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

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This big step toward equality in sports was welcomed by most students. Boys as well as girls felt it was a needed change. Some felt a long-awaited breakthrough finally had arrived and that some of the old ways soon would be revised. Nlore girls joined the lone female golfer. Coed physical education no longer was voluntary but required. Students as well as the administration began to realize that providing programs for the girls did not lessen the glory of the boys' accomplishments. l - r B C .. A , 1 r . SE -j-wave, - ' V ., :rn- 'zm ....r.. ig -ff-',.J'7-l'..'? . .,ff-- o funn -4-11. K' , .- . v -A-4' 1. DV 4- rr,-fs 5123 3... all eil? .MW Q- . . C. Ducks are a frequent sight at Nlaxey Park. D.Pris Walter, the newly named Miss Posture, stops to have her picture taken. E. Ready, aim, fire! Melody Herriage studies the ball before her turn at the service line. - . ,:,,,,-av --'

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.,,-cali A Bell continues to symbolize victory Darkness covered it, and silence became its only companion as it was abandoned until another football season would arrive. lt was never left long enough to tarnish, but a thin covering of dust became a blanket of warmth, until a friendly hand would come to brush away the particles. Know- ledge that it would once again be admired by the cheering crowd kept it from protest as it waited anxiously. Finally shining proudly, the Victory Bell was brought onto the field as the '76 football season began. lt rang out loudly as if eager to express its excitement at the sight of a touchdown, The story behind the Victory Bell began when the district was in its early stages. When only Amarillo, Abilene, lVlidland, and Lubbock High were in competition, the winner received a victory bell. As the district grew, this tradition was discontinued. The bells first were donated by the Santa Fe Railroad, but later the various Booster Clubs furnished them. New schools traditionally received a victory bell as a symbol of school spirit and unity. The bell was rung as a point was scored or a victory achieved. The clanging of the bell added to the excitement as it was heard above the roar of the crowd. Because of a rule prohibiting noise makers in the gym, the Victory Bell re- mained behind when crowds filled the gym for the first UIL girls' volleyball competi- tion. The girls' hard work paid off when the varsity team won the district championship. t 8 Traditions A. For whom the bell tolls . . . The Victory Bell displays its red and gold armor with pride. B. Mr. Don Shobert and Mr. Max O'Banion look on as Donna Shobert cries in disbelief when she is crowned '76-'77 Homecoming Queen.

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Traditions flo Amidst the ever changing world, stu- need to evaluate every accepted and many felt when no reason dents became aware of the traditions. To continue custom made little sense, there was room for change could be found in shallow ceremonies. School traditions which began in 1965 shifted considerably, evolving into less formal, yet more emcompassing, activities. Crowning Miss Posture, organizing Hi-Y for boys. choosing a Prom Queen and electing the Coronado Court crowded the 10 Traditions urish as times calendar of the school's first year. Yet these traditions have virtually faded from view, being replaced by candlelight Christmas con- certs, a senior spirit club and Sock it to 'em pep rallies. The Sports Queen of earlier years was replaced by the election of Homecoming Queen. Competitive girls' track and volley- ball joined the list of University Interscholas- tic League sports, scheduled for addit school year. with girls' basketball ion during the 1977-78 change Dances, which once were a frequent pastime for students, were not offered as frequently. Unbelievable as it may seem, the Prom was held for a number of years in the school 's cafeteria. Although traditions continually changed as society's needs varied, those with solid reasons behind them continued to grow in popularity. Those with most significance remained strongest, while others dwindled and died. Students realized that traditions must have a worthwhile purpose.