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

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Monday, March 12, 1956 T H E P P1 A I Pi I E P R E S S Page 3 THE PRAIRIE DOGS TALE Kids, I have changed the Society Column name to the Prairie Dog's Tale. If you don't like it please let us know .... Do any of you fellows know why Troy Montgomery is so popular with the girls? Why don't you ask him. Ht-'ll be glad to tell you ,,,, Who does Shirley Greer find so interesting out of town? . . . Joe Stanberry sure is populm' with a certain boy by the name of Harvey Tinnell .... Say now, who does that cute cat by the name of Jolm Erick- son like? . . . Oh, oh, Betsie Isaacs you'd better watch some of those Wynn Scale boys. Especially a cer- tain Ralph Carrier .... Patsy Gra- ham is a very interesting gal. And boiling over with fun, So say the boys and girls ..,. Wonder who Travis Campbell has his eye on now? . . . You know Ginger. you'd better watch that little sister of yours, Nancy Bedingfield. She's really getting to be a cute little kitten .... Is it true that Sally Clark has her eye on some tall dark and handsome guy in the ninth grade? . . , Say don't we have a cute couple going steady, And that can be no body but Pinina Norrod and Charles Mueller. . . . What are those Prairie Dogs gaping about? Dora Garza going with Jesse Garcia. Yep, hear it's true too .... Esmeralda Sifuentes and Frank Gonzales are trying to set a record for going together the long- est .... lVIan, we have some real cool cats going steady. the cat is J. W. Maiftiit and the kitten is who else but Donna .Io Perry .... WIIO KIOGS Iloy Donaldson find so interesting in Sinton? . . . Florence Wright, who is this cute boy who's been picking you and a gang ol other girls up in the morning for school? . . . Who is this cute boy that Jane Plimper likes now? . . . Who's this our Presi- dent of Student Council likes? Could it be .Io Ann Medcalf? Think so. . . . Say, did I hear Elizabeth Webb say she liked a certain boy with blond hair, in the ninth grade? . . . Wonder who Pat: Baily likes all of a sudden? . . . Gene Thraynham is sure getting cute. Don't some of you kids agree with me? . . . Paging Jackie Ross, you're on the loose and that's against the law here at Driscoll .... Joe Weaver didn't you tell me you liked a cute chick by the name of Linda? . , , Myra .lane Alston is real- ly doing wonders for some boys around this neighborhood. They are all such nice boys now-a-days. VVhat's Myra think about this? Nice! . . . Do you think Barbara .Iohnson will catch the boy she's after? . . . Don't any of you kids forget, if you have any kind of gossip or of couples go- ing steady, put it in Mfrs. Adams box son. or give it to me, Ann Donald- Sign your names, please! A Coupla Baseball Teams Exon though Driscoll's baseball team has starteal practice. we have picked a cool baseball team of our own, The following couples who fill out the positions make up an All- 'Star team. The lineup is: Catcher-'Blanche Duff and Gerald Creel are catching a lot of praise from kids around school. Pitcher-David Irving and Jo Ann Medcalf are pitching a lot of woo lately. First Base - Charles Noack and Trudy Sears rate first as a cute couple. Second Base-Harvey Tinnell and Joe Stanberry are running a close second as a very cute couple. Third Base - J. W. Allen and Madelyn Corbin aren't exactly third rate with each other. Shortstop-Charles Steele and Lin- da Shoemaker may both be a little short, but are stopping a lot of looks from a lot of people . Left Field-Charles Muellei' and Pinina Norrod are left going togeth- er, they're real cool, too. Centerfield-Albert Olivarez and Teresa Puente are the center of at- traction for lots of kids. .Right Field-Julian Garza and Mi- nerva Carranza are right on the ball and are hitting it off fine. Well, that's our team of couple, maybe you can think of some good replacements. Driscoll Student In Hospital On Wediiesday, March 1, Ty- rone Wenger was taken to Me- morial Hospital where they dis- covered he had polio. It was re- ported on Monday, March 5, that he was recovering rapidly. The Student Council sent him flowers, and we wish Tyrone the best and will be glad to see him back in school soon. Give an athlete an inch and he'll take a foot. But let him take it-who wants athletes foot anyway? Spring Is Here Sweet--TU 2-4517 Pretty-TU 2-7759 