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

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1954 volume:

LA REATA 1954 Northern Yuma County Union High School Parker, Arizona NORTHERN YUMA COUNTY UNION HIGH SCHOOL « MAOOOX - « {}?“ tSTHE. « «� . ■ CUE.. t. V. MAYOIS ear jahc ARTHUR t. «U� CI L c. RAWU WATERMAN AftCMlT'CTC leschek A� � ‘,'MONE'y COMTRACtOB M,R. D MS DEDICATION To the people whose names appear on this plaque and to the countless other citizens of the Northern Yuma County Union High School District who have made possible the enlarging of our school commemorat- ed above, we dedicate this book, out of our most sincere appreciation. The Staff of the 1954 La Reata 2 INTRODUCTION We, the La Reata Staff, hope that this book is an accurate rec- ord of our school year of 1953-54 and that it meets the approval of its readers—our classmates. A full Spring section is included for the first time, recording the events of the important time in the school year. We have changed other sections of this book somewhat this year in an effort to include as many photos of all students as possible. Our thanks, as usual, to our advertisers, who make this book financially possible. The La Reata Staff Adria McVey Business Mgr. Beverly Garner Editor Keith Walker Photographer 3 SPRING In the Spring, desert dwellers look anxi- ously at the water run-off of winter storms. Parker Dam, above, is an important link in the Colorado River chain of dams de- signed to hold that run-off and provide power. Manager Frank Burgoz, Scorekeeper T. C. Hollis, Asst. Coach Fred Bingham and Coach John Evers observe the action from the sidelines. 1953 BASEBALL Big Bob McCullough cuts loose with that sharp-breaking curve. Courtesy of R. W. West and Son and Johnson's Dry Goods 5 The boys on the bench are relaxed as Tolieson takes the field and the home team prepares for first bats. The team finished the season with the wins equaling the losses and that was good for a team loaded with freshmen and sophomores. Two out- fielders and two infielders were lost via graduation and transfer. Other regulars and veterans return and the battery of McCullough and Skenandore will be active. Most of the pictures that follow were taken at the Tolieson game, which, unfortunately for us, cannot be included in our list of victories. As this yearbook goes to press the baseball fever of ’54 begins to mount. Already those athletes not playing basketball are beginning to spend some time with bats and balls and gloves and it won’t be long until Umpire Jacobs cries “batter up” once again. Courtesy of Parker PTA 6 The outstanding features of the young 1953 team was its willingness to play as a team—to move from a preferred position to take over a new posi- tion in an emergency. Leland Skenandore and Don Hoffman, regular out- fielders, became catchers when needed. Infielders Robert Begay hnd Larrv Hoffman pitched when necessary. Fortunately, most of this 1953 team will be in school to play in 1954. Courtesy of PARKER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 7 Charley Brown takes to the air and it’s going to be close at 1st base. Tim Alcaida hits the dirt to score and give Parker a tem- porary 3-2 lead over Tolleson. Courtesy of Marston Supply Co. and Bower-Palmer Printing Co. 9 These batters, snapped at the Tolleson game, didn’t get hits at the time but they were all swing- ing! Top: Leland Skenandore, Pete Johnson, DeWain McKenzie Bottom: Robert Begay and Bob McCullough Courtesy of Fannin's Gas and Equipment Co. 10 JENNY KISSED ME Again Mrs. Witzleban turned out a top all-school play in the form of “Jenny Kissed Me.” It concerned the trials and tribula- tions of a Father Moynihan, who was portrayed by John Townsend. The other characters were: Jenny, Dorina Yaklowich; Michael, Pete John- son; Mrs. Deazy, Joanne Burns; Sister Mary, Carol Bowman; Miss Stearns, Bev- erly Garner; Owen, Bob Leatherman; and Mr. Parkside, Carl Powers. The Schoolgirls were played by Karen King, Darlene Murphy, Lyla Waterman, Mil- dred Salmans, Jacque Davenport, and Theo McShane. Courtesy of Parker Commercial Co. and Parker Variety Store 11 Enter Miss Stearns and her Pineapple rice. Sister Mary and Shirley. Jenny looks over her Books of Knowledge. 