Brackenridge High School - La Retama Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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 OUR PRINCIPAL There is little to tell the students of Brackenridge about Marshall Johnston, and yet a great space reprimand or praises, or just met and every student has come to him at some time or other—met the twinkle in his eye, received a light reprimand or praises, or just met him as a friend, for he is the personal friend of every boy and girl in B. H. S. Marshall Johnston has helped make Brackenridge what it is today, for he has sponsored it from its opening in 1916 to the present time, and the reputation that Brackenridge bears is ready proof of his success. His experience in dealing with Brackenridge boys comes from his experience in dealing with his own sons, and perhaps he will understand girls much better when Granddaughter Gloria, now eight months old, grows up. She fills a rather large place in Mr. Johnston’s life today, even though she is such a wee little thing. Whether it be essays, debates, declamations, football, basket-ball, baseball, or good scholarship, Mr. Johnston has far-reaching ambitions for Brackenridge and its students, and a helping hand and friendly word for the teachers. And so. as each succeeding class goes out into the world, the members part with a real friend. i 2

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DR. JEREMIAH RHODES Superintendent of San Antonio Schools AEcestus, the Greek archer, drew his bow with such skill and strength that the arrow springing from the string burned a path into the very heavens. This story illustrates vividly and concretely the value of the singleness of purpose, of the absolute necessity of giving attention to one thing, of the great need of having a minute and accurate knowledge of one science. Instensity is genius, lofty purpose is distinction, and high resolve is triumph. —Jeremiah Shades. MR. WM. J. KNOX Assistant Superintendent of San Antonio Schools Mr. Wm. J. Knox, Assistant Superintendent of the San Antonio Schools, is one of those quiet men who works all of the time—accomplishing much in the time that most of us waste talking. When the editor asked Mr. Knox for a few remarks, he simply said, “Oh, I have nothing to say. You tell them a few words for me.” Too much appreciation cannot be extended him for his years of conscientious service in the San Antonio Schools.

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MISS ORA JOHNSON Vice Principal Baylor University University of Chicago University of Columbia MR. H. G. TAYLOR......Mechanical Drawing Purdue University MISS CHARLOTTE NANCE.............English University of Texas University of Columbia MISS GEORGIA UNDERWOOD......Science University of Texas University of Colorado University of Tennessee MISS IDA MURRAY.................Mathematics University of Texas MISS GRACE PARMER....................Spanish Sam Houston Normal Institute MR. J. F. HOWARD.................Mathematics University of Toronta MISS KATE ANDREWS..........Domestic Science College of Industrial Arts Columbia University University of California MISS ADAH D. GIBBONS.................English Peabody Columbia University MRS. HELENA SAENZ....................Spanish University of Texas 13