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

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DRAFTING Buildings Drawn for Tomorrow Eiglitceii members of Chapter 686 of Vocational Industrial Club of America comprise King High School ' s Drafting Club. Under the leadership of President Frank Romel, club members contribute skills to the design and construction of athletic department visual aids and decoration, wall maps in Mr. Ed Slu- der ' s and Mrs. Joanne Myers social studies rooms, plans for the student lounge, and to the improvement of school facilities. Winners from the spring district meet at Del Mar Tech in March qualified for the state meet at Austin in April. Arthur Brown and Randy Woodham draw up plans for the design of the student lounge. Ron Leblanc creates a new design in hopes that it reaches the district meet to be held at Del Mar. Seated: Linda Marshall, (left to right) John Starbuck, Frank Romel, Ernie Griffith, Don Morris, Ken Hyden. Standing: Randy Wood- ham, Ro7i LeBlanc, Homer Mendoza, Tom Lindsay, Walter McKee, Gary Marshall, Allen Mathis, sponsor Mr. Jack Cruen, David Archer, Arthur Brown, Ronnie Self, Ned Wimberly. Not pictured: Steve Crow. Organization5 87

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FUTURE HOMEMAKERS OF AMERICA Homemakers Help Speed Up Pace for Tomorrow Christmas parties at Austin Elementary School, area meetings, and the State Con- vention at Austin paced the activities of the Future Homemakers of America. Set- ting up appointments with speakers deal- ing with the latest fashions and hair styles kept president Becky Easley and sponsors Betty Puckett and Mickey Rector oc- cupied. Students who join FHA are required to have had at least one semester of home- making, and also to have an interest in crafts, personal grooming, and various community activities. Janice world Clanton and Becky Easley are given new insight into the modeling Happiness Is FHA was the theme by Mrs. Tommy Kirksmith, a local model. the concourse by Wanda Ciochette and of the bulletin board Mary Freeman. Bottom row: Sylvia Gacia, Susie Cline, Wanda Ciochette, Becky Easley, felda Flores, Marilyn Cooper. Second row: Matiie Givens, Nanette Phlegar, Mary Freeman, Elaine Startz, Hilda Beasley, Carol Stonecypher. Top row: Cynthia Moore, Cindy Coble, Joyce Phlegar, Gail Moore, Marilyn Kay, Loretta Perkins, Gloria Dyer, Anna Brockman, sponsor Mrs. Mickey Rector. Not pictured: Doris Boyd, Marilyn Breshears, Marilyn Fritt, Sharon Goble, Joan Hughes, Beverly Kruszewski, Helen Melburn, Wanda Morgan, Gloria Rodriguez. 86 Organiza lions

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SLIDE RULE Skills Sharpened For Competition Quick minds and nimble fingers arc characteristics found in all the members of the Slide Rule Club. Formed to sharp- en skills and provide an outlet for in- terests in the slide rule, the club holds meetings after school in order for mem- bers to practice for tournaments. Prac- tice competition could be considered as the key to the club ' s success in tourna- ments. The Bellaire and the UIL tourna- ments were the main events of the year. To raise money club members washed windows. Backing up the project were President John Walker and Sponsor Mr. Charles Russell. Vice-president Carol MacDonald and President John Walker practice with their slide rules to get ready for tournaments. r i r r fvf r e I Bill Reeves, Eric Sisson, Oscar Laurel, Steve Thrailkill, Carol MacDonald, John Walker Baron Donaghe, Lonnie Osborne, Homer Laurel. CHESS Kings ' Game Lures Chessmen Under the sponsorship of Mr. Harley Moody and with the help of President Roy Glaus, the Chess Club has been one of the most active clubs this year. Chess students from King attended many tournaments throughout South Texas. They won their first tournament in Robs- town. The largest tournament held was the Moody tournament with competition between Tuloso Midway, Flour Bluff, Carroll, and King. King ' s win at this tournament was one of the most im- portant e ' ents for the club this year. Another tournament was held with Car- roll at King. The King Chess club was again victorious. Aside from tournaments and practice, programs also were held at some meet- ings. Dr. Faunce, an expert chess player, spoke on various strategies used in play- inar chess. Concentration is a main part of chess as shown here by Richard Ostergard, Pete Summers and Richard Pajares. Chess officers for this year were (front) President Roy Claus, Secretary Ida Ayala, Parliamentarian Carolyn Douglas, and Vice-president Richard Ostergard. Bottom row: Roy Claus, Bonnie Wharton, Carolyn Douglas, Kay Hendricks, Ida Ayala, Paula Bartee, Vicki Pollman, Janice Clanton, Janet Whaley, Richard Pajares. Second row: Evelyn Craig, Richard Guenter, James Mea- dows, Leon Brand, Boonchai Tanyavutti, Baron Donaghe, Mary Alice Loya, Robert Hacker. Toy row: Pete Summers, Steve Lassater, John Guilinger, Ronnie Carter. Richard Ostergard, Terry Sun}mers. Robert M ' ilson, Steven Evans.