Taft High School - Tracks Yearbook (Taft, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 192 of the 1967 volume:

TRACKS '67 TAFT HIGH SCHOOL TAFT, TEXAS Published The Annual Staff EDITORS Sherry Bennett Carol Kolb In Memory of . CHARLES HILL MARK SCHMIDT The tide rises, the tide falls. The twilight darkens, the curlew calls; Along the sea sands damp and brown The traveler hastens toward the town, And the tide rises, the tide falls. Darkness settles on roofs and walls, But the sea, the sea in the darkness calls; The little waves, with their soft white hands, Efface the footprints in the sands, And the tide rises, the tide falls. The morning breaks; the steeds in their stalls Stamp and neigh as the hostler calls; The day returns, but nevermore Returns the traveler to the shore, And the tide rises, the tide falls. Longfellow Foreword Excitement, too, rose and fell many times during the year. There was a constant build-up of excitement throughout football season, which was climaxed with the defeat of Bishop, who has been a perennial State Quarter Finalist. The band members won’t forget the excitement of winning a First Division in the Uni- versity Interscholastic League Contest, nor will the basketball team forget the thrills of winning the district play-off, and report card time was exciting for some and disappointing to others. Finally, the Junior-Senior Prom came with all its splendor, and then the whole year was climaxed with graduation night. To prevent the tides of time from erasing these prints which were made this year, we have published this book of memories. Table of Contents Curriculum......................... Extra-Curricular................... Athletics.......................... Personalities...................... Student Body....................... Seniors.............. 130 Juniors............. 1 40 Sophomores........... 148 Freshmen............ 1 58 Organizations...................... 18 30 76 108 128 166 3 We Dedicate The 1 9G7 Tracks To Two People Who Are Themselves Dedicated Dr. John Tunnell Mr. H. A. Halvorson We, the Annual Staff, dedicate the 1967 Tracks to you. DR. JOHN TUNNELL, for your untiring dedication to our school board and your sincere interest in every student in the Taft Schools. and to you, MR. HENRY HALVORSON, for the many class hours you have spent with us in helping us to understand the mystifying math problems, and for the hours outside of class that you have dedicated to helping those that couldn’t quite get it the first go round. 5 Main Entrance East Entrance 6 Taft High School . . . in its many moods is reflected by the students in their daily school activities. They possess the vital qualities necessary to give a school life. Gymnasium Auditorium 7 School Board Links Community with Education STANDING: Bob Paterson, Robert Lerma, Fred Floerke, Tillman Threadgill, Jr, C. R. Marsh. SEATED: Carl Waddel, Superintendent; Dr. John Tunnel, President; Emmitt Flinn, Secretary. CURRICULUM DIRECTOR BUSINESS MANAGER COUNSELOR J. Fred Rotzler Gene Pullin Henry Poteet Superintendent Carl Waddle SUPERINTENDENT'S SECRETARY Maxine Glasson PRINCIPAL’S SECRETARY Mildred West TAX OFFICE SECRETARY Ruth Eichblatt LIBRARIAN Kathryn Crawford Principal J. W. Booher 9 Challenge . . . incentive for knowledge 10 Relationships discovery of inner feelings II Relaxation . . . 12 Investigation . . . dedication to research and learning 13 15 Recreation . . . 16 Comradship . . . choice of lifelong friends 17 o ACADEMICS o Ag Boys Compete In Contest At Taft, Vocational Agriculture not only helps boys be- come established in farming, but it seeks to prepare boys for careers in agriculture. Under the guidance of Mr. Donald Kasper the students learn modern agricultural procedures and are given the opportunity to use these skills in practical ap- plication. Agriculture Art and Music Stress Creativity BETTY THOMAS The Art and Music Depart- ment believes that creativity should be a facet of every stu- dent. Whether building a book end, painting an original oil or learning that music is more than a sheet of paper covered with notes, they learn that beauty must not be lost in this world of automation. 21 Art and Music I Commercial Commerce Builds Basic Skills And Business Aptitudes Vocational training for the business field is offered in the Commercial Department curriculum. Commercial courses supply not only,unlimited opportunity for students planning to pursue a career in business, but also offer specialized subjects, such as personal typing and notehand which aid in improving study habits. FLORENCE MAYFIELD Home Economics Prepares Girls For Future Life In the Home Economics Department, the students are taught all of the fine arts of homemaking and how to better prepare themselves for future life. Homemaking has been said to make individuals out of its students and encourage their interest in building good and stable homes. 23 Home Economics Math and Science Stimulates Interest in Future With the advance of this technical age, the need for a better math and science program increases. Both in classroom discussion and laboratory experimen- tation, the enlightening guidance of our teachers paves the way toward an inconceivably wonderful future. Math And Science Appreciation for English is Goal of Language Arts Department PAT STURM -1 The teachers of the Language Arts Department have promoted a very vital curriculum. This department has worked to provide students with a quality education, Through their efforts, we have learned to think and ex- press our ideas to others. Language Arts Health and Recreation Are Found In Athletic Activities Today some industries train three ex- ecutives for a top position, expecting two to die prematurely. Other companies have set up physical fitness programs for their employees. Schools in many cities have begun to real- ize that if a student starts life fit, chances are he'll stay that way. This is the goal of the Physical Educa- tion program at Taft High School. MARY MARGARET HEYER I ROY STEGALL Physical Education T3Pi, i I Interest in American Heritage Is Promoted The study of Social Science, be it history or modern problems, has not equal in teaching understanding and appreciation. By seeing the mistakes of the past, future ones may be avoided. Studying our true American heritage is a rich and rewarding experience. 27 Social Studies Spanish Cultivates Interest In Foreign Nations Presidents tour foreign countries; mis- sionaries explore remote islands. Through- out the world, people are constantly com- ing into contact with each other. What one factor is the key to their increasing harmony? The knowledge and understand- ing of Foreign Languages. Spanish 28 V.I.C. Trains Hands and Mind In our Industrial Art Classes we endeavor to train the hands well as the mind. To create an interest in industy and to prepare students to live a more productive life is the goal of Vocational Industries. No matter how large or small the job, their task is important for themselves, as well as others. Summer changes To Fall with The Beginning of School Watching the colors change from green to red, yellow, and brown we are reminded of the change in our own lives. Yes, fall is here bringing with it an end to the summer activities, and a begin- ning of another school year. From time to time we will look back on these nappy carefree moments with a hint of remorse and yet’glad that the school year has finally begun. Enedelia Gonzales, a summer employee at Perry’s, measures and prices ribbon. 32 Houston Barker and Ray Gabry- sch find summer a great time to give the car a tune-up. Gary Moody cools off at the Taft Pool. Jerry Webber did yard work to earn extra money. . . . Qummer Activities End Ronnie Homann. Kurt Wilson. Ray Gabrysch and Curt Davis take time out from SHOOTIN' THE CURL (surfing). 33 The Greyhounds scrimmage in practice to prepare them for their opponents in the fall. The Taft Band practices hard to keep up the tradition of excellent half time shows. 34 ... Practice Begins Steve Pullin begins practice for basketball season. 35 Nelda Garcia finds it hard to adjust again to those early hours. f Steve Pullin and Karen Randolf do the latest at the Back-to-School Dance. 1H 36 Cathy Vesley and Annette Brezina sort mail for the teachers. Mrs. West helps Sherry Bennett with her fall registration. Ernie Nolen looks bewildered over his new schedule. . . . School Begins 37 ... A Build-Up Of Excitement Preceeding A Football Game. 38 .. .Entertainment. 