Parker High School - La Reata Yearbook (Parker, AZ)

Text from Pages 1 - 86 of the 1950 volume:

1950 DedicatcoH It is with deep pride and happiness that we, the La Reata staff, dedicate La Reata of 1950 to Alice West. We dedicate this in recogni- tion of her twelve years of faithful service as clerk of the Board of Education. Her loyalty, cheerfulness and efficiency have endeared her to the students, parents and citizens of Parker. Thelo I). Motes, Principal History Instructor THE DYNAMICS OF DEMOCRACY The greatest power on earth is the human mind. Through education the mind is directed. Therefore, education must be broad and thorough; it must not be narrowed by selfish pressure groups—political, economic, or social. The educational opportunities wanted by the best and wisest for his own child, is what most of the community wants for all its children. Education gives people confidence in themselves and in their thinking and thus frees them from fear. If we are ridden by fear, we lose faith in our fellow being, and that is the unforgivable sin. Education cannot live by “chewing its own cud ; it must move on to deal with new situations in new ways. Democracy itself is an educational process and the significant thing about Democracy is, not rule by the majority, but the method of attaining the major- ity through education, information, and free discussion. This Page Contributed by Hammond Soap and Chemical Company. Phoenix and School and Sports Supply. Phoenix I 'pacuCtcf, GRACE WOODFORD Mathematics, Spanish, Girls’ Glee Club BONNIE YOUNG Home Economics, Girls' Physical Education THOMAS WALKER English. Library, Loudspeaker Sponsor ANNE WITZLEBEN Commerce, Dramatics, La Reata Sponsor FRED BINGHAM General Science, Shop, Coach This Page Contributed bu Pacific Farms HOWARD RIDGEWAY Science, Rand luther McKesson Social Science, Mathematics, English 2 Student (facuciC The Student Council, consisting of the three Student Body officers and each class president, acts as the governing body of the school. The Student Council members decide on what dates dances, assemblies, school parties, and other school activities will be held. In addition to this the Council members hold student court and inflict the punishment on the wrongdoer. ROW I—Donna Maddox, Ralph Reid, Mar- jory Hoover. ROW 2—Pat Talla, Rob- ert Maddox. Ross Morphy, Mr. Motes, Irene Foyil. This Page Contributed by Rickett and Reaves 3 'rtyatt i ScAoicuitic Society O TOMMIE JANE BOLIEU MARJORY HOOVER DONNA MADDOX LYLE WARNOCK These students should be given special mention, for they are the group of students in NYCUHS who, through studying, have achieved a high grade average. To gain entrance into this society a student must maintain an average of 1.5 or higher. Marjory Hoover, senior, has been in the society ever since she was a freshman. Donna Maddox and Lyle Warnock, both juniors, have been in the society three years. Tommy Jane Bolieu joined the society last year as a freshman. This Page Contributed By Parent-Teacher Association h CLASS OFFICERS Se ti n4 Carmen Aceves, Secretary- Treasurer Tat Talla. President Mary Taltar Vice-President High school began for the Senior Class of ’50 when we entered the halls of NYCUHS. It was not long until we were initiated and really became one of those high school kids. Being lower classmen didn’t faze us for we had what it took to get along with the upper classmen, which we did. Back in '47 it seemed a long time until graduation in '50, but we worked hard and the year passed quickly. In our sophomore year our class was enlarged by the addition of eight sophomores from Parker Dam. Initiation meant a great deal to us for it was our turn to heckle the freshmen. Since this was our second year in high school, we became a little bolder and stood up tor our rights. Our sophomore year was prosperous and we had heaps of fun. In May, we were juniors, and along with that went the envious title of upper classmen.” As Juniors we became pretty important, at least, in our own eyes. In April we outdid ourselves when we gave the Junior-Senior Banquet. We used a night club theme, and even put on a floor show. The banquet ended our social activities for the year, and then at long last . . . we were seniors! This long-awaited year began on September eighth. We had three members on the student council, so we got our choice of dances and assemblies. The first semester went a little faster than we would care to admit. The second semester seemed rather long. Then, at last, May nineteenth arrived, and graduation had come and gone. We all had a wonderful time during the four years we attended NYCUHS, and whatever we do, or wherever we go, we will always remember NYCUHS and our classmates. This Page Contributed by Oasis Lounge—W. F. Stephan and Clark's Market— . . Clark. Salome 5 Se tion,6 CARMEN ACEVES Girls' League .7, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Gasket- ball 7, 2; Loudspeaker Staff 3; Secretary 4. JOHN GARNER i-H Club 7, 2, 3; Class President 2; Sec.-Treas. 7; Football Letterman 3, 4; Letterman's Club 3, 4; Loudspeaker Staff 7, 2; La He at a Staff 2, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; 4-7 President 2; 4- 7 Sec.- Tr. 7. ROBERT GELVIN At keltic Manager 3, 4; Letter man's Club 4; Loudspeaker Staff 3; Glee (dub 3; “It Won't He Long Note 4. CAROL CLAYTON Loudspeaker Staff 2, 2, 4; Ink Spot Staff I (Parker Dam, Cal.); Minstrel 1, 2 (Parker Dam, Cal.) ; La Heata Staff 2; Annual Staff 1 (Parker Dam. Cal.) MELVIN GARDNER Letterman's Club 3, 4; 7 a Heata Staff 7, .'7, 4; Loudspeaker Staff 7, 4; Class President 3; Glee Club 2, .7; Football Co- Captain 4; Football 7. 2. .7, 4; Hasketball 2. .7, 4; 7Wfc 7, 2. MARJORY HOOVER Class Secrelary-Treasurer 3; Co-Editor Loudspeak- er 3; Girls' Glee (dub 7, 2, .7, 4; Student llody Sec.-Tr. 4; D.A.H. Kepre- sentative 4; Honor Schol- astic Sec. 7, 2, 3. 4; Loud- speaker Staff , .7; Girls' League .7, 4; Girls' State 3. CARL HARPER Football I. 2. 3 (Needles. Cal.); Ft tot ball 4; Gask- et ball 3 (Needles. Cal.) ; Track 2, .7 (Needles. Cal.) ; Gaseball 3 (Need- les, Cal.) These Pages Contributed by National Federation of Federal Employees 6 Setitona CAROL IRWIN Bed Cross Chairman 7, 2 (Needles, Cal.) ; Class Secretary 2 (Needles, Cal.) ; Girls’ League 3, 4; Loudspeaker Staff 3. JACK PRICE Ink Sp � t Staff 1 (Parker l)am. Cal.) ; Minstrel 1 (Parker Dam. Cal.); La Heata Staff 4. ELMER RADFORD W orld Friendship 7, 2, 3 (77 u ntington Beach, Cal.); Service Banquet 2. 3 (Huntington Beach, Cal.) VIRGINIA RAMOS Basketball 7, 2; Glee Club 1. 2, 3, 4; Girls' League 3. 4; Loudspeak- er Staff 3. PAT McCUTCHEON Loudspeaker Staff 3; Girls' Glee Club 7, 2, 3, 4; Girls9 League 3, 4; Girls' Basketball I, 2, 3. 4; Class Vice President 2; Prom Princess 1. ZACK PRICE Ink Sp tt 1 (Parker Dam. C a I.) ; Minstrel 1, 2 (Parker Dam. Cal.); Loudspeaker 3 ; “It Won't Be Long Nine 4; F (tot ball Letter man 4; Letterman's Club 4. RALPH REID Letterman's Club 3, 4; Letterman's Club Sec. 3; Glee Club 2. 3; Football Letterman 7, 2, 3, 4; Basketball Letterman 3, 4; Co-Captain Fitotball 4; La Beata Staff 3, 4; 4-11 Club 1; Boys State 3; Student Body President 4; “A Swift hick 2; “7l Won't Be Long Now 4; Class Vice President 3. This Page Contributed by Jack Fisher Company. Contractors, and Chester O. Fry. Contractor 7 Satient PATRICIA TALLA (dee (.Init Pianist I. 2. .'i, 4; Class President 4; La Keata Staff 3. 