Prescott High School - Hassayamper Yearbook (Prescott, AZ)

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T he II a s s a y a m per Prescott—The Cowboy Capital (In Topical Review) Prescott, “The Jewel of the Mountains,” is ideally situated in the geographical center of the state. Surrounded by rolling hills and mountains pineclad and picturesque, it is world famous for its scenery and advantages for outdoor life. Known as the “Mile-high” city Prescott has an altitude of 5340 feet. Prescott has an ideal all year around climate. The winter days are warm and the temperature in the summer rarely gets above 00 degrees, the nights are always cool. Prescott’s climate is ideal and the air wonder- fully pure for the treatment of tuberculosis. Prescott has an adequate and pure water supply gained from water sheds in the high mountains. A branch route of the Santa Fe provides Prescott with adequate and speedy connection with the Salt River Valley and points east and west. The Hassayampa Trail, a wonderful highway, connects Prescott and Phoenix and provides quick connection with coast points. Prescott is four hours distance from the Grand Canyon by automobile on an excellent road. Mining and cattle raising are the chief industries of Yavapai County. Agricuture is quickly attaining great importance through the introduction of irrigation in Chino and Skull Valleys, both a short distance from Prescott. Prescott boasts a beautiful and impressive court house costing more than a quarter of a million dollars. Some fifteen religious denominations have commodious quarters and are very active in doing good work. Three Grammar Schools and a High School provide excellent instruc- tion. Prescott also has a Roman Catholic School for girls with and en- rollment of over two hundred. Many clubs and fraternal lodges flourish in Prescott. A golf club offers outdoor recreation and exercise to many. Prescott has many good hotels. The Hassayampa Hotel recently com- pleted is one of the most luxurious and modern hostelries in the state. It is owned by the people of the city and is a fine monument to their resouce- fulness and integrity. Prescott is the home of the Smoki, who are known throughout the country for their weird dances, which are relics of ancient Indian tribal dances. These dances are held, annually on the second Saturday in June. Prescott is known as the “Cowboy Capital of the World” owing to its situation in a great cattle country and also for its “Frontier Days” which are held each year on the first, secoud, third and fourth of July. STEVEN NETHER BY ’28. Page Ten

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T Ii e II a s s a y a in p e r The H assayamper Staff It has been the practice of our school to combine the staffs of our two publications “The Badger” and the “Hassayamper.” The members of the staff are always Seniors but the whole school is asked to contribute material. We realize that only through co-operation can we attain success. The members of the board are: Editor-in-chief ......... Associate Editor ....... Literary Editor ......... Athletic Editors ........ Society and Dramatics Feature Editor .......... Assistant ........ Exchange Editors ........ Organizations ........... Seniors ................ Jokes ................... Snaps ................... Photographs ............. Business Manager ........ Assistant ....... Art Editor .............. Circulation Manager ..... Assistant ........ Typists ................. Advisers ................ ...................Marguerite Martin .......................Jean McWhirt ....................Adda Jane Giroux .........Cecil Lynch and Jane Hill ......................Frances Lodge ...........................Fred Lacy ...................Stephen Netherby .....Florence Comer and Anna Bybee ..........................Tom Rigden ....................Howard McNeely .........................John Wimmer ....................Leona Henderson .........................Rita Wright ......................... Bill Bate ..................Margaret Swetnam ......................Mildred Tucker .........................Claude Bate ...................Leonora Anderson ......Lawrence Peter and Jack Orr Miss Coleman and Miss C. Brinkmeyer Page Nine

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T he Hass a y a m p e r To Prescott High School Tune—Hail Minnesota Prescott High School, Hail to thee! Hail to thee our High School dear! Thy light shall ever be A becon bright and clear. Thy sons and daughters true Shall proclaim thee near and far They will guard thy fame and adore thy name; Thou shalt be their guiding star. Prescott High School, true we’ll he And we’ll always stand by you; Prescott High School, still for thee, Thy sons are strong and true. From their hills and mountains fair; From their forests waving far, At thy call they throng, with their shout and song Hailing thee their guiding star. Page Ele en