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

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1955 volume:

', mia Z Q55 NORTHERN YUMA COUNTY UNION HIGH SCHOOL Parker, Arizona -1- 74 Zadie! am 7az'wze WE, THE STAFF of the 1955 La Reata, are proud to dedicate this an- nual to the new, growing N.Y.C.U.H.S. and have chosen this picture of our new gymnasium to represent this growth. -2- 'i--X ,Z X imenwmzm and Courtesy of E. V. and Sam Hnydis -3 U'-s Q' By GU5 T6nRe.S acuity gddfbd af PICTURED ABOVE are board members Mrs. E. V. Haydis and husbandg Frank Maddox and wifeg Troy Blanton and wifeg and Granville Fuqua and wife. Not shown is Mrs. Dorothy Anderson. ROSS P. MOORE Superintendent MR. MOORE came to N.Y.C.U.H.S. at the beginning of this year as principal of the high school. However, with the addition of the new Salome high school, Mr. Moore became Superintendent of Schools. Among his accomplishments, Mr. Moore is credited with securing a badly needed new gymnasium, and many other general improvements to the school. -5- Mr. Courtney, Poston route. M r. M itchell, Salome, Wenden bus route median NO PICTURE: Mr. Penix, Valley bus route. Mrs. Payton, Ianitress. Mrs. Barnes, Ianitress. -5- S MR. MOORE Superintendent MISS ADKINS Secretary to Mr. Moore Courtesy of Davis Building Supply and Wilburnls Mobilgas Service -7- 6666 N.Y.C.U JOSE BERNAL Shop Mechanical Drawing GEORGE GUTIERREZ Spanish Physical Education DAN BULLARD Typing General Business Acloancecl Business A. LAUGHLIN English Journalism RICHARD GODSELL Bancl Drivers Training Music Appreciation English MIGUEL BIUNOZ Math Courtesy of Parker Commercial Company ROBERT PRESTON American History Orientation WILLIAM W. WILSON Physical Education Constitution Senior Problems HOWARD RIDGEWAY Science Office Practice ANNE WITZLEBEN Commercial Courses -9- 710: Pizza-nd MARIORIE EBERT Home Economics RAYMOND GREENE English Iournalism DUANE PATTON Agriculture GRACE WOODFORD Algebra Library Chorus English Courtesy of Jack Garner and Sons, and Wf1yne,s General Merchandise Zfadewt' ' LEADING THIS YEAR'S student council were Mike Allen, as President, Norma Baldridge, as Vice-President, Berta Benefield as Secretary, and Gloria Martinez as Treasurer. We thank them all for doing such a Wonderful job! There were also 18 other members of the Student Council who came as class representatives and representatives of various school organizations. This year the Council sponsored a Homecoming Came and Dance for the Alumni, a Moving Up Day, and an All School Picnic. Also many improvements in the school and the behaviour of the Students were made. The Student Council of 1954-55 leaves quite a job to the Council of next year,but We know they will do as fine a job as this year's Council has done. -10- I 6 df: gil ! I' Mimi .msg-, ' ff, , f , V. - if , f . air ? X .-,NXQIX R 1 K M5 .2 F V ff Y I 5' m 'wxf-gq.l, f' 4 'mono gg N ' I , 3- , ,5 M -A y ' 42 1 . 4 ' Q. ,f 22 X aj. gf N 71 T-M---Fi'-Qf 'X7l TQ rx . f mx 1 .1 viii' 3535 if X 4 5 1 '. - 1, lf' 5. ' 'J' ' nf I ' . X 1 'V-LM T. W 4, ' 4 it 5145 A NN 1 - ' ,,e.g,T',r,. tiidtfyvj E V 15 kg A , Q! , JM X f- - ' . - 1-4. ' 'jA..2vfjgfp.gf 3 'Ml 371, f e ' ' ' 59, 1 A' 5'Ifi'1'f'.f! P2 .5-Y j 'ff x u!, ,f L ' l , lEf!'f,fv::,g - . ,,.A i.f'u.7A! l 'f , h .k X -a g ,ul A- 'A, , V 1 jf, ,f I ff , Liu x V' f aw X ,hell ffl' ' 'UIQ 'J , A ' B if GUS ...II- 666044 THE SENIOR CLASS of 1955 that had a total of 41 members whizzed through their last year of 'high school quite successfully. With Ed Moritz, President, Gerald Williams, Vice-President, and Carol Bowman, Secretary-Treasurer to them, they started a new tradition of Senior sweaters and pin , put on several dances, had a Ditch Day that cost the school nothing, and established a Senior Memorial to the school. As they look back on their school career, they feel a little sad at leaving, but are happy to get out on their own. Courtesy of PBSW Supply QQ Equipment Company - 11 - XA X XXX X Xe Q. X M X X sa RX 'SEX xX XX RX X XQX X ,X QXX, Nw XSS X X 239 X X-,gi ,X X XXX X W X9 S bm-NX Sys X1 XXX +R in 'ig XXX Xf- XQMQK X .... XX :X XQXX XX X X XW NX RR XX R X XXX A ww XX Xi X X MX., XXX is NX XQX XXXXS 'R XX ww XX XX XX... XXX XXX XX XX 2 X X XX EVA BURGOZ Loudspeaker 34, Photography 1, Carnival Princess 3, Girls Bas- ketball team 123, Class Plays 123, Loudspeaker Editor 4, Pom Pon Girl 3. FRANCES CAsTRo Glee Club 124, Leathercraft Club 12, Dramatic Club 2, Honor Roll 12 Cheerleader 2, Class Plays 12. ALICE CAMPAS Loudspeaker 3, Dance Club 1, Photography 1, Class Plays 3, Girls Softball 2, Girls Basketball 2, Honor Roll 23. ADRIAN FISHER I Band 1234, Letterman's Club 234, Student Council 4, Football 123, Basketball 123, Basketball Manager 4, F.F.A. Oflicer 23, Pep Band 4. ERNEST CAMPAS g Letterman's Club 34, Leather- craft Club 2, Varsity Football 34, Varsity Basketball 34, I.V. Basketball 