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

Text from Pages 1 - 422 of the 1988 volume:

Bear Memories 1988 Volume 49 Pharr- San Juan- Alamo High School 1229 South I Road Pharr, Tx 78577 Favorites And Honors .... Sports . p.42 p.160 Clubs ............p.64 Sophomores ... p. 198 2 1988 Bear Administration . . p.254 Juniors ............p.226 Seniors ............p.280 Closing .p.360 V Memories Contents 3 morr time Senxv it to be taken HfcVfcR say coc Jtadu.jlea that cetu' rhee- the Bears or mgoout all the pep rallies there aieay Bear Spirit die within them Kay Carta, graduation at they attended mott c-t, SUFFERING THE LOSS. The the hardest one to ac sma it s no different the Bears’ first game to 4 This is the year to remember This Is The Year To Remember This is the year to remember and the moments to hold on to After brainstorming, planning, deciding, and organizing, searching for a theme was no easy task tor Bear Memories 1988. Once again the editorial staff said. We want the book bigger. Well lo and behold, we added 64 new pages to bring the largest book in south Texas to 400 pages. However out of the 32 color pages. 16 were out in order to add the introduction, more features, and the closing pages. The book included the traditional three page foldout of the senior class. A new attraction has been added at the end of the Senior section that no other valley yearbook has created; a tour page panoramic foldout of the Senior class taken in February. Senior pictures are bigger than ever. Nearly every section of the yearbook was enlarged. Why. you might ask? P.S.J.A. High School is growing. Therefore, u r must grow with it. Memorable events took place throughout the year and our photographers managed to capture those moments. How can you forget the total chaos during the first weeks ' of school when over 500 students wandered around without schedules. The overcrowding condition was one hectic and continuous problem. During homecoming, a big Halloween costume party was thrown by the Senior class. Drama put on three shows for over 4000 people and the sophomore class officer elections were delayed. The Belle and Beau Dance that the sophomores hold was once in jeopardy because of lack of interest. Then the Prom, as the last dance was one of the most expensive goals to be put forth. Whatever the event, students here at P.S.J.A made history. For the Senior class, this is the year to remember and the moment to hold on to forever. IS IT THE CLASS CLOWN?-Acting out was one of the favorite past times throughout Cesar Gonzalez' Senior year and usually making his friends laugh up a storm. Above. Cesar dressed up with a wig. and some shades and acted out in an unusual way. And The Moments To A PILE OF MEMORIES After spending several hot days during the summer making posters to fill up the walls in the gym for each pep rally, both Varsity and Junior Varsity tore down and piled up the posters after every pep rally. Hold On To I COKE OR PEPSIDuring the 4th of July celebrations at Archer Park, the Drama Club was on top of things with a efreshment booth of their own. Seniors Sandra Martinez and Rey Gonzalez attend to all their thirsty customers. AT ATTENTION R.O.T.C. officers Juan Bustos. Herbie Lozano. Gus Acosta Rene Avendano stand at attention to the raising of the flag during pregame ceremonies at a football game. and the Moments to hold on to 5 WAITING IOR TMt FINAL RESUlTSAt the muilP n Jub.le- ' Memorial Stadium. Drum mayor Lilia Trevino and band member Us-haods t� ght waning for the results o their performance Both bind me anticipotrto tor the traditional Division t ratings that the Bear Band us every year SECONDS THAT WILL I AST A Lit ETIMEThe Papalv.Mt to San Antonio brought people from tar and wide to the Alamo City Two student Joined In on the event Dennis Cantu and Roy l.lxcano made the four hour long journey to San Antonio to document the event and saw Pope John Paul II for seven seconds as he paraded 'hroogh the streets AT ATTENTION At every football game P.S.J A JROTC Cadets aw uack to receive placement assignments along the stands Batalbon Com Avendano. at far right, leads the salutes as Gus Acosta Oelmar Lorano Motlana Alvarado, Martha Alams. and 8ea Sane tier prepare for ano: JROTC weekly activity WORDS Ol WISDOM soi only ihr coach, but the motivator Coach Wiltarm known for always talking positively to his players Every athlete listens to Williams as he speaks on the game performance after a bitter loss 10 the Pace Vikings (lower HOLDING ON TIGHT. During the first football game. Bear ette Sylvia Salazar still manages to suit out with pride and spirit. Sylvia injured her knee three days before the Corpus Christi Bear game. In the background, the Osoettes get ready to assemble. The Moment Of A Lifetime. . . .. .Ice cold clarny. sweaty hands, cold blood rushing all over the lx d) a skipped heartbeat, butterflies in your stom ach . . . Have you ever experienced these feelings before? These are fee! ngs that come along with that special moment in our life the- we treasure the most. Now just we at is the moment ot a lifetime? Every person's idea of that special moment of a lifetime varies due to different values. Many people feel that their moment of a lifetime will be graduating from high school since it will signify their stepping out into the real world. Other people's great moment deals with social events such as running for pageants or being nominated for Homecoming King and Queen. Extra curricular activities, such as band and CI.I.L., also hold many special moments. These unforgettable moments may include receiving that First Division at Pigskin, losing the big game, or anxiously awaiting for the judge's final decision of advanced to the next level of competition. Through life s battles we. as students, have learned how to win and lose, to laugh and cry. and to love and hate. Though we have been through many rough times, we will always have that moment to remember, that moment that will encourage us to strive for more, for excel fence. PUTTING ON THE ACT- The Drama department practices long and hard in order to prepare for its plays. Junior member Efrain Flores reads over his lines for the upcoming play Circus of Dreams.'' WAITING TO GET INTO THE BUILDING- Some students and even teachers waited till after the pep rallies in order to get their school books from their lockers. As a result they often ended up waiting for a faculty member that had a key to open the doors to the building. A CROWN OF BEAR FANS- Parents of football players, grandparents, ex-students, family members, friends and even some faculty members, made the effort in spending time to support the Bears. THE FEW. THE PROUD. THE SENIORS. At the last pep rally of the season. Lori Salinas and Lisa Salinas handed out some “Srs. ’88 crowns to the seniors that attended the pep-rally. During the pep-rally members of the sophomore class tried to take over the senior section but were extremely out numbered. 8 There is one in every crowd There Seems To Be One In Every Crowd In every crowd you see at p.s.j.a. there always seems to be an athlete, and FFA member, a T. V. Productions student, here and there, a Thespian or vocational student Teachers, administrators and maybe a counselor are sometimes seen helping students around campus For the athlete, which doesn t only play the roll of a player but is at times committed to another extracurricular activity. Several athletes, both boys and girls are involved in many clubs that are active like student council. Mu Alpha Theta. FHAX or Journalism The Future Farmer of America wears his jacket proudly along with the ever popular ropers You can also see T. V. Productions students around campus interviewing students, teachers, or filming pep rallies and the annual children shows. Thespian members which is one of the largest clubs on campus has over 2000 actors Band members bring out their own kind of music and vocational students are interested in the career of marketing, welding, auto mechanics or appliance repair. Among the crowd of students are teachers and administrators that lend a helping hand. In that crowd the teacher is looked upon to instruct students to make decision or learn responsibility. On the other hand, administrators and counselors are mostly looked upon as people for advice towards graduation requirements and class conflicts. In every crowd at P.S.JA there is that special person who is either a best friend, boy friend, girl friend, the class clown, or that person who always smiles at everybody. There is also that person that makes you laugh and cry for many reasons, and believe it or not there is even an enemy. Whatever the case, there is always one in every crowd. SHARING A JOKE BEFORE CLASS. • For early risers the morning is a good time to exchange a few good jokes. Sustitute teacher Mr. Olivarez and some students enjoy a good conversation before beginning the day. STILLNESS OF THE CROWD • During halftime ceremonies at a football game, the audience breaks for silence. Within the crowd several support the Bears from drama students, a security guard, band members, and even teachers. THE ESCORT Being an escort for over 11 girls can turn our to be pretty fun. Senior Joe Padilla helped as an escort for the Miss Rio Grande Valley Texas Teen CJ.S.A. pageant held in September at Harlingen. There is one in every crowd 9 GETTING TO CLASS ON TIME. Stopping to talk to some friends outside a building or at your locker and trying to get to class on time was a big problem for some students. Winona Moczygemba and Nancy Castor seem to have found a solution: carry all your books. ON TOP OF THINGS. For some students, reading the school rewspaper. The Bear’s Tale, was a good way of knowing what's happening on cam pus. Sophomores Sarah Echevaria and Ysenia Yanez catch up on some current events during their lunch period with the Bear’s Tale. 10 Everyday at P.S.J.A. PASSING TIME. Throughout the day. students seemed to have found some pleasure sitting and talking with one another in the patio area. NO WORK AND NO PLAY. During all three lunch hours many students gathered in the library in hopes of catching up on some homework or studing for a test. PREPARING FOR THE. LONG RUN AHEAD- All runners need the proper equipment lo run cross country Runner Anne Hernande end Franee Coplea prepare the shirts, warmup , end shoe needed for the runner before they ell meet alter school to practice Usually the athlete run one to two hour A TOUCH UP BEFORE THE END OF THE DAY A lot of femile tudent take time out in between classes to freshen up before continuing the day Sophomore Jennifer BUnco � U� quietly as she put on makeup before cU � and the overcrowding of student commenses Everyday At P.S.J.A. Something Different Happens Students attend P.S.J.A high school for 175 days a year. The school day is long and hard. For six hours a day students dealt with mathematical, literal, scientific and peer pressures. Sometimes students organized even further when the air conditioning units would be off for some reason and students were forced to work in ninety degree temperatures. For some students a regular school commenced at 7 am in the morning It seems that every year more and more students are enrolling themselves in a 7 am class. Whether the credit was needed or not. students sacrificed at least 45 minutes of sleep to attend courses such as computer programming or Chemistry II. As 8 am gets closer, the hallways of P.S.J.A begin to lighten up with the gleeming faces of its occupants. Due to their residential area those students riding the bus to school arrive as early as 7:30am. Students occupy themselves in one way or another. Some finish incomplete homework, others gossip, and arrive to eat a well balanced breakfast at the school cafeteria The school library is another well known hang out for students with some time to kill Surprisingly, some students look forward to their first three classes It seems as though students have all their energy and spirit in the mornings. Coming in tardy to your first period class is nothing new for some students or teachers, for that matter. Pushing a pupil's mind to its extreme for three long hard thought hours can wear some students out Lunchtime is a long awaited time of the day. Some of their hunger just takes the best of them and they head for the cafeteria as if there were no tomorrow Others take advantage of the time to borrow somebody 's homework and complete theirs Others just sit or stand and talk their pressures away to a close friend. The latter part of the school day seems to last forever. By the time I pm rolls around, students are just worn to the bone Some take the hallways in the hope of finding somebody worthy to start a conversation with Somehow this Is the time security guards are kept on their toes. Every day here at P.S.J.A. is different Nobody can expect to come bock the next day or year and hope it will be like the last one. The temperature may go up along with the scholastic pressures, but the students will still attend P.S.J.A. High School to earn a high school diploma. EARLY BIRDS Before first period class begms at 8am several students are early riser and get to school early For many students waiting outside the classroom sitting and talking before the bell rings is an every morning occurrence Something Different Happens 11 First Royal Court Of PSJA It was the night of a full moon, and the perfect example it was Halloween Eve Al though it wasn t a night of costumes, mon sters. or make up. the spirits weren t dam pened as the audience awaited anxiously the crowning of the Royal Court It was Homecoming 1987. Eleven girls and ten boys vied for the crowns but only 3 girls and 3 boys were selected for the presti gious honor of being in the Royal Court Chosen as King was Arty Cantu, son of Mr and Mrs Hereo Cantu of San Juan Arty is involved m football, track. FC.A.. Key Club. Bears Tale reporter and Senior Class President. Selected as Queen was Melissa Garza Melissa is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Joe Garza Jr. She has been involved in student council. F.H A., and a three year member of the Bearettes Currently. Metis sa holds the title of second lieutenant in the drill team The Homecoming Court of 198788 are Queen. Melissa Garza, da ugh ter of Mr and Mrs. Joe Garza of Pharr King. Arty Cantu, son of Mr and Mrs Hereo Cantu of San Juan. First Princess and Prince are Rina and Bobby Ramirez, twin daughter and son of Mr and Mrs Raul R Ramirez of Pharr Second Princess is Dina Gonzalez, daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymundo Gonzalez Jr. of Pharr Second Prince is Joe Padilla, son of Ms Blanca Padilla of Pharr. EXCITIHG MOMEHTS It was all smiles as Melissa Garza is crowned Homecoming Queen by last year’s queen. Ronnie Balli. Homecoming King Arty Cantu proceeds to escort Melissa to be seated after receiving a bouquet of roses and being presented 12 Homecoming King And Queen The Royal Court 1987-88 A new tradition was commenced by the Senior Class of 1986: a Royal Court In addition to the homecoming King queen and princess, a first and second prince was selected, thus forming the first royal court ever. Another new tradition that was start ed as well, was having ten boys as home coming king candidates This homecoming is one to remember by the senior class as new traditions and new titles were bes towed upon a few honored seniors Homecoming King And Queen Candidates The few the proud the candidates. Though they didn't win the title of Homecoming King and Queen, something special remains in the memory of these students. The memory of being nominated is something to be proud of. Was it their personality or attitude in which made their friends nominate them? This year, the ten homecoming king candidates were presented at the homecoming peprally and the Homecoming King along with the first prince and second prince were announced. As tradition. the eleven girls were presented at pre-game ceremonies to the community. These candidates expressed their gratitude through their gleaming smiles as the audience applauded them with gratitude. Not only are these candidates well liked and admired, but most of all there is a great sense of love between them and the student body. Consequently. the candidates get along with everybody around campus, simply because they have that special binding friendship. All these candidates are also very active in extracurricular activities. These candidates are committed and dedicated to school and their personal values. Outstanding in either one club or another the candidates manage to make an effort in supporting their club. Iris. Flor, and Penny have been cheerleaders since their junior year. Lorie and Celeste are three year members of the Bearette drill team. Lisa has been active in student council and Mary excels in the P.S.J.A. track team. Penny. Celeste, and Mary are all members of the school newspaper staff. Martha and Jorge are involved in T. V. Production and both hold officer position. Sammy. Cleo. Albert. Jerry, and Oscar are all members of the Mighty Bear football team. Albert is also a member of the Thespian club. Jerry and Roy are members of the newspaper and yearbook staff in which both hold editor-in-chief positions. Though these candidates did not win they still hold a very special place in everyones' heart. Being nominated as the top ten boys and top eleven girls from 950 seniors is a title within itself. Mary Compean Sammy Borrego Iris Bartimus 14 Homecoming King And Queen Candidates Celeste Guerra Albert Lopez Cleo Lopez Homecoming King And Queen Candidates 15 Roy Lizcano Flor Medrano Jerry Munoz Penny Pena Lisa Salinas Oscar Vargas 16 Homecoming King And Queen Candidates DANCING THE NIGHT AWAY. PS. J. A. students enjoy a night of fun and laughter at the mascarade dance held in the cafeteria. During the dance the Senior class officers awarded trophies in different categories of costumes to the students. CANDIDATES PERFORMING HAND DRILLS. At the opening the Homecoming pep rally Homecoming King candidates perform Bearette Hand drills to the audience. The candidates were presented at the pep rally and the winners were announced. TO ELIZABETH WITH LOVE.One of the expenses dur ing homecoming festivities is those fully loaded mums. Bearette Liza Enriquez displays with Pride her many mums which she received from friends. ARRANGING THE PAN DE POLVO.-Traditionally every Senior class sponsors a tea for past graduating classes. Roy Gonzalez and Dora Trevino prepare the cake and the pan de polvo before the exgraduates arrive. HOMECOMING ESCORTS.-Every year Homecoming queen candidates select two Senior boys to escort them in their gowns during the Homecoming presentation in the auditorium. Joe Bar-barrena and Leo Salazar were chosen as the 1987 Homecoming escorts. Homecoming Activities 1987 THE WATCHFUL EYE. Assistant principals R. Daniel and R. Tijerina along with Marine Science teacher Mr. B. Wood keep a watchful eye on the seniors to make sure chaos does not break out. ASSEMBLY OF SENIORS. The taking of the senior group picture made most seniors wake up early enough to obtain the best spot for the picture. Seniors Arty and Mario Cantu prepare to unravel the Senior 88 poster, while the rest of the seniors await the arrival of the photographer, unfortunately. the photographer never arrived and so the group picture was postponed until a later date. JOIN THE CROWD. As soon as students arrived at the steps in front of the auditorium seniors quickly start to assemble and squeeze together. Dennis Cantu. Celeste Guerra. Melissa Silva. Lizzie Garza. Roy Lizcano. and Lori Salinas await before the second try of taking the picture is made. THE FIRST GATHERING. It was still early in the morning when seniors started to gather. As the seniors wait for friends all seem to talk neverend lessly. Football players. Bearettes and even an unnoticed junior or sopha more managed to get into the scene. LAUGHING UP A STORM. While waiting for the photographer, seniors enjoyed each others corny jokes, their wearing apparel and as tradition, many girls wore Hawaiian style lei's and boys wore straw hats. The Anatomy Of A Senior Group Picture WORKING DILIGENTLY. Senior Class President Arty Cantu works up a sweat to finish painting the remaining half of the Senior poster a day before the picture was taken THE DEPARTURE. Finally the mission of taking the Senior group picture has been completed and Seniors spread out in different directions in order to get to their 1st period class. EARLY BIRDS GET THE WORM. At about 7:15 am Seniors begin to gather up in from of the auditorium bright and early in order to get a standing spot in the Senior group picture. Seniors Eighty Eight The Anatomy Of A Senior Group Picture Mo posters or intrusive objects! This year the administration set a rule on the traditional senior group picture. Students were not allowed to hold or bring any posters other than the Senior poster. The school day of October, 2 started off at about 6:55 am. Seniors began to occupy the south side area of the auditorium. The Seniors began to get restless and frustrated. The Senior poster had already been spread out and students put in their prospective place. Time flew and it was about 7:45 a m. and no photographer. Ancquis students had began to reveal their opinion on this discombuberlated situation. The time was nearing 8 am. Senior sponsors huttled and evaluated the situation. A decision had been made. MO PICTURE. Assistant Principal Mr. R. Daniel made the announcement to some 500 Seniors. The biggest tantrum in all of south Texas was about to start. Seniors began filling the air with their chant We won't go . Over and over they yelled. When they stopped to notice that no body was listening they settled down. They swallowed their pride and held their heads up high as they headed for their first period class. All day long underclassmen and faculty mocked them. Scars were low and angers were high but Seniors withheld knowing that someday they would take their long awaited Senior group picture. They got their second chance. The pic- ture had been rescheduled for Oct. 12th. Some gave thanks while others had doubts. The day came and Seniors once again began to occupy the stairs of the auditorium. Some came alone while others were accompanied by fellow classmen. The time was nearing and suddenly a man was seen carrying a camera. That man could be none other than the photographer: Don Hlubek. A loud applause was heard along the hallways of P.S.J.A. high school. As the photographer set up his equipment Seniors grew restless and annoyingly loud. Smiles grew to their peak as the photographer gave the I ..2.3 signal. The 1987-88 Senior Group Picture had been taken. ARTWORK AT ITS BEST.Putting in the finishing touches for the 88 sign, some senior class officers Arty Cantu. Jerry Munoz. and Dennis Cantu, and lending hand is Damian Guevara. Mario Cantu was the artist who drew up the 88 w THE CROWD GATHERS During the first picture show, time passes by as the Seniors gather and Assistant Principal Mr R Daniel gets ready with his microphone to tell them to get ready. However, a few minutes later Mr. Daniel announces the picture can't be taken Why? No photographer! HEY WHAT HAPPENED? Confused faces was a common sight after the photographer failed to show on the first attempt of the Senior group picture Al bert Lopez and Johnny Gonzalez give two examples of a common face that day. SOME GNUSGAL FACIAL EXPRESSIONS. While waiting for the photographer. Senior Gina Riojas. Pau lete Salmas. Damian Guevara. Dina Gonzalez. Jerry Munoz and Yvette Lopez show some unusual facial expressions Could they be upset, angry, or happy5 GETTING READY EXCEPT After everybody is told to step back into the first row of stairs Senior class officer Sandra Gonzalez prepares her teddy bear first, before she moves in the crowd The Anatomy of a senior group picture Students Without Schedules Causes Chaos Where is my class schedule? I want my schedule. I don't have my class schedule. During the first three weeks of school in September the office administration and the counselors office building was jammed pack with students who had their class schedules issued yet. Although registration was held a week before school officially started, computer errors caused approximately more than 500 class schedules to be incomplete, leaving some re lieved and the majority of students angry. Junior Eloy (Jreste commented. I was kind of mad. I had to wait five days for my schedule. To seniors and juniors used to the high school routine from the previous year, it was blessing in disguise. To them it meant an extended summer vacation. As junior Noe Garcia said. No Problem. Right? Wrong! These students only fell behind on their school work leaving many teachers upset. Coach Pittman (Biology teacher) remarked. I think it's unfair because all classes have already begun lessons and students who enter late are left behind. But to a sophomore without a schedule it was total chaos. New to the school they had no idea what building they were in and without a schedule ... well, this just added to their confusion. Point proven by sophomore Hilda Garza who asked. what schedule delay? The hardest blow of all. however, came to the counselors as well as the teaching staff. It was they who put up with the students hysterics. Such as the sophomore Marco Guajardo who said, this shows irresponsibility on the counselors' part. While junior Jeff Contreras said, lack of communication in the counselors' office. Op posed to these comments Mr. Gomez, a history and drama teacher said. I was probably as frustrated as the students. but I don't blame the counselors. Asa result of these computer errors, some teachers had overcrowded classes in one class period while in other classes there was only a handful- as in the case of Mrs. S. Leal's geometry class where 72 students were enrolled in her third period class. According to office administration and counselors, they worked diligently in getting class schedules worked on. However, due to the overcrowded conditions that the high school faced, there were just too many students wanting their schedules at the same time. Then again students requested elective courses which are offered only during one period thus the computer could not program it correctly. Some students did face the situation with patience, while others did not. Teachers were told by the administra tion that students could make up any work that was missed. SORRY WE DON’T HAVE YOUR SCHEDULE”. Teacher aides Imelda Solis and Ms. Ninfa Castro had a hectic job telling several students that class schedules were not being distributed. Sophomores Rosie Alaniz and Adriana Alvarez were all smiles as they were told to come back another day. However, in the back. Marc Polanco does not seem to please with the results. Over 400 students did not attend class the first day of school. 18 Chaos at Registration NOT HAPPY TO BE A SENIOR. Senior portrait were taken during registration and Gloria Arredondo await to be photographed. Many senior waited in long lines to be photographed by a new company that was contracted; Life Touch. THE DOOR FINALLY OPENS. Its 815 a m. and the long lines seem endless The door finally opens for students to enter and register and hopefully to receive a class schedule list for classes that are open to admit students. COGNSELORS AT WORK. Busy at the auditorium. PSJA counselors Mr. L. Longoria and Ms C. Willingham look in a class schedule list for classes that are open to admit stu dents SOPHOMORES WAIT TO REGISTER. The long lines of sophomores to come to register was enormous Over 1000 sophomores came in the one day chaos. OVERCROWDED. Outside the auditorium, all three classes of seniors, juniors, and sophomores wait to enter. However, for many, the process of registration was frustrating. SCHOOL IS STILL OUT FOR SOME. For those students whose schedules were not ready at reglstra tion. their first day of school consisted of waiting in the auditorium in hopes of receiving a schedule. Chaos at Registration 19 ARTWORK AT ITS BEST. Dolr g something fun is a good way to close your mind from being sleepy. Senior Sylvia Escobar sketches up a painting on sketching paper during Mrs. Schuys 7 am Art class. Enduring A Seven O’clock Class Cocka Doodle Dooooo! It was time to wake up because of the 7 o'clock class you enrolled in. A certain quantity of students this school year found themselves waking up an hour earlier to go to school. Even though the students unconsciously were still asleep, with their thoughts alone thinking in bed. they made an extra effort to do their work to pass their class. “I felt tired because I was not used to waking in bed longer than coming to class, but it was all worth it, said Sophomore Sergio Herbert; 7 a.m. typing student. The classes were provided for the students ' benefit; to get ahead or at least make the grade. Astonishing as it might be. a lot of students actually enrolled in these classes, which were typing. Business Data Process or Chemistry II. These students took the 7 am classes for more reasons than one. Well, at first I didn't like it because I wasn't used to waking up so early, but now it is no problem; besides, I get a better parking space, said Junior Robert Lizcano. Yes it was true. At about 6:30 am not a single soul was to be found on the parking lot. At 6:45, cars would start to show up and at 6:55 to 7 AM. students were in their classrooms. It 's like Junior Laurie Palacios said. It sure beats the 8 o'clock traffic. Teachers, on the other hand, taught the morning classes to either get paid more or a more convenient time for them. I'm a morning person. I work better in the morning than I do in the afternoon. said Mrs. Y.B. Palacios, typing instructor. Most people say that they took more out of the morning classes, since the mind is fresh and full of energy to get things done. Whether it is true or false they seemed to have had accomplished more by 8 o'clock than most students did in the 1987-88 school year. PROGRAMING THE COMPUTER. As technology of the world expands people need to expand with it. Sophomore Janet Ibarra tentatively punches the correct buttons in hopes of getting some background on computer programing. ACQUIRING BUSINESS SKILLS. Vocational course DECA offers students a wide variety of skills that might be vital In the business world. During Mrs. De la Garra's early morning class. DECA students discusss certain procedures in order to respond to a customers request. 20 Early morning classes THE TIME WRITING TEST. Typing is one of the few classes offered to students as a 7 AM class. Senior Mary Valero attempts to break her typing limit while trying to avoid making any errors. WORKING THE COMPUTER. Working math problems on a com puter is not as easy as it sounds. Junior Elizabeth Grahm works out her problems with ease as senior Albert Lopez does not look to thrilling about her work. EARLY MORNING EXERCISE. Academic classes was not the only thing students came so early to school for. Junior Liza Alvarez returns her books to her locker before going to volleyball practice early in the morning. WEIGHING THE SUBSTANCE. Making peanut brittle was one of the experiments that Mr. Gonzalez's 7 AM chemistry class where assigned to do. Seniors Frank Luna and Adrian Quezeda look over as Rene Barrera weighs one of the ingredients needed to complete the experiment. Early Morning Classes 21 HALFTIME BREAK. During their come-back the Osoattes made jure to attend and cheer the Bears on to a victory. After a Hectic first two quarters the Osoctte squad take a breather before comensmg the last two quarters. The Return Of The Osoettes The year of 198687 was a year of disappointment for the Osoettes. who are a very prestigious organization here at P.S.J.A. High School. This was due to the inacti veness of this organization and also because their was not enough girls in the club. However, this year the club changed dramatically with the help of three sponsors and recruitment, the Osoettes became quite active again. 1969 was the official beginning of the Osoettes Basket ball coach. Frank Arington. was at a basketball game and noticed a small amount of people who were present Therefore, there was no cheering of spirit in the air. Coach Arington began to think of ideas to make the audience a lot bigger. It was then when Arington discov ered the Ossoetes. Ms. Mcloed and Ms. Joann Hunt (now Mrs. Doffing) were the sponsors who were going to develop this new organization. After Mcleod and Hunt recruit ed 28 girls to the Osoettes. they began to attend basket ball games. Then the Osoettes decided they wanted to do more for P.S.J.A. In 1972. the Osoettes began to attend football games. By this time the Osoettes were also cheering for believe it or not track, baseball and bakset ball games. Ever since then, the Osoettes have been an active pep squad. This year, over 30 girls were recruited New officers for the Osoettes are. Norma Ramirez, cap tain, (first semester). Noemi Galvan, cocaptain, (first semester) and Anita Ramirez, lieutenant. These new group of girls are help and guided by Mrs. Anna Perez, who teaches biology And this year two new sponsors. Mrs. Alma L Castillo and Ms. Marina Castillo, both Spanish teachers. “I love the Osoettes. and I'm glad lama part of them. responded Mrs. A. Castillo. Noemi Galvan was later replaced and made Captain in November. The com bat of the Osoettes proved greatly at peprallies. was very motivated by the school spirit and also the football players joining with the fun. commented sophomore Isels Rodriguez So how do the officer's feel about new members? Norma Rodriguez, captain, says. I am very proud of all the girls, because they are quick learners in the cheers, drill team, and routine. The Osoettes practiced two hours a day. every day alter school during football season. The routines were for the perfection of their moves and dances. These routines were then performed at peprallies and Friday night foot ball games to add spirit and support the Battlin' Bears. The Osoettes have made a big effort to put this organize lion where it is today. They have made very strong end astounding comeback!! DEDICATED SPONSORS. Bringing back a nearly dissolved squad was no easy task. But Ms. Marina Castillo. Ms. Alma Castillo, and Mrs. Anna Perez succeeded and brought the Osoette squad back to P.S.J.A. with twenty girls: mostly sophomores BEING RECOGNIZED. As the only senior on the Osoette squad. Major Noemi Galvan stands next to her proud mother Ms Carmen Galvan during the Osoette parents night. Noemi has been in the squad for the past two years. 22 The Osoettes Are Back PRCXJD TO BE AN OSOETTE. Osoette captain Noemi Galvan proudly stands in front o the rest of the Osoetles during the opening kickoff of a football game. ON. ON. P.S.J.A. OSOETTES. Concealed to their upper bleacher section throughout al the pep rallies, the Osoettcs came down on to the court area during the homecoming pep rally to perform while the band played and the cheerleaders danced. TOGETHER AND UNITED. During one of the peprallies. the Osoettes are together and united This year the Osoettes were sponsored by three teachers; Ms. Sebastian Castillo. Ms. Alma Castillo, and Mrs. Anna Perez. AFTER SCHOOL PRACTICE. Bringing back the Osoettes was not only the sponsors job but also the girls. The Osoettes practiced for two hours after school during football season. The Osoettes Are Back 23 IN PERFECT FORM. Practicing on the basketball court outside the new gym. the Karate club met Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. Senior Juan Garcia concentrates on his form while practicing kick movements. PREPARING FOR THE SERVE. Tennis is a sport that requires a lot of skill and ability to be able to play. Sophomore Victor Garcia practices long and hard on a hot afternoon right after school in hopes of making the P.S.J.A. tennis team and be able to compete in tennis tournaments. ■me SHOWING THEIR FORM. A few members of the JR R.O.T.C. Rifle team stayed after school for two hours a day and practiced their rifle routine that they used in competition against other school R.O.T.C. squads. David Garcia. Adolf Guitierez. Eugene Ybanez. David Gonzalez show off their skill in rifle maneuvers in an after school practice session. GOING OVER THE SCHEDULE. Preparing for the annual Pigskin Jubilee | was no easy task. Senior Drum Major Lilia Trevino attentively listens to Mr. J J Rodriquez's agenda for that afternoons marching practice. 24 After school life So What Do You Do After 3 P.M.? Life after school, indeed did exist. Whether you had to work or just hang around students always found something to do after school. As students heard the last bell ring, one thing crossed their minds. “What am I going to do now? Naturally that meant that it was time to go home, except that not many made it home. Some ended up in various business' which they got paid for providing a service. The hardworking students would then go home and do their homework or studying. On the other hand, a great majority would make it home, and what did they do? They would sleep, eat, do homework, and sleep again. Others would just sit down for a good Zi hour and think about what they wanted to do Saturday or Sunday. Others still were involved in clubs and organizations. like the Key Club, Thespian Club, French Club. etc. and organizations such as Journalism. T.V. Productions, Football, etc. These students dedicated their time and effort to provide the best results from their school clubs and organizations. Dedicated as these students were, some showed their school pride by simply “hanging around the parking lot with their friends such as Sr. Diana Garza examined. As the year progressed, though. P.SJ.A students got themselves even more involved with fundraising. They had all sorts of Dance Committees that needed money for their expenses, so they would sell candy of hold carwashes for the public. Careful and time consuming planning made these a success. So yes. life after school did occur and how memorable that came to be. IS THAT MY RIDE? Confusion was at its highest point anyday after school as all the students rushed to their car and drove away in any direction possible Junior Nina Pruneda walks down a rain drainage as she sees her ride home ap proaching. PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT. The Mighty Bear Band practiced many long and hard hours during school, after school, and on weekends Me-members of the band endured the hot rays of the sun as they await for any touch ups in their aligning by any of the assistant directors. WAITING FOR THE BUS. Depending on how far away you lived from the school, determined the amount of time you will spend waiting for your assigned bus. Students do just about anything to keep busy while they wait for their bus to arrive. Some do homework, others study, talk, or just plain joke around. After School Life 25 TASTING THE CAKE. Traditionally the bride and a groom both cut a piece from their wedding cake and give one another a taste at the time of the cutting Seniors Pete Garcia Corina Hernandez act out the traditional mock wedding which is usually held in De cember. THE MAID OF HONOR. Choosing groomsmen and bridesmaid is part of a real wedding both the bride and the groom found out what it would be like choosing their bridesmaid and groomsmen. Senior Edgar Ortiz was selected as a groomsmen and Margaret Garcia was a bridesmaid. LEADING THE SERVICE. Just as the students vote on a bride and groom, they also select a priest to lead service. Senior Cesar Gonza lez was chosen as the priest for the wedding and was expected to learn and memorize the vows in order to conduct the ceremony. EXCHANGING VOWS. As in a real wedding the student were asked to exchange vows which the priest presented to them. Senior Corina Hernandez looks over her shoulder before accepting Pete Garcia as her husband during the mock wedding 26 The Mock Wedding THE MODELS. Several styles of clothing were displayed at the Winter Wonder land of fashions show all ranging in different color style, and material. Consist mg of Sophomores. Juniors, and Seniors over a dozen girls and guys participat ed in the fashion show. MATCHING OUTFITS. Through the show there was more than single presen tations but doubles as well. Juniors Maria Figuera and Isabel Valle walk down the center platform side by side and show off their styles with smiles. PRESENTING FASHION WITH A SMILE. Modeling is not restricted to girls alone but open for guys to participate in as well. Senior Inoc Reyes pre sents and models his winter sweater to the audience in the auditorium. Marriage Vows And Modeling Clothes Helps Students Gain Knowledge A new year brings along many different events and projects. With the beginning of the school year, late in the first semester Family living class, had their annual mock wedding Early in the second semester. FHA sponsored yet another spectacular student project, a winter wonder land fashion show. What exactly is a mock wedding? A mock wedding is simply a make believe wedding. But there is a difference. In the mock wedding the bride and the groom, of course do not get to go on a honeymoon. The bride and the groom were selected upon by their fellow classmates who were also part of the family living classes. The purpose of a mock wedding is to cover the essential elements of a real wedding. For example, the expenses of wedding invitations, rings, dresses, tuxedos, a place for the reception and last but not least a place for the honeymoon, all students involved in the mock wed ding made actual calls to business firms and asked for prices. Senior Pete Garcia who played the part of a groom in one of the several mock weddings that were held commented. I feel it has prepared me as far as organu mg and financing my own wedding in the future. This has been a great learning expeirence for me during my senior year . Family living instructor Mrs. G. Champion feels that with this type of project, students might get a first hand expierence in what it takes to plan for a wedding. Planning for such a memorable event in the future stu dents involved in this project will know how to manage the wedding without any problems As if marrying six students was not enough the homemaking department also held a winter fashion show for students, relatives and friends. The fashion show consisted of students w ho were enrolled in one of three homemaking classes Stu dents made their own fashion clothing from just plain material during their class period as part of a class project. Performing at the fashion show was the second and the final part of the class project. ‘I was quite nervous at the beginning but it was fun all the way through , said senior Enoc Reyes. Enoc was one of several students involved in the fashion show From marriage to fashion, tuxedos to outfits students got the expiernce of a lifetime by participating in different school projects. They learned how to put on a fashion show or how to plan a wedding. But what makes these two projects worth playing the role in is. it takes teamwork and seeking the information needed in order to understand what it takes to put on such a spectacular event — The Fashion Show 27 LISTENING IN. Senior Thespian member Mario Davila, as the For eigner. attempts to read his newspaper but his attention is caught by something else. 28 The Foreigner LEARNING TO READ. Mario Davila, who played the Foreigner, tries to teach sophomore Damian Saenz, as Ellerd. to read a stanza from one of Shakespearean's novels. A VISIT FROM THE KLAN. Towards the end of the play, the Ku Klux Klan made a cameo appearance in which they were getting ready to hang the foreigner. The Klan member is played by senior Roy Gonzalez. CAUGHT IN A LIE. Trying to explain to his wife. Rcverand David acted out by Johnny Gonzalez tells another lie while Catherine, played by Ofelia Gonzalez manages to put on an angry face. Drama Presents Two Fall Shows At PSJA. Drama has a big name. This year. Drama added an annual fall show to it 's list of credits. The show was used as a fund raiser for later activities, such as the annual chit dren's show. Director. Mr. Roberto Gomez Jr. chose the comedy THE FOREIGNER as this year's fall show. The company consisted of twenty-five people, seven of which were actors. Students began work on the production during the summer in the latter part of Au gust. The show was a cocurricular class so if the company completed the required eighty-six hours, they received a half credit. They proved that their work was all worth the effort in the end when they opened the show to the public. The set was elaborate and the acting was superb. As Mr. Gomez says. The public was treated to the best that PSJA has to offer; the talent of its artists. In the area of the children's show another first was accomplished by Drama this year. Directors Mr. Gil-berto Zepeda and Mrs. Janet Doyle decided to write their own play that dealt with the growing problem of illiteracy. The name given to the play was THE CIRCUS OF DREAMS be cause it occurs in the dreamworld of a circus. The production is also a co-curricular class. Over two-hundred students showed up for au- ditions but only seventy-six people made the company. The cast consisted of twenty-seven actors and at one time in the show, all of the actors were on stage As a result of the crew 's hard work and dedication, the set was spectacular and it surrounded the entire audience. Color pictures of the circus were displayed on the walls and the castle den was breath-taking. The company presented their production to over 10 thousand people who were awed by the show. The directors were Mr. Gilberto Zepeda. Mr. Roberto Gomez. Jr. Mr. John Farr, and Mrs. Janet Doyle, who also made all of the beautiful costumes. At the end of every performance, a yell of excitement was given by the entire company to signify their happiness in their great performance. After the closing of the show, every company member sensed a feeling of teremendous accomplishment since they contributed an important message to their community: the extreme importance of reading. As Albert Lopez said. This show was especially important to me and to all of us because it was our own ere ation. We took our idea of what the show should look like and created it into a dream for ourselves and for others. IN TOTAL AMAZEMENT. The mute clown teem to the response of the chil dren during the childrens show Serendipity. as the mute clown was played by senior Albert Lopez TO THE TOP OF HER LUNGS. Delilah Dimwit which was played by senior Sandra Martinez, screams as she is stepped on by Pablo another character in Circus of Dreams . EXPLAINING THE COVER TO PABLO. Ruby Solis who played the part as Goldie. Cynthia Garza as Angela, explain to Michael Escamilla as Pablo, the characters that appear on the cover of the book entitled Circus of Dreams which made the dream come true. Circus of Dreams 29 WAITING TO BE ANNOUNCED. Waitir g in turn to walk on stage at the Miss Rio Grande Valley Texas Teen pageant is sophomore contestant Nora Lisa Cantu and her escort senior Joe Padilla. AND THE NEXT CONTESTENT IS. Waiting to be announced at a beauty contest is frightening enough, but when your turn actually comes up. the feeling is unexplainable. Junior Celeste De La Garza is all smiles as her turn comes up to take that walk down the stage and be presented to both the judges and the audience. 30 Pageants MISS RIO GRANDE VALLEY TEXAS QUEEN. After three rounds of tough competition including a personal interview, swim wear, and the evening gown, junior Marleena Sanders was selected as Miss Rio Grande Valley 198768. Mar-leena was escorted by senior Jerry Munoz. MISS PHARR 1988. What else can someone wish for during their senior year? Senior Christy Bermea was crowned as the new 1987-88 Miss Pharr. Competing For That Special Title Running in a pageant doesn 't only mean filling out the necessary forms. It takes slot of courage for a girl to get up on stage with anywhere from nine to fifteen girls all competing for the same title. Mot only is the competition frightening but just the thought of having to get out in front of that crowd not knowing wether that crowd wants you to win or to loose. Courage is not the only thing it takes for girls to get up on stage and compete in a beauty contest. It also takes a lot of money to purchase all the items necessary to compete in a beauty contest. Girls don't want to wear just any everyday clothing. The dress has to be new. different from all the rest, and glamorous looking. Then there is their hair. It has to be done by a professional and done especially for that mo ment. There can't be a hair out of place or they won t like it and git all discouraged. The shoes have to be new as well. Girls don't want just any slip- ons. They want nice looking shoes that go with their dress as well. But for some candidates the preparation is not over yet. Depending on the coordinators and how they planned the pageant to some call for escorts. The girls then have to choose the gentlemen that will escort them on the stage while they are being pre sented to judges as well as the audience. Whatever it may be these girls knew what they wanted and they did what they had to do. Mo price was to big to pay and no audience to big that they could not handle. Whether the candidate wins or losses the feeling is just participating in a beauty contest is fabulous. The candidates are all friends up on stage. Whatever the out come will be a hatred will not grow between the girls. All the girls up on stage during the pageant deserve to win simply because they had the courage to stand up there and compete for that special title . . . WAITING TO ESCORT THE CONTESTANTS. To be an escort in any sort of contest is a very special honor for some guys. Senior Joe Padilla escorted sophomore Nora Lisa Cantu during the Miss Rio Grande Valley Teen beauty contest held in Harlingen CROWNED CONTESTANTS. On March 22nd the Miss Alamo pageant was held in the P.S.J.A auditorium. Crowned as Miss Alamo was Lilia Trevino. I st runner-up Miss Forum Yvonne Champton. and 2nd runner up, Miss Swallow Melissa Gutierrez. VEGETABLE QUEEN CONTESTANTS. Sweethearts from both the FFA and the 4-H clubs here at P.S.J.A. competed in the Miss Vegetable Queen held here in the auditorium. The contestants for this year were juniors Norma Navarro. Ronica Ramirez. Christine Garza, and Julie Taylor. THE LINEUP. Over eight girls com peted for the position of Miss Pharr. Girls consisting from all three classes sophomores, juniors, and seniors were able to compete in the contest but only one out of all these girls would be and was crowned os Miss Pharr 1987-88 Pageants ADMISSIONS COLLEGE TESTING. Many Seniors spent their lunch periods inside the library filling out an application for the ACT test that is needed to enter certain colleges and universities. Marissa Martinez intensely reads the directions that is required and to be filled correctly. Making The Grade To Look Good On a regular school day most students are only thinking of one task: making a passing grade. Receiving a good grade does not only mean passing the class. That grade may mean a lot more to some students. Pride plays a big role when it comes time to compare grades among one another. Making the A and B or even the all A honor roll is something to boast about to all of your friends, but then on the other hand flunking a class is nothing to talk about. You really don't have a chance to think about it. You just got to do what you gotta do in order to pass and be able to show off your livestock in Mercedes during the next show. stated FFA member Cindy Munoz. Students involved in extracurricular activities like to think of the no pass, no play rule when they start to get lazy and push their homework aside. A good grade at the end of the six weeks may mean playing in the school band, cheering at a game, competing in a sport, or acting out a drama performance. Jazz band player Oscar Rodriguez said. If you fail you are not going to be able to perform and you will just be there. So if you really wanna perform you will try real hard and give it everything you have.” Many teachers often tell their students that they will be here at school before or after and invite them to come in and ask for help. Coming in early or staying after school to meet with a teacher in hopes of getting a better explanation on a particular subject or make up a test or quiz was a few things that students endured to pass a class. Coming in after school really did not do anything for me since there were so many students asking for help and not enough of the teachers to go around for everybody. said track relay sprinter Christy Beltran. OVERCROWDING THE LIBRARY? Whether its early in the morning. A. B. C lunch or after school, students always seemed to find time to go study, read magazines or quietly talk at the library. Students usually gathered at the library in order to accomplish one task; homework. TAKING THE TEST. At times students are absent the day of a big test or quiz and therefore are forced to take the test at a later date. Sophomore Oswaldo Medrano sits quietly in the hallway while taking a makeup exam in English class. 32 Making the grade to look good REVIEWING FOR THE TEST. Studying is not only done at home or often at school but also during classtime. Senior Lori Salinas looks over her government notes the day before a test during her first period class. Cramming for a test was the students most usual way of preparing for a test. A LITTLE HELP FROM A FRIEND. Math problems can sometimes be a little hard especially in a geometry class. Junior Benny Ramos assists and explains to Sophomore Gina Ramirez how to work a problem CHECKING OVER HER WORK. Teachers often tell students to go back and look for any mistakes when they finish their assignment. Senior Melissa Silva looks for any typing errors in her third period class. READING AN ASSIGNED BOOK. English classes require students to read either novels, book reports or short stories. And to find a place where there is some peace and quiet and concentrate is at the library. Sophomore Robert Frazier, sits patiently and commences reading on an assigned bcok during lunch period. Making the grade to look good 33 MOST SPIRITED STUDENTS. During every single one of the pep rallies the varsity cheerleaders chose a senior boy and girl and honored them as king and queen of spirit. Lisa Salinas and Juan Martinez await to be photographed after being selected as queen and king of spirit in the final pep rally of the 198788 football season. ‘A Unified Event’- The Last Pep-Rally One of the happiest and saddest moments that almost everyone shared at PSJA is the last pep-rally. It is the one peprally that will never be forgotten. It is the last pep rally that seniors will ever attend during their three years as a student at PSJA high school. So to them, the last peprally is a very special one. Student Council President Gabriel Alonzo said. “It was a very memorable event that the Srs. of 88 will not forget. I am sure it is going to make us look back at all the special times and friends we have at P.S.J.A. high school. Walking into the gym, seniors felt happy, proud, and full of spirit. But as the minutes slowly passed by they knew that they would not leave the gym feeling the way they did when they walked in. They know about the traditional end- ing of the last peprally and they hoped that their time wont come. But it did. The cheerleaders began their skit to the song “Memories . Each senior watched as their life slowly passed in front of them, beginning from childhood and ending in their upcoming graduation. Senior Yvette Lopez said “It was quite a unified event. I feel it will always remain in the hearts of the proud srs of 88 . As tears welled up in each seniors eyes, they ran down to the gym floor to be all together as one. They all felt the same joy and sorrow as they hugged and cried knowing that soon they would all have to part and go their seperate ways. Senior Lori Salinas said “It is going to remain in my heart for as long as I live. The togetherness which we all shared that afternoon is unexplainable. TRADITION DOES NOT STOP HERE. During the last pep rally the cheerleaders presented the traditional skit which brings back all the memories from previous years. After the skit, all the seniors gather up on the basketball court and hug each other in a way of saying thanks to one another. WHERE ARE THE SOPHOMORES. For the being the largest class on campus, hardly any sophomores ever made an effort to attend a pep-rally. Not until the final peprally did a small amount of sophomores show up and cheered the Bears on. j . 34 The Last Pep Rally 11 0 TAPING THE MOMENT. Being the last peprally did not mean that you did not have to be there. The T V. productions class was present at every peprally and taped every single one of them. THE PROM IN THE GYM? During the traditional performance of memories, there is a scene of a boy and a girl dancing at the senior prom Varsity cheerleaders Flor Medrano and Greg Nava portray the couple dancing and acting out. the 'junior senior prom ’. PATIENTLY AWAITING THEIR TORN. The Bearettes did not perform at all the peprallies. but on a memorable occasion as this, they took advantage of the situation. Senior Bearettes and officers await their turn to go onto the gym floor to perform their dance routine. The Last Pep Rally 35 DANCING AT THE LAST PEPRALLY. After the cheerleaders had performed their dance they asked the senior football players to come and dance along with them. Seniors Albert Lopez and Penny Pena try to keep in the same pace as Rina Ramirez giggles in the background Football Concession Stands Provide The Necessities Some people have the idea that football players are the only ones working and sweating up a storm during a Friday night high school football game. All those icee cold cokes, and steaming fresh hot dogs that students enjoy during the game are not made with a magic wand. Instead, a few volunteer students meet at the stadium about an hour and a half before the game and prepare this delicatessen for spectators to enjoy. Of course there is a reason for this vigorous volunteer work. Each concession stand is run by a club from the high school. What the club actually does is sell food, cold drinks, and assorted types of junk food in order to raise money for the organization. The club sponsors the concession stand all through the foot ball season and in return the money goes to funding all the activities needed to keep the organization on the P.S.J.A. campus. A lot of the organizations highly depend on the profit made from the concession stands for example. DECA used their money for their annual employer-banquet. Journalism used their funds for the yearbook and the junior class for the Junior-Senior prom. The students do not run the concession stand on their own. Sponsors from each club sacrifice his or her time to go and supervise the entire operation while students do the actual selling. Math teacher and Junior class sponsor Mr. C. Shockley is the instructor responsible for the entire operation. He gets in contact with food suppliers and the Coke company needed in order for all the concession stands to provide the nights necessities to sell. From September to November. five Friday night home games are the scene at Bear stadium where the concession stand is busy at work to satisfy customers. PREPARING FOR HALFTIME. During the home game , several student volunteers prepare numerous snacks and cokes to sell. Cokes and popcorn were usually the main selling item to students. At least five to six stands were provided for all spectators that attended. PREPARING FOR GAMENIGHT. In order to be pre pared to meet all the Friday night football fans, con cession stand volunteer arrived early to prepare the food. Senior Tonya Narvaez takes a rest as Biology teacher Mr. H Sandoval (concession stand supervisor) prepares the ice for the cups. READY TO SELL. One of the main snacks that was sold at the football games was popcorn Students always had a fresh batch of popcorn prepared to make sure the demand of the crowd was met 36 Concession Stands THE BLEACHER WORKERS. For the conve nience of the crowd, concession stand workers pock cokes in o hond carrier and walk around the bleachers selling it to the spectators. 