Pharr San Juan Alamo High School - Bear Memories Yearbook (Alamo, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 300 of the 1971 volume:

Extachrome by David Hancock 1971 Bear Memories Pharr-San Juan-Alamo High School Pharr, Texas Published by PSJA Annual Staff Extachromc by David Hancock As the Story Unfolds 4 Administration..........................12 Activities..............................32 Favorites..............................126 Athletics..............................160 Album..................................188 Advertisers............................266 Senior Index...........................286 Extachrome by Johnny Landa •THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM’' From the musical play, “Man of La Mancha” Words by: JoeDarion Music by Mitch Leigh TO DREAM THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM, to fight the unbeatable foe. To bear with unbearable sorrow, to run where the brave dare not go. To right the unrightablc wrong, to love pure and chaste from afar. To try when your arms are too weary. To reach the unreachable star! This is my ’ quest, to follow that star. No mattcrjiow hopeless, no matter how far; To fight for the right without question or pause. To be willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause! And I know, if I’ll only be true To this glorious quest, that my heart will lie peaceful and calm. When I’m laid to my rest. And the world will be better for this: That one man, scorned and covered with scars. Still strove with his last ounce of courage. To reach the unreachable stars. Copyright (C) 1965 by Andrew Scott. Inc., Helena Music Corp. Sam Fox Publishing Company, Inc. By Special Permission of the Sam Fox Publishing Company, Inc., Sole Agents.” To dream the impossible dream, U.S. Marine Photo TO FIGHT THE UNBEATABLE FOE, TO BEAR WITH UNBEARABLE SORROW, TO RUN WHERE THE BRAVE DARE NOT GO. To right the unrightable wrong, to love pure and chaste from afar, To try when your arms are too weary. To reach the unreachable star! This is my quest, to follow that star. No matter how hopeless, no matter how far; To fight for the right without question or pause. To be willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause! And I know, if I 11 only be true To this glorious quest, that my heart will lie peaceful and calm. When I’m laid to my rest. And the world will be better for this; That one man, scorned and covered with scars, Still strove with his last ounce of courage. To reach the unreachable stars. “THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM” To dream the impossible dream, to fight the unbeatable foe, To bear with unbearable sorrow, to run where the brave dare not go. TO RIGHT THE UNRIGHTABLE WRONG, TO LOVE PURE AND CHASTE FROM AFAR, To try when your arms arc too weary. To reach the unreachable star! This is my quest, to follow that star. No matter how hopeless, no matter how far; To fight for the right without question or pause. To be willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause! And I know, if I’ll only be true To this glorious quest, that my heart will lie peaceful and calm, When I’m laid to my rest. And the world will be better for this; That one man, scorned and covered with scars, Still strove with his last ounce of courage, To reach the unreachable stars. 7 ‘THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM” To dream the impossible dream, to fight the unbeatable foe. To bear with unbearable sorrow, to run where the brave dare not go. To right the unrightable wrong, to love pure and chaste from afar. TO TRY WHEN YOUR ARMS ARE TOO WEARY. TO REACH THE UNREACHABLE STAR! THIS IS MY QUEST, TO FOLLOW THAT STAR, NO MATTER HOW HOPELESS, NO MATTER HOW FAR; To fight for the right without question or pause. To be willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause! And I know, il I’ll only be true to this glorious quest, that my heart will lie peaceful and calm. When I’m laid to my rest. And the world will be better for this: That one man. scourncd and covered with scars. Still strove with his last ounce of courage. To reach the unreachable stars. Extachromc by Gerry Whitaker State Capitol-Austin. Texas Extachrome by Johnny Landa, Emilio Morales | •THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM” To dream the impossible dream, to fight the unbeatable foe. To bear with unbearable sorrow, to run where the brave dare not go. To right the unrightablc wrong, to love pure and chaste from afar. To try when your arms arc too weary. To reach the unreachable star! This is my quest, to follow that star. No matter how hopeless, no matter how far: TO FIGHT FOR THE RIGHT WITHOUT QUESTION OR PAUSE. TO BE WILLING TO MARCH INTO HELL FOR A HEAVENLY CAUSE! AND I KNOW. IF I’LL ONLY BE TRUE TO THIS GLORIOUS QUEST, THAT MY HEART WILL LIE PEACEFUL AND CALM. WHEN I’M LAID TO MY REST. AND THE WORLD WILL BE BETTER FOR THIS; THAT ONE MAN. SCOURNED AND COVERED WITH SCARS. STILL STROVE WITH HIS LAST OUNCE OF COURAGE, TO REACH THE UNREACHABLE STARS. Extachrome by Gerry Whitaker Superintendent of Schools heads district Dean Skilcs Superintendent of Schools 14 Board of Education governs district Justin Card Cclcrino Castillo John Docdyns President Vice-President Secretary High School Administration has four additions J. L. Farmer Lcslic Whitlock Principal Assistant Principal 16 Counselors Gilbert Gonzalez, Mollie Thomas, Hilda Garza, Larry Lusby. Secretary Rita Zavala Secretary-Aide Thelma Mettlach Attendance Officer Annette Barnes School Nurse Alice Branch 17 Faculty numbers over 80 strong Over 80 faculty members mold PSJA High into one of the finest and most highly respected schools in the Valley. It is our desire to reflect in the next 14 pages our esteemed teachers in their day-to-day roles. There has been many a time when teachers have given up their free time so they could help students to better understand their studies. PSJA faculty have also shown their concern in students by their guidance and participation in the many school organizations and activities. The students of PSJA are proud and grateful to have such a loval and understanding faculty to guide them. Bryan Adams Felipe Alanis J. A. Badillo Marie Haas and Gloria Anzaldua Julio Ayala Marie E. Baker E. J. Ballcw Diana Barrera Charles Bclcw William A. Bender Ruth S. Bolling Helen R. Bowman Angelica Cantu Max Cantu Edith Carman Ethel Carman Flora Chapa Pete Cisneros William H. Cox Sue Crews Katherine Fairchild 23 Kac Fisher Eloy Garcia Sidney Ford Fausto Galvan Graciela Garcia Jesse Hernandez Billie Greenwood ■ i r-� Joe P. Gill Javier Gonzalez Juanita Herrera Ruben Guajardo Ruby Jinks .. . . Charles Jordan 7 George MacGomglc Bonnie H. Horn Dorothy S. Hurst Larry N. Lusby Emma Martinez Margie McCarthy John H. McKecvcr Marvin Morris Victoria Martinez Charles Meismer Sylvia Navarro 26 Viola Norton Donald R. Ortolan Odilia Palacios Gloria S. Potter Charles Oelkcrs David Hugo Robles Shirley Saulsbury Lila Snowden TM ■ ¥ ‘ 7II ( u , ■ Bruce H. Still iSPAflA Lcesa Todd Janet Sue Valdez Suzanne C. Trawcck Wayne A. Vanderpool Estcla Trigo ✓ Wesley Van Matre,Jr. r nna Watson Charles Williams Maria Ester Ventura Mary Ybancz Charles Young Joy Williams rW r- n.‘j Mildred Ann Billings Mariorie Marion 31 . V 3 Activities Within the bustling corridors of PSJA there are those who reach out for personal discovery and fullfill-ment. Memories of P8JA High Every year PSJA has had its own events, highlights that will be remembered by the student body forever and sonic that will fade away. But perhaps the following pictures of a few of the events will have been recorded, not only for memory’s sake, but also for the sake of PSJA history itself. PSJA was the home of the winningest team in Valley football as well as the most spirited, as proven by a stunning victory in the School Spirit Contest. Student body enthusiasm was equally noticeable when the March of Dimes and the A.F.S. International asked for help. The 1970-1971 year contained many projects involving work and determination. Among these was the Junior Class at work in the concession stands and the many students who contibutcd in producing a History Fair like no other in the Valley. Excitement and joy was also abundant as the Homecoming festivities and the Belle and Beau Dance found their way into the social life of PSJA. And how many can forget the day they received their senior rings, and what of the many thrills at the Powder Puff football game? With all these activities, students help to fulfill the impossible dreams dreamed by many at PSJA High. that darn Weslaco game. Victory over the Bulldogs was the only thing in their minds. Band members put on many a half-time show come Friday night. Get together, Bearettes. 35 Citizens grieve over the charred The Virgcn de San Juan Shrine was the object of a great and undescribable church. Nickolais dancers arc received well. Bcarcttcs give the football team a victory party at season’s end. 36 t tragedy on Oct. 23. Bcarettes and football players celebrate a great season. The new dress code allowed girls to sport pant outfits on campus. Students invade new “S” Building. 37 Roy Prado and Lydia Reyna were glad to receive their Senior Class rings. Jaime identifies some of the 1400 school pictures. 38 Board members, 1-r, Octaviano Gonzalez, Guerra inform the Student Council on Cris and Yoli observe the Top Teen ! Roberto Martinez, and Ass’t Supt. Gus school policies. These masked chemistry students might not know what in the world they’re doing, but they sure put on a good act. Christmas boxes for the needy. Mr. Ballcw takes five at the History Fair, Dec. 17-18. 39 Defensive Coach Eliud Salinas gave last minute instructions to members of the senior Powderpuff Team. Shcllie and Pat were “angels” at the Christmas Top Teen assembly. At the Christmas Party, the Bcarettes Bcarette Buddies. Learning goes on at night for these 40 received many surprises from their Would you believe Sandy not only comes to school to study, but also to pierce cars? PSJA adult students. Come on Rita, smile! We just want to take your picture. 41 Rolando, Glaydeen, Kay, Margie, and Connie relax after the successful Robberies at PSJA were investigated by Pharr A.F.S. bond drive. another policeman. PSJA’s MOD Squad, headed by Romeo and Frank, stand proud after winning the Feb. 6 Walk-a-Thon. 42 Constable Erasmo Bravo, right, and Debbie Compton suffers through the ordeal of Top teen initiation. Linda and Johnny were honored at the Belle and Beau. Janet and Lupita clowned around for A.F.S. at McHi on Feb. 18. Memories of PSJA in a nutshell. Susan Norton September, 1970 Frank Schuster October, 1970 Cornelia Piper November, 1970 Romeo Cuellar December, 1970 Juan Garza January, 1971 Top students at P8JA students of the month Five active students were chosen by the faculty as Students of the Month for the months of September through January. Susie Norton was chosen Student of the Month for September. Susie is the editor-in-chief of Bear Memories and heads Bearettes as major. She is president of Top Teens. Frank Schuster, Student Council president, was selected as Student of the Month for October. Frank is a Varsity Football two-year letterman and was selected as a member of the All-Valley Scholastic Team. Connie Piper was selected as Student of the Month for November. Also Miss Spirit, Connie is ad manager for the Bear Memories staff and is a two-year member of Mu Alpha Theta. Romeo Cuellar, Cheerleader Beau for 1970, was chosen December Student of the Month. Romeo was named the Valley’s Most Valuable Offensive Player. Juan Garza, recipient of the Mario Romero Award, was chosen as Student of the Month for January. Juan was named as the Valley’s Outstanding Field Goal and Extra Point Kicker. 46 Faculty chooses Rotary couples The Rotary Club has chosen, through the PSJA faculty, 18 students from the Senior Class who have proven themselves as responsible citizens and enthusiastic students as Rotary couples. Frank Schuster, Student Council president, and Connie Piper, October Student of the Month, were selected for September. In October Band drum major Darold Wcdel and Bearette major Susie Norton were chosen. Juan Garza, the Valley’s Most Valuable Defensive Player runner-up, and Belinda Flores, Mu Alpha Theta and N.H.S. member, were selected for November. The faculty picked Senior Class president Luis Carlos Gomez and Mu Alpha Theta treasurer Sandra Hernandez in December. Guy Garfield, T.C.T.T. favorite, and Bclia Ureste, Student Council Sweetheart, were honored in January. Chosen for February were Key Club president J.W. Dyer and Bear’s Talc editor Janet Wiley. The March Rotary couple were Beau Romeo Cuellar and Bear Memories co-associate editor Shcllic Stiers. Selected for April were All-Region Band member Javier Alanis and N.H.S. secretary Suzi Whistler. The May Rotary couple were Mu Alpha Theta member Frank Aguirre and N.H.S. president Anita Lee. The Rotary Four-Way Test 1. Is it the Truth? 2. Is it Fair to all concerned? 3. Will it build Good will and Better Friendship? 4. Will it be Beneficial to all concerned? Rotary Couples are, front 1-r, Luis Carlos Gomez and Sandra Hernandez for December; J.W. Dyer and Janet Wiley, February: Romeo Cuellar and Shcllic Stiers, March; Darold Wedcl and Susie Norton, October; back, Frank Schuster and Connie Piper, September; Javier Alanis and Suzi Whistler, April: Guy Garfield and Bclia Ureste, January; Juan Garza and Belinda Flores, November; Frank Aguirre and not pictured is Anita Lee for May. 47 Amy Salazar-Pres. F.T.A., N.H.S., Ricardo Anzaldua-Prcsident Mu Alpha Theta, N.H.S., JETS, Key Club, Mu Alpha Theta. Chess Club, Student Council Executive Board, Number Sense. I 9 selected to Who's Who Who’s Who is composed of five per cent of the graduating class who have maintained at least an 88 average and have demonstrated strong character, pride in civic duty, and leadership. The nineteen students who were chosen to Who’s Who by the faculty are Frank Schuster, Susan Norton. Cynthia Ramirez, Connie Piper, Belinda Flores, Janet Wiley, Juan Garza, Sandra Hernandez, Amy Salazar, Luis Carlos Gomez, Ricardo Anzaldua, Darold Wedel, Suzi Whistler, Calixtro Carranza, Jesse Vives, Suzan LaPecr, J.W. Dyer, Bclia Urcste, and Javier Alanis. Janet Wiley -Editor-in-chief of Bear’s Tale, Mu Alpha Theta, Rotary, Quill and Scroll. J.W. Dyer—President of Key Club, N.H.S., Mu Alpha Theta v.p. Luis Carlos Gomez Sr. Class President. N.H.S., Student Council. Suzi Whistler—Student Council Executive Board, N.H.S.. Mu Alpha Theta. Calixtro Carranza—Mu Alpha Theta, Student Council. Frank Schuster Student Council Valley Scholastic Team: First Team Belia Ureste—Pan American Duchess, Mu Alpha Theta, Osoettes, Student Council Sweetheart. 50 Susan Norton-Bcar Mem. Ed.. Top Teen pres., N.H.S.. Mu Alpha Theta. Darold Wedcl—Band drum major, Mr. Bearcttc, Band Beau. Cornelia Piper—Bearcttcs, Mu Alpha Theta, Miss Spirit. pres.. Mu Alpha Theta; N.H.S., All-All-Dist. Belinda Flores Mu Alpha Theta, N.H.S. treas., JETS. 51 Suzan LaPecr-F.T.A. historian. Girls’ State, Sr. Council. Juan Garza—Most Valuable Place Kicker, All-Valley Scholastic Team. Javier Alanis—Band, All-Region Band, Pan American Club. Sandra Hernandez—N.H.S., Mu Alpha Theta, JETS. Cynthia Ramirez-Head Cheerleader, Jesse Vivcs— Mu Alpha Theta, Stu-Bear Mem. co-assoc. ed. dent Council. 52 Olga Leal and Ricky Baldwin November Brenda Testa and Juan Garza January Alicia Cantu and Luis Carlos Gomez December Faculty choose best dressed The Best Dressed Boy and Girl for each month are chosen by the faculty on the basis of neatness, well grooming, cleanliness, and appropriate dress. The students chosen for November were Olga Leal and Ricky Baldwin. Olga was second runner-up for Homecoming Queen and Ricky made First chair All-State Drummer. The students chosen for December were Alicia Cantu and Luis Carlos Gomez. Alicia is on the Student Council Executive Board and Luis is National Honor Society vice-president. Brenda Testa and Juan Garza were January’s Best Dressed couple. Brenda is Key Club Sweetheart and Juan is the recipient of the Mario Romero Award. 53 Seven attend state seminars Both Boys’ State and Girls’ State seminars attempt to instill in their conferences the many responsibilities that the younger portion of the nation has, not only in local affairs, but also in state and national affairs as well. Several civic organizations help sponsor students to the state program. They choose their youth representatives on the basis of interest and participation in civic, religious, and school organizations, and also insist on qualities of leadership and responsibility. Delegates to Boys’ State were, 1-r, Delegates for the Girls State 1970 session were, 1-r, Suzan LaPecr, Sally Luis Carlos Gomez, Johnny Landa, Knight, and Connie Piper. Omar Gonzalez, and J. W. Dyer. 54 Darold Wcdcl October Mauricio Alvarado January Eluid Salinas November Janet Wiley February David Lee Cantu December Bear of month new honor Bear of the Month, a new honor at PSJA, is chosen by The Bear’s Tale staff. The recipients were chosen on the basis of character, leadership, and service. Selected Bear of the Month for October was Darold Wcdcl, outstanding drum major for the Bear Band. Honored in November was Eliud Salinas. Eliud lettered in football his junior year and made Second Team All-District. Selected for December was David Lee Cantu. He was Sophomore Favorite. Honored in January was senior vice-president, Mauricio Alvarado. February Bear of the Month was editor of the Bear’s Talc, Janet Wiley. 