Tatum High School - El Coyote Yearbook (Tatum, NM)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1956 volume:

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Y 0f'fl'iRhQ ku QTSHQM WW ' JL f- u' aa X,,f neHe..7f'f' OR' T f 'H ,dx 5 ai + STAFF 70I'Q CUOFJ We, the Annual Staff, are proud to present to you our 1956 EL COYOTE, This book has caught glimpses here and there, so that in years to come the activities of this school year at Tatum High will not be dimmed and will not fade from memory, In later years, while turning these pages, if you should recall the many smiles, sorrows, and dreams of 1956, we shall be content, knowing that we have done the things we were called upon to do, EL COYOTE STAFF Editor ----- Assistant Editor - Business Manager Sports Editor - - Class Editor - - Snapshot Editor - Advertising - - - Advertising - - Advertising - - Advertising - - Sponsor - - - 'SHIRLEY HARRIS ' MILTON BONDS - IVALEE BAUM ' ' ' ' 'TED CARO TRELA HOUSTON ' 'NELL GASTON ' GARY DANIELS ' LYNN MEDLIN ' PENNY FORT MARI DEE SMITH GLEN O, BRINKER fDe09caf1bfz To one who has long deserved the honor, we dedicate this 1956 EL COYOTE to FERREL D, CAST ER, This dedication is but a small token of appreciation for the time you have devoted in the classroom, gymnasium, athletic field, and other school activities, We feel that your guidance and lofty ideals have contributed much to the students and ex-students of the Tatum Public Schools, EL COYOTE STAFF , HA K ...f J- Marching Ion5T03eH1er xv' . LU 1' - g3 .. , N. .. , .' V V -. .. .. 3 . l- ,. .. I .W ... . . Nui 'X-Q ' I O U cguperzhfenknfk Wcssaye Er MR, W, D, CASTER To the class of '56 we extend our most sincere congratulations for a job well done and a goal reached. The past four years will ever remain in your memories because of happy experiences and the many friends you have made, We trust that the future holds success and happiness for each of you. To the student body and Faculty which remain I am sure that each of you look forward to another successful and pleasant school year in '56-57, and will be present when the school bells ring in September, May the Good Lord bless and keep each one always. W, D, Caster, y7ZdIZ Gozzens As this school year comes to la close many events will be recalled to mind, This annual will serve as a reminder of the many experiences of the past year, and the acquaintance you have formed, I wish to congratulate the staff and sponsor for the fine job they have done, gathering and organizing material for this fine annual, To the graduating classl wish to extend best wishes for your future success. In every choice of life may you each consider the true values involved. To the ones who will remain in high school I want to urge each of you to maintain good citizenship, improve scholarship, and continue to build character. Sincerely, Wayne Cozzens Z 1116422 ys 'M' NK' 'W iff' ,513 'uns IIQUFX wwf ,Q-nw I VM. ..,. - , .fm.+ fa. ? in A AL irq k 'h: 'Li ' 'JW V ,3 ,f,:,fY.qvjb , ' aw- 1 ,- .9-u,.u-v' hw..-f .1 '4.. .-lan - 1 'ma H Q x . 1. ,L - 1 wf,c.f:?,'f'au 7 - fw. . v f .f.,,,, MMMM. .V , 4.-N ,vw WWW - . 1 An . A k . 