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

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Page 2 BAKER ROCKET ARTISTS WORK ON LUNCH- ROOM BULLETIN BOARD Christmas time is approaching, and it can certainly be told in the lunchroom. Pictures done by the eighth graders under the supervision of Miss Knudson are arranged on the bulletin board. These lively pictures show Santa, his reindeer, and an inside view of the living room, With Santa's little helpers, the elves, decorating the tree. The pictures are done in pastels and have a way of catching the eye with their color harmony. . Another set of four pictures was done by the fifth grade class. Living Room of Homemaking Depart- ment takes on Holiday Air Industrial Progress U.S.A. Brought to Austing Students Examine Various Displays Tuesday, November 30, the junior high classes at Baker were taken by chartered bus to the American National Bank building where the exhibits pre- sented by the Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village of Dearborn, Michi- gan, were shown. These exhibits showed progress which has been made in the following fields: tires, aviation, cooking utensils, electric power stations, food preservation, glass containers, heating and plumbing, laun- dry appliances, illumination, locks and materials handling, photography, radio TEXAS QQ STATE BANK Q 1904 GUADALUPE Austin's only convenient IE neighborhood bank :I ff sERvEs YOU WITH LONGER HOURS gg and television, railroads, sewing ma- chines, telegraphy, timekeeping, type- writers, women's fashions, and writing implements. Every Baker student who was inter- ested could attend. A Thank-you should go out to Mr. Darnell and the rest of the teachers who made it possible for us to attend this exhibit. ,l,. STUDENT COUNCIL HAS GOOD AIM A student council in the school has the same purpose as the House of Representatives in government. The stu- dent council serves to let the student body have a voice in the governing of the school and in the planning of activi- ties. It is a living experience in self gov- ernment , says Mr. Jeffrey, sponsor of the Student Council. It not only helps to build leaders but also to build followers. If a problem arises it is taken to the Student Council and is discussed and a solution is suggested. We have the opportunity of self- government that not all the schools even in the United States have. The leaders should be selected with care. Mr. Jettrey Brushes Up F.H.A. Christmas Activities Buzzing In I-LE. Dept. Umm, what are those wonderful smells coming from the homemaking depart- ment? Mrs. Harville's seventh and eighth grade classes are making Christmas candies and cookies. They are going to wrap the candy in separate packages and give some to the State Hospital. Some of these very Christmasy deco- rated boxes will ,go home to the girls' mothers, too. The eighth grade girls are really on the ball this Christmas season. They are, along with making candy and cookies, decorating the homemaking department. Altogether the entire place has taken on a delicious spicy smell and that won- derful holiday air! The ninth grade classes have started modeling their jumpers and dresses. They are planning a style show after their sewing is completed. L1,,l....l....i..---- Art Students Show Christmas Spirit The art room is decorating for the Christmas seasong this is an annual practice. Christmas pictures, stained glass windows, and some mobiles are be- ing used. All students will draw Christ- mas pictures and make Christmas cards. The eighth grade will make mobiles. The ninth will make stained glass win- dows. 'I ll 0 ll 0 If On December 2, 1954, a new teacher I, open II began to teach the Algebra class, but ggi.:,:::-,:::::::::::::::-,v I he is known very well to students of 1 If 8:30 A.M. - 6:30 P.M- :I Baker School--Mr. Jeffrey. He will take ROY II Until 2 P.M. Saturdays II Mr. Pine's class and will teach Simul- P H O N E 5 - 9 4 2 I fl taneous Equations for three weeks. Be- YOUR FRIENDLY S NCLAIR DEALER 'I M ll ll 0 'I fore Mr. Pine left the room, he said, I 'I I1 I will expect a 90 average from each 4 3 I' cl - D U V A L 1, 'I n -AA-AA- A A---YA- A 4 - A ----A -A A A 1: Open 3: fifii---....-,.--....,,.......-,,,s,-i,LQgg1.gL1.i.gg1.Qg3.i.Qg1.gi.i.3' 'Q If 2:00 P.M. .4:oo P.M. .1 1 I' SCHOOL SUPPLIES , I I w , j' Let Us Fill Your Prescription 11 Member F'D'I'C' 1: 4017 GUADALUPE PHONE 5-7511 it '.'-'vt-'J-rr:-'fi -'I -' I I JL-:::::::::::::: ' -'-AA :::::::: A--- - A -::::: A A:::::::: ::.-:,-:I

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we i nner file fyes an Ears of Baker VOL. VI-ISSUE III BAKER JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL DECEMBER, 1954 Ghristmas and New ear Wishe Ring For All Junior Red Cross 6GWe Will Helpi' Motto -ij...- XT' fy I N I X , For Students W X1 M l M 1 The Junior Red Cross held its meet- l 1 I ing on December 6 at 4 P.M. at the Q WJ ' I Red Cross Chapter House located at Vi I I 322 Jessie Street. The representatives from Baker are Charlotte Griffith and Emily Ann Fordg Betty Snowden is an alternate. Char- MW lotte was the representative for Baker last year. The sponsors are Miss Gunella Knud- son for junior high and Miss Stella Wil- f cox for grammar school. Both groups pay dues to the Junior Red Cross and receive monthly magazines. Last year the money from Austin students was used to buy underwear for Korean children. if alle This year the Junior Red Cross has sent three large murals and two big Christmas pictures to hospitals. Mr. Darnell .4 S N1 Our Principal Speaks Pd like to comment on the improved record that the students are making in - ,-R attendancef' Attendance surely is good I 4 - in the elementary gradesg they hit off . with a 95 per cent average. In junior high the 8th grade leads with a 93.9 per cent average. A little way behind the 8th grade is the 9th with a 93.3 per cent average. AND UNTO US GOD BROUGHT A SAVIOR, WITH A HOPE OF PEACE FOR THE WORLD gr ,,.... ,:.. - 'Q X - I'd also like to say we are having a very good year in school achieve- ments. fThat means the good grades on the average we're making.J Many stu- dents of Baker agree that the teachers should have much of the credit because Student Council Plans Many New Activities The Student Council is working hard ning has not been completed for this planning for the Christmas formal. At yet. bf the fun and interest they ut into the Christmas formal thle Belle of the The Student Council is thinking about the teachin P Ball from each grade will be presented, having a study period. This would be in g' together with the top five nominees. the library during the lunch period. Our principal wishes a very Merry The Student Council is going to spon- There are four students on a commit- holiday season to everyone of you! sor a backward dance in January. Plan- cgontinued on page 65