39 Student Council Sponsors Varied Assemblies The assemblies, carefully prepared to the interest of all the students, were presided over by David Veselka, President of the Student Council. The assemblies included such pro- grams as the Navy Band, a NASA program, a program on narcotics from the Narcotics Divi- sion of the Corpus Christi Police Department, and a Highway Safety Program. Mr. Sherry Albritton, Band Director, pre- sents Max Schmidt with his senior band award. lb Happy students stampede to their cars following an assembly. 40 Clubs and Classes Cponsor Dances The dances were sponsored by various groups this year. Each class sponsored one of the foot- ball dances and the Student Council sponsored the Homecoming Dance. Some clubs and or- ganizations such as the FFA, FHA, and Spanish Club sponsored dances this year. The dances were looked forward to and enjoyed by all the students and their guests. 41 Seniors Present Cyrano de Bergerac” The Seniors spent many precious hours of hard practice to present the Senior Play. The main characters were played by: Dick Elwood (Cyrano), Carla Rosson and Sherry Bennett (Roxanne), Susan Poenisch (Duenna), Ernest Nolen (Christian), Johnny Tims (De Guiche), Lee White (Le Bret), Calton March (Ragueneau). The Play was directed by Mr. von Rosenberg. Student directors were Linda Tucker, David Veselka, Ann Powers, and Carlton Marsh. Cyrano (Dick Elwood) prompts Chris- tian (Ernest Nolen) as he speaks to Roxanne (Carla Rosson). Duenna (Susan Poenisch) and Rageneau (Carlton Marsh) fight over a plate of sweets as Cyrano (Dick Elwood) looks on. 42 Rageneau (Carlton Marsh) looks on as Rox- anne (Carla Rosson) confesses her love for Cyrano (Dick Elwood). Qtudents Participate In Christmas Parade The student body participated in the Christ- mas Parade sponsored by the Chamber of Com- merce by building floats and driving decorated cars. The color guards led the parade with for- mations of boy scouts and girl scouts following. Santa Clause arrived downtown with candy for the children. The parade is looked forward to by everyone each year. Janie Guerra and Mary Lou Longoria decorate the tree in the Homemak- ing Cottage. Joe Hernandez rides the Span- ish float in the Christmas parade. The Taft Band added to the festive mood by playing Christmas music as they marched in the parade. 43 Johnnie Mae Elliott makes up Mike Schmidt for his part in the play. Mrs. Frank (Ann Powers) greets Mr. Dussell (Mike Schmidt). Mr. Kraler (Ted Nelson) watches. Mrs. Rankin makes up Mike Howard for his part as Peter Van Daan. 44 Drama Class Presents Diary of Anne Frank” The drama class meets at 7:30 a. m. and puts many extra hours of work into the prepa- ration of their fine plays. One of this year’s plays was The Diary of Anne Frank”, directed by Miss Alfreda Rankin. Mr. Van Daan, Kurt Wilson, decides to take his family into hiding with the Franks. Mr. Frank was played by Johnny Tims. Anne Frank, Paula Purvis, quarrels with Mrs. Frank, Ann Powers. 45 HOMECOMING QUEEN, CAROL KOLB Long Hours, Hard Work devoted To Homecoming Homecoming on the THS campus was a busy time of year for every- one. Groups were busily preparing for the bonfire, signs and the pre-game ceremonies. Days were spent collecting wood for the bonfire and painting signs to put up on the campus. Student Council members were busy making final plans for the pre-game ceremonies, where the 1967 Homecoming Queen was crowned by Mr Wood- row Petty, (Ex-Greyhound Coach) and the 1966 Homecoming Queen Ellen Sue Pressley. ° CARLA ROSSON BARBARA FELKNER CELESTE DUPRIE NANCY BRAY 46 Senior members of the Greyhound Band were honored at pre-game activities. Carol Kolb has just heard that she was chosen as the Homecoming Queen. Nominees: Carla Rosson, Nancy Bray, Barbara Felkner and Celeste Duprie look on. Senior pep squad members were pre- sented with mums by head cheer- leader Carol Rotzler. Excitement Builds With Homecoming Activities Homecoming Week is always a busy time at Taft High School. This year the exes from all years were honored. Signs were hung from trees and the traditional hall contest was held. The senior hall won the contest, but all the halls were elaborately decorated. On Thursday night before the game, a bonfire burned and spirits rose. The week's activities were climaxed on Friday afternoon at a down- town pep rally in which the whole community could participate. A fine game was played on Friday night, and it looked as though we would win until the last four seconds. A Homecoming Dance, sponsored by the Student Council, was held in the Gym after the game. The Four More played. The bones of a deceased warrior lie in a coffin in the Senior hall. Head cheerleader, Carol Rotzler pre- sents Manuel Her- nandez with an award as he was announced Pep Squad Beau. Debie Marsh and Diana McClanahan are silhouetted against the flaming skies of our Home- coming bonfire. Sophomore boys carried the Warrior skeleton to the downtown pep rally on Friday afternoon preceeding the Tuloso-Midway game. 4S Couples dance to a slow tune. Ernie Nolen dances with Suzanne De Mouche, and Curt Davis dances with Cheryl Shelburne. Mr. McAllister, Student Council Sponsor, counts the admission money. -j e pour More pjay a fast song One for me, one for the Council. for the Jerk enthusiasts. 49 Chilly January Weather Finds Taft Students At The County Fair Carla Rosson, FFA Sweetheart, looks over the County Fair premises. James Wagner proudly shows his Grand Champion Duroc. Sweepstakes winner, Joan Cross, models her beautiful white wool suit. Tommy Reading displays his Grand Champion Award. 50 A great majority of the Taft Student Body participates in the annual County Fair in Sinton. Much effort is put into the preparation of this event, but these efforts resulted in a number of outstanding awards for the Taft entries. This group won a plaque for their pen of five Calves-- R Threadgill, M Reynolds, P Rosson, M Hunt, and M Mires. K Mutchler, B Bivin, B McClanahan, J Wagner, and R West won an award for a pen of five hogs. Homemaking award win- ners were Betty Koonce and Nancy Tunnell. 51 Qtudent Council Presents Coronation The Coronation is one of the biggest events of the year. Student Council members become em- ployed in many tasks. The first step involves the whole student body. They vote for the candidates by secret ballot. The next step is engaging entertainment and decorating the stage. Then all the nominees are called together to practice their parts. Beautiful light effects and colorful scenery characterized this year's coronation. Gary Moody votes for King and Queen nominees. 52 Ricky West, Gary Moody, and Robert Hutto, entertain the participants of Coro- nation practice. David Veselka helps adjust the lights for the stage. Linda Tucker tries a new hair- do for the big event. ,NV Busily sewing a new dress is Mary Lou Medina. It seems that Sonia Guererro and Olga Perales couldn't have danced all night. 53 Carolyn Wendel, a Student Council member, passes out pro- grams. Bobby Mitchell was master of ceremonies for the night. Petra Puentes and Joaquin Sandoval were presented with the Most Likely to Succeed Award. Miss Ellen Sue Pressley, reign- ing Queen, arrives at her court. Pages are Suzan Threadgill and Cheryl Phillips. Ernie Nolen and Carol Kolb receive the Most Popular Award. Humberto Cruz and Carol Rotzler receive awards as Most Handsome and Most Beautiful. 54 Crowning Climaxes Weeks Of Preparation Sherry Bennett sang Climb Every Mountain” in honor of the King and Queen. 55 Gym Takes On New Look For Coronation Ball The mezzanine of the gym was decorated with a Southern Mansion mural. Pastel colored paper balls hung from the ceiling. Couples sat at tables covered with blue table cloths. All of these students seem to be discussing the results of the coronation. Sonia Guerrera and Olga Pera- les relax after one of the dances. 56 Carla Rosson and Ricky West dance together at the Coronation Ball. Patti Toland, David Veselka, Steve Pullin, and Sherry Bennett sit on bal- cony overlooking the dance floor. 57 Banquet meals were served cafeteria style. Carol Rotzler received the Arion Award for being chosen as the Outstanding Senior Bandsman. Mr. Albritton presented Carlton Marsh with the John Philip Sousa Award at the Band Banquet given by the band boosters. Cheryl Shelburne was one of the band members honored at the annual Band Banquet. Gail Ivey demonstrates the Emily Post techniques of eating. 