Socorro Rewind

OCTOBER 1, 1974

MRS. FRANK MARTIN, retired principal of Zimmerly School, was honored by the Socorro Garden Club, who presented her with an aralia tree in appreciation of her years of dedication to the development of the children of Socorro. Mrs. Martin was in the school system of Socorro for 22 years and was principal of Zimmerly School for approximately 10 years. The presentation of the tree was made by garden club president, Mrs. Clay Smith, who pointed out that many members of the club were also parents of Mrs. Martin’s former pupils and, therefore, were aware of her efforts in nurturing their children’s esthetic appreciation, as well as their intellectual growth. The tree will remain at the school in Mrs. Martin’s name.

OCTOBER 8, 1974

MR. AND MRS. PLACIDO RIVERA were honored at a surprise party co-hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carl Thompson and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Lopez to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. The Riveras were lured out on the pretense of dining out and were pleasantly surprised to find the Lopez home full of friends and relatives there to offer congratulations and help celebrate the memorable occasion. The tables were beautifully set with floral centerpieces over silver tablecloths. The Riveras cut their three-tiered cake and were toasted by all with pink champagne. The guests were then treated to a variety of food, breads, salads, ham, chili rellenos, tamales, nuts, candy, sherbet and punch. During the evening musical entertainment was furnished by Veronica Chavez, solo guitarist from Albuquerque, who serenaded the Riveras with old Corridos and Canciones. Among the present were all the original padrinos.

OCTOBER 6, 1999

SOCORRO HIGH SCHOOL got an early start on homecoming Monday with the coronation of the King and Queen. In an auditorium bedecked to represent this year’s theme, “Tropical Paradise” the homecoming court was introduced, followed by the king and queen candidates. After the six candidates were presented in a dazzling light show, student council organizers Kathryn Healy and Matthew Vaiza announced the winners: King Jason Romero and Queen Jaymie Figgs. The two were crowned to the applause of their fellow students. They will preside over a week’s worth of homecoming festivities. This year’s event features several changes from past years, including the early coronation and the crowning of a king. Council representative Vaiza said the Monday crowning was approved by the student council “so (the royalty) could have the opportunity to reign all week long. Healy said having a homecoming king to accompany the queen was designed to get more students involved.

OCTOBER 9, 1999

THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB presented two Sarracino 6th graders with certificates and rewards for their hard work selling tickets to Harlem nights. Brettan Pyke, 11, sold $233 worth of tickets. He was awarded $50 for his efforts. Bryan Holt, 11, sold $125 worth of tickets and was given a gift certificate at K-Bob’s. The BGC recently received $500 from Sierra Bank, formerly First National Bank.

OCTOBER2, 2014

DON’T BE SURPRISED if you see an unexpected face tending bar at Bodega Burger Co. & Lounge on Friday.

Cindy Lam, human resources director at First State Bank, is the first in a series of fundraising bartenders, according to Bodega’s Deborah Dean.

Dean said that Lam will be mixing and shaking for the American Cancer Society.

There will be signature cocktails and drink specials to commemorate the event and 100 percent of all tips go directly to worthy organizations. Dean said, “I’m so happy that Cindy agreed to be the first celebrity bartender because she seemed like the perfect personality to kick it off.