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

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Creative Atmospheres Reign l Q 5 2 S E E 5 If Mrs. Higdon's favorite hobby is making floral arrangements for every occasion and for hor friends and teachers. Many students were introduced to a fascinating and unfamiliar world for the first time this year through the study of Russian. Although it is still regarded as unusual in the West, the importance of the language cannot be overestimated. Students should take advantage of this course at Bracken- ridgeg it is the first high school Russian course offered in Texas. Spanish is, by far, one of the most beautiful and romantic languages of the world. It is spoken so extensively in the VVestern Hemisphere and in so many other areas of the world that students should not fail to absorb as much knowledge of it as possible. Brackenridge offers Spanish I, II, III, and IV for students who are interested. The choral department offers hours of pleasure for the musical students at Brackenridge. It is composed of a mixed choir, a girl's choir, and a special choir for beginning students. The mem- bers are given an opportunity to enter state con- tests and to compete with other students. Miss Cl1aml:erlain's most enioyable pastime is playing the organ. I wondgr what Mr, Albright wqnfg tg ull ug in Russian?

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Train Future Leaders Commercial courses offered to the students at Brackenridge are roving popular. These courses are especially valuable for students who do not enter college. Bookkeeping is a very essential commercial courseg students obtain a great deal of knowledge from it which they can put to use in the business world. Shorthand is a favorite course with many of the career-minded girls at Brackenridge. In the business world of today proficiency in shorthand is a must It is an open door to a variety of careers in business. It is almost impossible to secure a job in any type of office work with- out some knowledge of it. One of the rnost profitable courses taught at Brackenridge is typing. It proves to be a great asset to college students, as well as those who go into the business world after finishing high school. At Brackenridge students have the opportunity to have a minor in typing by completing the four semesters which are offered. Don't iump, Mrs. Willson! The annual iust met their deadline. :ng-dv For relaxation Mrs. Tiotxe enioys reading one of those de- lightful mystery novels, WHO KILLED COCK ROBIN. Mrs. West shows girls all the requirements for modeling at the Nancy Taylor Modeling School.

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P.T.A. Sponsors Open House The Brackenridge P.T.A. has completed another year of worthwhile work. The year began with the election of officers and the annual campaign to get more members into their worthy organization. They sponsored a delicious Mexican supper early in December durin the annual open house night. The wonderful Aloha Prom for all the graduating seniors was also sponsored by the P.T.A. bringing the year to a close. For many years the P.T.A. has strived to bring the home and school closer together. They work diligently trying to promote a better understanding between the student, the teacher, and the family. Whenever they can be of service to the school in any way they are always willing to help as much as possible. The work of the P.T.A. is done for the benefit of all Bracken- ridge studentsg therefore we should give them all our support and urge our parents to join the Association at the beginning of each school year. If the parents will support the P.T.A. our school will benefit greatly. Th MRS. A. MUGUERZA President e P.T.A. serves refreshments fo the Faculty after n meeting President .... . . . Mrs. A. Muguerza Vice-President Mrs. I. H. French Recording-Secretary . . . .... Mrs. Alonzo Leal Treasurer .... . . . Mrs. Roy Lawrence Corresponding-Secretary ...... Mrs. E. Saldana