4, V' iv-in-noi-W-.iv W. . TW 1 ' ' 'fgfi I V5-:fi , s Gusfooftzns anofbvuncfroom fZffe120Qnfs J. A, McWILLIAMS Supervisor A, F, BASSETT Supervisor A. E, SON TOM ROPER E, A, ALLEN MRS. HENRY PERRY Supervisor MRS. RUDOLPH HOUSTON MRS, BARNEY TOWNSEND MRS. ADRIAN FOX MRS, LEE HEBISON Fe .34 W Nk f 4 'x if Ro U b i Q S ,VQ ...J , 1 mix 4' 1 1- 79006-CFS WAYNE COZZENS B,A, Degree - Bethany Peniel College M,A, Degree - Eastern N,M, University High School Principal UEL WISE B, S, Degree - West Texas State College Shop Mathematics Junior Sponsor HELEN CAGLE B,A, Degree - Texas Tech English Spanish Honor Society Sponsor RA YMOND GUYON N.M.W.C.. H.U..E.N.M.U. Chicago School of Music, E, T, C. Band Band Council Qoonsor LEVIATI-IA JONES, R, N, School Nurse GLEN O, BRINKER B,A, Degree - Eastern N,M, University M, A, Degree - Highlands University Commerce Basketball Coach Assistant Football Assistant Track Student Council Sponsor El Coyote Sponsor Coyote- Howl Sponsor Sophomore Sponsor PAUL RICHARDS B, s, Degree - N,M, Aam Agriculture, Science FFA Sponsor Freshman Sponsor VIRGINIA JONES B, S, Degree - N,M, Western College Home Economics Junior Sponsor FHA Sponsor GUY LATHROP B, S, Degree - California State Polytechnic College Mathematics Chemistry Eighth Grade Sponsor MALETA SCRIVNER High School Secretary AIN'T fh i s4B fHAv1N' ,ff- Alllllll If nossmm 1 ,O kk -., F- 4 QUHIMKU C3 T. ,A M V,,, ' 'H Tuff . wwf- ' -.P .David Sardner Yfeficiy Caro r wif, . -my , 7 ' ' Q ' , i T V,A,, W F I f w wfk ' . K . 5 2 fi - ,--,. A y f Q J , ?i+MwiWQ Egbert A Class Shirley io-fvrufaend HX fi iiarri 4+ 'UE 'F 5 as Q11 '56 .,,, . 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Standing: Frier, Mrs, Cagle, Flatt, Betenbough, Gurfazh Gag Left to right: Betenbough, Smith, Palmer, Pior, Guyon, Standing: Mrs. Patrick, IJIYIIIZ Wafm' cznrf WClf'Ul'QffQ.5' Q -w.gh,,',, Standing: M,w,:, Sue Harrington, Kneeling, left to right: Sherron Gilchrist, Carolyn Dunlap, Jamie Peveler cgcfoof Zjanof - .-1-..-..i-i 'f 1 i ,ff W as fwkiffr 11-xg K - -f .1 THE GUYONS Penny Fort, All-State Bandg Kathi Guyon, National MR' AND MRS' GUYON Music Honorsg Ronnie Betenbough and Johnny Roper, All-State Band Winners, , 11121014 Zan of V Y i I ig-:nf 1 I ns i f ka, Q . . I Q V , ..-i iw., W M4-...,,..W 3 1 i 7I21Z1C!llOl? ' f A 3. ,ff anof fprzhce Cffazvnzhg Front row, left to right: Smith, Allen, Gilchrest, Baum, Harris, Cardwell, Sharp, Pior. Back row: Whitley, Bryant, Richardson, Guyon, Daniels, Robins, Stegall, Edwards, Webster, Webster, Gaston, Jones, Houston, Boyd, Harrington, Dunlap, Peveler, Couch, Montgomery, Privetts, Norton, Flatt. 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Univ William Bazzell Stevie Ann Breckon Johnny Burns Mary Lynn Cagle Ioan Cox Thomas Drake Betty Glover Billy Hall Bobby Heaton Gary Justis Frances Long Frances Nicholson George Cecil Nickell Helen Raney Charlene Riley Gale Williams Inez Tyler Floyd Taff Robert Summerville Wilma Smith Nedra White M? ,Sy in Inky: vi as m ,, fd iw ' 'W 4 ,zznmr f C1feQrkcz0Q1'.9 Left to right: Betty Pearson, Linda Wiseman, Beverly Parks, Beverly Anderson and Betty Glover. ,7c1121O1' If 7or1f6aH l 7661112 ' l-k. Kneeling, left to right: Lambert, Mgr., Atrawayg Nickellg Justisg Long, Pfeifeerg Hilburng Taffg Ingleg Houstong Hilburng Wallis, Mgr. Standing: Wilson, Roperg Srroudg Shaferg Magillg Mulle- naxg Gandyg Maples, Heaton, Brown, Strawng Ferrel D, Caster, Coach. 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Loans Farms and Ranch Supplies Tatum, New Mexico Phone 12.5 PERRY CAUDLE, Manager COMMUNITY BUILDERS X, id' fl AF -..Ka-1,81 Congratulations! ! Graduating Class of 1956 We Hope the Future Brings Success and Happiness to Each of You. lvl ESA 69 COYOTE 75545244 Tatum, New Mexico SIVIITI-I TATUNI DPUC55 LAUNDRY The Prescription Store Help Your Self 1 -f wet - Rough - Finish Steam System Gifts Bus Station Phone 107 Tatum, New Mexico Tatum, New Mexico LET US HELP TAEg.xNEE3RTA3iICH E A2 'E by 9 NATIONAL Z Q 7 , , M - BANK 4 -ff 1 --Ntgfgfmxi Z Q c iiggfi-... Tatum, New Mexico N Member F. D. I. C. ffm