55 The N.H.S. year unfolds, at top, as several members anxiously await the beginning of a meeting. In the bottom photo Sandra Elkins pins Rudy Trevino with a membership pin. and at bottom right, Calixtro and Anita seriously ponder their next order of business. National Honor Society members Hein, S. Elkins, D. Shobc, A. Lee, Anzaldua, R. Williams, F. Schuster, Society honors bright scholars National Honor Society is comprised of students who demonstrate meritorious qualities in leadership, character, scholarship, and service. FSJA takes pride in these students who have shown dedication in their studies and in the many responsibilities they hold in their community and school. N.H.S. officers are, left to right, v.p.’s Luis Carlos Gomez and Debbie Shobe, pres. Anita Lee, treas. Belinda Flores, pari. Calixtro Carranza, and kneeling, see. Suzi Whistler. arc, bottom 1-r, R. Martinez. J. Anaya, A. Jones, S. Hernandez, C. Carranza, R. Baldwin, L. Lyles, middle row, D. A. Rodriguez, S. Lanfranco, R. Aleman, M. Garza, third row, J. W. Dyer, S. Norton, N. Kuhn, C. Gomez. R. S. Whistler, S. Grant, B. Flores, K. Jensen, I. Jaime. M. Davis, and A. Salazar. Mu Alpha Theta officers are, front 1-r, pres. R. Anzaldua, sec. A. Salazar, treas. S. Hernandez, back row, Mrs. Saulsbury. Mrs. Baker, and Miss Carman Not shown is v.p. J. W. Dyer. Mu Alpha Theta members arc, first Jaime, B. Urcstc, A. Salazar, B. S. Cano, D. Wcdel, P. Rodriguez, R. Mata. M. Cortino, F. Schuster, R. Mu Alpha Theta promotes math Mu Alpha Theta is an organization which promotes interest in mathematics. The requirements for membership arc interest and achievement in math. Members visited the computer center at Pan American College. The club’s annual activities arc tutoring, participating in programs and contests, and listening to guest lecturers. They cap the year with the annual Mu Alpha Theta Banquet held to honor officers, sponsors, and students awarded any math honors during the year. 58 row 1-r, P. Purdue, J. Wiley, M. Garza, A. Lee, A. Jones, S. Whistler, S. Hernandez, second row, R. Anzaldua. I. Flores, C. Smith, C. Piper, L. Lyles, D. Shobc. S. Grant, third row, F. Aquirre, L. Gonzalez, J. Vivcs, L. C. Gomez, R. Baldwin. S. Norton, A. Rodriguez, D. Hein, A. Rodriguez. S. Elkins,C. Carranza, fourth row, J. J. Garcia, J. Anaya, Williams, K. Reynolds, R. Guzman, J. Garza, N. Kuhn, K. Jensen, and M. Garza. 59 Constitution goal of club PSJA’s Science Club was organized to increase knowledge and interest in the sciences. Most of the club’s activities this year have been centered around the revision of the club’s constitution. Upon the vote of the Science Department, the Science Fair was cancelled this year, but it is hoped that the club may sponsor another fair. Constitution committee members arc (1-r) S. Grim, K. Jensen, J.W. Dyer, C. Smith, and O. Gonzalez. Club members are front (1-r) A. Jones, S. Knight, C. Smith, J. Longoria, J.A. Badillo, sponsor; second row, N. Kuhn, K. Jensen, J. W. Dyer, O. Gonzalez, S. Grim, third row, J. Munal and L. Cranfill. 60 Bear’s Talc members are, bottom 1-r, L. Rountree, R. Williams, S. Rydl. J. Landa. J. Wiley, C. Gossett, kneeling, S. Soto, L. Murrillo, A. Cantu, J. Barnett, R. Anderson, top. P. Rodriguez, sponsor Mrs. Margie McCarthy, and J.. Trevino. 36 journalists in Quill, Scroll Quill and Scroll features the nation’s finest students who have accomplished distinguished achievements through their efforts in high school journalism. The PSJA High School Journalism Department, who is affiliated with this honor society, has honored 36 of its most active and dedicated journalists for their contribution to The Bear’s Tale newspaper and Bear Memories annual. Annual members arc, bottom seated 1-r, J. Fuller, A. Jones, S. Norton, J. C. Hancock, B. Gonzales, and C. Piper, kneeling, A. Guajardo, G. Ramirez, D. Smith, O. Baldazo, J. Guajardo, S. Knight, T. Stiers, top, S. Stiers, J. Baldazo, C. Ramirez, E. Dc La Garza, E. Morales, J. Landa, F. Cisneros, G. Flores, W. Lopez, and sponsor Mrs. Margie McCarthy. 61 U.I.L. involves many students Every spring the University Interscholastic League sponsors competition in various academic and athletic fields. Students placing first or second in district meets have the opportunity to advance to regional and perhaps even state competition. Prior to the U.I.L. meets, workshops and practice meets arc held to help students prepare for competition. This year PSJA students participated in seven literary events spelling, ready writing, slide rule, journalism, number sense, shorthand, science, and typing— at McAllen High School on April 17. Weslaco was the site of the one-act play competition on April 3. N. Gamez, M. Flores, and J. Javier with their sponsor, Mrs. Greenwood. Slide rule members arc, first row 1-r, M. Vega, H. Martinez, A. Hernandez, A. Garza, A. Perez, S. Barrientcs, P. Purdue, E. Canales, second row, D. Romero, L. Lopez, R. Martinez, J. Anaya, S. Linnard, J. Trevino, D. Thames, J. Sanchez, Baker, sponsor. 62 participated in U.I.L. spelling in McAllen Sally Ann Knight, Annette Jones, and Cindy Smith (not pictured) participated in U.I.L. Ready Writing. N. Quintanilla, A. Rodriguez, L. Logan, R. Trevino, M. Anzaldua, and Mrs. Marie Janet Wiley and Paul Rodriguez, members of The Bear’s Tale staff, were the two contestants in the U.I.L. journalism contests. 63 Number Sense members arc, standing 1-r, S. Mata, J. Zarate, Miss Carman, sponsor, C. Carranza. R. Anzaldua, kneeling. L. Lyles, L. Gonzalez, and. sitting, S. Hernandez. Shorthand members arc, seated !-r, Marcia Whitlock, Tina Martin, and Maricela Salas. Standing arc Miss Emma Martinez. Brenda Testa. Anna Martinez. Suzan LaPccr, Rosalva Vasquez, Doris Hein, Dalia Silguero, Victoria Altamirano. Blanca Martinez, and Preciliana Villegas. U.I.L. typists are, 1-r. Esmedejido Zepeda, Philip Kampman. Joe Chapa, Fernando Sustaita, Dale Myers, Sylvia Guerra, Cathy Stovall. Katherine Hicks, Richard Pettita, Rosanne Welch. Kay Jensen. Janie Pccry, Sandy Lamb. Alicia Martinez, and Nancy Kuhn. Students receive many honors Many students ot PSJA have won honors, not only in academics, but in extra-curricular activities. Junior Nancy Kuhn was elected District F.T.A. president at the district convention. Active seniors, Frank Schuster and Amy Salazar were National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists. Senior Freddie Carrillo and Junior Gracie Estrada were chosen Mr. and Miss Weirdo in a contest sponsored by the Osoettes. Band drum major, Darold Wedel, was named an Outstanding Drum Major. Seniors Annette Jones and Kim Reynolds attended the National Science Foundation Summer Study Institute in California. Jeanette Schuster of the PSJA F.F.A. was the Sweepstakes Winner in the All-Valley Winter Vegetable Show held in Pharr. In the Pharr A.F.S. Bond Drive, Cynthia Ramirez’s team won first place. Members of her team were Lesvia Longoria, Mariselda Trevino, Olga Leal, Odct Sandoval, and Nora Vargas. Cynthia was presented with a first place team captain award. Randy Williams, first place salesman, and Lesvia Longoria, second place salesman, were presented A.F.S. Service Awards for their outstanding salesmanship during the A.F.S. Bond Drive held in Pharr. V Junior Nancy Kuhn was chosen District F.T.A. President. 66 Seniors Frank Schuster and Amy Salazar (above) were National Merit Scholarship semi-finalists. Freddie Carilloand Gracie Estrada (below) were found to be the weirdest boy and girl on campus in a contest sponsored by the Osoettes. Darold Wedel was named Outstanding Drum Major at camp. Jeanette Schuster was Sweepstakes Winner in the Vegetable Show. During their six weeks in California, Annette Jones and Kim Reynolds spent many hours in labs, on field trips, and in lecture halls. Pharr A.F.S. bond drive winners were top 1-r, O. Leal, L. Longoria, N. Vargas. standing, C. Ramirez, M. Trevino, and O. Sandoval. Randy and Lcsvia were first and second A.F.S. top salesmen. 67 Junior Ricky Baldwin was chosen to the All-State Band. Torrie Burandt. reigning as Miss Pharr, has Debbie Moseley, second runner-up. on her left and Alicia Cantu, first runner-up, on her right. Carmon Deyo, a contestant in the State DECA Convention, competed in the advertising layout contest. Pretty Brenda Testa was chosen District F.F.A. Sweetheart. 68 t I Seniors Kathy Hatley and Debbie Stowe were recipients of scholarships to Linda Doedyns was Vegetable Show Mary Hardin-Baylor College. Queen second runner-up. Ricky Baldwin all-stafe drummer P.ick Anzaldua was elected It. governor of District Key Club. Band vice-president Richard Baldwin was selected to the All-State Band after participating in the Area Try-outs in Alice, Jan. 23. As a result of this honor Richard played in a concert in Houston. Torric Jean Burandt was selected Miss Pharr from a group of 29 contestants. Alicia Cantu was first runner-up and Debbie Moseley received honors of second runner-up. Torrie will represent Pharr in the Valley’s various parades and will greet distinguished people who come to visit Pharr. Carmon Deyo was a contestant in the State DECA Convention in Ft. Worth. Mar. 5-6. She competed in the advertising layout contest and did a fine job. Brenda Testa was chosen District F.F.A. Sweetheart at the District F.F.A. Convention held in Edinburg. She is presently one of PSJA’s F.F.A. Chapter Sweethearts. Seniors Debbie Stowe and Kathy Hatley were recipients of scholarships to Mary Hardin-Baylor College in Belton, Tex. They were chosen on the basis of character and academic accomplishments. Junior Linda Doedyns. who represented PSJA’s F.F.A. Chapter, was selected second runner-up in the 25th Annual All-Valley Winter Vegetable Show Queen Contest held on Dec. 8. Rick Anzaldua. an active member of PSJA’s Key Club, was elected It. governor of District 26 Key Club. 69 Seniors take all in powderpuff Senior girls showed their muscle in the Student Council Powder Puff game Dee. 12, when they defeated the juniors, 20-10, in what proved to be the wackiest encounter on a football Held . . . besides broken fingernails, black eyes, bruises, and pulled hair. After two weeks of rugged drilling and endles plays to learn, the girls were finally ready for their grave encounter! The encounter proved to be one of the most exciting events of the year. Scoring for the seniors were Hilda Ysaguirre. who broke loose for a 60-yard touchdown, and Annette Jones, who ran for two points, and Cynthia Ramirez, who made the second touchdown. Torrie Burandt scored for the juniors. Highlighting the game was the presentation of Junior and Senior Powderpuff Kings. Senior Powderpuff King was Mr. Don Ortolan and Junior Powder-Puff King was Randy Williams. Junior girls had noisy time-outs! Get ready, aim, . . . Pass! When Torrie escaped, seniors came from all directions. 70 ■ wild for a touchdown. Coach Ortolan gives instructions on how to wear one’s flag. Randy Williams and Don Ortolan were chosen Powdcrpuff Sweethearts. Ahh-but can she kick it? 71 Representatives arc, standing 1-r, B. Montalvo, K. Reynolds, S. J. Cano, N. Cano, E. Dc la Garza. K. Jensen, R. Garza, S. Rydl, L. C. Gomez, M. Alvarado, P. Hinkle, D. Cantu, L. Rountree, J. Fuller, R. Williams. A. Gomez. R. Martinez, Willingham, R. Flores, Sitting are S. Soto, I). Trevino, L. Castillcja, M. Alvarez, C. Martinez, A. Carranza, D. Wcdcl, Gonzalez, J. Vives, L. Logan. R. Martinez, R. Alaniz, N. Penman, B. Salinas. 72 Student Council very active Student Council is a unique part of the American public school. Though PSJA’s student council has no real authority in the school, it does give students a way to express their views to the administration. It also provides students with an opportunity to learn and to practice many of the principles of democracy. PSJA was lucky to possess a very active student council. To earn money for the council’s use, it held a sock-hop and a powder puff football game. They also helped to raise money for the American Field Service by sponsoring a bond drive and a carnival and for the March of Dimes by donating SI00 and organizing the bucket brigade. This year’s Student Council was also instrumental in the passage of a new dress code. Student Council officers are, 1-r, corr. sec. Sandy Rydl, pres. Frank Schuster, see. Debbie Smith, standing, pari. Randy Williams and v.p. Paul Rodriguez. Not shown is treas. Ricky Flores. B. Carter, R. Anderson, C. Carranza, Executive Board members arc, standing 1-r, Rick Anzaldua, A. Cantu, F. R. Gomez, J. Castillo, G. Schuster, D. Smith, R. Williams. R. Cuevas, P. Rodriguez. Mr. Hernandez. J. Chapa. J. Anaya, J. Landa, L. Sitting arc S. Rydl, C. Piper, S. Norton, S. Whistler, and B. Gonzales. Mr. J. Hernandez and Frank Schuster, above, discuss the Fall Convention before arrival. Although the meet was fun, Jesse Vives and David Lee Cantu enjoyed watching girls go by. Alternates are, standing 1-r, S. B. Wideman, J. Garza, E. Morales, D. Walker, J. Barnett, C. Stovall, 74 Vargas, O. Sandoval, R. Cuellar, E. Villarreal, K. Wilson, S. Knight, R. Cuevas, B. Salinas, J. Villescas, A. Rodriguez, B. Testa, P. Watts, G. Ramirez, R. Broadnax. Sitting arc C. Arnold, M. Orendain, A. Sustaita, S. Grant, V. Robbins, and S. Lanfranco. Homeroom representatives listen attentively to guest speakers urging everyone to help bring POW’s home by writing letters to Viet Nam. 75 Oafer enjoys Bear country The 21st of August 1970, on a hot summer day, 1 took my first steps into Bear Country. Since then I have begun a most wonderful senior year in which I have had so much fun with you all. Surely I’ll never forget the most exciting and experienced year which I have spent with you. Helping me to know PSJA and Texas better, you prepared the best senior year any student could hope for. My vocabulary is not large enough to express my feelings about Pharr-San Juan-Alamo. I’ll miss PSJA forever. If you have an opportunity to travel in Turkey, please stop by to visit with me. Drop a little note to me sometime. I want to thank everybody who helped make this year at PSJA so wonderful for me. It will be hard to say “Good-bye”. I hope that we’ll see each other again. Cafcr Koca Turkocahi Mah 356sok No. 20 Adana- Turkey Above. Cafcr points out Turkey on the map. Below, Cafcr wears his Turkish outfit. Cafer stops to admire PSJA’s campus. Anita displays a small puppet she brought from home. Anita comes from Finland My dear friends at PSJA, When I first came to the Valley 1 found it to be different from Finland in many ways. Though Finland is the northernmost country in the world, being partially situated above the Arctic Circle, it is not too cold. We get some of the warmth of the Gulf Stream. Summer is warm, and there is daylight all the time. In Lapland, the northern part of Finland, it is daylight for 73 days during the summer, and in winter it is almost dark for 73 days. One can go swimming anytime and anywhere he wants, because our 10,000 lakes arc enough for the 4.7 million people plus her many tourists who come to sec our Midnight Sun. Winter is long, and cold with snow covering the ground from five to seven months, so we have a good opportunity to go skiing among many snow-covered spruce, pine, and birch trees up and down the hills. Although it is different from what 1 have been used to, it surely has been a wonderful year here at PSJA and in the Valley. I shall always remember all of you who have been so nice to me. You arc always welcome in Finland and especially in lisalmi. Thank you, and goodbye, although it is hard to say. It seems every thing good is going to end. Hopefully, I shall sec you again. Anita Husso Kylvajanpolku 14 lisalmi, Finland 77 Susanne native Swedish blonde Sweden is Western Europe’s second largest country. It has 7.9 million inhabitants. Sweden is the country of lakes, big dark forests, long summer days, and short dark and cold winter days. It has a lot of modern things like furniture, clothes, and glass. Cold? In the winter, yes. It can go down to about -20 degrees F. and it can snow a couple of feet, but usually it is quite humid with 0-10 degrees F. and just one or two feet of snow. Sweden is a monarchy, but the king docs not have absolute power: all power lies in the hands of the Parliament. The Swedish school-system is very different. One goes to “high-school” for nine years and then one can continue on to gymnasium “college” for three years. After that one can go to a university for almost as many years as one wishes. This is a very brief discription of Sweden. It is not only the country of “beautiful, blonde Swedish girls” and “free love” as most people think. There is a lot more behind it. And finally I would like to say, if you come to Sweden or Europe any time, write me, “Jag alskar cr.” Susanne Lack Gustavsborgs va gew 16 S-28400 Pcrstorp Sweden Susanne is a pretty girl who came to Pharr-San Juan-Alamo to study through the Youth for Understanding Program. F.N.A. members are J. Avendano, S. Suarez, C. Rodriguez, C. Castillo, E. Castillo. B. Rivera, M. Segovia, E. Tijerina, F. Gomez, second row, G. De la Cruz, S. Reyes, M. Segovia, J. Tobias, S. Rios, I. Ramos. M. Escobar, M. Rodriguez, R. Champion, J. Cavazos. Future nurses cheer up the aged at the San Juan Nursing Home. Officers. 1-r. arc C. Castillo, treas.; G. De la Cruz, pres.; standing, M. Segovia, rep.: J. Avendano, 1st v.p.; M. Segovia, sec.: B. Rivera, pari.: S. Reyes, 2nd v.p. F.N.A. cheers up fhe elderly Cheering up the elderly is an important project of the Future Nurses of America. The girls bring many leisure hours by singing and talking to the many interesting persons who reside at the St. John’s Nursing Home. Each girl workd 15 hours and is rewarded by receiving a charm. F.N.A. is sponsored by Miss Esther Ventura. 79 Top Teen members are, bottom 1-r, A. Vela, S. Knight, A. Guajardo. Y. Garcia. S. Norton. J. Downs, C. Piper, S. die row, C. Smith, E. Hortness, I. Jaime, S. Guerra, O. Pruneda, M. Rodriguez, C. Garza, J. Fuller, S. Grant, N. C. Hyde, G. Cook, K. Hicks, D. Jewell, S. Lanfranco, N. Kuhn, P. Hinkle, B. Carter, L. Rountree, T. Stiers, K. Top Teens put service above self Tri-City Top Teens’ main purpose was to render their services whenever needed to the school and community. During the year they helped with the bucket brigade during the annual Walk-a-thon, Fixed Christmas boxes, and filled them with clothes, food, and toys for the needy, and presented religious programs to the students and faculty before the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter holidays. The girls spent many hours planning and practicing for these assemblies. Going through initiation, raising money for the club, and serving many are just part of being a Tri-City Top Teen. Top Teens presented “The Littlcst Angel” at the Christmas assembly. Heaven may be a beautiful place, but how did Nclda Barrera, in the right photo. Terry Stiers and Linda Rountree, at the far right, ever manage to sneak past those pearly gates!! 