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

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Beauties shine in evening pageant Tom Sullivan once said, i'Beauty is in the eyes of the beholderf' Under the theme of Moonlight Mag' ic, the five judge panel found fifteen beholding beau- ties among 46 girls who competed for the Beauty Pageant Preliminaries. The event was sponsored by Quill and Scroll. The finalists were Julie Alvarado, Linda Archuleta, Roseanna Aytes, Maria Barriga, Isela Barrio, Bylenda Caraway, Lillian Carrillo, Elva Guevara, Lori Gutier- rez, Rachel Martinez, Claudia Ochoa, Lisa Phillips, Ana Procupchuk, Jami Rambo and Missy Ramos. Con- testants were judged on poise, stage presence and natural beauty in semi-formal, casual and formal attire. After being selected one of the 15 finalists, Ro- seanna Aytes said, I am very excited and relieved from all my tension and nervousness. l am really glad I made it. Judges were Nancy Bacag Assistant Vice-President at the Ysleta Bank, Darcy Dixong head Goldigger at U.T. El Paso, Rick Lopezg Mario's Hair Design, Sam- my Martinez and Liz Stewardg both disc jockies at KSET. Entertainment during the judges leave to count votes and make their decisions was provided by Gr- chesis and the Stage Band. Ending the pageant preliminaries was only one step ahead of the finals and just one step ahead of the title of Most Beautiful. Above right: Helpful hints on looking best on stage were passed from girl to girl, as Elva Guevara shows Frances Harmon the best way to contour her makeup. Right: Elza Candelaria shows her relief after completing her walk as Ana Procupchuk looks on. Joe ominguez and Qkprogram. Student Life 22

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A l Military Queen Amalia Banuelos and friends pose for pictures. Saluting the Queen Hard hours of practice resulted in the Boys' Drill Team winning district competition and the Girls' Drill Team winning second in dis- trict. Students were supervised by Commanding Officer William War- field, Master Sergeant Curtis Rut- ledge, and Chief Warrant. ROTC launched the year by working on money making pro- jects such as cupcake sales and raffles to raise money for the An- nual Military Ball. We May Never Walk This Way Princess Mary Lopaz enjoys a dance at the Military Ball. Eddie Salas escorts Princess Norma Rubalcava after being introduced to guests. Again was the opening theme for the 1979-80 Military Ball held May 2 at seven in the evening at the NCO Officers Club in Biggs Field. Approximately 300 Ysleta stu- dents and guests attended. Senior Amalia Banuelos was crowned Military Queen and was escorted by Sgt. Curtis Rutledge. Lady-in-waiting was Teresa Perez escorted by Stan Simms. Dut- chess' were Rosa Ramirez escort- ed by Fidel Reneria, Rose Rodri- quez accompanied by Hector Gar- cia and Aida Salgado escorted by Larry Avalos. 7 Master Sgt. Curtis Rutledge escorts Military Queen Amalia Banuelos into the dance hall. Prom-Military Ball 21

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fl' i ,,,' 3 l Left: Cathy Cantrell models her casual slack outfit. For the first time contestants were required to wear a pantsuit. Above: Tension and nervousness was experienced by all girls, Lourdes Rodriguez and Mrs. Alicia Perez congratulate Bylenda Caraway after l completing her walk. if , as .L lu-- r k Above: The 15 finalists: Jami Rambo, Lisa Phillips, Maria Barriga, Bylenda Caraway, Linda Archuleta, Elva Guevara, Claudia Ochoa, Ana Procupchuk, Julie Alvarado, Lori Gutierrez, Rachel Martinez and Roseanna Aytes. Prelimin aries 23