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

Text from Pages 1 - 188 of the 1972 volume:

Ok. Ok. VSyrt. a tribute you stand. 7o sexvice tendered, Inotvledqe tendered, a benediction planned. Within tluf valls our dreams lave proton and seeds o£ any friendships sown 'Victories and defrats we tte hnown. Our heritage. Our school. R 4W R Wf GS lRSff! Bear Memories hromcbyGen W'Kit a Seer Bear country Bear personnel Bear calendar, honors, clubs Bear honies Battlin’ Bears Bear fans Bear backers, senior brags, indexes 1971 Bear Memories Pharr—San Juan-Alamo High School Pharr, Texas Published by Annual Staff . . . page t . . page 10 . . page 24 . page 112 . page 1 38 . page 1 68 . page 252 Extachrotnes by Emilio Morales and aid flantato btoevUdyc. frto n day to day . ao eacA cx tcntenoe Sc Vl COUK Uf . . . cuAe'te cAe cfrintt %uha AiyA a t C fxcat faat ad team came ta baaa. “Tfea. (Ata i S? tt caeiH(n f. toAeae tayctAen cue cay. ‘K t' f •R t'%' ‘SS Sf f Extachromc by Gerry Whitaker TZaA! 'Sears !! SWr fitnAMwel ... tAt Undent (oAt yuicU tUuU U Seat countruf. Supt. Dean Skilcs Cclcrino Castillo, School Board President Justin Card, member Dario Martinez, secretary Dan Ramirez, member Octaviano Gonzales, member Robert Martinez, vice-president Paul Wagner, member 12 School Board welcomes you Gus Guerra, Assistant Superintendent The Board meets every Monday of the month. Their agen da often consists of department and budget reports and elections of personnel. The Board recently changed the grading period from six to nine weeks. Another measure was passed stating they welcomed and encouraged the attendance of the student body president and any other student. Miss Geraldine Palmer, Administrative Secretary Mr. Farmer leads personnel Mr. Farmer went through his thirteenth year without too many student problems. Mr. Leslie Whitlock and Mr. Ernest Alvarado have completed their second year and have many years to continue guiding students through their rough roads. These men and the helpful counselors arc the backbone of our school. They guide the fine students of PSJA year after year. Counselors, seated left to right, arc Miss Hilda Garza and Mrs. Mollie Thomas, standing, Mr. Gilbert Gonzalez and Mr. Larry Lusby. Mr. J. L. Farmer, principal, heads the administration and faculty. Left to right are Mrs. Thelma Mettlach-secretary; Mrs. Alice Branch-nurse; Mrs. Frances Williams-sccrctary; Mrs. Annette Barnes-attendance officer. Mr. Ernesto Alvarado, seated, Mr. Leslie Whitlock arc assistant principals. Math teachers arc, seated, Mrs. Shirley Saulsbury, head of the Math Department, and holding the slide rule arc Mrs. Janet Standing are Mr. Joe Garza, Mr. William McClure, Mr. Pat Gill. Mr. Jack McKecvcr, Mr. Domingo Sotelo, and Mr. Ramon Juniors double up on math PSJA’s Math Department added six teachers to their department. Heading it is Mrs. Shirley Saulsbury. This is the first time at PSJA in which juniors were allowed to take Algebra II and trigonometry and elementary analysis in order to have a fifth year of math. Mr. C. Clagett prepared the students for slide rule competition during a special 7:30 class. 14 Doyle and Mrs. Odilia Arredondo. Gonzaba. In the far right photo. Mr. Garza helps his students with math. In the above photo. Corky Guenther experiments with some equipment. Science teachers put on fair The Science Department, headed by Mr. J. A. Badillo sponsors scicncc-oriented students in the Science Club. Members of the department accompanied the club on field trips and expeditions to Padre Island Beach, the planetarium, and other scientific sites. Along with this, the department arranged for leading scientists to speak before the students. A grant of S400 from the School Board made the third Annual Science Fair possible. It featured I.P.S.. Biology I. chemistry, and Biology II projects prepared by science enthusiasts. Three new teachers were added to the department this year. Science teachers, front row seated left to right, arc Mr. Ronald Esman. Miss Ester Ventura, Mr. Javier Gonzales, and Mr. J. A. Badillo, back row left to right, Mr. Bryan Adams. Mr. Charles Clagett, Mr. Roger Whitaker, and Mr. Charles Gossett. 15 Shown seated arc Mrs. Estcla Trigo, head of the Language Department, Mrs. Vicky Contreras, and Mrs. Gracie Garcia. Standing is Mr. Paul Earls, who is the drama coach and speech teacher. English teachers are, seated left to Mrs. Jo Ann Doffing, Mrs. Shirley Mrs. Lila Snowden, Mr. Lyle Boun- Spanish classes hold contest Mrs. Estcla Trigo, head of the Language Department holds the annual “Circulo Espanol” competition in her Spanish classes. Mrs. Gracie Garcia, a Spanish teacher, is one of the sponsors of P.A.S.F. in its many activities. Mrs. Vicky Contreras takes on three foreign language classes. Mr. Paul Earls heads the drama classes who put on several plays throughout the year for student entertainment. Miss Seitz’s students know all the answers in the far right photo and Yoli Hernandez, Joe LcClair, and Manuel Baldazo rehearse their parts in Mr. Earls drama class. 16 right, Miss Rosalinda Chapa, Mrs. Donna Adams, Mrs. Deanna Castillo, Mrs. Vernon Brooks, head of the department, Hofland, and Miss Cynthia Lopez. Standing arc Mrs. Nora Gonzales, librarian. Miss Keesha Seitz, Mrs. Mildred Billings, ous, Mr. Leo Solis, and Mr. David Ramirez. English adds eight teachers The English Department consists of sixteen teachers ready to help any student to learn English. Mrs. Vernon Brooks, head of the department, trains students in U.l.L. Ready Writing competition, and puts in extra time helping English IV students. History fair part of scene The history department proudly boasts 13 teaching instructors. Two new faces were seen behind a teacher’s desk this year. Miss Kathleen Stevens, a former PSJA student, and Mr. Victor Moroles. An annual history fair, sponsored by the department, was planned for the month of March. Students enrolled in history classes were asked to participate. Mrs. Margie McCarthy teaches world history as well as sponsoring the campus publications. The Bear’s Tale and Bear Memories. History teachers arc, bottom 1 to r. Miss Kathleen Stevens, Mrs. Dorothy Hurst, Mrs. Jean Wiley, Mrs. Dora Jean Dicus, and Mrs. Margie McCarthy, top row, Mr. E. J. Ballew, Mr. William Cox, Miss Diamantina Herrera, Mr. George MacGoniglc, Mrs. Sandra Lopez, Mr. Charles Jordan, Mr. Felipe Alanis, and Mr. Victor Moroles. Looks like Mrs. Dicus’s students are turning on the charm, hoping to get a pass from her. Sorry kiddies, it won’t work. Mrs. Gwynyth Deuel, known for knitting, is study hall teacher at PSJA. 9tudents get business skills Students enrolled in business classes get a taste of the business world by learning various skills. Among the familiar faces in “T” building, two more were added. Miss Santa L. Serna and Miss Gloria Castillo are among some of the new teachers at PSJA. Other business teachers who arc gjven credit for doing a great job are Mrs. Suzanne Trawcck, Mr. Charles Cain, Mrs. Gloria Potter, Mrs. Carol DeBerry, and Mrs. Rosalinda Rodriguez. Business teachers teach typing, bookkeeping, business, and short hand to students who arc willing to learn. Business teachers arc, bottom 1 to r, Mrs. Suzanne C. Traweek, Mrs. Gloria S. Potter. Mrs. Carol DeBerry. Standing are Miss Santa L. Serna, Miss Gloria Castillo, Mr. Charles Cain, and Mrs. Rosalinda Rodriguez. 19 P8JA enjoys music program Mrs. Lcesa Todd assists Mr. Bill Bender, choir department head. Their activities have included school and Christmas concerts and caroling. Mr. Fete Cisneros heads the Varsity Band. He readies the Band and Bearcttcs for half time shows. Mr. Cisneros looks like he’s having a hard time with a few band members. Either tuning instruments or voices arc Mr. Pete Cisneros, band director, and his assistant Mr. Gilbert Saenz. Standing behind them is choir director Mr. William Bender and assistant Mrs. Lecsa Todd. P.E. teachers and coach, standing 1 are Mr. Julio Ayala, Mr. Don Cum-Williams. 20 PE classes add dancing Physical education teachers sponsor football, tennis, Bearcttcs, cheerleading, basketball, track, and baseball. P.E. classes enjoy badminton, volleyball, softball, baseball, football, basketball, exercises, trampolinejumping, and dancing. Up, up, and away goes Blanca Gallegos on the trampoline during P.E. class. 21 to r, arc Mrs. Kac Fisher, Mr. Jim Davis, Mrs. Sylvia Navarro. Mrs. Mary Bard, and Mrs. Dolores Savage, not shown mings, Mr. Alex Dccuir, Mr. Charlie Meismer, Mr. Chuck Young, Mr. Larry Lusby, Mr. Max Cantu, and Mr. Charlie Vocational teachers at PSJA High School for the year ’71-’72 are, standing 1 to r, Mr. Edward Traweck, Mr. Ruben Charles Oclkcrs, Mr. Jimmie Robinson, Mr. Sidney Ford. Mr. Eloy Garcia, Mr. Wayne Vanderpool, Mr. Sevcro Lo-arc Mrs. Angelica Cantu. Mrs. Lucy Alvarado, Mrs. Ruby Jinks, Thelma Salinas, and Mrs. Bonnie Horn. Thelma tional staff this year. Vocational staff increases Students enrolled in vocational classes are offered an opportunity to learn various interesting skills. Various clubs are sponsored by the vocational department which provide students experience in auto and appliance repair, metal and construction trades, agriculture, art methods, clerical skills, and opportunities to work at numerous types of jobs while still attending school. The department enjoys a fairly new spacious building which houses costly equipment that is vital to acquiring the varied skills. Mr. Wesley Van Matre heads the vocational department. Erasmo Sandoval is only an example of a typical auto mechanics student, while Cynthia Solis is busy putting her talents to practice in her home economics course. 22 Lopez, Mr. Cecil Hopkins, Mr. pez, and Mr. Fausto Galvan. Seated Salinas was an addition to the voca- Males get cooking experience Home economics is not just cooking and sewing. It includes food and nutrition, textiles and clothing, and even family relations. This year something new has been added. Mrs. Katherine Fairchild is now holding cooking classes, but for males only. Other teachers in the home economics department include Mrs. Marjorie Marion and Miss Carol Carden, who took over Mrs. Sue Crew's place. Mrs. Norton teaches home and family living. Homemaking instructors arc, 1 to r, Mrs. Viola Norton. Mrs. Marjorie Marion. Mrs. Katherine Fairchild, and Mrs. Sue Crew. 23 Vke-PresiJent, . . . tAe cone Ufa t 7 S( . Bear football season provides thrilling times Above, quarterback Dicky Powers shows his quick-speed at the Mission football encounter. At right, teachers show they work hard during the journalism sales assembly, Oct. 18. 26 Round them up, move them out ... to the great annual bonfire prior to the PSJA-Mc Allen clash. PSJA won 6-0. Below, students enjoy the AFS sock-hop, held in October. Two Jesus Christ Superstar performers take time to pose with Talc reporter Cherie Gossett, backstage. 27 Hermelinda Campos reigns over Homecoming activities The Senior Tea, held Nov. 12, 28 was a happy event for all seniors. Homecoming is a special event cherished by students as well as by candidate Alva Gonzalez, at left, and Hermelinda Campos, Janice Downs, and Janie Guajardo, in the middle photo. Hermelinda, below, will reign until the 1972-73 Homecoming. After a 7-3 victory over Weslaco, the Homecoming sock-hop was the “in” place to be. Osoettcs, Bear-ettes, and journalists gave the hardworking Bears a treat to feast on. 29 Journalism students get into the Christmas spirit by decorating windows and exchanging gifts. Above, Robert’s Ugly Duckling stockings were just what he needed for the Christmas weekend! Qanta Claus spreads good will throughout P8JA Bear country 30 v_ Papa Bear leaves P8JA, but memories of him remain Mrs. McCarthy and Rudy, above, keep the punch going at Coach Charlie Williams farewell party. Papa Bear received a ribbon, tray, and well wishes from yearbook editor Lupita. At near right, wc sec that Coach Williams will long be remembered in Bearland. imUt PSJA MOD drive T 32 Swinging Bearettes give an excellent black-light performance during the PSJA-Mc Allen basketball game, Jan. 4. What happened to Janie Parks, did she mistake the spray starch for hair spray? nets record total of $3,360 Students join Rogelio and Abel, at top, after PSJA placed second in the Walk-a-Thon, Feb. 5, with S3,360. Paul and Roy, at left, count the ever-pouring coins as Hugo watches. Debbie, above, is busily adding to the growing total by soliciting town merchants. Hugo Barsanti, YFU exchange student, at top, participates in the March of Dimes bucket brigade. Mr. J.A. Badillo, sponsor for the March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon, tallies more incoming money. 