Incarnate Word Academy - Aurora Yearbook (Corpus Christi, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1955 volume:

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V.-...-.- , W . ,. ones for when the first large Another was 1922. was made,Agau'r1n 1926 A mme I fthe wmg ent Qc present new loca- of 1954- : the new adjacent Igiurqate Word gb-ww-. fW39'f' .sg W my 22393 If may-Y li 5 1- 5' ,ga P, -3. +?'?tQfk A .. xy, . -ximian: 'P' 'UE J' 1 1 U In the ere classes through f- 'eff'-' 'TYR' CWC would iEveryth1ng twasf Qerrneated wlth antrcipation. nh lure? Q9 V f 3: ' .al- is H., ,N-if it 4 J Q. W 4 4. 9 , 5 , 1 7, Q Q L we ,af WS' 'f my 4. ' .fq 5 X A L., Judnth Bluntver Mary Ahce Berlanga NAIIYW Theresa Dement -vu., Q 5c5f'J Iullanm Roblmon Dorothy Carttr I reildcnt X114 lrtxultnt reohme elif V NY ouxst fassd B xcrlv Iunc Chamuler Gloru I mn Collxtr x L Rtmatnmary Dum loum Ann fluscht AX .,-w ,.. Nb' Mary ou C 1 Qi 'Q- Andlx Ax I aura Mat Crrtbbtn Alma Crutrrtro uttnda C ulman K nes Huth Jtanme Jones Bernadette Kohl Mary HlfHLN Mary I ALA Pxlntna Ptlltgrnno Dorothy Park S trtluru freasurer 15 AKA. 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I hcrtsc Pnucr Rt11OflCf Mary Mcl aughlxn 3 5 Iannxc Mac Porter ara. 14 .V Ilxnbcth kelly Patrlcna Suldon .Io Ann Gructt Hrlununnrman Rcpresentatnc Reprcscntatnxc lawn 'f' Mary I oursc Nctck 1:- ', Duma Prado 1 Modcna Nrckens Mary Lsthcr Otcra 15 ft IQ! ,,..., Joan Marston 'V' ...A vf .3 6 Vnckre Meldcr Duane Pc ls I ranccs Pons 56 av-iii uc Rrlcy Pnrxcra Rlck lmtldl 'Vlurny Vxrbmra Schcucr Qi '1 A sa.. 1181 'Vlary Icssnc Sampen busan Schubert Olga Segura Judy Scrm Noche Shaw Carol Smrth C! fb Nad Jafklf Smuh I-Hdell Solomon Mary Bee Teaslcy Mary I rances Whclan Betty Ann Wrnght Barbara Jean XVnght 5, Helpful suggestions offered by Sister Mary Stanislaus, Regis- trar, proved of great value to many, including Jo Ann Trice when she prepared her subject schedule on registration days -A, lil ,il i wav ONG A LANDMARK in Corpus Christi, Incarnate Word Academy on Carancahua Street opened its doors for its final term on September 1, 1954. Those of us who walked into its halls felt we were witnessing an historic event. We knew that when 1954 passed away, in is it taxi' .4 Jugsw., so would the old building be no more: and when 1955 came fresh and new into its own, so would we enter into our new life at the new lncarnate Word Academy on South Alameda Street. Y' J W A 5 :li .LK 6 my - 5 K 'vial f V .f I., '-. N ,, ', - 5. faq, Q ai' ' 1 sis kiiifffw f 1 ' . Q3 'fbi 9709 Off if c'- X1 Qs Q' '1 x Speech an accredited course or ganized in September undtr Sis ter Mary Lucy s direction pro vided students an opportunity to learn the fine points of exprcs sion Here Fern Duncan gives a reading Mr. Dwight W. McCready, band master, briefed the Cava- lier Pep Squad and band at field practice just before the Freer game. id A Another addition to the faculty was Sister MaryAnne who taught Latin l typing I general mathema tics also presided as study hall moderator .r., , e, f1fMf'.J.p, V-Q. - - I Riu fl V -.54 A Due to thc limited cafttcrn space many students like thtst on the back porch atc their lunch in various spots around the building Knowledge is not al ways gleaned fr o m books alone S 1 s tc r Mary Lukes Sopbo more English c I a s s found that listening torecordingsof Julius Caesar was a pleasant way to learn the classics 5 D 4-1 5 Fm? l'i Sylvia Riedel and Lucille Prado president and vice-president, re- spectively, of the Roman Way, consulted scrapbook to plan the Latin Club's yearly activities. fi 11 The Student Councxl was organlzed ln the fall of 1951 but even for so young a group they have accomplxshed a great deal rn the past four years To fulfxll the purposes for whlch If was establlshed namely provxdmg students wrth opportunltxes to develop leadershlp a sense of responslbrlrty rmtratrve and a spmt of cooperatxon Councnl projects for