Victoria High School - Stingaree Yearbook (Victoria, TX)

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MW W-Www Worry overcomes this driver as he assesses the damage caused in this after school car-bus collision. Photograph by Steven Lanier QTAJD lst place winner - newsj. i Z Q 3 L 3 ly n. , W, - . , , 5471? . ,- i inf,-'E' ' :Q f- ,. 1.27 l W .,,, E Practice, rehearsals, and concen- tration are the basis of fine Vic- toriadore performances as Senior Second Captain Becky Rippamonti demonstrates. Photograph by In- gebord Ramirez. Wing? The beauty and awe of an evening storm is captured by the camera. Photograph by Ross Lucas CTAJD lst place winner - special effectsj. Tension builds between city rivals, Victoria High and Stroman, as Ricki Brigham tries to score and George Alexander looks on. Photograph by Dean Meade. The agony of defeat takes its toll on David Frost after the Stings lost a tough game. Photograph by Sean Wray. photographer's best X 109

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Picture that! The best pictures by the best photographers One picture is worth a thousand words - a common cliche which proved to be true for many pictures of the Stingaree photography staff. Vic- toria High School hosted a colorful assortment of people, events and ac- tivities which created a great challenge for active photographers. These on the go students produced an immense variety of significant and technically superb photographs. Student life, A prime example of loyalty is displayed by devoted fans as they endure the elements to cheer on the Stings. Photograph by Robin Copeland. The helping hand of football manager Eric Vaughan is valued by the winded Bill McCrary. Photograph by Stacey Waller, sports action, performance and natural elements were part of the in- triguing collection of photography. Selections appearing on these two pages were personal favorites of the 1982-83 Stingaree photography staff. The pictures tell a story which mere words cannot describeg the individuali- ty of each photo relays a unique message. 3. Q Victory is easily detected on the proud face of the new football coach, Allanw dell. Photograph by Pete Munoz. 108 I photographer's best l

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Some things never Change radition - the ideas and values that remain with our school since the day of its beginning. Many examples included the song, colors, mascot, and the school's principles of a solid education. The school system dates back to the 1800's when Victoria's private institutions such as the Catholic, German, and Lutheran churches educated the pupils whose parents could afford private tuition. Then in 1916 the late John J. Welder deeded ten acres of land to the community for a public high school on one condition, if it would be named in memory of his daughter Patti Welder. He got his wish and Victoria got their first public high school. ln 1918 100 students in all four grade levels attended the first year. The required courses included math, English, Latin, science, and history with bookkeep- ing as the only elective available. With the need for more room, the VISD spent 585,000 to build and equip as Victoria High School while Patti Welder became a junior high school. The doors were opened in 1958 after midterm to resume classes for 800 students in grades tenth through twelfth. The campus was made up of the old building, industrial arts and agricultural buildings, cafeteria, and the gym. In 1964 the ninth grade and the new building were added to the cam- pus. Later the Learning Resource Center and Memorial Stadium were built. Since the general spirit was on the downfall last year, VHS got a taste of a new tradition that developed when the cheerleaders went to camp during the summer to look for new ideas to boost spirit, said Mrs. Shurtz. They decided to choose a very spirited male senior who would not mind down- ing a red satin cape, boxing shorts, black tights and a shirt to be known as Super Sting. In on-week they found the right student, Troy Johnson, who was presented at the first pep rally of the year. This idea of a spirit leader will continue as a tradition that eager senior guys will look forward to. When VHS opened its doors, all students were careful not to step on the Stingaree laid in red, white and black tile that camewith them from Patti Welder, because they were proud of it. lf an underclassman did, he had to scrub the entire Stingaree with a toothbrush while the seniors super- vised him. With the addition of ninth grade, the hall became crowded which made it impossible to avoid the mascot. Since it has been roped off, the Stingaree has been used to display various projects and awards the student body have acquired. The cherished words of the Alma Mater is displayed proudly on the gm wall for all to see. v'-7 --Y' 7-V.-,Teri ..,V 110 X tradition 4- ,.