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

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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.

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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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.L - Travel sparks recollections. As shifting sands from surround- ing farms traveled through the Plains, students traveled through another school year recording memories while encountering changes and traditions. Although no person knew all 2,056 students by name or attended every school sponsored event, looking back at high school years will bring both to mind. Crowded conditions forced most underclassmen to arrive early to battle for parking spaces, while class enrollments increased to a record high. Passing to one of the ten outdoor classrooms, students often faced freezing weather. For the class of '77, graduation ceremonies were conducted as usual in the coliseum, despite the opening of the new Civic Center. An all-school talent show replaced individual class 12 Recollections assemblies. Controversial new absence and tardy policies aroused student concern, as did the misuse of school facilities. Amid apparent changes, impor- tant standard activities stood un- altered. Homecoming and pep rallies continued to highlight the football season. Dramatists as usual staged three major works, band, choir and orchestra members presented their seasonal concerts. Each class helped with the customary delivery of Christmas gifts to the elementary schools, and juniors were responsible for the Prom. Kid Day served as the last chance for grad- uating seniors to act silly before their high school journey ended, leaving each to decide on a new road to travel. Bl A ,Y A. Registering to vote in their first national election are john Gean, Keith Brown and jeff Huddleston. B. Todd Romick pauses at half-mast in his attempt to reach the top of the flagpole in front of the school. C. Student teacher Miss Anne Burroughs watches snow swirling in the courtyard. Lubbock received a record amount of snow during the first three months of school. D. Ugh! joey Andrews and Steve Matthews strain to beat the seniors in a tug-of-war con- test organized to promote spirit. E. Carolyn Sasano, junior cheerleader, ex- presses her disappointment after the Mustangs' loss to Dunbar.