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

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EW BAKER ROCKET Loolcing over what they will fake next year are: 'Front row L. 'Io R. Steger, JaniceKuhn, Dee Dee Williams, Jimmy Finger, Mike Drousche. Charles Dodson, Walter Dollar and Avis McFarland. Standing are L. and Ganell Burke. These students will leave Baker in hopes of going 'Io to R. Richard Flores, Walter Wyman, Dora Flores, Laura Lowery, Mary one of the high schools after nine years at BaIcer.' IT'S TIME FOR YOURS IN MEMORIES Hi ya, kids! This is Yours in Memories. Sit back in your old comfortable chair, and you will hear thirty minutes of memories. Today we are going to go back to the old school days where we find, as we go through the old scrap book, a picture of Ganell Burke, Charles Dodson, Walter Dollar, Mike Drousche, Jimmy Finger, Dora Flores, Richard Flores, Janice Kuhn, Laura Lowery, Avis McFarland, Mary Steger, Dee Dee Wil- liams, and Walter Wyman when they were in the first grade. Boy, have they changed since then! As we turn through the second to the fifth grades we find the same people, but they are beginning to look better. Then comes the exciting sixth grade when they had a chance to go to Friday Mountain Camp. They were excited the day they left for camp. For some it was the first time they had ever left mother and dad. Then as we 31 I' jg Cuneo's Quality QI ff Baking Co. 55 Founded 1925 by 1: Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Cuneo if 4225 GUADALUPE PHONE 53-3425 ,ijfffl A A A Affffffjif 1 EE 'I Compliments of if in ia AUSTIN MAID ll ' 4, ICE CREAM 'u 4, 1: :E 11 ..,,,. - ,ooi - A - , , li turn another page and year we find that all of these kids graduated into Junior High together. When they reached the seventh grade, they attended their first dances, and some of the girls were in the pep squad. The next year was even better. Some of the boys were on the football team, and some of the girls be- came alternate cheerleaders. Some were marching in the band and some seen were majorettes. During the eighth they were seen at more of the school dances. Then came the most wonderful year of all, the ninth grade. Some of the girls were very happy when they learned that they had received the honor of be- ing Cheerleader. Some of the boys were seen on the football, basketball, and track teams. Some of the kids were playing with the band for another year. A look at the clock reveals that our thirty minutes of memories has come to a close, so by-by till tomorrow, same time, same station. Journalism Conference in Progress Baker, together with other high schools in Texas, is attending the Inter- scholastic League Conference, at the University of Texas on May 5-7. An informal party was held at the Scout Hall, University Methodist Church Educational Building, 24th and Guada- lupe, at 7:30 p.m. on May 5. The con- ference ends at 12:30 p.m. Saturday with the singing of The Eyes of Texas . This meeting will be held to elect new I.L.P.C. officers and to learn more about producing newspapers and yearbooks and newspaper writing. Journalists from Baker will be excused from classes on Friday to attend these meetings, pro- vided they have their teachers' consent. In the field of Drama the intramural plays were given April 28. The plays given were The Ghost of a Freshman and Guess Again Ghost. 77 Topping the club news is that of the Footlight Players' annual banquet on the evening of April 29. The banquet was held at Lung's Chinese Kitchen, with Sandy Hitchcock as M.C. The best all-around Footlight Player was Betsy Burba and the honored person re- ceived a trophy as an award to remem- ber the occasion. On the evening of April 26, at the annual meeting the nominating committee submitted the fol- lowing people to fill the offices of the club: President, Betsy Burba, Vice- President, Don Tewg Secretary, Char- lotte Griffithg Parlimentarian, Brucie Cavett, and Historian, Emily Ann Ford. The journalism class will have their dinner on Friday, May 13, at the Hitchin' Post. Members of the class may bring one friend each. A brief program of entertainment and' a guest speaker will complete the evening's program. The All-City-Council will have its pic- nic at Barton's in the near future. Peo- ple eligible to attend from Baker are Peggy Moore, Glenn Noble, Billy Car- ter, Sarah Jane Powell, Sandy Hitchcock, and Brucie Cavett. National Y-Teens Week was from April 25-29. The Y-Teens observed this week at Baker by preparing the devo- tionals. The Band members are eagerly wait- ing to get started on their trip to New Braunfels, Texas. They will spend Satur- day, May 7 sightseeing and playing. They might even get to go swimming. ll , LJ ,sos coNoREss

