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

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David Klein proposes a solution to high prices for basketball tickets. ff j ff, ,Y if ,f f-:WW f :Cf BPI ignores pled to lower cost of basketball ticket The Hillsborough County School Board and Dr. Ray- mond Shelton listened to students at BPI meetings. RHS Council President David Klein spoke to the Board and Dr. Shelton concerning the Carefree Gum contest, teachers' salaries, general use of public funds and specifically requested reduced admission to basket- ball games. The Board said it was impossibleto lower prices. Mr. Donald Kilgore and Mrs. Pat Frank, endorsed by the Classroom Teachers As- sociation, were elected to the Board in November. At 1973's first meeting, Mrs. Cecille Es- srig was elected as the new chair person. Dr. Shelton, Mr. Lewis, Mrs. Essrig, Mr. Hill, and Mr. Bondi seem to have mixed reactions over speeches made by student council presidents. We hope to have a year of cooperation on all levels of Dr. Raymond Shelton explains the education, including the students. significance of open conferences. - Mrs. Cecille Essrig School Board l 35

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RPA monies did sports program Adding a new scoreboard and a new concession stand, Robinson Parents Association gave full support to the Knights' football team. Members operated both con- cession stands, threw minia- ture footballs into the stands at half time, sold resenfed seats and prepared programs for the home games. In order to raise funds for various projects, RPA sold Robinson T-shirts, car tags, and decals. The Sport-a-rama, consisting of demonstrations of judo, weight-lifting, profes- sional wrestling and archery supplied money for the Knights' wrestling team. Parents wait to meet teachers at an RPA sponsored Open House. i l iOfficers this year, Mr. J. Lambert, first vice-president, Mrs. I. Rourke, cor- responding secretaryg Mr. L. Griffith, treasurer, Mrs. J. Edwards, third vice- president, Mr. Nick Ray, second vice-president, Mr. J. Gonzales, fourth vice-presidentg Mr. R. Robertson, presidentg Mr. P. Davidsen, principal, stopped long enough to have their picture taken after a monthly executive board meeting in the science wing. 34 i Robinson Parents Association Mr. Gonzales stocks Butter-nut bars for hungry King game fans.

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Teochers toke on outside octivities Robmsonsfacuhyhastmenm outside the classroom that rangefrontcarpentryto karate and judo. Although teachers are usuaHy oven loaded with classwork, all seem to find time for some sportorhobby Mr. Prior enjoys sports car raoingg Mr. Holmes flies an airplane. Most teachers find as much satisfaction from not so daring pastimes. Miss Bunnell makes candles along with brewing wine. Mr. Bowen collects old jazz records. Many teachers are active in enher nahonalorganhahons or local clubs. Some spend their spare time as students, studying for a degree. Faculty members help lead the school spirit by participating in extra- curmcularachvhiesand cheemngatsponsevmvs. They amo sponsorcnubs and take bus duty without pay- ment. For all the overtime and exva hours,facuHy Hves are an integral part of a combined scholastic and personal effort tobeuernueeducanon '7vl44.ff Ui .' , .,,, 31-1-8-2.5 Mr. Flowers humorously demon- Sylvia Albritton Jackie Allen Ralph Alvarez Glenn Alvis English lll English ll, Il-B Work Experience U.S. History Journalism I, ll World Geography Knignr writers Economic Geogfanhy Youth Council Dave Bes Driver Ed Baseball Football 2 l ,Al A f Eleanor Blalock English IV-A Contemporary Lit Dept. Chairman Jeh ree Bone VOE Michael Boorom CDE DECA i i . f Y .. ,, . f w ww ff strates his unique tennis style. Mrs. Dawson seems an elephant lover but is really a GOP supporter. Faculty l 36