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

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MISS VIOLA MOORE Dean THE fundamental requisite of a successful high school career is a definite plan of work. This is the belief of Miss Viola Moore, Dean at Braekenridge. Students of Brackenridge are offered excellent opportunities to plan their work so that their plans may become realizations. A great deal of effort, however, as in any task, is necessary. Only through continued effort can much be accomplished. Work which is done spasmodically is of little benefit. Perseverance is the only path leading to Victory. Cooperation between students and faculty is also necessary for the welfare of all associated with a senior school. No battle was ever won when only half-hearted assistance was given by those engaged. Achievement of the “three C’s”, character, culture, and citizenship, should be the goal of every student at Brackenridge. These virtues will provide material upon which may be built a life dedicated to the edification of humanity.—Paul Coleman. Page 27

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MR. ROY R. KAY Vice-Principal THE chief elements of success are determination and perseverance, according to Mr. Kay. Once the student resolves to succeed and possess these two prerequisites, nothing can really prevent his reaching the desired goal. There must be a willingness to work in the face of difficulties and, above all, a faith in one’s self. Thomas A. Edison and Helen Keller overcame handicaps and seemingly insurmountable obstacles, all because of their own undaunted efforts in pushing ahead. The successful person must be willing sometimes to pay the price of self-denial, hard work, and self-control in order to “follow the gleam”. He must be willing to work now with the faith that credit will conic later and victory will be his. He must believe in himself, stand firmly by his own convictions, and Victory will be his in the end.—Mary Blanche Suavely. Piujc ?.r,

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Caxell, Mrs. G. Brice. Mrs. R. Hagncr, Mrs. J. Saur. Mrs. F. Dossey, Mrs. T. May. Mrs. J. Goodwin, Miss L. Hcubaum. Mrs. H. Dalton. Mrs. R. Fullerton. Mrs. H. Stevens, Mrs. A. Parent-Teacher Association Gcbhardt. Mrs. V. Moore, Miss V. Matthews, Mrs. R. Beitel, Mrs. J. THE aim of the Parent-Teacher Association is: to raise the standard of home and school: to bring about closer relations bet ween the two; and to develop between educators and the general public united efforts to provide the highest advantages for the mental, moral, and spiritual education of each child. The association maintains a student loan fund, and stands ready to assist the school and the students in even- possible way. This year the organization won a prize of two hundred dollars in the Home Industry Contest sponsored by the City Federation of Women's Clubs. This money was used in the interest of child-welfare work and for educational purposes. On February 22. a tree' was planted on the school campus in honor of the two hundredth anniversary of George Washington's birthday. On April 15, a formal eeremony dedicating this tree was held. Reverened L. D. Boatman gave the invocation and Mr. Roy R. Kay spoke on the life and accomplishments of General Washington. A large group of parents and students were present on this occasion. An all-school dance, sponsored by the Pa rent-Teacher Association and the senior class, was given on February 26. in the new gymnasium building. The Honor banquet, which is the most important social event on the calendar, was given on May 3. All students who had gained recognition in scholarship, leadership, or athletics were the guests. Page 2$