Beet-TU 44-1305 Interesting-TU 2-2764- Nutty-TU 4-7846 Genius-TU 2-7162 Ideal-TU 2-2053 Swell-TU 3-5155 Handsome-TU 3-6589 Entrancing-TU 4-7640 Riot-TU 4'-6059 Energetic-TU 2-1189 O P T O M E T R I S T 525 Old Robslown Road Phone TU 4-0373 Shell Center Clinic E Dr. Herman O. Neu 1 Punch Dodging Donaldson Wins We have here at Driscoll a Gold- en Glove Championship boxer. Roy Donaldson won the Open Class Gold- en Glove Lightweight Championship trophy, Roy is 16 years old. He's had 15 fights, lost 2 and had one T.K.O, Roy won the tile here and M1'. Donaldson, Ptoy's dad, and Roy went to Fort Woi-th two weeks ago, to try for state championship. Roy lost on his first fight. With this trophy, Roy won a blue and gold robe and jacket. Ptoy's answer about his fight in Fort Wo1'th is: 'Tll get him next time. Roy expects to fight the State Champion in some of his coming fights. I think we really have something to be proud of, since this is the first time since 1939 that a 16 year old boy has won the title. E:I-III-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-I-IE 5F...Il----I-.I---.----I-'---.-2 :I BARNETT-5 GROCERY Duaosls Fooo MARKET Ig I I l I :: Ti-is time sions wm-i I: :: HIGHWAY 9 M yum :Q 3. THE 'NG VALUES g. .: Phone TU 2-8353 .g :: Ph. ru. 2-2597 - om Rossrown Ro. :: :: DRISCOLL-S FRIEND :: .:.I.I-I-III-III-I-I-I-I-I-I.I-I-I'I-I'I'I.I.I'.: I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I:- IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII-I E .......................... ........ 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Page2 THE PRAIRIE PRESS Monday, March 12, 1956 THE PRAIRIE Pnsss STAFF Driscoll Receives Editor-in-Chief ..,..............................,...,................,.............,..............,.. Assistant Editor ...,..... Business Manager ........ Society Editor ......... Sports Editor ..............................,............,................,............................. Assistant Sports Editor ........,....,.,,...,..,.......,,.......,,....,..,.......... ....... . .. Reporters ............ Cecile Mary Mosol . Pinina Norrod Betty Mull Ann Donaldson Joe Vickers Billy Howell Blackmon, Beverly Couch, Sylvia Herrera, Betty Sue Chandler, Gwen Porche, Manuel Cano Reporter ....,.............. ..........................................,....... R ay James Advertising Staff .....,.. .....,... J udy Blackmon, Sue Ann Gore Sponsor ....................,.................................. .....,................ M rs. Cappi Adams STAFF STUTTER L'Hi, whatcha doing Babs? Do you have a minute to spare? Oh, you've just got to, I'm having a dilly of a time with this Algebra problem. Is a conversation like this frequent or perhaps utoo frequenti' on your line? Perhaps your answer is yes. If so you're in a position for Meet the Press Can You Imagine? a little friendly lecture. Confidentially, between the two of us telephones are supposed to be used for busness purposes, which do not include lengthy discussions on dates, homework, etc. Also conversations should be concise, and to the point. So let's watch this a little. Respect your party line as you would expect them to respect you, and remember, 'Ltelephones are for business, and business onlyln if lk if L'Oh, my gosh! Why can't people clean up the messes they make? I can't even put my tray down! Have you ever heard this before? I have, and I think it's about time something was done about it. Paper, trays, bottles and food are left on the tables and chairs are left in the aisles. How old are the average students at Driscoll? From 12 to 15. Isn't that old enough to clean up your own messes? Look, kids, Driscoll is about the best school in Cor us Christi. We can't have a messy cafeteria and still keep it that way, so let's try to keep it clean! Thanks, Gwen We found out a lot about Ann Don- aldson while we were interviewing her. ' I will tell you what we found out. Ann has two brothers, Ray and Roy. CThey like short names d0n't theylj Ann has brown hair, is 5'3 tall, hazel blue eyes, and is 15 years old. Ann's favorite sport is boxing- Cwatching it I hopelj. 