Monterey High School - Chaparral Yearbook (Lubbock, TX)

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 Photo by Rick Par'i'f

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 1963 Monterey High School Lubbock, Texas Volume 8

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the pebble drops into the oblivion of the pool, tiny ripples break the smooth surface and spread concen- trically until the whole pond trembles from the impact. The influence of the individual may be likened to the pebble in the pond. His worth can never be underestimated. Ray Cravy, president of the student body, keynoted this year of swollen enrollment with the words, In spite of the fact that we are now 2,200 strong, the emphasis is still on the in- dividual. His goals, his dreams, his achievements will build the reputation of Monterey High School.’’ When the year began, it seemed impossible that an ex- tra 900 people could find places in an already crowded school situation. Yet by October I, eighteen sophomore vice-presidents had been elected — nine football strings were getting ready for a big season — seventy-three home- rooms had elected officers — and twenty-three clubs had capacity enrollment. From each phase of school life emerged those who had excelled as eminent athletes, scholars, musicians, and stu- dent leaders. These people were named Homecoming Queen, National Merit Semi-Finalists, Girls of the Month, Junior Rotarians, Mardi Gras King and Queen, Mr. and Miss Monterey, All-State Musicians, and Valedictorian. Possibly the most outstanding individual influence was provided by an adopted Plainsman. Exchange Student Fritz Hodik of Vienna, Austria, brought a bit of old world culture to MHS. Yes, over 2,000 Plainsmen dropped pebbles of influence into the stream of school life. Each one helped to form the crescent tide of memories.