2, Tennis Club 2, Class Plays 4. DENISE GALLAHER Glee Club 1234, Dance Club 1, Leathercraft Club 3, Photog- raphy 2. -14- NORMA HALL Clee Club 123, Dance Club 12, Dramatic Club 1, Majorette 12. Honor Court 3, Class Plays 1, Tennis Club 3, Honor Roll 24. -r Bos LANGENDORF Band 1, Loudspeaker 4, La Re- ata 4, Letterman's Club 34, Boys Chorus 3, Rock Hounds Club 1, Chess Club 4, Class Plays 123, Football 3, Baseball 3. IALIES HAMILTON School Paper 12, Santa Clara, Calif., Loudspeaker 4, Dance Club 3, Father of the Bride 4, Track 12 Fremont, Calif., Service Club Officer 4. MARVIN Hom' Photography 3, Class Officer 1 VVeleetka, Okla., Class Play 2 VVeleetka, Okla. GLENDA HOLT Class Oflicer 3, Glee Club 3, Loudspeaker 23, Student Coun- cil 3, Girls Basketball 3 Wele- etka, Okla., Girls Softball 3 Weleetka, Okla., Class Officer 12 Weleetka, Okla. IOE LATHE Band 1234, Dance Club 13, Photography 1, Pep Band 4, Boys' Chorus 3, Class Play 3. -.15- DEHLIA MARTINEZ Play 3. ,, i EDXVARD Morurz Class Oflicer 124, Band 1234, Pep Band 24, La Reata 34, Let- termans Club 34, Photography 2, Honor Court 4, Dramatics Club 12, Father of the Briclev 4, Student Council 4, Class Play 4, Chess Club 1234, Honor Roll 1234, Varsity Basketball 34, Varsity Football 34, j.V. Basket- ball 2, Boys State 3, A.S.C, Music Camp 34, A.A.S.C. Con- vention 1955. GLORIA bl.-XRTINEZ Class Otlicer 123, Clee Club 123, La Reata 3, llomeeoniing Queen 4, Dance Club 12, Dramatic Club 1, Student Body Oflicer 4, Carnival Princess 2, Girls State 3, Cheerleader 123. BENNY RICCABE Letternians Club 234, Dance Club 3, Photography 1,,Basket- ball Varsity 234, aseball Var- sity 12, Sports Club 1, Varsity Football 4, F.F.A. Officer 34, Service Club 4, V ERNA MASSINGILL Louclspe iker Editor 4 L 1 Reita , Dance Club 13, Klunior Missl' Glce Club 123, Loudspeaker 34, 4 1 4. , . . 3, Father of the Bridel' 4, Class p . lay 2. BETTY LEE Onosco Loudspeaker 3, Dance Club 2, Class Play 3, 4-H Club 1. -16- Loudspeaker 3, Hom ecom i n Q Princess 3, 4-H Club 12, Class MAXINE POLACCA 1 Band 1, Glee Club 134, Loud-Z speaker 4, La Reata 4, Leather- craft Club 3, Photography 1, Class Play 2. FRED RUSSELL Band 4, Homecoming Prince 4, Pep Band 4, Football 3 San Luis Obispo, Calif., Track 3 San Luis Obispo, Calif., Baseball 2 Bak- ersfield and San Luis, Obispo, Calif., Buglar 4. REBA lV1AE POWELL Band 1, 'Clee Club 1, Leather- craft Club 1. Moruus SEVADA La Reata 4, Homecoming Prince 4, Lettcrman's Club 1234, Dance Club 13, Student Coun- cil 4, Class Play 134, Football 134, Basketball 234, Baseball 134, Sports Club 1, Letterman's Club Olticer 4, F.F.A. Officer 4. Clee Club 123 La Reata 4 Dance Club 2, Leathercraf Club 3, Photography 1, Roc' Club 1. MARILYN ROBINSON r L LYDIANN SHIELDS Clee Club 1234, Dance Club 3 Dramatic Club 1, Home Boon' Cheerleader 1, Pom Pon Head Leader 4, Ycllow jackets Clul 3, Home Room Treasurer 1. -17- Gus Toaruss Loudspeaker 34, La Reata 4, Lettermans Club 1. ANNA M. WILKINSON Clee Club 1234, Loudspeaker 3, Dance Club 123, Photography 1, Father of the Bride 4, Stu- dent Council 3, V. Cheer- leader 1, Var. Cheerleader 24, Pom Pon Leader 3, Class Play 123. GERALD WILLIAMS Class Officer 34, Leathercraft Club 2, Photography 3, Student Council 34. We Qzeceal . . BERNARDO BERNAL F.F.A. 34. KATHERINE EDWARDS Band 12, Glee Club 12, Loudspeaker 3, La Reata 4, Dance Club 12, Pho- tography 1. LE ROY ESWONIA Letterman's Club 1234, Leathercraft Club 2, Student Council 4, Football 1234, Baseball 1, Basketball 12, Sports Club 12, F.F.A. Officer 34, Letter- man's Club Oflicer 4. THEO MCSHANE Glee Club 123, Homecoming Princess 1, Dramatic 3, Junior Missl' 3, Jennie Kissed Me 2, Prom Princess 1, Class Play 3, Honor Roll 12. kwa Wd! WE, THE CLASS OF 1955, will soon be leaving the hallowed halls of N.Y.C.U.H.S. Upon our departure we must leave behind many dear things that we cannot take out into the world with us, so we leave them to our successors to cherish and take care of. We, the Class of 1955, do bequeath to all Senior classes to come our Senior area to use and to add on to. INDIVIDUAL BEQUESTS: I, Berta Beneyield, will Richard Vanegas to no one. I, Theo M cShane, will the juniors everything they want for they will need it. I, foe Lattie, will my sister Pat my ability to never have any homework. I, Morris Seoada Ir., will all the pretty Fresh- man and junior girls to Jackie Welsh. I, Benny McCabe, will to anyone who can use it my ability to be absent and tardy and get away with it. I, Iames Hamilton, will all sores to Bob Owings. I, Ernest Campas, will lane McCabe to nobody. ' I, Norma Hall, will to the unfortunate jun- iors my Constitution work books. I, Betty Orasco, will Tommy Martinez to Bunlcy Iohnson. I, Hubbard Allen, will to Berkeley Rourke my ability to be a monster in Senior Problems class. I, Eva Burgoz, will to Robert Begay my ini- tiative to come -and work on