33 Pat McClellan has got to be one of the luckiest guys on campus. With girls like these, who needs play bunnies? Anxious graduating seniors measured for caps and gowns 34 Battlin’ Bears Hunter, Chapa, Wright, and Flores arc glad to receive their long-awaited lettcrmen’s jackets, at left. Meanwhile, below, Jaime and David bravely taste some of their own cooking in home economics. Dennis and Frances, at left, attempt to conduct the famed San Antonio Symphony Orchestra to the dismay of an onlooking musician. Above, Elia thinks, “Eddy you shouldn’t have, but I’m glad you did.” Paul measured 7 1 4 ... a big size that Nancy takes note of. Seniors will walk down the aisle, June 1. 35 Council aids AFC, MOD Student Council . . . government and voice of the student body . . . hold class elections . . . vice-president of STDASC . . . welcome faculty at Teachers’ Tea in August . . . back AFS program, MOD Walk-a-Thon ... led discussion groups at junior high convention . . . sponsored Powderpuff . . . bonfire . . . prepared school menus . . . sparked voter registration drive . . . sponsored buses to out-of-town games . . . president attends School Board meetings . . . provide forum for dress code revisions . . . Student Council Executive Board members are, 1 to r, Randy Williams, Paul Rodriguez, Melanie Orcndain, Debbie Smith, Sandy Rydl, Linda Rountree, Belinda Montalvo, Roy Cuevas, Ricky Baldwin, Jesus Anaya, and Roy Rodriguez. 36 Student Council representatives arc, seated 1 to r, H. Garza, G. Vasquez, M. Sandoval, L. Martinez, J. Tanner. J. Champion, A. Gonzalez, E. Espinoza, F. Rivera, P. Hinkle, D. Jewell, N. Kuhn, J. Skinner, C. Rivera, standing, S. Garza, I. Garza, M. Enriquez, I. Villarreal, A. Rendon, S. Salinas, R. Rivera, J. Garza, C. Garcia, B. Flores, B. Montalvo, D. Dicus, J. Berthold, M. Perez, R. Garza, P. McClellan, D. Cantu, L. Rountree, G. Willingham, S. Rydl, F. Borrego. L. Garza. 37 Student Council alternates, kneeling 1 to r, arc B. Salazar, B. Blackwell, J. Champion, N. Penman. M. Pcralcz, M. Enriquez, S. Salinas, A. Ysquierdo, standing, L. Renner, P. Lankford. A. Jaime, A. Lara, S. Salinas, E. Olivarez, C. DeLeon, L. Hunter, G. Salinas. A. Villarreal, P. McClellan, C. Rivera, S. Serna, F. Aguirre, J. Villarreal, F. Lanfranco, P. Kampman. R. Adame, S. Grim, L. Garcia, R. Garza. Council officers arc, standing, pari. Roy Cuevas, corr. see. Sandy Rydl, pres. Paul Rodriguez, and seated are see. Lupita Castillcja, and treas. Mary Lou Alvarado. Not shown is vice-prcs. Jimmy Aleman. President Paul Rodriguez welcomes students and faculty to the party for Coach Williams. 39 TCTT has religious programs Tri-City Top Teens . . . purpose to render service to the respective communities of the school system . . . 3f members . . . make Christmas boxes for needy families ... in charge of the Thanksgiving. Christmas, and Easter assemblies . . . sold happy-facc key chains . . . visit a different church once a month . . . help out in the March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon . . . conducted an egg sale to make money . . . initiated new members in February . . . have meetings on the first and third Mondays of every month . . . elected Doug Thames and Donna Jewell TCTT Favorite and Top Teen of the Year, respectively . . . Miss Keesha Seitz and Mrs. Rosalinda Rodriguez arc sponsors . . . Top Teens quartet composed of Arlene, Kay, Terry, and Suzanne cheerfully stand around their first prize Christmas box for the needy. 40 Tri-City Top Teen members pic-B. Morin, J. Tanner, jr. vice-pres. M. N. Kuhn, vice-pres. T. Stiers. pres. turcd, 1 to r, arc R. Smith. I. Jaime, A. Jaime, song leader S. Guerra, L. Castilleja, J. Pccry, M. Sandoval, N. Penman, Cunningham, A. Carranza, S. Salinas, D. Angel, E. Hortness, L. Murillo, A. DeLeon, J. Skinner, L. Melendez, treas. D. Jewell, prog. K. Jensen, pari. S. Grant, C. Hyde, prog. M. Crutchfield, sec. L. Rountree. Key-Clubbers contribute time Key Club . . . purpose to help build school and community . . . teach mentally retarded children . . . District Convention, Mar. 24-26, in Dallas . . . participate in Walk-for-Mankind Week . . . help in rebuilding of Kiwanis building . . . parents attend special program in April . . . raise money for MOD . . . Jann Skinner, sweetheart . . . work at pancake supper . . . sold flares . . . Mr. Paul Earls sponsor . . 2 Key Clubbers arc B. Reynolds, sgt.-at-arms G. Stuart, M. Jewell, F. Lanfran-co, A. Gonzales, J. LeClair, H. Pruneda, pres. L. Pruneda, M. Anzaldua, sec. H. Longino, vice-pres. D. Bailey, R. Wagner, J. Chapa, G. Martinez, J. Boeckcr, sponsor Mr. P. Earls. Key club officers carry on business as members seem to pay attention at their Jan. 24 meeting. 4: Delegates enjoy refreshments at the FTA District Convention held Dec. 4, at which PSJA’s chapter was host. FTA host of convention Future Teachers of America . . . 75 members . . . teacher aides . . . were in charge of boosting spirit one week . . . earn points for State Convention . . . sponsors are Mrs. Snowden and Mrs. Wiley . . . District Convention hosts, Dec. 4. . . . Lupita Castillcja district secretary . . . Judy Salgc District Miss FTA . . . made bubble candles . . . sponsored chalupa supper . . . sold candies ... 12 members attend State Convention at Dallas . . . District secretary Lupita Cas-tillcja and District Miss FTA Judy Salge were chosen to head the district at the PSJA Dec. 4 convention. 4 FTA members Josi Cano and Estclla Dc La Garza put a lot of work into FTA members seated, I to r, are J. sec. S. Guerra, S. J. Cano, D. Gos-Salazar. R. Rodriguez, E. Sanchez, R. Flores, and C. DeLeon. In the A. Serda, and J. Baldazo. the decorations which were used at the District Convention. Salgc, R. Adame, B. Molin, I. Carrillo, D. Crayton, treas. E. De La Garza, hist. M. Sandoval, vice-pres. O. Baldazo, sett, A. Rodriguez. P. Lankford. D. Cantu, J. Cano, J. Penman, and A. DeLeon. In the left group are E. Garcia, D. S. Salinas, M. Cortino, B. Espinoza, J. Maldonado, B. Salazar, L. Martinez, H. Cantu, I. Almanza, S. Cantu, N. Kuhn, right group are N. De La Garza, M. Perez. A. Cantu. N. Cano, E. Espinosa, pres. R. Champion, M. Blevins, J. Sotelo, 45 Pan American Club members, kneeling 1 to r, arc R. Martinez, M. Gamez, pres. S. Soto, G. Vasqucz, J. Cano, 2nd MacGonigle, L. Soto, E. Sanchez, D. Ventura. Standing arc M. Orcndain, R. Caballero, O. Sandoval, 1st vicc-prcs. B. Gonzales. A. Orcndain, 1. Cisneros, sec. L. Castilleja. R. Renteria, S. Thompson, L. Garza, A. Sustaita, R. Gomez, B. donado, I. Carrillo, R. Talgc, B. Morin, J. Champion, N. Vargas, B. Ramirez, J. Cantu, L. Alaniz, E. Espinosa, M. 46 vicc-pres. E. De la Garza, D. Cantu, C. Serna, C. Castillo, sponsor Mrs. Montalvo. J. Garza. H. Garza, G. Trevino, treas. J. Guajardo. B. Montalvo, J. Ramirez, S. Trevino, E. Bravo, A. Villarreal, C. De Leon, R. Alaniz, R. Mal-Ramirez, B. Champion, V. Hernandez, and L. Chavez. PASF enjoys 8A convention Pan American . . . sponsored sock-hop . . . Nov. 12 . . . chalupa supper . . . attend State Convention in Austin . . . Valley Convention hosts this April . . . enjoy Brownsville Charro Days celebration . . . support charitable organizations in Latin American . . . Mrs. Gracie Garcia and Mrs. Flora Mac-Goniglc sponsor PASF ... 71 members participate in Pan American activities . . . Odet is Queen . . . Janie and Helen are Duchesses for 71-72........ 47 At the FHA installation at far right, Nina Salazar was sworn in as new president by former president Diana Garza. Newly installed members were nervous before induction, but happily enjoyed refreshments afterward. FHA girls ready for future Future Homemakers of America . . . made posters for games . . . sold good luck dolls for Brownsville game . .. went Christmas caroling at nursing home . . . March Area FHA Meet in Corpus Christi . .. provided Christmas baskets for the needy . . . Mrs. Marjorie Marion, Mrs. Katherine Fairchild, Mrs. Sue Crews, Miss Carol Carden sponsor home economics club . . . FHA I, II, III combined for first time this year . .. senior members receive sweaters .. . Lydia Garza club sweetheart . . . Future Homemakers of America Alcazar, E. Espinosa, C. Roscland, Miss Carden, I. Aleman, sponsor vino, sponsor Mrs. Marion, I. Mo-pion, and M. Ramirez. 48 are. at top 1 to r, G. Estrada, C. Solis, I. Garza, A. Villarreal, I. Garza, J. Ayala, G. Diaz, M. Lazo, D. Hernandez, E. D. Beamslcy, standing, R. Macias, L. Gutierrez, A. Aleman, F. Villarreal. A. Padron. L. Coulombc, D. Cruz, sponsor Mrs. Fairchild, pres. N. Salazar, E. Tijerina, S. Gonzalez, R. Salazar, L. Garza. L. Chavez, I. Ramos, C. Rivera, D. Tre-reno, A. Salinas, D. Ncwburg, B. Hensley, seated, I. Jaime, M. Garza, M. Trevino, M. Castillo, M. Anaya, B. Cham- 49 Future farmers are, 1 to r, R. Fox, L. Wood. R. Posz. B. Bates, K. Shuttlesworth, rep. A. Hetrick. P. Dyer. M. Moore, M. Dcanda, J. Martinez, R. Vccchio, D. Gremes, G. Mason, L. Shipp, pres. G. Palmer, S. Morgan, L. Bledsoe, D 50 vicc-pres. B. Pritchard. J. Vera, A. Reitzcr. J. Fisher. R. Cano. C. Eastwood. Mason. M. Hansen. J. Boccker, chap. R. Reitzcr. FFA learns farm skills Future Farmers of America . . . to develop agricultural leadership, co-operation, and citizenship . . . participate in All-Valley Winter Vegetable Show . . . Donna Lamb Show . . . Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show . . . District, Area Leadership Contest . . . Parent-Member Banquet . . . elected Debbie Moseley and Cindy Roseland as sweethearts . . . DECA members of 1971-72 arc, seated 1 to r, treas. R. Torres, pari. R. Martinez, vicc-pres. I. Meza, rep. H. De La Rosa, standing, R. McDonald, M. Hernandez. C. Ortiz, Y. Sauseda, H. Lara, S. McDonald, E. Trevino, M. Herrera, M. Ledesma, A. Gonzalez, D. Ramos, E. Gonzalez. DECA numbers 35 strong Distributive Education Clubs of America . . . purpose is promotion of leadership and personal development . . . sponsored a Valley-wide installation of officers . . . helped needy families at Christmas . . . participated in Area IV and State competitive events . . . have annual Employer-Employee Banquet . . . help in pre-school vocational orientation class .. . scholarships were given to two outstanding students . . . 2 DECA members below are. kneeling 1 to r. sec. B. Rivera. I. Lopez, B. Elizondo, L. Aguilera, and M. Rodriguez. Standing arc R. Saveli, A. Salinas. I. Moreno, L. Leal, A. Ordonez, N. Pinon, M. Montanez, and hist. 1. Young. Second row standing arc rep. D. Dicus, J. Renteria. S. Vallejos, R. Pina, B. Banda, R. Prado, A. Rendon, L. Garcia, pres. J. Zarate, and sponsor Mrs. Jinks. At least Santos cares to keep the campus clean during Clean-Up Week. 5 Standing, 1 to r, are C. Rodriguez, J. Tovar, N. Vela, B. Lopez, rep. A. Garcia, R. Pinon, pres. O. Sandoval, L. Jeske, A. Villarreal, and Mrs. N. Gonzales. Seated arc vice-pres. D. Limon, H. Espinosa, M. Gonzales, R. Muniz, sweetheart C. Castillo, D. Gonzales, D. Mancha, and treas. N. Galaviz. Library Club sells candy Library Club . . . motto Learn, so you can help others ... 