King High School - Clarion Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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The evening reached a high point with the crowning of cover couple Chantel Grilfen and Bryan Funk LaTaunya Wade and Kenny Dupree prepare to promenade for the crowd Couple Number 8 smile proudly for the judges A group of anxious Top 25 contestants await the announcements of the winners Student Life 29

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 Calendar Couples This year the junior class revived a tradition that was begun in 1960 and was run intermittently throughout 25 years at King High School This tradition was the contest of the calendar couples, and was spon- sored by the junior class for their senior year. It began -when the junior class of- ficers decided to compensate for the seniors' loss of privileges due to the closing of campus. Each senior girl that wanted to enter the contest had to choose a senior male escort, pay an entrance fee, and attend practice ses- sions. The competition was judged by the Buccaneers, the Swashbucklers and modeling agents. Their scores were based on: 1) poise — does the couple carry themselves gracefully? 2) appearance — is the couple pleasing to the eye? and 3) stage personality — does the couple get along well together? The judges watched the couples demonstrate their fashion flair and their ability to answer impromptu questions. Thirteen couples were chosen as win- ners — one to represent each of the twelve months and one for calendar cover. Although there were only 26 people chosen as “winners. each contestant made a great contribution to the suc- cess of the show, and because of this every contestant was a winner. Kelli Salem Julie Gage, Steve Dory. Ellen Nealey, Anthony Kyles. Angie Pimento, Howard Green, Deborah Danner. Jim Schcnone. Nancy Morgan, Greg Calder. LaTaunya Wade. Kenny Dupree. Chantel Griffen. Bryan Funk. Wendy Whitman. Mike Philpolt. Kelly GuHo. Greg Kares. Gen Wells. Jeff Corkhiil, Tilhe Holmes. Tracy Kuhn. Karen Nice. Lonnie Mathis, Heidi Henderson. Sam Mason Jacob Jackson and Michelle Pedroso look stunning as they wait for their cue 28 Student Life

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Tammy Haya, Anthony VakJez. and Alison McGillvary engage in an evening ot food and frenzy “Who’s having the party?” “What’s going on this weekend?” Let’s hit Clearwater beach, surf's up! These statements could be heard everywhere as students leave King High School at the end of each day. There were many different ways students spent their out of school time Some were involved in school clubs, whose meetings or activities were held after school. 30 Student Life