Brackenridge High School - La Retama Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Amid excitect shouts oi encouragement from loyal spectators, the colorful toreador engages in ttie national sport of Mexico, the Inuit-fight. From tile general atmosphere we could almost believe ourselves in a football stadium cheering ttie Brack- enridge Eagles on to victory. An interesting nation ot ancient pyramicts, temples, beautiful parks, picturesque cities and customs, Mexico has a culture all its own ttlat proves fascinating to tile visitor. QM-Wise E412-IV' T77

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7fze pafzcacfe 3- s.-Q: uri. l. Second Battalion Staff in the Armistice Day Parade. 2. Audrey and Melvin lead the Way. B. H. S. Band follows. 3. Allene and Pat are there too. 4. The Parade ends in front of the Alarno. .ll ,. an ' ., , .v 4, Page 149

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PALS OF PLAY The Indian, descending from ancient Maya and Aztec triloes, clings to his primitive IIlCth0dS of cultivation of corn, coffee, sugar, and fruits on the hillside farms. The more progressive mestizo, of mixed Indian and white heritage, has introduced industry, manufacturing, and progressive reforms into tile Mexican civilization. Let us salute our Hamigosn from "south of the border" who have displayed their friendship through an increasing exchange of culture, students, and commodities between tile two nations. In Brackenrictge We gain an appreciation of their language, customs, and an acquaintance with our Spanish-speaking neighbors daily in our classes.