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

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Left: Mr. Joe Guerra shows artistic ability during his leisure moments of the day by touching up the mustang that he painted on his office wall. Below: Mr. Guerra explains the provisions of the new dress code to a concerned parent on the telepho Above: Mr. Royal Mills ' support and spirit for the football team is exemplified at one of the games as he becomes exuberant over one of King ' s touch- downs. Right: Mr. Mills cracks a smile while reviewing some business during the course of the day. Faculty 231

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Administration Paves Way With New Dress Code As a ni ' W priiuipal. Mr. Kent Puglie look on niaiiv responsibilities. During the first few weei s of school his working conditions were hampered by the recent hurricane. Leaking ceihngs and destroyed g m floor were most of the trouble. With the help of Mr. Royal Mills, and Mr. Joe Guerra, assistant principals, Mr. Pogue paved the way for a more unified King with the additions of a new smoking area and a loosened dress code. Mr. Pogue achieved several other firsts for King. They included the advanced Senior English program, honor study hall, computer math course, and a safer parking lot. Right: Mr. Kent Pogue talks with Mrs. Mildred Berry in the office concerning registration of new students. Below: Mr. Pogue finds time in the course of the day to check out a book from the library with the assistajice of Mrs. Melody Connors, new librarian. Below right: Mr. Pogue finds a rare, opportune moment like this in his office to sit and relax.

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New Faces Added to Guidance Jobs Two new faces were added to the eounseling department this year— Mrs. Rose Tijerina and Mr. Manuel Narvaez. Along with King ' s veteran counselors Mrs. .Marjorie Mueck and Miss Corinne Britt, they aided 2,177 students with course and college preparations. The formation of a Guidance Com- mittee and sponsorship of How to ; tudy sessions assisted both students and teachers. Incoming sophomores got a first-hand look at high school life in a new orientation program. Activity in the counseling department increased with the 10-minute morning break, which allowed more students to visit their counselors. Mrs. Emily Fehlis occupied the secre- tarial post of the department, with Mrs. Mildred Berry and Mrs. Maxine Womack liandling registration, report cards and class iiu-oliments. Top: Guidance office personnel included (seated 1-r): Mrs. Marjorie Mueck, counselor; Mrs. Maxine Womack, registrar secretary; Mrs. Rose Tijerina, Counselor; (standing l-r) Mr. Majiuel Narvaez, counselor; Mrs. Eniily FehJis, counselor ' s secretary; Mrs. Mildred Berry, registrar; and Miss Corinne Britt. counselor. Above left: Mr. Manuel Narvaez addresses Mrs. Dorothy Roby ' s sociology class on Spanish cultural activities wliile senior Paige Busby listens. Above right; Stan Fox confers with Miss Corinne Britt about college entrance tests. 232 Faculty