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

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PAGE SIX THE BAKER ROCKET lContinued from March lssuel lor I took the .45 and he took the six-gun and I got to Boot Hill before him l As we left Schmo Thursday in the last episode of Showdown Schmo was looking down the bar- rels of Lord Fauntleroy Tudor's six shooters. As we rejoin our story- No one spoke or moved as Schmo and Fauntleroy stood there in the middle of the main street of Boot Hill. The air was tense with anticipation. Then Fauntleroy broke the monotony as he said, l suppose you know that l'm out to get you, do you not Thurs- day. Ah plumb sure do, replied Schmo. Well, l'll give you a fair chance, Fauntleroy went on. l challenge you to a duel. You may name the time, place and weapons. You see, I am a man of fair play, and distinction and besides, l need some target prac- tice. You may give me the infor- mation tomorrow or send it by your second . Schmo thought a moment and murmured, Time-first day of August, place-west Texas desert, weapon-snowballsf' Come, come now my good man. The last person l killed didn't even fight back. Let's make this a sporting duel. Then Beuuulah Bell spoke, P A U L ' S Carpets - Draperies l 1 8110 ? 6: Wuuw A 5010 6: 1-4' F1unvn.seay .JW Schmo, youall have got to up- hold the good name of this here town and if the only way to do it is fight Fauntleroy, then youall have got to do it. Alrightee, that fancy-pants out- law don't scare me. Ah bet he's not as tough as Liberace even if he does have hair like him. Well, Thursday, have you made up your Chahl mind? Yes, mah mind is made up. Ah'l1 meet you at the big oak tree at 10:00 in the morning. We might make it dawn but Ah'm never up at that time. . But what will the weapons be? Don't worry, l'll have weapons for both of us. As Fauntleroy walked away Beuuulah Bell said, What kind of weapons did you choose, Schmo? the morning and youall will see. At ten on the dot the next morn- ing Schmo was at the oak tree with two weapons in his hands. At l0:0l Fauntleroy came into view. He approached slowly, step by step, peering at the objects Schmo held in his hand. Fauntle- roy was Within l0 feet of Schmo when he stopped, still staring at what Schmo held in his hand. l-le shudderedp then turned and ran so far that he was never seen in Texas again. What did Schmo have in his hand? Draw your own conclusion! Moral: Never start reading a continued story. 67112471 ji TELEPHONE 6-5I I0 FEMININE FASHIONS 410 COUQFSSS AVSUUG rust be Gt the big Oak tree in 2904 Guadalupe Austin, Texas , , . . an f , . ..- ' I' Tl1ere's good eating ahead .wl- ' .?ff5Zf! 5 ,W 2234 e-UADALUPE looa coNe-Rzss QM 5, g guyz ty f ,nw rxmxx ...Z i Ax :. 'X pl' i SALES SERVICE 'WM '2W ' W Maytag ,T M ,umm W 3 i ' Peterson Appliance Center wah Buffer Kwsi. Bread! 5915 GUADALUPE ST. W BUS. PH. 5-90l0 RES. PH. 5-l038

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THE BAKER ROCKET PAGE FIVE FACULTY NIPS HGLOBETROTTERSH The Baker Globetrotters fthe basketball teaml lost in a very close game with the Faculty. The Globetrotters, smeared with black grease paint, were really going to town the first quarter 16- 18. The faculty gained two points in the second quarter making the score 24-18. When the final quar- ter ended the score-board showed the score to be 45-43 in favor of the faculty. The high scorers on each team were: l-lickerson IFJ .i......i.. .......... 1 5 Sanderson CED ......... ......... l U Wilkinson CG.T.D ..... ......... 1 0 Thurman IFJ ......... ......... 1 U Moberg IGr.T.l ..... .....i 8 ' 7 Olguin IG.T.l ........................ Renner CG-.T.l ........................ 7 BAKER SNIEARS T. S. D. The hapless T. S. D. Rangers fell before the upcoming Baker squad. Roger Wilkinson captured the scoring honors for the game, with 21 points. This was Baker's third victory of the season. At halftime Baker had a comfortable 28 to 13 lead, but Sammy Oats kept the Rangers within striking distance until he fouled out with a total of 19 points. I FUNERAL HUMEH AVE. B GROCERY Where All Neighbors Trade 4403 Ave. B PHONE 53-3921 TRAVIS SLIPS BY BAKER AS SEASON ENDS The Travis Rebels beat Baker 32 to 26 as both teams finished the season. The second team of Baker started and held Travis well. The first quarter score was ll to 8 in favor of the Rebels. Then the first string entered the game, but the Travis five extended their lead to 7 points at halftime. Both teams hit two field goals during the third period, but Travis held their lead in the last quarter to win by 6 points. Bobby Craig led Travis with 13 points and Delbert Moberg had 1U for Baker. Roger Wilkinson and David Melber had 4 spaces as second and third scoring hon- ors for Baker. Three players hit 5 points each for the Rebels. Score by quarters: Travis ................ ll 9 4 8-32 Baker ................ 8 5 4 9-26 CITY LEAGUE NEWS The Allan Golds and the Uni- versity Eagles remained unbeaten through the first half of play. The Golds are leading the National League with an 8-U standing, while the Eagles of the American League are out front with a 7-U record. The Baker Ones are in fifth place in the American League with 2 wins and 4 losses. Vas- binder leads the American scor- ing honors with 76 points and lerry l-leath of Baker has meshed 62 points. The Baker Twos who are in the National League are in fourth place with a 3-4 record. BEAL CO. I N T E R I O R S For Those Who Appreciate Fine Things I 708 GUADALU PE Phone 8-4641 GIRLS' P.E. Basketball seems to be the main topic in girls' P.E. now. After go- ing through skills for two weeks and then playing games in class they started intrarnurals. ludging by the noise in the gym after school they seem to be having loads of fun. Miss Thigpen was in charge of the lr. High Physical Education float in the parade Friday, March 5. lt was decorated in white crepe paper with blue lettering. On this float was one tumbling pyramid, boys and girls with equipment representing the different sports taught in gym classes, and a dis- cussion group around a black- board. We're real proud of the students at Baker who were on this float. CONGRATULATIONS Red Hot explains how our basketball team was this year. Every team that they didn't beat was still nervous from the close shave they just had. At the games you probably wondered how they racked up so many points. We are very grateful to the bas- ketball team for their support of Baker and we congratulate them all for everything. ALLAN NIPS BUCS The favored Allan Bulldogs beat Baker for the second time of the year as they had to stop a Baker second half rally. The Bulldogs were hitting superb the first half as they led 27 to 12. The down- hearted Buckaroos came out with a staggering comeback as they cut the 15 point lead to a mere field goal. The Bulldogs put a freeze and the Baker five began to foul. Delbert Moberg scored 13 points to lead both teams. .,.. , ..,..: , ' E E Hyde Park Hardware eoffffl 4 t as HARDWARE -sPoRnNe eoons fflflflfemfy CWOP Sherwin-Williams Paint Shop Us pgrs-y or Lasq- 305 Congress 4l2I Guadalupe Phone 5-3225 I306 GUADALUPE The So?31l?UiT1BnIl5iaurant 301 A U1 1. Q Norm Side CALCASIEU Phone 8 rgIp!l5q:g,lj!g.lllsigglglggx-3.59155 punlqmg Qnyirllm-ul cqlymljls

