Baker Junior High School - Rocket Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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THE B,4.?e.!.SE... ,EQCKET V OL. IV ISSUE VIII BAKER IUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL MAY 1953 Watch Ulll For Stampstlttiq Scholars By Peggy St. Martin Although the calendar may differ in opinion, I say the year is divided into just two seasons: the Happy School-days season and the Thank Goodness, It's Over season. The first season is spent, as you well know, in the cheery halls of learning and recreation. In these nine months of healthful slavery you spend nine hours daily over a hot schoolbook Cseven in school, two for homeworkl and sev- eral other hours on extras, such as staying in. Now, what powerful force keeps you grinding at this hard labor? ls it the five or six hours taken off to curl up in the sack? Well, maybe, but most likely it's the glorious two or three minutes you spend every morning gulping down your vitamin pills tif you take two a day, as I do, you have taken 540 since Septemberl and even then it takes a heap of will power and nervous energy to survive. lf on june lst you can still stand up straight on your two feet and you weigh 70 pounds, then you've made it, kid. But unfortunately the Happy Schooldays season doesn't last forever and when the Thank Goodness, It's Over season begins be sure to make the most of it. When the weeks of sleeping late on Mondays have deflated those bags under your eyes Cacquired from burning the midnight oil until l:00 A.M.l and the invigorating summer air has cleared your head of the last Algebraic equation, then you have made a success of your summer. We will, in a few days, enter this season of sunshine and sunburn, leaving behind for three months the trials and tribulations of receiving an education. But though it isn't whispered in polite circles, school does have its finer points and though I can't recall these finer points at this precise moment, just ask any teacher and he'll be glad to reel them off for you. I am, no doubt, running the risk of being bundled off to reform school for speaking my piece on such o: touchy subject, but every lcontinued on page 8l F. H. A. DELEGATES HOME FROM STATE MEET Melba Allman, Frances Fisk, Sherry Bailey, and lo Eickrnan, who attended the F. H. A. State Meeting, are now home with glowing accounts of their trip. The meeting was held in San Antonio, April 30 through May 2. They spent two nights in the Crockett Hotel, while participating in the various F. H. A. activities. On Thursday, April 30, there was registration and a Recreation program. Friday, a general meet- ing and Mardi Gras Supper was held, while on Saturday, a delegates' meeting was held. Dr. Bernice Moore and Dr. R. L. Sutherland of Hogg Foundation were speakers at the meetings. The girls and their alternates, Mary Ann Goeke and Laneta Stefka, were selected by a group of faculty members on the basis of scholarship, citizenship, co- operation, attitude, and special F. H. A. qualities. A NOTE FROM OUR PRINCIPAL Congratulations to the Rocket Staff! You have made the stu- dent newspaper a most worth- while crnd enjoyable publication, and the staff and students are in- debted to you for the many hours of hard work you have devoted to its success. The school year that is fast drawing to a close has in many ways been outstanding and mem- orable. We have grown in physi- cal, mental, and spiritual measure and have formed and cemented friendships that will endure for many years. I hope that you will continue to be courteous, depend- able, and sincere and enjoy the happiness and success you so richly deserve. W. L. DARNELI.

