My Journey Into The Research Of The U.S.S Lexington

Through this wonderful, challenging history project, I found out a lot more about the U.S.S Lexington. I have gone to the library and checked out some books that provided information about The Lexington. I also have talked to my mother who used to work there about her experiences in contributing to the Lexington. When all my information is set, I will create a visual representation that will describe what the Lexington is and its impact towards Corpus Christi.

Buc Days

The first Annual Buc Days opened up in 1938. It consisted of five different bands, 15 floats a pageant and ball. 

Buc Days now celebrates its 77th year of an on going tradition. Buc Days was formed to mark the beginning of the Summer Season. The Bucanner Commision's created Buc Days to add glamour and excitement to the event by building it around the city's history. 

Buc days is an anuual event that many families attend for the rides, parade and mostly bonding with family. For the time that I lived in Corpus Christi I have only attended Buc Days once, yes I know its sad. So I decided to to talk to my moms friend Anna Villarreal and ask her about her experience on Buc Days. Anna remembers the times when her family would camp out waiting for the parade. They would cook food, play on the rides and most of all eat tons of funnel cakes. Her family enjoyed Buc Days, it was the one time out of the year that her family  would just relax and enjoy the atmosphere of Buc Days. She is a big Buc Days fan because she loves how this event brings families closer and how our history of Corpus is incorporated. 

U.S.S Lexington in Corpus Christi

My name is Andrea Vasquez and For my local history project I chose to do my research on the U.S.S Lexington or as most people call it the " Blue Ghost". The Lexington has always been a significant place for me,because of  the respect that my family has instilled in me for the military. This all started when my grandmothers brother moved from Mexico to the United States to specifically sign up to join in the military. Since then my aunts and uncles have followed with the same desire to protect our country. Conducting my research for my history project will be packed with many visits to the lovely Lexington, interviews with family members and friends that have worked in the Lexington, and research in the public library for more information about the Lexington. I hope to inform others on the beauty within the Lexington and also to answer questions peers have about the Lexington. The Lexington is one of the many significant places that Corpus Christi has to its name and I hope to bring its importance out through this project. 

Corpus Christi Historical Marker

Our team finds the first historical marker by the Court House. Before it became the Court House, it was one of the first schools that taught Mexican American children in Corpus Christi.