80 Sticrs, S. Whistler, D, Walker, mid-Barrera, top row, M. Crutchfield, Jensen, and P. Watts. Officers seated are Sally, prog.; Shellic, hist.; Suzi, sec.; Susie, pres.; Angie, v.p.; standing, Mrs. Rodriguez, Connie, treas.: Debbie, hist.; Becky, prog.; Yolanda, song leader; and Mrs. Haas. Not shown is Janice, jr. v.p. ■� 81 Frank escorts pretty Brenda at the Division Sweetheart Contest. Members are, seated 1-r, L. Denham, M. Giles, sweetheart B. Testa, J. W. Fuller, G. Martinez, J. Chapa, P. McClellan, J. Munal, L. Cranfill, J. LcClair, Boys sponsor kicker dance Key Club is an organization of boys ranging from freshmen to seniors who maintain an 80 average. This year the Key Club sponsored PSJA’s first kicker dance and Research Education Decision on drugs. To raise funds the members sold and served at the Pharr Kiwanis Club’s fish fry and pancake supper. Key Club officers arc, 1-r, 1st v.p. L. Denham, pres. J. W. Dyer, see. M. Giles. Missing arc sgt.-at-arms F. Schuster, jr. v.p. S. Grim, treas. O. Gonzales. 82 Dyer, standing, D. Kcllar, D. Bailey, G. Stewart, L. Pruneda, R. Williams, J E. Lcwcllyn, H. Longino, J. Boone, The Whitlocks, above, and students, below, enjoy the kicker dance. 83 Pan American Club officers are. kneeling 1-r, rep. M. Barrera, treas. O. Leal, sitting, rec. sec. A. Gutierrez, sec. M. A. Garza, v.p. B. Montalvo, standing, sgt.-at-arms R. Cuellar, hist. M. Gamez, Miss Chapa, pres. G. Flores, and pari. E. Bazan. P.A.8.F. respects nationalities Pan American Student Forum encourages a respect for all nationalities in the Americas and an understanding of them based on a more thorough knowledge and appreciation of the peoples of all the countries of the Western Hemisphere. To become a member one must have one year of Spanish and a 75 average. The club’s annual activities arc contributing to several charity organizations, attending conventions, and sponsoring fund raising projects. Pan American Club members arc, S. Vargas, O. Leal, B. Montalvo. R. R c n t c r i a, D. Trevino, O. R. Caballero, S. J. Guajardo, 84 seated 1-r, M. Barrera, C. Garcia, N. Barrera, C. Castillo, S. Thompson, J. Cantu. I. Hernandez, S. Soto, kneeling, S. J. Cano, A. Cantu. N. Cano, N. Romero, V. Hernandez, S. Espinoza, standing. E. Bazan, O. Sandoval, M. Gamez, Sandoval, R. Cabellcro, R. Carrasco, Y. Garcia, H. Garza, A. Gutierrez, M. A. Garza, P. Rodriguez, E. Dc La Garza, R. Cuellar, L. Castilleja, G. Flores, M. Alvarado, F. Romero, J. Castillo, R. Alaniz. 85 Students drill for U.I.L. meet Advanced Slide Rule is for students who excel in the use of a slide rule. These students must be able to use the slide rule accurately and rapidly. It’s main purpose is to prepare the students for U.I.L. competition. Advanced Slide Rule also gives the students an idea of the aspects they will encounter in the field of math. While everyone else is asleep, these students drill for U.I.L. Advanced Slide Rule members arc, bottom 1-r, L. Reyna, L. Garza, A. Rodriguez, S. Grant, N. Kuhn, middle, Mr. Hernandez, J. Boone, R. Rodriguez, B. Ferries, R. Baldwin, K. Jensen, B. Flores, top, R. Walthall, R. Martinez, and D. Fox. 86 Engineers form new society Junior Engineering and Technological Society is an organization which introduces students to the aspects in the field of engineering. In order to be in this organization the students must show an interest and excel in mathematics and science. Officers pictured, left to right, are Mr. Jesse Hernandez, sponsor; Belinda Flores, treasurer; Mary Garza, secretary; Kim Reynolds, rice-president; and James Boone, president. J.E.T.S. members, standing left to right, are Ray Walthall, Calixtro Carranza, Lee Denham, Michael Giles, Frank Schuster, Cafer Koca, Rick Anzaldua, Mary Garza, Kim Reynolds, J. W. Dyer, Sandra Hernandez, Belinda Flores, Luis Carlos Gomez, and Mr. Jesse Hernandez. Seated, left to right, arc Perry Goodwin and James Boone. 87 F.H.A. I girls hear speakers F.H.A. I members learn more about the study of home economics which combines the science and the art of homemaking by attending conventions and having guest speakers. F.H.A. initiation held annually requires girls to wear aprons, to acquire all old F.H.A. members signatures, and to know the F.H.A. creed. Funds are raised to send two members to the Spring Convention in Dallas. F.H.A. I officers arc, 1-r, L. Garza, treas.; E. dc la Garza, song leader; Mrs. Crews; L. Chavez, v.p.; E. Espinoza, pres.; N. Gonzalez, song leader; and B. Rivera,sec. 88 F.H.A. I. members arc, front row left to right, N. Ramirez, S. Ramirez, J. Villarreal, E. Espinoza, R. Adame, C. Solis, back row, J. Stowe, C. Roscland, L. Chavez, A. Gutierrez, M. Castillo, B. Rivera, and sponsor Mrs. Sue Crews. F.H.A. II members are, front row I-r, S. Espinoza, E. Tijerina, G. Estrada, L. Montemayor, E. Espinoza, I. Munoz, C. Castillo, M. Segovia, S. Vargas, back row, N. Gamez, L. Villegas, sponsor Mrs. Fairchild, A. Reitzer. F.H.A. II girls have bake sales Home Economics is more than cooking and sewing. It includes the study of art, design, family relations, food and nutrition, household equipment, and textiles and clothing. The F.H.A. II chapter earns money by selling candy and having bake sales. They send two delegates to the Dallas F.H.A. State Convention in April annually. 89 F.H.A. II officers, seated 1-r are G. Estrada, vice-president; E. Espinoza, president; standing, Mrs. Fairchild: S. Vargas, parliamentarian; V. Soto, secretary: L. Montemayor, historian-reporter; and A. Garza, treasurer. F.H.A. Ill proud of sweaters Officers, l r, are Elena Lazarin song leader; Rosie Alonzo, treas.; Diana Garza, pres.; Irene Trevino, v.p.; Irma Perez, sec.; Dorothy Ramos, hist.-rep.; and Mrs. Donna Watson, sponsor. Home Economics provides opportunities for students to have additional experiences in planning and carrying out activities related to homemaking. Tiie active homemakers observed National F.H.A. Week and attended the state meeting in Dallas. The three-year members received F.H.A. sweaters for their many achievements in home economics. Diana Garza happily receives her F.H.A. HI sweater from Mrs. Donna Watson, sponsor. ! ■' '.'.K % Members, top 1-r, arc A. Gonzalez, M. Segovia, I. Trevino, S. Lanfranco, C. Garcia, R. Aleman, L. Ramos, R. Rodriguez, H. Salazar, T. Calvillo, E. Lazarin, G. dc la Garza, A. Villarreal, middle, R. Alonzo, A. Rodriguez, E. Perez, D. Garza, T. Ramirez, B. Zavala, Y. Blanco, D. Ramos, bottom, E. Avendano, Irma Perez, G. Ramirez, A. Hernandez, G. Garza. mmm iM! 1 ' ■ A 90 Members at the Christmas party arc, standing, E. Cantu, I. Munoz, R. Rodriguez, M. Ordonez, T. Sotelo, G. Ramirez, R. Cavazos, S. Hernandez, J. Palmatier, J. Tobias, O. Sandoval, and V. Trevino, seated arc Mrs. Bolling, Mrs. Barrett, D. Mancha, R. Saldana, O. Sandoval, and C. Gonzales. Librarians show Christmas spirit To help and train students in the use of the Library is the purpose of the Library Club. Members help straighten shelves and file books, teach students how to find books and use the card catalogue, and aid students in finding reference material. The club sells cupcakes to raise funds for the treasury and arc visited by lecturers occasionally. PSJA’s foreign exchange students also visited the club. Library Club officers are, 1-r, Mrs. Bolling, sponsor; G. Ramirez, chap.: R. Rodriguez, parl.;0. Sandoval, vice-prcs.; E. Cantu, pres.; V. Trevino, treas.; and M. Saldana, sec. 91 F.F.A. officers are, kneeling 1-r, treas. Jeff Fuller, pres. Ruben Fox. sitting in the same order arc vice-prcs. Linn Bledsoe, rep. Randy Reitzer and sec. Jose Martinez. F.F.A. enters Valley contests Since 1938 the PSJA Chapter of Future Farmers of America has had the development of agricultural leadership, cooperation, and citizenship as its primary aim. With their participation in the various competitive agricultural shows throughout the Valley, and in other F.F.A. contests, these youths have attained experience in their chosen field of endeavor. This organization has closed another year that has seen the installation of necessary work and involvement into a profession that is especially vital to the Valley’s economy. 92 F.F.A. members sitting. 1-r. are Danny Ken Shuttlcsworth. Bruce Pritchard, Sidney Ford, sponsor. 93 Villa, Luis Rungc, Ruben Fox, Cclso Alvarado. Roy VcccHio. and Mark Moseley. Standing, 1-r, are Dennis McKeever, Rodney Hempel, Randy Rcitzcr, Linn Bledsoe, Conn Eastwood, Jeff Fuller, Mark Hansen, George Malone, and Mr. Electrical Appliance Repair members arc, 1-r, bottom, D. Moreno, C. Garcia, C. Losoya, O. Solis, J. Zuniga, top. R. Peace, R. Pina, J. Solis, L. Guzman, and J. Adame. 94 E.A.R. attends competitions Electrical Appliance Repair is an organization for youths enrolled in vocational trade and industrial education. E.A.R. members attend District V.l.C.A. meetings in the fall and spring to train officers and to compete for skill and speed. Members also compete at State. E.A.R. officers arc, 1-r, R. Peace, rep.: J. Isaguirrc, pres.; J. Solis, parl.:0. Lozano, sec.:J. Adame, treas.; J. Ordonez, vicc-pres.; and Mr. Garcia, sponsor. Members of Auto Mechanics arc, bottom row l-r,C. Iutzcler, E. Rocha, J. Ayala, M. Hernandez, V. Soto, B, Garza, M. A. Garza, X. Villcscas, O. Cruz. J. Ordonez, A. Arcaute, and R. Ramirez, above, M. Cavazos, D. Martinez, E. Walker, C. Guerra, I. Galindo, R. Quintanilla, A. Oliva, A. Navarro. J. Huerta. J. Garcia, R. Palacios. O. Taglc. R. Rios, and G. Zarate. Auto Mechanics largest division The largest division of the Vocational Department. Auto Mechanics, instructs students in automotive repair. Besides instructing the students in this field, the class also endeavors to teach basic principles of applying for employment, keeping a job, and working and getting along with others. Auto Mechanics officers arc. standing 1-r, R. Quintanilla. A. Oliva. C. Iutzcler, and J. Garcia. On the bike arc R. Ramirez and I. Galindo. 95 D.E.C.A. I members arc, seated 1-r, O. Vega, S. Cano, L. Zamora. M. Ramirez, M. Hernandez. A. Garcia, O. Garcia, standing, G. Munoz, A. Escanamc. D. Glick, R. Vargas. R. Hernandez, D. Lopez, I. Rodriguez, M. Garza. T. Garza, J. Morales. B. Ledesma, and D. Salinas. D.E. enrolls 51 members The motto of Distributive Education Clubs of America is “The development of a high degree of leadership and citizenship in the students of today who arc destined to take their place as tomorrow’s leaders in the field of distribution. There are 51 members enrolled in both D.E.C.A. clubs this year. Officers arc pari. D. Lopez, O. Garcia, pres. S. Cano, see. L. Zamora, standing, Mr. Oclkers. v.p. T. Garza. Missing arc treas. D. Garza, rep. A. Navarro. 96 D.E.C.A. II members are, seated 1-r, J. L. Villanueva, J. Puente. N. Cano, M. Pruncda, J. Castillo, standing, R. Cardenas, C. Rodriguez, J. Garcia. M. Zarate, H. Martinez, G. Acosta, G. Rodriguez, J. Widlc. D.E.C.A. holds annual banquet D.E.C.A. sponsors many projects and activities during the year. In the fall semester, the organization holds an All-Valley installation of officers and an Employee-Employer Banquet. Other projects include the up-kccp of the candy machines. Area and State D.E.C.A. Contests, and sock hops. Officers arc pres. N. Cano, v.p. M. Pruneda, standing, pari. J. Puente, rep. J. Garcia, J. Castillo. Missing are sec. D. Cantu, treas. A. Trevino, Mrs. Jinks. 97 O.E.A. members arc, bottom 1-r, A. Guajardo, R. Vasquez. T. Sotelo, M. Martinez, C. Pena, C. Saenz, N. Sandoval, B. Garza, middle, M. A. Garza, S. Rios, Z. Garcia, O. Munoz, G. Rebollar, I. Perez, T. Calvillo. E. Rivera. D. Hermes, top, F. Cisneros. M. Flores. M. Young, G. West, T. Martin, M. Whitlock, B. Johnson, J, D. Gallion. O.E.A. sports new uniforms Office Education Association prepares its members for office careers. To become a member of this organization. one must be a student in a vocational office education class. For the first year, V.O.E. members had club uniforms. They also attended the Spring Convention in McAllen. Officers are. bottom 1-r, Z. Garcia, v.p.; R. Vasquez, pres.: M. A. Garza, hist.; A. Guajardo, sec.; top, Mrs. A. Cantu; F. Cisneros, rep.; M. Young, sgt.-at-arms; T. Martin, pari.: E. Rivera, treas. 98 Industrial Cooperative Training members arc seated, left to right. A. Slough, D. Escobedo. E. Beltran. D. Rojas. R. Lizcano. and standing left to right, are F. Saenz. L. Ramirez, R. Salas. F. Molina. O. Rodriguez, H. Brooks. J. Garcia, and J. Villarreal. I.C.T. prepares future leaders Industrial Cooperative Training prepares its students for leadership in tomorrow’s world. Members attend school in the morning and are employed in the afternoon. I.C.T. members were in charge of the concession stand at the basketball games and rented cushions at the football games. An important event was the annual Employer-Employee Banquet in honor of employers. I.C.T. officers arc. seated 1-r, D. Rojas, see.; E. Beltran, treas.: standing. L. Ramirez, rep.; A. Slough, v.p.; J. Garcia, pres.; and Mr. Robles. 99 100 Awaiting their turn at the ferris wheel arc, top 1-r, pres. Amy, see. Sally, chapl. Patty, hist. Suzan, bottom, treas. Ascension, rep. Arlene, v.p. Arnold, sponsor Mrs. Wiley, pari. Anna, and sponsor Mrs. Snowden. Future teachers seek experience To supply information in the field of teaching is the purpose and motto of the Alfred Sorensen Chapter of Future Teachers. Sponsors, Mrs. Jean Wiley and Mrs. Lila Snowden, limited this year’s membership to 51 members. An 80 average was not enforced as a requirement for membership, but mostly a student’s desire to teach. F.T.A. members arc willing to assist any teacher by typing, grading papers, fixing bulletin boards, or any other desired errand. The projects they worked with this year concerned car washes, district and state conventions, and the election of Nancy Kuhn. Nancy, District 1 president, will start on convention plans for 1971. F.T.A. members are, bottom row 1-r, C. Sanchez, M. Palacios, E. de la Garza, N. de la Garza, M. Rodriguez, N. Barrera, S. Knight. K. Hicks. J. Morales, S. LaPecr, back row. A. Rodriguez, R. Cortino, A. Salazar, N. Gonzalez, P. Cron, F. Carrillo, A. Almanza. R. Broadnax, S. Guerra, A. Cantu, R. Champion. B. Urcstc, O. Baldazo, R. Lucra, M. Cortino, C. De Leon, M. Segovia, M. Ramirez, B. Rojas, L. Pruneda, I. Carrillo, N. Kuhn. D. Wcdel, A. Martinez, P. Gremes, and I. Hernandez. F.T.A. member, Darlene Crayton, tries to figure out who played hooky and who really had a fun weekend. Bear's Tale members responsible for putting out the school newspaper are, sitting 1-r, J. Longoria. L. Rountree, J. Wiley, S. Soto, sponsor Mrs. Margie McCarthy, L. Murillo, standing, S. Whistler, P. Hinkle, R. Fox. A. Cantu, J. Barnett. A. Cantu, C. Nassiff, M. Ramirez and S. Guerra. Not shown arc S. Rydl, P. Rodriguez, A. DeLeon, R. Anderson, and C. Gossett. Tale tells it like it really is Reporting the news on campus and speaking out on school issues is the primary purpose of publishing The Bear’s Talc, the bi-monthly school newspaper averaging six pages. The fifth period journalism class consists of 29 reporters, ad salesmen, photographers, and editors. The editors work on Thursday and Friday afternoons as well as all day Saturday and Sunday mornings prior to the Wednesday distribution. All copy, cartoons, and photography (developing and printing) arc done by the journalism students. The newspaper is financed by the ad sales, newspaper sales, and S 1,000 appropriated by the School Board. Editors arc, sitting 1-r, Sandic Soto, assoc, ed.; Janet Wiley, editor; Linda Rountree, assoc, cd.; back row, Paul Rodriguez, ed. editor; Alicia Cantu, bus. mgr.: Mrs. McCarthy, sponsor; Janiccc Longoria, ed. editor; and Lupita Murillo, ad. mgr. 102 Members of the sports staff are, back 1-r, Joe LeClair, Dickie Powers, Freddie Carrillo, and Stephen Grim. Sitting arc Randy Williams, editor, and Mauricio Alvarado. C. Gossett, A. DeLeon, S. Rydl, and P. Rodriquez, staff members, sell an issue to N. de la Garza. Photographers are, 1-r, Leo Pruneda, Joe Trevino, and Johnny Landa, head. Photographers work extra after school and on weekends taking, printing, and developing pictures for The Bear’s Tale. Sandic enjoys a bite to cat after working on the newspaper. 103 Publications salesmen really sell Bear Memories representatives sold 937 annuals this year. The representatives were selected from each homeroom. A free annual was awarded to Sandy Thompson for selling the most annuals. Bear’s Talc representatives sell newspapers to their homerooms whenever the newspaper is published. 104 Chess Club members arc, standing 1-r, R. Flores, M. Hempel, R. Walthall, K Hatley, J. Munal,J. Talbert, and Mr. Bender, sponsor. Seated arc E. Farias and J. Jimenez. Below are shown the officers: v. pres. R. Walthall, see. K. Hatley, sgt.