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

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Page Four THE BAKER RO CKET IN THE PRESS BOX By Martha Smith How do you like this issue of the paper? The journalism class sure would like to know. They can know too, if you will write us a short letter telling us what you have to say about the Baker Rocket. Yes, that's right, this year our press box will be sitting out in front of the main office for you, the students, to put in your cri- ticism an d suggestion for the paper. lf you don't like something about your school paper or if you have a suggestion write us a short note and tell us so. We will pub- lish as many letters as space per- mits from those we receive, right here in this space. You don't have to sign your name to your letters if you do not wish to, but do write and tell us what you think, after all this is your paper. By the way, we want letters not only about the paper, but also the school. WE'VE BEEN NOTICED By Pepper Baldwin Baker started the school year off by being in the news. At the very beginning of school a write-up appeared in the Austin daily paper about our wonderful foot- ballteam. There are a few return- ing lettermen. The write-up also mentioned the decrease in our en- rollment, and the new coach. The day following the election of the Baker cheerleaders, a small feature was printed which stated the names of all yell leaders. lt also included the names of the alternates. Perhaps by the time the next issue of the Rocket is published, Baker will have made the society page! There's good eating ahead SOCIETY One afternoon at 3:30 l was going by the boy's locker room when l ran into one of the boys on the football team. He is 5 feet 7 inches tall, has brown hair and eyes and of course he is none other than Wayne Fickel of the 9th grade. He was born in this city on November l0, l939. We soon got to talking and l learned that his favorite sport Cas if we didn't knowj is football, he is one of the captains of the Buckaroos. His favorite teacher is Coach Hickerson. He said he also likes gym, the colors green and white, television, and Sandy Hitchcock tough luck girlsj. Besides his good looks, he has a very won- derful and rare personality, why not meet him and find out for yourself. Our 8th grade personality for this month is brown eyed, brown haired, Claryce Smith. Born thir- teen years ago in Taylor, Texas, this is her first year in Baker. Her favorite teachers are Mr. Childers and Miss Thigpen and favorite subjects being social studies and P. E. She likes to dance, listen to popular music, and collect hit parade books. As of yet she has worry boys, she'll change her mind soon, if she hasn't already. lf you haven't met our Sth grade personality, do so. You'll be glad you did. lt was awfully quiet about three o'clock on the morning of May 25, l94l, but at 4:30 the whole town of Port Arthur, Texas, felt a shock. NOTI-llNG SERIOUS. Luckily, it was nothing serious, at least not very serious: Glenda Rutledge, our 7th grade person- ality, was just delivered to the world. Glenda lives at 5208 Duval with her parents, her younger brother, and her piano, which she enjoys playing very much. lf you can't find this blondish brown haired, blue eyed girl at home listening to Bing Crosby or the song, Va- ya Con Dots , you may find her enjoying her favorite sports, rid- ing horses and swimming. Glenda is 5' tall and plans to be a school teacher when she is older. She also likes the colors, pink and blue, teacher, Mr. Mc- Lemore, and subject, speech. You can lead your son to school, but you can't make him L L'-. W ' ' H no favorite among boys, but don't think' 1usr1F f 'Z'Tff X Q ' ' 'f -Sw ROY Cox SGIVICS 5 V ,. l ' ' ' g Station L '- ,l y - 1 ll! . .Phone 5-942i with Butter Krust' Bread! 'tftfx' stt- f, A 1 Your Frfgnrfilyasgflif Dealer

