A C Jones High School - Trojan Yearbook (Beeville, TX)

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OFFICE EDUCATION ASSOC! ATION IHCAIS. SIU IIIIL' nn.. THE BIG PICTURES Riding in style, the J.V. cheerleaders were one of many groups of spirit makers participating in the parade. D.E.C.A. members Sonora Mendoza, Michelle Minnie, Jim Judkins and Ruben Suniga wave at the crowd that turned out to watch the festivities. The five Western Week finalists Kelly Kenfin, Lori Burke, Julie Lynum, Michelle Minnie and Elvira Reyes patiently wait to find out who will be crowned queen.

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nl in Texas! Every October, people from all over Bee County gather to participate in five un-filled days of carnival rides and cowboys, parading and pageantingi, and booths and boots t at together make Western Week. A pageant to select a Miss Western Week from 13 beautiful girls kicked off the festivities. Though the win- ner, Elvira Reyes, was from Pettus, the two runners-up, Lori Burke and Kelly Kervin were students from our school. On Saturday everyone woke up early to get a good seat for the parade. Those participating in the parade woke even earlier to get their floats ready on time or to get to the ban hall and into their uniforms. John Gaona recalled the equestrian portion of the parade most, I love horses, I get to see so many from all over the place. But for others the fun in, Western Week takes place at After waking at dawn to dress and prepare, orange clad Bonnie D'Herde and Darla Dallas strut their stuff with the rest of the Trojan band. the Coliseum. Many flocked to see the trick rides and clowns that were featured at the rodeo. The colorful booths were also a popular stopping ground to taste food like chili and Cajun cooking, or to buy jewelry and knick-knacks. There were oodles of stomach churning rides for the brave. Dances were another event offered at the Col- iseum. The best of Country- Western bands were available for anyone with a yen for two-stepping. Natives of Beeville see Western Week as a chance to celebrate their heritage, like Virginia Ybanez who said, lf you don't dress kicker it's one time to dress up. But for newcomers, it's a time to learn what it's like to be a Texan. Kathie Stone of Washington State found out, but could not unders- tand why the week started on a Wednesday and ended on a Sunday, and said- Only in Texas! Representing the Office Education Association Sweetheart, Pam Howard and Beau, Sid Arismendez sit atop their float.

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Although the Ftobstown game was a Iandsiiding victory for us, there were some nervous moments as por- trayed by Wade McNeil. After the victory over Robstown, the Trojan fans showed their spirit by attending the Homecoming Dance with music by 'Country Breeze'. fl Escort Flay Welder watches an ex- cited Kathy Cantu as she is crowned the 1986-87 Homecoming Queen by Principal Gerald Boyer .qw Ei 24