-at-arms J. Munal. Not pictured is pres. R. F-ox. Game of chess provides leisure Chess Club meets on most Thursday nights at St. Jude’s Parish Hall to play chess. Members have challenged other schools such as McAllen and Brownsville. The club was organized four years ago. 105 The Concert Choir performs for the student body at an assembly. Accompanists Vickcy accompany the choir. Concert Choir members arc, bottom 1-r, C. Castillo, P. Fawcett, H. Gutierrez, E. Guerra, L. Montemayor, C. Gosset, W. Hodden, Y. Gutierrez, G. Suarez, M. Espinoza, K. Rayl, second row, V. Robbins, J. Wilks, Y. Ordonez, M. Alaniz, Gremes, J. Stowe, A. Garza, V. Rico, G. Garza, S. J. Garcia, T. Sotelo, third row-L. Jeske, P. Lankford, C. Hcntly, R. Hinojosa, T. Garza, G. Munoz, N. Garcia, J. Canales, H. Gutierrez, I. Rodriguez, V. Castro, top row—J. A. Elkins, Perez, A. Manzano, R. Moore, D. Corley, M. Hansen, P. Goodwyn, R. Cortino, J. Salgc, M. Muir, S. Elkins, S. 106 Officers arc ldr. D. Stowe, see. V. Robbins, treas. B. Testa, v.p. P. Goodwyn. Robbins, playing, and Karen Rayl Missing arc pres. J. Perez, ldr. R. Rossow. lib. K. Hatley. B. Testa, B. Dc la Garza, M. Blevins, P. Cron, M. Ysaguirre, M. Salas, P. A. Almanza,T. Sanchez, O. DeLeon, J. Mahan, J. Giuoco, R. Rossow, J. Lanfranco. Vickcy, a finalist, and Jaime, a member, arc shown practicing for the All-Valley Choir tryouts. Qtudent interest expands program With the increasing student participation PSJA’s choir program has responded by expanding. As in the past years, the Concert Choir remains the center of the choir program, but many new things have been added. The Girl’s Choir, which disappeared for a short time when the freshmen were moved down to junior high, has reached a total of 70 members. For three years PSJA has had a Boys’ Glee Club. Last year a music theory class was added to the department. A music appreciation class was added during the second semester of this year along with a beginners’ choir. Because of the expanding choir program, an assistant, Mrs. Leesa Todd, was acquired this year to help choir director William Bender. 107 Boys’ Glee Club officers arc, 1-r, A. Perales, A. Mancha, J. Ayala, and B. Lopez. The Glee Club is shown performing for the student body at an assembly. The choir consists of 7 first tenors, 14 second tenors, 20 first basses, and 5 second basses. Girl’s Choir consists of 70 members, an all record high for the school. They have entertained the student body at various assemblies and have sung for the public at Christmas time. The large group is representative of the increasing student interest in music. 108 The Boys’ Glee Club has been at PSJA for three years. This year the choir grew to 60 members. Besides singing for the high school at various assemblies, the Glee Club has also sung for various civic and tourists clubs as well as at the two junior highs. Girls’ Choir officers arc M. Rodriguez, kneeling, G. Estrada, A. Husso, and A. Vela. Sounds of Thyme Singers arc, boys 1-r, B. Lopez, J. Canales, D. Wcdel, P. Goodwyn, R. Cortino, J. Perez, and R. Rossow, and girls C. Gosset. D. Stowe, K. Hatley, G. Garza, and D. Cantu. Behind the piano is V. Robbins. 109 f - Cheerleaders full of spirit Cheerleaders had an exciting year yelling for the Bears during football, basketball, and baseball seasons. The year was filled with much fun and spirit! The girls attended chccrlcading camp where they won the Spirit Stick and brought it home to PSJA. The Spirit Stick was awarded each week to the class with the most spirit. At such a spirited school like PSJA, you can be sure many hands held it. The cheerleaders also took time out from their many activities to sponsor the Homecoming Dance. Support for the Bears at PSJA was great and the cheerleaders were proud to lead such a spirited group. Hilda Ysaguirre no Cynthia Ramirez Lupita Murillo Torric Burandt Nancy Penman 112 Hazel Lcibowitz J.V. Cheerleaders are Cheryl Arnold, Jadcl Young, Diane Jones (head), Nora Vargas, and Sandy Rydl. Cheerleaders cheer the Bears to victory over a warm-hearted bonfire. Below is Miss Mary Ybanez, sponsor. Happy Homecoming, Mrs. Stovall All the long hours of hard practice pay off during half-time performances .. . nothing feels greater than the standing ovations. Band officers arc twirlers M. Trevino. S. Guerra. M. Davis, standing, lib. D. Shobc. lib. P. Cron, chap. P. Gremcs, instr. R. Cortino, v.p. R. Baldwin, pres. O. Gonzales, instr. A. Wahlcrs, scc.-trcas. K. Hicks, rep. M. Iutzelcr, lib. A. Martinez, and d.m. D. Wcdel. “Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas!” were the words when jolly old St. Nick, Mitchel Cortino, parked his reindeer on the roof and dropped down the Band Hall chimney with goodies and gifts for all. After the party students could hear the popular on Dancer, on Pranccr, . . . Band practices long hard hours The life of a band member is always full of practice hours. Never is there an idle moment. During football season band students practice 18 hours every week. Following football there is the Pigskin Jubilee and soon after, All-Valley, Regional, and State tryouts. In the spring band students rarely put their instruments down . . . students begin work on Solos and Ensembles which precede Concert Contest. The last show is at graduation ceremonies. Members of the All-Valley Band arc, top, A. Wahlers, B. Ferries. M. Cortino, middle, J. Gallion. J. Alanis. bottom, R. Baldwin, D. Wedcl.and O. Gonzalez. 115 Tired but happy musicians look satisfied after a good show. At a pep rally, the band plays while -J Band members spend many hours practicing for each half-time show. Mr. C. directs the band. 116 Shown are tw. Michelle Davis, ass’t. d.m. Sylvia Guerra, tw. Marisclda Trevino, and d.m. Darold Wcdcl. 117 Leading the Bcarettes is drum major Linda Docdyns, center, and, 1-r, Beth Doedyns. head twirlcr; Lcsvia Longoria, Jody Hancock. Janiece Longoria, Sylvia Sandoval, and Debbie Moseley. Bearettes put on half-time show Bcarcttcs, 64 members strong, arc known Valley-wide for their excellent football half-time performances. Some new dance routines the Bcarcttcs presented this year were “Soul Step,” a military routine to When Johnny Comes Marching Home,” and the ever popular “Raindrops” with umbrellas. During every week of football season, each girl made her share of signs for the halls. The drill team also elected Mr. and Miss Bcarcttc and sponsored the Belle and Beau on St. Valentine’s Eve, Feb. 13. The Bcarcttcs also participated in the Lions Club Variety Show at the end of February. Shown in the above right photo is d.m. Linda Doedyns. Council members are, 1-r, guides Marcia Whitlock, Connie Piper. Shcllic Sticrs, Betty Gonzales, and Angie Guarjardo, head twirler Beth Doedyns, sgt. Frances Romero, It. Janie Gonzalez, capt. Debbie Stowe, major Susie Norton, and Linda Doedyns. 119 Senior Bcarcttcs were mighty happy to receive their long awaited jackets-thcy even wore them in 90 degree weather. Mrs. Navarro and Mrs. Fisher, sponsors, also showed off theirs. After an exhausting half-time, members of the Band and Bearettes continue to cheer the Bears on to victory! Bearettes proved to be party-lovers when they entertained the football boys with a surprise party and then treated themselves at Christmas. Sophomore Brenda goes boop, boop, bcc-doop. Yeah!! 121 Members arc, back row. left to right, C. Avendano, D. Trevino, R. Santillan, B. Gonzales, Z. Caltzontzint, E. Sanchez, B. Morin, B. Urcste, I. Hernandez, and I. Carrillo, front and second rows, G. Dc la Garza, R. Smith. N. Sandoval. N. Perales, R. Hernandez, D. Cano, A. Garcia, G. Ramirez, M. Garza, A. Gutierrez, E. Rivera, D. Garcia, B. Martinez, N. J. Cano, L. Castillcja, and S. Thompson. 122 Osoettes back Mighty Mites The spirit of PSJA High is abundant in the Osoette organization. These girls have cheered the Bears through victories and defeats in basketball, track, and baseball. Their efforts will long be remembered as a tribute to the “never say die” tradition of PSJA. Senior members show off their well deserved jackets. R. Rivera, B. Salazar, E. De La Garza, Osoette officers arc, front 1-r, capt. B. Martinez, 2nd It. M. A. Garza, Trevino, L. Prado, B. Garza, C. middle, Mrs. Dicus, 2nd sgt. E. Rivera, Miss Herrera, top, 1st It. F. Gonzales, F. Cisneros, L. Chavez, Cisneros. Not shown is 1st sgt. G. Ramirez. Susie wonders what to do or say. Shcllic eyes an idea closely. Class pictures take alot of work. Annual Staff members are, l-r, bottom, J. Baldazo, G. Ramirez, A. Guajardo, L. Murillo, R. Williams, C. Piper, second row, E. Morales, L. Rountree, E. Dc la Garza, S. Knight, B. Gonzalez, J. Downs, J.C. Hancock, S. Norton, Mrs. Michael McCarthy, third row, O. Baldazo, D. Walker, A. Jones, J. Fuller, C. Stovall, fourth row, H. Alaniz, S. Stiers, W. Lopez, F. Cisneros, S. J. Guajardo, G. Flores, C. Ramirez, and T. Stiers. 124 Heading the Bear Memories staff are, seated 1-r, assoc, cds. C. Ramirez and Shellie Stiers, cd. S. Norton, sales mgr. J. Downs, standing, bus. mgr. F. Cisneros, hd. photo. J. Landa. Staff creates 296-page annual This year’s BEAR MEMORIES staff has once again fulfilled the tradition of fitting the many facets of PSJA life into a portrait that will enclose the many personal treasures of PSJAitcs. Sacrificing much personal time, the annual staff strived to prepare a yearbook that all would be proud of. With additional pictures and pages, as well as various changes in the different sections, the BEAR MEMORIES will be a tribute to the entire student body. When all the work was done the staff anxiously viewed the distribution of annuals with the firm belief that their mission, often seeming impossible, was finally completed, and that it would add to the long list of distinguished productions that have been created by PSJA High School students. Photographers are, front, Wenchie Lopez, George Flores, Johnny Landa, and Emilio Morales. 125 People who .ire needed by people arc the luckiest people in the world. Favorites Cynthia and Romeo reign over Bearland as belle and beau Cynthia Ramirez, head Varsity Cheerleader, and Romeo Cuellar, the Valley’s outstanding football player, were announced Belle and Beau, at the annual Belle and Beau Dance, held Feb. 13. This is the highest honor bestowed upon a senior boy and girl at PSJA. The Belle and Beau were chosen by the Senior Class and voted on by the entire student body. Cynthia has been reporter of her Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Classes, co-associate editor of the Bear Memories annual, and was selected to Who’s Who at PSJA. Romeo, an all-sports athlete, was selected the Valley’s Most Valuable Offensive Player of the Year, Student of the Month for December, and Rotary Boy for the month of March. 128 129 Angie and J.J. senior favorites Angie Guajardo and J.J. Cantu were presented as Senior Favorites at the annual Belle and Beau on St. Valentine’s Eve. Angie has been a member of Bcar-ettes for three years and Bear Memories and O.E.A. for one year. She has been in Concert Choir and Tri-City Top Teens for two years. J.J. Cantu has been in track and football for three years and he let tered in both his junior and senior years. This year he was chosen Cheerleader Beau. 130 Nunez, Anaya junior favorites Carmen Nunez and Jesus Anaya were named Junior Favorites at the annual Belle and Beau held Feb. 13. Carmen is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guadalupe Nunez. Jesus is a one-year member of both National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta. 131 Linda, Johnny soph favorites Linda Espinoza and Johnny Infante were elected Sophomore Favorites from the Class of ’73. Linda has been an active one-year member of Bcarcttcs. During her freshmen year Linda was chosen Most Beautiful of Austin Jr. High. Johnny Infante was president of the Freshman Class of Jefferson Jr. High. He was a delegate of Student Council and entered the Number Sense Contest, also in his freshman year. Johnny received the honor of Mr. Jefferson during his freshman year. 132 Mauricio Alvarado and Adriana Gutierrez Senior Favorite Runners-up Olga Leal and Elias Bazan Belle and Beau Runners-up Janice Downs and Abel Villarreal Junior Favorite Runners-up Nancy Penman and Frank Lcmairc Sophomore Favorite Runners-up 133 Ten girls vie for 1971 queen Beginning the Homecoming Festivities for the week was the presentation of all queen candidates. With the help of a couple of clowns, each candidate was introduced to the student body and the faculty. The climax of the festivities came at the Coronation of the Homecoming Queen. The Homecoming Pep Rally and Tea in honor of the queen, runners-up, and ex-PSJA students followed the coronation. As a part of the half-time activities the queen and all candidates were presented. Anita Lee Belia Urcste Hilda Ysaguirre 134 Brenda Testa Dorothy Ramos Candidates and their escorts anxiously await the big announcement Angie Guajardo 135 Sylvia Sandoval Lydia Zamora Marie queen of homecoming Miss Marie Young, a senior from Pharr, received the top popularity honor of Homecoming Queen of PSJA, as she captured the votes and applause of an excited crowd. She was crowned on Oct. 30, to climax 1970-71 Homecoming festivities. Marie is a member of V.O.E. and is a Bear Memories representative. 137 Anita, Darold band favorites The PSJA Band crowned Anita Lee as their sweetheart on Oct. 16, during the San Bcnito-PSJA game. Band Beau Darold Wedcl was presented to the students at the pep rally the same day. Anita is N.H.S. president, a Mu Alpha Theta member, and was a Homecoming Queen candidate. Darold is drum major of the Band, a Mu Alpha Theta member, October Bear of the Month, Mr. Bearcttc, and was selected Outstanding Drum Major. 138 Romeo, J.J. chosen beaus Cheerleader Beau honors went to football players J. J. Cantu and Romeo Cuellar. Romeo earned the District’s Most Valuable Offensive Player of the Year honor, and J.J. was PSJA’s Defensive Player of the Year. J.J. is a two-year letterman for both football and track. Romeo is a two-year letterman in football and a member of the Track Team. He is also a two-year member of the Pan American Club and Student Council. 139 Darold Wcdcl and Cris Martinez Bearettes pick Darold, Cris Darold Wcdel and Cris Martinez were chosen Mr. and Miss Bearctte for 1970-71. Darold was presented with a sweater at the pep-rally. Cris was crowned at half-time ceremonies during the San Benito vs. PSJA football game. Darold led the PSJA Varsity Band as drum major and was chosen as a Boys’ State delegate. Cris served in Bearettes three years and is a member of Student Council. 140 Vickey, Hilda honey bears Hilda Ysaguirrc and Vickey Robbins were announced as Honey Bears by the Bear football players. Hilda was Homecoming Queen first runner-up. a Varsity Cheerleader, a Bearctte, and an Osoettc. Vickey Robbins, a member of Bcar-ettes and Concert Choir, received Honorable Mention at the Choir All-Region tryouts and served as choir secretary. 141 Cagers select Diana Tovar Senior Diana Tovar, a Red Cross volunteer, was chosen Basketball Sweetheart by the Varsity Basketball Team. Presentation of the Basketball Sweetheart was at half-time at the PSJA-McAllcn basketball game held at the Osodome, Feb. 5. Diana was presented with a ribbon and a charm. 142 Osoettes honor two seniors Mary Ann Garza, Osocttc second lieutenant, and Mario Garza, Varsity Basketball two-year letter-man, were chosen as Osoette Sweetheart and Beau. Mary Ann is a two-year member of Osocttes and is presently serving as secretary and was Junior Favorite. Mario was inducted into Mu Alpha Theta this year. 143 Brenda Testa pretty favorite Brenda Testa was announced Key Club Sweetheart by J. W. Dyer, president of the club, at the kicker sock-hop held Oct. 2, 1970. Brenda has been in Bearettes for three years and received two first place awards in the Choir Regional Meet in her sophomore year. She is currently serving as Concert Choir treasurer. In her junior year, Brenda was chosen F.F.A. Sweetheart. She was first runner-up in the All-Valley Vegetable Show Queen Contest. In her senior year, she was a Homecoming Queen Candidate. 144 Top Teens pick Qusie and Guy Tri-City Top Teens elected Susie Norton and Guy Garfield as Top Teen of the Year and Favorite. Susie presently heads the Bearettcs as major, is a two-year member of N.H.S., and is in Mu Alpha Theta. Susie is also president of Tri-City Top Teens, editor-in-chief of Bear Memories, a member of Who’s Who, September Student of the Month, and October Rotary Girl. Top Teen Favorite Guy Garfield played guard for the Bears, received All-District Honorable Mention, and was selected to the All-Valley Scholastic Team. Amy, Darold F.T.A. couple Darold Wcdcl and Amy Salazar were chosen Mr. and Miss F.T.A. by their fellow club members. Amy has been a member and officer of F.T.A. for three years. This year she is presently serving as president. She has also been a member of Mu Alpha Theta for two years. Darold Wedel has been a member of band for three years. He served as drum major his junior and senior years. He was a one-year member of F.T.A. 146 Don Ortolan favorite teacher Don Ortolan was chosen Favorite Teacher for 1970-1971. He is a Junior Class sponsor and teaches Biology I. This is Mr. Ortolan’s first year at PSJA. He sponsored the senior girls at the powder puff football game. The girls, in appreciation, chose him as their football king. He was graduated from Pan American College in 1970. Mr. Ortolan served for four years in the Air Force. 147 Hilda Gutierrez choir’s choice Hilda Gutierrez was chosen Choir Sweetheart for the year 1971. Hilda has been an active member of choir for three years. She has also been an F.N.A. member and a Bear Memories representative. Hilda hopes to be a social worker after graduation. 148 Olga Leal, Sandra Espinoza, and Bclia Urcstc Sandra queen of royal court Pan American Club has chosen Sandra Espinoza as their 1970-71 Pan American Queen and Olga Leal and Belia Ureste as their Duchesses from the club’s senior girls. Sandra Espinoza, Pan American Queen, is a three-year member of Bearettes and of the Pan American Club. She was also a Bear Memories representative. Olga Leal, Homecoming Queen second runner-up, is a three-year member of Pan American Club and Tri-City Top Teens. She is presently in Bearettes. Bclia Ureste, Student Council Sweetheart and Homecoming Queen Candidate, is a one-year member of Pan American Club, January Rotary Girl, and a Who’s Who member. 