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THE BAKER R0 CKET PAGE THREE OUTSIDE PLEASE! By Barbara Grice How many times a day do you hear this? That's right! ln the morning and after lunch! Get out of the halls! You can't stay inside! Go outside. They all mean the same thing and are for the same purpose. To keep the halls quiet and orderly. No don't get me wrong. The teachers won't keep you outside when it's rain- ing or cold but when it's warm and pretty you need to be cut- side. The sunshine and fresh air are good for you. Put yourself in one of the teachers' place. lf you were try- ing to get everything in order, and figure out the things you were going to have each class do, would you want people in the halls running, singing and play- ing chase? Naturally you wouldn't. Well, the teachers don't either. So why don't we cooperate with them and stay out of the halls in the morn- ing and after we finish lunch. GIVE YOUR SUPPORT By Ierry Scarbrough Have you ever gone into the Baker auditorium between 345 and 4:30 on weekdays? lf you have, you have seen the six Baker cheerleaders and the pep squad yelling their lungs out. Why don't you give them all the support you can and go to the games and yell. lt makes the game twice as exciting, and it really helps the boys on the play- ing field, take it from me! So come on-let's all be behind our cheer leaders, pep squad, football team, and school l007Ol ROCKET STAFF Editor-in-chief ........ Laneta Steika Feature Editor ,,.,...... Martha Smith News Editor ............ Carol Wyckoff Sports Editor ........ Delbert Moberg Business Manager..Arthur Chester Picture Coordinator .... loyce Berry Photographer ....,..... Wiley Wiman Exchange Editor ....................Eilzabeth Schwab Proofreader ............ Martha Sherrill Art Editor ........,. Dee Dee Williams Morgue Keeper .................. Bill Rice Staff Typist .............. Arthur Chester The remainder of the class has worked as assistants and repor- ters. SPIRIT OF '53 By Martha Sherrill Ever since good ole Baker lun- ior High was started back in l9ll it has been noted for its won- derful school spirit. Our school spirit is just as much a tradition as the school itself. lt has made us look for the best in everything through victories and defeats. lt's always those Baker kids that yell the loudest at football and basket- ball gamesp who look the proud- est when their school is mention- ed, and who work the hardest to better their school and com- munity. This year is no exception. The team, the cheerleaders, the pep squad, the band, and the student body are all going out to make Baker School the best of all. M E..lQ0..., tii, umm m m U UUE x .ll. ll --li X . X-5 K ii ,AQVE W- g .ks T T -5 naar... WELCOME Baker is swamped with new faces this year, being mostly stu- dents. We are also glad to have the new faculty members. Most of our new students have come from U. I. H. and Ridgetop. We are glad to have all of you and hope you feel as at home as you did where you came from. We hope you like our school, and feel the people are friendly. Let's make this a happy school year. We can do this with cooperation, kindness, and keeping smiling faces. A mind is like a parachute, it only functions when open. BAKER ORIGIN By Laneta Stefka 1953 minus l9ll leaves 42 years. lf you could have been a kid around l900, you would have played on Baker's present loca- tion, for it was the site of a park. Have you ever wondered where the name Baker came from? At the time they needed a school so Baker was built. They decided to name Baker after the first superin- tendent of schools, Mr. D. W. C. Baker. Next time you say or yell Baker put something into it for it's your school. Be proud of it! - HATS OFF By Lawanda Thurman and Sherry Bailey lf you have walked by the bul- letin boards in front of the office you have probably noticed how they were fixed. The pictures are usually used for illustrating our devotionals. These illustrations are really beautiful and the whole school would like to extend their thanks to Miss Knudson and the Art Department for their work on this project. We also wish to thank the stu- dents who have participated in the devotionals this year. We feel that everyone in Baker School has enjoyed and looks forward to the devotional each morning. The devotional enables us to start each day with a new thought for the future. We also wish to thank the teachers who have made a daily devotional program. AVE. B GROCERY Where All Neighbors Trade 4403 Ave. B PHONE 53-392I CAPITOL DRUG STORE DRUGS AND SUNDRIES I300 N. Congress Highland Cleaners MRS. EMIL TURNER, Owner 52I0 Ave. F Phone 5-68II Bob Gorham Agency REAL ESTATE - INSURANCE l7I0 San Jacinto Dial 8-9376 AUSTIN, TEXAS

