81 Feedlot JUAN SALINAS: Football Coach: Health YOLANDA SANCHEZ: C.V.A.E. Homemaking LEO SERNA: Tennis Coach AL SMITH: English Ill, IVQ Speech III, IV MARY F. STOKES: Librarian JUDINE TAYLOR Spanish lp French I, ll, lllp Advanced Mexican Folk Dance DON TIDWELL: Distributive Education VIOLET TREASURE: Drafting: Art JUAN VASQUEZ: C.V.A.E. Coop Coordinator LAWRENCE WATSON: Golf Coachg Journalism 81 Geography Vi. . i I FACULTY-69 ANGIE CANTU: Assistant Manager-Cafeteria CONNIE CUELLAR: Nurse's Aide FRANCISCO FLORES: Custodian MAGGIE FLORES: Bookkeeper 81 Secretary JOSIE GALAVIZ: Clerical Aide RITA GARCIA: Cafeteria-Staff ANTONIA GARZA: Cashier ELIDA GARZA: Secretary to Principal ANGELITA GUAJARDO: Library Aide MARIA T. GUAJARDO: Cateteria-Staff FELICITAS GUTIERREZ: Cafeteria-Staff ELIZA HERRERA: Nurse ELVIRA HUERTA: Cafeteria-Staff MARIA G. IBARRA: Secretary to Counselor ISDELDA JACOUEZ: Cafeteria4StaH CARMEN JIMINEZ: Secretary MARY MARTINEZ: Clerk Typist'OHice MARIA J. MEJIA: Cafeteria GRACIELA MENDOZA: L.L.D. Aide MARIA MORALES: Cook 70-STAFF K gg 'x .dh Sfsfs - 5. Q-af x if. XXX Fi? QT! R ffl' C. .nf Fm af 'Y' . 'ar f 1 X sr 7 A E II EMlLlOYBAFiRA: ff , Custodian ft J Q3 it ' BENiTo ZAMOHA: Bi ' C' A Custodian 1 . ' q l x I ' . ,I -f' ta, DALIA PRESAS: FOM Aide -S EVA RANGEL: Cafeteria-Manager ' 2 BLANCA RODRIGUEZ: Media Person MARY HELEN G. RUIZ: Vocational Secretary 1 n as Robert Milburn, Rudy Leal, Walter Carr, Juan Zavala, Rudy Vallejo and others are being served lunch by the cafeteria staff. Mary lbarra, Maggie Flores and Carmen Galvan are enjoying good Christmas cooking during their morn- ing break. STAFF--71 Some Labor a Features Glenda Perez and Rosie Escamilla participate in a Bike-a-thon all day long. X Evew dub sponsored its sweetheart for Honiecoming Queen. At the Air Force Band Assembly, 1 Rolly is serenaded to by one of . the singers. 73 RIGHT: Maria Saldivar gives Mr. Reed his prize pie. RIGHT: Inspiring the team at the pep rally is Coach Salinas. 74 as-A-...pu-v , , . , N W will Mr 45' WWW iiii '.,,- ,:,1, ,, ' ., -,ff1, i ., I .32 The JV Cheerleaders surprise the football team with the cake made especially for them. l l .X l J. J. Solis gives his winning speech at the Rio Hondo pep rally. Pep Rallies Consist Qt Many Different And Exciting Events The band starts playing, the football players start walking in and the crowd begins to go crazy. Can you guess where or what is happening? You're right! We are at a football pep rally. In the fall it is something which everyone looks forward to. Highlights include spirit yelling contests, pie-in- the-eye raffles, skits and the cheer- leaders doing their thing. The twirlers give a performance and the yells say everyone is having fun. Pep Rallies end with the singing of the ALMA MATERJ' Apple, Little Apple cheer. 75 LEFT: Mrs. Cowden 81 Mrs Garza lead us in the Big H. is X X sri Everybody looks on as the vocalists sings to Ramiro and Chris. The Air Force Band entertains the student body at the assembly held on February 28. 76 The musician picks his guitar for the students' enjoyment. i l One of the vocalists serenades Ruben, 81 he enjoys it! Assembly ls Music To Qur Ears On February 28, 1978, the Air Force Band came to Mercedes to perform for the student body of the high school. This performance was one of the best assemblies for Mercedes. The entertainment excited everyone. The band played contemporary music. Three female vocalists and a very good band made up the perform- ers. The female vocalists sang to the whole assembled body and individu- ally to certain people. ,,. Msn--.. . V , As Anita sings to Nlr. Rodri- Performing for the student body is guez, he begins to blush. The vocalist enjoys singing her heart a member ofthe Air Force Band. 77 OUT. Here, a guest speaker talks on Air Force life with the help Career Day Held For Student Body Career Day was on February 9, 1978, at the high school. Students went to three 45 minute sessions which they had previously chosen. Even with this type of pre-registration, with such a large student body not everyone got what they wanted. Many guest speakers were invited to the cam- pus to discuss individual careers. These included astronomy, modeling, dentistry, engineering, law careers, photography, and many others. The majority of the speakers gave up their own time to attend our Career Day. As one speaker commented, lt is better for us to come to them so that each can begin to direct his own life now, instead of waiting till he gets out of high school. This way the horse comes before the cart, as it 0 Qs. if .1 r sa 4' v gf xl t 'gtk s ShOUld. of color slides. Ce pos.. as Ss Students hear about the hard every day labor of a radio and television announcer, from Jesse Degollado and fellow associate. Before the annual MHS event begins, consultants converse while waiting patiently. 78 A -sz '-1. HSN X 598 www LEFT: A PAU marine biologist from Port Isabel, interested the students with his lectures on marine related careers. BELOW: From Pan American Univer- sity, George Canales spoke about health associated fields. 'TA i. QU ABOVE: Flon Keller, a visiting speaker from Edinburg High School, spoke about his multi-facetted career of photography. LEFT: Sheila Villarreal was swamped with students in her sessions on modeling. tv-. Hail Storm Interrupts Ecology Trek Traveling to a mountain called Cerro Potosi on a May weekend, cer- tain members of the field ecology class continued a further study of a wide variety of plant and animal life. This particular group, along with members of their class, had traveled to this same mountain in March. The group included Lee Roy Thomason, Lynn Harding, Libo Hino- josa, Sara Lauderdale, Maria E. Saldivar, teacher Mr. Richard Lehman and sponsors Ms. Mary Clayton and Ms. Cheryl Clayton of Ozona, Texas. The campsite was rustic as would be expected and cold due to the 12,000 foot altitude. Excitement came during a bad hail storm, but all sunlived intact. Cerro Potosi is located near Galeana, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. This is an ideal location for collecting desert, pine forest and tundra specimens due to the high altitude of the mountain. Some plants, like the dwarf pine, are found nowhere else in the world. According to Mr. Lehman, The trip was very successful due to the large amount of collecting that was accomplished and was enjoyable because the wildflowers were in bloom everywhere. Lee Roy Thomason searches for specimens in the desert area of the mountain known as Cerro Potosi located in Nuevo Leon, Mexico. 80 Lynn, an unidentified helper and Maria examine some of the dwarf pines. ,Q N 3 . J. s 53. 'w X 12,-f 19i9.g5QsQf -iff . 5, .1 Lee Roy examines a barrel cactus. I all Students in the group eagerly await breakfast at the campsite. Lynn, Sara, Maria, Libo and Lee Roy pose for Mr. Lehman among the dwarf pines. 'Sf SI 4 ti v,.f'-i nag A - N 4 1. N4p,:,.1e, HA, M ,Au mn. HM- ,. -M ,th Libo looks like he's resting, but he's really catching his breath at an altitude of over 12,000 feet. Lynn is collecting wildflowers in alpine tundra. 81 Our completed street. , ,yn 5 X asw- -QMJ . , The workers are smoothing over the cement on the sidewalk. 1, V -M , inf, 'L .Af 24+ 'ann ., I in , The workers look over their work while it dries. ' fa. f .J'... . , 5 .. H i 'nl ,vb .Cav if , V' ' :Xt A l X ' ,.'.1,,',-50' , Z,'W'1k ,? ' 'TQ 1 gn' . . f5g, j1i,:,Q A New Addition At School t 1 't ' T il l The steam roller flattens every lump left Even against the ugly weather the men worked on the construc- inthe street. tion of the street. VK K On December 6, the City of lVler- ' l cedes contracted with the Mid-Valley f s L 3 Paving to start repairing the street in l 53 front of the high school at the cost of l ,eo , S57,902. The company completed the y i , i , y 120 day contract within 50 days with the biggest problem being the weather T i The im rovements include a drain EF' D age line to prevent flooding a curb and a sidewalk The best improvement . . ' was the sidewalk, as far as the stu- dents are concerned. The truck passes through the unfinished half of the street, during its construction. l 8 3 Members Of Student Body Receive Awards On May 11, 1978, the Awards Assembly was held in the auditorium. This assembly provided the opportunity for the high school to present awards to many deserving students. Awards were given for scholastic ability and were also given by departments. As usual, the assembly was long, but all seemed to enjoy it. 2 2 5 S i Mr. Rodriguez is the mas- ter of ceremonies at the Awards Assembly. l 1 i r Gloria Hernandez is named Best All Omar Castaneda receives the Around Student and Best School oneyear honor rollcertificate. Spirit. RIGHT: Roger, Joanna and Rita receive their one year honor roll awards from Mr. Rodriguez. I ii it ii if Tenth ranking student, Missy Schwarz, These students, Mary Nell, Lynn, Jani Ruth, Nick, Connie receives a two year honor roll certificate. and Jody are awarded two year honor roll certificates. - S E S I 4 ki I . :V,b :,,,.,- ,1 LEFT: In the vocational depart- ment, Narce Flores receives the Office Duplicating award. LEFT: Ronnie Cantu, salutatorian, receives the Physics award. 85 FTA Sponsors Teacher-Aide Program Future Teachers of America CFTAD spon- sored a teacher-aide program in which the club members aided West Elementary school teachers. The students gained experience and at the same time were enjoying themselves. The main purpose for this activity was to give students interested in being teachers an idea what teaching is like. Mrs. Flores, an F.T.A. sponsor, commented, Students can learn to communicate and help younger chil- dren. The teachers felt the children benefited most from this program. l'm hoping this pro- gram will become an annual function for F.T.A. Anna is learning her days of the week. She shows the class what she Dahlia Guzman takes part in the children's daily routine of reciting the days of the week. .A 3 has learned. Danny Salazar discusses the library book with his group of children. 86 fa. .1 A,LA, M LAW, L N I ..-f 1 . ., In ' Dahlia Guzman helps one of the children individually with his writing assignment. Yjgswii. all It seems as though the teachers are enjoying the students' help. Danny Salazar is helping with one of the groups of children. 87 Mr. Al Smith is presenting the UlL sweepstakes district trophy to Falfurrias. SHWRS! 'N Mr. Smith presents Roger Schwarz with his first place award in ready-writing. REGIONAL CONTESTANTS-FRONT ROW: Isabel Trevino, Headlines 84 Newswritingg Barbara Barnes, Prose, Cecilia de Leon, Poetry, Sylvia Castaneda, Poetry, Jani Ruth Maxwell, Persuasive Speaking. BACK ROW: Al Smith CSponsorD, Roger Schwarz, Ready-Writing, Ricky Bono, Persuasive Speaking, Robert Caballero, Informative Speaking, Jody Winston, Informative Speaking. 88 5 ! Mercedes Loses BY Slim Margin The UIL District Literary Meet was held on April 15, and was again hosted by M.H.S. The Meet took in all the schools in the Rio Grande Valley. M.H.S. almost kept up the tradition of winning the first place district sweepstakes trophy, but missed it only by two or three points to Falfurrias. Mr. Smith, the speech coach, and the students both agree that the school did a good job and will hopefully resume the title of being number one next year. 'wif' ifs Q ij, Jani Ruth Maxwell seems pleased as she returns from receiv- ing her medal. ,gr K i xi I 9 Robert Caballero is receiving his medal for his first place in informative-speaking. Mr. Smith congratulates Isabel Trevino for placing first in two categories, headlines and newswriting. 89 yan Ruben Garcia wonders, Now, why did Oscar Gorena hit me with the bat just because I struck out! ABOVE: Oscar Cantu says, AAAyyy!Y1 RIGHT: !'One more crack about my lollipop, and you'll find out what Kojack really means! threatens George Trevino. ul l Gilbert Gomez is up to his old tricks again! You can tell how excited Diana Dominguez is about it. Gilbert even seems a little surprised himself! Mr. Hild gives a repeat performance of what he does during his break, or as a student put it, lf we did that, we'd get an unexcused! Ha! Ha! 4445? Candid Camera Strikes Again The pages we enjoy doing the most are ones containing candids like these. They allow us the opportunity to use creative skills in pre- I wonder if l'm on the right bus? paring outlines. They also allow us the opportunity to choose photos ponders Blanca. that don't really belong anywhere else. A .R-.. . rf , Barbara Barnes comments, l've got Excedrin headache num- Oralia Carrasco expresses her true and ber 1284, better known as a Ricky Bono headache. unbiased opinion of one of her favorite peo- ple, Rey Renteria. LEFT. Frances Calvillo is unhappy because someone , took away her gusto. RIGHT: Nlr. Rene Guzman comments, I knew I shouldn t have eaten in the cafeteria today. .. - ,. ,, , :s lsi:e, . ' seva 5 nu has , 'ig ,. 