thxs year mcluded a Thanksgrvmg dance the merxt pomt system sponsorslup of Chrxstmas classroom decoratxons and party plannmg the December Mexrcan Supper Belle of the Ball dance ln February school p1cn1c and Future Freshman Day Slster Agnes Marxe acted as sponsor and lent practical a sxstance to Nancy Brown Preszdem Gent Kenny V1cePreszdent Ella Vlllareal Secretary Shxrlene Skrobarcek Treasurer Glorxa Walters Parlxa Whlle on a fund rarsmg Fm9 'M tour of U S clues The Boy s Crty ChOlf of Mon Z terrey Mexrco stopped nn h Corpus Chrlstx long enough to present an en joyable assembly program 1n the thxrd floor socxal 4 a ' V vu 1 1:- Q X . , , mentarian: Roberta Smith, Hfstoriarzg and Sylvia Riebel, Reporter. A g v., g ako , I ' lL',ffi',,+ay' ,M . . V 'Z 4 ' V I PX 1 h ll. t ,,.,,fJ J H 1 F 2 .. fb dn -.-.-.....--. ... , ., . .. -.-- Nyc Circulation Manager Joella Fey showed Sister Couuoco ' 9 2 til-1i.1I ,T' N M y gm A Mary Anne, Mary Lindsay Coons, and La Delle FR 13 5 iff' lf V Solomon the first issue, volume four, of The 5 rotcn lncarnate Word Academy's monthly newspaper written and edited by senior journal- ists under the sponsorship of Sister Jeanne Francis. Ike Crown has consistently won All-Catholic and top ratings from national organizations. As business manager of The Aurora, J o h a n n a Blossman's duties were to write out and sign checlgs, balance the budget, and to enter the daily incoming checks. YV. Mug lik Afterwards, at a break- fast enjoyed in the Nix- on Cafe, hands were displayed everywhere as those ecstatic s e n i o r s p o s e d proudly with their newly - acquired rings. yur'-F' 'L' 44 Loraine Yaklin's happiest mo- ment arrived when Rt. Rev. Monsignor Adolph Marx placed a beautiful red and gold band on her finger during the ring cere- mony enacted in the convent chapel. Ui Q A Ad-DEW' A A fig, 'mm , cody 'A a Although the line seemed a block-long, no one minded waiting .ff 1 a few minutes for the delicious dinner served at the annual Sister's Barbecue. Proceeds helped bolster the new school's building- fund. . l .Q x ig Government class was a constant source of active student partici- pation. Constitutions, the Bill of Rights, and congressional procedure weren't so perplex- ing, after all, thanks to Sister Mary Stanislaus. 'SX Before school, . each day at f A, 9:45, and after - lunch, we'd make a beelinc for the lounge, . U l where we'd 1 . ,, .. i dance, play ' --- 'A records, or just plain relax. Chemistry e x p e ri- ments lent many tense moments to Johanna Blossman and Becky Baskett, as they ex- amined the outcome of their latest form- ula combinations. We quickly became enthusiastic spectators, watching the shape- less pile of bricks, tile, and steel take on the form of a brilliant- ly-designed school building right before our very eyesf at The lncarnate Word Academy girls always add color Cand soundfl to the Cavalier football games. The Pep Squad and Bands, with Mr. and Mrs. D. W. McCready, band director and wife, were focal points of interest at the C.C.C.A.-St. Josephs game. Rose Marie Kuntscher, senior, listened with interest to Fresh- man Vickie Melder's explana- tion of the bumper stickers sold by the Catholic High Band Fans to help pay for uniforms pur- chased last year by lncarnate Word and College - Academy bands. - G X- N u 1'qn 3 lil N I! A ! 'igf51'! 34'-rfaamm 'A' 1 1, Qi! ....ik,p-.e. 1.3511 53' imenu. W f' Y lllll 1 111 -Ll'-4' 44 wa- Ifb iii wig 'ik an 1 a su' qq.'S1'fi7r-wx gm 0,59 9319 Affwiif M 229' s' Jw fi' Sxster Mary George s musnc appreclatlon class made an 1ntens1ve study of compos trs lxves and backgrounds of classxcal musxc llsten mg to varxous types of symphonlc albums was an mtegral part of thcxr cur rxculum 0 S5713 Band members drxlled and re hearsed over and over agaln to make sure thtlr performance during the Homecomlng Game would be an unforgettable one 500 hand students partxcxpited ln an orxgxnal half txme presen tatmon