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

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From Way Ion and Dolly, to Bach and Beethoven, the tunes of the past continued to live as the tunes of the times. Eight dollars seemed like an awful lot of money to pay to hear a group perform, when the same songs were played on the radio for free. Surprisingly enough though, many students indulged in this costly form of entertainment. Crowds of people could be seen standing in line to hear the sounds of the Cars, REO Speedwagon, Kansas, Cheap Trick and Judas Priest. “The concerts are expensive, but the entertainment provides hours of music and special effects,” said junior Eric Mountin. “I don’t think concerts are all that great. Frankly I prefer the album,” said junior Hugo Silex. Some students started their own band tc • satisfy their interest in music. One of the most successful bands was Sage. Members of the group were David Hossley, Dennis Jones, Tim Hudson, Doug Simms, David Schoch, and Melonie Kidd. Jam sessions were held in a garage, converted into a practice room. The bands engagements consisted of playing at parties and entertaining for friends. Western music was a big hit at Coronado. Students were able to purchase tickets for performers such as Waylon Jennings, Dolly Parton, Merle Haggard and Marty Robbins. Although classical music was not as popular as rock or western, senior Mike Giasolli said, “1 find classical music more appealing. The composers 1 like best are Bach, Chopin, Beethoven, and Stravinsky.”

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 Point Blank members entertain crowds of El Pasoans in the Civic Cen- ter with a popular song from their al- bum. % Dolly Parton performs a favorite for fans of all ages during her visit to the Pan Am Center in Las Cruces. |REO Speedwagon guitarist performs in his band’s concert. Sept. 23 at the El Paso County Colliseum. Vocalist and guitarist from RKO Speedwagon feels the full exhaustion from his performance. Western fans enjoyed the sounds of Waylon Jennings when he came to El Paso Nov. 10. (Photos of Jennings by Eugene Louie and Parton by John Cos- tello courtesy of The El Paso Times.) 24 the saga

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► THIS WANTE E “What a surprise! I didn’t expect it. I was sitting in class, and someone showed me the newspaper and told me that I had made it. I started screaming and grabbed the guy in front of me. I’m happy to be a member of Who’s Who, but more important was the fun I had in participating in the activities and working for good grades,” said Anne Coleman. Who’s Who is the result of four years of interest and participation in school activities, that’s why it’s such a great honor,” commented Kelly Horen, one of the 36 seniors who were chosen to be the Who’s Who among the graduating class of 1980. The students were announced in late November after faculty members added up the total number of student activity points. Students were given points for being active members of clubs, and also for participating in activities such as hand, orchestra, choir, speech and drama, yearbook and newspaper staffs, athletics and cheerleading. Senior Madelin Smiley said, Who’s Who is a special title because it not only recognizes students for their grades, but also for their participation in school activities.” According to I.ori Prager, Being in the 1979- 1980 Who’s Who has enabled me to leave my mark of accomplishment at Coronado, and hopefully others will strive to achieve this honor also. 21» I he saga