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

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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$

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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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Abbott Andrews Bennett Burg Albert Ball Bird well Chapa AIsup Anderson Barksdale Barron Brinkman Brooks Childress Church Cory Faculty IN the numerous departments into which the work of our faculty is divided much is taught the students besides readin’, ’riting, and Yithmetic, and other prescribed subjects. Nine distinct departments are represented in the work engaged in by Bracken-ridge students. The English Department offers a pre-college course in grammar and composition, and, through the Honor Society, tries to develop the creative ability of students. This year a further stimulus to creative effort has been offered the advanced English classes by having them write, as a class project, much of the material used in La Retarna. The best work of students is entered in national contests. Courses in library training are given to English classes by the librarian. Latin, Spanish, and German are taught in the Foreign Language Department. In the Latin Department, the “Saturnalia” and other interesting celebrations and programs revivify scenes and life of ancient Rome. The Spanish Club supplements class teaching by programs that teach customs and habits of foreign races. The Pinata at Christmas is an example. The German classes publish a paper in German. This project has proved of inestimable value in creating an interest in the study of German, in that it has furnished the student an opportunity for using the language in a practical way. Page 29