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

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1956 volume:

56 'f BEVERLY JACOBS BERKELEY ROURKE Ronald Moore CO-EDITORS NYC.U.H5 ParKer flrrz. Art Editor Linda Dick Business Manager Charlotte Bradshaw Activities Editor Richard Vanegas Sports Editor Nancy Garner Photography DEDICATION We, the La Reata staff of 1956, dedicate this annual to our sponsor, Mr. Laughlin, in appreciation for all of the help and guidance we have received during the prepara- tion of this annual. Mr. Bush Mr. Maddox AN OPEN LETTER TO THE BOARD Mr. Maddox Mrs. Anderson Mrs. Haydis Mr. Blanton Mr. Bush Dear Board Members: The role you, as the Northern Yuma County Union High School District Board of Education, arc performing so creditably is undoubtedly the most demanding and possibly the least appreciated job that a citizen is asked to perform in the service of his community. It is one of the most vital positions in our community structure. Thanks to your diligent and unselfish efforts, we have a school of which we can be proud, and one which is furnishing a sound foundation for our own careers as worthy, contributing citizens. Thank you very much. Sincerely yours, The Yearbook Staff Mrs. Haydis Mr. Blanton Mrs. Anderson The Council Officers this year were: President, Mike Gar- cia; Vice-President, Norma Baldridge; Treasurer, Joann James; and Secretary was a stand-in Charlotte Bradshaw, who took over for Mildred Salmans. The Student Council this year was overrun by the Seniors with nine members, while the other classes had only two or three. Courtesy of Colorado River Trading Company HDMIIIISTRHTION FHCULTY [IISTDDIHN5 inm BEN COWAN Registrar EMMETT SIMS Principal FRANCES BUSH Secretary Courtesy of Hayward Lumber Co. Mr. Sims took the helm as principal in January and guided N. Y. C. U. H. S. to a successful conclusion of the 1955-56 school year. He was ably assisted by Mr. Cowan as registrar and Mrs. Bush, school secretary. CHARLES PATTON Agriculture WILLIAM BRENNAN English JACK CORCORAN Physical Education BEN COWAN Registrar BASIL BRYANT Constitution Sr. Problems MARJORIE EBERT Home Economics DAN BULLARD Commercial J. R. GODSELL Band Drivers Training Courtesy of Finley’s Jewelry. Gifts and Pinky's Market GEORGE GUTIERREZ Spanish P. E. ARTHUR J. LAUGHLIN Sr. English La Rcata JOHANNA HANNIGAN Journalism Freshman English DONNA MADDOX Spanish I American History LOY HATCH Mathematics KENNETH MUNNS Histories P. E., Basketball Coach ROBERT HOWLETT Science PAT PARISH Girls P. E. Courtesy of Jack Garner Sons and the El Rancho Motel 1 Half of Faculty Mrs. Payton, Custodian Not pictured, Mr. Penix, Custodian and Bus Driver; and Mr. Horner, Custodian and Bus Driver. Mr. Courtney, Custodian and Bus Driver Mrs. Barnes, Custodian HISTORY OF NORTHERN YUMA COUNTY UNION HIGH SCHOOL The history of the high school began in 1920 when the new gram- mar school building was completed and the ninth grade was included in its enrollment. This was Parker's first step toward a high school. By 1926 the town population had increased considerably and the high school students who previously went away to school returned, so the other high school grades were added. In 1935, a new high school building was finished, but was struck by lightning during a severe electrical storm and burned before it was ever used. Insurance made it possible for the building to be reconstructed and it was open for school in September of 19.36. The high school board at this time consisted of Frank Ewing, Floy Beaver, Arnold Robinson, Mrs. F.. V. Haydis, and Mable Curtiss. Loren Curtiss was the first high school principal, a position he held until 1943. The high school band was organized during the school year of 1942-43. It was composed of twenty members. Competitive sports were started in the late 1930's. They then con- sisted of football, basketball and track. Baseball was added in 1940, but discontinued until 1950. Lee Thompson was principal in 1946, and Miss Woodford was one of the four teachers. Sixty students were then enrolled. In 1947, a bus route was started from Parker Dam and in 1948 a bus brought the students from Wenden, Salome, Quartzsitc, Vicksburg, and Bouse. Before then, these students either furnished their own trans- portation, or lived in town. In 1951-52 the field house was built and two additional wings were added to the old building. These wings include a principal’s office, gen- eral office, library, science lab, typing and commerce rooms and two general class rooms. The board members at this time were, Frank Mad- dox, Ester Beaver, E. V. Haydis, Elva Bolieu, and Arthur Graham. Paul Waterman was principal. In 1954-55 the Fuqua Memorial Gymnasium was completed along with a fully equipped home enonomics department and an auto shop. The Salome Branch of the Northern Yuma County Union High School was finished the same year. The board members were Granville Fuqua, Troy Blanton, Mrs. E. V. Haydis, Dorothy Anderson and Frank Maddox. This school year of 1955-56, there were two hundred students en- rolled and Emmett Sims was principal. In Salome there were fifty stu- dents enrolled and Everett King was principal. Everyone can and should be proud of the Northern Yuma County Union High School for its advancement thus far. It is sincerely wished by all concerned that it will continue to progress in the years to come. Smoothing the foundation cement The skeleton of the gym V ' One of the first phases of the new gym It won’t be long now. near finished gym. Past this Hag pole walk the finest students and faculty in the southwest. The Senior Class Officers this year were president, Richard Vanegas; vice- president, Nancy Garner; and secretary-treasurer, Glenda Martin. The Senior Class this year consisted of -40 members. The Senior girls are a very sober bunch when this picture was taken, they are all sorry to leave their school. The Seniors Boys are a more happy group. They must be happy to be on their own. TIMOTHY ALCAIDA Vice-President I Football I, 2, 3, 4 Basketball lt 2, 3. 4 Baseball 1, 2, 4 I.ettermen’s Club 1, 2, 3,4 NORMA JO BALDRIDGE Class Officer 2 Student Body Vice-Pres. 3, 4 Glee Club I. 2, 4 Girls’ State 3 Homecoming Queen I Student Council 2. 3. 4 F. F. A. Sweetheart 3 ROBERT BEGAY t CHARLOTTE BRADSHAW Glee Club 1, 2 Leathercraft 2 Danc’ng Club 2 La Re.ita 4 Class Play 1. 2, 3 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4 Home Room Officer 4 BI DDY BROWN Basketball 3 F. F. A. 3, 4 Service Club 4 Football 4 JOHN CORCORAN Homecoming King 4 Basketball 4 Football 4 Lettermen'sClub 4 All-Conference Football 4 Courtesy of Parker Cafe and Parker Licensed Cesspool—Septic Tank Service CARUS COUCH RICHARD COUCH i DONNA MAF COX Class Play 1 Gills' P. E. 1, 4 Glee Club 1. 2. 3 Girls' Leathercraft Club 2 La Rcata Staff 4 Loudspeaker Staff 4 STEVEN COX Chess Club 1, 3 LINDA DICK Junior Varsity Cheerleader 1 Dancing Club 2 Class Secretary 2 Salad Bowl Princess 3 Homecoming Princess 4 Businss Manager. La Reata 4 Honor Roll 1. 2, 3, 4 NANCY GARNER All-School Play 2, 3 Cheerleader 1. 3. 