4, Presley And Slide Visit M.H.S. On Tuesday lVlay 16, Rick Presley hit the lVl.H.S. campus. The audience paid one dollar per person to attend. Slide, the accompaniment band, performed for some time before Rick actually came on stage. When Rick did come out, his appeal encour- aged many to come on stage and perform for the audience as is evident by the pictures. For a close, Presley sang a number of songs which sent screams throughout the crowd. ,s agp 3m C92 cn 5-4 3-E mm Q-cn 3411 c 9.5 2-2. N3 QQ na are 29 02. iw Q. 7 Rm -4m -+0 or: O gs 25' EF? mm U7- 3-3 OS 55? :+ o 3 ABOVE 84 RIGHT: Presley sings his heart out to the girls, old and young alike. 92 . f :arf . ..... .VV W -:.e1fsw..mffsf.a K sw , 1 ,lnwww Rick Presley doesn't have to show Coach Carde- nas how to move! LEFT: Rick Presley convinces Elia Cano, Nelda Perez, Cathy Palacios, Debi l-linojosa, Eva Ramirez and Cherie Evans to dance on the stage. LEFT: Coach Zdan- sky is being wooed by Rick Presley. LEFT: Mr. Hild is being taught how to dance by Rick and seems to be enjoying it. 93 1 X RIGHT: Mrs. Hinojosa, the dance instructor, is deciding which dance to perform. BELOW: Mr. Guzman, the band director, is lecturing his students on how important the band trip is. 1 4? .J :.?lf:z 1'j - 'r Mr. Peynedo's astronomy ciass is observing the sun by screen projection method, which is the safe way to view the sun. S sv These People Run Our School ,ll lndirectl From The Cent I Off' yy I Supermtendent School Board: front row ffrom left to rightj Mr. Alejandro Moreno, Vice-President, Mr. Jesus M. Salinas Jr., President, Mr. James Lauderdale, Secretary and back row Mr. Robert Noriega, Mrs. Tomasa H. Hernandez, Mr. Armando Garcia, Mr. Reynaldo Renteria. Mrs. Garza is reading the announcements as usual, but not at the usual time. These People Run Our School Directly. 'f ' 'l., f Will K it iii is ,sf 'ill ,, Mm-' ny! Mr. Hild is constantly busy checking the daily attendance, JM.,-.g.u.., , 'nun-.,.,.,,,t ,..,.,,,, .-. w-nw... -ws Wg H as Mr. Rodriguez is caught unexpectedly during a humorous moment of a phone conversation -ra 'Dina-. Ywhndir 97 Band Students Par- ticipate ln Many Qff-Campus Activ- ities Throughout TheYear. Everyone waits patiently for the late students to arrive before beginning practice at Tiger Field. A One of the drills for the Grand Finale of Pigskin Jubilee was to spell TEXAS VALLEY BANDS . The bands are shown here forming TEXAS. E QQ! ' ,ff 'sgf ,al . ' si' ' gh x i 5 Q .K s. if I it R pf, 3 s s. gf' i is 'A ' f av ' ix' ir ffg. i ts.-er y W, s . N gg. .,. ,..',- ,g . iuu- ' A g , . - Q-.,:f' . 2 S it ' Q3 '.t.. , ' s.... ,.li Band members are out and ready to give their annual Pigskin performance. V iig' B. . trrvtf Here, the band is shown halfway through their show. 98 Mrs. Emilio Ybarra stand with their daughter, Band Students Are il-ionored At Parents' Night Festivities. Ja er Perez, along with his parents, Mr. 81 Mrs. Jesus rd during the ceremonies. 99 Aside From The Usual, Students Are Not The Same. They All Do Something They Enjoy ,Q.e . A n d F m it Photography is an art everyone wants to practice, but not one just anybody can do. '- .lay Solis and Gina Garcia, Edith Vasquez and Arturo Campos get a sneak preview at what a wedding with all the trimmings is all about. 11. ,.,f ABOVE: Sylvia Castaneda is typing away. LEFT: Art students do their thing with paints and pen. K Mr. Rene Guzman and Mr. Ramon Guzman are busy in the band office. Mrs. Guaiardo is caught behind the charging desk. Teachers Have Two Sides. The Seri- ous Side ls Seen When Teaching The Unique is Found Elsewhere. Mr. Sam Reed, Mrs. Mary Bermea, and Mr. John Jones have fun in the business office during the course of a normal day at school. Mrs. Linda Flores explains to the class while being captured by the camera. 101 Planning A Wedding Or Fixing l-lair, Both Are Skills For The Future. 1 9 if Q3 QUE. D918 IIITII Q- AQ? Edith and Gina invite eve y e to their wedding, Jay and Gina tie the knot. fs ABOVE: Rachel Pena is towel drying Mary Ledes- rna's permanent. LEFT: Maria Trevino is crimping Gloria Perez's hair. 41' Cooking Is A Skili Not Everyone Can Do. Home- rnaking Provides The Gaivan and Diana Cavazos are trying to decide which side o shing potatoes? Who knows! me Opportunity To Learn. Alicia Gomez and Joe Guzman are making bread, LEFT: Aiden Presas and Idalia Gonzalez are kneading dough. 103 WHMUQ f Y X , H- Lg :' V, .N WM. i. A-se, ,f f , ,qs A 5 A h 'Y i . ' ,A ' ' iff 4 w- , Q., 'mum' ' ' f - xii . , V f gm' A , ' XT'-2' 4, ff' - '- X ,y g Q, . 1 ' H 1 A ' fir Q - W ff f N - -ww -V W Q, ,, 1-m: - 'YW' L Hn' V xl. - -A A -in ..,,,,,.,,, 54- fi A g .1 W M V K' 1 -Q.-.ve , A rv A 1' ,au an Q1 M 1. 'Ui ll . 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Maria Cano is trying to finish before the bell rings and typing class is finished. , '5' WL L lO6 W mi ABOVE: Robert Rodriguez is picking out tools for E.T.l. class. LEFT: At his desk in the social studies office, Mr. Marroquin is hard at work. 4 9 L We All Work, But At Different Speeds And ln Different Students in Mr. Peynado's class work hard to finish their assignment. Mrs. Jones is called out- side the classroom to talk with someone. Oscar Vela, Mr. Watson 81 Raymond Pena really know how to pose. But do they know how to work? LEFT: Caught off guard is E Irene Arguelles working in the ES library. 107 Students Not Only Take Basic Courses In School, But They Have A Chance To Work At A T e ' George Figora is at his busiest. , 2 4 1 , W Y , , - A ff'-V ref f W f f. Drawing seems to be Mark Somerlotfs thing. Trying to cut it straight, Rene Vega uses the jigsaw. Jesse Rivera and Joe Fienteria ponder over the work ahead of them. 108 Irma Flores tries her luck with a hammer iese Students Are Doing Something That They Enjoy And That They Hope Will Help Them With Their Future. l ' X Robert Herrera is adjusting a lawnmower wheel, rd Beltran work f box. I Ortiz, Fidencio Fuentes and Joe Contr re either building a book shelf or a cof f f th I e emse V S' Rudy Arguelles is welding on a riding Iawnmower. 109 5 D B , 44.1. ... A Work ls Done Outside Of The Class roo m. I I ldalia Gonzalez, Romelia Flamirez, Blanca Barrera and several unidentified classmates stand around while recording statistics from experiments. Is Made F u n. 'Y RL AQ Physical science students test the law of gravity with a golf ball. Eugene Velasquez and friend begin to discover what fric- tion is all about. 110 Gutside Gt The Class- room Students Find Time For Rest And Relaxation, A Break From The Routine. osa and Lydia Gonzalez, along with Senovia Garcia, pose for the camera. ff . T5 - . V rf .5213 Espinoza thumbs through a senior memory book. Rogelio Ayala, Salvador Cantu and Jesse Hernandez shoot the breeze during their lunch hour. 'Ill The Discoveries Made In Science Come To Us In in ,Er fm Yb Lu 'fr 5 't 'btw Es Fm Hd Na he . 'S ' HobertMllburr1truesforabalance. Students are Iastemng to tapes tn APC Buology. Yolanda O'Canas IS at work mtxtrtg chemicals. 112 -y.tw,,,w at ,t,,f,m,t,, Francisco Ramirez puzzies over some chemicals. -3552 E A science student puts things in focus. John Rogers and Dee Franklin try their genius at the computer terminal located in the business wing. Some Learn Individually Some Learn Through G ro u pi n g. V' S ' i T 1' 5 Jody Winston gazes at the stars during the day time. 113 Social Studies can be interesting and fun. f I-i' f, wiv WH lL ' 'ifif ' . ' 1 ' i i l: A eiii ifii ,i'i i i Mrs. Churchill is handing out test papers, while her students wait patiently. g af c W u Mr. Marroquin is turning away from the camera. 43. 114 Dalia laughs as she sees Gilbert accidentally sitting on Miss Garrett's lap. I' Sandra likes to daydream, while the rest of the class works. ,,,, 5Y'i4iS2W1?i, H Kr si 3 4 Here the students learn important dates from the past and events that affect our lives today. Mr. Guerra listens to one of his students read. 115 Somebwv be-Est we can h obe at 5 9-4 l ff! 3 Q., .-,f. buck shovel A Organized Acta ities The Mighty Tiger Band receives a firstrpiace first phy at the Citrus Bowl parade. The band was best theres One Of Largest Clubs, Student Council, Governs As an actual governing body made up of homeroom representatives and presidents of the various clubs, the Student Council represents the whole school. lt sponsors many events throughout the year, such as, victory dances and homecoming activities during football season, the annual blood drive and the Christmas program for the needy. They also help with student elections and arrange assemblies so that they can run as smoothly as possible. M ,' FRONT ROW: Nelda de la Cerda: Connie Blanco: Rosle Martinez: Norma Torres: Alma Cantu: Yolanda Escamilla: Minerva Ramirez: Ramiro Cano: Hector Rodriquez. SECOND ROW: Alicia Gomez: Janie Chapa: Sandra Dominquez: Noemi Gonzalez: Lisi Ybarra: Tina Pena: Olga Rivera: Becky Vallejo: Mary Flores: Linda Robledo. BACK ROW: Daniel Perez: Jerry Perez: Javier Perez: Richard Saenz: Hector Gutierrez: Mario Garcia: Arturo Campos: Omar Castaneda: Mark Leggett: Mr. L. Saldana CSponsorJ. NOT PICTURED: Chris M. Villarreal Jr. FRONT ROW: Abel Reyes: James Lauderdale, Parliamentarian: Blanca Almanza, Vice-President: Rene Serna, President: Missy Schwarz, Chaplain: Oscar Gorena, Treasurer: Rita Gonzalez, Reporter: Sara Lauderdale, Recording Secretary: Gloria Hernandez. SECOND ROW: Eva Ramirez: Abel Leal: Roger Perez: Danny Salazar: Celina Galvan: Mary Martinez: Florentina Rodriguez: Susan Sparrow: Mary Nell Martinez, Corresponding Secretary: Rachel Martinez: Ruben Garcia. THIRD ROW: Magda Saldivar: Jackie Weckbacker: Letty Mata: Molly Zuniga: Narce Flores: Oueta Ouiroga: Angie Hernandez: Honie Dieu Bussberg: Norma Flores: Cindy de Ia Cerda: Aida Lozano. BACK ROW: Steven Leggett: Martha Garza: Rachel del Toro: Diana Gonzalez: Esmeralda Ramirez: Edwina Salazar: Paul Roman: Jody Winston: Roy de Leon: Mike Salinas: Miss Alma Banuelos CSponsorJ. The March ot Dimes sponsors and takes part in activities to raise money for those with birth defects. The M Association, on the other hand, raises money for their club trips and for the athletic department. In order to raise money, the members of MOD have Bucket Brigades in downtown Mercedes traffic, where donations are easy to obtain. They also sponsor the Tape-A- Dime in La Plaza Mall in McAllen. MAssociation, one of the oldest clubs at M.H.S., raises money by sponsoring the Faculty vs. M-Association basketball game, car washes, a track meet and a baseball tournament. They also develop leadership, responsibility and respect for others. Mem- bers must have lettered in some varsity sport. Both of these clubs raise money for the benefit of the community as well as for the benefit of the school. March Of Dimes 84 lvl Association Help Community 84 School MARCH OF DIMES-FRONT ROW: Danny Salazar, Junior Chairman, Marc Romeros, Arturo Campos, District Chairman, Belinda Cadena, Monica Muniz, Narce Flores, Dalia Almanza, Eva Ramirez. SECOND ROW: Robert Ramirez, Elida Martinez, Letty Martinez, Alicia Gomez, Mary Flores, Mary G. Flores, Noemi Gonzalez, Oueta Ouiroga, Irma Ledesma, Dina Rodriguez. THIRD ROW: Frances Calvillo, Norma Torres, Gina Garcia, Rosie Martinez, Connie Blanco, Linda Robledo, Hilda Reyes, Gloria Hernandez, Senior Coach Chairman, Rachel Martinez, Maria Cano, Lidia Garcia, Jaime Perez, Freshman Chairman. BACK ROW: Ramon Pena, Sandra Saldana, Cindy Garcia, Blanca Almanza, Junior Chairman, Roy de Leon, Overall Chairman, Abel Reyes, Isabel Trevino, Cathy Sanchez, Jesse Salazar, Walter Carr. M ASSOCIATION-FRONT ROW: Chris M. Villarreal Jr., Rey Renteria, George Becerra, Lequita Hughes, Sweetheart, Hector Gutierrez, Reporter, Gilbert Gomez, Libo Hinojosa, Ruben Garcia, President. SECOND ROW: Juan Trevino, Armando Acosta, Oscar Gorena, Jimmy Reyes, David Salazar, Secretary, Ricky Perez, Willy Gonzalez, Ralph Rodriguez, Rolly Salinas. THIRD ROW: Coach Salinas CSponsorJ, James Lauderdale, Robert Herrera, Juan Vargas, Marc Hinojosa, Mike Espinoza, Alberto Pimentel, Victor de los Santos, Sergeant-at-Arms, Coach Mike Gonzalez CSponsorJ. NOT PICTURED: Mario Garcia, Vice-President, Clint Hoverson, Rudy Arguelles, Ramiro Cano, Treasurer, Leo Mendoza. 