published by THE ANNUAL STAFF TAFT HIGH SCHOOL Taft, Texas Ellen Sue Pressley Editor TRACKS 1966 Table of Contents Dedication..............4-5 School Board..............6 In Memory................ 7 Campus.................8-11 Principal............ 12-13 Faculty.............. 14-17 Campus Life.......... 18-59 Sports............... 60-91 Organizations........92-109 Whoâs Who...........110-137 Student Body........138-168 Foreword The TRACKS which was ours for so long now is yours. Every picture, every line of copy, every piece of art work is familiar to us. When the final copy is mailed to the printer the long af- ternoons and evenings of work that have jealously claimed our time since September are over. The staff members owe many thanks--to our friends, who heard nothing but TRACKS talk; to our teachers who never re- ceive our work on time; to our classmates who calmly put up with frazzled nerves, and to the many others who showed their interest by just dropping in. This book is our summation of the achievements of the stu- dents and the high school in 1965-66, and the story of the dif- ferent phases of high school life. We, the staff, present the 1966 TRACKS and we hope that throughout these pages you will find some pictures or phase that will relive your high school days. If you do, our book will have served its principal purpose. Mr. S. L. Albritton 4 With Sincere Admiration We Dedicate This Book to â Mr. S. L. Albritton The 1966 Tracks is proudly and respectfully dedicated to Mr. Sherry Lee Albritton. You, Mr. Albritton, have shown us the deep rewards that are obtained only from hard work and desire. You have encouraged us with your superb sense of humor and understanding. Because your band has won for Taft the respect of so many, our school has benefited from the efforts of your band. We want you to know, Mr. Albritton, that you are truly appreciated and admired by each of us. the 1966 Tracks Staff Mr. Albritton joins the stu- dents in stretching their legs on one of their trips. Excitement was high at this game as the Hounds beat Sinton. Mr. Albritton even seems happy. 5 Board Dr. John Tunnell (President), Mr. Virgil Wilson, Mr. Tillman Threadgill, Mr. Fred Floerke, Mr. Bob Patterson, and Mr. Roland Lerma. 6 In Memory of Connie Hufford May 1960 - October 1965 Mike Shelburne December 1946 - June 1966 ALMA MATER Hail, Alma Mater, hats off to you. Ever you'll find us, loyal and true, Firm and undaunted, ever we'll be. Hail to the school we love. Here's a toast to thee! 75 wM i.M l ÂŤ . ⢠⢠⢠) â˘! ⢠⢠⢠⢠⢠.⢠, X MM ! liiiwiA j.t . . .iâ˘iâ˘Â â˘Â â˘âÂŤâ˘',⢠,', i-Ti.ir.f.i.f.i.i.i.i.i XOfOOXM i'i â˘Â ⢠⢠â˘â˘â˘]â˘â˘ ⢠tâMâY 12 LIBRARIAN Mary Cooper ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN Mildred West By Precept and Example We Learn SHERRY ALBRITTON Band JOHN CROSS Algebra I, Geometry, Commercial Math ARTHUR FIELDER Auto Mechanic I, II, III Sponsors: VIC Auto Mechanics HENRY HALVORSON Algebra n, Trigonom etry Physics Sponsors; Senior Class MISS MARY HEYER Girlsâ P. E. Sponsors: Senior Pep Squad Coach Halvorson carries much responsibility and does his job with exuber- ance. Teacher, Know-how Comes in All Sizes MRS. BARBARA JONES Spanish I II Sponsors: Spanish Club CHARLES JONES English II m Speech Drama Sponsors: Sophomore Class DONALD KASPER Agriculture I, II. III Sponsors; Junior Class 3, F. F. A. MRS. NANCY MANSON Biology. Chemistry, General Science Sponsors: Senior Class Science Club MISS FLORENCE MAYFIELD Typing I II We welcome a new mem- ber of the faculty, Mr. John Cross. i FRANKLIN MC- ALLISTER Steno. , Bkkp. , V. O. E. , Journalism Sponsors: Student Council, Annual Staff, Paper, Quill Scroll, ARTHUR Mc- MILLIN JR. Electrical Trades I, II, III Sponsors; Electrical Trades MRS. JACKIE HERBERT SIGLE MRS. BARBARA SANDERS American His- SIZEMORE Homemaking tory World English I II I Geography Sponsors: Sponsors: Sophomore Junior Class Class V. O. E. We Strive to Learn Together Sherry Bennett and Margie Besinaiz working very hard on their Bookkeeping Practice Sets. Mr. Sherry Albritton shows off the new band uniforms which the band Time Out!!! For coffee that is. began to wear in 1966. Here Mrs. Jones tries to relax be- tween classes. Faculty Cooperation Bolsters ROY STEGALL Boys' P. E. Our School Spirit RAY von ROSEN- BURG English III MISS GLADYS MRS. BETTY IV THREADGILL THOMAS Sponsors: American His- Art Sophomore tory Civics Class MRS. DOROTHY WEIL Homemaking II UI Sponsors: F.H.A. 18 19 The lazy summer days were gone. It was time to get up at an atrociously early hour of the morning and come to school We won't forget the first few days of hectic schedule changes or the exclamations, Oh no, I forgot my census card again. Mrs. Glasson, our office secretary, certainly remem- bers these things. Students with different outlooks could be found through- out the wings of Taft High. Some were bored, while others were frantic. Some were lazy, or shall we say tired from foot- ball practice, and some were even happy! Joan Cross caught in the act of getting ready for school. Billy Nance, Allen Yeats, Sherry Bennett, Mike Shelburne, James Lackey, and an un- identified victim of the gnats wait for the bell to ring. Mrs. Glasson appears to be as busy as the students. Linda Dillon looks rather bored. Are you lost Linda? These students searching for the right class- es are: Mike Schmidt, Ed Risher, Laura Ann Mayo, Delfina Floers, Patsy Organ, and Nancy Bray. Beginning of School 20 Greeted With Mixed Emotions TOP: Percussionists Charlotte Burch, Larry Duprie, Houston Barker, and David Veselka set the fast pace of the fight song as the football team enters the gym. Jean Swanson and Celeste Duprie put George Pressley shows determina- their creative abilities to use by paint- tion t0 P ay his best, ing posters. Dick El wood is quite in- volved in playing the bass horn. 22 Pep Rallies â Builder of School Spirit The pep rallies throughout football season were a source of encouragement to our football players. It would be hard to imagine a successful pep rally with- out including the stirring music played by the band and the twirling routines which were so carefully prepared by the majorettes. There were also added attractions such as speeches, skits, and inspiring posters. Our energetic cheer- leaders led effective yells that stimulated school spirit, which on many occa- sions helped to lead our team to victory. These clowns with the cheerleaders' pom poms are Ernie Nolen and Raburn Barbee. Coach Stegall delivers a fine speech to the student body. Betty Wilhite, Sue Pressley, Barbara Felkner, and Virginia Williams are getting ready to twirl. Cheerleaders Donna Sue Miller, Mary Paterson, April Floerke, Lau- rel Ingram, Linda Glasson and and Laura Mayo are discussing a routine April Floerke demonstrates her en- thusiasm. Student Cou 1965 Home A welcome sign was furnished by the Student Council to welcome all Exes back home. I'ELCOME TO HOMECOMING For the last time Taft High School Greyhounds met their rival, Sinton, in the traditional football game. To make the event even bigger, this was our annual homecoming game. The Student Council sponsored the event which saw many changes made in the ceremonies. Many exes returned for the fes- tivities. For the first time the Homecoming Queen Nomi- nees entered the field on convertibles during the pre- game activities. Crowning the queen was Mr. Butlch Pressley and Mrs. J. W. Albin. Counter clock wise: Rain fell on the night of the bonfire, but it did not dampen our high spirits. This was our last opportunity to prove to Sinton that we have the best team. A downtown pep rally aroused much optimism among the older folks in town. Almost every studentâs car was decorated with comments concerning the forthcoming game, but Bonner Bivinâs was one of the more notable cars. ncil Sponsors coming Clock wise: After a glorious victory a large number attended the dance. Here are 1959 graduate Butch Pressley and his wife. Kenneth Morgan, Ray Ford and John Mes- ser add a few final touches to the various and sundry donations already collected to be burned at the bonfire. Each wing of the school building was assigned to a certain class and decorated. Sophomores Barbara Felkner, Jean Swanson, Nancy Bray, Kurt Davis, and Larry Ewald are assisted by Mrs. Sizemore. The Sopho- mores were awarded five dollars for their efforts by the Student Council, who sponsored the contest. Sue Pressley Crowned Homecoming Queen 26 The crowning of the Homecoming Queen took place during the ceremony preceding the Taft - Sin- ton football game. The band played Stairway to the Stars and Stardust as the queen nominees and their escorts rode around the track in convertibles. Queen nominees and escorts were: Mike Shel- burn escorting Carla Rosson, Jerry Webber escorting Queen Sue Pressley, Laura Ann Mayo escorted by Mike Montgomery, and Linda Dillon escorted by Craig Guthrie. Previous Football Sweethearts Sandra Myers, Sharon Birttian Thompson and Peggy Ferguson were presented mums by Linda Glasson and David Veselka of the Student Council. Mr. Albritton seems to be very interested in the football game. No wonder the Grey- hounds have just scored a touchdown and are leading Sinton. The band honored its seniors by playing the Alma Mater for them. Mrs. J. W. Albin of the first graduating class of Taft crowns Ellen Sue Pressley Homecoming Queen as Butch Pres- sley presents her a bouquet of roses and a trophy. Jerry Web- ber, Sue's escort, stands by watching. Ex Sweet Queen Nominees Homecoming Queen nominee Carla Rosson arrives on the field to await crowning of the Homecoming Queen. John Messer escorts nominee Laura Ann Mayo and Pam Purvis, the football sweet- heart of 1963-64. Homecoming Queen, Ellen Sue Pressley receives--a bouquet of red roses, a trophy and what now???? from cousin Butch Pressley. hearts and presented at Homecoming Miss Linda Dillon, another queen nominee is accompanied by Miss Gail Petty, sweet- heart of 1964-65. The Greyhound team's Sweetheart and the 1965 Homecoming Queen - Ellen Sue Pressley, escorted by Jerry Webber. âTis the Season to Be Jolly.