the Loudspeaker every night. I, Beverly Bloomheld, will my good grades to Iaclc Iohnson. I, Bernardo Bernal, will my beautiful wavy hair to Richard Vanegas. . I, Carol Bowman, will my sympathy to next yearis Senior class Secretary. I, Sheila Smith, will all the Juniors to get their diplomas no matter what. I, Adrian Fisher, will my different colored denirns to Timothy Alcaida. I, Denise Gallaher, will Ruby Coburn my ability to be quiet at certain times. I, Bob Langendorf, will my ability to write a legible hand to anybody who needs it. I, Maxine Polacca, will to all the students in the school my record of good attendance. I, Reba Powell, will my ability to play volley ball to Betty Richardson until she learns how to. I, Frances Castro, will my ability to giggle in class to anyone who can get away with it. I, Marilyn Robinson, will my seat on the bus by the heater to anyone who can get it. I, Lydiann Shields, will my ability to always talk at the wrong time to anyone who can stay alive and do it. I, Ann Wilkinson, will Mr. Ridgeway to any otlice practice girl who works on attendance. I, Verna Massingill, will my ability to get by with anything in Senior Problems to anyone who has a big sister. -19- , ,.., ,, .Mar . .nm-.N , .,,... ,,,, --.,,.,.....,fm V E, svdwng agumg pqn aogly Hamod MPH -' JZWHUD aswaa cceaa Win? jxopuaguvj qog HOU Dpugm Hoy mu10N uvwmog 101113 mmm 1,1397 MOH ummm -20- endaz kwa Wading LOOKING BACK UPON THE YEARS of our school days, the Class of '55 knows that those were their happiest days. To begin, with, ten of us, Gus Torres, Ernest Campas, Denise Gallaher, Katherine Edwards, Bob Langendorf, Eva Bur- goz, Dehlia Martinez, and Reba Powell entered the first grade together at the Parker Grammar school. Q Upon entering the second grade we met Gerald Williams who soon became a member of our happy little groupf When the eager Htle group entered third grade they en- countered Maxine Pollaca, AnnanWilkinson, Theo McShane, and Gloria Martinez who enlarged their number greatly. Fourth grade passed without any new faces, In the fifth grade Carol Bowman appeared among us for the first time, and the class started on a dead run for the sixth grade where we were greeted by Norma Hall and Mike Allen. V I When we came into the seventh grade our number was in- creased considerably by the additions of Berta Benefield, Beverly Bloomfield, Verna Massingill, Morris Sevada and Benny McCabe. With no new arrivals in the eighth grade we Hnally gradu- ated into N.Y.C.U.H.S. Consisting of the largest Freshman Class ever to enter N.Y.C.U.H.S., we welcomed into our numbers many new students from surrounding territory. They were Arlene Holmes, Hubbard Allen, Marilyn Robinson, Betty Orosco, Ioe Lattie, Adrian Fisher, LeRoy Eswonia. As Sophomores we were happy to greet Rufina and Bernardo Bernal, and Glenda and Marvin Holt into our ranks. Finally, as Mighty Iuniors,who gave a superb Prom and Ban- quet we welcomed three new additions, Ed Moritz, Iames Ham- ilton, and Lydiann Shields. As Seniors we' welcomed Leila White, Sheila Smith, and Frances Castro. So is the brief outline of the graduating class of '55 who will always remember N.Y.C.U.H.S. with fondness. -21- -..lv , l-. ,, ..., -7 ,,, 143774 .. MY NAME is Katherine Edwards. I'm an investigator for the Bureau of Internal Revenue. My boss is sending me on a trip to check on the tax returns of several people. I hired a baby-sister for my eight children, kissed my husband goodbye, and boarded a plane for Indianapolis. VVhen I landed I took a taxi for the Indian- apolis Speedway where I was to check up on Ice Lattie, winner for seven straight years of the races held at the Speedway. I didn't connect Joe with my old school-- days until I saw the words Ad Astra Per Aspera on his car. Going over his return with him we both decided he should get a refund. I decided to stop in for a drink after my long plane ride. I went into a small tavern. It was all dark except for a small blue spotlight shining on a woman in the middle of the dance floor. She had on a shimmering black dress and was pouring her heart into a blues song. When she was through and the light went on, I recognized her as my old friend Denise Gallaher. She spotted me at once and came over to my table. We drank lemonades .till my plane time. Once I was on the plane I forgot everything but checking up on the tax returns. My next stop was Hollywood. My schoolmate Leroy Eswonia was a big success. He had six Oscars to his credit. His latest picthre, Happy Feet' with Betty Grable, should earn him a seventh. I drove out to see Leroy and when I saw him I yelled Hey, Tank. Recognizing his old nickname he came running. We talked for a while and as I was leaving a long purple limousine with lime seat- covers came roaring down the street. It screeched to a stop in front of my car and a tall man in a pink chauffeufs uniform