Coronado High School - Legend Yearbook (El Paso, TX)

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 COWBOY KICKS Besides sitting in the classroom learning the three R’s, reading, ’riting and ’rithmetic, west- siders practiced three more R’s—recreation, re- laxation and rowdiness. Westside parties were a major part of Coronado’s social year and according to senior Gary Helsten, parties and partying helped everyone to get away from it all and have a good time.” Although there were were many different ideas of how to party, the end result was always the same—”a good time.” Most prefered the C W sounds of the Moon pie Dance Band at the Anthony Gap, while some liked the flashing lights and tunes of Donna Summer at Cosmo’s disco. El Paso’s sister city, Juarez, often lured many to its discos and establishments. I love to meet new people when I go to the discos,” said junior Rosa Rivas. ‘‘I can’t leave Juarez without getting a Fred’s sandwich or some tacos, commented Jason Beavers, senior. Usually the weekend scene was filled with one or two my-parents-are-out-of-town parties, with plenty of refreshments to go around for everyone. It’s great to get with a crowd; meeting the girls is half the fun,” explained junior Kevin Bohannon. For the outdoor partiers there was the river levee (when it wasn’t closed) and the sand dunes of Surfers for the four-wheeling fanatics. T birds managed to keep themselves entertained even on those Saturday nights when “there was nothing to do.” Tammy Gladkowski, sophomore, commented, When my friends and I are bored, we just congregate at someone’s house and go see a movie.” As a last resort, another pastime was just staying home and watching Saturday Night Live. Besides partying, another popular method students used “to get away from it all” was recreation. “Jogging through the ditches in the valley helps me to forget everything ... I just think of what’s ahead of me, explained junior Debbie I Insalata. With jogging, frisbee and football the most popular pastimes, students used the weekend to keep in touch with the athletic scene. Many chose more leisurely recreational activities over the more strenouous ones. “On Sundays I like to get together with a couple of my friends and go play pool,” commented senior Jay Wiggs. Coronadoans usually managed to assemble themselves at Cloudview Park or the Rio Grande levee on Sunday afternoon to toss around the pigskin or frisbee. Horses proved to be the “in” animal to ride, for those who had access to one. Junior Kelly Carpenter commented, I love riding my horses any time of the day, but taking care of them is part of it too.” Skateboarding, another sport which required many hours of practice to master the skill, was kept alive by the die-hard skateboard fans. According to Russell Ledbetter, “Riding the pools with your skateboard is the best kind of recreation there is.” He then added, “It sure beats staying home and watching TV.” Demonstrating their two-step techniqu are senior Jennifer Wood and junior Jasoi Spier. Sophomores Denise Dickey and Tracy Reich and junior Sally Carpenter casually observe the antics at a Coronado costume party, early in the year. ♦ Senior I orry Maloof demonstrated his skill at skateboarding by riding the pool. 20 the saga

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«(•citing out their hostilities in a game of football are sophomores Andy Apo- daca, Julian Crutcher and junior Scott Middleton and senior Tim McNair. «Perfecting their pool technique, sen- iors Tom Hardin and Ann Morton prac- tice at the Anthony Cap. weekends 21