Driscoll Middle School - Ranger Yearbook (Corpus Christi, TX)

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Page 2 T H E P R A I R I E P R E S S Monday, November 21,1955 THE PRAIRE PRESS STAFF Editor-in-Chief .................................................................................... lVIary Mosel Assistant Editor .......... ...... P inina Norrod Business Manager ........, ............... B etty Mull Society Editor ................................................................................ Ann Donaldson Sports Editor ........................................................................................ Joe Vickers Assistant Sports Editor .......................,.............................................. Billy Howell Reporters .,...... Cecile Blackmon, Beverly Couch, Sylvia Herrera, Betty Sue Chandler, Gwen Porche, Manuel Cano Sponsor .,,..,., .........,,............,..................................................... M rs. Cappi Adams MUEB Sufi? YOUIFB Worh Is Your Own HI didn't copy, I didn't cheat, but I did my best! Take it as you like it but copying and cheating both in daily work and on tests seem to be two of the worst offenses to the charac- ters of good students here and in other Junior High Schools. How was that test this morning, was it hard?'7 What were some of the questions?'7 Did you get the answers? These preceding statements are typical of those which one would probably hear in the halls and classrooms during test time. They are proof of the fact there is much cheating and copying going on. Common to no one. Any student who ably doesn't even bother to dure by which he can get sense tells us that it is beneficial is in the practice of copying, prob- study, thinking only of the proce- the answers through some means other than his own memory and knowledge. Every American child is given the privilege of schooling. Why not show some gratitude by taking this opportunity of ac- quiring some knowledge by being honest enough to learn what- ever you have the ability to. Then when tests or other methods which the teachers may have in finding out what you know, answer with your own brain not someone elses. P -M ary M osel . F.H.A. To Present Super Style Show On Tuesday, November 22, at 2:30 the F.H.A. will present a style show in the school cafeteria. Admission will be 25c for students and 35c for adults. Refreshments will be sold. Those who attend will be treated to a view of beautiful clothes select- ed from these types: sports, casual, date, and formal. The fashions are by Lichtenstein's and a Lichtenstein's fashion consultant will direct the student models. Your friends who will be parading their borrowed finery before your dazzled eyes are: Janice Pulliam, Becky Steele, Myra Jane Alston, Blanche Duff, Joyce Byrd, Sandra Riley, Jeannine Ritchey, Heidi Hut- ton, Nancy Whatley, Mabel Gunn, Cristo Herrera, Robert Clark, and Leonard Shelton. The people who have worked on this project are promising that this year the show will be even better than last year's and anyone who saw it will tell you that was really worth seeing. Boys and girls and parents are sure to enjoy this super style show for Driscollites. Larry: What is the biggest pencil in the world? Harry: I don't know. Larry: Pennsylvania. Nazi Flags, Flutter Here Short-Lived Several irate citizens called police the morning of Nov. 13 .to complain that Nazi flags were flying at two local drive-in theatres. Thinking the swastika banners were run up by pranksters, police pulled the flags down. Later the red-faced manager of the theatres appeared to reclaim the war trophys which he explained had been put up to advertise a war movie being run at the outdoor shows. Re. printed for Corpus Christi Caller. Meet The Press We have selected this week Billy Howell, our assistant sports editor for an interview. This is Billy's first year on the staff and he's doing a perfect job. Billy is 13 years old and his birth- date is June 15th. He lives at 933 Nandina with his parents and little sister. Billy was a blue eyed baby and still has blue eyes, with brown hair to go with them, and is 5'7 tall. He likes baseball very well and dislikes homework, Cdonlt we alllj As a hobby he likes reading sports stories. We are looking forward to hav- ing Billy back on the staff next year. The Turkey Hunt By BILLY HOWELL On the eve of Thanksgiving, early one morning, I started out. My ob- jective? To find a turkey gobbler and kill him for Thanksgiving dinner. Now where in the world would I find a turkey? Oh well, might as well try, if I don't Sarah, my wife, will maul me, and besides I'll have to eat beans for dinner. After I'd been walking for about an hour my .28 caliber shot-gun be- gan to get heavy so