Stroman High School - RoundUp Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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o n the move Hey, Mom, can 1 have the car to- day? was heard all year long as students completed the driver ' s education classes. But, for many students, reluctant parents spoiled their plans of driving to school and were forced to ride the ol ' dependable yellow school bus. Some students, however, were lucky enough to get a ride to school with a friend. Then, of course, there were the students within walking distance of school and those with motorcycles. For the car-less, parents were depended upon to be taken to and picked up from school. For the students who were for- tunate enough to own a car of their very own, there were some small disadvantages. Gasoline cost between 97 cents and $1.03 for regular and $1.05 to $1.20 for unleaded. For the lead-footed students, there was the additional cost of speeding tickets (remember on North St. the speed limit is only 30 mph.). Other ex- penses included insurance and car payments. Unfortunately, the year was at a record high with the number of traf- fic accidents among students. There were several serious auto accidents involving Stroman students and even more minor accidents. The school parking lot was the scene of the ma- jority of the fender-benders. Recreational vehicle choices in- cluded 3-wheelers, jet skis, skate boards, rollerskates, airplanes and ultralites. Many students, especially freshmen, depended on their parents or older brothers or sisters to pick them up after school. The horseshoe would begin to fill up at 3:15 p.m. when rides began to arrive. -p an v ® nd . MotorcyeJ to g J .tas the bus. » 128 Mini Mag W ' JI

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The Out utsiders Along with campus organiza- tions, students were involved in outside organizations as well. Many of the clubs were service- oriented, some educational, others were religious and others were just fun. Junior Achievement, or simply, JA, provided students with an op- portunity to start a business and learn how to manage it by manufacturing a product. The Young Black Leaders gave the black student a chance to socialize with students from all over Victoria. Ballet Folklorico, sponsored by the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, provided entertainment all over the state and even out-of- state with its versions of tradi- tional dances of Mexico. Explorers posts gave scouts a taste of the medical and law en- forcement fields. Membership in 4-H is wide- spread throughout Victoria. A wide variety of interest categories gives students the chance to par- ticipate in contests locally, statewide and even nationally. Several Stroman students have won the right to represent the 4-H on the national level. G-Came gave minority students the opportunity to participate with professionals in industry. Church youth groups all over Victoria sponsored activities and even skiing trips to New Mexico or Colorado. Junior Achievement taught students all aspects of business, from planning, production, mar- keting and meeting all financial obligations. Mini Mag 127

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Students drove to school in trucks, family cars, and, if they were lucky, their own cars. No longer able to leave during lunch, students had to make sure they had all their books and homework with them when they arrived each morning. ZJhe Cfi tapevine Mini Mag 129