23 members . . . increased by 10 members ... aid students in library . . . had membership drive in September . . . sold candy to raise money . . . sponsored Christmas social in December . . . Library work can get to be pretty hectic, can’t it Linda? FNA helps in walk-athon Future Nurses of America . . . purpose to instill interest in nursing among students . . . consists of 20 members . . . Miss Ester Ventura sponsor . . . visit nursing homes . . . helped in March of Dimes Walk-a-Thon held in February . . . sponsor speakers related with the field of nursing . . . Future Nurses of America are, 1 to r, 1. Silva, H. Espinoza. A. Sustaita, R. Gonzalez, C. Macias, E. Tijerina, R. Champion, vice-prcs. S. Reyes, pres. M. Garza, I. Ramos, treas. C. Castillo, A. Cadcna, D. Trevino, M. Escobar, G. Camacho, A. Rodriguez. 56 Standing in the first row, 1 to r, arc sponsor Mr. Adams, M. Zuniga, S. Hinojosa. S. Thompson. A. Orendain, J. Buldazo. R. Daniel, sec. B. Montalvo, pres. S. Soto, R. Rios, L. Soto, second row, R. Martinez, E. Arjona, S. Rydl, A. Zuniga. J. Bailey, R. Wagner, vicc-pres. D. Thames, D. Kcllar, J. Ochoa, pari. S. Grim. L. Maldonado, J. Sotelo. Qcience fair club project Science Club . . . main purpose to promote knowledge in the field of science . . . sponsors the science fair in March held every two years . . . sold 1.023 pounds of beer cans as money raising project . . . club took several field trips . . . members saw and studied plants and animals in their natural habitat . . . sponsor Mr. Bryan Adams . . . consists of 22 members . . . doctors came and lectured on viruses and related materials . . . subjects included physical sciences, chemistry, biology . . . saw giant turtle at PAU . . . turtle at PAU . . . Penguin Club new at P9JA Penguin Social Society of the Western Hemisphere . . . study of ecology ... 30 members . . . promote interest in penguins . . . Mrs. Dicus and Miss Stevens sponsors . . . preservation of wildlife . . . lead school “clean-up” campaign . . . Penguin members, kneeling 1 to r, are L. Maldonado, L. Melendez, Y. Ramos, J. McDermott, J. Penman, sponsor Mrs. D. Dicus, standing, H. Trevino, H. Longino, vice-pres. M. Cortino, I. Salas. J. Bailey. C. Sanchez, H. Garza, J. Salge, C. DeLeon, D. Kellar, G. Vasqucz, K. Jensen, pres. R. Baldwin, and sponsor Miss K. Stevens. 5' Industrial Cooperative Training members arc. seated 1 to r, sponsor Mr. S. Lopez, pari. O. Sandoval, treas. R. Garza, vice-pres. N. Flores, P. Garcia, R. Alonzo, sec. .M. Segovia, standing. D. Moreno, club adv. O. Dominguez, sgt.-at-arms J. Castillo, L. Lopez, C. Watts, R. Garza, V. Garza, pres. R. Salas. ICT provides job experience Industrial Cooperative Training . . . purpose leadership in the world of work ... 25 in classes . . . Mr. Severo Lopez sponsor . . . attended VICA District, State contests . . . Employee-Employer Banquet . . . other voluntary work . . . money raising projects . . . rent cushions . . . basketball concession stand . . retail items . . . Students enrolled in VOE and mirez, J. Sanchez, B. Singletcrry, E. Garza, G. Suarez, S. Maldonado, R. van, and sgt.-at-arms R. Hernandez. 58 OEA sells glitter plaques Vocational Office Education . . . acquaints students with employment possibilities in business world . . . Thelma Salinas and Mrs. Angelica Cantu, sponsors . . . sold glitter plaques, candies . . . sponsored sock-hop . . . skirt and blouse uniform . . . Christmas party . . . conventions in Mercedes and Corpus . . . one male enrolled . . . VOE Coop for the year 1971-72 are, standing 1 to r, sponsor Mrs. A. Cantu, F. Martinez, J. Wilks, J. Cerda, S. Ra-Pcrcz, A. Cadena, E. Avendano, M. Viclma, C. Nunez, J. Cano, M. Figueroa, L. Hernandez, C. Garcia, L. Navarro, V Hilton, L. Prado, and sponsor T. Salinas. Seated arc treas. N. De La Garza, pari. O. Sandoval, lust. J. Gal- 51 Members of Auto Mechanics, standing 1 to r, are R. Ramos, R. Palacios, R. Hcndricksen, J. Garcia, J. Sierra. G. J. Mora. C. Cano, R. Medina, J. Buenrostro. R. Castro. Seated arc A. Guajardo, G. Martinez, E. Sandoval, B. Soto L. Alvarez, A. Villagomez, L. Robles, and Mr. C. Hopkins. Boys learn repair skills Electrical Appliance Repair . . . V1CA chapter . . . train students for useful employment ... 37 students . . . must be senior or junior in high school . . . sponsor Mr. E. Garcia . . . District Meet, Nov. 6, in Robstown . . . District Meet, Mar. 17, in Brownsville . . . State Meet, Apr. 21-22, in Dallas . . . Auto Mechanics . . . VICA chapter .. . students instructed in automotive repair . . . learn basic principles of making employment application, keeping a job, and getting along with others . . . De Los Stantos, A. Luna, E. Loera, O. Guerra, R. Hernandez, T. Lucio, Kneeling, from 1 to r, arc E. Perez, A. Cortez, vice-pres. F. Ramirez. J. Cervantes, M. Perez, V. Zuniga, H. Acosta, F. Cortez, rep. E. Salazar, treas. R. McDonald. G. Garcia. Standing arc M. Espinoza, G. Gutierrez. J. Munoz, M. Rodriguez, R. Alcazar, J. Ordonez. S. Salas, F. Blanco. E. Garza, club advisor D. Dc La Rosa, J. DeLeon, O. Rodriguez, J. Urena, T. Echartca, sgt.-at-arnis A. Martinez, A. Villarreal, C. Salinas. J. Garcia, R. Cantu, O. Solis, O. Cantu, and sponsor Mr. E. Garcia. 61 Standing, 1 to r. arc sec. J. Ramos, sgt.-at-arms A. Vela, Jr., G. Camarillo, pres. J. Sanchez, J. Cavazos, C. Vela, at top. rep. J. Dc Dios Vela. Three trades clubs organized General Construction Trades . . . first year for General Construction Trades as a member of Vocational Opportunities Clubs of Texas . . . purpose to prepare today for the world of work . . . supported DECA in cleaning campaign . . . enjoyed picnics . . . General Metal Trades . . . raises money through candy and cookie sales . . . sponsors car wash . . . chalupa supper boosts funds . . . end of school year celebrated with trip . . . Coordinated Vocational Academic Education Coop . . . first year as organization . . . half-day classes . . . occupational training . . . sales clerks, cashiers, waitresses, bell boys, salesmen . . . Members of CVAE Coop, seated 1 Gomez, J. Huerta, E. Perez, N. Flores, vicc-prcs. J. Luna, and J. 62 Metal trades members, standing 1 to r, are E. Guajardo, R. Maldonado, F. Elizondo, sec. A. Gutierrez, vice-pres. J. Cantu, sponsor Mr. W. Vanderpool, seated, pari. A. Hernandez, treas. A. Moncivais. rep. F. Burmeister, and C. Martinez. Officers not shown arc pres. R. dc la Rosa, sgt.-at-arms B. Romero, asst, sgt.-at-arms A. Soto. to r. arc pres. H. Martinez, sec. M. E. Murillo, pari. M. Cano, rep. S. Hazzard, standing, sponsor Mr. F. Galvan, R. Quintanilla. R. Segovia, A. Murillo, J. Jaiinez, C. Sandoval, J. Mcndiola, sgt-at-arms R. Mora, C. Garcia, R. Perales, L. Ordonez. 63 An air of blissful music is presented by the Concert Choir at their annual Christmas program held at the auditorium. Concert Choir members arc, first row 1 to r, E. Gutierrez, B. Salinas. M. Moreno, C. Casarez. M. Bennet, S. McIntyre, Gossett, E. De La Garza, J. Tobias. K. Rayl, second row, A. Henderson, M. Jeske, M. Ysquierdo, P. Lankford, J. A. tierrez, G. Suarez, M. Blevins, A. Garcia, Y. Gutierrez, E. Munoz, third row, R. Smith, N. Gutierrez, J. Canales, E. Sanchez, G. Martinez, A. Almanza, L. DeLeon, V. Rico, W. Bodden. A. Lara, fourth row, R. Pruneda, C. Cantu, R. I. Espinosa. O. DeLeon. L. Foster, R. Longoria, D. Crayton, M. Muir, S. I.anfranco, J. Salge. 64 Boys’ Choir members are, 1st row seated 1 to r. C. Guerrero. A. Vasquez. R. Yzaguirrc. O. Tovar. R. Arellano, J. Villccas, J. Molina, F. Ortiz, R. Cano, T. Alfaro, P. Lopez, A. Sosa, A. Martinez, R. Martinez, D. Cantu, A. Villarreal, J. Ayala. S. Barrientes, R. Villarreal. R. Sauceda, A. Vela. 2nd row R. Lopez, R. Tijerina, M. Johnson, R. Garza, A. Martinez. R. Alaniz, A. Vera, A. Perales. D. Navarro. R. Taglc, T. Echartca. G. Zuniga. J. Olivarez, B. Salinas. M. Gamez, R. Champion, J. Puentes, R. Llanos. R. Trevino, O. Izaguirre, V. Zuniga, 3rd row standing, A. Garza. D. Martinez, J. Vera, G. Estrada, J. Flores, R. Prado, H. Cano, R. Pina, E. Singleterry, R. Lucio, M. Vega, T. Palmquist, F. Mancias, D. Rios, A. Ysquierdo, R. Lopez, A. Guerrero. A. Guzman. R. Martinez, S. Rangel. R. Dc La Garza. A. Sierra, G. Trevino, 4th row, J. Ruiz. R. Garza, J. Sanchez, R. Mancias. A. Vera, E. Bravo, S. Vallejo, R. Perez, E. Singleterry, G. Martinez, A. Soto. A. Gomez, B. Romero, M. Magadan, R. Macias, R. Moreno, I. Mancias, G. Castaneda, F. Martinez, G. Willingham, D. Bailey. A. Garza, R. Garcia, F. Le Maire, J. M. Macias, R. Hcnrikscn, T. Aguirre. S. Gutierrez, C. Owens, R. Gonzalez, 5th row, M. Wise, F. Borrego. B. Flores, G. Tovar, I. Espinosa, R. Quintero, D. Arispc. Choral program involves many Concert Choir . . . Girls Choir . . . Boy’s choir . . . Mr. Bender director, Mrs. Todd assistant . . . performed for Pan Am Round Table . . . Alamo Lions . . . Kiwanis . . . San Juan tourists . . . perform at McAllen Civic Center for Minnesota tourists . . . talent show . . . Spring Concert . . . graduation . . . J. Stowe, M. Zarate. M. Foncsca, C. Elkins. J. Dimas, L. Jeskc, H. Gu-Serna. E. Trevino, R. Abrego, T. Casarcz. N. Ambriz, G. Castaneda. 65 Members of the Girls’ Choir are, first row 1 to r, D. Hernandez, M. Hodges, J. Muniz, N. Vela, B. Lopez, F. Gonzalez, J. Mendoza, M. Murillo, J. Rico, E. Saldana, second row, M. Rojas, P. Palomarcs, D. Barrera, E. Alonzo, C. Molina, E. Sanchez, L. Castro, B. Escobedo, M. Garza, I. Munoz, H. Garza, third row, F. Rivera, J. Sandoval, H. Lopez, G. Estrada, M. Gonzalez, M. Echartea, D. Russell, R. Flores, A. Serna, E. Munoz, M. Bcnnct, M. Colmcncro, fourth row, M. Salinas, H. Perez, J. Stowe, C. Avcndano, P. Lankford, A. De La Rosa, O. Cantu, B. Villarreal. M. Gonzalez, C. Leal, J. Tobias. 66 Members of the Girls’ Choir arc, first row 1 to r, R. Reyna, M. L. Garcia, M. Moreno, M. Rodriguez, C. Macias, N. Quintero, E. Espinosa, M. Guerra, E. Guzman, second row, R. Farias, L. Cuellar, S. Salinas, E. De La Garza, M. Zarate, O. Oliva, S. Ruiz, C. Elorza, M. Ramirez, J. Young, M. Nava, third row. S. J. Garcia, C. Adkins, G. Hernandez, I. Rendon, E. Villarreal, I. Watts, N. Galaviz, A. Garcia, V. Mendiola, I. Frias, fourth row, E. Sanchez, T. Villarreal, M. Fonseca, F. Salinas, S. Leal, N. Vargas, R. Flores, C. Buchanan, J. Jackson, R. Pardo. S. Cavazos. 67 All-Valley Band members from PSJA arc, seated I to r, Rosalinda Cortez and Kay Jensen, standing are Howard Wilhite, Henry Trevino, Mitchcl Cor-tino, Luis Maldonado, and Ricky Baldwin. Henry Trevino qualified for Area Tryouts. Varsity Band rates excellent Varsity Band ... 70 members . . . performed at football games . . . pep rallies . . . All-Valley tryouts . . . Christmas concerts . . . Solo and Ensemble Contest . . . Mr. Pete Cisneros, director . . . Mr. Gilbert Saenz assistant .. . sold carnival tickets . . . Band-O-Rama . . . Area Tryouts . . . two student concerts . . . parade entrees . . . Concert Sightreading contests . . . sell football programs . . . Scenes from the football season arc featured in the bottom pictures . . . Band Sweetheart Cindy Hyde and parents . . . Mr. C. docs his a one, two, three . . . band members play at his command . . . Cynthia takes a breather. 69 Do-rc-mi-fa-so-la-ti-do-g o c s tuba player Elijio Arjona, Jr. Band twirlcrs for 1971-72,1 to r. are L. Melendez, A. Acuna, drum major S. Guerra, asst, drum major A. Moore, C. Hyde. They also hold band offices. Band officers, top 1 to r. arc chap. Glenda Robie, scc.-trcas. Rosanne Welch, pres. Ricky Baldwin, vicc-pres. Leo Pruneda, rep. Basilio Saldana, middle, lib. Mitchcl Cortino. music sup. Ricky Pruneda, lib. Judy Penman, lib. Billy Cain, lib. Henry Trevino. 