stepped out and opened the door. Out jumped a woman dressed in black who began. screaming a mile a minute. I put my finger in her mouth to quiet her. She bit me. Then I recognized her. It was Theo McShane. She said she was in mourning for her husband who had died recently. After talking for a while, she peeled out and headed for Las Vegas. Driving to the Hollywood Paladium I saw a mob of teenagers chasing a man who came and jumped in my car. Get Going. I did. A few blocks away he told me he was Adrien Fisher, :jqil U. S. Band Leader. My poor old friend was so close to a nervous breakdown that I drove him to the nearest hospital. A nurse came out and jumped in the car. Sheila Smith, as I live and breathe! Sheila was headr nurse at the hospital. Leaving Adrien with her, I took off. As I approached a stop sign a big truck full of tires rammed into me and smashed my car and threw me into the window of a clothing store. A tall young man came over and apologized for crashing into me. When he handed me his card I saw that he was Marvin Holt. Marvin had bought out Slim's 76 and was doing quite well for himself. A young woman came out and insisted I pay for her windows. It was my old friend Alice Campas. She had bought out Dave's Toggery and now had a chain of clothing stores all over the U. S. Marvin was still in touch with Gerald Williams who lived in Parker. He had bought the Desert Winds Motel and was living a life of ease. Frances Castro was the local undertaker at Parker, and it was said that she had really advanced the town. -22- ..afDag4Z'ai SINCE I HAD TO FLY TO PHOENIX I decided I should stop in at Parker and see who was left there. I landed at the new modern airport and took a cab to town. I went first to the Desert W'inds but Gerald was on vacation in Africa. At the funeral parlor I was told that Frances was in Detroit looking at a new line of hearses. I inquired around and was told that Bernardo Bernal owned a cattle lrlanch in Texas, half the land in the valley, and at the time,a choice line of Arabian orses. I wentover to NYCUHS to see my old teachers and I was shocked ,when I discovered that james Hamilton was principal. Morris Sevada was giving lectures to the Ag boys. It seems that he was inspired by his Ag teacher. I took a cab to the valley and I found that Benny McCabe had taken over Poston and Parker Farms. He had the higgest bunch of wetbacks I ever saw. As Benny was showing me around a woman and two children rode by on horses. Why, that is Carol Bowman ,I shouted. Benny said it was ,but she had married, had two kids, and a huge stable of horses. Benny hold me that Hubbard Allen had bought Parker Dam and was charging people to see it. He was making money hand over fist. Mike Allen had bought Earp again and it was growing rapidly. The population was 1,000 and there was even a night club. When Benny spoke of Mike, I naturally thought of Ed Moritz. He was president of the Santa Fe railroad and didn't get to Parker very often. When I got back to town and stepped out of my cab, I spotted a huge build- ing that was the Parker Pioneer. Eva Burgoz was the Editor. I took the elevator to the top floor and asked to see her. Her secretary told me she was not there. She had Hown to South America to check on a revolution that was going on. I didn't recognize the secretary until I got back to Washington. It was Glenda Holt. I left the Pioneer Building and was going into the drugstore when I heard someone call my name. It was Berta Benefield. She told me she was teaching commercial courses at the Parker Business School. We had a coke and as we were getting up Berta said, Well, here is Anna Wilkinson. Annie looked radiant as she told us she was married and had five children. Iust then I saw it was plane time so I sped to the airport and took off. VVe had been traveling about a half hour when the stewardess came down the aisle with a tray of salads. She slipped on something and the salads landed in my hair. She brushed me off and apologized. Her voice struck a familiar note in my mind. Here was Betty Orosco, stewardess. We talked until the plane landed in Clint, Texas. In the taxi on the way to the hotel there was a radio playing western and hillbilly tunes. The announcer said that next would be In the Iailhouse Now sung by Lydiann Shields. So Babe was a western singer now. Outside the hotel a crowd had gathered. In the center of it was a man paint- ing. I asked who this man was and an old woman told me it was Gus Torres, the famous artist. In the lounge of the hotel the television was on. There was a basket- ball game on at the time. The Iron Masks vs. The Unholy Five. The Unholy Fivev were ahead 78-0. As the camera gave Closeups of the players I recognized Verna Massingill, Gloria Martinez, Dehlia Martinez, Leila VVhite, and Norma Hall. The whole team was made up of my former classmates. On the bench sat coach Marilyn Robinson. Coach Robinson was grinning from ear to ear when the game was over. The score was 97-0. -23- Al QM' f -g-p,.,.....