â As far as the students were concerned, one of the most exciting parts of Christmas was the anticipation of two weeks of holidays. However, just before school was dismissed, we were busily preparing for the Christmas Parade and other activities to celebrate Christmas. Here Mr. McAllister; Student Council Advisor; Steve Pullin, and Mary Paterson spray a tree which the Student Council decorated and placed in the hall. Kathy Vesley, Sherry Bennett, Linda Tucker, Rena Coates, Helen Blackwell, and Diane McClanahan sew bells on hats that were worn in the parade by a group of English class victims. Virginia Williams and ??? seem to be arguing over a trivial matter while Mr. von Rosenberg adjusts his hat. The annual Kiwanis Basketball Tournament was held shortly before Christmas. Here Ricky West displays the trophy that he won for being chosen on the All- Tourney team and also the trophy that the Greyhound team won for placing second in the tourney. An Italian Straw Hatââ Mr. von Rosenberg quite successfully directed this year's Senior Play entitled An Italian Straw Hat. Mike Montgomery complains of his tight- fitting shoes while Larry Duprie sympathizes with him. In the background are other members of the wedding party. John Messer tries to arrest the bride's father and other members of the party for disturbing the peace. Larry Duprie wanders among the guests of the Baroness in search of a straw hat. Baroness, April Floerke and father-of-the- bride, Mike Montgomery dance a polka while being accompanied by John Boils on the accor- dian. Prince Ed Risher watches with astonish- ment. 31 Band Visits Astro Dome One of the most exciting experiences of the ye; was the band trip to Houston. Upon arrival at Her- man Park, the band members enjoyed a fried chick' en dinner which had been prepared by the Band Boosters. For a short time, we were allowed to fro- lic around the park and zoo. Then we boarded the buses and proceeded to the Astrodome. At the half' time of the football game, the largest band ever assembled under one roof performed. TV personalii Skitch'Henderson led the mass band in Giant , Le Me Call You Sweetheart , and Johnnyâs Theme . This experience will long be remembered by band members and sponsors. Waiting in line for lunch are: Linda Dillon, Roxie Roper, Brenda Tims, Jewell Gunn, Karen Dozier, Geraldine Burch and Glenn Travis. Mary Virginia Paterson performs the tedious task of checking roll on the bus. Lynn Morris seems a bit tired and catches 40 winks. Staring into the camera here is Brenda Phil- lips in her latest hair-do. Ray Gabrish, Ronnie Bayless and Johnny Wolf pass the time with a friendly game of cards. 1 CLOCK WISE: Betty Holley is gathering up all her various and sundry belongings as the rumor, We're almost home, is heard throughout the bus. Most of the band members took a nap on the way home as Jennifer Phillips is doing here. Donna Sue Miller and Barbara Felkner will probably agree that it really wasn't all that bad! It was truly a riot when Larry Duprie managed to get himself stuck under a seat. Steve Pullin discovers that there just isnât enough room on a bus to put on a uniform. Dick Elwood and David Veselka are amusing them- selves with a helium filled balloon. The Greyhound Band shows off their new uniforms and pose for the camera as the winners of the University Interscholastic Leagueâs SWEEPSTAKES award. Greyhound Band Wins â Sweepstakes Buccaneer Parade First and Regional Honor Band In marching and inspection con- test, all of the four judges gave the Taft Band a I rating. Later during the year, the band received six more I's from concert and sight reading contest to win the SWEEP- STAKES TROPHY. The Band also received a trophy for being the best AA band in the Buccaneer Parade in Corpus Christi. On May 14 the Region 14 band directors gave the Greyhound band 23 votes and the second place band 7 votes. The directors then awarded the band the Regional Hon- or Band award. Frank McNamee, president of the Taft Athletic Club, presents Bobby Maines with the football award at the Athletic Banquet. Banquets Honor Students Several banquets honoring different organizations were held throughout the year. The F. F. A. Banquet was held in honor of the fathers of the Ag boys. The dedication of the 1966 Annual was announced at the Band Banquet as the annual was dedicated to Band Director Albritton. The different sports awards were presented at the Annual Athletic Banquet given in honor of all Taft Athletes by the Taft Athletic Club. Athletes Ace Sutton and Raburn Barbee with their dates enjoy the Athletic Banquet. At the Band Banquet, Mr. Albritton present- ed Betty Holley with the John Philip Sousa Award. Jewell Gunn, Betty Holley, and Laura Ann Mayo entertained those who attended the Band Banquet by singing several songs. Al- so on the program was Mrs. Morrison who sang several selections. Taft Places Second in U.I.L. Literary Meet At the District 29-AA Literary Meet held at Goliad High School the host school Goliad placed First with 167 points with Taft High School placing Second with 102 1 2 points; Sinton Third with 90 points; Refugio Fourth with 79 1 2 points and Mathis with 17 points. Students qualifying for the Regional Meet were: Kurt Wilson in Ready Writing, April Floerke in Persuasive Speaking and Craig Guthrie and Rosa Lee Sanders in Journalism. Entries in the District Meet were: Ace Sutton - Persuasive Speaking; Larry Duprie - Poetry In- terpretation; Joaquin Sandoval - Extemp; Glenn Travis - Debate; David Veselka - Spelling and Ready Writing; Kurt Wilson - Ready Writing; Ann Powers - Number Sense; Ray Cisneros - Number Sense; Susan Poenisch - Science; Betty Wilhite - Shorthand; Kathy Griffin - Shorthand; Kathy Vesley - Spelling; Jennifer Phillips - De- bate; Laurel Ingram - Prose; Sherry Bennett - Science; Irma Escamilla - Debate; April Floerke - Persuasive Speaking; Linda Mae Atkinson - Per- suasive Speaking; Nelda Biggs - Number Sense; Randal Koonce - Debate; Mike Montgomery - Persuasive Speaking; Rosa Lee Sanders - Journal- ism and Craig Guthrie - Journalism. FFA and FHA Participate in County Fair The Sixteenth Annual San Patricio County Agri- culture and Homemakers Show was held in Sinton, January 27 thru 30th. As usual, a large group from Taft participated. Members of 4-H, FHA, and FFA were eligible to enter the fair. Many walked away with top honors, including Rabum Barbee, who won the Showmanship Award. In the homemaking divi- sion, the Taft FHA placed second for their exhibit on Good Grooming. Even those who had no entries enjoyed the fair very much. Robert Hutton is holding the trophy that he won for his Grand Champion Duroc. Joan Cross wears the suit which won Third Place in the San Antonio Miss Wool Contest and placed in the San Patricio County Fair. Virginia Williams placed First on her Chelsea suit. Mr. Casper. Raburn Barbee, and Pat Bre- zina add new awards to their collection on the bulletin board. The Taft boys won First with their pen of 5 hogs and Third with their pen of 5 steers. In addition to this, Raburn Barbee won the top honor, The Showmanship Award. Both Mike Mires and his Champion breeding hog are smiling about the outcome of the judging. John Messer shows one of the two Duroc hogs that he entered in the Fair. Max Schmidt shown with his Reserve Champion crossbred. Rocky Barbee won First grade money and a blue ribbon for his calf. I Kathy Bradford won Third for her Cake; Betty Koonce and Carolyn Wendell received Second place ribbons for Brownies and Carol Kolb won a red ribbon for her cake and a Third place ribbon for her coffee cake. These Ninth Grade homemaking girls display the ribbons they won. They are Carolyn Wendell, Patsy Moore, Betty Koonce, Mary Rodri- guez, Rosalinda Castillo, Lupe Fuen- tes, and Criselda Casiano. Kenny Mutchler was a representative of the Greenhand FFA Chapter in the County Show. Joan Cross models her dress which was runner-up for Sweepstakes. She won a First Place County Award. Sue and and Mike Reign as King of Taft High Queen School This yearâs Coronation was undoubtedly the best one Taft has had in a long time. John Messer, Master of Ceremonies, announced the favorites as they were presented on stage. Entertainment for the night was excellent and the audience was well pleased. Mrs. Morrison sang and played a guitar. Jewell Gunn and Carol Rotzler did a pantomine and Joyce Piester and Barbara Felkner presented a twirling rou- tine. Tommy Wray played the organ throughout and soloed on Exodus. Then the nominees for King and Queen were presented on stage. From this group the Duke, Duchess, Prince, and Princess were se- lected. The Queen of 1965, Anita Galindo, and the King, who was represented by Thomas Sifuentas, were present to give their crowns to the new King, Mike Montgomery and the Queen, Ellen Sue Pressley. SPANISH CLUB NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY SCHOOL NEWSPAPER Patsy Organ James Biggs Joaquin Sandoval April Floerke Jennifer Phillips Craig Guthrie 42 SCIENCE CLUB Lynn Morris Steve Pull in STUDENT COUNCIL David Veselka Betty Holley FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA Pat Brezina Irene Doughty â lllflllll'IIMtai King Queen Nominees SOPHOMORE CLASS Nancy Bray Joe Gaitan JUNIOR CLASS Bobby Maines Carla Rosson GREYHOUND BAND Linda Glasson Raburn Barbee VOCATIONAL OFFICE EDUCATION Mary Figueroa Alvino Carrillo 44 King Queen Nominees QUILL SCROLL SOCIETY Betty Wilhite Larry Duprie PEP SQUAD Olga Perales Luis Galindo FUTURE HOMEMAKERS Enedelia Gonzales DRAMA CLUB Ray Ford ANNUAL STAFF RandalKoonce Laurel Ingram BEST ALL-ROUND NOMINEES BEST ALL-ROUND NOMINEES BEST ALL-ROUND NOMINEES Pat Brezina Ida Morin Carol Kolb Ricky West Karen Randolph Henry Montemayor Favorites Are Presented in Organist-----Tommy Wray MOST BEAUTIFUL NOMINEE Margie Besinaiz MOST HANDSOME NOMINEE Randal Koonce MOST HANDSOME NOMINEE Bobby Garza MOST BEAUTIFUL NOMINEE Phyllis Boyd MOST POPULAR NOMINEES