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'itil I ll it Eltt The Eyes ad 1 Ears of Baker Vol. VI-Issue 8 Baker Junior High May, 1955 Nineteen ays ett tor School Activities Interstate Theaters Announce New Student Prices A revolutionary plan to make it easier financially for boys and girls in Texas, in the 12 through 17 age bracket, to at- tend the movies, by means of a special price range for these youngsters, is to intermediate price range for these young- sters, is to become operative starting Thursday, May 12. The plan, inspired by many talks be- tween R. J. O'Donnel1, general manager of Interstate, and Leonard Goldenson, president of the American Broadcasting- Paramount Theatres Corporation, is a comprehensive one, offering primarily the young patrons in this age group a savings of up to 50W on their movie admissions. Both of the men involved in the origi- nal conversations that led to the con- ception of the new plan by Interstate were in agreement that children reaching twelve and youngsters up through seventeen carried a tremendous financial burden when they graduated from the low children's admission prices to the regular adult pricey they were in thorough accord that something should be done to make it possible for these youthful movie-goers to attend the theatre at a lower price scale, the new Interstate plan is designed with just that in mind. QContinued on Page 81 FOODS AND FUN FOR 5 SC MEMBERS May 5 was a very exciting day for the Student Council members. On this day at 2:00 p.m. buses took the members to Barton's. During the afternoon they went swimming, played games and loafed. A committee was chosen to fix the food. New P.T.A. Officers Are Chosen The P.T.A. has elected new officers for next year. Mrs. W. M. Johnson, Jr., past president, has been given a life membership. The new officers are: President, Mrs. A. H. Matthews, lst Vice-president and Program Chairman, Mrs. Howard Scott, 2nd Vice-president and Hospitality Chairman, Mrs. W. M. Walkerg 3rd Vice-president and Chair- man of Budget and Finance, Mrs. John Eastong 4th Vice-president and Member- ship Chairman, Mrs. John W. Korbg Recording Secretary, Mrs. J. E. Mabry, Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. R. H. Song Treasurer, Mrs. Harry Saathoffg Historian, Mrs. Dunson King, and Par- liamentarian, Mrs. George Francisco. The Baker Rocket Statt wishes to extend their apologies tor printing a story similar to one in the McCallum Shield without acknowledgement to the Shield. Baher's TV Stars, left to right-Judy Berry, Larry Mills, Cherry Strong, and Leroy Basore. SC TO SPONSOR SPRING FORMAL On May 20, 1955, the Baker Student Council will sponsor the Spring Formal which is the last big affair of the school year. The Student Council members will plan the activities and decorate the gym. The price is the familiar one: 25c for stags and 50c for couples. The dance will begin at 8:00 o'clock. COMBINED CONCERT TO BE PRESENTED May 6 is a very important day for the Baker band and chorus, for they are giving a combined concert in the Baker auditorium. The program will have both popular and classical music. Moonlight Bay , and Stouthearted Men are just two of the many songs to be sung by the chorus. Joshua , Comet and Beau Sabreur Overture plus several other selections will be played by the band. The concert will begin at 8:00 'PM Students Appear On Television Four students representing Baker ap- peared on The World At Your Door- step television show Saturday, April 16. Students Participating were Lee Ray Basore, Judy Berry, Larry Mills, and Cherry Strong. Their topic of discussion was the Philippine Islands, and their guest was Pablo Guzman Rivas who is from the main island of the Philippine Islands. Questions asked pertained to location, climate, education, holidays, transporta- tion, recreation, and living standards. The Rocket Statt wishes to thank Howard Eads tor traming the l.L.P.C. Awardfor last year.