4 Glee Club 1, 2 Homecoming Princess 4 Class President 1 Class Vice-President 4 La Reata 4 Courtesy of Parker Motor Co. and Mrs. D. L. Beaver, Insurance Agency F.LLICT HILL IOANN JAMES Glee Club 1. 2 Student Council I Homecoming Princess -I La Reata 4 Class Play 2. 3 A. A. S. C. Convention 4 Honor Roll 1. 2, 3. 4 JACK JOHNSON Football Manager I Class Play 3 LUKE JOHNSON F. F. A. 1. 2. 3. 4 Tennis 2 Service Club 3. 4 Service Club Vice-President 4 4 - PAT LATTIE Band 1. 2, 3, 4 Chorus 1, 3 Class Vice-President 3 Dancing Club 2 FRANCES LOVERIDGF Loudspeaker 2 Chorus 2 Homeroom basketball 4 Leathercraft Club 2 Courtesy of Branson’s Big Bass Lodge and Community Drug GLENDA MARTIN JANE McCABE Dance Club 2 Majorette 3, 4 Class Play 1, 2 Homeroom Basketball 4 Softball Team 1 Loudspeaker 4 ADOLPHO MONTIJO Football 3, 4 Lettermen's Club 3. 4 Dance Club 2 Homeroom President 4 Boys' Chorus 2 W RONALD MOORE Baseball 2, 4 Football 3, 4 Lettermen's 2. 4 Loudspeaker i La Reata 4 Track 3 F. U. H. S. Cross Country 3 F.U.H.S. MARILYN PARRA Glee Club 1. 2. 3. 4 Leathercraft Club 2 Feature Editor Loudspeaker 4 La Reata 4 Loudspeaker Quill and Scroll 4 Courtesy of Bob’s Hardware and Johnson’s Dry Goods BERKELEY ROURKE Band 4 Varsity Basketball I Varsity Baseball 3, 4 J. V. Basketball 2 Service Club President I Lettermen's Club 3. 4 La Reata Co-Editor 4 MILDRED SALMANS Head Majorette 3, 4 Homecoming Princess 3, 4 Prom Princess 3 Salad Bowl Princess I La Reata 4 Honor Student 1, 2, 3. 4 Student Body Secretary 4 Girls' State 3 LEROY SHONTZ Football 2. 3. 4 Basketball Manager 2. 4 Baseball 2 Lettermen's Club 1, 2. 3. • All Conference Tackle 1955-56 ETTA JO TIGER Class Secretary 3 Majorette 1, 2, 3, 4 Honor Roll 1, 2, 3, 4 Glee Club l Dance Club 2 Homer x m President I 4 DAVID VAN EGAS Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4 Football 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Service Club President 3 E. F. A. President 4 La Reata 4 Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3, 4 RICHARD VANEGAS Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4 Baseball 1, 2, 4 Letterman's Club President 3 Class President 2, 4 Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3. 4 Homecoming King 3 Courtesy of Gibbs Texaco Service and Couchs Service Station, Lubrication and Tire Reoair MARY REEVES Photograph not available HAROLD MERLE BURTON Football 1. 2, 3, 4 Basketball 1, 2, 3 Baseball 1 Class Play 1, 2, 3, 4 Dance Club 2 Photography Club 1. 2, 3 Lettermen's Club 1, 2, 3. 4 BEVERLY JACOBS Class Secretary 1 Class Play 1. 2 Editor, La Reata I Honor Roll -l Student Council 4 Loudspeaker 3 Pom pom girl 2, 3 JACKIE WELSH Service Club 3, 4 Lettermen's Club 2, 3. 4 Student Council 3, 4 La Reata 4 Class Play 2, 3, 4 Football 1, 2, 3. 4 Football 1, 2, 3, 4 Basketball 3, 4 IVAN GONZALES Football 1, 3, 4 Band 1, 2, 4 J. V. Basketball 1, 2 Homecoming Prince 3 Dance Club 2 Band Officer � Lettermen’s Club 4 DWIGHT LOMAYESVA F. F. A. 3. 4 Basketball 2. 3 Football 4 Baseball 4 Lettermen’s Club 3, 4 La Reata 4 Courtesy of the Rainbow Girls OH A LeRoy Shontz Frances Loveridge Marilyn Parra SS3H9 Donna Cox Linda Dick Beverly Jacobs iOH A Nancy Garner David Vanegas SS3P19 CLASS PROPHECY In the year 1944, as all good children went to school, among them were children who stood as the best. And it was the hand of fate which finally directed them into the halls of NYCUHS, as the class of '56. And now it is these children who have finished school and taken their places in the world that we devote this prophecy to. And it came to pass that the mighty class of '56 had finally emerged successful throughout the world. They were destined to take their place in the world ever since their cute smiling faces first peeked at the outside. The world had changed since that memorable year of 56. Atomic energy had been finally conquered successfully. Yes, it is a com- pletely different world that we have for a background as we look into the class of '56, in the new present year 1976. Have you ever locked up into the heavens and wondered what really goes on up there? Let us take a closer look and see. Well, what do you know! There's some sort of a magic world up here. Its unbelievable! Who lives here I wonder?..........HELLO!!! I am the GHOST SPIRIT of the graduating class of NYCUHS, of 1956. When that great class of '56 graduated, I was chosen to forever watch over that class. And each year I make a check on my little angels. Would you want to listen to my report on my cherished ones before I turn it in to he Highest of GHOST SPIRITS Well on the day I was to begin, I checked on my rolls first and then went on down into the mortal world. First on the list was I.F.ROY SHONTZ. I found Leroy in Parker City. He now is the sole owner of SHONTZ TRIJCKLINES— COAST TO COAST. Next was STEVEN COX. Steven is a scientist It was last heard that lie is trying to devise a time machine to live through those memorable years in NYC.LHS. I had quite a time tina- ing NORMA BALDRIDGE. She had become the country's greatest dress designer. She had a speaking engagement in Paris to go to when I left her. Next on the list was FRANCES LOVERIDGE. Frances had just been promoted to Dean of Women at Baconc College in Oklahoma. BERKELEY ROURKE was a nuclear scientist. He was one of the few who went on the first Rocket ship to the moon. At last heard, he was trying to build a model city on the moon. I had the privilege of seeing Mr. BUDDY BROWN who is the President of the National Rodeo Cowboys Associa- tion. Buddy had been a champion cowboy before he became President. Next, the most Honorable ADOLFO MON- TIJO. Dopey had just been elected Mayor of Bouse with his winning slogan VIVA LA BOUSE . DANNY Me- CORMICK had bought a share in a uranium company and now he takes things easy and lets the money roll in. In his free time he docs big game hunting. Now comes JOANN JAMES. Joann, having that great ability totake; care of money, is now serving her third term as auditor of the Great State of Arizona. I had quite a time finding DWIGHT LOMAYESVA or should I say Professor. He was working in great secrecy for the U. S. on some new project. Professor Lomaycsva had received the country's highest civilian award for his great contributions to mankind. Then comes DONNA COX. Donna is now married and in her spare time she writes poetry. Her last piece of poetry call- ed, The Farmer's Wife , hit National recognition. ROBERT BEGAY had just been elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Robert had won 300 games for 10 sea- sons, making him one of the great all-time pitchers. Next, is FAT LATTIE. Pat now owns a Florist Shop. She calls it the Garden Spot of the West. The last I heard she was selling Atomic-powered flowers which last for one year. I.l'KE JOHNSON, the poor man, is now a renowned philosopher and also an adviser to the President He is the only philosopher honored with the Nobel Prize. NANCY GARNER is now Disc Jockey for the Luctcy Lager Dance Time Program. After she graduated, she went into the L. L. Company. The business grew and grew until she had her way. LLLIOrr HILL is now the owner of the Fabulous Hill Casino in Las Vegas. Every Christmas he sends silver dollars to his