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PAGE 8 THE BAKER ROCKET McfIallum's Colors and Mascot Decided By Suzy Bowling The future students of McCal- lum High School, which seems to be the majority of the eighth and ninth graders at Baker, met in the auditorium in March. They elected Iudy Tyson, Don Keeling, Ioella Evans and Charles Stegar as rep- resentatives to a meeting held the following Saturday morning. The meeting was held to decide on the possibilities of colors and mascots. At the meeting, they decided not to infringe on the colors of other schools in Austin and to present other colors to a mass meeting of all future Mc- Callum students. Results ended in a run-off be- tween navy blue and columbia blue and royal blue and grey. They were chosen as the colors to be put on the ballot along with Highlanders, Scotties, and Knights as mascots. I The result of the election was royal blue and grey as the colors and Knights as the mascot. Good luck, blue and grey! Here's hop- ing you carry the Knights on to many victories! POOR FISHING Fisherman lto friendl: Sure, l caught a fish. But it was too small to bring home, so l had a couple of guys help me throw it back in the lake. SPORTS CALENDAR Teacher: What are the four seasons of the year? Boy: Football, basketball, base- ball, and swimming. Here lies the body of Archibald Rummy He tackled the coach instead of the dummy. HELP WANTED! The Student Council needs help and you who eat in the lunch- room can help by doing only a few little things while eating your lunch. Here are ways in which you can help: l. Carry all glasses, trays and other such items back where they belong. 2. Deposit paper sacks in waste- 'READ THIS CAREFULLY! A COLUMN OF FIGURES There was a lad named Wille T8, Who loved a lass named Annie K8. l-le asked her if she would be his m8, But K8 said w8. His love for her was very gr8, He told her it was very hard to w8. And begged to know at once his f8, But K8 said w8. For a time he grew sed8, But soon he hit a faster g8. And for another girl went str8, Now K8 can w8. 'MORAL All love-sick goobernuts should profit from this! .,. A canny young fisherman named Fisher Once fished from the edge of a fissure. A fish with a grin Pulled the fisherman in- All Udo To A liirl By Peggy St. Martin When she was born her parents beamed And looked at her crib with pride. 'It's oz girl, said they, A tiny mite Whose life is ours to guide. So they did just that And in no time at all, The tiny girl had grown To a teen, slim and tall. Where rattles and teddy bears Had before been her play, Boys with crew cuts were now The order of the day. For instance, the girl more likely To catch a boy, for sure Was the one who used A poodle cut for her lure. iOh, you boys think the poodle cut Should have stayed on the dog? Well, us girls think the ham Should have stayed on the hogll The two preceding sentences Have no place in this poem, But I couldn't resist The chance to annoy 'em. For, you see my good man, Old bean, dear drip, All girls are as smart As the legendary whip. All right, you males lust go ahead and laugh, But remember. . .He who laughs last , .. I mean . . . He who last laughs . . . That is . . . Who he laughs last . . . Uh, Last laughs who he . . . Oh, confound it I never wanted to be a poet anyway. So, since this thing Is getting a little giddish I think it's about time I got to the finish. :TJJCBT 5:5155 iii? ix THE SOUTH'S UNIQUE RESTAURANT AND GIFT SHOP I6th and Guadalupe PHONE B-432I baskets. Now they are fishing the fissure 3. Mind your table manners. for Fisher. v - - vi - Y v v T - :::::::::::::m BOOKS and sci-tool. suppuzs ., 4 . Brockmun s Grocery and Market:! -IRM FOUNDATION PUBLISHING 790i Burent Road - Phone 5-5984 BH enocenlss - ICE - GAS 1: phooS,'f'lQl'EI'I 32517, ::::::::::::::::::::::: 4, Ausrm, TEXAS 6ueQnh .fa fpaiifa Beauty Shlon. TELEPHONE 6-5IIO FEMININE FASHIONS 2904 Guida!!-'Pe Austin, Texas NORTHWEST SHOPPING CENTER Phone 5-0233 6009 Burnet Rd. Specializing in Hair Shaping ' R E E S E Lumber Company Builders of Better Homes Manufacturers of Quality Millwork 4926 N. LAMAR a PHONE 5-6565 AUSTIN 5, TEXAS Roy George 81 Wells Hurt Service Station TEXACO PRODUCTS 43rd at Guadalupe Phone 5-8833

