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

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PAGE 2 THE BAKER ROCKET The Ediier Speel-is By Larry Fitzgerald As the New Year of '53 starts I think it only appropriate that we look back upon the things that we did last year, like the time that you put the iron glue in your mother's face cleanser, or the time when you put the coffee grounds in your father's pipe. Or maybe the time you put the tooth paste in your big sister's soup. And then comes to your mind the time you thought you were 'so sly, and put the chalk and erasers in a secret hiding place, where the math. teacher wouldn't find them and you Wouldn't have tr do any board work. Also, you will probaby remember the time when you were apprehended by the school's alert faculty, while trying to stuff a SOMEBURGER down your esophagus to feed your hungry stomach. But seriously speaking, now that the new year is already upon us we should all try to make it a better one to live in. Ioy not tiger Ioy not fox Ioy Wolff Euehua TELEPHONE 6-5ll0 FEMININE FASHIONS Eevesdrepping Around Bel-ter By Frances Fisk A new year is here once again! Bringing with it important and exciting happenings of this school year. Your New Year's Resolutions were made long ago and now you're ready to begin a shining and prosperous year. The old year brought with it the beginning of a new school year, exciting football games, and friendly school dances. The Christmas formal, sponsored by the Student Council, Friday night, December 19, 1952 from 7:30 to lO:U0 was one of the biggest dances of last year. The big gym was decorated on a Christmas theme and looked like a winter fairyland. Blue and white crepe paper hung from above, tall red candles shone brightly from the windows, puffs of paper snowballs, glistening Christmas trees, and twinkling blue lights completed the heavenly atmosphere. Everyone was there and had a wonderful time. The annual P. T. A. Christmas Party was held Monday night, December 22, 1952 in the big gym. The decorations remaining from the Christmas formal decorated the gym. Dancing and movies high- lighted the night. Delightful refreshments were served by the P. T. A. in the little gym. A happy time was had by alll With the New Year, we find that the Basketball Season is off to a bouncing start. They're off to a good start and hope to win the basket- ball championship again this year. That's all the eavesdropping this month, so see you again next issue. Most Experienced Teacher By Kay Smith Many moons ago, between the Edgewood Plateau and the rolling plains, beneath a spreading oak, in a small house, a great reward was bestowed upon two people. Baker Iunior High is honored to have him as a member of its family. This reward is Mr. Posey. He is six feet, two inches tall, has black hair, brown eyes, and a wonder- ful personality. When not teaching, he usually works on his father's ranch, which is something like over a thousand acres. They raise Herefords, sheep, and quarter horses. With such experience and subjects to 2904 G,,,,da,upe Amin' Tam teach, he deserves the title, Most Experienced Teacher. -L, -Cpu B t 6,10 QDII1 Spnillp 'REESE LumberCompany a 8 L 5 'mu 7 a 'Z ri-ie sour:-vs uruoue Builders of newer Homes OR RESTAURANT AND GIFT SHOP Manufacturers of Quality Millwork Ph N5 EWEST SHOPHNG CENTER me and Guadalupe 4926 N. LAMAR . PHONE 5-5555 ' 'U 3 5009 Bufnef Rd- PHONE a-4321 AusrlN 5, TEXAS Specializing in Hair Shaping -:::::::::::::::::: VOGUE SHOE STORE Northwest Cleaners 6I05 Burnet Rd. Austin Phone 5-5942 Just Good Dry Cleaning FAMILY LAUNDRY SERVICE SHOES - BAGS - HOSE 706 Congress Phone 2-2759 Bellotte Humble Service I70l GUADALUPE Phone 2-0978 Austin 'Zona Wane al Wana' LCASI U Afcata - Sava 1353 tumfgfnfntnleicfrvilfninxs'liiomfeortollribri slizrtfnncu L IIITONUIYIQNING .. Y.. . .