whnch brought Natlonal Catholic Youth Week to a color ful close 1 -Q 1 , l bv Y Lnjoyable entertatnment for the Annual DIOCCSIBH 'I eacher s Instxtute lunch eon was provrded by the Qnrls Choxr, composed of lncarnate NVord students under the able dxrectlon of Mrs Tom Boyd, Jr -11 Members of the Junior Class had a great time pre' senting their variety show to the M o u nt Carmel Home on Oct. 20, 'WK -an if! fllkgq, -auf jpg M-ii -ng, .tv ails-I' lncarnate Word's basketball team the Academy Angels, knew that practice although somewhat limited by lack of adequate space was essential to having a successful season. These indus- trious girls sacrificed part of their lunch period each day to prac- tice new shots and iron out mistakes. ,Q-....,..... Reverend Father Robert E. Clark assistant pastor of ' - V F L! Cathedral Parish, answers y B questions p o s e d by his Freshman religion class. . in . :lg ' , K e . 1' ' ..g:.ma-ss. - -uv' ull! A .3 9 .1--.3 Y' vw-.L-N ve MQW ,C The Cavalier Pep Squad and Band of which we were so proud worked hard to present many enjoyable half time demonstrations during football season The Cavalier cheerleaders practiced many long hours to perfect yells which led our team on to victory an J... 19 What a splendid performance the cast of Gray Bread pre- sented to us in Cathedral base' ment before leaving for the San Antonio Play Festivalf lt was hardly surprising when these junior Thespians returned home with thc creditablt rating of Excelltnt 'Vlr and Mrs Emil Habeeb se-,m to be old hands at potato dancing while Mr George Lovs man hustles o the floor after balancing his elusive po tlto u r 1 n l' NIGHT Mr John Kaler took time out to breathe dur ing the balloon blowing race at the Incarnate Word Academy Alum nae Association s FUN NIGHT held at the Convent on November 9th Of course thc men won 'fm Reverend Mother Patricia Sister Mary Tlizabeth Gene Kenny and Elena Suess consulted Mr lusk Ciraybar Electric represen tative a b o ut obtaining Hotpoint electric ranges to be used in the new home economics kitchen units while Diane lsawcett ex amines the oven Remember the fun we all had trying to guess whose pictures had been entered in the aby Photo Contest sponsor ed by Beaker Br akers Science Club Gene Kenny s entry placed lfSl 4' - .. l Holpulnlu Nil iff? An interesting panel dis cussion with teachers par ents and students partici patmg was tloroughly enjoyed by the Mothers Club at the close of their Noxember D a d s Night meeting. The I. F. C. A. Convention in Houston combined business with pleasure for attending C o r p u s Christians. After Mass and Holy Communion coffee was poured for Mrs. Lester Smith, Jr., Recording Secretary of the state organization. Miss Cornelia Brown, Mrs. John G. Walker, president of lncarnate Word Academy's group, Mrs. Wyatt C. Whitworth and the vot- ing delegate, Miss Katie Kaler, at the lncarnate Word Convent in Bellaire. Business matters w e re X-X discussed in the Sham- rock Hotels G r e c i a n i Room. A contributing feature to the conven- tion was Mayor Roy Hofheinz's proclama- tion of November l'5th as official I. F. C. A. Day. i Q vs V ' KM2+ A 65-4 ii' Xt ?. ' YA'- A F7 ...,. N Y . Sister lvlary Elizabeth was delighted upon the arrival of new electric sew- ing machines donated to the home economics department. Southern Sew- ing Machines company representa- tives explained the simple operations to intent listeners, Ciloria Ann Cos- tello and Elena Suess. l l' Before the annual game played against Villa Maria High School of Brownsville, both teams were called together for a brief review of the rules. A special bus was chartered to bring loyal fans down to root for their team. Cheerleaders I. u cy Dur- ham. Marietta Villareal and Shirlene Skrobarcek gather with team members in front of the bus for the pause that refreshes before returning home. Although Villa Maria won, the An- gels gained valuable expe- rience which helped them score in later games. Mrs. George Lowman Mrs A T. McMurry and Mrs Wyatt C. Whitworth Jr Alumnae members, tried out many tables and chairs before they finally chose those with which they would furnish the new build ing's cafeteria The annual Ham Dinner proceeds paid for the fifty tables and 200 chairs do nated by the Alumnae i Mrs. Tom Boyd, Jr., Incarnate Word Academy's choral instructor, gives helpful assistance to Irma Medina as she carefully adjusts her new choir robe. Arrival of the robes marked a long-awaited event. 