119 The Mercedes I-ligh School e -e , 35 ,nf 'll' fy .gh wx FRONT ROW: Flute--Janie Ramos, Rose Mary Renteria, Susan Morrison, Norma Castaneda, Dina Rodriguez, Edith Vasquez, Nelda Martinez, Maricela Ruiz, Lidia Garcia, Julia Gonzalez: Baritone-Jerry Perez: Cornet-Gilbert Gonzales, Chris Villarreal Jr., Robert Caballero, Jose Manuel Saldivar, Jose G. Garcia, Mary Alice Pena, Marc Romeros, Leticia Garcia, Kenneth Hiebert. SECOND ROW: Flute-Yolanda Perez, Rose Ann Renteria, Belinda Cadena, Martha Gonzalez, Olivia Camargo, Mary Helen Milian, Denise Anzaldua, San Juanita Bocanegra, Melba Lopez, Melinda Trevino: Baritone-Roger Perez: Cornet-Rafic de los Santos, Ray Peynado, Elia Cano, Yolanda lzaguirre, Tony Mendoza, Javier Rodriguez, Javier E. Solis, Rey Renteria, Odon Campos. THIRD ROW: Flute-Dahlia Ybarra, Maria Huerta, Brenda Cano, Gloria Saldana, Eva Longoria, Leticia Guerrero, Edna Trevino, Leticia Flores, Betty Ann Gonzales, Elda Buenrostro: Trombone-Richard Saenz: French Horn-Barbara Barnes, Diana Dominguez: Bass Clarinet-Blanca Almanza, Sandra Saldana, Daisy Cosme, Gloria Rios, Sally Garcia: Cornet-Victor Martinez, Eloy Cano. 120 l lli I I L' I, as .1-.f Might Tiger Band M - ' , 9 --VQ.L.g. I K . ,,..., v if' 1' lk fi i 'f ff - iff' Y if W - X. FOURTH ROW: Flute-Merecedes Arguelles, Blanca Blanco, Clarinet-Diana Garza, Elizabeth Ybarra, Dolly Cissy Ramirez, Wilma Vera, Joyce Marie Zavala, Rosie Villarreal, Lee Thomason, Trombone-Joe Ybarra, Zavala, French Horn-Mary Alice Garcia, Lupita Villarreal, Aida Lozano, Saxophone-Dahlia Perez, Benny Garcia, Gabriel Galloso, Fernando lzaguirre, Ruben Arguelles. FlFl'H ROW: Clarinet-Leticia Dominguez, Gracie Garza, Cindy S. Garcia, San Juanita Marquez, Edna Rincon, Gloria Guajardo, Esmeralda Castaneda, lrene Carreon, Gloria Ann Trevino, Maria Manzano, Trombone-David Rodriguez, Percussion-Lucas Mucino, Lupe Rodriguez, Richard Salinas, Margie Villarreal, Jerry Zavala, Danny Salazar, Nora Saldivar, Louie Guerra. BACK ROW: Bass-Manuel H. Gonzalez, Rene Gomez, Javier Garcia, Ruben Reyna, Trombone-Javier Perez, Rudy Guajardo, Ricky Bono. 121 BRASS AND PERCUSSION: FRONT ROW: Margie Villarreal: Brass Choir-I: Aida Lozano: Horn Solo-ll, Horn Ouartet- ll, Brass Choir-I: Lupita Villarreal: Brass Choir-I, Horn Ouartet-ll: Mary Alice Garcia: Horn Ouartet-ll, Brass Choir- lp Barbara Barnes: Horn Solo-I, Horn Ouartet-ll, Brass Choir- I. SECOND ROW: Javier Hernandez: Tuba Solo-lll, Brass Choir-lg Jerry Zavala: Brass Choir-I: Roger Perez: Baritone Solo-l, Baritone Ouartet-I, Brass Choir-lg Manuel Gonzalez: Brass Choir- lg Robert Caballero: Brass Choir -l, Brass Ouartet-ll: Eloy Cano: Brass Choir-l. BACK ROW: Kenneth Hiebert: Brass Choir-I: Gilbert Gonzalez: Brass Choir-I: Joe Zavala: Brass Choir-l: Richard Salinas: Brass Choir-l: Javier Perez: Brass Choir-I, Brass Ouartet-ll, Trombone Trio-l: Richard Bono: Brass Choir-I: Jerry Perez: Baritone Solo-l, Baritone Quartet-l, Brass Choir-lg Richard Saenz: Brass Choir-I: Rudy Guajardo: Brass Choir-I, Brass Quartet-ll, Trombone Trio -I: NOT PICTURED: David Rodriguez: Brass Choir-l, Trombone Trio-l, Baritone Ouartet-I: Lupe Rodriguez: Brass Choir-l. WOODWIND: FRONT ROW: Melinda Trevino: Flute Ouartet -I: Diana Garza: Clarinet Ouartet-l, WWW Choir-ll: Gracie Garza: Clarinet Quartet- 'f 'fl l, WW Choir-ll: Cindy Garcia: Clarinet Ouartet-I, WW Choir -ll: Diana Sepulveda: Flute Trio -I: Rose Ann Renteria: Flute Quartet-l. SECOND ROW: San Juanita Bocanegra: Flute Quartet-I: Leticia Guerrero: Flute Ouartet-I: Cecilia Ramirez: WW Choir-ll, Clarinet Ouartet-l: Eva Longoria: Flute Quartet-lg Belinda Cadena: Flute Solo-l, Flute Ouartet-lg Lisi Ybarra: Clarinet Ouartet-I, WW Choir-ll: Dolly Ybarra: Clarinet Ouartet-I, WW Choir-ll. BACK ROW: Fernando lzaquirre: Sax Ouartet-I: Ruben Arguelles: Sax Ouartet-I: Brenda Cano: Flute Quartet-I: Nelda Martinez: Flute Trio-I, Flute Quartet-ll: Janie Ramos: Flute Trio-l, Flute Ouartet-ll: Leticia Dominguez: Clarinet Ouartet-I, WW Choir-Il: Gabriel Galloso: Sax Quartet-lg Eric de los Santos: Tenor Sax Solo-I, Sax Ouartet-l. NOT PICTURED: Melba Lopez: Flute Quartet-I: Edna Rincon: Clarinet Ouartet-I, WW Choir-ll. if DENOTES WOODWIND ep -W.. was Z1 Ns Martha 1 s -t Sff, t m is Q i f all is -ix. in fl? 17 Q11 l gggx, 77? I 55 111: 4,312-Q VQ - ,,.f,r , : .,, Belinda car fa 424 ,vb .Y 14.30 -Y is m 1 , v it 1 if 1' ' 1 I ' J if s f'1, w i aaaa ,sdv 4467 ,inf 16 1 fef 17 Q 4' U f izfffz' 1 3 in ' ,Q f f - '- , if .f,,,L Gb IH Ida if 'Mp swsmn And The Band Goes On The Mercedes Band was proud to bring back from UIL, 25 first divisions and 10 second divisions for Woodwindsg 32 first divisions, 8 second divisions and 1 third division for Brass and Percussion. The twirlers, on the other hand, add glitter and sparkle to the band's marching perform- ances and to routine pep rally performances. IV? Mr Ramon Guzman Head Director W WV K Mr. Rene Guzman 1 ' 1 Assistant Director ffl-, fl 1 I ' 1 'X Mr. Tom Kesselring Assistant Director 123 PASF Has Active Year Composed of students taking any classes dealing with Spanish, the Pan American Student Forum member- ship has been at its highest, with 107 members. The club's main function is to be able to attend the PASF State convention in San Antonio. Main fund-raising projects are dances, selling frito pies and lemons, and sell- ing Valentine carnations. The club also donates to Pesos for Braces, Amigos del Valle and La Buena Madre. a W WWW A22 ,, 'A Albert sells lemons to whoever wants them both lunch hours. FRONT ROW: Oscar Cantu, Maria Cano, Narce Flores, Cherie Evans, Becky Vallejo, Selina Zuniga, Olga Rivera, Mary Flores, Irma Casares, Rachel Martinez. SECOND ROW: Robert Ramirez, Maria Rodriguez, Abel Leal, Belinda Cadena, Isabel Trevino, Nora Linda Rodriguez, Janie Avila, Jessie Salazar, Rosa Ann Renteria, Sergio Garcia. THIRD ROW: Maricela Ruiz, Juan Trevino, Walter Carr, Cathy Sanchez, Raymond Pena, Oueta Ouiroga, Juanita Mena, Hilda Reyes, Cindy Garcia, Tina Pena. BACK ROW: Miss Taylor CSponsorJ, Irma Olivarez, Peter Guerra, Edith Vasquez, Jose Manuel Saldivar, Norma Castaneda, Cissy Ramirez, Hector Gutierrez, Vice-President, Lisa Garcia, Oscar Diaz, Wilma Vera, Mr. Perez CSponsorJ, Mr. Ramirez CSponsorJ. NOT PICTURED: Danny Salazar. LEFT: Pinch- ing Noemi is PASF Sweet- heart. RIGHT: Dalia Almanza and Arturo Cam- pos become Mr. and Miss PASF at a Valentine's Dance. 6 1 l 'la FRONT ROW: Leonel Garcia: Grisel Torres: Chris Villarreal, Sergeant-at-Arms: Dalia Almanza, Secretary: Dalia de la O, Treasurer: Oliver Ortiz: Roy de Leon: President. SECOND ROW: Elida Martinez: Gina Garcia: Lisi Ybarra: Elia Cano: Edwina Salazar: Edna Trevino: Diana Galvan: Mary Ann Pena. BACK ROW: Lucas Mucino: Sonia Martinez: Letty Martinez: Magda Saldivar: Debbie Hinojosa: Rosa Bernal: Elda Torres: Glenda Perez: Rosie Escamilla. FRONT ROW: Alma Cantu: Yolanda Escamilla: Rosie Martinez, Student Council Rep.: Frances Calvillo: Norma Torres: Connie Blanco: Noemi Gonzales: Leticia Echavarria: Jaime Perez: Marc Romeros: Lupe Rodriguez. SECOND ROW: Sylvia Flores: Alicia Gomez: Margie Villarreal: Dalia Ybarra: Debbie Howell: Dahlia Guzman: Melissa Flores: Emilia Mata: Frederick Garcia. BACK ROW: Oscar Gorena: Albert Martinez: Arturo Campos: Diana Dominguez: Gracie Garza: Letty Guerrero: Rachel del Toro: Eva Ramirez, Reporter: Arturo Diaz: Abel Reyes. 125 Ji Pep Squad AJds Cheerleaders With Loud Support Bringing cheers and spirit to the football and baseball fields, the basketball and tennis courts, or whenever a sporting event occurs is the job tackled by the M.H.S. Pep Squad. Members are constantly seen giving moral support to our teams everywhere they travel. Q V .lflaw V ' 'l', ' 3 t,., , ' V ' f Vt. ' K i V 'i ' 1 . f I 'l -V . ' lf J.i ' . . . VV 5 ,I T K ' fV K , , ' , ,,f- ttf yc., ' ,V,,.. gd . frll l 'A lrr T . ' T r f 'l.l V VV , , V V W A Vgyw V , ,, Au am V V FRONT ROW: Rosie Martinez, Rosie Villanueva, Missy Schwarz, Frances Calvillo, Gina Garcia, Gloria Hernandez. SECOND ROW: Cherrie Evans, Alicia Gomez, Angie Swearengin, Sylvia Castillo, Gloria Perez, Parliamentarian, Bonnie Newmann, Sergeant-at-Arms. BACK ROW: Mrs. Cathey Hinojosa CSponsorJ, Carla Passmore, Tina Pena, President, Eva Ramirez, Vice-President, Yolanda Escamilla, Secretary, Minerva Sanchez, Treasurer, Mrs. Herlinda Garza fSponsorD. FRONT ROW: Emilia Mata, Sylvia Castaneda, Nelda de la Cerda, Mary Flores, Lupita Trevino. SECOND ROW: Melissa Flores, Margarita Alvarado, Irma Mata, Margarita Romero, Glenda Perez, Leticia Medina, Susy Chavez. BACK ROW: Debbie Ramos, Sylvia Flores, Rosa Bernal, Becky Vallejo, Grisel Torres, Rosie Escamilla, Yvonne Hurt, Nelda Martinez. 126 Beta Gamma Phi And FTA Have Unique Enrollment The science club, which promotes science activities on the high school campus, is Beta Gamma Phi. Enroll- ment comes from the students signed up for advanced science courses. Yet the enrollment for FTA consists of sophomores, juniors and seniors who are in good academic standing and who are interested in teaching as a career. The major goal for FTA is working toward their annual convention held in Dallas each February. Students earn points by participating in fund raising activities and by helping teachers they have during the day. The ten stu- dents who earn the most points get to attend the convention. Beta Gamma Phi provides some equipment for the science department and helps plan science outings during the course of the year. They also provide the usual representatives to student council and elect a homecoming queen candidate. BETA GAMMA PHI-FRONT ROW: Lisi Ybarra, Jerry Perez, Mark Stevens, Tim Holliefield, Stella Flores, Vice-President, Selina Galvan, Secretary, Jody Winston, President, Joanna Drawe, Treasurer, Rita Gonzalez, Student Council Rep., Libo Hinojosa, Diana Cavazos, Danny Salazar. SECOND ROW: Debbie Howell, Sara Lauderdale, Lynn Harding, Maria Elena Sanchez, Jani Ruth Maxwell, Blanca Almanza, Janie Ramos, Nelda Martinez, Lidia Garcia, Connie Blanco, Edwina Salazar. BACK ROW: Mr. Peynado CSponsorJ, Rachel Avila, Maria E. Saldivar, Missy Schwarz, Robert Caballero, Steven Leggett, Nick Senofsky, Lee Thomason, Mary Nell Martinez, Oscar Gorena, Mr. Lehman CSponsorJ. FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA-FRONT ROW: Emilia Mata, Amelia Perez, Becky Pina, Danny Salazar, Raul Rios, Student Council Alt., Rachel del Toro. SECOND ROW: Rachel Avila, San Juanita Marquez, Nelda de la Cerda, Student Council Rep., Narce Flores, President, Cindy de la Cerda, Treasurer, Belinda Zavala, Mary Garza, Melissa Flores. THIRD ROW: Nelda Martinez, Secretary, Maria Elena Sanchez, Vice-President, Letty Mata, Mercedes Arguelles, Diana Garza, Diana Sepulveda, Aida Lozano, Norma Jean Garcia. BACK ROW: Mrs. Sylvia Flores CSponsorJ, Robert Milburn, Ricky Lerma, Parliamentarian, Sylvia Flores, Molly Zuniga, Maggie Garza, Historian, Rita Gonzalez, Rose Mary Renteria, Mary Flores, Norma Werbiski, Mrs. Campos CSponsorJ, Mrs. Churchill CSponsorJ. CHAPTER l-FRONT ROW: Minerva Almanza, 4th Vice-Pres.: lrma Torres, 6th Vice-Pres.: Cindy de la Cerda, 2nd Vice-Pres.: Ricardo Rodriguez, Vice- President: Paula Martinez, President: Miss Montemayor CSponsorD. BACK ROW: Rene Vega: Johnny Lopez: Selina Trevino: Nelda Martinez: Patsy Munoz: Dalia Almanza. If X.. f CHAPTER ll-FRONT ROW: Rosie Escamilla: Yolanda Escamilla, 6th Vice- Pres.: Arturo Campos, 3rd Vice-Pres.: Lupe Pena. SECOND ROW: Mary Martinez: Rosie Martinez: Noemi Gonzalez, 5th Vice-Pres.: Selina Glavan, President: Mary Flores, 4th Vice-Pres.: Connie Blanco, 1st Vice-Pres.: Maria Cano, 2nd Vice-Pres. THIRD ROW: Belinda Zavala: Dalia de la O, Secretary: Norma Torres: Frances Calvillo: Ester Zavala: Irene Carreon: Leticia Eshavarria, Historian. BACK ROW: Maggie Garza, Treasurer: Olga Rivera, Student Council Rep.: Hector Gutierrez: Molly Zuniga: Roy de Leon: Lidia Garcia: Edith Vasquez: Gloria Cavazos: Juan Jose Ramos: Mrs. Karen Jones QSponsorJ. NOT PICTURED: Alma Cantu, Parliamentarian: Dina Rodriguez: Rosa Villarreal: Gilbert Gomez: Chris M. Villarreal, Jr. 128 Lupe Pena lights candle at an officer's installation. Dalia and Chris are eating after the officer's installation. Who knows what evil lurks in the heart of Rene Vega? Only the Shadow knows. FHA Eolucates Families Ut The Future O Being an organization of youth which studies homemaking in high school, Future Homemakers of America has a basic goal to help students organize personal, family and community living through various programs. The activities in which FHA members participate are initiating new officers, entering the Hidalgo County Youth Show, selling donuts and sandwiches, having many raffles. Other activities include going to the District convention at Corpus Christi and attending the State Convention at Dallas. Q xg :Y K9 The new 1977-78 FHA members are being sworn into their new offices. - .fre ' Jf'g'l f , , , my ,-7 , - ,NX K K .5 Q' A Y W kr is.