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FEBRUARY 19, 1981
ELIZABETH DREWIEN of Socorro has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall Semester at the College of Notre Dame, Belmont, California. Ms. Drewien maintained a grade point average of 3.8 during the semester, according to the office of the academic dean of the College of Notre Dame. Ms. Drewien is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rod Drewien of Socorro.
FEBRUARY 24, 1981
SOCORRO HIGH SCHOOL senior Paul Wynn signed a National Letter of Intent legally binding him to play football on a scholarship for New Mexico State University. Present at this auspicious occasion were Wynn, his father, Paul Wynn Sr., SHS football coach Eddie Castaneda and NMSU linebacker coach Pat Dunfee. Wynn visited the NMSU campus three weeks ago and was notified just recently of his selection. Officially, Wynn was unable to sign the National Letter of Intent until 8 a.m. February 18. Shortly after 10:30 a.m. on that date, Wynn took pen in hand and pledged himself to four years of gridiron play.
CADET KENNETH J. VALLEJOS has been promoted from the rank of Cadet 2nd lieutenant to the rank of Cadet 1st Lieutenant at New Mexico Military Institute. He is now assigned by the commandant as First Squadron adjutant officer. Cadet Vallejos is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Vallejos of Socorro. He is a college sophomore at NMMI, a four-year high school and two-year top military junior college in the country.
FEBRUARY 26, 1981
ARLENE TALAMANTE was the first-place winner in this year’s spelling bee contest at Zimmerly Elementary School, Kari Nartker took second place and Denise Olguin placed third. Arlene and Kari will represent Zimmerly School in the county bee held at the Socorro County Courthouse. Mrs. Marge Austin, the official pronouncer, gave words to the 45 contestants in the three-round contest. Words were selected from the “1981 Words of Champions” book. Mrs. Ruth Baca, Mrs. Ann Shiells and Mr. James Killingsworth assisted as official judges in the event.
MARCH 5, 1981
FIRE LAST FRIDAY night at Monette Ford caused heavy smoke and light water damage, according to Socorro Fire Chief Phil Baca. Baca said the blaze started from an electrical short in the ceiling above the parts department. The local fire department answered the call with three trucks and 14 crew members. Assistance also arrived from San Antonio, who sent one truck and four fire fighters. Baca said that owner Chuck Monette was still in the building when the fire started. Monette was alerted to the situation when the lights began to flicker. Baca said that damage to the building was assessed at $30,000. Fortunately, the fire didn’t get a chance to spread too far. Monette said the quick response saved their business. From the time he called the fire department to the time they had the fire under control was less than 15 minutes.
SHEILA WYNN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wynn, is a 5’6” sophomore at SHS. She is playing both junior varsity and varsity this year. She averaged 5.5 points and 4.0 rebounds per game playing two quarters on the J.V. Sheila also participates in volleyball and track.
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