86 students were enrolled in the choral class, and, of these, 30 were chosen to take part in the combined choir which consists of students from both lncarnate Word Academy and Cor- pus Christi College Academy, Mr. Michael Chasein was director of the group. As Christmastime drew closer and closer Loraine Yaklin an officer of Our Lady of Grace Sodality the newly organized high school sodality lit the Ad vent wreath to usher in a season of penance and prayer I WMM By December our new building looked nearly completed to our inexperienced eyes We felt ready to move right in when they put the name on the front of the building 'd I . . u - 5, We A1 , I I , -- i ' 1 A ' 1 'X . , , ' l . - I ' s it i 's , 'ffl - -. ' ' y if e wi, wif: 1, Mgr ykylg . , : - V ' me Most Beautiful . . . Mary Esther Otero we 'T' Most Popular . . . Susan Schubert When November rolled around, each class elect- ed FAVORITES: everyone weighed and con- sidered carefully before casting her vote for the Most Beautiful, Most Popular and Most Repre- sentative girl. Individually, each favorite possesses a certain outstanding characteristic . . . as a whole, they personify the typical American schoolgirl. Here we present the reohman elaoo s auoriteo Most Representative . Carol Smith i X 'ff fHRoUoHoUT THE FALL MONTHS, the sisters, lay I K' If cu ffl : 'rr 'rr 'F rr I 'Ei TF x it fl' Hr Hr DTN?- and students watched the e tg-0 riwears Cf WHS 3F1H.rc Frm I gras ' 53-lsifrng. C lg' ,, JE? ll-.F li' a vffteilbld toiiiridy es gficked. of proved' unfitifor 'the new school: Qrikir 4, .,::-.. 5 W: i ' l 2 i i ii rg.. 1 ij-v 1 . fl JI En- r-. gll ll- il'if sent the two ld, 55:5 spacious buildings. justments, school life amrliar routine. Meanwhile. plans !'6'tear down another old landmark in Corpus Christi, the old Incarnate Word Academy building on Carancahua Stret. ,....---- 2 ,V'Ve E ? , ,P -xml! -2 ,,4l P41 .pre-4 .' 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R ,LJ .fi fo, JA tg it V' 1 w 2 It .J 7. I . - L e f.-111 . -4,uf- ','fl'A'i1x -fl , wg' -wg, u, fv is inscribed in the Confraternity Register and is entitled to all the privileges of mei'nbership, 1 1 fi' 'Y Q J ffsff .1 1 we 1 .'1.... .. ?.1 Tl QI 'F There wasn't a bare pane of glass to be seen when these girls finished p a i n t i n g Christmas themes on the s c i e n c e room windows. Each homeroom assumed a fairy- land atmosphere after b e i n g dressed up with holiday decora- tions only two weeks before Christmas arrived. Sister Joan, music in- structor, demonstrated L., K various keyboard fun- damentals and playing techniques to one of her many piano students. Sister Agnes Marie, Sister Mary l.uke, and Sister Mary A n n e w e re faculty delegates to the second lnter-American Congress of the Eighth Regional District lN'i 2: Q L is es Rs . SISTER AGNES MARIE, I.W.E LNCAHNATE WORD CGNVE'Xl'I' CGRPUS CHRISTI, 'I'E'iAS Typing l class found Sister Mary Anne ex- plaining w o r lc b o o k speed builders and rhythm drills to Diane Fawcett. .. ,Q wg ,.F:'- -M of the Confraternity of Christian Doctrine in San Antonio, while Carol Brown, Johanna Blossman and Patsy Kusenberger represented the students. They attended sessions directed to the clergy and religious Sisters, and topics of interest to tenagers were also discussed. Sophomores took time out from regular studies to participate in Career Day ac- tivities. which began with a general assembly in the W. B. Ray High School gymnasium. T h i s program's purpose was to aid students in selecting the career in which they would be most capable. 