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

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THE .EQCKE VOL. IV ISSUE VI BAKER IUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL APR., 1953 Activity ljills April Schunlda 5 By Peggy St. Martin The old alma mater is close to bustin' with activity this rnonth. Many students, who entered the Interscholastic Meet, are anxious- ly- awaiting the results. Baker entered the Iournalisrn, declama- tion, ready-writing, one-act play, and spelling contests. The speech, art, and music classes are working on an oper- etta, M. S. Pinatoref' to be presented in May. This year's operetta is another Gilbert and Sullivan as was last year's Pi- rates ot Pinzancef' The Music classes are also planning to participate in the city-wide Music Festival, the last part ot April. The Iournalism class is all but snowed under with the work of having to get the yearbook to- gether and at the same time write the ast issue of the paper. In the midst of all this Iournalistic confuson, the class took time oft to enjoy themselves at their own Tea Dance, which was held in the afternoon. BEHIND THE SCENES-Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of cr busy newspaper? Gathered around this printing press for an inspection are a printer, Peggy St. Martin. co-editor. and Frances Fisk. feature editor. Work Begins Uri Upertetta By Peggy Laudan Spring has Sprung' and once more the music, speech, and art classes oi Baker have begun work Mr. Sayers, who conducted the auditions for M. S. Pinaforel' awarded parts to all four of these singers. They are, left to right: Iill Schutze. Margaret Tampke. Iames Amis, and Thomas Flowers. on an operetta entitled, M. S. Pinatoref' The operetta will have a three day run, opening the twenty-first ot May. CAST Sir Ioseph Porter K. C. B ............. Ierry Scarbrough Capt. Corcoran .... Thomas Flowers Ralph Backstraw ...... Rankin White Dick Deadeye ............ Carol Wycotf Kitty Doles Bill Bobstay .............i,.., Allan Baker ' Robert Frampton Bob Becket .................... Don Fowler Iarnes Amis Iosephine ........................ lill Schutze Cousin I-lebe ...... Margaret Tampke Frances Fisk Buttercup ........................ Io Erckrnan Martha Ann Peugh Twelve girls and I2 boys were chosen for the chorus. Some dances have been in- cluded to make the production more colorful. The choregraphy is being supervised by the P. E. department and the I-Iomemaking department is supervising the costurning.

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PAGE 8 THE BAKER ROCKET A Shari, Gall Eats Emmhnn Qiunrhrnn nr A Efvprrt Gbf Ira Flint 'mn By Peggy St. Martin As we left Sir Lancepot last month, he had just been chal- lenged to a duel by his rival, Sir Kiljoy, the victor to win Lady Schjmane's Ipronounced Iane'sJ lovely hand in marriage. And now as we join the two knights . . At dawn, says Sir Kiljoy grimly. At dawn, says Sir Lancepot just as grimly. But the next morning the duel has to be delayed because the sun doesn't corne up that day and so there is no dawn! At dawn, if the sun comes up, says Sir Kiljoy grimly. At dawn, if the sun comes up, says Sir Lancepot just as grimly. So, at dawn the next day the in hand. At the other end sits Sir Kiljoy, lance also in hand. Lady Schjmane Cpronounced janel gives the signal and they come galloping toward each other, +14Q45:4vxegfnkaxeaxfozfqfbyQ4X014014+14+1444014-vX0X++I0X4oI0I4+B vp V+ 5: Gitts - Old Guns and Pistols ri' va- +i+ ANTIQUES 3+ +2 +14 15,1 HAMILTON FAULK 121 6206 N. Lamar Blvd.. ff: vZoI4sZ4uXo:4q:0I4vX4axoxofvze41014vzoxozoxozoxuzov5uX4 4 X02 I Brockman's Grocery and Markets: P 790l Burent Road - Phone 5-sea-1 'l each one wanting to make mince meat pie of the other. But before they can meet in the middle of the royal garden, Sir Lancepot's horse stumbles and sends the knight right into the middle of the royal pond. Isplashj Sir Kiljoy doesn't know that Sir Lancepot has fallen off his horse because two knights meet in the palace '53 ANNUAL A SPACE TRIP? The journalism class is plan- ning a trip through space in the near future. The theme S-P-A-C-E will be used in the '52-'53 year- book. Ronnie Rocket will show you through the halls of Baker: intro- ducing individually the '53 seniors and the 7th and 8th grade ad- visories. You'll glide in and out of Baker's Student Council, Band, and other various organizations. You'll whiz back through space to Baker's exciting football and basketball seasons along with pictures of the Pep Squad and cheerleaders. Into the future you'll go with the Senior Will and Class Prophecy. Baker's '53 annual is really flying high! john Ellis: Can I call you by your first name? garden for a duel to the death. At one end of the garden Sir Lancepot sits on his horse, the fog is thicker than ever. So, Sir Kiljoy just kept on charging and as far as we know he still is. Ihe was last seen charging through Aighanistanj Sir Lancepot just picked him- self up out of the pond, dried off his armor to keep it from rusting, and married Lady Schjmane Cpro- nounced Ianel. And all three lived happily ever after. Che, she, and the fogb Moral: Never expect a title to have anything to do with the story. Prosperity is the fruit of thrift. -Lincoln. ICont'd from Page 33 DON'T BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU DREAM Evanell from Mary Ann DON'T LET THE STARS GET IN YOUR EYES Ianice from Melba A penny saved is two pence clear. -Franklin. Roy George 8. Wells Hurt Service Station TEXACO PRODUCTS exocsanzs - ics - eAs IE Bessie Kennedy: Yes, if I can 43rd afeuaaampa Phone s-seas 'A::::::--:::::::::::::U Ccd-1 1'l'1YSGlf Your ICISL flqfflelu cf',,,f,,,:, .ca merits Binary .eiazm SHIERLOW VISTA APT. MOTEL TELEPHONE 6-5I ID NORTHWEST SHOPPING CENTER KITCHEN APTS. FEMININE FASHIONS Phone 5-0233 6009 Burnet Rd. 60I0 N. Lamar 2904 Guadalupe Austin, Texas Specializing in Hair Shaping Phone 5-390I3 1, ee.-::::::::::::::::::i I , I The QQ I h 5 P U 1119 VARSITY DRUG 1, THE soUTH's UNIQUE 1, L. v. Blomquist AMEHIEAN I an i IQHONE l:432:'pe E III East 2Ist BANK TO SERVE YOU ' 'R E E S E Lumber Company Builders of Better Homes Manufacturers of Quality Millwork 4926 N. LAMAR o PHONE 5-6555 AUSTIN 5. TEXAS WATSONS FLORIST Flowers For All Occasions 2604 Guadalupe Phone 2-9294

