West Mesa High School - El Chicote Yearbook (Albuquerque, NM)

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Language Club sponsors spring fiesta, members learn about Spanish culture Strengthening the members' knowl- edge of the Spanish language and culture was the purpose of Los Con- quistodores. They planned various activities throughout the year. One of the main events was Fiesta Day, April 16. Everyone was encouraged to wear Mexican clothing, with the best dressed receiving a S10 prize. During lunch pinatas filled with candy were broken in the patio. After school the club sponsored a dance. Any student could particpate in the activities. Los Conquistadores officers are Alice Roybal, secretaryg Gene Sanchez, vice-presidentg Mrs. Martin u sponsorg Beatrice Roybal, president, and Marilyn Garcia, treas CZ I'C1'. Spanish Club members are ffronty Ruth Herrera, Marilyn Garcia, Carolyn Centeno, Patricia Segovia, Cecilia Roybal, Catalina Contreras, Merlinda Trujillo, and Stella Sanchezg fbackj Geraldo Segovia, Gene Chavez, Dorothy Chavez, Beatrice Roybal, Mrs. Martinez, Maria Fraga, Adeline Vigil, Alice Roybal, Richard Perez, and Neddy Garcia. 212 Organizations

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Pep squad leaders are Dale Stockard, Susan Roudabush, Sylvia Chavez, Merlinda Trujillo, Barbara Bennett, Lauraetta Archibeque, Joe Hatch, Kim Smith, Margaret Gonzales, and Margaret Gurin. Other Pep Club members include Yvonne Abeyta, JoAnna Romero, Cecelia Sanchez, Eva Baca, Egberta Montoya, Sandra Baca, Vicki Rodriquez, Lorraine Perea, Angela Sanchez, and Diane ams. Club members boost WM spirit, attend all games Pep Club consisted of 66 members, three of whom were seniors, the others underclassmen. Although there weren't as many members as last year, the group had the spirit to make for fewer numbers. The largest spirit organization at WMHS attended all the varsity foot- ball games and the Mustangs, home basketball games. The girls didn't have any school transportation to and from the games, therefore they had to make a special effort to get to places on their own. MaryAnn Baca, president, held sum- mer meetings twice a week for one or two hours. The girls voted on a white turtle neck sweater with a WM letter, a red and blue panel skirt, royal blue gloves and red tennis shoes as this year's outfits. The group raised S65 on a car wash held last summer. The money was used as a down payment on equip- ment needed for members. Organizations 211

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Officers Rod Sanchez, presg Karlan Gamble, v.presg Wayne Presser, treasg and Sharon Sayed, sec, raise the flags Friday momings. 16 Staters presented during assembl Raising the flag each Friday, wearing their beanies or T-shirts once a week, and sponsoring a spring assembly were some of the responsibilities of the Staters Club. Membership in the organization consisted of delegates and their alternates chosen to attend Boys and Girls State conventions during the summer.. To be eligible, students submitted a letter stating why they thought they should be chosen. Then they were interviewed by a faculty committee Grade point average, leadership and activities in and out of school were also considered. The state programs were prepared to give Staters a better understanding of politics and patriotism. l 1970771 Staters are ffrontj Henry Tamura, Billy Ballou, James Martinez, Qmiddlej Karlan Gamble, Sharon Sayed, Patricia Banks, Linda De La Fuente, Lornane Gonzales, Mar Hua Lindstrom, Mrs. Linda Frost, Cbackj Martin Gambrel, Bill Dow, Kevin Carey, Wayne Presser, Russell Weaver, and Rod Sanchez. Not pictured, Russell Kaye. Organizations 213