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

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V Y THE BAKER ROCKET PAGE 3 Why Uur Euuritry ls Free By Frances Fisk What is freedom? ls it being able to do what we please? Most of us know that is the wrong defi- nition of freedom, for if we go through life doing as we please, We will interfere with the rights of others. We must understand first that freedom for one, means freedom for all. It means for free- dom, We, as young citizens of the United States, need to help make this country a strong nation in both peace and war. Freedom of many interesting forms has been in existence through the periods of history. ln the beginning of history, people sought the right to say and do what they believed, but merciless kings crushed their hopes of free- dom. Today, freedom involves a matter of choice, restraint, and co-operation. You will always be free to make a choice. Yet we must remember that freedom for one thing means giving up some- thing else. ln order for everyone to be free, all groups must be willing to meet the other, half way. We possess the greatest heri- tage of freedom in the world. The colonists had to struggle together when they settled in this country, to maintain shelter, clothing, and protection. ln achieving this, they soon forgot their differences and a personal freedom was made possible. America is taking a big step in personal freedom today Teacher Perserielity By Norma Taylor Stepping into the spotlight for this month is Mr. McLemore, Sci- ence teacher. l-le was born in Beaumont, Texas on the morning of October 12, H4921 which was Z4 years ago, so he says. You'll recognize him by his black hair, hazel eyes, and 135 pounds. RUSSIAN DINNER TIME One of the favorite songs of the Russian food inspector is: It Was Dinner Time in Russia So-vi-et. for the adults of tomorrow, through laws by the voice of the peopleg to govern themselves. Yes, America has freedomp for the goverrfment with its courts, laws, labor unions, and great corpora- tions, is ruled by the majority of the people. With our past freedom serving as an inspiration, We, as adults of tomorrow, must strive each day to keep this great heritage strong and secure. Hank Snow, Hank Williams, Robert Newton and lean Simmons top his list as favorites. When Mr. McLemore gets hungry he pre- fers steak and potatoes. Swimming, tennis, dancing, and mountain climbing seem to be the way he likes to pass away the time. When asked if he had an inten- tion of getting married he immedi- ately replied, No woman in her right mind would have me! CDon't be so sure about thatll lf you haven't already met Mr. McLemore, you're surely missing something. Go to T-4 some after- noon and get acquainted with our friendly Teacher Personality. WATSONS FLORIST Flowers For All Occasions 2604 Guadalupe Pham 2-9294 SHIERLOW VISTA APT. MCTEL KITCHEN APTS. 60I0 N. Lamar Phone 5-390I3 VARSITY DRUG L. V. Blomquisf Across from Gregory Gym Ill East 2Ist 1 Bellotte Humble Service l90l GUADALUPE Phono 2-0978 Austin Th E AMERICAN NATIUNAL BANK 'ro senve You HI-WAY LAUNDRY 62I5 NORTH LAMAR Phone 5-357l H. H. ADKINS GROCERY AND MARKET 720l N. Lamar

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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

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PAGE 4 THE BAKER ROCKET In Une Ear - - Uut The Ilther lf you haven't gotten an earful of the latest scandal or if you're a little late on the lovelorn, here's a column that will get you hep. It appears the ninth grade isn't doing so well. The boys haven't the faintest idea that ln spring a young man's fancy turns to thoughts of love. They're re- worded it substituting fishing or track relays. There are a few couples who are still on the beam however, this fast diminishing group includes Mary McGuire and David Warner, Sandy Wade and Greg Martin, and Suzie Bowling and Eddie Kincaid. The eighth grade is really in a jam! The boys won't take hints. Keep your chins up girls, all the boys in this school aren't jerks. Iody Magness and Don Benner, Ioella Evans and Charles Stegar, and Barbara Bloomquist and Ken- neth Ross are a majority of the minority who held their fellas. The seventh grade is the only bunch who conform to nature. This about exhausts the supply for this issue, so until next month keep your ears and eyes open. Spring Inspirations Spring has sprung The grass has riz Wonder where the birdies is? Spring is here The boid is on the wing That's silly, how absoid The wing is on the boid! SUMMER ACTIVITIES Baker students enjoy summer sun. By Sandra Wade The summer holidays are just around the corner and everyone is buzzing with plans. We find an enormous variety of pastimes for our three months of freedom among the students of Baker. You may hear of anything from just sittin' 'round to a trip to the big city, but everyone has something in mind to occupy his or her time. Some of us will do nothing more exciting than dividing our time between Barton's and Lock- harts' while the more ambitious in our midst will settle for nothing less than a trip home to St. Louis, like lane Ottman. Iudy Tyson, Mary McGuire, Linda Willough- by, and Sandy Wade are migrat- ing to the lake for a few weeks and a few colossal sunburns. Peggy Laudan, our most envied tourist, is anticipating a glorious vacation in New York City. Mar- tha Smith obviously is not im- pressed by the glamour of fash- ionable resort spotsg she prefers to stay right at home and do nuthin'. If you get tired of movies, there are scads of things to do, swim- ming, miniature golf, horseback riding, and just loafing, help pass the time admirably. ,1...l.ll- BABY SITTING? Running, walking, Singing, talking, Anything to stop Their squawking. Racing, biking, Chasing, hiking, Something that is To their liking. Taming, reading, Washing, feeding, Don't they hear My constant pleading? Combing, brushing, Bedding, hushing, Where has all the Time been rushing? The day is finished, As is fitting, So am I- With baby sitting. Anon. Music - Records - Instruments RADIOS 8: TELEVISION .l. R. REED MUSIC CO. 805 Congress AVE. B. GROCERY When Au Neighbor. Trade 4405 Av.. s Phone sa-am TELEVISION sAl.Es AND ssnvlce CHRISTY C0., INC. zona euAnALuPE P D A I Austln, Texas Phone 6-6333 D QDL-'Et Eg We Sell Selling it 1' L A U D A N gl 217 West 6th -Acnoss rnou me rfosr orncs- phone 3-3 539 AD-VER-115-ER gt PHONE 5-om Ig Posters - Decals - Car Cards It ----'I2'2t?FfE5'Pi?.'3tE'?!i--- E