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

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HI am not afraid of tomorrow H Above: Senior class Vice-President Lori Oli- vas jokingly presents a class will to an un- lucky classmate. Far Right: Outgoing Stu' dent Body President Robert Zapata makes a final address to his peers at the Farewell Assembly. Below: The presentation of a class will brings chuckles from Senior class members. Left to right, Eva Montoya, San- dra Allen, Norma Sierra, Lori Olivas, Bobby Bigler. I am not afraid of tomorrow, for I have seen yesterday, and l love to- dayf' was the 1980 graduation theme. On May 28, approximately 611 people congratulated each other and said final farewells to their friends and schoolmates. The Top Ten students were as fol- lows: Bobby Bigler, Valedictorian, Mario Dominguez, Salutatorian, Lori Olivas, Shani Mitchell, Norma Sierra, Raul Lopez, Sandra Allen, Daniel Montoya, Eva Montoya, and Donald Bridges. Announcement of the senior gift, the swearing of Student Body offi- cers and the announcements of class wills took place at the Farewell As- sembly. The Kawliga award winners were also revealed. Student Life 18 .QQ

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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

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Above: 1980 graduates solemly file onto the field as many proud friends and family members view the scene from Hutchins Stadium. H i iiii -',i Above: Reading his acceptance speech, newly-elected Student Body President, Micheal Basoco, addresses students at the Farewell Assembly. Members of the Class of '80' share a few laughs and comments before the graduation ceremony begins. Above: Class sponsors, Mr. Ray Moniz, center, and Mrs. Carol Logan, far right, proceed down the field to take their place in the first row. Far left is Mrs. Rosie Moniz, Graduation 19 3