Ysleta High School - Otyokwa Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

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Without the worry and tension of advanced technology dominating a multitude of various motives and actions, yesterday ' s person lived in a quieter society that stressed high morals and ideals. With the nation ' s entry into World War II, America as an isolationist came to a quick halt. There were no miracle drugs to cure diseases and the problems of drug smuggling and drug addiction were uncommon. People in general had more respect for family ties, govern- ment, laws, and regulations, and each other. Resistance, rebellion, and a feel- ing of compulsion to radically changed lifestyles, characterized OPPOSITE PAGE: Caught in a rare moment during the final minutes of the day, students pause to contemplate their tomorrow. RIGHT: Finding a place to get away from It all, seniors Rachel Parades and Mark Delgado share a quiet summer afternoon. BELOW LEFT: A proud moment during his term as principal, Mr. Clyde Wafer receives a traditional Indian chief ' s war bonnet. the voung scene of a decade ago. At the turn of the century, the youth of America participated in a cultural revolution stressing inde- pendence from the system. The impact from this revolution set the foundation for the contempo- rary society which exists. Today, a whole set of problems must be coped with: nuclear threats, rising crime rates, pollu- tion, energy crises, health threats from the environment, and politi- cal scandals. The role of the family is being undermined by changing modern views: women are taking independent roles in society and the divorce rate is at an all time high, (one out of every two mar- riages will end in divorce.) Today ' s youth lives in a society less restrictive in rules and taboos; he has the privileges of doing what he feels. Society is more tolerant and for the most part, apathetic of today ' s problems. Youth finds Itself adapting to a world in which problems will seemingly never end. He finds that new freedom entails new responsibility, new thinking, and many decisions. Looking back on yesterday, and forward to tomorrow, he some- times can find comfort and solu- tions. In this year of 1 977, we cele- brate fifty years of youth at YHS. -; ; ' •...■..■■.■, ' . ' • ' ' - ir ancTRoM •vantt during ■ tmall tnowttorm in b«tw«an clattat.

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Unlike the rural school life of half century ago when school meant a monotonous day of studying the basic reading, writing, and arithmetic and afterwards carrying out the responsibilities of maintaining the farm in the plush Rio Grande Valley, school today reflects the urban society of the century. No longer limited to the basics of yesterday, a student today can choose from a variety of courses that meet his individual needs and interests. Today counselors utilize computers to assign students to classes that encompass solid basic courses and electives, including arts, sociology courses, and others. Despite the obvious changes in curriculum, high school still remains as a unique period in each person ' s life. Each individual is seeking his own identity and formulating theories and ideas about himself and others: High school teaches more than just academics. In the miniature school community, leadership, recognition, honors, and an opportunity to participate in different activities have for the most part, remained the same here: Homecoming, Junior-Senior Prom, extracurricular activities, school clubs, sports, and beauty pageants, are still items that inspire excitement in the school population. During the football season, history was made in a small scale at Hutchins Stadium at an early morning pep-rally when principal, Mr. Troy Denham, surrendered his trousers to assembly managers Rick Glancey and Luis Galindo, in front of 3,000 students. Students were taken off guard and somehow accepted him as one of them at that unique occasion. . o scho LEFT: Mr. Richard Gutierrez, American Government teacher, follows the new trend of informing students of upcoming activities during his second period class. BELOW: Finally giving in to a well publi- cized bet. Principal W. T. Denham surren- ders his pants to assembly managers Rick Glancey and Luis Galindo, with the assist- ance of Varsity cheerleaders Patsy Macias and Jenny Hanawalt.

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YESTEMDAY TDmDRRDUJ 13 Fifty Years