Wasson High School - Wahian Yearbook (Colorado Springs, CO)

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Rodeo Club Sponsors Regional Rodeo For Youth Wasson High Rodeo Association held its fall and spring gymkhanas, open to all members of the club, at Hg the Kit Carson Riding Club grounds. To provide oppor- tunity for competition outside of Wasson High School, W.H.R.A. introduced a regional rodeo to their year's program. Invitations to participate in the spring rodeo were extended to Wasson High students and to persons within the age specifications throughout the Pikes Peak region. As the main attraction of this year, the rodeo in- cluded events for both girls and boys. Featured were Wild bronc riding, calf roping, bull riding, and girls' barrel racing. WASHINGTON POLE BENDING, executed here by Dave Watkins, requires a keen sense of timing and a responsive horse. PARADING AROUND the field before competition in the fall gymkhana helps to acquaint both horse and rider with the grounds. FRONT ROW: Phyllis Dempsey, Judy Jubb, Kathleen Field, Linda Christiansen, Barhite, Sandy Beatty. Karen Dyar, Mr. Hampson. BACK ROW: Bill Stephens, Lena Brownfield, Bonnie Blanchard, Pam Forman. ROW TWO: Mr. Brickert, Terry Griffin, Dave Watkins, Peter Schladweiler, Barry McDonald, Mark Bent- Deanna Neff, Dorothy Smith, Sharon Turpin, Frankie Sollee, Linda Hale, Dixie ley, Roy Chamberlain, Brent Webb. I 5 l

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srvsffiesxfmfa - f' 1 s Ala. .V as FRONT ROW: Mr. Johns, Bob Hartficld, John Newman, Barry MgDonald, Kent Nygaard, Gay Smith, Darrell Bean. BACK ROW: Elwyn Smith, Larry Chisman, Ray Bell, Warren Epplen, Les Hosick, Don Cacciatore, Jim Costin. Wood Butchers Tour Florissant Lumber Mills RUBBING IN STAIN. Chuck Andrews and Ray Bell com- plete the final step'in finishing the desk for a class project. Working in the woodshop during and after school on class and individual projects constituted for the most part the ycar's activities of Wood Butchers. Participation in the Homecoming carnival brought the relatively new club to the attention of more Wasson students. High point in the program was a day's excursion to the Florissant region. While accompanying several lumbermen into the wooded areas, members were informed of methods used in selecting the proper timber and in transporting it to the mills. On return to the mill, members were given a complete guided tour. Officers for 1963-1964 were Gay Smith, presidentg Barry McDonald, vice-presidentg Kent Nygaard, secretary- treasurerg and John Newman, I.C.C. representative. Mr. Daniel Johns, Industrial Arts instructor, sponsored Wood Butchers. GAY SMITH EMPLOYS the use of a square to insure precision and smooth fit for the drawers.

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SENIOR MEMBER Karren Cogburn congratu- lates Joe Harris and Kathy Koht as she hands them their invitations of membership. Two new traditions at Wasson were begun this year by National Honor So- ciety. Initiation of the 115 new members was held in the evening for the first time. A reception for members and parents fol- lowed. At the end of the year senior members wore gold tassels on their grad- uation caps, contrasting with the custom- ary red. N.H.S. OFFICERS for 1963-64 were Carol Jensen, secretary Bill Long treas urerg Greg Johnson, president: Susan Meinke, I,C.C. representative and Carol Cunningham, vice-president. Gold Tassels Distinguish For Homecoming the Honor Society built a sponge-throwing booth. Regular meetings featured speakers such as a Dutch exchange student from Colorado College. At the end of each quarter, N.H.S. compiled the student Honor Roll, directed by their sponsors, Miss Walling- ford and Mr. Christensen. BRAINSTORMS are the business of N.H.S. idea committee members Mona Baumgartel, Susan Meinke, Bruce Wacker, Karren Cogburn, and Mike Fiene.