Parkland High School - Arena Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

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Rosemary Butcher, was chosen as second runner-up, and first runner-up was Carl- etta Bell. l ficki Nation was voted on by the girls as Miss Congeniality. NJ XR I3 2, 4 13 .W ,. 5 Mrs. Aundie Evers Dayoub, Miss Texas l975, presents the bouquet to Susan. Chuck Thompson was elected by the student body as Most Handsome. During his high school years, Chuck has participated on the Drill Team, Rifle Team, and B-team and Var- sity football. He is also a member of the Na- tional Honor Society. Chuck's hobbies include playing the guitar, swimming, lifting weights, and girls. Most Handsome-Chuck Thompson 25

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Susan Ives chosen Most Beaut'ful 'n patriotic Early in February, Susan Ives was chosen as Parkland's Most Beautiful Girl, I976. First runner-up was Carletta Bell, who represented the Crusade for Christ, and second runner-up was Rosemary Butcher representing Student Council. Susan represented the Varsity Cheerleaders. Vicki Nation was selected as Miss Con- geniality for being the most friendly and help- ful to the girls during the time before the pageant. Highlighting this year's beauty pageant was Mrs. Aundie Evers Dayoub, l975 Miss Texas USA. She presented the bouquet of carna- tions to Susan. The theme of the l2th annual pageant was A Celebration of 200 Years . On a stage decked in red, white, and blue, and with sil- houetted skyscrapers in the background, the evening opened with the 28 girls dancing to A Salute to George M. Cohan . The mod- eling of sportswear, school dress, and formal attire followed, with each girl answering the question, What do you like best about America? ' Commentators Denise Clayton, and Laurie Garretson gave a little background informa- tion on each girl while the judges decided on the ten finalists. They were Carletta Bell, Laura Bishop, Rosemary Butcher, Sandy Gon- zales, Susan lves, Margarita Jaime, Barbara Lowenberg, Judy Smith, Armida VanLankvelt, and Monica Webb. Each finalist was asked a question which related in some way to America. Then Laurie and Denise announced Vicki as Miss Congeniality and the judges' choice of Rosemary as second runner-up, Carletta as first runner-up, and finally, Most Beautiful Su- san Ives. Judges for the pageant were Mrs. Aundie Evers Dayoub, I975 Miss Texas USA, Miss Debbie Smith, Manager of a Cielo Vista Shop, Mrs. Beth McNicol, Chaperone of El Paso Beauty Pageants, Mr. Sam Rutherford, Manager of Northgate, and Mr. Stuart McBirnie, Yearbook Sales Representative. Entertainment throughout the evening was provided by the PHS Stage Band, CfSg'.3tfTuViIr' Iers, Choir, and singers Donna Ryan, Danny Sohitiez-s, and Roger Jernigan. 24 I pageant

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Linda chosen Most Cutstanding Girl The Most Outstanding Girl at Parkland for the 75-76 school year was Linda Kay Far- rall. ln her freshman year she was involved in Student Council, Speech and Drama, and Ski Club. Her Sophomore year activi- ties consisted of Octagen Youth Club sec- retary, Optimist Award Winner, and Stu- dent Council. She lettered in varsity basketball and also placed second in dis- trict on the Speech and Drama's Debate team. Linda's Junior year activities were Junior class president, varsity basketball, Octagen Youth Club secretary, and Stu- dent Council. She was also elected Who's Who in American High Schools. In Linda's Senior year she was Student Council presi- dent. She played varsity basketball and participated in Octagen Youth Club, GALS, and she was given the Youth Ap- preciation Award. Linda plans to go to TWU and major in Education. 26