-. rf? C , Q' , i ,JL 'L , X, ,Lx 7 Sylvia Castillo is being iudged at the Hidalgo County Youth Show. f Students calmly await their turn to be judged in the Foods Division at the Hidalgo County Youth Show. ' LEFT: Blanca Almanza presents her Q cookies to the judges at the Hidalgo 5 County Youth Show. ' 129 Dancers Become Publicly Known The Mexican Folk Dancers are made up of two clubs, Chapter I and ll. Both chapters join together while they're performing. Trailer parks, banquets, football games, public meetings, churches, conventions, Stock Show, and Charro Days are just a few of the sites of their performances. ABOVE: The couples are per- forming the Capsula at an assembly. They are Cathy Du Pree, Joe Maganas, Mary Flores, Hector Gutierrez, Ali- cia Garcia, Abel Reyes, Mag- gie Garza, Miguel Cabrera. Dancers from first period practice for a performance. CHAPTER I-FRONT ROW: Chris Villarreal, Sergeant-at-Arms, Martha Vallejo, Treasurer, Abel Reyes, President, Cathy Du Pree, Vice-President, Hector Gutierrez, Maggie Garza, Secretary: Mrs. Cathey Hinojosa CSponsorJ. SECOND ROW: Annabel Gonzalez, Susan Perez, Celia Villaneuva, Lupita Trevino, Hermelinda Flores, Leticia Medina, Lisa Garcia,, Becky Vallejo, Edith Vasquez, Rosa Bernal. BACK ROW: Maria Santoyo, Nora Rodriguez, Senovia Garcia, Diana de la Cerda, Joanne Cantu, Irene Gonzalez, Sylvia Estella Mata, Rosalinda Ramirez, Jose Rosales, Miguel Cabrera, Joe Maganas. - Dalia, Danny, Selina, Sergio, Narce, Abel are in for- mation and ready to start their dance. FAR LEFT: Eva Ramirez and Sergio Garcia dance La BoteIla at one of the many trailer parks where Mexican Folk Dancers performed. LEFT: Belinda Cadena, Lupe Rodriguez, Dalia Almanza and Danny Salazar perform the Jesusita en Chihuahua at the annual Christmas assembly. iii ?Zv CHAPTER ll-FRONT ROW: Danny Salazar, Dalia Almanza, Reporter, Eva Ramirez, President, Narce Flores, Vice-President, Molly Zuniga, Student Council Rep., Olga Rivera, Treasurer, Emma Latigo, Secretary. BACK ROW: Maricela Ruiz, Sylvia Flores, Linda Gonzalez, Puri Garza, Margarita Herrera, Aiden Presas, Belinda Cadena, Norma Torres, Sergio Garcia, Mrs. Cathey Hinojosa CSponsorJ. 131 Club Develops Leaders Developing leadership and civic conscious- ness is the purpose ofthe Key Club. Projects include cleaning the Stock Show grounds, sponsoring the football bonfire, raf- fling albums, conducting the leadership ban- quet held at the close of each year and a fac- 'S- ulty-student softball game. 77 'Aft its . 'V f' N .W l Mary Nell Martinez is Key Club Sweetheart for Students prepare the bonfire. 1977-1978. Uiqumoin fs .. , ,5 Lg 5, Ja . 4 J ff Q FRONT ROW: Roger Schwarz, Rene Perez, George Salinas, Mark Stevens, Milton Galloso, Secretary, Paul Reyes, Rollie Salinas, Vice-President. SECOND ROW: Mike Salinas, Mike Gomez, Ricky Gorena, Richard Salinas, Wallace Jones, David Martinez, Roger Garcia. THIRD ROW: James Lauderdale, Lee Thomason, Arturo Flores, David Cortez, Lawrence Serna, Javier Solis. BACK ROW: Frederick Garcia, Marcos Hinojosa, Jody Winston, Steven Leggett, Alfredo de la Cerda. NOT PICTURED: Larry Cadena, Treasurer, Paul Roman, President, Mr. Don Tidwell CSponsorJ, Mr. Marroquin CSponsorJ. FBLA And Goal Seekers Encourage Development Of Members FBLA encourages its mem- bers to develop a better understanding of the busi- ness world, to be actively interested in their community, to take responsibility for car- rying out assigned tasks, to develop ability to work effi- ciently and to earn a living in a useful occupation. FRONT ROW: Marivel Garcia: Dalia de la O: Selina Galvan, Vice-President: Gloria Hernandez, Secretary: Alma Cantu, President: Yolanda Escamilla, Reporter. BACK ROW: Ronnie Cantu: Oscar Vela: Gene Castaneda: Cheryl Steputes: Diana Cavazos: Maria E. Saldivar: Mrs. Mary Bermea CSponsorJ: Mr. Sam Reed CSponsorD. NOT PICTURED: lda Castaneda, Secretary. Goal Seekers is a club which is coordinated with its complimentary CVAE classes. Through their activities they managed to become the 1977-78 5 CVAE Area Xl Champs at Harlingen and to travel to the first state con- vention held in Waco, Texas. Rudy Leal and Joe Gonzalez attended with Mr. Vasquez as their Sponsor. L Y FRONT ROW: Ramon Villezcas: Olivia Rodriguez: Norbert Garcia: Gonzalo Silva: Rey Gutierrez: Cirilda Garcia. SECOND ROW: Ramon Medina, Student Council Rep.: Arturo Campos, President: Oscar Vela, Vice-President: Caroline Castillo, Treasurer: Javier Garcia, Sergeant-at-Arms: Rene Cavazos, Student Advisor: Juanita Rodriguez, Reporter: Jose Luis Cantu. THIRD ROW: Susana Elizondo: Fernando Gonzales: Eloy Ybarra: Juan Jose Ramos: Louie Guerra: Hector Jilpas: Joe Gonzalez. FOURTH ROW: Rudy Leal: Margarito Vega: Juan de la Torre: Armando Perez: Brian Hild: Berniz Rincon: Leticia Flores: Jaime Sarmiento: Joe Martinez: Mr. Juan Vasquez CSponsorJ. 133 Extracurricular Activities Hurt t Thespians Thespians tried to develop an enthusiastic program, but it failed due to the fact that many members belonged to other clubs. They couldn't work on pro- I f jects together because members were too busy with too many other activi- ' . ties. ,asp Rose Mary eats an apple to see if the props for the play Tim plays emcee for the cam- are indeed edible. era. vt FRONT ROW: Jani Ruth Maxwell, Martha ManCillas, Angie Swearengin, Barbara Barnes, Jackie Weckbacher. BACK ROW: Tim Hollie Field, Rose Mary Salazar, Richard Bono, Mrs. Ann Downing CSponsorJ, Nicky Senofsky, John Pena. lr 2 l S il W- Y-Teens Create Yuletide Spirit at School it To add Christmas spirit T to the school halls, Y-Teens .Z W A p annually select and deco- +52 iifff- rate a tree. The Christmas T y ' tree is located in the west ' Q W r f l mall area near the teach- ii V r'N' 'il ers' lounge. ! ji, . i . ..,,1 Q ,2' .. A ea 1 C OFFICERS-Missy Schwarz, President, Jackie Weckbacher, Vice-President, Barbara Barnes, Song Leader, Diana Sepulveda, Service Chairman, Aida Lozano, Worship Chairman. NOT PICTURED: Sara Lauderdale, Student Council Rep., Angie Swearengin, Historian, Cherie Evans, Historian, Debi Hinojosa, Secretary, Charlotte Evans, Treasurer. 'E ri its 1 1 in gmail V W at ,X p H. FRONT ROW: Rosie Martinez, Gina Garcia, Frances Calvillo, Yolanda Escamilla. SECOND ROW: Joyce Zavala, Lupita Villarreal, Susan Morrison, Irma Casares, Cedina Yslas, Maggie Garza. BACK ROW: Diana Garza, Dina Rodriguez, Jani Ruth Maxwell, Noemi Gonzalez, Connie Blanco, Lucina Yslas. NOT PICTURED: Mary Alice Garcia, Mrs. L. Flores, CSponsorJ. 135 Z.E.S. Qffers Scholarship Being a junior or senior and maintaining a 90 average previous to membership, allows girls to join Z.E.S., an honor club. ln order to remain a member in good standing, an average of 85 must be maintained. The annual fund-raising project is selling mums. Proceeds go to a scholarship fund. ln turn, a senior member will be given a scholar- ft ship. gg! Q. J-....... 3 ,. , AF,V 7 as l Q. . Dalia and Ninfa are modeling mums Cwhich Z.E.S. sellsj at Rolly Salinas elected on Februar 14, is Z.E.S. the homecoming ceremonies at the Tiger Stadium. I Y Sweetheart for 1977-78. FRONT ROW: Mary Nell Martinez, Secretary, Susan Sparrow, President, Selina Galvan, Debbie Howell, Diana Sepulveda, Rita Gonzalez, Vice-President, Lizzy Ybarra. SECOND ROW: Maria Elena Sanchez, Joanna Drawe, Mary Lou Rodriguez, Sara Lauderdale, Janie Ramos, Jani Ruth Maxwell, Nelda Martinez, Lynn Harding. THIRD ROW: Mrs. Jones CSponsorJ, Norma Werbiski, Stella Flores, Maria Garza, Juanita Rodriguez, Missy Schwarz, Treasurer, Maria E. Saldivar, Edwina Salazar, Student Council Rep., Gloria Hernandez, Connie Blanco. NOT PICTURED: Mrs. Brewer CSponsorJ. Goals Of Art And Chess Clubs Depend Un J Individuals The purpose of the Chess Club is for each member to learn to improve hisfher chess ability. The club meets monthly and has a ladder system. The more you learn how to play the game the higher you advance in the system. More experienced game players teach the others the tricks of the trade. During December the Art Club was very busy entering the Gateway Art Festival in Edinburg, where they won two first place ribbons and two second place ribbons. The club also made a String Art Tiger for a raffle held in February. The lucky winner was Juan Moya. , 5, ,ee f , V ff - 2 E . D -2-.--his J 1, yelil J tft , f - f xv I ---fh - IM, +C .1 V Wx: ' CHESS-FRONT ROW: Benny Garcia, Eva Longoria, Melba Lopez, Aida Lozano, Student Council Rep., Diana Sepulveda, Treasurer, Diana Garza, Set Coordinator, Mary Alice Garcia, Margie Villarreal. SECOND ROW: Roger Perez, Sergeant-at-Arms, Marc Romeros, Sandra Saldana, Beto Gonzales, Paul Inman, Joyce Zavala. BACK ROW: Abel Leal, Joe Zavala, David Rodriguez, Jerry Perez, President, Robert Caballero, Vice President, Glenn Jones, Mr. Presas CSponsorJ. NOT PICTURED: Javier Davila. lifwif ART-FRONT ROW: Yolanda Escamilla, Student Council Rep., Irma Casares, Reporter, Sylvia Leal, Roy de Leon, Secretary, Lucy Perez, Alicia Guajardo, Vice-President, Nellie Duenas. BACK ROW: Mrs. Ellison CSponsorj, Juan Moya, Oscar Vela, Javier Garcia, Frances Olivarez, Rolando de Alejandro, Sally Sosa, President, Irma Olivarez, 137 DECA Helps Develop Future Business Leaders The Distributive Education Clubs of America CDECAJ was formed to help develop future business leaders by work- ing on various civic and club projects. It is made up of Distributive Education students who are taking vocational train- ing in the 'retail, wholesale and service selling fields. Sandra Dominguez and Mario Garcia are the DECA Sweethearts forthe school year 1977-78. FRONT ROW: Roy Almanza, Sergeant-at-Arms, Oscar Galvan, Treasurer, Juan Trevino, Vice-President, Irma Casares, Historian, Mario Garcia, President. SECOND ROW: Orlando Guerrero, Reporter, Lupe Pena, Gilbert Ouintero, Ray Castaneda, Richard Zamora, George Barrientes. BACK ROW: Rafael Fuentes, Jesse Hernandez, Margie Romero, Rolando de Alejandro, Fidencio Maldonado, Lucina Yslas, Joel Ouintanilla, Mr. Tidwell CSponsorJ. NOT PICTURED: Sandra Dominguez, Secretary. Beauty lsn't Everything ln Cosmetology To most people, a career in beauty culture means learning to be a hair stylist. This is true enough, but hair! styling is only part of it. A complete course in cosmetology goes far, far beyond that. lt also covers make-up techniques, skin care, hand and nail care, figure shaping, even beauty shop management. This club is also a class. ln order to be licensed, the student must complete 1,000 hours, qualifying himfher for many types of beauty oriented job opportunities. f- W 'R CHAPTER 1-SITTING Cfront to backj: Rosalva Trevino, Estefana Castro,3Aurora Garcia, Juanita Mendez, Oralia Carrasco, Norma Gonzalez, Maria Santoyo, Student Council Alt. STANDING Cfront to backj Estella Ruiz, Irma Mata, Mary Lou Ascencio, Irma Galaviz, Bartolo Dominguez, Miss Casas CSponsorD, Estela Garcia, Ernest Rodriguez. CHAPTER ll-SITTING Cfront to backl: Mabel Trevino, Reporter, Elia Zavala, Ser- geant-at-Arms, Antonia Fuentes, Lupita Trevino, Parliamentarian, Diana de la Cerda, Treasurer. 