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PAGE 2 THE BAKER ROCKET MEET YOUR ROCKET STAFF Larry Fitzgereld-The Editor of our Baker Rocket came to Baker in the 7th grade. His favorites include girls, gym, and the stu- dent council meetings. Peggy St. Martin-The push behind our Editor happens to be our co-editor, who came to Baker last year after living a while in japan. Peggy is the editor of our Annual and was entered in the lnter-scholastic League Ready Writing meet in Cameron, and also the journalism meet in San Marcos. Frances Fisk-being our fea- ture editor has been doing a -great job on the front page. Being secretary of the Student Council keeps her pretty busy besides entering the lnter-scholastic Ready Writing meet in Cameron, also. Carolyn Peterson-An eighth enjoys her work as Frances Fisk also grader who assistant to enjoys gym, Mexican food, and Billy Brewer. Gayle Sullivan-is now our News Editor. She has a hobby of boys and favors gym, swimming, journalism, and Mr. l-lorn. Gavle entered the lnter-scholastic Spell- ing meet in Cameron. Peggy Laudan-the pull behind Gayle, as her assistant, chooses journalism, Mr. Posey, and Mex- ican tood as her favorites. Melba Allman-our sports edi- tor reports that her hobby is spending time with jimmy Mabry. Melba was Exchange Editor the first semester and she also did a wonderful job selling ads. Melba entered in the journalism lnter- scholastic meet in San Marcos. She received an Honor Award for her journalism work here at Baker. janice Stark-as Melba's as- Brockmcm's Grocery and Market 790I Burent Road - Phone 5-5984 GROCERIES - ICE - GAS sistant has been doing a very good job. She also did a won- derful job selling ads. janice re- ceived an l-lonor Award for her journalism work here at Baker also. Mary McGuire - loves sports and running around. Mary is our society editor, and was an lnter- scholastic League Spelling con- testant. Sandy Wade-follows the line of liking art and Mrs. Knudson. Greg and ltalian food hit the spot also. Sandy is Mary's assistant and the art editor. Katherine McCann - has a hobby of collecting leaves. As far as teachers go Mr. Horn tops her list, with journalism running a close second. We have Kath- erine to thank for the good job she has been doing as Business Manager. Laneta Stefka-has done an excellent job as assistant Busi- ness Manager. Linda Willoughby-is our Parli- mentarian. She says her hobby is running around in her little green hot-rod. Mary Ann Goeke - favorites are science, LeRoy Paul, and journalism. She just simply loves Mexican food. Mary Ann is the Proofreader and Picture Co-Ordi- nator for the Rocket, Ava Nell Wood-whenever Mary Ann isn't here or is busy, Ava Nell takes over her job and assists her by doing the proof- reading for her. Ava Nell is also our secretary. She was another who went to San Marcos. judy Tyson-says that her fa- vorite class is math and she just adores Mr. Pine. judy is Exchange Editor for the paper. Martha Smith-another one of our eighth graders is assistant to judy and is Morgue Keeper. Roy George 81 Wells Hurt Service Station TEXACO PRODUCTS 43rd at Guadalupe Phone 5-8833 Northwest Cleaners 6I05 Burnet Rd. Austin Phone 5-5942 Just Good Dru Cleaning FAMILY LAUNDRY SERVICE ' R E E S E Lumber Company Builders of Better Homes Manufacturers of Quality Millwork 4926 N. LAMAR Q PHONE 5-6565 AUSTIN 5, TEXAS ROUND ABOUT WAY Sometime, somewhere, someone must have sat down and thought up jokes. l-lere's someone's idea of what happens to a joke. A 13-year-old boy originates a joke and puts it in his school paper. A press agent, home for a vacation, sees his old school paper and clips out the joke. l-le sends it to a Broadway columnist who prints it. Someone else puts it in a book as something that happened to Alexander Woolcott or john Barrymore. A man acting as toastmaster at a big dinner picks it out of the book and uses it. A radio writer at the dinner steals it and uses it on the air and tells it at the club. A high school teacher, in New York for a fling, hears the joke at the night club and tells it to the principal when she gets back. The principal re- members seeing it printed in the school paper. So he calls the bov who wrote it and gives him a severe talking to for printing old jokes. johnnie Davis-was the chair- man of our social committee. johnnie was an alternate in the lnter-scholastic Ready Writing contest in Cameron. Suzanne Bowling-was feature editor the first semester, and is Chairman of our Vocations unit. jimmy Woody was Sports Edi- tor first semester. Bobetta Clayton is in charge ot year book sales, and was Busi- ness Manager the first semester. jinx Williams helped Bobetta along with the year book sales. jimmy Singletary was parlia- mentarian first semester. jackie Patterson does extra typ- ing for the journalism class. The Rocket Staff has a number of unsung by very essential re- porters whose articles you have seen often. These students are john Campbell, Rufus Burke, and llo Porter of the 9th grade. Of our eighth graders there are Lorraine Guerrero, Norma Taylor, Carol Wycoff, and Kay Smith. Mr. Horn has also been doing a Wonderful job of sponsoring the Baker Rocket. We would like to express our greatest thanks to him and hope that he will be able to keep up the good work.