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

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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.

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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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Students crowd into the gym as the Fifties Day pep rally begirs to swing. Nancy Leathers, Debbie Sasano, Dessi Mitchell, Bonnie Morgan, Joanne Lamb, Lisette Badell, Betty Williams and Julie Schuster show off their Fifties Day attire. Students from the past, Lee Tarbox and Jodie Condray, dress for the Senior Carnival. Going ape, Christy Hamilton grins at the camera during a Mask Monterey pep rally. Ribbons, once a way to show school spirit, are no longer sold for any athletic event. Sock it to 'em Day is a favorite among students, giving them a chance to leave shoes off.