8oth students and parents appreciated the service since they did not have to go down to the mod rush of the concession stands. TAKING A BREAK. Preparing a concession stand before a game is not an easy task. Junior Pam Gonzalez rests on a box before the crowd storms the stand for cokes and popcorn. SERVING THE COKES. As the halftime horn goes off and the football players return to their locker rooms, hundreds of students rush the conccession stands asking for some thing cold to drink. There was no way of telling how many students would go to the concession stands during the halftime period so a large amount of coke and glasses with ice was kept at all times SERVING THE DRINKS. The homeside concession stand is not the only side that offers cold cokes and hot popcorn. Junior Melissa Torres fills cups of coke in the journalism concession stand is located on the visitors side. The journalism club has had the visitors concession stand for many years. Concession Stands 37 THE UNVEILING. With a little help from Mr. Manuel Rivera Jr.. Memorial Ninth Principal. Ms. Edna Clover and Mr. Tony Villegas proceed to unveil the historical marker. SPEAKS ON HISTORY OF P.S.J.A. Mrs. Geraldine Palmer speaks to the audience and provides a history of the origin of P.S.J.A. ISD and the first TriCIty campus. Ms. Palmer is known as Miss P.S.J.A. Ms Palmer did research and prepared details for the historical marker. She served the district as secretary to seven of nine Superintendents. TVTp 0 % SPEAKERS OF P.S.J.A. HISTORY. Four citizens from the P.S.J.A community were on hand to reminisencc about attending the old school in the first years of its excistence. Gladys Conquest. Eva Beddoe. Teressa Summing, and Eda Lee Chisum spoke on what life was like during their high school days. Jane Freeland and Geraldine Palmer were secretaries to P.S.J.A. superintendents. THE WELCOMING COMMITTEE. Introducing various dignitaries and county officials was the Mayor of Pharr. Mr. Fidencio Barrera, and Superintendent Mr. Gus Guerra. Mr. Lloyd Glover researched and prepared a brief history on the historically marked building. 38 First High School Gets Historical Marker First High School Gets Historical Marker On Sunday. December 6. a dedication ceremony was held to proclaim a state historical site at the 72 year old high school. The Hidalgo County Historical Commission was on hand for the ceremonies that included one hundred guests and numerous school city and county officials. Mr. Carlos Villegas Jr. was master of ceremonies The history of the high school dates back to early 1914 when the two growing towns of Pharr and San Juan voted to consolidate into a common school district and to erect a central high school building for the two growing towns and surrounding areas. In June. 1915. the district purchased five acre tract on the east side of the Pharr city limits as the site of the $40,000 high school. The price per acre was $318. Some townspeople said it was to high a price to pay for an acre of land filled with nothing more than mesquite and cacti. The first school year in the building was 1916-17 when 143 students were enrolled in grades III. One interesting point was the 12-member staff was composed of 11 unmarried females and one unmarried male. Also the positions were sometimes double filled. What this means was that the principal was also a history teacher and other faculty members doubled for other positions as well. Reminis-censes about attending the school in its early years were given by Glady s Fox Conquest. Teresa Summy. Eva Motteshead and Ada Lee Chisam. Mrs. Conquest gave an elaborate account of her early years at the new high school. She remembers a white picket fence surrounding the school with a stable provided behind the school for students who rode a horse, buggy or donkey to school. I rode a pony to school but it rebelled against being tied up in a stable all day. so I quit riding him after he kicked out the side of the barn. Mrs. Conquest also added that the educators taught them well and that she will always be indebted to them. The PSJA School is one of the four oldest in the valley still standing and in use today. Open house and a tour of the school followed the dedication and unveiling program. The unveiling of the marker was done by Mr. Tony Villegas. Mrs. Edna Clover, and Memorial Minth Principal. Mr. Manuel Rivera Jr. THE HISTORICAL MARKER. The marker stales a brief history of the school and the P.S.J.A. District dating back, to the first graduating class of 1917. The Texas Historical Commis sion Commerated P.S.J.A. Memorial Ninth with the Historical Marker. rm� T « ■•-� � « - - 1HI co w � c� oot o.ST ; Of r «� • ano U “S 1 invcixM o� sc «ooj rmsi uiio ic+ � • I '� • '7... . f� l. H5 I Nf Oil SM N WAi i i. wrTM rvwfivr II A CMC «S Nt� A CcaOuaiinG Ct ASS O NIM«. NAA •( WAi CHANCIO I VAN WAN INMMNMM' VCK3CX PijtihCr. ai 'ui m imi 'own or AlA-O WAS AlSO rOUNOID THAI rf At ANO CONT� 8UTIO S1UOIMS TC TH{ SC MOOt. TH A l AMO NAM| WA' tor orriciAtir aooid untii i«s� . it 96i rnis efCAvr jmmbson juni© ICH.it WAS NAMIO MfMOBlA JNlOB HICh IN 1979 IN MONO O Al lAfiB SAN JliAN Al AMO VIUHANS. BRINGING BACK THE PAST. Researching for a bit of significant history to place on the plaque ond present the people attending the ceremony takes a lot of time, effort ond most of all determination Mr. Lloyd Glover briefly prepared and presented a few facts of the old high school that dates back to 1915 ON HAND FOR THE MEMORABLE EVENT. People from around the community attended the ceremony at the Memorial Ninth to sec their old school be honored with a historical marker. THROUGH THE YEARS. After 72 years of serv.ee the high school still stands tall and strong. Although some changes have been made the originality of the building con still be seen in this 1952 picture of the school os compared to the present photograph on the right hand side of it. First High School Gets Historical Marker 39 Preparing For Teams Was No Easy Task The TEAMS was back again. For three years now. all eleventh grade Texas students were faced with the TEAMS test and must pass it in order to receive a high school diploma Students were tested in language arts and mathematics. Both por lions of the test contained 72 questions each. In last years' scoring process, a student had to get 39 out of 72 questions correct for the math portion of the test. However, this year a student must answer 50 out of 72 questions correct for the math portion of the test. The change brought about by The State Board of Education is. to continually raise expectations and re quirements for Texas students. replies Mr. S. Owings. assistant principal at P.S.J.A. High School. The language arts scoring process remained the same: the student must answer 50 out of 72 ques lions correct. Seniors who did not master the TEAMS test had to work on the TEAMS objectives again second semester in order to pass the test that was given in May. Seniors and juniors who did not mas ter the test and some sophomores, are the students who make up the TEAMS classes. For the first few weeks before the TEAMS test, the TEAMS CLA III and IV classes used various materials to help stu dents with 18 objectives. One of the most important materials being used in the intro duct ion of the TEAMS Coach. The TEAMS coach is a book that has been specifically designed to help a student prepare for the English Language Arts portion of the TEAMS test. As an added incentive to the TEAMS program, a new computer lab w as implemented not only to help the student on the TEAMS objective but to familiarize them with a computer. said Ms. De La Rosa The TEAMS test was taken on Tuesday. October 27. and Wednesday. October 28. 1987. The math portion was given on Tuesday and the language arts on Wed net-day LENDING A HELPING HAND. Computers are complicated especially if you've never handled one Lab instructors Mis. Olga Young assist s Cindy Garcia in completing a required assignment Computers were introduced to students to help them in their objectives WORDS OF WISDOM. Principal Mr A Farias tells TEAMS students the importance of the test and inspires them to do their best Farias spoke to several classes involved in the TEAMS program TEAMS TEACHERS. Standing from left to right are Mrs. Sylvia Borrego, paraprolessional; Mrs. Yaya Tagle. paraprofessional; Mrs. Selma Borrego, computer lab manager; Mrs Imelda Solis, paraprofessional Ms. Letty De 40 Tea m S La Rosa. TEAMS CLA IV; Mrs. Edith Cantu. TEAMS CLA III; Mrs Olga Young. TEAMS CLA II and sitting is Mr Fred Acuna. TEAMS math VISITING COORDINATOR. With the help from the CLA coordinator Mrs Angclia Guardarrama. CLA teachers Ms L. Dc La Rosa and Mrs. E. Cantu prepare an 8 week lesson plan which they must follow in order to cover the 18 objectives before taking the TEAMS test. THE CAMERA MEN. The TEAMS penally was not only filmed and phota graphed but also recorded on tape Members from T V. Productions and Journalism departments were there capturing the highly spirited moment. INSPIRATIONAL VISIT. The CLA coordinator Mrs. Argelia Guardarrama dressed up as a cat to inspire the CLA students to do well on their TEAMS test and challenged them to do better than other schools. Looking on is Assistant Principal Mr. S. Owings. and TEAMS CLA II teacher. Miss O. Young. TALKING IT OVER. Before the TEAMS peprally Ms L. De La Rosa explains just whats going on and the purpose of the event to Principal Mr. A. Farias and Asst. Principal Mr. Scott Owings. Teams 41 Doing outstanding work, being recognized, and always being on the top of things were the main ingredients for the Favorites and Honors section. Certain students that usually achieve quite a task at P.S.J.A. High School are selected each year. Some categories for selecting an honor student are scholastic achievement, leadership, grades, conduct, and service. Teachers usually select students for Rotary Couple, Student of the Month, or the National Honor Society. These honor students are dedicated, determined, and committed to academics. Meanwhile, the entire student body has a special place in their hearts for favorites. Therefore, the favorites are chosen for their charisma, their helpful ways in which they stand out, their popularity, and above all their friendship. Senior, junior, sophomore, and teacher favorites, as well as club sweethearts and beaus are recognized. As an outstanding honor student, a favorite, or a candidate, each person has a special touch of appeal toward others. Club Favorites Touch The Heart Of Others In every club or organization there always seems to be that special somebody that touches the heart of everybody around them. There are over 40 clubs and organizations on the P.S.J.A. campus and every single one of them has their favorite individuals that they recognize for being just that; an outstanding student. These students show great personality and lead ership. Maybe it was their humor that made them a bit more noticible than others. The per- sonality of a certain individuals plays a big role in the selection of a favorite. A lot of qualities are taken into consideration when a person is nominating or voting for a friend as a favorite. They get along with everybody around them and seem to have no problem making a friendship from a total stranger. Could it have been the leadership abilities that this certain individual put forth in making their club noticible among the others? A club favorite seldomly complains when a task or a duty is placed upon them to complete. They leave nothing undone, they accomplish their every goal no matter how much effort they need to put into it. It is no wonder why these students are chosen as their clubs' favorite. With all these special qualities it is hard to overlook a person or leave them without any sort of recognition. Mu Alpha Theta- Sergio Garcia. Celeste Guerra, Ruth Hernandez, and Rene Barrera. The Bear’s Tale- Bobby Lizcano 44 Club Favorites CVAE. Steve De Leon and San Juanita Martinez Construction Trades Moy Cantu and Elizabeth Garza P Band Sweetheart Pat Mancillas and escort Joe Mancha Band Beau Joe Barrera Miss Bearette and Mr. Bearette Lorie Echeverria and O.J. Navarro Club Favorites 45 OEA Martha Solis Osoettes Mimi Galvan OEA Beau Adam Gaona Honey Bear 1988 Mary Garza 46 Club Favorites SADD Joe Padilla and Lilia Trevino Mr. Irresistible Frank Luna Miss Irresistible Elizabeth Flores DECA Chapter I Sweethearts DECA Chapter I Favorites Jose Garcia and Jennifer Davis Juan Mena and Mary Ramirez Junior Varsity Choir Yvonne Barbee and Mary Garza DECA Chapter III Favorites Fernando Figueroa and Ana Cantu DECA Chapter III Favorites Gilbert Arredondo and Norma Ramirez DECA Chapter II Sweethearts Mark Hernandez and Isabel Ortiz DECA Chapter III Sweethearts Alfredo Saenz and Vicky Gonzalez Club Sweethearts and Favorites 47 Key Club Cindy Chapa and Danny Ledesma JROTC C CPT Beatriz Sanchez and C LTC Rene Avendano Homemaking Melissa Gutierrez and Eddie Garcia Student Council Gabriel Alonzo and Liza Salinas 48 Club Favorites OEA Herminia Cano Osoettes Esmer Escobar OEA Blanca Rodriquez Construction Trades Rosario Buitron Club Favorites 49 They Got Spirit Yes They Do! At every pep rally, there always seems to be one or two students who really get into the spirit of it all Whether it be dressing up for the different Spirit Days or just yelling their hearts out at the pep rallies. For the second year in a row. the cheerleaders select a senior boy and girl to be the King and Queen of Spirit, whom they felt deserved it for their tremendous spirit and pride in PSJA Lisa Salinas commented. I felt very surprised and excited It Is a moment in my senior year that I will never forget. Being selected First Queen of Spirit is a memory I will always treasure. I felt very honored of being chosen as King of Spirit during my senior year. commented Jon Lianas. KINGS AND QUEENS OF SPIRIT. Kneel , from left to rights Camarillo. A Montemayot and E Jaime Standing O Gonzalez. M Davila. S. Martinez. S Stanley. L. Villarreal. J. Liana . L. Salinav G Alonzo, and M Ramirez State Delegates Learn Judicial Process. Its an experience that I will always treasure for the rest of my life. stated Daniel Hallock. Every year a small group of outstanding seniors are chosen to represent the PSJA School District at a high school conven tion. The American Legion Auxilary and American Legion holds an annual youth program. Boys and Girls State. Boys state is the education of practical state government operation and Girls State is held to promote the responsibilities of a good citizen. The Local Post 101 selected this year one girl and two boys for this years state delegates. Daniel Hallock. Lilia Tre vino, and Rigo Hernandez all traveled abroad to represent PSJA at the conven tions. The boys met on the campus at the University of Texas and the girls gathered at Texas Lutheran College. During the conventions the students had several guest speakers. The speakers main objective was to give the delegates an understanding of what it is to be and the duties of an American Citizen. Students who attend this yearly convention expand their knowl edge on just how the state government works. Girls state delegate Lilia Trevino commented. It was a once in a lifetime event, and I wish I could have another chance to relive it. 50 State Delegates And Kings And Queens Students Of The Month 1987-88 Olga Mendez The term student of the month cannot be taken lightly for it repre sents not only a person but an idea. It symbolizes the goal that a person seeks and attains by going through the many vagaries of life and educe tion. stated Cesar Taylor, one of the students of the month selected by the faculty. Every month during each school year, an outstanding aca demic senior is selected by the PSJA high school faculty as Student of the Month. Excelling scholastically, leading their peers, attitude, school spirit and dependability are basis for which the senior is selected to this honorable title. Student of the month are recognized at the awards assembly held at the end of the year inside the auditorium. They are presented to their fellow peers, administrators, and parents. These chosen deserve all the recognition for their outstanding accomplishment. It takes quite a task to complete a goal and then get rewarded and recognized by faculty members. As Ruth Hernandez commented Quite satisfied! I have always believed that honors such as this are not to be envied but praised. Hard work and dedication are not to be envied but praised. Hard work and dedication are not hobbies but the effects are enjoyable. From September to May. Mr. Joe Gill. Math instructor, completes his assignment in tabulating on nine seniors that deserve an important title; student of the Month. September Cesar Taylor October Ruth Hernandez Albert Lopez November December Maribel Bustos January v i Oscar Vargas February Sally Hernandez May Students of the Month 51 November Lorie Echeverria and Rigo Hernandez December Olga Mendez and Oscar Vargas September Celeste Guerra and Ceasar Taylor October Edna Barrera and Ruben Cantu Outstanding Seniors Selected Monthly From September to May, the faculty selects a senior boy and girl as Rotary couple. They are the ones that exemplify the model student. When each teacher nominates and eventually votes for a Rotary couple, they look for outstanding qualities. Such prerequisites that are looked in are activity, community involvement and scholastic achievements. Recipients should portray all three qualities and excel in doing so. Upon selection the Rotary couple is notified and prepared for a luncheon. At the luncheon usually held at the Rotary clubs meeting place. Plantation South, the couple must deliver a speech on their past accomplishments and future ambitions. At the end of the year, the Rotary club selects one of the 18 honorary Rotary boy and girls as recepient of a $500. scholarship. The award is presented at the awards assembly at the high school in mid May. Although not all receive a scholarship, they have gained the honor of being chosen as an achiever of today, and possibly tomorrow. 52 Rotary Couples January Monica Ramirez and Albert Lopez February Daniel Hallock and Rina Ramirez March Lilia Trevino and Rene Barrera April Ruth Hernandez and Joe Estrada May Dora Reyna and O.J. Havarro Rotary Couples 53 A FAREWELL- Pressed for time, legendary Coach Charlie Williams made a short speech to all those attending After his last words. Williams received a standing ovation for his accomplishments and triumphants during his coaching career. From Most Valuable To Outstanding, A Few Football Players Are Recognized The glory was astounding on Thursday, January 21. for the varsity players of the 193788 football season. A successful Quarterback Club sponsored a banquet that gave players end coaches a chance to come together for one last time. The banquet kicked off with the well known Coach Charlie Williams as the first speaker of the oncea year gala. Williams, who was pressed for time, made a short concise speech because of another engage ment in Corpus Christi Before leaving Plantation South site of the banquet. Williams received a standing ovation from the crowd attending the elaborate dinner. The guest speaker at the banquet was County Judge Edgar J. Run Judge Ruiz, who was a quarterback for PSJA in his high school years, also played under Coach Williams. Although nothing can compare to the thrilling and hear-taching memories that each individual player had; sever al trophies and plaques were given to those who demon strated outstanding efforts throughout the season The Mario Romero Award was received by quarterback Joe Estrada. Gilbert Garxa was named the most Valuable Player. The Defensive Player of the Year was Joe Padilla. Credited for being Most Valuable Lineman was Fidel Pi zano. The two Most Valuable Offensive Linemen were Danny Ledesma and Joe Ponce. The two Most Valuable Defensive Linemen were George Watts and Jerry Munoz. The Golden Helmet Award went to Ruben Escobedo. Special Teams Player was Isabel Rodea and the All Valley Scholastic Teams Award was given to Rene Barrera and Oscar Vargas President of the Quarterback Club Ruben Martinez. VicePresident Carmen Sotelo. Secretary Elvia Florez. Treasurer Richard Escobar were commended on a successful football banquet. School Board President Carlos Villegas Jr. was a special guest that attended. A short video film was presented featuring the highlights of the football season of all ten games. The 1987 football season might have ended However, for the players, all the afters chool workouts, practice in 98 degrees for several weeks, practicing play after play, lecture after lecture by the coaches, seeing Trims again and again, was it all worth it? For some seniors, their football career ended after play ing more than five or six years since elementary school. The memories of playing football will not be wiped away. They will be remembered and for those athletes that deserved the recognition. TOP OFFENSIVE PLAYERS- Outstanding Players receiving awards are bottom row left to right. Danny Ledesma. Fidel Prsno. Joe Ponce. Gilbert Garre. Joe Estrada and Oscar Vargas TOP DEFENSIVE PLA YERS- Recipients earning awards on the defensive line are. bottom left to right. Joe Padilla. Ruben Escobedo. Cbo Lopet. George Watts. Jerry Munoz, and Isabel Rodea NEW COACH SPEAKS- One of the last guest speakers and invited guests was new Coach Gilbert Garza and wife Gana commended the accomplishments of all players attending COUNTY JUDGE SPEAKS- The main guest speaker for the banquet was County Judge Edgar J. Ruiz Rutx is a former PSJA athlete and graduate Ruiz spoke to the audience on how the players dedicated themselves towards a successful year. 54 Honored Football Players Teacher Favorites Students have their favorite subjects as well as their favorite teacher. Five female and male teachers were nominated for favorite teacher. But only one female and one male teacher were selected by the student body. Mrs. A. Castillo was selected as female teacher favorite. I feel tremendously honored to have received such recognition.” commented Mrs. Castillo. Mrs. Castillo has been a Spanish teacher for three years and was awarded this same honor her first year here at P.S.J.A. Mrs. Castillo is presently the head sponsor of the Spanish club and is also a sponsor for the Sophomore class. Mr. D. Rivera, a coach, health teacher, and is presently completing his assistant principalship. was selected as male teacher of the year. Mr. Rivera has been with the P.S.J.A. school district for the past twelve years. Rivera is presently the sponsor of the SADD club (Students Against Driving Drunk) I was really su prised, but very grateful that the student body thought so highly of me. stated coach Rivera. Both of these teachers caught the students interest and earned the respect of their fellow workers. They truly deserve this honorous award. Mr. Rivera and Mrs. Castillo Teacher Favorites 55 Sophomore Favorites Every year the sophomore class must go through its traditional inia-tion. This year was no different as they had to put up with smart remarks from the junior and senior classes. Chosen as the favorites for this young and outgoing class were Beto Palacios and Dolores Aven- dano. Currently Dolores is enrolled in the honors program here on campus and is a junior varsity cheerleader. When Dolores was asked how she felt, her reply was “It is an exciting experience and I would like to thank all my friends for selecting me. ” Beto is currently in the Bear football and track team and has been since his 7th grade year. I felt overwhelmed and honored when they called out my name.” stated Beto Palacios. Dolores and Beto's frienship is highly accepted by their fellow classmates here at P.S.J.A. I 56 Sophomore Favorites Junior Favorites The time for the annual Belle Beau arrived and the junior class selected five boys and girls as class favorites. All the candidates showed good leadership qualities in school and social lives as well. Unfortunately only one boy and girl could win. That one girl and boy for this year was Lupita Ponce and Gilbert Garza. Lupita was a Bearette her sophomore year and is currently a varsity cheerleader. Lupita commented I was very happy and honored. I had no idea I had won. Gilbert is currently in the Bear football and track team. Gilbert was named to the All District team as a running back and recieved Most Valuable player for the 198788 school year. “It's the greatest feeling anyone can experience and I am delighted that I have not lost any friends. ” stated Gilbert. I L Gilbert Garza, and Lupita Ponce Junior Favorites 57 Lorie Echeverria and Jerry Munoz Senior Favorites Every senior class elects their favorites. The senior body elected two students who out did themselves throughout the school year and that were active in all senior activities. The year the senior class elected Lorie Echeverria and Jerry Munoz as senior favorites for 1986. These two students displayed a lot of pride and were known by all the senior student body. As a senior. Lorie was honored and selected as Miss Bearette for 1987-88. a homecoming queen nominee. Rotary girl for the month of November. Belle and Beau nominee and is on the A and B honor roll. I was extremely shocked when I heard that I was chosen as senior favorite. said Lorie. Jerry is involved in several school activities. He is currently Editor-in Chief of the yearbook (Bear Memories), Assistant Editor-in hief of the school newspaper (Bears Tale), member of the OIL journalism team for the past three years. Secretary of the Key Club and Senior Class Reporter. This year Jerry was honored as the most Valuable Defensive Lineman and received an honorable mention in District 3I-5A. Be ing involved in all these activities and being well liked by their peers leaves no doubt as to why Jerry and Lori were se lected Senior Class Favorites. Candidates Touch The Hearts Of Friends Being that only a few could win. the candidates still have the honor of being nominated by their peers. This special title was given to these students for their personality and attitudes towards others. They all have their special qualities but are all well liked for the same outgoing reason. This year the Sophomore class has selected eleven candidates for the prestigious title of Sophomore Favorite Boy and Girl. Dolores Avedano is a Junior Varsity Cheer leader. Nor aids Cantu is a Junior Varsity Cheerleader. Linda Cortez was a member of the National Honor Society her freshman year and is a Junior Varsity Cheer leader, flora Lisa Pena is involved with student council. Ronica Ramirez is a Junior Varsity Cheerleader. Marco Guajardo is a member of the football team. Juan Martinez played soccer with an amateur team and does some swimming as well. Beto Palacios is actively involved in foot ball and track. Tony Franco is a member of football and track team. Jorge Molina is actively involved in football and was a member of drama. The Junior class has selected five boys and five girls as their class favorites. Celeste de la Garza was a Junior Varsity Cheerleader and nominee for favorite during her Sophomore year. Zandra Martinez is a Varsity Cheerleader. Laurie Palacious is a Varsity Cheerleader. Lupita Ponce is a Varsity Cheerleader. Mar leena Sanders is a member of the band. Efren Flores played J.V. baseball. Gilbert Garza was very active in football and was awarded All District Running Back. Joey Garza is a member of National Junior Honor Society and has been in football for the past three years. Carlos Sanchez has been in track and has played football for the past three years. Tony Rodriguez has been actively involved in track and football. Six males and six females were chosen as can didates to be Senior Favorites. Cleo Lopez has been in football for three years and is a pole vaulter in track. Dina Gonzalez was a Varsity Cheerleader. Joe Padilla has played football for three years and is F.C.A. President. Penny Pena has been a varsity cheer leader for two years. Bobby Ramirez has played football for three years and was Homecoming First Prince. Rina Ramirez is a varsity cheerleader. Oscar Vargas has played football for three years. Lisa Salinas is active in Student Council. Albert Lopez plays football and is in drama. Flor Me drano is a varsity cheerleader. Five male and five female teachers were nominated for favorite teacher. Seniors 60 Candidates for Favorites 0 Nora Lisa Pena George Molina Marleena Sanders Carlos Sanchez i • - Mr. H. Sandoval Laurie Palacios Tony Rodriguez Mr. G. De La Garza ( ) u. O ’E U 5 Linda Cortez Juan Martinez Marco Guajardo Iris Cisneros V) a O £ £ V) V 4-� ro T3 ’■6 c ro u Ms. A. L. Perez Noraida Cantu Ronica Ramirez One of the most prestigious honors to receive during one's senior year in high school is the title of Belle and Beau. This title provides as much attention as the Homecoming activities. The announcement of the winners is held at the traditional Belle and Beau dance. This year's Belle and Beau are Rina Ramirez and Joe Padilla. Rina is currently a two year varsity cheerleader. Bear's Tale reporter, Homecoming First Princess, Rotary Girl for February, and Hula Bowl All-Star cheerleader. “I was extremely excited commented Rina. Joe is presently S.A.D.D. (Students Against Driving Drunk) president, F.C.A. president. Key Club representative, named to the 2nd Team All District as linebacker and presented the Most Valuable Defensive Player award. Joe was also named as 2nd Prince during the Homecoming 1987-88 activities. “I was very surprised and I'm very happy and proud to have received this honor. stated Joe. These two students, display through their accomplishments that are deserving of the Belle and Beau title. 62 Belle And Beau 1988 Belle and Beau ■ Rina Ramirez and Joe Padilla Belle And Beau 63 to Just about everyone at P.S.J.A. has been involved in a club during the three years they have been here. The word “club” means a variety of things. To some students it meant long hours after school and missed weekends. To others it means being a part of something special that they are willing to sacrifice time for or to accomplish a goal. Participating in a club required great responsibility on the part of the student, but since their enthusiasm and spirit were their main motivators, they didn’t mind. No matter what club the student was involved in whether it may have been ROTC, Drama, or FFA, it took a group of dedicated students to make it memorable, but above all successful. The efforts each club puts forth throughout the year was not to contribute to the club itself but to the high school as a whole. Unity played an important role in the club. Working together as a team was one main factor. During fund raisers, all clubs managed to come out on top when other students, teachers, and administrators supported them. The members usually kept their clubs active, throughout the years, however many clubs had much apathy. Members in each club definitely saw their own club as prestigious because without them there wouldn’t be a club in existence. A Touch Of Spanish Culture A touch of Spanish culture. The Spanish club had a busy year as they took their fieldtrips and held their fundraisers. During the month of November the Spanish club presented “El Ballet Folklorio De Reynosa which was a ballet held inside the auditorium. From this activity the club raised enough money to take a field trip all the way to Monterrey Mexico. The field trip took place during spring break in which the group took several tours all over the town and surrounding area. The main goal of the Spanish club is to make students aware of the fact that they sometimes depend on other countries cultures, religion, and customs. This organization is known as the Spanish club but it is also recognized as being the Pan American Student Forum. Pic tures from Monterrey were taken by Social Studies teacher. Mr E. Rodriquez. Mr. J. Bustos and Ms. A. Castillo are the Spanish Club sponsors. Mr. J. Bustos Mrs. A. Castillo TAKING THE GRCKJP PICTURE. While vis.t mg the Grutas Garcia Cavern , the Spanish elute took time to Stop and take a group picture Left to right Mr Jose G Bustos (For e gn Language), second row Arlene Brooks. Tanya Navaez. third row Irma Ortiz. Sandy Perez. Mananela Salinas. Sylvia De Leon. Lu pita Luc to. Tammy Hetcel. Melissa De Leon, fourth row. Mrs. Alma LopezCastillo (Foreign Language). Damans Pezzat. Margie Sarv Chez. Virginia Lopez. Manbel Bustos. Odie Rosales. Joe Rodriguez. Joe Bustos. Adolfo A. Lopez Jr . and Mr Lorenzo Garza (Foreign Language). HAVING THE FEAST. After touring the town of Monterrey the Spanish club stopped to enjoy WONDERING THROUGH THE CAVERNS. One of the tours Included in the Monterrey some corn which was prepared in a Mexican style. package was a complete tour of the Grutas Garcias caverns 66 The Spanish Club New Sponsor Makes Best Of French Club In past, the French club was not known to be quite active but thanks to Mrs. Vaverin. this organization seems to have revived a little more unlike other clubs. But Mrs. Vaverin seems to have Fit in just great in all her classes. Sophomore A.J. Gonzalez stated Mrs. Vaverin is a great teacher and her class is just great. The French Club is made up of nine intellagent students going out of their way to learn a new language. This year kept the 198786 French club members managed to keep busy all this year. The first event dealed with the election of officers going on to Fundraising. Le Club Frances' (The French Club's) first fund raiser was held in late September at the Wal-Mart shopping center in Pharr. The Wal-Mart management was nice enough to allow French Club members run about anxiously trying to sell books to everyone and anyone in sight, (books were on French customs and on French monuments). Many more activities will be planned for the up coming years with Mrs. Vaverin sponsoring the French club. READING OUT LOCIOSludents Jo Canto, and Franc Garcia anxiously await (or Mr . Vaverin to explain French term to them Sometime you have a little trouble and need some extra a istance with the terminology ENCHANTED-Supntingly French cla s todent ang French melodies in Mr. J. 8u tos' Spani h class Mr Vaverin' French cla � had the opportunity to learn the French language. cu� tom . and lrfe� lyle A SINGING SGRPRISE-Student in Mr Vaverin' filth period urpri ed Mr J Butto ' fifth period panl h cla� . by linging a French fofce song to them on Thursday afternoon Later m return thi year Mr Vaverin ' French cla await for � panl h muvic to be ung by Mr Bustos' Spanish classes. THE 1967-88 FRENCH CLUB OFFICERS-Standing from Left to Right: A Cantu. G. Arre domdo. A Chavcr. S.J. Cuevas. D. Echevarria and Mr . Vaverin. French Club 67 Geology Class Added To The Curriculum As An Elective It seems every year a new club is established here at P.S.J.A. for the interest students take. This year a new course and club was formed; the Geological Society. Sponsored by Ms. Marie Santiago the Geological Society made their debut as a seven o'clock class and for those students interest in geology a club was formed in order to study the course in more detail. To make the course more interesting a trip to the valleys of Real de Catorce in Mexico was made. It all started with an idea in Ms. Santiagos mind of having a geology class added to the curriculum as an elective. After that, the only thing left was to organize the field trip across the border. After approaching, principal Mr. A. Farias with the idea of a Mexican fieldtrip. to Real de Catorce he instructed her to type a request for the school board to study. After a three page report, several debates and decisions the trip was finally approved by the school board. The trip took place during the month of December on the 18. 19. and 20. The whole purpose of the trip was to acquire experience on the field of Geology. Who would ever think that the group would be so lucky as to come upon a discovery a perfect ammonite, an extinct relative of the octopus. The trip ranlike clockwork. There were no injuries or international incidents. Several sponsors took the trip with Ms. Santiago. David Rodriquez a special education teacher, fiurse Lucy. Dr. Edward Uribe a geologist and ex student of Ms. Santiago. After the trip members reminisced at pictures and slide shows. Even though the club is a class, members of the Geological Society take much interest in their new club and the activities they performed. ■ GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY CLUB OFFICERS — Left to right: Gina Sanchez. Rey Martinez. Ada Garcia. Joey Garza. Monica Ramirez, and Raul Abrego. ALL BUNDLED UP — Junior Laurie Palacios was bundled up for the cold weather that was expected because of the high altitude at Real de Catorce. DOWN TOWN REAL DE CATORCE — Looking at the old town the geological club keep walking until they get to the church. The church is a century old. WHO WANTS TO GO FIRST? — Not know.ng of what is up ahead. Mrs. Santiago asks who would like to go first. 68 Geological Society LECTURING ON THE MOUNTAIN. As students and sponsors listen to Ms. Santaigo. she explains the geo logical formation that was created many years ago. The elevation of the mountains in which they hiked, neared the eight thousand mark. UP THE HILL. Climbing upward, geology students faced long paths of rocks burro trails, steep cliffs and shrubs Dr. Uribe. Ms. Santiago. Gina Sanchez, and Tonya Navarez carefully climb towards the top. PLANNING. Dr Edward Uribe, a biologist and geolo gist went along the Mexico trip with the group Both he. Ms Santiago, and sponsors planned the trip. TAKING A BREAK. On top of the mountain, the team decided to sit and take a much deserved rest The team hiked several miles in and around Real de Catorce. Geological Society 69 DRAFTING CLUB OFFICERS L to R are Roy LizcaiwVice President. Jesse Garcia Secretary. Ernie Avila Treasurer, and Omar Castillo-Prest dent. DRAFTING CLUB SPONSOR Mr. Ken Kolberg. PREPARING FOR WORK Michael Magana holds a template In place so he can start on his drawing. “Drafting - A Technical Club” This past year a new club was formed for those students who had an interest in Drafting Technology and wanted to expand their knowledge beyond the classrom environ ment. The new club at P.S.J.A. was the Drafting Design Club. Headed by Mr. Ken Kolberg. the organization's purpose was to give its members a chance to go on the field and experience first hand what drafting looks like not just on paper, but on the ground as well. The club studied design techniques and applications which can be used by almost any drafter in the world. These design techniques are used in the planning and building of residential and commercial buildings. The students had a chance to put their own ideas to work when they were assigned to design their own houses and find out actual building costs. This class has broadened the knowl edge of the students in the sense that they know a little of what is expected of them in the real world of drafting. Mr. K. Kolberg com mented. This is an organization which teaches responsibility and a skill that is respected throughout the world. MEMBERS OF THE 1967 88 DRAFTING CLUB are Bottom J. Lopez. J. Lopez. A Saenz. O. Castillo. A. Ramirez. L. Lozano. G. Garza. J. Reyna. Middle E. Avila. G. Duran. R Perez Top S. Huerta. J Garcia. M Magana. J. Vecchio. G. de la Barreda. COMPLETING HIS FLOOR PLANS Sr. Gilbert Duran is putting the final details on his drawing before it is reviewed by Mr. Ken Kolberg for approval. DETAILS. DETAILS- Ernie Avila looks at Guillermo de la Barreda as he makes his calcula tions on his architect's scale. 70 Drafting Club N.E.R.D.S. MEMBERS First row. left to right L. Ramirez. J. Bustos. M Alaniz. J Gonzalez. S Hernandez and R Cortez Second row D Thomas. B Nona . C Mitchell. S. Garcia. P Salinas. B Vassberg and E Lara Third row P Campos and J. Palomo Fourth row D Hallock and D No I'M A NERD! L e many clubs and organizations here on campus. N.E.R.D.S members have to go through some kind of initiation in order to become a true member of the club Debbie Sloss had to do 25 jumping jacks and yen Tm a Nerd at the same time as part of her initiation N.E.R.D.S. Aren’t What They Seem The New Era Research Development Society (N E R D S.) was a new club that formed this year focusing on preparing students for scientific careers and advanced academic situations The club was formed by sponsor. Mr R Gonialer. a Chemistry I and II teacher who felt that there was a need for a club that brought together students with an interest in the sciences and academic achievement. The N.E.R.D.S. had several activities which included fundraisers, computer assisted tutoring, field trips and Mastermind competitions. One fundraiser the N.E RD.S had was a Haunted House held inside the El Centro Mall The Haunted House was a huge success attracting over 200 peo pie of various ages The NERDS, were directly responsible for P.S.J.A. j participation in the Masterminds compe tit ion sponsored by Channel 5 in Weslaco. P.S.J.A competed against the Marine Military Academy and lost by the score of 70 to 120 The N.E R.D.S. took four field trips this year, one to the Santa Anna Wildlife Refuge. Benson State Park, where they held their N E R D S, picnic. The N E R D S, also went to the beach to visit the Pan American Marine Laboratory, they also went to the Pan American Science Department. n f .R.D S SPOHSOK Cnem. -, r and eeacher Mr 0 Conn In jwdrrfrne NfROS rzvovgn « try Mcru uf kA� t ,ew N.E.R.D.S. OFFICERS Front row. left to right J. Bustos. Humor Officer. J Gonzalez. Presiding Of ficer. and S Hernandez. Psychosocial Officer. Mid die row D Hallock. Reporting Officer: S Garcia. Vice President, and E Lara. Financial Officer Top row P. Salinas. Parliamentarian; P. Campos. Medical Officer: and B Vassberg. Engineering Of ficer. N.E.R.D.S. 71 An Active Year For Student Council This year the Student Council has put a tremendous effort into making this school year an outstanding one. Student Council began preparations for an active year even before school began. Old members and a few new members met everyday of August and held a Summer Leadership Lock-In, which included members from many of the clubs and organizations at P.S.J.A. The main purpose of the Lock-In was to create a feeling of unity among each other. The Student Council also helped out the administration by taking I.D. pictures at registration and putting out the student handbook. During the football season. Student Council was responsible for putting on the Junior Olympics which were competitions between classes to raise spirit and class morale. Student Council was also responsible for receiving and offer ing the friendship token at all the football games. Thank-you Grams. Santa Grams, and Cupid Grams, which were little notes with messages pertaining to each of the holidays. Student Council also held a canned food drive, the Penny Contest and different spirit days. Members also went Christmas caroling during Christmas vacations and participated in Student Council conventions. Student Council had a Talent Show, which featured the many talents of P.S.J.A. students in March. And the Morp. in which the girls asked, paid, and took the boys out instead of the other way around, was held in April. Student Council is under the sponsorship of Ms. B. Laurel and Mr. R. Castillo. SPONSOR. Leading Student Council lor the year are Mr R Castillo and Mi B Laurel (not pictured) NEW UNIFORM. Thl years' new Bear uniform was donated by Just For Kicks, a cheer leading supply store Ms Laurel, one of the Student Council sponsor, stands by the Bear mascot. Ale Montemayor before one o( the home football games ARM IN ARM. At the Lock In. Seniors Dennis. Dina. Jessie. Sandra, and Cleo share a dance together to Bon Jovi's song. Never Say Goodbye' Student Council sponsored a second Lock In which was held In late August STUDENT COUNCIL OFFICERS 1987 88. From left to right, sitting Sandra Garcia. Secretary. Yescema Ureste. Treasurer, starving Gabriel Alonzo. President, and Lisa Salinas. Vice President EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS 1987 8. from left 10 right, bottom row L Daniel. L Bernal. B Tanguma. and M Vega Middle row I Blanco. A Zepeda. C Moreno and T. Narvez Top row E Jaimex. R Rosas. L Salinas and A Montemayor 72 Student Council STUDENT COUNCIL MEMBERS 1987 88 from left to right, sitting S Garcia. M Garcia. A Zepeda. I Blanco. I Bernal. B. Tanguma. M Vega. L. Villarreal. E Caballero and Y. Ureste Kneet.ng L Daniel. C. Gome . A Adalpe, B Nunez. E. Briones. T. Narvaez and C. Moreno Standing J. Alonzo. N. Pena. A. Montemayor. R. Mendez. R. Rosas. S Castillo. J. Salinas. S Garcia. E-Ja mez. L. Salinas COUNTING MASSIVIE PENNIES It was the annual Penny Contest In which resulted in counting hundreds of pennies Everado Jaimez and Yescenla Ureste are busy counting and rolling them up in wrappers This year, the mighty Seniors came m first. Sophomores came In second, and last but not least. Juniors came in third RUNNING WILD. Junior Olympics were held at some of the pep rallies during the football season One of these games played was horseback races which one of the players was blindfolded Seniors Steven Stanley and Sylvia Escobar ride away to a victory over the juniors and sophomores THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS. A day before the TEAMS test was taken, a TEAMS pcprally was performed President Gabriel Alonzo spoke a few words of encouragement to the students who took the state mandated test ADDING A LITTLE COLOR. Every year Student Council sells Thank you Grams. Santa Grams, and Cupid Grams right before each holiday. These grams are little cards with mes sages printed on them. Secretary Sandra Garcia colors her own Thank you Grams. TEXAS RAINDANCE. At the Lock In. there were a series of games called Icebreakers. One of these games was the Texas Raindance. in which you either rubbed your hands together, snapped your fingers or stompped your feet, depending on which section you sat in This created the sound effect of rain. Student Council 73 ALL STAR SPONSORS Leading the ALL STARS through • successful ye ' re Mr. J Torline. Mr T Met t lac h, •tv) Mr R R©� � ALL STARS Move In The Right Direction ALL STARS is a relatively new orgonuotion which got Hotted lost year with over ISO new members This year the ALL STARS hod o little over I2S new ond old mem bets ALL STARS is on orgonuotion which slonds for Activity. Leadership. Lobototot e AO Students Teeming Around Responsibilities ALL STARS is on orgonuotion thot cores obout the community os well os school prot lems The groffiti problem oround the high school, prob tems oround the community thot effect the lives of the elder ond disabled ore just o few things the ALL STARS set to improve on this year The ALL STARS began early this year by having wee ly summer meetings involving not only high school stu dents, but junior high ond freshmen students os well ALL STARS hod various activities, such os cor washes, so ioIs. ond they also sponsored o rock concert The ALL STARS Social was held m September at the Oso Dome All schools In the P.SJA. school district having on ALL S TAR program were minted Students ate hot dogs ond played various gomes aimed at getting the students from Afferent schools ond grade levels to know each other better Members also listened to speakers from the Pharr Pobce Department on topics concerning the drug ond alcohol problem within our school ond community The ALL STARS sponsored a rock concert M Febtu ary. at the PSJA High School Auditorium Julian Morgan ond his bond. Fantasia performed for on audience of a little more than 150 people The ALL STARS were under the guidance of sponsors. Mr. R Rosas. Mr J. Tothne. ond Mrs T. Mettloch ALL STAR OFFICERS From left to right. Yesema CJreste. Sec. • Trees.; Uu Dome!. Vice • President; and Sandra Garcia. President. DONATION OF T.V. Last year the ALL STARS were awarded a T V. for selling a certain amount of candies This year the ALL STARS decided to donate the T.V. to the special Ed Department. ALL STAR sponsor. Mr. J. Torllne and Yvette Lopez. ALL STAR member, donate the T.V. to Special Ed Department director. Ms. Eva Pollard ACTIVE ALL STAR MEMBERS Sitting from left to right. Lisa Daniel. Sandra Garcia. Yesenia (Jreste. and Mary Garza Kneeling Lorenzo Garcia. Lillibeth Gar cia. and Saul Montes 74 ALL STARS FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA Offi cersare left to right; F. Ibanez, president. R. Trevion. vice president. J. Garcia, secre tary; M. Olivarez, treasure. M. Farris, reporter. L. Garcia, parliamentarian. Future Teachers Of America Provide Leadership and Development For students Teaching is an art. not a science. This statement was one of the main goals in which members of Future Teachers of America learned this year. Ten active students made up this club and English teacher. Ms. Julie Bonous guid ed the members to what the teaching profession was all about. FTA members learned from their sponsor on what it takes to be a teacher. From grading papers, discussing abilities of a good teacher, quality, experience. preparation, to student communication. members were given lectures involving the facts of teaching Other important goals that were discussed by members were the advantages and disadvantages in the teach ing field for the future. One fundraiser that FT A members promoted was the candy sale was successful. Ms. J. Bonous-FTA sponsor MEMBERS OF THE FT A are; left to right; R. Garcia. F. Ibanez. R. Trevino. J. Garcia. L. Garcia; back row is. J. Hollingsworth. M. Olivarez. M. Farris. L. Garcia, and A. Sewell. Future Teachers of America 75 PREPARING FOR INDGCTIONS. After N.H.S. in (factions, the students stand around and talk to Mr. Trigo about various N.H.S. activities Several of these activities, including selling Senior Pins and starting a motivation program involving students from the ninth grade campus. N.H.S. NEW MEMBERS. Sitting from left to right D. Thomas. S. Meza. S.J. Gurroia. L Mendoza. O. Gonza lez. H. Tovar. O Medina. E. Sanchez, and R. Gvalle. Standing O. Vargas. G. Almagucr. J. Guzman. A. Quezada. C. Perez. E. Lara. A. Lira. J. Sanchez. R Lopez, and I Rodea. N.H.S. Excels Throughout The Academic School Year Character, leadership, service, scholarship and a high CPA is what it takes to be a member of the National Honor Society. P.S.J.A. s N.H.S. is a very prestigious organization who recognizes students who have an outstanding academic record. The purpose of this organization is to promote leadership, to develop character in the student, to create an enthusiasm for scholarships and to stimulate a desire to render service. But the society 's main objective is to foster a sincere desire to maintain aca demic excellence and to instill a love of learning within all students. N.H.S. members participated in var- ious activities which included selling senior pins and initiating a new motivation program involving the ninth grade campus. This program was aimed at motivating students still at a young age to stay in school and to keep their grades up. N.H.S. members are usually selected by the sponsors and by the faculty. Requirements included having an overall average of 90. and he she must participate in community as well as school activities. The sponsors for the National Honor Society this year are English teachers. Mr. R. Trigo. Mr. T. Edgington and Mrs. J. Bonous. N.H.S. OLD MEMBERS Kneeling from left to right S Garcia. F Luna. G. Campos Sitting A. Vera. R Bar rera. O.J. Navarro. J Mendoza. R Cantu. R Lopez. R Hernandez, and D Ha I lock Standing R. Hernandez. S. Hernandez. D Reyna. L. Echeverria. A. Gonzalez. O. Mendez, and Y Salinas 76 National Honor Society N.H.S. OFFICERS 1987-88 Sitting R Hernandez. President StandingR Barrera. Secretary; O Mendez. Clerk and R Hernandez. Vice President Not shown are C. Guerra. Treasurer and C. Taylor. Parliamentarian PREPARING TO SAY SPEECHES N H S. officers Rigo. Rene. Celeste and Olga along with Mr Farias patiently wait until their turn to speak comes Each officer had his own speech prepared on different subjects like leadership, character, service, and scholarship Mr Farias served as guest speaker BEING INDUCTED First year N.H.S. members were inducted in December 1987 Seniors F Ibanez. A Quezada. C Perez. J Guzman. A Lira and R (Jvalle wait for further instructions along with officers C Guerra and O. Mendez N.H.S. SPONSORS Sponsors for the 1987 88 schoolyear include Mr R Trigo and Mr T. Edging ton Not pictured is Mrs. J. Bonous Developing Math Skills Through MAO One of the most prestigious honors club at P.S.J.A. is Mu Alpha Theta. Thirty new members were inducted for the school year of 198788. The leaders for this years Mu Alpha Theta are president-Cesar Taylor, vice president- Ruben Cantu, secretary- Ruth Hernandez, and treasurer- Yadira Salinas. To become a Mu Alpha Theta member, the student must be a junior or senior and enrolled in advanced math classes, continuing through his her senior year. The student must also maintain a grade point average of 85 and above. The sponsors for this years Mu Alpha Theta are Mrs. Saulsbury and Mr. Gill. Mrs. Saulsbury has been an MAO sponsor since 1964 and Mr. Gill joined in as cosponsor in 1973. Every month the club held meetings to discuss math and fundraisers. Mu alpha theta held candy sales throughout the year. Mu Alpha Theta also sponsored the annual math contest, the Junior High Math contest, and attended a Math Contest at Pan American during the spring. M(J ALPHA THETA S NEW MEMBERS-Bottom Row is R Garza. E. Contreras. E. Rojas. M Silva. C. Guerra. M Guerra. L Santillan. M. Bustoa. N Capetillo. Middle Row are J. Campos. F. Flores. A. Garcia. J. Villarreal. N. Garcia. C Madrigal. S. Gonzalez. M Meza. H Guerra. J. Conquest. Top Row are H. Figueroa. R Barrera. R. Rut ledge. A. Lopez. M Garza. J Garza. C Perez. R Martinez. F. Luna. J. Guzman, and J. Lopez MO ALPHA THETA SPONSORS AND OFFICERS Bot tom are Treasurer Y. Salinas. Secretary R Hernandez. Top are sponsor Mr. P. Gill. President C. Taylor. Vice-President R Cantu, and sponsor Mrs. S Saulsbury. 78 Mu Alpha Theta CHEERS!- Cheering that initiation week is over, and just few hours were left, members being inducted ate and laughed. Students used baby bottles as means of drinking, instead of drinking out of glasses or cups. SGPRVISING- MAO sponsor. Mrs. Saulsbury. watches every move the students make very carefully. Mrs. Saulsbury has been an MAO sponsor for twenty four years. MU ALPHA THETA S OLD MEMBERS- First Row are sponsor Mr. P Gill. S. Gacia. R Hernandez. L. Echavarria, P. Rodriguez. Y. Salinas. A. Gonzalez. D. Reyna. O. Mendez, sponsor Mrs. S. Saulsbury. Second Row are R. Cantu. J. Mancha. R Hernandez. C. Taylor. S Garcia, and L. Flores. WHAT IS IT?- Totally amazed with the food served at initiation. Lee Flores. Celeste Guerra, and Carlos Perez try to identify what has been served Meanwhile Rene Barrera really doesn't care what he was eating as long as he ate! Mu Alpha Theta 79 Musical Inspiration SINGING CHRISTMAS CAROLS: Concert Choir members were invited to sing at Hilton Hotel in Sooth Padre Island. Senior Dina Gonzales sings Christmas Carols. The PSJA Concert CM was Erected once again by Mr S. GrUurn and assisted by Ms. S. Atkins The Concert Choir had a good start early in the year Some of the members attended the All State music camp at Stephen F. Austin University while others came to school to work on develop mg then voices and to learn the All Valley Choir Music The club participated m the All Valley Choir tryouts. University of Interscholastic League solo. Ensemble. U.LL. Concert, and the sight reading contests Also, the choir participated in many Christmas programs, members sang at Hilton Ho tel m South Padre Island. Alamo Bank. San Juan Bank, and at the school auditorium for the public The club was also invited to record a special video Christmas program that was taped on Channel 23 in Brownsville This year five students made outstanding performance in choir These students are Anita Horn. All District. All Region. Alternate to Area. Ernesto Salinas. District choir. Dawn Thomas. District choir. Sally Hetnandet. District choir; David Bowles. District choir and Dora Reyna. All District. AH Region. Area. All State choir candidate The club sold Holiday Gift Collections and invested the money on a trip to a Music festival during the spring Mr Gillum has been directing the Concert Choir for eleven years now and has been preparing the choir for many UIL Contest held throughout the year. Ms S Atkins conducts the boys during sectional , she also directs and accompanies the Junior Varsity girl's chou. coaches many UIL. solos, ensembles at regional and State level contests She has been with the School district for the past three years CLUB T-SHIRTS; Member ot Junior Vainly Ch«� wowing the club T-Shirt ate iHUnfl from Ml to right M JUNIOR VARSITY CHOIR. Sitting from Ml lo right we P Coronado, E Guerra. Y Bart . M Carta Ta� Olivetti. M Abrego. M Silva T it V Barb M Carta. E Carta E Guerra Garcia. E Carta. M S4va. M Abrego. M Olrverei MERRY CHRISTMAS: Junior Varsity members assisted a Christmas performance at Hilton Hotel in South Padre Island. GETTING READY TO SING: Singing up to stan dard are David Bowles and Ernie Salinas. DIRECTOR: Mr. S Gillum Varsity Choir director HL 80 Choir NCERT CHOIR MEMBERS: are from left to right R Rodriguez. S Hernandez, T. ita. R. Ramirez Middle M. Olvera. R Mendez. S. Garcia, R Regalado Top A. driguez. I. Suarez. R Zuniga, and D, Reyna. CONCERT MEMBERS: are from left to right J. Ocampo, E. Salinas. D. Bowles, Middle J. Fuentes, R. Martinez. N. Torres. A. Montemayor. Top R. Cazares. S. Garcia. R. Marquez. B Crayton. CONCERT CHOIR MEMBERS: arc from left to right C. Avila. R Cavazos. E. Caballero. Middle J. Cano. A. Zamora. C. Saldana. C. Cazares. Top A. Horn. C. Pena. D. Thomas. C. Elizondo. SECOND PERIOD CHOIR CLASS (Mr. GILLCIM): Top to Bottom S. Garcia. J. Jauregui, M. Ruiz. D. Herrera. C. Castillo. E. Elizondo. CONCERT CHOIR OFFICERS: are sitting S Hernan dez. President; D. Reyna. Treasurer; A. Rodriguez. Secretary; A. Horn. Reporter. MADE ALL DISTRICT: Varsity choir members who made all district choir are from left to right. A. Horn. E Salinas. D. Thomas. A. Hernandez. D. Reyna, and D. Bowles. Choir director is Mr. S. Gillum. Choir 81 ART CLUB OFFICERS- Top row left to right H. Guajardo. E. Avila. J. Sanchez. Bottom row D. Rodriguez, and M Hernandez DECORATING THE TREE.