12 Shirley, Sister Mary, and Father Moynihan. Owen and Michael talk things over. Father and Mr. Parkside discuss Jenny and Owen. MOVING-UP DAY For the past four years, the students of NYCUHS have put on an an- nual event which they call “Moving-Up Day.” All the eighth-graders from the nearest communities are invited to attend and take part in this cere- mony. It is exactly what the name implies: everyone moves up. The eighth- graders become the future Freshmen, the present Freshmen the future Sophomores and so on, until the Seniors move out into the world. Afterwards, skits are presented by the classes and several of the clubs. A banner is given to the class or club having the best skit. At noon, lunch is served by the Student Council, and there is always a baseball game in the afternoon. Students form ’53 on Moving-Up Day. Courtesy of Bob's Hardware and Appliance and Parker Home Bakery 13 JUNIOR AND SENIOR BANQUET This yearly event was held in the grammar school cafeteria in May. About 65 Juniors and Seniors attended plus all the teachers. The. food was served by the Sophomore girls and the Sophomore boys helped them wash the dishes. The tables were decorated with many kinds of pretty flowers, which gave a little extra-special beauty to the banquet. Speeches were given by Don Hoffman, president of the Junior class, and Leroy McVey, president of the Senior class. After the banquet the students remained to dance. Some of the Seniors try out their square dancing. And it was enjoyed by all. 15 AWARD ASSEMBLY Last year, for the first time, an assembly was held at night, for the presentation of awards earned by students. Awards for students who had excelled in academic as well as athletic, musical and other extra-curricular areas were pre- sented. Gifts were exchanged between the Junior and Senior Classes, and the Senior Class History, Will, and Prophecy were read. Top individual awards went to Jacque Davenport, Carol Wilbanks and Don Garcia in bookkeeping. Jim Griffin re- ceived the coveted Danforth Award and Darlene Murphy and Beverly Bloomfield received honor awards. Mr. Bullard presents bookkeeping awards Courtesy of Parker Motor Co. and Tom Finley, Jeweler 16 Don Hoffman presents Richard White with handkerchief Dale Robinson and Sidney Jacobs receive Football All-Conference Awards Mr. Bingham presents Leroy Shontz with letter Courtesy of PBSW Supply and Equipment Co. Jim Griffin receives Danforth Award Beverly Bloomfield receives hon- or award The seniors in their glory 17 THE ALL SCHOOL PICNIC This is another annual event great- ly enjoyed by students and teachers. One day, near the end of the school year, everyone puts on bathing suits - — - or old clothes and goes for a full day of swimming, eating and just plain loafing. Members of the student council and volunteers fry hamburgers on the outdoor grill, and pass out “pop” and potato chips. Then back to more swim- ming, sleeping or both, until everyone decides they’re sun-burned enough. Top to bottom: • The chowline • The hamburger staff • The holiday-loving (?) teachers 18 Student Council girls prepare food. George Hendrix and un- identified teacher leave with seconds. Courtesy of Community Drugs and Gaston's Service Station Miscellaneous Action Snapshots At Picnic . Hamburger crew at work. Mr. Laughlin smiles. Students and teachers relax. Mr. Laughlin reads. FOR ENJOYMENT And Joe Langendorf FLEW! Courtesy of Shelton's Grocery Store 20 Students of Nycuhs go all out for the bunny hop SPRING FORMAL Leland Skenandore, Darlene Murphy, Modene Burns and John Townsend THE SPRING SEMESTER ENDS The above students were selected by the faculty on the basis of charac- ter, leadership, and service as representatives to Boys’ and Girls’ States. The students at left below were elected Student Council Officers for the year 1953-4. At right Below are some of the students who attended the summer Music Camp at Tempe. Arley McNeil and John Townsend Darlene Murphy and Modene Burns Barbara Lofton, Anne Wilkinson, Norma