4; Loud- speaker .'I; Minstrel , 2 (Parker Dam. Cal.); Ink Sp tt I (Parker Dam. 0 7.) ; Girls’ League 3, 4; Music Camp 3. BENJAMIN SIMMS Letterman’s Club 3, 4; La Keata Staff 3; Loud- speaker Staff 2. 3; Foot- ball Letterman 2. 3, 4; Basketball Letterman 2. This Page Contributed by S. M. JOYCE ROBINSON Basketball 7, 2; Glee Club 7, 2. 3. 4; Girls’ League 3, 4; Prom Prin- cess 3; Loudspeaker Staff 4. MARY TABOR Class Treasurer I (Park- er Dam, Cal.); Ink Sp � t Staff 7 (Parker Dam. Cal.) ; Loudspeaker Staff 3; Girls’ League 3. 4; Class Vice President 4; Valentine Queen 3; Min- strel 7, 2 (Parker Dam. Cal.) ; La Keata (Assist- ant Ed.) 3; La Keata (Editor) 4; “Digging I p The Dirt’9 3; Girls' Glee Club 2. 3. 4; Homecom- ing Princess 4. RAY STEPHAN Basketball Letterman I. 3; Track Letterman I; Football Letterman 1. 3, 4; Class President I; La Keata Staff I. 7, 4; Let- terman’s Club 3y 4; Loud- speaker Staff 1.2; (dee (dub 2. 3; Football Cap- tain 3. and G. Company. Contractors 't { 244 'P'lofi ectf, Scre-e-e-e-e-ch! The brakes of my car squealed as I swerved to avoid a very sleepy Mexican peon who had used the Parker-Hope highway as the site of his afternoon siesta on the afternoon of May 20, 1960. Although I was hopping mad and asked him if he knew he had very nearly cost me and my eight children our lives, he looked up lackadaisically, smiled sweetly, and said. Si, Senora, but I have news for you. Imagine my surprise when Pancho, for that was his name, had recognized me as a graduate of NYCUHS and a member of that best-of-all class, 1950. With half closed eyes he began to divulge news of classmates, and with some considerable prodding from me, he stayed awaked until he had finished. I was not surprised to hear that Marjory Hoover became the state auditor or Arizona after her graduation from business college, but to hear that Carol Clayton Garner was now postmistress of Parker and the mother of nine children came as quite a shock. Her husband was still delivering pop to points on an arid desert. And remember, Senora, that fine typist. Jack Price? When he is not running the drive-in close to NYCUHS, he is substituting as bookkeeping teacher. This was just as I had expected. Pancho's voice was faltering and his eyes were blinking more rapidly. You can't stop now! You halted me in this strange way and began giving me inform- ation in which you knew I would be interested. As I picked up a large boulder as a threat he went lazily on. Well, Senora, do not be in too big a rush. It is very, very warm, and we must take things easy. I suppose you would be interested to know that Joyce Robinson is Arizona's wealthiest woman now?” “No! I screamed. How did that come about? She decided to buy out Mr. Brogan and soon owned the country's greatest chain of theaters.” I pondered over this for some time and wondered if I dare approach my beloved class- mate for a small loan. Well, go on, Pancho! What about Melvin Gardner, Mary Tabor, and Carol Irwin?” Melvin,” replied Pancho, has lived up to everyone’s fondest hopes and is now head coach at Stanford, although he took time out to design Parker’s new high school building.” “Mary Nell Tabor, he went on to say, is enjoying Colorado’s cool weather with her husband and six year old twins, and Carol Irwin is just too busy to carry on correspondence since she is not only adviser to the home economics department but dietician for the high school cafeteria.” This Page Contributed by E. L. Blick—Parker Lumber and Supply Co. 9 Pancho was nodding again. I slipped a No Doz tablet in a coke and began plying him with inquiries about the rest of those wonderful people in the class of 50. With all his renewed vigor he began to tell me about Carmen Aceves, the owner of Parker's one and only beauty shoppe, and the amazing success of Pat McCutcheon's smart dress shop where she sells only fashions of her own design. “Elmer Radford, too, is in the designing business. He is designing a hot dog of a different size and shape. He grew tired of looking at just one kind while selling them to people who stopped at his Shell Station, remarked Pancho. “Z. Payne Price, better known to you as Zack Price in 1950, is now one of the country's leading artists specializing in the painting of beautiful girls. Needless to say Pancho's words brought a look of amazement to my face, but he assured me that this was not as startling as the fact that Bob Gelvin was national president of the Lonely Hearts Club, although he was still a bachelor. I agreed with Pancho. With eyes sparkling with “No Doz Pancho romantically reported that Virginia Ramos was teaching dancing at her studio in Hollywood. In the same breath he reported Pat Talla’s amazing success at the Julliard School of Music in New York which had led to a concert series beginning in Carnegie Hall soon. I jotted down this information in my little black book so that I might remember the success of these two classmates in case I was ever in need. “But, Senora, one of the greatest honors to be bestowed on a graduate of '50 has been bestowed on the Honorable Ralph Reid, now mayor of Parker. Arizona, the garden spot of the Southwest. He was elected by a unanimous vote because of his contributions to the devel- opment of raising better cattle in and around Parker.” Pancho also had a report to make on another successful Parkerite, Ray Stephan. “Ray has done much to promote the sale of Hudsons by making speeches over all of Arizona. He and Betty Jean are married and live at the Dude Ranch. Pancho remarked. With this, the head of my informative friend drooped, showing that the artificial awakener was now wearing off. As he collapsed in a heap in the road, I muttered an un- heard “Thanks,” backed the car, drove off into the sand so I would not hit him. and contin- ued my journey down the Parker-Hope highway. This Page Contributed by Sophomore Class—Northern Yuma County Union High School 10 £aat 'ZOtCl a td 7catawtetit t£e (Zlata a( (950 Inasmuch as we feel the day gradually approaching when school will be out; and since we realize that on that day our life cycle will terminate, and from that day on we will be social outcasts; that no one will speak a kind word for us; give us a single molecule of water to slake our thirst; nor uplift his hand to protect us from the raging multitude, and lastly, since we are perhaps deserving of the fate: Therefore, we do execute the following document: We, the 1950 class of Northern Yuma County Union High School, of the county of Yuma, the state of Arizona, do hereby make, publish and declare this our last will and testa- ment. hereby revoking all former wills, bequeaths, and devices of whatever nature by us made. FIRST: We give and bequeath to the 1951 Class of Northern Yuma County Union High School, our sincere hopes. SECOND: We give and bequeath to the present Junior Class, our senior nerve. Our hot air we will keep, realizing the juniors are not lacking in this. THIRD: We give and bequeath to the lower classmen, our ability to get out of giving assemblies. FOURTH: Individual Bequeaths: 1. I. Ralph Reid, leave as short as I was when I entered. (Old adage, stand up and grow tall not true.) 2. I, Elmer Radford, leave Mr. Motes wondering where I was supposed to be last period. 