70 Beareffes stay busy all year Bearcttes . . . inarch at half times . . . boost Bears to victory . . . ribbon sales finance jackets . . . officers and twirlers presented at barbecue . . . black light show at basketball games . . . Belle and Beau dance . . . Friday uniform adds to spirited pep rallies . . . attend Brownsville summer camp . . . tryouts in April . . . provided cakes for Bear party and Coach Williams's party . . . back band for Pigskin . . . Bearette twirlers. counterclockwise, are Arlene DeLeon, Gracie Estrada, Leticia Garza, head twirler Terry Stiers, and drum major Debbie Moseley. Senior Bcarettes proudly show off their jackets in the bottom photo. 71 Bcarcttc Council members, 1 to r, arc head twirlcr and asst, drum major Terry Stiers. Donna Jewell, Linda Rountree, major Janie Gonzalez, Frances Romero, co-capt. Janie Guajardo, Sally Grant, co-capt. Debbie Smith, It. Gracie Salinas, sgt. Orfie Palacios, drum major Debbie Moseley. 72 Why arc the rootin’, tootin’ Bearettes outdoing themselves for the Mighty Mites? Simply because the Battlin’ Bears have just added another touchdown to slaughter the Harlingen Cardinals, 23-3. Munching on a candy bar, Mrs. S. Navarro and Mrs. K. Fisher wonder who made the touchdown. 73 Osocttes for the year 1971-72, bottom row 1 to r, are D. Mancha, R. Arredondo, A. Palacios, E. Alcazar, C. Avcn-Rivcra. E. Sanchez. F. Hernandez, sec. E. Dc La Garza, pres. A. Garcia. C. Perales, M. DeLeon. R. Lucra, I. Vil-Sanchcz, R. Macias, sr. rep. L. Prado, D. Cano. J. Garza, and E. Rosales. Shown in the top row, 1 to r. are G. Diaz, real, I. Izaguirrc, D. Garcia, T. Guzman, vice-pres. N. Gonzalez. J. Champion, rep. 1. Carrillo, L. Chavez, jr. rep. B. Caltzontzint. D. Salazar. E. Guzman. O. Flores, G. Rodriguez, I. Ramos, E. Gonzalez. J. Ayala. I. Gutierrez, and E. dano, G. Gomez, B. Gonzalez, R. lanucva, soph. rep. R. Perez, M. Y. Vives, N. E. Ramirez, T. Villar-Salazar. B. Morin, J. Seidel, Z. Blanco. Osoettes support all athletes zi • J ► ' •• Z ILi-kr ww - +i . L r. . ■ - Osocttes . . . help promote spirit for all sports . . . have bake sale . . . make spirited posters . . . sport new maroon and white outfits ... 53 members . . . sponsors Mrs. Dicus and Miss Herrera ... 15 senior members receive jackets . . . attend basketball and baseball games . . . attend most out-of-town games . . . sponsored Jan. 18 sock-hop . . . Osocttes excitedly cheer on the battlin' cagcrs in the two far left pictures as Blanca, in the middle, and Gloria, Thelma, and Carmen, at top, try their best, too. 75 Cheerleaders tops at camp Varsity cheerleaders . . . promote spirit for athletic events . . . attended NCA cheerleading camp at Pan Am this summer . . . received four superiors and one excellent . . . awarded spirit stick twice . . . brought it back to PSJA . . . six girls attended camp . . . make good luck souvenirs for football boys . . . paint signs to promote spirit . . . decorate gym and buses during football . . . sponsor Homecoming dance at gym . . . elected Wayne Wright as Cheerleader Beau . . . Jayne Muniz and Jimmy Aleman chosen Mr. and Miss Spirit . . . four seniors received blankets . . . honor guests at annual Football Banquet held in February . . . At the far left, smiles appear on moms’ faces as they arc presented mums at Homecoming. Nancy asks, “Are the news really that upsetting, Cheryl?” in the second photo. Mrs. M. Bard, sponsor, is in the third picture and Shawn prepares for take-off while the rest look on. JV girls help Varsity JV Cheerleaders . . . main purpose to assist Varsity . . . attended camp at Pan Am University . . . received one superior . . . two excellent . . . two outstanding ratings . . . had bake sales during summer . . . pinned souvenirs on football boys . . . took down posters from the halls to put up in the gym . . . held break-through during football season . . . Sylvia. Phyllis, and Odct really let it all out at one of the many pep rallies during football season. 78 Representatives promote sales Talc representatives chosen in homeroom . . . sell newspaper in their activity class . . . assisted Tale staff in sales of 15 issues this year .. . Memories representatives help sell 1972 yearbook . . . chosen in homerooms . . . responsible for collecting yearbook payments . . . yearbook sales rise to 1,000 copies this year. 79 irmelim gns 0 necomi 1971-72 Tale voice of students Hears Talc . . . put out 15 issues during ’71-72 . . . spent long hours at Pharr Press editing and proofreading stories . . . select Bear of Month . . . sold subscriptions . . . attend seminar at Pan Am University . . . participated in workshop at UT at Austin . . . Dear Josi and if of the HomecominjLiPiScmbly CoronoJion Sound off columns new to paper . . . students contribute literary — ' ■ “works' .—:■ r. create errmriy new i 'V for easier reading and better looks . . . co-sponsored “We Love You Bears” Week and Coach Williams’s party . . . made countless posters for pep rallies . . . contributed eerie sir Itoneyp ears Journalism students make history prior to the Edinb gobs of confetti (when it wa ready for the noisiest pep rally in PSJA Bear urg game with loud rattling cans, a weird siren, s allowed), and lung power! and Lupita from thr 80 ear of Month Lupita Annual Kditor � y BIAXCA SALAZAR | Friday, along with the student pep rally in front of the L bi Homecoming week is In full body. : in . wing as Homecoming festivities j Friday—What u Day! Tiw Homecoming menu sole oproach the final day. ! Friday . . . how many disappoint- by the Student Council will The week opened Monday with j ments and how much happiness will; served in the cafeteria foe the movice. cok ■nun wer -iris won- bobby oci or not they p as the way l 82. But things have The S Mum -lust -nior Claw of if 11 p roud gradual feet Uncle Sally.' Sebool Son In ' Me PSJA's ' a t.IrN We-r Darin Di Can ou imagine ' sleeveless and shoulder eo.wistcd at a school function, girl; hich In-j senior girls of ’32 were iris. For j wear them all the time, f cky got in on this one as Mrs. McCarthy is weighted down by mums. collected scrap met a purchase , At the Christmas party, Blanca and Anna look on as Vilma uncx rs.her •« • bab : Tom.- ;iubber panties and a pacifier, too. Sweetheart, is a second-year Vars- John-s A!va ty Owerleader. and is presently SM.ri.,arj. spiritual Co-Editors-in-chicf...................Sandie Soto. Linda Rountree Sports Editor......................................Randy Williams Editorial Editor...................................Paul Rodriguez News Editor..................................................Sylvia Guerra Feature Editor............................Chcri “Dec Dee” Gossett Business Manager......................................Sandy Rydl Advertising Managers.............................................. Lupita Murillo, Melanie Orendain. and Josi Cano Head Photographer...................................Emilio Morales Assistant Photographers . . Hector Cruz, Tony Sanchez. Joe Trevino Sports Staff...................................................... Jesse Sotelo, Dickie Powers, Stephen Grim, and Joe LcClair Cartoonist........................Ramiro Caballero, Manuel Ramirez Reporters and Ad Salesmen.......................Ramiro Caballero, Josi Cano, Darlene Crayton, Roy Cuevas, Estclla dc la Garza. Joe Garza. Sylvia Guerra, Vilma Hernandez, Phyllis Hinkle. Lupita Murillo, Melanie Orendain. Manuel Ramirez. Blanca Salazar, and Jean Tanner. Typists . . . Melanie Orendain, Ramiro Caballero, Vilma Hernandez, Sandie Soto, and Blanca Salazar. Sponsor......................................Mrs. Margie McCarthy nember of Si has served as chairman. Wes- Pharr of 1970-71. laco [vjirv-ry CYO secretary, and She is in ll - Hidalgo Cotillion ( yo prince She is a prince Club, in Student Council, and is Tri- IXHnlno 1 aKajn this year. City Top Teens historian. She U entolled in St. Johns Con- Hrmwiirxin Vah-oilnnS Sweetheart frat.-mtty of Christian Doctrine Vying for the title of Homecoming Queen of PS!A c Imdo Compos, Belinda Montalvo, Biortco R vj o. or Torrie Burandt. Sandy Rydl. Jon « Downs. Ca� h Smith 81 Memories 26 spur activities Bear Memories . . . sponsored most spirited pep rally for the Edinburg encounter . . . honored Coach Williams with appreciation and farewell party . . . sponsored “We Love You Bears” Week . . . school pictures . . . five sock-hops . . . sold 1.000 annuals . . . October assembly promotes yearbook sales . . . attended seminars at Weslaco, McHi, Pan Am U . . . editors attended workshop at UT . . . help MOD . . . work long hours on weekdays, weekends, holidays . . . and. in the course of all this, had two typewriters stolen, lost, and returned . . , 82 Memories staff members are, seated 1 to r. J. Baldazo, W. Lopez, R. Garza, R. Lucio, M. Baldazo, R. Cuevas, H. Farias, E. Dc La Garza, O. Baldazo, J. Guajardo, L. Murillo, N. Gonzalez, D. Smith, P. Hinkle, D. Angel, B. Gonzales, sor, Mrs. M. McCarthy, and S. Rodriguez. ) In the far left top picture arc co-cditor Debbie Smith, bus. mgr. Elia De La Garza, editor-in-chief Lupita Murillo, head photographer Emilio Morales, bus. mgr. San Juanita Guajardo, and co-editor Olga Ealdazo. Debbie thinks it’s romper room time in the middle photo and sponsor Mrs. M. McCarthy cracks up at the present given to “quack, quack” Olga. In the near left picture, Hector is thinking, “What a Homecoming . . . having to take pictures!” Cruz, second row, A. Jaime, O. M. Cunningham, D. Ventura, spon- 83 23 scholars in Who's Who Who’s Who . . . comprised of five per cent of graduating seniors . . . have maintained at least an 88 average . .. exhibit strong character . . . 'take pride in civic duty . . . demonstrate leadership ... 23 chosen . . . Paul Rodriguez . . . Richard Baldwin . . . Nancy Kuhn . . . Joel Zarate . . . Robert 1 Martinez . . . Kay Jensen . . . Belinda Montalvo . . . Anadelia Rodriguez . . . Jesus Anaya . . . Linda Rountree . . . Linney Lyles • . . . Randy Williams . . . Doug Thames . . . Sabino Mata . . . Penny Purdue . . . Judy Salge . . . Roy Cuevas . . . Sally Grant . . . Rudy Trevino . . . Margie Crutchfield . .. Suzanne Lanfranco . . . Mike Walker . . . Debbie Smith . . . Jesus Anaya, Jr. . . . elected Junior Favorite . . . Bear’s Tale representative . . . December Rotary Student . . . Student Council Constitutional Committee chairman . . . Mu Alpha Theta . . . National Honor Society . . . UIL Slide Rule . . . MOD Pharr Chairman . . . Junior-Senior Prom Decorating Committee . . . Beau 1972 . . . Richard Baldwin . . . Varsity Band three years . . . president of band . . . Senior Class president . . . Mu Alpha Theta president . . . Penguin Club president two years . . . All-Valley Band three years . . . All-State Band junior year . . . Solo-Ensemble three years ... September Student of Month .. . September Rotary Boy . . . Student Council three years . . . program chairman . . . Outstanding Band Student two years . . . Boys State delegate . . . AFS Bond Drive . . . Band Beau . . . Senior Class Favorite . .. 