Baldridge, Pauline Waterman and Priscilla Scott. Herman Payton and Ernie Moore 22 Don Garcia talks Tom Sweeny receives diploma GRADUATION 1953 June 2nd was a big night for the Seniors as it was finally the time to say farewell forever to high school. After four years of study, they had finally achieved their goal: gradua- tion. Of course, for some, this was only a stepping stone to some form of higher education, but also there were those who, that night, were finishing school and starting to earn a living. The guest speaker was Mr. George V. Christie, Vice- President of the First National Bank of Arizona. Class Valedictorian was Joanne Burns with a 1.3 aver- age. Don Garcia was Salutatorian with a 1.7 average. Courtesy of Jack Garner and Sons and The Chief Motel 23 FALL School begins after Labor Day but the year seems to have officially begun when the sophomores conduct the freshman boys to Black Mountain some warm October day and our local landmark is again white and shining. 25 It’s a long hard way to the top when you’re carrying five gallons of white- wash. If you don’t like to carry whitewash there are always other things to do— right, Wayne? You can see a long way from the top of Black Mountain—if you have time to look. Courtesy of Parker Rainbow Assembly No. 28 INITIATION This year’s Freshman initiation was held in October. The boys had to wear girls’ bathing suits and garters and tie an onion around their necks. The girls wore boys’ pajamas backward, one pigtail, and the required onion. They were good sports and cooperated in all the silly stunts they were required to do. To us it was a lot of fun but ask them and they will say, “Wait till next year.” Three Sophomores give Don Gustafson special attention 28 Courtesy of the CORRAL MOTEL AND RESTAURANT they danced . . . they swatted . . . and Mike Chandler proposed! Courtesy of Parker Motel and Johnson Motor Co. 29 THE P. T. A. CARNIVAL The P. T. A. Carnival is an annual event held at the Parker Grammar School. Each High School class and the Grammar School’s upper grades sponsor a booth or concession. This year’s carnival was most successful. The always-popular Carnival King and Queen contest was won by the Freshmen candidates. They were crowned and honored at the carnival dance, sponsored by the Sophomores. The board shows the contest results. The King and Queen of the P. T. A. carnival were Wayne Crawford and Donna Orasco. The Freshmen won the contest by an overwhelming vote. Courtesy of Superior Coach Sales and Service and Texaco Service Station. 31 FOOTBALL The 1953 team was one of the smallest teams in recent school history, both in number as well as in size of players. In addition, many of the veteran performers such as Adrian Fisher, Leland Skenandore, Pete Johnson and George Hendrix received injuries which kept them out of several games and in some cases the entire season. Nevertheless the Broncs gave their best and gave some favored opponents anxious moments occasionally. The coaches, students and community can be especially happy over one football fact of 1953: most of the team will be back next year, and many good players have two and three years of varsity competition remaining. The 1953 Football Team Courtesy of Parker Theatre and Helen and Fran Allen, Earp 32 THE COACHES Coach Ridgeway, in his first year of coaching foot- ball here, and Asst. Coach Wilson, in his first year at NYCUHS did a fine job in their first year together as football coaches. David Vanegas and Pete Johnson ably handed out socks, tape, towels, and carried water to the team throughout the sea- son. THE MANAGERS Courtesy of Hammond Soap and Chemical Co. and the Photo Shop 33 SENIOR LINEMEN John Townsend, playing high school football at NYCUHS for the first time, began the season at end and was moved to tackle towards the end of the season. Donnie Williams, playing his third year at end, was high scorer with 20 points, 3 touchdowns and 2 conversions. He was also co-captain. Gene Roxson sparkled at defensive tackle throughout the season and was often seen making tackles in the enemy backfield. 