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One Of The Few One Of The Finest . J o e CasadOS "He's a disciplinarian, but underneath the rough tone, there's a very understanding, very adaptable, very flexible man" Ben Esquibel After 16 years as the head man at S.F.H.S.. Joe Casados. lovingly known as "Papa Joe." retired with 35 years of service. Behind him go many memories such as '1 will not repeat this again." "John Padilla to the office," and other important messages that echo through the ears of S.F.H.S. students. Orginally from Gallup. Mr. Casados was part of the 1937 Gallup football team, which won the State Championship. He held an athletic scholarship at New Mexico State University and later transferred to Arizona State College, where he met Nick Raygus, a great influence in his life. After serving time in World War I. Casados received his degree in 1947. The name "Papa Joe" came from his early coaching days where he often gave his team advice-ike a dad. The name has since remained with him. Papa Joe started with the Santa Fe Public School system in 1958, and he was involved with both coaching and administration. As an administrator, he was responsible for the expansion of the humanities cur-
"He's definitely one of my favorite people" Lenny Roybal. riculum as wet as the addition of many new buildings at S.F.H.S. The S.F.H.S. faculty and staff roasted Papa Joe on April 16 at the Elks Lodge. Among the "roasters" were Eddie Ortiz, Bob Sweeney, Lenny Roybal. Porky Leyba. John Gunn, and Brother Luke. Tlta Stasny presented Papa Joe with a scrapbook and Evelyn Pacheco presented him several gifts from the staff. A slide show was directed by Ben Esquibel, and a cheerlead.ng skit, led by Michelle Montano, Peggy Stevens, and Tita Stasny. "stole the show" with their version of "Chicharones."
"He has inspired me during all these years" Evelyn Pacheco.
Joe Casados receives congratulations after Bob Sweeney, board member, roasts him.
Michelle Montano. Mrs. Stevenson and Tita Stasny do their version of Chicharones.
Eddie Ortiz, Personnel Director, tells the audience about the real Joe Casados.
Evelyn Pacheco, secretary, presents Mr. Casados with a gift from the | faculty and staff.
The SFHS Demon "Rejects" perform for Joe Casados.
Mr and Mrs. Casados capture the fun spirit at the Eks on the evening of April 16. 1982.
Joe Casados