Stroman High School - RoundUp Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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RHYTHM: Rodney Reed feels the beat of the song. Stu- dents often gathered around the cafeteria jukebox and moved to the beat. LET ' S HEAR . . .: Michelle Schaefer, Stephanie Janak and Crystal Wotipka look over the nev selections add- ed to the jukebox. New records were added period- ically. HOW ABOUT . . .: Diane Mar- tinez, Wendy Eggert and Beata Nelson decide which song to play. SELECT: Lisa Bomba depos- its her quarter and makes her selection on the jukebox. Soft rock and country were the most popular music during lunch. I JUKE BOX i

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m SING ALONG: Charles Mar- shall and Ricky Odom, jun- iors, enjoy all kinds of music, from rap to serious. The All State Cnoir members enjoy the juke box during lunch. As the cold winds race through the campus, stu- dents walk briskly toward the cafeteria doors. Some of the students even run. Perhaps the cold weather is getting to them, or may- be they are just anxious to hear the booming music produced by the jukebox. The Academic Booster Club purchased the juke- box to give the students a place to talk, do homework and listen to music while making them feel at home. We want to make eve- ryone feel like they belong and feel comfortable, JUKE box hit with student: Linda Ward, ABC treasur- er, said. According to assistant principal, Eddie Rendon, the only problems con- cerning the jukebox was the the students turn the volume up too loud. Overall, the majority of the students like the idea of having a jukebox. I think it is a good idea; it adds spice to lunch, Leslie Thigpen said. Some students don ' t agree because the jukebox doesn ' t contain the type of music they want to hear. The music selected is di- vided up into four sections — 30% rock or pop, 30% country, 20% Spanish, and 20% rhythm and blues. The jukebox contains no heavy metal music be- cause it was preferred by the parents that it not con- tain distracting or unac- ceptable music, Jo Ann Stovall, principal, said. She agreed that harder, more agressive music, such as heavy metal, might spoil the study habits of some students. Although the majority of the students like having music to listen to, some feel the same as junior Arndra Thomas. I think it ' s a good idea, but it needs some up-to- date music! The jukebox played con- stantly and averaged at least 80 to 90 songs played each day. Two songs could be played for 25 cents. The proceeds from the jukebox is used for various activ- ities involving students and their parents. Some of the money was used to print the student directo- ries and to pay for the first after-school party. Some students believe that the jukebox has improved the school ' s atmosphere and the way they feel towards school. It gives the cafeted more at home atml sphere, John Paul Wa ckle, junior, said. I think it has united and has brought new life I the attitudes of the stl dents, Grace Barrera, ju| ior, said. The jukebox was aJ proved because we al proud of the student bocj and how they ha progressed and by the w they take care of otl school, Mrs. Stovall saic it

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Working TOGETHE It ' s like a family. We always hear that about Stroman. Everyone works together for the good of the school. Various clubs and organizations take care of the flower bed . Faculty members go out of their way to help students through tutoring and enjoy showing their support at student activities. As a reward for perfect attendance during October, students with no absenses were allowed to eat lunch off campus for two differ- ent days. The ABC Club bought a juke box for the cafeteria for the use of the students. The custodians keep the campus clean. In fact the school won an award for having the cleanest cam- pus. Virginia Cowen, librari- an, opened the library on Wednesday nights for the convenience of the stu- dents. Academic excellence is encouraged. Encourag- ing success is stressed by everyone at our school. ROCKIN ' RAIDERS: Ursula Johnson and Yolanda Brown jam to the hip music of the 50s at the 50s Day pep rally. DEDICATION: Though the Key Club is slowly decreasmg in size, it still has its dedicated members. Paul Smith uses his energy and school pride to help beautify cam- pus. tL WORKING TOGETHER