34 SENIOR BACKS Leland Skenadore, first string guard at the beginning of the season, re- turned, after cracking his ribs at Litchfield, to do a fine job in the back- field. Manfred Patrick, playing his fourth year of football at NYCUHS, did much fine running for us in his last year. George Hendrix, scoring 12 points and breaking his nose, gave his best to NYCUHS football in his last year. He was outstanding on defense. 35 Bob McCullough Ed Moritz Guard Tackle JUNIOR LINEMEN Ernie Campas End Morris Sevada End LeRoy Eswonia Tackle 36 ELLIOTT HILL RICHARD VANEGAS LEROY SHONTZ Tackle Center Guard SOPHOMORES Courtesy of Havasu Chapter, DeMolay ROY GUSTAFSON JACKIE WELSH Tackle Defensive Back i MERLE BURTON Guard 37 t A I � 1 Pete Homer Junior Robert Begay Sophomore QUARTERBACKS AND HALFBACKS Bob Langendorf Tony Gonzales Junior Junior 38 ' p Wayne Crawford End Darryl Hogan Guard FRESHMEN Gary Schaff Mike Chandler Halfback Halfback 39 Courtesy of First National Bank of Arizona THE HOMECOMING GAME Coach Ridgeway is ready . . . the boys kick off . . . and the fathers are con- fident. As far as victories were concerned this was a year when we would rather talk about the few returning lettermen and all the Freshmen and Sophomores and Juniors who played this year and who will be playing next year. There were only twenty-four boys on the team this year but they practiced every night, played every week during the seasor and they played bigger schools and better teams in seven of their eight games. We- think they were wonderful! Courtesy of Bridn Hall and Valley Gas Station. 41 HALF-TIME HIGHLIGHTS In addition to the usual band music and drills of the majorettes at half-time, fans were treated to the marching of the newly organized Pom-Pom Girls. In the meantime the boy and girl selected in a school election to reign as Homecoming King and Queen were driven onto the field. The crowning ceremonies took place in front of the grandstand and Seniors Arley McNeil and Jacque Davenport were revealed as the popular choices. King Arley and Queen Jacque Courtesy of 7G Service Station and Martin's Business Machines 42 CLUBS This year was the fourth year in our club program. Clubs met 4th Period on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays. A student could act in a play, learn to drive a car, make a leather purse or billfold, dance, play ten- nis, or work on a school publication—to name only some of the varied activi- ties. Mrs Witzleben and the Drama Club after a successful one-act Mr. Bernal demonstrates to Mary Young in performance Leathercraft Club Courtesy of Colorado River Trading Company 43 A Tennis Club group with Mr. Preston Future Farmers of America officers pose with Mr. George Mr. Ridgeway’s Sports Club in action Courtesy of Blue Water Trailer Court and Branson's Big Bass Lodge 44 Mr. Godsell and a Driver Training group hard The Dancing Club, under Mr. Bullard's and Mrs. at work. Brown's direction, was most popular. 45 PUBLICATION CLUBS Mr.. Laughlin and the Loudspeaker Staff 46 The 1953-54 Council STUDENT COUNCIL This year the Council sponsored a most successful clothing drive for the Save The Children Federation. The Senior-Sophomore team beat the Junior-Freshman team in the drive and the losers give the victors a party. The Council regularly assigns groups to take tickets at ball games and organizes dances. It schedules student social activities, sends representatives to various conventions in Arizona and California and makes financial ap- propriations for school organizations and activities. A new clean-up campaign has been most successful. Each class is re- sponsible for maintaining a certain campus area clean at all times. The winning class’ flag then flies on the flagpole for six weeks until the areas are inspected again. 