84 Roy Cuevas . . . Rear's Tale and Memories . . . Quill and Scroll . . . Boys State alternate . . . March Bear of Month . . . Student Council three years . . . Financial Committee chairman . . . parliamentarian . . . Sophomore Council . . . AFS Bond Drive two years . . . team captain . . . MOD Walk-a Thon overall chairman . . . Sally Grant . . . member of Bcarettes for three years . . . right guide . . . Girls State alternate . . . Tri-City Top Teens two years . . . parliamentarian . . . Student Council two years . . . AFS chairman . . . Junior Council . . . Mu Alpha Theta two years . . . AFS Bond Drive two years . . . MOD Walk-a-Thon three years . . . Junior Play . . . Powderpuff . . . Kay Jensen . . . Varsity Band three years . . . Girls State alternate . . . November Student of the Month . . . October Rotary Student . . . Tri-City Top Teens two years . . . Student Council . . . Junior Council . . . Mu Alpha Theta two years . . . National Honor Society two years . . . vice-president . . . Science Club . . . Penguin Club . . . sweetheart . . . Nancy Kuhn . . . Bearettes three years . . . left guide . . . Scholastic Award two years . . . Bear Memories representative . . . Girls State delegate . . . Future Teachers of America two years . . . District 1 president . . . December Student of Month . . . September Rotary Student . . . Student Council . . . Mu Alpha Theta two years . . . secretary . . . Science Club . . . U1L Typing . . . AFS Bond Drive . . . MOD Walk-a-Thon three years . . . McAllen Civitan Club delegate 1971 . . . U1L Ready Writing . . . Suzanne Lanfranco . . . Osoettes . . . Choir three years . . . FHA two years . . . president junior year . . . state delegate . . . Tri-City Top Teens three years . . . Student Council . . . Mu Alpha Theta . . . National Honor Society two years . . . secretary . . . UIL Ready Writing . . . Science Club . . . AFS Bond Drive . . . MOD Walk-a-Thon two years . . . Junior-Senior Prom Decorating Committee . . . Linney Lyles . .. Varsity Basketball manager . . . February Rotary Student ... Mu Alpha Theta two years . . . National Honor Society two years . . . treasurer . . . U1L Number Sense two years . . . two years .. . Sabino Mata . . . Mu Alpha Theta two years . . . Penguin Club two years . . . UIL Number Sense two years . . . May Student of the Month . . . UIL Ready Writing . . . Robert Martinez . . . two year member of National Honor Society . . . Sophomore Class vice-president . . . Sophomore Class Favorite Runner-up . . . two-year member of Mu Alpha Theta . . . received Honorable Mention at DECA Area IV Convention . . . Belinda Montalvo . . . December Rotary Student . . . Student Council two years . . . Student-Faculty Committee chairman . . . Student Council Sweetheart . . .Junior Class secretary . . . Science Club . . . Pan American Club three years. . . vice president . . . AFS Bond Drive . . . MOD Walk-a Thon . . . Home coming Queen candidate . . . Belle Runner-Up . .. Penny Purdue . . . Varsity Tennis three years . . . District Champion junior year . . . Bear’s Tale representative . . . Junior Council . . . Mu Alpha Theta two years . . . National Honor Society two years . .. MOD Walk a Thon . .. Anadelia Rodrigue . . . Bear's Talc representative . . . FTA three years . . . District 1 secretary senior year . . . February Rotary Student . . . Student Council . . . Mu Alpha Theta two years . . . National Honor Society . . . vice president senior year . . . Senior avorite Runner Up . . Paul Rene Rodriguez . . . Bear’s Tale editorial editor two years . . . Public Relations editor . . . Quill and Scroll two years . . . Boys State . . . November Rotary Student . . . February Student of the Month . . . Student Council three years . . . vice-president junior year . . . president senior year . . . District parliamentarian junior year . . . District vice-president senior year . . . Sophomore Council . . . MOD Walk-a-Thon three years . . . chairman senior year ... Mu Alpha Theta two years . . . UIL Journalism two years . .. Linda Rountree . . . Bcarcttes three years . . . right guide senior year . . . Bear’s Tale two years . . . associate editor junior year . . . co-editor senior year . . . Bear Memories representative . . . Quill and Scroll two years . . . October Bear of the Month . . . Tri-City Top Teens three years . . . Student Council three years . . . Sportsman ship Committee chairman . . . Sophomore Council ... Mu Alpha Theta . . . AFS Bond Drive . . . MOD Walk a Thon three years . . . Alamo Chairman senior year . . . Honey Bear . . junior Play . . . Drama . . . ILK. summer workshop delegate . . . Judy Salge . . . Choir two years . .. Future Teachers of America . . . Miss FTA of PSJA and District I . . . January Student of the Month . . . January Rotary Student . . . Penguin Club . . . UIL Typing sophomore year ... UIL Spelling senior year . . . Bear’s Tale representative . . . 89 Debbie Smith . . . Bearcttcs three years . . . left guide junior year . . . captain and right guide senior year . . . Bear Memories two years . . . associate co-editor senior year . . . Quill and Scroll two years . . . November Rotary Student . . . Student Council three years . . . secretary junior year . . . publicity chairman . . . Sophomore Council . . . AFS Bond Drive two years . . . captain junior year . . . MOD Walk-a-Thon three years . . . Homecoming Queen candidate . . . Sophomore Favorite Runner-Up . . . ILPC Workshop delegate junior year . . . Student Council state delegate junior year . . . Belle candidate . . . Rudy Trevino . . . Student Council three years . . . Investigating Committee chairman two years . . . Sophomore Class president . . . Mu Alpha Theta two years . . . vice-president . . . National Honor Society two years . . ..Science Club senior year . . . Junior Council . . . Number Sense sophomore year . . . Slide Rule junior year . . . Bear’s Talc representative . . . MOD Walk-a-Thon . . . Doug Thames . . . Student Council two years . . . Junior Council . . . Science Club two years . . . vice-president senior year . . . UIL Slide Rule . . . UN. Drama . . . UIL Typing . . . Football trainer two years . . . Junior Play . . . Tri-City Top Teens Favorite 1972 . . . I 90 Mike Walker . . . Junior Varsity Basketball . . . Varsity Basketball . . . April Rotary Student . . . Mu Alpha Theta . . . National Honor Society two years . . . MOD Walk-a-Thon . . . Randy Williams . . . Varsity Football . . . captain senior year . . . All-District two years . . . Second Runner-up Valley’s Most Valuable Lineman . . . Scholastic Team . . . Varsity Basketball . . . Junior Varsity Football . . . Track . . . Bear’s Tale sports editor . . . Quill and Scroll . . . Boys State delegate . . . October Student of the Month . . . October Rotary Student . . . Key Club three years . . . vice-president senior year . . . Mu Alpha Theta two years . . . National Honor Society two years . . . president senior year . . . AFS Bond Drive two years . . . captain senior year . . . MOD Walk-a-Thon three years . . . National Merit’s Who’s Who . . . UIL Journalism . . . Joel Zarate . . . DECA president . . . chosen Outstanding Boy Student of the Year of Area IV . . . Mu Alpha Theta . . . March Rotary Student . . . March Student of the Month . . . UIL Number Sense . . . Eight attend mythical states Boys and Girls State . . . three girls from PSJA chosen as delegates . . . held in Seguin at Texas Lutheran College . . .. Bluebonnet Girls State mythical state . . . girls legislate and become city, state, and county officials . . . five boys from PSJA chosen as delegates to Boys State . . . Boys Staters chosen by Pharr American Legion and the Alamo Lions Club . . . Boys and Girls Staters shared experiences with student body . . . Girls and Boys State delegates and alternates, who attended the mythical states in Austin, are, seated left to right, Kay Jensen. Arlene DeLeon, Lupita Murillo, Nancy Kuhn. Sally Grant, and Sandy Rydl. Standing are Randy Williams, Ricky Baldwin, Paul Rodriguez, Emilio Morales. Leo Pruncda, and Roy Cuevas. Not shown is Stephen Grim. T Quill and Scroll honors went to, seated 1 to r, Hector Cruz, Terry Stiers. Melanie Orendain, Robert Garza. Debbie Smith. Roy Cuevas, Linda Rountree, Paul Rodriguez, second row, Elia Dc La Garza. Janie Guajardo, Sandie Soto. Josi Cano. Anna Jaime, Cherie Gossett. Marty Cunningham, Joe Trevino, Lupita Murillo, third row, Diana Ventura, Sylvia Rodriguez, Olga Baldazo, Lupita Castilleja, Darlene Crayton, Daricc Angel, Blanca Salazar, fourth row, Jaime Baldazo, Odilia Farias, Nelda De La Garza, Noraima Gonzalez, Wenchie Lopez, Jean Tanner, Manuel Baldazo, Phyllis Hinkle, and Rudy Lucio. Not shown are Randy Williams, Dicky Powers. Emilio Morales, Sandy RydI. Sylvia Guerra. Beatrice Gonzales, and Tony Sanchez. Society honors 40 journalists Quill and Scroll ... 40 members . . . nations Finest students . . . dedicated journalists . . . excel in the field of journalism . . . Bear’s Tale members . . . Bear Memories members . . . receive pins or charms . .. subscribe to Quill and Scroll magazine ... to be honored at Awards Assembly . . . 93 94 February—Paul Rodriguez January—Judy Salge Faculty honor top students PSJA faculty members chose nine outstanding seniors . . . “Students of the Month” for the school year 1971-72 . . . distinguished scholarship . . . dependability . . . honored for attitude . . . sportsmanship . . . school spirit . . . participation . . . September Ricky Baldwin . . . October Randy Williams . . . November Kay Jensen . . . December Nancy Kuhn . . . January Judy Salge . . . February Paul Rodriguez . . . March Joel Zarate . . . April Robert Martinez . . . May Sabino Mata ... April—Robert Martinez March-Joel Zarate May—Sabino Mata 95 January—Judy Salge, Jimmy Aleman Scptember-Nancy Kuhn. Ricky Baldwin October—Kay Jensen, December- Belinda Montalvo, Jesus Anaya Rotarians serve school Is it the truth? ... Is it fair to all concerned? . . . Will it build good will and better friendship? . . . Will it be beneficial to all concerned? . . . Rotary Club petitions PSJA faculty . . . choose nine senior couples showing . . . citizenship . . . participation . . . responsibility . . . Randy Williams November—Debbie Smith, Paul Rodriguez May-Judy Penman, Pat McClellan tk April—San Juanita Cano, Mike Walker March—Lupita Murillo. Joel Zarate Staff honors nine leaders Deccmbcr-Malcolm Day Bears of the Month . . . distinguished honor at PSJA . . . selected by the Bear’s Talc staff. . . award bestowed on seniors . . . consistently display outstanding service . . . leadership in high school activities . . . awarded for unselfishness . . . dedicated efforts . . . recognizes students who may not otherwise be awarded . . . January—Sandie Soto February—Albcsa Garcia 98 Septcmbcr-Emilio Morales March—Roy Cuevas October-Linda Rountree April—Donna Jewell Novembcr-Rubcn Champion May—Joe Trevino 99 Two-year members of National Honor Society include, 1 to r, Linncy Lyles, Penny Purdue, Suzanne Lanfranco, Mike Walker, San Juanita Cano, Kay Jensen, Ida Jaime, Jesus Anaya, Sally Grant, and Randy Williams. NH8 seniors get blankets National Honor Society . . . students who demonstrate qualities in leadership . . . character . . . scholarship . . . service . . . members sold candy . . . were hosts for all Honor Roll teas . . . put juke box in cafeteria . . . helped in March of Dimes . . . mentally handicapped . . . senior members received blankets . . . show dedication in studies . . . school . . . community . . . 100 Proud juniors joining the NHS ranks arc, bottom, 1 to r, Vilma Hernandez, Kathy Wilson, Shirec Hinojosa, Sheryl Boone, Blanca Morin, Melanie Orendain, top, Mary Lou Sotelo, Jesse Sotelo, Mario Anzaldua. Sandra Salinas, George Salazar, Linda Coulombe, Jeff Talbert, Alicia Martinez, Corky Guenther, Gracic Salinas. Larry Foster, Imclda Ramirez. Newly inducted seniors into National Honor Society are, bottom 1 to r, Alejandro Garza, Socorro Reyes, Mariancla Guerra, Aze-ncth Guajardo, Vicky Rico, Elia De La Garza, top. Benjamin Salinas, Paul Rodriguez, Mercy Suarez, Noraima Gonzalez. Math club welcomes 25 Mu Alpha Theta . . . purpose to promote interest in mathematics . . . speakers, tours . . . National Mathematics Contest . . . Pan American Field Day . . . junior high math contest . . . Parents Banquet in May . . . 48 members . . . Ricky presents constitutions at Mu Alpha Theta assembly as newly inducted members listen as he concludes the assembly. Jimmy Aleman, at far right, proudly receives his key. Good at math skills arc, kneeling I to r, treas. Jesus Anaya. Terry Stiers. Kay Jensen, Linda Coulombc Sheryl Standing arc Joel Zarate. Jesse Sotelo, Sally Grant, Linda Rountree, Paul Rodriguez. Mario Anzaldua, sec. Nancy Alejandro Garza. Penny Purdue. Ramiro Caballero, Mike Walker. Anadelia Rodriguez, Sabino Mata, Javier Gutierrez, cas, Henry Longino, Fernando Mancias, Juan Salazar, Ben Salinas, and Larry Foster. 