This information was obtained from the 1925 Alamosa High School yearbook. No attempt was made to alter the spellings of names. Copyright@2000 Dan and Linda Deslauriers The Messenger 1925 This volume of the Midget Messenger is dedicated to Mr. Evans as an expression of the esteem and respect in which he is held by the student body of Alamosa High School. ANNUAL STAFF Editor-in-Chief Edna Kahn Associate Editor Theodosia Ball Business Manager Mike McEnany Advertising Manager Pete Quintana Assistant Advertising Manager Paul McNitt Junior Class Reporter Bonnie Velhagen Sophomore Class Reporters Elizabeth Deuel Elizabeth Davlin Freshman Class Reporters Edith Tripp Dorothy Dorian Sibyl Wiley Kodak Section Mildred Deuel Roberta Trembly Georgia Ashbrook Critic Miss Weber ADMINISTRATION AND FACULTY Mr. G.W. Allen, Superintendent Degree of Bachelor of Arts, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska Mr. R.J. Hanson, Principal Degree of Bachelor of Science, Gustavus Adolphus, St. Peter, Minnesota Mr. E.F. Evans, Science Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Greenville College, Greenville, Illinois Mrs. Janet Birkins, History Degree of Bachelor of Arts, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado Miss Dorothy Nathan, Language Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Colorado University, Denver, Colorado Miss Myrtle Weber, English Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota Miss Esther Simmons, English, Mathematics and Latin Degree of Bachelor of Arts, University of Denver, Denver, Colorado Miss Lillian Million, Domestic Science Degree of Bachelor of Science, Colorado AGricultural College, Fort Collins, Colorado Mr. John Elicker, Typewriting and Bookkeeping The Spenserian Business College, Dyke School of Business, Cleveland, Ohio Miss Adalyn Hayek, Music University School of Music, Lincoln, Nebraska Colorado College, Colorado Springs Miss Lutie Marshall, Commercial Department Degree of Bachelor of Arts, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, Colorado Secretary to Superintendent, Commercial Department SENIORS Lucy Jordan "Fatty" Simplicity of character is no hindrance to subtlety of intellect. John Knoop "Elicker" Once I learn a thing I remember it, but I have trouble with the once. Melba Nella Waldron "Wallie" Easy going; full of fun, Enjoys good company - especially one. Michael McEnany "Mike" A little nonsense he enjoys, Which is true of many boys. Edna Jane Kahn "Edna" A quiet, willing worker Who does all things well. Ruth Evelyn Frank "Rufus" Who mixed reason with pleasure, and wisdom with mirth. Amos Sanchez "Amo" If innocence is bliss, why bother to be wise? Elsie Louise Bisbey "Busy Bee" I love the tranquil solitude, But am not adverse to society. Alice Mae Swanson "Alice Mae" Even her failings lean to virtue's side. Dorothy Doty "Dot" Let men say whate'er they will Woman! woman! rules them still. Margaret Gammon "Markie" Sometimes quiet, but full of pep, This is the girl we like, you bet. Milford Johnson "Mil" I would advise a young man to pause Before he takes a wife; In fact, I see no earthly cause Why he shouldn't pause for life. Lucille Elva Powell "Tony" From class to class I flit, And of my studies lightly sip. Harold Oliver Milyard "Milyard" The wisest man that e'er you ken Has never deemed it treason To rest a bit - and jest a bit, And balance up his reason. Emma Cecelia Knoop "Reddy" For she is just the quit kind Whose nature never varies. Theodosia Lee Ball "Dosh" Rare compound of oddity, frolic, and fun Who relishes a joke, and rejoices in a pun. Ida La Nelle Waltemath "Toots" I like to take my time, And take it in an easy manner. Fred Crabill "Steamboat" Sing away sorrow, sing away care, I have a Ford that will get you somewhere. Wilbert McCracken "Mac" No sinner, nor a saint perhaps, But just the very best of chaps. Gladys MIldred Wilson "Jiggs" I may stop to giggle, but I get there on time. Alice