H M King High School - El Toro Yearbook (Kingsville, TX)

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10 Air-Condition Failure IRL IT ff as Gs and Sweat From September 27 to November 18 of the 1979-80 year, the teachers, administrators, and students at King High ‘‘suffered’’ from the heat, knats, dimness of light, and the contagious irratibility that was com- mon to everyone during this time. The situation was caused by a fire in the electrical panels and left the school running on a limited source of power. The heat at this time of the year didn’t help much, with temperatures

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...And The Day Begins The sight of the long car traffic lines along Brahma Boulevard im- plied the opening of a new school year. The school back parking lot was once again occupied by the students cars. In addition, the 15 MPH speed limit of the school driveway was emphasized. Early that morning, some stu- dents took time to view and to stroll around the campus while they waited for the bell. Other groups of students conversed with friends in the hallways, while the rest waited to register in the office or talked with their counselors about sched- ule changes. For the returning King High students, it was the usual routine for their day to begin with the excitement of meeting new friends as well as their old ones, and new teachers. As for the freshmen class and few new other students, the day was totally confusing. Then there was the long lunch lines with the familiar menu, and for some, the beginning for homework. The lockers also became a big issue throughout the day. The administrative staff, coun- selors, and office staff were ex- tremely busy. Without their help in aiding the student body, the whole day would have been more hectic than it already was. Pic 1: Having to wake up early for school again wasn’t quite what a lot of students at King High had on their minds. Cynthia Galindo, a student, sleepily fills out an attendance card during her morning advi- sory period. Pic 2: Arriving at a new and bigger school often invite freshmen to lost and confusion. Pic 3: Mr. Sorensen and Mr. Rodriguez observe the cafeteria lines and the students having their lunch at the tables. First Day 9

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ranging between 80 and 100 de- grees; but teachers did attempt to lights on made it easier to see what give themselves and their classes was going on, but due to the fact that some relief by conducting classes part of the airconditioning unit was outside. Whether inside or outside, being renovated, cool air did not however, the knats could not be enter the building through the air ignored as students swatted and vents until November. On November swore and swatted at them in hope 15 a temporary lose of power was that they would go away. experienced; but power was restored In the middle of October one of the once again and the school resumed previously mentioned problems was as normal on Monday, November 18, solved when electricity was restored ending the seven weeks of dimlight and the lights came on. Having the and sweat at King High. Pic 1: Because of the unbearable heat inside the classroom, Mrs. Aminta Collin conducts her Spanish class in the hallway. Pic 2: Suzy Smith cools off with her latest creation of a paper fan. Pic 3: A second electrical failure forces Laurie Brewer to work by candlelight. Pic 4: One of the many electricians insulates wire for the electrical panel. Pic 5: Comma nder Sumney relieves himself and his NJROTC class from the intolerable heat of the journalism building for some fresh air. Pic 6: Mrs. Baker’s 5th. period LCL-C Challenge class and Mrs. Perez’s Challenge Elective class take advantage of the cool and sunny environment in front of the auditori- Air-Condition Failure 11