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THE .EQCKET VOL. IV ISSUE IV BAKER IUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IAN. l959 OGKS TO BRIG NEW YEAR By Mary Louise McGuire My, what a title. There's no telling what the future holds. One important event is that our new President-elect, Dwight Eis- enhower will be inaugurated jan- uary 20. This is very important to all the people of the United States, and other countries as well. Politics seem to play an important part in the future of the world, today. There's not a doubt, that the Baker basketball team isn't going to be in the City Conference this year, without a mind set on win- ning that trophy again. Naturally, we want to see our team win that trophy, but it takes more than just the boys hard playing alone, it's our school spirit too. We've got a wonderful team and we want to keep it that way, so come one and all, to the games and see our Baker team to another VICTORY! A World War is a big problem on most of the minds of the peo- ple today. We all hope that this year of 1953 will never bring such a disastrous thing to the world. just like the old saying, you never know what the future will bring. Surely the world will not be able to stand many more wars, and there is hope that there will be no more to corrupt the peace of the world. IRANIAN VISITS by Iudy Cartwright Mrs. Dawson's language arts class was honored when her friend, Mohammed Ali Iazayery, came to visit. Ali teaches in Iran and is studying here in the Uni- versity. He spoke about lrianian customs especially stressing those of 7th grade students. On Ali's second visit the stu- dents presented The Night Be- fore Christmas. Mr. Nurtunllst Teacher Personality nf 53 ,Q...,r - if a 'Ei IQ 't.'.r- 'T ,,,.V E ,,..' r 5: .Z i. .bV, ,,ZZ .,-,:V ..-.1 fr , -.,'tr I .,,. 7,1 '...' tEQf551,,f75f'i,5's5's3:i' 3 :'5'isfv 5.f1i 5 ' -tai' iw' ' 5 ' ' li15.5533r'22.-:3f.':555E- I-:E..3'1Iii' .1E'1?Z-Q I. -'11 . 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Norton, first teach- er personality of the New Year is the man you see holding forth in S-ll. Mr. Norton is 6 feet tall, weighs 225 pounds, has dark brown hair, grey eyes. His age is a big secret, but he was born in Brown- wood, Texas during the Dark Ages. Mr. Norton went to high school in Bangs, Texas. From there he went to Howard Payne College for his B.A. degree. Then he went Uni- Uni- M.A. to Southwestern University, versity of Texas, and the versity of Georgia for his I-Ie is to be awarded a PhD. on May 30th. Mr. Norton served in the Navy and Marine Corps. He was married in 1947. Before coming to Baker 5 years ago, Mr. Norton taught science and math at Austin High School. Now he teaches only 8th and 9th grade Social Studies. When Mr. Norton was asked EAFETERIA By Norma Taylor and Carol Wyckoff Have you ever tried to cook l25 pounds of potatoes and 60 pounds of meat at one time? I don't suppose any of us have, but the ladies who work in the lunch- room have cooked more than that of just potatoes and meat every day. They have from I8 to 20 cases of milk each day, 24 loaves of bread and many more things to prepare. In the lunchroom are eight ladies who prepare our lunches each day. Each lady has her own job. There are two meat cooks, two vegetable cooks, two dessert cooks, one part time helper who fixes the bread and butter and then there's the superintendent who looks after everything. The ladies start preparing the meal at 7:30 A.M. and it is usually ready by ll:00 A.M. They never stop working from the time they arrive till the time they leave at 2:40 P.M. The women who run the cafe- teria are: Mesdames Gertrude Bargsley, Mary Eckert, Ella Erick- son, Ruby Lehman, Lucille Ha- good, Mattie Crider, Hildigard I-Iugland and Beatrice Roberts. for you at lunch time. what he thought of Baker he said he enjoyed the students very much. The feeling is mutual! Steak, gravy, and potatoes are Mr. Norton's favorite foods. His favorite color is grey and his hobby is all kinds of sportsg foot- ball and golf especially. His fa- vorite song is The Eyes of Texas. If you're one of the unfortunate people who doesn't know Mr. Nor- ton I'd try my best to meet him.

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THE BAKER ROCKET PAGE3 I WHAT I5 IT? By Ianice Stark What would you think if some- one said you were a physioqno- mist? Well here are some of the answers I received from some stu- dents of Baker: I'd jump in the lake, replied Iane Ottmann. Betty Moore said, l'd say they were crazy. Melba Allman exclaimed, I'd feel flattered. Iean Haynie Iknown as the blonde of Bakeri answered, I'd tell them they were stupid. Andy Becker answered, Oh, I do. I'd slap their silly looking face, was Iackie Patterson's reply. David Allen exclaimed, I'd faint. Eva Ann Iohnson answered, I'd drop dead. Ruth Nielson replied smartly, I don't think I have. Some people wouldn't mind being a physioqnomist, because it only means the art of discover- ing temperament and character from outward appearance. Disappointments should be cremated, not embalmed. The AMEIII EAN NATIIINAL BANK Allandale Hardware 8: Variety 5822 Burnet Road TELEPHONE 5-0522 FADE 'N' FASHIUNS By Carol Wyckoff See that beautiful corduroy shirt that girl has on? Yes, I said shirt. It seems that girls have been enjoying wearing different colored corduroy shirts as jackets over their blouses. Boys also seem to be wearing corduroy shirts, but with turtle neck sweaters under them. lt looks real classy. Poodles seem to be spreading. Now many girls are dreaming of themselves in a poodle and some are fixing to take that drastic step of losing your hair C314 of it, that is.D Many a girl can be identifed whether or not she's available by the chain and ring. Usually if she has that on, you'd better watch out. It seems to be a fad to fuss with your beau, Ithat is the most com- mon fad.J The initials of the beau's name are seen on quite a few girls. Also boys' bracelets around their arms. Of course, there is a fad that everyone knows about. It occurs around the end of the six weeks, and is known as the Flunkslll Song ibecbcafiond Why Don't You Believe Me to Iodie Magness from Kenneth Boss - WlNN'S 5- I 0-25c STORE 4IOI euAoALuPe Cold, Cold Heart to Mrs. Farr from the Three Cavaliers I'll See You in My Dreams Derdens Pet Shop 8' to Eddie Chandler from Margie DNISS ugohns-on H Everything for the Pets nce in a 1 e to Don Keeling from Ia Nelle Sm N' Lama' , 5'm'5 Fowler You Belong to Me 'figs Eickmann from Paul Hash- K ASH- KA R RY Trying SELF ssnve enocenv Eoullg'-35539 Bohng from Gayle IOOZ Quality, Courtesy and Satisfaction Must I Cry Again to Larry Fitzgerald from Ianis Stubbs If I Had a Wishing Bing to Iohn Campbell from pal to Andrew Becker from Uno Who to Gregg Martin from some- one Wish You Were Here to Tommy Patterson from Mar- garet Tampke Has Anybody Seen My Gal to Donna Peck from Ianis Stubbs u HYDE PARK FURNITURE CO 4027 GUADALUPE New and Used Furniture Phone 5-6206 BALCAR'S HUMBLE SERVICE Home and Auto Radios Repaired 3909 Guadalupe Street v. J. Balcar Phone 53-9057 JETT'S RADIO SERVICE 35II Guadalupe Phone 5-9801 DELWOOD CHAMPION HARDWARE 380i East Ave. Phone 5-S4415 ALLANDALE PHARMACY North Austin Prescription Specialist SICK ROOM NEEDS Prompt Delivery Serivce 5724 Burnet Rd. 5-II9l Edward's Hyde Park Cleaners The Best In Cleaning 4023 GUADALUPE