Coronado High School - El Viajero Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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We learn fmrough procticin Graduating from the monotony of three times four and am, are, was, were, high school students found practice equally important as they rehearsed for a drama production or mastered the art of reading a patient's blood pressure. Practice proved a push in the way toward perfection. Band members memorized tons of musical scores competing for first chair, while the French classes caught stage fever as they performed skits and fables on video tape. As for the speech department, each contest was sure to be preceded by hours of hard work. Debate files always needed revision, and opening speeches had to be polished. An endless array of newspaper clippings and poetry lines expanded throughout the year, while presentations were rehearsed repeatedly. Students enrolled in French, German, 14 Atmosphere TOP Onlookers Raja Lewis, Charla King and Carla Wilson study a new dance step to be used in student teacher, demonstrates. BOTTOM LEFT Pondering the equation before her, Kelly Anthony takes advantage of the school's newly purchased computer. BOTTOM RIGHT lay Freeman and Craig Sides shape a piece of wood as the use the Q , a French class skit as Mrs. Carolyn Daniels, Y lathe to complete a woodworking project. Latin and Spanish perfected their accents and understanding of foreign cultures during practice for statewide competitions. Oral recitations, study for written contests, as well as rehearsals for dramatic performances occupied students. Most practice for events culminated in the widely-publicized University Interscholastic League competitions. UIL contests afforded sophomores, juniors and seniors from diverse activities a chance to pit their skills against other schools. Prizes were awarded to top performers in categories ranging from slide rule and science to typing, shorthand, journalism, music and drama. Not all practice marked fulfillment, for many felt they were plagued with busywork. Monotonous lists of definitions and crossword puzzles caused students sometimes to question the virtue of practice.

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Learners react to Setting the atmosphere for learning, activities such as eating, experimenting, creating, playing games and performing offered new and exciting outlets for education. As teachers and administrators focused their attention on the ways people learn, both traditional and innovative activities formed facets of the academic scene. atmosphere Through the revamping of the school format made necessary by the quarter system, requirements for graduation seemed less demanding. Although an increasing number fulfilled the requirements before May, participation in the diversity of new courses continued to climb. Elective choices blended with the required courses to balance each quarter's schedule. Popcorn film festivals, medieval fairs and tanned deerski n hi erogl yphi cs entered the realm of conventional experience. Comparative religions, psychology, business law and experimental theater were among the new courses offering students the opportunity to explore their interests. Not only interests but responses varied in the atmosphere of learning. CENTER LEFT Relaxed surroundings add ease to learning for Tres Pyle, Lea Luchsinger, Teresa Hall and Kathy Platten. CENTER RIGHT Finishing his rough draft, Mark Rogers attempts to complete his senior theme. BOTTOM LEFT Rick Percival textures his sculptured pitcher. BOTTOM RIGHT An old fashioned slate is a reminder of education in colonial days. AC3demlCS 13

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if ik PQ-'D W Q' wmv K3 .wim- ygsw. Q? nf 4 . . w ul- TOP Horn player Steve Pitts makes use ofa basketball game to rehearse his music. BOTTOM LEFT Steve Farrell gets into the swing of things as he puts long hours of practice on the tennis court. BOTTOM RIGHT Preparing for a timed-writing, Rea Iohnston utilizes the typewriter for his finger exercises. Practicing 15