classmates. MERLE BURTON had joined the Army after graduation and had chosen it as a career.He is now a specialist on germ warfare. CHARLOTTE BRADSHAW had married and settled down with an industrious farmer. When I looked in on them, their farm consisted of over 5,000 acres, and 4 children. JACK JOHNSON, the hero of the class of '56 had settled down in the hero’s role as a movie actor. When last heard he had made his 50th Hopalong Rogers Movie. Next is MARY HELEN REEVES. Mary had gone back east and joined the Famed Redheads. They had heard of her because of her basketball days in NYCUHS. And now we have the VANF.GAS BROTHERS. Richard is now the head football coach at UCLA. His famed football teams have already won four Rose Bowl games. David Vanegas and Timothy Alcaida are the owners of the Minneapolis Lakers. David is the coach and Timothy keeps track of the money. Timothy is getting his experience from being business manager of the Valley Store. David s teams are the Pro Basketball Champs. MILDRED SALMONS is now the No. I Secretary at the UNITED NATIONS Headquarters in New York. She had won national acclaim, because of the accurate notes she took during the meeting for World Peace at Paris, France in 1974. MARILYN PARRA now owns a baby-sitting business in Parker City. She also operates in the neighboring cities of Bouse, Earp, Vick burg, and McVey. RON- ALD MOORE is now the country's greatest artist. His famous paintings are now on display in London. CARLIS COUCH now operates a chain of garages. Like some of his classmates he couldn't leave Parker City where he has his headquarters. Next is ETTA JO TIGER. Etta Jo won the 1976 Olympic Baton-Twirling Championship in NYCUHS MEMORIAL STADIUM for the fifth straight year. ROSIE BRICE is now married and is having quite a time taking care of her children. She resides in Parker City where she and her husband run a laundry. BEVERLY JACOBS is now editor of the Parker Pioneer. The paper had grown until it is now in national circulation. At the moment Beverly is covering the Tidal Waves that have engulfed the Puerto Rican Islands. LINDA DICK is next on the list. Last year Linda bought out Arthur Murray’s Dancing school and is now operating in Los Angeles. JANE McCABE is now working in Parker City as tne head of the City Hospital. Her spare time is usually taken up by her children. Then comes GLENDA MARTIN. Glenda is the head of the journalism department at NYCUHS. When Mrs. Witzlcben had retired Glenda took over and is now a main fixture. And last but not least is JACKIE WELSH. Jackie became the first person to operate a bar on a reservation. He now owns a chain of establishments (bars) in every Indian reservation. And that completes my report. I know my little angels will go on to greater heights be- cause they are the class of 56”. CLASS HISTORY The Senior class of 1956 began in September of 1944 with ten of our present Seniors. They were David Vanegas, Richard Vanegas, Etta Jo Tiger. Berkeley Rourke, Steven Cox, Danny McCormick, Linda Dick, Cienda Martin, Mildred Salmans, and Carlis Couch. In the second grade, Timothy Alcaida joined because he didn’t want to go to the third. And a cute little girl with long blonde hair named Nancy Garner, joined. In the third grade we were joined by Merle Burton, and Donna Cox who liked the third so well they wanted to stay another year. In the fourth grade Jane McCabe and Charlotte Bradshaw joined. In the fifth grade we were joined by five new students who were Dw ight Lomayesva. Frances Loveridge, Ronald Moore, Joann James, and Rosie Brice. In the sixth w'e didn't gain any new students but w-e lost Dwight Lomayesva, Frances Loveridge, Jane McCabe, Ronald Moore, and Rosie Brice who were transferred to the new Poston Grammar School. In the seventh we were joined by LeRoy Shontz. and Rosie Brice re- joined us from Poston. In the eighth grade Danny McCormick rejoined the class after a five year absence. In our Freshman year we were joined by students from four other schools: Beverly Jacobs, and Luke Johnson from Parker Dam; Pat Lattie and Adolpho Montijo from Bouse; Dwight Lomayesva, Donna Cox, JaneMcCabe, and Ronald Moore rejoined the class from Poston; Robert Begay. Martha Antone, and Marilyn Parra also joined from Poston; Ivan Gonzales, Jackie Welsh, and Elliott Hill joined from Valley School; Norma Baldridge, and Jack Johnson joined as new students. In our Sophomore year Frances Loveridge rejoined the class after a four-year absence. In our Junior year Buddy Brown joined as a new' student. In our Senior year Mary Helen Reeves joined as new student.Richard Couch also joined the class that year. Courtesy of Austin Martha Haydis and Scenic Beauty Salon CLASS WILL WE, THE (.LASS OF 1956, will soon be leaving the hallowed halls oi NYCUHS. Upon our departure we must leave many dear things that we cannot take out into the cruel world with us, so being in sound mind and body we do hereby make our last will and testament WE, THE CLASS OF 1956, do bequeath to all Sen- ior classes the ability to dominate the Student Councils. INDIVIDUAL BEQUESTS: I, Berkeley Rourke, do hereby will and bequeath my height to Dale Haggard. I, Steve Cox, do hereby will my ability to have so many excused absences to Alan Cox. I, Dwight Lomayesva, do hereby will my pretentious ambition as a pretext to some worthwhile Junior. I. David Vanegas, will my trailer-to-be to Robert Nez and hope he will finish it. I, Luke Johnson, will my ability to work out mathe- matical problems to Mike Garcia. I, Richard Vanegas, will my ability to make a C average through four years in school to Tino Leon. I, Nancy Garner, will my ability to get along with Mr. Munns to any girl who goes with a Varsity Basketball Player. I, Pat Lattie, will my position as first clarinet to Carl Baldridge when ever he thinks he can fill it well. I, Ronald Moore, will my ability to always get out of class and get away with it to Lupe Daniels( she may need it). I. Mildred Salmans, will to next year's Student Body Secretary, my ability to get out of class to write Pur- chase Orders. I, Frances Loveridge, will my ability to break test tubes to those students who will take Chemistry next year. I, Buddy Brown, will my cowboy boots to William Moritz. I. Charlotte Bradshaw, will all my Shorthand practice work to Jeri Gravel and hope she makes better grades than I did. I, Donna Cox, will my ability to like American His- tory to anyone who takes it next. I, Joann James, will to Helen Williams my ability to bring my car to school every day of my Senior year. I. Jackie Welsh, will my warm personality to get along with people to Harry Moses, Jr., and Augus- tine Fisher. I. Beverlv Jacobs, will my initiative to stick it out through four gruelling years at N. Y. C. U. H. S. JUNIOR BOYS JUNIOR GIRLS The Junior officers of 1956 were Ruthie Edwards. President; Priscilla Scott, Vice-President; and Helen Williams, Secretary These three were instrumental in keeping the Junior Class in line and putting on the major activities, including the Junior-Senior Ban- quet, and the Junior-Senior Prom. Congratulations to NYCUHS Class of 1956 Courtesy of Parker Commercial Company