MOST POPULAR NOMINEES MOST POPULAR NOMINEES Sulema Cortinas Bobby Maines Martin Garcia Sherry Bennett Patsy Organ Tommy Wray Court of Color â 1966â MOST BEAUTIFUL NOMINEE Carla Rosson Pages----Mary Alamanza Sylvia Cortinas MOST HANDSOME NOMINEE George Pressley inXH' Nancy Tunnell votes for her choice for Student Council Officers. Mike Schmidt seconds the nomination of David Veselka for President of the Student Council. Assisted by Brenda Phillips - Ann Powers puts her campaign posters in the hall. Student Body Re-Elects Veselka to Presidency Student Council election time is an exciting time around Taft High. The nominees for the four offices diligently campaign by placing posters in the halls and by presenting their platform to the student body. At an assembly program the candidates are formally nominated, followed by seconding speeches and an acceptance speech. The next day is election day. The candidates and their speakers wait backstage proceeding the assembly to deliver their nomination speeches. Seniors Honored The Seniors were honored with a number of graduation parties. The Phillips gave a hobo super party for the senior girls. A group of Seniors and their dates were honored with a supper and dance at the Tunnell's house. An ice cream social honoring all of the Senior Class members was given at the Methodist Church. And a western dance, with A1 Dean, was held at the Circle N in Sinton. ABOVE: A group of girls that attended the hobo party at the Phillipâs home. Mary Paterson, Lynn Morris, Jennifer Phillips, April Floerke, Patsy Organ, Kathy Griffin and Celeste Duprie enjoy the food at the Tunnell's party. Kenneth Morgan, Virginia Williams, and Betty Wilhite are in line to receive their ice cream at the Methodist Church. Carolyn Greenwood, Mary Paterson, Linda Glasson, Lynn Morris, Sue Pressley, Betty Holley and other seniors enjoy the ice cream during the Methodist Church ice cream social. JIL! V4CJXBâ West Young â Go West â This year the Seniors took a short trip up to the Circle R Ranch in Medina, Texas. The day was filled with a variety of activi- ties which ranged from playing pool, eat- ing, and swimming. The group arrivesâtired from arising at a very early hour, but ready for fun. Two members of the class enjoy a friendly game of pool. Craig Guthrie tries to imitate Tarzan but seems to be more in pain than anything else. Betty Holley enjoys her western style lunch, ignoring the pests sitting beside her. Mr. Booher looks like a professional pool shark. Or is this a picture from the movie The Hustler . and the Seniors Did GO WEST Senior Trip 1966 Some real South Texas cowboys look over the corral: Pat Brezina, John Messer, David Waggoner, and Bill Smith. It looks like someone is being pushed toward the pool. THIS ISN'T FAIRâall of you and just me. Coach Halvorson is falling in with reluctancy. It seems he is taking Larry Maines, Kenneth Morgan, Gary Woodall and Ace Sutton with him. Juanita Cortez, Irma Escamilla, Lucille Rodriguez, Ida Morin, Delfina Flores, and Janie Padron have decided that it is much safer to stay over at the corral. BATMAN (John Messer) and ROBIN (Ray Ford) are called in to get the graduation programs ready for the graduation cere- monies. Some of the underclassmen visit the English room to see the handy work of the English students. On display were pro- jects by each English student. The End of School Is a Busy These students will never, never forget Mr. Voss and Mr. Howard. This is the Bookkeeping Class trying to get through with their practice sets before the end of the semester. And who said Bookkeeping was a snap course. Jean Swanson, Max Schmid: and other students browse through the English pro- jects. Time for Students Ellen Sue Pressley and Linda Marak have just completed their finals. But why so sad Sue.??????? And we will never forget the MONSOON Season at Taft High when we thought it would never stop raining. Kathy Griffin goes for the folders. ÂŁ For the Seniors preparing for the Prom is a relatively simple matter. John Messer calls Donna Sue Miller for a date. He then has to decide on a corsage, and then arrives at Donna Sueâs house right on time to take her to the biggest event of the year. Seniors Part in the Prom â â Get a Date â Have Fun For the Juniors, preparing for the Prom was a tedious matter. Everyone was given a job. Bobby Mitchell, Ricky West, Robert Hutto, Carol Rotzler and Billy Nance decorated the tables. Sher- ry Bennett, Linda Tucker, David Veselka, George Pressley, Miss Cooper, and Carlton Marsh put the murals on the walls. The Privateer's Club in Corpus Christi was beautifully decor- ated in an Old South theme. Music was provided by Ray Bar- rera's Band. Billy Nance, President of the Junior Class, gives the welcome. Johnny Wolfe signs in for the banquet. Irma Escamilla and Eleazar Guajardo dance at the prom. Carol Rotzler and Dick Elwood read the Junior Class prophecy. The Juniors Reveal Their Hard Work to Seniors Laurel Ingram, Ray Ford, Glenn Travis, and Brenda Phillips find their places at the banquet tables. The couples enjoy dancing to the music of Ray Barrera's Band. Mary Helen Flores, Mary Alamanza, and Julio Roldan wait for the Prom to begin. Maurice Coates serves punch to Robert Hutto. Patsy Organ and Larry Duprie read the Senior Class Will. Work, Fun, Then Graduation Day This is the time of memories And of looking forward, too, Wondering if the days ahead Will be happy ones for you. It may be better not to know Of all the hopes and fears That are waiting in the future., Mingling smiles with tears. But I can hope that you will be All ready to meet your fate..... With heart as light as it is now., On the day that you graduate. Girl, team, fun, friends - all go better refreshed. Coca-Cola, nevt, Taft Greyhound Roster NO. NAME WT. POS. CLASS 10 Monuel Hernandez 167 E QB Jr. 11 George Pressley 128 HB Jr. 14 Bobby Garza 135 HR Soph. 15 Ray Fcrd 152 QB Sr. 24 Robert Sutton 151 HB Sr. 27 Mike Montgomery 171 HB Sr. 34 Ronnie Kelly 150 FB Jr. 35 Larry Moines 153 FB Sr 44 Julio Garcia 137 FB Soph. 45 Ed Risher 140 HB Sr. 50 Curt Davis 145 G Soph. 54 Mike Shelburne 205 T Sr. 56 Billy Nonce 156 C Jr. 62 Bobby Moines 166 C Jr. 65 Croig Guthrie 170 G Sr. 66 Richard Galindo 164 G Jr. 67 Johnny Tims 144 G Jr. 69 Ernie Nolen 167 G Sr. 72 Bonner Bivin 170 T Jr 74 Robert Hutto 154 T Jr. 75 James Larkey 160 T Jr 77 Bill Smith 180 T Jr. 78 Albert Hernandez 190 T Sr 80 James Bigqs 145 E HB Sr. 81 Ri'ky West 150 E HB Jr. 82 Allen Yeats 157 E Jr. 84 Jacky Tims 140 E Soph. 87 Manur Hcrnondez 167 OR E Jr 88 Jerrv Webber 150 FB Jr. 89 Rayburn Barbee 138 E Sr COACHES: Herb Sinle and Jim Sizemore COLORS: Green and White DRUM MAJOR: Betty Wilhite. TWIRLERS: Joyce Piester, Ellen Sue Pressley, Virginia Williams and Barbara Felkner. CHEERLEADERS: Donna Sue Miller, Linda Glasson, Laurel Ingram, Mary Paterson, Laura Ann Mayo and April Floerke. REFEREESâ SIGNALS . TH v .v .. ⢠. ' â â j, â â â â â r . 'ÂŤV 5JP i Illegal position or procedure. Illegal forward 0 CL liegol forwardf  side or violation of free tuck rules. Illegol motion; illcgol shift, both hand . Crawling Unsportsmanlike conduct. Deloy start ol half. Illegal porticipc'ion sweet, gives that special zing... refreshes best. things go better.i with o PROCEDURE SIGNALS Co lllegolly kicking or boiling o loose boll. Pushing, helping runner or interlocked interference. FOtM SIGNAâ Touchdown cr field gool. Boll it deed Fc ouchbock, woÂŤe sidewise Officials time out. Safety. Incomplete forward po Ball reody Penolly declined. No p for ploy. or no score. 2B CORPUS CHRISTI CALLER, Mon., Sept. 6, 1965 Taft Is Named First Hound B-Team âTeam of the Weekâ By RAY COLLINS Caller-Times Sports Staff TAFT â A tremendous effort put forth by a patchwork foot ball team provided Taft with a 22-0 victory over Gregory-Port- land Friday night and made the Greyhounds the Caller-Times first âTeam of the Weekâ of the 1965 season. Prior to Friday night Coach Herb Sigle probably had his doubts if head coaching was really worth it. It is doubtful that anyone has had more trou bles than Sigle did before mak- ing his initial start as a head man. Three returning lettermen suf- fered injuries before fall work- outs began, then four boys â two of which were regulars â quit the team, for awhile anoth er was forced to quit because of an injury, one missed all of the pre-season drills and sel- dom did Sigle have his full team on hand for the two-a-day practice sessions. Three Regulars Hurt And Friday night, his team went on the field with three regulars stili out due to injuries â halfback Mike Montgomery, with a shoulder separation which will keep him out for at least another week, and guards Craig Guthrie and Curt Davis, both with broken hands. Guthrie is due to miss six weeks and Davis will 1 out for a month. However, youâd have a hard time convincing Gregory - Port- land that all was not as it might have been for the Greyhounds Sigle, basking in the glory of his first personal triumph but with a wary eye cast toward this weekâs foe â Bishop, ad- mitted he was âsurprised with their effort, with their condition and their attitude . . because we had been unable to do that much work.â He also said, âwe got some good breaks the other night, but the kids got after it real fine. Now I hope we can start try- ing to learn some football since weâve got them all together. We had to rush last week trying to learn how to cover punts, kick- offs and trying to get ready for a ball club and we didnât get it all covered.