T R Robinson High School - Excalibur Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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More students enroll tor Driver Ed despite rdnge cut The complete driving range was cut nearly in half by the new gymnasium-auditorium complex. This, of course, limited the range exercises, but did not hurt the appeal of the class. There was always a long waitin line for Driver Ed g . Many students took the course as a free period to practice the driving skills which would enable them to get their drivers' licenses and a discount in insurance rates. More than just straight back- ing and parallel parking were involvedg students learned the skills needed on today's over- crowded highways. Checking the rear view, Jim Cunningham finds two cones left standing Mr, Jarczynski l'causes another accident on the traffic board. I never knew cars and driving could be so com- 7? gr' plicated' - Anxious students wait to be Uguinea pigs in Mr King s skills test - Ruth Caplinger 170 ! Driver Education

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Librory offers posters, rock music Cond books, tool As a .collection of reference materials, a library is some- times referred to as a morgueg Later in the day, it was far from it. Students made it a lively place as they enjoyed their favorite records at the and at 7:00 in the morning, it often seemed like one. added listening posts. it Henry Flowers finds math more palatable while listening to Black Sabbath. LIBRARY CLUB: Bottom Row: Kathy Brown, Joyce Moran, Debbi Watson, Richard Kirkendall, Robin Swett. Top Row: Laura Coston, Robert Jackson, Carolyn Barber, Mike Donals, Mike Matis. A large selection of histor- ical novels, romances, current best sellers and classics were available to the English classes when they visited the annual Book Fair. Library Club members as- sisted Librarians Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Cannon. They made colorful and thought-provok- ing wall posters, rearranged the furniture to better suit stu- dent needs, and highlighted the year with their annual tea and coffee for faculty mem- bers. Clever limericks decor- ated individual bookmarks presented to each teacher. l l l Debbi Watson finds time to read Insults between shelving books. Library, Library Club I 169

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C Mrs. Lopez judges a contest for designing model room interiors. lndustriol Arts odds closs in crotts The Industrial Arts depart- ment began a new semester course, industrial crafts, giving the students a chance to use their creativity as well as skills developed in class. Girls outnumbered boys in the crafts class, an unusual occurrence in the Industrial Arts courses. Their project for the year was room planning and designing, with a contest ,, y ,ff f . .anew ln cold, sunny weather, Robert Jackson does his best drafting. Dave Bednar and Ken Hamilton hammer wood strips to make a string boat. being held to determine the best models. Winners were awarded atriptoDisneV World- The drafting classes con- structed a wide assortment of miniature houses in intricate detail tor year projects. Shop students tried their hands at practical woodwork- ing in making such items as hi-fi speakers, tie racks, and cedar hope chests. Cherryll Niblett carefully sands her nearly-completed peace sign. Industrial Arts! 177