William B Travis High School - Rebel Roundup Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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Individuals give school its personality The personality of Travis, through the years, has been a reflection of its people. Over three decades, tens of thousands of people have walked the halls of Travis and crossed the stage at graduation. In each of the 30 years, certain students have excelled in academics, sports, or other school and civic activities. In 1982-83, the list was topped by Valedictorian Kristin Milne, who also achieved one of Travis' highest-ever scores on the Scholastic Aptitude Test with her 1,470 out of a possible 1,600 points. Milne, also graduated from high school one year early. Gina Blankenship, Joan Heaberlin and Milne also received recognition as National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, while Terence Young was named a semifinalist in the National Achievement Scholarship Program for Out- standing Black Students. Sylvester Kincheon's presence and per- formance on the basketball court humbled many opponents. Kincheon led the district in a number of categories and was sought by collegiate recruiters from across the nation. Veretta Jones continued her outstanding performance for the Girls Varsity Basketball Team. In 1982-83, a wide diversity of backgrounds could be found among the people of Travis. Ethnic origins included Anglos, Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and others. Students from South American, Middle Eastern, and Southeast Asian countries joined classmates who had spent their entire lives in South Austin. Busingcontinuedtoequalizetheethnic makeup of all of Austln's schools. In 1953, when Travis opened, there were 41 teachers at Travis. Three of that original group were still there in 1982-83 - Principal Jack Allison, health teacher Delbert Davis, and typing teacher Mary Elizabeth Ownsby. Through the years some Travis students returned as staff members. This list included Rudy Alvarez, Kay Clardy, Tommy Cox, Kay DaSilva, Ron Smith, Mark Yemma, Marvin Molberg, and Eddy Murillo. As one looks back through old Travis yearbooks, it is the people, more than any other ingredient, that made the school what it was, and is. The people, tens ofthousands who once called themselves Rebels, gave the school its personality, through the years. Peopl make the school . . .Through the years 1' ABOVE: Senior Mike Hammack walks across the football field with his parents. The players were introduced with their parents at the . last football game. BELOW: Seniors Rachel Hinojosa, Jimmy Conant, Puff Welsh and Floyd Fendley blow up balloons. In 1977, the band marches up Congress Avenue during the August Aqua Festival parade. Bands from all around Austin participate in this event annually. The band practices during the summer for the march.

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, 0 S fashion at In the '50s, odd hairdos were popular. Girls appeared in the skull-hugging poodle hairstyles. Boys went for greased hair, swept-back duck-tails, or furrowed Apaches. flecl- ing the different styles of Travis, Barry Lambert, Travis Young, Leland Ockelberry, Chris Hardage, James Perry, Diane Davidson, Jessica Trejo, Elizabeth Welch, Rebecca Balderas, Stephanie Marks, Michelle Goodson, and Dara Bailey per- form at the Christmas assembly. l 7 4 60s RULHS3 Taking a break from dancing are Jill Scott, RJ King, and a girl from another school. Fled, and shades of red were popular colors with prom dresses In the '60s, penny loafers were popular shoes, and stripes and plaids were common patterns on clothes. Skirts of knee-high length for girls and button-down shirts for boys were also popular. D