â The offensive unit was made up of Rayburn Barbee (142) and Allen Yeats 065) at ends; Mike Shelburne (205) and Bonner Bi- ven (165) at tackles; Johnny Tims (144) and Ernie Nolen (166) at guards; Bobby Maim (166) at center: Ray Ford (147) at quarterback; Ed Risher (142) and Robert (Ace) Sutton (150 at halfbacks and Larry Maine (150) at fullback. Halfback George Pressley (128), center Billy Nance, Jr (156) and fallback Ronnie Kel ly (150) also filled in capably on offense and Jerry Weber (150) drew praise for his punt- ing in Friday nightâs game. Sigleâs defensive alignment found Manuel Hernandez (165) and Yeats at ends; Nolen and Biven at tackles and Robert Hutto (154) at middle guard: the Maines brothers at interior linebackers; Sutton and Risher at the comerbacks and James Biggs (160) and Ricky West (155) at the halfbacks. Hernandez Substitutes Albert Hernandez (185) spelled Hutto at middle guard âwhen things got sticky,â which wasnât often as the Greyhounds! limited Gregory - Portland toj only four first downs and only! 93 yards total offense. Assistant coach Jim Size-1 more also came in for a pat on the back for his work with the defensive secondary. âWe were; real concerned with our pass! defense but Coach Sizemore did real fine job of getting that In shape and I think right now we probably have one of the best pass defenses around. And Iâm sure weâll be tested on that some night,â Sigle related. Winning as a head coach gives you âa different kind of feeling,â Sigle disclosed, and added, âI ought to resign right now ... and I probably would, but I want to see these kids through. âI think weâll find out what theyâre (the team) really made of this week against Bishop. Weâll find out if our kids can really play football and, per- sonally, I think they can. If we should beat them I believe weâll be on our way,â Sigle concluded looking ahead. TOP ROW: J Garcia, R Barbee, M Schmidt, S Pullin, J Tims, O Galindo. SECOND ROW: S Cortez, R Eubara, O Rocho, R Rodriguez, I Gomez, R Lopez. BOTTOM ROW: R Hinojosa, R Rosales, D Rodriguez, J Tims, C Davis, A McLendon. _____________________________________________________64__________________________ With the opening of a new football season the Greyhound fans were introduced to a large and enthusiastic Pep Squad who held their Taft Greyhound banner for the boys to run un- der. Here Bobby Maines(62) leads the team under the banner. An unidentified Greyhound has thrown a block to try and clear the way for Ace Sutton (24) but the onrush- ing Wildcat seems to be ready for him. Taft 22 Gregory-Portland 0 Wildcats Fall 22-0 to Taft At Portland PORTLAND (Sp) - Taft spoiled the inaugural of Gregory- Portlandâs new Wildcat Stadium here Friday night, whipping the Wildcats 22-0 in the season- opener for both teams. The Greyhounds scored in each of the first three periods and added a safely in the sec- ond quarter while containing the Wildcats completely. Fullback Larry Maines opened the scoring with a 53-yard gal- lop in the first period and added the two-point conversion. In the second quarter, it was halfback Robert (Ace) Sutton that added the second touch- down on a 65-yard scamper. Also in the second period, the Gregory - Portland quarter- back was nailed behind his own goal line for the safety which gave Taft a 16-0 lead at half- time. Halfback Eddie Risher cli- maxed a 40-yard drive in the third quarter, scoring from two yards out on a dive. Gregory - Portland threatened in the fourth quarter after re- covering a Taft fumble, but the Wildcats were unable to cash in as they too lost a fumble. Tackle Bonner Bivens and center-linebacker Bobby Maines. brother of Larry, were outstand- ing line operatives for the Grey- hounds. Bishop Stops Taft, 35-0 TAFT (Sp) â The Bishop Bad- gers racked up three touch- towns in the first quarter and coasted to a 35-0 victory over he Taft Greyhounds here Fri- day night before a crowd of about 3,000. The Greyhounds, victors over Gregory - Portland last week, couldnât hold back the Badger offense and threatened to score only once when they managed to reach the Bishop 30-yard line in the final quarter. The Badgers got off to a scor- ing start early in the game when Bishop fumbled on its own 29. Several plays later, halfback Scott Binnion drove over from the 6 to put the Badgers ahead 5-0. Tackle Ken Wilkerson kicked his first of three extra points. Another fumble by Taft, this time on its own 6, set up the Badgersâ second score. Halfback Gary Davis went over from the 1. the fourth touchdown. Quarter- ' back Haley Winters went over from the 1 to score, then kicked the extra point. In the final period, halfback Jeff Spiegelhover capped an S0-yard drive by crashing through center from the 11 to score. Winters booted the extra point______ ______ Ricky West (81) reaches for a pass as Ace Sutton reaches out for the ball in case Ricky does not catch it. Late in the first quarter Davis charged over left tackle from the 9-yard line, climaxing a 51- yard drive for the Badgersâ third tally. The Badgers went scoreless in the second quarter, but in the third, fullback Duane Bull ran 63 yards to the Taft 3 to set up Taft 0 Bishop 35 From all indications (from the crowd) the Greyhounds are getting close to the goal line. TAFT (Sp) â The LyfordJ Bulldogs defeated Taftâs Grey- hounds 12-7 here Friday night i with a pounding ground game. I Taft, of District 29-2A, scored a touchdown in the first quar- ter after a Lyford fumble on the Bulldogâs nine. Halfback | Larry Maines went over from one yard out, and Jerry Web- ber kicked the extra point. In the second quarter, Ly- ford, from District 32-2A, came back with a 60 - yard drive that ended with fullback Tommy Schmidt going over from the one. Schmidtâs try for two ex- tra points failed. Lyford scored again in thej third quarter on a 27 - yard! pass from Everado Bernal to halfback Ronnie Milton who caught the ball in the end zone. Taft again stopped Schmidt on an attempt for two points. The fourth quarter was score-1 less. Lyford controlled the ball most of the game, driving into; the line and picking up first down after first down. Lyford [ threw only five passes, com pleting three. Lyford Nips Taft, 12-7 Aransas Pass Nipped by Taft SPECIAL TO EXPRESS-NEWS ARANSAS PASSâThe Aran- sas Pass Panthers were knocked out of the undefeated class here Friday night, losing a tough de- fensive battle to the Taft Grey- hounds. 7-6. It left the Panthers with a 3-1 mark and boosted the Grey- hounds to a 2-2 record. Aransas Pass scored in the final minutes of the first period when halfback Slidell Harvey rammed over from the three. But the try for extra point from placement fizzled. Late in the fourth period, Taft came up with the winning com- bination when halfback Ricky West intercepted a pass tossed by Panther quarterback Marcel Callender and scooted 55 yards for the tally. Jerry W'ebber then booted the winning extra point. Taft recovered a Panther fum- ble on the Aransas Pass six, but failed to score in four plays for the only other threat of the night. Heading up the sparkling de- fensive play for the Panthers was fullback Wayne Gliden, guards Winfred Spears and Wayne Moore and halfback Jesse Dickerson. Defensive lead- ers for the Taft team were cen- ter Bobby Maines, tackle Al- bert Hernandez and fullback Larry Maines. Captains Bobby Maines, Albert Hernandez, and Rabum Barbee meet the captains from Aransas Pass. It seems as though there has been a fumble and everyone is scram- bling for the ball. Taft - 7 Aransas Pass - 6 68 Mike Montgomery (27) races around end for another TD against the Ingleside Mustangs. Taft Races Past Mustangs, TAFT (Sp) - The Taft Grey- hounds ran roughshod over the Ingleside Mustangs here Friday night, 39-8, in a non-district game. â The Greyhounds took the open- ing kickoff and drove 74 yards tvith Ace Sutton going the last 24. Jerry Weber kicked the ex- tra point. Taft scored again when the Greyhounds blocked an Ingle- Taft - 39 Inglesid S 39-8 side punt and drove in from 24 yards out with Larry Maines going over from the 6. Ingleside mounted an 80-yard drive in the first quarter with Lee Longino going over and also scoring the two extra points. Longino carried the ball on nine of 12 plays in the drive. The Greyhounds scored in the second quarter on a 40-yard pass from Ray Ford to Mike Montgomery. Weber kicked the extra point.. In the third quarter, Mont- gomery went 28 yards for a touchdown but the extra-point attempt failed. The Greyhounds scored twice in the fourth quarter. Montgomery returned a punt 55 yards and Ricky West kicked the point. Taft then drove 52 yards with Ronnie Kelly going over from the 1. The extra-point try failtvl Hounds Beat Badgers 13-6 The Taft Greyhounds raced past the Karnes City Badgers 13-6 in a game where field goals were the order of the day. This was the first victory Taft has ever had over the Bad- gers. The Greyhounds pass their season record up to 4-2 with Karnes City standing at 2-4 for the year. Second period scoring came after interference was called on Karnes City two yard line. The Hounds attempted twice up the middle for no gain. Then half- back Robert Sutton plunged in for the score on a dive off tack- le. The conversion was kicked by Rickey West. Taft lead at the half 7-0. In the third quarter is where Rickey Westâs foot made the big- difference. The Greyhounds April Floerke leads the band, pep squad and fans in a yell for the Greyhounds. couldnât score after a 35-yard drive stalled on the 3-yard line. Rickey West was called on for Ihe field goal attempt. The at- torn pt was good and Taft was leading the Badgers 10-0. The Greyhounds then inter- cepted a Badger pass on the 47 yard line a few minutes la- ter. They drove it to the 15 yard line on some fine running by fullback Ronnie Kelly. West was called on once more for the field goal attempt. The kick was good and the Greyhounds went into the fourth quarter with the leading score of 13-0. Karnes City scored on a 70 yard pass play from quarter- back Larry Roberts to halfback Edward Ebrom. Karnes City elected to run for the extra point but. did not succeed. The final score was aft 13 Karnes City 6. Some outstanding running was turned in by fullback Ron- nie Kelly for the Greyhounds. Craig Guthrie played his first game of the season at defensive linebacker. The Badgers were led by some good passing from quart- erback Larry Roberts. Allen Yeats (82) tries to clear the way for Ray Ford (15) as Ray picks up good yardage against the Badgers. Taft - 13 Karnes City - 6 Mike