Lobos Outstanding Players of the Month
By Guadalupe Bueras
Kenny Hayes, head football coach for the Patagonia Lobos, has named Junior Daniel Miranda as offensive player of the month and Senior Jorge Martinez defensive player of the month.
Hayes states, “Danny is a versatile player who can tackle and run the ball. He also tends to make the big plays when we need them.” Miranda made nine touchdowns last month.
Hayes praised Martinez for always being in the right place at the right time and for his ability to cover wide areas of the field. “In just one game, Jorge made four major plays and one touchdown.”
Lobos Football played all Junior Varsity games this year and had a season of 5-0.
Elizamar “Marz” Leon has been named the defensive player of the month, and teammate Guadalupe “Gabi” Bueras has been named the offensive player of the month for the Lady Lobos Volleyball team. Both are juniors at PUHS.
Coach Stephanie Padilla states, “Marz is constantly moving on the court, always backing up her teammates, and she seems to know where the ball is at all times. Gabi has just recovered from an injury and is working hard to earn her starting varsity position.”
Coach Padilla pointed out that both players have a positive attitude and are always offering words of encouragement to their teammates. The Lady Lobos’ season record is now 5-6, and their current ranking is #24, according to the Arizona Interscholastic Association.
Mr. Schrimpf Returns As Grand Marshal
Every year, during the events of homecoming, the students of Patagonia vote on a single individual to be Grand Marshal. This year the honor went to Jim Schrimpf. Many will remember Mr. Schrimpf as a teacher in Patagonia. He taught everything from third grade math to 12th grade US Government. Before coming to Patagonia, he taught in South Dakota. All in all, he taught for 29 years. Mr. Schrimpf holds a teaching degree from the University of Minnesota.
For those who don’t know, Mr. Schrimpf is an accomplished photographer and taught a photography course. Since his retirement in 2012, he continues to contribute to the school by taking photographs.
Mr. Schrimpf said that being elected Grand Marshal was a big surprise. He said, “No joke, it touched my heart; it made me very, very happy, and it meant a lot to me.” He enjoyed his ride in a fire truck and worked on his wave before meeting the public. He apologizes for not throwing candy.
Blast From the Past: Homecoming Parade 2014
This year’s Homecoming Parade was held on September 26. The theme was “Eras of the Past.” The freshmen class chose the 1990s, with a handmade timeline containing some big events that happened in that era. The freshmen class royalty, Chris Miranda and Christina Novack, rode in the back of their truck. With them were the two class senior nominees, Greg Zapata and Mariah Acevedo.
The sophomore float depicted the era of the 1940s, showing the troops coming home and one of the traditional dances of the time. The sophomore attendants sitting in the back of the truck were Christopher Quiroga and Lily Wharton, along with their senior nominees, Andrew Goodnough and Savannah Foster.
The junior class was judged to have the best float, with a stunning creation of a larger than life Rubik’s Cube, boom box, and class members dressed up in their brightest neon colors from the 1980s. The junior attendants were Daniel Miranda and Anastasia Lucero. Their senior nominees were Grace McGuire and Jorge Martinez, who had been crowned queen and king during halftime at the football game the night before.
The senior class float portrayed the era of the 1970s, with all of its grooviness. Carlos Mingura did a radical dance while dressed in some amazing tie dye! The seniors’ nominees were Cesar Diaz and Nicole Manriquez.
Powder Puff
Homecoming at Patagonia Regional High School is filled with school spirit and fun. One event always manages to get all of the students, big and small, to scream and cheer at the top of their lungs for their favorite team: The Powder Puff Game. This year, the teams for the Lobos’ all-girl flag-football were freshman and seniors pitted against the sophomores and juniors. The game was played during school so that everyone could come.
Before the game and during halftime, the high school participated in class competitions such as the three-legged race, an egg toss, and other fun activities. Then the main event was played in two 20-minute halves. While both teams played happily and with good sportsmanship, the sophomore/junior team obliterated the freshman/seniors with an end game score of 28-7.
Our student body appreciates and would like to thank the following people for going out of their way and providing lunch for everyone: Pete Acevedo, Lisa Nathan, Joy Quiroga, and Michael Quiroga. At the end of this awesome day, the whole school got together and enjoyed drumstick ice cream.