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

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in i ii i ie i E it Me Eyes ai l i . Ears of Baker Vol. VI-Issue IV Baker Junior High January, 1955 Mrs. Conradt Joins King Neptune's Court Mrs. Conradt visits Peru, Cuba, and Panama during Christmas holidays. Travel broadens the mind . . . It certainly does, would be Mrs. Letha Conradt's reply, after her trip to three points outside the United States: Lima, Perug Panama City, Panama and the Canal Zoneg and Havana, Cuba. Accompanied by her husband, Mrs. Conradt made the trip from the States by plane. The first city visited by the Conradts was Lima, Peru. Mr. Barton Wilson, who is known to some of the people around Austin, showed them points of interest in Lima. He also took them to dinner at a native restaurant. The dining area is open and surrounds a patio. Many of their dishes use fish since Lima is on the Pacific Ocean, and fishing is an industry there. Peruvians make mealtime a real event and spend a long time in eating the meal. One of the tourist attractions in Peru is the silver work. Mrs. Conradt brought back several beautiful examples of it in the forms of pins, bracelets, llamas, and similar souvenirs. - Another object of interest in Peru and Panama was the school situation. Classes are taught in English half of the day and in Spanish the other half. Peruvians have realized that their coun- try's progress is boosted by speaking English. They are becoming proud of their country as a nation. School was dismissed in Lima on December 21 for the summer vacation, because Peru is on the other side of the equator. School will begin again in March. A practice that might Prove interest- ing to some people is the siesta time in these countries. During the winter in Lima all stores are closed from 12 Noon until 3 P.M., while during the summer, siesta lasts from 11:30 A.M. until 3:30 P.M. so that people will have time for a .swim at the beach, too. On the way back from Lima Mr. and Mrs. Conradt stopped twenty-four hours in Panama City, Panama. There, friends whom they had met on the way to Peru showed them around Panama City and the Canal Zone. They saw the golden altar which the pirate Morgan, failed to find when he attacked and destroyed the city of Panama. Another interesting sight was the operation of the Miraflores Locks to permit two large ships to pass into the Pacific. Large battleships like the Missouri have only about an inch CContinued on Page 85 IN MEMORY Baker expresses its deepest sym- pathy to the family of Jerald Moon. Students and teachers miss his cheer- ful ways. Carnival Coming The carnival is coming to town or rather to Baker School. The Spring Carnival, sponsored by the P.T.A. is be- ing held February 19. Just about every- thing will be included except the wild animals, of course. The time has not yet been decided upon but be looking for it. Don't miss it! Singing In The Spring For Baker - On April 15 at 8:30 P.M. the Spring Music Festival will begin. This festival is only for the junior highs of Austin. The following schools that are going to take part in the festival are: Baker, Allan, Travis, 0. Henry, McCallum, and Fulmore. McCallum will be the host to Baker and U.J.H., while Travis hosts Allan, Fulmore, and 0. Henry. Everyone is invited to either of the schools in the morning, but at 2:30 in the afternoon the McCallum group will go to Travis to be combined into groups to sing together. This should be a delightful experience for anyone who has not been to or seen a Spring Music Festival. Baker has 60 people singing in the festival. The directors for it are Dr. Travis Shelton and Mr. Ed Hatchett. Be sure to come to the Spring Music Festival on April 15-16. Baker Looses Teacher Baker students and faculty will be missing a familiar person in Baker ac- tivities. Mrs. Elaine Walden is joining the O. Henry faculty at mid-term. 5 Taking Mrs. Walden's'math classes if Baker will be Mr. Bill Bessler. Baker extends good wishes to Mrs. Walden in her new assignment and a warm wel- come to Mr. Bessler as he begins his work here. f ' p 5'