- Members of the Art Club and its sponsors decorate a tree at the McAllen International Muse um A cash reward was given to the club with the best decorated tree It’s Not Just Art The Ait Club hod o very creotive year Whether it be pointing, drawing, sketching. Of creating Christmas Tree ornaments, the art club appreciates not only the finer points, but all aspects of art This year the Art club was active in many different events that were held throughout the year A Christmas Tree Contest, the Texas Citrus Fiesta, earning money for the half way Rehabilitation house, designing medals for the track team and painting windows during the holidays at McDonalds were activities that were accomplished At the Christmas tree contest, club members earned a First place position and were awarded 1150 Not only did the Club design medals for the track team, they also made logo's and designs for the Texas Citrus Fiesta held in November They got involved m the Fiesta to cooperate with the community to provide freelance commercial art expet ience tor the students, and to provide portfolio material for the Club The art dub also participates in helping the haU way Rehabilitation house This was done to provide art experience, and to help raise money for college scholar ships for the members The painting of windows at Me Don aids. � J another protect by Chib members to liven up the holiday spirits So. overall, the Art Club had a very enthusiastic and futtitting year Mrs. Horn Mrs. Schuy ART CLUB MEMBERS- top row left to right G. Galvan. S. Huerta. E. Avila. J. Salinas. Mrs. Horn. Mrs. Schuy. bottom row M Ornela. M Hernandez. J. Sanchez. J. Ojeda, and Mrs. Billings. 82 Art Club The Pride, Spirit, And Unity Of P-SJ-A Left, left, left. Right. Left are some of the words that are used to start off the annual football season and this year 1987-86 was the ultimate. Count. Pick up your knees! Yell!! were words yelled by the marching Band Coordinator Mr. E. Fuentes. At the beginning of the year band members were rushed to get the show ready for the 45th Annual Pigskin Jubilee held at McAllen Memorial Stadium on Saturday October 10. 1987 in order for no students to be unable to participate because of House Bill 72. That was no problem the band went to competi tion and performed their best and receiving the tradition of DIVISION I was what the band brought back. The long hours of practice and being confident paid off at the end. Band members didn't stop practicing after Pigskin ended or football season, they went on preparing for further competitions such as All Valley. Area, and All State tryouts. As Friday night football games and Pigskin came to a close, band members easily set their instruments in a case to be stored away. For underclassmen it is easy to understand but for a Senior it is different. The only thing that Senior will have to remember his her band years will be a Senior jacket and a memory full of pictures. BAND DIRECTORS are from left right D. Atkin. J. Coleman. L. Maldonado. E. Fuentes. A. Rodriguez. J. Rodriquez, and M. Gonzalez. 1987-88 DRUM MAJOR Leading the Mighty Bear Band is Senior Lilia Tre-viono. FRONTLINE- Mighty Bear Band Front line is left-right Twirler- Mari Barrera. Drummajor-Adelma Prunda. Head Drum-major- Lilia Trevino. HAND IN HAND- Some Senior Band members took advantage and gave the friendship token to the opposing team (student council), during one of their last walks and performance together. PRACTICING FIRST YEAR STUDENT- Irene Garay blows her heart out during a hot practice afterschool! Many first year students as well as the veterans practiced afterschool for more than two hours. The Mighty-Bear-Band 1987-88 84 Band 1 r i l-J ' is V I V Is '1 I, f-� - -� • r l« l� r� f� f PERFORMING- Doing what they do best on Pigskin night the Mighty Bear Band Received Division I by the judges. CONDUCTING-Drommafoi Adelina Pruneda gives hand instructions during a performance at the Annual Pigskin Jubilee held at McAllen Memorial Stadium. ALL-STATE MEMBERS- Joe Barrios. Pat Mancillas, Laura Gonzalez. Rocky Lopez. Joe Mancha, not shown is Saul Garza. JAZZ BAND- are Front Row — Sandra M.. Joe B.. Jaime L.. Oscar R.. Martin A.. Second Row Director E. Fuentes. Mark G.. Rocky L.. Ricky M.. Back Row Jaime V.. Aida G.. Joe B.. Pat M.. Genaro G.. Elisa G.. Angie C. ALL-VALLEY JAZZ MEMBERS- Joe B . Pat M.. Genaro A.. Oscar R.. Rockey L.. Angie C.. sitting Sandra M. OFFICERS 198788 Left Right Pat M. Lisa G.. Elisa G.. Rigo H.. Saul G.. Joe M. DRUMMING AWAY- Practice during the many afternoons and keeping the same beat, was performed by the five band mem bers of a team, GETTING READY-Trombone player Mar leena Sanders prepares the instrument as she and the other band members get ready to perform before a football game starts. Band 85 Cheering Over The Top This years Junior Varsity Cheerleaders started off their season scoring high as they received first place at the annual Junior Varsity Cheerleading summer camp which was held in Weslaco this year. At camp they managed to bring home the following achievments; sideline inc. (spe cial cheer for side line at games), stunts, pompon routine, and last but not least the most prestigious award earned by the squad was the Master Key To Spirit award. This clearly stated that the girls were eminent among other schools participating in the same summer camp. In addition to long hard hours and total dedication they managed to over come twelve out of seventeen other competeters participating along with them, leaving with fifth place at the regional finals. Mr. Castillo very proud- ly stated this about his 198768 J. V. squad: I am very proud of the J. V. Cheerleaders as I have been of all my past J. V. squads. One does not understand the long hours of effort they put into practicing and attend ing and all the games they have to cheer for. This years squad seems to have handled it quite well and I have a special place for each and every one of them in my heart. Every one seems to think that being a sponsor is a glamour life .... it 's not. It s long hours of work and much responsibil ity. I think that everyone who wants to be a varsity cheerleader should have exper ienced being a J. V. cheerleader, there will be a special place for them in my thoughts and heart. I think, at least I hope that they learned from me ... I know I've learned quite a lot from them. Mr. Ramiro Castillo Sponsor Linda Cortez Dolores Av end a no Ronica Ramirez Tina Ventura 86 Junior Varsity Cheerleaders tioraida Cantu Linda Iris Cisneros TEAM WORK■ Long boors of bard practices and working together pays off for the unior varsity at pep rallies as they make a stunt The JV cheerleaders cheered at every pep ratty that was held with the help of the varsity CHEERING ON- Keeping the attention of basketball fans the junior varsity cheerleaders find themselves dedicated to the basketball audience The unior varsity cheerleaders gave much support to the team SQOAD AND SPONSOR- From left to right Is I. Cisneros. N Cantu. T Aventura. Mr R Castillo. R Rarruret. D Avendano. and L Corter PREPARING FOR A PEPRALL Y- Dolores finds herself with the responsibility of cleaning up the gym before and then after a pep rally The girls had the chore of picking up any left over posters STUNT AT REGIONALS- Nervously, shaking, or scared was what the girts felt before then last performance at regional competition Managing to put all their fears aside was an accomplishment itself Junior Varsity Cheerleaders 87 Iris Baritmus Greg Nava ON. ON. PSJA Towards the end of the football banquet held at Plantation South in January. PSJA's Alma Mater. On. On PSJA was tearfully sung Head Cheerleader Dina Gonzalez Elite Squad Faced Lots Of Cheers, Jeers, Tears................ Many times people ask. What exactly does a cheerleader do? Plainly speaking, cheerleaders promote spirit and encourage pride within our school. This was a task the Varsity Cheerleaders hoped to accomplish. The varsity squad cheered at volleyball. basketball and baseball as well as football games. But games were not the only functions the cheerleaders attended. They cheered at elementary schools, a winter Texans' park, and at the Pharr Health Fair. During the summer, the P.S-J.A. Varsity Cheerleaders attended a summer camp at Southwest Texas State University in San Marcos from July 20-23. Those long hard practices and tiresome workouts finally paid off. The elite squad of P.S-J.A. took top honors. The Camp Champions brought home trophies in the chant and dance division and received a Superior in Dance. 12 blue ribbons, and 5 gold superior ribbons, they also received a Spirit Stick for the week. The squad also came home with the highest honor given. The Master Key of Spirit. Every squad at the camp votes for one squad that the felt has had the best influence on the other squads and P.S-J.A. was chosen that elite squad. In November, two seniors. Rina Ramirez and Dina Gonzalez, were chosen to cheer at the Hula Bowl in Hawaii during the month of January. Then, in February. Rina and Dina were chosen to go to Anaheim. California and be a part of the National Cheerleading Championship staff. Rina commented. My senior year has been great! Going to Ha waii and California just added to the excitement . These long hard and tiresome practices paid off as P.S-J.A. ended up with a fantastic Varsity squad. The cheerleaders were under the guidance of sponsors Mrs. N. Cantu and Mrs. O. Garza. Manager for the squad was Reyna Urbina. SUPPORTING THE BEARS The cheerleaders traveled to Rio Grande City in August to cheer the Bears on in their first scri-mage game against the Rattlers. Even though the support was great, the game was lost. VARSITY SQUAD • A traditional picture including the sponsors and manager was taken at one of the Brownsville football games. 88 Varsity Cheerleaders Penny Pena Rina Ramirez Flor Medrano CONSPICUOUS COMPOSITION. The Mrtity cheerleader. try then beat to complete • Wool 1 one 4 I he pep reltir Varsity Cheerleaders 89 FUNDAMENTAL WARMUP. Before the Men 4 a flense the cheerleader. make wee to warm up properly STARTING THE FAN CLUB EARLY. Cheerleader, help fo� drew pet there Mep� together at there annual C� rUc LOLLIPOP DAY SURPRISE- Dressed in their baby uniform , the Varsity Cheerleaders put on a dazzling performance The cheerleaders were celebrating Lollipop Oay PREPARING FOR COMPETITION Varsity Cheer leaders show off an outrageous flip flop routine to the student body before attending the competition in San Marcos 4 4 Cindy Chapa Gerry Maldonado Dora Trevino Zandra Martinez Laurie Palacios HOLDING ON! At the annual 8arbecue which is a fundraiser for the cheerleaders. Greg Nava helps out in distributing to customers The fundraiser was a success 90 Varsity Cheerleaders SPONSORS- Supporting the cheerleaders Mr Cantu. Mi D Gar la were at every game and pep rally SHOWING THEIR BEAUTY. Varsity cheerleaders Gerry Maldonado and Rina Ram.rej prepare themselves for a pep pep rally During Halloween the cheerleaders put on quite a show, and shit foe the Bear fans, and putting on the makeup was not an easy job to do or to take off afterwards Varsity Cheerleaders 91 Bearettes Celebrate “50th” Anniversary-1937-1987 The 198748 school year is one that the P.S.J.A. Bearettes will never forget. The forty seven member drill team put in long, hard hours of daily practice throughout the previous summer. culminating in four hour-long practice sessions in August to prepare for the upcoming football season. After returning from Superstar Drill Team camp held in Dallas for Bearette officers, the Bearettes themselves hosted a dance camp of their own at which over 175 drill team members from other valley area high schools danced their hearts out for a week. When the first semester began and the football season got underway, the Bearettes began what seemed to be endless hours of practice working towards the perfection of four dance routines that were performed at Homecoming on October 31 which celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the Bearettes. The Bearettes contracted the professional guidance of choreographers from the Superstar Drill Team which flew from Dallas to P.S.J.A to aid the Bearettes with their routines. The weekend of practice taught the Bearettes the four routines necessary to perform a stupendous halftime show at Homecoming 87. The 50th celebration was enhanced by the participation of over 300 former Bearettes from 1938 to the present which had returned to P.S.J.A. to participate in the golden anniversary February was an especially busy time for the Bearettes. During this month the drill team per formed at the Annual Variety Show, and were highly successful at the Brownsville Drill Team Competition and conducted numerous fund reisers which culminated in an eight-day trip to Orlando. Florida to compete at nationals. All in all. 1987-88 was a tremendous year for the P.S.J.A. Bearettes and much of the success should be credited to the sponsors Mrs. Sylvia Navarro and Mrs. Grade Vela, who through their support and enthusiasm have led the Bear ettes to reach their goals. 92 Bearettes MANAGERS: Yesenia Cuellar and Cin dy Munoz OFFICERS: Bottom-Celeste Guerra. Lori Echevema, Yvonne Champion. Top-Mari Rincones. Me lissa Garza. Nancy Navarro. Gloria Bustamante. MAJOR: Celeste Guerra Bearettes 93 RIGHT AND LEFT GUIDES: bottom-M Rodriguez. T. Arredondo. B Loclo. E. Cruz. V. Garza. Y Herrera. D Zambrano topM Garza. M Garza. L. Enriquez. R de la Cruz. L Garza. R Trevino. E. Garza. M Rodriquez. Y Cazares BEARETTES OF THE WEEK: Michelle Tagle. Manna Ruiz. Vilma Garza. Mar.Iza Garza. Missy Garza JUNIOR BEARETTES: bottom . Lucro. T. Arredondo. M Guadrtola. Y Cazares. M Garcia. S Salazar topC. Rodriquez. E. Cruz. M de la Fuente. Y Herrera. N Navarro. G Bustamante, M Rodriguez. V Garza. J Polanco. O Zambrano. M Garza SOPHOMORE BEARETTES: bottom L Granado. C. Saldana. A. Pedroza. M Ramirez. M Flores middleC Flores. L Salazar. M Villareal. L Burroaga. N. Gonzales. B Bently. M Taqle. S Perez topC Quiroz. Y Garza SOPHOMORE SARGENTS: Liza Buroaqa. Nancy Gonzales ROCKIN ROBIN '- Performing their routine to a tune from 1958 are Bearettes Manssa Guadriola. Marlinda Rodriguez, and Rowe de la Cruz The drill team put in many hours of diligent practice to perfect the numerous routines that were performed at halftime during the football games SMILING NERVOUSLY- Sophomore Bearettes had to overcome many fears when they first performed before a large crowd at the first football game Stage fright usually is nonexistent after a few perfor mantes but these Bearettes show a little tense fear SCREAMING THEIR HEADS OFF- As a traditional dance, the Senior Bearettes captivated the audience during the halftime performance at the P SJA Harlingen game The Senior Bearettes were entertaining the Parents Night ' audience 94 Bearettes SENIOR BEARETTES- bottom E Gwu. L Echeverria. M Rodriguez. R de la Cruz. M Ron topM Garza. Y Champion. C Guerra. L Garza R Trevino. L Enriquez. M Rincones M Garza SENIOR SHADES- At the PS J A Manna game the Senior Bearettei decided to wear sunglasses to end oil the football season with a bang Marina Ruiz. Liza Tovar. Lizzie Garza, and Rowe Trevino laugh as they wait for the Bears to pass REVIEWING THE SQUAO Bearette officers take on much responsibility throughout the year to help guide and strengthen the Bearette organize lion 1st It Nancy Navarro. 2nd capt Yvonne Champion. Istcept Lone Echeverria and 2nd It Melissa Garza look on as the Beerettes perform a practice routine at Bear Stadium IN AWE!- Michelle Tagle shows off numerous mums on the victory line as Mirta Ramirez looks on in amazement Many Bearettes receive numerous mums on Homecoming from parents, friends, and Bearette sisters Nina Benavidez Dahlia Cortez Esmer Escobar Lisa Flores Noemi Galvan Mari Guajardo Osoettes Make A Strong Comeback Down but not out. the Osoettes made a comeback after the squad was dormant last school year. However, this school year the Osoettes (made up of mostly sophomores) were ready to root on the Bears in all sports events and functions, mostly football and basketball games. Recruiting started by the end of May of 1987 and with several meetings at the ninth grade, over 30 girls were recruited into Joining the Osoette squad. Hot only did the squad return. but two new sponsors were added. Mrs. Alma L. Castillo and Ms. Marina Castillo. However. Ms. A. Perez. Biology teacher remained as lead sponsor. During the summer the girls worked te diously on new routines and techniques. The girls worked with both cheerleaders and Bearettes throughout the year at all pep rallies, homegames as well as out of town functions. With over 80 percent of the squad being sopho mores. I was very motivated by the school spirit and also the football players joining along with the fun , said sophomore Isela Rodriguez. Fund raisers for the year that were planned by the officers were bake sales, sold stuffed teddy Bears and can dy. The sponsors felt that the girls brought back the true meaning of spirit and support for the Bears. The Osoettes made an astound ing comeback as this presti gious group of girls consid ered that the pep squad would not be phased off as it once was considered. Cyndee Garza Amy Guerra Diana Herrera 96 Osoettes Yessie Herrera Debbie Lara Veronica Martinez Yaya Rodriguez Buffy Sanchez Marissa Zamora Anita Ramirez Alma L. Castillo■ Co-Sponsor Anna Lissa Perez- Head Sponsor Marina Castillo- Co-Sponsor L t SPONSOR • Coach J. Perez ‘A Christian Way Of Life’?’ Receiving Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord was the main goal for the Girls Fellow ship of Christian Athletes this year. Girl Athletes made up of volleyball, basketball, track and cross country united together for several meetings each month. The team consisted of 25 girls and were sponsored by Coach Julia Perez and ninth grade coach. Rosemary Yza guirre. Coach Perez explained that the girls were to challenge and find it in their relationships a fellowship towards receiving Jesus Christ as their Savior. The understanding of Jesus Christ and his teachings were imple mented and discussed by the sponsors and members. Although there were no fundraisers for the year, the girls promoted unity and understanding about the Christian way of life. FCA MEMBERS' are from top left to right B Oel Garra. R Torre . M Martlet. R Hernandet. M Silva. E Barrera. Y Seent. AJ Gonczalei. C Suere . F. Grl� alde. Bottom row left to right ■ G Morale . R Hernaooet. B Cavatot. C. Vavqoe . B Etparta and B Htnofota FCA OFFICERS- Myrian Srlva I the vtcepreudent. Becky Cavatos erved a parliamentarian, and Edna Barrera acted a� « president 96 Girls FCA Students Against Driving Drunk Become Concerned Driving drunk among today's teenagers has become a nation wide problem. In order to make students aware of the great danger, a new organization was started on campus this year; SADD (Students Against Driving Drunk.) Pharr-San Juan- Alamo students be came concerned, and in order to keep today's teenagers from becoming one of the statistics the new club was started in the month of October in H 100. The first meet ing was held to begin this meaningful desire to try to keep students from driving drunk. Coach D. Rivera. (Health Teacher) Airs G. Champion (Homemaking Instructor), and Lucy (School Nurse), were the official spon sors of the club. The new sponsors decided to give the necessary information for stu dents to become aware of the serious prob lem and for students to be able to make individual decisions concerning their responsibility if they choose to drink. When spon sors were asked why they wanted to sponsor SADD. Coach Rivera stated. In no way do we condem on drinking, but we are con- cerned about lives that are lost due to alcohol related accidents. SADD members had set out to accomplish these goals and they did. First to help eliminate the drunk driver and save lives; this was done by passing out the student parent contract for life, which states that if at any situation the student is drunk and needs to drive the student will call the parent and ask for a ride home. Parents then agreed to do the same thing if they were drunk and needed to drive no questions asked. Secondly to alert high school students to dangers of drinking and driving; this was also accomplished by announcements, flyers, and posters before each school holiday vacation. There third goal was to orga nize peer counseling programs: this was accomplished by asking the members not to let there friends drive drunk when they were at a party or other social event. The mem bers and sponsors also tried to remined there peers about driving drunk all through the year and encouraged them to get involved with SADD Lucy Kuta David Rivera Grade Champion MEMBERS OF THE 1987 88 SADD ORGANIZATION. Top row i� C Lopez. J. Contreras. J. Padilla. B Ramirez. D. Guevara, middle row is S Garcia. R Neman dez. I Rodriquez. H Reyna. C Garza. A Garcia. N Lira. Bottom row is R Mendez. L Daniel. L Trevino. L Garza. Y. Champion. C Garza. M l.uera SADD OFFICERS. Top row is Rigo Hernandez Secretary. Joe Padilla President. Damian Guevara Historian. Bottom row is Lilia TrevinoVke President. Bobby Ramirez Parlimentanan. and Lisa Daniel Treasurer SADD 99 ALPHA OMEGA OFFICERS-for the year are John Rigney Activity director. Lazaro Ramirez President. Lupita LuciaSecretary Hilda Villanueva Vice President. Mary Sar-miento-Treasurer. (Not Shown. Isidoro Galindo - Historian.) SPONSORS Mr and Mrs lober. Mrs. Denner arvj Mr Guevara were the Alpha Omega sponsors for the year. “A New Beginning” Croup discussions, promoting obedience, respect of others, drug control among teens, promoting a good future and personal prob lems were the main subjects that were discussed at the weekly meeting held by Alpha Omega Club this year. The four sponsor club met with over 40 students every week and spoke on sessions in both Spanish and English. The majority of students in the club have had Spanish I and II and therefore this organization is mostly spoken in Spanish. Students meet in the morning with their spon sors and all promote that a good education and a Job was the essence of life. The discussion of the various subjects within themselves, the members promoted a feeling of self-discipline and self respect. Although the club didn't have any fundraisers, the members had an outstanding banquet held in February. ALPHA OMEGA MEMBERS- Thrt y««r member of the club are. first row left to rstfit. Sandra Gonzalez. Jannette Rodriguez. second row left to right. John Rigney. Lataro Ramirez. Hilda Villanueva. Mary Sarmiento. thrrd Row left to right. Soccorro Rodnguet. Encon Reyes. Johnny Lopei. Rosa de los Santoa. Pam Peralei. Letty Villoneuva. Anna Lopei. Lupita Luclo. Audry Garza. Myrtam Abrego. fourth row left to right. Jesse Ramirez. Armando Lira. Jesse Guevara. Mark Manzo. Leandro Gutierrez. Luis Escobedo, and Mary Almaguer 100 Alpha Omega Learning The Arts Budding a home it not easy Learning the trade, to bene til the student and wanting to become a future carpenter takes a lot of hand skills and knowing how to build a home Building Trades is a vocational club where students can learn skills In carpentry that will help them later in the future After 3 years of hard work. P.S J.A Building Trades completed and sold their protect house which Is located east of the high school The purpose of building the house is to give students first hand experience at actually con struct mg a home Budding Trades not only, completed and Of Building Trades started a new home, but also held a leadership conference In ffaymondville. where they competed in opening ceremo nies. ob interviews and prepared speeches Budding Trades students also competed m skills contests. Contests were held in Harlingen for district meet and Abime for stale meet, where students competed in skills such as wooden obfects. tool identification, and nail driving Budding Trades constructor. Hector Longoria said constructing a home takes a lot of money, time and especially knowledge of construction “ LAYING THE CEMENT. Senior David Enrique end Carlo Hernandez use shovels to handfe the cement a it comes out oI the truck Thi we the scene on burfdmg second house e e protect FIRST AND SECOND PERIOD STUDENTS. Top row A Gue ardo. G De la Berrede, end M Martinez Bottom row 0. De le Rose. J Seucede. V AvUe. M Centu. J. Mernende . G Lope . R Tapia. D. Vasque . end J Trevino THIRD AND FOURTH PERIOD STUDENTS. Top Row L. De le Cerde. D. Gurterre . E- Rodriquez. J Rodriquez. J. Torre . G Ovelle. A Seen . C. Gercie. J. Guzman, end G Gelvam BUILDING TRADES SPONSOR. Atr. Hector Longoria BUILDING TRADES OFFICERS. Top row Reporter Go iect Gelven. Advisor Devtd Guiterrez. Seargent et erm David Vasquez. Bottom row Vice-presided I Archie Saenz. Secretary Joe Trevino. President Moy Cantu. ParlimentananAdrlan Guajardo and Treasurer Jesse Hernandez THE FINISHED PRODUCT. After many days oI construction the Building Trade protect was Anally finished. A beautiful two bedroom home located east of the high school Building Trades 101 Instructor D.N. Sandoval MEMBERS OF METAL TRADES CLASS • are from Top left to r� ght Instructor D N Sandoval. R Garcia. F. Ramirex. D Watts. F Sepulveda. R Lopes. J. Garcia. B. Espinosa. Bottom left to right E Ortega. J. Lopes. G. Abrego Masters Of Metal There ore mony organizations in our school which provide confidence for students who are In the working world Among these organizations is Metal Trades in which the student learns the art of welding sponsored by Mr. R. Ro driguez and D.N. Sandoval Metal Trades provides first hand experience for the students who wish to per sue a future career working with welding mo terials. The purpose of the club is to promote appreciation and understand ing of the world of work and to deve lope individual pride and workmanship. Metal Trades also competes with other school in area competition. In the post. Metal Trades has been fortunate enough to take first place trophies in all stages of competition Metal Trades in structor and sponsor. Mr. Sandoval stated. ' This year we have been very fortunate that the students have been cooperative and eager to learn the trade of welding. After graduation, the majority of students seek a job in weld ing that was learned in class Their skills, and knowledge had a major im pact on their performance. h •THIS IS HOW ITS DONE' - Welding students observe Mr Sandoval on techniques used on sheet metal Students had to know the many types of sheet metals In order to complete projects HELPING OtIT Sr Paul Hernandex assists Jr Jesse Garcia m completing their joint project Many of the students had the task of making several projects through! the year. 102 Metal Trades MEMBERS OF MR. RODRIGUEZ WELDING CLASS • are Left to Right Instructor R Rodriguez. L Berrones. R Rios. D. Gutierrez. I. Vasquez. J. Sarmiento. M Rodriguez MEMBERS OF MR. RODRIGUEZ WELDING CLASS- are Front row left to right E Ureste. D Rodriguez. R Rios. E. Santoy. D De Santiago. J. Cardenas. Bottom row left to right Instructor R Rodriguez. G. Sanchez. E Solis. J. Gomez. R Garcia. J. Montes. J, Puente. J. Guerra. C. Cas tilto. F. Hernandez. R. Garcia. C. Barrios. Instructor R Rodriguez DISCONNECTING Using acetylene gas. Jr. Juan Montes gets ready to work after class lecture PUTTING THE PIECES TOGETHER During class time. Metal Trades students use skills to complete their projects One of the many projects that stu dents accomplished was making barbque pits and at times they were money making projects Metal Trades 103 1987 88 CLASS OFFICERS- From left to right are N. Palacios. H Morin. E. Perez. E Castillo top row T Koernegy and A Castillo Students Learn The Technique Of Appliance Repair One of the many vocational classes taught here at P.S.J.A. is Electrical Appliance Repair (EAR), students learn to repair various electrical appliances such as washing ma chines, dryers, air conditioners, refrigerators, and various appliances. The purpose of this class is to provide an opportunity for the student to develop job skills in appliance repairs. Most of the students do pursue a career on appliance repair. The sponsor of EAR is Mr. Eloy Garcia. Mr. Garcia has dedicated time in teaching the students anything and everything the student himself wants to learn about. Throughout the year students were assigned to repair appliances as class projects. These projects helped the student learn and prepare for the future. The jobs were hard tasks to perform, especially for the first year members, but they were completed to the teachers specifications. At the end of the year, the class got together for a barbecue to enjoy for the hard work and effort done throughout the year. EAR STUDENTS FOR 1987 88 are from left to right on top row T. Kornegy. C. Garza. E- Prez. J Rodri guez. H, Morin. J. Sanchez. P Hernandez, sponsor E. Garcia middle row N. Palacios. E Barrientes. J. Men doza bottom row A Castillo. E Castillo. S. De La Garza, and L. Perez SETTING THE GAUGE- Electrical appliance repair student. E. Preaz. sets the numbers on the gauges to prepare to do his job. EAR gives many opportunities to students to learn and perfect their appliance repair skills. EAR nor only shows how to fix appliances, but also teaches responsibility towards a future in appli a nee repair. ADJUSTING THE TORCH Senior. Ernesto Perez, not only can set a gauge, but also adjusts the gas on a blow torch. Most students in EAR often make their career an electrical appliance repair. 104 EAR Learning The Ropes Of Mechanics Throughout the fall. Auto mechanics students learned the proper manner to complete an oil change, engine tune-up. carbura tor repair, engine overhaul, transmission repair, brake service, cooling system, air conditioning repair, and tire balancing just to name a few things. During the spring the Auto Mechanics Vice club went to District Competition on March 11 and March 12. Students competed in project display con test in which there were four first place winner's. Dexi Garces with a starter. Ruben Morin with an alternator. Roque Moya and Jose Angel Rodriguez rebuilt a V8 high per- formance chevy engine. The second place winner was Mary Torres with a starter, and third place winner. Zeferino Garcia with an alternator. In order to raise money for the trip to competition. Auto Mechanics mem bers had fund raisers such as candy sales and car washes. The sponsor for this year's Auto Mechanics class is. Mr. Ray Zavala. Mr. Zavala has been an Auto Mechanics sponsor for nine years. Basiely. throughout the year, students learned the skills, tools, or the tasks on working with automobiles. Af-terall, knowing how to fix a car that has problems, takes a little know how. ENGINE REPERATION Two Auto Mechanic student attempt to repo an engine they unassembled as a project Throughout the entire year students were taught how to disassemble and assemble engine's of sever at car's. SIXTH PERIOD AUTO MECHANIC CLASS- Students are from left to right on top row. A Cantu. N Resender. H Guerrero. L De La Garta. N. Carrillo. S De La Rosa. R Cano, middle row. sponsor ER Zavala. M Lopei. G Rios. J Gonsales. L. Peres. L. Vargas, bottom row. R. Cirtos. M Valdes. V. Reyna. D. Rosales, and A Guitar. SEARCHING FOR THE PROBLEM Mr Zavala and student observe one of many car engete's in order to find the problem When the disorder is found they are taught how to repair it. 1967-88 AUTO MECHANIC OFFICER'S-are D Rosales. R Remires, and H Guerrero The officer's responsibilities for this year were to organise fund raiser's and help get order's to repair car's. Auto Mechanics 105 SPONSOR- Mr. E. Reyna DECA Students Learn Marketing Procedures The world of marketing. Thets what DECA (Distrioutive Education Clubs of America) program specifically designed to do. The student entered vocational program motivated students to learn certain marketing techniques that will prepare them become skilled business employees. Merchandising and management were the main responsibilities that students are taught in class. There were also certain goals that students accomplished throughout the year. The goals were to prepare themselves in the buysiness world, develop leadership qualities. learn the free enterprise, system, per sonal and business relationships, develop an awarness of career opportunities in marketing and most of all develop business eti quette. DECA students joined this program for the responsibility of finding employment as well. Chapter activities were held throughout the year by the clubs officers. Conventions, meetings, class discussions, guest speakers were endless objectives. Mew instructor. Mr. Eloy Reyna took the responsibility for teaching students careers, the procedures and marketing methods for future employment. DECA CHAPTER I OFFICERS- ate from left to right. Vice president M Saenz. Sargent at Arms. J. Mena Jr. Reporter. M. Sanchez. Historian R Martinez. Cha plan. S. Valle. Alternate Sargent at Arms. R Mar tinez. Secretary. A. Hinojosa. Parliamentarian. G. Rios, sitting is VicePresident M Martiniez. President. J Oavis and VicePresident M Ramirez. FUNDRAISER CANDY • Every year DECA students had to sell candies as a fundraiser. Mario Garza and Gabriel Rios prepare to inventory in order to distribute to members and sell JAIL BIRDS. During a trip to Fort Worth, for a convention DECA students also had the opportunity to travel and visit amusement parks. J Davis. S. Valle. R Martinez. C Beltran, and M Sanchez are being held in tight security for a short while. 106 DECA I DECA 1987-88 MEMBERS- ore left to right B Martinez. C. Beltran. S. Rivas. J. Mena Jr.. S. Valle. R. Martinez. S Garcia. A Soso, sitting is R Martniez, M Sanchez. M Martinez. J Davis. J Ramirez. A Hinojosa, kneeling is J. Garcia Jr. M Saenz, and G Rios AROUND OF APPLAUSE- During a presentation the members of DECA who are Alicia. Monica, Mario. Juan, and Gabe. applauded after one of the ceremonies during the installation of office at McAllen High School It was a successful meeting that was held by McAllen DECA members DECA CREED IS READ- Before the start of any DECA meeting, the creed is said out loud by all members Parlimentary procedures is commenced by DECA members G. Rios and J Doe THIS IS HOW IT IS DONE- Developement in leader ship is the primary lesson taught in DECA Coop I by Mr E Reyna On the side. Mr Reyna helps out Milo Seanz with a little photography DECA Chapter I 107 DECA Members Acquire Business Skills The 198786 DECA Chapter One had one beneficial year of activities and competition. DECA proved how a group of students can go into business, do their job and still have good grades. All the members of this chapter had the same goals to achieve: to have a good and active chapter within themselves not only in school but in community projects and last, to learn and serve as leaders. All members fulfilled the purpose of the club to further develop education in marketing and distribution, promote understanding and ap preciation. Despite their careers DECA members made time to go compete against nation wide schools in Fort Worth. Texas. This certainly made PSJA proud of having their students show the world what DECA here at PSJA can do in the world of business. All in all. DECA members had one learning experience working together as a team. 108 DECA Chapter II MEMBERS OF DECA ll-are top row. Ml to right. 0 Arredondo. P Ortiz. N Perez. O Figueroa. M Lara. C. Salaiar. M Hernandez. A Tijerina. N. Ramirez. M Boutista. C. Espeogueta R Pacheco, bottom row. A. Rosalez. J Garcia. M Garcia. A Flore . M Serna. I. Oe Leon. N. Rodriguez GETTING READY- Mark Hernandez prepare him� eM for DECA competition in Fort Worth He look over last minute material before packing OFFICERS OF DECA II- are top row left to right; R Mendez. B Salma . A Rosalez. M Hernandez, bottom row. S. Munoz. A Flore . I. Ortiz. M Martinez. C. Martinez. READY TO GIVE A SPEECH Anna Flore give a little confidence to Mari Cruz Garcia before she it to give her speech during cla� � . PROUD TO HAVE WON- Away from home at a DECA com petition Cindy Salazar, was awarded a plague for Advertising, and went to state competition. RECEIVES TITLE -Isabel Ortiz earned the po sit von of Area IV Vice President PROMOTING DONATIONS • Club presidents of P.SJ.A had gone to the Aqui' Rogelio' Sunday program, to promote a fundraiser for the needy. CELEBRATING ■ DECA II President and Hista rian with classmates end the celabration by adding memories to this occasion. Mark Her nandez lead the club Into an outstanding club year of activities. DECA II STATE WINNERS- are lop row left to right: M. Serna. R. Lopez. C. Martinez. A. Tijerina. G. Arredondo; bottom row A. Rosalez. I. Cantu. C. Salazar. N. Ramirez. PRESENTATION PREPERATIONS-The Area IV president prepares to give her presentation As the Area Vice President looks over. SPONSOR. Mrs. De la Garza CONGRATULATIONS. President Mark Her nandez congratulates M Martinez, for her good work, as the Area 4 president looks over them. DECA II 109 DECA IH-Success Towards Their Future Sponsor Leticia Escobedo SECOND PERIOD DECA- Class members are from left to right A Resendez, M. Garza. S. Lozano. A Ipina. O. Sardina. R. Franco. C. Echartea. N. Sandoval. S. Garza. P Salazar and J. Flores. Kneeling from left to right C. Rodriguez. J. Gamez. J. Gonzalez. H. Conde and M Ibarra. THIRD Pf RK 0 DCCACUu m rr � r� are from left to right L Gt« F Qu.nun.IU J Conn. F Figueeoo. A Cato , h Bolder . S Monlano. C Rangel. C Arredondo M CmuRo. V Contain N A..U E Gate R Atrtw R Galvan. V Banda V Mortmn. A lie . C Onega and T Garcia DECA CHAPTER III OFFICERS-The leaders are from left to right E. Vela. Vice President: M. Mendoza. President; R Rosales. Second Vice President; Back row C. Castro. Treasure; L. Rodriguez. Secretary; M. Garza. Historian: F. Figueroa. Sargeant at arms; S. Lozano. Reporter; and J. Cortez, Parliamentarian 110 DECA Chapter III SHOPPING AT MALL- After a hetic confer ence and a learning experience, in San Anto nio. DECA students gathered together to stop at a shopping mall before returning home. R. Rosales. M, Mendoza. Sponsor Ms. L. Esco bedo. E. Vela. N. Sandoval, and J. Garcia, were one of the several DECA groups that visited the mall, AT BILLY BOB S- In Ft. Worth. Texas toured, this famous resturant. The DECA group went to Ft. Worth in the fall for their annual workshop to learn on business skills towards their jobs. DISPLAYING- DECA student. V Gonzalez ar ranged a casual mens wear display at La Plaza Mali's. J.C Penney's department store. Gonza lez has the talent for arranging clothes on man nequins for certain styles. RECEIVES POSITION At the annual installation of officers held at McAllen High School. Mary Mendoza and Susanna Lozano congratulate each other as Susanna earns the position of DECA class reporter CELEBRATING- After being inducted at the installation of officers for the year, several DECA members and sponsors had the privilege to celebrate The festivities took place at the McAllen High Cafeteria held in November 111 Students Prepare Themselves For A Business Career DON’T LOOK AT THE KEYSComput er Programming takes hard concentration and a tot of typing skills. Sr. Sonia Santos takes a glance at the computer keyboard keys to make sure she doesn't make a mistake. WAITING IOR THt' PRINTOUT AH taking tune and bring e.fra ctrrtut typing Sr Nancy Rto too at Net assignment bemg punted out in the computer print out sheet OEA ItilTIA riOfIS During OEA Initiations students got to see their friends make many funny faces Elizabeth Cantu's reaction came very fast after hearing what she had to do in order to be a member of the club Office Education Association is just one of the many organizations in P.S.J.A OEA has been very active this year in several activities such as the Thanksgiving Food Drive. Employer Employee Banquet. Christmas Party. Area Competition in which OEA chibs all around the valley compete against each other. Also OEA members had candy and bake sales Involved in OEA were fifty members and officers Members must not only pass all their classes but give full participation, leadership and re sponsibihty in order to participate in club activities One of the many goals this club had was to get a solid understand mg of the business world and to master the microcomputer In addition. OEA members wish to accomplish all of their computer programming OEA Is the students means of an edu cation and a chance to work half a day m an office environment and earn money at the same time OEA on the yob training is a big plus for the student to actually work m a business tike environment. OtA FOURTH PFRIOO MEMBERS-Top RowLeTt to Right. Mary Maldonado. Mary Ovcot. Arvtt a Rtea Angelica AUrvt. Etoy loper. Diana Valero. Gu� rdo. Joe Lara Bottom Row left to Right; l abel Vatg -. Adelaid Varga . Norma Puente. Martha Soli . Cindy Zamora. Dana Herrera OEA OFFICERS Tcp Row left to Right Diana Herrera Hittorian. Soma Santo . Ttea� orer. Angw Ala-Photographer. Diana Valero. Reporter, Amelia Ramov ChapUei Maria Maldonado Sargent At Arm . Mar Soil . Treaturer. Norma Puente. VieePrevdeot. Mary Martinet. ParVamentanan. Cindy ZamoraParlrmervan -Bottcen Ro left to Right Blanca Rodnguet Secretary. letty Centura . Vice Prevdenl Aida Oarcla, Repo;-Oomingo loper. Chaplain, held Ox la Sargent At Arm . Fnedelu Suarrt. President 112 OEA WHEN IN NEED OF HELPHelping each other is one of the many things OEA students do during class Yolanda Salmas helps Ida Garcia on the assignment she doesn't understand OEA SPONSOR Mr. Willingham 7 A.M. OEA CLASS-left to right, front row; Letty Contreras. Elizabeth Cantu. Enedelia Suarez. Sandra Esgueda. Ida Garcia; left to right, back row; Sandy Rodriguez. Isabel Juarez. Bertha Solis. Blanca Rodriguez. Do mingo Lopez. Mary Martinez. Nelda Garza. So nia Santos GETTING READY FOR COMPETITION-Making decisions is very tough Sr. Ida Garcia and Sr Nancy Rios decide whether or not the picture will be eye catching in their OEA scrapbook that was held in competition. OEA 113 POSTER PARTIES- Potter parties captured the attention oI many OEA members They consisted of late hours after school showing tlwer school spirit OEA Class Prepares Business Operation Students wanting to learn a valuable skill and be motivated to succeed are students who care about their future after high school. The Office Education Association does just that and more. Office Education Association (OEA) is also involved in many trips throughout the year. Early September meant long long hours of traveling for OEA members all the way to Corpus Christi Tx. (to attend a leadership conference). Football season also meant something for OEA members unlike football players, cheerleaders, band, and drill teams, it meant staying after school to make posters for either pep rallies or for football games. Posters were painted to try and lift school spirit. Late October while everyone is out Trick-or-Treat-ing. you found OEA members at the McAllen Medical Center delivering candy bags to all the children giving them a boost to recuperate. Members took time a day before to put candy into bags (bags were provided by BEALLS shopping store). One of the mem bers went on to say it was incredible ho many smiles were left on the children's faces. They also focused on meeting Tues day's and Thursday's. Led by president Rob ert Diaz, having many responsibilities to cope with every day as well as vice-president. Laura Garcia. They both kept meetings in order and running smooth week after week. Secretary Marina Ruiz, took minutes (as well as important issues talked about at the meetings). Reporter Merary Mireles had to report to the club what was going on outside of the club. OEA also had many treasurers, such as Julie Garcia. Alba Cobos. Dina Perez, and Sandra Hernandez, who kept the money running smooth and coming in. Historian Belia Echaretea put a scrap book together for old memories. What club can exist with out a sargent-at-arms? Well OEA has their very own Ricky Garcia. The student council representative. Vicky Gonzalez would discuss the happenings to the rest of the OEA members. Last but not least. Metis sa Cortez kept her parliamentary procedures as the clubs' parliamentarian. FIRST PERIOD CLASS Standing left to right is A Goono. R Llamas. M Mireles. D Arriola. Kenneling left to right is Y Ibarra. M Garza. J Garcia. N Rodriguez. B Rodriguez. Y. Gonzalez, and L Saenz SECOND PERIOD CLASS- Standing left to right is M Campos. S Lloyd, V. Gonzalez. M Ruo ' Garza. M Castillo. M Balboa A Zamora. S Hernandez, and A Martinez, kneeling left to right a Lozano. R. Garcia PHARR-SAH JUAH-ALAHO HIGH SCHOOL . K V tMION ASSOC , PHARR-SAM juam-alaho high school THIRD PERIOD CLASS- standing left to right is R Alvarez. A Guerra. R Diaz. S Salas. L. Hernandez. D. Perez. M Garcia. M Rodriguez. C- Elizondo and R Salas. 114 OEA FIFTH PERIOD CLASS- starving left to right is N Monoas. H Ramos. M Sanchez. R Olvera Gomez. A Cobos and M Silva. LEADERS OF THE PACK THE 190748 OEA OFF1CERS8tandmg from left to right are. treasurer: J. Garcia, reporter; M Mirete . president. R. Dial. Vice President: L. Garcia PROUDLY SPONSORING OEA-Taking time to teach students at P.S.J.A. is just part of the day for sponsor Mrs Guajardo For Mrs. Guajardo starting off the day consists of early mornings preparing for Tuesday and Thursday meetings Afternoons consist of late hours after school preparing for out of town competitions. LATE HOURS AFTER SCHOOL Some students just can not seem to get enough of OEA as a class an go after school to get a final glimpse at the computers for the day. Students on the competition team often go after school to practice, like they say practice makes perfect SPECIAL INITIATION S-One of the many initiations for new OEA mem bers was bobbing for apples Not only M this mean they were entering a new club but this meant the fun was about to begin as well as a new learning experience HALLOWEEN TREATS-Sponior Mrs Guajardo and OEA members David Arriofa took time on the Halloween weekend to treat children at the McAllen Medical Center Bags of Candy were given to kids while recuperating at the hospital OEA 115 PINNING-Durmg the installation of officers President An nette Adkins pins new member Ninfa Capetillo. The mstalla tion was held in December TREAK OR TREAT-OEA members went treak or treating threw the halls of PSJA. taking with them Ms Alaniz. OEA Promotes Office Skills OEA (Office Education Association) this year, as in the past, is one of the many educational vocational clubs at PSJA High School This year the club promoted leadership and interest in office occupations in which students learned to work together and promote leadership qualities There were many activities throughout the year in which the club was very active. Students participated in election of officers, initiation of new members. Halloween pumpkins to Special Education students, gifts for OEA buddies on their birthdays. Christmas. Halloween. Valentine's Day. Easter. Thanksgiving food drive, installation of officers. Christmas stock ings for children in the hospital. Christmas cards for faculty. Christmas party. Valentine candy to teach ers. OEA contests, and the Employer Employee Ban quel at the end of the year. The Organization also participated on Bereft sales in October and sold Kathryn Beieh candy during the month of February. The organization invested the money in buying miscellaneous items (like the Em ployer Employee Banquet and contests.) The OEA instructor. Mrs. M. Alaniz, as been Spon soring the club for the past nine years. According to her. next year, the clubs name will change to Bust ness Professionals of America TREATS TO THE SPECIAL ED-Whlle treak or treating OEA members stopped at the Special Ed building and gave them treats. VISITING AT THE HOSPITALDuring the Christmas holiday OEA members took stockins of candy to the children at Rio Grande Regional Hospital. AT CHRISTMAS TIME-After puling alot of hard work decorating the Christmas tree for the club, the OEA club mem bers show satisfaction and with PSJA a Merry Christmas. 116 OEA MEMBERS OF OEA- arc. First row left to right. N. Esqueda. L. Medina. N. Huerta. C. Abad. P. Ovalle. N. Capetillo. A. A, Adkins, sponsorc M. Alaniz. Second row left to right. N. Contreraz. M. Riva. A. Uartes. S. Cerda. J. Vasguez. M Garcia. Third row left to right. M. Romeo. C. Hernandez. J. Medrano. S. Alvarez. S Montano. H Cano. Fourth row left to right. C. Suarez. V. Lozano. E. Garcia. J. Gurrota. M. Lara. R. Lara. Fifth row left to right. E. Sanchez. M. Sarmiento. C. Hernandez. C. Hernandez. E. Casarez. HOME SWEET HOMEOEA member went to Corpus Chrlstl for compel, lion Nora Huerta reporte ol OCA says Were finally home While the rest of the members unload the bus that was charted for the trip OEA OFFICERS are First row left to right. R Sanchez. Treasure. N Esqueda. sgt alarms; N. Capet.no. Vice President. A. Adkins. President M AlanM. Sponsor Second row left to nght. R Martinez. Parliamentarian. L. Medina. Treasure. P Ovalle. Secretary. C. Abad. Historian; N. Huerta. Reporter BEING RECOGNIZED-At the installation of officer Nmfa Capetillo. Vice President installs Patricia Ovalle as secretary to the dub MORE GOOOfES-OEA member delivered Halloween pump kins filled with candy to Special Ed students HELPING OGTOEA members not only gave candy to the Special Ed students but also made the time to help them on an assigned work OEA 117 ICT sponsor • Mr. Ramirez ICT Promotes Jobs For Students While In School Industrial Cooperative Training (ICT) is one of the most outstanding vocational programs that is offered to students who are interested in working while attending school. The program is made available to juniors and seniors who are industrial or health related occupa tion. Stated by Atr. Ramirez, students attend school in the morning and report to work with various employers in our community in the afternoon. Students earn three credits per year while enrolled in the program. ICT students have an opportunity to join the Voca tional Industrial Clubs of America (VICA). It is through Mr. Ramirez's ICT students compete in Leadership and Skills contests at the local and state level. Contests were held at TSTI in Harlingen and in Frot Worth. Texas where students competed in Leadership contests such as: Job Application, and interview. Extemporaneous Speaking. Job demonstration. The skills contests that students participated on were related to the occupational areas that they were training in such as: electronics, auto body, air condition refrigeration, cabi net-making, meatcutting, and nurse-assistant. The highlight of the year for the ICT program is the annual Employer Employee Banquet. Mr. Ramirez says that the banquet is to honor all the ICT employers for giving the students an opportunity work and learn occupational skills. Students raise funds for this event by participating in two fund raisers during this year. They sold over 400 plates of enchiladas prepared by Mr. Cano and Hope at the High School Cafeteria and Kathryn Beich Candies to raise the necessary funds. ICT has proved to be an important class elective where stu dents get a real understanding of the world of work. ICT Club Officers. From left to right. B. Dimas. A Ramos. S. Cruz. C. Vega. M Rodriguez. I Huerta, ond J. Rigney FMtST PCXIOO ICT- Top torn 0 I Zuraga. J 0«o 0 Cvtot. E Contain. F Truro and J DrM« Bottom 10m 0 Cabrot P J Campot. V Totwt 0 O0va� rl A Schmitt and M� 0 0anw« SEVEN O’CLOCK ICT- Top row members are I. Huerta. A Ramos. O Carlin. M Gomez. R Garcia. S Lucio. F Flores. N Galvan. L. Davila. L Ordonez. J. Flores. F Almaraz. E Maldonado, and S Arraiga Middle rowB Dimas. S. Cruz. H Izaguirre. C. Gonzalez. J. Rigney. R Lowe. F. Perez, and R Garza Bottom rowC Vega. M Rodriguez, and M Cantu 118 ICT SERVING ENCHILADA PLATES- Dur mg I heir own lime, the ICT students serve and sell enchilada plates as a fund raiser. TAKING A BREAK- During work, the ICT employees and employers take time off from carpentry Junior M Bn seno earned extra money by working at a lumber yard. PLACING IN SWITCH- Senior Andy Schmitt works as an Electronic Techni cian at Calidad Electronics. PRINTING A PICTURE- At Silk Screen Printing. Celestmo Gonzalez works on a Mac Donald 30 sign ICT 119 MEAT TRIMMER. Junior's Supermarket employ ee Danny Olivarez trims meat for the customer he attended .. (J.S. BORDER PATROL PEOPLE- Roger Lowe and his employers before they start to work. IN A DAZE- During work at Calidad Electronics. Armando Ramos: dazes away as an electronic Technician. CLEANING OP! After the football games. Rudy Cirlos cleans up and puts away all the equipment. CONFUSED!!!- Calidad Electronic employee Mary Ra driquez asks Cyndi Vega for help. LISTENING TO THE DEAF- Assistant Nurse at Me morial 9th. Noemi Galvan closely checks student for his hearing aid. 120 ICT ELECTRONIC TECHNICIANS- Calidad Electronic Technicians resting after a days work with their employer WASHING THE PANS- After the enchilada sale, 4 ICT members wash the pans that had been used for the enchilada sale. BREAK TIME- During lunchtime Ryder Truck Rental employee Eleazar Gonzales takes a breather with his manager Jaime England. SEVEN MEMBER TEAM- Calidad Electronic employees, at least seven P S J A students along with them is Mr. and Mrs George Languish owners of Calidad Electronic. FIXING THE MEAT PRODUCTS- At Juniors Supermarket. Rene Cabrera fixes the meat products in it s place ALL HOME APPLIANCE DUTY-Employee Freddy Torres along with his superv. sor Mr Carter work on home appliance repair as thoer job CUTTING AWAY!- At Greenway Compers R.V.. Junior Sergio Arriga cuts board as one of his duties. ICT 121 TAKING TIME OFF At the enchilada fund raiser Isabel and Janie SERVICE WITH A SMILE-Secretary Martha Ramirez serves enchilada plates, on take time to take a break. February 5th at the school cafeteria. DEMONSTRATING JACKET Martin was the first to be awarded with a sen ior jacket WORKING HARD-Hoping to serve the enchilada plates are Janie. Mary. Ofelia and Oscar. DEDICATED WORKER-Mary Gonzales enjoys her job as a secretary at Colonies Del Valle. HELPING OGT-Mr. Galvan helps Oscar fill out an income tax form. ON THE JOBshowmg the prices to the customers is SHOWING OFF-a trophy is Victor and Jorge The jacket was awarded to Martin Salinas as VOCT State Victor Martinez, who works at HEB in Pharr. Parliamentarian 122 CVAE Developing On the job trainingThat’s what CVAE (Coordinated Vocational Academic Education) implemented club members this year. Sponsor Mr. F. Galvan, in structs students in the mornings with different types of occupations that are offered to them Occupations such as cashiers, sales persons, grocery store stock ers and clerk secretaries are the many facts that the club provides to students. Business firms in the Pharr-San Jaun Alamo area hire students to work in the afternoons At their job. students learn what it takes to be in the world of employment. Students at their job will develop work skills, leadership qualities, and above all. experience. The program offers the CVAE members to earn at least three credits toward gradu ation and it gives the student an opportunity to be- Work Skills come an active member of VOCT (Vocational Oppot tunities Clubs of Texas). This year. CVAE members managed three of the seven district officers and the state representative post The students that were se lected are. San Juanita Martinet. Rene Trevino. Maria Gontalet and Martin Salinas. The club had two fund raisers for the year which were enchilada dinner and candy sales The money that was collected was used to award senior members with jackets. Highlight of the CVAE club this year was the annual Employer Employee Banquet held in late April at Harolds Coun try Kitchen in Donna The banquet is an annual event that recognizes both outstanding club members and their employers for a ob well done for the year. CVAE COOPFirst � ow from left to tight is C Carra co. V Carlin. C Rocha. J Soto. M Gonvilti O Cruz. J Martinez Middle tow R Lara. F Satina . S De Leon. M Satina O Martinez. R Trevino. Mr Galvan La t row G Juarez. 0 Hernandez. V Mar tmez. M Pena, E De La Cerda. J Ca trllo. and R Madrigal INSTRUCTOR Mr Galvan Instructor for CVAE Clufc 19C7 HSVOCT OFFICERSmting M Gonsalez. Reporter. J. Martinez. Treasurer, standing left to right M Salmas. Parliamentarian. M Pena, Vice President. Mr Galvan. CVAE Instructor. R Trevino. Sargeant at arms. F Salinas. President R AYMONVILLE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCEFrom left to right M Salmas. VOCT State Parliamentarian M Gonsalez. District Reporter. J Martmez. District Treasurer. R Tre vino. District Sargeant at arms and standing is Mr Galvan. Instructor CVAE 123 FUTURE FARMERS- In December, all members of the FFA team and their sponsors get together and celebrate the holidays. And as tradition, their annual group picture is taken: the 1987S8 Future Farmers of America. Ill I FFA OFFICERS- From top to bottom is B. Vassburg. Treasurer. H. Castillo. Chaplin. J. Tayoc. President. G. Garza. Sentinel. G. Gonzalez. VicePresidenl. M Alejandro. Reporter. D. Gaona. Secretary. SHEARING THE LAMB- Getting ready for the lambshow is Denice Johnson as she shears her lamb entree and Julie Taylor holds the lamb steady. The lamb show was held in January in which many FFA and 4 H members placed. TRIMMING HOOFS- As a steer lies tied down. FFA sponsor. Mr. R. Robles trims the hoofs to get ready for the Livestock Show held in the spring. Many students entered steers for the annual event. 124 FFA ■X F.F.A. Explores Animal Science And Agricultural Needs The Future Farmers of America offers students to learn about agriculture, animal sciences, plant and agricultural mechanics. In competitions, the club mainly dealt with farming techniques F.F.A. has an active year as well In November. F.F.A. members competed in the Rio Grande Valley Dis trict Leadership Contest; winning first place in radio team, second place in farming skills team, second place in F.F.A. quiz team and fourth place in the F.F.A. creed contest, which advanced to area competition in Kingsville Texas A and I Uni versify. In December, the All Valley Winter Vege table Show was held, placing second in Sweep stakes. Winning the title four years in a row. first place in Junior Vegetable Judging contest; and third place in the Senior Vegetable Judging contest Members also attended the Donna Lamb Show held in January where A.J Gonzales set a new record for Grand Champion Other winners included O J. Navarro. J Camacho. M Morales Jr.. J. Contreras. N. Navarro, and D Castille a One event that the F.F.A. students look forward in participating was the Rio Grande Livestock show Students displayed animals such as pigs, steers, heifers, poultry, rabbits, and lambs The F.FA club had a successful year and a great time be sides getting a lot of work done According to F.F.A President Julie Taylor. This has been a very special year for our F.F.A. chapter For the first time in many years our chapter has come together This Is very important because seven people cannot run the chapter, everyone needs to get involved and participate By working together. F.F.A. chapter can accomplish anything. F.F.A. Instructors — Mr R Robles and Mr R Guz man BRUSHING THE STEER — Cleaning and brushing a steer is not an easy task Freddy Barrios who takes care of his steer, cleans and brushes the animal daily to make sure it is well kept TO ENTER THE VEGETABLE SHOW — In December. F.F.A members entered many vegetable at the annual All Valley Vegetable Show Chris Arispe arranged her entry of cabbage savoy in which she earned fifth place STANDING PROUD — Winning second place M Garza. J. Luna, and L Morales stand proud as they show their second place plague they earned in Weslaco for District Radio Broad casting GETTING THE ONIONS READY — Cleaning onions is easier said than done However. Andy Rodriguez made the effort in cleaning, washing, and arranging them to be judged at the Vege table Show Andy earned a third place ribbon at the show. FFA 125 FHA Has A Banner Year Of Events WICKED WITCHES TO RAGGED ANNS FHA members brought uniting face and memories ot younger day to the old resident when they visited two nursing homes at Pharr and San Juan Members played games and took treaties for the elderly to enjoy during FMA's visit In Halloween • TOWARDS NEW HORIZONS” is the motto of this years Future Homemakers of America. This year FHA started off the year with the installation of officers and initiation of new members. The installation was held in early September. Most members participated in providing meals for the dinner, which included rice, beans, roast beef, and potato salad. Afterwards. mostly everyone had desserts such as cakes, cookies, cup cakes, and much more. FHA moved on to visiting the elderly at nursing homes to provide smiles, joy. and laughter. Soon afterwards. FHA held can food drives for worthy causes such as for orphanages and for less fortunate people. Easter seal Projects were held for Jerry's Kids. Before the Christmas Holi days FHA had a Christmas Tea to show appre ciation for the staff members of PSJA High School, and to show the holiday spirit. The Christmas Tea has been a traditional event at PSJA. and it will be kept like that for years to come. As the year proceded FHA held an employee banquet to thank managers for having FHA students work for them. Throughout the year FHA hald numerous fundraisers such as cookie. taco, and ice cream sales. FHA also went on trips to compete at places such as San Antonio and Ft. Worth. The purpose of FHA is to provide opportunities for self development, preperation for fam ily and community living. V COOKING OP A STORM Early m the morning. emor John Liana prepare a specialty recipe tn homemakmg cla� � Several boy look homemaking a an elective in order lo learn how to cook MUNCHING Principal Mr Farias. Mr Cron, and Mr Tijerina, assistant principal were several of the administrators that attended the annual Christmas Tea Party Many faculty member took the privilege of going to the annual function FHA TEACHERS From left to right is M V Rodrigue . Ms N Cantu. Ms G Champion. M� M Me Inni . M� L Ramire . and Ms J Ramos who were the FHA sponsors for the year 126 FHA ruTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Bottom Row M Farias. J Lianas. D R� s. L. Rodriguez D Rodriguez. T Lepe Top Row G Garza. E Gate-, and C Luna FHA mwibm r R Mono M Ovalkr N. Rojas. 