Monterey High School - Chaparral Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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Leading up to graduation, Seniors revert to their second childhood. Gwen SuMlc. Ken Young. Gay Neel, and Ronny Galey seem to be enjoying their trip to school in little red wagons. Kid Day, an annual activity only Seniors may participate in, includes a baby picture contest and awards for the cutest and most unusual cos- tumes. Anything from jumper suits to short gingham dresses with or- gandy aprons appear on this day. ’62-’63 School Year Graduation brings more work for two classes but tense anticipation for one class in particular. Sophisti- cated Seniors making the most of their last year, seem eager to be gone, yet saddened at the thought of leaving; Juniors are hopeful, aware that they must fill the role of Seniors next year; while Sophomores whose capabilities will soon be put to the test anxiously await their junior year. When spring comes, so comes a drowsiness called spring fever to sophomore Robert Juncll. Many start their day in Morning Watch with a hope and a pray- er. Hoping to be a better Christian and praying for God's guidance is the goal of those who attend.

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Trophies play an important part in the life of a P'ainsman. They arc the satisfaction of a deed well done. Tina Weather- by ponders at nc trophy case while awaiting the biggest trophy of all—a diploma. Graduation Closes With visions of herself in this beautiful formal. Judy Estes, junior, anticipates her first prom. But for the seniors, it will be their second and final one.

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Fritz Peter Hodik . . . One Out of 2119 One Plainsman in Monterey definitely had an effect on the entire student body. This special'' student was Fritz Peter Hodik. exchange student from Vienna. Aus- tria. Fritz was an excellent student here as well as in his own country where he graduated as valedictorian of his class. At Monterey he proved himself by being an After graduating from the University of Vienna. Fritz plans to become a teacher. Playing the piano has filled much of his free time for seven years. Fritz’s foster family, the Earl Cowleys, lived with, enjoyed and shared his many new experiences in America. Seated are his mother and father, and at the far right is Bob Cowley. MHS jun- i o r. The Cowleys’ daughter, Carol Cowley Abbot, was a summer exchange student to Germany in I960.