-sm. ..i..----.............. .. . - F N I M I :4?fz .- I SAT AT THE BAR sipping a ginger ale, watching TV. Next came the Sports Cavalcade. Tonight the Heap was billed to wrestle Cargantua. The Heap entered the ring with a mask over his face. Gargantua entered the ring. They got the preliminaries over with and began wrestling. The Heap threw Gargantua against the ropes. In the end The Heap won, but before he got Gargantua down, his mask was pulled off. The Heap was none other than Bob Langendorf. He was about to make a speech when someone changed the channel so I went up to my room. As I stood waiting for the elevator a sly looking young man came up to me. Hsst! Want a hot tip on a fast horse?,' I turned around and ignored him. He stood for a long time telling me about the odds on this horse. He was a fast talker. I ended up giving him S5 to put on Duck Soup. He took theeiive dollars and as he walked away I suddenly remembered where I had seen him before. It was Fred Russell. After dinner as I sat listening to the radio a knock came at my door. I opened. it and there stood Fred. He handed me 3200. Duck Soup had won by six lengths. The jockey, Reba Powell, fainted at the finish line. So Reba was a jockey. Well, well. Fred left at nine-thirty. As I closed the door behind him I heard a shout and some laughter. Then someone knocked at the door again. I opened it and there stood Fred with a rich looking woman. Rufina Bernal! I nearly passed out. She came in and sat down. She was in Texas to check on her oil wells. Her husband, aged 100, had died a year ago and she had been on a tour of the World since then. She told me she was taking art lessons from Beverly Bloomfield, who was now drawing a comic strip for the New York Times and was illustrating magazine covers and stories. s I had always wondered how Ernie Campas would make out. Rufina said the last she had heard, he was working for the British government in Hong Kong. We stayed up till nearly dawn talking over old times and then we Went down and ate breakfast. As we sat waiting to place our orders a tired looking woman with four children came in and sat down. I recognized her immediately as Arlene Holmes. We told her to leave the kids at her table and come eat with us. She came over and sat down. She told us she was in Texas to check on her husband. He was drilling for oil. After breakfast everybody went to the airport with me to see me off on my return journey to Washington. As the plane took off, I looked out the window and a tear came to my eye. Would I ever see my schoolmates again? -24- KB. ET Z' Z I X Z ,Z US 'TX e cmdcvw Courtesy of Marston Supply Company President jackie Welsh, Vice-President Pat Lat Secretary-Treasurer Etta Io Tiger. cmdafw THE IUNIORS, with Jackie Welsh, Pat Lattie and Etta Io Tiger to lead them, had quite a successful year. They had a Salad Bowl Princess, a good Prom, Junior-Senior Banquet, and many other activities. Salad Bowl Princess Finalists. tie, and -28- -x-g N ORMA A BALDRIDGE MARTHA ANTONE ROSIE BRICE ' CHARLOTTE BRADSHAW MERLE BURTON A IOYCE BURGOZ DONNA COX CARLOS COUCH LINDA DICK STEVEN COX Courtesy of Hailes Barbershop and Tom Finley NANCY CARNER' IVAN GONZALESX ELLIOTT HILL - ' CARLOS HOBSON BEVERLY JACOBS JOANNE JAMES JACK JOHNSON . LUKE JOHNSON PAT LATTIE FRANCES LOVERIDCE Courtesy 0,f W ' Hayward Lumber and Investment Company A'--iid' ' 1 DWIGHT LOMAYESVA A DAVID HUNT MARYLIN KMAXWELL A GLEN DA MARTIN RICHARD MOODY -ADOLFO MON TIIO YVONN E MIKE RONALD MOORE I , DOROTHY RUSHING MARILYN PARRA -31- ,IN ilk 4 x k MILDRED SALMANS LEROY sHoNTz ETTA IO TIGER FRANCES TRAIN OR FRED TURK . DANNY MCCORMICK DAVID VAN ECAS RICHARD VANECAS JACKIE WELSH ' U NOT PICTURED: Robert Begay Berkeley Rourke 0164 AFTER A FRESHMAN year full of fun such as painting the Pu, etc., the class of ,57 bloomed into a terrific Sophomore class. Among their numerous activities were the Christmas Formal and a sock-hop which was held after our last basketball game. Ruthie Edwards was President of this enter- prising class and was ably assisted by Wayne Crawford and Helen Williams, Vice-President and Secretary respectively. Courtesy of Redden Construction Co -34- 'Y 11 Courtesy o the Redden Construction Co wahwen I f ..,' W If xl X mf 0 x4 XX XNNNx x ' 4 I ., L 5' .KLxN ,! ,,f -, H fl iiffffl 'I l7,, . fx! 4, if ff .ff ' IVA, A fyfnfii' v 1 I I 'madman Courtesy of Tim Murphy's camp and Tommy Kindefs camp uw. 4.-'Aff -39- TOP BOW: Left to Right - Rosie Brice and the blood test mang Gerald Williams in the shopg and Charlotte Bradshaw. 