Stroman High School - RoundUp Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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Debra Garza Active best describes Debra, for she has served her school in many different ways. She was a member of JFTA, Spanish Club and NJHS, serving as secretary as a sophomore. She was class vice-president and represen- tative in the Student Council for the last three years, ser- ving as co-historian and, later, president of the council and the stu- dent body. , , .„ . Debra was a band member all four years, and was a drill instructor, section leader, drum major and chaplain. She was Computer Club president for two years and was Anchor Club secretary and state chaplain. She was a member of NHS and was a Golden Spur. She was a delegate to Bluebonnet Girls ' State and a delegate to the 30th annual Student Conference on National Affairs, Homecoming Queen and band sweetheart. Awards include DAR Good Citizenship Award, a National Science Merit Award, Girl of the Month and U.S. Student Council Award. She placed second in district and third in Regional Science Fair as a sophomore and second in Regional Science Fair as a senior . She is a cum laude graduate and plans to attend Wharton Junior College and then transfer to Texas A M University, majoring in biology research. Diana Urbano Drill team has played a major role in Diana ' s high school life. She was Wrangler of the Year as a freshman and was a Raider Belle for three years. She was an Honor Raider Belle, served on the drill team advisory board and was marshal and demerit chair- man as a senior. She received the Exceptional Science Award and Director ' s Award in Raider Belles, a medal for the Ail-American Performance Team and participated in the Bluebonnet Bowl half-time performance. Diana placed second in the botany category in the Regional Science Fair, is a NHS member and graduated magna cum laude ranking third in her class. She served as secretary and treasurer of Anchor Club and was vice-president of the Texas State Anchor Club. She was a Student Council member all four years. Diana was Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce Queen, and was a member of the Homecoming Court. She was a member of CYO, danced with the Ballet Folklorico, and was a member of Dillard ' s Teen Board. Diana plans to major in chemical engineering at Southwest Texas State University and will be a member of the Strutter Drill Team at the university. Jennifer Benco Jennifer was a four year member of the publication depart- ment. She seized as an artist for the Round Up staff and was a photographer during her junior year. As a senior, she was business manager of the yearbook, in charge of advertising sales and billing. She was active in the gifted and talented English class theatrical presentations, was on the editorial board of the Imprint literary magazine and was a member of DECA for two years. Academically, Jennifer graduated cum laude and received a Free Enterprise scholarship to Victoria College. Picture Not Available N ommees Sweet 16 37

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1 6 senior girls selected by faculty, students as tops Being sclcclcd as a Sweet 16 nominee is one of the highest honors a senior girl can receive. The 16 nominees are chosen by faculty members on the basis of friendliness, courtesy, honesty, service and cooperation. The student body votes on the three finalists and then selects the girl named Sweet 1 6 in a final vote. Judith Nicholas was in- troduced as Sweet 1 6 during a ceremony preceding the prom. Judith Nicholas Music has been an integral part of Judith ' s years in high school. A vital force in the choirs all four years, this year she was president. She has received medals in UIL solo and ensem- ble contests and was named to district and region choirs. She was also a member of the Super 16. Versatility has allowed Judith to be a member of Spotlight Club, FTA, Anchor Club, Computer Club and Student Council. During her sophomore year, Judith was basketball and track manager. For the last two years she ran on the cross country team. This year Judith is president of the Young Black Leaders of 1985 and was a Girl of the Month nominee. A cum laude graduate, Judith will attend Xavier University in New Orleans, majoring in pharmaceutical medicines and, possibly, music. 36 Sweet 16

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Basketball has been important to Janice during her high school years. She was named honorable mention All- District for two years and second team All-District for one year. Janice was a member of the Girls ' Organized Athletic League all four years and ran track for three years. She was voted Most Athletic senior by her classmates. As a freshman, she served on Student Council. Janice was in- volved in Junior Future Teachers of America as a freshman and sophomore, and Senior Future Teachers of America as a junior and senior. She is a member of The Young Black Leaders of 1 985. Janice plans to major in education in college. s N ommees Jill has been extremely busy during her high school years. She has been a member of National Junior Honor Society for two years and National Honor Society for two more years. She was a member of the Junior Science Club as a freshman and sophomore and was a member of JETS and the Senior Science Club as an upperclassman. Other honors bestowed on Jill were UIL solo and ensemble choir awards, the biology award, shorthand award and a Free Enterprise scholarship and JETS scholarship. Jill graduated as salutatorian of her class. Jill plans to attend Victoria College for two years and then transfer to either the University of Texas or the University of Houston and major in accounting and minor in computer science. Sheila Doss heila has won several awards during her high school career. As a freshman, she won a prize for top group in the jump-a-thon. During her sophomore and junior years. Sheila won first and third places in photography contests sponsored by the Imprint literary magazine. At a communications workshop at Sam Houston State University, she won two honorable mentions for photography. She won second place in the Regional Science Fair as a senior and won an award from the Air Force and another from the Society of Microbiology. A member of Anchor Club, Sheila was the third highest point girl. She was a photographer for the publications staffs for two years and a member of the National Honor Society for two years. A magna cum laude graduate. Sheila hopes to be admitted to the Radiology School at Citizens Medical Center. 38 Sweet 16