149 F.H.A. chapters pick favorites F.H.A. I, II, and III chapters chose Emcstina Espinoza. Ester Espinoza, and Toni Calvillo, respectively, as their 1970-71 Sweethearts. Ernestina is currently serving as president of the chapter and she is also a member of the Junior Council. Ester is president of Chapter II and is serving as Junior Council alternate. Toni has been an active member of F.H.A. for three years. She is now a member of V.O.E. and of Girls’ Choir. Emcstina Espinoza, Ester Espinoza, and Toni Calvillo 150 F.F.A. selects Linda, Brenda Linda Doedyns was chosen F.F.A. Sweetheart for 1970-71. She is Bcarette drum major and was sergeant during her sophomore year. Linda represented the PSJA chapter at various beauty pageants throughout the year. She was second runner-up in the All-Valley Winter Vegetable Show Queen Contest. Brenda Testa, past F.F.A. Sweetheart, was first runner-up in the All-Valley Winter Vegetable Show Queen Contest and a semi-finalist in the Blue Jean Lamb Show Queen, Cover Girl, and Miss Rio Grande Valley Contests. 151 Rachel library sweetheart Rachel Rodriguez, a member of the Senior Class at PSJA, was selected Library Club Sweetheart by her fellow club members. Rachel has been an active member of the three chapters of Future Homemakers. She was also a member of both F.T.A. and F.N.A. during her junior year. Mechanics pick Olga Cruz Olga Cruz, the only girl in the state of Texas enrolled in auto mechanics, was chosen Auto Mechanics Sweetheart for 1970-71. Since she began auto mechanics, she has learned to put in a transmission, clean and reface the valves, and clean and gauge spark plugs. 153 F.N.A. selects Mary Lourdes Future Nurses of America chose Mary Lourdes Rodriguez as their sweetheart. Mary is a two-year member of F.N.A. In her junior year she was a member of Tri-City Top Teens and F.H.A. I. Mary's future plans arc to go to college and become a medical secretary. That is quite natural for her since she states, “I like the field of medicine and secretarial work.” Mary Lourdes Rodriguez 154 Council selects Belia Ureste Bclia Ureste, this year’s Student Council Sweetheart, is a three-year member of F.T.A. and a two-year member of Mu Alpha Theta. Belia is also a three-year member of Osoettes, is in Pan American Club, and is a Student Council alternate this year. Bclia is in Who’s Who at PSJA and was selected January Rotary Girl and Pan American Duchess. 155 DECA honors Qylvia, Delia DECA 1 and II Clubs selected Delia Cantu and Sylvia Cano as their Sweethearts. Delia is presently serving as secretary of DECA 1 and was a member and treasurer of F.H.A. her junior year. Sylvia is presently serving as president of DECA II and was a member of Pan American Club her sophomore and junior years. She served as treasurer of that organization her junior year. 156 Rosa V.I.C.A. sweetheart Rosa Maldonado was chosen V.I.C.A. Sweetheart after arriving at PSJA from California. She is studying through I.C.T. to become a nurse. She plans to attend Pan American College after graduation. Rosa is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Luis Maldonado. 157 Rosie O.E.A. sweetheart The Office Education Association selected Rosalva Vasquez as their sweetheart. Rosalva is a senior and is presently serving as president of this organization. Rosalva is also a Bear’s Talc representative. 158 Connie, Malcolm most spirited Malcolm Day and Connie Piper were chosen as Mr. and Miss Spirit by the cheerleaders for the year, 1970-71. Connie showed her spirit by making bears out of plaster of Paris with each football player’s number on them. Malcolm not only yelled with the cheerleaders, but also made and carried signs to every football game. 159 Whether the glory of victory or the agony of defeat, bravely accept the outcome and cheer the rivals on. Athletics ' . T i 7 jf • f r-'v- Battlin’ Bears are, top 1-r, George Hunter, J. J.Cantu, Randy Williams, Castaneda, Ubaldo Robles, Wayne Eliseo Farias, George Willingham. Wright, Freddie Borrego, Dale Myers, Ricky Flores, middle, Nick Tijerina. Frank Schuster, Dickie Powers, Lee Freddie Leal, Bobby Flores, Fcli- berto Mcndiola, Role Gomez, Pat McClellan, Guy Garfield, Rogelio Guzman, Juan Garza, Jimmy Ale- Coaches arc, 1-r, Julio Ayala, Don Cummings, Max Cantu, Charles Meismer, and Charles Williams. man, Raul Macias, bottom, Leo Gonzales, Gilbert Garza, Frank Le-mairc, Rogelio Prado, Israel Canche, Mauricio Alvarado, Romeo Cuellar, David Cantu, Abel Villarreal, and Elias Bazan Co-champ Bears post 8-1 record The Bears fought their way to the Co-Championship of District 28-AAAA, posting an 8-1 record in the process. The Bruins used a ball control offensive which featured a grinding ground game. They averaged 14.7 points per game, and usually kept the ball away from opponents. When opponents did get the ball, they had to face the tough Bear defense which allowed only 6.5 points per game. After whipping Rio Grande City, Edcouch-Elsa, and Edinburg, the Bears appeared to be rolling toward a perfect season. The Bears continued their march until they met the Weslaco Panthers. The Bears lost 17-7 to Weslaco (7-4 for the season) and had to settle for the Co-Championship with Weslaco, after beating Brownsville in the season finale. The Bears led their district in All-District selections with 14 players filling 17 positions. The Bears took seven First Team positions, four on the Second Team, and six in the Honorable Mention. Romeo Cuellar and Juan Garza were chosen the Valley’s Most Valuable Offensive Player and Most Valuable Place Kicker, respectively. Garza was also runner-up for the Valley’s Most Valuable Defensive Player. Managers arc H. Alaniz and W. Lopez. Not shown is R. Fox. PSJA—Rio Grande City......16-0 PSJA Edcouch-Elsa.........16-7 PSJA Edinburg.............10-7 PSJA—McAllen..............26-6 PSJA—San Benito...........18-6 PSJA—Harlingen............14-8 PSJA-Mission..............10-7 PSJA—Weslaco..............7-17 PSJA-Brownsville..........17-0 164 P8JA rattles Rattlers in opener The Bruins opened their 1970 grid season at home with a 16-0 victory over the Rio Grande City Rattlers. Four former PSJA coaches or players were on the sideline leading the Rattlers. Juan Garza scored the first points of the season on a 22-yard field goal in the second quarter. Garza also scored the first touchdown on a 54-yard scamper around right end in the third. The kick was good. The Bears final score came in the fourth quarter. Dickie Powers scored from four yards out, ending an 87-yard drive. Randy Williams filled in for injured Juan Garza to kick the PAT. The Bears had two drives halted by clipping penalties. Romeo Cuellar ran 73 futile yards in the second quarter, only to have the play called back for holding. The Rattlers never penetrated the Bears’ 20 yard line. J. V. players look like they lost the ball in the top photo and Varsity Bears line up for the next play in the bottom photo. Bears swat Yellowjackets PSJA handed Edcouch-Elsa their first loss in three games by the tunc of 16 7. The Bears first score came in the second quarter on a 28-yard field goal by Randy Williams. Abel Villarreal intercepted a Jacket pass to set up the score. PSJA scored again with nine seconds left in the first half on a seven-yard pass from Dickie Powers to Dale Myers. The point after failed, but PSJA still lead, 9-0. In the third quarter, Yellowjacket halfback Castilla scored from five yards out to cap his 55-yard run. The kick was good, but PSJA still lead 9-7. Final scoring came when Powers sneaked the final three yards of a 75-yard drive. Williams added the PAT. 165 Bears bomb E.H.8. Bobcats Juan Garza’s 37-yard field goal with nine seconds left gave the Bears a 10-7 victory over the Edinburg Bobcats. Edinburg drew first blood in the second quarter after they recovered a Bear fumble on the Bear 13. yale went in for the score and Eddie Stamps kicked the extra point. The Bears came back with a grinding, time consuming 93-yard drive culminated by Romeo Cuellar’s seven-yard scoring thrust. Garza then added the extra point. With the two minutes remaining, the Bears took the ball on their own 39-yard line, driving to the Bobcat 20 before stalling. Garza then booted the field goal. The Bears led in first downs, 16-8. Romeo Cuellar (10), top photo, is finally stopped after a gain against the Brownsville Eagles. Dickie (14), below, goes it alone against the lowly Bulldogs. Bears pound McHi Bulldogs The Battlin' Bears amassing 43? yards total offense and 21 first downs, pounded McAllen, 26-6. In the second quarter, Romeo Cuellar drove six yards for the touchdown ending an 80-yard drive. Juan Garza added the FAT. Garza booted a 29-yard field goal to give the Bears a 10-0 lead before the half. Three plays after recovering a Bear fumble on the Bear 10, Castilla hit Haynes from six yards out for the touchdown. The PAT was no good. The Bears came back when Garza booted a 36-yard field goal before the half. In the fourth quarter. Powers scored from 14 yards out, ending an 85-yard, 13 play drive. The kick was no good. The Bears’ final score came with 2:44 left in the game. Powers hit Dale Myers on a pass play that went for 53 yards and the score. Garza's kick was good. Leo Gonzalez Junior-One letter . Defensive Halfback Rogclio Guzman Junior-One letter Defensive Tackle Dale Myers (85), above, awaits a long bomb from Powers against the Weslaco Panthers. 1LdfrJlw ' X - I rj-' « Bears ground Greyhounds, 18-6 The Bears upped their score to 5-0 with an 18-6 victory over the San Benito Greyhounds. Romeo Cuellar rushed for 191 yards before the home crowd. Cuellar capped a 52-yard drive with a one-yard plunge in the first quarter. The extra point attempt failed. In the second quarter, Cuellar scored from two yards out to end a 59-yard march. The extra point attempt failed. The Bears’ final score came in the last period when Dickie Powers went the final 14 yards of an 83-yard drive. Again, the extra point attempt failed. San Benito’s lone score came with four minutes left in the quarter when Mike Finch scored from three yards out. The 77-yard drive included a 50-yard scamper by Ruben Contreras. The extra point try failed. Bruins defeather Cardinals, 14-8 The Bears mounted two 80-yard scoring drives in the second quarter and held on to overcome the Harlingen Cardinals, 14-8, at Boggus Field in Harlingen. Dickie Powers put the Bears on the scoreboard with a two-yard thrust. Juan Garza added the extra point. The Bears final score came with only 53 seconds left in the half. Romeo Cuellar scampered 19 yards for the score. Garza’s extra point kick was true. The Bears mustered only 32 yards total offense after the half, but the Bruin defense stood the test. The only Cardinal score came with less than four minutes left in the game. Frank del Angel capped a 50-yard drive with a five yard scoring run. The try for two points was successful, setting the final score of 14-8. Wayne (32), in upper left, blocks an Eagle for Romeo (10). Romeo, in lower left, shows why he is the Valley’s Offensive Player of the Year. Juan (27), below right, is not stopped by just one Weslaco Panther. Homecoming happy for Bears Juan Garza booted a 20-yard Held goal with 1:22 left in the game to give the Bears a 10-7 Homecoming victory over the Mission Eagles. The field goal climaxed a desperate drive which began at the Bears own 25-yard line. In the first quarter, a stingy Mission defense held the Bears on downs at the Eagle two. But on their first play the Eagles fumbled the ball, which Abel Villarreal alertly recovered. Role Gomez scored from one yard out two plays later. Juan Garza booted the extra point. The Eagles took advantage of a third period Bear fumble at the Bruin 28. Juan Marmolejo carried the final 12 yards to put the Eagles on the score-board. Marmolejo then received a Mack Randolph pass for the two extra points to give the Eagles an 8-7 lead. After the teams exchanged the ball several times, the Bears took the ball on their own 25 to start their game winning drive. Trailing 10-8, Mission drove to the Bear 17 before Dickie Powers intercepted at the Bear seven with 30 seconds left to kill Mission’s drive. tC 170 Bears bow to Panthers The mistake-plagued Bears bowed to the Weslaco Panthers, 17-7, at Weslaco. The Panthers scored on their first possession, with Bruce Barker going the final yard of a 77-yard drive. The kick by Ignacio Marquez failed. Marquez scored Weslaco’s second touchdown from 18 yards out with 3:25 left in the first period. The extra point attempt failed. In the second quarter Billy Gosset downed Dickie Powers in the Bear’s end zone to give Weslaco a two-point safety. With 4:29 left in the half, Marquez kicked a 23-yard field goal to end Weslaco’s scoring. The Bears lone score came with 39 seconds left in the game on Powers’ one-yard plunge. Juan Garza booted the extra point. In the top photo Wayne Wright (32) tackles Brownsville’s Johnny O. and in the bottom picture the Battlin’ Bears tromp out on the field to show their might. Bears blank Brownsville birds The Bruins had their finest game of the year in the season’s finale against the Brownsville Eagles at Brownsville. On their way to blanking the birds, 17-0, the Bears chewed up 390 yards on offense, 355 of it on the ground. The Bears also totaled 27 first downs. The defense allowed Brownsville only 16 yards rushing and 104 via the air. The Eagles had six first downs. Juan Garza booted a 24-yard field goal in the second quarter ending a 71-yard drive. The next score did not come until late in the third quarter when Dickie Powers went the final yard of a 57 yard drive. Garza added the extra point. With 3:21 left in the game. Powers hit Dale Myers from 14 yards out to give the Bears their last touchdown. The scoring drive carried 42 yards following an Eagle fumble. Garza kicked the extra point. After the Bear’s final score. Brownsville drove to the Bear 17-yard line before J. Garza intercepted an Eagle pass at the six. The Bears then ran out the clock. 171 Junior Varsity team members are, bottom row, 1-r, M. Javier, J. Sotelo, M. Moseley, L. DeLeon, L. Shipp, V. Cantu. J. Chapa, middle, A. Guerrero, F. Leal, R. Walker, J. Zarate, D. Rojas, M. Wiscn. M. Jewell, top. A. Cervantes, G. Stewart, G. Martinez, S. Sales, J. Wallace, B. Flores, P. Pompa, and R. Tagle. 172 J. J. Cantu and Frank Schuster, above, were awarded the Defensive and Offensive Players of the Year, respectively. Romeo Cuellar and Juan Garza, below, were awarded the Valley’s Most Valuable Offensive Player and the Valley’s Most Valuable Field Goal and Extra Point Kicker, respectively. Players chosen to First Team All-District Garza. Those chosen to Second Team ceiving Honorable Mention were, Receiving the first annual Mario Romero award at the Football Banquet is Juan Garza. Romeo Cuellar received the Pharr Jaycccs Award given for outstanding leadership. Scholastic Team members were M. Alvarado, F. Schuster, G. Garfield, and J. Garza (not shown). were, top 1-r, R. Guzman, R. Cuellar, J. Aleman, D. Powers, J. J. Cantu, J. All-District were, middle, D. Myers, M. Alvarado, R. Williams. Re-bottom, R. Gomez, W. Wright, F. Lemaire, G. Garfield, A. Villarreal. Grid banquet held Jan. 9 The Battlin’ Bear football squad, Co-Champs of their 28-AAAA District. were honored at the football banquet at St. Margaret’s Parish Hall in Pharr, Saturday, Jan. 9. Mike Campbell, defensive coach for the University of Texas, was guest speaker at the banquet and Hidalgo County Judge Ed Gomez served as emcee. Coach Williams presented three seniors with special awards, and Mario Ayala of the Pharr Jaycccs presented a fourth award. Romeo Cuellar was given the Pharr Jaycee Award by Mr. Ayala for outstanding leadership in the community and on the field. Frank Schuster was named the Most Valuable Offensive Player and J.J. Cantu was named the Defensive Player of the Year. Juan Garza was awarded the Mario Romero Award. It was awarded for unselfish leadership and dedication. 173 Just before break-up Coach Alex DeCuir, above, gives the Mighty Bears last minute instructions. Mario Garza, below left, adds another two points toward a Bear victory and Dickie Powers, below right, makes another bucket in the San Benito game while Dale Myers stands guard ready for a rebound. Varsity cagers rank fourth The Battlin' Bears, coached by Alex Dccuir, ended their basketball season with a 19-13 record, and placed fourth in their district with a 9-5 slate. Dickie Powers led the Bears in scoring with a 16.6 average per game. Juan Garza, Ramiro Garza, and Mario Garza, all of whom were on All-Tournament teams, also spearheaded the Bears attack. Dale Myers, who was often high point man, Delbert Coy, Rocky Moreno, and Trini Salazar ably assisted the team. Powers crawls up thin air to set up a shot as Myers guards. Varsity Basketball team members arc, standing 1-r, Mario Garza, Trinidad Salazar, Dale Myers, Roque Moreno, J.W. Dyer, Dickie Powers, Ramiro Garza, Delbert Coy, Juan Garza, Herman Garza, Fernando Sustaita, kneeling, mgr. Joe Campos, Coach Alex DeCuir. and mgr. Pete Cano. “Twinkle-toes” Juan, above, and speedy Mario, below, are the two 1970-71 captains. 176 In the above photo, Ramiro Garza (33) struggles for two points as Juan Garza (22) looks on. Below, it seems fans, coach, and cheerleaders got in on this one! Baseball team 20 men strong Baseball players had a busy work schedule this year. Coach Jimmie Davis held tryouts for all interested boys, and the PSJA baseball team was formed. The Bruins team consisted of 20 players and one manager. They attended one tournament during the baseball season in McAllen on Mar. 12-13. The first district game was played in McAllen on Mar. 19. The Bruins’ busy schedule included games with the following teams: McAllen Bulldogs, Harlingen Cardinals, Brownsville Eagles, Mission Eagles, Edinburg Bobcats. Weslaco Panthers, and the San Benito Greyhounds. This year’s Baseball Team members are, bottom l-r,J. Fuller, E. Avcndano, McKeever, R. Muniz, L. CranfiU, E. Garcia, G. Malone, F. Ramirez, M. Garza, Espinoza, and R. Renteria. This year’s inficldcrs for the Bear Baseball Team are, from 1-r, LeRoy Cranfill, first baseman: Mario Garza, shortstop: Mike Gamez, third baseman, and Lconel Garza, second baseman. 178 P. Cano, L. Garza, F. Carrillo. E. Bazan, R. Cuellar, J. LeClair, middle, D. Coach Jimmie “El Jefe” Davis heads M. Gamez, A. Martinez, top. Coach Davis, J. Roelofs, J. Castillo, R. the Bear Baseball Team. Playing outfield for Coach Jimmie Davis are, from left to right. P. Cano, D. McKcevcr, J. Castillo, and A. Martinez. 