3. I. Mary N. Tabor, being of generous heart, do hereby leave to the N.Y.C.U.H.S.. my little sisters, Betty Jean and Dorothy. 4. I. Jack LaMar, leave them there grammatical errors to Mr. Walker. 5. I. Ben Simms, will my senior torture equip- ment (erasures and pea shooters) to Harold Allie. May he use it to advantage. 6. I, Bobby Gelvin, will all my past experiences to anyone who is sucker enough to want them. 7. I. Carol Irwin, will my untidy locker to some unfortunate, unsuspecting junior and may he always be able to get it unlocked. 8. I. Melvin Gardner, will my bruised shins and bloody noses to Spencer Welsh and all the fellows playing Basic next year. 9. I, Pat Wilkinson, will to Ray Simmons my atomic ability to get up in the mornings, especially Monday mornings. 10. I, Elmer Radford, seeking revenge, will my love of arguing to my little sister. Peggy, who al- ready has too much. Heaven help the teachers. 11. I. Jack Garner, will to my sister, Carolyn, my title, and may she long carry on the name, ‘‘Breezy.’' 12. I. Jack Price, will my taxi” service to any- one who w'anls it. 13. I. Jack LaMar, leave my headaches, acquired from bookkeeping assignments to Mrs. Witzle- ben. who is the cause of it all. 14. I. Ben Simms, leave my ability to get out of class to go hunting to anyone lucky enough to have it. 15. I. Ray Stephan, will Betty Jean to the mercy of the junior boys requesting that they treat her kindly next year. 16. Wc, Jack and Zack Price depart leaving be- hind us our little brother. Billie Ray. the last of the Prices, to struggle through alone. 17. I. Elmer Radford, leave without persuasion, never to return again. 18. I. Marjory Hoover, leave, but gladly, to go to art school. This Page Contributed by City Drug Store—Jess Bowman and Parker Lions Club II 19. I. Zack Price, will nothin’ to nobody cuz I ain’t got nothin’. 20. I. Carl Harper, will all my forged absence slips of which I have a good supply, to whom- ever may need them. 21. I. Bobby Gelvin. leave to go “DEAR'' hunting for good. 22. I. Carol Clayton, will 20 pounds to Ardy King, hoping it looks better on her than it did on me. 23. I. Pat Talla, being of sound body, leave after four years in this institute. I no longer have a mind to will. 24. I, Carol Clayton, will leave with Jackie. 25. I. Joyce Robinson, will my hidden knowledge to anyone who can find it. 26. I, Virginia Ramos, dislike wilis intensely. 27. I, Carmen Aceves, will will nothing. 28. I. Jack LaMar, if by some small chance I should graduate this year, will to Bobby Maddox my height. 29. I. Ben Simms, leave, knowing Mr. McKisson will be shedding bitter tears. 30. I, Jack Price will leave, I hope. Besides these enforced gifts, we leave, not of necessity, but of our own free will, our blessings and tender memories of our pleasant associations to- gether and our forgiveness of anything that we may not have appreciated in the demonstration of the past and a pledge of friendship from henceforth and forever and we do hereby appoint and constitute the said Sponsor sole executor of this, our last will and testament. In witness thereof. We, the Class of 1950, the testators, have to this, our last will, written on one sheet of parchment, set our hands and seal this nineteenth day of May of the year one thousand nine hundred and fifty. £ tnri rnCb .(La - KAAn TU gjJb 1 This Page Contributed by Parker Commercial Company—Gran and Ruth Fuquay 12 tyccttand. After looking at the closed windows and doors of NYCUHS for three months, our eyes turn once again to the school building, only this time the date is September ninth and the doors and windows are open once again. Through the doors file the Junior Class of ’49-’50; there are twenty-six juniors this year, each of which is looking forward to a glorious year at NYCUHS. They got off to a good start that first week of school by choosing Mrs. Witzleben and Miss Young as sponsor and co-sponsor. That same week they elected as their leaders Ross Murphy, president; Betty Robinson, vice-president; and Bob Hoover, secretary-treasurer. Throughout the year the class showed good ability and showmanship in its assemblies and dances. They were honored in November by having their classmate, Betty Jean Tabor, chosen as queen for the first annual Homecoming game. The Juniors were honored in having Miss Gertrude M. Parker as guest speaker for their first assembly program. Miss Parker related the incident between Jean Valjean and the Bishop as told in Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables. Miss Parker told much of the story as a monologue, taking all parts herself. The program was received enthusiastically by all. The second assembly given by the juniors was a combination assembly and valentine hand out. The assembly, a one-act play, was given in their honor by the senior girls, after- wards the junior cupids handed out valentines. When we next noticed the juniors the La Reata was hot on the press and they were pushing full speed ahead planning their Junior-Senior Banquet for May fifth. They would not disclose the theme of this school function. Next in line was the Prom, this being the first year that the juniors had given it at NYCUHS. It was to be a big af- fair. The juniors, having a reputation of secrecy, voiced their opinions quite readi- ly about some being so nosey, but after a long struggle we secured this little in- formation. The theme was to be “The Stork Club and the orchestra Ralph Constable’s, was to come all the way from Phoenix. The juniors were proud to report that their scholastic ability was the highest for the year, along with the fact that their athletes studded the various fields of sports. The class ended the year with twenty- seven students, one more than it started with, which showed its ability to rise, in- stead of fall, even in number. We're hop- ing they show the same abilities next year as seniors. CLASS OFFICERS Ross Murphy, President Petty Pobinson, Vice President Robert Hoover, Secretary-Treasurer This Page Contributed by Tom's Service—Tom and Elva Bolicu—Bouse 13 ROW 1— . ISortcood, 7. Townsend, F. Radford, ). Long, L. James, E. Kimmel, ). Lomayesva. ROW 2—IFoor , 7. Murphy, . Ameelyenah, I). Jenkins, E. Martin, 7. King, S. Welsh. ROW 3—M. Gabele, 7. Welsh, 7. Tabor, 7. Price, If . Kswonia, 7. Gaston, 7. Robinson ROW 4----6. Dupree, 7. Chaleco, D. Dropps, . Roberts, . Maddox, J. Martin, S. Kent ROW 5—-4. King. 7. Hoot er, I). Deyusie, L. Burgos, O. Francis, M. FAliott, W. Latimer ROW 6-----L. Warnock This Page Contributed by Parker Ice Company—Joseph Lamoureaux, Jr. and Woman's Civic Club of Paiker 14 Sofe Mt ne6 CLASS OFFICERS Tommie Jane Itnlieu, Secretary-Treasurer Dorothy Tabor, Vice President Robert Maddox, President We opened our second year at NYCUHS with the election of our class officers. Those chosen to lead our class of thirty-six students were: president, Bobby Maddox; vice president, Dorothy Tabor; and secretary-treasurer, Tommie Jane Bolieu. We jumped immediately into torturing the new crop of freshmen. Remembering what happened to us one year ago, plus what tortures we had dreamed up through the summer, we did a pretty good job of it. We fared fairly well as far as assemblies were concerned. Our most popular one was If Students Were Teachers.” Needless to say, some of us were really