58 Banquets Reward Year’s Work Each year the various clubs and organi- zations honor their members with a banquet. Carlton Marsh, Debie Marsh, and Carol Rotzler were presented with special awards at the Band Banquet. The Band Boosters recognized Mr. Albritton with a gift cer- tificate for all of his work. The FFA Banquet honored James Wag- goner, Parr Rosson, Ricky West, Mr. Hugh Hudson and Mr. Herol'd Abel. Speaker for the Athletic Banquet was Coach John Bridgets of Baylor University. Bruce Miller was Master of Ceremonies and Virgel Teschendorf introduced the special guests. Parr Rosson, makes a presentation during the FFA’s Father and Son Banquet. These students were presented awards at the Athletic Banquet: Allen Yeats, Track: Luis Galindo, Baseball; Bobby Maines, Football; Ricky West, All Around Athlete; Nelda Biggs, Girl's Basketball; and Joe Davis, Boy's Basketball. 59 Clubs and Classes Active on Campus School spirit at Taft High School is expressed in many ways, but most important is the student's willingness to participate. Money-making projects were sponsored throughout the year by various organizations with a strong desire to accom- plish whatever task that was set before them. A car wash proved to be a successful project for the Student Council. Junior class mums were sold for the Homecoming activities. 60 Joe Hernandez and Joaquin Sandoval sold football pro- grams and ribbons as one of the Student Council projects and also Voo-Doo Dolls as a Spanish Club project. The Future Homemakers Chapter sponsored a Spaghetti Supper to help send delegates to the State Convention. 61 Karen Randolf and Joyce Piester vote at the Junior Precinct. M. minmWUWWW Steve Pullin puts campaign literature on someone's car. Students Practice Democracy — Vote The past year was one of many elections on the THS campus. King and Queen elections. Favorites elections and the Stu- dent Council and class officers elections. For the first time students were required to register at the beginning of school so they would be able to vote in all elections during the year. Mary Lou Medina cast her ballot during the King and Queen election. David Veselka, Student Council President, introduces the candidates for the Student Council offices during an assembly. Candidates were: Cheryl Phillips, Gloria Garcia, Carolyn Wendel, Raye Ann Bay- less, Patti Toland and Nancy Bray. Ed Rachal registers so that he will be per- mitted to vote during all of the school elections during the 1966-67 school year. 63 Qtudents Bring Home New Ideas From State And National Conventions Many school organizations send a group to represent it at the state or national conventions which are held annually. In the early fall, Parr Ros- son and Bonner Bivin attended the Na- tional FFA Convention in Kansas City, Missouri. The FHA chapter was rep- resented at the Dallas Convention by Sylvia Beyer, Irma Jefferson, and Karen Dozier. Attending the Spanish Convention in Austin were Jean Swan- son, Petra Puentes, Suzan Threadgill and Joaquin Sandoval. San Antonio hosted the state FTA convention of which Lee White, Ann Powers, Celeste Duprie, and Joaquin Sandoval partici- pated. Steve Pullin, Gary Moody, Patti Toland and Jean Swanson were representatives of the Student Council The Taft Student Council Delegates vote for the State Officers, in Laredo. Patti Toland, Jean Swanson, Steve Pullin and Gary Patti Toland and Jean Swanson took time out to do a Moody attend a Lecture. 64 little shopping in Mexico. Joaquin Sandoval, Lee White, Celeste Duprie and Ann Powers helped decide on FTA projects for the coming year. These delegates attended the State Future Teachers Convention in San Antonio. These Spanish Club members heard lectures from the Peace Corps director of Panama and speaker of the House, Ben Barnes. The Taft Delegates were: Petra Puentes, Jean Swanson, 65 CT Ofty L TRAIL SHOP ISHOP tR0TiP°f°J ,RANSA! ARANSAS REFUGIO INGt.ES! WGLESII IINTON GOLIAD SINTON REFUGIO INGLESII) The scores on these Grey- hounds show the trail to the District Championship. The Greyhound team is presented with the Champ- ionship Trophy of the Taft Kiwanis Basketball Tour- nament. The bracket of the Taft Kiwanis Tourney with the trophies from the Refugio Tourney and the newly acquired Taft Kiwanis Championship trophy 471EEViLLE : VILLE ,,x SAN d;eso BEEVILLE 50 64 BEEVILLE BENAVIDES 58 BENAYIDES 69 J® 51 BISHOP 65 30 GRf BISHOP 46 GREG PORT 32 B'r OP 44 gjsj jp TAFT TAFT 74 SHT0N3 '3RD CHAMP 43INGLESIDE . TAFT 62 INGLESIDE 37 SINTON 50 53 SAN DIEGof SINTON SAN DIEGO 41 66 Celeste Duprie helps lead a yell just before the game gets started. Joe Davis goes high for a rebound. Tournaments Prove Taft Champs The Greyhound Basketball Team participated in three tournaments and won the Championship in all three. The Annual Kiwanis Tournament was one of the most successful Taft had seen in years. Profit from this tournament was given to the American Field Service Chapter for the Foreign Exchange Stu- dent Program. The Hounds also captured the CHAMPIONSHIP trophy in the huge 16 team Sinton Tourney and also the top trophy in the Refugio Rotary Tournament. Joe Davis, Ricky West, Frank Davis and George Pressley all received a trophy for being selected to one or more of the all-tournament teams. 67 V Ranell Titus mails out invitations to the Junior-Senior Prom. Mrs. McNamee helps Steve Pullin choose a corsage for his date. Decorating is a tedious task, but Anna Hunt and Karen Randolf willingly contributed their time and skills. 68 Juniors Prepare To Entertain Seniors At Corpus Christi Country Club Preparation for the Junior-Senior Prom began during the beginning of the first semester of school with many money-making projects. The Junior Class, room mothers, and sponsors worked very hard to present a most beautiful prom. Programs were hand decorated by the Art Class. Johnnie Mae Elliot folds programs for the Prom. Mr. Jack Tichacek, a Lichenstein's decorator, helped in the making of table decorations. Phillis Boyd asks herself, Will I ever get through in time to go home and get ready?” 69 ■ •« «. Linda Welch and her date arrive at the Prom. Suzanne De Mouche, David Heyer, Jean Swanson, and Ernie Nolen sign dance programs. Junior Class President, Gloria Garcia gives a welcoming speech for the guests. Guests wait in the lobby of the Country Club. Mary Lou Medina adjusts one of the attendants corsage as Julio Garcia notes the remarkable improvement. 70 Spring Festival Is Theme of Prom The Corpus Christi Country Club was the site of the year's most impor- tant event, the Junior-Senior Prom. The Ballroom and Dining room were elegantly decorated for a Spring Festival, with statues filled with beautiful flowers, marble columns and beautiful chandeliers. Music was provided by Beto Garcia and his Orchestra. Rudy Hinojosa and his date dance amid gold, flower-filled statues. Juniors and Seniors dine in the Ballroom. Curt Davis is operating the Junior Machine which prophesies what will become of the Seniors. Bobby Mitchell, the frog, and Dick Elwood, he spider, read the will. Couples dance to the music of Beto Garcia's Orches- tra. 71 BACK ROW: L Ewald, Extemp; P Puentes, Shorthand; D Veselka, Science; J Cross, Typing; E Sandoval, Shorthand; THIRD ROW: P Toland, Poetry; Kurt Wilson, Ready Writing; J Evans, Persuasive; J Tims, Prose; G Moody, Poetry. SECOND ROW: R Titus and D McClanahan, Sci- ence; C Vesely and L Kretzmeir, Spelling, J Piester, Extemp; FRONT ROW: N Biggs, Short- hand, A Powers and C Rosson, Number Sense; S Bennett, Prose. Ted Nelson, Ann Powers and Johnny Tims participated in the one act play. Johnny was chosen on the All-Star Cast. f Gary Moody placed third in Poetry Interpretation. Bishop Hosts U.I.L. Literary Meet U. I. L. participation endeavors to promote a spirit of friendly competition among area schools and the opportunity to improve ones talents whether they be in speech, science, math or drama. Coaches for this years events were: Mr. Halvorson, Miss Rankin, Mr. Mikus, Miss Mayfield, Miss Threadgill, Mr. von Rosenberg, and Mr. McAllister. Sherry Bennett won second for her Prose Reading. 