'Also her hobby is singing-fhtilk billy singingj. Ann is the society editor for the Prairie Press Staff and likes her position very well except Ann says if only students wouldn't get mad at her all the time, after all the stu- dents are the ones that send in most of the gossip. But still she says she wouldn't trade the position for any other position. Ann and Roy are going to Miller next year and I am sure Ann is looking forward to it and I have a feeling Roy probably is also looking forward to it too. Betty Mull David Bremer with black hair? Sheridan Mellon 6 feet tall? Mike Naylor? CWe can't!j Thomas Maley with his natural. brown hair again? .Pinina Norrod being dumb? James Peterson wearing bermuda shorts to school? Beverly Couch not always gig- gling? Linda Shoemaker with a duck tail? .Ronnie .Plemons not having freckles? Beth Hall not talking? Joe Weaver not being crazy? 1Roy Donaldson being short and skinny? -Ann Donaldson not liking a cer- tain boy? Blanche Duff and Gerald Creel not going together? Trudy Sears not being a cheer- leader at Driscoll? Elmo Speckles not always smiling? Judy Blackmon not always, always being hungry? Joy Stanherry not always talking about Harvey Tinnell? New Book Covers The Robert Driscoll student body received a big surprise on Nlonday, February 20th. They were surprised to find new plastic book covers on sale at the supply counter. They are purple and grey and have written on the front Robert Driscoll Junior school, with a Ranger on a On the back and side they back, Robert Driscoll Junior School, Corpus Christi, Texas, High. horse. have: High. and on the side: 'LR D J H Rangers. Their price is only 10 cents which is very cheap compared to some other schools. The student body would like to thank the Student Council for making these covers available. Why Have a School Paper? It is a valuable memento to keep through tl1e years. It acquaints us with business firms in our vicinity through the ads they take. It binds the interest of teacher, scholars and. parents. It is a running record of school history. It encourages worthy activities. It fosters school unity and kindles the spirit of cooperation. It is an aid in practical education. It keeps students posted regarding clubs, social, athletic, and other events. Only 100 Years Ago There was not a public library in the United States. Almost all furniture was imported from England. An old copper mine in Connecticut was used as a prison. lThere was only one hat factory and it made cocked hats. Every gentleman wore a que and powdered his hair. Crockery plates were objected to because they dulled. the knives. The whipping post and pillory were standing in Boston and New York. 'Buttons were scarce and expensive and the trousers were fastened with pegs of lace.-Reazlefs Digest. BUDDY WHEELIS HARDWARE Phone TU 2-7689 IN THE HEART OF SHELL CENTER Always Supplied With Your BEST BUYS - ll F.H.A. Holds District Meeting At Beeville On Saturday, February 25, some rnenibers of the Driscoll F.H.A. at- tended a district meeting at Beeville. The meeting was from 9:30 to 1:30. Those who attended were Elizabeth VVebb, Jeanne Maurer, Joyce Jack- son, Sonja Lee and Shirley Rhine. Lookin, Ahead Nancy Whatley-To be a principal at a Boy's College. Mrs. Beal-W'ould like to go to China. Ann Porter and Claud Ellen Hill -Would like to go to West Point. .Phyllis Davis - To get out of school. Myra Jane Alston-To be rich. Mr. Boney-For Mrs. Adkins not to have the coronation. Patty Share - Wants to be a man catcher. Cecil Kemp-To be a lovely, grace- ful old woman. LlVIr. Richardson-To shoot par golf. Loretta Hitt-To get out of Rob- ert Driscoll. 'Doris Rice--Wants to be an army Chaplain. Sandy Smith-Hankers to join the navy. Betty Carter-To drive a moving van. Paula Milam - To be a truck driver. .Josephine Flores-Wants to be an F.B.l. man. Olga Vasquez-VVants to be a secretary. Ann Donaldson--VVants to hillbilly singer. Rosa Cruz-To go to Notre Dame. Zelema Longoria-To be a dog catcher. Doris Rucker-an author. Judy Blackmon-To be a model for Esquire Magazine. 'Ruth Gilleland-To see Tinafly. New Jersey. Glenda Roberts-To be a writer for Censored . Sandra Riley-To keep Tyrone un- der my little finger. bea hospitality I . 