Verdie Beeson Conner Byestawa Mike Chandler Ruby Coburn Judy Corcoron Wesly Cox Wayne Crawford Carol Crum Audrey Eddy Ruth Edwards Raymond Enos Mike Garcia Gary Gaston Jeri Gravel Deanna Holmes Arthur Hoover Courtesy of Chief Motel and Browns Repair Supply John Horner Clifton Jackson Viviam Jackson Eldon James Ruth Kaufman Carol Kinder Tino Leon Abie Lucero Lola Patch Erwin Peck Doris Price Monte Roach Courtesy of Johnson Motor Company Fannin's Gas Equipment Company Ronnie Roach Danny Robles Esther Roland Joyce Russell Jim Wilkinson Sharon Williams Helen Williams Courtesy of City Drug Company and Gaston's Chevron Service 9 r . The Sophomore Class led by Jim Muse, President, Carl Baldridge. Vice President, and Maurice Wilson, Secretary-Treasurer, were the little-big wheels . They gave the Preshmen quite a run around in almost everything they started. The Sophs ran the initiation of the Preshmen, and the painting of the P by the Freshmen with great ability, of course, with the invaluable help of their class sponsors. Miss Maddox and Mr. Bullard, and their sister class the Seniors. Courtesy of Marston Supply Company, Athletic School Supplies, Phoenix and B. J. Jarrett Hardware Company, Phoenix The Sophomore Class looks forward to being upperclassmen next year when they will be Juniors. Courtesy of R. W. West Son, Appliances and Records and the Parker Pioneer George Hidson Carl Gilland Ellarosc Harrison Jess Jimenez Marilyn Johnson Santos Leon Martha Lopez Charles Maddox Vernon Norris Joe Pipins Angelita Polacca Wellman Scott Angie Lou Sharp t Ldmund Sharp Robert McCabe Bill Mariitz Steve Robinson Jacqueline Rockerfcllci Robert Shontz Courtesy of Robbs Hester, Inc. and Marine and Trailer Supply Dave Babbit, Agent Joyce Tackett Mark Thomas Ethel Tsosie Sally Vanegas Bernadine Welsh Beverlyne Welsh Maurice Wilson Dennis Yaklowich These are camera shy Sophomores Austin Anderson Billie Bedell Alison Burton Don Gatcwohd Carolyn Le Para Bessie Lindsay Tommy Martinez Harry Moses Jim Muse Leona Sherman ¥ The Wheels of the Fresh- man Class were from left to right, Charles Sigwart, Presi- dent; Flvira Saucedo, Vice- President; Janet James, Sec- retary-Treasurer. A. The Freshman class of 1956 was the largest and as always, for awhile only, the most confused class in school. The initiation of them and the painting of the P by them were their highlights of the year. The Freshman girls are pic- tured with their sponsor, Mr. Bryant. Jimmy Ackerson Viola Anderson Neva Antone Sam Blake Arlie Beeson Rudy Burgoz Lucitta Carl Albert Chin Shirley Cobb Alan Cox Virginia Clark Evelyn Crum Lupita Daniels Kenneth Edwards Randall Evans Rayburn Evans Edmund Fisher Donald Gatewood Lou Ann Griffen Dale Haggard Maizie Haiswood Sharon Hill Danny Holt Margret Holtsoi Harvel Hylton Janet Janies Steve King Donald Martin Austin Morehead Dolores McCabe James Perry Don Plemmons Roger Plog c « I Arlene Roland Carl Roland Dora Saucedo Elvira Saucedo Edwin Shirley Richard Skenadore Linda Ramsey Billy Ripberger Jack Ritter Herbert Robertson Carrie Robinson David Robles Bobby Waltrip Jack Waples Betty Whitson Augustine Fisher These are the camera shy Freshmen of 1956 Lizzie Brice Sarah Draper Jessie Heady Arthor Marcy John Rodgers Jeffery Scott Charles Sigwart Jerry Wad ley Albert Yava Helen Riggs 1. The wet trail to the P. 2. Augie Fisher carries paint up Black Mountain. 3. Freshmen had more paint on themselves than on the mountain. I. Halbert Smith shows other Freshmen how it's done. 5. Santos Leon keeps watch over the Freshmen. FOOTBALL SEPT. 17 Parker—13 Seligman— 0 SEPT. 23 Parker— 0 Agua Fria—18 SEPT. 30 Parker— 7 Kingman—27 OCT. 7 Parker— 0 Buckeye—31 OCT. 14 Parker—18 Gilbert— 6 OCT. 21 Parker—13 Phoenix Ind.—13 NOV. 18 Parker— 0 Brophy—20 OCT. 28 Parker— 0 Peoria—13 NOV. 4 Parker— 0 St. Johns—20 NOV. 11 Parker— 7 Needles— 7 On Sept. 17th the Broncs left Parker to play their first football game of the season, with Seligman. Parker start- ed the season on the right foot by beating the Antelopes 13 to 0. On Sept. 23, the Broncs journeyed to Agua Fria. This was the first conference game for the Broncs and the Owl's came out on top 18 to 0. The Broncs hit the road again on Sept. 30, but this time they headed for Kingman. The Broncs were hit heavi- ly by injuries at this game and were downed by the Bulldogs 27 to 7. On October 7, the Broncs plajed their first home game with Buckeye. The Broncs held the Hawks to six points in the first half but then gave away, losing their third consecutive game by 31 to 0. The following 1-riday Gilbert arrived in Parker and the Broncs were hungry for a win. Gilbert scored the first touchdown but the Broncs pulled the game out of the fire in the second half and went on to win by 18 to 6. Oct. 21, the Broncs played host to the Phoenix Indian School. The Broncs held the Indian school scoreless while they were scoring six points in the first half. The second half began with Parker scoring seven more points and now they led 13 to 0, but they couldn't hold on to the lead and had to settle for a 13 to 13 tie. On Nov. 4, N. Y. C. U. H. S. had its homecoming game playing host to the St. Johns Indian School. The Broncs, hampered by fumbles near the goal line, didn't score all night. The Crusaders, passing for their touchdowns, were out on top at the end of the game with a score of 20 to 0. On October 28, the Parker Broncs journeyed to Peoria to play the Panthers on their home field. The Broncs were superb on defense but the offense slowed down every time they came within striking distance for a T. D. The score at the half was 0 to 0. Early in the third quarter the Panthers broke up the defensive duel with a T. D. put- ting them ahead 6 to 0. A Parker punt was blocked and the ball was recovered in our end zone giving Peoria a T. D. The game ended with che score remaining 13 to 0. Nov. 18, the Brophy Broncs came to town for the last home game of the season. There were eight seniors on the starting eleven playing their last game for N. Y. C. U. H. S. Brophy s passing gave them two touchdowns and set up the third one while they held Parker to a final score of 20 to 0. Seniors on the 55-56 football team were LeRoy Shontz, Elliot Hill, Jackie Welsh, Richard Vanegas, David Van- egas. Timothy Aicaida, Robert Begay. Merle Burton, Buddy Brown, John Corcoron and Adolpho Montijo. The Broncs placed three men on the All-Conference Team: John Corcoron, offensive end; LeRoy Shontz, of- fensive tackle; and Timothy Aicaida. defensive back. Left to right, first rov,—Herbert Robertson, Don Coach Corcoran and managers, Santos Leon Gatewood, Richard Vanegas. David Vanegas, Harry and Carlis Couch. Moses, Buddy Brown, and Gary Gaston. Left to right, first row Tino Leon, Adolfo Mon- tijo, |ohn Horner, lackie Welsh, Wellman Scott, Augie Fisher, and Wayne Crawford. Left to right, first row—Ivan Gonzales. Elliot Hill. Bob Owings, Ramond Fnos, Frnic Antonc, Edmund Sharp, and Vernon Norris. Richard Variegas Guard Center David Vanegas End Tackle Tino Leon Halfback Wayne Crawford Halfback Ivan Gonzales Tackle Jackie Welsh Quarterback Bob Owings Center Augie Fisher Fullback Gary Gaston Tackle Ernie