4 8 President John Townsend and Treasurer Arley McNeil, Vice-Pres- ident Modene Burns and Secretary Darlene Murphy. v Senior member Dick O’Dell speaks his piece in the weekly meet- ing. President John congratulates Sophomore members Norma Bald- ridge and Richard Vanegas whose class won the clothing drive (with the Seniors), Moving-Up Day Skit Contest, and the first campus clean- up drive. Courtesy of City of Parker. Director, Accompanist, and Soloists. Top: Dorina Yaklowich, Anne Wilkin- son, Miss Woodford, Director, Rufina Bernal. Bottom: Martha Sevada, Darlene Murphy, Accompanist, Theo McShane, Rosie Brice, Norma Bald- ridge. GLEE CLUB This group is an institution at NYCUHS. Each year they give two public performances: the Christman Contata and the Spring Concert. They also made their annual trip to Needles to sing. This year, for the first time, they sent members to sing at the Music Festival at Yuma. Darlene Murphy, Lyla Waterman, Dorina Yaklowich, and Norma Baldridge were chosen to represent the group. Courtesy of E. V. and Sam Haydis, Salome. 50 BAND This year the band participated in two concerts and put on one special assembly in addition to playing for the football games. This was Mr. God- sell’s first year with the band and with little loss of personnel due to gradua- tion he hopes to have a much improved band next year. Mr. Godsell and the woodwind section Courtesy of City Drug Co. and Brown's Plumbing and Appliances 52 BOYS' CHORUS Barber Shop Quartet and Direc- tor. Herb Relf, Pete Johnson, Mr. Godsell, Arley McNeil, Dick O'Dell. This year, under Mr. Godsell’s direction, we had our first Boys’ Chorus. They were much in demand, not only at school, but before the Lions Club, Woman’s Club and other civic groups. Tlie Quartet sang at the Yuma Festival of Song. The Chorus sings for the Parker Woman’s Club. JUNIORS Mr. Godsell’s Homeroom Courtesy of Havasu Springs Resort and Taylor's Trailer Park 54 4 Mr. Laughlin’s Homeroom SOPHOMORES Mr. Brennan’s Homeroom r Courtesy of Glen's Market and Glengarry's Drygoods Store 55 FRESHMEN Top to bottom: Mrs. Witzleben’s Homeroom; Mr. Bullard’s Home- room; Mr. Preston’s Homeroom. Courtesy of Desert River Camp and Austin Haydis, Shell Oil Distributor WINTER Power lines loom against a fiery winter desert sunset. These lines are the only permanent additions man has made over much western desert country and by now they seem as vital a part of the landscape as they are necessary to our modern life. Courtesy of Wayne's General Merchandise, Salome, and R. S. (Bob) Hutchins, Standard Oil Distributor, Salome. 58 THE CLASSROOMS Our school has courses in the following areas: Science, com- merce, English, mathematics, home economics, foreign lan- guage, agriculture, shop and social studies. Students at work in these classes are pictured on the pages that follow, with their teachers. Students not assigned to a class each period spend that time in the library- study hall, usually in charge of Miss Woodford, Librarian. 59 THE ' SCIENCE DEPARTMENT Mr. Maxwell, Mr. Ridgeway, Mr. Wilson Mr. Brennan's 2nd Period Sopho- more class. Courtesy of Arizona Public Service Co. ENGLISH Mr. Laughlin and Mr. Brennan. Mr. Laughlin's 6th Period Fresh- man class. A home ee class discusses a problem as Mrs. Brown looks on. It’s test time for Mr. Maxwell’s solid geometry and trigonometry students. 63 Senior Ag students Bob Crum and Manfred Patrick study cow diagram with Mr. George. V AGRICULTURE AND LANGUAGE Miss Woodford calls on Burton Edwards who knows the answers in Spanish I. 64 Mr. Bernal and auto shop boys investigate a jeep’s motor. Mr. Preston makes his point clear with a map in freshman social studies. 65 The Schools Board Meets. Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Haydis, Mr. Fuqua, President, Mr. Blanton, Clerk, and Mr. Maddox. THE BOARD ADMINISTRATION AND STAFF A school is maintained by citizens in its district who sup- ply the funds. It is operated by these citizens in the form of an elected school board. They select a principal who is in charge of the school. He in turn must direct the activities of the teachers—whom we have seen in previous pages—and other employees. These do office, custodial, and maintenance work and drive buses. 