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HE BA OCKET The Eye and Em of Baker VOL. V ISSUE VIII BAKER IUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL MAY '54 GOODBYE ! SOMEBODY GOOFED ARE YOU COUNTING THE DAYS? There are only a few days of school left and I really mean it. It is interesting to count the days until school is out, and find exactly how close you are to be- ing free. I don't mean to say that being in school is like being in jail. But most kids like to look forward to doing what they want to during the three months of sum- mer vacation. Are you counting the days until school is out? ROAMING THE HALLS OF BAKER Parting is such sweet sorrow. This saying, old as it is, still holds true today. When it comes time to leave an old school and go to a new one with new faces and gobs of new friends, you do feel sort of happy, but when you come right down to the point you're sad. lust think of the friends you're leaving behind, all the swell times and wonderful memories, or maybe, the teachers. It gives you a feel- ing that only you can know and understand. Let's see what a few of our fellow students say about leaving dear old Baker. Kathy Kiddens: I'm going to cry my heart out. Nancy Dement: I don't feel so good about leaving. Ierry Scarborough: l've been here so long that I just feel like I belong here, and I don't want to leave. HOP TO IT, BUY A YEAR BOOK Have you bought your year- book yet? You had better get on the ball if you are going to buy one. This year they're going to be great! Yes great, sensational! There will be a surprise in store for you in the yearbook. lust in case you wondered, the price is now 31.25. Don't miss this offer, be sure to buy your yearbook today! SCHOOL'S OUT School's out, school's out, the teachers let the mules out. This old rhyme sounds familiar now, because summer vacation is near- ing. The swimming pools are fill- ing rapidly with BIH students, and the teachers are winding up on their work. This year has been a memor- able year for the ninth grade, just as next year it will be memorable for the eighth grade. Most of our ninth graders will be going to McCallum, and there is a great future ahead of them. Now is the time for the ninth graders to start thinking about their future, especially their plans. Have you thought about your fu- ture? l..et's hope everyone thats in the ninth grade is a success, and that all their wishes will come true. Heres a helpful thing that will be well to remember . . . when you do something, do it well! If you remember this, you are on the road to success. Iohnny Sherrill and Bill Young: We hate to leave. When Harritt Palmer was ask- ed how she felt about leaving she replied, Terrible, Bonnie Platt: l've only been here for one year, but in this one year l've found more fun than most people who have been here nine years. I really hate to leave. Baker is a real swell school and so are the teachers. We hate to leave you . . . , ..L..?i- CONGRATULATIONS KIDS Congratulations! We wish to congratulate you for your fine work in interscholastic league contests. In the English division we would like to congratulate Ann Cavett, first place ready writing, Martha Sherrill, 2nd place ready writing, and Margaret Laybourn, alternate for Ann and Martha. Also Kathryn Giddens for win- ning first place in the district for her spelling ability. She only mis- sed one word, gads I wish I could spell that good! Betty Voight came in second place in the spelling contest. -.,,,....-1 HORIZONTAL BAR TEAM Around and around and around they go. This describes the Hori- zontal Bar Team. This team prac- tice has been supervised by Mr. McLemore. The team consists of Pat Fowler, Bob Hawley, Bennie Miller, Blas Santos, Lupe Santos, Wilson Ienson, Vernon King, Al Shaffer and Arbie Ioe Cutrer. The bar which they practice on is ho- rizontal to the ground and may be better known to some as a chinning bar. Requirements for a good hori- zontal bar performer are: Cal Agility tbl Courage Ccl Strength Cdl Sense of timing Cel Lot of practice