Wickenburg High School - Wrangler Yearbook (Wickenburg, AZ)

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Weary students begin a new semester Donkey basketball, Valentines Day, a drug assembly, cafeteria dedication and the KZZP dance contributed to the many events that occurred in February. The Wrangler Athletic Supporters put on a donkey basketball game to help the sports program fund meals for students on away games. The four teams were made up of the different school faculties and people of the community that wanted to participate. Mr. Nestor felt there was good crowd reaction and a project worth repeating in a couple of years. Prom meetings during February took up a lot of the juniors' time. Even though flower sales don't make a great deal of money, they managed to add a profit of 5150 to their treasury from a Valentines Day sale of carnations. Several teachers and administrators participated in a drug counseling program that helped prepare them to lead group counseling sessions at WHS. Guest speakers from Phoenix presented their stories about personal experiences with drugs and alcohol at a special assembly. Student council held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to dedicate the cafeteria to the student body. Tony Nasser was given a plaque for designing the inside. February ended with a dance sponsored by KZZP, WHS's prize for winning third place in the,canned food drive. Academics And Activities 27

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After 30 long years of teaching woodwork and drafting, Mr. Gladden decided to trade in his tools for a pension plan. Along with sponsoring student council, all classes, and the concession stand, he has also been a football, basketball and assistant baseball coach. Before Mr. Gladden moved 30 years ago from Oklahoma, he attended Northeastern State University. He came from a family of 12 children, and now has three grown children of his own. Mr. Gladden's plan for retirement is to golf and relax. ONE Participation and questions from students Carter and Sid Bland are encouraged at th assembly. TWO Valentines Day carnations brighten many including Alicia Harting's. THREE Still grasping the ball, Mr. Canham despe struggles to keep on his donkey. FOUR For the Chemical People presentation, Bol Andersen speaks out against drugs. FIVE At the drug assembly guest speakers patis their turn to tell of personal experiences. c.t,, cr,, ONE 2.6 Academics And Activities

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Doris Martin Liz Walker Rhonda Walworth Suzanne McGraw - Paula Strickland Hank Suverkrup, Superintendent of Schools Harold Alford, Principal Ed Will, Assistant Principal New principal works to encourage pride Wl-lS's new principal, Mr. Hal Alford, moved to Wickenburg from Holbrook because of the friendliness of the people, the beautiful scenery, and the short drive to neighboring cities. To him the biggest asset at WHS is the outstanding teachers and the quality of people at all levels. He has many new ideas for the school, including updating curriculum offerings, adding more advanced classes, a future teachers association program, and an independent honors program to meet each student's individual needs. The purpose of the high school, he said, is to provide comprehensive success-oriented learning ONE activities for young people in our school. The atmosphere at WHS is very healthy, said Alford, who focuses a lot on pride. I would like the kids to have pride in the school and in themselves. We have an excellent student council. The kids make the difference, said Mr. Alford, who has four kids of his own. Jeff is 20, Scott is 17, Tammy is 13 and Bobbie 12. 28 Administration