66 ADMINISTRATION Mr. C. Paul Waterman completes fourth year as NYCUHS principal. OFFICE Mrs. Lee Scott, secretary to the principal, handles office routine with assistance of girls in business practice class. MAINTENANCE Mrs. Maybell Barnes and Mrs. Vera Payton come to school as everyone else leaves and handle inside build- ing maintenance. Courtesy of Parker Lions Club. 67 Mr. Parker, Mr. Bonds, Mr. Penix and Mr. Courtney are the men who drive NYCUHS students safe- ly to and from school. The Salome-Wenden-Quartzsite- Bouse bus group line up before the long ride home. Mr. Bonds poses with some of his Valley bus riders. 68 BASKETBALL Bronco Basketball this year w'as a big year for the Sopho- mores as David and Richard Vanegas, Bob Begay and Tim Alcaida gained a lot of valuable experience. Junior Greg Burgoz and Freshman Daryl Hogan played a lot of ball as did the only senior, reliable Manfred Patrick. With most of these boys returning next year and with the other varsity players being juniors with another year of competition, Parker should have a good team and a strong bench next season. Freshman Eldon James and Sophomore Merle Burton were chosen from the junior varsity to make the tournament trip with the varsity group. The team played three tourna- ment games before bowing out, but enjoyed their four-day trip nevertheless. Manfred Patrick and teammates listen during a time-out as Coach Ridgeway gives a little advice in the game with Antelope. 69 Courtesy of National Federation of Federal Employees. The 1953-54 Basketball team Coach Ridgeway and Starting Five Courtesy of Tim Murphy's Windmill Trailer Park and Do Duck Inn Cafe and Trailer Park 70 Ernie Campas Forward - Junior Morris Sevada Guard - Junior Edward Moritz Center - Junior Benny McCabe Forward - Junior Daryl Hogan Guard - Freshman 71 Greg Burgoz Forward - Junior Richard Vanegas Forward - Sophomore David Vanegas Center - Sophomore Manfred Patrick xim Alcaida Guard - Senior Guard . Sophomore Courtesy of River Lodge and Big Bend Resort 72 The Junior Varsity Team, Coach and Managers. £ The Jay Vees won several ball games and pro- vided some good material for next year’s team. Robert Begay won advancement to the varsity in mid-season and Eldon James and Harold Burton saw occasional action with the varsity, too. Man- agers Shontz and Fisher were a great help to the boys and the coaches. Coach Wilson talks to his starting five Burton, Begay, Welsh, Chandler and James. 74 Courtesy of Women's Club of Parker. Robert Begay scores Eldon James shoots JUNIOR VARSITY ACTION Everybody wants it Mike Chandler jumps 75 Junior Varsity Cheerleaders in Action i. Our cheerleaders are active at all athletic events. The Varsity girls are elected by the student body. Pat Reid, Gloria Martinez and'Berta Benefield (not pictured below) were chosen this year. These girls selected Gail Gustafson, Pauline Waterman and Ruthie Edwards as Jr. Varsity cheerleaders. Varsity Cheerleaders and some rooters 76 THE SENIOR CLASS The Seniors had a busy time this year, running the Stu- dent Council, working on class projects, giving the Spring Formal, planning and then enjoying the Easter trip to Grand Canyon, and last but not least, preparing for graduation. Class officers were Dick O’Dell, President; Pete John- son, Vice-President, and Pat Reid, Secretary-Treasurer. Mr. Maxwell and Mrs. Brown were class sponsors. 77 PHYLLIS BEESON Class Play 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Honor Student 3; Pep Squad 3, 4. PETE JOHNSON Football 1, 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Officer 1, 4; Boy’s Chorus 4; Loudspeaker 4; All-School Play 3; Boy’s Cooking Club 1; Sports Club 2, 4. DAVID COURTNEY Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 1, 3. 4; Band 1, 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Loudspeaker 4; Rock- hound Club 3: Dancing Club 2. ROBERT CRUM Class Play 3, 4; Band 2; Boy’s Chorus 4; Rockhound Club 3; Sports Club 2; Cooking Club 1; Dancing Club 4; F.F.A. Officer 3, 4. LELAND GOULD JOHN TOWNSEND Football 1, 4; Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 4; Baseball 1; Class Offi- cer 1, 2; Class Play 1, 2, 4; Stu- dent Council President 4; Hon- or Student 3. 4; Boys’ State 3; All-School Play 3, 4; Rifle Club 1. 