139 STANDING Cfront to backj: Hector Gutierrez, President, Gloria Perez, Vice President, Rachel Pena, Mary Lou Rodriguez, Miss Casas CSponsorJ. Club And Class Are One ln The Same The HERO-FHA club is a small one, but a big one when it comes to enthusiasm and spirit. HERO means Home Economics Related Occupations. The class as well as the club is for commercial home economic students. The activities of this club are mainly fund raising in nature. They sell T-shirt transfers, posters, baked goods and Christmas toys. Also, they provide service for the Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner held in the high school cafeteria. HERO also sponsors a float in the Livestock Show Parade and sponsors the Dicso Dance in April. They send two students to the state HERO-FHA meeting. CHAPTER l-FRONT ROW: Ruben Salazar, Christy Maldonado, Secretary, Alicia Guzman, Gloria Rangel. BACK ROW: Juan Antonio Medina, Benito Ramirez, Mrs. Sanchez CSponsorJ, Juana Hernandez, Bobby de la Rosa, President, Fernando Gonzalez, Treasurer, Esther Zavala, lsidoro Martinez Parliamentarian, Raul Castillo. CHAPTER ll FRONT ROW: Marlene Gutierrez lsidora Luna, Mary Chris Martinez Secretary Beatrice Loya Norma Aguilar SECOND ROW Maria de la Luz Huerta Esmeralda Martinez Historian Maria Presas Sylvia Castaneda President Alma Hernandez. BACK ROW: Mrs. Sanchez CSponsorJ, Susie Ruiz, Mary Lou Rodriguez, Maria Elena Cavazos, Treasurer, Leticia Rodriguez. Enrolling ln OEA Makes Better Employees Developing student leadership is one of the many purposes of the Office Education Association COEAD. It also develops vocational competence in office occupations, enthusiasm for learning confidence, and a spirit of competition and loyalty through esprite de corps. Students learn to get along with one another and others as well. They learn to improve their poise and tact and to plan effectively. By doing this, they promote better understanding with everyone. FRONT ROW: Yolanda de la Cruz: Juanita Rodriguez: Abby Rodriguez: Hermelinda Flores: Lillian Rodarte: Belinda Pumareio: Susan Chavez: Janie Ramos, Junior Vice-President: Lupita Renteria. SECOND ROW: Oueta Ouiroga: Cathy Sanchez: Minerva Sanchez: Sylvia Mata: Norma Werbiski: Frances Calvillo: Martha Gonzalez: Marina Herrera. BACK ROW: Mrs. Susana Moron CSponsorJ: Diana Trevino: Janie Avila: lrene Gonzalez: Noemi Gonzalez: Connie Blanco: Ester Gonzalez: Tina Flores: Lequita Hughes: Yvette Galvan. FRONT ROW: Estella Flores, Secretary: Mary Flores, Student Council Rep.: Margie Villarreal, Historian: Norma Torres, President: Ida Castaneda, Senior Vice-President: Maria Cano, Treasurer: Leticia Echavarria, Parliamentarian. BACK ROW: Mrs. Hild CSponsorJ: Florinda Barrera: Dora Rivas: Nelda de la Cerda: Tommie Espinoza: llleana de la Fuente: Maribel Garcia: Rosa Barrientes: lrma Gonzalez: Gracie Dominguez. 141 VICA Takes Un Many jobs During The Year Besides learning the basics for machine and architectural drafting, these students compete in VICA Olympic Skill Contests. They help with signs and posters, which cuts down on expenses for the school district. Drafting does have annual projects, like the senior composite. They even earn their page in the Bengal through the skills each students learns in class, by producing signs for yearbook sales each February. ' VlUl X . av il g Sega E Q N 1' 1 , W ' fs. 1 .G ff 'L.J l Q' , lzll 3 if 4 an P l f FRONT ROW: Lupe Llerena, Student Council Alt., Joe Gomez, James Rogers, Mark Somerlott, Reporter, Mario Campos, Student Council Rep. BACK ROW: Joe Hernandez, Mrs. Violet Treasure CSponsorD5 Walter Carr. '-'eq-n-gi, sa . . t..,.. M., r- .... .. ..x, K FRONT ROW: Ricky Garza, President, Vidal Carrasco, Vice-President, Ninfa Castillo Echavarria, Sec- retaryg George Figoroa, Adan Ruiz, Parliamentarianp Mary Garcia, Treasurer. BACK ROW: Mario Leyva, Sergeant-at-Arms, Frank Hernandez. 42 ETI Has Challenging job Electrical Trades had a very progressive year. E.T.I. l was exceeding in their studies to of the point that they were ready r for on the iob training. Houses are being wired by E.T.l. ll, which is offered to f students in their second year. Through E.T.l. the Mercedes l.S.D. has given future electri- cians a chance to wire the new Service Building. vii-fe FRONT ROW: Leonel Garcia, Alberto Riuz, Parliamentarian, Armando Alvarado, Vice-President, Teofilo Cuellar. BACK ROW: Daniel Maldonado, Rudy Garza, Sergeant-at-Arms, Jose Luis Garcia, Javier Gonzalez, Martin Garcia, Reynaldo Guerrero, Mr. Anzaldua CSponsorJ. NOT PICTURED: John Pena, President, Carlos Lopez, Student Council Rep. ah. FRONT ROW: Noemi Pena, Mary Gonzalez, Emilia Zavala, Lupe Rivas, Secretary, Gracie Perez, Treasurer. BACK ROW: Richard Beltran, Robert Rodriguez, David Castaneda, Mario Garza, Mike Gonzalez, Rudy Castillo, Pablo Huerta, Robert Garcia, Richard Mora, Mr. Anzaldua CSponsorD. NOT PICTURED: Heriberto Rodriguez, Marc Saenz. 143 Lumberjacks Use Their Skills With a total enrollment of 32, general construction students competed in area and state contests during the year with first place winners in the area competition. Students participated in on the job training and built cabi- nets, tables, desks, barns, bar-b-que grills and carports. These activities are ones in which students worked in carpentry, paint- ing, electrical, plumbing, welding and masonary trades. ff? ' , Q -.1-, si5'??'4'l3'3ff Nora Perez supervises while Josie Sala- Fidencio Fuentes prepares the way for edgers by clearing excess zar and Hilario Gonzalez put the finish- cement from the form for the driveway. ing touches on a cement driveway. FRONT ROW: Enrique Gonzalez, Sergeant-at-Arms, Carmen Ouiroga, Secretary and Sweetheart, Josie Salazar, President, Nora Perez, Treasurer, Irma Flores, Rene Vega, Reporter, Joe Fuentes. SECOND ROW: Tony Lopez, Fidencio Fuentes, Florencio Trevino, Ramon Pena, Joe Contreras, Ricky Soto, Raul Garza, Parliamentarian, Mr. Enrique Castillo CSponsorD. BACK ROW: Richard Villanueva, Efrain Ruiz, Hilario Gonzalez, Ricky Garcia, Oliver Ortiz, Ruben Vasquez, Robert Trevino, NOT PICTURED: Carmen Perez, Ricky Presas, Joseph Muniz, Eddie Hernandez, David Hinojosa, Johnny Lopez, Rudy Contreras. 144 SECOND ROW Lupe Garcia Slgifredo Gonzalez Emilio Castaneda, Rogelio Mascorro Gilbert Gonzalez Wally Martinez Mr J J Saldana Knucklelousters az Learn Through Practical Experience Knucklebusters is yet another class-club which involves its mem- bers in activities that use their skills. For many members, it is their first experience with a club and with the activities and leadership that come along with it. For the first year the general mechanics class had a District con- test that actually qualified students to compete at State. Unlike others, Knucklebusters' money raising projects center around three instructional areas: small engine mechanics, welding and minor automotive mainte- nance. Members learn through practical experience and earn money simul- taneously. Also, they develop basic skills, safety judgments, proper work habits and desirable attitudes and appreciation. For most, gainful employment somewhere in the mechanical field follows. l auf u. From left to right: Mr. J. J. Saldana CSponsorJ, Joe Cisneros, Joe Cardenas, Elda Torres, Robert Herrera, Rudy Arguelles, Danny Ouiroga, Armando Acosta, Sergio Altanmirano, Pablo Ledesma. NOT PICTURED: Willy Gonzalez, Florencio Trevino, Enrique Garcia, Don Brewer, Raul Trevino. ..f.. QV . tif? ' These boys attended the Area Xl VOCT Contest held at TSTI in Harlingen on Febru- ary 25, 1978. Albert Bustamante placed first in tool identification. Willie Gonzalez placed third in small engine parts identifica- tion. Joe Cardenas placed fifth in small engine parts identification. Joe Renteria was a MHS contestant. In all around points the team brought home a second place tro- DhY- 145 National Honor Society Gains New Members The National Honor Society is an organization sponsored by the National Association of Secondary Schoc Principals. The purpose of N.H.S. is to promote the development of character, leadership, service, and scho arship in our high school. This organization gives recognition to those students who seem to have attained T balance in their school life-thus recognizing the importance of a well rounded rather than one-sided educa tion. Seniors must have an 87 or better to be nominated. Juniors and Sophomores must maintain a 90 or bei ter. The club also selects one senior member to receive the N.H.S. Chapter Scholarship. , ,S , sn 1. 1-Q .vm M.. ...-.-...W - L.. ---- i FRONT ROW: Jacqueline Weckbacher: Rita Gonzalez: Letty Mata: Barbara Barnes: Debbie Howell: Norma Flores: Cecilia de Leon. BACK ROW: Sylvia Castandea: Sylvia Castillo: Juan Trevino: Leticia Echavarria: Richard Salinas: Dina Rodriguez: Abel Reyes: Oueta Ouiroga: Gloria Hernandez: Zina Echavarria: Hermelinda Flores: Estella Flores: Diana de Ia Cerda. FRONT ROW: Maria Elena Sanchez: Norma Jean Werbiski: Maria de los Angeles Garza: Janie Ramos: Diana Sepulveda: Rachel Avila: Mary Nell Martinez, President: Jani Ruth Maxwell: Selina Galvan: Elizabeth Ybarra, Treasurer: Edwina Salazar: Connie Blanco, Reporter: Rene Perez. BACK ROW: Jerry Perez: Ronnie Cantu: Melba Martinez: Lynn Harding, Parliamentarian: Joanna Drawe, Secretary: Robert Caballero: Melissa Schwarz: Jody Winston: Susan Sparrow: Maria E. Saldivar: Sara Lauderdale: Roger Schwarz: Paul Reyes: Albert Martinez. NOT PICTURED: Nicholas Senoksky, Vice-President: Katherine DuPree: Miss Garrett CSponsorJ. 146 lob Preparation ls Goal Of VOCCT Organized as a pre-employment laboratory course to provide instruction for development of basic manipulative skills, safety judgements and proper work habits, office duplication offers the student knowledge about gainful employment in the business world. Training is provided through practical application andfor laboratory experiences and closely related school activities. The equipment and materials are comparable to those in the office duplica- tion world. After the student has gained sufficient skill and knowledge he or she is assigned to real :'live iobs provided by patrons of the school. This course is a two-credit course and covers a period of one school year, during which the class meets daily for a total of ten hours per week. FRONT ROW: Rosa Gonzalez: Teresa Vega: Cedina Yslas: Rachel Badillo. BACK ROW: lrma Casares: Marta Trevino: Mrs. Alicia Calvillo CSponsorJ. FRONT ROW: Rosario Presas: Alma Aldape: Elia Contreras: Mary Lopez: Lucy Perez. SECOND ROW: Narce Flores: Margarita Rodriguez: Juanita Guerrero: Rosina Yslas. BACK ROW: Nelda Olivares: Mary Solis: Marta Lozano: Elizabeth Garza: Irma Olivares. l4-,, 14 AG Career Possible For FFA Members Open to boys and girls ages 14-21, FFA is an organization in which each member is required to be involved in a supervised farming project Cexcept for the feedlot classy. Therefore, they are not only involved in Learning to Do , but in Doing to Learn . Actual student involvement is found in many areas. Some of these are grass judging, livestock, dairy cattle and products, farming shops, meats and leadership contest. These projects appear in the Hidalgo County Youth Show, the Mercedes Live- stock Show and other shows and contests through- out the year, with the busiest months of activity occurring in February and March. FFA members, it is hoped, are trained to become FFA students CHeron and Fredj are measuring material established in farming and ranching and are trained for the feedlot program, while Clay, Joe and Tony are to prepare for a chosen career ln agriculture. observing. 'R FRONT ROW: Jose Luis Cantu, Alfonso Castillo, Sentinel' Roman Garcia Secretar ' Heron Castillo I I yi I President, Sara Lauderdale, Minerva Ramirez, Peter Guerra, Treasurer, Alfredo Carreon, Reporter, Oscar Diaz, Albert de la Garza. SECOND ROW: Charles McCutchen, Walter Elizondo, Gloria Cavazos, James Schwarz, Ruben Soto' Martin Garcia, Joaquin Castillo, Alonzo Barrera, Gloria Saldana, Anne Ouinonez, Rosie Villarreal. THIRD ROW: Baldemar Saenz, Norma Ramirez, Blanca Blanco, Mary Ann Castillo, Fredrico Cavazos, Joe de los Santos, Ruben Villarreal, Clay Schwarz, Guadalupe Loya, Jerry Rincon, Rene Galvan' Ruben Reyna. BACK ROW: Mr. Plant CSponsorj, Jerry Martinez, Baldemar Mireles, Ejinio Espinoza, Rene Reyna, Joe Cantu, Bobby de la Cerda, Ezequiel Blanco, Norma Contreras, Ruben Garcia, Javier Davila, Mark 148 Lucas, Mr. Lauro Saldana CSponsorJ. 