Antonc Halfback Harry Moses Tackle Herbie Robertson Guard Don Gatewood Guard Raymond Enos Tackle John Horner Halfback V The 1955-56 J V. Football Squad. Pictured with their coach. Mr. Gutier- rez, left to right they are Santos Leon, David Robles. Robert McCabe, George Fidson. Rudv Burtjoz, Don Martin, Ramon Tahbo, Tommy Mar tmcz, Jess Jimmez, Ronald Moore, John Horner, Billy Ripburger, Ed- mund Fisher Dwight Lomaycsva. Charlie Maddox, Joe Pipins. Carl Ro- land, Arlie Beeson, Frank Solpher, Sammy Blake, and Mr. Gutierrez. Parker lined up in formation. Timothy goes around end for a gain. John Corcoran tackled after catching a pass Everybody goes for the ball Homecoming King and Queen, John Corcoron and Norma Bald- ridge. They were chosen from the Senior Class on the popularity basis. Attendants—left to right, David Vanegas, Mildred Salmans, Nancy Garner, I.inda Dick, JoAnn James, and LeRov Shontz, all of which were chosen from the Senior Class. Alumni King and Queen, Harr)’ Laffoon and Irene Hart. The Alumni King and Queen were chosen by a registration pole of the earliest classes. This surprise event was held at the half time when they were crowned and pre- sented with flowers while the P bust into flames in their honor. P. S. That's Lee Scott driving the car. Homecoming King anti Queen, John Corcoron and Norma Baldridge, after receiving crowns at half-time. Attendants, Nancy Gar- ner, David Vanegas and Jo Ann James. Richard bringing down a runner on an end run, in the Homecoming Game. BASKETBALL Basketball began with a bang on November 10, 1955, after the last tootball game. Two new innovations were the new coach, Mr. Kenneth Munns, and the new gymnasium. At the first of the season we were ousted from the A. I. A. and had to play non-member schools. This suspen- sion came as a penalty for removing the Parker Broncs from the field before the end of the Parker-Kingman game. The suspension ended December 29 and we were placed on probation to last until the end of the football season in 1956. We started out the season with three games at the Tri-State Tournament in Boulder City, Nevada. We beat Need- les 46 to 28, lost to Basic 64 to 34, and beat Blythe in a thriller 44 to 40. We brought home 3rd place from the tournament. Outstanding players were John Corcoran, Richard and David Vanegas, Eldon James and Timothy Alcaida. The team, composed of mostly Seniors, then started a traveling stint that was to bring a total mileage up to more than 2,000 miles, the most of this mileage was acquired over the Christmas holidays. We first traveled to Imperial and lost a heart-stopper 45 to 43- We also got entangled in a few earthquakes. The next night we traveled to Calpatria and lost another heart-breaker 38 to 33. Outstanding players in these games were David and Richard Vanegas, Timothy Alcaida, Robert Ncz and Eldon James. John Corcoran was injured so badly he could not play in the Calpatria game. The next week we again ventured into Southern California to play the El Centro Spartans. In what was describ- ed by coaches as the greatest defensive show' they had ever seen, we lost by a score of 23 to 20. We traveled again the same week, this time to Phoenix Indian School. Our win-hungry bunch of boys broke out their scoring shoes and brought home Phoenix Indians' scalp to the score of 40 to 45. The first team played almost the whole game and all were outstanding. Shortly after this game, we learned, and w'crc very happy to learn, that we had been reinstated into the A. I. A. The next, and last, week of the Christmas vacation found us at the St. Johns Indian School. In this game we were by far the hottest we had been in the season, and we came home on the long end of a 60 to 46 score. In this game John Corcoran scored 29 points and all of the team was also outstanding. We then started a homestand during which we traveled only two more times. Our first home game was with El Centro and because of a shaky first quarter we came out on the short end of a 34 to 33 score. This w'as again a defensive game in which our varsity team all played good ball. The next night we again got off to a shaky first quar- ter and Blythe came on to defeat us in another heart-stopper 42 to 39. In our next game with the Twenty-Nine Palms Wildcats w'c snapped out of our haze and in a game that saw' even the second string pour in points, we tamed the Wildcats 60 to 25. In.this game every one of the varsity team had an outstanding night. The next weekend we entertained Needles to the tune of a 44 to 43 score in a very close game. David Vanegas, Timothy Alcaida, and John Corcoran were the outstanding players. On the next night we traveled to Blythe to again meet the Yellow'-Jackets. We lost a very close game to them 48 to 46 in which the referees had to make a very hard decision at the end. The follow ing Satuiuay we traveled to Needles to play the Mustangs. So far we had beaten them two times and they were out to get us. We led them through three quarters but Needles got hot in the fourth and came out on top 51 to 47. On January 27, the Broncs entertained the Bagdad Thieves on their home court. The Broncs had a comfort- able lead all through this game w'ith the final score of 53 to 43 in favor of the Broncs. On the following night, January 28, the Imperial Tigers were trimmed 44 to 40. The Broncs were hungry for revenge for an early loss handed out by the Tigers. They went ahead and were never behind for the remaining three quarters. February 10, St. Johns arrived in Parker for its return game w'ith the Broncs. The Crusaders arrived in Parker at the w rong time for the Broncs ran away with the game and when the buzzer rang w'e had a 62 to 32 victory. February 11, the Broncs played their last home game ot the season against the Phoenix Indian Braves. Coach Munns had the starting lineup composed of seniors. The seniors playing their last home game were David Vanegas, Timothy Alcaida, Richard Vanegas, Jackie Welsh, and Berkeley Rourke. We came out on the short end of a 50 to 49 score. WEST CENTRAL TOURNAMENT February 15, the Broncs left Parker to participate in the district tournament. We drew Gila Bend in the first round of play. We came out on top with a 45 to 34 victor)'. The following night we took on Peoria. It was a hard fought game all the way through, but the Broncs pulled it out of the fire in the last quarter and won the game 51 to 37. This won our way into the championship playoff with Buckeye. This was the first year any Parker team had w'on their way into the championship and to the state tournament. Saturday night the Broncs met the Buckeye Hawks and found themselves colder than an iceberg and the Hawks rolled over Parker 60 to 39. Parker placed two men on the all conference teams. Timothy Alcaida made the second team as guard and David Vanegas made first team as forward. Tri-State Tournament Blythe 39 42 WE THEY Needles 44 43 Needles 46 26 Blythe 46 48 Basic 36 . 