72 Landa Park Is Site Of Senior Trip Horseback riding, paddle boats, row boats, swimming, and bicycles-built- for two were the types of entertainment for the seniors at Landa Park in New Braunfels. Chaperones were Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cross, and Mr. and Mrs. William Nance. Class sponsors who went were: Mr. Donald Kasper, Mrs. Barbara Jones and Coach Herb Sigle. Sherry Bennett takes a rest under the pavilion. Imelda Ramos is bewildered over what to do. Rudy Hinojosa and Florinda Guz- man look like official Texans on the horses. A large group of Seniors pose at the entrance to Landa Park. 73 Graduation . . . A Beginning Graduation is a rebirth; it is the launching of your ship of life upon the uncharted sea of experience. Always bear in mind the tremendously important truth that, what knowledge you have gained, unless guided by wisdom, will avail you nothing. Wisdom is the right use of knowledge so what does it profit a man if he gain all the knowledge in the world and hath not wisdom. Harry Halsey Starett PARTIES Many parties were held in honor of various members of the Senior Class. Sherry Bennett was enter- tained at La Fonda. INVITATIONS Carla Rosson and Linda Welch get the invitations ready for the Senior Class members to mail out. CAP AND GOWNS Enedelia Gonzales and Estela Hinojosa try on their cap and gown to see if they fit. This is not the end. It is not even the beginning of the end. It is rather the end of the beginning. - Winston Churchill BOTTOM ROW: Jimmy Hisey, Bobby Nance, Ricky West, Bobby Mitchell, Bill Nance, Allen Yeats, Ronnie Kelley. SECOND: Manuel Hernandez, Julio Garcia, George Pressley, Curt Davis, Steve Pullin, Jimmy Miller, Ray Gabrysch. THIRD: Rudy Hinojosa, Paul Hernandez, Bobby Maines, Lester Rhodes, Frank Davis, Larry Ewald, Larry Priest. TOP: Jerry Webber, Rocky Barbee, Richard Galindo, Ronnie Homann, Jackie Tims, Ernest Mendez. 1966 FOOTBALL RESULTS 7 Mathis 14 6 Refugio 8 6 Three Rivers 0 32 •Aransas Pass 0 6 •Aransas County 2 52 •Calallen 0 26 •Gregory-Portland 0 7 • Tuloso-Midway 12 19 •Bishop 14 •District Games SEASON STANDINGS Tuloso-Midway 8 2 0 Taft 7 3 0 Aransas County 5 4 1 Gregory-Portland 5 5 0 Bishop 4 6 0 Calallen 4 6 0 Ingleside 1 9 0 Aransas Pass 1 9 0 DISTRICT STANDINGS Tuloso-Midway 6 1 0 Taft 5 2 0 Aransas County 5 2 0 Bishop 4 3 0 Gregory-Portland 3 4 0 Ingleside 2 5 0 Calallen 0 7 0 Aransas Pass 0 7 0 78 Footbal COACH HOWARD COACH SIGLE SENIORS: BOTTOM ROW: Bobby Mitchell, Bobby Maines, George Pressley, Bill Nance. TOP: Ricky West, Ronnie Kelley, Larry Priest, Richard Galindo, Manuel Hernandez, Rudy Hinojosa, Jerry Webber. 79 Out Of No Where Came The Taft Greyhounds By all means it was a good year. The 1966 Taft Greyhounds accomplished more than any- one around ever thought that they would. Pre-season predic- tions left them near the botton of the District 28AA standings yet they rose to a second place finish and would have tied for the championship had they not had to forfeit a 52-0 win over Calallen. They would also have won the title outright had it not been for the heartbreaking loss to Tuloso-Midway in the last four seconds of our Home- coming Game. After the game, last Friday, all that anyone from Bishop could say was “How in the world did you lose to Tuloso.” B;shop players, coaches, par- ents, and students all said that Taft deserved to win it. All agreed that the third best team in the district was representing 28AA against Kenedy this Fri- day. During this season the Grey- hounds scored 199 points making and average of 19.9 points per game while allowing their op- penents only 56 points which is not even a touchdown a game, uring the year the Hounds de- feated two teams which had pre- viously been in the State rank- ings. They downed Three Ri- vers and of course Bishop. The success of the Greyhounds this year can be attributed to several factors. Coaches Sigle, Howard, and Stegall did an ex- cellant job in preparing the Hounds to play from week to week. Also fine leadership was received from the Seniors who played their last game Friday night, especially from Bobby Maines, Ronnie Kelley and Man- uel Hernandez who were elec- led as captains before the Bis- hop game. Pride and a strong will to win played a large roll in their success. Taft Is Selected As The Team of The Week ALL-DISTRICT - Allen Yeats, Coach Sigle, Manuel Hernandez and Bobby Maines. 80 By RAY COLLINS Caller-Times Sports Staff TAFT — A big break spurred Taft to its greatest effort of the season last Friday night and the Greyhounds proved that Bishop wasn’t really invincible with a stunning 19-14 upset — perhaps the biggest of the year in South Texas—for Caller-Times “Team of the Week” honors. The Greyhounds were a solid choice but Raymondville and Corpus Christi Ray are also worthy of m e n t i o n following their surprising triumphs over previously - undefeated Mission and Miller, respectively. Until Friday night Bishop was undefeated and untied on the field of play and practical- ly everyone was sympathetic with the Badgers’ plight of hav- ing to forfeit five games which would probably cost them a state playoff berth. But Taft, itself caught up in the rash of forfeitures which struck District 28-2A this year, apparently didn’t feel as be-| nevolent toward the Badgers as their previous foes. As it turned out, had neither team had to forfeit any games both would have shared the dis- trict title with Tuloso-Midway. When asked how he felt about his team’s victory, Coach Herb Sigle justifiably declared, “Sad. . . because of the forfeit and four seconds.” If it hadn’t been for their forfeit to Calallen and a touchdown in the final four seconds by Tuloso-Midway, Taft would have won the title George Pressley (24), Ronnie Kelley (34) Allen Yeats (82) break up a play. Discussing the coming game are: Larry Priest, Bobby Mitchell and Bobby Maines. Hounds Drop First Game To Mathis 14-7 Mathis, of District 27-2A, Taft, of District 28-2A, scored scored in the first quarter after on a free-wheeling play with an 80-yard drive on which three seconds left in the first quarterback Ronnie Feitag hit half. Quarterback Bobby Mit- six of eight passes. The touch- chell passed to Ricky West who down came on a pass from lateralled to halfback Ronnie Freitog to wingback Bobby Gon- Kelley who then went in for the zales in the end zone. Charjey touchdown. Garry Weber con- Crouch kicked the extra point, verted. The Pirates scored again in with 20 seconds left in the the second quarter after line- last quarter Taft was on the backer Stanley Schilling blocked Mathis 3. Pirate linebacker Rob- a punt and recovered on the ert Pennill caused a fumble with Taft two. Freitag, on an option, a hard tackle, and Grouch recov- walked around left end for the ered the ball touchdown. Crouch again con- verted. 81 Taft Defeated, 8-6; Fumbles Play Big Role TAFT — Refugio squeezed out an 8-6 victory over host Taft Friday night in a football game marked by numerous fumbles on each side, one of which led to the winning touchdown. The teams fought to a 0-0 tie by the half, and it was 10 minutes into the third quarter when Taft quarterback Mickey Mitchell fumbled on his own 25 and the Bobcats recovered. Three plays later, halfback W. T. Gipson scampered over his right tackle for four yards and the score. Quarterback Ben- nie Conchola passed to end Mar- ty Vela for the two points af- ter touchdown. With six minutes left to play. Greyhound quarterback Jimmy Miller threw a 46-yard pass to the waiting arms of end Rickey West for the score, but Miller’s conversion pass try to end Al- len Yeats was batted down in the end zone. The victory gave the Refugio Bobcats a 2-0 record and left the Taft Greyhounds with a 0-2 mark. It was Taft’s opening home game before some 2,500 persons. George Pressley (24) comes up to try and inter- cept the pass as Ronnie Kelley (34) blocks an opponent. 82 HoundsSlipPast ThreeRivers6-0 The Taft High School foot-1 over the Three Rivers Bull- ball team finally broke into the dogs. Taft, of District 28-AA win column with a 6-0 defeat | and Three Rivers, of Districi ' 1-AA played to a standofl t the half. Both teams, how- ver, mounted drives which cached the other’s twenty or venty-five yard line. Here their rives halted on either imcom- lele passes, or a hard nosed efense which refused to give p any yardage. At the beginning of the second alf Taft kicked off to Three ivers. The Taft defense, which rme to play football, held the hree Rivers offense time after me. Then mid-way in the 4th u a r t e r Manuel Hernandez •oke through to smear David ranke on the one-yard line and reed a fumble. Paul Hernan- ?z covered the ball in the id zone for a touchdown. The ctra point try failed. Late in the fourth quarter the ulldogs mounted what looked e a decisive drive, but it encl- 1 very abruptly when Ricky est intercepted a Franke pass 1 the eight-yard line. Taft then n out the clock, for their ’St win. “It’s great to win, but that’s hy we go on the field; but 2 need to straighten out the fense a little.” said Coach gle. From a bystanders point of ew; Mr. Mikus, High School ience teacher, had this to say, t was a great improvement, ;od defense, and the team and _ , , owd showed more spirit. Keep Steve Pullin (11) hauls in a Mitchell pass for good yardage. Pressley (24) is trying to get to the ball carrier. 