mmf 744 Way Zed Box 768 Tatum, JQQW6 New Mexico CECIL NICKELJ. CONSTRUC TION CO. General Dirt Contracting Tatum, New Mexico 6' M5 1105 BARBER SHOP We Strive to Please LONNIE CORBITT Tatum, New Mexico 'EAI NEOW COURTS and SERVIC E ST ATION C, C Q'-544' Tatum, New Mexico CIZEDI T EUQEAU OF TATUM Credit Managers Don't Play B1indman's Bluff -Maud TATU NI SERVICE STATION ' 'Your Texaco Dealer ' ' TE C0 Tatum, New Iviexico DICK TAYLOR, Owner IF Irs coca non vou wut.. F dll' ' ' J nvwrvnvfs CAFE Where We - - Feed 'Em and Don't Fool 'Em Tatum, New Mexico ' 1 twwfyd BARBER SHOP Tatum, New Mexico Waltz!! Tatum, New Mexico ,.pfN4Ef'i.frSz-C S OQIICEOE 0 Q5 J -P V 5 . IS OUR f msrzzz., TAT U N1 C LEANEI25 Home of Finer Cleaning Alterations and Button Holes MR. AND MRS. EDWARD IERNIGAN Tatum, New Mexico ll Give gtte .554 E.'Qc H 6 H Q .nlllwpw 'A Foon sToRE I 5 I l,,, ,v ' ,i xbiy, Tatum, New Mexico X N Z . 425641 ' Wfyw DEPARTMENT STORE Phone 140 The Place to Go for Brands You Know Tatum, New Mexico INSURANCE AGENCY Phone 132 Policies That Protect Fire, Casualty, Burglary, and Bonds MRS. J. A. FOREMAN, Agent Tatum, New Mexico ,QL-.sd Wah B UTA N E C CD. Gas Tanks and Appliances We Strive to Please' Tatum, New Mexico E on ra u a ions C, O NX 0 to ie genioist of '56 ps ,Y I From the X o :J My c, Nc OYCT E DE N Sandwiches Dinner Fountain Service School Supplies Tatum, New Mexico SLACKS GARBAGE All Makes of Cars Repaired Front Ends Set Vlfheels Balanced Satisfaction Guaranteed Tatum, New Mexico PEEMIAN IVILJD CO. Drilling Needs Phone 166 Res. 169-R2 Office Hours 5 A.M. to 7 P.M. Tatum, New Mexico Congratulation s , Seniors ' 56 VMWW MACHINIE SHOP THE WILDMANS Tatum, New Mexico s ggacefj M146 fo J J 6 'SHQQR TExAco STATION X K THOUGHT One Stop Service Tires - Tubes - Batteries MA S K TAT U M am jzaczfzy Where Your Business Is Appreciated Zaaldtg gunned 4 'foliage :Ars if fi: es B .J-ff V COBB COBB AND EARLENE C ornpliments of CITY DRUG Your Prescription Druggists A Complete Line of Gifts for the Entire Family Phone 5401 Lovington, New Mexico Best of Luck TATUM HENRYS AUTO SUPPLY PACKAGE STORE AND GARAGE HENRY AND FLO RUTHERFORD Tatum, New Mexico C. B.NlA12I4I-IAMT , , PHILLIPS 66 STATION Tatum, New Mexico Tatum, New Mexico 5 eawe aew a a tet a1e Ge A u f A i ' if 41111 X GROCERY AND MARKET Frozen Foods Fruits and Vegetables - Fresh Meats Quality Groceries MR. AND MRS. FRANK WHITLEY Tatum, New Mexico Phone 119 ,E Mc DONALD Mc DONALD OIL CO. GROCERY Gas - Grease - Oil Welcome Wholesale - Retail Fruits Vegetables Mansfield Tires and Tubes Meats Dairy Products Staple Groceries HIGHER Our Prices Are Right OCTANE ALVI N EEECKON 0 When in Lovington a Meet Your Friends GOOPFXFCOD at r If 'LA -1 -va! wt l f? ues' V021 .JG ,I 1 'EMM-R A. it NW JAKEF5 FOUNTAIN LEA COUNTY Go All Electric Because Electricity Is Electricity Is Electricity Is Electricity Is Electricity Is Electricity Is Fast Safe Clean Economical Cool Time Releasing Electric Service Is Dependable Electricity Promotes Health Electricity Is C onvenient Electricity Is Matchless The Best Service Is the One That Does All the Jobs Best Lovington, New Mexico s M rr:-4 vA121512o 7zmm! Mme 24-Hour Ambulance Service Phone 2.871 Lovington, New Mexico I..OVl NGTON AUTO CO SALES SERVICE Serving Lea County Since 1915 Phone 2321 Lovington, New Mexico SMITH MACHINERY CO., INC . Berkley Pressure Pump Reda Submergible Peerless Pump Sales, Service CLIFFORD C. SMITH - Pres. Phone 2741 901 S. Main Lovington, New Mexico Congratulations to the Tatum Seniors of 1956 66 DUNN?