King High School - Coronat Yearbook (Corpus Christi, TX)

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Attention! rings through the air as a long line of young men stand awaiting Lt. Howard Swearinger, retired Navy man. The Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps has nearly doubled in size since last year, with 70 cadets enrolled in naval science courses. Five of these in- dustrious young men completed the 3-year plan which the corps has set up at King. The corps ' drill squad placed fifth in competition with ROTC units from all high schools in Texas at Texas A I in December. Navy Day was celebrated in November with all the spit and polish of the Navy tradition. . Eager sophomores, or first year corps- men, took two trips to Corpus Christi ' s Naval Air Station, and the whole corps ended the year with a trip to Confederate Air Force in Harlins;en. After-school practice by the NJROTC drill squad prepares it for later competition. Muddy grounds do not stop the drill squad members from practicing their marching as they resort to the parking lot. NJROTC Cadets Show Pride in Their Country The color guard presents colors at the beginning of the Stroman game. (Above) Corpsmen celebrated Navy Day in typical Navy fashion. (Right) The eager eyes of Jessie Garza, Bill Stewart, and Robert Pratt watch as Danny Guerrero cuts the cake.

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Front row: Melissa Majors, Brenda Hueske, Susan WiUiams, Colleen Payton, Cody Smithers, Carl Penland. Second row: Katherine Birn- baum, Sharon Ingram, Becky Stephens, Eliza- beth Nicholson, Peggy Burks, Kay Davis, Lena Young, Ken Watson. Third row: Mary Pat MacArthur, Bobby Veith, Ronnie Eanes, Beth Strom, Lewis Gutierrez, Carolyn Bond, Valerie Frazier, Maria Jean Terry, Aggie Armstrong. Back row: Doug St. Onge, Renne Herrera, Jay VVheelis, Kent Turner, Billy Elder, Mrs. Beatrix England, Kyle Koch. ORCHESTRA Members Acquire New Abilities in Classical Music Members of the King High School Orchestra include the orchestra class, a few members from the band, and some local junior high students. In December their music was heard echoing through the gym as they performed for the stu- dents. Other musical events attended in the spring that involved hours of practice and perfection were the American String Teachers ' Festival, the UIL contest, and the Spring concert. This year Mrs. Beatrix England, who teaches orchestra at King, Cullen, Sun- deen and Haas, has been added to our musical staff. President Melissa Majoi-s, vice-president Karen Friesen, secretary- treasurer Kyle Koch, and librarian Carl Penland kept the orchestra in fine shape this year as well as contributing their talents to pro ide musical entertainment. Kyle Koch keeps up with the beat as he plays the bass. Carl Penland on the cello and Cody Smithers on the violin practice a number for the UIL contest. Mrs. Beatri.K England conducts Melissa Majors, Norman Breshears, and Clayton Patin during a practice session.

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Front row: C. Jackson, En. Garza, R. Palacios, D. Woods, E. Monsees. Second row: En. Saenz, J. Basham, D. Moore, R. Pattin, R. Causey, E. Collins. Third row: En. M. Penny, ]. Bradley, G. Harrell, S. Evans, P. Kalinec. Fourth row: C. Herrin, G. Brown, M. Joseph, G. Smith, D. Hooge. Fifth row: Lt. Com. A. Guerrero, Lt. (jg) W. Stewart, Lt. R. Pratt. Commander Whilden gives special help to Gary Jackson on a navigation problem. A very important part of the NJROTC pro- gram is their classroom instruction. Front row: J. Dayton, L. Postel, G. Dengler, D. Brown. Second row: R. Rosatti, J. Uhl, S. Smith, S. Salenas. Third row: En. D. Sexton, M. Ogden, K. Thomas, W. Hamm. H. Maddox. Back row: T. Brown, L. Huwe, P. Larson, J. Blystone. Front row: J. Coddard, G. Smith, R. Bradford, T. Pollard, S. Marcum, En. J. Wilson. Second row: C. Johnston, E. Thomas, B. Smith, B. Boatman, D. Traut. Third row: J. McLennon, P. Gasser, D. Kindler, A. Jimenez, P. Hurely. Back row: R. Sor ' enson, B. Douglas, C. Larson, B. Benton. Oi?ani;