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Page4- THE PRAIRIE PRESS Monday, March 12, 1956 T.A.L.A. Views CCOHIIIIUGCI from page 'lj then presented a Variety Show, Lucy Leaps in the Gymnasium. The second general session began at 9:30 a.nT. Saturday. This was a regular business meeting, climaxed by the election of officers for 1956- 1957. ,Maggie Daly, Author, Model, and Fashion Commentator, who was to be the speaker at the luncheon Saturday, was detained in Chicago by weather conditions, and could not be present. Esse O'Brien, author of animal stor- ies, and prominent Waco resident, very kindly consented to take her place. Corpus Christi delegates left for home about 4-:OO p.m. Saturday. Ac- cording to El' Libro members, this year's convention was very success- ful and they came home tired but happy. Next year's convention will be held in Galveston. attending the were Cecile Chandler, Pat- Pulliam, and E1 Libro members convention in Waco Blackmon, Betty Sue sy Graham, Janice Jeanie Richey. Action English in 1. A kiss is a noun, because it is proper. 2. A kiss is a verb, because it shows action. 3. A kiss is a conjunction, because it connects. 41. A kiss is an adverb, because you always know how, when, or where it took place. 5. A kiss is a preposition, because after it happens, you don't know .where you are. 6. A kiss is an adjective, because it 16 Reams QWl1eeling News Registerj Some people say an editor is made out of ink. The rich one's made out of food and drink, Food and drink, women and song, His mind may be weak but his staff is strong. CChorusj You write 16 reams and whattaya get? Two ads cancelled and a newsprint debt. St. Peter, don't call me 'cause I can't stop- Till I fill 10 inches in that back page spot. I was born one mornin' when the copy was low. CWorry over deadlines has aged me so.j I wrote 16 reams with a 'kpersonal touch, And the shop boss said, That's much too much. I was born one mornin' when the press didn't roll. Those doggoned upersonalsl' have troubled my soul. Some folks dyin' while others are born, Good gosh, Gabriel, why don'tcha fblow that horn? If you see my a writin' better go the other way, 'Cause I'm gettin' fed up mor'n more each day. Some folks cussin' 'cause their name's spelled wrong, And other'll be cussin' when they hear this song. IAS quoted in The Anthenian, Fran- You May or May Not Know The Indians who sold Manhattan Island to Peter lVlinuit in 1626 for some firewater and 324- worth of trinkets were smart boys. They did not own it. They were Canarsies lVIontauk's and Rockaways from Long Island just in town for a visit. So Peter had to buy it again from a tribe uptown In the past five U. S. population censuses far more men than women refused to report their ages. An old New England sea captain one Hanson Gregory gave the mod- ern American doughnut its hole. The date of the great contribution was 1847. The captain was a boy at the time. Watching his mother fry dough- nuts, he noticed that the centers of the cakes always seemed doughy, and suggested eliminating this part before the cakes were cooked. Laugh- ingly she followed the suggestion and the results were so satisfactory that she never went back to the old way. Her mehtod was copied by others until it spread over the whole coun- t1'y.-Readefs Digest. Baseball Practice Opens Monday, March 5, practice opened for the 1956 edition of the Rangers baseball team. The pitch- ers and outfielders reported the first thing Monday afternoon. They carried on practice for two days until Wednesday when the infielders reported. The whole team finished out the week. Coach Nicol is looking forward to a very successful season this year, having quite a lot of good Driscoll Runs In Track Meet The Driscoll track team ran in a track meet at Hamlin and the boys looked fine. Some of the events they won in were: shot put, 880 relay, broad jump. They came in second place in the 220 yard dash and the 100 yard dash. In third place: the 50 yard dash. In the hurdles they came in second and third place. .When someone says, Stop me if you've heard this one. We are al- ways templed to ask, How? E for the T MAN IN YOUR LIFE Teens to Adult Sizes Scott's Mon Shop Shell Center i HABERDASHERYQ SUN PHARMACY we ow ROBSTOWN RoAo , PHONE TU 4-8225 E E. o. MALEY, Druggist P FREE FOLDING SERVICE ' for the Cleonest Clothes in Town cIT SHELL LAUNDRETTE 613 Old Robstown Road Phone TU 2-9851 describes. klin High School, New Athens, Ohioj I'r1HtGI'i21l. nn.un-....-.nu....................................................-....................................-...--E glllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllIllllllllllllIlllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllg H O L I- I S N E E S E 2 MOORE ELECTRIC co. 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