83 Lester Rhodes (60), Pullin (11) ai d Maines (62) head for the ball carrier. Taft Flattens Panthers, 32-0 ARANSAS PASS (Sp) — The Taft Greyhounds ran roughshod over the winless Aransas Pass Panthers, 32-0, here Friday night in a District 28-2A opener. Heavy winds hampered the game from the third quarter and a light rain fell during the fin-1 al period. The Greyhounds scored in thej first period on a 15-yard run by I Rickey West to climax a 60-1 yard drive. George Pressleyi ran for the two extra points. Taft came back in the second period when West dashed 55 yards to set up a one-yard plunge by Julio Garcia. West then ran for two. In the fourth quarter, Bob Mitchell went 30 yards for a score and Allen Weates made the two points. West then ran 70 yards for a touchdown with Manuel Hernandez running for the two. Aransas Pass recovered a fumble on Taft’s 20, drove to the one-yard line, then lost the ball on downs. Taft is now 2-2 and Aransas Pass, 0-4. Two Greyhounds bringing down the opponent. 84 CD Coming to stop the play is: West (81), Maines (62) and Hernandez (35) Taft Wins, 6-2 In Last Seconds i raies were punting from men TAFT (Sp) — Scoring with pnly 33 seconds left in the game, 30. The punt was’blocked and the Taft Greyhounds beat the! Rockport Pirates 6-2 here Fri-j day night in a District 28-2A| football game. The score came as the Grey-1 hounds trailed 2-0 and the Pi-i picked up by end Allen Yeats, 'jwho carried it in to score. 'I The Pirates had gained their itwo points, also in the final ', quarter, when Taft quarterback Larry Ewald (14) just intercepted another of the opponent's passes. Jimmy Miller was tackled be- hind his goalline. Neither team threatened dur- ing the first three quarters of play. The win leaves Taft 2-0 in dis- trict play and Rockport 0-2. 85 7 Calallen Fumbles Help Taft Win, 52-0 Calallen lost five fumbles on its one-yard line Friday night and lost a 28-2A game to Taft,) 52-0, at Calallen. The Wildcats fumbled seven times in all and lost all seven. Taft scored 30 points in the first eight minutes with the aid of three Calallen fumbles. Calallen’s one good drive of itrict record, including a forfeit the night, in the third quarter, j from Bishop. was stopped by a 15-yard pen alty. The victory leaves Taft with a 4-2 season record and a 3-0 The Greyhounds scored first on a pass from Jimmy Miller to Allen Yeats for 38 yards. The kick failed. Manuel Iler- district record. Calallen has a nandez then ran over from the 3-3 season record and a 2-1 dis-|eight after a fU(nble. Miller Rest... Music... passed to Yeats for two points. After a fumble recovery, Her- nandez ran over from the one. Miller again passed to Yeats for two. Following another fumble, Bobby Mitchell ran over from the one. Miller passed to Steve Pullin for a two-point conver- sion. The only score in the second quarter was a safety for two points. After the half Miller passed to Pullin for 38 yards and an- other touchdown. A kick for the extra point failed. Pullin and Ronnie Kelley both scored on one-yard runs after fumble recoveries. The last score was a two-point conver- sion by Gary Weber, the Taft point-after kicker. The pass from center was dropped, and Weber picked up the ball and ran it over. The complete Greyhound teams goes in to make the tackle. 86 Taft Scores Victory G-P Cats ▼ “I Julio Garcia covered himself with glory Friday night as he took in the opening kickoff from the Wildcats and calmly pro- ceeded to weave his way through the entire Wildcat team to put a TD on the scoreboard for Taft. With the 6-pointer in their back pocket the Taft team went ahead to i ost a convincing vic- tory over their next door neigh- bors. Taft’s defensive team again shared the spotlight in the vic- tory holding their opponents to a scant 64 yards rushing and four yards in the air. However, the offensive crew did come in for their glory on several oc- casions. On one touchdown drive the Taft boys put together five irst downs for a total .of 64 ards and a TD for their longest sustained drive of the year. Passes clicked at the right time to feature in two touchdown drives. The game featured some of the better punting of the season with Jerry Webber booting the ball six times for an average of 41 yards and Larry Avery kicking eight times for the Wildcats for an average of 34.6 yards. Webber got off high punts so that Taft defensive men were on the spot waiting for the receiver to take the ball. Taft’s defense kepi the Wild- cats deep in their own territory most of the night and never al- lowed the Cats t o seriously threaten the goal line. Taft won the loss and elected to receive. GP got off a good kick ,that came down to'Julio Garcia on about the 10 yard line. Garcia set out straight down the middle, cut sharply a couple of times and. broke into the clear about mid field to go the rest of the way unchallenged for a TD with just about 17 second showing on the clock. Ricky West came in to try for the extra point but failed. Late Warrior Score Defeats Taft, 12-7 Bv JAMES HOLLAS Caller-Times Sports Staff TAFT — Tuloso - Midway scored with only four seconds remaining in the game to win 12-7 over the scrappy Taft Grey- hounds here Friday night and took a giant step toward the Dis- trict 28-2A title. The loss, first for Taft in dis- trict play, spoiled its homecom- ing and put the Greyhounds into a tie with the Warriors as both have 4-1 records. The Warriors lost to Bishop last week but the Greyhounds have two losses via Manuel Hernandez (35) carries the ball over for the touchdown against Statistics T-M T Firs! downs 1? Yords rushing 121 Yards passing 47 Posses attempted 8 Passes completed 5 Intercepted by 0 Fumbles lost 1 Penalties 3-22 Punts 6-29.5 6 forfeits because of an ineligi player. The Greyhounds s have to meet Bishop, con: ered to be the strongest te in the district. The scoring drive did what vodka makers advertise — everyone breathless. The riors took over on a fumble their own 49 when Manuel 1 nandez fumbled with just o three minutes to go. 89 Taft Gallops Over Ingleside, by 38-6 TAFT (Sp) - Taft’s Grey- hounds clobbered the Ingleside Mustangs 38-6 in a 28-2A game here Friday night. The victory gave Taft a 4-2 record in district play. Ingle- side is now 2-4 in the district. Taft scored 21 points in the first quarter and 6 in the sec- ond to gain a 27-0 halftime lead. George Pressley took the open- ing kickoff to the Ingleside 17, and three plays later Ronnie Kelly scored from the 1. Late in the quarter Ricky West [took a punt on his own 30 fld with good blocking moved, all the way downfield for andther Taft score. Bobby MitcheU went around right end for 2 points. Near the end of the quarter, Ingleside fumbled on its. own 20, and two plays later Manuel Hernandez went over from the 15. Jerry Webber kicked the ex- tra point. Taft made it 27-0 in the second quarter with a 25-yard pass from Mitchell to Julio Garcia, Ingleside cranked up in the third quarter and moved the ball 93 yards, picking up five- first downs and ending with a 2-yard plunge through tackle i)y Ricky Myers. , In the fourth quarter,' the Greyhounds intercepted a pjfss,. and Mitchell tossed a 35-yard pass to Steve Pullin for a touch down. Jimmy Miller passed to Hernandez for 2 points. •• ' -. Just for good measure, Web ber booted a field goal from- the 25-yard line before the game was over. With the backing of the Pep-Squad the Greyhounds come onto the field for another game. 90 Taft Edges Bishop in 19-14 Upset Game BISHOP (Sp) - The Taft Greyhounds upset the Bishop Badgers 19-14 here Friday night in a District 28-2.A football game. It was Bishop’s first loss of the season on the field, al- though the team had five loss- es through forfeits. The win leaves Taft with a 5- 2 district record, however, Tu loso-Midwav sewed lin the His. over Calallcn. Following a scoreless first quarter, Bishop scored in the second after Robert Mumford re- covered a fumble on the Taft 27. Haley Win'ers then pegged ! Scott Binnion with a 23-yard ! pass, good for the score. The kick for point after was wide. With three minutes left in the co vwiH mio� ♦«� 'Poft’o fumble in Ihe air on the Bishop 35 and ran to score. Ricky West kicked the point after to give Taft a half-time lead of 7-6. Taft took the opening second half kickoff and drove 64 yards in 13 plays to score, with Bob Mitchell sneaking in from the one-foot on the payoff play. The score was set up by a 27-yard pass from Mitchell to end Allen Yeats. Glenn Picquet blocked the extra point try. The Greyhounds scored again in the fourth quarter on a 62- yard drive, the scoring play coming on a 20-yard pass from Mitchell to Yeats. Winters took the following kickoff on his goal line and af- ter cutting his way to the 20, broke into -the clear and went the rest of the 100-yard distance untouched to score. Binnion ran left end for the two-point con- version. In thb first down department, Bishop led 16 to 12. The Bad- gers gained 237 yards rushing and 30 passing to 109 rushing and 80 passing for Taft. Bin- nion, with 94 yards in 14 car- ries, was the leading ground gainer. Ricky Wes: (81) comes up to give Curt Davis a hand in bringing down the ball carrier. 