0 Valdez. M Gutierrez. V Ramirez Middle Row A. held various activities throughout the year 2 1. G Lopez. P Luna. A Garza. S Valle. R AyaU. E Villegas. A Ramirez. R Anaya. I 3 xW WHEN IS IT GOING TO BE MY TURN? Standing in line waiting for their turn to be served at the annual Christmas Tea. is Mr Doc Greigas. Colonel Weaver, and Sgt Palacios Many teachers went for seconds and even thirds at the party INSTALLATION OF FHA OFFICERS-From left to right are D Valdez. J Lianas. I Rodriguez. R Carrera. D Rojas. R Morin. M Gutierrez. N Ramirez. S Valle. G Navarro. L Garcia, and T Lepe as the new club officers The installation was held in late September FHA 127 PLEDGING- FHA officers pledge el the annual installation of officers The officers reed certaei passages lo the audience from the FHA constitution of rules INVITED GUESTS- The parents of the FHA members can not decide what to put on their plates in order to leave room for dessert The majority of parents came to observe and see the son daughter be installed as an officer. MRS. CHAMPION THE PHOTOGRAPHER! During the FHA officer installation. Mrs Champion was busy taking picture! and mingling with the invited guests Mrs Champion has been an FHA sponsor for the past fifteen years. ENTERTAINING- For entertainment. Mr Edington plays the piano at the Christmas Tea party while the faculty enjoyed the treats LENDING A HELPING HAND When you can't do it on your own. that's when FHA members lend a helping hand to one another Junior. Virginia Lope helps a resident at the Pharr Nursing Home play Bingo during their visit in Halloween 128 FHA 1967 I960 PSJA TV VICA Club officers- Beck rowJ. Es queda Sgt et arms. R Salazar St Council Rep S Alex •ode . Historian Seated M Rodnquei. reporter. O Medelbn. V President. J Cheve . President M Geria; Parliamentarian, S Guana; Treasurer. HOLDING THE LIGHT STAND - During the pep rally Rob eft Lianas holds his light stand to be sure the action is properly illuminated for the camera TV Productions 129 Directing, Reporting And Videotaping Were TV Productions Main Goal Supervising the students to a good year. Mr. R. Martinet trained Television Production students to aim for entry level Jobs in the TV industry and prepare them for college. TV Productions also taught students to be responsible and depend able Leadership skills, public service projects, and competitive achievement are only part of the program. Job employability skills, parliamentary procedures and entrepreneurship are also taught in TV production course of study. Their affiliation with VICA is a means to unify students to benefit themselves the school and community. TV Productions has accomplished a lot this year. Starting out with the Adoption of the Highway Litter Control, the class is responsible for keeping two miles of South Highway 281 clean for the next two years. PSJA TV students were furnished with gloves, vests, and trash bags to hold the litter from the highway. They kept the roadside clean once a month. Mr. Martinez said This activity is a worth public service project in which our students can help make our community a more attractive and beautiful place to live . During the Drama Speech Tournament. TV Production sponsored a snack bar for the Junior high kids and raised money. For a Valentine's fundraiser the students sold candy to raise more money for their state competitions. Another fundraiser TV Productions was videotaping wed dings on weekends. Students videotaping wed dings, pep rallies, interviewing students, or administrators got the experience needed in order to perfect themselves for a Job in this field. Also like in year's past. TV Productions taped the annual Children's Show that Drama directed. All students took part in taping a Circus of Dreams. The students took the time to use their skills and talents to videotape the show and received the experience useful to them. From news reporting, writing, editing, announcing, directing, videotaping, interviewing, to producing special effects and design, students used all these skills to learn about TV Productions for the year. As Mr. Martinez commented. I love my club. We get to be a very close unit and we do things which are helpful, fun. and worthwhile. TV Production Sponsor- Mr. R. Martinez (picture below) 1987 1988 TV Production students VICA Chapter 2065 (picture far left) OPERATES ON SPECIAL EFFECTS - Second year mem ber Sam Alexander generates and directs as Robert Salatar controls the audio mixer during a segment of KMBH Channel 60s fundraising telethons TV PRODUCTIONS I CLASS Left to right sitting; A Avila. D Luna, and I Cardoza. Back row: R Lianas. M Soto. M Rodriguez. J Mendoza. J Velasguez. J Espinosa and M Hinojosa (not shown Renee Perez. Rick Gonzales. Luiz Saenz) DELIVERING HIS SCRIPT — First year member Robert Llamas reads his introduction script before a pep rally at the osodome PICKING UP THE SOUND — During an exciting pep rally Junior Renee Perez prepares to arm the parabolic reflector to pickup the bands music CATCHING THE MOVES — Directing the next camera shot. Javier Espinoza watches the monitor as Adriana Avila focus es on the action 1967 1988 TV Production Seniors 130 TV Productions VIDEOTAPING — Videotaping the live pep rally. PSJA TV crew sharpen their productivity skills. PLANNING THE CONFERENCE — District sponsor Mr Reyn aldo Martinez and PSJA TV student. District President Sam Gauna pause from planning the VICA Fall Leadership Confer ence TAKING A REST — After cleaning up the two mile section of Highway 281. PSJA TV VICA students pause and rest TAPING THE CHILDRENS SHOW — Catching all the moves is Adrian Jimenez, as he tapes the children's show Circus of Dreams. FILMING FOR TEAMS — Second year members got up early In the morning to document the TEAMS pep rally. Joining along with the TV Production team was one journalism student filming for Miss de la Rosa. TEAMS teacher TV Productions 131 The Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp The Junior Reserve Officer Training corp is one of the most outstanding organizations on campus. JROTC has the concept of patriotism, military leadership, and responsibility that makes up the organization. JROTC has many duties to achieve their drill teams stay after school. Their long hours of practice payed off. Several times they have won at competition. Students wear their uniform for inspection with pride and honor. JROTC activities took place on campus and as well as around the community one of this is the flag raising on November 11. Veterans Day. This is not all the achieve ments they have accom plished. JROTC had several fundraisers throughout the school year. JROTC had the honor of escorting the Homecoming Queen. Students had the most exciting and joyful time this school year. The JROTC is made up of 193 cadets this school year. The Military Ball was held in May. It is the highlight of the year. At this exciting gala, the cadets were awarded for outstanding leadership qualities from each com pany. JROTC students were selected with pride to attend football games and to participate in flag raising ceremonies. Formal inspections were held as a basis of instruction of honor, duty, and military leadership. The gala event was to recgonize outstanding cadets and staff members that dedicate themselves to JROTC. Battalion Staff-1 st row L to R; Castillo. E., Sanchez. B., Alanis. M., Lianas. J., Clark. T.; 2nd row, Lozano, D., Bustos. J., Avendano. R.. Acosta. G., No. D. Col. Weaver Sgt. Palacios Sgt. Martinez 132 ROTC TOTALLY EXHAUSTED! At the end of the day. Sgt M R. Ross is fatigued after a hard days work. Ross spent every period telling students the proper way to put on the headphones. A BIRDS EYE VIEW. While riding the helicopter, the water tower which is located just North of Pharr, was taken. both ROTC cadets and faculty members were taken around close to the tower to see. COMMENCE ARMS! Color Guard cadets stand proudly holding the ROTC flags just be fore one of the Bears home game. The Color Guard is made up of both girls and boys. SAFETY COMES FIRST. As sistant Principals Mr. R. Tijerina and Mr. R. Daniel as well as guests from the community like the fire fighters from Pharr, are given tips on how to board the helicopter safely. ROTC 133 LISTENING (IP CLOSELY- Cadet listen to important instructions before they board on the heloicopter Sgt M R Ross and Sgt Martinet show the proper way to boeard the helicopter by demonstrating with a chair PRCKJD OF PSJA- The Bettilion stall consists ol M Alams. J. Bustos. D Lotano. 0. Acosta R Avendono. and Commander M Alvarado, proudly salutes the United States Hag at one ol home football games PRE-GAME CEREMONIES- Before any game, the ROTC Color guard marches on the field as the Star Spangled Bamrner is played by the Baer Band READY FOR LIFT OF FI tSor only ROTC cadets rode on the helicopter but teachers as well Math teacher Mr Gill and others prepare themselves as the helicopter gets ready to lilt up UNARMED DRILL TEAM- The all 0rl unarmed drill team consists ol left to right first row. B Martinet. M Bustos. M Maldonado. E Bustos Second row is B Sane her. M Alanii. B Marmoiejo. C Orti . M Mooter, and Lidia Flores Back row is D. Ybaner. A Garira. M Gonaler. O. Facundo. R Olivero 134 ROTC GIVING COMMAND- At the Son Benito gome. Commander R Avendono tells his fellow codets E. Saenz and J. James where their assignments will be located during the gome. Cadets usually had various duties during football gomes. RIFLE TEAM- Members are first row left to right. R. Fink. P. Zapata. J. Garcia. D. Salazar. Second row is J Games. T. Clark. J. Martinez, and D. Lozano. PATRIOTISM- On Veterans Day. cadets honored the GS flag as ceremonies were held in the morning on November 11. The Key Club recognized veteran teachers and with the help of ROTC. the event drew a crowd. PHYSICAL FITNESS TEAM- Members ore first row left to right. R. Blackwell. Second row is B. Sanchez. M. Atoms. D. Pezzat. E. Bustos, third row is S. Herbert. R Lopez, and E Castillo. COLOR GUARD- Members ore left to right. E. Arellano. V. McEa-chern. J. Camacho. G. Gonzalez. J. Martinez. J. Llanes. and L. Gonzalez. ROTC 135 ALPHA COMPANY lit pit l� l w L lo R; R Ramirez. L Alcala. Y. Salmas M. Garia A. Martinez E; 2nd row. Aurego G. Santana F. Rerra A. Salaiar. J. Garcia H 3rd row. Gomel. J. Mceechern V. Mooter J. Rodriquez R. Bowie M ALPHA COMPANY 2nd pit Ht row L to R; Rios R. Rodriquez M. Bustos E. Orta D. 2nd row. Avila S. J Cavazos J. Suarez I. Brunei E. Rodriquez J. Ybenez G; 3rd row. Reyes. M. Tervino A. Lora no R. Maldonado R. Villarreal M; 4th row. Shell R Martinez. J. BRAVO COMPANY 1st pit Ht row L to R; R: Saenz. E. Guajardo M. Aguirre B. Gallegos J 2nd row, Marmolejo B. Gonzalez M. Villanveva H. Mirales M. 3rd row. Hernandez J. Echazarreta R. Lcrma Y. Salinas A; 4th row; Enriquez F, Zapata J. Moralez P BRAVO COMPANY 2nd pit 1st row L to R; Avila F. Gonzalez Y. Caranza E. R M. 2nd row. Lozano N. Gonzalez B. Salinas F. Gonzalez G. Luna P. 3rd row. Cast'Mo E. Gutierrez. S. Moem R. Garcia. D. Lopez. E. Sepulveda. J. Garcia J 136 ROTC DELTA COMPANY 1st pit 1st row L to R; Martinez B. Garza S. Chez N. Alverei A Sanchez M. Figueroa M; 2nd row. dames J. Medrano O. Ybe net D. Alvarez A Lopez R; 3rd row. Rivera R. Garcia J. Garcia. D. Hernandez J. Alvarado J • | -1- ' CHARLIE COMPANY- H( pit l� t row L to R. Venecia P. Nava L. Rajel R. Gonzakz S: 2nd row. Martinez. J. Liana J. Dominquez J. Guerra Y. Villarreal E; 3rd row. Gonzakz L. Rio I. Martinez. A. Herbert S. 4th row. Itquaerdo J. Lopez A. Degallado E mm HEADQUARTERS COMPANY- 1st pit 1st row L to R. V.llega J. Martinez S. Barrera B. Rodriquez E. 2nd row. Cobo E. Pezzat D. Ortiz C. Arellano E; 3rd row. Lopez S. VeU quez S. Rivera J. Hernandez D. 4th row. Lopez R. Ramirez J. Hortnew. D. Arid. 0_ X,.•% X.jt, - ' f 1 jt m ' : DELTA COMPANY- 2nd pit1st row L 10 R Wa� hburnk K. Alvarez. I. Hernandez C. Torre M. Rangel M, 2nd row. Camacho J. Vaiquez S. Gomez M. Alcantar. A. Torre . N. Lerma M, Sanchez J. 3rd row. Sanchez. A CHARLIE COMPANY 2nd pit 1st row L to R. Contrera I. Bo� to M. Zuniga A. Gaono M. Qu. ade J. 2nd row. Trevino M. R.vera F. Rodriquez J. Moya J. Sanchez S. Montez M. Herbert S HEADQUARTERS COMPANY- 2nd pit l� t row odo M. Flore L; 2nd row. Medrano C. Salina 3rd row. Silva E. Tagrla A. Fink P L to R. Perez. M. Ekzondo E Maldon R. Contrera J. Olivero R. Torre S ROTC 137 CHRISTMAS CAROLING — Members of the 1987 88 Key Club went to the Pharr nursing home to fill the old folks with the Christmas spirit. HONORING THE VETERANS — Secretary Jerry Munoz prepares to address the student body, faculty, administrators and veterans at the Veterans Day Ceremony held in front of the office as Mr. de la Garza, sponsor, recites the Pledge of Allegiance. 138 Key Club Key Club members foe 1967-8 are left to right (front row) M Martinet. C. Chaps. L Palacios. J. Taylor. 0 Trevino. M Vega and S Garcia: second row. M Martinet. E- Lopct. L Garta. L. Salinas. L Salmas and 8 Villarreal; third row. M Singleterry. L Garcia. R Escobedo. J. Guitlerret. 0. Vsldet. I. Zuniga and J. Pena. back row. Mr G. de la Garta. J. Bustos. D Ledesma. J Munot. M Cantu, and G. Briones Kiwanian advisor. P.S-J.A Key Club Caring • Our Way Of Life! The Key Club is an international service organization with chapters in twelve different countries and is the largest nation organization for high school students in the United Stales. The club strives to serve the school and community and improve relations between students, faculty and administrations. In reaching the goal, the Key Club honored campus veterans, sponsored Teacher Ap predation Week and hosted an appreciation banquet. Service projects included a canned food drive for the Pharr Food Pantry. Christmas Caroling, at the Pharr nursing home, and the buddy program. The club also treated several disadvantaged children from Las Milpas to the Drama children's show, the Gladys Porter Zoo. and an afternoon of bowling at Metro Lanes. Approximately 25 members accepted the challenge of Key Club membership and were sponsored by Mr. G. de la Garza and Mr. J. Reyna, government teachers. Kiwan-ians George Briones and Xavier Villescas provided some much needed support in lining up projects and providing leadership training. Key Club members attended the Tex-as-Oklahoma District Convention in Oklahoma City and attended the International Convention in California. Faculty advisor. Mr. Gerry de la Garza would like to see P.S-J.A become one of the top 20 clubs in the Texas-Oklaho mo District but mostly he would like to see the members realize the satisfaction and value of helping others. VETERANS DA Y RECOGNITION — Several PSJA teachers were recognized on Veterans Day as the Key Club and the ROTC Drill team performed a small ceremony EA TING AWAY —A few members and sponsors of the Key Club eat a Thanksgiving supper and listen to music just before one of the Key Club meetings RECEIVING A CHECK — Roy Rivera. Klwarus member, is shown presenting a check to Gordon Jenkins and Lloyd Glover, representing the Salvation Arm Key Club members manned kettles on Dec 4 at the Pharr H E B store LISTENING TO THE ARCHITECT — Key Club members sit still during a Key Club meeting and ask questions about architectural careers Key Club 139 U.I.L. Competitors Think, Write And Spell Their Way To Excellence For over 75 years students have been competing and participating in many OIL (University Interscholastic League) events. The events students compete in are on a higher intellectual level. Some of the events that students compete are: Debate; students discuss or argue by giving reasons for and against a certain topic; In Prose and Poetry a student is given seven minutes to read a story and interprets it; In Informative and Persuasive Speaking. students present a seven minute speech dealing with political topics. Spelling. teacher recites words and students have to spell them correctly; In Typing, students have to type certain amount of words per minute; Accounting, students take a 100 question one hour multipule choice exam covering accounting principals, concepts, and practices. In Shorthand, students compete by taking dictation in shorthand and transcribing on typewriters. In Number Sense students compete in 10 minutedO problem math test. In Calculator students compete by taking a 30 minute math test by using hand calculators. OIL Science. students compete in Biology. Chemistry and Physics questions. Journalism, students compete in four categories of writing style; feature, newswriting, editorial, and headlines. Ready Writing, students compete by writing essays on a given topic, no more than 1.000 words. The One Act Play is shown to the student body after it has been competed. It cannot be more than 40 minutes long and only basic props can be used. Coaches for each competition makes the time and effort in order to teach the student to excel and of course win. Every Saturday during spring, high schools around the valley were jammed packed with competitors and all eager to win and demonstrate their talents. District meet was held on Saturday. March 26 at Porter High school and 13 students won advancing to regionals at San Antonio on Satur day. April 23. Competition was the name of the game for all students that had vict ry in their mind. SCIENCE COMPETITORS — Mr . K Pilarczyk. Saul Cantu. Veronica Reyes. Coach P Ramirez; above. Ana Saldana. Ernie Salinas. Christina Cano. Raquel Munoz. Ludi Saldana. Mark Gonza lez DEBATE. INFORMATIVE AND PERSUASIVE SPEAKING — Tania Navarez. Monica Ramirez. D A. Saenz. Mr R Martinez, and lok Pulido NUMBER SENSE — Ernie Salmas. Robert Fresher. Mr B Franco. Laura Santillen 140 G.I.L. OIL ONE ACT- Sitting ore: C Garcia. R Gonzalez. S. Martinez. S. Doyle, and M Davila. Standing are M Guerra. A Lopez. H Lozano. D A Saenz. 8 Ramos. L Camarillo. G. Sanchez. S. Stanley. R Ramirez. D Gonzalez. L. Pulido. B Dollinger, R Garza. M Barrera. M Perez, and O. Gonzalez are the members of the One Act Play. Annie Get Your Gun. The play won zone, district and area competitions and advanced to regionals which was performed in San Antonio April 22. READY WRITING COMPETITORS Mr Klye Newcombe. Lib by Grahm. Tanya Narvaez, and Sergio Garcia. CALCOLATOR COMPETITORS- Yadira Salinas. Mr Desi Rome ro. and Ludi Saldana. SPELLING COMPETITORS- Freddy Compean. Pat Hernandez. Yolanda Salinas. Mrs. Hernandez. Liza Garcia, and Olga Mendez CJIL 141 OIL JOURNALISM. Sitting left to right.Lizzie Garza. Celeste Guerra. Yvonne Champion. Standing left to right. Roy Lizcano, Dennis Cantu, Jerry Munoz. UIL ACCOUNTING. Sitting left to right. C. Munoz. J. Ramirez. L. Mendoza. Standing left to right. J. Cuevas, P. Hernandez, O. Mendez, and Ms. M. Serna. 142 UIL CJIL Coordinator Excels ‘Dramatically Continuing to work as hard as the first day she came to P.SJ.A. Mrs. Janet Doyle, also known as Mom , is still touching the lives of students throughout the district. Mrs. Doyle started os a teacher at P.S.J.A. and has worked her way up to the position of OIL coordinator. Her tasks include, sending OIL competitors to camp, putting together Varsity and Jr. High tournaments, along with one-act play contests, making costumes, coaching prose and poetry, getting evryone ready to compete and the list goes on but even in her hectic schedule Mrs. Doyle always has time to give her students her motherly smile. Mrs. Doyle dedication to her work has been a benifit to all of PSJA s OIL competitors. OIL COORDIHA TOR — Mrs. Janet Doyle PROSE AMD POETRY — sitting M. Perez, B. Ramos. M. Davila, O. Gonzalez, M. Barrera; standing left to right. G. Gonsalez, S. Alaniz, S. Gonzalez. L. Camarillo, M. Doyle, L. Thompson, R. Gonzales and Mrs. Doyle. GIL LITERARY CRITICISM — S. Garcia. Mr. L. Bounous. L. Grahm. DISTRICT WINNERS The 1968 OIL District Meet was held at Porter High School in which I PSJA s CJIL members placed and qualified to go to regionals held in San Antonio Advancm Regionals are. sitting Pat Hernandez Spelling. Rachel Ramirez Prose. Marisela Perez Prose, knee Monica Ramirez L D Debate € Persuasive. Isidoro PulmdoL D Debate. Olga Mendez Account Jarue Cuevas Accounting. Lee CamanlloPoetry. standing Mark Salinas Biology. Jerry Munoz E rial Writing C Headlines. Sergio Garcia Ready Writing. Mario Davila Prose and Ofeha Gonzalez Pot GIL 143 Drama- An Experience In Itself Drama can be considered as one of the most active organizations on campus and all its members proved it this year. Performing three shows, pep rally skits, half time entertainments at various functions and having five top drama students receiving scholarship offers, the department had quite an unforgettable year. The Thespians got off to a quick start with the addition of a fall show. The Foreigner. This was the first year that a full two-act production would be performed since the musical. Oklahoma in 1974 The Foreigner was a comedy centered around a shy Englishman. In doing so. he assumed the identity of a foreigner. Director for the show was Mr. Robert Gomez. Drama brought to our auditorium many important people such as Porky Habermand and Ruth Denny with the performance of. Circus of Dreams. An overwhelming 203 students eagerly auditioned for the children's production. This year's script was an original written by CIIL Coordinator. Janet Doyle and Drama Director. Gilbert Zepeda. The show centered for children with the growing problem of illiteracy and for children to understand that reading is important. The set crew created the surroundings of a circus world including ringmasters, clowns, and magic. For the ninth consecutive year, the drama department and TV Productions worked together for a combined educational performance which was a big success. In the spring, the Thespians also performed the OIL-ONE ACT play. ‘Annie Get Your Gun' for competition. The play is a western comedy about the famous sharp shooter. Annie Oakley and Buffalo Bill's Wild Show. Throughout the year. Drama students performed various skits at pep rallies, half time entertainment at pageants and competed at OIL competitions. Five top drama students. Steven Stanley. Rey Gonzalez. Mario Davila. Ofelia Gonzalez, and Lee Camarillo received more than 47 scholarship offers from top universities in Texas all the way to New York and Boston. On Friday March Id. Drama Day was declared in an effort to recognize the drama students and their outstanding work. As Zepeda said. PSJA Drama is PSJA. That's entertainment and Drama 1987-66 was an experience in itself. DRAMA OFFICERS- Leading the most active club on campus is top row. M Davila, president. M. Guerra, treasurer. A. Lopez. Sgt at arms. O Gonzalez, librarian. R. Solis, librarian. D. Gon zales. assistant sgt alarms. M. Barrera, clerk, and M Perez, secretary. 144 Drama THE HEAD HONCHOS- Mrs. J. Doyle. U.I.l coordin ator. Mr. J. Farr, assistant director. Mr. R.A. Gomel, assistant director, and Mr. G Zepeda. Drama Director are the directors for the Thespian Troupe Mr. Farr teaches at Memorial Ninth, while Mr. Gomel is a history teacher and also teaches drama. ' 'i— KICKING IT AWAY- At the Drama picnic. Marcy Medrano is kicking it off to a great time. The annual picnic was held in Weslaco for all drama students in the Valley. A dance, games and lots of food was shared by all students. SERVING REFRESHMENTS-Helping out in distributing out cokes to many thirsty students at the drama picnic. Bennie Ramos and Sylvia Salazar sweated it out. Drama students from all over the Valley attend ed this annual event to participate in many activities from limbo to egg tossing. HOPING TO GET A PART-At the tryouts for the children s show Circus of Dreams. Barbie Bently rises to get the attention of the directors. This year s show, written by Gilbert Zepeda and Janet Doyle, attracted a big croud. Drama 145 SHAKE THAT TAMBORINE. After the mysterious abduction of Pablo in the Circus of Dreams. Zelda (Maricela Perez) shakes her tamborine to gain atten tion for a troup search. The show was filled with excitement including two chase scenes. TRYING TO UNDERSTAND. In the children s show Circus of Dreams. Demetcr (Mario Davila) is trying to make out what Serendipity (Albert Lopez) is trying to explain Albert Lopez did a wonderful job of enterpret-mg a mute clown in the show. CRYING OVER THE STOLEN CHILD The directors of Circus of Dreams created many clowns and each clown had to make their own character different. In disappointment Pagliachi (D A. Saenz) is almost in tears for the kidnapping of Pablo. DISAPPOINTED AFTER THEIR DEFEAT. Delilah Dimwit and the Illiterates were a big part in the show as the vilans They were finally captured after a long and tiring chase scene trying to recapture Pablo 146 Drama YOUR MONEY OR YOOR LIFE. Owen (alias Donald Gonzales) threatens the Reverend Lee (Johnny Gonza lez) for money he needs for the K.K.K. in which Owen is a part of. This was a scene in the fall show The Foreigner. STICK EM OP! This year, the P.S.J.A. Drama department chose Annie Get Your Gun as their one-act play that will be used for the (J.I.L. competition. Rachel Ramirez plays the roll of Annie Oakley and Marcy Guerra and Ofelia Gonzalez were two high society ladies of the play. WHAT YA TRYIN' TO SAY ELLARD? It was a difficult task for Betty Meeks (Rachel Ramirez) in trying to understand what Ellard (D.A. Saenz) explains. EJIard is constantly interpreting what Charlie (Marto Davila) is saying since Charlie is a foreigner. NOTHIN’ LIKE A HOT ONE. Sitting down and relaxing with a hot coke. Owen (Donald Gonzalez) makes himself comfortable on the couch knowing that everything is going his way. Drama 147 Roy Lizcano Editor-inChief Jerry Munoz Assistant Editor Bear’s Tale Celebrate’s 50th Anniversary-1937-1987 It was a unique year for the Bear's Talc staff as celebrating 50 years of printing, the newspaper was issued free to students, it was the largest circulation in the valley, a tradition continues, end out of a staff of over 25. only a few were dedicated. Established on November 5. 1937. the Bear's Tale celebrated its 50th birthday on Thursday. November 5. 1987. After members distributed issue number five, the staff had a short celebration congro-merating 50 years of excellence. Throughout the years, the Bear's Tale has gone through many changes, from a mimeograph paper, tabloid, to the present standard size newspaper. This year a new system was established in order for students to receive the newspaper; The Bear's Tale was issued free. Every issue was printed and distributed during fifth period class to all students administrators, central office personnel and school campuses. One major reason for the free distribution was that all students deserved a newspaper instead of buying it For the past few years, the newspaper was sold for 25C. The major problem for the staff was selling the paper. During the summer of 1987. new contracts were made, and an agreement was made in order to distribute 4000papers on campus and out. Therefore, its circulation drew more than any other high school in the valley. For the past five years, a tradition continues to be a part of the staff. A member of a club with the highest position, (past and present students), continues to be a part of the staff and the title deserves recognition for being part of the staff. The newspaper staff this year, was composed of 16 seniors and six juniors. How ever, a few were in other periods and were noted as contributing reporters. Several issues were printed throughout the year dealing with student features, editorials, newsfeatures. commending to criticizing. A couple of editorials drew wide attention due to a vandalism story that was published. However, it phased off a few days later. Each reporter faced last minute deadlines and all wanting to type their stories at the same time. Lack of sources or infor mat ion faced the reporters as well as procrastina tion. but at the end. the issue was completed and distributed. By far. the Bear's Tale. Volume 50 is now history. For each Issue is recorded and docu mented. only to be remembered as the year of celebration; 50 years and for each senior staff member that they were a part of something spe cial; the newspaper staff. 148 The Bears Tale Staff ALL in THE FAMILY. A tradition, the newspaper staff take the group picture during Christmas From left to right bottom row Is C Guerra Y Champion, M Guerra. L. Garza. M Sanoos. R Lizcano. M Garza. Z Martinez. D Trevino. O Cantu. J. Munoz D Guevara. B Lizcano L Palacios R Ramirez. P Pena. I Rodriquez. M Compean. J Villareal, and J Hollingsworth Christy Bermea Arty Cantu Dennis Cantu Yvonne Champion VISITING- On Thursday. March 3. Open House was observed by many parents, students, and administrators Mrs. Alvarado and student D. Alvarado, reads old Bear s Tale issues that were on display to see. Observing guests are Assistant Principal. Mr. R Tijerina, and J. Palacios TYPING 100 WORDS PER MINUTE?- Not really. Reporter Mary Compean com mences typing her latest story to turn it in on time. WRITING CAPTIONS- Not only are stories written but captions for pictures are submitted for the newspaper Gerry Maldonado concentrates on writing the per feet caption for a picture that was assigned. Lizzie Garza Martiza Garza Mary Compean Mari Garcia The Bear’s Tale Staff 149 150 The Bear’s Tale Staff Jorge Garcia Marissa Guardiola Celeste Guerra Marcy Guerra Damian Guevara Jr. Elizabeth Hernandez Bobby Lizcano CLUB SWEETHEARTS- Members of the staff voted as their club sweethearts for the 1987 88 school year senior and junior Yvonne Champion and Bobby Lizcano. GETTING READY- Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the school newspaper, members get ready for a party in its observance. Administrators were invited to attend the prestigious event. Germayne Maldonado Laurie Palacios Penny Pena Rina Ramirez DELIVERING PAPERS- Even though senior Rigo Rocha was not part of the newspaper staff, he managed to come and volunteer to distribute the Bear's Tale newspaper to asstgned rooms. Rigo usually came to help out on nearly every issue that was printed. LET ME SEE. WHAT'S NEXT? • Assorting typeset copy and pictures was the mam job of editor-in-chief. Roy Lizcano. Roy managed to layout the entire newspaper issues as well. Roy not only wrote stories but was one of the main photogra phers for both the school newspaper and yearbook staff s. Iris Rodriguez Marlinda Rodriguez Marleena Sanders Johnny Villarreal The Bear’s Tale Staff 151 THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF-JERRY MUNOZ. I hope that the students who bought a yearbook, in time appreciate Bear Memo ries 1988 for the treasure it really is. It was an extremely straineous job. but along with my staff and myself, we created THE year book of the valley. Producing The Largest Yearbook In The Valley, State, Was No Easy Task You need to come in the afternoons!' The room will be open this weekend' Over and over again the staff members of Bear Memories 1988 heard this statement by the advisor that he sounded like a broken record. Since It was impossible to create a 400 page yearbook during a 45 minute, five days a week in class, many students found themselves on campus late hours after school, weekends, holidays and even during spring break to complete a unique yearbook. All you could hear after school or on weekends was the Journalism radio roaring through the hallways signifying that E l05 was open Students at times found themselves angry and frustrated when they examined all the work that needed to be done. Whenever deadline came around, the Journalism room resembled the New York Stock Exchange with staff members running and yelling across the room. 7 need a picture taken. I cannot think of a headline. I don 't know how to layout a yearbook page, do we have to name all members in a picture, where are the contact books?' This was an everyday cry or phenomena. The yearbook staff is not made up of a bunch of professional students, but fourty three of them gave it their best work and ideas. An overflowing trash can full of rough drafts and cokecans was always a common sight for the staff. Old yearbooks and past newspapers layered the tabletops as students used them as sources for new ideas or creative layouts. There was plenty of complaints and hassles, but eventually all the work was done and sent off for production With all the turmoils, members went through a certain life aspect. All throughout the year each member faced pressures, new friendships, broken friendships. Jealously, hatered. a new boygirlfriends. but most of oil • special bond of love that either developed or stayed during so many hours that everybody was together Bear Memories 1988 was not an easy task to accomplish. All deadlines were not met. But. the members of the staff worked countless hours to complete, simply for those who bought a yearbook, to enjoy a year of pictures and memories. Without their participation in the work that is required to produce a yearbook. Bear Memories might have never been produced, and maybe not the largest yearbook in the valley or state or the nation? Maybe? THE STAFF. Left to Right is- Dora Trevino. Zandra Martinez. Rina Ramirez. Marina Silva. Feme Valle. Isidoro Galindo. Ira Zubiga. Isaac Villareal. Robert Burnett, second row Roy Licano. Lizzie Garza. Yvonne Champion n Jerry Munoz (editor), Yvonne Campos. Belinda Benavidez. Melissa Torres. Samantha Martinez. Ruth Ortiz, third row- Dennis Cantu Marleena Sanders. Barbie Bentley. Marcy Guerra. Donald Gonzalez. Mi chelel Davila. Lisa Daniel. Sonia Fuentes. bottom row- Belinda Villareal. Marisol Vega. Yomara Garcia, Esther Olivarez. Julie Hollingsworth. 152 Bear Memories Staff Belinda Benavidez Terry Gonzalez JjUy Isidoro Galindo Dennis Cantu Sandra Garcia Yomie Garcia Lizzie Garza Bear Memories Staff 153 SEARCHING FOR THE RIGHT PICTURE. Over 8.000 p« turn � ere thn yw foe the yearbook Half to include m Bear Memeriet 1968 Junior Y� oone CampOi «p� through the reread book looking for her club group picture HEIPINC OUT. A Termer a tory got loo tough for law. to complete there w ateay t another member ready to help Senert ludoro Galindo ami Aibrri Rodrigue: Uy to complete copy for thru port page Rachel Villalobos Sandra Martinez ARRANGING BY PAGE NUMBERS. Staff member always tried to keep their assigned pages in sequence by their page numbers to avoid any confusion Senior Yomara Garcia recheck her pages to see that they are in order before leaving for the day. FIGURING OUT CAPTIONS. Once the picture had been printed ond sent beck to the student all that was left was to write the captions Senior Terry Mata and junior Melissa Torres argue over which one of their captions best fits the picture Jesse Mi relies Esther Olivarez 154 Bear Memories Staff Albert Rodriguez Mari sol Vega Belinda Villarreal Johnny Villarreal Esmer Vela IN SEARCH OF AN AD. The money the school provides for the yearbook staff with is not always the amount needed to produce a yearbook, so the selling of ads is one way the staff can raise some extra money. Advertising editor Dennis Cantu drove around and phoned different business in hopes of selling advertisement. LENDING A HAND. As soon as staff members finished their section, they were usually assigned to help other members finish their pages. Sophomore Samantha Martinez tries to work alongside Esther Olivarez in hopes of finishing her club pages. Bear Memories Staff 155 WHERE ARE MY PAGES? Instead of having all the pages scattered all over campus staff members placed them In a box which was left in the journalism room. Senior Belinda Villarreal and sophomore Michelle Davila shuffle through the box in hopes of finding their pages PROOFREADING THE COPY. After writing the copy the staff members turn it in to Mr Rodriquez for proofreading Senior Sandra Garcia turns in her final product to Mr Rodriquez before doing any sort of typing. WORKING THROUGH THE HOLIDAYS. Inspite of working through the weekends the journalism room was also open during the holidays. Junior Feme Valle along with seniors Isidoro Galindo and Johnny Villarreal try to complete the football pages during the Christmas holidays. LOOKING FOR THE PICTURE. It was hardly ever fun to have to look through the entire contact book in search of the right picture. Senior Marisol Vega tirelessly looks for her club in the contact book. 156 Bear Memories Staff ARRANGING THE PHOTOGRAPHS. Junior Feme Valle was in charge of putting together all the sport pages of Bear Memories. Here Feme tries to organize all the pictures of the Lady Bears Basketball team FINISHING THE INDEX PAGES. First year member sophomore Ruth Ortiz was the person responsible for creating the.index pages. ITS IN THERE SOMEWHERE. The only way for a staff member to find tire picture he she needs is to flip through the entire contact book. Junior Donald Gonzalez tirelessly looks for any Drama pictures. REFERRING TO THE ROGGHDRAFT. After creating thoughts Into a rough draft the staff member then draws the final layout Senior Terry Mata looks back at the roughdraft for any errors. NO TALK ALL WORK. During deadline week students concentrated on only one thing and thats to complete their pages. Sophomores Sonia Fuentes and Lisa Daniel try to complte the cheerleading pages Bear Memories Staff 157 MATCHING THE PICTURES. After receiving the requested pictures the staff members then matched them onto the layout. Junior Marina Silva matches the pictures with the square on her layout. CAN I USE THIS PICTURE? If a student was holding up any sort of objects In a picture, the staff member needed to ask permission to use it. Junior Donald Gonzalez evaluates a picture with the assistance of Mr. Rodriquez. IDENTIFYING STUDENTS. If a staff member did not know a particular name he she turned to past yearbooks to match faces. Sophomore Lisa Daniel and Michelle Davila try to find names for some unidentified students WRITERS BLOCK. Once a staff member wrote copy for more than two pages they usually got stuck on their third. Sophomore Sonia Fuentes tries to go on in her copy but just can't find the right words THE COPY WRITERS. Senior Johnny Villarreal handled mostly copy writing for different sections. Though Johnny was only a first semester student he was a great help to the staff. Jostens Workshop During the month of August three yearbook members traveled to the city of San Antonio to attend a year book workshop. Jostens hosted their annual three day yearbook workshop and seniors Jerry Munoz. Dennis Cantu, and Roy Lucano were on hand for the event. The workshop consisted of over half a dozen lessons covering layouts, pictures. copy, captions and how to improve such techniques. The workshop was of great help provide ing knowledge needed towards pro ducing a 400 page yearbook. A VISIT TO THE ALAMO. Wh.le the stay In San Antonio the P.S.J.A. group did not hesrtate to see the many tourist attractions that the town has to offer SETTING PICA MEASUREMENTS. In journalism the typical ruler is replaced by a special pica set triangle. Junior Mef ssa Torres uses a pica ruler to see how big of a picture she needs to request THE EDITORS DESK. Located in the rear of E-105 the editor In-chief had his own desk and office. Senior Jerry Munoz quietly finishes the copy for his pages in the solitude of his desk. GIVE ME A CATCHPHRASE. Junior Donald Gonzalez turns to Mr. Rodriquez for assistance in figuring out a caption as Feme Valle waits in line for his turn. IS THIS THE WAY ITS SPELLED? The staff member next to you was always a good person to turn to and ask for advice. Senior Albert Rodriquez turns to Junior Feme Valle for grammatical help rHE PRINTERS. Seniors Roy Uzcano and Dennis Cantu took care of making aK the contact sheets and printed all the pictures that the staff requested Bear Memories Staff 159 - • ■■ Battlin’ Bears .... Determination is what represents P.S.J.A. No matter what sport, whether it be baseball, football, volleyball, basketball, crosscountry, track, or tennis, determination is the center of it all. Meeting practice each day with the one goal in mind, to be the best and settle for nothing less, gives Pharr-San Juan-Alamo athletes the incentive to strive for the ever predominant and sometimes evasive district title. Each athlete strove to form better team unity, to improve mental preparedness, and to have the determination with the intent to achieve a victory and not settle for a defeat. And then there are those, the select few, the inspirational leaders of the team. They lifted team morale in time of dire need. Whether the case may have been the home team running out of time and behind on points, or simply waiting out the last seconds of the game, team leaders made them rise to the occasion and meet the challenge. Some call it a psychological edge but every player has it. You can see it in their eyes. Their will to play governs injuries, emotions, and most of all, it governs their mind. Another important but lesser aspect of the Battlin’ Bears is the fans. Through even the worst of times Bear fans supported their home team. From a mediocre football season to the volleyball girls getting as far as bi-district. They gave it their best until the final seconds of the game. As all district volleyball player, Edna Barrera put it, “Practicing all those long hours was hard, but worth it. We sacrificed a lot. The district title we won cost us blood, sweat, and many tears.’’ As football season opened once more. Bear'country came alive this 198788 sea son when the P.S.J.A. Bears traveled to Corpus Christi Ray. The Bears proved their rea dyness to confront the Texans, as Gilbert Garza and Joe Estrada bulldozed their way in yardage, fieldgoals, and rushing throughout the entire game to enhance the winning score 16 7. With three weeks of hard summer practice in their favor, the Bears push their enthusiasm onward to match up strong opponents. Bear 1987 Score Board P.S.J.A. 16 Corpus Christi 7 P.S.J.A. 14 McAllen Memorial 7 P.S.J.A. 17 McAllen 0 P.S.J.A. P.S.J.A. 27 0 sr 0 7 P.S.J.A. 14 Weslaco 33 P.S.J.A. 26 San Benito 0 P.S.J.A. 6 Harlingen 34 P.S.J.A. 20 Donna 28 P.S.J.A. 10 Hanna 7 6 Wins 4 Losses Bears Kick Off Season With A Victory KICKING FOR A POINT- Preparing to boot the extra point after a Bear touch down is Joe Estrada and Joe Barbarena The Bears opened the football season against the Texans with a victory. 1987-88 Varsity Coaches: Standing B. Skipworth, J. Crosby, J. Crouch, R. McLeod. T. Shawhan, F. Mora. Kneeling D. Rivera, J. Suarez, C. Williams, A. (Jriegas, L. Reyes. 162 Varsity Football Ricky Ramirez Joe Barbarena LISTEN UP GUYS. A quarterback Joe Estrada rushes in with the final offensive play of the second half, the Bear offense listens attentively to his instructions in hope to give Memorial s defense an overwhelming surprise Bears Round-Clp Mustangs With A 14 To 7 Win Pumping up their record to 20 Friday night in nondistrict football play, the Bears held off next door rival McAllen Memorial Mustangs to a 14 7 win. The score stood tied 7 to 7 in the second quarter as Memorial was stopped by the Bear's concrete defense to a mere 56 yards. With only 49 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, quarterback Joe Estrada found Rolando Pecina open for a thirty five yard bomb that took the Bears to Memorial's 22 yard line. Half a dozen plays later. Oscar Vargas was going off left tackle for the one yard winning touch down. The Bears, overwhelmed with their profound victory, now know that they have unlimited potential to confront any opposing team. SETTING UP THE BLITZ- Eagerly awaiting their chance to sack Memorial Mustang's quarterback, the Bear s concrete defense gets ready to receive any oncoming action from the Mustangs. Joe Estrada Isabel Rodea Leo Salazar Varsity Football 163 Oscar Vargas Hector Guerra Ricky Hernandez Turnovers Blast Bears Past Bulldogs The Bears took advantage of seven Bulldogs turnovers to record a 17-0 victory over McAllen in a nondistrict game. Gilbert Garza, playing despite an injured ankle, rushed eight times for 86 yards that woke up the Bear offense in the second half. Garza had a 56 yard run down to the McHi six that set up a score by Angel Palacios and with Estrada s 27 yard feild goal were ahead 90. The Bears went 91 yards in 12 plays to get their final score of the night. Joe Estrada, who had a 45 yard touch down pass to Oscar Vargas, threw a perfect bomb just out of reach of McHi defender. On a fake extra point. Joe Barberena threw a pass to Albert Lopez who hauled it in for a score which put P.S.J.A. up 170. Joe Estrada was accurate on three of six passes for 85 yards with Oscar Vargas catching one for 45. Sammy Borrego one for 38 and Albert Lopez one for two yards. CELEBRATION!- With a touchdown scored against the Bulldogs by the Bears, teammates give each other a well deserved pat on the back for a job well done. Cleo Lopez Albert Lopez Agapito Lopez 164 Varsity Football Butch de la Rosa Mike Hernandez Gilbert Garza Juan Espinoza Angel Palacios Bears Clobber Cowboys After leading just 70 and being out gained in the first half, the Bears used three second half Porter turnovers to beat the Cowboys in both team's District 32-5A opener The Bears, however were behind in first down conversions at the half and had a total of 101 yards to the Cowboys 103. But mistakes proved to be the factor in the second half. On the first play of the third quarter. P.S.J.A turned a Porter fumble into a touchdown Oscar Vargas intercepted a pats and returned it 20 yards for another score on the fourth play of Potter's drive With mistakes made and situations taken advantage of. the Bears sustained their priorities by defeating Porter and winning their first district game. 270 Jessie Pena IN THE THICK OF THINGS- Confront ing each other on the field in what seems to be a massive brawl, the Cow boys are offensively controlled by the combative Bear defense Varsity Football 165 Ruben Escobedo Mario Compean A Jerry Munoz Joe Padilla Danny Ledesma Fidel Pizano Vikings Bury Bears It was stunning, a real shocker and in the eyes of the Bear fans just couldn't seem possible that it happened. Pace, demonstrating tremendous effort, barely manage to surpass the Bears with a 7-0 win. As the game slowly progressed; the never-ending battle was a tiresome game. The Vickings defense seem to be getting threw the Bears offense while the Bear's defense managed to keep Pace's offense in their respective place. For the Bears, the only big error that slumped them was the Carlos Salinas touchdown for Pace which apparently was the main factor in which led the Bears to suffer their First loss of the season. Afl UnHAPPY MOMENT- As the question to what to do next go through their minds. Noe Martinez, and Arty Cantu, listen in deep thought to the inspiring words given by Coach Williams. The exhausting game was a learning experience, ever though the result was not in the Bear's favor, (picture above far right.) TAKING OFFCatching the Viking de fense off guard while using an offensive running play, Joe Estrada hands off the ball to Angel Palacios who gets some yards for a Bear first down. 166 Varsity Football Horacio Castillo Arty Cantu Ceasar Gonzalez Panthers Declaw Bears As an old fight renewed itself at Bear Stadium once more the Weslaco Panthers had the P.S.J.A. Bears trapped in a hole as the Panthers swept the game. With 5:30 left in the half the Panthers led 20-0 only to erupt a Bear offensive drive. The Bears battled back to make it 20-7 on a 64 yard drive, with Joe Estrada scoring on a 5 yard sweep. Cutting the lead again on a second 64 yard drive in the 3rd quarter, Estrada again scored on the same play, this time from seven yards out. Then came a pair of interceptions that allowed the Panthers to ice the game with 13 more points setting up Weslaco's final score of 33-14. STOPPING THE OFFENSE. During district play against the Weslaco Panthers the mighty Bear de fense rushes to penetrate the Panther's offensive line and stop them for a loss of yardage. FUMBLE! Trying to recover a Bear mishap during the Weslaco game. Joe Estrada. David Arcaute and the rest of the offense sprint towards the ball. The Bears played with lots of effort but unfortunately were defeated 33-14. Mario Cantu Fernando Valle Ruben Garcia Varsity Football 167 Damian Guevara George Watts Noe Martinez Ramiro Herrera Bears Hammer Hounds PSJA Bears shutout the Greyhounds 26-0. as Quarterback Joe Estrada scored three touchdowns and keyed a strong Pharr-San Juan Alamo ground attack. The Bears rushed for 303 yards and evened their record to 22 in conference and 5-2 overall. Rushing for 95 yards was Estrada on six carries and broke scoring runs of 8. 69 and 26 yards. Estrada also kicked field goals of 29 and 25 yards and kicked two extra points to account for all of PSJ A points. The league leading Bear defense limited San Ben ito to 149 yards and broke their quarterback string of six straight games of over 100 yards passing. The first touchdown came in the first quarter, with Estrada's 8-yard TD for a 7-0 lead. Then the Greyhounds coughed up two costly fumbles and had a punt blocked made by Ruben Escobedo. The block led to Estrada's 29 yard field goal and a 100 lead with 11:55 left in the first half. San Benito fumbled again on PSJA $ 36 yard line with 4 48 left in the half. Then three plays later. Estrada picked up a big block by Albert Lopez, and ran 69 yards for a touchdown. His kick made it 170. As time ran out in the half. Estrada s 25-yard field goal made the score 200. On the second half Estrada broke his final TD run with 6:40 left in the third period. P-SJ-A tailback G. Garza carried 18 times for 65 yards. Butch De La Rosa took over in the second half and rushed for 59 yards on 17 carries. PSJ A ran off 58 offensive plays to 41 for the Greyhounds. George Lopez POWER! Was all it took The outstanding Bear defense had a great rwght stopping the Greyhounds from getting on the scoreboard While the Bear Offense had an impressive drive PLAYING WITH GREAT INTENSITY! Oscar Vargas, .ilh the help of Fidel Puano and Ferny Valle, breaks for a gam of yardage Vargas experience as running back for the past 7 years made him an impor tant player for the varsity team 168 Varsity Football Cardinals Fly Over Bears The Red Buds opened the game wtth a 93yard kickoff return and gave them a 70 lead with 12 seconds into the dame The Bears responded with a drive ot their own when quarterback Joe Esttada found Oscar Vargas across mid field for a 28 yard completion, finding themselves m Harlingen territory Gilbert Garia then carried the ball for three consecutive times to the Cardinal 15 yard hne But the Cardinals held and the Bears had to attempt a field goal which hit the left upright goal and bounced out for an unsuccessful attempt The Bears defense, which entered top ranked in the district, held the Cardinals on their neat possession and gave the Bears a chance to tie the game But the often sire line up for the Bears couldn t get it together when an attempt pass to Oscar Vargas ended up an interception for the Cardmals Harlingen then came with a passing attack which gave them a 20 yard move and after five different Cardinal bock s drove the ball to the eight yard Ime. they hit theu recierer for a touchdown pass Giving them a 140 lead with 3:11 to play m the fust quarter On theu nest possession. Harhngen draws us 11 plays for 68 yards and put the Cardinals to the Bears 28 yard kne Three plays later Harlingen hit a reciever for a seven yard scoring pass Making it 210 with 8 10 remaining in the hall Then, on the Cardinals final play of the hall, they again find their reciever tor a 25 yard touchoown pass But trussed the eatrapomt. concluding the half with the score of 270 Coming from the half, the Bears put together there lone scoring drive of the nrght after the Cardruals fumbled a punt and Oscar Vargas recovered for the Bears at the Harlingen 40 yard line Then Gilbert Garia rushed three times for 26 yards behind the iron curtain, made by left guard Tide! Puerto and left tackle David Arcaute to take the Bears to the three yard kne Angel Palacios found the same hole for one yard score and the Bears were with in 276 with 6 33 left m the thud quarter The eatra point faded Harhngen closed the scoring on theu nest series by driving m seven plays for 70 yards They tut theu reciever with a 43 yard scoring pass to end the drive and the game Jacob Mascoro TRYING TO BLOCK THE KICK. The Bears top ranked defense shows everybody how it's done when Cleo Lopez demonstrates his ability and effort in being a winner The Bears were defeated that night against the Cardmals but the Bears gave it a great effort in winning TACKLING A CARDNIAL DOWN. Although the Bears couldn t create a good offensive drive against the Cardmals. they gave them a tough defensive line Defensive line back Arty Cantu breaks two tackles to accomplish his own while George Watts, and Jerry Munoz come in for the final punishment Juan J. Garcia Joe Ponce Carlos Sanchez Joe Rodriguez Varsity Football 169 ■ 'rt $ J Redskins Spoil Homecoming An intense and close homecoming game came to a halt when the Donna Redskins succeeded in prevailing over P.S.J.A. Bears with a 28-20 win. Keeping to a scoreless first quarter, the Redskins first touchdown was quickly matched up when Joe Estrada sneaked away with a keeper to tie the score 66 in the second quarter. In the progression of the game. Donna managed to expand their lead well into the end of the third quarter over the Bears 216 No sooner than you can say. Sitting Bull the Bears roared back with two quick fourth period touchdown runs by Gilbert Garza and Estrada. The Bears strong swift defensive drive evened up the score 21-20. Giving a last effort in the game, the Redskins managed to plunge a last touchdown in the fourth quarter giving them the victory. Great intensity and emotions was shown by both teams during the entire game, despite the unfavorable out come. Bobby Ramirez Roland Pecina Thomas Ayala David Arcaute A DEFENSIVE MALT. The Bear Mop a Redskin drive with emassive play made by Jacob Mascoro. Ruben Escobedo. Arty Cantu and several other Bear players Although showing a good offensive effort, the Bear came out lossing with a 2B20 score. SPIRITING TO AN OPENING. Breaking for a run. Albert Lopez goes through for an offensive gam against the Redskins defensive hne The Bears did some impressive ptay but not enough to pull out the victory. Sammy Borrego Rene Barrera 170 Varsity Football A SANDWICHED EAGLE. Stopping the opponent. Ruben Escobedo embraces the Eagle s running beck as Mario Cantu dives heedon to assist the halt of the offensive drive . . The Bears won a close game and defeated the Eagles 10-7. CAUGHT IN THE PLAY. While breaking through Ea gle territory. Butch De La Rosa hurdles a tackier, but gets caught by another in the attempt to strive for more yardage Emotional Moments; A Sweet Victory Serious feces, lightening up bells, a victory not a de feet, and a lot of hard work were usl some of the tncen lives that the Bears had in mind as they traveled to BrownsvMe to confront the Hanna Eagles At the final game of the season, the Bears gave an outstanding per formance against the Eagles taking the 107 victory. Manna opened up the game with their one and only score of the night, a one yard touchdown The Bears quickly strutted right back m the game to tie the score on a 60 yard drive, which junior. Gilbert Gana accented with an 18 yard touchdown run Thu last game was predictable. Sportscasters favored the Eagles to win However, with the touchdown and the field goal, the Bears came out on top to wm the last game This game was a tear yerker for the seniors Hot a sad one. but a happy one The Bears were not in the playoffs, but It was the win that counted U7 � r was suppose to be a happy game for the Hanna Homecoming audience, the Bears took advantage and spoiled it The last moments ticked away tor the seniors' last game and then the final second came Tears then came rolling down It was a victory. The 1987 football season came to an end a PS JA ■IK ' I ■ IMAGES OF WILLIAMS- Williams gives pep talk in 1985 season. Williams as PSJA coach 1958, Guest speaker 1987 football banquet and Williams at the beginning of the 1966 season A Valley Legend Leaves After devoting 24 years of hu Me to coaching football. Charlie Williams decided to resign Williams career started here at PSJA serving as a back fetid caoch and as head track coach In the late 1950 s. In January 1962 Wtffums was selected as athletic director by the school board WMums led the Bears to the state AAA final championship game against the Dumas Demons WMums rust year as athletic director impressed everyone as he had the only Valley team to reach the state finals The 1963 football season proved Williams ability to lead the Bears to the state finals for a second time The Bears defeated South San Antonio. Gontalet. and La Marque before losing to the Corsicana tigers 70. On January 1972. Coach Charlie WMums left PSJA to take on the position of head coach and athletic director for the Alice Coyotes During hU reign with PSJA he has compiled a record of 77 wins. 24 losses, and 3 ties Williams would not stomp on Bear country until 1965. twelve years later when he returned as athletic director for the Bears The 1965 football season was a year of competition for WMums as the varsity football team was looking forward to a winning season and probably a playoff spot In this first season of hU. WMums drew sis wins, four losses, and no play off spot came about In 1966. WMums proved valley sport writers wrong, since the Bears were not picked to win. the Bears captured the first play off spot since 1982 The 1987 football season took its toll on WMums Just kke his first year back to Bear country In 1965. he leaves with a 6 and 4 record, respectively During hit last three years here at PSJA High School. Williams career might have ended, but definitely a Valley Legend has it that he built several high schools to power houses Varsity Football 171 J.V. team has mediocre season The Junior Varsity Team was in a state of mediocracy this season with 5 wins against Memorial. Porter. Pace. San Benito. Hanna. 