Stroman High School - RoundUp Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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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

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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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oiianee (4 Cheerful is a great way to describe Sheri, both in her role as a cheerleader and in the classroom. Sheri was selected as a cheerleader durihg her freshman year and held the position through her senior year. She won an award of excellence at a national cheerleader camp In 1983. Sheri was a member of the basketball team, track team and GOAL Club as well as, playing in the band as a freshman. She was an active member of JFTA and, then, FTA, serving as vice-president as a senior. She retained membership in the JNHS and NHS throughout her high school career. Other activities include membership in the Golden Crescent Alliance for Minorities in Engineering, participating in the UlL one-act play as a junior, and serving as vice-president of the Young Black Leaders, as a senior. A magna cum laude graduate, Sheri will attend The University of Texas at Austin, where she was awarded a UT alumni scholarship as well as a Texas Achievement Award. Sheri Holcombe Versatility is a key word to describe Jo. As a freshman she was a member of the Future Homemakers of America. As a member of the Anchor Club, Jo served as sophomore director. She was a represen- tative on the Student Council for two years. Jo was a member of the varsity tennis team and has won numerous trophies and medals for participating in the 10 kilometer fun run. Academic excellence is evidenced in Jo ' s high school years by her membership in NHS all four years and by her selection as a member of the first Academic Decathlon team. She received a third place in the science fair as a sophomore, and an honorable mention from the U.S. Navy at the Regional Science Fair as a senior. A magna cum laude graduate, Jo ranked ninth in her class. Jo Hornish Connie stayed busy throughout high school. She was a member of the Spotlight Club, GOAL Club and was on Student Council all four years, serving as vice- president as a junior. She was on the basketball team and the track team. Connie was a NHS member all four years, serving as president as a sophomore. She received third place in the science fair and honorable mention in the regional science fair in 1983, and received first place in chemistry in the regional science fair as a senior. Connie is listed in Who ' s Who Among American High School students and the United States Achievement Academy. She was active in 4H and has held numerous offices, serving as president while a senior. She was district 4H president and cor- responding secretary for Victoria County. She was a member of the Texas 4H Council and was honored as a 4H Gold Star winner. Ranked fourth in her class, she graduated magna cum laude and plans to attend Texas A M University, majoring in wildlife and fisheries science. Connie Janak Sweet 16 39