Montgomery (27) carries the ball for some good yardage during the first district game with Goliad. Goliad Routs Taft In District Opener TAFT (Sp) â The favored Go- liad Tigers opened their District 29-2A play here Friday night by soundly trouncing the Taft Grey- hounds, 36-3. The Greyhounds took the open- ing kickoff and drove 60 yards to Goliadâs 13 where the drive stalled. End Ricky West then kicked a 23 - yard field goal to put the Greyhounds ahead, 3-0. The lead was short-lived as Goliad took the kickoff and drove 70 yards. Edwin Perry went the last 15 yards around left end. Tackle Pat Bomb? kicked the extra point. Goliad scored again in tho second quarter on a 50-yar drive with fullback Tom Stock- ton going over from inside the one. Bomba again kicked the ex- tra point. Quarterback Ronnie Peacock unlimbered his passing arm late in the second quarter, hitting Leonard Perry on a 35-yard scor- ing play. Bomba kicked the point. There was no scoring in the third period but Goliad racked up 15 points in the final quarter. The first touchdown came on a 70-yard drive with Edwin Per- ry going over from the 2. Bom- ba again kicked the point. Stockton climaxed a 50-yard drive by scoring from the 2 with Peacock adding the two extra points on a rollout. Taft - 3 Goliad - 36 71 Refugio Trounces Taft, 21-0 REFUGIO (Sp)âFresh from a big win over previously-un- defeated Mathis last week, the Refugio Bobcats blanked the Taft Greyhounds, 21-0, in a Dis- trict 29-2A football game here Friday night. A homecoming crowd of about 4,000 saw the Bobcats score in the first three periods and never be seriously threat- ened, although Taft made pene- trations during both the third and fourth quarters. Touchdowns were made by halfback Leon Lewis, fullback Russel Grumbles and tailback Neal Ritchie. Ed Martinez kicked all three extra points. Lewisâ score was from two yards out following a drive from the 23; Grumbles went in from the five after a drive from the 35, set up by a 45 - yard punt return by Ritchie. Th final score came on a punt return by Ritchie, who took the ball on his own 40 and crossed the field, going up the sidelines 60 yards for the touchdown. The referee signals that the Hounds have picked up another first down. 72 Taft - 0 Refugio - 21 Betty Wilhite, drum major of the Grey hound Band, leads the band onto the field during the half-time show. ALL-DISTRICT Bobby Maines Junior Pirates Ease Past Taft, 13-12 MATHIS (Sp) - The Mathis Pirates scraped out a 13-12 win here Friday night over the Taft Greyhounds in a District 20-2A football game. The win leaves Mathis 1-2 in district play and Taft 0-3. A controversial last minute play cost the Greyhoundâs a win. After making the score 13- 12 on a five-yard run by Larry Maines, Taft tried a pass for a two-point conversion. Taft opened scoring in the first quarter on a 25-yard field goal by Ricky West. West toed another one in the second quar- ter from the 7-yard line and Taft led 6-0 at the half. Mathis scored with nine sec- onds left in the third quarter when Ronnie Freitag passed five yards to Jim Rackley. Mathis scored again in the final quarter when Freitag was sent in from a yard out on a quarterback keeper. Eleven plays later, Maines went in for the Taft score. Mathis made 16 first downs to 13 for Taft. Hounds Skunk Fa Stout Taft Line Holds Pirate Offense It had been a long, dry spell. In fact, the Hounds hadnât been able to beat Sinton since 1958 when a team led by Butch Pressley downed the Pirates 16 to 12 and went on to win the district. The Taft boys were hungry last Friday night and they play- ed the favored Pirates to a standstill â Contained their speedster, Tommy Green, and kept so much pressure on Passer Ronnie Segovia that he wound up with a minus 15 yards from scrimmage and had three of his passes intercepted. For the Taft team there were a few boys that had their mo- ments of glory but by far and large it was a team effort that saw them finally emerge from the muddy battle with a 6-to-O victory. The Taft line from end to end slugged it out on even terms with their heavier oppon- ents. They were able to con- tain Green to a scant 15 yards from scrimmage and held Brooks Mclver to 84 yards, with 32 of this coming on one play. Taftâs two ends stole the of- fensive show from the back- field. Rickey West unreeled a 25-yd gainer on an end-around play at a crucial moment and James Biggs latched on to one of Ray Fordâs passes deep in Pirate territory to set up Taftâs touchdown. Biggs also inter- cepted three oi Sinton s passes to add to his tag night. A great deal of credit goes to Taftâs defensive line tor the vic- tory, On three occasions they held the Firate offense in check to take over on downs and it was their constant pressure on Segovia that shook up his aim enough to allow three pass in- terceptions. Bobtoy Maines, Craig Guthrie, Ernie Nolen, Mike Shelburne, Bonner Biven, Albert Hernandez and Allen iTeats took the brunt of the wofk in the line. TAFT 6 SINTON 0 James Biggs (80) has just caught the all im- portant pass that set up the TD for the Grey- hounds. James was brought down on about the 5 yard line and on the next play the Hounds crossed the goal line for the win- ning score. The Pirates put on the rush to bring down an unidentified Hound behind the line of scrimmage. Ray Ford (15) comes back to lend a hand. The many fans of the Mighty Greyhounds will long re- member November 12, 1965 and the night that the Hounds broke a six year jinx. As the picture tells the Hounds have just won the game with the Sinton Pirates. This is the first time in over six years that the Hounds had emerged victorious. Mr. Guthridge, a Sinton-Ex, who is now Assistant Band Director in Taft seems to be lost. Homecoming Butch Pressley, Little All-American at Texas A I and a 1959 Greyhound presents the 1965 Homecoming Queen, Ellen Sue Pressley a bouquet of red roses. yg vored Sinton 6-0 Twirlers Barbara Felkner Joyce Plester Sue Pressley Vriginii Wpliims j Drum Major Betty Wilhite Cheerleaders Linda Glasson Mary Paterson Laurel Ingram Api:il Floerke Laura Ann Mayo mmm- X. r, x, S, r r Cu Vf- - v v v v ' ⢠v- â ) â ) - â J o: ( : (?: c ; 0; g| Donna Sue Miller Basketball season was the best we have seen at Taft High School due to school spirit and a well-trained team coached by Mr. Roy Stegall. Fortunately, even the teachers cooperated in keeping homework down to a minimum on week nights in which we played a game. The student body enthusiasticly supported the Greyhounds as they won seven out of eight district games and became the representative Co-Champs of the district. The climax of the season came when the Hounds met the Pirates of Aransas County in Gregory-Portland to compete for the title of Bi-Dis- trict Champs. The game ended with the Pirates winning 53-44 and a trip to the Regional Tour- ney. Greyhounds Advance to Bi-District Play-Offs BACK ROW: Joe Davis, Stephen Abrahams, Steve Pullin, Ricky West and Mike Montgomery. FRONT ROW: Ray Ford, George Pressley, and Ronnie Kelley. 78 1965-66 Results TAFT OPPONENTS 33 Rockport 42 52 Ingleside 42 39 Rockport 51 47 Benavides 51 64 Gregory-Portland 34 38 Refugio 33 48 Sinton 51 56 Robstown 38 49 Benavides 37 51 Cuero 56 46 Schertz-Cibolo 30 37 Cuero 63 38 Corpus King 72 61 Ingleside 43 48 Bishop 34 39 Benavides 38 39 Bee ville 72 49 Corpus King 43 45 San Diego 52 51 Aransas Pass 32 50 San Diego 27 54 Sinton 43 75 Robstown 25, 83 Goliad 46 61 ⢠Mathis 33 69 Refugio 66 44 Sinton 38 61 Goliad 55 73 ⢠Mathis 26 52 Refugio 62 40 Weslaco 52 54 +Re fugio 42 44 Rockport 53 District Games +District Play-Off Bi-District Hounds De Sinton 44t COACH Roy Stegall Ray Ford Senior 80 Mike Montgomery Senior ALL-DISTRICT Georr Loyal fans of the Hounds seem to be enjoying the game. Joe Davis (25) goes up to block a shot during the Goliad game. Joe Davis (25) goes up to sink a basket for the Hounds during the Mathis Game. AREA BASKETBALL feat Taft Raps Mathis, 72-27, For 7-0 District Record p Junior Joe Davis Junior ALL-DISTRICT Steve Pullin Ricky West Sophomore Junior SecondâALL-DISTRICT 81 Hounds In Top Spot In District Cage Standing Backing up the starting five players are these boys waiting anxiously to get into the game. Stephen Abrahams, Ronnie Kelley, Larry Maines, Gene Childers, Coach Stegall, and Steve Pullin. Stephen Abrahams (24) goes up for a rebound during the Taft-Stinton game in Greyhound Gym. Watching in case Stephen misses the ball is Steve Pullin (20). It seems as though Ray Ford (11) is trying to bowl; but the ball just happened to be in this position when the picture was snapped. Coming up to help is Ron- nie Kelley (14). area basketball Taft Nips Goliad, 61-55, To Protect Perfect Mark Steve Pullin (20) goes up high for the ball as he and a player from Mathis jump for the ball. Ray Ford (11) trying for a free throw during the Sinton Game. On the free throw line are: Steve Pullin (20), Ricky West (15) and Mike Montgomery. Results TAFT OPPONENTS 53 Rockport 32 36 Aransas Pass 27 36 Aransas Pass 29 56 Tuloso 41 58 Kingsville Memorial 39 59 Alice Memorial 48 34 Kingsville Gillett 52 57 Sinton 31 60 Alice Dubose 57 40 Tuloso 26 61 Kingsville Memorial 37 45 Kingsville Gillett 37 45 Sinton 42 57 Beeville 34 78 Robstown 54 51 Robstown 37 56 Beeville 34 51 Kingsville Memorial 43 45 Alice Memorial 30 57 Gregory-Portland 47 57 West Oso 26 61 Flour Bluff 40 47 Kingsville Gillett 34 43 Sinton 34 74 Alice Dubose 47 44 Tulos 36 Ninth Grade Pups Compiles 24-1 Record STANDING: Kenneth Hutto, Jimmy Miller, Ray Gabrysch, Danny Beyer, Frank Davis and Bobby Nance. SEATED: Ronnie Hoemann, Tony Floerke, Emejildo Martinez, Cleveland Fennel, Jimmy Hisey, Gary Moody and Bubba West. TAFT 33 38 48 47 28 52 30 54 15 68 59 51 47 40 52 43 35 Results OPPONENTS Rockport 25 Rockport 18 Ingleside 28 Benavides 33 Robstown 25 Benavides 35 King Corpus 29 Ingleside 21 King Corpus 46 San Diego 48 Aransas Pass 24 San Diego 31 Sinton 28 Robstown 33 Refugio 34 Sinton 36 Refugio 34 BACK ROW: Lester Rhodes, Robert Hutto, Dick Elwood, David Veselka and Jackie Tims. FRONT ROW; Larry Ewald, Bobby Maines, Johnny Tims, Jerry Webber and Alfonso Guajardo. B-Team Posts 16-1 Record Girls Tie for Second in District Although the girls basketball team did tot have an outstanding record of victories they did improve over the past. Due to much practice and hard work the girls managed to defeat Mathis and ended the season tied for second place in the district standings. Rosa Lee Sanders and Nelda Biggs were chosen as members of the district 29-AA All-District team. TOP ROW: Linda Mae Atkinson, Karen Randolph, Phyllis Boyd, Anna Hunt, Janie Padron, Ida Morin, Rosa Lee Sanders and Nelda Biggs. BOTTOM ROW: Susan Poenisch, Rena Coates, Gloria Casas, Esmeralda Yglesias, Margie Besinaiz, Irma Escamilla, and Carol Rotzler. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Golf The Taft High Golf Team placed second in the District 29-AA meet in Sinton and placed sixth in the Regional meet at Kingsville. Team members are: David Veselka, Dick Elwood, Billy Nance and Curt Davis. The team is coached by Mr. J. W. Booher. Volleyball STANDING: Esther Gonzalez, Alma Garcia, Ruth Harrison, Anna Hunt, Rosa Lee Sanders, Phyllis Boyd and Karen Randolph. KNEELING: Raye Ann Bayless, Brenda Tims, Carolyn Wendel, Irma Jefferson and Betty Laws. Bobby Maines and Ronnie Kelley practice. Baseball Returns to Taft High After an absence of over six years, baseball returned to the sports front at Taft High School. Under Coach McMillian the young team played some very thrilling games. Although the Hounds were not in the top of the standings they did gain valuable experi- ence for next year. One of the highlights of the season was the brilliant pitching of Albert Hernandez who had a no-hitter to his credit during non-district play. Chosen to the All-District team was Ricky West, a junior. BACK ROW: Manuel Hernandez, Bobby Mitchell, Richard Galindo, Steve Pullin. THIRD ROW: Luis Galindo, Johnny Tims, Albert Hernandez, Bobby Maines. SECOND ROW: Rudy Hinojosa, Arnaldo Cruz, Santiago Rod- riguez, Tommy Tucker, Ricky West. FIRST ROW: Jerry Webber. 87 SUMMARIES Shot putâ1. Pat Bomba, Goliad; 2. Erroll Robinson, Goliad; 3. Jerry Weber, Taft; 4. Lee Socha, Slnton; 5. Edward Martinez, Refugio; 6. Ronnie Sanders, Slnton. Distanceâ49-1 (New recordâold record of 47-10% by Jerry Ermls, Slnton, High lumpâTie for first among Erroll Robinson, Goliad; George Pressley, Taft, and W. T. Gipson, Refugio (Pressley and Gipson quollfy for regional); 4. Ronnie Morris, Goliad; 5. Joe Davis, Taft; Tie for 6th among Lawrence Green, Refugio; Jimmy Thames, Slnton, and David Mor- ris, Goliad. Heightâ5-8. Broad lumpâ1. Ronnie Morris, Goliad; 2. W. T. Gipson, Refugio; 3. James Biggs, Taft; 4. Tommy Green, Slnton; 5. Edwin Perry, Goliad; 6. Willie Williams, Goliod. Distanceâ21-6 (New recordâold record of 20-71 by Tommy Green, Slnfon, 1965). Pole vaultâ1. Robbie Wright, Sinton; 2. Robert Sutton, Taft; 3. James Biggs, Toft; 4. David Hill, Goliad; 5. Larry Moines, Taft. (Only places awarded). Heightâ11-6 (New record-old record of 10-6 by James Biggs, Taft, 1965). Discusâ1. Pat Bomba, Goliad; 2. Ed word Martinez, Refugio; 3. Jerry Weber, Taft; 4. Horold Koch, Refugio; 5. Willie Williams, Goliad; 6. Doyle Oelscheget, Mothis, Distanceâ128-9. 440-yard relayâ1. Goliad (Edwin Perry, Bobby Jacob, Ronnie Morris, Andy Koe- nig); 2. Refugio; 3. Slnton; (Only three places awarded; Taft finished second but was disqualified for passing out of zone). Timeâ44.5. 880-yard runâ1. Gerry Rivera, Mathis; 2. Michael Green, Refugio; 3. Allan Chopelas, Mathis; 4. Randy Peacock, Go- liad; 5. Rayburn Barbee, Taft; 6. James Lott, Goliad. Timeâ2:05.7 (New record- old record of 2:03.2 by Allen Myers, Go- liad, 1965). 120-yard high hurdlesâ1. James Biggs, Taft; 2. Erroll Robinson, Goliad; 3. Charles Land, Sinton; 4. Roger Johnson, Goliad; 5. W. T. Gipson, Refugio; 6. Stanley Schillings, Mathis. Timeâ14.1 (New recordâola record of 14.5 by Biggs In 1965). 100-yard dashâ1. Tommy Green, Sinton; 2. Lawrence Green, Refugio; 3. Brooks Mclver, Sinton; 4. Edwin Perry, Goliad; 5. Julio Garcia, Taft; 6. Allan Heard, Refugio. Timeâ9.6 (New recordâold rec- ord of 9.7 by Green in 1965.). 440-yard dashâ1. Dennis Duhart, Sin- ton; 2. Mike Montgomery, Taft; 3. Bobby Jacob, Goliad; 4. Willie Williams, Go- liad; 5. Howard Strldde, Mathis; 6. Rus- sell Bootes, Refugio. Timeâ51.9. 180-yard low hurdlesâ1. James Blgqs, Taft) 2. Robert Sutton, Taft; 3 Jim Rack- ley, Mathis; 4. Erroll Robinson, Goliad; 5. Ronnie Morris, Goliad; (Only Places awarded). Timeâ19.4 (New recordâold record of 20.1 by Biggs In 1965). 220-yard dashâ1. Lawrence Green, Re- fugio; 2. Andy Koenig, Goliad; 3. Julio Garcia, Taft; 4. Tommy Green, Slnton; 5. Jim Rockley, Mathis; 6. Brooks Mclver, Slnton. Timeâ23.2. Mile runâ1. Gilbert Gomez, Slnton; 2. Bobby Gonzalez, Mathis; 3. Adolfo Ri- vera, Mathis; 4. Bobby Ramirez, Refugio; 5. Larry Malnes, Taft; 6. Pete Arroyo, Slnton. Time â4:50.3. Mile relay-1. Slnton (William Goynes, Jerry Wilson, John Pleasant, Dennis Du- hart) 2. Taft; 3. Mathis; 4. Goliad; (Only places awarded). Time â3:36.3. Team totalsâGoliad, 132 1-3; Taft, 108; Slnton, 99' 3; Refugio, 80Vi; Mothis, 54. Junior divisionâTaft, 185; Sinton, 176; Mathis, 54; Refugio, 27; Goliad, 20. Hounds Win Third in Regional Fate stepped in and dealt defending champion Sinton two killing blows and the Pirates relinquished their crown to Goliad in the transplanted District 29-AA track and field meet. The meet was originally scheduled to be held at Refugio but a steady downpour two hours before the preliminaries were to begin forced the five teams to pack up and move the meet to Gregory-Portlandâs new all-weather Grasstex track. Goliad accumulated 132 points to win the title while Taft - led by versatile James Biggs - was grabbing second place with 108 and Sinton was third with 99. Heavy rain, blown by a strong, chill wind, didnât dampen the spirit of the per- formances. Taft actually finished second in the sprint relay but was disqualified for passing the baton out of zone on the last handoff. Biggs, a State's Best hurdler, turned in two record breaking performances and v as the outstanding performer of the meet as he scored 36 points. Taft and Sinton staged quite a duel for team honors in the Junior Division with Taft emerging a nine-point victor, 185 to 176. Palacios took the Regional 4-2A track and field championship with Gregory- Portland second, and Taft and La Joya tied for Third. Qualifying for State was Biggs who set new hurdle records in both the district and regional meets. At the State Meet Biggs turned in the best times in all classes to win both low and high hurdles. MILE RELAY TEAM Ricky West James Biggs Robert Sutton Mike Montgomery BELOW: Mike Montgomery takes the baton from Robert Sutton during the mile relay at the Regional Meet. RIGHT: Mike Montgomery comes around the curve in the 440 yard dash at the Region- al Meet. 440 YARD RELAY TEAM Julio Garcia Robert Sutton Mike Montgomery Ricky West LEFT: James Biggs takes the last hurdle in the Regional Meet to set a new meet record. RIGHT: Ricky West and Julio Garcia practicing. Biggs Wins 2 Blue Ribbons At State Meet James Biggs accomplished something last Friday night that few tracksters ever do and something that no one from Taft High School has ever done. He won two first place ribbons in 91 the State Track Meet. Biggs turned in a time of 14.3 in the high hurdles, which was the best time in any of thel divisions of the state meet. Iir the low hurdles he had a time of 19.3. which was the second best time turned in at the meet and tied the AA record of the best time. In winning a first place med- al at the state meet Biggs joins a very select group of Taft ath- letics who have won this honor. Taft's first blue ribbon winner in state competition was quite a few years ago whom Mrs. M. E. Decherd (Willella Boy- Jfcin) won first place in tennis. Mrs. Decherd stood alone until a few years ago when Donald Paterson won the pole vault event. A number of Taft ath- letes have gone to the state meet over the years but only these three have won first place ribbons. Biggsâ ability on the hurdles is receiving recognition this week from Southwest Confer- ence schools. At least two rep- resentatives of these confer- ence schools are due to inter- view him this week with pos- sible scholarship offers. Organizations H t D cs 25 Twha SaaJÂŤÂ c ki 2% btucknuTs S' i ti sjo w. fVA â v T MJ-Vt 5 STANDING: Betty Holley, Joaquin Sandoval, April Floerke, Billy Nance, Olga Perales and Mary Guerrero. SEATED: Larry Ewald, Linda Glasson - Vice-President, David Veselka - President, Petra Puentes - Recording Secretary and Carla Rosson - Corresponding Secretary. fnr âuww Student Council Works for Improvements The Student Council and their sponsor, Mr. McAllister pre- sented the Court of Colors Coronation in which the favorites were presented. Four delegates were sent to the State Conven- tion in Hurst, Texas where they learned new ideas for a more effective Student Council. To raise money the council sold licenses which permitted students to wear bermuda shorts to school for one day. The council was also in charge of all of the Homecoming activities and the Honor's and Awards Assembly. The Council is a member of; Central Gulf Coast Association, Texas Association and the National Association of Student Coun- cils. Carla Rosson and Dru Rosson fold the flag after school. oa BACK ROW: James Biggs, April Floerke, Linda Glasson and Donna Sue Miller. SEATED: Brenda Phillips. Betty Holley, Betty Wilhite, Rosa Lee Sanders, Jennifer Phillips and Virginia Williams. National Honor Society Accepts Top Students Members of the National Honor Society are re- quired to have an average of at least 85. They are selected on the basis of character, scholarship, leader- ship and service. This is one of the highest honors attainable by high school students. 