91 Cheerleaders DIANA McCLANAHAN NANCY BRAY BETH GUEDIN DEBIE MARSH CAROL ROTZLER CELESTE DUPRIE Drum Major KATHY BRADFORD Twirlers RANELL TITUS BARBARA FELKNER JOYCE PIESTER CAROL KOLB Basketball Season This year Taft had one of its most successful basket- ball teams in history. Coach Roy Stegall’s Taft Grey- hounds compiled a season record of 29 wins and 4 losses. Although the team lacked height, their spirit and strong determination took the Hounds through 20 straight vic- tories before they were defeated by the Aransas County Pirates by one point in the last 18 seconds of the game. On their way to the District 28-AA Championship the Hounds won three tournament Championships - Refugio, Sinton, and Taft -, set an all time scoring record when they defeated Ingleside 101 to 37 and scored a total of 2118 points. In district competition, the Taft cagers swept through the rest of the scheduled games with only two defeats. After beating Tuloso-Midway, 63-61, the Hounds lost their return match with the Warriors. The loss did not dampen their enthusiasm, however, as the Hounds de- feated the Warriors in W.B. Ray Gym in Corpus Christi, 64-46 to wrap-up the 1967 District Championship. Taft lost the bi-district clash in Refugio with Ken- edy, 59-54, but this year's basketball season will not soon be forgotten around THS. Returning Lettermen and For A Thrilling Determination Combine SEATED: G Pressley, J Webber, L Rhodes, D Veselka, R West, S Pullin, J Davis, S Abrahams, J Miller, R Hutto, F Davis. Curt Davis, Bobby Maines - Managers; Roy Stegall - Coach 94 1 966-G7 Schedule and Results TAFT OPPONENTS 59 San Diego 41 42 •Aransas County 43 63 Benavides 40 69 Ingleside 31 56 Benavides 40 66 Bishop 49 61 Refugio 41 73 • Gregory -Portia nd 26 84 ! Woodsboro 38 65 •Aransas Pass 32 55 ! Goliad 47 41 •Tuloso-Midway 53 70 ! Sinton 52 89 •Calallen 50 64 Pettus 33 51 •Aransas County 45 66 Gtegoty-Pottland 29 101 •Ingleside 37 85 •Aransas Pass 29 64 • Bishop 54 75 + Ingleside 37 66 Victoria St Joe 72 62 + Sinton 32 64 Tuloso-Midway 46 67 + Benavides 51 54 +• Kenedy 59 67 Refugio 47 55 Benavides 39 ! Refugio Tourney 67 Flour Bluff 44 + Taft Tourney 50 Re fugio 41 Sinton Tourney 35 Pettus 26 •District 28-AA 63 •Tuloso-Midway 61 District Play-off 70 •Calallen 34 +• Bi-District 95 Taft Slips By Warriors Abrahams takes a rebound. Pullin, F Davis and West watch as Bernson of Tuloso shoots. Taft Wins Title at Refugio HEATS PETTI!S Taft Wins Sinton Crown Taft Scores 10th Straight Victory Taft Wins 14th In Row, 67-47 The Greyhounds in their traditional huddle before the whistle signals the beginning of the game. Pressley and Miller watches J Davis try to block a shot. Miller watches for rebound. Taft Wins 20th TAFT (Sp) - Taft chalked up its 20th victory without a loss and its fourth in District 28-2A here Friday night, rolling past Calallen, 70-34, The loss gives Calallen a 4-11 season record and a 1-3 district mark. The high-flying Greyhounds built up a 21-5 first-quarter lead, and continued their rampage for a whopping 40-9 lead at the end of the first half. Taft led 55-19 after three quarters. Joe Davis was the big gun for Taft as he sank 21 points, with his teammate Steve Pullen post- ing 11. Don Roberts set the scoring pace for Calallen, re- cording 20 points. Calallen won the B-team game, 37-31, and Taft took the freshman came. 62-47. 97 Taft Races Past Wildcats In District 2 8-2A Opener George Pressley watches Ricky West and Tuloso-Midway player try for a rebound in the play- as a Kenedy man shoots. off game. Greyhound B-team post a 8-16 record. STANDING - D Beyer, K Hut- to, R Homann, L Ewald, A Morris, KNEELING - T Floerke, G Moody, P Arnold, B West, E Martinez. ALL-DISTRICT Davis Brothers Lead Taft Past Benavides Joe Davis dunks one during warm ups. Pullin gets a rebound. Frank Davis tries to block a shot. Coach Stegall giving the boys instructions. 99 FRONT: A Hunt, N Biggs, P Boyd, R Bayless, K Randolf, C Wendel, B Tims, B Laws, L Lott: STANDING: Coach Heyer, Manager Swanson, D Rosson, S Peralta, S Gracey, L Plesant, I Jefferson, B Laws, P Moore and R Rodriguez Carolyn Wendel and opponent jump for the ball Karen Randolf goes up high for ball, after it was tied. Jean Swanson - scorekeeper intently watches the game. Nelda Biggs wrestles with opponent for ball. Girls Work Hard To Improve The girls basketball team had the spirit to play well and the stamina to play hard. By comparison the team was young and inexperienced. But the team showed eagerness, worked conscientiously, and gave their every effort to accomplish victory. 101 Volleyball Girls Defeat Sinton Under Coach Heyer the volleyball team played a non-district game with the girls from Sinton and defeated the Piratettes. The district com- petition proved too much for the girls as they were beaten by several of the district teams. BACK: Ford, Gracey, Jefferson. Karen Randolf lands on the floor after she tried to return the ball FRONT: Phillips, Ivey, Vesely. during the Sinton game. BACK: Linda Pleasant, Carolyn Wendel, Karen Randolf, Raye Ann Bayless. FRONT: San Juana Valanzuela, Rosalinda Castillo, Mary Lou Medina, Lucille Lott. 102 ARCHERY - Sharon Nelson and other girls practice. Girls Enjoy Varied Athletic Program Girls Physical Education covers a number of sports activ- ities. During the 1966-67 school year the girls enjoyed vol- leyball, track, archery, basketball, shuffleboard and table tennis. Coach Mary Margaret Heyer TRACK - Brenda Tims, Barbara Laws, Raye Ann Bayless, and Carolyn Wendel get in some last minute practice. 103 BACK ROW: Robert Sturgeon, Jerry Webber, Joe Davis. MIDDLE ROW: Emejildo Martinez, Frank Davis, Ernest Rendon, Joe Carvajal. FRONT ROW: Julio Garcia, Ricky West, Allen Yeats, Billy Besinaiz. 104 440 YARD RELAY TEAM Julio Garcia Ricky West Billy Besinaiz Allen Yeats District Champs 44. 0 HIGH JUMP Joe Davis District Champ 6'3 2nd REGIONAL 4-2A 100 YARD DASH Ricky West District Champ 10.1 220 and 440 YARD DASH Allen Yeats District Champ 22.6 - 51. 7 2nd REGIONAL 4-2A 440 yd Dash Track Team Sends Two Boys To State Meet Under the fine coaching of Herb Sigle, the boys learned to discipline themselves and their attitudes. The whole team gave outstanding perfor- mances and showed a great deal of promise for next year. The Greyhounds placed second in district 28-AA but place third in Regional 4-2A above the district 28-AA Champion. Qualifying for the State Meet was Joe Davis in the High Jump and Allen Yeats in the 440 yard dash. MILE RELAY TEAM Ernest Rendon Joe Davis Julio Garcia Billy Besinaiz 105 Baseball Team Responds To Coaching And Practice BACK ROW: A McClendon, T Nelson, S Pullin, F Garcia. THIRD ROW: B West, B Maines, F Davis, L Galindo, M Hernandez, SECOND ROW: J Webber, M Ramos, P Hernandez, A Cruz, R Hinojosa. FRONT ROW: V Teschen- dorf, R West, G Pressley, R Homann, K Poenisch, W Orta. The Greyhound Team had the spirit to play well and the stamina to play hard. The combination set them firmly against their adversary proving that the needed strength comes not only in numbers. Emotions were drawn taut by the strain of a grueling game. As desire for victory intensifies, the atmosphere is heavy with the belligerent attitude of spectators and the unremitting efforts of the team. Coach McMillin and Arnaldo Cruz. 106 T ft if SAFE! And another batter Luis Galindo goes after takes the challenge. a ground ball. Manuel Hernandez one of the pitchers. VMBB� s . iS % - m p feU Mfet _ Relaxation in the dug-out. 107 Baseball PERSONALITIES 109 King and Queen RICKY WEST CARLA ROSSON I 10 Duke RUDY HINOJOSA Duchess OLGA PERALES Prince MANUAL HERNANDEZ Princess ENEDELIA GONZALES 111 Who's Who NELDA BIGGS CARLA ROSSON DAVID VESELKA PETRA PUENTAS SHERRY BENNETT Valedictorian Salutatorian I 14 NELDA BIGGS CARLA ROSSON Most Likely To Succeed PETRA PUENTES JOAQUIN SANDOVAL 115 Best All Around NELDA BIGGS DAVID VESELKA Most Popular ERNIE NOLEN CAROL KOLB 117 Most Beautiful CAROL ROTZLER Most Handsome HUMBERTO CRUZ F.F.A. F.H.A. V.I.C. Sweethearts RUDY HINOJOSA 119 CARLA ROSSON CAROL KOLB Homecoming Queen CAROL KOLB Pep Qquad Beau MANUEL HERNANDEZ 120 9enior Favorites LINDA TUCKER GEORGE PRESSLEY 121 Junior Favorites SULEMA CORTINAS ARTURO