-5 TR ADING POS T 8: GIFT SHOP Furniture and Gifts for A11 Occasions Lovington, New Mexico IVIYEIZS MOTOR CO. Buick Sales - Service Lovington, New Mexico Congratulations, Seniors '56 COTTON B UTAN.E CO Lovington, New Mexico RY QW IIVIPLEIXAENT CO. Phone 63371 NIINNEAPOLIS-MOLINE MACHINE. CO. Congratulations, Seniors '56 Lovington, New Mexic o WW? Radio - TV and Appliance Repair Phone 167-R4 - Tatum Lovington, New Mexico VVC C D WA? D Q46 Qefyfy Mercury Sales and Service 418 N. Main Lovington, New Mexico . LLJIVIBEI? COMPANY Quality Lumber Building Materials Hardware Lowe Brothers Paints Lovington, New Mexico Congratulations, Seniors '55-'56 From the ESE DEPARTMENT STORE North Side of the Square Lovington, New Mexico HI LLBUEN Q a'g.g5,2'-:ig -if -- -1-figTiffifff'-i'2?.iii, ,gii,i.2-... Congratulations , Seniors '56 McDonald, New Mexico WM WM Fruits - Meats Vegetables and Staple Groceries Phone 2931 Lovington, New Mexico 50564 DEPARTMENT STORE Lovington's Largest and Finest Phone 5531 Lovington, New Mexico DENTON HARDWARE 109 E. Washington Phone 66961 Lovington, New Mexico C omplirnents of Wzziefm Q7 Z SEED FARM Quality Cotton O'Brien, Texas Wishes to the Congratulations and Best 752 Q 44? VIOLET CLISBEE Lovington, N. M. j,,ZM76 v s Men's Wear Western Wear Ladies ' Ready-to-Wear Family Shoes Lovington, N. M. -- Compliments of MQW- E, 2545 W4 Qzzm? ABSTRACT CQMDANY Microfilm System 122 East Washington Phone 2.861 Lovington, New Mexic o c y Jai 1-1.-:i:U 5 VOEE Purina Chows Baby Chicks - Poultry Sanitation Products - Equipment Phone 4261 Box 694 Lovington, New Mexico Phone TZICE AND I-ILJGI-I5 HART RICE, Owner NEW AND USED CAR DEALERS Lovington 6 5091 Artesia SH. 63705 For the Best Deal in Town Congratulations, Seniors '56 CCTTON BUTANE CO. Lovington, New Mexico co I 6 ' w 5 W M i f! . THE TEXAS COMPANY - Consignee Phone 143 Tatum, New Mexico I.OVl NGTO N APP LIAN C E SHOP GENERAL ELECTRIC Home Appliance Dealer Phone 4591 Lovington, N. M. faiwm 424 FLORAL SHOP Lovington, N. M. C EECECENT 522 fa CLEANERS East Side of the Square Phone 3121 7 W. Washington Phone 7101 Exclusive but Not Expensive LOV'iI1gt0I1, N. NI. Lovington, N- Nl. QMMZ DEPT. STORE 104 South Main Lovington, N. M. C ornpliment s of IV! I LLE12- VVALDTZOP FURNITURE 114 East Washington Phone 6-2066 Lovington, N. M. HM? W gfimek .TEWELER Watches, Diamonds, Silverware Box 593 Phone 3041 Phone 4556 . Lovington, N. M. Lovlngton' N' M' Z4- Always Q ai Last Minute News -2 . i Hour United Press Dispatches I i oglmf Lea County's Loudest Latest in Disc Jockey Releases Lovington, N. M. Congratulations , Seniors From WKQWZZK TQEXALL DEBUG Dial 2791 Lovington, New Mexico EIGHT MOTOR CO. Tatum, New Mexico Phone - 112 CITY SERVICE GEORGE HALE Phone - 160 Tatum, New Mexico Quality Groceries at C OT TO 'Xl QD CORNER GROCERY Tatum, New Mexico BG-J DRUG CO. Service to the Sick Phone - 8961 Lovington, New Mexico BEifE12'f.Q'+5 FLORAL 8: NURSERY When It's Flowers Say It With Ours Tatum Representative Phone - 115R3 Lovington - Phone - 5991 WW Portraits Photo Finishing Camera Supplies Lovington, New Mexico K MMWGZWJ JW! f x Registered Commercial Cattle and Sheep Tatum, New Mexico SWEET '51-ICDT3 BAR 8: PACKAGE GOODS WW VARIETY 8: DRY GOODS THE PATTERSONS If We Please You--Ten others Tatum, New Mexico If Not--Tell Us. EPOCK COUET5 Private Baths , Kitchenettes MR. AND MRS. .TOE SMITH AND DEANNA and Panel Ray Heat Tatum' New Mexico MR. AND MRS. HUGH MARKHAM Tatum, Neva? Mexico 'S 5 genie? Wdflh AND some Hereford Cattle and Debouillet Sheep Phone 108F3 ll Miles West--Z South and Z West of Tatum Tatum, New Mexico Compliments of I-lll.L. 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