4 losing games against Hidalgo. Weslaco. Harlingen. Donna, and I tie against McAllen. The teams' first confrontation was with the Hidalgo Varsity Pirates which having some advan tage managed to overpass the Bears. The fight was great but a misfortune loss over came the Bear squad when defeated by the Pirates with a score of 14 to 19. The next J. V. match up was against the J.V. Porter Cow boys. Holding off the Cowboys until the end. the Bears came through with an excellent game roping the Cowboys to a bitter 27 to 0. Apparently wins like these were not just actions of fate. The J. V. team worked endless hours after school practicing and perfecting offensive and defensive plays that would enhance the team's performance during the season. Having felt both the sweet taste of victory and the agony of defeat, the J. V. team has shapened up into a product of the future by setting themselves higher goals and confronting new obstacles which will help them prepare for the upcoming season as varsity members. tu 5 M ! 1 . . imp 3fd Row V. Garcia. R Flore . N. Garcia. A Gere . LDrLo. Santo . J Moo,„ T J R $• •� • 172 TAKE IT AWAY. Tony Rodriguez quickly hands off the hall to Tony Jasso, while the offensive line makes an opening READY! SET! Lupe De Los Santos promptly shouts the commands before an offensive play. CLOBBERING EACH OTHER? A Hidalgo Pirate running back manages to get clobbered by Victor Garcia and Arturo Ochoa. Junior Varsity Football READY FOR ACTION. While playing the Pontes of McAllen Memorial, the Sophomore team get� ready for a defensive at tack INTERCEPTION? Three players managed to get tackled by the opponent as maybe or not an interception was made CAUGHT YOU! In attempt to gel the opponent. N Guajardo. J. Chaver. and M. Martinet make an outstanding tackle Sophomore Team Has An 8-2 Season ☆ dWMO OF T0tfS Thrs year. ltd by catches J Crosby and ft McLeod the sophomore team rose to tn impressive 8 wins and 2 losses As to prose thee eagerness end varied capabilities the team s fust opponent was quickly shown who would prevail Stopping them dead m thee tracks the J V Hidalgo Pirates were no match for the strong sophomore offense Scoring three touchdowns and one held goal, the game was ended ui a 31 to 6 wus One of the nest sinking games was agenst the Pomes of McAllen Memorial This game, a truly fan matchup, would put the sophomore's defense to the test The gtuehng endless battle was a pure defensive one when the Bears held oft the Pon its to H points and came out on top warning the game 16 to H Of course vktones like these are not rust actions of fate, the Sophomore team practiced long hard hours fourth period and after school to earn then formidable wins The team has colored up performances that prove rust how full of potential they realty are With the season over and goals reached, this young team has much lo look forward to m the upcoming seasons 1987 80 Sophomore Team HI row J Garta. E Ehtondo. C Villegas. R Ibaner. J Mantaret. J Villareal. O Solis. M Peona. G Garcia. J Martinet. D Prado. 0 Mancha. F Lander. T Crur 2nd row H Ennquet. M Martinet. H Palacios. L Singleterry. F Aranda. A Deleon. J Castillo. F Ayala. G Motaa. I Cuellar. M Sendejo 3rd row J Martinet. R Trevmo. J Chaver. A Garcia. M Flores. A lopet.J Aguirre. O Gua� erdO. J Martinet. A Rosalet. M Guajardo. J. Acevedo. C Ramlret. T Franco. L Garcia, and 0 Caranta 173 BOYS CROSS COUNTRY TEAM. Top row: Auretio Martinez. Ramon Lopez. Eddie Martinez. Hector Cardona. Juan Luna Bottom row: Leroy Bryan. Joe Gaitan. Jorge Amaya. John Ferris ‘Enormous Desire To Work And Compete’ Early morning down Bear's Trail atW around the community area. Cross Court try Boys were seen running their usui morning miles. Though practice is held dt. ly several hours after school, these morn ing runs were an essential part in the pro gress during the season, they're great kids with an enormous desire to work and compete , said Coach Vela. Coach Vela has the past record of being a state com petitor making him the ideal role for the runners. Meets were attended in McAllen. Harlingen. Brownsville and district held at Hanna High School where the team stuck it out to the end and captured fifth place With their winning attitude and year round training their season was full of fine per for mances. HERE THEY COME!. Turing the curb Aurelio Martinez and Juan Luna finally reach their so longed destination, the finish line KEEPING UP. P.S.J.A. predominant runners Eddie and Aureiio Martinez think about pushing intensely through the race INTENSE CONCENTRATION. Serpo Velasguez expresses his deep run ning ability during on of the many cross country races. IN THE LEAD. As they both approach the curb Jorge Amaya and Joe Gaitan push themselves a little extra to keep ahead. 1987-88 Cross Country Personnel- Coach C. Vela. Mnager. Ricky Cordero and K Pittman. 174 Boys Cross Country — 4 HOFF AND POFF. Mari De La O and Anna Hernandez kick in the final stretch. The runners had an excellent time in the race. SETTING A PACE. Juniors Frances Grijalva makes it a point to keep up with the Lady Greyhounds from San Benito Htgh School. POSHING ONTIL THE END. Around the curb. Emma Chapa takes the lead over her opponent. STRIVING FOR THE FINISH. Ericka Gutierrez and Mari De La O place their thoughts for the race ahead. GIRLS CROSS COONTRY TEAM. From Left to Right Ericka Gutierrez. Emma Chapa. Frances Grijalva. Lisa Alvarez. Man De La O. Christy Beltran, and Anna Hernandez. Running Keeps Athletes On Track Dedication, determination, and down right hard work are the primary factors that led the Girls Cross Country team to a successful sea son. These girls who are extremely devoted to running often surpassed many of their goals. Along with the coach. Kathy Pittman by their side, helped them strive and push their efforts one hundred percent to the limit every practice day. Coach Pittman ran with the girls just about every afternoon around the community basically for the purpose of getting into shape. This years team consists of Mari De La O. Frances Grijalva. Lisa Alvarez, led by seniors Emma Chapa. Ericka Gutierrez. Anna Hernandez, and Christy Beltran who all gave outstanding performances in the many meets they attended. Meets include Brownsville. McAllen. San Benito. and district held at Hanna High School where the team took fourth place overall. 175 Ofelia Medina An Outstanding Volleyball Season! Having an excellent preseason, the 1967S8 Lady Bears Volleyball team were ready to defend their district title for the third consecutive year. Returning for the Lady Bears were three starting seniors: Becky Cavaszos. Ofelia Medina, and Edna Barrera. They led the team in achieving what no volleyball team in the Valley has ever done, by winning the District Crown for three consecutive years. As an example of how tough the Lady Bears were, they played against the Weslaco Lady Panthers, beating them in two straight sets of 15 to 3 and 15 to 11. Ofelia Medina was voted the District MVP. Edna Barrera and Betty De La Garza recieved All District 2nd and 3rd team, and recieving Honorable Mention was Becky Cavazos. Although the leading seniors were a great asset to the team, they couldn t of done it by themselves. The Junior players were as important to the team in achieving a successful and winning season READY TO BLOCK. Senior Edna Barrera jumps up for the coming ball during the Mission playoff game. UP AND AWAY!! Senior Ofelia Medina serves the ball with great concentration. Becky Cavazos Letty Molina Betty De La Garza 176 Girls Varsity Volleyball Mar Leal Ysenia Saenz Ruth Torres Laura Vasquez TEAM WORK! Belinda. Ruth. Betty and Ofelia Aracell Cardona play with intensity at the Mission game Lady Bears Stunned! The PSJA Lady Bears were stunned at the Mission game. 15 11. 17 15. Mission became Bi District Champions in the girls varsity volleyball match which was held at the V. F. Newhams gymnasium Thursday night. Nov 5. In the match opener both squads alternated leads six times before Mission maintained the advantage. (128) PSJA continued to hustle but it was no avail after making costly mistakes, causing them to loose the first set. (15 II). In the second confrontation, the scores evened after Edna Barrera tallied two service points, acing one and Betty de la Garza helping Barrera with a kill. (4 4). Mission once again got the lead (74). as both teams struggled for the lead. PSJA never gave up and regained the lead for the last time. (15 14). Mission then added three final points, ending the game. 17 15. PSJA ended the season with a 114 in District 325A and 19 10. ' Although we were against all odds. I am proud of my kids because this year I only had two returning players, and we got this far. But the future looks bright . Coach Perez stated. Girls Varsity Volleyball 177 A Team Of Unity Coached by Rosemary Ysajuirre. the J. V. Lady Bears were a team of unity this year. Beating opponents such as Brownsville Pace in two straight sets of 15-7. 158. and the Weslaco Lady Panthers in three sets of 15-12. 5 15. and 98 with time running out. Attending many J. V. tournaments, the J. V. Lady Bears took their own invitational by winning the first place trophy in late August. Bursting a winning season of 10 wins and 4 losses the J. V. Lady Bears led a respectful second place district win. Leading the J. V. Lady Bears were Veronica Rodea. Letty Vela, and Cindy Suarez. Overall the J. V. Lady Bears have proven themselves again in being one of the top teams in the district. With good attitude, determination plus unity and a lot of workouts during the summer, the volleyball team had an exciting season. p Fatbears THE 1987 8 JUNIOR VARSITY LADY BEARS- are front C r a. T Sduente Top row i� Y Cox. S Sanchez. V Rode row left to right. B. Hinojosa. C. Suarez. Second row it Coach and L. Veto Rosemary Ysaguirre. A. Garza. G- Morale . M Salazar. S. PLAYING DEFENSE- Geting ready to defend the upcoming ball motivated Letty Vela and the rest of the team Into a season of great success WITH POWER- Gloria Morales. Sylvia Sendejo. and Veronica Rodea set up to guard the sprite that Minnie Salazar delivers to a Harlingen Lady Cardinal TEAM WORK- Setting the ball for team mates Cynthia Suarez, and Gloria Morales is Mmme Salazar The girls were getting ready to overcome for the opponent 178 Girls J.V. Volleyball Golfers Tee Off In preparation for the 196768 season the PSJA golf team m boys and girls divisions practiced everyday after school at Plantation Sooth The girls, led by Melissa DeLeon and defending district champion. Norma San chet. were once agian decisive in their district. They also showed good competition and accuracy which helped them wm several medals during the season such as their hrst tournaments held Oct I and Oct 3 at the Tony Municipal Course in Harlingen and also the McAllen Tour nament. placing fust in the meet The boys golf team was led by Arturo Alaniz and David Coats. Althought not having a good season, these players gave many great performances in representing the team Overall, both teams showed good individual compel! non which was the incentive for having a good season Golf coach for the team is Scott Lassiter. • --------rt r.: tT7� MEMBERS OF THE 1987 88 GOLF TEAM. From left to right. Fir� t row Norma Sanchez. Marcy Martinez. Second row: Arturo Alaniz. Roy Trevino. David Coat SWINING FOR ACTION. Arturo Alaniz prepares to tee off a the season went on through late January. Being an all district player last year. Arturo made plenty of low scores to help the team have a great season WITH FULL CONCENTRATION. Last years district medalist. Norma San chez. sets up her stand for a hopeful birdy. Sanchez has been one of the predominate players throughout the Valley. Golf 179 Tennis Team-“Proven To Be Outstanding” M«mtxra at Iha 1967 88 Junior Varsity Tennis Team arc From Left to Right Donald MorlneM. Anno Cornu. R-rhord Hlarkwrfl. Rotor I Huerta. Mor H Contain. t ArHUno. Cloy Mrrnandm. Aroteli Srlvo. EdAt Sohs. AdoHo Roman. Gafcnrl Alvarado. Atfrcdo Compoarv Retort Uumctt. Frank Zrpad Stvvm Carter. Manual Alvarado, ard Victor Flore Practicing every week. Monday through Thursday, from 2:15 PM to 5 PM afterschool at the high school tennis courts, the Pharr San Juan Alamo tennis players perfected their performance to have their best year ever. This year, the P.S.J.A. tennis teams con sisted of eight boys and six girls in the varsity team and fifteen boys and six girls in the varsity team and fifteen boys and six girls are what make up the junior varsity team Attending eight tournaments including the district game, varsity players. John Blackwell in singles only lost two matches and with Rey Olvera in doubles lost only one match, recleving a 1st place award here at their home tournament and at Edinburg in a S.T.T.C.A. sanctioned tournament, and also re cieving a 2nd place award at the Edinburg tourna ment. Junior Varsity team member. Eloy Hernandei recieved a first place award at a Weslaco tournament in a singles match. Another J. V. team achievement. Frank Zepeda and Robert Huerta recieved a second place award at the Weslaco tournament. Overall, the tennis team had a very positive atti tude and worked hard all year to be one of the best tennis teams in the Valley Having a lot to do with the teams performance Coach K. Gana is an experienced five year coach for the tennis team and without her. the team would have had a different outcome. A BACKHAND SWING. Running towards the ball. Isaac Bazan powers the tennis ball over the net to his opponent during after school practice. AWAITING A SERVE. Impatiently wainting for the opponent serve. Ronnie Cantu concentrates on his next move. Ronnie Cantu is a second year member In the varsity team. 180 Tennis INTENSE CONCENTRATION- Omomlrat.ng a forehand technique. Jesse Tijer ina swing rhythmatically toward h«� opponent, with intentions to score STEPPING FORWARD- Concentrating on the ball. Letty Olivares maneuver her raquet in execution of a play SWINGING TO THE OPPONENT- A three year member oI the tennis team. John Blackwell swing to hit the ball during after school practice John Blackwell, along with Rey Olvera in double matche . two o4 the best tennis players at PSJ.A. Tennis 181 Competing With Determination iw Ti LADY TMROWt NS The gwlt am from left to Right. SIM Put Sytna Sendejo Ditcut Cyndw Suomi and Belinda M.no� ote LEAPING LAMES lady Murdleei are Cm Sanchez and Anna Bamt Lono DISTANCE RUNNERS Ladet con tin o Back row Left to Right Man Leal. Ua Ahrami. Emma Chapa. Belinda Monoiota riant It Gr-ialve. Floe row Man De La O. Yvonne Cana, and Anna Hernandi LADY SPRINTERS Ladies am at Back row from tell lo Right Gerry Maldonado Cindy Rem ei. MarWna Sandert. Becky Floret Janie Avila and Minerva Seiner From row From Left lo Right Man De La O. Cna Sanchei Amta Been. Man Leal Rota Meenandet. Francit Grijalva c t u o 182 Girls Track The I96788 track members spent long and strenuous hours of track workouts before the season openers, scheduled to begin January 4. were under full swing. The Lady bears. Edna Barrera Ericka Gui-tier ret. Emma Chapa, and Becky Cava-ios. Laura Vasquez Germayne Maldonado. Mari Leal. Lisa Alvarez. Ana Baines. Mari de la O. Gina Sanchez. Cindy Ra mirez. began to advance conquering in district meets. Coach Vela. Coach Crosby, and Coach Pittman helped the Girls Varsity Track Team to set out and compete at the 2nd annual Ricky G. Lozano track meet at Pan American University on January 29. In the running events. Emma Chapa placed 5th in the 3200 meter run. while Becky Cavazos. Edna Barrera. Germayne Maldonado and Gina Sanchez placed 4th in the 1600 meter relay and also placed 3rd in the 800 meter relay. In the 400 meter relay. Becky Cavazos. Edna Barrera. Germayne Maldonado and Gina Sanchez placed 3rd ending the meet. The girls determination and eagerness during afterschool practices placed the team in good prospects for the overall season. The Lady Bears will continue to fight to regain their district title. The 196768 Girlt Track Team consult of Left to Right Gina Sanchez. Minerva Salazar. Becky Cavazos. Marleena Sanders. Betty De La Garza. Edna Barrera. Cindy Ramirez. Middle Row Betenda. Cyndi Suarez. Sylvia Sendejo. Janie Avila. Gerry Maldonado. Emma Chapa. Yvonne M Garza Bottom Row Francis Grijalva. Rosa Hernandez. Lisa Alvarez. Man Leal. Ana Bams. Martsol De La O. Anna Mernadez . 1 % THE PRESSURE IS ON- Being a long distance runner. Francis Grijalva kept a steady pace as she fifnished as one of the top runners at the McHi meet LEAPING UP- Jumping with great velocity. Becky Flores kicks off a well balanced leap that gave her a great distance in the long jump. DOUBLE TROUBLE!- Hurdling to beat the clock. Anna Bains and Gina Sanchez practice afters chool to get ready for regular weekly meets. Anna and Gina are the P.S.J.A. s only hurdlers DISC LAUNCHER- Concentrating on her throw. Cyndee Suarez prepares to execute her discus over her opponents marked distance. Cyndee continues to be one of the best Lady discus throwers. SET DETERMINATION- Despite a leg injury. Gerry Maldon ado. starts her run as the first leg in a 400 meter relay race at the McHi meet Gerry participated in the 400. 1600. and 3200 meter relay races. — 'SK Girls Track 183 1987-88 VARSITY TRACK TEAM- Back row from left to right: Gilbert Garza. Juan Chavez. Ale Rosales. Tony Jasso. Marco Moya. Sammy Bor ego, Rene Ramirez. Bryan Crayton. Ramon Lopez. Joe Estrada. And Isabel Rodea. Middle row. Agapito Lopez. Horae io Garza. David Manclas. Sergio Velasquez. Cesar Gomez. Omar Castillo. Pablo Alvarez. Edward Martinez. Gene De Leon, and Joe Barrera. Bottom Row. Federico Aranda. Angel Palacios. Joe Morales. John Ferris. Pablo De La Fuente. Leroy Bryant, and Joey Garza. ONE ON ONE- Battling down home stretch in the 400 meter run. Gilbert Garza proceeds in taking over his opponent from Laredo. Apart from running the 400 meter dash. Gilbert also participated in the 800 meter run and the 1600 meter relay. 184 Boys Track CLEARING THE BAR- Leaping eleven feet in the air is no easy task. For Omar Castillo, who successfully cleared the bar. the job seems easy. Agapito Lopez, and Omar Castillo comprised the pole vaulting team for the 1967-88 season Experimental Season Proven Successful With a large number of athletes running, jumping, and throwing daily, track Coaches J. Suarez, R. Mora, and J. Crosby had their hands full in preparing the Bears for weekly meets. In the first meet that the 1988 Track Team attended in Weslaco, the team standings were not very impressive and the Bears managed to capture fifth place at the Barbee Neuhaus Winter Relays. Coach Suarez said. This meet was an experimental one for the runners and the coaches, as far as placing the runners. Persisting to workout and progress tremendously, gave the Bears the fundamentals to elevate their standings to their full potential in McHi. Mission. Alice and Harlingen meets. Athletes who placed in the McHi meet were. Tony Jasso 3rd in the 100 meter dash. Alex Rosales 6th in the 200 meter dash. Gilbert Garza 6th in the 400 meter run. and Danny Ledesma recording a measure of 45 Y« for 6th place. Having given their efforts to the fullest, the track team was able to overcome obstacles during the season and have a successful one. LONG DISTANCE RUNNERS- Juan Chavez. Ramon Lopez. Edward Mar irnez. John Fern . Leroy Bryani. Cesar Lopez. Federico Aranda SHOT PUT AND DISCUS THROWERS Shot putters in back row are from left to right Jay Garcia. Ramiro Sandejo. David Garza. Danny Ledesma, and Romiro Her rera Discus throwers in front row are Ferny Valle. Sal Pesina. and David Ar caute 400 METER RELAY TEAM Isabel Rodea Joe Estrada. Gilbert Garza. Tony Jasso. Sammy Borrego (picture at far left) P.S.J.A. POLE VAULTERS- Omar Cas tillo. Agapito Lopez Boys Track 185 4 It . “A Season Of Pain And Glory” PATIENCE AND TIME- As the Bears perform their offensive skeems against Brownsville Pace. Coach Anders and Assistant Coach Lupe Almanza study the opponents defensive plan for the second half. To llrrre to seek to tmd end not to yreV etempt, hrd the code of the Greek hero Ufyttrrt end 1 sure fit the 198769 Bee- Retire bo teem the teem endured 27 games m the teuton end timed to become one of the bett bet etubi m Done l 323A • Ml o long end hoed workmg teeton for Meed Coech Otoe Andret end het Attettence Coech lupe Almonte m coochmg the pleyert MO e screenful teeton m which they occomphthrd eery wet They msprred there teem reerdey durmg 4th period end ottert hoot procure by leeching them uhet they know bett basketball Thu yeer the there poetrer wet edded tn heft to hoot compel,lion which wet edopred from the profnuonel end cottege trvef The three pomter hot been the gome wvrrnng pomt in meny ckrte gemot end « high tchoot theet no etcephon The Rent opened up their teeton m,th e wen by beatmj Mctk m e nrp 7i 72 tcore. by noting 12 of ITteer 14 pomta during the 3rd period, on three pointer t The Been oho attended many tournemmtt durmg the prrteeton The tournement the Beret were moot tuccet tut et •« the Merkngen Cardmeh Ihheteburgei Clm Tournement. held m trod November The Brert entered the tournement with e 21 record end were emsmg for the fill piece trophy of the tonne moot Thru fed opponent were the Edmburg Bobcett Brarnj them by e I pomt merge 8267 fleit. the Been hod to free the Vefkrw Jeckett of Edcouch Eh At hrtt the gome wet cfoee but the Bent come w h the rKtory 8363 The triumph egentt Edcouch Che put tht Brort m the tmoh egemtt. the home teem Herbngm Cordnoft The Brort were m good thepe et htt but the fted Budt came out W,th the wm end pieced the mighty Been m teccnd piece We re gong to flow down the be end let the clock be ere tilth men ted three yeor Beer Botketbo Meed Coech Oere Andrei Thit yeer he pomlrd out more to werdt e Mow otrente then e feubreak by introducing the tkyo rotten offense pity theI mvohret four pieyert weer mg end harvdkrsg the bed off. tkywwtg down the gome end toko only short open thotl. which become the breed end butter for the Been The Brett utrdthe tkrw rdf to rung moo the tpoekght m the drU'Ki tree The Brort opened up thee regulot teeton mlh e bg wm ogorntl Sen Brnlo 7446 end going on beetmg meny other opponent tuch et Donne end Wetloco wih team Of 6149 end 7449 Bui the teem to beet were the fiertn gen Cardmeh The Been entered the Cerdrwef Gym knowmg the enportence m wmnmg the bed gome The feu hod of the bed gome the Been hod e three pomt adv antage but wet to dote for comfort Three tor became evident the htu tune that the Been took the hod tn the second hod end utmg then breed end tulle, offense, the four men red When the Been fitt entered into thee slow, down offense they held e one pomt feed By the tune the germ wet over, the Been eon by 16. 6448 The Brert hod plenty of offentne hrr power wtwch crocked the ICO pomt pleleeu twnce thn yeer One of meny 'tetons the Been hem ettebkth thn oceomplnhmem het been the tearing of 10 tenor guerd Otcer Pern ondfunor pomt guerd Albert Vetguet Beret ltd the league m tconng for the fill two round vpt of the teeton Atbert. eho geve tome offentne ebwty but hit specialty wet hn feilbieek mg bedhendekng ebdty then hr het m pushing the bed up court Mendo ruentet e 3 10 teruoe forward end Lupe Dr Lot Sentot e 3 10 twmg men fguerd or forward) wert the up commg players who sec red weft m the season Grfbett unrgoo62 terworendMetoGercse62 tumor gate meny important rebounds to the teem end delivered many offentne ploys et well ftrdoro Getmdo. 3 7 semen guard end Dry Manner t 3 10 yumor guard end the rett of the cett faced meny lough fosses through the year, but that daps I trap Dim from having o wmnmg teeton of 114 end proudly theresg the 323A CoChempror title Oscar Perez RIVARY CONTINUES- The Bears and the Cardinals go at it in a traditional race for the top when Albert Vasquez and the rest of the Bears embarass the Red Birds by 16. 6448 Isidoro Galindo VICTORY RALLY- Through out the seasen the Bears celebrate many victory out comes which deserved a team rally alter ever game such as the win with Weslaco, beating them by a 25 point margin of 74 49 186 Varsity Basketball VERTICAL LEAP- Bears 6 2 postman. Gilbert Zuniga, jump lot a ten loot defensive rebound against the San Benito Greyhound Although! not having a varsity experience. Gilbert did a tremendous job against his opponents in re bounds and also led the team in block shots READY FOR ACTION- Playing in a over crowd «d gym. Gilbert. Mando. Albert and Oscar played their defensive scheme of the night against the Hanna Eagles in a second place title match up Unfortunately, the outcome was two points short and the Bears were forced to play a second place playoff POWER LAY-UP The Bears basketball team c apt am. Mando Fuentes. demonstrates how a lay-up is supposed to look The Bear open their district play with a win against the Greyhounds of San Benito Gilbert Zuniga Varsity Basketball 187 188 Varsity Basketball TAKING IT TO THE HOOP A lupe rote the toll, he see on opening in the Viking defense and take advantage of the light for two point . While Mando and Albert get ready for an offensive rebound KEEPING THE TEMPO OP- After a timeout lupe and Isidoro review the defensive scheme that Coach Anders totd them to do In a preseason game against McHi GO BEARS ■ In an important victory against the Weslaco Panther . Rey Martinet e pressed his feelings of joy during the last seconds of the game OP FROM THE DRIVE- Albert Vasguer leaps upward to shoot for two points agamst the San Benito Greyhounds white Lupe Oe Los Santos trails him for an offensive rebound The Bear clawed the way against the Hounds for a victory Varsity Basketball 189 J.V. BASKETBALL 80YS 1987-88 ate-Top: Roy Gotta. Tony Moreno. Edward Puente . Joe Proton. Rodrigo Gonzalez. Marco Garcia. Juan Carlo Dima and Butch De La Ro a Bottom: Frank de Moyo . Adrian Karr. Carlo Ramirez. Coach Amy Ander . Isidoro Galindo, Leo Sanchez and Greg Caitillo J.V. Compiles A 7-7 Record. Coach Amy Anders achieved a great deal for the Bears by establishing the first sophomore team ever in the history of Pharr-San Juan Alamo Although having the sophomore team. Coach Anders was also in charge of the J. V. team. Coach Anders, known for her good defensive skeems. took Flo Esparza. Joey Buitron, Gene DeLeon and the rest of the team to a fast season by having a three game winning streak against the San Benito Greyhounds. Donna Redskins, and Brownsville Pace by the scores of 4036. 6451. and 6147. The Junior Varsity team attended many presea son games such as the road to Roma Where they played a tough and vigerous game against the Trojans in a triple overtime margin of five points 7075 Roma. Overall the J. V. team was fairly young as far as experience goes, and even though they lacked the experience needed to be dominate in the district the team worked hard to earn themselves a 7-7 record in district play. OP FOR AM EASY TWO. Joey Bultorn jump for an ea� y two point after one oI hi teammate stole the ball in one of their defensive skeems. which they were very successful in achieving. A FIGHT FOR A REBOOND. A the Harlingen Cardinal miss a shot attempt Flo Esparza fight for the rebound a Butch. Joey and Tony get ready for a fait break attempt The Bear used many offensive power play which helped them spark win' during the season SETTING OP THE DEFENSE. A the Cowboys attempt to score, the Bears display a 2 3 defense which held the Cowboy Into a good game. The Bear effort in good defense make them a tough team to beat 190 J.V. Basketball A -sJ5S£ A New Team Emerges. A new teem � j eddnJ ro the basketball program here si PSJA consrstmg of sophomores The team � n nuNuM and coached by fan year Bear Basketball J V Heed Coach Amy Anders The learn mat established lo buildup the basketball program here m PSJA into more than fust another sport in school but to be one of the best To accomplish this goal the coaches established the sophomore team which would broaden the opportunity of young players to participate m the basketball program and teach them more funds mentals which was lacked during the beginning of the season The sophomore team would practice during fourth period and after school everday with the J V's which helped them developed thetr basketball skills more accurate The sophomores began the season with a big win against Browns nHe Pace by beating them with an impresive 50 point margin of 75 25 They also hosted games against Harlingen and Weslaco, losing agamst them in very close numbers of lour and si with the scores ending up with J6J2Cardmals and 4943 Panthers Overall, the sophomore team were successful in winning games But for being the first year team it came more as an experience season which led them to a 23 season with the help of players Cesar Guerra and Cectlo Moreno SOPHOMORE BASKETBALL BOVS 1987-85 areTop Frank de Hoyos. Tony Jasso. Joan Chave . GJbM Villatrral. Jn� Trevwio. Omar Guajardo. Saul Martinet. Cecto Moreno. Greg Castillo and Adrian Karr Bottom Carlow Ramtret. Freddie Molma. Fernando Ayala. Coach Amy Anders. Fidencio Arranda. Cesar Guerra and Leo Sanches BREAKING THROUGH THE OPPONENTS. When the Vfcings put on a defensive press on Fidencio Arranda. he drAiMes his way down court hke a hot knife going through butter PRESSURE FREE THROWS. As Cesar Guerra goes m the kne for a free throw attempt. Cectlo gets ready for a offensive rebound Both Cesar and Ceito went on ahead to pUy with the JV team during the end of the Sophomore season AN OFFENSIVE REBOUND. As Sophomore Bear Jesse Flores grabs the rebound and shoots over the Brownsville Sophomore Vikings' tn their first game of the season The Beats went on to win the game 7525. Sophomore Basketball Team 191 Lisa Estrada Cristy Beltran Korina Ysaguirre Paula Gregg Myriam Silva Elvira Lopez Becky Cavazos DEFENDING THEIR GOAL- Hoping to retrieve the ball on an at temp block. Anna Hernandez closely watches teammates Ofelia Medina and Korina Isaguirre spear up above the court The Lady Bears were victorious in this game defeating the Hanna Eagles 5344 BACK ON DEFENSE- After a quick break by the Lady Pace Vi queens, the Lady Bears promptly set up their defense to renew their struggle on the court The Lady Viqueens suffered a loss, as the Lady Bears advanced with yet another win. Lady Hoopsters Dribble Into 21-8 Season With the tough competition in 325A Girls Basketball, the Lady Bears had their work cut out for them. Building up their confidence and experience were just some of the things the Varsity Lady Bears Basketball team planned to achieve this 1987S3 season. The Varsity squad began their nondis trict season playing such teams as La Joy a. Donna. Pace. Hanna, and San Ben ito where the Lady Bears were victorious in four out of their first five games. The Lady Bears opened up their district season battling Brownsville Hanna and de feating them 4125. Next in line for the Ladies came San Benito who put in a great fight, but lost the match 37 to 39. The Lady Bears managed to put away other rival teams like Weslaco. 51 to 48. Porter. 57 to 37. Harlingen. 51 to 48 and Hanna. 56 to 34. Accompanying the end of a long four month season, the Lady Bears concluded their district play 104 in district and 218 for the year. Coach R. Vela 192 Girls Varsity Basketball Betty De La Gan JUMP PASS- After an Eagle miscue. senior Myriam Silva quickly passes the ball to a teammate looking for an easy two points. The Lady Bears achieved this victory in the game by executing and working successfully together. BEAR ATTACK- Recieving su-fice amount of pressure by Laura Vasquez. a desperate Hanna Eagle seeks out help from open of her team members The Lady Bear's defense worked superbly all night to keep the Eagles off the scoreboard. IN THE MIDST OF A SHOT- In a home game again ! the Varsity Lady Bravcttes oI Donna. Linda Ro� a shoots a two pointer power shot that over reaches a Donna defender Even though the game wasn't In their favor, an aggressive fight was given throughout the entire game GUARDING HER OPPONENT • In one on one court combat. Christy 8eltran attantively attemps to deny her opponent from passing the ball to a team mate In this grueling game, the Donna Bravettes were given an excellent matchup despite the outcome of 53 to 33 Ofelia Medina Becky Esparza Elvira Moreno Anna Hernandez Laura Vasquez Linda Rojas Libby Graham Girls Varsity Volleyball 193 J.V. Girls Basketball, Shooting To The Top After having a lengthy preparation for a tough up coming seson, the Junior Varsity Lady Bears confronted such rival teams as Me Hi. Memorial, Mision and Rio Grande City who helped shape up the Ladies pre-season. Showing great intensity which was used in every game, the Lady Bears under the guidance of Coach Rosemary Yzaguirre, successfully dominated a large portion of their district season. With this feat. Mari Leal stated, “though we had setbacks during the season our unity as a team on and off the court helped us to reach many of our goals, dispite the outcome of the situation. ” DRIVING DOWN COURT- As junk Mori Leal enters the opponents zone Ruth Torres and team members quickly move in to set up the Lady Bear offense. Team captain Mori Leal Is a three year veteran of basketball and was one of the teams most consistent shooters. UP FOR TWO • Overtaking Weslaco defenders, numi. 21 Minerva Salazar goes for a basket adding two point ; the score. The Lady Pantherettcs loss, became a gainf? the Lady Bears In their district race. BULLET PASS- Jumping and shooting high above the court. Letty Vela passes the ball to a teammate easily cutting through her two defenders Tough after school practices given by Coach Yzaguirre is what made the J.V Lady Bears more agile athletes SURE SHOT?- Aiming to shoot a free throw shot. Patty Lopez sets her eyes on the hoop, while Ruth Torres waiting on the outside line hopes for the easy point The Lady Bears worked efficiently together and succeeded in defeating the Lady Panther ettes. 194 Girls JV Basketball Baseball Season Prevails Over Tough Competition As the 1988 Baseball season renewed itself, so did the competition bestowed upon the Bears. After losing several seniors that helped the team last year to reach district, this years young team had their work out for them. With the help of returning letterman C. Watts. O.J. Navarro. T. Ayala. V. Acosta. C. Salas. R Rocha, and M Fuentes. the Bears in the First tournament of the season fought through elimination of rival teams and seized third place. In the first games of the season, the Bears record stood at 4-3 and 0. The Bears encountered Edinburg at home, and despite having such a high scoring game with 12 runs the game ended 23 to 12 with Edinburg on top. The Bears suffered two other losses against Memorial, and McHi. but quickly regained their confidence and came back to defeat Mission. Weslaco, and San Benito. Joining the Bears in their quest for success, the J. V. Team was also working hard to obtain their district crown. The junior varsity practiced daily with the varsity and helped the varsity in scrimmages and in practice. With this experience, the J.V. was able to encounter and defeat such teams as Edinburg. San Benito. Weslaco and Hanna. LAST WORD OF ADVISE- Before breaking the huddle and going back on the field to Hop the San Benito GreyHounds, the Baseball Bears are given a last minute pepe talk by Coach Baian and Coach Ramirez. Long hard hours of practice put the Bears defense inot perfection, which helped to stop the Greyhounds cold. VARSITY COACHES- Coach Bobby Ramirez. Head Coach Santiago Bazan. and Coach Joey Mushonson READY FOR ACTION- Anticipating any oncoming action from the field. Arty DeLeon keeps a sharp eye on the play being in Baseball. Arty participated in 4th period football, which kept him in shape for baseball. Baseball 195 SAFE AT FIRST- After an attempt on stealing first base was made by Moy Flores, he promptly returns as he is being watched by the Panthers' pitcher. The Bears had a strong drive all through the night and were successful In defeating the Panthers. WAITING FOR THE CURVE- Looking straight at pitcher George Watts. Mando Fucntes is alert in taking care of home plate while scanning the field for base stealers. Alfredo Alvarado , l.i , ■ Marco Guajardo 196 Baseball 196788 Junior Varsity Team- Top Row left to right Ricky Zamaripa. Ricky Perez, Anthony Barrerio. Luis Smgleterry. Roland Garra. Ronnie Cantu. Sergio Gonzalez. and Randy Herrera Bottom Row left to right Rene Garza. Hector Carranza. Roy Ortegon. Ike Bazan. Joey Resendes. Leo Ortegon. and Steve Benavidez Javier Rodriguez Tommy Ayala V®.?J j f� Charlie Villegas Rene Rivera GUARDING FIRST BASE- Altering himself towards the pitcher. Tommy Ayala awaits a defensive throw while an opponent attempts to steal first base Tommy, a hopeful three year letterman has helped to build up the teams confidence and performance. PITCHING A FASTBALL- Opening up the game against McAllen Me mortal with full force. Arty De Leon proceeds in following his throw intending a strike Besides playing pitcher. Arty also had the position of right fielder and catcher. O.J. Navarro A BAT AND A SMILE- Approaching the batting area. Marco Guajardo is given a bat by teammate Alfredo Alvarado. In the game against the Weslaco Panthers. Marco popped the ball deep into left field bringing in runs which enhanced the Bears score to defeat the Panthers CHANGING TACTICS- Instead of swinging the bat with all his might towards the pitch. Charlie Villegas resolves to a bunt. Despite the change in plans, the bunt brought in a much needed run for the Bears, and got Charlie to First base George Watts Gabby Salas Arty De Leon Baseball 197 Being the largest class at P.S.J.A. High School, the Sophomore class has its traditions and momentums to remember. This year the class went through some unusual obstacles. At the beginning of the year they faced a totally new environment from the Juniors and especially the Seniors. As tradition has it, Seniors always picked on Sophomores. At pep rallies, only a handful would show up and then again with very little spirit. This class came in without any class officers. Was it lack of interest or responsibility? It took a month before any officers were voted in. The traditional Belle and Beau that the Sophomore class is in charge, was at question if it were to occur. Then again the Sophomore class is in a class by itself. They will be the first graduating class of the 1990’s, a new decade that is fast approaching. However, as Sophomores, many lessons both educational and traditional were learned by the years’ end. Hard Habit To Break Everyone at one time or another in their life had a special charm and as they grew older had a terrible time letting to but found it easy because of being afraid of being made fun of by their peers. Special objects that to each person are personal yet used to bring luck on an interview for a useful spot in a certain job. to give you the courage needed to stand m front of a large crowo and that special someone you had been admiring for days was there or maybe to help you pass one of the many tasks that a typical day at school may bring along with it. Sophomores, like many other students at P.SJ A. had a hard time letting go of such a childish and maybe superstitious habit When students were asked. Do you have a lucky charm? Some students confessed that they did. but refused to give their names because they claimed to have a reputation to protect But one brave sopho more confessed she used to suck her thumb and curl her bangs before falling asleep. OBJECTS OF SENTIMENTAL VALUE■ Students at F.SJ.A. cany the school mascot Sophomores C Cana. M Garcia, and R. Mender share the part in support, pride, and spirit. Miriam Abrego Adnana Acevedo Juan Acevedo Cnsekta Acosta Alberto Aguilar Jesse Aguirre Mari Aguirre Olga Aguirre Ernie Alanrr Jose Aland Oriel Alanu Yolanda Alcala Adrian Alcan tar Adnana Aleman Leonor Almaguer Aurora Alvarado Brenda Alvarado Diana Alvarado Gabriel Alvarado Juan Alvarado Lika Alvarado Maria Alvarado Amanda Alvarer Anna Alvarer SOPHOMORES 200 SOPHOMORES 201 David Alvarez Fred Alvarez Irasema Alvarez Mark Alvarez Pablo Alvarez Rosa Alvarez Alfredo Alvear Ar gie Anaya Pablo Anquino Federico Aranda Michael Aranda Yvonne Arispc Juan Arjona Hector Arreaga Clemencia Arredondo Gloria Arredondo Juan Arredondo Susana Arrendondo Eddie Arrellano David Arriola Juan Arroyo Dolores Avcndano Cclcna Avila Federico Avila San Juanita Avila Fernando Ayala John Bachman George Balderaz Veronica Ball! Jose Bandin Robert Barrcrra Doris Barocio Michael Barocio Anthony Barreiro Blanca Barrera Cindie Barrera Marisela Barrera Daniel Barrios Rosie Barrios Rose Mary Bastyr Norma Benavidez Steve Benavidez Barbara Bentley Anna Bernal Gilbert Bernal Juan Bernal Ebet Betran Ruben Biramontes Richard Blackwell Arnold Blanco Virginia Blanco Belinda Bocanegra Esmer Bocanegra Sophie Borrego Matthew Bowles Florencio Bravo George Brouwen Leroy Bryant Edwardo Bueno Joe Buitron Lisa Burciaga Robert Burnett Lydia Burrola Eddie Bustos Melissa Bustos Martin Caballero Michael Calderon Mari Camacho Martha Camacho Verna Cameron Benny Campos Martin Campos Cristina Cano Jaynie Cano Yisel Cano Anna Cantu Belinda Cantu Benita Cantu Esmeralda Cantu Gilbert Cantu Gracie Cantu Ismael Cantu Javier Cantu Joe Cantu SOPHOMORES 202 Girls In Charge Guts (many take charge' Leading the Sophomore Clan ot 199768 are President G Oonraler. Vice Prendenttise M Darnel. Secretary Christina Trevino. Treasurer Celeste Flores, and Far kmen tanan-Gma Ramuet At a tradition sophomores are n charge of the Bede and Beau, a favorites dance This year the sophomore class officers and members aofd candies, around campus, and at untor varsity and varsity basketball games in order to raise enough money to make the Bette and Beau a big success This year s sophomore class started thru own tradition. a more formal way of invitation, which became an excellent memoir for seniors The girls were lead by a new head sponsor. Ms L De la Rosa SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS- On lop • C. Trevino. C Flore . G Ramirez. and seated it G Gonzalez and L Dank! Marisol Cantu Marisol Cantu Noraida Cantu Sonia Cantu Arnulfo Capetillo Gilbert Cardona Hector Cardona Adalberto Carillo Eddie Carlin Damian Carranza Rodolfo Carrera Laura Carrillo Letti Carrisalez Steve Carter Rudy Cesarez Rene Casas Javier Castaneda Juanita Castilleja Daniel Castillo Eduardo Castillo Greg Castillo Javier Castillo Juan A Castillo Juaquin Castillo Omar Castillo Pedro Castillo Sandra Castillo Selene Castillo Rod Castro Irma Cavasos SOPHOMORES 203 Birthday’s Celebrated At P.S.J.A. Celebrating a birthday only comes once a year. On this day. Just to make someone happy, students here at P.SJ.A will give that special person something meaningful. Whether it be a cake to show their creativity, a hallmark card for those that want to get their feelings across, candy for all those candy lovers, flowers or red roses for the more romantic and serious type of relationships, and for all the ones in fashion, colorful helium ballons. It's not the gift, it's the thought that counts. Ram or shine you were able to see a student carrying a bouquet of colorful helium balloons or beautiful flowers from class to class. The gift that is given does wonders. It brings out a smile and a feeling of pride that you are well liked As Sophomore Michelle Togle said. I felt shoked because of everyone telling me Happy Birthday! And I appreciated the feeling when my friends brought me gifts. Celebrating a birthday is a kind of day that brings wonderful surprises, a memories and happiness to any student when receiving a gift. It definitely comes straight from the heart BIRTHDA Y SURPRISETven though it's Ehiabeth Charles' birthday, homework is stiH a priority Joe Cavaios Rodolfo Caroles Ramon Carares San Juanita Cararer Fidel CtdHo Aracek Cepeda Judi Cepeda Ehiabeth Charles Juan Chovet JuBssa Chaver Linda Iris Cisneros Elda Cohos Victor Cohos Mark Cock) Martha Colby Alfredo Compean Becky Contreras Ramon Contreras Juana Cordero Julian Come o Javier Corona Martha Coronado Hitano Coronado Patricia Coronado SOPHOMORES 204 Salvador Coronado Yesenia Coronado Alfonso Cortez Arturo Cortez Dahlia Cortez Gilberto Cortez Janet Cortez Jose Luis Cortez Linda Cortez Maria Cortez Rivera Cortez Rogelio cortex Yvette Cox Clemente Cruz Tom Cruz Alice Cuellar Andy Cuellar Ivan Cuellar Lisa Mischelle Daniel Alvaro Davila Debbre Davila Florinda Davila Mario Davila Michele Davila Carol Davis Frank Davis Lisa Dc Alejandro Frank De Hoyos Roymundo De Hoyos Felipe Dc La Cerda Adrian De La Garza Ofilia De La Garza Imcr De La Garza Ana De La O Adrian De La Rosa Dinora Dc La Rosa Ricardo Dc La Rosa Santos De La Rosa Susana De La Rosa Sylvestre De La Rosa Mary De La Scrda Arturo De Leon SOPHOMORES 205 Edward De Leon Freddy De Leon Jeanette De Leon Terry De Leon Nereyda Delgado Delia De Luna Rachel De Ochoa Gladys Diaz Griselda Diaz Nancy Diaz Rosa Diaz Michele Doyle Monica Duenez Jose Luis Dunzz Perla Duran Sarah Echavaria Gilbert Elissctche Eduardo Elizondo Esmcr Elizondo Frank Elizondo Henry Enriquez Felix Enriquez Rosie Enriquez Marisol Escobar Esteban Espino Gilberto Espinoza Hector Espinoza Rose Espinoza Steven Espinoza Israel Espiricuta James Estes Joe Estrada Lorena Estrada Miranda Estrada Ricardo Estrada Carlos Farias Roy FecNes Maria Figueroa Ricky Figueroa Celeste Flores Elizabeth Flores Guadalupe Flores SOPHOMORES 206 Leading A Class Of 1300 Being In a club no t eaty much leu being the president of one but sonwfimM you tuit have to lake the reins and make the best of it. said Ctgi Gontalei. and that is exactly what the did The 196788 sophomore clan mat lead by Qrgi She it a proud ttudent with alot of potential and leadership ability Grgi agrees that the feds happy for having had the honor to help the sophomore class and many other students on campus Withthrs. Gtgi adds. I fed pnvrledge to tay that I have worked with many interesting people AU though the year Gig was elected to represent a class of IXX) Although sophomore students said a girl couldn t do the ob. she proved them wrong Besides maintaining her grade pomt average, the managed to play the part of a horse m the childrens play Circus of Dreams held m December Throughout the year Gtgi and the rest of the sophomore class officers and a few members worked several long hours gettmg the annual favorites dance. The BeHe and Beau to be a success. PAINTING POSTERS- With pirit and pride Gtgi Gonzalez along with other members make poster for the TEAMS peprally Hugo Flores Janie Flores Jesus Flores Laura Flores Lydia Flores Mari Flores Noel Flores Norma Flores Victor Flores Fernando Fonseca Tony Forma Joe Foytek Robert Frazier Mansoi Fuentes Joe Gaitan Sergio Gallardo Juana Galloso Mansa Gallegos Magda Galvan Irene Garay Rene Garay Anthony Garcia Betsy Garcia David Garcia SOPHOMORES 207 Debra Garcia Eduardo Garcia Efrain Garcia Francisco Garcia Fransico Garcia Guillermo Garcia Isidor Garcia Joe Garcia Jorge Garcia Jose Garcia Jose Garcia Lorenro Garcia Lupita Garcia Maria Garcia Maribel Garcia Mansa Garcia Mariua Garcia Marxo Garcia Martha Garcia Mauricio Garcia Monica Garcia Noelia Garcia Norma Garcia Rolando Garcia The Juggle Of Survival Some sophomore found out the hard way what rea dedication and concentre tton is all about As freshmen, many of them were in sports. clubs, and many other extracurricular achv.ties Some got out ot practice and meetings very easily with an excuse written by a dear friend Once several freshmen walked through the portals of sophomore land and became aware of all the different duties and responsibilities that are awaiting eacn member or eacn cruft sports, and many other organizations opened to many sophomore students The Story changed a little Combining fun. dedication, and extra time, studying were to be higgled at an even rate in order to be able to survive and surpass then academic work As Isaha Rodriguez said. My mom was constantly reminding me about the Mo Pass Mo Play Law white I was on the phone, but it was worth all the struggles cause I realty enjoyed every game we went to Especially homecoming mght left very capable, for one of my ma ot dreams was accomplished Like Isaha many other sopho mores accomplished their dreams during the school year TO FALL OR NOT TO FALL Interta.mng efementaty students is Tony Forlna as they enter the auditorium to see Circus of Dreams 208 SOPHOMORES Rosa Garcia Telesto Garcia Tony Garcia Victor Garcia Macarlo Garibay Alma Garza Andrea Garza Anna Garza Bella Garza Ceasar Garza Cynthia Garza David Garza Esteban Garza Fred Garza Gabriel Garza Hector Garza Hilda Garza Imelda Garza Jaime Garza Jesse Garza Joe Garza Juan Garza Kristine Garza Maribel Garza Maribel Garza Martha Garza Michael Garza Michelle Garza Mirtha Garza Nori Garza Rachel Garza Ramiro Garza Sandra Garza Shelly Garza Steven Garza Sumesindo Garza Tony Garza Yvette Garza Yvonne Garza Alma Gomez Cesar Gomez Christina Gomez nnn 4 H Commitment And Dedication Pay’s Offl A.J Gonzales dedicated long hours to her Rsmbodet Suffock lamb, but was happy with the total outcome at the 37th South Texas Lamb and Sheep Exposition Show. The exposition show was held on Fri day. January 22. 1968 in Donna The show is geared to teach stu dents responsibility, practice theU skMs on recordkeeping, and many other skills used later on in life A. J. is a 16 year old active sopho more and is a 4-H member of Alamo She has competed lor eight years m the South Texas Lamb and Sheep Exposition A J received a blue nbbon. class champion rosette, grand champion trophy and banner and a 1st and 2nd tn the senior record book division The year breed and the grand champion Is picked from three class champions The record book represents a complete profile on the Lamb The record book includes the lamb feed, what was spent on It and also contains photographs Carlton McQueen, executive director of the exposition was happy to say that A J. set a new record by exhibiting a 123 pound Ramboiulet Suffock and got Grand Champion of Class III She was pnted with a trip to the National 4H Congress A J also mentioned that this years show would be a memorable one since she had many enjoyable tunes, also because after 8 years of hard work and many hard times none of 8 has gone to waste cause it aH paid oft A CHAMPION A J exhIMs the Grand Champroc after many hour of delation and difficult times However, rt all pa 0,1 • ,h «• Felipe Gomez Lupe Gomez Ann Janet Gonzalez Carla Gonzalez Cynthia Gonzalez Debra Gonzalez Eduardo Gonzalez Elena Gonzalez Elizabeth Gonzalez Esmeralda Gonzalez Fausto Gonzalez Felix Gonzalez Fernando Gonzalez Gigi Gonzalez Gonzalo Gonzalez Grade Gonzalez Jaine Gonzalez Johnny Gonzalez Jorge Gonzalez Jose Gonzalez Juan Gonzalez Laura Gonzalez Luoo Gonzales Luis Gonzalez SOPHOMORES 210 SOPHOMORES Magdalena Gonzalez Maggie Gonzalez Maria Gonzalez Mark Gonzalez Nancy Gonzalez Patricia Gonzalez Patricia Y. Gonzalez Rene Gonzalez Rick Gonzalez Roberto Gonzalez Rodrigo Gonzalez Saul Gonzalez Sergio Gonzalez Yesenia Gonzalez Roberto Graciano Carmen Guajardo Elras Guajardo Eulogio Guajardo Gilma Guarjardo Marco Guajardo Maricela Guajardo Omar Guajardo Pedro Guajardo Roel Guajardo Amy Guerra Ariel Guerra Cecllo Guerra Claudia Guerra Nicanor Guerra Serphia Guevara Carlos Gutierrez Gloria Gutierrez Liandro Gutierrez Norma Gutierrez Ruth Gutierrez Cynthia Guzman Jose Guzman Melissa Guzman Gretchen Hegg Adrian Hernandez Sergio Herbert Yesenia Hererra Carlos Hernandez Daniel Hernandez Daniel Hernandez Eloy Hernandez Gabriela Hernandez George Hernandez Gorge Hernandez John Hernandez Jorge Hernandez Juan Hernandez Luis Hernandez Martha Hernandez Matilda Hernandez Ricardo Hernandez Ricardo Hernandez Rosa Hernandez Zoraida Hernandez Sophia Hinojosa Cynthia Huerta Robert Huerta Laura Huerta Melissa Ibanez Ruben Ibanez Elizabeth Ibarra Marco Ibarra Nallia Ibarra Yanet Ibarra Rigo I leva Korina Isaguirre Jorge A. Jasso Tony Jasso Jose Javamillo Fabian Jimenez Juan Luis Juido Adrian Karr Diana Kornegay Del me Landa Felix Landez Debbie Lara Febe Lara Maribcl Lara Rebecca Lara SOPHOMORES Norma Losoya Susana Laughlm Domingo Leal Leticia Ledesma Oriel Ledezma Sammy Ledezma Fidel Ledillo Susie Lemus Mary Leon Rosalinda Leos Laura Lerma Bertha Leyva Rachel Lincon Abel Llnan Rigo Llva Sonia Loera Albert Lopez Antonio Lopez Arturo Lopez Carlos Lopez Esteban Lopez Fernando Lopez Gloria Lopez Javier Lopez Jorge Lopez Linda Ana Lopez Mari Lopez Marieela Lopez Moises Lopez Noelia Lopez Happiness Of Achievement Have you ever had a sigh of relief after you accomplish something you've worked so hard for3 Well, the Mighty PSJ.A Bear Band experienced that feeling after months of striving to perfect themselves for their goal, receiving a Division I at Pigskin. During the practice season they worked long and tedious hours to improve then marching abilities. As band member Belinda Rodriguez added. It was a lot of hard work but I'm glad we managed to pull through. TEARS OF JOY Band member Irene Carey happily wipes tears after the Bear Band was given a Division I. SOPHOMORES 213 Patricia Lopez Rose Lopez San Juanita Lopez Sylvia Lopez Victor Lopez Irma Lozano Jose Lozano Carlos Luna Claudia Luna Diana Luna Elvia Luna Francisco Luna Irene Luna Joe Luna Linda Luna Pcrgilla Luna Ramiro Luna Ruben Luna David Macias Norma Maldonado Robert Maldonado Betty Mancha Maritza Mancha Michelle Marcha Rosalinda Marcha Ana Marseilles Lance Manley Jaime Manzanares Rolando Marroquin Mary Ann Marez Aaron Martinez Arturo Martinez Belie Martinez Bamgan Martinez David Martinez Diago Martinez Diana Martinez Dolores Martinez Gabriel Martinez Hector Martinez Idelfonso Martinez Jaime Martinez SOPHOMORES 214 Sophomores Getting Through Together Sophomores all over campus seem to help each other get through their classes. After going through the day attending six or seven different classes, they try to juggle grades, homework and extra-curricular activities in order to fulfill their parents dreams. Many times students will get together at a friends' house or meet in the library to finish their homework assignments which they might of had trouble understanding for one reason or another. And as the years go by more than likely we will always have someone there to help us get through the good and bad. USING THE LAST MINUTE WISELY■ Before one of their many major exams Shelly Garia and Henry Sosa help each other to get a successful grade Javier Martinet Joe Martinez Letty Martinez Magda Martinez Marco Martinez Melissa Martinez Michael Martinez Rosio Martinez Ruben Jr. Martinez Rutito Martinez Sandra Martinez Sergio Martinez Veronica Martinez Monica Mata Melissa Moya Laura Medellin Erika Medina Yesenia Medina Oswaldo Medrano Sylvia Medrano Lili Mena Rosie Mendez Clara Mendoza Joana Mendoza SOPHOMORES Jose Mendoia David Meza Ricardo Meza Cynthia Michel Daniel Miller Adriana Miranda Luis Mireles Mevary Mireles Blasa Molina Freddy Molina George Molina Cesar Moncada Stuart Montemayor Saul Monies Rosa Montes Luis Mora Daphne Morales Gloria Morales Hilario Morales Janie Morales Jesus Morales Lisa Morales Margie Morales Cecilio Moreno Sharing Lockers, It’s A Hassle! Do you have a locker that's messy? How about over crowded? Many students in P.SJ.A High School do. This is due to the increase of the popula tion at P.SJ.A. For example, last year students were given a choice whether or not they wanted to share lockers. Well, that s all over! This year many students were assigned two or three to a locker. This predicament situation caused problems, such as getting your book and not someone else's. or even waiting for your other locker mates to get their books while you're hoping you won‘t be late to class. Like Sophomore Maribel Garza put into sim pie terms. It's chaos! And that 's exactly what it is! Sharing lockers was a hassle. OVERCROWDING?- Because o the large enrollment of sophomores, many students found themselves having to share lockers. SOPHOMORES 216 SOPHOMORES Claudia Moreno Jaime Moreno Joe Moreno Marissa Moreno Reynaldo Moreno Ruben Moreno Sonia Morin Violeta Morin Roque Moya Beatrice Munoz Francisco Munoz Maria Munoz Maria Munoz Rocky Munoz Marina Murito Patricia Nava Robert Nava Cris Narvaes Perla Narvaes Frank Navarro Roel Navarro Jose Alfredo Nicanor Samuel Nieto Rosalba Nino Bernard Nunez David Nunez Daniel Ochoa Robert Ojeda Atnulfo Olivarez Hector Olivarez Noel la Olmcda Alicia Ornelas Domingo Ortega Miguel Ortega Ramon Ortega Corina Ortiz Dora Ortiz Maria Ortiz Rigoberto Ortiz Ruth Ortiz Gilbert Ovalle Seferino Oviedo 217 Someone to look up to Everyone at one time or another, has someone to look up to' type of person Whether it be a parent, a teacher, a best friend, or even a sponsor This year s sophomore class had a special sponsor to look up to help them accomplish their mam achievement, the Belle and Beau This sponsor is Ms. Letty Or La Rosa Ms Dr La Rosa was the lead ' sponsor for the sophomore class, which took a lot of responsibility, and time Besides being involved with the sophomore class Ms De La Rosa is also involved with teams. ROTC. and LPAC. WAITING FOR THE OFFICERS-Sponvor Ms I De La Rova patiently awaits for her class officers to arrive Gilbert Pat Maria Pax Angelica Palacios Beto Palacios Linda Palacios Michael Palacios Sylvia Palacios Letty Palomares David Pardo Flor Partida Iras Pastran Salvador Pastravo Aida Pena Aracely Pena David Pena Esmeralda Pena Luis Pena Manuel Pena Lix Pedroxa Jaime Pequeno Albert Perales Pamela Perales Antonia Perex Eric Perex Jose Perex Juan Carlos Perex Luis Perex Maurido Perex Octavio Perex Pedro Perex 218 Raul Perez Ricky Perez Sandra Perez Mario Pesina Chris Pineda Denise Platas Mark Polanco Maria E. Pompa Liliana Poz Juanita Pruneda Eduardo Puentes Luis Quena Diana Quezado Feliz Quintanilla San Juanita Quintanilla Terry Quintero Cissy Quiroz Albert Ramirez Anna Ramirez Anna Ramirez Armando Ramirez Blanca Ramirez Carlos Ramirez Cynthia Ramirez Cynthia Ramirez Enedina Ramirez Gina Ramirez Lilian Ramirez Mirta Ramirez Monica Ramirez Tino Ramirez Rigo Ramirez Ronica Ramirez Chris Ramos Liza Ramirez Margarita Ramos Rene Ramos Carlos Rangel Laura Rangel Jose Rangel Homar Rendon SOPHOMORES 219 SOPHOMORES 220 Aida Resendez Angie Resendez Joe Resendez Ana Maria Reyes Reynaldo Reyes Sonia Reyes Veronica Reyes Veronica Reyes Clara Reyna Fred Reyna Rene Reyna Victor Reyna Randy Richie Paul Riley Cabriel Rios Jose Rios Luis Rios Patricia Rios Rolando Rios Eva Rivas Hugo Rivas Mirna Rivas Alberto Rivero Claudia Rivera Juan Rivera Juan Rivera Nora Rivera Rene Rivera Rocl Rivera Jose Luis Rocha Veronica Rodea Anna Rodriguez Belinda Rodriguez Bertha Rodriguez Blanca A. Rodriguez Delma Rodriguez Denise Rodriguez Elizabeth Rodriguez Esmeralda Rodriguez Evcrado Rodriguez Fidel Rodriguez Isalia Rodriguez Jesse Rodriguez Jose Rodriguez Juan Rodriguez Lupe Rodriguez Magda Rodriguez Mantza Rodriguez Ramiro Rodriguez Rcy Rodriguez Rogelio Rodriguez Ronnie Rodriguez Roxanna Rodriguez San Juanita Rodriguez Sara Rooriguez Soma Rodriguez Victor Rodriguez Araceli Rojas Raul Rojas Jose Romero Laura Romero Maria Romero Adolfo Roman Jose Rosales Juanita Rubio Teresa Rub«o One In Every Crowd If you look around in a crowd, you can see that everyone is special in their own way For example, if you were m a class room you would find the 'class clown' someone who loves to interupt the class and say a funny joke The class brain the smartest student in the class, or even the class dreamer who is either head over heels with someone or is lost in a world none of us know about Even among our friends you could find the goossiper , the flirt the athlete the giggler , the show off , and of course the quiet one' Like sophomore Velma Vecchio said. It's the difference that makes us become friends THE CLASS DREAMER? Everybody dfMmy and it doesn't hurt as D A So'a' � ' cwceniuiiw on learning Jose Rodriguez Juan Rodriguez Martha Ruiz Patricia Ruiz Damian Saenz Iris Saenz Yadira Saenz Sandra Salas Joe Salazar Laura Salazar Maria Salazar Mercedes Salazar Minerva Salazar Rey Salazar Ricardo Salazar Robert Salazar Sylvia Salazar Alfredo Sadana Cynthia Saldana Dalila Saldana Evangelina Salinas llene Salinas Javi Salinas Jose Salinas Ludivina Salmas Norma Salinas Paul Salinas Ruben Salinas Sylvia Salmas Yaneth Salinas Abel Sanchez Albert Sanchez Angelica Sanchez Dalia Sanchez Gina Sanchez Johnny Sanchez Maria Sanchez Maria Amy Sanchez Merisol Sanchez Sylvia Sanchez Belinda Sandoval Miriam Sandoval 222 SOPHOMORES Yolanda Sandoval Criselda Santa Crus Carmen Santoyo Mando Sauceda Ramon Sauceda Rick Sauceda Javier Saucedo Angel Seawell Sylvia Sendejo Juan Sepulveoa Sylvia Sepulveda Sylvia Sepulveda Ale Serna Ana Serna Hilda Serna Maria Serna Moses Serna Roxanne Serna SanJuanita Serna Eddie Sierra Juan Sifuentes Thelma Sifuentes Adrian Silguerro Sonia Silguero Eliud Silva Linda Singleterry Luis Singletcrry Nelda Smgleterry Ramiro Singletarry Da I mi Solano SOPHOMORES 223 A Night Of Glamour ONE OF MANY- After an evening of fun and dancing. Lupita Garcia and Felix Quintanilla were one of many sophomores that attended the Belle and Beau dance. After anxrout y waiting tor • nVh' great glamour and Many mphomore . lunon. and tenteri made theu appearance at the HeAUen Toumt Center, for a night of memone at Belle and Beau M. Cart wearing there fancy gown m rhea favorite color . and happdy entered the bedroom by hand of their dream boy The boy appeared handteme ai ever m thee formal turta Sopho more were drbghted by the perfect tlyle of muve tor young ngorou people in the mood to hare fun Halung your eye dearie were the baboon arrangement ab ore the ballroom The atmotphere mat tub of toy and unring face throughout the rughl Sophomore were honored m yorntng at the tun and etenement on Saturday February 13 19M For ophomote wa an awetome eeperance. tor paraot tt mat prat another fancy tchool dance Yet lot tome tremor would be the latl Bede and Beau they would attend proutby hotdng the Mir of tenaoe Esmer Soli Jose Solis Oscar Solis Ramiro Solis Ruby Solis Albert Sosa Janie Soto Javier Soto Leticia Soto Claudia Suarez Casey Swanson Audie Tagle Michelle Tagle Patricia Tamcz Lesley Thompson Danny Tijerina Juan Tijerina Laura Tijerina Abel Torres Dahlia Torres Miguel Torres Rey Torres Veronica Torres Samora Tovar Carmen Trevino Christina Trevino George Trevino Micheal Trevino Molly Trevino Ricardo Trevino Ricky Trevino Robert Trevino Roel Trevino Stanley Trevino Daniel Tuttle Pete tlrrea Yescenia (Jreste Sylvia CJrrea Isabel Valle Chris Vallego Liliana Valero Janie Vaquera SOPHOMORES 224 Si Carol Vercla Fidelia Vasquez Jackie Vasquez Jessica Vasquez Marco Vasquez Velma Vecchio Eldemiro Vega Pablo Vega Adolfo Vega Candida Vela Fernando Vela Jamie Vela Leonel Vela Leticia Vela Ricky Vela Rufino Vela Pedro Venecia Tina Ventura Juana Vera Edwardo Villagomez Alicia Villareal Jesus Villareal Marylou Villareal Gilbert Villarreal Miguel Villarreal Charlie Villegas Juan Villegas Patrick Webber Nancy Yanez Yesenia Yanez Yarrilo. Maria Laura Ybanez Shannon Yoder Arnoldo Ysquiredo Marisela Yvarra Ricky Zamanpa Saul Zamarripa Manssa Zamora Javier Zapata Nancy Zarate Froal Zepeda Victor Zuniga SOPHOMORES 225 Great expectations ran high this year for the mighty Junior class. Once the largest class of P.S.J.A. High School, the Juniors have only one more step, to fill Senior shoes. The Juniors in return had many events and challenges towards themselves. As their second year they all knew the ropes, they faced the TEAMS test in October, the mandated exit test for them to pass in order to get a high school diploma. They also faced college entrance exams which their counselors encouraged them to take. Class spirit ran high early in the year at pep-rallies, however there were more boys that attended than girls. They were rowdy but they had spirit. The Junior class put on a mighty prom for the Senior class in early May due to dedicated and committed class officers. For the Junior class, their students learned a lot from both their peers and teachers. 