64 Bagdad 53 43 Blythe 44 40 Imperial 44 40 El Centro 20 23 Needles 47 51 Imperial 43 45 St. Johns Indian 62 33 Calpatria 33 38 Phoenix 49 50 Phoenix Indians 50 45 St. Johns Indians 60 46 West-Central Tournament El Centro 33 34 Gila Bend 45 34 29 Palms 60 25 Peoria 51 37 Buckeye 39 60 Coach Munns and managers, LeRoy Shontz and Tino Leon. Right to left, Robert Nez, Wellman Scott, David Vanegas, Tim Alcaida, Richard Vanegas, and Jackie Welsh. Jackie Welsh, guard Berkley Rourke, center Augie Fisher, guard Clifton Jackson, forward Mark Thomas, forward Welman Scott, guard Vernon Norris, forward The coach and squad A Berkeley shoots against St. Johns Left to right: Leroy Shontz, Manager; Mr. Brennan, Coach; Tino Leon, Manager; Tino and Leroy did a double job this year by managing both Varsity and J. V. The J. V. s came out with a good team composed of Freshmen and Sophomores, that although they lost more than they won, gained a lot of experience and will surely help out Coach Munn's graduation depleted Varsity squads. Mr. Brennan may be commended for his fine job he did with these boys. Left to right: David Robles, Billy Ripburger, Vernon Nor- ris. Mark Thomas, Jeffery Scott, Wellman Scott. Sammy Blake, Harry Mosses, Frnic Antone. Kneeling: Coach Bren- nan. J. V. Squad. . Clifton Jackson drives a long one. BASEBALL The baseball season of 1955 was a very successful one with Parker winning 6 and losing 2 in conference play. This tied us with Litchfield for 2nd place. The season ended with an overall record of 7 wins and 6 losses against schools much larger than ours. As we go to press the baseball season of 1956 has already started. This year Coach Gutierrez will be happy for 16 lettermen arc returning and with the help of other young prospects the hopes are high for another good season. David beating out a hit. Danny Robles gathering in a pop fly. John misses a shot Intra Mural Sports This year something r.ew was added to the N. Y. C. U. H. S. Activities; intramural sports under the direction ot Mr. Brennan. He has done a very good job of it and with the help of the varsity players it was very successful all year long. We hope that it will be continued in coming years. The teams were composed of different boys’ and girls’ homerooms, with the boys playing against each other and the girls competing among themselves. The sports that were played were bas- ketball and softball. Pipins shoots t I The Cheerleaders this year were Nancy Garner, Ruthy Edwards, Sharon Williams, and Glenda Martin. Nancy was put out at the first of the year with a knee injury, but still helped to pep up the crowd at games. The cheerlead- ers did a very good job this year in supporting the school in school spirit. SHARON WILLIAMS GLENDA MARTIN Majorettes, left to right: Shirley Campas, I.ilah Tiger, Judy Corcoran, Etta Jo Tiger. Jane McCabe. Middle, Head Majorette Mildred Salmons. Pom Pon Girls, left to right back: lister Roland, Carol Crum, Lizzie Brice, Carol Kinder, Ruby Coburn, Rosie Brice. I'ront row, Kathy North, Evie Crum. BAND The N. Y. C. U. H. S. band, under the direc- tion of Mr. Godsell's sparkling baton, served its pur- pose well this school year. Made up of less than twenty members, they still managed to make a lot of noise at the home fooball and baskeball games and the pep rallies. The band gave two annual concerts, and spent many toiling hours in preparation for the first annual band festival at Gilbert. After many, many years of promises, the band through the P. T. A. and efforts of the members, at last succeeded in getting uniforms. The uniforms, blue caps and coats with white slacks, are cjuite nice and greatly appreciated by all concerned. Band officers are. President, Carl Gilliland; Vice President, Ivan Gonzales; and Secretary, Ella- rose Harrison. The graduating band members would like to express their personal appreciation and gratitude to Mr. Godsell. The entire band feels that he is an ex- cellent director and are grateful to him for his en- during patience. The N. Y. C. U. H. S. Band with their sponsor, Mr. Godsell. The trumpet section consisted of, left to right. Tom O'Hair, Jackie Welsh, and George Hidson. Courtesy of 1st National Bank, Parker Branch The Bass section consists of three, Kenny Ed- wards. Ralph Bernal, and Roy Rupe. The Drum and Bell Lyre Section consists of three players. Bill Moritz, Ivan Gonzales, and Carl Gilliland. Courtesy of Grandview Hotel, Tom and Eleanor Gaither And Parker Bakery The Saxophone Section consists of three play- ers, Doris Price, Berkeley Rourke, and Frances Loveridge. The Clarinet and Flute Sections consist of four players, Charles Sweany, Flute, Pat Lattie, Carl Baldridge, Ellarose Harrison, Clarinet. F. F. A. At the close of the 195-1-55 school year the F. P. A. Organization elected their officers for the 1955-56 school year They elected David Vanegas, president; Tommy Martinez, vice-president; Buddy Brown, secretary; and Ralph Bern d treasurer. They also elected Bobby Shontz, reporter and Harry Moses sentinel. During the summer Mr. Patton, the F. P. A. Advisor, took five F. F. A. boys and Norma Baldridge, the chap- ter sweetheart to Prescott to the State P. P. A. Convention. The purpose of this convention is to set up a program for the following year for all P. F. A. events and activities.They also have leadership meetings and elect the state chapter sweetheart. , , , , When the 1955-56 school year started, most of the Ag. boys had no projects to work on so they took the cooler out of the old building and installed it in the Ag. room. We then installed an air-conditioner in the office building. As the year progressed the boys started getting in projects. Some of the projects that they worked on or built were barbecue pits, clothes line poles, horse trailers, tractor and pickup motors, and hayloaders. Some of the things that were taught in the classroom and shop were welding, cutting rafters, tying knots in rope and how to balance a ration for pen feed livestock and sheet metal work. During the year we were honored by having the State F. F. A. president, reporter and advisor visit our P. P. A. Chapter and seeing some of the things we did, pointing out our mistakes and showing us how to build a better P. P. A Oncof the most outstanding boys in F. F. A. this year was Jim Muse. Jim scrambled at the Arizona National Livstock Show last year, and got a calf. This year he showed the calf at the livestock show and won second place in the scramble class and tenth place in the junior division. Jim has several calves now and plans to show them nex.. year at the livestock show. . lr . . . Total projects investment this year is $34,400.00. This is invested in beef, sheep, cotton, alfalfa and machinery. ’ r Vice President Tommy Martinez. Advisor, Mr. Patton, and David Vanegas. President. Left to right: Sentinel Harry Moses, Reporter Bob Shontz. Treasurer Ralph Bernal. Secretary Buddy Brown, Vice President Tommy Martinez, President David Vane- gas. David, Buddy showing visitors that they do work once in a while. Courtesy of Dave's Toggery ► The Service Club this year was cut down from sixteen to ten mem- bers, seven of these were Seniors and three were Juniors. The offi- cers were Berk Rourkc, President; Luke Johnson, Vice President; and Wayne Crawford, Secretary. The aim of this Organization is service to the school and com- munity. Courtesy of