in the dog house” with the faculty after that assembly, but we had fun impersonating the teachers. We gave two dances and were highly complimented on both, the New Year's Dance and the St. Patrick's Dance. The climax of the New Year's Dance was the bursting of a huge bag of balloons which was suspended from the ceiling. A dollar bill (sophomores—generous to an extreme) was in one of them, but in that scramble, who got it, heaven only knows. Our St. Patrick’s Dance was very novel since it was the first time at NYCUHS a St. Patrick was chosen. Ray Simmons was selected for the honored role, and he chose Betty Robinson as Saint Patricia. With Miss Woodford and Mr. Walker leading us we have had a very successful year. This Page Contributed by Parker Parent and Teacher Association 15 a ROW 1—F. Woods, S. Loveridge, J. Lamoureaux, 5. Sicick, C. Garner, . Allie, C. Swango, ROW 2 C. Motes, E. intone, A’. Brown, L. Shields, B. Leather man y Z. Reed, B, Smith. ROW 3—y. Edwards, . Lanier, J. Jones, {. Simmons, T. Bolieu, I). Welsh, J. Belt. ROW 4—P. Belt, C, Perkins, P. Burns, M. Market, F. Draper, G. Gross- hard, S. Carter. ROW 5—D. Tabor, {. Maddox, D. Bonier, B. Fitswater, P. Cowan, C. Vandenhurg, R. Martinez. ROW 6—I). Bruneau, P. Radford. This Page Contributed by Dan and Marion Beaver—Parker Motor Company 16 'P'ledAatett CLASS OFFICERS Lillian Edwards, Vice President Cornelio Alcaida, Secretary-Treasurer Irene Foyil, President Our class, which now numbers fifty-two, has learned to accept the re- sponsibilities which high school demands. It was our duty to prepare the first assembly of the school year on November eleventh. Joe Langendorf, Bobby Mahkewa, Jimmy Benefield took part in a skit entitled 'The Three Stooges.' The same night the class sponsored a dance. The second assembly for which our class was responsible was the one presented January thirteenth. It was in the form of a Truth or Consequences program. Our coach, Mr. Bingham, took top prize, but as yet we have not heard that he has collected an award. The one-act play “Love in Bloom” was given March twenty-fourth. Lillian Edwards played the part of the fifteen-year-old girl who falls in love with a forty-year-old professor, played by Jerry Anderson. The antics of these and others in the cast were responsible for a very enjoyable assembly. The other members of the cast were: Jimmy Kent, Joanne Burns, Gerald Thorton, Lavona James, Irene Foyil, and Betty Saunders. The evening of April first saw preparations made for our April Fool’s Dance. Our hard work, we felt, had not been in vain, as the guests seemed to enjoy themselves, and the dance was a huge success in every way. This Page Contributed by Glen Strohm—Glen's Market 17 ROW 1—L. Ed wards, J. Kent, T. Stceany9 I,. Gould, ,. Waco, {. Heard. ROW 2----T. Thornton. J. McClure, J. Ate , M. Tali wood, R. Jacobs, S. Smith. ROW 3— . Jones, C. Alcaida, S. (lark. I). Mon- ti jo, M. Davis. L. McVey. ROW 4—ft. Garner. M. Homer, J. Anderson, J. Hett. A. Ameelyenah, ft. White. ROW 5—T. Coker, L. James, C. Rotters. This Page Contributed by P. B. S. W. Supply and Equipment Company—Phoenix 18 {Oil I—E. ISeal, I). McKenzie, J. Burns, II. Bur- ney, . Foyil, Tucker. BOW 2—M. Balien. F. Van Assen, C. Couch, J. Benefield, II. Mitchell, I). Lamoureaux, BOH 3—H . Granger. M. llamas, L. Eddy. M. Fargaard, F. Williams, i. MaKkewa. BOW 4—P. Baxter, . HV s i, 6 Baxsan. G. Sullivan, J. Langendorf, J. Saunders. BO II H—J. Cri in r jis Page Contributed by Rivet Lodge. Havasu Springs Resort—George Savard and American Legion Post No. 707 Parker Dam. California 19 laucCdfrea e i Lenore James, Co-Editor Mr. Walker, Sponsor Donna Maddox, Co-Editor Mr. Walker, Sponsor We take our hats off to The Loud- speaker staff who deserves a great deal of credit for keeping us informed. The papers showed a consistent improvement throughout the year, a mark of continuous striving on the part of the staff never to be satisfied with “good enough.” The Loudspeaker owes much of its ex- pansion to its advertisers who realize the value of advertising in school publications. All departments of the paper worked together harmoniously to produce a real- ly fine publication. DOW 1—Mr. Walker, M. Gabele, . Lomayesva, J. Robinson, B. Rttbinson, I). Maddox, fv. Burgos, I, . James, M. Elliott, B. Tabor, I). Jenkins, J. Martin. ROW 2—W. Latimer, B. Brice. E. Radford, R. Gaston, M. Gardner, O. Francis, S. Welsh, R. Hoover, I). Dropps, E. Kimmel. This Page Contributed by Ken and Pat Haydis—Shell Distributors 21 All the girls of NYCUHS constitute the glee club, which has been practic- ing faithfully two hours every week all year. They have made great progress in singing harmony, so that the air is often filled with sweet sounds emanat- ing from the auditorium. The Glee Club as a group has made two public ap- pearances— a Christmas Cantata, “Chimes of the Holy Night. and a formal spring concert, both appreciated by large audiences. We lose by graduation this year several talented singers, as well as our accompanist for the past three years, Pat Talla. May their lives continue to be filled with music. ROW I—M. Bolieu, Maddox, Cowan, It. Tabor, M. Tabor. It. Robinson, Baxter, I). Tabor. ROW 2—Talla, Clayton, Irwin, D. Homer, Hoover, King, M. Homer, Kent, Ellitttt. Norwood, Tali wood, Lomayesva• ROW .‘I—Foyil. Garner, Couch, Woods, L. James, Jenkins, T. Bolieu, McCutcheon, Burgos, For guard, Waco, M. Ramos, .. Edwards, Carter. ROW 4—Lamoureaux, Clark, Chaleco, Market, F. Radford, V. Ramos, J. Robinson, Radford, Aceves, Shields, Martinez. This Page Contributed by Sophomore Class of NYCUHS Grace R oodford. Director Rat Talla, Accompanist 22 zad ROW 1— D. Homer, I). Mad- dox, Lee James, I). L a m on re a u x, It. S a u n d e r s. P. Rad- ford, 5. Loi?e rid ge, J. It nr ns, I). Tabor, ilf. Perkins, S. Kent, F, Radford. ROW 2— It. Price, A'. Itrown, S. W elsh, II. Fitzwat- er, C. M Ues, I). Bru- neau, P. Talla, F. Draper, C. Stcango, It. Smith, II. Ridge- way. After getting off to a slow start in the '49-'50 school year, the NYCUHS band progressed rapidly, considering the large proportion of beginners out of the total eighteen members. The first public appearance of the band was at the Christmas concert; later it played at a number of assem- blies and home basketball games. A spring concert was given in April. A drum majorette group has been organized in antici- pation of the coming football season, by which time it is hoped the band will have uniforms and be able to partici- pate as a group with the majorettes in pre-game and half- time activities. Howard Ridgeway, Director MAJORETTES Donna Maddox, Floradine Radford, Sally Kent, Denise Homer. This Page Contributed by Poston Store—Agnes and William Savilla and Parker Rod and Gun Club 23 tfaitb' .deayue The girls started the sport's year with the formation of the Girls' League. Mr. Motes' fine job in organizing this organ- ization last year showed good results in the girls’ attitudes this year. Our officers were as follows: Presi- dent, Lupe Burgoz; Vice President, Mary Tabor; Secretary-Treasurer, Betty Jean Tabor. After the arrival of Miss Young as our director, Mr. Motes, who had been training and teaching us new drill forma- tions. turned the job over to her. Miss Young taught us a pin-wheel formation which our public liked very much