Stroman High School - RoundUp Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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undraising Clubs raise money for extra activities As each day passes, one can walk down the hall and see something new being sold. From candy to stuffed animals, organizations are always involv- ed in a fund-raiser. Fund-raising for clubs is great, said Dehlia Ramos, junior. I think it is a terrific idea for clubs to go out and earn their own money, she added. On the controversial side, some get tired of spending their own money on little things like Fund-raisers are always a big part of school life. Robert Perez, sophomore, serves popcorn for the Choir fund- raiser Popcorn was offered after school for 25 cents a bag. candy. Fund-raising is fine, but sometimes it gets a little out of hand, said Lisa Janak, sophomore. I get tired of buy- ing and selling candy all of the time, she added. The only thing I don ' t like about fund-raising is that I always end up spending my lunch money on candy, said Troy Starkey. I then go to lunch, and find out that I have spent all my money, he added. Fund-raising is sometimes a difficult job. Whether you like it or not, one must be constantly hasseled by the buying and sell- ing of items during their high school years in order to make your club successful. Dinners were often held to help clubs raise money Sharon Whitby, Deidra Connor and Sherry Kuyken- dall help out in the assembly line for the F.T.A. Mexican dinner which was held in February Food items are always a good seller. Renee Munez. shows Ann Valdez how to fill out her pizza order form for the band properly Fund-raising 143

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lub awards Groups recognized for excellence Organizations are only as good as their members. Several clubs were recognized on the district and state levels for achievements during the year. Being honored with an award shows others the self-sacrifices you have made for that club, said Dawn Mc Guffin, band member. Julie Vonderau receives a band award from Randy Kelley, direc- tor. Vonderau led the band to a district sweep in the OIL march contest. It was a first for the band. DECA Melanie Kohutek and Troy Tom, Quick Serve Food Marketing Melissa Kohutek, Advertising Service Marketing Brenda Griffin, Quick Serice Food Marketing Chevis Green, General Merchandise Marketing Jonni Carville, Petroleum Marketing VOE Coop Lana Speed, first place, Information Pro- cessing Specialist II Patricia Guerrero, first place , Medical Applications Norma Martinez, first place. Shorthand Elizabeth Burns, fourth place, Promotion Display Diana Garcia, fifth place. Chapter Scrapbook Susan Kurtz, sixth place. Office Support Assistant Janet Georgie, sixth place, Verbal Com- munications Extemporaneous II VOE Pre-Lab Gianna Gillig, first place. Verbal Com- munications, Extemporaneous Speaking I Becky Gonzales, second place, Ad- ministrative Assistant II Band Superior rating in solo performance and in ensemble performance. Region Solo and Ensemble Contest Tara Barefield, Blair Chambers, Carol Chapa, Xochitl Comperan, Rosalinda Delgado, Shawn Fanelli, Julie Galvan, Patricia Garcia, Melissa Juarez, Leah Kirchner, Charles Marchall, Dawn McGuffin, Mick Monoz, Cheryl Naquin, Emi Ramirez, Rosie Ramirez, Delia Ramos, Joe Ruiz, Craig Turner Superior rating in ensemble performance at Region Solo and Ensemble Contest Yolanda Brown, Anita Caballero, Elizabeth Castillo, Stephanie Christopher, Diane Cox, Annie Gary, Greg Girdy, Robert Goerlitz, Teresa Janak, Ericka Knudson, Margaret Martinez, Renee Nunez, Kim Powitzky, Cindy Rivera, Sylvia Salazar, Elaine Spies, Chris Suaseda, Chrystal Wotipka, Gaylen Youngblood, Scott Zeplin. Superior rating in solo performance, Region Solo and Ensemble Contest Allen Brotze, Pilar Cavazos, Teresa Cavazos, Ruben DeLuna, Johnny Gomez, Terri Goode, Vanessa Hino- josa, Ricky Odom, John Perkins, Daniell Powell, Heidi Reinke, Orlando Rendon, Wendy Ward, Sharon Whit- mire, Julie Vonderau Chris Schustereit receives an award from Coach John Prater at the first Football Awards Din- ner. This is the first year that the athletic teams held in- dividual awards dinners. Choir Selected for Texas All State Choir Jessica Milligan, second consecu ' i year, and Charles Marshall Academic Decathlon David Lack, third place. Interview; tjj place. Speech I Yearbook First place rating. Distinguished A ' i award, Texas Interscholastic League Pi ' Conference Power Lifting Fifth place. Port Lavaca meet John Whitby, first place in 198 pound Julius Whitby, second place in pounds Club Awards 142

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nchor Club providing service where needed Service oriented, working with and for the community, the Anchor Club ladies gave their time and effort to help the citizens of Victoria. Anchor Club is definately on their way to the top! They have worked very hard this year to help meet the com- munities needs. Anchor Club ladies worked last August at the Food Fair, which benefited the HEAR Foundation. The Anchor Club ladies also held their annual teachers lun- cheon. Preparing sandwiches and tasty deserts were a few items on the list in which the ladies had to perform. It took a lot of work, but it was really neat seeing how much the teachers enjoyed It, said Renee Heibel, senior. The size of Anchor Club has greatly increased over the past years, and the club is highly respected. By helping the community and doing Anchor Club girls enjoyed not only working together, but get- ting together as well. I really had a lot of fun. said Karen Janak, junior. many service projects. An- chor Club will continue to grow, and have the success that it has. Wendy Moritz, Jessica McCue. Dawn McGuffin and Michelle Moritz serve stew at a recent teachers luncheon. An- chor Clubbers were involved in many service projects such as this one. Julie Arambula Roxanna Baker Cathy Barela Grace Barrera Tracy Beck Heather Benton Lisa Bomba Simone Boutin Anchor Club 144