95 Quill Scroll Society is an Inter- national organization for high school journalist. Membership is granted to high school journalists in recognition of their work in scholastic journalism and school pub- lications. High standards are rigidly maintained, making membership a coveted honor for the individual student. Quill Scroll Society STANDING: Laurel Ingram, Betty Holley, Lynn Morris, Jennifer Phillips and Irene Doughty. SEATED: Carol Kolb, Linda Dillon, Ellen Sue Pressley and Craig Guthrie. 96 STANDING: Jennifer Phillips, John Messer, Rosa Lee Sanders and Linda Mae Atkinson. SEATED: Linda Dillon, Craig Guthrie and Ruth Harrison. Missing: Ray Ford, Randal Koonce and Mike Montgomery. Howl of the Hounds Awarded International First Place Awardâ For Outstanding work done on the School News- paper, The Howl of the Houndsâ, received the coveted International First Place Award, presented by Quill Scroll Society; a Certificate of Merit by the Texas High School Press Association and a Cer- tificate of Achievement from the University Inter- scholastic League Press Conference. The staff provided interesting editorials, informa tion, informative features and complete news and sports coverage. The Editor, Craig Guthrie and the Assistant Editor, Linda Dillon, get an issue of the paper ready for press. 97 STANDING: Irene Doughty, Clubs Editor; Randal Koonce, Sports Editor, Betty Holley, Activity Editor. SEATED: Ellen Sue Pressley, Editor in Chief; Laurel Ingram, Business Manager; Lynn Morris, Favorites Editor. Annual Wins All-Texas Award STANDING: Nancy Bray, Irma Escamilla, Rosalinda Garcia, Sherry Bennett. SEATED: Carlton Marsh, Carol Kolb (Copy Editor) and Kurt Wilson. Membership on the Annual Staff is by in- vitation only. Each member has a job to do and a deadline to meet. Along with the hard work comes the fun of learning to take and develope pictures, planning layouts, and preparing the copy writing. SEATED: Irene Doughty, Juanita Cortez, Carolyn Greenwood, and Alvino Carrillio. STANDING: Anita Galindo, Irma Escamilla, Mary Figueroa, Janie Padron, Margot Masquifelt, and Rosalinda Garcia (President). V.O.E. Students Are Office Workers of Tomorrow The Vocational Office Education program allows the students to learn how to operate various types of office machinery. In addition to this they gain actual experience in office work by working in a downtown business establishment during the afternoon. The V. O. E. class covers every phase of office work and before a stu- dent is given credit for the course they must have completed a year's work in anofficeand pass the Civil Service Test. Irma Escamilla doing her work on the posting machine. 99 These boys all competed in some of the contest held for F. F. A. boys. The Future Farmers of America helps to prepare boys for the various opportunities available in the field of agriculture. The boys have access to a farm and they raise animals for the county show. Several groups are sent to various judging contests throughout the year. Three of the judging teams for 1966 competed at the State Contest during May at Texas A M. Future Farmerâs Participate in State Judging Contests FIRST ROW: Gary Woodall, Kenneth Gatz, Tommy Tucker, Kenny Mutchler, Juan Morin, Melvin Ramos, Roel Hernandez. SECOND ROW: John Messer, Rabum Barbee, Pat Brezina (President), Irene Doughty (Sweetheart), Mike Shelburne, Robert Hutto, Ricky West, Mr. Kasper (Sponsor). THIRD ROW; Mac Hunt, Mark Schmidt, Dan- ny Beyer, Kenneth Hutto, Bill Smith, Tommy Wray, Max Schmidt, Ernie Syma. FOURTH ROW; Allen Morris, Larry Haley, Allen Jones, Bonner Bivin, Parr Rosson, Rocky Barbee, Kenneth Poenisch, Charles Hill. FIFTH ROW: Billy Peterson, Billy McClanahan, Mike Mires, Steven Abrahams, Juan Medina, and George Pressley. 100 SEATED: Carol Kolb, Virginia Williams, Esmeralda Yglesias, Lucille Rodriguez, SECOND ROW: Carla Rosson Diana Mc- Clanahan, Angelina Villarreal, Patsy Reyes, Carmen Olivo, Mattie Lee Sturgeon, Anna Gonzales, and Delfina Flores. THIRD ROW: Lynn Owen, Brenda Phillips, Carol Rotzler, Rosa Lee Sanders, Joan Cross and Ida Morin. F.H.A. Is Very Active The Modern Misses F. H. A. Chapter is always busy. Before the school year began, the club began a membership drive by having a beach party and inviting girls who might be interested in joining the club. Most of the members won ribbons at the county fair. The President, Rosa Lee Sanders, was crowned Show Queen of the fair. Two delegates, Diana McClanahan and Joan Cross were sent to the State Convention in Dallas. This is a club for girls who wish to work, learn, and have a lot of fun. President Rosa Lee Sanders 101 Greyhound THE TAFT GREyHOUNDS ' v i A i i. l i Band STANDING: Joe Davis Kenneth Morgan Robert Sutton Richard Lucas Ernie Nolen SEATED: Johnny Heinemanr Oscar Orta Albert Gomez Ronnie Randolph STANDING: Billy Besinaiz Luis Guerra Raymond Garcia Thomas Gonzales Isaac Gomez SEATED: Martin Garcia Joe Gaitan Sammy Cortez Henry Montemayoi V.I.C. Electrical Trades Electrical Trades is one of the courses available in our voca- tional plan. One of the main purposes of this organization is to teach the skills of this specialized field to those who do not plan to attend college. These students learn the high standards of trade ethics and safety. 104 Science Club Sponsors Science Fair The purpose of the Science Club is to direct the stu- dent's energy and enthusisam for science so that they may recognize and realize their potential for contributing to their future in science. The main project was sponsor- ing the Science Fair. The Science Club is affiliated with the Science Clubs of America. Susan Poenisch and Rena Coates are heating chemicals over a bunson burner. STANDING: Pat Downey, Kurt Wilson, Larry Duprie (President) and Steve Pulling. SEATED: Lynn Morris, Jenni- fer Phillips and Ann Powers. TOP: Lydia Welch, Carolyn Greenwood, Jo Ford, Linda Welch, Rosa Sanders, Carol Rotzler, Helen Blackwell, Celeste Duprie, Jean Swanson. THIRD ROW: Rosalinda Garcia, Belia Gonzales, Rita Rios, Alma Jamie, Sylvia Trevino, Adelia Villalobos, Ann Gonzales, Marilyn Lefridge, Alma Garcia, Mattie Sturgeon. SECOND ROW: Irma Escamilla, Rosalinda Garcia, Helena Villarreal, Enedelia Gonzales, Thersa Montez, Mary Naraez, Eva Sandoval, Gloria Casas, Margot Masquifelt, FRONT ROW: Diana McClanahan, Agapita Lopez, Delfina Flores, Ida Morin, Viola Maldonado, Sylvia Cortez, Olga Perales, and Isabel Govea. Pep Squad Promotes School Spirit School spirit is a vague term, difficult to define and sometimes more difficult to arouse. The Pep Squad members provide much of the noise and en- thusiasm at the games and attempt to promote school spirit at pep rallies. to Los Tejanos Sends Delegates Pan American Student Forum Membership in the Los Tejanos Club is open to any first, second or third year Spanish student who is interested in the Spanish language and Latin American culture. Los Tejanos sent delegates to the State Convention in Austin in March. Money making projects for Los Tejanos included: selling Grey- hound key chains and sale of cookies and cake between classes. I April Floerke and Jean Swanson sell cookies to raise money for the club. FRONT: Petra Puentes, April Floerke (President), Jean Swanson. BACK: Joaquin Sandoval, Lee White, Patsy Organ, and Imelda Ramos. 107 Art Students Work Displayed in Capitol The Art Class, which is taught by Mrs. Thomas, has much to offer to the students who are interested. The student's work has exhibited in the State Capitol, in local and area Art Shows, and in our own Gym during Public School Week. Hard work and ability were evident in these displays. Billy Besinaiz, Joaquin Sandoval, and James Biggs getting some of their work ready to hang. wr Mrs. Thomas helps Joaquin Sandoval, James Biggs, and Ann Powers to put the finishing touches on some of their work. Andrew McClenden and Ann Powers preparing their work to be displayed as Mrs. Thomas supervises. Mike Shelburne and Larry Maines working on their paintings during class. 108 Drama Class Participates in U.I.L. Meet The Drama Class meets at 7:30 in the morning at the Theater-in-the-Round. Among their productions were: The Glass Menagerie and the one act play which was presented at the Goliad Literary Meet. RIGHT: Randal Koonce displays his acting abilities during The Glass Menagerie STANDING: Micky Travis, Henry Sanchez, Johnny Cruz, Jeff Evans and Earl Moore. SEATED: Nancy Bray, Jean Swanson, Betty Wilhite, Jennifer Phillips and Larry Duprie. Whoâs Who i Prince MANUEL HERNANDEZ Princess LAURA ANN MAYO Duchess MARY VIRGINIA PATERSON Duke ERNIE NOLAN Six Girls Chosen for Whoâs Who April Floerke SPANISH CLUB PRESIDENTâ Cheerleader...Band___Student Council-Out- standing Senior Girl.... National Honor Society.... Valedictorian.... Science Club Linda Glasson STUDENT COUNCIL VICE-PRESIDENTâ National Honor Society.... Future Homemakers of America.... Science Club.... Spanish Club.... Cheerleader__Quill Scroll Society-Annual Staff__Band Betty Holley JOHN PHILIP SOUSA AWARD WINNERâ Quill and Scroll Society.... National Honor Society â . Band---Student Council._Future Home- makers of America__________D. A. R. Award.... Annual Staff.... Outstanding Underclassman_Band.... Band Council__Spanish Club.... Cheerleader Donna Sue Miller GREYHOUND HEAD CHEERLEADERâ Spanish Club.... Band.... Band Council.... National Honor Society.... Salutatorian 116 Rosa Lee Sanders FUTURE HOMEMAKERS PRESIDENTâ National Honor Society.... Quill and Scroll Society ___All-District Basketball_County Fair Queen .... Outstanding Girlâs Basketball Player.... Volley- ball__History Award.... Science Club Virginia Williams GREYHOUND BAND TWIRLERâ National Honor Society.... Future Homemakers of America.... Silver Thimble Award.... Band.... U. I. L. Drama Play_Future Teachers of America Salutatorian Donna Sue Miller Best All Around Carol Kolb Most Popular Bobby Maines Most Beautiful Carla Rosson VIC Sweetheart Sue Pressley Senior Favorite Jewell Gunn Sophomore Favorite Teresa Montez na Seniors These seniors; Tommy Wray, Linda Glasson, Brenda Phillips listen attentively to Mr. von Rosenberg. We Pause and Plan as Graduation Nears LUPE AGUIRRE KEITH BRAD RONNIE BAYLESS CHARLOTTE BURCH JAMES BIGGS ALEX CARRIZALES RABURN BARBEE MARGIE BESINAIZ PA T BREZIN A A LVIN O CA RRILLO 141 Seniors GLORIA CASAS RAMON CASTILLO JUANITA CORTEZ ALMA CUEVAS GUS CASTILLO GENE CHILDERS JUAN CRUZ LINDA DILLON Higher Academic Standards Are a Challenge Mrs. West helping Craig Guthrie, Bobby Mitchell, James Lackey, and Stephen Abrahams find reference material in the library. â i? ÂŤâ  Seniors IRENE DOUGHTY LAURENCE DUPRIE IRMA ESCAMILLA MARY FIGUEROA APRIL FLOERKE RAY FORD As Seniors We Plan for the Future Taft High School offers opportunity to learn by experience. Mr. Fielder is helping auto mechanic stu dents test the engine of one of the school buses. 