Prescott High School - Hassayamper Yearbook (Prescott, AZ)

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I went to Mr. Frank with the hope of discovering the legend of the Hassayampa River. He told me something startling from the perspective of a Hassayamper staff member. He told me that who ever drinks the water from the Hassayampa River will never be able to tell the truth again, thus a Hassayamper is a liar! The legend, unknown to previous yearbook staffs, and until recently to this staff, has not stopped us from relaying the truths about student life, academics, and sports at PHS. What was the senior class of 1914 thinking when they changed the name of the yearbook from the Blue and Gold to the Hassayamper. Did they know the legend? From the 1914 yearbook here is their explanation, “Why the Hassayamper It is a Fitting souvenir of our High School life and is a memorial left behind by each graduating class.” As for current feelings, I asked students what their opinions were of the name Hassayamper for their yearbook. Senior, Amy Hutton responded, “Why is it called the Hassayamper . . . was that name pulled out of the blue?” This is the view of most students, but now that you know the definition of a Hassayamper may be you want to change the name, or perhaps keep it for its uniqueness. But what ever you do, keep this biography of a student body that is spirited, talented and YOU. Who’s a Liar? opening

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UP THE CREEK With the Has Put what is a Hassayamper? | t ’s emotional photographs. It’s stories you never f I thought would be recorded. It’s a place for friends to scribble a few or many words. It’s a book to show your children and grandchildren with a guarantee of laughter. But most of all, it’s what you want it to be. Still, this does not begin to answer the frequently asked question, “Why is our yearbook named the Hassayamper?” So as editor of this publication I found it my duty to discover the facts and feelings behind the Hassayamper. opening 3

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Left: Junior. Steve Emery shows a Cheshire cat grin. Below: Seniors. Mike Williams and Holly Sherwood share a moment alone. Far left: Senior. Grant Dalke bows for the camera. Left: The J. V. 's preform badger jacks. Photos taken by Julie Phillippi opening 5