at the football games. We did our marching at the beginning of the game and at the half: everyone appreciated our effort and the results of the director’s teaching. With football season at an end, the girls turned to basketball. They formed a team of girls and arranged to play sev- eral games. The first one was with the Indian School which we won by a hard earned margin of only two points, 33 to GIRLS’ LEAGUE OFFICERS Mary Tabor, lietty Jean Tabor. Lupe Burgoz 31. It was a hard fought victory with a great deal of competition. Our second game was with the Poston Grammar School. As they allowed only our freshman team to play, we used the upper-classmen only for substitutes. In the Poston game we won 20 to 8. The third game was the freshmen against the Parker Grammar School. We scored another win, the score was 46 to 21. Although this was a one-sided score, the game showed much school spirit on the part of both teams. As we were scheduled to play a game with Blythe, we were very disappointed when the game was called off at the last minute. This was our last chance to display our skill. We may have lost, but as things stood at the end of the season we were undefeated. As basketball season drew to a close, we turned to softball. We didn’t have a real team, we just played intra-class games during the physical education period for our own enjoyment. Later on, when the notable Parker climate permitted, or should we say, encouraged,” Miss Young to take us swimming in the backwaters of the Colorado River, we found it had been well worth the waiting. Miss Young kept us in top athletic condition with constant calisthentics. Most of the girls have her to thank for those pounds lost or gained to an advantage. She certainly did wonders with the girls of NYCUHS. We extend our thanks and congratulations to Miss Young and to Mr. Motes especial- ly for getting the girls' sports rolling. This Page Contributed by Parker Theatre—Rodger Brogan 24 @Aeerteaden Pat Cowan Petty Jean Tabor Mary Tabor Betty Robinson We love ya! We like ya! We’ll stick to you tight. But oh you Broncs! Fight! Fight! Fight! With a hi de hi and a hi de ho Come on team, let’s go!!! One step, two step. Three step, four! Come on Parker! Raise that score! Yes, I’m from Parker Ain’t I cute! This Page Contributed by Colorado River Trading Company—Frank Maddox Betty Jean Tabor Betty Robinson Sit tin’ on a grand- stand Beatin’ on a tin can Who can? We can, Nobody else can, Parker! Parker! Parker! Tint bits, three hits, four bits, a dollar. Kveryone from Park- er st a n d up a n d holler! Pep it up, step it up Fight, Fight, Fight We’re for Parker Broncs, They’re alright. 25 ue Thelo I). Motes, Director This Page Contributed by Johnson’s Clothing Store and Marston Supply Company—Phoenix 26 fictivitied Bonnie Young. Director “Crisscross” This Page Contributed by Freshman Class of NYCUHS 27 (fait Stu6et aCC Undefeated Freshman Team Although several of the girls played their initial basketball this year, all will agree it was their co-operation and enthus- iasm that brought about the un- defeated freshmen girls team of 1950. The sportsmanship shown in all games was admired and ap- preciated by participants and spectators. Bonnie Young, Coach Varsity Basketball Team This Page Contributed by Colorado River Boat Camp—Tommy Kinder and R. W. Wc� ( and Son 28 Zuem BETTY JEAN TABOR Homecoming Quern The first homecoming celebration in the history of our school was held November 18, 1949, and was dedicated to the alumni of NYCUHS and Ray Stephan. Amid all the pomp and gaiety of the occasion, a gloom was cast over it by the absence of Ray Stephan, team fullback and four year letterman. Ray was in the hospital with a broken leg. but in spite of this fact his teammates realized the great loss Ray was to their team and were all the more determined to win the homecoming game. The game which ended the homecoming cele- bration was played against Ajo, and though our boys fought valiantly, they were defeated 13-7. The highlight of the evening was at halftime when all the lights were turned out, and in the shadow of the brightly lighted P” on Black Mountain the crowd sat in suspense waiting to see the charming homecoming queen, Betty Jean Tabor. She was ushered onto the field seated on the back of a beautiful sea blue Oldsmobile convertible. The car was decorated very attrac- tively with satin bows of blue and gold, NYCUHS colors. Betty Jean was lovely in a pale blue chiffon evening gown with a corsage of white carnations. She was attended by the homecoming princesses: Mary Nell Tabor who was charming in a yellow taffeta formal: Lova Shields, most attractively gowned in pink net; and Lovona James, pretty as a picture in blue net. The queen was presented with a beautiful bouquet of pink carnations and a kiss by the captain of the Ajo football team. Students of NYCUHS are indebted to Mr. Shelton, our very true friend, who made possible the car, the decorations for the car, and also the corsages and queen’s bouquet. Our first homecoming will be a very memorable one in the hearts of all. This Page Contributed by Stephan's Garage— W. F. Stephan Sons and Variety Store—Vesta and Sam Davis 29 VaCe tti te 'Dtutce DOROTHY TABOR RALPH REID Valentine King anti Queen Surrounded by red and white hearts and cupid’s bows. Dorothy Tabor was crowned this year s Valentine Queen by her sister Mary Nell Tabor, last year s queen. This highlight of the evening was followed by Dorothy's choos- ing Ralph Reid as her king, and the presentation of a box of candy to Dorothy by Mr. Motes. Following this ceremony, the orchestra dedicated Let Me Call You Sweetheart to the king and queen, while everyone danced. Dorothy was dressed in a summery dress with pastel colors of blue-green and pink blending into the predominant grey. Her sister was dressed in a wine suit with silver accessories. The queen’s attendants, representatives from each class, were Lavona James, Lillian Edwards, Lova Shields, Floradine Radford, Colean Wood. Mary Tabor, and Patricia McCutcheon. 30 Assistant Editur. Retty Robinson Editor, Mary Tabor over this edition of La Reata. over it. da ‘Reata The 1950 La Reata was made possible through the efforts of an all-school staff under the di- rection of Anne Witzleben. To our business managers, Ralph Reid and Jack Garner, we feel a special note of praise is due. The job of raising money for a project as big as this is not easy and sometimes rather unpopular, but Ralph and Jack did a splendid job. Mary Tabor and Betty Rob- Business Managers inson are deserving of much iack a r ‘r Ralph Reid praise for the long, hard, hours spent burning the midnight oil Jack Price, our chief typist, also spent many a sleepless night We would also like to compliment Jack Yokum, a real friend, for the beautiful pictures given us for the divisional pages. Many of Mr. Yokum’s pictures have appeared in national publications and several have appeared on the cover of Desert Magazine. It is only through the willing, conscientious, unselfish efforts of each member on the staff that NYCUHS is able to give you this outstanding book. So, to the entire staff, our advertisers, Mr. Yokum. and everyone who in any way helped make this annual our best annual, our sincerest thanks. Sponsor, Anne Witzleben This Page Contributed by CrossRoads Store. Mary