143 Class of 1965 ANITA GALINDO ESPERANZA GARCIA ROSALINDA GARCIA LINDA GLASSON ALBERT GOMEZ ISABEL GOVEA CAROLYN GREENWOOD KATHRYN GRIFFIN JEWELL GUNN 144 CRAIG GUTHRIE RUTH HARRISON JOHNNY HEINEMANN Senior Rings Are Our Symbol of Achievement Seniors are not always serious- minded and studious. Jewell Gunn is proof of this statement. What do you mean take me to your leader -----1 am your leader. LINDA MARAK JUAN MARTINEZ MARGOT MASQUIFELT Class of 145 1966 Senior band members wonât forget their trip to the Astrodome in Houston. The early getting up hour, the long ride, having Refugio students get onto our bus and the uncomfortable trip back home. LAURA ANN MAYO JOHN MESSER DONNA MILLER DAVID MONTEMAYOR MIKE MONTGOMERY KENNETH MORGAN IDA MORIN LYNN MORRIS JESSE OLIVO Seniors 146 Seniors Struggle Through a Battery of Tests Coach Sigle is busily plotting something. Margie Besinaiz making a face at the camera. PATSY ORGAN MANUEL OZ.UNA JANIE PADRON LUIS PARRA MARY VIRGINIA PATERSON BRENDA PHILLIPS 147 Seniors Class of 1966 JENNIFER PHILLIPS JANICE PIPER ELLEN SUE PRESSLEY ED RISHER LUCILLE RODRIGUEZ REBECCA RODRIGUEZ SANTIAGO RODRIGUEZ HENRY SANCHEZ ROSA LEE SANDERS MIKE SHELBURNE TIM SHELBURNE THOMAS SIFUENTES 148 Seniors ROBERT SUTTON GLENN TRAVIS ALBERT VILLALOBOS DAVID WAGGONER VIRGINIA WILLIAMS JOHNNY WOLFE JESSE SOLIZ BILL SMITH mo BETTY WILHITE TOMMY WRAY GARY WOODALL Stephen Abrahams Mary Almanza Adolfo Aparicio Linda Atkinson Rocky Barbee Sherry Bennett Billy Besinaiz Nelda Biggs Bonner Bivin Helen Blackwell Johnny Boils Bertha Buitron Jerry Burch Avelino Carrillo Rosalinda Castillo Maurice Coates Rena Coates Samuel Cortez Sylvia Cortinas Joan Cross Class of 1967 David Veselka, Dick Elwood, and Maty Almanza are eating lunch at Herman Park in Houston, Texas. Juniors Enjoyed Outside Activities . . . Delfina Flores Felix Flores Jo Ford Luis Galindo Richard Galindo Alma Garcia Nelda Garcia Dan Gatzkie As Underclassmen We Are Serious Students Sulema Cortinas, Nelda Garcia, and Petra Puentas are learning to type with the aid of Miss Mayfield. 153 Juniors Enedelia Gonzales Natalia Gonzales Thomas Gonzales Lupe Guerra Florinda Guzman Manuel Hernandez Estella Hinojosa Rudy Hinojosa Robert Hutto Alfred Jimenez Ronnie Kelley Carol Kolb James Lackey Marilyn Lefridge Agapita Lopez Bobby Maines Juan Maldanodo Viola Maldonado Rudy Martinez Norma Mendez Class of 1967 154 Juniors Betty Metting Mike Mires Bobby Mitchell Diana McClanahan Billy Nance Ernie Nolan Oscar Orta Roy Orta Lynn Owen Olvieda Perez Susan Poenisch George Pressley Our Junior Minds Are Tested. Mrs. Sizemore seems to be getting her point across to this attentive class. Juniors Larry Priest Petra Puentes Imelda Ramos Ronnie Randolph Frank Rivera Carla Rosson Parr Rosson Carol Rotzler Paul Sanchez Joaquin Sandoval Mike Schmidt Larry Shelburne Sandra Tollett Johnny Tims Linda Tucker David Veselka Juniors Sight Problems, Goals, and Opportunities Sherry Bennett, Nelda Biggs, Delfina Flores and several other students hurry from one class to another. Kathy Vesely Linda Welch Lydia Welch Ricky West Lee White Allen Yeats Juniors Fun, Future, Fulfillment Are Phases of Junior Year Helen Blackwell, Jo Ford, Diana McClanahan, Linda Tucker, and Curt Davis seem to be studying while Mike Mires, Parr Rosson, Bobby Maines, and George Pressley have other intentions. Class of 1968 Phyllis Boyd Nancy Bray Mary Brine Gonzalo Bustos Mary Camargo Grade Casiano Hortensia Chavez Ruben Chavez Gracie Cisneros Ray Cisneros Sulema Cortinas Arnaldo Cruz Sophomores Contribute to Clubs and Sports. The members of Homemaking Class practice serving punch and cookies. Class members are: Agapita Lopez, Adela Pena, Angelita Cruz, Hilda Garcia Viola de Leon, Sylvia Trevino, Janice Piper, Carmen Olivo and Patsy Reyes. Sophomores Karen Dozier Celeste Duprie Glinda Eldridge Jeff Evans Larry Ewald Barbara Felkner Joe Gaiton Arturo Galindo We Learn Through Hard Practice. Mr. Albritton and Roxanne Roper demonstrate how to do a correct right flank as Linda Dillon, Paula Purvis, Janie Cox, and Johnny Wolf observe. Humberto Cruz Curt Davis Victoriano De Leon Pat Downey shut up 160 Sophomores We earn Through Theorems and Experiments. Mr. Kasper is running off test for his ag students. Isaac Gamez Armandina Garcia Camillo Garcia Gloria Garcia Hilda Garcia Julio Garcia Martin Garcia Raymond Garcia Bobby Garza Kenneth Gatz Adan Gonzales Anna Maria Gonzales Belia Gonzales Modesta Gonzales 161 Sophomores Alfonso Guajardo Juanita Guerra Mary Sonia Guerrero Isabel Hernandez Joe Hernandez Roel Hernandez Luis Herrera Joseph Hickey Juan Hinojosa Olivia Hinojosa Connie Hufford Anna Hunt Alma Jaime Linda Jimenez Allen Jones Ramon Lopez Manuel Lugo Antonia Luna Tony Maldonado Carlton Marsh Isabel Martinez Ramon Martinez Raul Medina Juan Molina Henry Montem ay or Teresa Montez Earl Moore Juan Moran Kenneth Mutchler Andrew McClendon Blanche McGee Mary Narvaez 162 W? Sophomores Carmen Olivo Albert Pena Olga Perales Qurino Perales David Perez Lydia Perez Billy Peterson Joyce Piester Adela Pina Steve Pullin Melvin Ramos Karen Randolf Patricia Reyes Lester Rhodes Rita Rios Delores Risher Ismael Rocha Rosalinda Rodriguez Students Add Vigor to School Spirit Ace Sutton awaits to get a tardy excuse. Ed Risher and Anita Gal- indo on their way to class. 163 Sophomores Betty Wilhite, drum major, shown the band her signal during one of the afternoon practices. Sophomores Experience New Environment Rudy Rosales Joe Ruiz Maria Sanchez Eva Sandoval Max Schmidt David Silvas Frances Soliz Mattie Sturgeon Jean Swanson Jackie Tims Mickey Travis Sylvia Trevino Tommy Tucker Nancy Tunnel Pablo Valdez Adela Villalobos Angelina Villarreal Jerry Webber Kurt Wilson Esmeralda Yglesias 164 Junior High School Taft Junior High Ninth Grade I6A Seventh Grade Eighth Grade nr â˘imm ⢠J t It . Student Council Sponsors Awards Assembly The Annual Awards Assembly was held during the spring. Recognition of the UIL winners and presentation of the awards given by civic clubs were included as well as the presentation of athletic awards. The departmental awards were presented by the student council president, David Veselka. Also winners in Agriculture judging contest and winners in band competition were recognized for their accomplishments. PATSY ORGAN Speech Award DIANA McCLANAHAN Homemaking Award KURT WILSON , g English Award Honors and Awards JOAN CROSS Crisco Award CRAIG GUTHRIE Journalism Award TOMMY WRAY JOHN MESSER MIKE SHELBURNE 2nd Area Livestock Judging BRENDA TIMS CARLTON MARSH DEBIE MARSH All-District Band Honors and Awards ADOLFO APARICIO Auto Mechanics Award VIRGINIA WILLIAMS Silver Thimble Award SHERRY BENNETT Science Award JENNIFER PHILLIPS, ESPERANZA GARCIA, MARY PATERSON, LINDA GLASSON, RAYE ANN BAYLESS. JEWEL GUNN, SUZAN THREADGILL, CHERYL PHILLIPS AND DRU ROSSON. 1st and 2nd Clarinet Choir IRMA ESCAMILLA - - Business Award RABURN BARBEE - - Agriculture Award BRENDA PHILLIPS - - National Math Test JOHN MESSER, ROBERT HUTTO, RABURN BARBEE and RICKY WEST. 2nd District Soil Judging ESPERANZA GARCIA, DRU ROSSON, CHERYL PHILLIPS and JENNIFER PHILLIPS 1st Clarinet Quartet Honors and Awards BOBBY MAINES - Outstanding Football RICKY WEST - All-Round Athlete ROSA LEE SANDERS - Outstanding Basketball JOE DAVIS - Outstanding Basketball ALBERT HERNANDEZ - Outstanding Baseball JAMES BIGGS - Outstanding Track RONNIE RANDOLPH Electrical Trades Award CARLA ROSSON, CAROL KOLB and DEBIE MARSH. 1st Flute Quartet RABURN BARBEE, STEPHEN ABRAHAMS and MIKE MIRES. 1st Area Dairy PABLO VALDEZ Spanish Award APRIL FLOERKE and JAMES BIGGS Rotary's Outstanding Seniors BETTY WILHITE Drama Award IMELDA RAMOS History Award Honors and Awards 173 'V ROCKY BARBEE, BONNER BIVIN and BILL SMITH Second Area Poultry NELDA BIGGS Math Award GUS CASTILLO, JANICE COL- LAVO, REBECCA RODRIGUEZ, JUAN MENDEZ. Second Sax Quartet LYNN MORRIS Arion Award CARLTON MARSH Band Award The winners of awards and honors pose for the camera after the Awards Assembly. Awards Assembly Reveals Surprises to Some LARRY MAINES Art Award RICKY WEST SHERRY BENNETT Kiwanis Outstanding Underclassman Award LARRY DUPRIE Creative Writing Award BETTY HOLLEY John Philip Sousa Award D. A. R Good Citizen Award LAURA ANN MAYO Girls P. E. Award 175 aS, W 4 MOMENTS TO REMEMBER As'i September to May We have Moments to Remember The New Yearâs Eve we did the town The day we tore the goal post down We will have these Moments to Remember The quiet watch, the noisy fun. The ballroom prize we almost won We will have these Moments to Remember Tho summer turns to winter And the present disappears. The laughter we were glad to share, Will echo through the years When other nights and other days May find us gone our separate ways We will have these Moments to Remember The drive-in movie where weâd go And some how never watch the show We will have these Moments to Remember Tho summer turns to winter And the present disappears. The laughter we were glad to share. Will echo through the years When other nights and other days May find us gone our separate ways We will have theseJ gMENTS TO REMEMBER. 176 TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY The World's Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made
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