Glen's Market and the Desert Winds Motel The Co-Editors Jane McCabe and Robert Begay, under the sponsorship of Miss Hannigan. The Loudspeaker Stall has worked hard in order to publish the newspaper and has received many fine compliments for their cooperation, accomplishments and improvements. Courtesy of Cecil Florence Son Arthur Laughlin The editors, top row, left to right, Richard Vanegas, Sports Editor, Berkeley Rourkc, Co-Editor, Ronald Moore. Art Editor. Bottom row, Beverly Jacobs, Co- Editor, Charlotte Bradshaw, Activities Editor, Linda Dick. Business Manager, and Nancy Garner, Photography Editor. This year s La Reata Stall consists of nine differs Co-Editors: Beverly Jacobs and Berkely Rourke Art Editor: Ronald Moore, Assistants—Luke Johnson, Dwight Lomayesva and Jackie Welsh. Activities Editor: Charlotte Bradshaw Photography Editor: Nancy Garner Photographer: Wayne Crawford Sports Editor: David Vanegas The hard work which these students put out made ii departments. Members of the staff are: Sports Writer: Richard Vanegas Class Historian: Donna Cox Class Will: Jackie Welsh School Historian' Patricia Lattie Business Manager: Linda Dick Advertising Staff: Norma Baldridge, Pat Lattie, Jack John- son, Danny McCormick, Frances Loveridge. Reporter: Marilyn Parra possible for the publication of the La Reata this year. Courtesy of Hatch's Barber Shop and Bonnie s Cafe r MILDRED SALMANS. SALAD BOWL PRINCESS With Mr. Gutierrez as sponsor of the Lettermen Club, they soared to a high peak this year. Top: Mr. Gutierrez, Clifton Jackson, Vice-President, Jackie Welsh, President, Robert Nez, Secretary-Treasurer. Middle: Pictured are a group of the two, three and lour year Lettermen. Bottom: A group of the boys who worked hard this year to letter for the first time. APPRECIATION THE LA REATA STALK OK 1956 takes this opportunity to thank-—and list our advertisers, whose support made this 1956 LA RK.ATA possible. ADVERTISERS CONTRIBUTING KUI.L PAGES Dave’s Toggery Hayward Lumber Company Parker Commercial Company 1st National Bank, Parker Branch Cecil Klorence Son Colorado River Trading Company Rainbow Girls Elks ADVERTISERS CONTRIBUTING HALF-PAGES Grandview Hotel Parker Bakery Finley’s Jewelry Parker Licensed Cesspool -Septic Tank Service Hatch's Barber Shop Bonnie's Cafe Pinky's Market Parker Cafe Parker Motor Company Mrs. D. L. Beaver. Insurance Agency Glens' Market Desert Winds Motel Branson's Big Bass Lodge Community Drug Bob's Hardware Johnsons Dry Goods Couchs Service Station Gibbs Texaco Service City Drug Company Gaston's Chevron Service |ohnson Motor Company Fannin's Gas Equipment Company Chief Motel Browns Repair Supply Austin Martha Haydis Scenic Beauty Salon El Rancho Motel Jack Garner Sons 'R. W. West Son Robbs Hester. Inc. Parker Pioneer Marston Supply Company, Athletic School Supplies Equipment. Phoenix B. J. Jarrett Hardware Company, Phoenix Marine Trailer Supply STUDENT DIRECTORY LENARD DAHLGREN Salome JEAN MATHIS Alamo FRANCES ANN TRAINOR Wenden JIMMIE WEBB Salome PRENTICE WEBB Salome BESSIE AVERY Salome WESLEY AVERY Salome DOROTHY BANNISTER Salome FRED BROWN Quartzsite ALICE DAHLGREN Salome HAROLD HUTHMACHER Wenden JOHN MITCHELL Quartzsite SHELDON MITCHELL Wenden DONNA OROSCO Wenden HERB RELF Vicksburg MF.RNA SCOTT Quartzsite THOMAS SHAFER Salome JEAN BALLIETT Salome JUDY BEERY Alamo DALE CORONETT Hope IESSALEE CORONETT Hope TED DAHLIN Alamo ANN DAVIS Salome BEVERLY DAVIS Alamo RUTH HUTHMACHER Wenden DEANNA RAINES Quartzsite RICHARD WARREN Salome KARL YOUNG Quartzsite ARDIS ALLEN Wenden DORIS BALLIETT Salome DAN BAUER Quartzsite JIMMIE COWELL Quartzsite BARBARA DYER Salome LINDA GRANGER Salome MARGARET ISHAM Wenden BERNIS LEWIS Salome GRAY LEWIS Salome PAULINE MATHIS Alamo SHARON McGUIRE Salome ARCHIE POWELL Vicksburg SONNY WEBB Salome IOE WITTERMAN Salome SHARON WRIGHT Alamo TOM CHAPMAN Quartzsite HELEN COWELL Quartzsite RUTH YOUNG Quartzsite PATTY OLDHAM Quartzsite DAVELLA SCOTT Quartzsite SAM WINTERS Quartzsite Arden Products, Blythe, California SALOME HIGH SCHOOL WHERE SHE DANCED Courtesy of WAYNE S GENERAL MERCHANDISE MRS. M. I- TAYLOR Home-making, Science, Sophomore Class Sponsor GILBERT C I’RETON English, Social Studies Junior Class Sponsor E. L. KING Principal Social Studies English HELEN LINTHACUM Commerce, English RHEA WEASE Shop, P. E., Math, Freshman Class Sponsor ROBERT W. CHARMAN Science, Social Studies, Senior Class Sponsor, Student Council Sponsor SENIORS Courtesy of Ralph and Virginia Underwood of Quartzsite JEAN MATHIS Left to Right Jimmie Webb, Delegate Jean Mathis, President Lenard Dahlgren, Vice President So Pic!met! Frances Ann Trainor, Secretary-T reasurer FRANCES ANN TRAINOR Charles Oldham, Pollination and Honey Service, Quartzsite SENIORS Courtesy of Crowder's Garage, Salome Salome Market, Grocery Meats JUNIORS Left to Right: Donna Orosco. President; Tom Shater, Vice President; Merna Scott, Secretary; Lynn Lyen, Treasurer; Mr. Cureton, Sponsor. Bessie Avery Tom Shafer Dorothy Bannister John Mitchell Donna Orosco Fred Brown Courtesy of Bud's Market, Salome Dorothy Chisholm's Beauty Box, Salome JUNIORS Herb Relf Alice Dahlgren Sheldon Mitchell Merna Scott Lynn Lyen Harold Huthmacher Courtesy of Adobe Inn, 1 mile west of Quartzsite Desert Gem Shop, Salome SOPHOMORES President, Jean Balliett; Vice-President, Karl Young; Secretary, Beverly Davis; Council representative, Judy Beery; Sponsor, Mrs. Taylor. Richard Warren Judy Beery Dale Cornett Beverly Davis Margaret Isham, President Sonny Webb, Vice-President Linda Granger, Secretary Ted Dahl in. Treasurer Freshman Class, left to right: Row 1, Sharon Wright Sharon McGuire, Daniel Bauer; Row 2, Linda Gran- ger, Gary Lewis, Joe Witterman, Jimmy Cowell; Row 3, Barbara Dyer, Margaret Isham, Sonny Webb, Ar- dis Allen; Row 4, Doris Balliett, Ted Dahlin, Bcrnis Lewis. Archie Powell, Pauline Mathis. w L Courtesy of K. V. and Sam Haydis, Salome, Arizona STUDENT COUNCIL President Sheldon Mitchell Vice-President Richard Oldham Treasurer Merna Scott Not Pictured. Frances Trainor, Secretary Members, left to right, back row: Sonny Webb Jimmy Webb Karl Young Judy Beery Harold Huthmacher Jean Balliett Sheldon Mitchell Tom Shafer Lenard Dahlgren front row: Barbara Dyer Ruth Young Merna Scott Jean Mathis Margaret Isham Ruth Huthmacher Missing: Donna Orosco Richard Oldham Frances Trainor Courtesy of the faculty of Salome High School Courtesy of Frear's Paint Store The Tadpoles Our Cook, Barbara Smith Cafeteria Courtesy of John R Woods Serv ice, Motel Trailer Park. Wendcn: Jack the Barber , Salome M % • Buckeley Kinj: Mrs. Louise Ryder Tom Warren. Custodian Marvin Mitchell ANNUAL STAFF • . ' Annual Stati: Editor, Harold Huthmacher; Assistant editor, Richard Oldham: Advertising editor, Donna Orosco: Photographers: John Mitchell and Herb Relf; Sponsor, Mr. Cureton. Not shown are Merna Scott and lean Balliett and Mr! Charman who assisted in the advertising. STAFF OF THE CROAKER Editor: Buddy Webb Co-editor: Jean Mathis Sports editor: Richard Warren Co-editor: Harold Huthmacher Cartoonist: Dale Cornett Sponsor: Mr. Cureton Courtesy of Charles E. Martin, D. B. A., Schuler's Garage; Circie-N-Mote! Cafe; Harry