Schwanbeck—CrossRoads. California 31 'It Won't Se Mr. Preston will be dttwn in a moment, Sir “Anne” 32 TtotV “What do they make ’em for?” Oh, you may have them.” Oh. Kith, fitr how Iona” (Hi. yes. pretty fine cigar, Mr. Meek.” He spoke ahout that before.” Let's have a regular meeting, Mr. Meek.” 4k CrcAict fo itute The assembly hall darkened, a hush fell, and the curtains were bathed in light. Seconds later the stage became the interior of Robert Preston’s luxurious home, and our school friends lost their true identity to become other personalities. The night was Friday, March 10th, and a night long to remembered by those who saw It Won’t Be Long Now, a comedy by Milton Herbert Gropper. Bob Gelvin was refreshing in the leading role of Robert Preston which he played with assurance. Bob did not use type gestures or type reactions in his role, but, rather, gave that quality which is so often missing from a high school play, a quality of freshness, as though he were experiencing the action of the play for the first time. Tommie Jane Bolieu who played the part of Vivian Darrell, a flapper who lisped, and Betty Robinson in the role of Ann Winston did well in creating a contrast of characters. Gold-digging, flapperish, and sweetly lisping, Tommie Jane as Vivian Darrell wooed the money of Robert Preston, while the charming sincerity of Betty Robinson’s portrayal wooed the heart of Robert Preston as well as the heart of the audience. Lyle Warnock was the epitome of distingue as he capably handled the role of the suave, grey-templed Dr. Walter Talley who pronounced doom for Robert Preston. Buddy was thoroughly convincing in his characterization. O. B. Francis was the natural choice to play Charles Dobson, the political ward- heeler. His brashness and out-spokenness added much to the part and to the enjoyment of the play as a whole. Ralph Reid, Robert Maddox, and Betty Jean Tabor portrayed Robert Preston’s under- paid clerk, office boy, and stenographer respectively. The team of Reid and Maddox was the cause of much of the audience’s delight. They neither underplayed nor overplayed their parts, but lent an enchanting humor to the play. Betty Jean was beautifully efficient both in the play and in her characterization. In her gowns, which must have cost many a week’s salary, she was appealing to the audience. As evidence of the theatrical maxim that A small part done well may be long remem- bered,” Zack Price carried off top honors of the evening. His small role was played with a sympathy seldom seen in amateur productions. From the time he came on stage until he left, every word, every gesture, every facial expression was in keeping with a seventy-year- old butler. Jerry Anderson as the Reverend Dr. Loring, gave a convincing portrayal of a cleric whose main interest was the Playground Center, an organization to which Robert Preson paid little attention until his supposed last twenty-four hours. Jesse Martin portrayed an Irish policeman whose sad duty it was to arrest Robert Preston. Jesse was successful in giving to the audience the affableness and geniality neces- sary to the role. These Pages Contributed by National Federation of Federal Employees 34 Duane Lanier was cast as Frank Cullen, a representative of the People’s Party. Handi- capped by having one long speech, Duane overcame this handicap by presenting it with clarity and poise. Maxine Elliott and Phyllis Baxter played their parts of household servants with reality. Kenneth Brown as the photographer lent an air of reality to the political scene. The audience s complete unawareness of mechanics was a tribute to the smoothness with which Melvin Gardner handled the job of stage manager. Without efficient stage man- agement. success is an impossibility, but on the night of performance, the hard work and long hours too often go unheralded while actors and actresses share the applause and congratula- tions of the audience. The person willing to take upon himself the demanding duties of stage manager, to serve without praise, in order to make a school play a success deserves a great deal of respect, thanks, and credit. But what would a play be without direction? The answer is, “Nothing!'' The able director who shouldered all the responsibilities of every department, who developed the head- aches and heartaches of unlearned lines, unmet rehearsal schedules, and unavailable proper- ties, is deserving of full credit for success in all departments. So, for a really fine production please accept our sincerest congratulations and thanks, Anne Witzleben. You deserve every bit of it! Mr. A1 Jolson Ridgeway and Pat Talla deserve our thanks for very enjoyable enter- tainment between acts. Mr. Ridgeway brought down the house with his black face panto- mime to A1 Jolson records. Pat Talla played Waltz in C Sharp Minor, Moonlight Sonata, and Minute Waltz, all of which were received enthusiastically by the audience and showed Pat’s fine ability on the piano. 35 The Letterman’s Club of the high school held its first meeting the second week in September, at which time the following officers were elected: president, Jesse Martin; secretary, Ray Stephan; and sergeant at arms, Carl Harper. On Wednesday, September twenty-eighth, the Lettermen loaded the freshman boys on trucks and took them to Black Mountain to repaint the “P. On November fifteenth, the Lettermen again as- cended the mountain, this time carrying gas to light up the “P for NYCUHS's first Homecoming which was celebrated on November eighteenth with Ajo as our visiting football team. Homecoming was one of the finest events of the school year, and the Lettermen, with the backing of the student council, are responsible for its success. Homecoming, dedicated to Ray Stephan, injured fullback, and the alumni, got off to a bang-up start by one of the best parades seen in Parker. The parade consisted of floats, queen candi- dates, pep squad, band, and decorated automobiles. A half-hour before game time the fires started burning on Black Mountain outlining the “P, a dramatic setting for a dramatic game. After the game, the Homecoming dance ended the week of festivities. December seventh saw the addition of six more students to membership in the Letter- man's Club. Those initiated were; Sidney Jacobs, Bobby Gaston, Bobby Hoover, Ray Sim- mons. Dickie Welsh, and Zack Price. A hayride and picnic given February fourth, was the outstanding social activity spon- sored by the club this year. In early May the Lettermen planned a grade school softball tournament. The award assembly at the end of the school year will be the last activity of the club. Gold medals will be awarded to deserving members at this time. OFFICERS Jesse Martin, President Ray Stephan, Secretary Jack LaMar, Serjeant-at-arms This Page Contributed by Corral and Auto Courts—Harold Scott ROW 1— J. Martin, W, Esivonia. J. Garner, R. Gelvin, M. Gardne r, .. War- nock. R. Reid, R. Gas- ton, Z. Price. ROW 2— S. Welsh, J. LaMar, R. Murphy, O. Francis, R. Stephan, R. Hoover, . Simms, C, Harper, R. W e I s h, F. R i n j h a m, Coach. 36 'pootficdl Co-captains Ralph Reid Melvin Gardner This Page Contributed by Arizona Power and Light Company ROW 1—R. Gelvin, L. Martin, R. Simmons. H. Welsh. R. Gaston, L. McVey, Z. Price, {. Mahkewa, G. Sullivan, ?. Maddox, {. Reid. ROW 2—F. Bingham, M. Gardnert K. Hoover, . Mitchell. G. Grosshard. F. Draper, J. Garner, F. VanAssen, L. Warnock, ft. W hite, C. Alcaida. ROW 2—O. Francis, S. Welsh, I. Ameelyenah, ft. Murphy, R. Stephan. B. Simms, J. Martin, C. Harper, . Berney, R. Welsh. 