1 I mga.. ba ':. sc iiid Lb I .A ,,g-1-'.aue'r' .' '. W yy fi.:5,V.,e.f-,,5,.,r y .' f-4 1 f -r v- A-we - wf..'e1rv F 'Yi A '- Mr. Plant and Oscar Diaz take a look at the new chicks that Two FFA students clean up at the feedlot pen. FFA received on January 11, l978. Q K 1 FRONT ROW: Carlos Floresg Abel Lealg Javier Rodriguez, Mark Riverag George Becerrag Eliberto Ouinterop Yolanda lzaguirreg Ray Peynadog Benjamin Alaniz. SECOND ROW: Diana Dominguezg Sylvia Longoriag Dawn Steputesg Roland Dominguezg Larry Reyesg Sylvia Castrog Carloina Castillop Noe Floresg Daniel l-lernandezg Nancy Meir. THIRD ROW: Marcelo Duenasg Glenn Jonesg Nelda Buenrostrog Esmeralda Ramirezp Ruth Ann lnmang Sally Garciag Edna Rinconp Elizabeth lnmang Maria Sierrag Alicia Guajardop Kim Gardner. BACK ROW: Juan Cabrerag Roy Foxg Jose Luis Aguilarg Jose Maganasg Sandra Saldanag Rene Hinojosap John Schwarzp Steve Schwarzg Tony Garciag Benny Garciap Mr. Robert Perez CSponsorJ. 149 'lv t x fl K. Robert fools around while Irma and Mrs Dahlia types up a quadpack. Brandt discuss a layout. FRONT ROW: Dalia Almanzag Lupita Villarrealg Dahlia Guzmang Sylvia Gonzalesg Irma Contrerasg Mrs. Brandt CSponsorJ. BACK ROW: Chris Villarrealg Mike Gomezg Rudy Guajardop Lupe Penap Gilbert Gomezg J. J. Solis. NOT PICTURED: Senovia Garciag Robert Ramirez. 150 Dedicated Fevv Produce Yearbook Having the water cut off con- tinually in the midst of develop- ing and printing is anything but enjoyable, but the 1978 Bengal staff progressed through it all. Even losing the electric type- writer to the repair shop before deadline doesn't seem so trau- matic now. Being much smaller in size, the work load for most was quite heavier. Also, there were internal strifes within the staff which did not make it easy for the advisor to cope with some situations. Nevertheless, we met all but one deadline. Improvements for the year- book included more stories and hopefully better ones, better pic- tures and catchier headlines. The major problem for the staff during the year seemed to be a lack of enthusiasm. We began with a great bang and then dwindled to something close to a whisper, with only four or so staffers to carry the load. The rest seemed to tag along for the ride and the recognition that Dalia adjusts a rough draft sheet while doing a page. LEFT: Mike is in front of the camera for a change instead of behind it as usual. RIGHT: Senovia uses the magic weapon, liquid paper, while completing the copy on aquadpack. S51 comes with the job. Many students do not realize how much effort and time it takes to put out a 208 page book. These same people are quick to criticize the product before taking into account what the product represents. The yearbook does not put itself together overnight. It takes many hours after school and on weekends to produce it. Dedica- tion is what is required of every staffer, even though it is not given by all. inn---' ich Dahlia's concentration is broken as she hunts through contact prints for a particular photo. -f,, MF' W- .Q Pumente! tries for two boys fo healthy and spsrortsmah-like ' d As productsof our competition, ' we strive to achieve in afield outside of academicsg we ' strive with Edwina Salazar tries her best at the tennis courts. i 8 fe The fans really use the senior concession stand to cool off, especially the little ones. ihe if so S i'fE f The J.V. basketball players surround their opponentsg . A Q 153- A .--- K. W L..jW !V,k K.,' f ., gg... . . K ,4-Q., ', W. : , NSB 0 'N'. A ff Q if 1 1 ,. ,c TI- :... NX. .. 5 ,,,,,,:W .,m f:- ...w A .. ' 1 3 2 LN, 1 A X ,A ., , C . f W ., . c ,M .1 -L it T A W ,W W ,it ,ez .i Q ' Q Z' . . Q ' if Yi 1 Q Y A A 1 COACHES-FRONT ROW: Tony Orta: George Cardenas: Joe Santillan: Joe Gonzalez: Mike Gonzalez. BACK ROW: Jesus Martel: Ramon Perez: Herb Riojas: Juan Salinas, Head: Raymond Garza: Jim Cutherbertson. K A . ..., ,....E fmt, 4 g G H j .Y Y W V Y ,,,eW f ,cgi ' :' I .. : J W ' . , 7...,,. v 5 Y . T . - Q- .. a s nee t .Q we ' 1 gl. T3 ' ' : : ff . -A ' l l J 13- :gn lc ' r-6'-ff , 5 it m m.. I P I ' W' or . 15' . ' : is-1 it ' C' :. 1 4 ' .' ' E Y , ' ' . U '- V. A ' .-..1..... . :LE-5 D ,,, gl 1 A - V 7 aww K'-'.'k -- 2 I1 5 A A A 2 1,5391 N . r . Q Y if ' ' T .33 Ti T. 3101: VARSITY-FRONT ROW: Robert Robledo: Juan Vargas: Hector Gutierrez: Ramior Cano: Oscar Gorena: George Becerra: Clint Hoverson: Gilbert Gomez: Ruben Garcia. SECOND ROW: Ricky Rodriguez: Armando Alvarado: Mario Campos: Ricky Perez: Leo Mendoza: Danny Salinas: Peter Guerra: Roger Garcia: Juan Castro. THIRD ROW: Arturo Flores: Mike Espinoza: James Lauderdale: Liborio Hinojosa: Lupe Ortiz: David Salazar: Jimmy Reyes: Victor de los Santos: Armando Acosta: Marcos Hinojosa: Rudy Leal. BACK ROW: Joel Ouintanilla: Robert Herrera: Frederick Garcia: Mark Lucas: Chris Villarreal: Rudy Arguelles: Juan Zavala: Mario Garcia: Rey Renteria: Rene Vega. NOT PICTURED: J. J. Solis. 154 Varsity, junior Varsity and Freshman Football Teams FRESHMEN-FRONT ROW: Robert Riverag Joe Cantug Javier Noriegag Mark Riverag Ruben Riverag Noe Martinezg Raul Riverap Moises Guzmang Danny Trevino. SECOND ROW: Walter Miramontezg Ezequiel Blanco, Managerg Mario Mata: George Acostap Johnny Gutierrezp Vicente Hernandezp Carlos Flores: Eliberto Ouinterop Andy Ramirezg Daniel Martinezp Edward Rodriguez, Manager. THIRD ROW: lsidro Rodriguezg Jesus Resendezp Heirberto Noriegap Anthony Torres, Mark Leggett: Isaac Cavazosg Ricky Garciap Elijio Trevinog Coach Bobby Martel. BACK ROW: Coach George Cardenasg Peter Noriegag Martin Rodriguezp Carlos Hinojosag Charlie Fernandezp Marcelo Duenasg Joe Loyap Hector Rodriguez. JUNIOR VARSITY-FRONT ROW: Jaime Perez, Managerp Juan Castrog Tommy Martinezp Robert Cantup Lupe Ortizg Pablo Alvaradog Richard Warwasp Robie Robledog Ricky Rodriguez: Jesus Flores. SECOND ROW: Danny Salinasg Mike Espinozag Mario Camposg Cornelio Fonsecag Rudy Vallejop Omar Vasquezg Roy Echavarriap Ricky Martinezg Carlos de la Fuente: Roger Garcia. BACK ROW: Coach Mike Gonzalezp Eddie Cisneros: Ray Guajardog Robert Cisnerosp Raul Garza: Teofilo Cuellarg Frederick Garciap George Barrientosp Gilbert Figoroag Steven Leggett: Gilbert Rodriguezp Coach Ramon Perez. 155 BELOW: David Smoke Salazar is returning a kick- off. Despite Disappointment Tigers Strived The 1977-78 football team, labeled a disappointment by some, was consid- ered by many other people in Mercedes to be one of the best in recent years. The offense did show great potential, with backs like J. J. Solis, George Becerra, Oscar Gorena, and quarterbacks Ruben Garcia and Mark Hinojosa. Opening the holes for the backs were tackles Mario Garcia and Robert Herrera. Guards were Hector Gutierrez and Manuel Barrientos. Chris Villarreal and Rey Renteria played center while receivers for Mercedes were Libo Hinojosa and James Lauderdale. The offense was able to move the ball against most teams, but it seemed to fumble or throw interceptions too many times on promising drives, thus putting the smaller defensive team on the spot. Defensive lineman Gilbert Gomez, Rene Vega and Clint Hoverson made up for the lack of size by hitting hard and being aggressive, though the average weight of the line was only 160 pounds. Line- backers Ramiro Cano, Rudy Arguelles and Mark Hinojosa took off pressure from the lineman by filling in the holes. The defensive backs were David Sala- zar, Jimmy Reyes and Victor de los Santos. The ends Neto Gutierrez, Rey 1 Renteria and Armando Acosta, also did an outstanding job defensively. I George Becerra, Chris Villarreal and Mario . Garcia are pass blocking for Ruben Garcia in the Raymondville game. . Mark Hinojosa keeps the ball against Pace. 156 S 9 J.- W 1' ,, Q in W 44 1' , ' 24 ' if? fb- vi, 'ini' 'Mn' 4 It , YEL 4' W 3 w ' 7' eww 1 zu A '- .ff , 1 x Qian. f mai, sville Pace I ,'?yw 'Z W V- W ,gf 1 , , , 2 5 N ,, I iQt hgey M M fi W I A K :11 1 ww ,V za, ,Y 1 ang ff 5 ' 1C'C' Jug Q' U. Q - lg V ,, .Arg EDSKIF lV Did VVell Despite lnexperience With a record of 3-6-1, the 1977-1978 Junior Varsity football team ended the season on a positive note by defeating Raymondville 14-8, and also by tying Donna 10-10. lf these two games against two ofthe Districts perennial powerhouses are any indication of the season to come, then Mercedes just might be a contender for next year's Dis- trict title. Coach Ramon Perez Jr. states, At times the team was a disap- pointment, but they always seemed to surprise everyone. The team did very well, considering that the team played many inexperienced people in key places. The Junior Varsity displayed their ability through the first three quarters of every game. The problems came during the fourth quar- ters of each game, when the inexperienced members seemed to tire and run out of gas. Lupe Ortiz celebrates after scoring a touchdown. JV quarterback Roger Garcia hands off the ball to the Var- sity halfback J. J. Solis in an intersquad scrimmage. During the pre-game warm up, Danny Salinas holds the ball for George Barrientos. 158 JV Captains Gilbert Figora, Rey Guaiardo, Mike Espinoza and Lupe Ortiz wait for the referee to escort them to midfield for the coin toss. rtt , ti,t t W. ' i i 1 -k I Q, t t3,L t,, t Rf ,,tA2,,,,t, M it -1-f Qtir i'i M . The JV takes a time-out during the Weslaco The JV defense breaks out of their huddle. game. Weslaco defense swarms on the JV ball carrier Cornelio Fonseca. Freshmen Tie For District Great potential was shown by the freshmen for the 1977-1978 football season. According to Coach Cardenas, ln two or three years the team will be con- tenders forthe District championship. The team was a well coached, disciplined group. The freshmen had a high powered offense that with just a little more experience and hard work, will become one of the best. A stubborn defense compli- mented the offense. The freshmen Tigers ended the season in a three way tie for the District championship with Donna and Raymondville. The team surprised almost everyone except themselves. They worked well together from the moment they got together as a team. Charlie Fernandez and Mark Leggett run off the Children s Home The freshmen team warms up before the Edcouch-Elsa game 160 the field after scoring a touchdown against I Freshmen cheerleaders, Honie Deiu Bussberg and Rosie Villalobos, support the freshmen team wherever it travels. Not pictured are Mary Gonzalez, Susan Flores, Linda Mae Garcia and Alice Franklin. III Ns 1 l L 9 , I A A Charlie kicks off to start the Children's Home game. l Coach Salinas and Coach Martell check the technique ot the freshmen Iinemen. Raul Rivera turns the corner looking for daylight as he gets good blocking toward the outside. 161 Cheerleading Means Responsibility Present at most sporting events are the cheerleaders. They promote enthusiasm among players as well as specta- tors. Win or lose, Tiger teams always receive great support from the cheerleaders. Most people associate cheerleaders only with football. But, cheerleaders also attend basketball and baseball i games, track tournaments, and so forth. I Cheerleading is much more than leading a yell at a game or a tournament or a pep rally. lt is representing the school Missy Schwarz decides to take a break during in many places the majority of the student body never goes. a Varsity basketball game. The Varsity Cheerleaders lead the crowd in a yell for their team at a bas- ketball game. i fr 4. K - TOP DIAGONAL: Rosie Villanueva, Gina Garcia, Rosie Martinez, Gloria Hernandez. 162 BOTTOM DIAGONAL: Frances Calvillo, Missy Schwarz. 'Ziff-21.4 TOP ROW: Cherie Evansg Angie Swearingenp Carla Passmore. BOTTOM ROW: Debi Hinojosag Sylvia Castillog Alicia Gomez, Head. The JV Cheerleaders show the spirit they feel for their team by doing a yell at a basketball game. Sylvia dances as the other cheerleaders watch the football game While going tothe Brownsville Pace game, the bus taking the Pep Squad and Cheerleaders had a flat tire. Here, they have fun posing for the camera. ?f-un 163 V F JC M EG f r ' - VARSITY-FRONT ROW: Ruben Garcia: Jimmy Reyes: Rudy Leal: Rene Perez: Milton Gallosop Rolly Salinas. l BACK ROW: Coach Jesus Guerra: Oscar Gorena: Lawrence Serna: Libo Hinojosag Freddie Hernandez: Arturo Diaz: Albert Pimentel. -ul FRESHMEN-FRONT ROW: Elijio Trevino: Walter Miramontez: Alejandro Cavazos: George Acosta: Joe Loya: Vicente Hernandez. BACK ROW: Daniel Trevino: Omar Castaneda: Anthony Torres: Mark Leggett: Ruben Hinojosa: Coach Jesus Martel. B 0 S 2 fe Q: twist-glilwt.,fefffewftfie,Sm,-5514? 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BACK ROW: Coach George Cardenasg James Lauderdale: Arturo Flores: Lupe Ortizg Wallace Jonesg Frederick Garciap Edward Rodriguez, Manager. 