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BAKER ROCKET A Page 3 Act I The scene opens as Charlotte Currier, our ninth grade personality, is talking to one of her girlfriends on the phone: I bought a new pink dress in town this morning, and I think I'll wear it to Han- cock Friday night. Say, I'm having a slumber party after Hancock. Can you come? Sure, the boys can come for a lit- tle whileg they're my favorites . . . Oh, I love that record that's playing now. Isn't it This Is My Confession by Joni James, my favorite singer? You say you like Eddie Fisher better?I like him a lot too and also Debbie Reynolds, that cute little gal he's going to marry. She was darling in that show Singing in the Rain . That was my favorite movie . . . Hold on a minute. I'm going to fix myself an RC. fAbout 3 minutes laterj Boy, this R.C. is good. I had a good dinner, too . . . How did you guess it was fried chicken? Just a minute, my cat and dog are having a fight. ta minute laterj Those animals fight as much as my three sisters and brother.. You know those activities we are in that we had to list in school today? Which ones did you list? . . . Oh, I see. I put cheerleader, F.H.A. chapter re- porter, feature editor of the Rocket, ninth grade chorus, and nominee for F.H.A. sweetheart. You're in most of these, too. Aren't you? .. . . Well, listen, I Love Lucy is coming on and I want to watch it . . . Okay, I'll meet you at Hyde Park Drugstore right after this PERSONALITIES Personalities tor the last issue ot the paper are Wilma Williamson of the eighth grade, Duane Moore ot the seventh grade, and Charlotte Currier of the ninth grade. Back we go to Duane Moore on Octo- ber 5, 1942. He didn't know that in April, 1955, he would be going steady with Virginia Erickson. Lying there nice and peaceful he didn't even know that he would attend B.J.H. in the year '55 and '56. Little did he know then that if Earth Angel were being played on Disney- land , he would hollow Quiet, please. Another thing he enjoys doing after 13 years is playing basketball, baseball, and football. After 13 years P.E. and Coach, the Kirschner Cafe 4 P l EE 5437 BURNET ROAD 1: 1 ' P 1 I ilffiiilicpfi':1E5leQ::::::::::::: I: Lunches - Steaks - Fried Chicken fi QI Roy George ancl Wells Hurt .L Home'Made PM fi i Service Station II WE PREPARE FOOD :E TExAcO PRODUCTS ,Q To TAKE HOME iq ff 43rd' at Guadalupe ll P H 0 N E 5 3 ' 5 0 1 0 il il HYDE PARK PHARMACY gl , SCHOOL SUPPLIES ll Let Us Fill Your Prescription ji .1 4017 GUADALUPE PHONE 5-7511 1: l,A::::::::::::::::v A- A::::' A AAA:::::::::::::::::::::-Avi! ' SECOND AT LAVAOA .1 'I SIXTH AT COLORADO g .1 I E U 67TH AT NORTH LAMAR 5: ll 6 - 3 3 5 I 51 ' I I EL MATAMOROS if ' 504 EAST AVE. PHONE 7-vuza 1 color yellow, fried fish, grape soda water, cream, and Battle Cry vanilla ice rate among his favorites. To bring us up to date he has three which is Peggy Moore, a sisters one ninth grader now. He has a job-a paper route. In the future we see him attend- ing the University of Texas ready to be- come an electrician. Dear Linda, Hi ya, bug! Do you know Wilma Williamson Won personality? She did, and is she a doll! Coach, math, blue, Eddie Fisher, and I Love Lucy are some of her favorites. Gust like a teenagerij Have you noticed the darling way she wears her hair? Well, it all adds up-she wants to be a beauty operator. She's planning to go to a beauty college and then go into business. During the interview she reported that she was very much surprised to win the personality honors. I'd love to see her hobby-it surely sounds interest- ing, she collects any kind of pictures. Her most exciting moment was when she was nominated for F.H.A. sweet- heart. I've seen her ability in the activities she has participated in such as F.H.A. and intramurals. My goodness, I had bet- ter go! I haven't done a thing, and the teacher will be after me. Love ya lots, Dot P.S. Hurry and answer this note, I have some new gossip to tell you! PLEDGlNG MY LOVE RATES TOP SONG 1 . Pledging My Love 2. Earth Angel 3. Melody Of Love 4. Sincerely 5. Unchained Melody 6. Davy Crockett 7. How Important Can It Be? 8. This Is My Confession 9. Hearts of Stone 10. Dance with Me, Henry