37 P yot CC Coach, Fred Bingham Manager, Robert Gelvin ROW I—R. Simms. J. Martin, S. Welsh. (). Francis, I,. W arnock. C. Harper. R. Murphy. ’ ROM 2—R. Reid. M. Gardner, R. Simmons, IF. Fsiconia. This Page Contributed by Junior Class of NYCIIHS 38 0?oot aCC Half Time Pep Talk Action Slutt This Page Contributed by Norma Hendricks—Norma's Beauty Salon and Bob’s Hardware—Bob Vasarhely 39 'poat aCl NYCUHS opened its football season this year with forty-eight boys reporting for practice. Eleven lettermen were returning to give the Broncs the hopes of a winning foot- ball team. This being their second year at eleven-man football, the Parker boys had chosen a field of very good opponents which consisted of Kingman, Needles, Basic, Boulder City, Phoenix Indian School, Carver, and Ajo. The Broncs, needing a captain to pilot them through the coming season, chose Melvin Gardner and Ralph Reid as co-captains. To these two boys was given the important job of leading their team to a top berth in the ranks of the state s best class B teams. The Broncs were, however, a little downhearted when the season ended, for they won only two games, tied two, and lost five. The season, however, was a good season, for the team had gained more knowledge of how the game of football should be played. With eleven lettermen returning again next year and with the experience they have gained this year, plus the rugged boys from the Junior Varsity, the Broncs should have the makings of a very powerful team. This year the Broncs placed six men on the Tri-State football team. This Tri-State team is chosen from the best men from the following schools: Kingman and Parker in Arizona, Basic and Boulder City in Nevada, and Needles and Blythe in California. The boys who were selected for this honor were Carl Harper, Ralph Reid, Ray Stephan, Buddy Warnock, Jesse Martin, and Ray Simmons. The Broncs played a very good brand of football and were a hard team to beat. Even though they lost five games, three of these games were lost by only five, six or seven points, which goes to show that with only a few breaks the game could have gone to the Parker team. Three boys were lost to the team by injuries. All three of these boys were starters for the Broncs and our season record probably could have been much better if these boys had stayed in the lineup through the season. The boys receiving injuries were Ray Stephan, full- back, with a broken leg. Dickie Welsh, halfback, with a dislocated shoulder and Jack LaMar, end, with a bad knee. Another important member of the team who is not given much credit for his work is the manager. Seldom does his name appear before the public, but his role in keeping the team in shape is just as important as any of the others. For the past two years Bobby Gelvin has been manager of the Parker athletic teams and is graduating this year. The boys and the coach wish to thank him for the fine job he has done. These Pages Contributed by Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Florence. Sr., and Cecil Florence. Jr. 40 For the first time the high school has fielded both a Varsity and a Junior Varsity team. The Junior Varsity consisted mostly of freshmen who were inexperienced but very willing to try. These boys played two games this year, one with Needles, which they lost 12-0, and the other with Kingman, which they won 13-12. Our hats are off to these boys and hope in the future that Parker can have other Junior Varsity teams which can fill their shoes. Below is a record of the Varsity and Junior Varsity games during the 1949 season: VARSITY Sept. 16 ----- - Parker 0 Kingman 0 Sept. 23 ----- - Parker 0 Needles 7 Sept. 30 ----- - Parker 12 Blythe 0 Oct. 7 ----- - Parker 7 Basic 7 Oct. 14 ----- - Parker 0 Boulder City 67 Oct. 21 ------ Parker 24 Phoenix I. S. 0 Nov. 4..........Parker 7 Carver 12 Nov. 18 ----- - Parker 7 A jo 13 Nov. 24.........Parker 0 Blythe 32 JUNIOR VARSITY Oct. 26 ----- - Parker 0 Needles 12 Nov. 12 ----- - Parker 13 Kingman 12 State “Piatferu ROW I—Jesse Martin, Lyle War nock, Carl Harper ROW 2—Ralph Reid, Ray Stephan, Ray Simmons 41 ‘SadAetfraCt BOB GASTON, the only left handed player on the team, will he making it hot for the Parker hoys next year. He is one of the most improved players on the team. He is expected to he one of the high scorers in his forward position. ROSS MURPHY, co-cap- tain and guard, showed up best on his defensive play- ing, hall handling, and passing ability. Although Ross was not a high scorer, his working the hall in to the forwards, and his de- fensive playing more than made up for high-scoring. SPENCER WELSH, center, was a hard playing defen- sive man and specialized in rebounding and putting the hall into play. Spencer turned out to he the team's second high-scorer with a total of 134 points. JACK GARNER, one of the three seniors, played his best season for the R rones this year. His steady playing will he miss- ed next year. RALPH REID, forward, was a high spirited and hard player. He was out- standing for his defensive playing. WENDELL ESWON I A. guard, was a smooth and easy-going player. He was a good rehound man and ball handler. Wendell’s passing made it possible to work many plays. He was fourth high-scorer with 68 points. These Pages Contributed by Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Shelton—Shelton s Grocery 42 O. B. FRANCIS, center, had the height and size to go up and get rebounds and did a good job of it. 0. B. played his best as a defensive player. ROBERT HOOVER, for- ward, playing with a lot of ease, handled the hall well, having the abilities of a good offensive forward. LYLE WAR NOCK, a jun- ior, played his first year of basket hall for the Broncs this year. He did a fine job and should, be very much improved for next year. MELVIN GARDNER, co- captain and forward, was selected captain and for- ward on the All-Confer- ence second team this year. Melvin is a fast, smooth, and polished player on both defense and offense. His sharpshooting made him high-scorer on the team with a total of 192 points. JOSEPH AMELIA EN AH. forward, was a fast and accurate shooting player. As third high scorer and an aggressive defensive man, he added 128 points to the Broncs total score for this season. A3 Scu et aU Ameelyenah, Garner, Gaston, Estconia, Welsh, Francis. Murphy, Hoover, Gardner, Reid, Gel t in Date Team Place Parker Visitor Dec. 10 Wickenburg Parker 39 42 Dec. 12 I. V. F. W. Parker 47 41 Dec. 16 Litchfield Parker 54 41 Dec. 17 Phoenix Ind. Phoenix 52 27 Dec. 19 Red Heads Parker 34 32 Dec. 20 Blythe Blythe 38 37 Jan. 1 Kingman Kingman 25 28 Jan. 14 Boulder City Parker 46 42 Jan. 20 Needles Needles 19 45 Jan. 21 Peoria Parker 34 28 Jan. 27 Blythe Parker 31 32 Feb. 3 Wickenburg Wickenburg 34 56 Feb. 10 Phoenix Ind. Parker 55 42 Feb. 11 Peoria Peoria 29 36 Feb. 17 Needles Parker 48 49 Feb. 23 Ajo Tournament 40 58 Feb. 24 Tolleson Tournament 33 27 Feb. 25 Buckeye Tournament 40 45 The Broncs completed a successful basketball season with nine wins and nine losses, outscored by their op- ponents 709 to 698. In the majority of these games