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PAGE 2 THE BAKER ROCKET By Iinx Williams Off with the oxfords! On with the slides! Out with the goggles, boys and feast your eyes! The ballerinas have come back in style. You see black, brown, green, blue, and white. There's something about dainty shoes that attracts a man's eye. With these revealing shoes, come the ball and chain around the ankle, usually known as an ankle bracelet. They give a very feminine appeal to the limbs of the wearer. lust notice these things as you're around, along with full skirts and peasant blouses. The boys are spring-ing around also. They've hidden their boots and gotten out their moc- casins. All the corduory shirts have been replaced by the cotton ones. Everything has its place because spring is truly here! EIJITIJHS EUMMENTS The lunch room's fuller than usual! And look, the drug-store's empty. What happened!! Yes! They were caught, culprits and all! Mr. Darnell called on the drug- store unexpectedly and swept clean, Bakerites from all corners. Now that we're all here and eating in the lunch room, let's keep it neat and clean. If you have to wait in line longer than usual, be patient, there's food for everyone. There's a long, long nail a-grind- ing Up through the hole of my shoe, And it's ground its way into my foot For a mile or twog There's a long, long hike before me, And what I'm dreaming about Is the time when I can sit me down And pull that long nail out. WI-IAT I5 IT? By Iudy Tyson and Linda Willoughby If some petite person told you you were obstreperous, what would you say? These are some of the reactions we got: Lorraine Guerrero hurriedly re- plied, You're crazy! Larry Fitzgerald said, I hesi- tate to deviate on the grounds that I simply don't know what you're talking about. Eek-a-mercy! I didn't know I was one, exclaimed startled Carolyn Taylor. Humorously, Greg Martin re- plied, lf l'rn one, you are too! Freddie Talbert gave a quick answer of Thank you! Iudy Weathers with a blank expression on her face said, Never heard of it. If you're wondering what ob- streperous means, it's a person who's uncontrollably noisy, clam- orous, and unruly. By Peggy Laudan and Mary Ann Goeke Ain't Misbehavin' Mr. McLemore from 2nd Period Science Class n Beautiful Brown Eyes Mary Ann from LeRoy Don't Fence Me In Mr. Norton from Viress, Patsy, and Della Has Anybody Seen My Gal? Laura from Kay and Peg Evanell from Mary Ann Heart and Soul Palooka from Sara Rockwell Horses Carry Tales Carol Norwood from Rufus Burke Melba and Iimmy from Mary u n u u ang cibecbcafionzi - nlfll - 1 Gayle Parr from Della Mae l Love You Because Billy Brewer from Carolyn Peterson Ka-liga Mr. Horn from Kay, Laura and Pestiflus Keep It A Secret Mrs. Hart from Billy Brewer Friendship Mr. Posey from Larry Fitzgerald Oh Happy Day Ianis Stubbs from Ava Nell Wood Pretty Baby Bobetta from all the boys Rack Up The Balls Boys Mike Hornsby from champion Side By Side xx u u 'Tell Me A Story Baker TEACHERS from the Baker STUDENTS Tell Me Your Mine LeRoy from Mary Ann Iack Secord from Iudy Lawson Thinking Of You Billy Brewer from Kay Smith lack Mangham from Martha Smith Martin Patterson from Laura Don Keeling from Gayle Sullivan Till I Waltz Again With You Irvin Rawls from Donna Peck Mike Hornsby from C. ALLANDALE PHARMACY North Austin Prescription Specialist SICK ROOM NEEDS Ann The Three Sisters from Rae P'0 'P' De'!V Y Ssflvc' 5724 Burnet Rd. 5-lI9l 'Qu' Was of Wana' B 8: M PLUMBING CO. I E U nEAsoNAsLs mces h yyby. 5- Kuta -Sava 1383 6221 Dallas Highway lurl2isn.imomarRrma1s-nonrorccmuoea.irvumccsml ccmcmcu r Phon' 54754 NH' and sun' 534795