I sat down to rest. I'm not going to walk much farther I decided, and with that I got up and started off again. Lo and be- hold, about twenty yards ahead two gobblers could be seen over the top of a clump of bushes. Off I went stalking my prey. The turkeys would move ten yards and I would move twenty feet and so on. Fifteen min- utes later I finally got fed up-up a tree I went and let go with a pot shot. All three barrels, by golly, and what do you think happened? One shot hit on one side of him, one on the other side, and one in front of him, meanwhile the other gobbler ran off. That old gobbler just sat there and looked around trying to figure out where all that had come from. I reloaded as fast as I could and just as I started to shoot, the old gobbler took off. I chased him up and down hills, through thorn bushes, over fences and through them again. 'Round and 'round we went. Finally the old bird stopped, he was tired like I was, so I took careful aim and blasted. This time I had better luck, one barrel hit him in the head, one in the stomach, and one in the tail, the latter causing him to do a bit of squawking. I pick- ed him up and slung him over my shoulder and started my long trek home. HERE'S THE BOYS WHO MADE THE GRADE . . . 1955 Ranger Lettermen Captains: Sammy Garza, Leo Champion, Leon Lopez, Jim Wells. Freddie Cuevas, Charlie Noack, Julian Garza, Arthur Gonzalez, Al- bert Alivarez, Wayne O'Neal, Jo Mike Roland, Simon Gonzalez, Johnny Brown, Tony Malclonado, Fred Gonzalez, Joe Carranza, Danny Falcon, Juan Mendiola, Roland Ze- pada, Jim Tucker, Larry McLaugh- lin. Travis Campbell, Dan Leyva, Henry Barbee, Gordon Garwood, James Peterson, James Baker, Harold Jordan, Jimmy Carr, Thomas Maley., Jim Thorp, David Bremer, OJ e Kardas, Sonny Gordy, Bill Garrison. Prof: Name two pronouns. Stude: Who, me? Hoop-Crazy Hillsdale By BILLY HOWELL PART IV VVhen Tip entered the locker room after classes next day he was still mulling over this new idea of C0ilCl1,S in his mind. Of course the other guys didn't know about it and the usual chattering and bantering went on in the locker room. Wliile Tip was pulling on his practice togs Tommy came up and sat on the bench beside him to lace his shoes. As Tip pulled on his shoes he in- quired, How you feel today Tom, Alright? V Sure Tip, why, anything wrong with that? questioned Tommy. 4 No, nothing wrong, I just won- dered how you were going to take the surprise this afternoon, explain- cl Tip. And regretted that the min- fite he said it. What are you talking about Tip? asked Tommy. l Nothing, nothing, just mumbling io myself, answered Tip. g Out on the floor practicing shots, Tip showed that he was deep in thought because he missed so many Shots. When coach came out and blew his whistle the squad crowded around him and all the clamor and chatter subsided. 'tFellows. we have something new to try out this afternoon, declared Snuffy. I've devised a new forma- tion with which we are going to use this season. Now I expect you to have a little trouble at first with this, but you should be able to mas- ter it easily enough. And with that he gave out the first string line-up: Egan and Millchick guards, Baugh and Blackburn forwards, and Car- son at center. He gave them the for- mation arld they had trouble as was expected, but after a while they be- gan to do better. After practice Tip walked home with Tommy and Stumpy. Now that the first part was over they won- dered how the formation would work out in an acid test of a game. CTO Be Contiunedj Who Gets What The students get the papers, The school gets the fame, The printer gets the money, AND THE STAFF GETS THE BLAME. MAX'S SHOE SERVICE Expert Shoe Repair 705 Oak Park Corpus Christi

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OFFICIAL ROBERT DRISCOLL BI MONTHLY JUNIOR HIGH he Prairie Press VOLUME IV NCORPUSOCHRISTI, TEXAS, MONDAY, iiioviiivierza 21,1955 O O O O' O O L OO O A NiiiiiiaOaaO5 ew Leaders ln F H hallenge Past Records Two Choirs From Brownsville Visit Driscoll Jr. High Friday, Nov. 4-, two of the Browns- ville choirs visited Driscoll. They were A Cappella and girls choir of Brownsville High School. The choirs arrived at approximate- ly 2:40 when the assembly began. The ninth grade was allowed to at- tend this assembly. Both choirs were directed by Mr. N. Norris. Among the songs they sang were Sit Down Servant, and many other favorites. The choirs were served refresh- ments by girls of the A Cappella Choir of Driscoll. A good time was had by all. Favorites Elected Favorites were elected by the stu- dent body for 1955-56. They are as follows: NINTH GRADE Most popular girl-Ginger Bed- dingfield. Most popular boy-Lloyd Lester. Girl most likely to succeed-Ann