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BAKER ROCKET . Page 3 PERSQNALITIES 'TRUE BLUE FACTS or BAKER To ring out the Christmas spirit we have Walter Dollar, Sue Mabry, and Janice Pargman as our personalities for December. Seventh Grade All I want for Christmas is Sue Mabry, is Sue Mabry, is Sue Mabry. All I want for Christmas is Sue Mabry, And I would have a Merry Christmas! Sorry guys, but I'm afraid Santa can't do this! She weighs 89 pounds and is 5'1 tall, so she wouldn't fit very well in a stocking. Her hair is black and her eyes are blue, these would make her pass as a doll though. If Sue could be put in a stocking, she would prefer be- ing put in Gene Davis'. She wouldn't mind finding in her stocking the record If I Give My Heart To You , plus a note saying she was to be alternate cheerleader for '55 and '56, If it wasn't so cold the most likely place to find her on Christmas Day would be in a swimming pool. For dinner that night a big plate of french fries would suit her just fine! Ninth Grade Okay, kids, give a listen and I'll tell you aboutlwhat a lot of Baker girls would like to have hanging on their Christmas tree on Christmas morning. He weighs 150 lbs. and is 5'11 tall. He came from Elgin, Texas. He likes to dress in blue and green, and, girls, he has eyes of blue and hair of brown. You might have a chance of having this for your Christmas present if you could get Charlotte Currier out of the way. fProbably impossiblelj We hope to see this name on a pro- footballlist some day as this is our personality's ambition-Walter Dollar. Think! Think, man, think! What would you were asked these you answer if questions? How many stairs are there? 142 stairs. How many Boy, there are Water fountains are there? Seven, man. Have you tried counting all the books and girls take home that the boys every night? If so, you know there are over fnow get thisj 9,000 books in cir- culation. Think what a noise it would be if everyone slammed his locker. It would take 690 people to slam them, because there are 690 lockers. Baker was built in 1894 and first called North Austin School. The name was changed to Hyde Park School, and still later it was changed to Baker School. If there are any facts you want to know, write the questions on a slip of paper and drop them in the press box. ii 'H' 'E ' l i, Eigh-th Grade I: Wanda s Beauty Shop :I AI was walking downtown window shop- 4209 Guadalupe I ping. I happened to stop and what did 1: 1 1 spy, but a bundle of jay. This bundle :r P H O N E 5 3 - 5 5 2 9 ., of joy was 5'2 tall, weighed 87 lbs. and QA A A A A-AA-AAAAA-AA Alll A A l' came in stock November 26, 1940. With !:::::'!:':':'!AiAf!f!!ffAf!:t:: it came brown hair and blue eyes. 'i , Y Y: .' This bundle of joy hasn't been bought L' C- Whlte Chula Co. yet, but if you want her, there are a 4000 Av E B l few qualifications you must have. You It ' ' I must like Hancock, Nat King Cole, Guy if Dinnerware-Pllnfffl-FiKarine' f Madison, I Love Lucy , swimming, 1: Gitts for All Occasions 1 social studies, collecting records, and .2 ::::::::::.-eefee.-aff: ' Tell Me, Tell Me , for these are Janice - L,:AviA,::::A,A,::::::::- Pargman's favorites. ,I I 1 I - - The Students Jeweler N WHAT WOULD You SAY? gf gf What would you say if someone came 1, . up to you and said, You're like a ' ' ' bebeeruf' Kind of bewildering isn't it? Neck Chains ,' No? Well some people thought it was: w A A 11 Leroy Henderson- You're crazy! 1111111315 4: Gene Mallard-- I wouldn't say any- thing. lr Charms 5, Kathryn Scheumack- Don't know. f . 1: Charles Ray Phillips- Wouldn't say ree engravmg on I' anything, ff purchases ,I Carter Simmons- Some catch to this! free Gift Wrapping 1, Edmond Tieman- Say the same thing ,, back to them. 1+ 2 -65 'i Miss Noack- I wouldn't know what to 'i 2 guicdiulr Say- I' t 12 Ina Faye Riprfv- Thank Youlf' msrmuwe jewelry 'g QA bebeeru is a South American ever- M l green tree.J iff:,::.-:::,-:e,-.-::::::::::.-.-'I effffse,-as - -fe.-ff.-:,:::::::: A -,-: f.-:.-fe.-,:::fl-:::.-ffeeeej , I Edouard Qfawezz Sfrop if Flowers for all Occasions fi Tele hone 53-2387 Austin, Texas 430I Avenue A P 4 -::::::::::::::: -::::::::::: A ---+--A----- A - - A - - - 1