Coach Bingham played the five regulars: Melvin Gardner, Joseph Ameelyenah, Spencer Welsh. Ross Murphy, and Wendell Eswonia. However, the reserves, Ralph Reid, O. B. Frances, and Robert Hoover did a good job of keeping the team out in front when they were called upon to replace the regulars. (loach Hinfiham 44 These Pages Contributed by Roy and Etna Matticc—Roy's Cafe The Junior Varsity completed a successful basketball season by winning five games and losing five. They out-scored their opponents 302-264. The boys opened the season with a bang by winning three tough games in a row. The team looked very good and gave their opponents plenty of uneasy moments. After the first three games, the boys adopted a win-lose streak. However, the majority of the games iost were lost by a very small margin and could easily have gone the other way. This team showed plenty of spirit and determination. Any one of the boys will look good on the varsity next year. Both the team and Coach Bingham deserve a big hand for a fine job. Date Team Place Parker Visitor Dec. 10 Wickenburg Parker 25 24 Dec. 16 Litchfield Parker 40 17 Dec. 17 Phoenix Ind. Phoenix 26 10 Dec. 20 Blythe Blythe 31 34 Jan. 7 Kingman Kingman 25 18 Jan. 14 Boulder City Parker 35 41 Jan. 20 Needles Needles 39 24 (an. 27 Blythe Parker 21 32 Feb. 3 Wickenburg Wickenburg 22 24 Feb. 10 Phoenix Ind. Parker 38 40 Sfantitup 'pive Coach S. Welsh, W. h'siconia, R. Murphy, J. Ameelyenah, M. Gardner 45 ‘Ecu et alC Coach Hay Stephan, C. Alcaida, J. Anderson, F. VanAssen, C. Powers, H. Welsh, G. Sullivan, L. McVey, J. Nez, It. Mahkewa SCHEDULE Date Team Place Frosh Visitor Dec. 17 Grade School Parker 26 17 Dec. 19 Valley School Parker 27 19 Jan. 21 Peoria J.V. Parker 30 24 Jan. 27 Blythe Frosh Parker 33 34 Feb. 3 Grade School Parker 36 20 Feb. 11 Peoria J.V. Peoria 29 34 Feb. 17 Needles J.V. Parker 13 24 Feb. 20 Valley School Valley 28 16 Feb. 22 Grade School Parker 19 25 The freshman five met nine rival teams, most of them from the Parker area. This team ended the season with a record of five wins against four losses and outscored their opponents 241 to 212. These boys showed the ability and fight needed to make varsity material but lacked the experience and smoothness which comes with experience and long hours of practice. Most of the spectators who saw the freshman team in action have great hopes for them. What the boys lacked in experience they made up for in fight and spirit. Another point in their favor, as voiced by opposing players and coaches, was the good sportsmanship displayed by all members of the team. Realizing the tremendous value of this asset, we predict the boys will go far during the coming years. A vote of thanks goes to Ray Stephan, NYCUHS student, who was unable to partici- pate in sports this season because of an injury, and who coached the team while he was on crutches. Thank you, Ray Stephan, for a big job well done. This Page Contributed by Gaston's Service Station—Garland Gaston and Rwcrvicw Trailer Park 46 cue zlC BASEBALL SQUAD Date Place Team March 17 Here Needles April 1 There Blythe April 15 There Kingman April 28 Here Needles May 6 Here Blythe May 12 Here Kingman At the opening of the ’50 baseball season La Reata was due for publication, therefore making it impossible to state the scores of the games yet to be played. Baseball is back again at NYCUHS as one of its major sports for the first time since 1941. The Broncs have six games scheduled this season. Those turning out for the squad and positions are as follows: Ray Simmons, Logan Reed, Jesse Martin, and O. B. Francis__________ catchers; Wendell Eswonia, Carl Harper, and Russell Welsh—pitchers; Bobby Gaston and Jack LaMar—first basemen; Ralph Reid, Bob Maddox, and Lyle Warnock—second base- men: Melvin Gardner and LeRoy Martin—shortstops; Ross Murphy, Jim Benefield, and Charles Dupree—third basemen; Jack Garner and Cornelio Alcaida—left fielders; Dewain McKenzie, Spencer Welsh, Bob King, and Richard White—center fielders; Duane Lanier. Elmer Radford, Robert Hoover, and Gary Grossbard—right fielders. Baseball has not been played since ’41 at NYCUHS so most of the boys are new at baseball but under the supervi- sion of Coach Bingham are showing rapid advance, and in time they will compose one of the top teams in the area. We hope baseball will be continued at NYCUHS in the future years as baseball is truly an American sport. This Page Contributed by Jack's Drive-In—Jack Pool and Grandview Hotel hi These Pnges Contributed by E. C. (Johnnie) Johnson and Howard Johnson—Texaco Service 48 7tyocc We wish to acknowledge in all sincerity the assistance rendered us by Jack Yokum in giving us the beautiful photographs for our divisional pages. Realizing the value of these photographs, we never could have afforded them but for the generosity of Mr. Yokum. who would accept no remuneration from us. To our good friends, Dan and Marion Beaver of the Parker Motor Company, a vote of thanks for again making the Driver-Trainer car available to the students of NYCUHS. We again wish to express in all sincerity our deep appreciation for the financial assist- ance rendered us by our advertisers. We call on you so often, and you arc always so generous, we want you to know that we realize that without your help La Reata and many another of our endeavors would be impossible. To our student photographer, Kenneth Brown, a vote of praise, especially for his pictures of the all-school play. We are most appreciative to S. K. Smith Company of Los Angeles for the beautiful covers on our 1950 La Reata. To our photographer, Jack Kicthley, we extend thanks for the fine photography in La Reata. A vote of appreciation and thanks to the people of the Colorado River Agency who have, as always, helped us this year in making our sports program a success by sprinkling our athletic field, adjusting lights, providing accommodations for visiting teams, and all the other favors. We sincerely acknowledge the help and assistance given us by the Hendricks Printing Company for an excellent printing job. A vote of thanks to Bob West and Don Gordon for making possible the public address system at our football games. We are very grateful to E. L. Blick of the Parker Lumber Company for loaning us the furniture and lamps which added so much to the presentation of our all-school play. We feel we owe a debt of gratitude to the Lettermen’s Club and the Sophomore Class for giving us financial assistance on La Reata. This is a very nice gesture and we hope it will establish a precedent which other classes in the years to come will follow. Thank you. Letter- men and Sophomores, for taking the lead in this display of school spirit. To the Parker Commercial Company, a vote of thanks for the many favors shown in all our campaigns. To J. B. Shelton, our heartfelt thanks for your generosity in making our first Homecoming at NYCUHS such a memorable one. We wish to extend to the Freshman and Junior Classes a vote of thanks for their con- tributions to La Reata. Our sincere appreciation and thanks to Dr. Currie for attending and making his services available at all our football games. This Page Contributed by Parker Taxi Service—Paul Shuttle worth, and Union Oil Company—Dick Brice 50 52 • - .)V -J. -- ■ .••• . 3 “ I •� 1 '« ’} � • % H • JPTV • «M ; 1 ■ «J M � %) V� ;