102 Boone, Vilma Hernandez, Gracie Salinas, Alicia Martinez, and Linney Liles. Rudy Trevino announces the new Kuhn, Ida Jaime, Mitchcl Cortino, Suzanne Lanfranco, Edmundo Canales, members for Mu Alpha Theta at a Amelia Rodriguez. Corky Guenther, Josi Cano, Jeff Talbert, Frank Villcs- special assembly. 103 Jann, Hugo enjoy P8JA Jann Skinner . . . AFS Australian Exchange Student . . . American parents Mr. and Mrs. Glen Jewell of San Juan . . . enjoys swimming . . . sailing. . . guitar . . . squash . . . reading . . . school activities Bear-ettes . . . Tri-City Top Teens . . . Student Council . . . Key Club Sweetheart . . . amazed at school spirit . . . many differences in schools . .. thinks PSJA is super . . . Hugo Alberto Barsanti . . . Youth for Understanding exchange student . . . from Buenos Aires, Argentina . . . arrived Jan. 10 . . . only one in Valley . . . American parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence E. Cron of Alamo . . . delighted with warm Valley . . . subjects easier here . . . taking six courses . . . would like English IV . . . artistically talented . . . liked by everyone . . . 104 Quarterback Dicky Powers signs a TCU letter of intent. TCU Coach Tommy Runnels and Mrs. Betty Powers witness the signing. PSJAites capture honors Joel Zarate was chosen Boy Student of the Year at the DECA Area IV Convention at Corpus Christi. PSJ-A DECA WELCOMES YOU 105 Sandy Rydl, at extreme top, is being crowned Miss Alamo by Miss Rio Grande Valley Linda Rankin. Alicia Lucio, left, is first runner-up and Marty Cunningham is second runner-up. Above arc, seated, reigning Miss San Juan, Trina Parrish and, standing 1-r, Donna Jewell, first runner-up; Cindy Hyde third runner-up: and Debbie Hinkle, fourth runner-up. 106 Stephen Grim, at left, received an honorable mention commendation for his National Merit Test performance. AFS Bond Drive’s top team include, 1 to r, Gracie Vasquez, Belinda Montalvo, Baldc Montalvo, Olga Baldazo, Lucy Garza, and Helen Garza. George Trevino and Carmen Perales, above, are Mr. and Miss Valentine for 1971-72. Top PSJA mathematicians, 1 to r, at left, are Ricky Baldwin, Linney Lyles, and Joe Bailey who placed in the Dec. 7 Slide Rule and Number Sense meet held here. 107 Slide Rule members are, 1 to r, Ricky Baldwin, Joy McDermott, Corky Guenther, sponsor Mr. Clagett, John Brady, John Bcrthold. Joe Bailey. UIL provides competition University Intcrscholastic League . . . offers a varied field of opportunities for competition . . . many different activities . . . math maniac . . . business executive . . . determined journalist . . . quick-minded genius . . . inquisitive scientist . . . nimble writer . . . imaginative composer . . . which represent involvement in . . . slide rule . . . typing. . . spelling . . . journalism . . . number sense . . . science . . . shorthand . . . ready writing . . . students prepare during and after school hours for district competition . . . placement of outstanding merit leads to . . . possibility of regional and state-wide competition . . . PSJA students reap the fruits of involvement . . . experience . . . competition . . . furthers their interests and education . . . UIL plays a major role in the academic curriculum of PSJA . . . UIL Typists are, front row I to r, Yabuki. Sylvia DeLeon, Rhonda Argucllo, Doug Thames, Joyce 08 Autumn Henderson, Rosalinda Arredondo, Amalia Alvarado, Elsa Torres. Yolanda Vives, Linda Martinez, June Bailey, and Connie DeLeon. Back row 1 to r are Eloy Trevino. Vaughn Courtney, Roy Tijerina. Leo Pruneda. Connie Cook, Marcia Muir, Josie Ayala, Rosalinda Alaniz, Trina Parrish. Frances Salinas. Michelle Slack. UIL Spellers, at left, front 1 to r, are Lupc Saldana, Adelina Sustaita, 2nd row, Connie DeLeon, Judy Salge, sponsor Mrs. Castillo, 3rd row. Diana Cantu, Jesse Sotelo, Darlene Crayton, Maria Zarate. UIL journalists are, standing 1 to r, Paul Rodriguez, Roy Cuevas, Sandic Soto, Randy Williams, seated, Blanca Salazar, Melanie Orendain. Number Sense competitors arc, 1 to r, Linda Coulombe. Becky Hensley, Sharon Wheat, Bryan Fisher, Carlos G. Anzaldua, Frank Villescas, Mario Anzaldua, Randy Wagner, Linney Lyles, Mario Anzaldua, Corky Guenther, Becky Villescas, Sabino Mata, Blanca Lomas, John Bcrt-hold, Terry McKinnon. Ida Jaime, Steve Linnard. and Jeff Talbert. Linney Lyles, above, is the only contestant for the UIL Science competitive UIL Shorthand contestants are, evcnt- Castillo. Rosa Herrera, Maria ing, Maria Escalante, Sandy Arriaga, Gloria Suarez, sponsor Mrs. 110 Ready Writers arc, top 1 to r, Larry Foster, Suzanne Lanfranco, Karen Rayl, Sabino Mata, seated, Lupita Castiileja. Melanie Orendain.and Nancy Kuhn. front 1 to r, Nora Meza. Carmen Deanda, Yolanda Hernandez, stand-Barbosa, Tina Villarreal, Amelia Carol DeBerry. Se vt Ao Uec . . . (Ac totya utd a Ucc (Aat maAcc ewuft Utty Mice U Belen, Jesus Belle and Beau Bolen Singleterry . . . Belle . . . likes dancing . . . sewing . . . working with different food menus . . . gardening . . . tacos . . . hamburgers . . . mother. . . boyfriend . . . rock . . . country-western . . . Spanish . . . ambition . . . cosmotologist. .. Jesus Anaya . . . Beau . . . smart . . . easy going . . . enjoys being with people . . . active in various organizations . . . likes Mexican foods . . . sunny days . . . colorful things . . . girls . . . ambition . .. health career . . . 114 115 Hermelinda proud queen Hermelinda Campos . . . Homecoming Queen .. . three coins in a fountain . . . make it mine, make it mine . . . tears of joy and a big smile . . . daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ruben Cano . . . favorite colors navy blue and black . . . favorite shows Flip Wilson and All in the Family . . . hobbies dancing and reading . . . has dark hair and big dark eyes . . . calls herself “Herman” . . . Sandy Rydl Tome Burandt Belinda Montalvo Janice Downs Janie Guajardo Cathy Stovall Debbie Smith Blanca Rivera 119 120 Tina, Ricky Senior Favorites Ernestina Espinoza . . . Senior Favorite . . . likes Hying kites . . . climbing hills . . . “people I can count on” . . . writing poems . . . soul music . . . dislikes leaving good times at PSJA . . . ambition . . . live litc as it comes . . . Ricky Baldwin . . . Senior Favorite . . . enjoys school . . . soft music . . . reading . . . dislikes things he can’t eat . . . homework .. . likes people with a sense of humor . . . excellent band student . . . well liked by fellow classmates . . . Marty, Ernest Jr. Favorites Marty Cunningham . . . Junior Favorite . . . likes butterflies . . . fruity people . . . eyes . . . sleeping on rainy days . . . Baskin-Robbins . . . puppies . . . orange blossoms . . . ambition . . . inner peace . . . Ernest Chapa . .. Junior Favorite . . . likes all kinds of sports . . . humorous people . . . listening to music . . . exciting places . . . Scorpio . . . ambition . . . architectural engineer . . . 122 Qophs like Mickey and Rudy Mickey Nava . . . Sophomore Favorite . . . Aquarius . . . likes friendly people . . . soul music . . . Italian foods . . . mystery movies . . . parks. . . cooking . . . non-fiction books . . . dislikes war . . . ambition . . . airline stewardess . . . Rudy Espinosa . . . Sophomore Favorite . . . likes sports . . . girls . . . motorcycle riding ... ice cream . . . 5th Dimension . . . Evil Knievcl . . . dislikes the short lunch periods . . . ambition . . . college . . . Nellie Romero . . . Junior Favorite Runner-up . . . likes sports . . . dancing . . . movies . . . music . . . Mexican foods . . . hamburgers . . . comics . . . biographies . . . Typing II . . . future ambition . . . stewardess . . . Fred Leal . . .Junior Favorite Runner-Up . . . likes participating in sports . . . playing the guitar . . . fried chicken . . . people with a sense of humor . . . pop music . . . ambition . . . certified public accountant . . . 104. Linda Renner . . . Sophomore Favorite Runner-Up . . . likes parties . .. snow . . . football games . . . carefree people . . . good times . . . dislikes hot weather . . . traveling long distances . . . ambition . . . airline-stewardess . . . Balde Montalvo . . . Sophomore Favorite Runner-Up . . . hazel eyes . . . likes quiet places . . . girls . . . active in all sports . . . Nellie . . . Italian food . . . friendly people . . . ambition . . . athletic career . . . Belinda Montalvo . . . Belle Runner-up . . . likes Biology 11 . . . English IV . . . stays home and reads . . . watches rainfall . . . Charlton Heston . . . beach . . . ambition . . . doctor . . . help underprivileged . .. David Cantu . . . Beau Runner-Up .. . likes horseback riding . . . swimming . . . archery . . . Mexican food . . . Duayne Thomas . . . Germany . . . Dirty Harry . . . soul . . . ambition . . . policeman . . . policeman . . . Anadclia Rodriguez . . . Senior Favorite Runner-Up . . . likes lemon pies . . . going to the movies . . . John Keats . . . James Taylor . . . listening to the radio . . . ambition .. . math teacher . .. Richard Renteria . . . Senior Favorite Runner-up . . . likes . . . hunting . . . swimming . . . horseback riding . . . Germany . . . South America . . . rock . . . soul . . . ambition . . . wants to attend college . . . Texas Department of Public Safety . . . 125 126 Lupita Murillo . . . Honey Bear . . . 4 ft. 10 Vi in . . . likes walks along the beach . . . sunsets . . . talking to people . . . smell of rain . . . Leo . . . stuffed animals . . . dislikes cruel people . . . ambition . . . area where needed . . . Linda Rountree . . . Honey Bear . . . likes rapping with friends . . . EP . .. walking in the rain . . . San Francisco . . . parapsychology . . . think of tomorrow; don’t dream of it . . . loves people . . . ambition . . . degree in psychology Jayne Muniz . . . Miss Spirit . . . likes people who never give up . . . rainbows . . . carnivals . . . simple things . . . singing . . . Gemini . . . hard rock . . . Romeo and Juliet . . . rainy days get her down . . . ambition . . . artist . . . Jimmy Aleman . . . Mr. Spirit . . . likes football . . . Hilda . . . motorcycles . . . sunsets . . . steaks . . . banana splits . . . persons with a sense of humor . . . hopes to attend college . . . become a coach . . . Janie Gonzalez . . . Miss Bearettc . . . likes meeting people . . . dancing . . . Lee Majors . . . cooking. .. exciting places . . . sports . .. Mexican Food . . . soul music . . . Love Story .. . dislikes singing. . . math .. . ambition . . . office job . . . Abel Villarreal . . . Mr. Bearettc . . . likes working fora goal which pays off . . . participating in sports . . . beach ... his mother . . . Reynosa . . . music by Illustration . . . hates girls . . . ambition . . . physical therapist . . . Wayne Wright . . . Cheerleader Beau . . . “32” . . . likes Shawn . . . food . . . athletics . . . messing around . . . staying in trouble . . .Clint Eastwood movies . . . dislikes reading . . . has sexy blue eyes . . . ambition . . . play Mrs. Margie McCarthy . . . Favorite Teacher 1972 . . . Bear’s Tale and Bear Memories advisor . . . works long hours . . . married to red-haired guy-named Mike . . . anniversary Feb. 27 . . . enjoys her new mobile home . . . loves french fries . . . chicken fried steak . . . Dr. Pepper .. . cum laude Pan Am graduate . . . 