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Page 8 BAKER ROCKET Tommy Alexander, blue ribbon singer TOMMY DID IT: HE DID IT AGAINg HE'LL TRY AGAIN Austin, then Corpus Christi spelled blue ribbons for Tommy Alexander's singing ability. The competition dates were November 15 'and November 24. These ribbons were received from Dis- trict 15 and the Baptist State Music Festival. He was graded superior at both meets. Tommy hopes to attend ahnother state meeting in Dallas, Texas, on May 13-14 and a national meeting at Glorietta, New Mexico. At both meetings Tommy sang Some- body by W. S. Weedeng his accompanist was Mrs. David Lewis. Tommy is a representative of the Ridgetop Baptist Church. gl Mayton Food Market asoo' LAMAR 1: Q: PHONE 53-I70I 1: E: RAINBOW BEAUTY SHOP if :I 408 East 43rd St. - Ph. 5-89l0 I, AIR CONDITIONED : A Ax'Ti'2'L'Q'::iff Tiff? I: :E I 4: '1 Compliments of 1: IE AUSTIN MAID 'I I, I ICE CREAM 5: It 1: I I IL - - ..... ,...,,,, , M gl Chess Reveals Champions The Chess Club conducted a tourna- ment from November 29 to December 6. The tournament was divided into two divisions. In class A, experienced play- ers, nine people were entered, and in class B, beginners, ten people were en- tered. Bobby Wykes, Leroy Eastburn, Dean, and Cotton Watford tied' for place in division A. Other members of division A were James Atchison, Frank Bird, Benny Engelke, Walter Hadler, and Gene Mallard. In division Hanson and James McCutheon first place with Jimmy Baker, Deltenre and Kenneth Prim tied for second. Other members of division B were: Charles Casey, Leon Crooks, Mack Daniels, John Robinson and Billy Watford. Ribbons were awarded to the members who won the first places in class A and B. In division A Earl Dean winner of first, Leroy Eastburn winner of second, and Cotton Watford, winner of third place in the class A runoff were awarded prizes. Baker parents attend junior high after years outside Parents Return To School The second meeting of the Baker P.T.A. was held on November 12, 1954. It was called Back to School Night , and all the junior high parents and elementary parents were urged to come and meet their children's teachers. The meeting began with the business in the auditorium. The operation of the Brownie and Cub Scout troops was dis- cussed, along with announcing the names of the homeroom Mothers. Then a sched- ule was followed by the parents by which they met all of the Junior High teachers and the teachers explained what they were teaching and how. Parents of elementary school students went to the students' homerooms. Afterwards, refreshments were served in the cafeteria. Some of the parents stated that they thought the meeting was a great success and they enjoyed it very much. CORRECTIONS FROM LAST ISSUE I 'l I I X 4: . ki Q igl d fl 5 'fD'X, , - . if .. ,- .f- -QM . . --- I. g , If. P - Q v lifrffht V 1-I ,',.fg.1t r'Q,:Qx.1 54- Alf .c ,MA : Q0 -- , . QB' X a v ' . I I , ' . : yg1u,,, fliklgllr OAI5 omg runny IJ elervxonslrule School QFIPIT. Christmas Program Presented by Speech, Art, and Music Classes The speech, art, and music classes presented a Christmas program for the BJXA. on December 14. The name of the play was Christmas Eve News g in this play Joe found the true spirit of Christmas. Three singing choirs and a speaking choir took part in the pro- gramg solists from the choirs were Allen Rogers, Judy Berry, Claryce Smith, and Tommy Alexander. On December 13 the fifth grade and sixth grades of Austin participated in a Christmas program at the' coliseum. T ' '7, I I .1 Saegert Bros. Furniture Co. .2 I I Q Not the Largest-But Active :, I7l0 LAVACA ST. -- PH. 7-448I if :E AUSTIN. TEXAS :l T:fiI'iElZ1':'FI-TITIQDKE :E22IQfQ.Q'35EfI.:Z ATT lg PICCADILLY 1: 3: c A F E T E R I A :I 'I Highest Quality -- Liberal Portions 4: 'I FAIR PRICES I, :I 6:30 A.M. to 8:30 P.M. :I I 8OI CONGRESS ,Q j: DERDEN'S PET SHOP :I 1: 5237 N. LAMAR :l Everything for the Pets Ig 1: Phone 53-9oI5 :I Ifxxx:x:::T::'A:Tx::TI 11 Austin Building Materials 11 I I I: 4l25 Guadalupe 1: In 4 :C Ph. 5-8768 Austin 5, Texas if L ....11,1 ........Il,.. 1 I