3 This group of journalism stu- dents returned from the Texas High School Press Association Convention in Denton, Texas. with a wealth of practical ideas on how to improve news stories. a n n u a l layouts, editorials- school newspaper and yearbook material in general. This class of sopho- mores became intently interested in and eargcr- ly looked forward to the religion q uizzcs prepared by their in- structor, Rev. Father Alvin J. Tengler, as- sistant pastor at St. Patrick's Church. It was trips like these which made possible better productions of both The Crown and The Aurora. Twenty-Ninth Annual Convention-Cl inic DECEMBER 2, 3, 4, 1954 Texas vznzfiss gli iiiiiiiiiii TEXAS STATE COLLEGE FOR WOMEN DE? TON , TEXAS We honored our partners, circled three, and ran away home to the tunes of Solomon Levi and Turkey in the Straw. Everyone had fun square danc- ing after learning the intricate steps. These girls demonstrated their skill at a Mother's Club meeting in December. Three members of the Beaker Breakers science club, Nancy Brown, Mary Ann Chilen. and Becky Ann Baskett, attend- ed the Texas Academy of Science Con- vention in San Antonio. Sewing was made doubly easy by the addi- tion of eleven new ma- chines to the home eco- nomics department. George Anne Hubert tried one out as she com- pl e t e d the finishing touches on a semester project. p Mary Ann presented her paper for a program of the Junior Division of T. A. S. THE TEXAS ACADEMY OF SCIENCE SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE 1300 SAN PEDRO AVENUE SAN ANTONIO DECEMBER 10, 11, 1954 rf-- ,L A Oh, ohf XVe suspected that time of the year had a r r i v e d again when we glimpsed Sister Agnes Marie and Sister Mary l.uke poring over mid-term test questionsf Despite the usual pencil- tchewing and worry lines, everyone seemed to make that all-important pass- ing grade. Mr Dwight Vw' NlcCr idx hid his hands full wielding both baton and trumpet he led the bands ind glee clubs in ren ditions ot Christmas music dur ing the strcniding A rest stop was taken in the Cathedral basement by the all' Catholic school bands and com bined C.C.C.A.Al,W.IX. choir Caravan. The groups played and sang Christmas carols at various places in town. They ended the evening with a concert on the T-head and refreshments in the Cathedral basement. The Most Reverend M Garriga D D L I Bishop of C o rp u s Christi found time in his busy schedule to pay a visit to the Sisters of the Incarnatc Word and Blessed Sacrament and wish them 1 Merry Christmas Q r f Traditional holidays greetings were expressed to all at the close ofthe year 1954. Then, January was ushered in. and with it was the anticipation of great things to come. Faculty and students of Incarnate Word Acad- emy, as symbolized by Mrs. Tom Boyd, Jr., a nd students Sharon Scott and Lorene Foyt, extended to all their very best wishes for a Holy and Merry Christ- mas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year! Q full ti rx f .. fiffflfltf 3:9 Zewfyga 7 E H I I A group of hungry seniors were caught by the camera as they enjoyed Cokes and cookies be- fore opening presents exchanged at the student body Christmas party. After the party the stu- dents were dismisscd for their holiday vacation. . RECEIPT F Datex Ja OR YEARBQC ,- U08 N ix 17 3, am? of pu K These girls were some of the first in line to pay for their copy of THE AURORA. Chairmen Johanna Blossman and Joan Hetherington took subscriptions for the yearbook. rcbaset sue R11 Addressxggarna Gyms Xxdxggxword A No, Co . XSLXXX-Q3,Qm! P193 1 -..C . X is -A Balance Duex non mount Paidx ,trY NQQQAQQ Salesman Xu--- I2 ff Mrs. Ervin C. Peterson, Co-chair- man of the Benefit committee. Mrs. Roy C. Rodriguez, chairman of the committee, and Mrs. John G. Walk- er, Alumnae Association