Lewis. Boy most likely to succeed-Gary Hunt. Most beautiful girl-Janice Pul- liam. Most handsome boy-James Peter- son. Best all-around girl-Luckie Rob- erts. Best all-round boy - Freddie Cuevas. EIGHTH GRADE Most popular girl-Joyce Byrd. Most popular boy-Tyrone Wen- ger. Girl mostly likely to succeed- Nancy Whatley. Boy most likely to succeed-Doug las Rassch. Most beautiful girl-Blanche Duff. Most handsome boy - Charles Noack. Best all-round girl-Joyce Jackson. Best all-round boy-Bobo Beynon. SEVENTH GRADE Most popular girl-Johnny Sue Burns. Most popular boy-David Falcon. Girl mostly likely to succeed-Jan- ice Gore. Boy most likely to succeed-Jerry Rogers. Why We Have ldhanksgiving Actually I don't think we stop and think what Thanksgiving really is other than just having a feast and then seeing a hot digity football game between Roy Miller and W. B. Ray. I hope as you read this you will bear in mind really why we have Thanksgiving, and why we should take it in consideration. The Plymouth colonists celebrated their first Thanksgiving the second winter they were in Massachusetts. The first year they were in Mas- sachusetts so many of the colonists died they really had no reason to thank God for what he had given them. They celebrated Thanksgiving in the fall after the crops had been reaped. It took many days for the women and children to prepare the feast. They roasted, baked, and boiled for days, They invited the Indians to the feast also. Usually about eighty came. They brought deer meat and wild turkeys as their share, They had the feast outdoors and afterwards had prayers and sermons to thank God for what he had given them. After the ceremony the Indians re- turned to the forest and the colonists went back to their tasks. It is still a tradition to have tur- key and a feast on Thanksgiving. President Lincoln in 1863, issued that Thanksgiving be celebrated on the last Thursday of November. Thanksgiving is also a legal holi- day in Canada. On November 24-th, 1955, let's all take this into consideration and give forth with our thanks. Billy Clocking at the windmilljz My, but this is a fine modern farm. They even have an electric fan for the animals. Most beautiful girl-Linda Shoe- maker. Most handsome boy-Bill Walker. Best all-round girl-Angie Puente. Best all-round boy-Joe Weaver. You'll see the pictures of your fa- vorites in the annual. Don't be one of the 503 students who will be left out of the annual signing fun at the end of school. We have a wonderful F.H.A. Club this year. Of course you all know that F.H.A, means Future Homemak- ers of America. Sponsors are Mrs. Green, Mrs. Hayslip, and Mrs. Cri- der. The following officers run in this order: President, Elizabeth Webb, vice-president, Myra Jane Alston, secretary, Jo Ann Medcalf, treasurer, Becky Steele, parliamentarian, Jen- nie Maurer: historian, Sandra Riley, reporter, Carolyn Alstong song leader, Patty Share. Thanksgiving Dance A Thanksgiving dance will be giv- en in the cafeteria Nov. 22, by the Student Council. Admission will be one can of food and a nickel. The food will be put in boxes and given to needy families. The nickel will go to buy meat Chamj to be put in the boxes. We'd like to have every- one that can attend the dance. Student Directory The 1955-56 Ranger Directory will start their sales today at the Stu- dent Council Counter. The direc- tories will sell for 50c. Everyone buy your directory today. This year there will be sponsor- ing dances, giving style shows, help- ing the needy, at Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays, or anytime they can. Most of you I am sure, have heard of their F.H.A. Week. It start- ed Oct. 30 and ended Nov. 5. This is the pattern that F.H.A. Week has followed: Sunday: Families at Church. Monday: A scavenger hunt for the needy. Tuesday: F.H.A. members gave the devotion over the P.A. system. CWhich the Student Body enjoyed very much.j VVednesday: Was Hobo Day. F.H.A. members Went around to the houses in the surrounding area, and did odd jobs for 1Oc to 2c. They did jobs such as washing dishes, baby sitting, shining cars, carrying out garbage, and many other odd jobs. Thursday: A party was held to help gather more clothes. Each mem- ber was to bring a date and then they both had to bring a piece of clothing each. The clothing was sent to the .People's Welfare. Friday: The installation of offi- cers was held. Saturday: Was CMystery Dayj. The mystery was a Ccome as you arej party at 7 o'clock in the morn- ing. The party was held at West Side Recreation Center. Standing fLeitJ: Potty Shore, Scmdro Riley, Corolyn Alston. Sitting CLeftl: Becky Steele, Io Ann Medcczlf, Myra Iotne Alston, ond to the right: Elizabeth Webb. Not Pictured: Iecrnne Mcturer.

