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

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., .. A+. . . ,, 4. FMR X at Vmgmm.. R2 a l - r , As always, the beginning of school also signifies the start of the football season. Junior cheerleader Jennifer Barron leads a cheer at the first Coronado game. Mr. Clyde Bearden, CHS librarian, returns for a second scoop of ice-cream at the faculty ice- cream social. In order to start the year off right and to help teachers become better acquainted, the Student Council sponsored the event as one of its first activities. Qnolhzr Dollcir Opening of school not only signaled a return to geometry, English and American history but, also to dances, football games and club activities as well. For most students and teachers, it was once again time to get involved. Sophomores had more of a chance than ever to select from such a wide range of activities. Juniors were already looking forward to the prom, and although it was many months away, some seniors already were planning their Kid Day attire. Almost everyone was looking for- ward tothe new school year and all the variety of opportunities lt had to offer. Back to School '

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Students wait eagerly tor their copies ol the 1978 El Viajero at the annual signing party in Septem- ber. A former CHS barracks moving down 34th Street is another display ol changing times at Cor- onado. With enrollment down, this temporary building was moved to make room for much needed parking spaces and to provide elemen- tary classrooms. wwf' ,.w 'W ff' W ,,f'Q: 'AH

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zrcaclition locate into geomecoming ln a year of firsts, Homecoming 1978 featured the only float in the schcol's history. Plans for the event were hurried due to the earliest date ever for a Home- coming game, September 22. Adding to the uniqueness of the occasion, Cor- onado was the visiting team for the game. Celeste and Cynthia Gary were mem- bers ofthe Homecoming Court, the first twins chosen in the schooI's 14 years. Another innovation was the spirit chain competition, won by the Senior Class. Colorful links brightened the halls and raised money to pay for the float. The Senior Hall further glowed with evidence of a fevered schocl's spirit, being triggered by the Spirit of Seniors. The final flashes of a great day oc- curred as cameras clicked to capture the happy smile of Cindi Balch, the newly crowned queen. 20 lntangibles Spirit of Seniors, a new organization, adds to the abundance of enthusiasm by contributing decorations for the Senior Hall. A red football atop a gold Mustang exhibits the pride ot the Class of '79. ,..l.....-. SEHK Q' ,tl W 1 3 F i ' 'w3'Y twig WA ,t X U 'W3 't,1tw 11' ,. ':'i5l-1? .,s ' .v lvle -Mt' fu-.vu , tt . .... .rrr W Mi 'X l l- - 7-W ---v- Smiling radiantly, Head Cheerleader Cindi Balch poses for photographers as she sits upon the queen's throne.