'A CENTER: Left to Right - Eva Burgoz out- ' side Loudspeaker roomg Bronc emblem on 3 5 J, A Homecoming Dayg and Mike Allen, student O ri A ' X body president. B Q Qi BOTTOM: At Le t-Coach Wilson- and L , V K , . ,rLL,,. ,- ' , J ' it N at Right - Merle Burton during P.E. K Z -Q . f ,'iii, 4, X i gsm .f ' . , . a P ' rQf-s -1 T ' -40- X Q S N X Q ja XFX Q fx X-H N--If Qi x, --.dy . kt- X 3 I 'ff' 5,, E,7 ' 7 I 0.1 0 , A , OFFICERS: Ed Moritz, Presi dent, Mike Allen, Vice-Presi dent, and Francis Castro, Secre tary. had Za! EVEN THOUGH they had but one returning letterman, Ed Moritz, and one other player from last yearis top ten, Mike Allen, the Chess club is looking forward to a good showing in the State Tournament in May. Berkley Rourke, Fred Turk, Bill Moritz, Frances Castro, Mike Allen, and Ed Moritz were this year's top six and will go to the Tournament. Courtesy of Austin and Martha Haydis y 5 2 eilfffbmen THE LETTERMANS CLUB was Well led this year with Richard Vanegas as President, LeRoy Eswonia as Vice-President, and Morris Sevada as Secretary-Treasurer. The Club had quite a successful year with a Football Ban- quet held at. the River Lodge and a large initiation which was held at the end of the year. Although six Senior Lettermen are leaving the ranks this year, quite a large number of lowerclassrnen remain to return and carry on the good workj Courtesy of F annin's Gas Q Equipment Company .. 43 .. iw., -1-1: mm , ,V v - WA- !Vfi-.......-,.,,., .VM ,.,,,,, A THERE WERE so many girls with beautiful voices at NYCUHS this year that Miss Woodford had to have two sessions instead of one. The Clee Club outdid itself again in the Christmas Cantata and was ably accompanied all year by Marylin Maxwell. -44- Courtesy of City Drug Co Www Courtesy of Gibbis Texaco Service and Ski with us at Big Bend N l I I 1 THIS YEAR with LeRoy Eswonia as President, Benny McCabe as Vice-President, Nforris Sevada as Secretary, Timothy Alcaida as Treasurer, David Vanegas as Reporter, and Darryl Hogan as Sentinel the F.F.A. had quite a busy time. They chose pretty Norma Baldridge as their F.F.A. Sweet- heart ancl presented her with a White F.F.A. jacket. With a basketball team and a softball team as extracurricular activities, Mr. Patton, their F.F.A. advisor, and the boys had a successful organization that was even represented in the Student Council. -46.- wwwwmmwm SR? Sw 25363 5-:QQ Q kk ..,k. ,k.. K x 5 k N. Advisor, Mr. Greene, and Editors Eva Burgoz and Verna Massingill. .facwlageeadez WITH MR. GREEN advising them, and Eva Burgoz and Vema Massingill as Managing Editors, the Loudspeaker became an out- standing paper. On the staff were: Lydiann Shields, Maxine Polacca, Verna Massingill, Eva Burgoz, Bob Langendorf, Deanna Matthews, Ruthy Edwards, Leila White, and james Hamilton. N W A -48- . , Mr. Laughlin, Advisor, and Carol Bowman, Editor i Za mm WITH MR. LAUGHLIN as Advisor, and Carol Bowman as Editor, the LA BEATA turned out the biggest yearbook ever pub- lished by N.Y.C.U.H.S. this year. On the staff were Ed Moritz, Assistant Editor, Verna Massingill, Business Manager, Catherine Edwards, Bobby Langendorf, Morris Sevada, Frances Castro, Ruthy Edwards, and Maxine Polacca. -49... 65044 Eaam -50.. -51- ' se iz? ' 32 S wuwsgf, . min., Ti' K ri gf.. E - Gif-.Figs Lf X .. is 35 K S TOP ROW: Left to Right-Freshmen and Sophomores at Black Mountaing Homecoming Princess' car. SECOND ROW: From Left - George and Mrs. Herkimeris funeralg Ed Moritz, Mike Allen and Adrian Fisher. THIRD RONV: From Left - Coaches Wilson and Cutierrezg Johnny johnson at the Homecoming game. BOTTOM: At Left -Tino Leong at Right - Nancy Garner. Courtesy of The Parker Pioneer -52- tif game! WITH MR. CODSELL as director, the N.Y.C.U. H.S. band has grown to the awsome size of 20 odd members, 6 Majorettes, and 8 Pom Pon Girls. The officers were Adrian Fisher, Presidentg Fred Russell, Vice-President, Doris Price, Secretary, and Karen Martin, Librarian. The Pom Pon Girls leaders were Lydiann Shields and Ruby Coburn and Mildred Salmans was Head Majorette. Although last year Mr. Godsell had a very small band, he has worked and built it into a very good band. He is also train- ing grndcschool students so that when they come into the High School Band they will not be inex- perienced. U Q 16 Q' O is X' SGM 14,46 Yg i ' Q X S 1153 225- Af 5 wr R is X ..,s1tm..lga- f- Q: 5. K. .:,..:g .N M-ww . Assy: 5929-N, X ss: ' g ::iz:eig3' 55 is x QQ. T? Q 153 x f x ? S5 Q 55553 ESS pi :kx , . Wgi... XS. Q seg Q'-ffir : E H L H Q. . -' -, V -in k 5- 3 Q--N. f X qwrQY-Krug-Qxwx NW N EN I W L www -, i v Nm fx ff as if ,. if ' 5 if-1 E S M Q 5 S S 2 .. SEN- ' I S' ,L Nw! E 5 P j- '52 f' -ig: s f i E K Q Q kg , Y ,653 6 xy X- 15 .ES :.:..1,: sz N. 6 2 QQ-1 gi ELK 5? v. K ' 1 Xgfw gs 'ik .. - ff ,Q 2 X 'Q Q 3 ., ..,. gg x war. .