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Page 2 BAKER ROCKET Here appear the Southern Belles and their escorts: CL. to RJ 7th grade, Pat Hughland and Billy Carterg Sth, Mary Grice and Glen'n Nobleg 9th, Gladys Cox and Walter Dollar. The girls were Belles of the Christmas Ball that was held at Baker December 17, 1954. SOUTHERN BELLES APPEAR AT BAKER In an array of blue and white decora- tions the Baker student body revealed the Belles of the Christmas Ball. The nominees were voted upon in each ad- visory, the students were limited to vote for anyone in their own grade. The nominees from the seventh grade were Sue Mabry, June Burke, Natheen Net- hery, Virginia Erickson, and Patricia Hugland, Billy Carter escorted the seventh grade Belle, Patricia Hugland. In the eighth grade the nominees were Emily Ford, Glenda Rutledge, Vera Carter, Wilma Williamson, and Mary Grice, Mary Grice, the eighth grade Belle, was escorted by Glen Noble. The ninth grade nominees were Dorothy Hall, Sandy Hitchcock, Patricia Foreman, Mary Sue Schwartz, and Gladys Cox. The Belle of the ninth grade, Gladys Cox, was escorted by Walter Dollar. Birthday Calendar Underway All set to go! was the reply when the band was asked about the Com- munity Birthday Calendar. The Band started the calendar about the middle of December and received supplies the latter part of the month. The listings are being sold for 3.25 per name and ads for 57.50. The calendars are on sale for 5.50. The picture of the band will be on the front of the calendar, and from 10 to The large Christmas tree, being the main attraction, was centered in the middle of the dance floor. Having been decorated with bright lights and orna- ments, it carried out a part of the idea of Christmas. The petite angels on four of the basketball backboards added to the idea. On one of the backboards at the end of the gym a glittering bell was hung to represent the Christmas Belles. On the wall at the opposite end of the gym three pastel candles were fastened. In the Little gym refreshments were served among the blue and white crepe paper streamers. A Cheer Merry Christ- mas was written on the blackboard. The different colors, styles, and fash- ions of the formals made the gym look like a page out of a leading fashion magazine. Some of the gallant gentle- men and dainty ladies who attended the Ball were Virginia King, Bill Foesling, Betty Green, Joyce Webb, Charles Dodson, Leroy Eastburn, Cotton Watford, Nita Barrington, Betty Snow- den, Montrue Hewitt, James McCutcheon, and Mary Metz. Footlight Players Present This coming spring the drama club will present a much requested three-act play, Little Women. It will have an all girl cast. Sometime during March the one-act contest play will be pre- sented. The contest play will be entered in competition with other Junior Highs. Girls Stress Sport Leadership Through 66Official Club Miss Noack is the sponsor of the girls' Official Club which meets -on Wednes- day morning twice a month in the big gym. This club is set up to teach the rules and regulations for officiating all kinds of sports in intramural contest and for class. Leadership is e s p e cially stressed in learning how to officiate these games. Sandy Hitchcock has been elected president and Pat Hugland, vice- president. f:,-.-.-.-:::,,,.- ,-::::::::, .-:::,3 1: :p EE e USTII1 LHLIYIDRY If 1, AND DRY CLEAN! G COMPAN lr 1, :n :E Ph. 6-3566 16th a Lama QE ff KuHN's PHARMACY if ff 5005 Airport Boulevard ll Phone 5-570I Austin, Texas if L. C. White china Co. 5: 4ooo AVE. B. f: 1: Dinne1-ware-Planters-Figurines I: Gifts 'ForlAll Occasions l 1 18 ads will appear on the face of the .f'A::::::: :::::::::::::: :f: ' ' ,L calendar. This is the first time that the Q calendar has been tried in Austin. Any- 1: one interested in learning more about if - NO- 1 901 Red RWCI' -. ----------- ------------------------------- ---------- 7 ' 0511 if the Community Birthday Calendar may 1' No' 2 1017 Barton Springs Rd' -sA s 7 '0132 1' b f h k d 11 No. 3 2815 Fruzh ........,.....,,....,....... .......... 7 -0323 ,- contact any mem er o t e Ba er Ban . .1 11310. 4 4355 guval Via v-A-VvvVV,VV47AVVA ----,--- 3 1: ::e:.-:,:,,,:::::::::.-,-.-fe-::: I nu, o. 5 5 1 urnet . .... ........ - 1, OPEN THURSDAY 1-:vaN1NGs 'TIL 9:00 if B H N0- 6 915 Lamar V- ---.--- --.------ 2 -0435 If P I C C A D I L L Y 1, N0. 7 3406 Jefferson ...... ........ 5 3-9157 4, ly A No. 8 1912 S. Congress ..... ,... .....,..,. 7 - 0218 lp C A F E T E R I A 11 No. 9 4511 Airport Blvd. ....,.. ........ 5 3-9198 11 Highest Quality - Liberal Portions ,I F009 STORE N0, 10 1621 E. 1 ,,,,,, ,, ,,,,,,,,,,,, ,,,.,,,, , 2-0389 ,I 6:301fQ1uf5,Rgg'gSP'M. In if No. 11 sos Koenig Lane. .,... ........ 5 3-9135 L. - -ii 9-1. - .RE i .S ...... il ..11 1 1 lsr qlef fl? l if - Hffffffllgflzw