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

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eaunde ' Friendship is the basis upon which Brackenridge runs. The planning and directing of vari- ous activities shows our princi- pal's unselfish devotion to the Welfare of the student body. lt is Mr. Gary's belief that or person must be both dynamic and adaptable. Here we see the plan for his own success. ln accordance with this belief, he advises and helps the stu- dents With their difficulties. The cooperation of the office staff, the vice-principal, and the dean of girls With our principal in taking care of the problems pertaining to the discipline and guidance of our students is certainly the keynote to the efficiency and complete co- ordination at Brackenridge High School. Pfmclpal Mm Mala fllaaae Page 20

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Eh i 'k . - Front Row:-Gary, Angell, Yeager, Wood, Gerhardt, Greer, Ives, Iohnston, Goodwin, Pugh, Ellisor. On stairs: Front Row:-Anderson, Tolle, Landrum, McConnell, Anderson, Lawrence, Wahrmund. Back Row:-West- kaemper, Reams, Byler, Moore, Haas, Cummings, Ball. Paaeaf-7eacfam4 144 ' ' Our Parent-Teachers' Association has functioned this past year during a time of great world stress which has seen our own country forced into a most unwelcome war. Therefore, our organization has attempted nothing new, but has rather emphasized the spirit of democratic friendliness for which Brackenridge is so well known. OFFICERS MRS. MANFRED I. GERI'IARDT.Pres. MRS. B. D. D. GREER. .lst Vice Pres. MRS. A. P. WOOD .... 2nd Vice Pres. MRS. A. I-I. YAEGER. .3rd Vice Pres. MRS. I. B. IVES, IR. ...... Rec. Sec'y MRS. R. M. ANGEL ...... Corr. Sec'y MISS IRMA GRACE IOI-INSTON Treas. MRS. W. A. PUGI-I ..,. ..... P arl. MRS. I. E. CREWS ....... ..,.. I-I ist. MISS LORA GOODWIN ..... Auditor ADVISORY BOARD MR. ENOS GARY MR. IOI-IN K. WEBER MRS. H. O. WAHRMUND Page 19 With a membership of 572, our association has used the general theme, Preparing Youth for Economic Efficiency, in its programs. These programs have been presented by outstanding citizens of the community, teachers, members, and students. Recognizing al- ways the spiritual and aesthetic value of music, some individual or group of school musicians have performed at each meeting. Our welfare department has made it possible for numerous boys and girls to remain in school. In conjunction with our Parents Visiting Night, meals were served in the cafeteria, which financed in a large measure our year's activities. Our President, Principal, and Dean of Girls attended the State Convention, we were likewise well represented at the District Con- ference. Since our city is l942 hostess to the National Convention, numerous members are serving on local committees for this meeting. We sponsored a beautiful and fitting party and program for the I-Ionor Students, purchased a war bond, gave defense stamps as our prizes for the graduation dress contest, sponsored a Girl Scout Senior Service Troop, organized a canteen and engaged in much other individual war work. All our efforts have been toward the preservation of our priceless American heritage for our children, and all children everywhere. -Mrs. Manfred I. Gerhardt.

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Page 21 aiench Through the sincere friendship and helpfulness of Miss Moore, 1 many girls solve the various problems which confront them. As Q X, our dean of girls, she believes in a definite plan of Work. The effi- 4 ciency of her office staff is an example of this. Her own hard Work Q g and loyalty have contributed much to building up the character, culture, and citizenship which she considers so important in Brack- 7 enridge students. ' Mr. Kay, vice-principal and advisor to boys, is both understand- ing and tolerant. He believes that the elements of success are determination and perseverance. lt has been because of these characteristics that he has risen to his present position. His belief in the honesty and integrity of the student gives us a confidence in ourselves which We may use to bring honor to Brackenridge in future years. Credit must also be given to the office assistants who have helped to keep the excellent routine system. The Main Office Assistants have been Eleanor Thoma, Doris Wiedenfeld, Dorothy Francisco, Imogene Tampke, Ruth Utz, Dorothy Duke, Angelina Koehler, Bernice Tromater, Dorothy Weimer, Dorothy Brand, Eunice Boardway, 'Dorothy Gunkel, Barbara Russell, Evelyn Barnes, Gloria Dale Machado, lessie Beal, Rosemary Melancon, Arline Hannich, Esther Karger, Lucille Ludwig, Ieannette Kizer, Doris Rea , orma ee Thorne, and Sandra Sandfield. Mr. Kay's assistants have been Rell Scott, Bill Wahrmund, Etta Marie Bartels, I. C. Crane, Alfred Eisenhauer, Paul Ranney, Ioe Wolpman, Pat Maloney, MillgrglMAllen, Dell Davis, Paul Lockhart, and Louise Sorrells. Miss .Moore's assistants include Helen Louise Fechner, Marilyn Powell, Charlsie Shirley, Iohnnie May Rotkoslcy, La Nelle Burkett, Mary Edith Gash, Katherine Gross, Marjorie Lehrnberg, Merrigale Davis, Nina Engel, Helen Io Buchanan, lean Francis, Doris Herzing, Dorothy Ray Wurzbach, Dawn Fell, Emma Ruth Morgan, Ruby Mowery, Thelma Quinn, Margaret Ulrich, Mary Io Anderson, Charlene Bledsoe, Dorcas McLaughlin, Marjorie Whitaker, Bettye Sue Ayres, lane Bell, Mary Bravo, Wanda Hagopian, and Willie Marie Luker. fluff 12. Kay Vice-Principal Ml