- x E N QM N 3 s ggi Ei 5 kg' Ski x E 1 ., Nix s X X AFTER THE TEACHERS and Mr. Moore had completed the preliminary judg- ing, only Five princesses and four princes remained for the Hnal selection of the students. The girls were: Mildred Salmans, Norma Baldridge, Carol Bowman, Gloria Martinez, and Shirley Campas. The boys were: Berkeley Rourke, Richard Vanegas, Fred Russell, and Ivan Gonzales. In the suspense of the halftime darkness the crowd was pleasantly surprised to discover Queen Gloria and King Richard when the lights flicked on. -58- W HOMECOMINC DAY activities were started oil by a big bonfire and pep rally held at the Boat Landing on the night before the game. Next day at noon the school paraded through town with gaily decorated cars, pickups, buses, and trucks. X All afternoon, the Alumni roamed through the school and visited classes and their old teachers. After the game that night, a big Homecoming dance was held in the Audi- torium and was enjoyed by all. 'vb' tw.,-W V it ti..-we A Courtesy of the Parker Theater - 59 - I i dldaffmdd 7 EACH YEAR the sophomore class presents a formal or semi-formal dance just before Christmas. This year it was quite a success. The theme was 'Tm Dreaming of a White Christmasn and the Al Davis Band provided the music. The teachers put on quite a show of dancing and everyone had a good time. Courtesy of Bonnieis Cafe and R. W. West and Son - 60 .. ewdoe THIS YEAR something new, a Service Club for junior and Sen- ior boys, was organized. David Vanegas was elected president. The club consists of approximately fourteen members who have been selected with care from their classes. The duties are such as serving the school, and helping in any way they can in school or community affairs. E -61- 1466- F Father of the Bride THIS YEAR Mrs. Anne Witzleben, Dramatic Coach, produced a three-act comedy called Father of the Bridef, It drew a large crowd, and was enjoyed by everyone who came. Quite amusing, it moved along fast enough not to be boring. The cast included: Edward M oritz, father of the bride, Marylin Maxwell, mother of the bride, Nancy Garner, bride, Wayne Crawford, groom, Buddy Brown, brideis brother Ben, Glenda Holt, Benls fiancee, Santos Leon, bride,s little brother Tommy, Roby Dick, Tommy's friend, Bill Moritz, Missoula the caterer, Dorothy Rushing, Deli- lah the maid, Frank Solper, James Hamilton, Fred Turk, and Mike Garcia, the caterer's helpers, and Berta Benefield as Mrs. Poulitzski, the dressmaker. -52-. eadafz an Dag THE CLASS OF '55 has started a new tradition around N.Y.C.U.H.S. Sweaters for the Senior Class. On the day the Seniors received their sweaters there was quite a celebration. The juniors had to wear their clothes-inside out, and act as slaves to the Seniors. There was a box social at noon and a dance followed to which the slaves were invited. Everyone had a grand time, and the Seniors hope that the future Senior classes will carry on their new tradition. -63.- 7 'Z N 'A - W W' '-ww-:::,uuwp-ww Letls have a quiet wedding, Buckley. The fmt ujedding gift! Tommy, y0u,1'6 S0 Sweet. Boy, you sure could get a good motorcycle if you sold all this stuff Must UOU really go? I'll put it in my Bridal Book! -i 1. 1 'i 4-Q-P -' ' J L.. 5- .,s Q 4ll.Y'nunn Eleven Ways! Youlve been into the iles yourself, Stanley Banks. vu-v-v--s'--- -L, A '47 JIS- vqunauv 1.1- 4: 'nn - X- s. - ' H rf is A- , v , K ' P 4- -all .. Y-1i,1 - Y Ak AL MT- Banks, I Um H015 Abraham Lincoln- Lefs slip in some more names. Missoula at your service, Mcfam. TjlG7'8.iS7l,t going to -be any wcclcling Ffa- ,,,'llu-n ...fs - 'F KM A. ss I- lf A! MISS LINDA DICK Parker's -representative to the 'fiwanis Salad Bowl Game -66-- TOP ROW: Left to Right - Three Stoogesg Three Freshies Bunky. SECOND ROW: From Left-They fed each other, too Glamour Cals?? THIRD ROW: From Left- Freshman Classg Cute Kids. BOTTOM: Mob Scene. -68- ly xx' .N V, X Q , wNf.MK?lN ffl , iff K' ' . 552 A' 155 'F K Y-' K - ,h x J ef , 5 E 1 1. 1 Q ki Vx 4 rf 1 , A -9 r - - 4 v, a Q 'll L., X b is 7 QV , f 5' ,,ff'ffwjpf1fuff ,g g24,, 1 ' Vx Hn , Q A n gfirlfman Jiffy' 1 g nl N N-Q fr Q M K' K N X ' -. . - -ff'f 'f.:1i - 4 V ' 2 6 4 . r N ,N Wfffy 4f4f'f+fffMH 4 rr WN A Q K 1 W xwg'L1h?5w1g,,'? ,JVQ4 7, . b Y JV, .k,f,,,9-51, 1 U - l , AMX 1 U W, ,W H, , Z7 ,ivv if H u ff F Qikxxyw V' l 'V' , pf . I -'- -- ., -' ' -RMK X .912 f ' nfl 2737 'jf' y r 12:41 4, -A ff, - , ,X e ' - f ,fp iff! ' A A Xxx . llxy 'l1 f!' I ,X f 11,1 , V, A Y, XV I , r W ,f X we- -1 ' 1 -N -Ng. - . - .fl --Q -,ELM , ' r QQ -4 '- Q-F255 -M wg :QSQNR ' ' , ,A ' cgfsfi-ii 'Xl -is-iii T K 'Q4 L hx W Wh T 1 ,ry rf-f4Sgl?f 3001 731146: -QM. .r C - ,Mfr -11 --. 7 r-1 r gf h1,, .T-Ti - - X- 'ii-if-gli? .. t 4 'Q i ' Q A C ' A ....,,,,...3 xg, Courtesy of the Parker Rainbow Girls - off!! :z .serv--Q-,gf ,- And when the great scorekeeper comes, . To mark against your name, He won't put either 'won' or 'lost' But, how you played the game. - Grantland Rice Um 7954-55 Semen IT SEEMS like this quotation always appears when a team has had a losing season, and maybe that is where it was meant to be used. Winning, of course, is what you play for, but how you play, whether or not you win, is most important. And so, on this keynote, we present the highlights of the 1954 season. Courtesy of Daniel-Dixon Cement Co., and D4-:Worth-Brown Construction Co -71- .rd , -U ,. 