GALINDO 122 Qophomore Favorites DEBIE MARSH RONNIE HOMANN 123 Student Council Honors Outstanding Students The Annual Awards Assembly was sponsored by the Student Council. The Civic Club Awards, Departmen- tal Awards, Athletic and Band Awards were presented by Superintendent Carl Waddle. Each individual receiv- ed a gold pin and a certificate for his accomplishment. D.A.R. SHERRY BENNETT Spanish BOBBY NANCE History BETTY KOONCE Commercial NATALIA GONZALES Qpeech BOBBY MITCHELL Drama JOHNNY TIMS Journalism BILL NANCE Band DEBIE MARSH BAND wim 125 Math NELDA BIGGS Art JOAQUIN SANDOVAL Physical Education RUDY HINOJOSA 9cience MARY ALICE MORALES CARLA ROSSON Auto Mechanics PAUL SANCHEZ Electrical Trades QUIRINO PERALES Vocational Agriculture RICKY WEST 126 Rotary RICKY WEST English DAVID VESELKA Kiwanis STEVE PULLIN NELDA BIGGS JEAN SWANSON Home Economics Silver Thimble JOAN CROSS Crisco LYDIA WELCH Betty Crocker DIANA McCLANAHAN 127 128 STUDENT BODY 129 Seniors PRESIDENT Bill Nance ■ w VICE-PRESIDENT Ricky West SECRETARY Carol Kolb TREASURER Nelda Biggs Ml l-M s-' Senior Class 1967 Stephen Abrahams Sherry Bennett John Boils Mary Almanza Billy Besinaiz Geraldine Burch Adolfo Aparicio Nelda Biggs Avelino Carrillo Rocky Barbee Bonner Bivin Rosalinda Castillo 131 Seniors Ponder Over Future Maurice Coates Rena Coates Samuel Cortez Sylvia Cortinas Joan Cross Joe Cruz Joe Davis Viola DeLeon Glinda Eldridge Dick Elwood Mary Helen Flores Jo Lillian Ford Luis Galindo Richard Galindo Alma Garcia Armandina Garcia Nelda Garcia 133 Luis Guajardo Lupe Guerra Florinda Guzman Manuel Hernandez Estela Hinojosa Rudy Hinojosa Robert Hutto Ronnie Kelley Carol Kolb James Lackey Agapita Lopez Antonio Luna Caps and Gowns Mark Beginning and End Diana McClanahan Carlton Marsh Mary Alice Morales Bobby Maines Rudy Martinez Billy Nance Juan Maldonado Mike Mires Ernie Nolen Viola Maldonado Bobby Mitchell Roy Orta Lynn Owen George Pressley Olveida Perez Larry Priest Susan Poenisch Petra Puentes Ann Powers Imelda Ramos 137 Goals Established Last Year Ronnie Randolf Frank Rivera Carla ROSson Parr Rosson Carol Rotzler Paul Sanchez Joaquin Sandoval Max Schmidt Mike Schmidt Larry Shelburne Johnny Tims Sandra Tollett i 38 'r • - - ■ • o Linda Tucker Lydia Welch David Veselka Ricky West Kathy Vesely Lee White Linda Welch Allen Yeats Juniors PRESIDENT Gloria Garcia VICE-PRESIDENT Olga Perales SECRETARY Joyce Piester TREASURER Jean Swanson Phyllis Boyd Hortensia Chavez Angelita Cruz Pat Downey Nancy Bray Grade Cisneros Arnaldo Cruz Karen Dozier Gonzalo Bustos Ray Cisneros Humberto Cruz Celeste Duprie Grade Casiano Sulema Cortinas Curt Davis Johnnie Elliott Jeff Evans Joe Gaiton Gloria Garcia Martin Garcia Larry Ewald Arturo Galindo Hilda Garcia Bobby Garza Barbara Felkner Camilo Garcia Julio Garcia Kenneth Gatz Juniors Combine Responsibility and Leadership for Scholastic Excellence Anna Maria Gonzales Belia Gonzales Modesta Gonzales Alfonso Guajardo Juanita Garcia Sonia Guerrero Manuel Guzman Milton Hendrix Isabel Hernandez Joe Hernandez Roel Hernandez Virginia Hernandez Joseph Hickey Juan Hinojosa Olivia Hinojosa Anna Hunt Alma Jaime Linda Jimenez Raman Lopez Manuel Lugo Andrew McClendon Blanche McGee Emejildo Martinez Juan Molina Maria Molina Henry Montemayor Terry Montez Wayne Moore Future Vocational Opportunities Investigated Juan Moran Kenny Mutchler Mary Narvaez Carmen Olivo Albert Pena Olga Perales Qurino Perales Lydia Perez Joyce Piester Light Snow Flurry Highlighted a Crisp Winter Steve Pullin Melvin Ramos Karen Randolf Imelda Rendon Carl Rexroad Patsy Reyes Lester Rhodes Rita Rios Rosalinda Rodriquez Joe Ruiz Eva Sandoval David Silvas Frances Soliz Mattie Sturgeon Jean Swanson Jackie Tims Ranell Titus Tommy Tucker Samuel Valdez Jerry Webber Mickey Travis Nancy Tunnel Manuel Vara Kurt Wilson Sylvia Trevino Pablo Valdez Angelina Villarreal Esmeralda Yglesias Sophomore Class 1 967 Tony Acosta Rosalinda Adame Jose Alape Pete Arnold Mary Avalos Jerry Ash Houston Barker Raye Ann Bayless Danny Beyer Ann Bivin Kathy Bradford Annette Brezina Lydia Bustos Criselda Casiano Emiterio Castillo Manuel Castillo Abel Cisneros Janice Collavo Ernesto Cortez Janie Cox Frank Eldrige Lupe Fuentes Maria Cruz Frank Erhard Ray Gabrysch Santiago Cruz Cleveland Fennel Albert Garcia Frank Davis Margie Figueroa Angelita Garcia Lydia Diaz Tony Floerke Frank Garcia 150 High School Intrigued Sophomores Raymond Garcia Alpha Guajardo Louis Garcia Janie Gonzales Olga Garcia Sandra Gracey Roy Garcia Beth Guedin Scott Hardy Joe Hart Vincenta Gomez Lupe Guerrero Wanda Harris Randy Hendrix Sophomores Adjust To New Environment Jimmy Hisey Mac Hunt Mike Howard Erma Jefferson San Juana Gonzales Juanita Lopez Alicia Maldonado Claudia Martinez Billy McClanahan Betty Koonce Lucille Lott Beatrice Maldonado Juan Martinez Mary Medina Linda Kretzmeier Josephine Lugo Mary Maldonado Juanita Martinez Audelia Mendez Betty Laws Janie Macias Vidal Maldonado Lupe Martinez Ernest Mendez Mary Longoria Alfredo Maldonado Debie Marsh Alma Masquifelt Joe Mendez 153 Johnny Mendoza San Juana Mendez Jimmy Miller Raul Mireles Maria Molina Ray Montez Gary Moody Patsy Moore Leandro Moreno Ray Moreno Allen Morris Bobby Nance Fidel Naranjo Ted Nelson Manuel Olivo Willie Orta Pace Is Set — Goals Established Sylvia Peralta Armando Perez David Perez Cheryl Phillips Linda Pleasant Kenneth Poenisch Dewey Poteet Paula Purvis Ed Rachel Oralia Rangel Ernest Rendon Mary Rodriquez Skill Is Gained Through Participation Rudy Rodriquez Rakela Rodriquez Dru R0ss0n Roxie Roper Raul Salazar Mary Ruiz Nelda Sifuentes Lupe Sanchez Mark Schmidt Daniel Silvas Cheryl Shelburne Ernest Syma Lupe Solis Robert Sturgeon 156 Susan Threadgill Brenda Tims Bruce Titus Patti Toland Marsha Tollett Noami Torres Nancy Townsend Robert Tucker San Juana Valanzuela Betty Wallace Cody Wallace Carolyn Wendel Bubba West Raymond Ybarra Evangelina Yglesias Freshman Class 1 967 Manuel Avalos Gloria Ayala Santana Ayala Laquitta Balderree Estella Balmarez Melanie Becker Sylvia Beyer James Burch John Carrizales Juan Castillo Elidia Cortinas Armondo Cruz Arnoldo Cruz Celestino Cruz Juan Cruz Raul Cuellar Stanley Davie Doll Davis Gerold Davis Rosa Diaz Freshmen Are Scholarly Juan Delgado Noe Duprie Audty Eldrige Audilia Elizardo Santos Encinia Susanne Evans Richard Ford Carmen Galindo Clara Garcia Tony Garcia Cynthia Glasson Eloy Gonzales Linda Gonzales Betty Gray Sandra Guerrero Amador Guajardo Janie Guajardo Speedy Hamilton Irma Hernandez Ronnie Hickman Shirley Hunt Pedro Guerro Debbie Harrison Noetia Hernandez Gracie Hinajosa Longino Jaime Guillermo Sturgeon Von Lee Heck Henry Herrera Mary Lou Hinojosa Oida Jaime 161 Freshmen Adjust To New Pace Evelyn Krebs Mike Krumnow Jennifer Lackey Teresia Langa n Lynn Lavender Betty Laws Joe Martinez Rene Martinez San Juanita Mata Bill Mayo Johnny Mayo Lupe Mendez Rudy Mendez Georgina Montemayor Celia Montez Lucilia Montez Consuela Moreno Henry Moreno Inez Moreno Josephine Moran Jana Myers Sandy Olliff Mary Lou Orta Robert Poenisch Bill Powers Diana Priest Joe Puentes Evelyn Rackley Rusty Rayborn Tommy Reding Miles Reynolds David Rivera Agapita Rodri.quez Janie Rodriquez Joaquin Rodriquez Juan Rodriquez Angelmira Tamayo Gloria Tamayo Mary Torres Norma Trevino Tinidan Centeno Bert Turner Alicia Valanzuala Peblo Valdez Domingo Vasquez Mary Vega Raymond Villalobos Patricia Waggoner James Wagner Bobby Wallace Sandra Woodall Mary Ybarra Fish Have Vigorous School Spirit Tony Rodriquez Wilfredo Sanchez Pam Roots Yolanda Sandoval Delia Rosales Amparo Sanez Doroteo Rosales Inez Sauecda Manulita Sifuentes Anita Solis Joyce Rotzler Bobby Suarez Mary Smith Luis Solis � Wte ' - ' ••... ... . 11 i! ■ .