2. LEE BROWN Rifle Club 2; Homeroom Cheer- leader 1; Pom Pom Girls 4; Leathercraft Club 1, 2, 4. JACQUE DAVENPORT Class Officer 3; Class Play 2, 4; Glee Club 2, 3; Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4; Carnival Princess 3; All-Scho61 Play 3; 4-H Club 2; Leathercraft Club 1, 2; Dancing Club 2, 4. DONNIE WILLIAMS Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club Officer 4; Class Play 1, 2, 4; All-School Play 1; Dancing Club 4. i i f I LELAND SKENANDORE Football 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club Vice Pres. 4; Basketball 2; Class Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Boys’ State 3; Sports Club 1, 4. DORINA YAKLOWICH Class Play 1. 2, 4; Student Council 4; Glee Club 1. 3, 4; Librarian 1, 2. 3. 4; All-School Play 3; Dancing Club 1, 2. ARLEY J. McNEIL Football 1, 4; Lettermen’s Club 1; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Of- ficer 1: Student Council Offi- cer 4; Boy’s Chorus 1; Loud- speaker 4; Homecoming King 4; All-School Play 1. ETTA PAYTEN Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Leather- craft Club 1; Photography Club 1; Book Club 2. V MARTHA JANE SEVADA Class Play 1, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Loudspeaker 4; Sports Club 4. RICHARD O'DELL Class President 4; Class Play 1, 3, 4; Band 1; Boy’s Chorus 4; Loudspeaker 4; Tennis Club 4; Sports Club 1; Music Club 2. DIANA TOWNSEND Class Play 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Leathercraft Club 1; Danc- ing Club 1; Photography Club 2. ADRIA McVEY Class Play 1, 3, 4; Band 1; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Loudspeaker 3; La Reata 3, 4; Leathercraft Club I; Dramatics Club 2; La Reata Business Manager 4. GENE ROXSON Football 3, 4; Lettermen’s Club 3, 4; F. F. A. Vice President 3; F. F. A. Pres- ident 4. WALLIE GRANGER Football 2, 3; Lettermen’s Club 2, 3, 4; Baseball 2, 3; Class Play 4; Sports Club 4. NANCY YORK Class Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 2, 3, 4; Sports Club 2; Dancing Club 1, 4; Leathercraft Club 1. BURTON EDWARDS Football Manager 1, 3; Basketball 1, 3; Class Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 1, 3, 4; Loudspeaker 4; All- School Play 3, 4; Rock- hound Club 3; Sports Club 3; Dancing Club 4; Boys’ Chorus 4. CARL POWERS Football 3, 4; Lettermen's Club 2, 3, 4; Basketball 1, 2. 3, 4; Class Play 3, 4; Band 2; All-School Play 3, 4; Chess Club 3; Ten- nis Club 4. GEORGE HENDRIX Football 1, 2, 3, 4; Bas- ketball 1, 2, 3; Letter- men’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4; Class Play 1; Dancing Club 4. CAROL WILBANKS Class Officer 2; Class Play 1; Glee Club 1; Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4; Leath- ercraft Club 1; Spanish Club 1. BEVERLY GARNER Class Officer 2; Class Play 1; Student Council Offi- cer 3; Glee Club 1; Loud- speaker 3; La Reata Ed- itor 3, 4; Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4; All-School Play 2, 3; Spanish Club 2; Dra- matics Club 3. PAT REID Class Officer 4; Class Play 1, 2, 3, 4; Band 2, 3; Loud- speaker Asst. Ed. 4; Homecoming Princess 3; Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4; Carnival Princess 3; Cheerleader 3, 4. KEITH WALKER Class Play 1, 2, 4; Band 1; Loudspeaker 3; La Re- ata 3, 4; All-School Play 4; Photography Club 3, 4; Chess Club 3. MANFRED PATRICK Football 2, 3, 4; Letter- men’s Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Let- termen’s Club Officer 4; Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4; Base- ball 1, 2; Class Play 1; Band 1, 2, 3; F. F. A. Of- ficer 3, 4. ALLAN BALLIETT Class Play 4; Honor Stu- dent 4; Chess Club 4- Dancing Club 4. DARLENE MURPHY Class Officer 1, 3; Band 4; Student Council Officer 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4; Homecoming Princess 1; Honor Student 1, 2, 3, 4; Girls’ State 3; Carnival Princess 4; Cheerleader 2, 3; Librarian 1, 2, 3, 4; Majorette 4; Dancing Club 4; Leathercraft Club 4; Glee Club Ac- companist 2, 4. MODENE BURNS Class Officer 3, 4; Glee Club 1, 2, 3; La Reata 3; Homecoming Princess 3; Honor Student 2, 4; Girls’ State 3; Photography Club 1; Leathercraft Club 3; Glee Club Accompanist 1; Head Majorette 2, 3, 4; Loudspeaker Ed- itor 4; Band Secretary 3; F. F. A. Sweetheart 3; Senior Day Princess 4. JOHNNY RYDER Band 1, 2, 3; Wrestling 2.