179 Pitchers arc, I-r, R. Espinoza, R. Renteria, R. Muniz, E. Bazan, and R. Cuellar. Lconel shows off his ability. Joe attempts to catch the old baseball from a teammate. Catcher Freddie Carrillo, shown at center, gets that ball as Eddie Garcia, on the left, and James Roelofs, on the right, await their turn. 180 Catching for the Bears this year are, 1-r, Freddie Carrillo, Eddie Garcia, and Jimmy Roelofs. Romeo Cuellar, left, doubles as pitcher and centcrfielder. Other pitchers arc Raul Muniz. Rolando Espinoza, and Richard Renteria. Returning for the Bruins were Mario Garza and Elias Bazan. Third b a s e m a n Mike Gamez practices on his throwing. 181 Tracksters enter various meets PSJA’s track team, under the coaching of Max Cantu, had a fulfilling season. To stay in shape for football or just to stay in shape are some of the reasons many boys go out for track. There arc different divisions in which the tracksters may participate. Some of the different events are the 440-yard dash. 880-yard dash, mile relay, high jump, hurdles, shot put, and discus throw. The team competed in track meets in Weslaco. Raymondvillc, Brownsville, Harlingen, Rio Grande, and Edinburg. Approximately 32 boys turned out for track this year and it is hoped that there will be a greater number next year. IMHMMl w m - T ' w_ ' k Coach Max Cantu’s tracksters consist of, top 1-r, R. Gutierrez, J. Guzman, N. E. Farias, D. Powers. M. Ramirez, G. Willingham, Coach M. Cantu, middle. Leal, D. Trevino, A. Villarreal, D. Cantu, P. McClellan, G. Martinez, and M. les, J. DeLeon, R. Caballero, M. Moseley, A. Cervantes, M. Vega, C. Doffing. PSJA milers, 1-r, G. Martinez, R. had a hard practice session under Coach J. W. Dyer, E. Farias, D. Powers, and G. Willingham represented PSJA in the high jumping events during this year’s track season. 182 T4 Tijerina, J. J. Cantu, S. Grim, J. W. Dyer, J. Sotelo, R. Martinez, L. Gonzalez, F. Martinez, bottom, J. Ybarra, A. Cana-C. Rodriguez, and V. Cantu. In the broad jumping events were, I-r, V. Cantu, F. Leal, E. Farias, J. J. Cantu, and D. Cantu. The weightmen were, bottom, R. Williams, L. Hunter, B. Flores. R. Gomez, R. Macias, and J. Wallace. Martinez, C. Rodriguez, and J. Guzman Mile relay team members were, 1-r, D. Trevino, E. Farias, L. Gonzalez, A. Max Cantu. Villarreal, P. McClellan, D. Powers, and J. J. Cantu. 183 Trackstcrs running the 880 arc, 1-r, E. Canales, R. Caballero, J. Sotelo, A. Cervantes, M. Ramirez. J. Ybarra. M. Martinez. A. Trevino, A. Villarreal, R. Gutierrez, and C. Doffing. 184 Running the 440 are, above 1-r, M. Moseley, J. DeLeon, F. Leal, V. Cantu, E. Farias, P. McClellan, J. J. Cantu,and S. Grim. Hurdlers arc, below, J. J. Cantu, E. Farias, D. Powers, N. Tijerina, G. Willingham, and M. Vega. “O.K. guys, we’ve got a meet to win. So lets win!” says Coach Cantu. Nine represent P8JA tennis Girl’s tennis team members, standing 1-r. arc Penny Purdue. Susan Morris, Phyllis Hinkle, seated. Edna Villareal and Frances Romero. Nine students have represented PSJA in tennis tournaments this year. Returning to Coach Charles Young’s team from last year were lettermen Phyllis Hinkle. Penny Purdue, and Raymond Walthall. Also playing in “A division was Jamie Munal. Playing in 4,B” division, or the Junior Varsity team, were Susan Morris. Edna Villarreal, Frances Romero, Bryan Fisher, and Roger Martinez. The team manager was Steven Linnard. Besides the district tennis meet in McAllen, April 16-17, PSJA participated in tournaments at Edinburg, New Braunsfcl, Brownsville, and San Benito. Playing in ‘‘A division, the doubles team of Phyllis Hinkle and Penny Susan Morris won many matches in Purdue placed second in the Corpus Christi Regional Meet. the ‘“B division singles. 185 Members of the boys tennis team are, 1-r, Steven Linnard, manager, Bryan Fisher, Jamie Munal, Raymond Walthall, and Robert Martinez. During tennis practice after school, Raymond Walthall makes a backhand Robert Martinez stretches to make shot while Jamie Munal looks on. a shot during practice. 186 Bryan Fisher, a sophomore member of the tennis team, demonstrates a forehand swing at afternoon practice. Susan Morris prepares to volley while practicing for a tournament. v. r Phyllis Hinkle, junior netter, demonstrates the backhand swing. Edna Villarreal and Frances Romero composed the girl’s “B” division doubles team. 187 The heart of Bear country is vivacious youth . . . striving for knowledge, satisfying their curiosity, bubbling with spirit. Album h JO PHARR CITY LIMIT Senior Class officers, clockwise, arc Luis Carlos Gomez, president; Johnny Landa. treasurer; Zelma Garcia, secretary; Cynthia Ramirez, reporter; and Mauricio Alvarado, vice-president. 9enior Class' last year a success Homecoming activities highlighted the seniors’ successful year! Seniors also suffered from “Senioritis,” had lots of spirit, and received many PSJA honors. Yes, the seniors’ last year was. indeed, a successful one. 190 Gloria Acosta Frank Aguirre Javier Alanis Hugo Alani Margot Alaniz Roy Alaniz Rosalinda Aleman Dolores Alonzo Victoria Altamirano Mauricio Alvarado Santos Alvarado Rita Anderson Ricardo Anzaldua Arturo Arcaute Norma Arcaute Jose Arispe Seniors Shellie Stiers and Becky Wideman show their support for the Mighty Bears during football season. 191 192 Bearettes gath cr ’round to congratulate the surprised Cris Martinez. Esperanza Avcndano San Juanita Avcndano Juan M. Ayala Debbie Barber Janice Barnett Melba Barrera Elias Bazan Joyce Bcerbower Evangclina Beltran Helen Beltran Thelma Bennett Clo Ann Bentley Enthusiastic Bear Patrol members keep an eye on spirited Bear fans during the Harlingen pep rally. Efraim Bernal Efrain Bernal Yolanda Blanco James Lee Boone Alberto Borrego Keturah Boyes Homer Brooks Rodolfo Caballero Linda Caltzontzint Toni Calvillo Raul Campos Armando Canales 193 PSJ A cheerleaders show that they would rather fight than quit cheering for the Mighty Bears!!!!! 194 Aidanela Canche Linda Cano Noe Cano Sylvia Cano Alicia Cantu David Lee Cantu Delia Alma Cantu Delia Cantu Estcla Cantu Israel Cantu J.J.Cantu Ramiro Cardenas Alfredo Carrillo Calixtro Carranza Reyes Carrasco Cindy Cartwright Alfredo Casso Juan Castaneda Yolanda Castaneda Elisa Castillo Janie Cavazos Miguel Cavazos Rosa Cavazos Leticia Chapa Frances Cisneros Glynell Cook Fortino Cortez Oralia Cortez Richard Cortino Delbert Coy Edgar Coy LeRoy Cranfill Penelope Cron Romeo Cuellar Jacque Culver Ken Darby Michelle Davis Gloria Dc La Cruz Come Cuellar, come Schuster, come Myers, and Aleman! Coach Williams’ Bears run through their first victory line formed by the forever-loyal Bearcttcs at the Brownsville game. Belia dc la Garza Herman dc la Rosa Francisco Dc La Rosa Juan DeLeon Lee Morgan Denham Cannon Deyo 197 198 Alfonso Diaz Jerc Beth Doedyns Charles Doffing J. W. Dyer Sandra Elkins Adclaido Escaname, Jr. Dora Escobedo Bertha Espinoza Sandra Espinoza Maria E. Espinoza Arturo Flores Belinda Flores George Flores Margaret Flores Rene Flores Ike Galindo Rosalinda Gallegos Jo Dean Gallion Noemi Gamez Anita Garcia Criselda Garcia Jesus Garcia Joe Garcia Juan Garcia Juanita Garcia Nestor Garcia Ofelia Garcia The Spirit Of PSJA 199 200 Plinio H. Garcia Ramiro Garcia Yolanda Garcia Zclma Marie Garcia Guy Garfield Angie Garza Blanca Garza David Garza Florcncia Garza Gilda Iris Garza Gloria Garza Herman Garza Linda Garza Juan Garza Mario Garza Mary Ann Garza Mary R. Garza Nclda Garza Ramiro Garza Toribio Garza, Jr Michael Monroe Giles Josette Faye Giuoco Alvin Glick David Click Valdcmar Gomez Frances Gomez Luis Car os Gomez San Juanita Gomez Ik tty Gonzales David Gonzales Bears reach for high goals. Gloria Gonzales Oscar Gonzales Guadalupe Gonzalez Joe L. Gonzalez Juan L. Gonzalez Leobardo Gonzalez Omar Gonzalez Rosa Maria Gonzalez Perry Epps Goodwyn, Jr. Elizabeth Grant Patty Gremes James Grim Angie Guajardo Esther Guerra Alejo Guerrero Pilar Guevara Adriana Gutierrez Hilda Gutierrez 202 Michael Hansen Kathy Hatley Doris Hein Mike Hcmpel Debbie Hermes Addie Hernandez Blanca Hernandez Iris Hernandez Joe Hernandez “I definitely prefer this fruit punch over cokes. Marcia Whitlock. Frank Schuster, and Debbie Smith enjoy the Honor Roll Tea. 203 Minerva Hernandez Rodolfo Hernandez Sandra Hernandez Vilma Hernandez Kathryn Hicks Anita Husso Marilyn Iutzeler Juan Izaguirre 204 Susan La Peer Elena Lazarin Olga Leal Benny Ledesma Anita Lee Erie Lcwellyn Guadalupe Linton Ramiro Lizcano Darold Wedel, Bear Band Drum Major, is exhausted after one of his many excellent half-time performances. Nancy Longino Lesvia Longoria Benito Lopez Janiece Longoria Albert Lopez. Jr. Daniel Lopez 206 Hilda Lopez Ovidio Lozano Jesse Lucio Judy Mahan Janie Maldonado Rosa Maldonado Armando Mancha Albert Manzano Santos Tina Ann Martin Marroquin Blanca Martinez Anna Maria Daniel Martinez Martinez Cristina Martinez 207 208 Erasmo Martinez Hilaria Martinez Maggie Martinez Margarita Martinez Ricardo Martinez Rosalinda Martinez Steven Matland Mercedes Medina Sandra Mendez Irene Mendoza Priscilla Mcttlach Criselda Mirelcs Lily Montemayor Randy Moore Jose Morales Barbara Morclius Roberto Moreno Cindy Moseley Juanita Moya Jamie Rutherford Munal Oralia Muniz Lupe Munoz Maria Elena Murillo Dale Myers Cynthia Nassiff Alfredo Navarro Susan Norton Tina Ordaz Carolina Pena Gilbert Pena Gerardo Perez Irma Perez 209 210 Jaime Perez Roc I Perez Joel Pina Cornelia Piper Mike Pruneda Olga Pruneda Ramiro Quintanilla Clara Quiroz Jesus Quiroz Cynthia Ramirez Gracie Ramirez Lazaro Ramirez MS Maria Ramirez Rene Ramirez Guadalupe Ramos Adalia Rcbollar Gloria Rcbollar Noclia Rccio Jeronimo Rendon Kim W. Reynolds Sarah Rios Estcla Rivera Rogclio Rivera Vickey Robbins 211 212 Lconcl Rocha Cccilio Rodriguez Elias Rodriguez Irma Rodriguez Juanita Rodriguez Maria L. Rodriguez October 20th, it’s not every day a girl gets roses on her birthday from a guy in Viet Nam. Remember this, Jo Carol? Maybe you know it and I know it. but docs Juan know that the sun is not out? Mirtala Rodriguez Oscar Rodriguez Raquel Rodriguez Dahlia Rojas Russell Rossow David Runge Felipe Saenz Jose Salas Maricela Salas Amy Salazar Hortencia Salazar Trinidad Salazar. Jr. Dolores Salinas Ricardo Salinas Roel Salinas Faustina Sanchez Norma Sanchez Juan Roberto Sandoval Norma Sandoval Sylvia Sandoval Juana Sarmiento Jeanette Schuster Frank Schuster Mariana Segovia 213 214 Stitch and sew. stitch and sew! Anita Husso, Youth for Understanding student, is busily working on a dress in Homcmaking. Cynthia Anne Smith Margarito Sotelo Teresa Sotelo Arnulfo Soto Florinda Soto Viola Soto Shcllic Kay Sticrs Deborah Stowe Eduardo Suarez Fernando Sustaita Debra Janet Shobe Dalia Silguero Mary Ellen Silva Alphia Slough Carolyn Smith ft 7 Mary Ellen Tabor Oscar Taglc Brenda Testa Ronnie Tharp Tina Tijerina Diana Tovar Elias Tovar Rutilio Trejo Doffy Trevino Irene Trevino Marisclda Trevino Martin Trevino Veronica Trevino Belia Ureste Ramiro Vargas Rosalva Vasqucz Julia Vaquera Angelica Vela It seems that this group of Senior girls attracts quite a lot of attention. Benny, Joe. and Doffy seem quite interested in what’s happening! Wonder what Mary Ann has up her sleeve this time? 215 216 Olga Vega Jose Luis Villanueva Elena Villareal Johnny Villarreal Prccilliana Villegas Juana Villescas Jesus Vives, Jr. Alan Wahlcrs Deborah Sue Walker Edward Walker Ray Walthall Ronald Warthen Cindy Moseley. Brenda Testa, and Beth Doedyns were semi-finalists in the Miss Rio Grande Valley Pageant last summer. The Senior Class Council, sponsors of the 70-71 Homecoming activities, anxiously await graduation in May. Estefanita Watts Gloria Watts Darold Wedcl Joan West Kathy Westbrook Carrie Sue Whistler Marcia Whitlock Rebecca Jane Wideman Janet Lynn Wiley Marie Young Hilda Ysaguirre Lydia Zamora Carmen Zavala Idolina Zuniga Raquel Zuniga Virgilio Zuniga Agapita Garza Guillcrmina Linan 217 Ruben Olvera Tranquilino Olvera Mariana Pina Fred Puente Juan Puente Edclfida Ramos Bclia Santos Patsy Watts Betty, why couldn’t you put your big foot somewhere else?” “Move over Frank! 218 Journalism staff hard at work (as usual)! Junior graduates do it in three These six students have managed to complete their high school requirements in three years instead of four. They have an ambition in life and apparently want to start on it right away. They will now be facing the world. Good luck Junior graduates of 1970-71. Eva Castillo Felix Chavez Daniel Corley Debra Ann Lewis Jose Luis Olmos Maricela Vargas 219 220 Juniors have busy year The Juniors have had a busy year. As a class, they were very active receiving a great deal of help from their sponsors. They netted a huge profit of S 1,500, with most of it made from the football concession stands. This money was used for the Junior-Senior Prom, which was held at the Pharr Civic Center on April 23. The prom was a memorable event for the seniors, as well as the juniors. Juniors also decorate Bear Stadium for the commencement exercises. This was a busy year for the juniors, but they loved every minute of it. Junior class officers are (clockwise) Jimmy Aleman, president: Alva Gonzalez, treasurer; Lupita Murillo, reporter; Belinda Montalvo, secretary;Janice Downs, vice-president. Arturo Azoca Estcla Avendano Connie Atkins Emily Arriaga Esteban Arredondo Raul Arellano Jesus Anaya, Jr. Cclso Alvarado Amparo Alvarado Babette Alotto Maggie Almanza Chon Almanza Antonio Alfaro San Juanita Aleman Jimmy Aleman 221 222 Betty Blackwell Frank Bledsoe Mary Blevins Carmen Bracamontcs Encarnacion Bravo Roy Broadnax Jim Brooks Wanda Boddcn Jose Bucnrostro Torrie Burandt Frank Burmeistcr Oralia Camarrillo Hermelinda Campos John Canales Israel Canchc Olga Baldazo Jaime Baldazo Arturo Cano Carlos Cano Delia Cano Lupe Cano Ruben Cano Ricky Baldwin Sandy Barbosa San Juanita Cano Arnold Cantu David Cantu Hector Cantu Mary Helen Cantu Nelda Barrera Rosie Barrera Oscar Cantu Reynaldo Cantu Manuel Cordona Betsy Carter George Castaneda Alfredo Bennett Margaret Bennett Carmen Castillo Cathy Castillo Ernesto Castillo Joel Castillo Melinda Castillo Daring home economic students, left to right, Emma Saldana, Lydia Garza. Sandra Oliva, and Lupita Chavez sample some of their own cooking. O.K. girls have your Alka-Seltzers ready! Ricardo Castro Cris Cavazos Jesse Cervantes Ruben Champion Lupita Chavez Janice Downs Maria Aristca Escalante Dennis Coffman Elcazar Contreras Glaydeen Cook Mitchel Cortino Margie Crutchfield Jo Ann Elkins Esmeralda Elizondo Carmen Cruz Roy Cuevas Malcolm Day Arlene Deleon Cristcla DeLeon Conn Eastwood Raul Escareno Messing around on the sidewalk, Roy Broadnax threatens, “I’ll get you later.” as he points his finger at Juan Manuel Macias, Rogelio Prado, and Leonel Garza. 224 Keeping a close eye on scrimmage action against San Antonio, injured Rogelio Guzman can only think. “If they only had me!!” Nelda dc la Garza Yolanda Espinosa Erncstina Espinoza Ester Espinoza Gonzalo Estrada Gracie Estrada Juan de Dios Vela Elisco Farias Odilia Farias Bruce Ferries Mercy Figueroa Martha Fisher Maria del Rosario Alonzo Noclia Flores Pete Flores June Fuller Norma Galaviz Gilbert Gallegos Linda Doedyns Mike Gamez Albcsa Garcia Andrea Garcia Candy Garcia Domingo Garcia 225 Happy-go-lucky Junior Council members have a right to smile after a successful and beautiful Junior-Senior Prom. After a year of “hard labor , they will be looking forward to their next year. 226 Frank Garcia Jose Garcia Jose Luis Garcia Juan Garcia, Jr. Refugio Garcia, Jr. Adam Garza Aurora Garza Blanca Garza Diana Garza Genaro Garza, J r. Hector Garza Lconcl Garza Leticia Garza Lydia Garza Lydia Garza Mary Helen Garza Minerva Garza Oscar Garza Ramiro Garza Ramiro Garza Rolando Garza Rosalva Garza Tito Garza Victor Garza Gary Glick Richard Glover Rolando Gomez Rubio Gomez Alma Gonzalez Alva Gonzalez Ana Maria Gonzalez Denela Gonzalez Egla Gonzalez Estcla Gonzalez Gilbert Gonzalez Janie Gonzalez Maria A. Gonzalez Maria Estcla Gonzales Noraima Gonzalez Soila Gonzalez Some girl must have really caught these PSJA guys’ eyes; but obviously, Dickie has more important things on his mind . . . perhaps another girl? “There arc supposed to be diagonals, ranks, and files through here.” Band members and Mr. “C” work hard in preparation for Pigskin. 228 Orlando Guerra Sylvia Guerra Viola Guerra Alejandro Gutierrez Aracelia Gutierrez Elvira Gutierrez Guadalupe Gutierrez Rogclio Guzman Jo Carol Hancock Mark Hansen Roy Hcnriksen Alma Hernandez Andres Hernandez Gilda Hernandez Lupita Hernandez Sylvia Gonzalez Cherie Gossett Martin Hernandez Rachel Hernandez Rigobcrto Hernandez Yolanda Hernandez Maria Herrera Sally Grant Janie Guajardo Ann Hetrick Virginia Hilton Phyllis Hinkle Estelle Hortness Cindy Hyde Sandy Guajardo Cruz Guerra Charles lutzclcr Melba Izaguirrc Maria Ida Jaime Miguel Javier Kay Jensen Gloria Guerra Mariancla Guerra Donna Jewell Juan M. Jimenez Ronald Juett Doug Kellar Patricia Kuby Exuberant Bear fans applaud the Battlin’ Bears at the San Benito game. The spirit exhibited by the students this year far exceeds the spirit shown in previous years. 