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

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Today at PSJA High School the traditions which were passed down from other generations are still carried on in somewhat the same fashion as they were so long ago. Some of these traditions arc the spirited pep rallies, initiation ceremonies of some clubs such as Bcarcttcs. the annual bonfire before the PSJA—McAllen game and the selection of sweethearts by many clubs. Even in the old days of 1921, students were heartily encouraged to participate in all school activities. Some of these included Music Club. Dramatic Club. Girl Reserves. Hi Y Club and literary societies as well as University Interscholas-lic League. But most important of all is the school itself as a tradition. While students and faculty come and go. the school remains. a) Bearcttcs break in new members, b) Pep rallies were big even in the 60‘s, c) I'cnnis was a fashionable sport in 1921. d) Seniors cheer for the Bears, e) The bonfire was a big success this ear. f) Evangeline Godinez was Honey Bear in 1952. 9

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This year Bear Memories decided to do something different with this section of the yearbook. The faculty was asked to nominate six students, three boys and three girls, whom they thought deserved recognition in high school, but might not receive it. The students were selected for their school participation and outstanding abilities. The teachers then were asked to rate six of these students whom they thought participated in school services, had healthy altitudes, good scholastic abilities and strong school spirit. We have highlighted these six students within the next 20 pages by using their thoughts to express their feelings about PSJA. Also within these pages unfolds the last year at PSJA for the Seniors of 1980. a) Romc Villarreal waits to start a routine, b) Simon Guzman gets help from a photographer, c) Eva Garcia finds someone better to study. d The Drama Club shows its spirit. sen iors — n