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Monday, November 21, 1955 THE PRAIRIE PRESS Page 3 FOOTBALL ROSTER tCont.J Name: Mile Naylor Age: 14' Height: 5'4 Hair: brown Eyes: blue Likes: everybody Dislikes: nothing Teacher: Owens Weight: 120 Name: Manuel Cano Age: 141 Height: 5'6 Hair: black Eyes: black Likes: everybody Dislikes: homework Teacher: Adams Weight: 140 Name: Freddie Cuevas Age: 14 Height: FSM, Hair: brown Eyes: blue green Likes: football Dislikes: nothing Teacher: Barber Weight: 135 Name: Arthur Gonzales Age: 15 Height: 5'7 Hair: brown Eyes: brown Likes: Yolanda Guerra Dislikes: Cunningham Teacher: Yates Weight: 145 Name: Richard Cuevas Age: 16 Height: 5'7 Hair: black Eyes: black Likes: everybody Dislikes: nobody Teacher: Yates Weight: Name: Michael Polley Age: 16 Height: 5' MM Hair: black Eyes: green Likes: Florence Wright Dislikes: Fighting Teacher: Adams VVeight: 158 Name: Jim Tucker Age: 14 Height: 5'5 Hair: brown Eyes: green Likes: food Dislikes: some teachers Teacher: Owens Weight: 136 Name: Jim Thorp Age: 15 Height: 5'9M Hair: black Eyes: blue Likes: football Dislikes: Algebra Teacher: Seiler Weight: 142 Name: Jimmy Wells Age: 14 Height: 5'8,' Hair: brown Eyes: blue Likes: football Dislikes: Algebra Teacher: Yates Weight: 150 Name: Thomas Maley Age: 14 Height: 5'8 Hair: black Eyes: hazel Likes: everybody Dislikes: math Teacher: Adams Weight: 160 Name: Roland Zepeda Age: 14- Height: 5'10W Eyes: brown Hair: brown Likes: everybody Dislikes: nothing Teacher: Yates Weight: 155 Name: Johnny Brown Age: 14- Height: Hair: black Eyes: brown Likes: everybody Dislikes: history Teacher: Owens Weight: 135 Name: Joe Rios Age: 15 Height: 6'2 Hair: black Eyes: brown Likes: everybody Dislikes: Cunningham Teacher: Holloway Weiglltz 187 Name: Butch Thompson Age: 14 Height: 5'9W Hair: blond Eyes: green Likes: everybody Dislikes: football practice Teacher: Tanner Weight: 228 Name: Sammy Garza Age: 14 Height: 5'8 Hair: black Eyes: brown Likes: Adelina Carranza Dislikes: football practice Teacher: Holloway Weiglit: 145 Name: Albert Olivarez Age: 15 Height: 5'6 Hair: brown Eyes: brown Likes: Teresa Puente Dislikes: basketball Teacher: Sanderson Weight: 130 Name: Leo Champion Age: 15 Height: 5'7 Hair: brown Eyes: brown Likes: everybody Dislikes: history Teacher: Holloway Manager Name: Leland Freeman Age: 14 Height: 5'4 Hair: bown Eyes: brown Likes: Glenda Roberts Dislikes: ugly girls Teacher: Seiler What I Am Thankful For . . . Nancy VVhatley-F or the fact that boys exist. Mike Naylor-That I have Mr. Owens for a teacher. Viola Gernandt - That Mrs. Youngrnan is my P.E. teacher. Wayne Burns-That I'm getting a football jacket this year. Ward Piper-For cranberries, tur- key, Cornbread, salad, and food. Sharon VVoodard-That I have Mrs. Youngman for P.E. Cynthia McCool-For the seventh grade boys that came to Driscoll. Albert Olivarez-For being able to play in sports and having a good girl friend. Betty Carter-To be able to live in America. Ruth Gilleland-I'm thankful that I know Ray boys. Dubbie lVIorrison-I'm thankful for girls-PERIOD! Joe Pompa-For the band. Mary Helen Bullajean-That I go to Driscoll. Joe Garcia-Thankful for being in the ninth. grade, which is closer to graduation. Mrs. Crider-That I live in Amer- ica, a free country. Bobby Burgess-That I'm getting a football jacket this year, Meleso Garza-For playing basket- ball this year. Jim Weeks-I would be thankful for having Mrs. Crider for P,E. Leland Freeman-Everything. James Peterson-I'm thankful that the Prairie Press is seeing what I'm thankful for. Betty Mull-For the Thanksgiving holidays. Dinah Loyd-For Mrs. Crider. James Wizorek-For my girl friend, Roda McDonald. Harriet Roach-I'm thankful that I bought my annual before the dead- line. QSmart girllj Enola Bishop-Being the vice- president of the seventh grade Y- teens. Judy Evans-I'm thankful that Janice Gore got most likely to suc- ceed in the seventh grade. Charles Steele-For having Linda Shoemaker for a girl friend. Janice Gore-For Saturdays. Jerry Rodgers-That I got most likely to succeed in the seventh grade. Nancy Townsend-For my mother and father and home. Sue Mason-Livin'. ' Wanda Paschal-That Ann Gilpon is across the hall from me 6th pe- riod. I Jane Plimper-That Julie Dotson is my best friend. Adolf Schmidt-Thankful that we have free schools in the U. S. Mrs. Adams-For the staff. 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