230 Nancy Kuhn Larry Laffoon Sandra Lamb Suzanne Lanfranco Sabino Mata Pat McClellan Pam Lankford Guadalupe Zarate Juana Maria Leal Linda Leal Joe LeClair Robert McDonald Sylvia McDonald Maria Ledesma Hazel Lcibowitz Linney Liles Enriqueta Longoria Eddie Lopez Cindy McKissack Linda Melendez Juvencio Lopez, Jr. Leo Lopez Rudy Lucio Ida Lucvano Jose F. Lujan Mary Mettlach Nora Meza Would you believe Emilio, Beaver, and Wenchic arc going to mow the grass? . . . Are you kidding? Mario Magallan Fernando Mancias Jody Marinoff Adalbcrto Martinez Blanca Nora Martinez Carmen Martinez Casper Martinez Filiberta Martinez Daniel Martinez Estela Martinez Herlinda Martinez Jose Martinez Mario Martinez Ramiro Martinez Robert Martinez These exhausted sophomores do their thing by drinking lots of milk to boost them on to their sixth period class. And boy do they need it!!! 231 Nancy Penman, middle, and Lupita Murillo, right, must have been laughing at something very funny at the Student Council Convention. But it looks like June Fuller, left, didn’t catch the pun!!! 232 Connie Molina Lloyd Mitchell Frank Molina Belinda Montalvo Jose Montanez Estclla Perez Robert Perez Juan Mora Rudy Mora Emilio Morales Irma Morales Apolinarcs Moreno Thelma Perez Richard Petitta Donicio Moreno Debbie Moseley Lupita Murillo Alvaro Navarro Rosalinda Navarro Raul Pina Rosalinda Pinon Adrian Oliva, Jr. Cristobal Olivarez Joe Olivarez Lupe Olivarez Abelina Ordonez Dickie Powers Lilia Prado Juan Ordonez Yolanda Ordonez Amy Orendain Frank Ortiz Rolando Palacios Rosalinda Pardo Robert Peace Kathy Peel Benito Pena Judy Penman Albert Perales Carmen Perales Julia Perales Ricardo Perales Alfonso Perez 234 Rocl Prado Rogelio Prado Leo Pruneda Penny Purdue Benito Quesada Noelia Quintanilla Jose Luis Quintero Gonzalo Ramirez Manuel Ramirez Margarita Ramirez Melba Ramirez Nora Elia Ramirez Sylvia Ramirez Teresa Ramirez Delia Ramos Resting during the fall scrimmage against San Antonio is Jimmy Aleman, Bear guard. Managers Wenchie Lopez and Ruben Fox arc discussing a problem. Diana Garza, Melinda Castillo, and Alva Gonzalez proudly display the comfortable pantsuits now allowed on campus. Blanca Rivera Ubaldo Robles Amalia Rodriguez Karen Rayl Randy Reitzer Amelia Rodriguez Anadelia Rodriguez Carlos Rodriguez Celia Rodriguez Juan Rodriguez Isabel Rendon Richard Renteria Paul Rodriguez James Roelofs David Rojas Desidcrio Romero, Jr. Belcn Rosales Mary Reyes Cindy Reynolds Rosalinda Rosalez Linda Rountree Louis Runge Sandy Rydl San Juanita Sanchez Lydia Reyna Vicky Rico Odette Sandoval Oneida Sandoval Rosario Santillan Jesus Santos Macario Sarmiento 235 Joe Chapa not paying attention as usual; Robert Garza busily taking notes; Anna Carranza paying attention; Sandra Salinas looking . . . last, but not least, is senior Sally Ann Knight . . . among the sophomores? 236 Ramon Sauceda Tony Saenz Isabelle Salas Ramiro Salas Ernesto Salazar Basilio Saldana Emma Saldana Maria Saldana Judy Salgc Benjamin Salinas Rudy Trevino Leonel R. Vecchio Celso Salinas Joaquin Sanchez Juan Sanchez Jesse Scott Metilde Segovia Maria Vega Robert Vega Tomas Serna, Jr. Edward Singlctcrry Irascma Silva Cynthia Solis Sandy Soto Abran Vela Velia Zavala PSJA Battlin Bears arc really raring to go out and Sock-it-to-Em!! It seems that Coach Williams gave them a good pep talk! Cathy Stovall Terry Stiers Janet Stowe Mercy Suarez Maria Tapia Doug Thames Sandra Thompson Susan Thompson Julia Tobias Encdelia Torres Rogelio Torres Gerardo Tovar Doricela Trevino Elizabeth Tijerina Enrique Trevino George Trevino Isabel Trevino Joe Trevino Nellie Trevino Oscar Trevino 237 “The cookies arc free, so you can only have two, says Annette Jones to Randy Williams, Mario Anzaldau. Suzanne Lan Franco. Amy Salazar, and Janet Wiley at the Honor Roll Tea. 238 Andres Vela Margie Viclma Adolfo Villagomez Abel Villarreal Alicia Villarreal Hugo Villarreal Janie Villarreal Ricardo Villarreal Lucille Villegas Xavier Villescas Mike Walker Will Wallace Carlos Watts Joe Ibarra Irene Young Jadcl Young Arnold Ysquierdo Elva Zamarripa Joel Zarate Mary Zarate Richard Watts Judy Widlc Jenny Wilks Randy Williams George Willingham Johnny Willingham Wayne Wright Alicia Cadcna Maria Colmenera Olga Cruz Elia de la Garza Adan Enriquez Olga Flores Ruben Fox Janie Galvan Albert Handy Joe Luna Carmen Nunez Cristela Ortiz Joscfa Rico Rosalinda Rosalez Guadalupe Saldana Billy Shine Belen Singleterry Debbie Smith Oscar Solis Juan Zuniga Members of the Junior Class Powder Puff team are, from left to right, Kuby, Gutierrez, Gonzalez, (top) Garza, Campos, Leibowitz, Villegas, and Downs. Sophomores Class officers,clockwise,arc Joe Garza, vice-president;Lupita Castillcja, president; Josie Cano, secretary; Melanie Orendain. reporter: and Rogclio Rodriguez, treasurer. Sophomores learn and observe Sophomores had a rewarding year observing the Junior and Senior Classes. They also displayed a great deal of spirit during football season, receiving the Spirit Stick twice and keeping it the remainder of the year. 240 Roy Abrego Hugo Acosta Ismael Acosta Rosie Adame Lupc Aguilera Tcodoro Aguirre Alicia Alaniz Guadalupe Alaniz Reynaldo Alcazar Hilda Aleman Mary Aleman Elio Almaguer Irene Almanza Ernestina Alonzo Amalia Alvarado Luis Alvarez Mary Alvarez Juana Alviso Wayne Amschlcr 1 Marci Andre Daricc Angel Cathy Wells, a tired sophomore, takes a quick sip of water before returning to class. 241 242 “Round ’em up an’ move ’em out.” Seems that Mr Jesse Hernandez is always where the action is! Mario Anzaldua Mario Anzaldua Alfredo Arellano George Luis Arguello Janie Arispc Cheryl Arnold Teresa Arredondo Elida Arroyo Carmen Avcndano Eliseo Avendano Janie Cantu Joe Cantu Minerva Avila Juan Ayala Marina Ayala Diana Bates Chris Barrera Joe Cantu. Jr. Oralia Cantu Santiago Barrientes Diana Beamsley George Bennett Richard Bernal Francisco Blanco Victor Cantu Silvia Cantu Judy Bolcr Sheryl Boone Freddie Borrego David Bowen Danny Bowen Juanita Bracamontcs Frances Bravo Claudia Buchanan Ramiro Caballero Zelma Caltzonzint Gregorio Camarillo Estclla Campos Joe Campos Homer Cano |osie Cano Nora Cano Oralia Cano Pete Cano Carlos Cantu Hilda Cantu Junior Varsity Cheerleaders Cheryl Arnold and Sandy Rydl announce the Class of ’73 as recipients of the Spirit Stick. 243 244 Patty Cardenas Ida Carrillo Kirk Carkenord Anna Carranza Saida Estrella Castellanos Ymelda Contreras Adcla Cortez Lupita Castillcja Agustin Castillo Hilario Castillo Jose Alfredo Castillo Leticia Castro Antonio Cortez Francisco Cortez Sylvia Cavazos Gerardo Cepeda Hcsmercgildo Cepeda San Juanita Cerda Rosie Champion Brenda Cranfill Darlene Crayton Ernest Chapa Estclla Chavez Brenda Clouse Kathy Coers Debbie Compton Hector Cruz Tomas Cruz Bearettes have fun giving and receiving gifts at their Christmas party held in the gym before the Christmas vacation. Monkey see, sophomore do . . . only George DeLeon would do it. Martha Cunningham Jeanette Davis Estela dc la Garza Robert De La Garza David De Leon George DeLeon Hector Deleon Oscar DeLeon Anita de la Rosa Hortencia de la Rosa Isabel De La Rosa George De Los Santos Joe Dias Arturo Diaz Oscar Dominguez 245 Telcsoforo Echartea Pedro Echavarria Betty Sue Elizondo Francisco Elizondo Consuelo Elorza Pat Faucett Bryan Fisher Eva Enriquez Juan Enriquez Oralia Enriquez Rene Escobedo Melba Escobar Bobby Flores Carlos Flores Norma Escobar Tony Esparza Isidro Espinosa Linda Espinosa Belinda Espinoza David Flores Ernesto Flores Hermclinda Espinoza Mariano Espinoza Rolando Espinoza Bertha Estrada Ester Farias Gilbert Flores Ruby Flores 246 Members of the community go all out to support the PSJA Bears. Among those are the Sutherlands of Pharr. — Mary Fonseca Larry Foster Dirk Fox George Fuentes Jeff Fuller Jesus Galvan Rene Galvan Alicia Garcia Angela Garcia Delia Garcia Delia Garcia Dora Garcia Doris Garcia Eduardo Garcia Juan Garcia 247 Upsic-daisy! Coach Julio Ayala gives this student a big boost as he tries to show him how to do a cartwheel. . • Juan Manuel Garza Margaret Garza Maria Erncstina Garza Melda Garza Paul Garza Raul Garza Ricardo Garza Rita Garza Robert Garza Rocl Garza 248 Maria Luisa Garcia San Juanita Garcia Yolanda Garza Darrell George Juana Gidner Armando Gomez Gloria Gomez Angel Garza Beatrice Garza Beatrice Gonzalez Edwardo Gonzalez Esmeralda Gonzalez Flor E. Gonzalez Irene Gonzalez Gilbert Garza Hilda Garza Juan Jose Gonzalez Rachel Gonzalez Ramon Gonzalez John Gorena Mike Graham Hilda Diana Garza Jesus Garza Arturo Guajardo Maria Guajardo Corky Guenther Israel Guerra Juanita Guerra Joe Garza Juan Garza Alfredo Guerra Antonio Guerrero Cruz Guerrero Felipe Guerrero Emma Gutierrez Sophomore Council members conducted a house-to-house collection for the March of Dimes Walk-a-thon. 249 Ernestine E. Gutierrez Herlinda Gutierrez Javier Gutierrez Nicolas Gutierrez Santos Gutierrez Yolanda Gutierrez Adrian Guzman Thelma Guzman Diana Hays Susan Hazzard “Ha-ha! I’ve fooled her this time,” says Joe Garza. But what he doesn’t know is that Sylvia Rodriguez is around the corner with a bat, ready to put him one! Autumn Henderson Judy Henry Severo Hernandez Yolanda Hernandez Shirec Hinojosa Mary Frances Hodges Lee Hunter Donna Herrin Ana Maria Hernandez John Infante Jesus lpina Ana Jaime Julian Jaimez Luis Jasso Angel Hernandez Angelica Hernandez Juan M. Jimenez Karol Johnson Marci Johnson Phillip Kampman Margaret Kotzur Aurora Hernandez Dolores Hernandez Frank LanFranco Agustin Lara Azennctte Lara Mary Lara Frank Lemaire Francisca Hernandez Jose Alberto Hernandez Antonio Leal Carmen Leal Freddie Leal Juan Leal Susana Leal 251 252 Lorenzo Limas Delia Limon Steve Linnard Earl Locrl Lee Logan Connie Macias Irene Macias Henry Longino Robert Longoria Blanca Lopez Irma Lopez Ismael Lopez Juan Manuel Macias Raul Macias Rudy Lopez Manuel Lucra Rosemary Lucra Ricky Luevano Telly Lucio Maria Estalla Magadan Sylvia Maldonado Alfredo Luna Jaime Luna Rosie Loredo Joe Luna Cafeteria worker Mrs. Hernandez seems to be looking forward to the Halloween weekend ahead. Congratulations were extended by the Bearettes at a surprise party for the District 28-4A Co-Champs with sugar and spice and everything nice. George Malone Scott Mancar Diana Mancha Ignacio Mancias Ramiro Mancias Abraham Martinez Alicia Martinez Artemio Martinez Arturo Martinez Esmeralda Martinez George Martinez Gilberto Martinez Juan Martinez Richard Martinez Roger Martinez Ruben Martinez Ruben Martinez Bill Mayes Dennis McKecver Terry McKinnon 253 The boys put Lupita Casdlleja, Marina Ayala, and Frances Salinas through inspection as Lupita says, “We can each have two . . . but, watch out for the one on the trash can!” 254 Raul Medina Loretta Melendez Joe Mendez Leticia Mendez Feliberto Mendiola John Mendiola Consuclo Mendoza Juanita Mendoza Robert Mettlach Joe Molina Jerry Morales Anita Moreno Ida Moreno Manuela Moreno Maria Elena Moreno Roque Moreno Sylvia Moreno Blanca Morin Susan Morris Mark MoseU y Sharon Mowery Marcia Muir Rachel Muniz Raul Muniz Enedina Munoz Irma Munoz Jaime Munoz Julia Munoz Agapito Navarro Armando Navarro David Navarro Rachel Neill Donna Newberg Debbie Nutter Rosalinda Oliva Sandra Oliva Nora Olivarez Melanie Orendain Maria Ortega Marie Ortega A quiet hall proclaims its overpowering desire for victory under the body of a gagged cat! May it rest in peace! Maria Estcla Ortega Feliciano Ortiz Marcos Orozco Alberto Pacheco Pedro Pacheco Pedro Perez Aracelia Palacios Janet Palmaticr Timothy Palinquist Paula Palomarcs Blanca Reyna Palomo Minerva Pccina Frances Palomarcz Jane Pccry Alfredo Pena Nancy Penman Alfredo Perez Roy Pina Enrique Perez Ernesto Perez Hilda Perez Juan M. Perez Oralia Perez Everybody seems to be having a grand ’ol time riding on the back of the truck going to the bonfire. Some football players are on it, but where arc the rest? For flip side and missing players sec page 218. 256 ■ -' ',-yyo b b'-'tv’ b b ' “b £y i It seems like every PSJA Bear got in on this demonstration . . . sophomores and Key Club members think of everybody. Sylvia Pina Pedro Pompa Juan Puentes Bruce Pritchard George Luis Pruncda Gilbert Puenta Ricardo Pruncda David Quesada Norma Quintanilla Norma Quintero Raul Quintero Blanca Ramirez Florentino Ramirez Imclda Ramirez Joe Ramirez Nancy Ramirez Rick Ramirez Irina Ramos Rodolfo Ramos Stanley Ramos 257 258 “Snap out of it, Darlene.” Boyd Reynolds Sandra Rich Chris Riddle Albert Rios Daniel Rios Reynaldo Rios Connie Rivera Frances Rivera Rebecca Rivera Rosa Rivera Leonardo Robles Ofelia Rocha Ruben Rocha George Rodea Alberto Rodriguez Maria Juanita Rangel Santos Rangel Antonio Rodriguez Bonifacio Rodriguez Jesse Rodriguez Jesusa Rodriguez Manuel Rodriguez Rolando Regalado Ann Reitzer Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez Pete Rodriguez Rogelio Rodriguez Sylvia Rodriguez No. 1 Sylvia Rodriguez Sue Renner Joe Reyna Benjamin Rojas Anadclia Romero Frances Romero Juan Roque Estcla Rosales Jorge Reyna Rosalinda Reyna Linda Rosales Roel Rosales Sylvia Rosas Cindy Roseland Alicia Ruiz J .V. football players plus a trainer and some cheerleaders seem to be enjoying themselves at a party given by J.V. player John Wallace. 259 Sandra Runge Grcgoria Salas Saul Salas Blanca Salazar Diana Salazar 260 George Salazar Jose Luis Salazar Juan Salazar Juana Salazar Nina Salazar Oscar Salazar Raquel Salazar Fidel Saldana Alma Salinas Blanca Salinas Ricky seems to be taking over as a teacher in Mr. Ortolan’s class as he explains to Pete Cano that it really isn’t hard to do. During activity period Mr. Cain and Mr. Gill check a few students for passes It seems Sandie Soto and Mary Helen Cantu aren't very persuasive. Brenda Salinas Frances Salinas Edwardina Sanchez Elva Sanchez Juan Sanchez Tony Sanchez Irene Sandoval Gracic Salinas Matias Salinas Juanita Sandoval Minerva Sandoval John Santoya Bonita Savellc Noel Scott Sandra Salinas Sandra Salinas Cindy Serna Eliazar Serna Maria Angclita Serna Ofelia Serna Deborah Shcrer Bclia Sanchez Cynthia Sanchez Kent Shuttlcsworth Arnulfo Sierra Jaime Sierra Eva Singlctcrry Margaret Smith 261 262 Veronica Smith Janie Solis Jose Solis Urbano Solis Adan Sosa Yolanda Tapia Adelina Sotelo Jesus Sotelo Maria Luisa Sotelo Alejandro Soto Bernabe Soto Abelina Torres Cruz Soto Terry Stites Judy Stotlcr Greg Stuart Gloria Suarez Norma Torres Sophomores Gloria Suarez, Sandra Salinas, Linda Espinoza, and Tina Villarreal find it hard to eat and catch up on the latest gossip. Hilda Cantu in the foreground and Emma Tanguma and Sylvia Rodriguez in the background arc busily typing S-C-H-O-O-L S-P-IR-I-T! Robert Suarez Adelina Sustaita Eleazar Tovar Omar Tovar Nick Tijerina Ricardo Tijerina Ricky Tijerina Gilbert Tagle Raul Tagle Rogclio Tijerina Alberto Trevino Ansclmo Trevino Raul Trevino Rosa Maria Trevino Jeff Talbert Emma Tanguma Arabella Ubias Jesus Urena Santos Vallejo Nora Vargas Paula Vargas Lydia Tanguma Jean Tanner Arturo Vasquez Gracie Vasquez Severiano Vasquez Raul Vccchio Manuel Vega 263 264 “Arc you birds ready?” says Torric to Hazel and Nancy, who are supposedly getting ready for action at the PSJ A-Brownsvillc game. 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Club 3; Osoettes 3,4. COOK, Glynell-Bcar’s Talc rep. 3; Choir 3: scc.-trcas. 3: Pan Am. Club 3; Tennis 2. CORLEY, Daniel-Choir 2,3: Sr. Play 4; Jr. Play 3. CORTEZ. Fortino CORTEZ, Oralia CORTINO, Richard Band 2,3.4; Lib. 4; Choir 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Chess Club 3. COY. Edgar—F.F.A. 2,3. CRANFILL, LeRoy-Base. 3.4; Tennis 2,3; Key Club 4. CRON, Penelope Z. Band 2,3,4; Lib. 2; Choir 2,3,4; F.T.A. 4; Pan Am. Club 2; Chess Club 3. CUELLAR, Romeo—Foot. 2,3,4; All-Dist., All-Valley, Most Val. Player 4: Base. 2,3; Basketball 2; Pan Am. Club 3,4: sgt.-at-arms. 4; Cheerleader Beau, March Rotary Boy, Jayccc Award, S.C. 2, 4; Student of the Month 4: Track 3; Beau. CULVER. Jacquelyn-Band 2.3: Lib. 2; Bear Mem. rep. 3; Choir 3; F.H.A. 2,3. 286 D DAVIS. Michelle—Rand 2.3.4; Twirier 2,3,4: Choir 3; Mu Alpha Theta 3: N.H.S. 3.4; S.C. 2. DE LA CRUZ, Gloria-F.H.A. 2,3,4; F.N.A. 3.4; pres. 4; Osoettes 2,3,4. DE LA CRUZ. Gloria E. DECA 3. DE LA GARZA. Ma. Belia-Choir 2,3.4: F.T.A. 2,3. DE LA ROSA. Herman-Baseball 3. DELEON, Juan H.-Track 3,4. DENHAM. Lee—Tennis 2; Key Club 2,3,4; V.p. 4: JETS 4; Chess Club 3,4. DEYO, Carmon-DECA 4; F.T.A. 3: N.H.S. 3: Drama Club 3. DIAZ, Alfonso DIAZ, Edna-F.H.A. 2. DOFFING, Charles—Track 4. DYER. James W. Basketball 3,4: Boys’ State 3; Mu Alpha Theta 3,4: v.p. 4; N.H.S. 4; S.C. 3; Track 2.3,4: Key Club 2,3,4; pres. 4: Science Club 3.4: JETS 4; Who’s Who; Feb. Rotary Boy. E ELKINS, Sandra—Choir 2,3,4: Mu Alpha Theta 3,4; N.H.S. 3,4. ESCANAME, Adclaido, Jr.- Bear’s Tale rep. 3; DECA 4. ESCOBEDO, Dora Osoettes 3: Library Club 3; V.I.C.A. 4. ESPARZA, Elma-Bear’s Tale rep. 2;Choir 4; F.H.A. 2,3: F.N.A. 4. ESPINOZA, Bertha-Bear’s Tale rep. 3; F.N.A. 4. ESPINOZA. Maria E.-Choir 2.3.4. F FLORES, Arturo—Pan Am. Club 2. FLORES, George, III- Bear Mem. staff 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4: Pan Am. Club 2,3,4; pres. 4. FLORES, Rene G GALINDO, Ike—S.C. 4; V.I.C.A. 4; sec. 4. GALLEGOS, Rosalinda—Choir 4: F.N.A. 3.4. GARCIA, Jcsus-I.C.T. 4: pres. 4; S. C. 2.4; V.I.C.A. 4; pres. 4. GARCIA. Jose—V.I.C.A. 4: rep. 4. GARCIA, Juan-DECA 4; rep. 4. GARCIA. Juanita-Choir 4. GARCIA, Ofelia—DECA 4: hist. 4. GARCIA, Zelma M. Bcarcttcs 2; F.N.A. 3: Pan Am. Club 3,4; Valley sec. 4:T.C.T.T. 2,3; V.O.E. 4; sec. 4; Osoettes 2,3; sgt. 3: Sr. Class sec. 4: Jr. Coun. 3. GARFIELD, Guy-Foot. 2,3.4; All-Vall. Schol. Team 4; S.C. 2,3; Track 2: No. Sense 2. GARZA. Agapita—F.N.A. 3. GARZA, Angie—Bear’s Talc rep. 2; Choir 4; F.H.A. 3.4; hist. 3; treas. 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4; Pan Am. Club 2,3.4. GARZA. Blanca E.-F.N.A. 3.4; F.T.A. 3,4; Pan Am. Club 2.3.4: T. C.T.T. 3.4: V.O.E. 4; Osoettes 2,3,4. GARZA, Florcncia—DECA 4. GARZA. Gilda Iris—Band 4; Bear Mem. rep. 3; Bear’s Tale staff 3; Quill and Scroll 3: Choir 3,4; F.T.A. 2,3.4; S.C. 3: Chess Club 3: Science Club 3. GARZA, Hcrmelinda D. V.O.E. 3. GARZA, Gloria F.H.A. 2,3,4. GARZA, Jose D.—Bear’s Talc rep. 4; DECA 4; S.C. 4; Sr. Coun. 4. GARZA, Juan-Foot. 2,3,4: All-Vall. Schol. Team 4; All-Dist. 3,4; capt. 4: Basketball 2,3,4; Mu Alpha Theta 3.4; S.C. 2,3.4; Who’s Who; Nov. Rotary Boy; Jan. Best Dressed Boy; Romero Award; Valley Outstanding Dcf. Player Runner-up. GARZA, Maria R.-Bcarettes 3: F.T.A. 2: Mu Alpha Theta 3.4; NHS 3,4; S.C. 4; Tennis 2; JETS 4; Sec. 4. GARZA, Mario—Foot. 2: Base. 2.3, 4; Basketball 3,4; Mu Alpha Theta 4; S.C. 2. GARZA, Mary E. Choir 2.3; DECA 4; S.C. 2.3; Spanish Club 3. GARZA. Nelda—Band 2,3,4; Pan Am. Club 2; S.C. 4. GARZA, Ramiro-Basketball 2,3,4; capt. 4. GARZA, Toribio, Jr. DECA 4; v.p. 4. GIUOCO, Joscttc Choir 2,3,4. CLICK, Alvin Auto Mcch. 2,3. GLICK. David GOMEZ, Frances—F.N.A. 4: Pan Am. Club 3; Choir 3,4. GOMEZ. Luis C. Boys’ State 3; Mu Alpha Theta 3,4; N.H.S. 3.4; 2nd v.p. 4; S.C. 4; Key Club 4; JETS 4; Slide Rule 3; Sr. Class pres. 4; Who’s Who; Dec. Rotary Boy; Dec. Best Dressed. GOMEZ, San Juanita- Pan Am. Club 2,3. GOMEZ, Valdemar GONZALES. Betty Bcarettcs 2.3, 4; Coun. 3,4; Bear Mem. staff 4; Bear’s Tale rep. 2; Choir 2: Pan Am. Club 2; S.C. 2,3.4; sec. 3; Exec. Bd. 4; MOD chairman. GONZALES. Gloria DECA 4; F.H.A. 3; F.N.A. 3; F.T.A. 2. GONZALEZ, Guadalupe, Jr. GONZALEZ, Jenny GONZALEZ. Juan L. GONZALEZ, Leo-Foot. 2,4; I.C.T. 3; Mu Alpha Theta 3.4; S.C. 4: Track 2,3,4. GONZALEZ, Omar-Band 2,3,4; pres. 4; Boys’ State 3: Science Club 4; Key Club 3,4; treas. 