1966 PSJA graduate . . . sparks Bear spirit . . . always willing to devote time for school activities . . . drives 442 Oldsmobilc . . . yells at Emilio, Joe, Wenchic . . . appreciates Lupita, Olga, Debbie . . . Sandic and Linda, too . . . Albcsa Garcia . . . Osoctte Favorite . . . spirited voice you can hear above the crowd . . . loves all bears . . . most foods . . . starred in Powdcrpuff football game . . . helps in worthwhile causes . . . Mike Gamez . ... Osoette Beau . . . likes playing basketball . . . peaceful places . . . friendly people . . . baseball .. . exciting movies . . . today’s music . . . dislikes waking up in the morning . . . ambition . . . electrician . . . Roque Moreno . . . Osoette Beau . . . likes car racing . . . playing basketball . . . polka . . . Night Gallery . . . chicken . . . going to parks . . . dislikes reading. . . ambition . . . electrical engineer .. . Lupita Chavez . . . Basketball Sweetheart . . . likes sliding down sand dunes . . . sewing . . . soul music . . . sitting around on rainy days ... all sports . . . dislikes mustard on hamburgers . . . ambition ... PE teacher . . . Cindy Hyde . . . Band Sweetheart . . . likes animals . . . playing piano . . . Corpus Christi .. . English . . . THE GODFATHER . . . dislikes playing bass drum . . . ambition . . . veterinarian . . . Ricky Baldwin . . . Band Beau . . . likes school . . . soft music . . . TRUTH OF TRUTHS . . . everything I can’t cat . . . life in a calm atmosphere . . . dislikes homework . . . ambition . . . engineering . . . 129 Belinda Montalvo . . . Student Council Sweetheart . . . enjoys sports . . . New Mexico . . . soul music . . . Fort Worth . . . Gone With the Wind ... all «• types of people . . . dislikes waiting in the cafeteria line . . . ambition . . . doctor. . . Doug Thames . . . Tri-City Top Teens Favorite . . . likes being with people . . . having fun . . . living life to the fullest . . . James Bond movies . . . Gemini . . . dislikes people in bad moods . . . ambition . . . veterinarian . . . Donna Jewell . . . Top Teen Favorite . . . likes cooking . . . Pat . . . beach . . . sewing . . . Scorpio . . . Carpenters . . . Mexican Food . . . collecting shells . . . Rod Stewart . . . dislikes studying . . . ambition . . . teaching a business course . . . 30 Debbie Moseley . . . FFA Sweetheart . . . likes apple pic . . . the beach . . . animals . . . singing . . . exciting books . . . Western music . . . horseback riding. . . dislikes reading. . . ambition .. . attend college . . . Cindy Roscland . . . FFA Sweetheart . . . likes boys . . . kicker dances . . . being with people . . . Minimax . . . California . . . Billy Jack . . . Charlie Pride . . . non-prejudice . . . dislikes bugs . . . ambition . . . college . . . Jann Skinner . . . Key Club Sweetheart . . . likes boys tall, dark, and handsome . . . mustache . . . smell of popcorn . . . running along the beach . . . sunrise with someone you love . . . honesty . . . Carole King . ambition . . . social worker . . . 131 ✓ Oder Sandoval ... Pan American Club Queen . . . brown eyes . . . likes boys . . . cheerlcading . . . Nora . . . going different places . . . seeing different things . . . Chicago . . . ambition .. . attend college . . . Janie Guajardo . . . Pan Am Duchess . . . likes golfing. . . horses . . . Chicago . . . Mexico City . . . beach . . . pizza . . . pecan pie . . . dislikes cats . . . studying . . . ambition . . . business major . . . Mary Helen Garza . . . Pan American Duchess . . . likes lemon pies . . . dancing . . . beach . . . riding mini-bikes . . . friendly people . . . instrumental music . . . big cities . . . ambition . . . college . . . Janet Stowe . . . Concert Choir Sweetheart . . . likes singing . . . Colorado . . . banana splits . . . helping at hospital . . . folk music . . . dislikes windy days . . . cottage cheese . . . ambition . . . nursing. . . 132 Carmen Castillo . . . FNA Sweetheart . . . likes being with and helping people . . . Las Vegas . . . tacos . . . mystery books . . . music of today . . . dislikes dishonesty in people . . . ambition . . . medical technician or nurse. Cathy Castillo . . . Library Club Sweetheart .. . likes meeting people . . . pork chops . . . New Orleans . . . kids . . . “Three Dog Night” . . . Aunt Paula . . . romantic movies . . . dislikes rude people . . . ambition . . . special education. 134 Lydia Garza . . . FHA Sweetheart . . . likes Emilio . . . cooking . . . dancing . . . Dallas . . . traveling . . . sewing . . . soft music . . . sea food . . . dislikes gossip . . . dogs . . . cats . . . ambition . . . homemaker . . . Judy Salge . . . Miss FTA . . . likes writing letters . . . intriguing books . . . Baskin-Robbins . . . playing piano . . . San Juan . . . suspense movies . . . ambition . . . elementary teacher . . . Martin Hernandez . . . works at 83 Drive In . . . likes people . . . roars at pep rallies . . . hates to leave PSJA . . . likes out-of-town girls . . .jokes with Freddie C. . . . Nellie Trevino . . . Osoettes two years . . . has long straight brown hair . . . brown eyes . . . Future Nurses of America three years . .. works at Ben Franklin .. . very ambitious . . . supports the Bears . . . Ida Moreno . . . Miss DECA II . . . likes sunny weather . . . dancing . . . going to the beach . . . Love Story . . . blues music . . . fried chicken . . . dislikes timed writings in typing . . . ambition . . . business woman . . . Santos Vallejo . . . works at J.C. Penny’s . . . nice . . . very easy to get along with . . . loves Ida M. . . . likes various foods . . . hard worker . . . ambition ... to go to college . . . Kay Jensen . . . Penguin Club Sweetheart . . . likes sunny days . . . Saint Bernards . . . daisies . . . sincere people . . . writing poetry . . . my friends . . . Desiderata . . . listening to Bread and CCR . . . ambition . . . help unfortunates . . . 135 136 Jaime Sierra . . . Auto Mechanics Favorite . . . likes making friends . . . math . . . helping people . . . quiet places . . . jazz . . . cowboy movies . . . nature . . . Irma . . . ambition . . . good mechanic . . . being happy . . . Noclia Flores . . . Electrical Appliance Repair Sweetheart . . . likes meeting and working with people . . . large restaurants . . . sad movies . . . dislikes quiet people . . . sea food . . . ambition . . . nurse . . . 'JfoeUa. 'pOyitA Gilda Hernandez . . . General Metal Trades Sweetheart. . . likes cooking . . . soul music . . . steak . .. sad movies .. . funny people . . . sad books . . . quiet places . . . dislikes sewing . . . ambition . . . college . . . help needy people . . . Norma Galaviz . . . General Construction Trades Favorite . . . likes meeting people . . . dancing . . . horseback riding. . . car races . . . sea food . . . beaches . . . parks . . . hopes to become a bilingual secretary . . . Rosa Alva Garza . . . ICT Sweetheart . . . likes sports .. . chocolate cake . . . Canada . . . mystery books . . . dancing . . . history . . . friends . . . modern music . . . Mexico City ... all movies . . . ambition . . . study nursing . . . 137 ttCcK . . . (Ac OytftU 4M4 toAc aAoAc cOmvm (Ac (Auttdcn. from (Ac dAy. Co-Champs Bafflin' Bears Freddy Leal Buldemar Montalvo Abel Villarreal Dicky Powers Luis Serna Joe Chapa David Cantu Pat McClellan Freddy Borrego Gilbert Garza Bobby Flores Victor Cantu Wayne Wright Leo Saldana Andy DeLeon Ernest Chapa Martin Wise Linn Shipp Rick Flores Nick Tijerina Jimmy Aleman Israel Canchc Frank LcMaire Robndo Gomez Tommy Widcman Kandy Williams Raul Tagle Lee Hunter Kogelio Guzman Pedro Pom pa Raul Macias Ubaldo Robles Kirk Garfield Greg Stuart Elisco Farias George Willingham Coaches: Charlie Williams, head. Max Cantu, Don Cummings, Charles Meismer. Julio Ayala. Jim Davis, and Alex Decuir. Managers and Trainers: Tim Palm quist, Robert De La Garza. Joe Ibarra, and Rogclio Prado. Brag Board Donna Rio Grande City Edcouch-Elsa Edinburg McAllen San Benito Harlingen Mission Weslaco Brownsville Denotes District Games 142 Bears scalp Donna Skins The PSJA Bears, who finished the season undefeated and with the state’s best defensive record (1.3 points allowed per game), destroyed the Donna Redskins, 34-0. Dicky Powers capped a first quarter, 56-yard drive with a one yard plunge. Randy Williams added the extra point. Bobby Flores scored in the second period from five yards out. Williams kicked the extra point. In the third quarter. Powers hit two passes for touchdowns, one for 28 yards to Ernie Chapa and the other, a 40-yard toss to George Willingham. Williams kicked the first point. Role Gomez missed after Willingham’s score. David Cantu scored in the last quarter from 28 yards out. Williams added the final point. Bruins defang RGC Rattlers The Bears cased by the Rio Grande City Rattlers, 10 0, on the muddy Rattler field. Two former PSJA assistant coaches were coaching the Rattlers. Rio shut the Bears down completely until the second quarter when Ernie Chapa raced 34 yards for a touchdown to end a 54-yard drive. Rjndy Williams kicked the extra point. Role Gomez booted a 36-yard field goal late in the third quarter to give the Bears their final points. Rio never really mustered any serious scoring threat. They reached the Bears 19 early in the game for their deepest penetration. The offense of both teams was greatly hindered by the poor field condition. 143 Bruins swat EE Jackets [ Despite a slow start, the Bears come on in the second and fourth periods to crush the Edcouch Elsa Yellowjackets, 28-0. Dicky Powers made the first down from two yards out. Randy Williams added the extra point. Shortly before the half. Bobby Flores plunged three yards for the score. Williams kicked the extra point. In the final period. Powers scooted nine yards around his right for his second score of the night. Williams again kicked the extra Bears tie Bobcats A hard fought contest with Edinburg resulted in a 0 0 tie in the district opener. Sept. 24. Edinburg later represented the district by virtue of having three penetrations to PSJ A’s one. The Bobcats threatened to score in the first quarter. They drove to the Bear five before Jimmy Aleman fell on a fumble. PSJA’s serious threat came in the second quarter when they drove to the Bobcat 18 yard line. A fourth down pass fell incomplete. On the game’s last play. Dicky Powers returned an attempted field goal to the Cat-35 before being tackled. 145 Bears sneak by Bulldogs PSJA took its first district victory over McAllen,6-0. Leo Saldana scored on a 23-yard scamper in the second quarter. The extra point attempt was wide. Later in the quarter, the Bears drove to the Bulldog one. before losing the ball on a fumble. The Bears again threatened in the quarter driving to the Dog 19 before running short on downs. A 37-yard field goal attempt was wide. McAllen threatened on two occasions. driving once to the Bear 11 and once to the Bear 18. but lost the ball on downs on both occasions. 146 Battlin' Bears pound hounds PSJA routed the San Benito Greyhounds. 