Mae Swanson "Alice Mae" A quiet conscience makes one serene. Pete Quintana "Eddie" If speech were golden, he'd be a millionaire. Ralph Wallace "Rolph" A worker, but what's the hurry? Clare Marie Higel "Clara" A business-like manner, with habits neat, And a voice both timid and low. Mildred Madlyn Deuel "Slim" "Tis not my talent to conceal my thoughts. Muriel Elyzabeth McNitt She is gentle, she is shy, But there is mischief in her eye. Evan Allbee Questions do not worry him- He always knows the answers. Paul McNitt "Professor" One hour a day to study, One hour a day to eat, Two hours to think how tired I am, And twenty hours to sleep. JUNIORS Carl Bergman Duane Farnham William Simmons Horace Wilson Lester Jordan George Martinez Fred Stewart Edward Johnston Louise Hiller Kirk Herrick Nellie Shawcroft Zita Saxon Harold Walsh Iris Jordan Bonnie Velhagen Ellen Anderson Frances Mathes Dorothy Dow Roberta Trembly Margaret Good Eva Maddux Georgia Ashbrook Era Johnson Elbert Phlegar Lois Tripp Ima Qualls Robert Swanson Alvena Peterson YOura Qualls Everett West SOPHOMORES Name Nickname Hobby Ambition Kenneth Allen Kenno Basketball To be Supt. of Schools. Herbert Bassett Orville Bechtel Bech Sax To be President. John Brooks Johnny Arguing To wear long pants. Charlotte Bisbey Buzzie Lip Stick To be a flirt. James Baker Jim Throwing Knives To be a cartoonist. Herbert Bassett Bassett Hi-heeled boots To be a cowpuncher like Tom Mix. Zeldah Clark Zed Sprained ankles To have curly hair. Elizabeth Davlin Billie Catering clubs To be tall. Elizabeth Deuel Sis Cicero To be dumb. Ruth Dyer Diary Hashing To use big words. Pauline Fulton Barney Driving To be a physical education director. Helen Fackler Fak Silk Hose To be a hairdresser. Ladora Henderson Dodo Stumbling To fall. Earl Hinkle Hink Corduroy pants To be danced to death. Kate Hanaway Katie Petting To be a model pet. Olive Lutz Dell Mallett Slippery Dell Teasing To be an orator. Dale Norton Nort Acting smart To grow. Stanley Parker William Peel Bill String tricks To be a magician. Harold Russel Frenchie Flirting To be a soda jerk. Frances Riddle Frank Loving Loving to be loved. Marcia Sanchez Marci Broadcasting To be a clerk. Evelyn Swinehart Eve Chewing gum To be a jumping center. Lydia Sanger Liddy Bus-riding To make the first team. Agnes Schoenberger Aggie Biology Lab. To have bobbed hair. Guy Tomberlin Buzzard Freckles To be a foot-ball star. Quendreda Wilhelm Queene Cooking To be an artist. MIldred Wells Bobby Good looks To be a stenographer. Louise Wells Ouiga Talking To be heard. Elva Yount Elf Giggling To be a crossword puzzle expert. Henrietta Nissen Bill Chang. fellows To get a steady. Mr. Evans Oscar Sarcasm Dorothy Nathan FRESHMEN Daphna Sipes Lois Paris Lee Roberts Amelia Vogt Marian Ham Theodore Johnson Sibyl Wiley Clara Linderholm Earl Smith Amy Anderson Lonnie Manzanares Carl Arnell Martha Swierenga Lucille Archer Bert Price Magdalena Peterson Flora Romero William Etter Louise Smith Oliver Hanpeter Ralph Hess Juanita Stewart Paul Stewart Robert Lanier Edith Tripp Clarence Ervin Leland Albright Anna Weiss Max Garcia Gentry Stewart Ana Marsh Ralph Tomberlin Leo Martinez Bernadine Brown Jack Brown Maud Thady Helen Russell William Reekers Florence Benton FOOTBALL Wilbert McCracken Fullback Harold Walsh Quarter Kirk Herrick Right Half Amos Sanchez Left Half Ralph Wallace Center Guy Tomberlin Right Guard Ray Kirby Left Guard Robert Orchard Right Tackle Glenn Dyer Left Tackle Kenneth Allen Right End Fred Stewart Left End Ralph Tomberlin Substitute Fred Crabill Substitute R.J. Hanson Coach GIRLS BASKETBALL Theodosia Lydia Olive La Dora Frances Mathes Roberta Mildred Frances Riddle Clara Ellen Elva BOYS BASKETBALL McCracken Herrick Sanchez Stewart Walsh Peel Allen Tomberlin Etter Tomberlin BASEBALL R. Tomberlin, P. Russel, C. Peel, 1st Walsh, 2nd Herrick, S.S. Sanchez, 3rd Stewart, C.F. Parker, R.F. Allan, C.F. McEnany, L.F. McCracken, L.F.