4 1 L LEROY ESWONIA Senior Player MORRIS SEVADA Senior Player EARNEST CAMPAS Senior Player BENN Y McCABE Senior Player LeROY SHONTZ MERLE BURTON Junior Player Iunior Player I RICHARD VANECAS DAVID VANECAS junior Player Junior Player . -73- IVAN GONZALES ELLIOT HILL Junior Player Iunior Player Qcmiafza BOB OWINGS DARRYL HOGAN Sophomore Player S0Ph0m0 6 Playef' -74- ' 1 l IESS IIMENEZ ERNEST ANTONE Freshman Player Freshman Player zeaimea CHARLIE MADDOX I -76- ' I ' l SENIOR PLAYERS Leroy Eswonia, IUNIORS' Merle Burton LeRo Shontz, Ivan Gonzales f Morris Sevada, Ernest Campas, ' ' Y 1 Benny McCabe. Adolpho Montijo, Conner Byestewa, jess Jimenez. Darryl Hogan, Tino Leon, Morris Sevada Patrick Lyttle, Charlie Maddox, Dwight Lomayesva. Courtesy Colorado River Trading Co. -77- LeRoy Eswonia and Richard Vanegas jackie Welsh and Robert Begay Felton Bricker and Wellman Scott Bob Owings and David Vanegas E mest Antone and Ronald Moore -78- Y SENIOR LETTERMEN LINE UP: Left to right: Morris Coach Ridgeway gets plenty to cnt Sevada, Benny McCabe, LeRoy Eswonia, Ernest Campus. .fetzfezmcm 'a gem LeRoy Eswonia, only four-year letter- man, gets his award' Football Co-Captains and Coaches. -79- 'drawb- Riclwrcl Vanegas, Welsh, and Begay close in on Litchfeld runner. Hogan gets spilled by unidentified players. Begay tackles opposing ballcarrier with Welsh closing in. Dauicl Vanegas, Leon, and Seuacla tackle King- man laallcarrier. Parker single-wing formation. Litchfield and Parker scramble for the ball. Courtesy of and Mrs. D. L. Beaver Parker Motor Co. ' Insurance Agency -31- l THE BRONCS played their finest game of the season on November 10. It was Homecoming night and the Broncs entertained the Peoria team in spectacular fashion. They stopped Peoriais ace cold as they convinced themselves and the townspeople that Parker had a football team once more. The game ended in a scoreless tie, and a big morale booster for our boys. Courtesy of Havasu Distributors and Community Drug - 82 - WGMZCGWJWQ -33- aakelldf f. C.. Ali' W .w-L? I ! M 935 if 337 o, 4 QC! KX hx x 1? E 1:-3' d11 If f Aff 5 2 1 X f sf 91 V5 vi- 95 Gus' 7541155 -84- HOWARD L. RIDGEWAY Basketball Coach WVilliam W. Wilson was junior Varsity Coach CONSTRUCTION was be- gun on the new gym in February, and is expected to be finished by August. Courtesy Mel C. Ensign Architect Wafzadtq -35- ROBERT BECAY CLIFTON JACKSON BUDDY BROWN TIMOTHY ALCAIDA -86- EBNEST CAMPAS MORRIS SEVEDA WYE MSR BENNY NICCABE DARRYL HOGAN -87- RICHARD V ANEGAS DAVID VANEGAS ROBERT NEZ WELLMAN SCOTT It'.s' a jump between Timothy Aleaizla and Wiekenburg man. Richard Vanegas shoots in xViCkCY1IIllfg game. Clifton Jackson scares against Buckeye. Buckeye game. WZVMWL YS . E A - E W ,V mwwm Sk vAfvMwmw my Hagan shoots in Buckeye game. - 89 Iiuvkeye game. i 4 Blythe gmne. A Clifton jackson shoots in Blythe game. Itls II jump between Berkeley Rourke unrl Litcllfielfl man. Litcbfelfl game. IFS ll jump between Robert Ne: mul Litchfield man. Litchfield scores, WILLIAM W. WILSON coached the junior Varsity on to a good season with a record they can be proud of. ' Wmadlg CONSTRUCTION on the new gymnasium as of April 15, 1955. -92- ...-.......,,..,.... -W 7-152 TOMMY MARTINEZ CARL CILLILAND ERNEST ANTONE TINO LEON - 93 - MERLE BURTON BUDDY BROWN RAYMOND ENOS DVVICHT LOMAYESVA .. 94 - ffm K n-1'9 'Nr- f Xl,-' 5 fy ' ,,+Lg- rm, 4' - maid! ' czyfczznkt MR. GREENE MR. GUTIERREZ Coach Coach WITH FOUR' MEN returning from last season,s club, and several others who played last year, the baseball team seems to have prospects of a good season. With the reclassification of High Schools we will be better matched, and should do very Well. The team before dressing out. Managers George Eidson, Gus Torres, and Mzke Garcw -95- w 1 Y - ..-.-i1. --v.1-- -V----Y .1-f----3---v wit- - -Y - V JOHN HOHNER ABIE LUCERO DARRYL HOGAN DANNY ROBLES WELLMAN SCOTT CARL GILLILAND f4,e,bzeciaz'6an THE LA REATA STAFF OF 1955 gives sincerest thanks and appreciation to these firms and individuals who bought advertising space in our book this year! TWO-PAGE ADVERTISER! REDDEN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY ONE-PAGE ADVERTISERS: MARSTON SUPPLY CO. E. V. AND SAM HAYDIS, SALOME FANNINS GAS AND EQUIPMENT Co. CITY DP-UG PARKER COMMERCIAL CO. RAINBOW GIRLS HAYWARD LUMBER CO. PARKER THEATRE GLEN'S MARKET AUSTIN HAYDIS P.B.S.W SUPPLY CO. PARKER PIONEER COLORADO RIVER TRADING CO. MEL C. ENSIGN ONE-HALF PAGE ADVERTISERS: R. W. VVEST AND SON BOB,S HARDWARE AND APPLIANCE PARKER MOTOR CO. TOM FINLEY COMMUNITY DRUG PINKEY'S MARKET JACK GARNER AND SONS JOHNSONLMOTOR CO. 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