Prescott High School - Hassayamper Yearbook (Prescott, AZ)

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Walt PopJe The title of most popular seniors goes to two very deserving people. They are Phyllis Samuelson and Den- ford Pitts. Throughout her high school career, Phyllis has taken an active part in all of the various school activities. She is the secretary of the student body, a member of the “15 Club, Quill and Scroll, Future Homemakers of America, Girls' Athletic Association and Officials Club, Yellow Jackets and she is also the Associate Editor of the Hassayamper. Phyllis’ greatest recognition came when she was elected Carnival Queen and had the distinction of appearing as one of the two runners-up in the Foot- ball Queen competition. In addition to her many school and extra-curricular activities, Phyllis always has time for a friendly smile. This, along with her sweet personality, friendly man- ner, cheerfulness, courtesy, sportsmanship, and interest in all about her, have been important in making her well known and liked by all. If there is any boy in the entire Senior class who will some day become President of the United States it will be Denford Pitts, our most popular boy. This tall, good-looking senior has been recognized by all his classmates as a natural leader, for he has been elected an officer of his class in every one of his high school terms. His resourcefulness, dependability, and initiative have held him high in the esteem of all. teachers and students alike. Denford received the distinct honor of being elected the Carnival King this year. This title is an explanation in itself of Denford, for he has truly a king-like personality. Denford also excels in sports. He has earned a letter in football, basketball, and track. One of Denford's highest ideals is good sportsmanship and he displays it in all of these sports in addition to his everyday encounters. He is an active member of the Blue Jackets Club. Denford's thoughtfulness, nice manners, friendly smile, neat appearance, and all-around personality have made him a favorite and a friend to all. 23

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Wo,t JUJ, Succeed Two of the most deserving students of the Senior class this year received this worthy title, and we are very proud of Ruby Barrett and Bill Melvin, who richly deserve this honor. They are both well-known and liked by all. Ruby is an outstanding student. Besides holding down a job outside of school she belongs to the G.A.A., is the Art Editor on the Badger staff, and is an Assistant Art Editor on the Annual staff. She is the Student Council alternate for her homeroom and belongs to Quill and Scroll. Ruby is an extremely talented artist and we are sure that someday she will rise to great fame. Bill is a new student this year, coming from Madi- son, Wisconsin. He has made many friends for he has a very likable personality and a good sense of humor. Bill belongs to the Lettermen's Club, he is president of his homeroom, he belongs to the Annual staff, was in Why the Chimes Rang” and was on the stage crew of The Thirteenth Chair.” The Senior class is proud to have these two as fellow members of the class of '49 and know that they will succeed in everything they undertake. d3eit $tl (eted The two students selected this year as the best athletes of Prescott High were Joan Kittell and Mal- colm Harden. This honor is a difficult one to achieve and takes considerable effort on the part of the students. Joan has long been outstanding in all sports and is one of the few girls ever to receive her six-inch letter in her Junior year. She is president of the G.A.A. and a member of the Yellow Jackets, F.H.A., and National Honor Society. In her Junior year she won second place in badminton singles in Northern Arizona. Joan's scholarship is outstanding and she leads her class in grades. Malcolm, our Student Body President, has been an outstanding athlete in Prescott High School for the last three years. He has made letters all three years in basketball, football, and track and has shown superior ability in all those sports. He is a member of the Let- termen’s Club, Blue Jackets Club and many other organizations in the Senior High. Truly, he is a boy we may all be proud of knowing. 22

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m emonam “Grieve not that I die young. Is it not well To pass away e're life hath lost its brightnessV The senior high school was saddened by the sudden death of a sopho- more boy. Robert Kachnic, on February 2. 1949. In the short time he was with us he was active in school activities and made many friends.