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

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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

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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

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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