34-0. for its second district win, Oct. 15. Ernie Chapa sprinted 52 yards in the first quarter for the first Bear score. Randy Williams added the extra point. In the second quarter, Dicky Powers hit Abel Villarreal with a 42-yard scoring bomb. Williams added the extra point. Later. Powers completed a short pass to Chapa, who scampered 69 yards for the score. Williams kick went wide. In the third period. Bobby Flores scored from 17 yards on the play after the Bears recovered a Hound fumble. Williams kicked the extra point. In the final period. Flores went the last six yards of a 69-yard scoring drive. Williams added the PAT. 147 The Bears took their sixth win, 23-3, over the Harlingen Cardinals. The Cards scored on a 38-yard, second quarter field goal by E. Ocevidco. The Bears scored in the same quarter when Dicky Powers threw to Freddie Leal for a 68-yard play. Randy Williams’ extra point kick was wide. Powers ended a 70-yard third-quarter drive with a two-yard plunge. Williams added the extra point. Ernie Chapa scored from 31 yards out in the last quarter and Williams kicked the PAT. Williams later kicked a 24-yard Held goal. Eagles wiped off scoreboard The victorious Bruins shut out the Mission Eagles, 24-0, Oct. 29. Climaxing a 68-yard drive, Leo Saldana scored first from six yards out. Dicky Powers hit Fred Leal on a 24-yard touchdown pass for the Bears second score. Another 24-yard Powcrs-toLeal pass set up the five-yard touchdown run by Ernest Chapa. Randy Williams kicked all PAT’s. For the Bears’ final score. Randy connected on a 29-yard field goal to give the Bears the 24 0 victory. The Bears defense shined all through the game to keep the Eagles from scoring. Bears taste sweet revenge The Battlin’ Bruins defeated the Weslaco Panthers, 7-3, for a sweet Homecoming victory, Nov. 5. The Panthers had several chances to score, but the stingy Bear goal line defense only gave up three points on a field goal. PSJA’s Bears finally found paydirt in the third quarter on a 12-play scoring drive covering 64 yards. Bear quarterback Dicky Powers circled left end for the final seven yards. Randy Williams added the extra point. Weslaco made one last effort, but was stopped on a fumble, which the Bears recovered, and then ran the clock out. PSJA stays undefeated PSJA’s Mighty Bears ended their 1971-72 season with a 10-7 victory over Brownsville, Nov. 12. The Eagles scored first on a 67-yard bomb, which gave them the honor of being the only team to cross the Bear goal line. PSJA scored next on a two-yard run by Ernest Chapa, which ended an eight-play, 67-yard drive. With three minutes left in the game, the Bears took the ball on the 22-yard line and drove to the Eagles’ 30-yard marker. With seconds left, Rolando Gomez kicked a whopping 47-yard field goal. The ball sailed through the air and hit the cross bar to fall for the Bear victory and an undefeated season. Junior Varsity teammates arc, first row 1 to r, Rocl Rosales, Arturo Ayala, Richard Garza, Lorenzo Aleman, Edmundo Canales, Efrain Ochoa, Ramiro Lucra, Leo Rosales, David Balli, second row, Mark Ferris, Eddie Santos, Oliver Garcia, Craig Belcw, Jeff Talbert, Willie Thatcher, Scott Tracy, Ernesto Ayala, Terry Foster, third row, John Herrin, George Martinez, Tommy Whitlock, Ricky Avendano, Steve Chappell, Julian Vega, Richard Tijerina, Jaime Martinez, Barry Burandt, fourth row, Carlos Contreras, Sonny Alaniz, Lupc Almanza, Rosendo DeLeon, Ricky Barrientes, Pat Sutherland, Mike Jewell, Jimmy Boeckcr, Joe Mata, Daniel Pena, Mike Sutherland, Bobby Bledsoe. Jayvees boast fine record PSJA’s Junior Varsity Team, led by Coach Jimmy Davis, finished the 1971 season with a good record. They won eight games out of eleven, tied one, and only lost two. The Jayvees boasted such outstanding players as Mark Moseley, Baldemar Montalvo. Gil bert Garza, and Greg Stuart, who, along with other strong prospects, should be a good foundation in helping build next year's Varsity. These young men developed a sense of loyalty and honor to themselves and their school in the way they played. 152 KRGV Scholastic Team members are, bottom, Pat McClellan, Guzman, 89; standing, Jimmy Aleman. 90; Randy Williams. 96. 1 8 P8JA Bears All-District; four make Scholastic Team Eighteen PSJA Bears were chosen for All-District Teams which include First Team, Second Team, and Honorable Mention recipients. All-District players arc chosen by Valley coaches. The Valley Freedom Newspapers sports writers named Jimmy Aleman and Randy Williams Second Runners up for the Valley’s Outstanding Defensive Player and Offensive l ineman, respectively. Dicky was named third runner-upas Outstanding Offensive Back. KRGV TV Scholastic Teammates arc Jimmy Aleman, Rogelio Guzman, Pat McClellan, and Randy Williams. 1 All-District berths were captured by, bottom, I to r, George Willingham. Rogelio Gutman, Pat McClellan, David Cantu, Abel-Villarreal, Freddie Leal, top. Wayne Wright. Rolando Guzman, Jimmy Aleman, Dicky Powers, Raul Macias, Randy Williams, Freddy Borrego. Ernest Chapa. ■ i | — iwt � mmg 154 1971-72 are, 1 to r, Gilbert Garza, Ernest Chapa, Tommy Wideman, Roque Walker, Randy Williams, Freddy Borrego, Mike Gamez, Freddy Izaguirre, Coach Alex Dccuir and Coach Larry Lusby. VARSITY SCOREBOARD McAllen................91-55 Edinburg...............56-63 Harlingen..............61-70 Mission................48-71 San Benito.............28-72 Weslaco................57-56 Brownsville............72-68 McAllen................75-61 Edinburg...............68-59 Harlingen..............84-65 Mission................70-85 San Benito.............42-73 Weslaco................73-69 Brownsville............72-77 Their score placed first 155 Junior Varsity cagers arc. kneeling 1 to r, Ramiro Lucra, Rick Garcia, Mike Ramirez, mgr. Linney Lyles, standing. Coach Larry Lusby, Ricky Flores, Terry Foster, Fete “Chicago” Martinez, Tommy Whitlock, Lupe Almanza, and Sonny Alaniz. JV SCOREBOARD McAllen...............60-58 Edinburg..............47-59 Harlingen.............42-53 Mission...............56-50 San Benito............42-48 Weslaco...............35-39 Brownsville...........39-44 McAllen...............48-38 Edinburg..............56-74 Harlingen.............65-76 Mission...............45-60 San Benito............39-58 Weslaco...............42-44 Brownsville...........56-47 157 Baseball Teammates arc. top 1 to r. Coach Wilbur Gawlik, Armando Gomez. James Roelofs, Ruben Rocha, Nick Espinosa, Elio Almaguer, Abel Vela, Dicky Powers, Tommy Wide man. Lee Hunter, Mike Gamez, Coach Jimmy Freddie Leal, Raul Muniz, Leoncl Garza, Pete Cano, Eliseo Avendano, Rick Garcia, Mario Anzaldua, Jeff Fuller, Angel Serda, Dennis McKeever, not shown Wayne Wright. INNINGS VISITORS HOME Tijerina, Rolando Perez. Rolando Davis, bottom, mgr. Juan Fuentes. Glen Anzaldua, Victor Trevino, 24 make up baseball team Coaches Jimmy Davis and Wilbur Gawlik coached the baseball players through the 1972 season. All interested men tried out and 24 were chosen. They included lettermen Dennis McKeever, Jimmy Roclofs, Mike Gamez, and Eliseo Avendano. They attended the McAllen Tournament, and then played all the District 28-AAAA teams twice each, starting with McAllen on March 17. The season ended May 5, with a game against San Benito. 159 161 Trackstcrs are 1st row, I to r, Ramiro Caballero, Jesse Campos, Lorenzo Montgomery, Leo Saldana, Kirk Garfield, 2nd row, Manuel Ramirez, Baldc Montalvo, Jesse Sotelo, George Ortiz, Ruben Martinez, Moses Garcia, Andres DeLeon, Abel Villcrreal, George Willingham, Rolando Gomez, Pat Farias, Coach Max Cantu. 162 Track team looking strong This year’s track team was one of the strongest ever at PSJA with ten returning lcttcrmcn. The superb team is coached by Max Cantu. The nine lcttcrmcn arc Role Gomez, Raul Macias, Bobby Flores, Lee Hunter, Dicky Powers, Abel Villarreal, Eliseo Farias, Stephen Grim, and Ruben Martinez. 880 -Yard Runners Aleman, David Cantu, Charles Vaughn Courtney, Julian Vega, Alejandro Anzaldua, 3rd row, McClellan, Steve Grim, Elisco Mile-Relay Team 163 164 Hurdlers Shotputters 440-Yard Runners Singles player, Susan Morris, takes a serious approach to her game. Serving with power is the effect Gary Click wants to achieve. 166 Members of the PSJA Tennis Team are, 1-r, Joe Romero, Lupe Cortez, Josic Ayala, Phyllis Hinkle, Gary Glick, Penny Purdue. Roger Martinez, Edna Villarreal, Susan Morris, Melba Sandoval, Linda High, manager John Santoya and, seated. Coach Chuck Young. Tennis team 12 strong PSJA was represented by 12 students in various tennis tournaments this year. Returning letter-men were Phyllis Hinkle, Penny Purdue, Susan Morris, Edna Villarreal, and Roger Martinez. Penny makes the serve as Phyllis stands in ready position. 167 “Seem. . . . individuals vdo pul S-‘P-O-t - )-0? in “Sear (Zounfluj Leading the Class of ’72 are officers, left to right, Ricky Baldwin, president; Lupita Murillo, reporter; Ernestina Espinoza, vice-president; Diana Garza, secretary; Jaime Baldazo, treasurer. Mighty Seniors of 'll led by Ricky Baldwin The Senior Class of ’72 has shown that they are worthy of the title of Seniors. They sponsored the Homecoming presentation which was surely the prettiest in years. Seniors received the Spirit Stick numerous times and hold the honor for the rest of the year. Ismael Acosta Connie Adkins Ricardo Alaniz Rosalinda Alaniz Jimmy Aleman San Juanita Aleman Antonio Alfaro Ascension Almanza Amparo Alvarado Celso Alvarado Hector Alvarado Jesus Anaya, Jr. “Ah-h-hh Pancho!” Wayne, “Pancho,” Wright was unanimously chosen by the Cheerleaders as 1971-72 Cheerleader Beau. Raul Arellano Esteban Arredondo Emily Arriaga Estella Avendano Juan Jose Ayala Arturo Azoca David Bailey Joe Bailey Manuel E. Baldazo Ricky Baldwin Sandy Barbosa Rosalinda Barrera Margaret Bennett Thelma Bennett Richard Bernal Betty Balckwell Yearbook sales rose to 1,060 after the Bruins added extra punch to the sales assembly. .. 36-24-36! Mrs. Trigo and the Homecoming Decorations Committee busily work to make the assembly a memorable one. Frank Bledsoe Mary Blevins Wanda Bodden Encarnacion Bravo Roy Broadnax Jim Brooks Claudia Buchanan Jose Buenrostro Torrie Burandt Frank Burmeister Roel Caceres Alicia Cadena Spirited cheerleaders and fans demonstrate their full support for the Mighty Bears at the annual bonfire. Hermelinda Campos John Canales Israel Canche Carlos Cano Delia Cano Janie Cano Lupc Cano Ruben Cano Arnoldo Cantu Hector Cantu Jose David Cantu Mary Helen Cantu Oscar Cantu Reynaldo Cantu Ricardo Cantu Betsy Carter George Castaneda Carmen Castillo Cathy Castillo Joel Castillo Jose Luis Castillo Melinda Castillo Ricardo Castro Ruben Champion Dicky, Jimmy, and Role light the ever burning spirit of PSJA. Lupita Chavez Dennis Coffman Eliazar Contreras Glaydeen Cook Mitchel Cortino Margie Crutchfield Carmen Cruz Olga Cruz Roy Cuevas Malcolm Day Elia De La Garza Nclda De La Garza Arlene DeLeon Cristela DeLeon David Dicus Oscar Dominguez Janice Downs Conn Eastwood Bear Backers enthusiastically celebrate one of the many Bear victories at the AFS sock-hop. Janice, Jann, and Pancho were a Hit at the AFS assembly. Jo Ann Elkins Juan Enriquez Emestina Espinoza Ester Espinoza Yolanda Espinoza Gonzalo Estrada Gracie Estrada Eliseo Farias Raquel Farias Bruce Ferries Mercy Figueroa Martha Fisher Odet and Shawn will always remember “Cracker Jacks! Cracker Jacks Noelia Flores Olga Flores Pete Flores Ruben Fox June Fuller Irma Munoz Gamez Mike Gamez Albesa Garcia Andrea Garcia Candy Garcia Francisco Garcia Jose Luis Garcia Jose R. Garcia Juan Garcia, Jr. Petra Garcia Refugio Garcia, Jr, Adan Garza Alejandro Garza Blanca Garza Diana Garza Genaro Garza, Jr. Helen Garza Leonel Garza, Jr. Leticia M. Garza Lydia Garza Minerva Garza Oscar Garza Rolando Garza Ramiro Garza Rosa Alva Garza Tito Garza Victor Garza Gary Glick Richard Glover Alma Gonzales Supt. Dean Skiles and School Board members Celerino Castillo, Octaviano Gonzales, Dario Martinez, and Dan Ramirez observe the Bear Spirit at PSJA. Alva Gonzalez Ana Maria Gonzalez Egla Gonzalez Gilbert Gonzalez Janie Gonzalez Maria Gonzalez Noraima Gonzalez Cherie Gossett Sally Grant Stephen Grim Azeneth Guajardo Cruz Guerra, Jr. Gloria Guerra Marianela Guerra Orlando Guerra Viola Guerra Alejandro Gutierrez Elvira Gutierrez Guadalupe Gutierrez Nicolas Gutierrez Rogclio Guzman Albert Handy Mark Hansen Ray Henriksen Andres Hernandez Gilda Hernandez Lupita Hernandez Maria Hernandez Martin Hernandez Rachel Hernandez “Ah! Seniors!” Such was the cheer from the Cheerleaders as the great and spirited Class of 72 receives the Spirit Stick. Rigoberto Hernandez Yolie Hernandez Maria Herrera Rose Herrera Ann Hetrick Virginia Hilton Phyllis Hinkle Cindy Hyde Joe Ibarra Melba IzaguirTe Ida Jaime Leslie Jeffery Kay Jensen Donna Jewell Juan Jimenez Douglas Kellar Nancy Kuhn Sandy Lamb Carmen Leal Juana Leal Linda Leal Raul Lcanos Joe LeClair Mary Ledesma What’s wrong with Dicky? Has he retired from football to join Bearettes? Suzanne Lanfranco Pam Lankford Hilaria Lara