president, talked over details for the ham din- nerj Proceeds were used to purchase tables and chairs for our new school cafeteria. Look at me! cried Alice Ciold as she and other helpers packed the costumes to take over to the new school. All the moving took place on the two days preceding the dedication. Classes were recessed and students donned old clothes, borrowed the family car, and helped out during the long-awaited event. At mid-term lncarnate Word Academy acquired eight new students, They wers Evelyn Brussard, Diane Forde, Mary Martin, Maria Peredo, Christine Montemayor, Esperanza Rod- riguez, and two who were not present for the picturel Louise Robinson and Priscilla Slosson. , . isngg' .mx Ne J 1 l ...I 1' if , ve! 3 , -4- UT EQSAFFLI TICKET! , 1'-PH'ANii5 I After seeing the impressive display of roasters and other appliances to be giv- en away at the ham dinner, Mr. Paul Macaione reached in his pocket for money to buy a ticket from Sister Jeanne Francis and Sister Mary Luke. ' , U WMMNH M Ram A U D X T O R 1 L 935 N C pt 'Y H E- SundaYy1:x1a??z pn rn. Yrom G- QLPJYE5 A M gponsoxe Socugfflqsox E at ' sc pil-'UNxNaPgqui9 'aU N ' W C qlOt.1i Bonglni What could be more fun on a Sunday afternoon than enjoying a wonderful dinner with your friends and knowing that you are contributing toward the purchase of cafeteria tables and chairs at the same time? Columbus. i ceremonies began with the blessing of a flag donated by Reverend Charles McNaboe and altar boys led the long procession of at- tending clergy, Sisters, and visitors, over from the convent chapel to the new Incarnate Word Academy build- ing. During this procession the combined band of Incarnate Word Academy and College-Academy played Mili- tary Escort. All this took place on February 2nd, beginning at 4:30 p.m. . - - f f..uAH!tn.h,1 the Knights Everyone then returned to the chapel for a Pontifical High Mass at which His Excellency, the Most Reverend M. S. Garriga, D. D., L.L.D., Bishop of Corpus Christi, presided. Celebrant was Right Rev- erend Adolf Marx: deacon, Rev- erend Alvin J. Tengler: subdea- con, Reverend Charles McNaboe. and master of ceremonies was the Reverend J. William Hennel. 11:11, His Excellency blessed our new building while prelates, priests, Sis- ters, and others attending the dedi- cation ceremonies, looked on. While the flag was being rais- ed, the com- bined b a n d played our na- tional anthem. ,sm a , , - .1 ,L R. As the dedication ceremonies drew to a close, His Excellency blessed a crucifix to be hung in the Senior Class room. This marked the beginning of a new Incarnate Word Academy. Instrumental entertainment was pro- vided by the combined I.W.A. and C.C.C.A. band at the open house. The band platform, arranged in tiers, made it easier for Mr. lVlcCready to see each individual member. In the music de- partment, large storage closets have been added to house the various instru- ments. A reading room constructed on a level higher than the main library contained many reference sources. It has been commended by educational directors every- where as more than adequate for high school students. How enchanted everyone was with the bedroom-living-room combination in the homemak- ing department! This room. with its lovely furnishings, was only one section of the model apartment designed to aid us in becoming proficient in perform- ing the duties of a homemaker. During the dedication ceremonies. the Glee Club sang several selections, which included God is the Light of the World, and Little David, Play. Mrs. Tom Boyd, Jr., directed the group. Z Classrooms filled with gleaming new desks and equipment was an impressive sight to all who toured the new school building. Refreshments of punch, coffee, and cookies were served by the Moth- er's Club and the Alumnae Asso- ciation, from tables set up for this purpose in the cafeteria. Band practice was made much easier for both Mr. McCready and his