165 Season 01519-9 Brings Varsity Close To District Mercedes posted a 19-9 record during the 1977-78 season of varsity boys basketball. The team was the smaller team in almost all the games, but they seemed to make up for it by intensive play. At the beginning of the season there was an air of suspicion as to what the team would do because it had a new coach, Jesus Guerra. This was Guerra's first year at coaching. Plus, there were only three return- ing lettermen. The team, which wasn't supposed to have a chance this year in dis- trict, started fast by winning 12 of its first 15 games. According to Coach Guerra, Playing together as a team is an asset that can over- come playing against teams that have more ability. This year's team and their record might become a stepping stone for the years to come. All-District performers Albert Pimentel and Rolando Salinas carried most of the scoring power for Mercedes. Jimmy Reyes, who also made the All-District team, had an outstanding year. Oscar Gorena, Freddy Hernandez and Lawerence Serna also contributed to a successful sea- son. Going into district play Mercedes had one of the better teams in the district. According to Coach Guerra, With a few breaks in district we could have been at the top. Basketball is a game where one point might mean the difference between winning and losing. in X its ABOVE: Jimmy Reyes takes a quick jump shot in the Raymondville game. RIGHT: Albert Pepper Pimentel shoots over an undentified Raymondville defender. 166 Rolly Salinas drives past the Donna defense for an easy lay up. i .1- ft I, vs Q,. ix xx? xr gf mv f N X Q. X fjf 1,5fii??i 5 ' 1 'i ' ff-far, -'. i L V, Lawerence Serna inbounds the ball Oscar Gorena tries for against Pace. two in the Pace game Jimmy Reyes battles a Rattler opponent for control Rolly brings the ball up court during the Rio Grande game LEFT: Freddy Tati Hernandez gets the ball off, just prior to the buz- zer in the St. Joe game. RIGHT: Pepper works himself free for a jump shot, as Tati fights for position under the boards. Overconfidence lnterferes With Season The Junior Varsity boys' basketball team, under the leader- ship of Coach George Cardenas, had a disappointing season with a 4-8 District record and a 16-10 overall record. Going into district the J.V. was 12-2. The team was slow and therefore forced into using a zone defense. Starters were . James Lauderdale, Richard Salinas, Wallace Jones, Arturo Flores and Lupe Ortiz. The sixth man was Hermino Castaneda. They won first place in the Donna Tournament and consola- tion in the San lsidro Tournament. With success prior to dis- trict, the team seemed to become overconfident and did not play up to their capacity later in the season. According to Coach Cardenas, They had lots of pride, worked hard and played with lots of determination. 1 - ,---., Driving in for a picture perfect lay up is Richard Salinas. Lupe Ortiz shoots over the outstretched hands of a Donna defender. 168 Anticipating the direction of the ball, Wallace and Richard move towards James Lauderdale as he out jumps the Edcouch- Elsa center. 2' Hermino Castaneda goes up high between two Flaymondville defend- Wallace Jones shows great body control with this move against Edcouch- ers for a bucket. Elsa. . K L.. i Arturo Flores shows good form in the jump shot against Donna. Hermino shoots one off the glass in the Rio Grande game. Wallace shows some muscle during the Raymondville game. 169 an I i s n Anthony Torres intimidates an opposing player. Ruben Hinojosa looks to pass the ball to one of the Rivera boys. ,M e 3, 5 R ,L M 1 -92 Q4 r 5:1-lltggrfjgfwyggggj fr , - -Q , , ,.- ,J-.141 .ff Har, Wife-2 xfliflrfnllfz as 'Di V N, ,V JMB, ,4,'v,,,.x ,, -r mm ' ., , A lf ' f wa, V I J Q A v . 4 or ' 170 R Mark Leggett takes a jump shot over the Raymondville defender Omar Castaneda judges the distance for a shot Despite Lack Of Size, Shots From Gutside Bring Second Finishing with a 7-3 District record and an overall record of 13-7, the freshmen boys' basketball team placed second in Dis- trict and also came in second in the Donna Tournament. The team's weak point was the lack of size. This forced them to play a 3-2 zone defense. The team was a fast breaking team that got many free baskets. Ruben Hinojosa carried the bulk of the scoring. Other starters included Mark Leggett, Anthony Torres, Omar Castaneda and Joe Loya. According to Coach Jesus Martel, The team was weak on defense, but the offense came up with the points necessary to win. Every game was close, and we were in all the games up until the final minutes. Because of a lack of height, we had to depend on speed, quickness and hustle to stay with our oppo- nents. Most of our players had the ability to score from ten feet out and more. NWN my ....., ,,,. fr S -,55:3a..u..,1 K 'Y ..,' .,,,,z' O YQ The freshmen defense eyes the opponent to stop their hustle. 171 'PQ VARSITY-FRONT ROW: Alma Cantu: Esperanza Hernandez: Mercedes Arguelles Ida Castaneda Minerva Sanchez: Maria Sanchez. BACK ROW: Coach Eileen Zdanskyg Apolonia Martinez, Manager: Norma Flores Charlotte Evans Becky Vallejo: Joanna Drawe: Rita Gonzales: Letty Mata: Diana Gonzales Manager Martha ManCilIas. 5k.C,,iMC Vkk,, c ,V 355. M or so A THEYC A . GCBA iC.lQPPQ5rENTCi:CiCiWE A l ll C qBroifinsVille A A 46 ,V ,Vig :.sCf 1 C RioGrande E C C . 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They also won the San lsidro Tournament where Rita Gonzalez received a trophy for most valuable player. Starters for the Tigerettes were guards Nena Sanchez, Becky Vallejo and Charlotte Evans and forwards Joanna Drawe, Ida Castaneda and Rita Gonzalez. Charlotte and Rita also made first team All-District, with Charlotte making Who's Who in High School Basketball. Coach Zdansky commented, With only two starters grad- uating, the team should be well prepared for next season. Letty Mata looks to pass to one of her teammates, as Joanna Drawe looks on. RIGHT: Becky Vallejo is T ready to catch a pass. 9, A J f i ' '10 Te T ,,, Ml ... M W.. ,,..,, 172+ , ,iE'ffI'ff', 174 ' ' Assistant principal Hild always chaperones the basketball games. Ida barely throws the ball before it's almost blocked. iw f i M L , ... . , Rita Gonzales tries for two as Joanna Drawe waits anxiously for the Rita looks disgusted as the other team rebound. scores. Letty Mata attempts a free shot. The Tigerettes try to break the tied scores. 175 'fr A W. K ' W? w Mary Ann Pena tries for two and is successful. Rachel Avila leaps high for the jump ball. 176 All the JV girls practice on the court right before a game Debbie Hinojosa dribbles the ball down the court. Debbie Hinojosa attempts a freethrow as Rachel del Toro awaits the rebound. Rosa Bernal tries to control the tip-off. Hard Work Makes For C-ood JV Season The Junior Varsity basketball team had a good season. They had a new coach, Miss Anders, and she proved to be a success. Miss Anders commented on various areas of basketball. As for the equipment, Miss Anders stated, The girls have enough equip- ment, but with the team growing so much, you never have enough of anything. She also said that the overall performance of the team was spirited, enthusiastic, and very cooperative. The team finished the season with 13 wins and 8 losses. The coach also added, The girls are going to be great assets to the varsity squad next year. Cherrie Evans takes time to tie her shoelace while her teammate tries for two. 177 t I is 5 it Q. Rigs ' ,i ' .L ':55x 15ES3EE.h?1?L1f k ' ' i Q12 ' yt V Qaliti fi it lsr Pt - . ' .,., i W gp .. Q The QMS are Clearing the Daisy Cosme stops her opponent court for a time-out. from taking the ball from her. ' f K :wb-1. . vga, wgi1g1-Q All the girls are anxiously waiting for the rebound after making two points. The team gathers in a huddle to take a break. 178 Linda Robledo is trying to explain to her friends why she Initial Girls' Team Lacks Needed Gpponents This was the first year at MHS that a freshman girls basketball team existed, due to the increase in students wanting to take basketball. There were new rules brought into this sport, but the girls weren't as affected as the other squads since this was their beginning year. The freshman team had no District record due to a lack of competition or opposition. They per- formed well, and all the girls got along, com- mented Coach Mary Anders. She also stated, The experience for the team in playing this year will benefit each player in future basketball years. ln ending the season, the team won two games and lost six. The team didn't gain a lot in num- bers, but gained in experience, replied Coach is not playing. Anders. The girls try to give the ball the evil-eye, so it won't go in the basket. Number 20 tries for two as her opponents look OI'l. 179 Pitching Staff Weakens Season Optimism and enthusiasm marked the 1978 varsity baseball season. The Tiger fielded a thirteen member team coached by Mr. Ramon Perez and assisted by Mr. Mike Gonzalez. Beginning on February 17, with a series of scrimmage games, the sea- son was in full swing. The Tigers shared first place with Rio Grande City and Falfurrias. However, the second half was less successful with the Tigers losing several crucial games. The final game was played on May 9. The team finished out the season with a 12-13 overall record and a 7-5 District record. All teams were equally competitive, and thus no really overpowering team dominated. The team was led by Oscar Gorena Csecond team All-Districtj, Ruben Garcia Csecond team All-Districtj and Rey Huerta ffirst team All-Districtj among others. Even with this, the team still lacked pitching depth. Coach Perez adds, We played excellent defensive ball, but offensively we did not play up to par. Coach Perez also commented, I was pleased with the number of games won with the personnel that we had. It was hard to win a lot of games because of our weak pitching staff. - 5 1 FRONT ROW: Ruben Garcia, Rey Huerta, Ricky Lerma, Rey Castaneda, Jaime Perez tManagerJ Cissy Ramirez fBat Girly. SECOND ROW: Roger Garcia, Ricky Perez, Javier Rodriguez, David Cortez BACK ROW: Mike Gonzalez fCoachJ, Mark Hinojosa, James Lauderdale Gene Castaneda Mike Espinoza, Oscar Gorena, Ramon Perez fCoachJ. 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W ,. 5, v - we - K ,Q '- ' 0 11 Q ,NKVAK 0 yy- '-. a ' ' 1 fn .Qi - 1 ' - NA-vtnnas A J . Gene Castaneda is ready to receive the throw from the pitcher. 5 GMISSN we as ,T U ..p.w..q we if r .-. at ,. Ricky Perez eyes target prior to the pitch. 2 ,J 5 ABOVE: Coach Perez and Gene Cas- taneda have a conference with David Bird Cortez. LEFT: Coaches Gonzalez and Perez dis- cuss the game. 181 JV Faces Tough Season The Mercedes J.V. baseball team faced a tough 22 game schedule with little time for rest. The J.V. entered its third year with Coach Jesus Chuy Guerra and Coach Joe Gonzalez at the helm. The J.V. does not participate in district play because the majority of the AAA teams do not have J.V. baseball programs. However, Coach Guerra adds that there will be some players moving up to var- sity next year. The team often lacked depth because of a lack of players. Coach Guerra adds, Once all the track players joined us, we started to play much better. Our hitting improved tremendously during our last part of the season. J.V. players sit in the dugout waiting their turn at bat. 182 The team huddles in between innings for a pep talk. 13115 1113 - fi , -i f 1g7 'fff.,-.3.,tQ -,-s 'k... 'Y checks the I'Ul If'l6I' Ngs. ..... On third baSe and A crei. ..ic hssi .th. ihtt cc Dfepa FGS to throw TO fl FST- - A ciic ' 'ii' ---' -: E 7 'iis 2 if.f2 fiJE. :ifi:Q2?:E'Ei-i,.!i1:??2!E.932:E2z1,.,G:wA W xg .55 - 5 -gilt . - ' '1-is .- - ttir ..i.i ' f T f ttct c Jvf Mark Leggett takes 2 break after hit- Showing a level swing, Walter Miramontes concentrates on making con- ting a double. 1391, . ERCLM , We .m Qlf,V J ggfrfzial g f 1, FRONT ROW: Joe Rosales, Walter Miramontes, Joey Martinez, Raul Rios, George Acosta. SECOND ROW: Daniel Hernandez, Ricky Gonzalez, Ruben Garcia, Mark Leggett, Charlie Fernandez, Gilbert Garcia. BACK ROW: Robert Lerma, Ruben Hinojosa, Joe Loya, Gilbert Figoroa, Assistant Joe Gonzalez, Head Coach Jesus Chuy Guerra. 