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THE BAKER ROCKET PAGE FIVE Girls Playclay Went Ott With u Bang By Martha Smith Saturday, October l7th., Play- day for Austin's high school and junior high girls at the U. T. went ott with a bang. Two hundred and titty girls were eligible to participate in this event, having titty girls each trom these high schools: Stephen P. Austin, Mc- Callum, and Travis. Prom Baker, U.l.l-l., Allan, and O'l-lenry lunior l-lighs twenty-tive girls from each school could participate in this event. The purpose ot this Play- day was not only to promote good sportsmanship and iair play, but also tor the girls to be- come more acquainted with girls from other schools. Playday be- gan at 9:00 A.M. tor these girls when they registered and organ- ized the teams in which repre- sentatives trom all schools were on each team. Atter this the activ- ities began with group games, relays, and volleyball. After all the activity there was an inactive or rest period during which a demonstration ot recreational skills was given by the University students and then a sing-song and the announcement of scores followed. To conclude the Play- day a picnic was given. PURE HONEY Produced by Wm. W. Wyman 4004 Ave. D AUSTIN, TEXAS Capitol Auto Sales and Finance Co. Your Friendly Used Car Dealer 2l3 S. LAMAR W. A. Balcer C. P. Young BUY THE BEST EoR LESS Hitters Gasoline Regular 22 9fl0 - Ethyl 25V2 University Tire 8: Oil Co. I9th 8: Lavaca Ph. 8-OI97 ,. A ' W' f -. i-.wig-1 ' 'g,s.'sfr:'I'f- gr :ff x x . . ,,, , ,X Sf... ...WA ,. WMM., W .. . .. 4, . .. ., . aw ' 1.3 ., + X 1 3. - . ' M I -.- tenet-1.52-,131-E222113551--QI...22,2 :W-.. ' X A- E' .. .- 1.-if-1 .www ':::2r-. ,S A'- I' -if S . Wir: 2 s:.S :s5:?PP't ':': '---eej -. - '-'1 :::s2 's'- 32:15. ... vt.:1-.:::.::1:a:..s:1:''gis-gelmg ,, ,1...,m-:1z- V u-:: .sgg,g,:T w e ,-W-L.: ' t j.2 W -I sie: .2 ..'2::tf2t3f:sii:::::f:t-.st . ----- dl sits' . -S :7.:.,. :Q ,.,::2 it f' -35:1?SR1'Qt5':1'f:l:i 5i' i' 5 .. . :f:E'1' T'-1-as--:-W mgrizfsf j.5:,::.A ' ' f e -fp.:-55: 5:1551 bite: :Z13 fZErE25rE' '2if'fiiE6?:.: Ab ' 'ifixil :ML ....,.. .. ....... M. ...... .. ..... .... .. J.. ,W ,,,....m.....,,..,,..2E.. .t.fQ...r.....S.-W, M... . ...Wo -v...X..........., . A. . .,,,. . , R L3 - .151 .E-twE'?fgg:,sps,:1- - ' -j::55s ':.f:II1gis 'Etti'f,sss22. 552. ,..t:z::. tfizsztf' ' 2.14.-ri.e:f:f:1::.:-1-as11 . V if1.'L1a-.-:L1- 1:::siE:2e:z?:g-Q: - ' ' . .,t-- 2:2-95:24 .1 .. :t , , Sw '. fs . . . ti- . f' , ,. .. V - I 5 - 'P 525' II!,5...:a.:a.1s5::-::- .3 -Sitiri, 1'1E1'J2f rg-w,.i:,g-:sag tgfirf ESL? ' VI , ,. ,T ggligirf ' iigaif'-1:1:5se5.,:2: . ggggtgg-,5::: 1 - ,,. S rf 2f2.g,.qss:r: 5-.Q M-..,5,,,, ':::.e.':5.r- E. M . ff V' -frat: Sports Highlight the News By Gerry Heath and Delbert Moberg Morton's Boy Shop will sponsor a 15 minute program announced by sports reporter, Glenn Brown. This program will be devoted to High School and Iunior High School Football. lt will be on the air every Wednesday nite at 7:30 on radio station KVET. There will be scores of the past weeks and interviews ot a coach or a representative from one ot the school teams. Be sure and tune in tor a good summary of the football games around Austin. Showtime In Mrs. Conrciclt's Room By Nancy Ramm Did you ever wonder whether a movie was worth paying 70 cents to see? Well, there's one sure way oi tinding out. lust trip right up those stairs to T-4 and look on the bulletin board. There are the reviews ot the recent movies up there. These reviews are made by widely known or- ganizations who see the films and give them ratings. Try it some- time, it's a big help. Baker's Football Schedule By Gerry Heath Date Time Sept. 30 4:00 P.M. Baker CDD vs. McCallum IFJ October l5 4:00 P.M. Allan lDl vs. Baker CFD October 22 4:30 P.M. Baker CGD vs. OT-lenry COD October 29 4:30 P.M. Baker CCD vs. U.l.H. CGD November 5 4:00 P. M. Baker CDD vs. Travis llfl All games tor Baker are sched- uled tor I-louse ark. The letter in parenthesis after team's name designates section the student body will sit in for that game. BEATS OO. l N T E R l O R S For Those Who Appreciate Fine Things l708 GUADALUPE Phone 8-464i B A L D W l N Pianos and Organs , Capitol Piano Co. I5I8 Guadalupe Street EVERETTE KELLY SALES SERVICE RENTALS SUPPLIES Phone 8-6455 DUNCAN TYPEWRITER CO. PRESCRIPTION PHARMACY EXCLUSIVE ROYAL TYPEWRITER REPRESENTATIVES I5th and Guadalupe Street STANDARD AND El.ECTRlC lDrive-in Servicel C. M. DUNCAN - Phone 2-9830 - i307 N. Congress - Austin, Texas