228 Lupe Abrego Marcela Abrego Raul Abrego Alfredo Acevedo Melissa Acevedo Janrvctt Acosta Sabrina Acosta Jose Adrich Albert Aguilar Bertha Aguirre Lisa Aguirre Susana Aguirre Alexis Alanis Arturo Alanis Herbert Alanis Hernan Alaniz Norma Alaniz Sandra Alaniz Vicky Alaniz Pablo Almaguer Manuel Alvarado Adriana Alvarez Anna Alvarez Elizabeth Alvarez Juan Alvarez Rosa L. Alvarez Maria Amagel Jorge Amaya Joana Anaro Rosa Anaya Gabriela Anzaldua Claudia Arcos Allen Arevalo David Arevalo Martin Arevalo Alejandro Arredondo Clemencina Arredondo Jose L. Arredondo Tricia Arredondo Martin Arredondo Adriana Avila Noemi Avila Efrain Avitia Grade Ayala Tommy Ayala Cristina Banda Jose D. Banda Yvonne Barbee Norma Barbosa Mario Barrientea Leroy Barrera Roxanne Barrera Claidio Barrios Mary Barsenas Isaac Bazan Carlos Belmares Enedina Benavides Elizabeth Blanco Yvonne Blanco Leonor Borrego Sophie Borrego Raul Bravo Jessica Bravo Esmeralda Briones Arlene Brooks George Browen Gloria Bustamanye Eddie Bustos Joe Bustos Yvette Cabrera 229 Ruiz Calderon Steven Calderon Martha Cardona Benni Campos Magda Campos Magdalena Camposino Pete Campos Jesusa Campos Yvonne Campos Maria Canales Anissa Cano Benny Cano Jaime Cano Adrian Cantu Alicia Cantu Arty Cantu Eliu Cantu Juan Cantu Laura Cantu Maricruz Cantu Marty Cantu Moises Cantu Moy Cantu Narcedalia Cantu Ray Cantu Rolando Cantu Mary E. Cardenas Aracely Cardona Gilbert Cardona Israel Cardoza Vicki Carlin Edna Carranza Elizabeth Carranza Ludy Carranza JumjUM 230 Edna Carrasco Margarita Carillo Yvette Casares Ceasar Castillo Eduardo Castillo Esteban Castillo Horacio Castillo Joaquin Castillo Maria Castillo Norma Castillo Rogelio Castillo Sandra Castillo Daniel Castillejo Olinda Castro Mariel Castro Luis Cavazos Araceli Cedillo Competition- Is The Name Of The Game Every Saturday for three months in a row the P.S.J.A. OIL team traveled all over the valley competing against other schools. The events students compete in are on a higher intellectual level. Some of the events are: Impromptu. Dramatic. Duet. Accounting. Ready Writing, or Editorial. A different meet was held every weekend and each school had a chance to sponsor a meet. There is no certain grade level to be a OIL member. Seniors. Juniors, and Sophomores make up the powerful PSJA OIL team. This year there was over seven different sponsors helping the students with their competition. ACTING THE PART. Junior Donald Gonzalez practices his part before going to competition at the Edcouch Elsa tournament 231 Fidel Cedillo Rosa Cepeda Sandra Cerda Angie Chapa Cindy Chapa Debra Chapa Ricardo Chapa Antonia Chavez Ricky Cirlos Rudy Cirlos Tracey Clark David Coats Richard Colby Mario Compean John Conquest Steven Conquest EIim Contreras Jeff Contreras Primo Coronado Salvador Coronado Homer Corpus Cindy Cortez Joe Cortez Maria Cortez Norma Cortez Rogelio Cortez Sylvia Corez Brian Crayton Yesenia Cuellar San Juanita Cuevas Victor Cruz Estella Cruz Sylestre Cruz Fidel Davila 232 233 JtmuM Efrain Davila Mario Davila Eddie De La Cerda Paul De La Puente Celeste De La Garza Lydia De La Garza Marisol De la Garza Ofelia de la Garza Steve De La Garza Adrian De la Rosa Ismael De la Rosa Juan De la Rosa Rosa De la Torre Angelica De Leon Aurora De Leon Gene De Leon Mellissa De Leon Oscar De Leon Sylvia De Leon Yesenia De Leon Letty De los Santos Harvey Dethz Efren Diaz Bernie Dimas Diana Echeverria Luis Echaverria Hermelinda Elizaldo Carmen Escamilla Martha Escamilla Luis Escobedo Rolando Escobedo Rebecca Esparza Carmen Espericueta Aaron Espinoza Martha Espinoza PREPARING FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. During the hot days of registration week the junior class officers sold cold cokes outside the auditorium to students, teachers, and administrators. This was just one of the many fundraisers that the officers had throughout the year. Class Officers The junior class officers have shown their integrity and total devotion by their many con tributions to the 198788 school year. Theoffi cers have also proved to be hard working with very high perseverance. The junior class has had many fund raisers in hopes of raising money for the Junior-Senior Prom During the Fourth of July celebration the officers spon sored a beverage booth at the annual Fajita Cookoff, in addition to that the officers have had many carwashes and sold cokes during registration week. For the school year 198788 the Junior class Officers are. President R Martinez. VicePresident-S. Ortiz. Secretary-A. Garcia. Treasurer W. Moczygomba. Parliamentary ian-M. Sanders. Reporter-M. Medrano, and sponsor. Geometry teacher. Mr. C. Shockley. These juniors are hardworkers. They have positive attitudes about the upcoming year. If they work together the 198788 year should be a great success. stated Mr. Shockley. Estela Estrada Javier Estrada Ricardo Estrada Orlando Falcon Yvonne Farrias Perry Fink Alfredo Flores Belinda Flores Dora Flores Efren Flores Laura Flores Moises Flores Reynaldo Flores Romeo Flores Fernando Fonseca Ramiro Fonseca Orlando Franco Roy Franco Antonio Fucntes Claudia Fuentes 234 Marisol Fuentes Lupe Gallardo Nancy Gallardo Juana Galloso Yesenia Galvan Yolanda Galvan Gloria Galvan Dexi Garcez Ada Garcia Aida Garcia Alex Garcia Amelia Garcia Angelita Garcia Cleo Garcia Danny Garcia David Garcia Frank Garcia Ismael Garcia Javier Garcia Joe Garcia Joe Garcia Joe Garcia Juan Garcia Juan Garcia Julie Garcia Ramon Garcia Rene Garcia Rene Garcia Reyes Garcia Ricky Garcia Rosemary Garcia Ruben Garcia Larae Garcia Moises Garcia Nora Garcia 235 Mario Garcia Norma Garcia Sylia Garcia Teresa Garcia Veronica Garcia Zeferino Garcia Becky Garza Elizabeth Garza Elizabeth Garza Francisco Garza Gilbert Garza Gumesindo Garza Idalia Garza Jesus Garza Joey Garza Jose Garza Leida Garza Maria Garza Marisa Garza Martin Garza Mary Lou Garza Melissa Garza Mirtha Garza Raul Garza Rudy Garza Rene Garza Rene Garza Rene V. Garza Reynaldo Garza Rolando Garza Rudy Garza Velma Garza Cesar Gomez Cristina Gomez Eddie Gonez 236 Myrna Gomez Abel Gonzalez Alicia Gonzalez Bertha Gonzalez David Gonzalez David Gonzalez David Gonzalez Debra Gonzalez Dina Gonzalez Donald Gonzalez Eleazar Gonzalez Elisa Gonzalez Fernando Gonzalez Frances Gonzalez Gracie Gonzalez Hector Gonzalez Joe Gonzalez Jorge Gonzalez Magdalena Gonzalez Manny Gonzalez Maricela Gomzalez Mary Gonzalez Mary Gonzalez Olga Gonzalez Pam Gonzalez Pat Gonzalez Ruben Gonzalez San Juanita Gonzalez Yvette Gonzalez Patrick Goodrick Antonio Garcia Elizabeth Graham Paula Gregg Frances Grisalva Elias Guajardo 237 238 Elva Guajardo Nora Guajardo Marissa Guardiola Elma Guerra Eric Guerra Griselda Guerra Hector Guerra Cecilia Guerrero Jesus Guevara Servando Guevara Ana Gutierrez Jorge Gutierrez Linda Gutierrez Lucy Gutierrez Steven Gutierrez Jose Guzman Mireya Guzman Cindy Handy Tamara Heltcell Arturo Hernandez Aurelia Hernandez Mario Hernandez Criselda Hernandez Cristela Hernandez Daniel Hernandez Eloy Hernandez George Hernandez Jaime Hernandez Joe Hernandez Juan Hernandez Letticia Hernandez Lori Hernandez Mario Hernandez Mark Hernandez Martha Hernandez JuniM 5 Juniors Named Into Cotillian Club The Hidalgo Cotillian Club hosted their annual Cotillian Ball on January 16. 1988. Only a few select girls are chosen to be in this group and they are chosen by a panel of unknown judges The qualifications are simple. you must be a junior and active in high school but a girl is restricted to a maximum of three years as a member of the Cotillian club. As members the girls model clothes, they are introduced to society, taken out to luncheons and sponsor their own fashion show. This years members are from left. Marissa Perez. Norma Navarro. Sandy Zuniga. Marleena Sanders, and Nancy Navarro. THE NIGHT OF THE BALL. Only five gills from the entire junior class were selected to be in the Cotillian club The dress attire foe the ball, which was held in the Mcallen tourist center, was the � rls wore white gowns and the boys b s� c black tuxedos Melissa Hernandez Noelia Hernandez Patricia Hernandez Pedro Hernandez Richard Hernandez Roque Hernandez Sandra Hernandez Francis Hernandez Jesus Hernandez Ramiro Hernandez Randy Herrera Raudel Herrera Yvette Herrera John Hiller Belinda Hinojosa Joe Hinojosa Mariano Hinojosa Rosie Holingsworth Brad Horner Donald Hortness 239 Sergio Huerta Lidia Ibarra Doreen Jaime America Palomo John James Juan Luis Jurado Rosie Jimenez Yvette Jimenez Angela Karlson Dilma Landa Eloisa Landa Imelda Landa Sandra Landeros Luciano Lasenio Donna Laughlin Jerry Leal Maribel Leal Yvonne Lara Noe Leal Gabriel Ledesma Sammy Ledezma Teresa Lepe Brian Leonard Blanca Lerma Margarita Lerma Kim Lewis Bobby Liscano Robert Llamas Adolfo Lopez Anadelia Lopez Ana Lopez Arturo Lopez Bert Lopez Gloria Lopez 240 Harvey Lopez Jaime Lopez Javier Lopez Joe Lopez Jorge Lopez Manuel Lopez Noelia Lopez Peter Lopez Ramon Lopez Rene Lopez San Juanita Lopez Teresa Lopez Virginia Lopez Yvonne Lopez Norma Losoya Irma Lozano Rafael Lozano Luciano Lozano Belinda Lucio Marissa Luera Aurora Luna Carlos Luna Francisco Luna Irene Luna Jesse Luna Norma Luna Precila Luna SanJuana Luna Noe Mancias Cynthia Madrigal Eliga Madrigal Rosclio Madrigal Michael Magana Germayne Maldonado Mary Maldonado 241 Fernando Martinez Felipe Martinez Hermina Martinez Homer Martinez Imclda Martinez Isabel Martinez Jerry Martinez Jose J. Martinez Lori Martinez Marco Martinez Miss San Juan On March 13, 1968 the Miss San Juan pageant was held on the patio of the San Juan Hotel. Mr. Rick Diaz, news director of Channel 5. served as Master of Ceremonies for the pageant There was a total of six girls competing in the pageant all of which were escorted by members of the JROTC from P.S.J.A. Junior Julie Taylor pulled away from all the rest to receive the crown of Miss San Juan 198768. The first runner up was Yvette Casares and receiving second runner up honors was Zandra Martinez Maria Martinez Maria De Carmen Martinez Marta Martinez Martha Martinez Mary Martinez Mary L. Martinez Maurilio Martinez Michele Martinez Rey Martinez Rhonda Martinez THE 1987-88 MISS SAN JOAN. Julie Taylor proudly smiles after being named Miss San Juan. Chosen as runner-ups were left Yvette Casares and right Zandra Martinez. 242 Anita Mancha Guadalupe Mancha Jesse Mancha Sandra Mancha Noe Mancias Celia Marigal Debra Mariscal Blanca Marmolejo Alex Martinez Aurelio Martinez Belinda Martinez Clarisa Martinez Eliud Martinez Elizabeth Martinez Esteban Martinez Rosio Martinez Victor Martinez Virginia Martinez Zandra Martinez Jacob Mascorro Monica Mata Vickie Mceachern Blanca Medina Monica Medrano Monika Medrano Juan Mena Ricardo Mendez Griselda Mendoza Javier Mendoza Juan Mendoza Luis Mendoza Ada Mesquitk Holly Mettlach Melinda Meza Ricardo Meza 243 Arthur Miller Daniel Miller Marla Moncada Denice Montoya Cynthia Montanez Juan Montez Marie Montez Mauricio Montez Winona Moczygemba Joe Morales Mario Morales Norma Morales Federico Morales Jr Marissa Moreno Eduardo Morin Cynthia Munoz Isabel Munoz Jerry Munoz Mariadela Munoz Miguel Munoz Sonia Munoz Tania Narvaez Javier Navarro Nancy Navarro Norma Navarro Americo Ocanas Arturo Ochoa Donavan O'Connar Robert Ojeda Arnulfo Olivarez David Olivarez Leticia Olivarez Marisol Olivarez Ester Olvera Enrigue Ontiveros JunUM 244 Yvette Ordonez Roy Ornelas Enrique Ortega Lenard Ortegon Roy Ortegon Irma Ortiz Isabel Ortiz Salomon Ortiz Sol Ortiz Jose Ortiz Heriberto Osuna Seferino Oviedo Ricardo Pacheco Angel Palacios Frank Palacios Laurie Palacios Laurie Palacios Paul Palomin Fidel Paliva Geraldine Parra Salvador Pecina Homer Pequeno Abel Pena Christina Pena David Pena Penny Pena Diana Perez Joe Perez Luis Perez Maricela Perez Mauricio Perez Pete Perez Flor Pertida Mark Polanco Lolo Pulido JimuAi 245 Jenifer Polanco Patricia Polanco Adelina Pruneda Juanita Pruneda Abel Puentes Jaime Puente Norma Puente Felix Quintanilla Jose Quintanilla Juanita Quintanilla Pablo Quintanilla Darold Rydal Ana Ramirez Erica Ramirez Irene Ramirez Israel Rangel Oneida Ramirez Rachel Ramirez Ramiro Ramirez Anabel Ramos Antellia Ramos Benita Ramos Hilda Ramos Xavier Ramos Jose Rangel Maria Rangel Letty Rendon Rodolfo Resendez Becky Reyes Cynthia Reyes Dora Reyes Jesus Reyes Rosie Reyes Sonia Reyes 246 JumjuM Fred Reyna Linda Reyna Maribel Rico Johnny Rincones Gabriel Rios Gerardo Rios Omar Rios Mirna Rivas Dora Rivera Mari Rivera 15 Receive Perfect Score On TEAMS Under House Bill 72 all juniors must take and pass the TEAMS test. The first year the TEAMS was taken was in 198586. This year only 57 percent of P.S.J.A. juniors passed the math portion and 72 percent passed the Language Arts. This year. 15 exceptional juniors mastered the TEAMS math with a perfect score. These 15 students received a certificate and a calculator by Assistant Principal Mr. Scott Owings. It was very nice for the school to have given us a calculator. replied junior Esperan a Rojas LEADING THE SCORES- 15 of P.S.J.A.'s junior class members received a perfect score on the state mandatory exam, the TEAMS Rene Rivera Adrian Rodriguez Andy Rodriguez Angelica Rodriguez Carolina Rodriguez Cindy Rodriguez Hector Rodriguez Idalia Rodriguez Irene Rodriguez Iris Rodriguez 247 Joe Rodriguez Joe Rodriguez Joe O. Rodriguez John Rodriguez Jose Rodriguez Jose Rodriguez Juan Rodriguez Juan Rodriguez Lupe Rodriguez Maggie Rodriguez Margarita Rodriguez Mari Rodriguez Noe Rodriguez Patricia Rodriguez Rafael Rodriguez Rita Rodriguez Ronnie Rodriguez Tony Rodriguez Victor Rodriguez Esperanza Rojas Linda Rojas Nora Rosales Odilia Rosales Miguel Rubio Teresa Rubio Leonardo Robles Robert Rudledge Sergio Ruiz Argelio Saenz Rosa Saenz Yadira Saenz Yesenia Saenz Susana Salas Geneve Salazar Gerardo Salazar 248 George Salazar Laura Salazar Leo Salazar Martin Salazar Sylvia Salazar Anna Saldana Edgar Salinas Georgia Salinas Joel Salinas Mando Salinas Marianc Salinas Mark Salinas Rolando Salinas Yolanda Salinas America Salomon Crisela Santa Cruz Abel Sanchez Albert Sanchez Alex Sanchez Becky Sanchez Carlos Sanchez Frank Sanchez Gabriel Sanchez Joaquin Sanchez Juan Sanchez Karla Sanchez Lee Sanchez Leo Sanchez Ludivina Sanchez Marleena Sanders Jeorge Santa Maria Laura Santillan Rosie Santos Jeorge Santos Elias Santoyo 249 Melissa Sanchez Noemi Sanchez Raul Sanchez Rita Sanchez Gerardo Sandoval Dora Sandoval Reynaldo Sandoval Roy Sandoval Corina Sauceda Ramon Sauceda Julio Saucedo Idolina Segoviano Ramiro Sendojo Sulvia Sepulveda Franisco Serna Hilda Serna Sonia Silgvero Araceli Silva Marina Silva Connie Singleterry Rowdy Boys-Rowdy Juniors The battle for the rowdiest class raged all through the football season. It seems as if though the football season grew the crowds at the pep rallies grew almost simultaneously with it. The juniors started slowly but as time went on they were giving competition to the mighty seniors. They tried everything they could from throwing papers, to holding posters, to just plain yelling. Whatever they did they did to put their class on top. But where were the girls? The entire junior section was composed of pure boys. All the junior class had were about 30 guys most of which were team players from the JV squad yelling their lungs out. WHO WILL BE THE ROWDIEST? As yet another pep rally prepares to go underway Junior David Gonzalez and Roy Garza ac quire themselves with paper to throw. 250 Junioti Laura Sloss Chelsey Smith Sandra Smith Eddie Solis Javier Solis Martha Solis Olivia Solis Albert Sosa Gilbert Soto Mike Southerland Carlos Suarez Cynthia Suarez Imelda Suarez Eva Tamez Julie Taylor Jessie Tijerina Alfredo Torres Delia Torres Maria Torres Melissa Torres Ruth Torres Alma Trejo Dora Trevino Hector Trevino Jose Trevino Maria Trevino Melissa Trevino Michael Trevino Micheal Trevino Rebecca Trevino Reyes Trevino 251 Jesse Urbina Manuel Urbina Rayna Urbina Sylvia Urrea Eloy Urreste Saul Uvalle Diana Valero Diana Valdez Diana Valdez Fernando Valle Rosalio Valle Adela Vargas Mario Varrito Albert Vasquez Juan Vasquez Luara Vasquez Mireya Vasquez Brad Vassberg Joe Veechio Sonia Vega Andrea Vela Mark Vela Martina Vela Melissa Vela Robert Vela Julie Vera Rosanna Velasquez Veronica Villagomez Higinio Villandeva Gilbert Villarreal Isaac Villarreal Jaime Villarreal Linda Villarreal Mara Villarreal Martin Villarreal 252 JuKiofi Bearettes Sponsor Clinic IN PERFECT FORM. Junior Yvette Casares instructs two little girls on how to use perfect form during a dance routine On the day of the clinic the Bearettes danced along side 50 other little girls. It was yet another fun filled year for the Bearette squad. From football games, pigskin. Variety show, to competition against nationwide squads in Florida. As if those activities were not enough the Bearettes also sponsored a clinic. The clinic was designed as a fundraiser to raise money for the Florida trip. During the clinic. Bearette members instructed young ladies on different dance routines and showed them several kicks. By the end of the clinic the little girls knew how to dance, perform kicks, and most of all how to perform in front of crowds. It could have been a good strategic move on the part of Mrs. Navarro. By instructing the girls at a young age. they should have no problem by the time Bearette tryouts come along. Miguel Villarreal Norma Villearreal Robert Villarreal Rocky Villarreal Ricardo Yado Maria Yarrito Laura Ybanez Melissa Zamora Rosalinda Zamora Roby Zamarripa Saul Zamarripa Javier Zamarripa Veronica Zamarripa Silvia Zavala Billy Zrobk Delma Zumbiano Gilbert Zuniga Ira Zuniga Sammy Zuniga Sandy Zuniga Sophia Zuniga 253 Trying to handle a student body of 3000 plus students was no easy task to accomplish for P.S.J.A.’s administration. The faculty and staff here at P.S.J.A. faced many challenges, not only with students but with themselves as well. Education was the main priority for all instructors. The learning process was a never ending cycle for teachers Monday through Friday. Assistant principals on the other hand, dealt with discipline, teacher assessments, to attendance referrals. Teachers once again faced appraisals. Appraisals were conducted four times a year which were mandatory by the Texas Education Agency. Teachers contributed to the student body by being club sponsors which many took their own time out of school to be more involved. Not only was a teacher ordinary, but many students sought friendship, whether it be personal or academic; a teacher was always there. Counselors faced the never ending dilemma on class schedules, and helping students with college entrance exams. Whatever the administrators’ position was, being involved with the student took determination and lots of tender, loving care. Ms. Mary Abernathy Special Education Mr. F. Acuna Math Mr. D. Anders Typing Mr. A. Arcaute Math Ms. M. Arredondo Math Mr. G. Alamanza Coach INTRODUCING MR. AND MRS. H HEIDEN- After the wedding ceromom the newlyweds proceed to the recepti while Mr. Heiden is formally from N Dakota his wife Maria Elena is from tl valley. This is Mr. Heiden's 2nd year d teaching English Mr. L. Bounous English Teachers Exchange Wedding Vows The exchanging of vows was extremely popular this year as several teachers tied the knot. All through the summer and then into the year seven teachers decided it was finally time to unite in holy matrimony. Atr. Thomas Gaslin. Als. Grade Garza. Ats. Becky Howell. A1a. Mark Labor. Als. Alma Lopez. Mr. Hector Sandoval. Mr. Marty Hei-den. Mr. Clement Shockley, among others, were finally married. The decisions were endless. Choices had to be made on invitations. tuxedos, rings, churches, dance hall. bands, caterers, and last but not least the wedding dress. Whether to use veil or not. satin or cotton, ruffles or floral designs were major decisions that needed to be made for the gown of a lifetime. The groom needed to choose groomsmen and a best man and the bride her maid of honor and bridesmaids. The last choice was either to use a limo or just a classy family car to get the couple from place to place. Despite all these major changes in their lives, not one decided to discontinue their chosen ca- reers as educators. Every single one still remain here on the P.S.J.A. campus but this time with an additional ring on a very special finger. Gaslin is a general drafting teacher. Howell and Heiden are English teachers while Shockley and Labor are math teachers. Garza is a special educa tion instructor and drill team sponsor. Flo res is a counselor and last but not least Sandoval teaches Biology. For them, marriage was a dream come true. MR. AND MRS. ARTURO VELA. Mr Garza and Mrs Garza presented their vows to the community in the month of November in 1987 Mrs Garza is a special education instructor and drill team sponsor at the same time. “R. AND MRS. DENNIS SIMMONS. Mr Simmons and Ms Flores exchanged their vows In the late months of the summer of 1987 Mr. Simmons is a coach at McHi. while Mrs. Simmons is a counselor at PS J A Mr. D. Atkins Band Mr. E.J. Ballew Government Drama Director Receives Prestigious Award On April 24, drama director Gilberto Zepeda wit awarded the (MU of the 1967 Excellence Award for Outstanding High School Teachers In December. Mr Zepeda was nominated along with 289 other teachers from throughout the state by high school principals Along with other teachers from Texas. Zepeda was chosen to receive a prestigous award in it's first time oI distribution by the College ol Education and Ex Students Association of the Urwversr ty of Texas at Austin As a representative of P S J A I hope I opened the eyes and ears of the University of Texas to the fact that there are many outstanding things happening in the classrooms of P S.J.A After talking to teachers and students from all over Texas. I readied that P S.J.A. gives it's teachers great freedom to teach and run our classrooms as we see it. said Zepeda Each of the recipients received 1.000 cash reward and a commemorative sculpture The design is btonxe figured hands of a teacher placing a symbol for infinity into the hands of a student This represents the instructor offering the inifimte opportunities and challenges of the future to the student On his philosophy of teaching Mr Zepeda stated, teaching is an art form, not an occupational endeavor. Me added. Every student must decide his own destiny, but teachers must enlighten students to utllue their learning to become masters of their own destiny.” Ms. A. Castillo Spanish Ms. M. Castillo Math Ms. N. Cantu Child Development Ms. C. Cervantes Typing Ms. Champion Family Living Mr. J. Clark Brology 58 P.S.J.A. Faculty Ms. H. Deshazo English Ms. L. De La Rosa CLA Ms. J. Doyle OIL 259 Student Teaching- The Learning Experience Becoming a teacher takes a lot of hard work and determination. P.S.J.A. High School acquired new student teachers who did an excellent job in displaying the many qualities that a good teacher must possess. P.S.J.A. High School was fortunate enough to have received six dedicated student teachers for the 1987B8 school year. These student teachers included. Edith Moore Biology. Maribel Silva P.E.. and Amparo Villareal P.E. from Pan American University. Albert Van Way Biology. Marilyn Johnson Business, and Ellen Karols Band from Moorehead State University. They assisted certain teachers in some tasks that occur in a teachers' everyday life. It's hard to sum up. It's very different but students are very hard workers and very dedicated. said Ms. Ellen Kar-ols Band when asked how she felt about having completed her training at P.S.J.A. High School. After Completing their final training, these student teachers will be a great as set to the teaching profession. Pictured at left is Ms. Marilyn Johnson and Mr. Al bert Van Way from Moorehead State Uni versity. two student teachers from Minne sota. Mr. E.A. Fuentes Band 260 Ms. G. Garza English Mr. L. Garza Spanish Ms. B. Horn AM Mr. D. Keller ESOL Mr. K. B. Kolberg Drama 262 Mr. A. Martinez ROTC Mr. D. Martinez Typing Ms. M. L. Mclnnis Homemaking Dedicated To The Teaching Profession Can you imagine leaching over 3000 stu dents?Impossible? Not really, Mrs. Shirley Saulsbury has accomplished this outstand ing record in her 30 years of serivce to the P.S.J.A. Math Department. After 30 years of dedication to the teach ing profession. Mrs. Saulsbury decided that the 196708 school year would be her last. have really enjoyed teaching. I have mixed emotions about retiring. I look forward to the travel and sleeping late and yet I will miss my association with the students and other teachers. said Mrs. Sauls-bury on the subject of her retirement. Saulsbury was chosen teacher of the month for December. She was chosen by the NEW Era Research Development Soci ety (N.E. R.D.S.) for the priority she showed to her work in 30 years of teach ing Mrs. Saulsbury said It's was an hon or. to have been chosen by the students. Being her final year of teaching. Mrs. Saulsbury will be missed. R.B. Newberg Economics Mr. K. Newcombe’ English Mr. A. Palacios ROTC Mr. R. Palacios Biology Mr. C.J. Pena Ms. A. Perez Ms. E. Pollard Math Biology Reading Dinner Given In Appreciation Gratitude was given to the P.S.J.A. ISD faculty around Thanksgiving, in appreciation of all the hard work and pressures that the professional and para-professional staff went through at the start of the year. A barbecue was held November 24 in their honor. It was hosted by the P.S.J.A. Board of Education, the central office administrators and their schools' respec tive principals' Held at Bear Stadium, the faculty was allowed to bring their spouse or a guest of their choosing. They sat on the home side and were served by School Board Members and School Administrators as an added show of gratitude. Food was set on tables on the track and dinner included: beef brisket, beans, potato salad, and small appetizers. The entertainment was provided by the P.S.J.A. High School Jazz Band and also a dance routine by the Bearettes. READY TO SERVE 5 e. vj a! the Thank dmn« it Ml and Mil 0 £«f da and M� V Atxrgo Ms. J. Ramos Child Development Ms. K. E. Reynolds English 264 Mr. K. Robles FT A Mr. A. Rodriguez Band Ms. V. Rodriquez Homemaking Mr. R. Rosas English Mr. C. Saldana History 265 Ms. R. Vavrin French Mr. C. Vela Coach Teachers On The Spot? There were two appraisal periods set for the 1987-98 school year. What is the appraisal system It is the TTAS (Texas Teachers Appraisal System). From September to May teachers were evaluated according to certain dates that were given. How ever new guidelines were adapted this year which allowed teach ers on Career Ladder Level II who scored Exceeding Expecta tions or above for the 198687 school year that required only one appraisal this year. There was also a requirement which consisted of a one day notice to all teachers making them aware of the time and period their supervisor would be in to observe them I feel that our supervisors are trying to get us at our worst and it shouldn't be that way. They should also get us at our best. said Government and Economics teacher Mr. J. De La Garza. Are students helpful while teacher 's are being evaluated? De La Garza responds. I noticed that students tend to be more cooperative. I guess they are trying to be helpful. “ The Administrators main Job is actually to help the teachers be a better teacher and see that students are well educated. Mr. L. Weaver English Mr. E. Zavala Auto Mechanics Mr. G. Zepeda Drama 267 Mrs. S. Barrera Mrs. L. Vazaldua Mrs. S. Borrego Mrs. O.De Leon Mrs. A. Flores Mrs. B. Labas Paraprofessionals Lend A Helping Hand Although the paraprofessional may not be in the immediate limelight of the educational system, they play a crucial part in laying the system s foundation. The paraprofessional is assigned to various classroom duties that they must perform throughout the year. Their duties mainly consist of assisting with the instructional process, performing clerical duties, and special duties that are assigned by the teacher. Assisting in classroom instruction is the paraprofessionals main duty. They must supervise the routine movement of students from one activity to another. To be able to fulfill this duty, the paraprofessional must be familiar with the lesson being taught. Therefore they must review the material that is going to be taught and they also should ask questions of their supervisional teacher. The paraprofes sional must also perform various optional duties that are assigned by their teacher or principal. These duties may include decorating the bulletin boards and calling parents. They also help in the TEAMS testing, hall duty, and bus duty. Without the assistance of the paraprofessional. the teacher could not manage to accomplish all that needs to be done. Paraprofessionals are a fundamental part of the educational system. Mrs. J. Garza Mrs. S. Leal 268 Paraprofessionals Students Acquire Necessary Material From Librarians Where do the majority of the students go to get information for their research, or any other information needed? Where do the teachers get the supplies necessary to accomplish their every day tasks? The place is the library. There are many purposes for the library. Many students think that if you go to the library you are required to do work. But this is not so. Students can do homework, read magazines, or make use of the computers provided by the library. Such games as checkers, chess and other games of that nature are available. In case of bad weather or just don't have anything to do. if you really look into it it's simply impossible to notice just how many things are available to do at the library with or without your friends. Another amazing thing is just how many information a library really contains, there are more than enough topics to look up if you are ever in a spot to make a research (especially seniors) or a book report or whatever the choice should be. During cold weather days over one hundred students are seen running in and out of the library for one reason or another; this is only from 7:30 to 8:00 in the morning. Sister Rose PREPARING FOR CLASSFaculty members also take advantage of our J campus library. Mr. Trevino and Mrs. Chapa to busy to talk but seem to be getting quite Mrs. Trejo Mrs. Rodriguez Mrs. Chapa Mrs. Marquez FINISHING HOMEWORK Many students gather in the library before school, in between classes, and after school to finish up assignments. This year the library gained quite a bit more students than past years. Librarians 269 HARD WORKING MEN-H. Sedillo and L. Sosa help unload the delivery truck as G. Elizade and J. Muniz load boxes to FOOD SERVICE DIRECTOR-Central Kitchen. Mr. Baldemar Cano Cafeteria Staff Prepares School Districts Meals It takes team work to prepare daily meals at PSJA High School The cafeteria staff is made up of over 50 ladies and each and every one of them completes a task in order to serve students, aoministration, as well as school campuses around the school district. Since the central kitchen is located here, the majority of meals are prepared and made, because of the facilities. The cafeteria staff works two shifts starting from the early morning hours. The staff serves breakfast, and begins preparing lunch by late morning. As the afternoon shift takes over, lunch for the next day has been prepared With the problem of overcrowding that the school faces, the staff still provides enough breakfast and lunch meals to meet the demands Mr Cano, director of food services for the PSJA ISD makes sure that daily menus a month in advance are prepared According to Ms Libby Garcia, who is in charge of the cafeteria staff for many years, she makes sure that the team is well qualified and committed to their work In preparing large quanitys of meals. With her experience. Ms. Garcia knows her job and what it takes to complete such a task. The cafeteria faced major problems of student overcrowding during lunch period. Every day during A.B.C lunch, the cafeteria building was seen jammed with students either waiting in long lines, or standing with trays and looking for a place to seat. However, students faced the dilema and coped with the situation. Going through such tasks with overcrowded conditions, coming early in the morning, preparing large quanities of meals. The cafeteria staff still serves PSJA students to the fullest extent. DELIVERY COMMODITIES-are from left to right R Cavrera. A Vera. T. Garcia. C. Aranda. CENTRAL KITCHEN STAFFsitting is L Martinet. Secretary. Standing are D. Flores. C. Telles. T. Espinosa right B. Cano. Clerk; H. Muniz. Satelite Supervisor; L. Garcia. Manager. 270 Cafeteria Staff Janitorial Staff Keeps It Clean It takes a lot of work, communication, dedication, determination and devotion to accomplish the many tasks that are to be done by the custodial staff. Tasks such as cleaning every room on campus, picking up trash (inside and outside). Keeping the cafeteria building clean and waxed, and keeping the campus clean is not an easy task. The 17 member custodial staff keeps the campus clean and in good condition. Mr. R. Tijerina coordinator for custodial services. Afr. Tijerina must see that everything gets done, but nevertheless our crew is well on task and gets everything done right the first time. Work is not an obsticle for the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo custodial staff. Work and determination seems to be on their minds night and day. TEAMWORK. Mrs. Tijerina and Mrs. Hernandez combine their forces to transfer Mrs. Santiago's equipment from her old room to a new location. THE STAFF, (standing) Pio Cuellar. Juan Montes. Samuel Lopez. Jose Marinez. J. Palacios. A. Leos. L. Grimaldo. G. Avalos. A. Gasca. J. Flores. R. Maldonado, (sitting) Mrs. M. Trevino. Mrs. G. Hernandez. Mr. Tijerina. J. Garza. R. Barrera. A. Perez. J. Flores. JOURNALISMS VERY OWN. Since Mr. Gri maldo could not do any work while the students were in the room, he constantly had to wait for the staff to complete their work. TAKING OUT THE TRASH. After completing her assigned building Mrs. Tijerina takes the trash out to the dumpster located behind the cafeteria. The Custodians 271 A Secretary’s Job Is Never Done Where do get a transcript? Do you know who my counselor is? Where do I have to go pay my lost book: Can you tell me where my friends' class is? Is the principal in? Can I have Ms. De la Rosa's mail? Can I use the phone? Can I have some change? Every day five days a week, secretaries faced hundreds of questions asked not only by students but by administrators and fellow workers as well. From typing memos to scheduling meetings, a secretary's day is Jammed pack with a list of things that have to be done. For all 175 days of school, secretaries faced a disk with tapped mes sages all over the walls and enough pens to hand out to the entire student body. All day long these ladies organized, filed, and typed papers that were requested and needed by other people. Without these ladies devoted to their work or their correspondence, the front office would be a total chaos. There would be nobody to keep everything in order or to handle all the calls. Who would be the receptionist, the typist, or the bookeeper? All in all these ladies are the backbone of anything and everything that is done at the main office. As the front secretary. Ms. Gloria Garcia says working as a secretary I try to help out as much as I possibly can quickly and accurately so can resume my daily duties. Ms. M. Cantu Mrs. IS. Castillo Ms. G. Garcia Mrs. IS. Rodriquez Ms. R. Rosales 272 PSJA Secretaries Computers Aid In Attendance The computer-attendance staff has given PSJA many contribu tions we don't realize. Aside with working with computers everyday this staff has many other tasks to attend which are. attendance reports for principals, grade reporting, discipline referrals, class rosters, and schedule changes. In addition, the staff has to keep track of every single student at PSJA. not only for absences but for tardies and students that may have cut class that day or other days as well. When asked what it was like to work with computers. Mr. Arturo Martinez, replied, once you know the different codes and programs of the computer, it's easy. The staff is composed of seven dedicated personnel, two of which only take care of atten dance procedures. (Mrs. Gonzalez and Mr. JJ Palacios), and the other five members deal with computer services. With advanced technology in computers, the staff works tremendously to make their jobs a lot easier. Mrs. Elva Gonzalez Mr. Arturo Martinez Mrs. Ines Silva Mr. Homer Pena Mrs. Mary Pequeno Mrs. Linda Vazaldua Mr. JJ Palacios Computer-Attendance Staff 273 Mrs. C. Willingham Mr. L. Longoria Mrs. D. Fernandez Counselors Provide Academic Guidance For Students Without the help of the counselors, students would be totally lost. The counselors are people who counsel and advise students on their ideas or opinions. Counselors also help students decide on their future plans after they graduate. But what about during the year? All through the year the counselors are busy doing countless of things like class transfers, credit reviews, and schedule changes. If it wasn t for the counselors, where else would all the students go to check about graduation information, explain their class conflicts or just acquire necessary college material. This year their was an addition made to the counseling staff. Mrs. C. Garza transferred from Memorial Ninth to come and be come a sophomore guidance counselor. What exactly does it take to be a high school counselor? Patience and under standing and able to put yourself in the perspective of the student. says Ms Garza. No matter what the counselors were, they are ready to answer any questions that a student may have on any particular subject. It was their job to keep the students informed on their aca demic necessities and they did it with no hassles in return. That's their job. Mr. R. Zuniga Mr. J. Reyes Mrs. C. Garza Mrs. B. Simmons ( Mrs. S. Alvarez Mrs. J.D. Herrera Mr. Van Matre Jr. i k Mr. Gonzalez Mr. Hancock Mr. Xico Alvarado Counselors 275 Done With Determination. Assistant Principals are the backbone of the administrative staff. Their work never seems to end. If you really notice, they have many group, and individual duties and responsibilities through out the day. Seven Assistant Principals make up the team which are V. Abrego. R. Tijerina. R. Daniel. A. Gutierrez. L Haldiman. S. Owings and Af. Solis. Each has a task to accomplish. his. V. Abrego. is coordinator for Special Education and she also announces Honor Roll students each six weeks. Mr. R. Daniel, is the cooroinator of all clubs and CJIL activities on campus. Mr. R. Tijerina, is the coordinator for custodians and is also the chairman for the saf-tey committee, reports accidents, and conducts fire drills. Mr. A. Gutierrez, is in charge of substitute teachers when a teacher is absent. He also gives locker assignments to students. Mr. L. Haldiman. approves schedule changes, registration and orders all necessary forms for teachers and students. Mr. S. Owings. is coordinator for the TEAMS testing. He holds meetings for professionals paraprofessional staff. Mr. M. Solis, when students fail to receive credit for a class, an appeal process by Ms. Solis can be made, she is coordinator for appeals. Student referals are also assigned to her. All assistant principals evaluate the faculty. These duties may seem easy, but to our seven assistant principal's its no piece of cake. But nevertheless all assistant principals help out every student in every way possible. COMPUTER WIZ- Entring data into a computer is not the only thing Mr. R. Daniel does. Mr. Daniel has made it to the position he is in with hard work and determination. Now Mr. Daniel is the coordinator for all clubs and CJIL activities on campus. SERVING REFRESHMENTS- During teacher appr c otion day held for the entire P SJ A faculty. Mr. i Gutierrez works hard serving the refreshments Ft the first time the district sponsored a Bar BO wh vkss held at the P SJ A Bear stadium on November 2 1987. Ms. Evangelina Abrego Mr. Ramiro Daniel Mr. Adonai Gutierrez 276 Assistant Principals Mr. Larry Haldiman Mr. Scott Owings Ms. Mary Solis ATTENDING AN IMPORTANT MEETING- A few day before the team testing is administered to the Juniors. Assistant Principal Mr $. Owings had a meeting with paraprofessionals Instructing them on how to give any special instructions to the students The TEAMS test was given on October 27 and 28. 1987 Mr. Ricardo Tijerina DETERMINED TO FULFILL HIS DUTIES- Reviewing over teacher assasments and safety reviews, is just the start for Mr. R. Tijerina as he looks over the safety reports and makes sure that everything is running smooth and in order. Assistant Principals 277 Ruben Izaguirre Vice President Roe I Lizcano Secretary-T reasurer Agusto Guerra Superintendent Carlos Villegas President Octaviano Gonzalez Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Jaime Ruiz Member Celso Salinas Member Marcelino Medina Member Officials Meet The Changing Facets Of The District The P.S.J.A. independent school district is forever undergoing changes and expansion. This years' board members undermined the task of adding new schools to the district with the opening of a new junior high school this fall, including a new college style campus school expected to be opened sometime in 1969. These new additions will hopefully be the cure for the overcrowding problem that has long plagued the Triple City District. Along with the implementation of several institutions there came changes in many of the board members position of office; Mr. Carlos Villegas assumed the Presidential spot.. Mr. Ruben Izaguirre became Vice President.. Mr. Roe! Lizcano became Board Secretary and Treasurer.. Mr. Octaviano Gonzalez became Assistant Secretary and Treasurer., and Jaime Ruiz and Mar-celino Medina both as board members. With their acquisition of the board seats came a prompt visit by T.E.A. (the Texas Education Association). This visit was engaged to ensure the creditation of the entire school district. Going into classrooms. T.E.A. officials checked teachers' lesson plans, made sure teachers were equipped with enough Audio-Visual equipment, and otherwise made sure teachers were doing their job. The district passed the inspection and retained its' creditation. Towards the latter part of 1987-68 school year, the board called for the construction of a Hurricane fence to encase the high school campus. The building of the fence would greatly aid security officers in preventing students from leaving campus. Fencing should be completed by the start of the 198689 school year. From making major decisions at monthly school board meetings, new additions of elementary schools in the tri ity area, to visitations to various school campuses by board members, their job was a never ending cycle. Providing the best needs for all P.S.J.A. students, and the motto. Set yourself to it. you can do it. was the highlight of the central office administration. CENTRAL OFFICE ADMINISTRATORS- Above is Manuel Perez. Busino Manager. Ernesto Alvarado. Assistant Superintendent (or Administration. Jack. McKcever. Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, and Arturo Guajardo Assistant for Personnel. 278 School Board Officials Mr. A. Farias Takes The Helm SPEAKING TO THE FACULTY.- During .n� ««vlc« doy. Mr. F ria� � pe«k� lo thi year faculty member about the goal and expectation for the upcoming chool year The meeting took place at the auditorium, with word of encouragement P.S.J.A. High welcomed a new high school principal, this year: Mr. Aden Farias. Farias was promoted from Assistant Principal in June of 1987 Farias first came to the P.S.J.A. School District ten years ago. where he started as an Industrial Arts teacher at Austin Jr. High. He then moved up as an assistant princi pal from Austin Jr. High to Memorial Ninth and then to the high school. As principal. Mr. Farias' goals were to provide with a better learning environment. His responsibilities were much more intense then those of an assistant principal. He had to oversee teacher evaluations, discipline reports, dropout students, tutoring, coordination of special education. Farias as well, gave up much of his time to attend many other activities. For example, he attended the Team Rally to speak to juniors words of encouragement when the TEAMS test was given in October. He also attended various sport functions as well as club installation of officers. Two important presentations Farias attended were the faculty Thanksgiving dinner and the TEA (Texas Education Agency) came for an accreditation visitation. As principal. Mr. Farias' main job was that he saw the progress of students and teachers in the instructional program. PEP TALK- Before the TEAMS test. Mr. Farias attends the teams pep rally, which was held in late October, supporting juniors and seniors by explaining to the student body how much is it important for them in passing the state manated test. WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT.- Wishing the best of luck to juniors and seniors. Mr. Rarias talks to a group of students on the importance of passing the TEAMS. He also gave them just a few tips on how to prepare for the test. This was a part of promotion of the administration during teams week. BALLOONS FOR THE OCCASION.- After a long day of hard work. Mr. Farias receives some balloons with an ice cold liter of Coke from the Coca Cola Company, for the occasion of bosses day. The Principal 279 Senior year ... It’s hard to think that it’s actually the final year of high school life. It also seems as though it was only yesterday that we were getting ready to face elementary school, junior high, and then high school. Well, a lot has happened between those years. From the little kid in us, adolescence, the first date, education, friendships, responsibilities, growing up was hard to do. Probably the most memorable years of growing up were here at P.S.J.A. High School. The butterflies started as we entered high school for the first time as Sophomores. Meeting new friends and facing harder academic requirements was a challenge in itself. Adjusting towards different attitudes was one tough job. However, by year’s end, the class had made itself some memorable events not to forget. As Sophomores, caravans were a blast, Senior of 86 chanting Go Home Sophomores,” the Sophomore football team won the district title. And one event that is not forgotten, when the J.V. cheerleaders, Osoettes, Bearettes, and band members were maced during the Mission P.S.J.A. football game. More challenges were faced during our Junior year; the mandatory TEAMS test in order to get our high school diploma, the raising of the drinking age to 21, and the credits to graduate rose to 21. A new stricter attendance policy followed, the J.V. football team won the district title again and the Junior class put out one of the most expensive proms ever. Our Senior year was no easy task for anybody to face. As Seniors we faced the financial aspect of spending money for memorabilia. Items like; Senior rings, cap and gown, Senior portraits, memory books, corsages, mums, tuxes, prom dresses, graduation invitations, Senior jackets, letters, Senior T-shirts, and last but not least, the yearbook. What else can a Senior endure! Towards the spring semester, Seniors faced college entrance exams, applications for scholarships, class rank, and then as time drew near, we faced commencement. After twelve long educational years, we are now the graduation class of 1988. How can we ever forget. Mo, for our high school life is one big memory. After graduation, well, that’s another story. Carmela Alaniz Angelica M. Alaniz Aracely Abad Annette Y. Adkins 1 Fidel Abad Raul Aguilera Gus Acosta pm seniors: Irene Alonzo CLASS OF 88 Gabriel Alonzo Marina Alaniz Sam Alexander Melissa Alejandro Gerald Almaguer Mary C. Aldape Norma Alvarado pm seniors: Cristina Arispe Inez Armijo Mariana Alvarado Noe Alvarado David E. Arcaute Yolanda Arellano Aurelia Amaya Genaro Alvarez Maribel Avila Reyes Ayala CLASS OF Gloria Arredondo Rene Avendano Edna Barrera Georgann Barker Joe Barbarena Gilbert Barrera Claudia Beltran Christy Beltran Rene Barrera Iris Bartimus fear 1 Bertha Bazan Jose Barrera PSJA SEN Belinda Benavidez Josie Beltran Letty Bernal Carlos Blanco Tito Benavidez Rosie Benavidez John D. Blackwell Chris Bernal Christy Bermea PSJA SENIORS Karen Calderon Javier Camacho Dolley Cano Erminia Cano CLASS OF 88 Lee Camarillo Violet Cameron Elizabeth Cantu Dennis Cantu Arty Cantu Campos Jorge Renee Cancino ■ Ernie Cantu Isabel Cantu Marisol Cantu Ninfa Capetillo Ruben Cantu Rosario Cordova Marisela Cantu Frank Castillo CLASS OF Christine Carrasco Cynthia Carrasco Ramiro Carrera Alex Carrillo Raul Carlin Esmeralda L. Carranza Carol Casarez Enedina Cavasos Cavasos Rosi Guadalupe A. Castillo Cindy Castro Becky Cavasoz Mima Cavasos Melissa Castro Ariel Castro m CLASS OF Jennifer L. Davis Mario Davila PSJA SENIORS Carlos Cortez Roni Cortez Hector Coronado Juan Davila Luz Davila Mirta De Hoyos Rosie De la Cruz ■ Jerry De La Cerda Betty De La Garza 4 Sylvestre De La Garza Leonel De La Garza PSJA SENIORS Lupe Dela Rosa J A Maria Diaz Martin Dimas Gibert Duran Hector Diaz Robert Diaz Alex Dorado Espinoza Juan C!MC OF 88 Carlos Elizondo Mike Espinosa Esmer Escobar David Escobedo Ruben Escobedo Sylvia Escobar Maria Estrada Christina Estes Noelia Esqueda Pm SENIORS Juan Flores Norma Fonseca CLASS OF 88 Noemi Galvan PSJA SENIORS Eredelia Garcia Eddie Garcia Diana Gaona Adan Gaona Antonio Garcia Jesus Gamez Guadalupe Gallardo Isidoro Galindo Juanita Garcia CLASS OF Ida Garcia Jesus Garcia Juvelia Garcia J.J. Garcia Jorge Garcia Jesus A. Garcia Jose Garcia Pete Garcia Maria Garcia Lillibeth Garcia Laura I. Garcia a_________________________ Letty Garcia Laura R. Garcia Manuel Garcia Margaret Garcia PSJA SENIORS Rickey Garcia Ruben Garcia Yomie Garcia PSJA SEN am of 88 Celestino Gonzalez Margot Gomez Adrian Gonzalez Cesar Gonzalez Esmeralda Gonzalez Dina Gonzalez Eloy Gonzalez CLASS: OF 88 Rogelio Gonzalez Roy Gonzalez CLASS: OF 88 Celeste Guerra Humberto Guajardo Martha Graciano Yvonne Gonzalez Jesse Guerra Marcy Guerra Adrian Guajardo Hugo Guerrero Ronnie Guerra Damian Guevara David Guiterrez San Juana Gurrola Jose A. Guzman Joe Guzman CLASS OF Anna Hernandez Erica Hernandez Daniel Hallock Celia Hernandez Elizabeth Hernandez Alma Hernandez Carmen Hernandez Pm SENIORS Pat Hernandez Rigo Hernandez CLA OF 88 pm seniors: Sonia Leal Adrian Jimenez Encarnacion Jasso John Llanes Humberto Karr Oscar Landez Danny Ledesma Emilio Lara Joe Lara CLASS OF PSJA SENIORS CLASS OF 88 Rafael Maldonado Joe Mancha Dina Martinez Michelle Luna Arnold Martinez A Cindy Martinez Armando Luna Patricia Mancillas pm imoRP Monica Martinez Rachel Martinez CLAir OF 88 Janie Medellin Ofelia Medina Flor Medrano pm SENIORS Daniel Medellin Kathy Mayfield San Juana Martinez Sara Mcniell Luzy Medina Carol Medrano M,: San Juana Medrano Landy Mendoza Joe Mendoza Mary Mendoza Rafael Mendoza Olga Mendez CLASS OF 88 Alex Montemayor Eric Moreno Oscar Mireles Maria Monroy Letty Molina Rosalinda Molina CLASS OF Martha Munoz Ruben Morin Greg Nava Cindy Munos Jerry Munoz Brenda I. Murillo Myrna Munoz Gina Navarro Julie Olivarez Doug No Gerardo Ojeda Letty Navarro Daniel Olivares Reynaldo Olvera O.J. Navarro PSJA SENIORS Maria Ovalle CLAFF OF 88 Patricia Ovalle Leo Ordonez Patricia Ortiz Frank Ornelas Mary Ovalle Gilbert Ovalle Joe Orosco Edgar Ortiz PSJA SENIORS Chris Palomarez Jessie Palomo Hector Pena Barbara Peralez 111! CLASS OF Lucio Perez Senovio Perez Javier Perez Aida Perez Noelia Perez Ernesto Perez Carlos Perez Francisco J. Perez Mercy Polanco PSJA SEN Damaris Pezzat Fidel Peizano Jannina Posz Adrian Quezada Gerardo Ponce Joe Ponce Ignacio Puente Anita Ramirez Norma Ramirez CLASS OF Mary Ramirez Johnny Ramirez Lazaro Ramirez Monica Ramirez Norma Ramirez Martha Ramirez Jessie Ramirez Ricky Ramirez Melisa Rangel Yvonne Ramos pm seniors: Eloy Ramos Armondo Ramos Ricky Ramos Olegario Ramirez Virginia Ramirez Rene Ramirez Mario Reyes Maxine Rendon Melissa Renteria Evangelina Reyes Enoc Reyes Reynaldo Reyes Mary Resendez CLASS OF 88 Ruben Reyes Dora E. Reyna Helen Reyna Ruben Rios Nancy Rios Javier Reyna Gina Riojas John Rigney Pm SENIORS Rigo Rivera llenda Rocha Isabel Rodea Alva Rodriguez Abel Rivera Belinda Rodriguez Chris Rodriguez Blanca Rodriguez am of 88 Diana Rodriguez Ester Roriguez Izelda Rodriguez Diana L. Rodriguez Eddie Rodriguez Javier Rodriguez pm SENIORS Maria Rodriguez Magdalena Rodriguez am of 88 Juan Rodriguez Marlinda Rodriguez PSJA SEN Nicolas Rodriguez Norma Rojas Ruby Rosalez Placida Rodriguez Socorro Rodriguez Alma Rosalez Marisela Rosas Oscar Rodriguez Dora L. Rojas Rigo Rosas Marina Ruiz San Juaita Ruiz Sandy Ruiz Hermilo Saenz Irma Saenz Maria I. Saenz CUFF OF 88 They Earned The Highest Office- “President” Being elected for the highest office in any given club, organization, society, squad, or drill team takes a lot of execution. This person has to have certain qualities to be a leader. Students here at PSJA High School elect his or her club president basicly to guide, conduct, direct, and most of all to preside over. These leaders have to be capable dedicated, commited. responsible, and above all to communicate with his fellow members. How do these students get their position? The answers vary because it depends on their organization. The majority of the students who become presidents of any given club or organization are elected by their classmates or then again by their spon sors. The members usually vote because they see that their leader has the dependability and especially the leadership to guide them. The students who take on the position or office have had the background of ex per ience in order to fulfill their obligation. How ever, not only are presidents elected by their fellow members but by sponsors because at times it becomes necessary for the instructor to name the student to be in charge. The sponsor has the lone understanding of what it takes to name such a leader. The sponsor elects the student to lead after being ofr served for a length of time, for their dedica tion, commitment, attitude, and scholastic ability. But most of all the student is put in charge for their knowledge and what it takes to lead any elite club or society. Throughout the year, several of these club presidents at PSJA have mainly one major job to do. and that is to follow rules set forth by the club constitution. Then again the president has minor goals to achieve as well, like fi draisers, club activities, and project Throughout the year it is the job of t president to make the club, society, or a: nization be outstanding and known throng the campus because of their accomplaments. This year the yearbook staff deoo to recognize all club, organization, and so. ety presidents. A question and a respor was put forth. It takes a lot of work achieve the position of being president. A-for these PSJA students, without their peer. knowledge and understanding, it wo. be very difficult. However, every presto-here at PSJA made their mark of distinct), to be a leader and make their club � known. As A Leader, What Have You Contributed To Your Organization? Annette Adkins OEA 7 have stressed my members that In order to be an effective club, we have to work In t united way.' Gabriel Alonso Student Council 7 have contributed responsibility loyalty, determination and most of all trust.’ Rene Avendano JFOTC 7 have contributed my time to my cadets total devoation and nothing comes before my cadets.' Arty Cantu Sr. Clots Pres. 7 have contributed my leadership qualities to the best ot my abilities with the help of my fellow officers and senior classmates.' Alfredo Castillo Electrical Trades 7 organized all meetings, projects and promoted fundraisers to help our dub. ‘ Omar Castillo Drafting lnd Arts •Having been elected as president to both clubs. I feel I have contributed my time and total dedication.' George Chavez TV Productions 'As a leader I have contributed In many ways the most profitable at a leadership conference. I learned leadership skills and used them to the clubs' advantage.' Mario Davila Drama To be the leader of this club Is a fantastic reality kept the color and the unreality Experience It. 336 PSJA High School President’s Jennifer Davis Robert Diaz Noemi Galvan Eleazar Garcia DEC A I OEA Osocttes Auto Mechanics 7 have promoted fundraisers in order for members to attend the DEC A conference.' 7 try and unite my club as well as making It outstanding from all others.' 7 hare contributed all my time and effort so the squad would look sharp.' 7 have contributed 8 hours of leadership training which I feel has helped me to be successful leader.' Dina Gonzalez Johnny Gonzalez Celeste Guerra Ruth Hernandez Sally Hernandez Cheerleading NERDS. Bcarcttcs N.H.S. Choir ■t that I have contributed my guidance, fairness, and firm-to the varsity squad.' 7 feel that I have brought my club from nothing to something, everyone has contributed with hard work.' 7 feel that along with the officers I have contributed the will to strive and perform the best we can.' 'The best way to lead such an elite group Is not an easy task, but I have found out the best method Is by being an exemplar.' 7 have accomplished things that have encouraged my peers to be active in choir.' Danny Ledesma Roy Lizcano F. T.A. With the experience and length of time have beenin FT A. I feel that I have brought a strong commitment to the club. ’ P.A.S.F. 7 encourage members to participate with a positive attitude In all activities In order to maintain the good work.’ Key Club 7 have contributed time and dedicated myself to making our club tops In the TexasOklahoma District.' The Bear 's Tale I think I have contributed my time and all out efforts to express the opinions and views of the student body in the Bears Tale . Yvette Lopez All Stars I have dedicated by time and effort to benefit tbe organization. It Is important to work together in order to accomplish goals. Joe Mancha Band I have contributed my musical ability to the utmost extent in band. I helped maintain the excellent reputation for producing some of the best musicians In the state. Mary Mendoza DEC A III I have contributed my time, knowledge and experience to coordinate and guide all efforts of the organization to success. Ruben Morin f.h.a. As a leader I have contributed a lot of responsibilities for the organize lion. I would encourage students to Join and participate to what they got to offer. Bear Memories “I have contributed all my extra time and effort In addition I committed myself entirely to the work Involved in making the yearbook that students will treasure for the rest of their Uvea. F.C.A. Auto Mechanics Alpha Omega I.C.T. 7 contributed a lot of time to the organization We planned to get closer to the Lord and do a lot more for our community. I have contributed my time, effort, and the skills to make auto mechanics more pleasant. “ to be a good leader. I listened to every member's suggestion and worked very closely together with my officers. Oder. I have contributed m and my leadership « •� Diana Rodriguez Frank Salinas Cesar Taylor Lilia Trevino Art Club C.V.AE. M A O. J E T S. Drum Major I have contributed my willingness to work harder at making the art club better and fo make It known. I have contributed leadership to lead an honorable and respectable organization. Because of my help we organized early and the results have been very good. I was led by one Incentive, to make Mu Alpha Theta the best organize lion on campus. In JETS. I promoted the interest In engineering. I have contributed to the band by putting forth my time, determine lion and effort to help better and uplift the name of the Mighty Bear Band. Meeting Graduation Requirements Just when you are ready to graduate, you find out that first you must Finish your last year of English, plus you need half a credit of both economics and government. These three classes are required and students need to pass in order to graduate. The process may have been somewhat bitter and exhausting, but seniors' diplomas were at stake. Something had to be done and the seniors did it. The students studied long and hard to finally acquire that extra edge needed for graduation. As we started the 1967-68 school year, one thought came to mind, 'will we survive'? Our economics, government, and English teachers assured us that if we studied and did our homework, we would come out triumphant. In government, for example. Mr. E.J. Ballew gave his seniors 'A Students Guide to Survival' in order to pass. He mentioned budgeting time and selfdiscipline is a necessity. He gave simple steps called SQ3R which are: Survey Question. Reading. Rescite. and Review. About reading. Mr. Ballew even gave students a famous quote from a famous man. Mark Twain. The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them. This was very true and profound in significance. These steps helped a lot of us In passing. Mr. G. De La Garza. Economics teacher, made it interesting to study, by making or creating games, such as football or basketball, out of the questions we had to study from. This in turn helped us a great deal. Other teachers also provided good studying methods: without them we would not have been able to say, Hey mom here is my diploma'. As we look at our near future, we can see brightness. Because of the law requiring these classes to graduate, the seniors now have an overall view of what to expect once you get out into the real world. It is like senior Lysa Hernandez said. These classes, such as government, econom ics. and English, helped us in creating a better picture of ourselves our society, our government, and our future. After all. where would we be without them. VIEWING AN IMPORTANT FACT. To the Mr of hmx to paw ctaue xh • eeonomKa. Eft0Mi, and government � � . • tag part In the ever important tath for graduation Above •� Mr E. Billw hefprvj Albert Garia In government la� a Seniors’ Homecoming Tea: A Success To honor exgraduates from classes 1966 and 1976. the 1988 senior class prepared the annual P.SJ.A. Homecoming Tea that was held in the cafeteria on October 30.1987 As all the guests passed by. they simply signed their names on a notebook that was provided by the senior class and sat down The exgraduates and seniors were all given cake, cookies, and mints. Sr. Monica Ramirez then proceeded to give an opening speech in which she welcomed everybody and Filled them in on Homecoming activities. The exgradu ates were very impressed by it. said Mrs De Shazo. one of the sponsors, referrring to the success of the senior tea The Homecoming Tea. indeed, was a success. Senior class spon sors who helped assemble the Tea were: Mrs. Reynolds. Mrs. De Shazo. Mrs Hayes. Mrs. Leal, and Mrs. Arredondo The sponsors along with the seniors, helped in keeping alive a tradition that goes back well over our lifetime. PUZPAXmC KCrKISMIMG DKIHKS. The oadtoona homeromeig tee m Ar f mte rear 10 Honor me cletrrr d 1968 and 1918 Seruor rle� member erin-vAng (He me prepare to jerve puncH to etgreAieir Senior Events 1987-88 The Pride Lives On One thing remembered distinctly by all seniors was all those students passing down the halls with senior jackets; jackets which had patches stitched on them. NO! It was not the latest fashion wear, and NO! you can not simply acquire them at the mall. They were letterman jackets students had earned by participating on campus clubs or organizations. Receiving a letterman jacket was an accomplishment that many students had been looking forward to even before reaching high school. I never thought I would receive one. So many years of waiting and it finally paid off. said Senior Epifanio (Funny) (Jlloa Seniors, upon, earning one. looked back on the joys and sorrows; therefore, reminded of the victories and defeats they had to endure in order to earn what to them was prized possession. Yes. it gave the student a feeling of appreciation and accomplishment: to many it gave an indescribable sense of pride. I feel proud to show off my senior jacket when I go out. said senior Liza Enriquez. Most people do not take letterman jackets into consideration, but they were as much a part of school as football games, parties, or graduation. When most people look back at their high school memories, they usually remember their accomplishments and achievements. A letterman jacket though, is a mark of student achievements and remains as a cherished memory for the longest time. Of course a letterman jacket may not be required for graduation, and it may not be cold enough in the valley to wear one. But they do warm the heart of many students who help carry on the traditions that make P.SJ.A. one of the proudest schools in the state; proud of its students and their accomplishments on and beyond the high school levels. PROUD TO WEAR A SENIOR JACKET Senior! take dehght m ihowwvg thew pride by wearing enlor jacket They worked hard, eemmo what to them teemed to be a lifetime achievement, a tenlor jacket with pin and letter AND THE WINNERS WILL SET Lined up wearing coatume are teniori L Martinet. L Sehne M Lima, and B L tparra that are being judged and await for retuM The Best In Seniors Unlike lair year, the I9BB Server Clan ofheers put together an unforgrtable Homecomng Masquerade dance R wa� fun. eiorvvj had a malty good tune. ’' tax) La Seknas. Student Council etcepreudent Thew coHuen lannf «style. color, and use The leg filled Mr added no the eery scenery’ The student which dressed up a ghosts. wirche . monster and gobbns made a ipecrecir out of themsehres.but contributed to the ambiance of the orcaaion Friday October 50th. mat Homecommg 1907. but the dance wa held on Saturday October 3IU. on Maboween Day. which •11 why tenor acted an tuch an ethderatng way Move wa provided by the Moulton Sound Machine Senior Clan President. Arty Cantu. Otnna Cantu, and Jetty Munot then prevented award given to the belt coatume Many of them came out on top and rtcievtd trophies that were donated by Mr It darner assistant principal Thu years Homecoming Masquerade Dance wa a success, makog n unforgetabte and very memoraUe hr ab students that attended, espeesaby tor sensor das member FAREWELL NT FRIEND Letting go wa. omewhat of an and huggmg each other mean thank for the memone emotional experience for many tenaor And at the law pepraby. tear Emotions Run High Emotional encounter are very easy to come by end tenors realise that if is true Most knew each other since kindergarten, others later on But one thing Is clear ire got h spend a lot of time with one another We got to know the kke and ditkke of cot fellow peers Senior now stood proud as one tug happy lamily and in the future they win spend time looking back on b those memone left suspended m lime This was a somewhat emotional espenence. for. they knew that the time was near What time? The time to finally let go of our high school friend and move on This emotion In great part was seen when the seniors along with other student celebrated thee last football pep ratty At tradition hat it tensor end the pep ratty with very special tong called MEMORIES , gathered sn the middle of the gym While m the muddle. the sensor hug and kits each other Tears of sadness come robing down their cheek therefore creating a very memorable and emotional encounter On my last peptaby. recalled the moment in my kfe that made me very happy and proud of myself My eyes were pouring with memories that made my high school years worth while, said senior Band Member. Ma ie Smgleteny The sensors win be together In that memories Win linger In theit hearts and in their minds Sweet at graduation maybe, thingi are not going to be the same We are gomg to mis being with our senior family Sensor emotions overflow with sadness which prove that the friend you get close can be very hard to ter go It s like Sensor Annette Adkins said, an form of a poem Thedaycf graduation will be a day of many tears of sadness andyoy. We will share our last foyt and ttube of a wonderful year we shared together because well be saying goodbye for now or who knows maybe forever• Be confident, though, that web meet agaes. our ten year clast reunion An Experience Of A Lifetime Decision making Is extremely important, especially as a Senior. It was a time that scholarship deadlines had to he met For many seniors the thought of college was pushed way back Into their subconscious minds: the fear making seniors block it out Whether it was the fear of failure or the fear of crucial decisions, the selecting of a college was sometimes put off as long as possible To ease these tensions and questions about the different world , a recent trip to the University of Texas by 32 PSJ.A High School seniors was taken. At their arrival, they were Immediately checked in at La Mansion, which is a prestigious hotel In the morning they were treated to an explicit breakfast, all of which was payed, courtesy of U. T. It was Friday. December 4th. and it was going to be one day to remember Christina Estes, a former graduate of PSJ.A. guided the students around the campus Presentations were given to PSJ.A. students in which they talked about college, the campus, and its courses The class and the campus were nice, but what really Impressed me was the speaker that inspired almost every student on the trip, said Senior Cesar Taylor They were also treated to a piece of college lecture when they attended several classes. The students attended Sociology. Communications. Calculus, and Biology classes It was quite an experience for those seniors planning to attend the University of Texas One of the most important factors of the trip Is that when the students visited the campus, it helped them make vital decisions of attending college, but actually feeling the atmosphere of college life. said Senior counselor B F Simons in regards to the U T trip Towards the end. everybody ws exhausted, but left with a big impression concerning U. T. The experiences they brought home were stimulating and plentiful It made us realue that even though college life can be strenuous at times, the benefits you derive from it can be everlasting GO LONGHORNS! trvJwd. • qreal np n c ' The 0 T trip •� • � «' this yew lor • lo« c4 students m rend ot dtciUon irwkioj � MudWtt lh«l the trip Expenses! Expenses! Expenses! DO I REALLY LOOK NICE WITH THIS RING? A big part of our Senior expenses was buying our class rings These students look attentively at the senior class rings that Jostens had in display at the cafeteria Expenses! Expenses! Expenses! What a word. It describes exactly how the seniors made it through this year. Expenses were hard to avoid for the 1988 seniors. We had all types of items to buy for our senior year. Making expenses on shirts. rings, jackets (for those not earning one from a dub), dance committees, including lunch, candies, senior logos, etc. The Never-Ending Story, as thought of by parents, finally ended when May came around. Regardless of the ending, parents found themselves 20% poorer than when the seniors started their last year. The expenses may have been numerous in num ber. but the memories they shared together, will never be forgotten. Senior Events 1987-88 337 Robert Salazar Ludi Saldana Ana Salinas Arnold Salinas Mari Salazar Ernest Salinas Brenda Salinas Francisco J. Salinas John Salinas Robert Salinas Yolanda Salinas Lisa Salinas Lori Salinas Xavier Salinas Martin G. Salinas Paulette L. Salinas Luz Sanchez Juan Sanchez r Norma Lisa Sanchez Rosie Sanchez Salvador Sanchez Thomas Sanchez pm seniors: Placida Sepulveda Lorena Sauceda Sonia Santos Juan Santoy Andy Schmidt Mary Sarmiernto Jaime Sauceda CLASS OF 88 Debbie Sloss Mary Serna Myriam Silva Mary Singleterry Rene Silguero Bertha Solis Albert Solis pm pmoRs Aminta Silva Melissa Silva Domingo Torres Sandra Torrez Mary Torrez Feliberto Trevino Arnulfo Trevino Lilia Trevino Gracie Trevino Epifanio Ulloa Mary Valero CLASS OF 88 Mayra M. Trevino Rachel Trevino Leo Vargas Rosie Trevino Sunny Valle Isabel M. Vasquez Chris Vela Rolando Vega pm seniors: Oscar Vargas Cindy Vega Esmeralda Vela Mario D. Vela Guadalupe Villanueva Belinda Villareal Sergio Velasquez Hilda Villanueva Esteban M. Veytia Antero Villanueva George Watts Cindy Yoder Lupita Villarreal Pm SENIORS Eugene Ybanez Lazaro Zuniga Gustavo Zuniga Pete Zapata CLAir OF 88 Senior Class Officers Leave Arty Cantu President Jerry Munoz Reporter It's hard to express the feelings you feel when you know you've reached the top. Looking back on all of our past school years we usually had one thing in mind, and that was to finish school as soon as possible. But now that the time is near our feelings change. We realize that we may never see each other again, and this is when the tears of laughter turn to those of sorrow and reverence. Although some friends may never part, others may leave and move to another town or state and start a new lifestyle. I hope that everyone who graduates this year is successful in whatever occupation it is they decide to take up. Graduation can also be taken into another perspective, and that is the joy of knowing that you made it. You've made it through thirteen years of school and probably hated every minute of it. Of course there were times that we will treasure for the rest of our lives and receiving our diplomas of graduation will surely be one to be kept in our hearts forever. It means that we will be leading our own lives and maybe sooner or later starting our own families. But for now. we should savor the mo ments of our last high school year, and hold them in our hearts forever, for they will never come again. The knowledge we have acquired throughout the course of our academic life will be the backbone of our future. What lies ahead of us. God only knows. We must use the experience we have attained to serve as a guide to lead us through this great and mysterious world of ours. It was not easy to get to the position which we are currently at. We have both cried and laughed. We have given up so much but have received something greater in return, an education. I ask you. do not abuse this privilege. (Jse the education you have received wise ly and do not throw it away. I pray that each and every student of my senior class has a joyful and prosperous life. Times will come in which you will face rock hard obstacles and there will be no way out. You will look around and think you see no one. But there will be someone there watching over you. Have faith in the lord and your every dream will come true. In my view, life as a student of P.S.J.A. high school is over. The view of the cafeteria will soon be a blurry image in my thoughts. We will never walk down those long and crowded hallways rushing to beat the time limit between classes. I conclude by thanking you. Seniors of 1988. Thank you for helping me have all these great and wonderful memories that will remain inbedded within my heart for the rest of my life. Until we meet again my fellow peers. I wish you all the best of luck in the coming future. Farewell. tSUVWf 4V lAAA. 350 Senior Class Officers 1987-88 Dennis Cantu Vice-President Write my farewell, well ... I choose not to call it a farewell but rather until we meet again The times spent with friends I wouldn't change for the world. This being my senior year is a sad but awaited moment in my life. The knowledge I've gained over the past years have greatly influenced my achievement in life. Plans for the future needed to be made and I feel that I have set the pace in which I wilt continue on in pursuit of an execution of those goals. My friends contribute a lot in the aid of this process, especially Mr. Rodriguez who has opened many doors for me and who has sparked many new interests what I now pursue and enjoy. True. I am sad that I am graduating from high school because of all the memories, friends and moments I've leaving behind, but everyone can not continue doing the same thing forever, the world is constantly changing and we must change along with it. Special thanks to my friend Jerry, and Roy who without them there for me. I probably wouldn't have gotten through these years. To Yvonne. Lizzie, and Celeste ... You're the best, anytime I wanted a friend you guys were there for me: THANKS'.!! Last but not least there was is Mari, my high school sweetheart. She would always be the for me when I needed someone to talk v cheered me up when I was feeling down (which wasn't often being around her). I'll always b -you for it. And Good Luck to all Seniors gradual ■■ 1988. Their Message With Sentiment Sandra Gonzalez Secretary The time has come in which we have to say goodbye: goodbye shall not be forever but until we meet again. Our senior year has been a memorable one filled with a lot of wonderful memories which we shall never forget. Pep rallies. Friday night games, and marching practices after school are only a few of the terrific times I have had at PSJA. I would like to thank a few of my friends who have helped me through the rough times in my life: Sandra G. Ruth H. Rigo H. Roy G. and of course Anna: but most of the credit goes to Frank through his strength and perseverance. I have learned to love life and the many things it has to offer. I love you! So now we face a decision which will affect our future and our lives. What will we do after graduation? Who will we become? The answer lies within each one of us. so that we may fulfill our goals in life. Rigo Hernandez Treasurer Wc will soon be beaded for that cotd cruel world and ready to start at the beginning once more. We don t have a choice but to keep our heads up high and face reality with a smile The path was long and tough, but the road ahead had even more obstacles that we must conquer Goodbye is the hardest word mankind knows. But in the long run we w ill know that we took the right path in trying to achieve our goals. While in high school I faced many obstacles that I had to overcome. Although I overcame most of the barriers. I don't think I could have done it without the love and support of my mom and dad I would like to ask for your support for four (4) more years or whatever time it takes for me to achieve my degree in architecture at the University of Houston. I love you and thank you. Throughout high school I made many friends and I would like to extend my gratitude toward them: Ruben C. Lone E. Yadira S. Roy G. Sandra G Lilia T. Olga, and the Band nerds'. I would also like to thank Mrs. Arredondo for guiding our class. the classof88 . in achieving what we are now and that is the best' of the best' Well the time has come when we must say goodbye Although this will be hard for us to do. we must face it and keep going We must not let our friendships fade away, not let them interfere with our goals in life. My luck to all of you. proud seniors of 88 Monica Ramirez Parliamentarian I am so fortunate to have been the class parliamentarian for the past two years. Be lieve it or not. through my tenure. I was able to gain valuable knowledge that will come useful to me as a continuing leader. I would like to thank all the officers that I have worked with in the past. Thank you guys. There has always been figures in my life that have inspired me. At this time I would like to acknowledge them; Mr. Ra mirez you are one of the best teachers in this campus, for you have taught me the realistic side of life, and I will never forget the many good and bad times I have had in your class. Mr. Martinez, thank-you for all the help you have given me in the past three years. You. I owe all my accomplish ments. I still hope to become a great, if not a great speaker, thank you. I want to thank Mom Doyle. Mr. Daniel. Mr. Shckley. Mr. Zepeda. Mr. Farr. Mrs. Arredondo, and Rod. Thanks Laura G. and Martha G. for still being my friend, regardless of the trou ble I got you in. Oh. bye Cesar. I'll see you real soon. As for all the seniors, we make what we want of our life. Stick to your goals and you'll never go wrong. I will see you all at the ten year reunion. Senior Class Officers 1987-88 351 Advertising in a yearbook is one money-making project that the staff works on. Every year, two or more students solicit the business firms around the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo communities to advertise in the yearbook. The business firms in these three communities offer tremendous support to the school district simply because they care. There are a number of reasons why an advertising section in a yearbook is included. For the business firm, it helps them be noted that their place of business is proud to be a part of the P.S.J.A. district. The advertising section helps the yearbook staff financially which is the main reason. Public relations is one important factor for the business firms. Together, unity plays an important part. Each advertisement is given their own type of style, advertising space, picture of their choice, and most of all, quality of service they offer. So here’s to you advertisers of 1987-88. Your advertisements in a high school yearbook play an important part of school life. AWC Paint And Decorating Center Pittsburg And Bruning 705 East Pecan McAllen, Texas Representative: Damien Guevara Sr. 686-7421 686-7422 Compliments of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Sanders Marleena Rio Grande Marleen with Courtney Gibb Ml Tea- • U.S.A. at El Pa o. Te«a Teen U.S.A. Pageant. Courtney Gibb I now Ml U-S-A. Sanders Valley Teen Marleena wllh Diana Magana Ml California at El Paso Teen U.S.A. Pageant. Diana Magana I now the first runner up for tb« Ml U.S.A. Pageant. MoALLEN RENTAL SERVICE, INC. INDUSTRIAL 1403 WEST FERGUSON PHARR. TEXAS 78577 (5121787-9926 '■ECONOMY THROUGH SHARED USE 354 Advertisement the 4% RESTAURANTS rt SFtt-iA SF Mf‘Got V xM«.x r4xn xxJ Round LJp Restaurant 11 806 South 77 Sunshine Strip Harlingen, Texas 78550 (512) 425-9725 (512) 428-8811 Round-Up Restaurant 1 709 West Highway 83 Pharr, Texas 78577 (512) 787-9052 (512) 787-0842 Advertisement 355 Compliments of The Little Guy in The Valley 1137 E. 3th 1801 S. 10th 2246 W. Nolona Loop 600 S. Standard 1015 N. Texas Blvd. Mission McAllen McAllen San Juan Weslaco New Store — 2305 North Conway. Mission Where good careers get cookin’ “From the Little Congratulations P.SJ.A. Class of 1988 i Advertisement Fletcher, Strait, Riddle and Company Certified Public Accountants 221 South Cage - P.O. Box 672 Pharr, Texas 78577 • 787-3419 Modern Home Builders Residential Commercial Construction 1401 West Expressway 83 • Alamo. Texas Jose Mores tree Estimates Residence 781-8bbb financing Available Ollicc 781 -4bb3 3% Down Grace Logan ke fyabfuc SltafL “Where Taxliion lx Solti IIj The Yartf 119 West Park Pharr, Texas 7X577 Telephone 7X7-17X2 H2 Where o meal is a deal!!!1 1220 East Highway 83-Pharr, Texos 787-1676 • Special prices on large orders 1807 NORTH 10TH. McALLZN, TX 78501 612 882-8306 JUNIOR’S Supermarket OUR MEATS MAKE THE DIFFERENCE! BUILDING PRODUCTS 100 N. SUGAR RD. PHARR. TEXAS 78577 RES. 787 5266 B(JS. 787 8111 ROEL LIZCANO Owner Advertisement 357 We’ve printed more than one hundred million yearbooks... Thanks to you! JOSTENS Yearbook Representative Lola Rodriguez 358 Advertisement SECURITY STATE BANK Mrmbrt fOIC • IIS South C • Pharr. Ir a 7SS77 • iSiii 7S7S9II BANKING theFUTURE Robert Martinez Owner c§tinnett Jewelry 205 South Cage Pharr, Texas (512) 787-9968 ATHLETICS SHIRTS A PRINTS THE BALL STOPS HERE (512) 631-2300 — 631-5393 Lupe Salinas Gilma Salinas 1500 N. lOih McAllen. Texas 78501 SILK SCREENING Advertisement 359 Mr. and Mrs. Ramiro Daniel Owners -v- r.-i 1.' •’ 4 and 0 Discount Trophies 500 East Jones Bus. 787-9725 Res. 787-7648 PSJA’S OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER... Official School I.ffgul XcifX MI MT ADVANCE NEWS ★ Pharr ★ San Juan ★ Alamo “Official Xetrspaper of all three Hies by I nanimoas Vote of All Three City Commissions 1101 !N. Cage, Twin Palm Plaza Pharr, Tx. 783-00.16 - 787-8824 Balloon Decorating Specialists of the Valley Balloon Bouquets Printed Balloons “The Bus Station Gift Shop” Birthday Parties Helium Rentals Clowns and Balloons For All Occasions! 781 4547 Pharr, Toxas rocmCMtfuri � � !� AUro lUrjr o( T,x« Us , trfxMxxi mcoui«gn tXr ipn o( uuiovMn. tanking W. ukrn th. un lo taMo nd tel to new .dets nd tuwM can ttfhet Dun ctaMg ov irandt to the piwtihttewt P«ocw� . we v. Mwdity gtown bo«n wn B tom bwk to � btg bank m iomB town W. 9 tfei way by gmng ou cuMonwn wtwi Uwy need (ran b nk Aaraf W. cant ptomite to Imk every new de« th« comet .long Bu! w car pcomne not to na and htd. pmt bKwt h i sn ☆dWOMNKOFTCXdS 809 Mam Street • P 0 8«i 546 . Alamo. Tx 78516 • |512| 781 2471 for amateurs end ixofessronals VI IS Video Dentals I Hour E-6 slide processing Custom Color B W Printing Photographic Equipment Supplies Twin Palm Plaza-Pharr -781-5254 Advertisement 361 Armando's Taco Hut became Armando’s 106 N. Cage, Pharr 1 Block North of Bus 03 on 201 ► Mexican Food Armando’s style Botana Platter • Fajita Plate • Fish and Shrimp • Chile Relleno And our famous Texas size Tortilla Tacos Call 781-1091 for orders to go Sunday-Thursday; Open 7 days a week from 7am to 3 am Friday and Saturday 7 am to 4 am Over 50 different kinds of TACOS!!! 362 Advertisement c p o CO ■n 0) T =T TJ O) (O rt n o 3 -o_ 3 n D rt C o OD 00 CO rt o ■I 3 3 o •n rt' v CO a UJ Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs Autographs 1 £ 2 ,o g S! 1 t r S’ c V -c cx c: tj pj- c o § S! 3 ■§ rr c V ■c: a c 8 S’ § § 13 S’ . ■§ S' c 8 s f 3 ■% t | f I I f 0 I I § § =3 f C ) sgdej6o;n sydejBojny sqdejdojny sqdejBojny sqdej6ojny sqdejBo ny sqdejdojny sgdejBojny Maqiti 1 cAj Qudioi, Ihjo. 803 Mai , Atom , Tern 78516, (512) 787-4442 364 Advertisement TOWER PHOTOGRAPHIC. INC. “We are proud to work with your school Photogra ph er. ” 704 North Tower Road Alamo, Texas 78516 (512) 781-6531 Newcombe Pharmacy 125 West Park Pharr, Texas 787-2746 e a££ Employees and Former Employees of Newcombe Letty Gonzalez, Michelle Navarro, Ron Ramirez, Pharmacy are from left to right: Lizzie Ramirez, Leo De Le Garza, and Ruben Garza. Fast Paced, Full Service Quality Professional Printing Copies Flyers Labels Tickets Newsletters Brochures Business Cards Letterheads Envelopes Laminating Rubber Stamps Wedding Invitations Congratula tions From Twim Palms Plaza • 1101 North Cage Pharr, Texas • 781-6600 Advertisement 365 1000 Hwy. 83 • Pharr, Texas 781-5111 Monday thru Thursday: ll:00am-9:00pm • Friday and Saturday ll:00am-4:00pm D M C omma McAtiU 5103 lOtk Tewi, Ctujtfy Slopping Ctofa. M 139 k utPmk Plan Tic. Mon-h, -7:30-6:00 U-8:00-1:00 O’NEAL School and Office Supplies School Supplies • Duplicating Materials Educational Games • Office Supplies Itulletin Board Aids • Furniture • A.V. Supplies 200 South Cage 3401 West Expressway Pharr. Tx. 78577 McAllen. Tx. 78503 7835141 68 6521 223 S. Cage Phorr. Texos 78577 512 787-3684 EDDIE GARZA Owner We Tu'n Your Money into Gold!” 617- South I Road San juan, Tx 781-4146 Isaura Cantu- Owner Pom Pons Uniforms Megaphones Emblems Jackets Shorts T-Shirts Gloves Ri O Gicfnde ‘'Book Company W. Vinson McLeod COMPLETE LINE OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES 1101 UPASAVE. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS P O Box 2795 McAllen. Texas 78501 Ph. (512) 682-7531 366 Advertisement The theme says it all. 'this is the year to remember and the memories to hold on to Bear Memories 1988 is one special yearbook for me. This marks my fifth production and for sure, the biggest I have advised. At first I thought it couldn’t be accomplished, basically because of the volume of work. However, for some members dedicated for the job. I commend them. I faced a 40 member staff and each one had a world of their own. I advised, taught, laughed, cried, but most of all. I loved them. It has been an experience for me. and everyone of them. They actually managed to put up with me during the entire nine months and spending so much time in the room. Why did all these students want to work on a yearbook even though it takes up so much time? Their answer is beyond me. However, some did manage to pull through, while others did not. Teaching and advising journalism is an accomplishment and hopefully that all my students learned something from me. Even those students that were not enrolled in my classes actually spent time here. I guess, they felt a part of something too. What ever the answer. I hope they had fun times. We all spent so much time together, it's amazing what we went through, both good and bad. Mr. Owing . I owe him a lot. for his gratitude and advice. Mr. Daniel, thank you for your words of encouragement Mrs. L. Rodriguez (yearbook representative). I thank you so much for your help to get this book together Eddie Ramirez (Britton’s manager), thanks for your help on certain jams. Last but not least, six students and their families affected my life this year tremendously. And I cannot find the words to express how I feel. (JM.RL.DC.YC.LG.DG). These students and their parents were of major influence and significance to me. and even though they will leave, it will never be the same again. They grew up three years, while I grew old three. I will miss them a lot. To my wife Susie and children, Danniel Dewaynne, Annabelle Annette, Alyssa Anne, I cannot also find the words to say for your encouragement and support. Like I said at the beginning. believe me. this is one year I will never forget. This has got to be the year to remember and all the memories to hold on to AR. COMPLIMENTS OF - Armando. Susie. Danniel Dewaynne. Annabelle Annette, and Alyssa Anne Rodriguez MacDonald 3-D Signs Owner-Bill MacDonald 1315 West Business Highway 83 Alamo, Tx 78516 (512)787-0016 Advertising Specialties Real Estate Signs Magnetic Signs Bumper Stickers Truck Decals Posters Pharr Drug : ' R P T I C JV I U . . 1 T ft T I ’ o m i _ __ — 1 101 South Cage Blvd. Pharr, Texas Romeo S. Escobar-Owner Quality Drugs and Prescriptions (512)787-3255 (512)787-8422 Advertisement 367 Congratulations on Your Achievement Standing left to right • 66 Damian Guevara. 64 Jerry Munoz. 54 Arty Cantu Mdlf page compliments of: Mr. and Mrs. Damian Guevara Sr.. Mr. and Mrs Adan Munoz and Mr. and Mrs Manual Cant.; THANK YOU . . . I'fMt.r Hear Mcmorir. 1 UK � •• cot oU: - ■ � uTTrfTort Many fwoji’.r apart firm the M ff mnHilwH'l osintl -. hour. n ih� .’ n « found borar. Ih Journalism room K 105. In wcognmoa • ih.� � wh,. n.niriliuityi ihnr time :.nd effort into the production of tbr yearbook. Th Bear Memorve l ff would Me tnet| re� n« rappreciation and thank to tbow wbobalped make tb vrorKx.k a p. .ibilit and finally a reality. Teacher and admmigration played a major part in preduetun «.th.wit ihe.r help it « vjld have been a much toucher job. We would like to attend mu w.ikI thank u- in.ti.ii Tor. Mr R. CaMillo. M� . L de la R na. Mr K Newyombe. Coach Vela PS.! V Ni I Ihrartor. Mrs M MK’arthy. Mr J Quiroz. Mr. Rddie Hamrier and all 1' .1 V Club Sp,r.v.r� for he I pin .ait and identifying ptetarca for their own fluh • ■-'p. .al thank. ■ ...t tn the Homeoiak.n lVpartmrnt for the uie of ihetr living rt..m aevrra! time, for pwinre ukm .ndto Mr. and Mrs Raul Kaourar for the uae of thetr home •u hr� rl« l� r mdi. d ial picture could be taken Alao putting in thetr worth were fir� t and second p r, «! Photojournalism tudenl� . but one student who deserve higher r ognit an � � junior Brad Horner Bred a. not on the yearbook taff tbaa year but did cooinbuto many ton hour. ■ ; deveb .irc film aod printing picture and hi help � � neatly appreciated The pr.duciK.n . f the earl� ..k � « not completely a school ..rieoted procaaa Vanout butineae lie-iple ami firm alvi aided in the i .luatioo ot the yearbook 1 hank. go out to Don Hlubek. ph.c.iatrapher and rompanv Kmk««) Suites and Larfc'a Furniture Store of McAllen Killing Up .IV 00 luce with p rtirgg. Sound impwitiie. eitreme cratltude goes out to thi Win ph.K [r«pher. for no , onlv mpletmg I hi leak but going above and beyond their acicnment m cetiinc a pwture taken I baa year photographer were Denma Cantu. Roy Liccano. Brad Horner andra Martin ;. Ik .raid Gonralez. Robert Burnett. Jorge Garcia. Ira Tunica. Harvey 1 j -r lube H,4lmg� � -rth Dorp Trevino. and Jerry Munor. Thetr eiprrt eye made I ■■ -«r e tre.it .h.o. Ihr.'uch.iut the tear. Final I r there i. 6th p nod JournaliM II Yearbook wh.. made Layouts fitting picture and writing cop. to fill up tbo SO) pace AU had a hand, bag or small, ui completing the yearbook. rvd to you the faculty. adminiklralioii and atudenla of PSJ A THANK YOU and may this Bear Mcmorir l� Kh b trr ured for year to o«ne Colophon Bear Memories 1988 Volume 49. is the 400 page yearbook produc rd by Pharr Sat Juan Alamo High School. Bear Memories is printed by the Jostens Yearbook Company situated in Topeka, Kansas. This year s front and fuck covers was a Special litho 4 color process, which is the blending of the colors yellow orange, red and blue. The pictures that adorn the front and bock covers were picked by Mr. A. Rodriguez. He attempted to reach virtually every aspect of P.SJ.A life in his selection of pictures, selecting photographs dealing with FFA. ROTC, Band. T V Production. 8earettes. Football. Basketball. Cheerio idmg. and Drama Contrary to past yearbook endsheets. this year's endshcets are yellow Typography selected and used was Kormna Boid and Italic in various point sizes The 18 color pages were printed on 80 lb. gloss paper and the rest of the 38? pages were printed on regular matte paper. The theme, This is the year to remember and the memories to hold on to. was thought of and conceived by editor mchief Jerry Munoz. Each opening section of the yearbook carries on and enhances the theme of the yearbook. Adding 25 signatures to last year's record number 336 pages Bear Memories 1988 carries the title and is the largest high school yearbook in Texas A 3 page fold-out of the senior group picture was continued, but a 4 page gate fold of the P.SJ.A. Class of 1988 panoramic picture ws| added as a surprise All photo graphs were developed and printed by the yearbook staff photographers. Don Hlubek Photography, and Lifetouch Pictures. 1000 copies were ordered at a selling price of $35 first and second semester Bear Memories is a production o' 6th period. 45 member yearbook staff. 368 Advertisement SENIOR SECTION- Tenny Genea ke Racial Matinee Jtut Moa n Elmen Vt a JUNIOR SECTION-Etu. Cank Loot VitSxnneal SOPHOMORE SECTION - Lila. Daniel Seam Fuentei FAVORITES AND HONORS- Manleena Sandal YomMA GottiA CLUBS- Ytonne, Champion. Denali Gone alee Samantha Matinee Belinda Vittanneol Elthen Oltanee Saneka Cauda Tana Mata Mehia Tend Manilel Vega Gloria GuCennee Max etna Sandal SPORTS- Fenny Valle Lid o Galindo Ateert Roduguee Jeue. Mixeli ADVERTISEMENT- Dtnnil Conk Mad Fiend Sandta Matinee Mcnina Silt a STAFF MEMBERS- Belinda Benatidd Michele Danila Ruth Otic Monty Guena CeAde, Guema Uai Ganea Y tonne Champion Jute M. Ho nqlmodk Dina Goneolee Dona Ttetino Zandna Matinee Johnny VJUtal Rina Romance PHOTOGRAPHERS- DennU Conk Roy Lieeeno Bead Hewn Robeti Bunnell; Jenye Gouda ha Zuniga Hoeony topee Donald Goneolee ADVISOR- M%. A. Roduguee In Memorium Tragedy strikes during the Christmas holidays The death of a certain person affects etcrybody. especially if it is a teenager sill in high school. Death is not a subject that is conversed on campus because it b ■ ter touchy issue. 1 raged) struck for a San Juan family after classes let oat far the Christmas holidays. Oa Saturday. December 19. sixteen year old Abel Sanchez Jr. died in a car-related accident in Ins Milpas. south of Pharr. Abel was horn on July 9. 1971 in Kdinburg. attending Sorenson K.lemenlary School, (iar a-Pena Klemcntary School, and Austin Jr. High School. Abel is sunited hjr his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Abel Sanchez Sr. of San Juan, one brother and three sisters. Although Abel was not intolted in any high school clubs, be look interest in one eleclite. Art II. Ilis instructor. Ms. I. Schuy. of two years said, “he hods special talent in drawing, he just lo ed it. Seteral of his classmates in art dead said that Abel was always drawing and usually kept to himself. While in art class, he made seteral projects and one special assignment he was still working on was a ceramic tase composed of clay. On the tase are seteral miniature sketches and two heart shaped drawings with two names priated and andrrg lazed: “Abel and Mary. The lord may hate taken away Abel from his frienda, family and relatitev lloweter. his memory for being pul on this earth for sixtee years will he remembered. He will be sorely missed by his friends here at P.SJ.A High School. Abel Sanchez Jr. July 9, 1971 - December 19, 1987 Advertisement 969 Seniors Abad. Aracely 282 A bad. Fidel 282 Acosta. Gus 282 Acosta. Victor 282 Adkins. Annette 282 Aguilera. Raul 282 Aguirre. Patricia 282 Alaniz. Angelica 282 Alaniz. Carmela 282 Alaniz. Maria 282 Alaniz. Martha 282 Adalpe. Mary C. 282 Alejandro. Melissa 283 Alexander. Sam 283 Almaguer. Gerald 283 Alonzo. Gabriel 283 Alonzo. Irene 283 Alvardo. Elizabeth 283 Alvarado. Marina 284 Alvarado. Noe 284 Alvarado. Norma 284 Alvarez. Genaro 284 Amaya. Aurelia 284 Arcaute. David E. 284 Arellano. Yolanda 284 Arispe. Cristina 284 Armijio, Inez 284 Arredondo. Celia 285 Arredondo. Gloria 285 Arredondo. Manuel 285 Avendano. Rene 285 Avila. Maribel 285 Ayala. Reyes 285 Barbarena. Joe 285 Barker. Georgann 285 Barrera. Edna 285 Barrera. Jose 286 Barrera. Gilbert 286 Barrera. Rene 286 Barrios. Freddy 286 Barrios. Joe 286 Bartimus. Iris 286 Bazan. Bertha 286 Beltran. Christy 286 Beltran. Claudia 286 Beltran. Josie 287 Benavidez. Belinda 287 Benavidez. Rosie 287 Benavidez. Tito 287 Bermea. Christy 287 Bernal. Chris 287 Bernal. Letty 287 Blackwell. John D. 287 Blanco. Carlos 287 Borrego. Sammy 288 Bowles. David 288 Briones. 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Arty 230 Cantu. Eluid 230 Cantu. Juan 230 Cantu, Lauro 230 Cantu. Maricruz 230 Cantu. Marty 230 Cantu. Moises 230 Cantu. Moy 230 Cantu, Narcedalia 230 Cantu, Ray 230 Cantu, Ronaldo 230 Cantu, Varcedalia 230 Cardenas, Mary E. 230 Cardona. Aracely 230 Cardona. Gilbert 230 Cardoza. Israel 230 Carlin. Vicki 230 Carraco. Edua 230 Carranza. Elizabeth 230 Carranza. Ludy 230 Carrasco. Edna 231 Carrillo. Margarita 231 Cartin. Vicki 231 Castillo. Cesar 231 Castillo. Daniel 231 Castillo. Eduardo 231 Castillo. Esteban 231 Castillo. Joaquin 231 Castillo. Joe 231 Castillo. Norma 231 Castillo. Oracio 231 Castillo. Marie 231 Castillo. Maria 231 Castillo, Rogelio 231 Castillo. Sandra 231 Casa res. Yvette 231 Cavasoz. Luis 231 Cedillo. Araceli 231 Castro. Marie 231 Castro. Orlindo 231 Cedillo. Fidel 232 Zepeda. Rosa 232 Cerda. Sandra 232 Chapa. Angie 232 Chapa. Cindy 232 Chapa. Debra 232 Chapa. Ricardo 232 Chavez. Antonia 232 Cirlos. Ricky 232 Cirlos. Rudy 232 Clark. Tracey 232 Coats. David 232 Colby. Richard 232 Compean. Mario 232 Conquest. John 232 Conquest. Steven 232 Contreras. Elisa 232 Contreras. Jeff 232 Coronado, Primo 232 Coronado. Salvador 232 Corpus. Homer 232 Cortez. Cindy 232 Cortez. Joe 232 Cortez. Maria 232 Cortez. Norma 232 Cortez. Rogelio 232 Cortez. Sylvia 232 Crayton. Brian 232 Cuellar. Yesenia 232 Cuevas. SanJuanita 232 Cruz. Victor 232 Cruz. Estella 232 Cruz. Sylvester 232 Davila. Fidel 232 Davila. Efrain 233 Davila. Mario 233 DeLaCerda. Eddie 233 De La Fuente. Paul 233 De La Garza. Celeste 233 De la Garza. Lydia 233 Dela Garza, Marisol 233 De la Garza. Ofelia 233 De La Garza. Steve 233 De La Rosa. Adrian 233 De La Rosa. Ismael 233 De LaRosa. Juan 233 Franco. Roy 234 Fuentez, Antonio 234 Fuentez. Claudia 234 Fuentez, Marisol 235 Gallardo. Lupe 235 Gallardo. Nancy 235 Galloso. Juana 235 Galvan. Yesenia 235 Galvan. Yolanda 235 Galvan, Gloria 235 Garsez. Dexi 235 Garcia. Ada 235 Garcia. Aida 235 Garcia. Alex 235 Garcia. Amelia 235 Garcia. Angelita 235 Garcia. Cleo 235 Garcia. Danny 235 Garcia. David 235 Garcia. Frank 235 Garcia. Ismael 235 Garcia. Javier 235 Garcia. Joe 235 Garcia. Joe 235 Garcia. Juan 235 Garcia. Julie 235 Garcia. Ramon 235 Garcia. Rene 235 Garcia. Reyes 235 Garcia. RicHf 235 Garcia. Rob€tto 235 Garcia. Rostmary 235 Garcia. Ruben 235 Garcia. Larae 235 Garda. Moises 235 Garcia. Nora 235 Garcia. Mario 236 Garcia. Norma 236 Garcia. Sylvia 236 Garcia. Veronica 236 Garda. Seferino 236 Garza. Becky 236 Garza. Elizabeth 236 Garza. Elizabeth 236 Garza. Francisco 236 Garza. Gilbert 236 Garza. Gumesindo 236 Garza. Idalia 236 Garza. Jesus 236 Garza. Joey 236 Garza, Jose 236 Garza. Leida 236 Garza. Maria 236 Garza. Marissa 236 Garza. Martin 236 Garza. Mary Lou 236 Garza, Melissa 236 Garza. Mirtha 236 Garza. Raul 236 Garza. Rene 236 Garza. Rene 236 Garza. Rene V. 236 Garza. Reynaldo 236 Garza. Rolando 236 Garza. Rudy 236 Garza. Velma 236 Gomez. Cesar 236 Gomez. Cristina 236 Gomes. Eddie 236 Gomez. Myma 237 Gonzalez. Abel 237 Gonsalez. Alicia 237 Gonsalez. Bertha 237 Gonsalez. David 237 Gonsalez. David 237 Gonsalez. David 237 Gonsalez. Debra 237 Gonsalez. Diana 237 Gonsalez. Donald 237 Gonsalez. Eleazar 237 Gonsalez. Elisa 237 Gonsalez. Fernando 237 Gonsalez. Frances 237 Gonsalez. Grade 237 Gonsalez. Hector 237 Gonsalez. Joe 237 Gonsalez. George 237 [ I Lopez. Teresa 241 Lopez. Virginia 241 Lopez. Yvonne 241 Losoya. Norma 241 Lozano. Irma 241 Loss no, Rafael 241 Losano. Luciano 241 Lucio. Belinda 241 Luera. Marissa 241 De La Torre. Rosa 233 Gonsalez. Magdalena 237 Luna. Aurora 241 De Leon. Angelica 233 Gonsalez. Manny 237 Luna. Carlos 241 De Leon. Aurora 233 Gonsalez. Marisela 237 Luna. Frncisco 241 DeLeon, Gene 233 Gonsalez. Mary 237 Luna. Irene 241 De Leon. Mellissa 233 Gonsalez. Mary 237 Luna. Jesse 241 De Leon. Oscar 233 Gonsalez. Olga 237 Luna. Norma 241 De Leon. Sylvia 233 Gonsalez. Pam 237 Luna. Persilla 241 De Leon. Yesenia 233 Gonsalez. Patt 237 Luna. San Juana 241 De los Santos. Letty 233 Gonsalez. Ruben 237 Madrigal. Cynthia 241 Deths. Harvey 233 Gonsalez. San Juanita 237 Madrigal. Eliga 241 Diaz. Efren 233 Gonsalez. Yvette 237 Madrigal. Roselio 241 Dimas. Bernie 233 Goodrick. Patrick 237 Magana. Michael 241 Echeverria. Dian 233 Goria. Antonia 237 Maldonado. Germane 241 Echeverria, Luis 233 Graham. Elizabeth 237 Maldonado. Mary 241 Elizaldo. Hermelinda 233 Gregg. Paula 237 Mancha. Anita 243 Escamilla. Carmen 233 Grisalva, Frances 237 Mancha. Guadalupe 243 Escamilla. Martha 233 Guajardo. Elias 237 Mancha. Jesse 243 Escobedo. Luis 233 Guajardo. Elva 238 Mancha. Sandra 243 Escobedo. Rolando 233 Guajardo. Nora 238 Mancias. Noe 243 Esparssa. Rebecca 233 Guardiola. Marissa 238 Marigal. Celia 243 ESPERIQGETA. Carmen 233 Guerra, Elma 238 Mar Neal. Debra 243 Espinoza. Aaron 233 Guerra. Eric 238 Marmolejo. Blanca 243 Espinoza, Martha 233 Guerra. Griselda 238 Martinez. Alex 243 Estrada. Estella 234 Guerra. Hector 238 Martinez. Aurelio 243 Estrada. Javier 234 Guerrero. Cecilia 238 Martinez. Belinda 243 Estrada. Ricardo 234 Guevsm. Jesus 238 Martinez. Clarisa 243 Falcon. Orlando 234 Guevarra. Servando 238 Martinez. Eluid 243 Farrias. Yvonne 234 Gutierrez. Ana 238 Martinez. Elizabeth 243 Fink. Perry 234 Gutierrez. George 238 Martinez. Esteban 243 Florez. Alfredo 234 Gutierrez. Linda 238 Martinez. Rosio 243 Florez. Belinda 234 Gutierrez. Lucy 238 Martinez. Victor 243 Florez. Dora 234 Gutierrez. Steven 238 Martinez. Virginia 243 Florez. Erica 234 Guzman. Jose 238 Martinez. Zandra 243 Florez. Laura 234 Guzman. Mireya 238 Martinez. Fernando 242 Florez. Moises 234 Handy. Cindy 238 Martinez. Felipe 242 Florez. Reynaldo 234 Heltcell. Tamara 238 Martinez. Hermina 242 Florez. Romeo 234 Hernandez. Arturo 238 Martinez. Homer 242 Fonseca. Fernando 234 Hernandez. Aurelia 238 Martinez. Imelda 242 Fonseca. Orlando 234 Hernandez. Azonez 238 Martinez, Isabel 242 Hernandez. Criselda 238 Hernandez. Cristela 238 Hernandez. Daniel 238 Hernandez. Eloy 238 Hernandez. George 238 Hernandez. Jaime 238 Hernandez. Joe 238 Hernandez. Juan 238 Hernandez. Leticia 238 Hernandez. Lorie 238 Hernandez. Mario 238 Hernandez, Mark 238 Hernandez. Martha 238 Hernandez. Mellissa 239 Hernandez. Noelia 239 Hernandez. Patricia 239 Hernandez. Pedro 239 Hernandez. Richard 239 Hernandez. Roque 239 Hernandez. Sandra 239 Hernandez. Frances 239 Hernandez. Jesus 239 Hernandez. Ramiro 239 Herrera. Randy 239 Herrera. Raudel 239 Herra. Yvette 239 Hiller. John 239 Hinojosa. Belinda 239 Honojosa. Joe 239 Hinojosa. Mariano 239 Hollingsworth. Rosie 239 Horner. Brad 239 Hortness. Donald 239 Huerta. Sergio 240 Ibarra. Lidia 240 Doreen. Jaime 240 America. Jalomo 240 John. James 240 Juan. Luis Juido 240 Jimenez. Roue 240 Jimenez. Yvette 240 Angela. Karlson 240 Landa. Delma 240 Landa. Eloisa 240 Landeros. Sandra 240 Lasenio. Luciano 240 Laughlin. Susana 240 Leal. Jerry 240 Leal. Maribel 240 Leal. Martha 240 Lara. Yvonne 240 Ledesma. Gabriel 240 Ledesma. Sammy 240 Ledesma. 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Luis 243 Mesquite. Ada 243 Mettlach. Holly 243 Meza. Melinda 243 Meza. Ricardo 243 Miller. Arthur 244 Miller. Daniel 244 Moncada. Maria 244 Monioa. Denise 244 Montanez. Cynthia 244 Montez. Juan 244 Montez. Marie 244 Montez. Mauricio 244 Moczygemba. Winnonna 244 Morales. Joe 244 Moralez. Mario 244 Morales. Norma 244 Moralez. Federico 244 Moreno. Marrissa 244 Morin. Eduardo 244 Munoz, Cynthia 244 Munoz. Isabel 244 Munoz. Jerry 244 Munoz. Mariselda 244 Munoz. Miguel 244 Munoz. Sonia 244 Narvaez. Tania 244 Navarro. Javier 244 Navarro. Nancy 244 Navarro. Norma 244 Ocanas. Americo 244 Ochoa. Arturo 244 O Cannar. Dona van 244 Ojeda. Robert 244 Olivarez. Anulfo 244 Olivarez. David 244 Olivarez. Leticia 2 Olivarez. Marisol 244 Olvera. Esther 244 Ontiveros. Enrigue 244 Ordonez. Yvette 245 Ornelas. Roy 245 Ortega. Enrigue 245 Ortegon. Lenard 245 Ortegon. Roy 245 Ortiz. Irma 245 Ortiz. Isabel 245 Ortiz. Salomon 245 Ortiz. Sol 245 Ortiz. Jose 245 Osuna. Heriberto 245 Oviedo. Seferino 245 Pacheco. Ricardo 245 Palacios. Angel 245 m 1 4 'V Palacios. Frank 245 Palacios. Laurie 245 Palacios. Laurie 245 Palomin. Paul 245 Pallva. Fidel 243 Parra. Geraldine 245 Pecina. Salvador 245 Pequeno. Homer 245 Pena. Abel 245 Pena. Christina 245 Pena. David 245 Pena. Penny 245 Perez. Diana 245 Perez. Joe 245 Perez. Luis 245 Perez. Marisela 245 Perez. Mauricio 245 Perez. Pete 245 Pertidan. Flor 245 Polanco. Mark 245 Polanco. Jenniffer 246 Polanco. Patricia 246 Pruned a. Adelina 246 Pruneda. Juanita 246 Puentez. Abel 246 Puente. Jaime 246 Puente. Norma 246 Quintanilla. Felix 246 Quintanilla. Jose 246 | Quintanilla. Juanita 246 ulntanilla. San Juana 246 Ramirez. Anna 246 Ramirez. Erica 246 Ramirez. Israel 246 Ramirez. Monica 246 Ramirez. Oneida 246 Ramirez. Rachel 246 Ramirez. Ramiro 246 Ramos. Annabel 246 Ramos. Antelia 246 MRamos. Benita 246 kRamos. Milda 246 Ramos. Xavier 246 I Rangel. Jose 246 Rangel. Maria 246 Rendon. Mellissa 246 Resendez. Rodolfo 246 Reyez, Anna Maria 246 Reyez. 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Rubio. Teresa 248 Rubles. Leonardo 248 Rudledge. Robert 248 Ruiz. Sergio 248 Saenz. Argelio 248 Saenz. Rosa 248 Saenz. Yadira 248 Saenz. Yesenia 248 Salas. Susana 248 Salazar. Geneve 248 Salazar. Gerardo 248 Salazar. George 249 Salazar. Laura 249 Salazar. Leo 249 Salazar. Martin 249 Salazar. Sylvia 249 Saldana. Anna 249 Salinas. Edgar 249 Salinas. Georgia 249 Salinas. Joey 249 Salinas. Mando 249 Salinas. Mariane 249 Salinas. Mark 249 Salinas. Rolando 249 Salinas. Yolanda 249 Salomo. America 249 Santa Cruz Criselda 249 Sanchez. Abel 249 Index 371 Sanchez. Albert 249 Sanchez. Alex 249 Sanchez. Becky 249 Sanchez. Carlos 249 Sanchez. Frank 249 Jj Sanchez. Gabriel 249 I?’ Sanchez. Joaquin 249 I ' Sanchez. Juan 249 Sanchez. Karla 249 Sanchez. Lee 249 Sanchez. Leo 249 Sanchez. Ludivina 249 Sanchez. Melissa 249 Sanchez. Hoemi 249 Sanchez. Raul 249 Sanchez. Rita 249 Sanders. Marleena 250 Santa Maria George 250 Santlan. Laura 250 Santos. Rosie 250 Santos. George 250 Santoyo. Elias 250 Sandoval. Gerardo 250 Sandoval. Dora 250 Sandoval. Reynaldo 250 Sandoval. Roy 250 Sauceda. Corina 250 Sauceda. Ramon 250 Saucedo. Julio 250 Segoviano. Idolina 250 Sendojo. Ramiro 250 Sepulveda. Sylvia 250 Serna. Francisco 250 Serna. Hilda 250 s gvero. Sonia 250 S iva. A race!i 250 Silva. Maria 250 Connie 250 Brad 251 Laura 251 £ Smith. Chelsev 251 Smith. Sandra 251 ■ Solis. Eddie 251 Softs, Javier 251 Solis. Lupita 251 Solis. Martha 251 Solis. Olivia 251 Sosa. Albm§m51 Soto. GilbeW 251 Southerland. Mike 251 Suarez. Carlos 251 Suarez. Claudia 251 Suarez. Cynthia 251 Suarez. Imelda 251 Tamez. Doreene 251 Tamez. Ive 251 Taylor. Julie 251 Tijerina. Jessie 251 Torres. Alfredo 251 Torrez. Dalia 251 Torres. Maria 251 Torres. MEIiasa 251 orres. Ruth25T Trejo. Alma 251 Trevino. Dora 251 Trevino. Hector 251 Trevino. Jose 251 Trevino. Maria 251 Trevino. Melissa 251 Trevino. Michael 251 Trevino. Michael 251 Trevino. Rebecca 251 Trevino. Reyes 251 Urbina. Jessie 252 Urbina. Manuel 252 Urbina. Rayna 252 Urrea. Sylvia 252 Urreste. Eloy 252 Uvallc. Saul 252 Valero. Diana 252 Valdez. Diana 252 Valdez. Diana 252 Valle. Fernando 252 Valle. Rosalio 252 Vargas. Adela 252 Vsrrito. Mario 252 Vasguez. Albert 252 Vasguez. Ji.an 252 Vasguez. Laura 252 Vasguez. Maria 252 Vassberg. Brad 252 Veechio. Joe 252 Vega. Soma 252 Vela. Andrea 252 L Zuniga, Sandy 253 Zuniga. Sophia 253 Zavala. Sylvia 253 SOPHOMORES fela. Mark 252 Vela. Martina 252 Vela. Melissa 252 Vela. Robert 252 Vera. Julie 252 Velasquez, Rossana 252 Villagomez. Veronica 252 Villanueva. Hijinio 252 Villarreal. Gilbert 252 Villarreal. Isaac 252 Villarreal. Jaime 252 Villarreal. Linda 242 Villarreal. Mara 252 Villarreal. Martin 252 Villarreal. Miguel 253 Villarreal, Horma 253 Villarreal. Robert 253 Villarreal. Rocky 253 Richardo. Yado 253 YARITO. Maria 253 Ybanes. Laura 253 Zamora. Melissa 253 Zamora. Rosalinda 253 Zamoripa. Roby 253 Zamoripa. Saul 253 Zamoripa. Javier 253 Z$moripa. Veronica 253 Zavala. Sylvia 253 Zrobk. Billy 253 Zubiano. Delma 253 I Zbniga. Gilbert 253 m Zuniga. Ira 253 Zuniga. Sammy 253 200 I 200 00 00 200 i 200- Abrego. Miriam 200 Acevedo. Adriana 200 Acevedo. Juan 200 Acosta. Criselda 200 Aguilar. Alberto 200 Aguirre. Jesse 200 Aguirre. Mari Aguirre. Olga Alaniz. Ernie Alaniz. Jose 200 Alaniz. Oziel 200 -4 ca a. Yolanda 2001_ A lean tar. Adriana 200 Almaguer. Lenor 200 Alvarado. Aurora 200 I Alvarado. Brenda 200 PAlvarado. Diana 200j Alvarado. Gabriel Alvarado. Juan 200 Alvarado. Lilia 200 Alvarado. Maria 200 Alvarez. Amanda Alvarez. Anna 200 Alvarez, David 201 Alvarez. Fred 201 Alvarez. Irasema 201 Alvarez. Marc 201 Alvarez. Rosa 201 Alvear. Alfredo 201 Anaya. Angie 201 Anquino. Pablo 201 Aranda. Federico 201 Aranda. Micheal 201 Arispe. Yvonne 201 Arjona. Juan 201 Arreaga. Hector 201 Arredondo. Clemencia 201 Arrendondo. Gloria 201 Arredondo. Juan 201 Arredondo. Susana 201 Arrellano. Eddie 201 Arriola. David 201 Arroyo. Juan 201 Avcndano, Dolores 201 Avila. Celen 201 Avila. Federico 201 Avila. San Juanita 201 Ayala. Fernando 201 Bachman. John 2011 Balderaz. George 201 onica 201 ose 201 Robert 201 Dons 201 Balli. Veronica Bandia. Jos Barerra. Robert Baroclo. Doris i Barocio. Micheal 201 Barrelro. Anthony 201 Barrera. Blanca 201 Barrera. Cindie 201 Barrera. Marisela 201 Barrios. Daniel 201 Barrios. Rosie 201 Bastry. Rose Mary 201 Benavidez. Norm a 201 Benavidez. Steve 201 Bentley. Barbara 202 Bernal. Anna 202 Bernal. Juan 202 Betran, Ebet 202 Biramontes. Ruben 202 Blackwell. Richard 202 Blanco. Arnold 202 Blanco. Virgina 202 Bocanegra. Belinda 202 Bocanegra. Esmer 202 Borrego. Sophie 202 Bowles. Mathew 202 Bravo. Florencio 202 Brouwen. George 202 Bryant. Leroy 202 Bueno. Edwardo 202 Buitron. Joe 202 Burciaga. Lisa 202 Burrnett. Robert 202 Burrola. Lydia 202 Bustos. Eddie 202 Bustos. Melissa 202 Caballero. Martin 202 Calderon. Micheal 202 Camacho. Mari 202 Camacho. Martha 202 Cameron. Verna 202 Campos. Benny 202 Campos. Martin 202 Cano. Cristina 202 Cano. Jaynie 202 Cano. Yisel 202 Cantu. Anna 202 Cantu. Belinda 202 Cantu. Binita 202 Cantu. Esmeralda 202 Cantu. Gilbert 202 Cantu. Grade 202 Cantu. Ismael 202 Cantu. Javier 202 Cantu. Joe 202 Cantu. Marisol 203 Cantu. Marisol 203 Cantu, Horida 203 Cantu. Sonia 203 Capetillo. Arnulfo 203 Cardona, Gilbert 203 Cardona. Hector 203 Carillo. Adalberto 203 Carlin. Eddie 203 Carranza. Damian 203 Carrera. Rodolfo 203 “ Careillo. Laura 203 Carrisalez. Letti 203 Carter, Steve 203 Casarez. Rudy 203 Casa. Rene 203 Castaneda. Javier 203 Castilleja. Juanita 203 Castillo. Daniel 203 Castillo. Eduardo 203 Castillo. Greg 203 Castillo. Javier 203 Castillo. Juan A. 203 Castillo. Juaquin 203 Castillo. Omar 203 Castillo. Pedro 203 Castillo. Sandra 203 Castillo. Selene 203 Castro. Roel 203 Y Cavasos. Irma 203 Cavazos. Joe 204 Cazales. Rodolfo 204 Cazares. Ramon 204 Cazarez. San Juanita 204 Cedillo. Fidel 204 Cepeda. Araceli 204 Cepeda. Judi 204 Charles. Elizabeth 204 Chavez. Juan 204 Chavez. Julissa 204 Cisneros. Linda Iris 204 Cobos. Victor 804 Cocio. Mark 204 Colby. Martha 204 Compean. Alfredo 204 Contreras. Becky 204 Contreras. Ramon 204 Cordero. Juana 204 Cornejo. Julian 204 Corona. Javier 204 Coranado. Martha 204 Coronado. Hilario 204 Coronado. Patricia 204 ConURdo. Salvador 205 Coronado. Yesenia 205 Cortez. Alfonso 205 Cortez. Dahila 205 Cortez. Gilberto 205 Cortez. Janete 205 Cortez. Jose Luis 205 Cortez. Linda 205 Cortez. Maria 205 Cortez. Rivera 205 Cortez. Rogelio 205 Cox. Yvette 205 Cruz. Clemente 205 Cruz, Tom 205 Cuellar. Alice 205 Cuellar. Andy 205 Cuellar. Ivan 205 Daniel. Lisa Mischelle 205 Davila. Alvaro 205 Davila. Debbie 205 Davila. Florinda 205 Davila. Michele 205 Davis. Carol 205 Davis. Frank 205 De Alejandro. Lisa 205 t 205 De Hoyos. Framk De La Cerda. Felipe 205 De La Garza. Adrian 205 De La Garza. OfUia 205 De La Garza. Imer 205 De La O. Ana 205 De La Rosa. Adrian 205 De La Rosa. Dinor.i 205 De La Rosa. Santos 205 De La Rosa. Susana 205 De La Rosa. Sylvestre 205 De La Serda. Mary 205 De Leon. Arturo 205 De Leon. Edward 206 De Leon. Freddy 206 De Leon. Jeanette 206 De Leon. Terry 206 Delgado. Mereydt 206 De Luna. Delia 206 De Ochoa. Rachel 206 Diaz. Gladys 206 Diaz. Griselea 206 Diaz. Haney 206 Diaz. Rosa 206 Doyle. Michelle 206 Duenez. Monica 206 Dunzz, Jose Luis 206 Duran. Perla 206 Echavaria. Sarah 206 Elissetcha. Gilbert 206 Elizondo. Eduardo 206 Elizondo. Esmer 206 Elizondo. Frank 206 Enriquez. Henry 206 Enriquez. Felix 206 Enriquez. Rosie 206 Escobar. Marisol 206 Espino. Esteban 206 Espinoza. Gilberto 206 Espinoza. Hector 206 Espinoza. Rosa 206 Espinoza. Steven 206 Espiricuta. larael 206 Eates. James 206 Estrada. Joe 206 Estrada. Lorena 206 Estrada. Miranda 206 Estrada. Ricardo 206 Farias. Carlos 206 Feebles. Roy 206 Figueroa. Marla 206 Figueroa. Ricky 206 Flores. Celeste 206 Flores. Elizabeth 206 Flores. Guadalupe 206 Flores. Hugo 207 Flores. Janie 207 Flores. Jesus 207 Flores. Laura 207 Flores. Lydia 207 Flores. Maria 207 Flores. Roel 207 Flores. Horma 207 Flores. Victor 207 Fonseca. Fernando 207 Forina. Tony 207 Foytek. Joe 207 Frazier. Robert 207 Fuentes. Marisol 207 Galtan. Joe 207 Gallardo. Sergio 207 Galloso, Juana 207 Gallegos. Marisa 207 Galvan. Magda 207 Garay, Irene 207 Garay, Rene 207 Garcia. Anthony 207 Garcia. Betsey 207 Garcia. David 207 Garcia. Debra 208 Garcia. Eduardo 206 Garcia. Efrain 208 Garcia, Francisco 208 Garcia. Fransisco 208 Garcia. Guillermo 208 Garcia. Isidro 208 Garcia. Joe 208 Garcia. Jorge 208 Garcia. Jose 208 Garcia. Jose 208 Garcia. Lorenzo 208 Garcia. Lupita 208 Garcia. Maria 208 Garcia. Maribel 208 Garcia. Marisa 208 Garcia. Maritza 208 Garcia. Marko 208 Garcia. Martha 208 Garcia. Mauricio 208 Garcia. Monica 208 Garcia. Hoelia 208 Garcia. Horma 208 Garcia. Rolando 208 Garcia. Rosa 209 Garcia. Teles to 209 Garcia. Tony 209 Garcia. Victor 209 Garibay. Macario 209 Garza. Alma 209 Garza. Andria 209 Garza. Anna 209 Garza. Belia 209 Garza. Cynthia 209 Garza, David 209 Garza. Esteban 209 Garza. Fred 209 Garza. Gabriel 209 Garza. Hector 209 Garza. Hilda 209 Garza. Imelda 209 Garza. Jaime 209 Garza. Jesse 209 Garza. Joe 209 Garza. Juan 209 Garza. Kristine 209 Garza. Maribel 209 Garza. Maribel 209 Garza. Martha 209 Garza. Micheal 209 Garza. Michelle 209 Garza. Mirtha 209 Garza. Hori 209 Garza. Rachel 209 Garza. Ramiro 209 Garza. Sandra 209 Garza. Shelly 209 Garza. Steven 209 Garza. Sumesindo 209 Qarza. Tony 209 Garza. Yvette 209 Garza. Yvonne 209 Gomez. Alma 209 m Gomez. Cesar 209 Gomez. Christina 209 Gomez. Felipe 210 Gomez. Lupe 210 Gonzalez. Ann Janet 210 Gonzalez. Carla 210 Gonzalez. Cynthia 210 Gonzalez. Debra 210 Gonzalez. Eduardo 210 Gonzalez. Elena 210 Gonzalez. Elizabeth 210 Gonzalez. Esmeralda 210 Gonzalez. Fausto 210 Gonzalez. Felix 210 Gonzalez. Fernando 210 Gonzalez. Gigi 210 Gonzalez. Gonzalo 210 Gonzalez. Grade 210 Gonzalez. Janie 210 Gonzalez. Johnny 210 Gonzalez. Jorge 210 Gonzalez. Jose 210 Gonzalez. Juan 210 Gonzalez. Laura 210 Gonzalez, Lucio 210 Gonzalez. Luis 210 Gonzalez, Megdalina 211 Gonzalez. Maggie 211 Gonzalez. Maria 211 Gonzalez. Mark 211 Gonzalez. Haney 211 Gonzalez. Patricia 211 Gonzalez. Patricia Y. 211 Gonzalez. Rene 211 Gonzalez, Rick 211 Gonzalez, Roberto 211 Gonzalez, Rodrigo 211 Gonzalez. Saul 211 Gonzalez. Sergio 211 Gonzalez. Yesenia 211 Graciano. Roberto 211 Guajardo. Carmen 211 Guajardo. Eiras 211 Guajardo. Eulogio 211 Guajardo. Gilma 211 Guajardo. Marco 211 Guajardo. Maricela 211 ft Guajardo. Omar 211 Guajardo. Pedro 211 Guajardo. Roel 211 Guerra. Amy 211 Guerra. Ariel 211 Guerra. Cecilo 211 Guerra. Claudia 211 Guerra. Hicanor 211 Guevara. Serhpla 211 Gutierrez. Carlos 211 Gutierrez. Gloria 211 Gutierrez. Liandro 211 Gutierrez. Horma 211 Gutierrez. Ruth 211 Guzman. Cynthia 211 Guzman. Melissa 211 Hegg. Gretchen 211 Herbert. Sergio 211 Hererra. Yesenia 211 Hernandez. Carlos 212 Hernandez. Daniel 212 Hernandez. Eloy 212 Hernandez. Gabriela 212 Hernandez, George 212 Hernandez. George 212 Hernandez, John 212 Hernandez. Jorge 212 Hernandez, Juan 212 Hernandez. Luis 212 Hernandez. Martha 212 Hernandez. Matilda 212 Hernandez. Ricardo 212 Hernandez. Ricardo 212 Hernandez. Rose 212 Hernandez. Zoraida 212 Hinojosa. Sophia 212 Huerta. Cynthia 212 Huerta. Robert 212 Huerta. Laura 212 Ibanez. Melissa 212 Ibanez. Ruben 212 Ibarra. Elizabeth 212 Ibarra. Marco 212 Ibarra. Hatlia 212 Ibarra. Janet 212 lleva. Rigo 212 Isaguirre. Korina 212 Jasso. Jorge A. 212 Jasso. TOny 212 Java milk . Joe 212 Jimenez. Fabian 212 Juido. Juan Luis 212 Karr. Adrian 212 Kornegay. Diana 212 Lands. Delma 212 Landez. Felix 212 Lara. Debbie 212 Lara. Febe 212 Losoya. Horma 213 Laughlin. Susana 213 Leal. Domingo 213 Ledesma. Leticia 213 Ledezma. Oziel 213 Ledezma. Sammy 213 Ledillo. Fidel 213 Lemus. Susie 213 Leon. Mary 213 Leos. Rosalinda 213 Lerma. Laura 213 Leyva. Bertha 213 Lincon, Rachel 213 Linan. Abel 213 Liva. Rigo 213 Loera. Sonia 213 Lopez. Albert 213 Lopez. Antonio 213 Lopez. Arturo 213 Lopez. Carlos 213 Lopez, Estaban 213 Lopez. Fernando 213 Lopez. Gloria 213 Lopez. Javier 213 Lopez. Jorge 213 Lopez. Linda Ana 213 Lopez. Mari 213 Lopez, Maricela 213 Lopez. Moises 213 Lopez. Hoelia 213 Lopez. Patricia 214 Lopez. Rosa 214 Lopez. San Juanita 214 Lopez. Sylvia 214 Lopez. Victor 214 Lozaro. Irma 214 Lozaro. Jose 214 Luna. Carlos 214 Luna. Claudia 214 Luna. Diana 214 Luna. Linda 214 Luna. PergiIla 214 Luna. Ramiro 214 Luna. Ruben 214 Macias. David 214 Maldonado, Horma 214 Maldonado. Robert 214 Mancha. Betty 214 Mancha, Maritza 214 Mancha. Michelle 214 Mancha. Rosalinda 214 Mancillas. Ana 214 Manley. Lance 214 Manzanares. Jaime 214 Marroquin. Rolando 214 Marez. Mary Ann 214 Martinez. Aaron 214 Martinez. Arturo 214 Martinez. Belia 214 Martinez, Benigan 214 Martinez. David 214 Martinez. Diago 214 Martinez. Diana 214 Martinez. Dolores 214 Martinez. Gabriel 214 Martinez. Hector 214 Martinez. Idelfonso 214 Martinez. Jaime 214 Martinez. Jaiver 215 i i Inde, Martinez. Joe 215 Martinez. Letty 215 Martinez. Magda 215 Martinez. Marco 215 Martinez. Melissa 215 Martinez. Micheal 215 Martinez. Vosie 215 Martinez. Ruben Jr. 215 Martinez. Rutilo 215 Martinez. Sandra 215 Martinez. Sergio 215 Martinez. Veronica 215 Mata. Monica 215 Moya. Melissa 215 Medellin. Laura 215 Medina. Erika 215 Medina. Yesenia 215 Medrano. Oswaldo 215 Medrano. Sylvia 215 Mena. Llll 215 Mendez. Rosie 215 Mendoza. Clara 215 Mendoza. Joana 215 Mendoza, Jose 216 Meza. David 216 Michel. Cynthia 216 Miller. Daniel 216 Mirando. Adriana 216 Mireles. Luis 216 Mireles. Mevery 216 Molina. Blasa 216 Molina. Freddy 216 Molina. George 216 Moncada. Cesar 216 Montemayor, Stuart 216 Montes, Saul 216 Montes. Rose 216 Mora, Luis 216 Morales, Daphne 216 Morales. Gloria 216 Morales. Hilario 216 Morales. Janie 216 Morales. Jesus 216 Morales. Lisa 216 Morales, Margie 216 Moreno, Cecilio 216 Moreno. Claudia 217 Moreno, Jaime 217 Moreno, Joe 217 Moreno. Marissa 217 Moreno. Reynaldo 217 Moreno, Ruben 217 Morin. Sonia 217 Morin. Violeta 217 Moya. Roque 217 Munoz. Beatrice 217 Munoz, Francisco 217 Munoz, Maria 217 Munoz. Maria 217 Munoz. Rocky 217 Murito, Marina 217 Nava, Patricia 217 Nava. Robert 217 Narvaes, Cris 217 Navarro, Frank 217 Navarro, Roel 217 Nicanor, Jose Alfredo 217 Nieto, Samuel 217 Nino. Rosalba 21 Nunez, Bernard 217 Nunez. David 217 Ochoa. Daniel 217 Ojeda. Robert 217 Olivarez. Arnulfo 217 Olivarez. Hector 217 Olmeda, Noelia 217 Ornelas. Alicia 217 Ortega. Domingo 217 Ortega. Miguel 217 Onega. Ramon 217 Ortiz. Corina 217 Ortiz. Dora 217 Ortiz. Maria 217 19 Palacios. Sylvia 218 Paiomares. Letty 218 Pardo. David 218 Partida. Flor 218 Pastran. Iras 218 Pastravo, Salvador 218 Pena. Aida 218 Pena. Aracely 218 Pena. David 218 Pena. Esmeralda 218 Pena, Luis 218 Pena. Manuel 218 Pedroza. Liz 218 Pequeno. Jaime 218 Perales, Albert 218 Perales, Pamela 218 Perez, Antonia 218 Perez, Eric 218 Perez, Jose 218 Perez, Juan Carlos 218 Perez. Luis 218 Perez, Maurido 218 Perez. Octavio 218 Perez, Pedro 218 Perez. Raul 219 Perez. Ricky 219 Perez. Sandra 219 Pesina. Mario 219 Pineda. Chris 219 Platas. Denise 219 (Polanco. Mark 219 Pompa. Maria E. 219 Poz. Liliana 219 Pruneda. Juanita 219 Puentes. Eduardo 219 | Quena. Luis 219 Quezado. Diana 219 Quintanilla, Felix 219 L Quintanilla, San Juanita 21. Quintero. Terry 219 ■ Quiroz. Cissy 219 Ramirez. Albert 219 Ramirez. Anna 219 Ramirez. Anna 219 Ramirez. Amanda 219 Ramirez. Cynthia 219 Ramirez. Enedina 219 Ramirez. Gina 219 | Ramirez, Lilian 219 , Ramirez. Liza 219 Ramirez. Mirta 219 Ramirez. Monica 219 Ramirez. Tino 219 Ramirez. Rigo 219 Ramirez. Ronica 219 Ramos. Chris 219 Ramos, Margarita 219 | Ramos. Rene 219 Rangel, Carlos 219 Rangel. Laura 219 Rangel. Jose 219 Rend in, Homer 219 Resendez. Alda 220 Resendez, Angie 220 Resendez. Joe 220 Reyes, Ana Maria 220 Reyes. Reynaldo 220 Reyes. Sonia 220 Reyes, Veronica 220 Reyna. Clara 220 Reyna, Fred 220 Reyna, Rene 220 Reyna. Victor 220 Richie, Randy 220 Riley. Paul 220 Rios. Gabriel 220 Rios. Jose 220 Rios. Luis 220 Rios. Patricia 220 Rios. Rolando 220 Rivas, Eva 220 Rivas, Hugo 220 Rivas. Mima 220 Rivera. Alberto 220 Rivera. Claudia 220 Rivera. Juan 220 Rivera. Nora 220 Rivera. Rene 220 Rivera. Roel 220 Rocha. Jose Luis 220 Rodea. Veronica 220 Rodriguez. Anna Rodriguez. Belinda 220 Rodriguez. Bertha 220 Rodriguez. Blanca A. 220 Rodriguez, Delma 220 Rodriguez, Denise 220 Rodriguez. Elizabeth 220 Rodriguez, Esmeralda 220 Rodriguez. Ever ado 220 Rodriguez. Fidel Rodriguez. Isalia 220 Rodriguez. Jesse 221 | Rodriguez, Jose 221 Rodrigm . Jim 221 Rodriguez. Lupe 221 Rodriguez, Magda 221 Rodriguez. Maritza 221 Rodriguez. Ramiro 221 Rodriguez. Rey 220 Rodriguez. Rogelio 221 Rodriguez, Ronnie 221 Rodriguez, Roxanna 221 Rodriguez, San Juanita 221 Rodriguez. Sara 221 Rodriguez. Sonia 221 Rodriguez. Victor 221 Rojas, Araceli 221 Rojas. Raul 221 Romero. Jose 221 Romero. Laura 221 Romero. Maria 221 Roman. Adolfo 221 Jose 221 Juanita 221 sa 221 Ruiz. Martha ??? Ruiz. Patricia 222 Saenz. Damian 222 Saenz. Yadira 222 Sala. Sandra 222 Salazar. Laura 222 Salazar. Maria 222 Salazar. Mercedes 222 Salazar. Minerva 222 Salazar. Rey 222 Salazar. Ricardo 222 Salazar. Robert 222 Salazar. Sylvia 222 Saldana. Alfredo 222 Saldana. Cynthia 222 Saldana. Dalila 222 Salinas. Evangelina 222 Salinas. Ilene 222 Salinas. Javi 222 j Salinas. Jose 222 Salinas. Ludivina 222 | Salinas. Norma 222 Salinas. Paul 222 | Salinas. Ruben 222 Salinas. Sylvia 222 | Salinaz, Yaneth 222 Sanchez. Abel 222 Sanchez. Albert 222 Sanchez. Angelice 222 Sanchez. Dalia 222 Sanchez. Gina 222 Sanchez, Johnny 222 Sanchez. Maria 222 Sanchez. Maria Amy 222 Sanchez. Marisol 222 1 : % Sanchez. Sylvia 222 -x Sandoval. Belinda 222 Sandoval. Miriam 222 Sandoval. Yolanda 223 Santa Cruz. Criselda 223 Santoyo. Carmen 223 Sauceda. Mando 223 Sauceda. Ramon 223 Sauceda, Rick 223 ___Ssuceda. Javier 223 MSeawell. Angel 223 Sendejo. Sylvia 223 IlSepulveda, Juan 223 Sepulveda. Sylvia 223 Sepulveda. Sylvia 223 jSerna. Alex 223 iSerna. Ana 223 Serna. Hilda 223 Serna. Maria 223 Serna. Moses 223 | Serna. Roxanne 223 Serna. San Juanita 223 Sierra. Eddie 223 Sifuentes. Juan 223 Sifuentes, Thelma 223 Silguerro. Sonia 223 Silva. Eluid 223 Singleterry. Linda 223 Single terry. Luis 223 Singleterry, Nelda 223 Singleterry. Ramiro 223 Solano. Dalia 223 Solis. Earner 224 Solis. Jose 224 Solis. Oscar 224 Solis. Ramiro 224 Solis. Ruby 224 Sosa. Albert 224 Soto. Janie 224 Soto. Javier 224 Soto. Leticia 224 Suarez. Claudia 224 Swanson. Casey 224 Tagle, Audie 224 Tagle. Michelle 224 Tamez, Patricia 224 Thompson. Lesley 224 Tijerina. Danny 224 Tijerina, Juan 224 Tijerina, Laura 224 Torres, Abel 224 Torres. Dahila 224 Torres. Miguel 224 Torres. Rey 224 Torres. Veronica 224 Tovar, Samora 224 Trevino. Carmen 224 Trevino. Christina 224 Trevino. Georqe 224 Trevino. Micheal 224J Trevino, molly 224 Trevino. Ricardo 224 Trevino. Robert 224 Trevino. Roel 224 Trevino. Stanley 224 Tuttle. Daniel 224 (Jrrea, Pete 224 I Urrea, Sylvia 224 Ureste. Yescenia 224 Valle. Isabel 224 Vallego. Chris 224 Valero, Liliana 224 Vaquera. Janie 224 Verela. Carol 225 | Vasquez. Fidelfa 225 1 Vasquez. Jackie 225 Vasquez. Jessica 225 Vasquez. Marco 225 Vecchio. Velma 225 Vega. Eldemiro 225 Vega. Pablo 225 Vega. Adolfo 225 Vela. Candida 225 Vela, Fernando 225 Vela, Jaime 225 Vela. Leonel 225 Vela. Leticia 225 Vela. Ricky 225 Vela. Ruflno 225 Venecia. Pedro 225 Ventura. Tina 225 Vera. Juana 225 Villagomez. Edwardo 225 Villarreal. Alicia 225 Villarreal. Jesus 225 Villarreal. Marylou 225 Villarreal. Gilbert 225 Villarreal. Miguel 225 Villegas. Charlie 225 Villegas, Juan 225 Webber. Patrick 225 Ybanez. Laura 225 Ybanez. Maria 225 . Ybanez. Nancy 225 Ybanez, Yesenia 225 Yarrito. Maria 225 Yoder. Sharon 225 Ysquiredo. Arnoldo 225 Yvarra. Marisela 225 m Zamarripa. Ricky 225 | Zamarripa. Saul 225 Zamora. Marissa 225 Zapata. Javier 225 Zarate. Nancy 225 Zepeda. Froal 225 Zuniga. Victor 225 ADMINIS- TRATION Abernathy. Mary 256 Abrego. Evangelina 276 Acuna. F. 256 Almanza. G. 256 Alvarado. S. 275 Alvarez. S. 255 Alvarez. X. 275 Anders. D. 256 Anders. D. 256 Arcuate. A. 256 Arredondo. M. 256 Atkins. D. 257 Ballew. E. J. 257 Barrera. S. 268 Bounous, L. 257 Borrego, S. 268 Cantu. N. 272 Cantu. N. 258 Castillo. A. 258 Castillo. L. 258 Castillo. N. 272 Champion. G. 272 Chapa. N. 269 Clark. J. 258 Clark. T.L 259 Coleman, M. 259 Cron. A. 259 Daniel. Ramiro 276 Davis. S. 259 De la Rosa. L. 259 De Leon, O. 268 Denner. H. 259 De Shazo. H. 259 Doyle. J. 259 Edgindton, T. 260 Farias. A. 279 Fernandez. D.J. 260 Florez. A. 268 Franco. B. 260 Fuentes. E. 260 Garcia. G. 272 Garza. G. 260 Pena. H. 273 Pequeno. M. 273 Pequeno. N. 268 Perez. 263 Pollard. E 263 Quintanilla. M. 264 Ramirez. L. 264 Ramirez. R. 264 Ramos, J. 264 Reyes. J. 275 Robles. K. 264 Rodriquez. A. 264 Rodriquez. A. 265 Rodriquez. D. 265 Rodriquez. G. 265 Rodriquez. J. 265 Rodriquez. N. 272 Rodriquez. R. 265 Rodriquez. R. 265 Rodriquez. V. 265 Rosales. R. 272 Rosas. R. 265 Ruiz. J. 278 Saldana. C 278 Salinas. C 278 Sanchez, A. 266 Sandoval. D. 266 Sandoval. H. 266 Santiago. M. 266 Saulsbury. S. 266 Scales. S. 266 Schuy. I. 266 Sepulveda, S.J. Shockley. C. Silva. I. 273 Simmons. B. Sister. Rose Solis. M. 271 Soto. K. 268 Suarez. L. 266 Tamez. F. 267 Tyjerina. R. 277 Trigo. R. 269 Trigo. K. 267 Tor line. J. 267 Garza. H. 272 Garza. J. 268 Garza, L. 260 Garza. O. 261 Gill. J. 261 Gomez. R. 261 Gonzaba. R.F. 261 Gonzalez. E. 273 Gonzalez. M. 261 Gonzalez, O. 278 Gonzalez. O. 275 Guerra. A. 278 Guevara. J. 276 Gutierrez. A. 276 Guzman. L. 261 Haldiman. L. 277 Hancock. J. 275 Heiden. M. 261 Hernandez. O. 261 Herrera. J. 275 Horn. B. 262 Izaguirre. R. 278 Keller. D. 262 Kolberg. K. 262 Laber. B. 268 Lizcano. R. 278 Leal. S. 268 Longoria. H. 262 Longoria. L 274 Maldonado. E. 262 Maldonado. L. 262 Marquez. 269 Martinez. A. 262 Martinez. D. 262 Mclnnis. M. 262 Medina. M. 278 Mettlach. T. 272 Munoz, L. 274 Newcombe, K. 263 Newberg. R. 263 Ochoa. A. 272 Owings. S. 277 Palacios. A. 263 Palacios. J.J. 273 Palacios. M. 272 Palacios. R. 263 Pena. C. J. 263 Van Matre, J. 275 Vaurin. R. 267 Vazaldua. 268 Vela. C. 267 Villegas. C. 278 Weaver. L. 267 Willingham. C. 274 Zavala. E. 267 Zepeda. G. 267 Zuniga. R. 274 ORGANIZATIONS Spanish Club 66 French Club 67 Geological Society 68 Drafting Club 70 New Era Research Development Society 71 Student Council 72 All Stars 74 F.T.A. 75 N.H.S. 76 Mu Alpha Theta 78 Choir 80 J.V. Choir 81 Art Club 82 Band 83 J.V. Cheerleaders 86 Cheerleaders 88 Bearettes 92 Osoettes 96 F.C.A. 98 S.A.D.D. 99 Alpha Omega 100 Building Trades 101 Metal Trades 102 Electrical Appliance Repair 104 Auto Mechanics 105 DECA I 106 DECA II 108 DECA III 110 OEA Willingham 112 OEA Guajardo 114 OEA Alaniz 116 ICT 118 CVAE 122 FFA 124 FHA 126 TV Productions 129 ROTC 132 Key Club 138 OIL 140 Drama 144 Bear s Tale 148 Dear Memories 154 FAVORITES AND HONORS Club Favorites Kings and Queens Of Spirit 50 State Delegates 50 Students of the Month 51 Rotary Couples 52 Honored Players 54 Teacher Favorites 55 Sophomore Favorites 56 Junior Favorites 58 Senior Favorites 58 Favorite Candidates 60 Belle and Beau 62 SPORTS Varsity Football 162 Junior Varsity Football 172 Sophomore Football 173 Boys Cross Country 174 Girls Cross Country 175 Varsity Volleyball 176 Junior Varsity Volleyball 178 Golf 179 Tennis 180 Girls Track 182 Boys Track 184 Boys Varsity Basketball 186 Boys Junior Varsity Basketball 190 Boys Sophomore Basketball 191 Girls Varsity Basketball 192 Girls Junior Varsity Basketball 194 Varsity Baseball 195 Junior Varsity 197 Index 373 Throughout the course of a student’s school life, several phases affect them. They meet new friends, friendships are dissolved for needless reasons, students bare with each other, cope with school rules and regulations, and still try to get the best education possible to make their parents proud of them. However, school life for many students is different. Some students enjoy school life while others do not. The students who enjoy school are usually involved in a club or activity, ranging from officer to member. They are the ones who enjoy their friends and their company. Then, there are the students who just come to school. Their life is totally different for some reason or another, having to do with family work or other personal necessities. In this selection, we will feature the conclusion to the yearbook theme, “this is the year to remember and the memories to hold on to.” Thoughout the course of this year, our photographers captured certain events and facial expressions on students because every picture tells a story. We featured the events pertaining to a students lifestyle here at P.S.J.A. Bear Memories, 1988 was one yearbook ... It is a book of memories with every picture printed having its significance. INTRODUCED TO THE STUDENTS. Instead of taking the two day drive to Washington Mrs. Bel lew chose to fly up and meet with the tour group at the capital. After the tour of the Air and Space museum Mr. Ballew introduced Mrs Bal lew to the students and the rest of the sponsors. Spring Break At The Nations Capital Where are we going today? Mr. hie wburg may I be excused from breakfast? For six days thirty seven students and sponsors toured the Wash ington D.C. area. Sponsored by Government teachers Mr. E. J. Ballew and Mr. R. Hew berg the group from P.S.J.A. spent spring break busing through the country side instead of basking out on some sandy beach. During the trip to Washington D. C. the chartered bus took a short stop in Tennessee to visit the town of Graceland. Graceland of course is the home town of the rock star Elvis Presley. From there, it was non stop to the city limits of the nations capital. “I think the trip was extremely worth it since it was a once of a lifetime opportunity. Very seldom do valley students get to travel so far off and we went to the nations capital. stated senior Dora Reyna. While in Washington students got a chance to visit the Smithsonian institutes. Washington Memorial. Lincoln Me- morial and the Jefferson Memorial. Other sights that the students got a chance to see were the Pentagon. State Department, the Capital Building. Archives Building, the Library of Congress, and Arlington national Cemetery. Senior Andy Schmitt commented I think the most exciting memory I will have was when everybody went ice skating. I also enjoyed all the tours we took and the beautiful sights I experienced. Mr. Hewberg can get lost today? Mr. Ballew can't we stay another day? After spending a fun filled week in the Capital, students were hesitant to come home. During breakfast students thought of different ways to try and stay a bit longer in Washington. But after dozens of suggestions the bus left for the Rio Grande Valley on Thursday at noon. It was the most delightful experience of my life. D. C. was cool. stated Paulette Salinas sr.) LAST MINUTE INSTRUCTIONS. Before entering the Capital building Mr. Ballew and Mr. Newberg made sure to go over the list of things that were permitted and the things that were not. Inside the Capital some of the students got a chance to meet and briefly speak to Senator Lloyd Bensten. VISITING THE SUPREME COURT. On the tour stu dents not only visited musuems and memorials but the Supreme court of the United States as well. Spon sor E. J. Ballew oversees a memorial of the for most Chief Justice of the United Sates. John Marshall GEORGE WASHINGTONS FRONT YARD. On the way home P.S.J.A. students made a last stop at Washingtons home Mt. Vernon. A tour of the entire mansion was given to the students. 376 The Washington Trip VISITING THE NATIONS HEREOS. On the last day of the Washington trip the tout bus stopped at Arlin ton National Cemetery. While at the cemetery students viewed several headstones of past heroes, including the Kennedy Memorial. WAITING FOR ADMISSION TO THE CAPITAL. Due to all the security procedures that were taken at each building, it took a while before students were allowed to enter the capital building. THE WASHINGTON MONUMENT. Reaching a height of 490 ft. high. P.S.J.A. students took a elevator ride all the way to the top of the Washington monument. LEAVING THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY. Students amazingly looked outside the windows of the bus as familiar sights became new beautiful surroundings. The Washington Trip 377 378 The Washington Trip RESTING BETWEEN TOURS. The day for the students on the Washington trip started at 6:45 in the morning and did not end till at least 11 P.M. in the evening. Seniors Lilia Trevino. Dina Gonzalez. Rina Ramirez, and Lizzie Garza catch their breath on a bench inside the capital building. GUARDING THE TOMB. The minute students stepped into Arlington National Cemetery, they asked to see the tomb of the unknown soldier. P.S.J.A. students could not have arrived at a better time: the students got a chance to see the changing of the guard at the tomb. CHECKING FOR ANY CARS. The Supreme Court of the United States and the Capital building are both just across the street from each other. After visiting the Supreme Court, senior Paulette Salmas, checks for any cars before crossing the street to get to the Capital building THE UNITED STATES CAPITAL BUILDING. One of the main attractions of the Washington trip was the tour of the Capital building in which the students went into the House meeting chambers. Amazingly but true, the statue on top of the Capital is 19ft. tall and represents freedom. H ■ “a • - 000 00C 009 SENIORS AT THE FOOT OF THE CAPITAL. A U� gc portion of the group that went on the Washington trip were seniors from the class of 1988. After taking the panoramic group picture some of the seniors stopped to take their own group picture HONORING THE NATIONS LOST. While at Arlington cemetery students observed the many memorials built to remember all the people who lost their lives defending their country. Included in those was the alter of the unknown soldier located directly behind the tomb. The Washington Trip 379 INSIDE THE ARCHIVES BUILDING. During the tour of Archives Building P.S.J.A.. students were honored by being allowed a close up view of the Declaration of Indepen dence. the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. All three are enclosed in a air tight bullet proof case. THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES. One noticeable feature that stu dents noticed of the Supreme Court was that the entire building was made of white marble. What Are Friends For? So what are friends for you might ask? Friends are people who help you get through everyday life. If no one were to greet you with a smile in the morning, or any time of the day. you might not be able to get through the day. Sometimes you have problems that you can't possibly tell your parents about. Well who do you turn to? Your best friends at school might be the best answer. Friends not only hang out with you during lunch, or ask you to go out. but are also there to support you in any decision you might make. As junior Ronnie Marquez stated, friends are there you need them. Passing classes is very important and who can you choose to help you study and pass? Your friends of course Whether it be a weekly test or a six weeks test you can always count on friends to help you study. Then there's the weekend. Nobody wants to relax or go out on their own. Spending the weekend with some friends to go out and have fun is a good way to forget about school or work. Senior Drama member Steven Stanley says, friends keep each other company and they help build memories you will hold in your hearts. The fun times don t last forever. Every now and then someone will encounter a problem of some sort. It may be breaking up with a loved one or a problem within your family What ever the case may be. you can try and hide it from others, but your friends will notice that you are hurting for some reason. A friend can help you get through the worst of times without even ever breaking a tear from your eyes. The list goes on and on. a friend is capable of doing almost anything. Friends can keep you company, make you laugh, and try to get you through the sad times of life you might encounter. Nobody will probably ever Tind out just what friends are really for? But friends are friends and they will always be there, no matter what? MUNCHING OUT. Since the cafeteria is always overcrowded, a simple solution was solved by Chris Ramos. Mary Marez. Melltssa Martinez, and Anna Ramirez. Eating in the hallway and talking away (right picture) LISTENING TO A FRIEND. Commun.cation between friends is one major of importance as Laurie Saucedo and Arlene Brooks listen closely to Marie! Castro and Irasema Garza, (picture above) KEEPING EACH OTHER COMPANY. Through the worst of times a friend can really put a smile on you or just keep you company as G. Salinas, E. Fowler and two other couples managed to share (picture above) THE NURSE GETS A MUM. The exchanging of mums and garters was not only done by boyfriend ond girlfriend but very close fr.ends os well J. Garza. J Leal. D. Gonzalez. E. Flores. R Pecina. H. Castillo. B 380 What are friends for? Horner. B. Lizcano. ond J. Contreras, all pitched in to give Nurse Lucy a homecoming mum. In return, the nurse made garters for each one of the students. To A Friend I'd like to be The kind of friend That you have Been to me; I'd like to be The special help That you Ve been Glad to be. I know I'm blessed For only God Can make a friend Like you; You know just how To cheer me up Whenever I Feel Blue. Could I but have One wish fulfilled, This one only Would it be I'd like to be The kind of friend You’ve always Been to me. Author Unknown THE BIRTHDAY PARTY. Turning 18 is only once in a lifetime and it wouldn’t be much of anything if it wasn't celebrated. Senior Roy Lucano is given a suprise birthday party by friends in late October THE JOY OF HOLDING HANDS. A big suprise and lots of joy was the result when Drum Major Lilia Trevino and a band member Georgann Barker shouted with might after the Mighty Bear Bond received the ratings from Pigskin held in October. What are friends for? 381 IS THE FOOD READY IRIS? Since the staff did not hire a catering service, staff members arranged the whole event. Junior Iris Rodriquez prepares the cups with ice before the celebrating commences. THE ANNIVERSARY CAKE. The cake was especially made with a design that displayed the golden anniversary logo for the Bears Tale. Editorin-Chief Roy Liz cano was the artist which created the logo. UlJLiW PREPARING THE REFRESHMENTS. After a short speech from Assistant Principal. Mr. R. Daniel, staff members began to serve their plates. Senior Christy Bermea pours coke in the glasses for the other staff members. 382 Bears Tale 50th Celebration OVERSEEING THE EVENT. To join in the celebration the journalism department invited Assistant Principals R. Daniel. R. Tijerina, and Mrs. M. Solis which took the time from their busy schedules to attend. Mr. Daniel speeks to the staff on this once in a lifetime event. Drill Team And School Newspaper Celebrate 50 Years Of Execellence It only comes once in a lifetime: cele bra ting 50 years of excistence. This year there are two clubs on campus that are extremely proud to celebrate. P.S.J.A.'s dancing drill team, the Bearettes. and the school newspaper. The Bears Tale are 50 years old. It took months and weeks to prepare and conglomorate the festivities for the Bearettes Golden Anniversary. During Homecoming Day Mrs. S. Navarro. Bearette sponsor, commensed during the summer looking for past Bearette majors and members to be recognized and put on a show to remember for the community, homecoming members, exgraduates and for reunion festivities. The ex-Bearettes members formed a victory line before the football game started and during the halftime festivities the Bearettes performed four routines. The ex-Bearette members performed hand drills along with the current Bearettes. For The Bears Tale, their celebration is a different story. On November 5. 1937. The Bears Tale was made up of only seniors and the club was called the. “’Press Club . The staff was made up of 13 students and three teachers. Presently there are no known excisting copy of the first issue of the Bears Tale. However, in the journalism room, copies from the 1940 s. 50 s. 60 s. 70's are still kept. For the past 50 years. The Bears Tale recognizes students for their achievements, academics, personalities and staff members wrote editorials, news stories, features as well as covering sports. The Bears Tale re mained the same size (tabloid) for 46 years. A change from tabloid size to large (standard size newspaper) made its debut in 1985 volume 47. Since then, the newspaper remains the same size. The Bears Tale is the only valley high school newspaper in standard size besides Pan American University. Looking back at the old issues of any Bear’s Tale copies. PSJA has definitely changed mainly because as time passes students change. Bearette sponsor Mrs Navarro said. It was a really tremendous feeling. Having all those fa milar faces all together in one place at such a very special moment. The ladies had a very good time and were excited about the entire function.' AWAITING INSTRUCTIONS. Ms D. Herrera, a Bearette during her senior year in 1965. patiently awaits as Mrs. Navarro tries to explain to all the ex Bearettes how to form a victory line An attempt to gather up all Bearettes since the birth of the organization was made by Mrs Navarro. THE VICTORY LINE. Over 200 Bearettes showed up to practice one Sunday afternnon to go over what they were to do on Homecoming as they got a standing obation for their performance during pregame ceremonies STANDING PROUD. All decked out with their homecoming mums ex Bear ettes attended the homecoming night activities Three of the many ex Bearettes look on as the Mighty Bear football team runs out of the enormous victory line. Bearettes 50th Anniversary 383 LEARNING THE HAWAIIAN SLANG. Anywhere you go there is bound to be a difference in the way people communicate On their trip to Hawaii In early January. Rina Ramirez and Dma Gonzalez learn how to say Hang Loose the correct way from a local business owner. VIEWING THE SCENERY. During the first weekend of the Christmas holidays, the P.S.J.A. Geology Society traveled to Mexico to dig for fossils in Real dc Catorce. Senior Bobby Ramirez stands at the top of a hill and views the surrounding features of the mountain area MEETING WITH THE STARS. Visiting an entirely new envir oment can bring along many new interesting friendships. Rina Ramirez and Dina Gonzalez had the pleasure to have an encounter with one of the stars from the movie “The Karate Kid . SIGHTSEEING IN NEW YORK. This year, girls from selected drill teams were asked to attend and perform during the annual Macy's Parade in December. Senior Yvonne Champion was chosen to go and perform at the parade along with over 100 other girls from around the (Jnited States. 384 Student Fieldtrips P.S.J.A. Students Acquire Travel Experience Have you ever sat down and thought about a trip that you would love to take at one point in your lifetime. Well, a great deal of students from P.S.J.A. got that op portunity this year. Beginning with the Geological Society, the members traveled south of the border in Mexico to visit Real de Catorce on a learning expedition, and then a senior Bearette traveling to New York to perform in the Macy's Parade. In 1988. two varsity cheerleaders got drawn out of a hat to bask in the sun of Hawaii and of course the yearly expedition to Washington D.C. during spring break. Sponsored by Mrs. M. Santiago, the Geolo gy Society traveled to the ghost town of Real de Catorce during the first weekend of Christmas vacations. The trip was not just to get away from the valley but education al as well. The students took notes on all their observations and findings. The members went through the valleys of Real de Catorce an excellent place to discover new fossils, which was the primary objective of the field trip. Boy. am I glad I came. I never thought I'd appreciate rocks , com men ted junior Javier Navarro. During Jan uary senior Bearette and second captain Yvonne Champion had the honor of being part of the nationally televised Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Selected by the Superstar Dance Company, Yvonne's package included six days full of fun and adventure at the nations Big Apple . Yvonne said Although lam going to miss our families traditional get together I am looking forward to enjoy everything the city has to offer. Early in the new year two varsity cheerleaders flew across the Pacific defined for the sandy beaches of Hawaii. Drawn by the hand both Rina Ramirez and Dina Gonzalez manged to finance their trip to Hawaii to cheer at the annual Hula Bowl. The Final opportunity for students to travel was the annual trip to Washington D. C. in March sponsored by Mr. Newberg and Mr. Ballew a total of 37 students from away of the three classes were allowed to go on the trip. The students got to travel and sight see through a total of seven states. Visiting the White House was the highlight of the entire trip. TAKING NOTES ON THE SCENE. The tr.p to Real de Catorce was not just merely to get away from home but a learning expterence Junior Laurie Palacios attentively takes notes as she sits on top of a pile of stones which replaces the eviyday school desk STOPPING FOR A BREATHER. After a four mile hike uphill students from the Geology Society had to stop and catch their breath. Special ed teacher David Rodriquei one of the trips shaprrones. rest along the edge of the mountain with other students before prepar Ing for the trip down RIDING THE SGBWAY. Spending a week and a half in New York gives a person a chance to try and expterence anything they wish Senior Yvonne Champion and Polly Goode (Mchi stepper) take a ride on the New York City subway before returning to their hotel rooms Student Fieldtrips 385 LAST MINUTE TOUCHUPS. For some students getting to school by 8AM does not allow enough time to fully get dressed for school Senior Rosario Benavidez brushes a colorful coat of nail polish on her fingers during her first period class. One Day In The Life At PSJA There is no way of telling just what is in store for somebody when they wake up in the morning. Whether they get up with the noise from an alarm clock or with the help of their mothers, students made it a point to get up early and make it to school. Getting up early in hopes of getting to school on time was not always as easy as it sounds. The amount of homework a student had depended on what time they got to go to bed. At times it seemed as though all the teachers had it planned to assign you homework. Driving to school was as though going through a battlefield, espe dally once you got into the student parking lot. the sight was incredible. Almost any type or color of car you can imagine going in all different directions. That can be compared almost exactly to the hallways between classes. Over 3.000 students running to make it to their class in the amount of time given before the tardy bell. Food fights were not permitted, but that did not stop people from doing it. Occasionally there was a mild food Tight in side the cafeteria during anyone of the three lunch periods. The food lines seemed as though they were endless at times. Principals occasionally doubled on duty to make sure no cutting in line was done. After lunch it was like a downhill effort to get through the day. Though it seemed long and never ending, fifth and sixth period eventually came to an end. Somehow it always seemed harded to work in the hot afternoons that South Texas has than it did in early morn ings. With all the frustration building inside the students. 3PM was a sight to see. As the bell rang to end the school day. students al most simultaneously let the doors to their buildings swing wide open. They all stormed the parking lot as if life was coming to an end. Everyday at P.S.J.A. meant something new and exciting. Ho one came to school expect ing the same thing as the day before. If they did. they would not ask each other what they did the class period before. Life on the P.S.J.A. campus was not only educational but extremely exciting. SEARCHING FOR THE CORRECT ANSWER. When student stay up late studying for any type of test, they obviously will have some problem waking up. Senior Bertha Solis deeply concentrates before writing any type of answers on her economics exam ORGANIZING BY DATES. Towards the end of each six weeks period, some teachers pick up student folders as a final grade Senior George Watts Jr. goes through his folder one last time to make sure he has made no mistakes in organizing the dates. EXPLAINING THF. ASSIGNMENT. Teachers at times have to explain the objective over to some students who quite did not get it the first time. Ar mando Fuentes and Ernie Avila tentively listen as Mr. Trigo explains their English lesson over to them 386 March 1, 1988-A day in the life THE NOONTIME LUNCHLINE. With over 3000 students enrolled in RSJA high school, the cafeteria gets pretty crowded around lunchtime. Students patiently await their turn in the long lunch lines that were formed everyday during all three periods. CALLING FOR A RIDE HOME. It seems everyday a student had a different ride home from school. Junior Oocida Ramirez hopes she will find someone at home that might be able to come and pick her up at school. That was just one of the reasons why the phones outside the office were used so much throughout the entire school year Everyday at P.S.J.A. 387 ASKING FOR ASSISTANCE. After studying at home the day before a test, students often ask each other questions over the review. Senior Iris Bartimus and Rosie Sanchez quiz one another be fore taking a test during their second period Eng lish class. A... RECORDING THE MOMENT. Year after year at every Belle and Beau dance, government teacher. Mr. R Castillo carries his movie camera and tapes the dance. Mr Castillo managed to get most of the dance recorded on tape as he does every year. 388 Belle and Beau TURNING GP THE VOLUME. There was no live hand for the Belle and Beau dance so all the music wa� provided for by the Mad Mexican. The Mad” played a variety of music ranging from country and western, polkas, and rock. MOVING TO THE RYHTHM. The apparel students chose to wear to the Belle and Beau varied greatly: from tuxedos to suits or gowns from dresses. Sophomores Juan Acevedo and Chris Ramirez dance along side Mary De La O before class favorites are to be announced. CHOOSING THE RIGHT PACKAGE. All through the night the photographers' assistants explained and sold many different packages offered by Trevino's photography. One of the many couples at the dance selected the perfect package for themselves to record the memory. It Was “Just You And I” At Belle And Beau Night History was made this year as the sophomore class officers put on a show of shows with Just You and I as the theme. The 198788 Belle and Beau was a complete success as it was easy to see when the McAllen Tourist Center was completely filled to its limit with students dancing and laughing up a storm. Sophomore Arty De Leon said. “Being my first Belle and Beau I thought the dance was a masterpiece and I commend the sophomore class officers on doing such a great job. The music was hot and fast paced. The Mad used a combination of Rock and Country and Western to make the night exciting. Nobody complained about the music the Mad Mexican, the nights' jockey, decided to play. The dance hall was nicely decorated from floor to ceiling with colorful red and pink balloons. Mr. Trevino said, the galas' photographer, had not a minute to relax as students kept lining up to have themselves photographed. Junior Tony Rodriquez said “I thought the picture prices were very reasonable. “ Throughout the night the only things in students minds was to have fun and lots of it. From doing all that dancing students managed to stir up a hunger. After the dance the RoundClp restaurant seemed as if it was a common hang out for P.S.J.A. students. “I had a good time. It was a memorable event especially for the seniors of 1988. I am delighted my senior Belle and Beau was such a big success. stated Senior Lilia Trevino. -V The Belle and Beau 389 THE SOPHOMORE CLASS SPONSORS. Making sure the dance went by smoothly and a big success was not merely the sophomore class officers task but the sponsors as well The sophomore class sponsors helped out by serving cake and pouring the punch to the several students that were in line. Mrs. DeSutter. Ms Garcia and Mrs. Pena assist Socno Monna and Selena Garcia at the refreshment table THANKING THE STUDENTS. Before the announcing of the class favorites sopher more class sponsor Ms L De La Rosa thanked the student body for attending the dance and gave credit to the officers for a job well done. Ms De la Rosa is the head sponsor for the sophomore class officers which happens to be made up of all girls. CLEANING UP THE MESS.- Since the grafitti could not be left up on the wall, school district workers came to the high school to remove it from the walls. Before sandblasting the wall a few coats of paint thinner was brushed over the paint and let set for a short while. High School Faced Major Changes Throughout The Year What was new at P.SJ. A ? Well, there were several new things introduced this year. Mosf of these changes were needed and were beneficial in making this school a more com fortable one. Students attending summer school receive the news that Mr. Adan Farias was to take the place of Mr. Felip Alanis as the head principl. The rest of the students were informed while in registration. This change brought along a new assistant principal for the high school. Mr. Rick Tijerina. He took over the duties and responsibilities left in the open by Mr. Farias. These two. along with the rest of the staff, worked to further in hands public relations with a high school, and the community. This year P.S.J.A also acquired a new registration program and attendance procedure. The program, consisting on registration procedures, kept about half the high school students out of school for about two weeks. These problems were corrected, though things turned out for the best. A major change for some was the removal of the smoking section. This was a state law given under House Bill 856. which eliminates smoking in any public places and school property. Because of the 3.000 students enrolled to at tend P.S.J. A. new portables were build in the school property. Most of these portables were not finished at the beginning of the school year, but later finished to surpass students overcrowding. Hew water fountains and benches were also part of the new changes. These were set up to allow more students to drink water and sit down. One change we all made at P.S J.A. had to do with school spirit. Students were actually getting pepped-up and once more prove that changes affect those who want to be affected in making the school stand out in the valley. MAJOR CLEANUP. To fight the problem of rust and mildew build up. the school has the auditorium and the gym pressure washed every summer with a combination of clorox, bleach, and mildew remover. The price of cleaning both the auditorium and the gym ranges in the area of $800. WORKING WITH THE COMPUTER. Brought in to be used as an aid in learning TEAMS students used computers to help them expand their gramatical and mathematical abilities. Over 60 computers were purchased for TEAM students to use in their studies in preperation for the TEAMS test. 390 Changes in the year A NF.W HEAD COACH. The 1987-88 football banquet was held on Thursday. January 21 at the Plantation South Resort. New Athletic Director coach Gil Garza attented the event, was asked to go up and speak at the banquet. In his speech Mr. Garza bid farewell to the senior varsity players and challenged the juniors for the upcoming year. INSTALLING THE WATER FOUNTAINS. The building of water fountains was a major change that students started to notice. Two school district workers finish connecting pipes to make the fountains usable. POSITIVE GRAFFITI? Whatever may have inspired the individual who painted this advertisement on the wall to L' building, no one will ever know. The message was good but many thought that there could have been a better way to spread this type of advice. DRILLING THE RIVET. The fence was built to stay pernamently around the baseball field School district workers carefully insert the nails into the wood with the help of an airgun. Changes in the year 391 LAST MINUTE PREPERATION- All girls want to look their best especially during Belle and Beau night. Sophomores Anna Cantu and Lupita Garcia help each other look perfect before taking their picture with their dates. Every Picture Tells A Story Every picture tells a story .... Throughout the course of a school life, several events, happen; friendships are born and some break away for needless purposes. Students bare with each other, teachers, administrators, coping with school rules and regulations, and trying to get the best education as possbile to make their parents proud of them, as well as themselves. However, school life for many students is different. Some students enjoy school life while others do not. For the students that enjoy school, they are involved in every aspect of a club, or activity ranging from officer to member. They enjoy their friends and company and have good times. Then there is the student who just comes to school. Their life is totally different for some reason or another; either family work is involved or other personal necesi-ties. In these next four pages, we will feature the conclusion of our theme. this is the year to remember and all the memories to hold on to......' Our pho- tographers captured certain pictures pertaining to a students life style here at PSJA High School. Bear Memories 1988 was one year to record, pictured, conceived. and accomplished. For it is a book of memory that tells a story. ■1 STRIVING FOR A DIVISION I- In order for the mighty Bear Band to receieve the traditional Division I at the annual Pigskin Jubilee, a few sacrifices had to be made Band members Ronnie Cortez. Marissa Garza, try to stay with the count during a hot after noon practice on the field behind the band hall. BEAR BACKERS- During the winning streak of the Bears Basketball team, everybody seemed to find one way or another to advertise they were from PSJA. Three Bear Backers (cheerleaders) wear the team players towels on their backs as they see the game 392 Every picture tells a story PUTTING UP THE POSTERS. 1987-88 was the worst year for P.S.J.A with all the vandalism that was done. Mr. Castillo’s first period class tapes posters to the wall Every picture tells a story 393 DISPLAYING THE FINAL PRODUCT. Recieving recognition for their prize win nmg logo is Edgar Solis and Mario Ornales. Both Edgar and Mario entered a contest sponsored by the Texas Citrus Fiesta to form the 1988 Citrus Fiesta official seal. THE EXCITEMENT OF PREMIERE NIGHT. After a long six weeks of prepcration for the show Circus of Dreams ’, drama students were ready and excited about opening night. The drama department hosted over 5.000 elementary students inside the auditorium in two straight days of performance. covering up incriminating words that suprised the student body when they came back from the weekend. COACH ANDERS TAKES A STAND. During a close game both coaches and players try to make sure that the other team does not get away with anything. Coach Anders points out a fault to one of the game officials during the P.S.J.A. vs Porter basketball game. FUTURE CHEERLEADER- During volleyball and basketball gome , the cheerleaders nor the Bearettes were the only ones cheering on the Bears. First grad er. Jessica Martinez helps cheer the Bears on to yet another victory. THE THINKER? Was it total deep concentration, day dreaming, disappointment, or boredom that Belinda Benavidez faced during class? Belinda's facial expres sion reveals different stories to others. However, only one person could answer that question. CONCENTRATION ON THE COMPETITION- During the Edcouch Elsa tournament. PSJA Drama department students were the only ones advancing to the finals of dramatic. Sophomore DA Saenz concern trates on his performance before going up against other competitors. X tv - i vn FfCAN PERFECTING THEIR VOICES • Directed by Mr. S. Gillum, the PSJA Choir had a busy year as they performed both at the Hilton on the beach and taped on Channel 5. Preparing for their annual concert in the auditoruim. choir students practice their material during a dress rehersal. PSJA MASTERMINDS TEAM COMPETES- Every year, representatives from schools around the valley arc invited to go and compete in Channel 5 s show. Masterminds.” Frank Luna. Elizabeth Graham, and Sergio Lopez go up against Marine Military Academy recruits MMA won the contest. 70 to 40. 394 Every picture tells a story GLANCING AT THE SCOREBOARD. A sad race was a common sight in the gym as the P.S.J.A Bears lost to the Harlingen Cardinals during district play. Sophomore J V. cheerleader Iris Cisneros glances at the final score as time runs out for the Bears. A BRIEF DISAPPOINTMENT. Best of friends Donald Gonzalez and McHigh stu dent Dianne Martinez had quarreled over a little incident. However a few minutes later, both Donald and Dianne made a truce; they became best of friends once again SEKulO LIMY P.S.J.A DEFEATED AT THE PLAYOFFS. After making it to the playoffs, the Lady Bears volleyball team lost to the Mission Lady Eaglets during the brxl.strict game Volleyball team captain Edna Barrera cannot believe that her season has come to a close. Photographs Preserving Memories For The Journalism room was never a quiet place as long as the yearbook was incomplete. Requests!?. we're out of film. I need new batteries.' were just some of the phrases echoed by photographers that were heard throughout E-Building. This years photographers were faced with the task of filling up some 400 pages with pictures. This seemingly impossible task was accomplished with the aid of dedicated and talented photographers. Their expert eyes made for some spectacular shots captured on film. From the summer and on throughout the year, photogra- phers never rested. They were always trying to capture minutes of a lifetime; making them memories for life, never a posed picture was taken, as photographers tried to capture students as candid as possible. Junior Donald Gonzalez stated. I think it is a great art to capture peoples different expressions in every day life. A photographers job did not stop at just using a camera. It also meant staying well into the evening and into the night. Come deadline time yearbook staff members seemed to request their pictures all at one time. The request folder, at times, was over- Life flowing with request forms for pictures needme, to be printed for yearbook pages. And with picky members the pictures could not have been toe dark or too light, but rather near perfection. Well over 2000pictures made up Bear Memories 1968 and with the life expectancy of a photographer compared to that of a battery in a camera, senior Roy Lizcano said. There is so many things worth taking pictures of here at P.S.J.A. It was all worth the time and effort I put into it. CLEANING THE CAMERA- Keeping the equipment in good condition wii olio the job of photographers Jerry Munoi aside from being editor of the yearbook, also was a photographer He kept cameras clean and In good condition for other photographers. POURING THE RIGHT AMCKJNT-Devefoplng film was a major part of being a photographer Pouring fixer in a steel developing tank, senior Roy Uicano completes the last major step In developing a roll of film. LOOKING FOR A PICTURE-Yearbook staff members wrote out picture re quest forms so printers could print the pictures needed Senior Dennis Cantu looks through a row oI negatives for the negative frame needed to print the picture requested 396 Yearbook Photographers and Printers OVERDEVELOPED? Negaenrea Ud u bt nw perfect to u lf membert could have a wide teteciion eJ pKtowi to ute 8- J Homer, a fir year member, lor clanty and m � h«h picture thould be rrttdr mt0 contact theett tor nmtwi to choote from PUTTING THINGS IM ORDER- After Matt members had Vntned vrlrctr.; ptc tutet Item the contact book, the photographers tot on the tatk ot putting the contact bcok back ot numcrtcalorder Roy litcanoand Denrut Cantu acce� t the damaae and attempt to reconstruct the contact book Into ita ortfnal form CHECKING rOR GRAlfMVtures printed had to be run through tereral cherrveah Junior OonaU GonaaJet checkt apKttxeiut at .t hat come out ot fi.er tor cont att clartty and gram AGITATION TOR 5 MINUTES No. bang .Me to fit everyone m 6m perod Yearbook. Mr Rod;;gu« P c- .MMl d.tterent p t throughout the day Jtrw 1 0,. Mart,net. Placed m 5th pmmd. developed Mm and p.m«d pKture, for tt.lt membrrt 6th period Yearbook Photographers and Printers 397 Bear Memories- Editor-in-chief Jerry Munoz I really don 't know whether goodbye would be the appropriate word to use. I have been with my classmates for such a long time it is kind of hard to accept bidding farewell. Everybody has their own plans on what they are going to do after graduation. For most, those plans include going away to college and pursue an eduation. Others will remain here to attend the local university and do the best they can. We have shared just about everything anybody can imagine. The greatest times of our lives were spent here at the P.S.J.A. school district. The exper ience that we acquired here at HOME will remain embedded in our minds for the rest of our lives and serve as a guide as we go off into this huge and mysterious world. Many of us will never see each other again. Others will stay in contact not letting go of one another. But we could not have made it to this point in our lives on our own. There is always that special group of people who contributed to our up bringing. I strongly believe I could not have accomplished nothing without the people closest to me which happen to be my parents. My Mom and Dad stood by me through good and bad. They made sure that if I messed up and got off track, that I got back up on a better one. I cannot forget the rest of my family. Thelma and Many who without them I would have had nobody to turn to with my difficulties or ques tions on life. I also add a special thank you to the newest edition in my life. Victor thanks for making my sister the happiest lady in the world and helping me reach a final decision on my future plans. Rod. what can I say. whenever I found myself against all odds. I turned, and you were always there. High school would not have been the greatest experience in my life if it would not have been for you and your journalism department. Dennis and Roy. I don't know what is going to happen to our friendship after graduation, but you both are forever going to be in my heart, not only as friends but also as instructors advising me when I am doing wrong or right. Lizzie and Yvonne we shared more than a friendship at times. I just want to say thanks for never giving up on me and always be ing there recommending somebody when I did not have a date. I cannot leave out Celeste G.. Sandra M.. Lilia T.. Robert B.. Isidoro G.. Manny G. Brad and Zandra, a special thanks to these people for putting up with me in our everyday life. Working on Bear Memories has settled many memories in my mind. but. there was also another activity. The discipline that I acquired while playing football. I feel it will be of major use in my future life. I would also like to extend great gratitude to the PSJA coaching staff. Under their direction I learned how to dedi cate myself and never to quit once I have started something. One thing I will never forget was that I cannot accomplish anything on my own. After all these year's. I feel I am capable of working along side with just about anybody. To those guys that I ran. worked out. played and most of all complained with. I leave a thank you, the size of our stadium. To narrow it down. I thank the defensive, offensive special teams, and the blues brothers squads. Whether we won or lost, the faces I witnessed first hand out in the field will never leave the presence of my thoughts. I could go on to thank the world but since I cannot, I won t. I close by asking everyone if you are involved in any way with the Senior class of 1988 that in the future, to tel a while and look back at all the pre cious moments of 1988. The feeling, the faces, the memories. 398 Who thought of a 400 page yearbook? The Bear's Tale- Editor-in-Chief Roy Lizcano It s time to $ay farewell to Pharr San Juan-Alamo High School, but not to the good times and memories we have shared together. This past year has been a very memorable one for me because of the new friends I have made and the old ones I have enjoyed spending time with. There 's a long list of people I would like to thank, but that can wait. I don't know exactly why I chose journalism, but it was a very good chioce which has been one of the best decisions I have ever made. I can honestly say my life hasn't been the same since. This year I’ve gotten to know administrators, faculty members, and students which I had not known previously. Journalism made that possible for me. Ironically. one of the motto's of the Journalism Department which was thought of after a few weeks on the job is. We are the eyes and ears of this institution. I think this is true and I'm proud to say that I was involved in one of the top Journalism Departments in all of South Texas. This can t go without saying that it 's director was mostly responsible for its success. That man put in more hours after school and during weekends than any teacher I've I ever seen. The man I'm talking about is our advisor. Mr. Armando (Rod) Rodriguez. Rod was more than an advisor. He was big brother, a father, and most of all a friend. He has been very patient with me and has tried to encourage me to do my best in every task that I undertake. To him. I owe more than I can say. Thanks a lot Rod for everything. I would like to extend a thank you to Mrs. Rod. All the times we went to your house and put up with us really meant a lot to me. I love you both. To Mom and Dad who were always asking. Why do you like to spend so much time at the Journal- ism room? and We never see you anymore except on Sundays? thanks for your pateince and understanding. It meant a lot to me and you had the patience to let me do what I wanted to do. Some other individuals who will have a place in my heart forever are Lizzie. Yvonne. Jerry, and Dennis. These people have always been there when I needed to talk to someone or just have a laugh. I love you all and hope that your future is very promising. To Brad H., Zandra M.. Robert B., all the luck in the world. You 'll need it to top us! Last but surely not least, is a person who I have gotten to know better and glad I did. Mrs. Garza. She's a great person who always knows what to say and do. Along with helping me with my ACT and Financial Aid forms, she has shown how much she cares. Thanks for everything Mrs. G. It's been a great three years with all my friends. Bobby in his Z-28. Damian in the 280 ZX. the parties, the laughter and everything that makes high school memorable, will always be cherished with me. To the graduating class of 1988 I salute you for your achievement and wish all of you the best of luck. Who put out the largest high school newspaper circulation in the Valley? 399 SADNESS- li was the last game of the season as the tears roll down on football players Isabel Rodea and Joe Barbarena The pain was to much to endure HAPPINESS- Drum major lilta Trevino and George Ann Baker shout their lungs out in excitement because of a Division I was made by the mighty Bear Band as they continued their winning tradition at Pigskin Yes! POOF! The year went by fast. However, history was made this year as plenty of surprises took students unexpectedly. There was either lots of happiness, or sadness that each student faced throughout the year. Beginning with the registration chaos, losing our homecoming game against Donna, Bear Band acquired a Division I at Pigskin, Drama presented three shows, the celebration of 50 years of excellence, neverending vandalism, trips around the nation by several students, volleyball girls winning district three years in a row, and last but not least, producing the largest high school yearbook, among other memorable events. These became moments that students will probably never forget; for this is the year to remember, and all the memories to hold on to ... 400 This is the year to remember and the memories to hold on to i m