4: Jr. Coun. 3; Sr. Coun. 4. GONZALEZ, Oscar GONZALEZ. Rosa M.-F.H.A. 2,3; Choir 4. GOODWYN, Perry. Jr.-Choir 2,3, 4; v.p. 4; F.F.A. 2; Musical 2. GRANT, Elizabeth-Bear’s Talc rep. 4. GREMES, Patricia-Band 2,3,4; lib. 4; Choir 4; F.T. A. 2,3,4; chap. 4. GRIM, James R.— Band 2,3,4; Lib. 4; Sr. Play 4. GUAJARDO, Angie—Bearettes 2,3, 4; Coun. 4; Bear Mem. staff 4: Senior Favorite; Homecoming Queen Candidate; Choir 2,3; T.C.T.T. 2,3,4; v.p. 4; V.O.E. 4; sec. 4; Soph. Fav. 2. GUERRA, Esther-Choir 2,3,4; F.H.A. 2,3,4; pari. 4; F.N.A. 2,3; F.T.A. 3; Pan Am. Club 3,4; corr. sec. 3; v.p. 4. GUERRERO, Alejo-Choir 3,4; V.I.C.A. 4. GUEVARA, Pilar—F.H.A. 3. GUTIERREZ, Alma A.-Pan Am. Club 2,3,4; rep. 4; Tennis 3; Osoettes 4. GUTIERREZ, Hilda-Bear Mem. rep. 4; Choir 3,4; F.H.A. 3; Tennis 2; Choir Sweetheart 4. H HANSEN. Mike HEIN, Doris G.—Bear Mem. rep. 2,4: Mu Alpha Theta 3.4: N.H.S. 4; S.C. 2,3. HEMPEL, Mike-F.F.A. 2,3.4; sent. 4. HERNANDEZ. Adelaida Bear Mem. rep. 4: F.H.A. 3,4; hist. 4; 5. C. 3,4: Sr. Coun. 4. HERNANDEZ. Blanca F.H.A. 2.3. HERNANDEZ. Iris-Choir 4; F.T.A. 2,3,4: Pan Am. Club 2,3, 4; Sr. Coun. 4: Osoettes 4. HERNANDEZ, Josc-Pan Am. Club 2. HERNANDEZ. Minerva DECA 3,4. HERNANDEZ. Sandra-Who’s Who; Dec. Rotary Girl: N.H.S. 3.4; Bear Mem. rep. 3: Bear’s Tale rep. 3; Library Club 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3.4; treas. 4: S.C. 2,3; JETS 4; v.p. Jr. Class 3; Sr. Coun. 4. HIRSCH. Jerry-Choir 4; V.I.C.A. 3. HERNANDEZ, Rodolfo-DECA 4. HICKS, Kathryn-Band 2.3,4: sec.-treas. 4; F.T.A. 3,4; T.C.T.T. 2, 3,4. HUSSO, Anita—Youth For Understanding Exchange Student from Finland. Bearettes 4; Choir 4: v.p. 4; Track 4. I IUTZELER, Marilyn-Band 2.3.4; rep. 4. IZAGUIRRE, Juan—V.I.C.A. 4; pres. 4. J JAVIER, Juanita-JIMENEZ, Juan M.-Chcss Club 3,4. JOHNSON, Elizabeth-Band 2,3,4; V.O.E. 4. JONES, Annette—Bear Mem. staff 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3,4: N.H.S. 3,4: Tennis 2,3; N.S.F. Summer Institute 3. 288 K KOCA, Cafer—American Field Service Exchange Student from Turkey. Basketball 4: Mu Alpha Theta 4: S.C. 4; Key Club 4. KIEFER. Pamela—Bearettes 2,3; F.H.A. 2. KNIGHT, Sally Ann-Bear Mem. staff 4; Girls’ State 3; F.T.A. 3, 4; sec. 4; S.C. 4: T.C.T.T. 3,4; Program Chair. 4; Science Club 4. L LACK, Susannc -Youth for Understanding Student from Sweden. Bearettes 4. LANDA. Johnny—Bear Mem. staff 2,3,4: Bear’s Talc staff 2,3,4: Head Photographer: Boys’ State 3; Pan Am. Club 2:S.C. 2,3; Soph. Class treas. 2: Sr. Class treas. 4: Quill Scroll 3,4. LAPEER, Suzan-Bcar Mem. rep. 2: Bear’s Talc rep. 2,3; Girls’ State 3: F.T.A. 3,4; hist. 4; Sr. Coun. 4; Who’s Who. LAZARIN, Maria E.—Bear’s Talc rep. 3.4;Choir 3; F.H.A. 3.4: F.N.A. 3: F.T.A. 3; Library Club 2. LEAL, Olga E.—Bearettes 4; Bear’s Talc staff 4; F.T.A. 3: Pan Am. Club 2,3,4; Hist. 3: Treas. 4;S. C. 2;TCTT 2.3.4; Rep. 4: Homecoming Queen Second Runner-up: 4: Belle Runner-up. LEDESMA. Bcnigno-DECA 4; S.C. LEE, Anita-Band 2,3,4; Sweetheart 4: Mu Alpha Theta 3,4; N.H.S. 3,4; pres 4; S.C. 2.3; May Rotary Girl. LEWELLYN, Eric-Tennis 2; Key Club 3,4. LIMON, Guadalupe LINAN, Guillermina LIZCANO, Ramiro—Bear’s Talc rep. 3; Choir 3; v.p. 3; I.C.T. 4. V.I.C.A. 4. LONGINO. Nancy LONGORIA. Lcsbia Bearettes 3,4; Twirlcr4; Vars. Cheer. 2: T.C. T.T. 2,3. LOPEZ. Albert, Jr. LOPEZ. Benny—Pan Am. Club 2,3, 4: pari 4: S.C. 3:Choir 3,4; v.p. 4. LOPEZ. Hilda. LOPEZ, Joaquin D.-DECA 4; pari. 4. LOSOYA. Conrado LOZANO, Ovidio-V.O.E. 4; v.p. 4. LUCIO. Jesse M MAHAN, Judy Bear Mem. rep. 3, 4: Bear’s Talc rep. 3: Choir 3,4: Chess Club 3. MALDONADO. Janie M. MALDONADO. Rosie-Band 2,3; I. C.T. 4.N.H.S. 2; V.I.C.A. 4; Sweetheart 4. MANCHA, Armando-Choir 4: see. 4. MANZANO, Albert R. -Football 2 :Choir 3,4. MARROQUIN, Santos-F.N.A. 3. MARTINEZ. Anna M. Band 2.3.4: lib: F.T.A. 2.3,4; pari. 4. MARTINEZ, Cristina—Bearettes 2, 3,4: Miss Bearette 4: S.C. 4; Jr. Coun. 3. MARTINEZ. Daniel-V.I.C.A. 4. MARTINEZ, Erasmo—V.I.C.A. 3,4. MARTINEZ. Hilaria-DECA 4. MARTINEZ, Hortcncia DECA 3. MARTINEZ, Maggie Bearettes 3,4; Bear’s Tale rep. 2,4: F.H.A. 2: F.T.A. 2,3.4: Pan Am. Club 4; Sr. Coun. 4;Osocttcs 2,3. MARTINEZ. Ricardo MARTINEZ. Rosalinda MATLAND, Steven-Band 2.3.4. MEDINA, Mcrccdes-Choir 2,3,4: Pan Am. Club 2. MENDEZ, Sandra MENDOZA, Guadalupe Foot. 2: Track 2,3. MENDOZA, Irene MIRELES, Crisclda-F.H.A. 3. MOLINA. Roberto— I .C.T. 4: V.I.C. A. 4. MONTEMAYOR, Liliana-Bear’s Talc rep. 2,3; Choir 4; F.H.A. 3,4 3.4. MORALES, Jose DECA 3,4. MORENO, Roberto-Pan Am. Club 3; Choir. 4. MOSELEY. Cindy—Bearettes 2,3: Twirlcr 3:1.C.T. Sweetheart 3; T.C.T.T. 2,3; Cover Girl 3. MOYA, Juanita 1. Bearettes 2; F.H.A. 3: F.T.A. 3. MUNAL. Jamie Tennis 2,3.4; Key Club 2,3,4: Chess Club 3,4: sgt.-at-arms 3,4: Science Club 4. MUNOZ. Lu pc -Choir 4 ; DECA 4. MUNIZ. Oralia—F.N.A. 3: T.C.T.T. 2.3:Osoettcs 3: V.O.E. 4. MYERS. Homer D.-Foot. 2.3.4; capt. 4: Basketball 2,3,4: Track 2. N NASSIFF, Cynthia- Bearettes 2.3.4: Bear’s Talc staff 4; Pan Am. Club 2. NORTON, Susan J. Bearettes 2.3, 4: sgt. 2; It. 3; maj. 4; Coun. 3.4: Bear Mem. staff2.3,4: Ed 4; Quill and Scroll 3.4: Mu Alpha Theta 4: N.H.S. 3. 4: S.C. 2,3,4; Exec. Board 3,4;T.C.T.T. 2,3.4; pres. 4; Jr. Coun. 3: Sr. Coun. 4: Student of the Month 4; Who’s Who, October Rotary Girl. O OLVERA, Ruben OLVERA, Tranquilino ORDAZ, Florcntina—DECA 4: F.N. A. 3:Tcnnis 2; Osoettes 2,3. P PENA. Carolina-Bear’s Tale rep. 2, 4; F.T.A. 3: Pan Am. Club 3; S.C. 2.3: V.O.E. 4. PENA, Gilbert Pan Am. Club 2: Choir 3,4. PINA, Joel—V.I.C.A. 3; See. 3. PEREZ, Gerardo—Track 2. PIPER, Cornelia Bearettes 2,3.4; Coun. 4; Bear Mem. staff 4: Ad man. 4: Bear’s Talc staff 3: Girls’ State 3; Mu Alpha Theta 3.4; N. H.S. 3: S.C. 2.3,4: Exec. Board 3.4: T.C.T.T. 2.3.4; treas. 4; Miss Spirit 4: Student of the Month 4: Who's Who; Sept. Rotary Girl. PRADO. Rogelio, Jr.- V.I.C.A. 2. PRUNEDA. Mike A. Foot. 2,3: DECA 4; v.p. 4-.Track 2,3. PRUNEDA. Olga—Bearettes 2,3.4: T.C.T.T. 4: Slide Rule 2. PUENTE. Juan-DECA 4; pari. 4. PUENTE. Ruben—V.I.C.A. 2. Q QUINTANILLA. Ramiro-Basket-ball 2: V.I.C.A. 4; sgt.-at-arms 4: Dist. pari. 4. QUIROZ, Clara-Bcarcttes 2,3,4: Bear’s Talc rep. 4: F.N.A. 3. QUIROZ. Jesus R RAMIREZ. Adolfo-I.C.T. 3.4: Choir 3. RAMIREZ, Grade Bear Mem. staff 4; F.H.A. 3.4: F.N.A. 2; Library Club 4: chap. 4: S.C. 4: Osoettes 3,4; scc.-treas. 4: Quill and Scroll 4. RAMIREZ. Lazaro—I.C.T. 4; V.I.C. A. 4; rep. 4. RAMIREZ, Maria D.-DECA 4; F. H.A. 2. RAMIREZ. Mario—V.I.C.A. 3.4. RAMIREZ, Rene S.—V.I.C.A. 3,4; Am. Club 3: V.I.C.A. 4. RODRIGUEZ, Raquel F.H.A. 3.4; F.N.A. 3: F.T.A. 3: Library Club 4:Sweetheart 4. ROJAS. Dahlia—F.H.A.. I.C.T. 4: sec. 4: Pan Am. Club 2. ROSSOW. Russell Band 2,3,4; Choir 3.4: Slide Rule 2. S SAENZ, Fclipe-Foot. 2,3; I.C.T. 4: Track 2. SALINAS. Dolores SALINAS. Eliud—Foot. 2,3; Basketball 2: Track 2: Bear of the Month 4. SANDOVAL, Juan—I.C.T. 4: sgr.-at-arms 4; V.I.C.A. 3: sec. 3. SANDOVAL. Sylvia Bcarcttes 2,3, 4: twirler 4: F.H.A. 2: Pan Am. Club 2;S.C. 3. SANTOS. Belia SEGOVIA, Mariana- F.H.A. 3.4; pari. 3; v.p. 4. F.N.A. 3,4; rep. 4;T.C.T.T. 3.4; RAMOS. Edclfida-Bcar Mem. rep. 4: F.H.A. 2,3,4; rep.; hist; Homecoming Queen Cand. RAMOS, Guadalupe F.H.A. 2,3,4. RAMOS, Guadalupe—I.C.T. 4. RECIO, Noelia-F.H.A. 2.3; F.N.A. 3. RENDON, Geronimo—Pan Am. Club 2. REYNOLDS, Kim Band, Mu Alpha Theta 3.4; N.H.S. 3; S.C. 4: Key Club 2,3,4; v.p. 4. RIOS, Sarah—F.N.A. 4; V.O.E. 4. RIVERA. Maria E. Bear’s Talc rep. 2; F.H.A. 3; F.N.A. 3:S.C. 2: V.O.E. 4;treas. 4;Osocttes 2,3,4; rep. 4. RIVERA, Roy Foot. 2; I.C.T. 4. ROBBINS, Vickcy L. Bcarcttes 2, 3,4; Choir 2,3,4; sec. 4: Pianist; N.H.S. 4; S.C. 3,4; Honey Bear 4. RODRIGUEZ. Cccilio DECA 4. RODRIGUEZ. Elias RODRIGUEZ, Gloria-DECA 4. RODRIGUEZ, Irma-Choir 3,4; DECA 4. RODRIGUEZ, Juanita—Choir 3; DECA 3,4; rep. 3. RODRIGUEZ. Maria L. F.H.A. 3: F.N.A. 3,4: Sweetheart 4:T.C.T. T. 3. RODRIGUEZ. Oscar I.C.T. 4: Pan Osocttcs 2,3. SALAS, Maricela- Bear’s Tale rep. 2,3.4: Choir 2,3,4; F.H.A. 2,3; Pan Am. Club 2. SALAZAR, Hortcncia Choir 4; F.H.A. 2,3,4. SALAZAR, Maria I.-F.H.A. 2; v.p. 2; F.T.A. 2,3,4; chap. 2; v.p. 3: pres. 4; Miss F.T.A. 4; Mu Alpha Theta 3,4; sec. 4; N.H.S. 3, 4; Who’s Who. SALAZAR, Trinidad—Basketball 2, 3,4; Bear’s Tale rep. 4; DECA r; S.C. 4; Sr. Coun. 4. SALINAS, Ricardo-Choir 3: DECA 4: Pan Am. Club 3. SALINAS. Roel—V.I.C.A. 2. SANCHEZ. Norma Bear Mem. rep. 4; Bear’s Tale rep. 4; F.H.A. 2: Sr. Coun. 4. SANDOVAL, Juan R.-I.C.T. 4; sgt.-at-arms 4; V.I.C.A. 3: sec.3. SCHUSTER, Jcancttc-Bcarcttes 2, 3: Bear Mem. staff 3; F.F.A. 4. SHOBE, Debra J.—Band 2,3,4: lib.; Girls’ State alt. 3; Mu Alpha Theta 3,4: N.H.S. 3.4; First v.p. 4. SILGUERO, Dalia-F.H.A. 3. SILVA, Maria E.—Bearettcs 3,4; F.H.A. 2:Tennis 2;Osocttes 2,3. SINGLETERRY, Hector SMITH. Carolyn -Band 2.3.4; T.C. T.T. 2.3,4. SMITH, Cynthia Bcarcttes 2,3.4; Mu Alpha Theta 4: N.H.S. 3.4; Science Club 3,4; sec. 3: treas. 4. SOLIS. Jose A.-V.I.C.A. 4: sgt.-at-arms 4. SOTELO. Margarito—Choir 4. SOTELO, Teresa Choir 3,4; Library Club 3,4: V.O.E. 4. SOTO, Florinda-Choir 2,3,4; F.N. A. 3.4. SOTO, Viola—Bear’s Talc rep. 3; F.H.A. 3.4: pari. 3; sec. 4; Choir 4: E.A.R. Sweetheart 3: Osocttcs 4. STIERS, Shcllic Bcarettes 2.3.4: Coun. 3,4: Basketball Sweetheart 3;T.C.T.T. 2,3,4; hist. 4: Bear Mem. Staff 3,4: rep. 2,3: Co-assoc. cd.. 4: Quill and Scroll 3,4: March Rotary Girl. STOWE, Deborah—Bcarcttes 2,3,4: Coun. 3.4; capt. 4; Choir 2,3.4; F.T.A. 4: S.C. 3,4. SUAREZ, Eduardo SUSTAITA, Fernando—Basketball 4. T TABOR. Mary E. DECA 4; F.T.A. 3: Tennis 2,3. TAGLE, Oscar-DECA 3. TESTA. Brenda -Bcarcttes 2,3,4; Choir 2.3,4; treas. 4; F.F.A. Sweetheart 3,4; S.C. 3,4; Homecoming Queen Cand. 4: Jan. Best Dressed Girl; Key Club Sweetheart. THARP, Ronnie—Band 2. TIJERINA, Tina-F.N.A. 3,4; Pan Am. Club 4; T.C.T.T. 2,3,4. TOVAR, Elias TREJO, Rudy-Choir 4. TREVINO, Adolfo—DECA 4: treas. 4: Pan Am. Club 3: S.C. 4; Track 4. TREVINO, Mariscla—Band 2,3,4: Head Twirler 4; Bear Mem. rep. 2: S.C. 4. TREVINO. Martin-DECA 4. TREVINO, Veronica-Bear Mem. rep. 4; Bear’s Tale rep. 4; Library Club 4: treas. 4: Pan Am. Club 4. TOVAR, Diana Basketball Sweetheart 4. 290 u URESTE. Bclia Osocttcs 3.4; F.T.A. 2.3,4; Mu Alpha Theta 3,4; Pan American Club 2; S.C. 4; Sweetheart 4: Jr. Coun. 3; Homecoming Queen Cand. 4 : Who’s Who. Jan Rotary Girl. Pan Am Duchess 4. V VAQUERA, Julia-F.H.A. 2,3.4; F.N.A. 3; F.T.A. 3. VARGAS, Ramiro-DECA 4. VAZQUEZ. Rosalva-Bcar’s Talc rep. 4: Pan Am. Club 2; S.C. 2: V.O.E. 4; pres. 4:Sweetheart 4. VEGA, Olga-DECA 4. VELA, Angelica- Bearettes 3.4: Bca Mem. rep. 2.3; Pan Am. Club 2; T.C.T.T. 2.3.4; Choir 4; sec. 4. VILLANUEVA, Jose L. DECA 4. VILLARREAL, Juan R.-I.C.T. 3. 4: V.I.C.A. 3,4. VILLESCAS, Juana-N.H.S. 4; S.C. 4. VIVES, Jesus, Jr. Mu Alpha Theta 4: N.H.S. 3:S.C. 4;Sr. Coun. 4: Who’s Who. W WAHLERS, Alan Band 2,3,4: All-Reg. 4; Slide Rule 2. WALKER. Edward F.F.A. 3; S.C. 3: V.I.C.A. 4. WALTHALL, Ray-Tennis 2,3.4. WATTS, Patsy A.-Band 2,3.4: S.C. 2.4;T.C.T.T. 2,3.4. WARTHEN. Ronald DECA-4:Tcn-nis 2,3. WATTS, Estefanita F.H.A. 2.3.4; Choir 4. WATTS, Gloria DECA 3. WEDEL, Darold J.—Band 2,3,4; drum major 3,4; All-Valley Band 4: Band Beau 4; Mr. Bearette 4; Bear of the Month 4; Choir 4; F.T.A. 4: Mr. F.T.A. 4; S.C. 3,4; Slide Rule 2, Who’s Who, October Rotary Boy. WEST. Joan L.-V.O.E. 4. WHISTLER, Carrie S.—Bear’s Tale 4; Cheerleader 3: Mu Alpha Theta 4; N.H.S. 3,4; sec. 4; Sr. Play 4: S.C. 3,4: Exec. Board 3, 4; Tennis 2: T.C.T.T. 2,3,4; see. 4, Who’s Who, April Rotary Girl. WHITLOCK. Marcia-Bcarcttcs 2,3, 4;Coun. 4; V.O.E. 4. WIDEMAN, Rebecca—Bearettes 3, 4: S.C. 2,4;T.C.T.T. 2,3,4. WILEY, Janet L.-Bearettes 2,3; Bear’s Tale staff 3,4: Editor 4: Mu Alpha Theta 3.4; N.H.S. 3; 5. C. 2.3; Bear’s Talc rep. 2,3; Feb. Rotary Girl, Who’s Who, U.I.L. Journ. 4: Quill Scroll 3,4. Y YOUNG, Elnora M. Bear Mem. rep. 4: V.O.E. 4; Homecoming Queen 4. YSAGUIRRE, Hilda-Honey Bear 4; Bearettes 2,3;Cheerleader 4; F.N.A. 3: Pan Am. Club 3. z ZAMORA. Lydia-DECA 4; see. 4. ZAMORA. Noemi H. DECA 4; F. H.A. 3; Library Club 2,3; v.p. 3; S.C. 2. ZUNIGA. Idolina F.N. A. 3. ZUNIGA, Juan ZUNIGA. Raquel F.N.A. 3: F.T.A. 3; Pan Am. Club 2,3,4; T.C.T.T. 2.3,4. ZUNIGA, Virgilio- Science Club 4. AVENDANO, Esperanza Bear’s Tale rep. 2,4: F.H.A. 3,4;Tcnnis 3: Choir 3,4. CALVILLO, Toni—F.H.A. 2,3,4; hist. 3; Sweetheart 4:Tennis 3; V.O.E. 4;Choir 4. CANCHE, Aidancla- Bearettes 2, 3.4; F.T.A. 3. CANTU. Alicia Bearettes 2,3; Bear’s Tale staff 3,4 ; Bus. mgr. 4: Pan Am. Club 2.3,4:S.C. 2,3,4: Exec. Board 4; T.C.T.T. 2,3,4. COY. Delbert—Football 2; Basketball 2,3,4;Track 2. ESPINOZA, Sandra- Bearettes 2,3. 4: F.H.A. 4: Pan Am. Club 2,3, 4: Queen 4. FLORES. Bclinda-F.T.A. 2.3: Mu Alpha Theta 3,4; N.H.S. 3,4, treas. 4: Who’s Who 4: Rotary J.E.T.S. 4: treas. 4. GALLION. Jo Dean-Band 2.3.4; lib. 4: V.O.E. 4. GARCIA. Chris-Bearettes 3,4; Pan Am. Club 3,4; T.C.T.T. 2, 3,4. GARCIA. Nestor Choir 3,4. GARCIA, Yolanda Bearettes 3,4; Pan Am. Club 3.4: T.C.T.T. 2.3, 4: song leader 4. GARZA, Mary Ann-Bearettes 2,3, 4; F.N.A. 3; Pan Am. Club 3.4; see. 4: S.C. 4:T.C.T.T. 2.3: V.O. E. 4: hist. 4: Jr. Fav. 3: Osocttcs 3.4: see. 4; Sweetheart 4. GONZALEZ, Juan I.C.T. 3; Choir 4. HERMES, Deborah -V.O.E. 4. LONGORIA. Janiecc Bearettes 2, 3,4; twirlcr 3,4: Bear’s Tale staff 4: ed. editor 4: N.H.S. 3. MARTINEZ, Margarita Choir 3; F. H.A. 2; V.O.E. 4. MOORE. Randy- Choir 4. PEREZ, Irma F.H.A. 2,3.4. rep. 3. see. 4, V.O.E. 4. These Bearettes, wearing their toothpaste smile, pose before an upcoming football game. Shellic Stiers awaits her turn while Debbie Smith transforms Debbie Walker into a witch, above. After putting in a long hard year on the annual, the seniors just had to take a break, below. PEREZ, Jaime—Choir 2.3,4: pres. 4: All-Region 4; F.F.A. 2; Science Club 4. PEREZ, Roel. RAMIREZ, Cynthia-Bear Mem. staff 3.4: co-associate ed. 4: Cheerleader 2,3,4: head 4;T.C.T. T. 2,3: Belle 4: Who’s Who 4; Soph.. Jr.. Sr. Class rep.: Jr. Coun. 3: Sr. Coun. 4. ROCHA, Leoncl 11-Basketball 2. SAENZ, Corina—Band 2: Bear’s Talc 3: F.H.A. 4: Library Club 2; Pan Am. Club 2,3.4: V.O.E. 4: see. 4. SCHUSTER. Frank—S.C. 2,3,4: pres. 4: Mu Alpha Theta 3,4: N. H.S. 3.4: Who’s Who 4; Rotary 4: Student of the Month 4: J.E.T. S. 4: Football 2,3,4: All-Valley Scholastic Tearn 4: All-Dist. 4: Offensive Player of the Year 4; F.F.A. 2,3; pres. 3. WALKER. Deborah-Bearettes 2,3, 4:T.C.T.T. 3,4: hist. 4: S.C. 4: Bear Mem. rep. 2.3,4: staff 4. In Memoriam j Born: Jan. 12, 1952 Deborah Ann Farris Died: March 9. 1970 Deborah Ann Farris was a member of the Class of 1970. She will long be remembered by those close to her. Mario Romero Born: June 24, 1952 Died: Sept. 12. 1970 Mario Romero was an outstanding athlete as well as a popular member of the Class of 1971. He was killed in an automobile accident in San Juan. Mario will long be remembered for his outgoing personality and ambitious desires. Antonio Serna Born: May 31, 1905 Died: Nov. 3, 1970 Antonio Serna was a member of the Maintenance Staff at PSJA. He died after many years of service to the PSJA Independent School District. ‘Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me;.. . ” Psalm 23 Acknowledgments At the completion of the 1971 Bear Memories, the annua! staff sincerely thanks the following people for their significant contributions. We would like to thank the Honorable Representative Eligio “Kika” dc la Garza for providing us with the picture of the soldier fighting in Viet Nam seen on page five. We would also like to thank Miss Ruth Glover of the Crippled Childrens' Treatment Center in McAllen for allowing us to take a picture of the girl on page four. Special thanks arc extended to Mr. Gerald Whitaker of Edinburg and David Hancock of San Juan for the color photography seen in the introductory theme section of the annual. Finally, we would like to especially thank the Sam Fox Publishing Company of New York City, N.Y., for copyright permission in the use of the song “The Impossible Dream.” Several renditions were made in the 1971 Bear Memories. For the first time in PSJA history, the annual staff used a theme to unify the annual. Two hundred ninety-six pages appeared in this year's annual, as compared to 264 in the previous PSJA yearbook Futura headlines were used and an open end layout style was followed. Blue spot color was used on the division pages and the favorites section was revised to include favorite candids and copy besides the studio portrait. A new feature in the activities section was a summary of each club’s purpose and year’s activities. An events section was also added to the activities section. The highlight of the football section was the individual players’ pictures printed over action candids. 295 The Impossible Dream From the musical play, “Man of La Mancha” Words by Joe Darion Music by Mitch Leigh To dream the impossible dream, to fight the unbeatable foe. To bear with unbearable sorrow, to run where the brave dare not go. To right the unrightablc wrong, to love pure and chaste from afar. To try when your arms are too weary, To reach the unreachable star! This is my quest, to follow that star. No matter how hopeless, no matter how far: To fight for the right without question or pause, To be willing to march into hell for a heavenly cause! And I know, if I’ll only be true To this glorious quest, that my heart will lie peaceful and calm. When I’m laid to my rest. And the world will be better for this: That one man, scorned and covered with scars. Still strove with his last ounce of courage. To reach the unreachable stars. “Copyright (C) 1965 by Andrew Scott, Inc., Helena Corp. Sam Fox Publishing Company. Inc. By Special Permission of the Sam Fox Publishing Company, Inc., Sole Agents.”