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

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Student Life 14 k'. r Q 'lf' . N. ,1 ff I i X ab , if gy, I W, l'l 1i 1 . J. if I N 1 w A' e :E- r, f E, R , 4-T X Y i i , i Q . li. It x I ,H 1, 4 f 'tr K F541-. Receiving the position of Honored Ex was ' ' N Postmaster General Vernon Greggerson. After graduating with many honors in 1939 K and serving time in the Coast Guard, he entered the Postal Service. On June 12, 1973 he was named Boss of the Year. F1'0m there, he achieved meYlfS of all lilY1ClS' Top: The 1980-81 Homecoming court, from left to right, Varsity Duch- Mf- GfeQQeT50h resides in The UShfid0W of ess Missy Ramos, Princess Vivian Lopez, Queen Lydia Villalva, Princess the Re5eTVall0f1HWllh his wife Doris. He is 5 Jill Egger, and B-team Duchess Linda Archuleta. Left: Honored Ex lalhef of lOl-lf, Who have all Ql'aCll-lated lf0IT1 Vernon Greggerson reminisces about his high school life at the Honored Ysleta. Ex Assembly. Above: Keeping her crown on, was a bit difficult as Queen While QlVlh9 l1iS farewell address to The Lydia Villalva is helped by Princess Vivian Lopez. student body at the pep rally, Mr. Gregger' son stated, 'Asee the slogan behind you, Once an Indian always an Indiang well, never forget it.'

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W Making the most of the three-thirty jollies It is the start of a weekend when the final bell rings, releasing every- one who was bound by books and paperwork to do all the things they had been anticipating through five hectic days of school. Friday may lead to a football game. After the game, most fans could be found at any one of the many local fast food restaurants. V A Football season also enjoyed a fa- vorite pastime for many students, bonfires. Students enjoyed listening to the music that sometimes accom- panied bonfires while others simply enjoyed sitting back and watching the fire slowly burn. At the end of football season, only the imagination was the boundary to the many things students did on weekends. There were numerous skating par- ties sponsored by various clubs which were thoroughly enjoyed by many despite their soreness. The more adventurous people could be found hunting, four-wheeling on the outskirts of the city, or mountain climbing. Saturdays, for most girls, were usually spent shopping. Although shopping centers offered much more than a chance to get a new pair of jeans. There were many theatres which were flocked with viewers. Pinball arcades were also equally filled. Concerts, of course, were some- thing almost everyone attended whether it be Van Halen or Willie Nelson, Ysleta students could be found jamming to their favorite sounds. Weekends were two days that seemed to be put aside to help us keep from going crazy. Yet there were a few unfortunate souls who could not seem to tear themselves away from their books. They were either brains or they were people who remembered Sunday night that they had a ten-page report due in class on Monday. Regardless of how the weekend was spent, you could be certain that almost no one was ready for school on Monday. Weekends 13

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I l l which took place before the Homecom- wild. ing pep rally gave those who entered a It's evident . . . Indian Pride lives on! With a new surge of pride, it was clear to see that Indian Pride Lives 77 On. Homecoming week began with many students anxiously waiting for that Friday night which was indeed the highlight of the festivi- ties. Homecoming '8O marked the 53rd anniversary celebration for the Reservation. Activities were held throughout the week during both lunch shifts. Included in the week of events were the hall and car decorating contests. First place in the hall decorating contest went to the ju- nior class, with the senior and sophomore classes receiving sec- ond and third places. Hector Hol- guin, won the car decorating con- test with his yellow Chevy Che- vette. His car uniquely decorated with a miniature Indian pinata mounted on the hood and stream- ers all around was indeed a win- ner. Second place went to George Arvizu. The prize for the best decorated car was a pair of tickets to the homecoming dance. ,--,.L ....-. --.Ho nent. student body at the football game, Homecoming Queen Lydia Villalva es- corted by Javier Villalva procedes to receive her crown and roses. Being Homecoming Queen of Ysleta High School was a beautiful experience and it's one that I'll never forget, were the words of queen Lydia Villalva. Lydia was active in Orchesis where she served as president, yearbook co- editor, National Honor Society, Quill and Scroll, the Student Advi- sory Committee, Student Council secretary and a representative of the Popular Teen Board. ln addition to Homecoming Queen, there were four other girls who took their place as a part of the homecoming court. Princesses Jill Egger and Vivian Lopez, Varsi- ty Duchess Missy Ramos and B- team duchess Linda Archuleta. The fun began soon after the Indians massacred the Rangers 30- 12, with the annual Homecoming Dance held at the Airport Hilton Inn. Sabor provided music to suit the taste of everyone who at- tended the dance. With a long week behind them, students from time to time remi- nisced about that special event called Homecoming. Homecoming 80