Grace Nicholls THE BAND t Courtesy of Oasis Cafe Harold Pula Pettigrew, Salome Hal Warner, Distributor Texaco Products, Wickcnburg SENIOR CLASS HISTORY As we look back upon the year of '55 and '56 we know that it was one of the happiest years of our life. To start out at the first of the year we had six seniors and one of them drop- ped. For the remaining part of the year we had five seniors—Leonard Dahlgren, jean Mathis, Frances Trainor, Prentice Webb, and Jimmy Webb. The first one we met is Leonard Dahlgren. Leonard started his school years in Winburne, Pennsylvania. He graduated from grammar school in the Emerson Grade School in Phoenix. He started his freshman year at Cooper, Pennsylvania, and during his sophomore year he went to Prescott, Arizona. During his junior year, he went to Cottonwood High School. He entered his senior year in Salome High School and was on the Student Council and was Vice-President of the senior class. Next is Jean Mathis. Jean started grammar school at Ross, Texas. There she finished the eighth grade and started as a freshman at West High School. She came to Salome during her senior year. Jean played basketball, softball, and volley- ball the three years she went to school in Texas and lettered two years in basket- ball. During her senior year she was President of the senior class and on the Stu- dent Council and Co-Editor on the school paper. She also worked in the office one period a day. Frances Trainor began grammar school in Wenden. There she finished the eighth grade. She completed her first three years of high school at Parker. For her senior year she came to Salome. Frances was Secretary of the Student Council and Secretary-Treasurer of the senior class her senior year. Frances worked in the office one period a day. Jimmy Webb started his grammar school years in Salome Grade School from first through eighth and went to Parker during his first three years of high school. Jimmy was Representative from the senior class and was on the Student Council. Prentice Webb started grammar school in Salome. There he went through the eighth grade. He completed his first three years in high school in Parker. For his senior year he came to Salome High School. There he was Editor on the school paper. ARIZONA PUBLIC SERVICE, SALOME CLASS PROPHECY OF THE COMING DAYS Here it is the summer of 1966, and 1. Jean Mathis, have just arrived in San Diego, California, selling cosmetics. Since I had never been to the harbor or seen any Naval ships I thought I would take in the sights. I happened to notice a tall blond-headed man that looked sort of familiar standing by a ship. Then I saw it was Lenard Dahlgren, now a Naval Officer in the Engineering field. We got together and discussed our school days. Ft made me want to see all of my old friends,so I asked where they were. Lenard told me he knew where Jimmy Webb was and I left Lenard and wrent from San Diego to Phoenix, Arizona. I was walking by a Ford and Fender re- pair shop when I saw Jimmy. He told me Bubby Webb had a Filling Station and Garage in Sunnyslope . I went to see him and he told me he owned his place and that he was married. Well, I left Bubby and went to the Capitol Building to see Frances Trainor. Frances Trainor, to my surprise, was a private Secretary to the President of the Senate. Frances told me she was about to be married and that she had finish- ed college. Well, I had to quit looking for friends and get to work hoping to sell some more cosmetics before returning back to the office. CLASS WILL I, Lenard Dahlgren, will Lynn Lyen and Sheldon Mitchell an old dog-gone Science Lab. I, Jean Mathis, will Jessalee Cornett and Richard Oldham the School News- paper. I, Jimmy Webb, will to Dale Cornett my ability of getting to school on time. I, Frances Trainor, will my old school books to Donna Orosco. I, Prentice Webb, will my Mechanical Drawing equipment to Sheldon Mitchell. Courtesy of Mitzie and Justice of Peace W. D. Davis. Salome; Texaco Service and Cafe, Quartzsitc, Arizona r A Left: Raising of the flag the first time after the pole had been erected. Right: School building nearly completed. COMMUNITY COUNCIL After the school had been in session for a couple of months it was decided, in lieu ol a P. T. A. or Parent-Teacher’s group, to organize a community council for the purpose of assisting the school to get off to a good start. At a mass meeting held in Salome in the auditorium the following people were elected: W. D. Davis, President; Members of the Executive Council, Mrs. Balliett, Mr. and Mrs. Massey, Mrs. Trainor, Mrs. Wag- ner, Mr. Art Brown, and Mr. Floyd Weir. We are sorry that pictures of the Community Council are not avail- able for publication. ADVERTISING In addition to the firms listed at the bottom of the annual pages, the following firms contributed a full page: SHEFFLERS MOTEL AND CAFE, SALOME SCOTT'S SERVICE AND GROCERY, QUARTZSITE, ARIZONA The following contributed one- half page: RAMSEY SERVICE AND CAFE, RAMSEY BISHOPS SERVICE AND CAFE, RAMSEY MIDWAY CAFE SERVICE, DODI JOHNNY KING, SALOM WENDEN CAFE, ROBERTA ALLEN, WENDEN SUNSET MOTEL 'THE IRWINS , WENDEN WENDEN GARAGE, GROCERYAND MOTEL, WENDEN MOUNTAIN PASS, RICHFIELD TRUCK TERMINAL, SALOME STELLA BILL LEE S, SHELL SERVICE, SALOME MOUNTAIN PASS CAFE, SALOME A. E. ARCHER, DISTRIBUTOR STANDARD OIL, SALOME RANDALL BROS. GARAGE, SALOME GEORGE HAGELY, QUARTZSITE BRENDA SERVICE, CAFE MOTEL, BRENDA SPONSORS The Salome annual staff wishes to extend our sincerest thanks to the following advertisers who made this book possible: Arizona Public Service, Salome Arden Products, Blythe, Calif. Frear's Paint Store, Salome Marrary and George, Union Service, Salome Wayne's General Merchandise, Salome Scott s Service and Grocery, Quartzsite Oasis Cafe. Harold and F.ula Pettigrew, Salome Hal Warner, Distributor Texaco Products, Wickenburg Navajo Buffet, Salome Gene Christie Refrigeration Service, Phone 6-220 Ralph and Virginia Underwood, Quartzsite C harles Oldham Pollination and Honey Service, Quartzsite Crowder's Garage, Salome Salome Market, Grocer and Meats, Salome Bud's Market Dorothy Chishlom's Beauty Box, Salome E. V. and Sam Haydis, Salome Tot's Shopping Center, Vicksburg Jimmy Kellis, Vicksburg, Grapevine Mitzie and Justice of the Peace, W. D. Davis, Salome Texaco Service and Cafe, Quartzsite John R. Wood Service, Motel and Trailer Park, Wenden Jack the Barber , Salome The Faculty of Salome High School Charles E. Martin, D. B. A. Schuler's Garage, Salome Circle-N-Motel and Cafe, Harry and Grace Nichols Adobe Inn, One miles west of Quartzsite Desert Gem Shop, Salome Sheffler's Motel and Cafe, Salome Ramsey Serv ice and Cafe, Ramsey Bishops Serv ice and Cafe, Ramsey Midway Cafe and Service, Dodi Johnny King, Salome Wenden Cafe, Roberta Allem, Wenden Sunset Motel, The Irwins , Wenden Wenden Garage, Grocery and Motel, Wenden Mountain Pass, Richfield Truck Terminal, Salome Stella Bill Lee’s Shell Service, Salome Mountain Pass Cafe, Salome A. E. Archer, Distributor Standard Oil, Salome Randall Bros. Garage, Salome George Hagely, Quartzsite Brenda Service, Cafe Motel, Brenda i NORTHERN YUMA COUNTY UNION