■ - ■ ■ ORGANIZATIONS 167 OFFICERS: David Veselka - President Ricky West - Corresponding Secretary Carla Rosson - Vice President Carol Kolb - Recording Secretary Student Council Works To Bring Foreign Student To THS The goal of the Student Council in the school year 1966-67 was to raise money to secure a Foreign Ex- change Student for the 1967-68 school year. The coun- cil got the backing of the local civic clubs and with the help of these clubs organized an American Field Service Chapter. This is the organization that will be in charge of the Foreign Exchange Student Program in the future. The council also presented the Coronation of the King and Queen of THS. Four Delegates were sent to the State Convention in Laredo, Texas where they learned new ideas for a more effective Student Council. The council was in charge of all of the Homecom- ing Activities, and the Awards Assembly. The council is a member of: the Central Gulf Coast Association of Student Councils, the Texas Association of Student Councils and the National Association of Student Councils. THIRD ROW: C Davis, B Nance, S Pullin, G Moody, R West, R Hutto, J Sandoval SECOND ROW: P Puentes, P Toland, J Bennett, C Vesley, N Biggs, R Bayless, C Wendel, D Veselka. FRONT ROW: N Bray, S Threadgill, C Phillips, C (losson, J Swanson, C Kolb and G Garcia. Mr. Coleman Miller of the Taft Kiwanis Club (Center) presents American Field Service President - L. T. Kolb, Jr and Student Council President - David Veselka with a donation for the Foreign Exchange Student Program. Student Representative to the American Field Service Chapter, Steve Pullin. Student Council Honor Society Stresses Scholastic Achievement Members of the National Honor Society are chosen by the faculty. In order for a student to be qualified to seek admission he must first have the required grade average. He is then judged on the four Cardinal Principles of the Society: Character, Scholarship, Leadership, and Service. PRESIDENT Sherry Bennett Uf BACK ROW: B Nance, D Veselka, D Elwood, J Sandoval. MIDDLE ROW: D McClanahan, P Puentes, N Biggs, A Powers. FRONT ROW: C Rosson, S Poenisch, S Bennett, C Vesely. National Honor Societu V |70 T STANDING: Joaquin Sandoval, Bill Nance, Bobby Mitchell, Steve Pullin, David Veselka and Parr Rosson. SEATED: Petra Puentes, Diana McClanahan, Carol Kolb, Sherry Bennett, Carol Rotsler, Ranell Titus and Imelda Ramos. Quill ■ Scroll Society Attracts Young Journalists Quill and Scroll Society is an International Honor- ary Society for high school journalists. To become a member one must be in the upper third of his class and must have done commendable work on The Tracks or The Howl of the Hounds. Sponsor for this organization is Mr. McAllister and the President is Imelda Ramos. Quill ■ Scroll ■„ Society TOP: M Molina, D McClanahan, L Welch, S Poenisch, C Kolb, C Rotzler, J Cross. MIDDLE: C Martinez, J Cox, M Sturgeon, M Becker, J Myers, P Roots, T Langen, K Dozier, N Townsend. BOTTOM: D Davis, L Lavender, J Rotzler, C GlaSson, jvi Smith, S Beyer. Earth's Noblest Gift Is A Woman Perfected Future Homemakers The Future Homemakers of America gives many girls a chance to delve into their homemaking talents and to produce items of unbelieveable quality. Sponsored by Mrs. Jackie Sanders and Mrs. Joyce Abel, the girls have a spaghet- ti supper, bake sales, conces- sion at football games, and toward the end of the year, a tea for the mothers of the girls. From Future Homemakers, better housewives grow. New Methods of Farming Taught To Future Providers The Future Famers of America is one of the largest and most active organizations in our school. Aiming to create a deeper interest in agriculture among its members, the FFA requires each boy to Keep a project during the year. Top events include attending the San Patricio County Fair and the San Antonio Live- Stock show. TOP ROW: E Syma, J Lackey, A Yeats, K Hutto, M Coates, D Beyer, M Hunt, J Molina, M Schmidt, L Rhodes, E Lopez, J Caarizales, G Hodges. FOURTH ROW: R Hutto, T Tucker, K Gatz, K Mutchler, J Hickey, A Jones, I Moran, M Ramos, R Hernandez, S Ayala. THIRD ROW: R Poenisch, T Reding, J Castillio, C Hill, M Schmidt, M Mires, R Ford, B McClanahan, K Poenisch, C Morris. SECOND ROW: M Avalos, J Burch, J Waggoner, M Reynolds FRONT ROW: S Abrahams, R Barbee, R West, B Bivin, B Maines. Future Farmers BACK ROW: R Orta, M Sturgeon, P Puentes, I Ramos, O Perez. THIRD ROW: J Hernandez, E Sandoval, L Perez, L White. SECOND ROW: E Rachal, S Threadgill, J Sandoval, L Shelburne. FRONT ROW: L Tucker J Collavo, G Ivey, J Swanson. Los Tejanos Revitalizes Old Language Membership in the Los Tejanos is open to any first or second year Spanish student who is interested in the Span- ish language and Latin Amer- ican culture. This club sent several delegates to Austin for the State Convention. The Los Tejanos also constructed a beautiful float for the Christ- mas Parade. Qpanish Club STANDING: D Veselka, M Howard, D Beyer, M Schmidt, D Elwood. SEATED: G Moody, P Toland, B Koonce, R Bayless. Students Band Together In The Search For Scientific Knowledge The Science Club strives to enrich the minds of its mem- bers and to make them more aware of the scientific world about them. All members are required to have projects, some of which are entered in the Science Fair, which is sponsored by the Science Club. 175 Science Club 176 Greyhound Band U.I.L. Sweepstakes” Buccaneer Music Festival Honor Band Spirit is the essence of the school, and the THS Band is a vital spark of that spirit around campus. In the case of these uniform-clad music makers, a motto is more than just words. Music of all some of the time, is a creed by which our band serves us. In numerous pep rallies, through parades, and at our football games, these devoted students give of their time freely for the enjoyment of others. Spirit Is A Pep Squad Goal The Pep Squad succeeded in cheering the Mighty Greyhounds to victory during the football sea- son. The goal of this organization is to promote school spirit and keep it soaring. Organized cheer- ing is led by the cheerleaders. The Pep Squad also supervises the construction of the Bon Fire for the Homecoming game. Miss Mary Margaret Heyer is sponsor. TAFT GREyHOU FIFTH ROW: N. Tunnell, C Vesley, J Ford, J Swanson, C Randolf, C Wendel, A Powers, S Gracey, C Olivo, A Villarreal, P Reyes, G Casiano. FOURTH: S Tollett, J Guerra, L Hernandez, N Garcia, M Tollett, B Koonce, L Lott, M Avalos, M Ruiz, J Lopez, F Soliz, L Bustos: THIRD: M Longoria, N Sifuentes, L Fuentes, B Laws, I Jef- ferson, J Lugo, C Casiano, M Figueroa, A Jaime, S Cortinas, M Sturgeon, SECOND ROW: M Medina, R Adame, N Townsend, M Morales, A Garcia, I Rendon, B Maldonado, E Hinojosa, E Sandoval, A Gonzales, M Molina, Miss Heyer. FIRST ROW: V Hernandez, I Ramos, O Perales, S Valenzuela, S Cortinas, E Gonzales, T Luna, R Castillo, A Lopez, S Peralta, V Maldonado, S Trevino, R Rodriguez. Pep Squad The Workman . . . V.I.C. Aims and objectives of Electrical Trades include promoting high standards of workmanship, scholarship, trade ethics, and safety. Members learn how industrial organizations work, and how each worker depends on the work of others. The finance committee operated the concession at the baseball games as their project. BACK ROW: M Garcia, R Hinojosa, J Cruz, Q Perales, R Randolf, R Galindo, L Galindo, J Webber, Soliz, J. Mendoza, J. Montez, E Rendon, H Cruz, L Garcia. FRONT ROW: L Herrera, J Aldape, R Martinez, J Cruz, H. Montemayor, R Rodriguez, L Martinez, F Naranjo, C Wallace, S Cortez, J Hart. Vocational Industrial Club Our Voice Is Heard Through The Howl of the Hounds The ten members of the Howl of the Hounds staff, publish a school newspaper which appeals to the students as well as meeting the high standard of their own journalistic principles. By presenting an accurate picture of school activities, the staff adheres to its motto, You make the news, we print it. This group works obsessively to achieve and maintain the awards which have come to them year after year as a result of state, national and international competition. FEATURE EDITOR - Imelda Ramos CLUBS EDITOR - Parr Rosson REPORTERS: Petra Puentes, Moriece Coates. Diana McClanahan, Carol Rotzler and Rena Coates Paper Staff 181 SPORTS EDITORS David Veselka Steve Pullin ACTIVITY EDITOR Diana McClanahan FAVORITES EDITOR Carol Rotzler CLUBS EDITOR Petra Puentes CLASSES EDITOR Ranell Titus STAFF MEMBERS: BACK ROW J Elliott, K Randolf, P Toland, ARTIST - Joaquin Sandoval C Shelburne. FRONT ROW: C Rosson, G Ivey, S Threadgill. Tracks Qtaff Strived To Do More As Year Passed Ernie, you put those pictures back! ,.. Guess What? We have the pages numbered wrong. ... If you want a good annual you must sell, sell, sell. ... There will be a meeting this afternoon after school. ,.. Be sure and get some good pictures. ,.. We need pictures of the last ball game. All these typical remarks were heard around the halls of THS, the staff scrambled desperately against time to produce one of the best annuals to come out of the THS Journalism Department. Work on the 1967 edition began last June when the editors spent a week at Trinity University at the yearbook workshop. On their return to THS the editors put their knowledge in planning this 1967 edition of Tracks. An enormous amount of time and work went into the publication of this volume of the Tracks to accurately pic- ture the school year at THS. 182 BUSINESS MANAGERS Carlton Marsh Jo Lillian Ford PHOTOGRAPHERS Houston Barker Bobby Mitchell EDITORS: Carol Kolb - Sherry Bennett 183 Annual Staff