183 Track Team Sets New Records Varsity boys track didn't do so well in District during the 1978 season. However, some mem- bers did place. Placing in District were Fludy Sauceda with a third in the pole vault and David Salazar and Lupe Ortiz with fourth and fifth, respectively, in the 880 yard dash. Victor de los Santos came in fourth in the mile. The mile relay team of Arturo Flores, David, Victor and Danny Salinas came in fourth. At the Meet of the Champions, Andres Mar- quez placed second in the two mile run. According to Coach Cuthberson, I look for- ward to next year since the team consisted mainly of sophomores. With the freshman team members coming up next year also, we should do well. Arturo Flores broke the meet record for the 440 yard dash at the Falfurrias J.V. Meet. Anthony, Hector, Arturo and Danny also set a meet record in the mile relay with a time of 3:38.4. .nf-Q,..,...s.-sasxm-..- David Smoke Salazar examines his delicate toes, better l known as athIete's foot. 5 3 Are you sure? asks Arturo Flores. Yes! I could have sworn that the track meet was today, replies Coach Cuthberson. FRONT ROW: Andres Marquez, Robbie Robledo, Arturo Flores, Danny Salinas, Rudy Sauceda. BACK ROW: Nelson Galloso, Chris Villarreal, Mark Hinojosa, Lupe Ortiz, John David Cavazos, Steven Leggett. . Jfsd i v if ww, Danny fixes his spikes prior to his next event. ABOVE: Danny runs hard in his leg of the 440 relay. LEFT: Bobby Fernandez, David Smoke Salazar, Rudy Chit Sauceda, Jaime Perez, Art Flores, Lupe Ortiz, and Danny relax after the McAllen track meet. , f K K . .,. .. sag f A 55 f : ' f W-,+.,,+w.,,,,, , M' S 'in- Y .I i'XPA s Q' if if 3' X- Qc A' Q' r ,. it '-.za-: .4 xt ga.. KN xs.,,,. it-t.5c5.E , Peter Noriega heaves the shot putat Donna. ' 4 ABOVE: Ruben Hinojosa puts some distance in the discus. RIGHT: Ruben Rivera leads the pack in the 880 yard dash at the Donna track meet. i 186 fy f Exams I ,aww r X' S1 7' ig 52 it it dfywr Mark Leggett flies in the long jump 1 A 4 af ,E i - 1. 'ki p 3.2 N., ,X X Q , W?3f.i,f'3' it 1 5 ' Q ' f' f ' . 1 rg Anthony Torres and Peter Noriega sprint towards the finish line in the 100 yard dash. Freshman 880 men get lane assignments. Freshman Take District Freshman boys track was one of the best ever, winning 5 out of 6 meets, including District. Coach George Cardenas said, To me, it's been a great season because it's the first time I have ever won District with a team. He went on to say that he was surprised after the first meet, taking it with 160 points compared to 70 points after the first meet last year. After the second meet, which they also won, the team participated in the rest of the meets with confidence and pride. The only meet that they did not win was at Edinburg. However, Mercedes did take first in some of the events. Hector Rodriguez took first in the 440 yard dash at all the meets. Coach Cardenas said, Hector improved 150CM: since last year. He did a great job. The team took District with 142 points. Participating at District were Mark, Hector, Ruben Rivera, Ruben Hino- josa, Anthony, Peter, Ricky, Tati, Eliberto, Noe, Raul, Joe, Elijo, David, Jesse, Mario, and George. FRONT ROW: Eligio Trevino, Ruben Rivera, Eddie Ouintero, Noe Martinez, lssac Cavazos, Daniel Trevino. SECOND ROW: Carlos Flores, Marty Rodriguez, Raul Rivera, Alex Cavazos, George Acosta, Anthony Torres, Ricky Garcia, Andy Ramirez, Vicente Hernandez. BACK ROW: Coach George Cardenas, Joe Loya, Peter Noriega, Ruben Hinojosa, Mark Leggett, Charlie Fernandez, Ricky Gonzalez, Hector Rodriguez, Mario Mata, Coach Bobby Martell. 187 Girls Qualify One To Regional The girls varsity track team did fair in District competi tion, qualifying one girl for Regional. Maria Sanchez placed second in District in the long jump, and lrma Ledesma came in third in the mile run. Maria went to Regional in the long jump, and lrma went as an alternate in the mile. The team did not win any meets this year. According to Coach Zdansky, The team, due to all the circumstances, performed as well as could be expected. Injuries plagued a few girls. Grades kept some from being able to participate, thus putting a damper on the team's spirit. Several girls did not work very hard on their particular events. Hopefully, next year with the infiltration of the eighth graders, we will have a good track team. F' aw' Yi Joanna Drawe struts across the field. j Q 55 if S 'S i sf li s -- if- K -K t., -,,f ,A V , js - --. FRONT ROW: Rosalinda Ramirez, Lucy Ruiz, Hermelinda Flores, Sylvia Ledesma, Rosalinda Gonzalez, Alma Cantu, Cindy Castaneda, Rachel Avila, Esperanza Hernandez. BACK ROW: Marina Pimentel, Mercedes Arguelles, Ida Castaneda, lrma Ledesma, Rita Gonzalez, Becky Vallejo, Rosa Bernal, Norma Flores, Carla Passmore, Maria Elena Sanchez. NOT PICTURED: Coach Eileen Zdansky. 188 BELOW- MANAGERS-FRONT ROW: Minerva Sanchez, Patsy Munoz, Pola Martinez. BACK ROW: Diana Gonzalez, Letty Mata, Rachel del Toro. Coach Zdansky and another coach discuss the track meet. -c..m.,,,,. . ,-ix., LW ,y , HN, , K' FV ,, yifsv- ' ' , ., w af ' 1 K' A 2 4 LW - ' ' .1 3' . ,,,,vig, GL.. ,.,.. ABOVE: Mercedes Arguelles practices her form in the discus. LEFT: Letty eyes the camera at the track meet. 189 Weight Lifting Proves Helpful To Tennis The majority of the tennis team will be returning. With a first year All-Pro Tennis Team, weight lifting became a part of the daily routine of practice. Their regular season ended with a tough District meet with Mer cedes upsetting Pace. During the season Beto and Odon in Boys' Doubles and Martha and Dee in Girls' Singles brought several awards to Mercedes and are among the most promising of the team members, according to Coach Leo Serna The team as a whole brought home two trophies. g Beto Gonzales 1st at District Monica Muniz tones her muscles during tennis practice to prevent Boys' Doubles future injuries. Paul Inman 190 Went to Regional Edwina Salazar Dee Franklin 2nd at District 2nd at District Girls' Doubles Girls' Doubles Lf gg in z r , , .sz Martha Garza Odon Campos lst at District Mary Nell Martinez lst at District Sara Lauderdale Girls' Singles 3rd at District Boys' Doubles 3rd at District Went to Regional Girls' Doubles Went to Regional Girls' Doubles f FRONT ROW: Dee Franklin, Odon Campos, Lizzy Silva, Aracelia Ortega, Mary Garcia, Sara Lauderdale, Beto Gonzalez, Joe Wade. BACK ROW: Assistant Coach Arnold Silva, Monica Muniz, Edwina Salazar, Martha Garza, Mary Nell Martinez, Paul Inman, Billy Shotwell, Head Coach Leo Serna. 191 Pumping lron ls Beneficial And Attracts Athletes First implemented during the off-season program, weight lifting is not new at Mercedes. Its main pur- pose is to attempt to take Mercedes athletes and make them bigger and stronger, therefore, making the players more able to play and more able to survive without injury to themselves. There is usually a small group of seniors who go and lift regularly. As all weight lifters do, they work on their strength and at the same time improve their physiques. Weight lifting can be beneficial to all other sports besides football. It makes the participants bigger, stronger and more physically fit. For all students involved in a weight lifting program, because it can be dangerous, each must learn how to lift properly and must learn to follow the rules. These are necessary safety measures. ln itself, it is a good pastime which develops brawn along with a well disciplined athlete. Eats' X551 i i l l i Gilbert Go-Go Gomez shows his determination while working at the weight lifting machine. Agonizing in pain, Mario Garcia does the bent Appearing amused, James over lateral raises. Lauderdale is doing leg exten- sions. 192 Rudy Sauceda struggles to pick up the weight while doing the military press. Rene Vega shows good form in the bench press. Rey Flenteria ahempts to complete the set in the curls. Chris Villarreal works hard to improve his biceps. 193 I ,K -'5 U l X , DOW -li 30 LEFT: Newsfoto keeps the annual staff BELOW LEFT: mailmaneis a BELOW RiGH suppiied. seems like the at Aitofs. Fried on Chicken the. 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Highway 439 Sgughgjlrgggt Ave' iifizzzznesziezezo :nam fiyuadwu WM. F. POWELL INSURANCE AGENCY A Aw Successors to yt y R C E D Davis Insurance Agency ,TTT M E AII Types Insurances and Bonds 5 . FLYIIIE, phone 555.2382 rj-gf 1 SERVICEJNC. A , -lilElFlll17-MEICEDISJIXAS Y ,Yu . L- E- Y . L -L-2.341 L 9 NOLKN DAVIS REAL ESTATE Farms, Groves, Residential and Commercial Phone 565-1111 R. DOYAL NOLEN . Mana er Office Phone: LO 5-1241 L, P. NOLES, Gwner Home Phone: LO 5-1113 Home ofthe CONFEDERATE AIR FORCE 202 'I SALINAS FOGD STQRE WE SPECIALIZE IN CHOICE MEATS 203 N. Texas Mercedes, Texas 565-2191 XX- I 1 I l M ' E TIDE PRODUCTS INC. EA N U D E R Symbols of Quality I Fertilizers, Insecticides Herbicides and Nematicides 565-2436 Dennis Johnson Gus Bowden Plant Su pt. Mgr. I I V 1 I'I I I 'I'E m Rio CASH at Catrons, Wirebounds, Poly Bags Miscellaneous Supplies R Phone 565-2441 P.O. Box 655 Do lt Yourself Mercedes, Texas Home Improvement Center I Robert L. Bookout L Earl V. Mitchell -I I 500 S. III. 565-1622 - 203 Il-- City Hall Fire Department Compliments of CITY OF - MERCEDES 1.5 , Police Department Waste Waterlreatment Plant Library .J H84H MEAT'i7R6D'UETS-C5 TNC POULTRY if FRESH P0 RK gf - S M O K E D M EATS -I I- Draperies ' Carpets - Wall Paper ei '-ir 1 aw Find Them.DaiIy I In Your Favorite Store 517 South Texas Blvd' Saturday and Sunda I Weslaco, Texas as I Phone: WO8-7222 Compliments of JOE ADAME 205 U..S.IN5PEC - QVJBBON gud 15115516 By Q9 1, DQ.parTmcn'l' oF 8 fi P1riw.l+ur'! 6 ST. 7.157 X 2 USDA GRADED BEEF SQNIC DRIVE IN Q-We afxijr, M ,Q W A k me 73: is N9 mm 8' sk ,, '?',' ..' -q' . ' ,L 1' , -R-f ' 35 ' ak? 4 ' we ' 1 4,21 QF W ' s , 1 . .L f Y e m e 1 A - .5 -Effagplg? i , K Q, l A , 'v - N1'4E.,. -,ff 2 V S M' 0 A - ' 1 ,. f' . ,iq ,. e x - ifikwsh ' ws- - . v . i 2 , , , ,.,.,. . V... ,,.,?...e,..,.. ,vt K 1 ffwferw We Enjoy Serving You X REYNQLDS DIAMGND HGUSE 565- 1 391 246 S. Texas Mercedes, Texas 206 Editor-Rudy Guajardo Theme-Mike Gomez Rudy Guaiardo Sylvia Gonzalez Division Pages-Dalia Almanza Sports Editor--Gilbert Gomez Club Editors--Gilbert Gomez Dalia Alrnanza Mug Shot Editors--4Dahlia Guzman Lupita Villarreal Advertising-Dalia Almanza Gilbert Gomez Photographers--Mike Gomez Lupe Pena 1 Chris Villarreal Rudy Guajardo Dalia Almanza Darkroom-Lupe Pena Mike Gomez J. J. Solis Chris Villarreal Robert Ramirez Staff-lrma Contreras David Cortez Senovia Garcia Advisor-Mrs. Gail Brandt Thanks this schooi year go to many, many people. As the advisor and the staff have become more experienced, they have learned to depend on others for a number of things. These people include: C15 those who typed and proofread for us C23 those who helped us earn profits at the concession stand during the footbaii season C31 those who donated to our cost of pro- duction through advertising C4J those who gave us moral support when we were low and felt absolutely worth- less C57 those who praised us when we had done well, for praise is the life blood that makes us wish to do bigger and better things for all C65 those who on occasion took photos for us when we were not able S C79 those who gave us counsel Once again--thanks to each and everyone of you, for without your cooperation we could not succeed. Special thanks goes to the Ruben Hinojosa's for letting us go into their home and take pic- tures of the Spotlight Contest winners. Photos were by Sterling Prince of La Feria. COLOPHON 425 copies were sold at a per issue cost of S10 83 Using Matte paper stock with Smythe binding the headline style chosen was Optima 11164 with 18 24 30 and 36 point sizes and the body copy style chosen was News Gothic with 6 8 and 10 point sizes Endsheets were burnt orange 4181 1 Special cover with thanks to Randy Somerlott for the art work was silver mylar with an orange applied silk screen The 1978 Bengal was published by Newsfoto Yearbooks located in San Angelo Texas Our sales representative was Mr Bali Overaii I v , 1 K K - . , I ' I 1 r I I 1 - ' I I , . . 207 3 Loving Memor .EP ESB! A ' ' W F6 Y as. .. f f G F f 4F w ' - P A r . .. , Wifi 4 -' ' fix,-, -. Q 4,5 1 K rv. -+ x - ' ' ' - ff- ',-' . ff .f 'TQTBA - h.' X A 3-,--. K K V, 4 I ima Nw: ,. :lk t V ,,.. .l.A,:, gw k gt B , iw-s , , ','j,: 'l Mr-if' -fy ,N 'ww 'A 5' , 1 fp, Q-2 2' 1 .. w , ,, ,- ., -n ' ,x .QI ..g' , -rg ,J .. 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