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

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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

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Unsurpassed spirit: making it and making do When we hailed the Friday night heroes Crepe paper, ribbons, confetti, banners, and class flags were all a part of the celebration Unfortunately, eggs and smoke bombs were also a part of it on September 19, 1980. They threatened to end a tradition which most Indians enjoyed. The immature acts of a few almost put an V end to pep rallies on the Reservation. Many Indians began to wonder, Whatever happened to that Indian Pride? Those of us who cared, and we were many, showed them that Indian Pride was better than ever. There was a new surge of unity among the tribe as we hopefully tried to repeal Mr. Denham's decision to cancel pep rallies for the remainder of the year. Q Only the week of September 26 did we have to endure the silence which hovered in the air, for Ysletans were already undertaking plans to show Mr. Denham that we would not go through football season without pep rallies because of a few childish students. Student council intensified their campaign to promote spirit during the following week. Maroon and white colored the school once again. Cheerleaders led us in class yells as the three classifications competed for the spirit flag. Our mascot, Tury Gonzalez, danced the traditional dances as drumbeats I echoed across the field of Hutchins stadium. As they grew louder and louder, the Horserider rode across the field and hurled the spear into the ground as a sign of conquest and strength. The mighty Indian band played our Alma Mater and fight song. Our braves touched the mighty shoulder of Kawliga hoping his strength would aid them in Friday night's battle. We were the Indians, the Pride of the Lower Valley, and our unsurpassed spirit was prevalent ' long after the morning pep rally as we carried it with us to the game. Regardless of whether our team won or lost, we cheered them on and took home with us the pride with which we had gone into battle. They were the people who made it happen: Above left: The football players gather around the spear at the end of a pep rally. Above right: Diane Medlin rides onto the field carrying the symbol of strength. Below left: Varsity Boy's head cheerleader dances to the beat of the band. Below right: Mascot Tury Gonzalez shows just how tough Indians can be. Background: There would be no rally without the cheering crowd. Pep Rallies 1 7