musicians by the large bandstand built with graduated tiers in the well-lighted and ven- tilated band and choral room. 2 5' t ni y f fi ' , N, Vg Q Nile' i Q . .. , 121 gaa c Q.:-43' W . MM? ,aw A modernly-equip- ped kitchen, with electric r a n g e s, ' awp-, ,M ,. sinks, t i l e drain- -P' boards and tables c o n s t r u c t e d to make cooking easier, was another outstanding f e a - ture of the home- m a k i n g depart- ment. To prepare a meal, you could almost stand in one spot the whole time. 42 ' ,jmzdl-if' if A Dr. Jean Richardson, Director of Economics and Business at Del Mar college, visited Sister Mary Stanis- laus' government class to explain the type of city management Cor- pus Christi now has and how it could be changed into a more effi- ciently working organization. M- f 'W ' '9!B3':Mf'c f ' ..-f -at A .Si --S , 3? ,Zu ,K F AE f 1 '9 Chemnstry class seemed to be the only one left wxthout new equnpment for a whlle Snnce thelr necessary materxals would not arrlve untnl March the stu dents had to get along as best they could on tables moved from the old burldmg The Academy Angels and Mrs Dwxght W McCready took txme out from one of thexr afternon practnces to smxlmgly show how happy they were to be m our new school at last Lia i 'QU6?! a Hama. 4 tgi- Q.-21 Mr, EA 5'3'2'-'6'-l Cnr-43' 0592.0 :HBOS- -1 Q50 ma.. ma' HN C 'Sm :. 2,--vs,.'Tf w 4 -- HOOP-1 5 n..,wa: Q:-:fr-13 .wmY'Q. 37 Om Sa H2 5: Dm ,..O o 22 023. on 6054 EBSQ. -seas 5-CJ' 9822 Nz- , 500105- umm :a 52. C-20- -f-3 S2 :IN 43 The freshman English class, taught by Sister Agnes Marie, began its second semester in the new school with .1 detailed study of diagraming. Y if' il' A card catalogue file is all-impor- tant to the efficient administration of our high school library. The Sis- ters prepared book cards and checked their calendar to determine when the various books would fall due. , 4 . .ymahni--Q Sister Mary Xavier and Sister Mary Luke talked over selections to be placed on the book display board in the new library. wv'1f1i1r'2T' J 44 , ff- WN, r I n 'VN ' if ,g , Our spacious cafeteria afforded every- one a pleasant and friendly dining room for after-Mass breakfasts as well as lunch. It was also used for dances, parties, B . -111' I How surprised Gene Kenny was to hear her name announced as the 1955 Belle of the Ball! Sponsored by the Student Council in the month of Feb- ruary, the Belle of the Ball Dance has become an annual affair. Runners- up this year were Mary Lee Lewis, Georgia Durham, Marta Cresson, and Theresa Bauer. 'N and important meetings. A d4'g.'7 4 , li' L 'ls IW., 4, ' . vor .'.,,is'f7i'H T7 i DK, ,Parisi D. Lsjvlldf The homemaking students served a Faculty Coffee with the results of their first cooking lesson: cookies. They must have all received an for no one suffered any ill effects. PI 4 4 .I we 'N Q, Seniors interested in preparing for their participation in the an- nual city-wide Career Day con- . sulted Sister Luke for reference W material. s l gk i ,4 h, 5 1?-1 F N ' l A big pre-Lenten dance planned by the parents of band members gave the students a chance to earn a free show! All this and the 1 dance, too! Jlfllnljl. pm' I ., , lgf ' flflx A t,nnU0l D ..1Hi1-fl.'14x, fm' IQ 0 n C Q ..f1, ' ,WI I -.l,l xl '-wtf AMER X f,1? pppp p i p IING DIXIELAND BAND N ' Iiwv- I .IIG ADAM uint Y P 'no boo F' tudenfasd tu8'L 9 WIC ' fof an 9150 ' o' 58 oe0W1:: mote 9 -D30 . be 9' -338 11 m0 Q19 tio of 1' '50 u1A BAND DIXIELAND F f a4v 1 4' Most Beautiful . . . Anita Jones My X ' MW Most Popular . . . Georgia Durham Sophomore? glam cworiteo - i ' m 1 yfii, , 13 X Most Representative . . . Christine Mattfeld 47 it p SPRING CAME and the campus vegetation burst into tropi- cal splendor. The air became warm and fragrant. Schoolgirl at- attention wandered more to the windows than to the chalk- boards. It was the season of picnics and beach partisarynirhgyrides. But M- r r f school went on as u l. The newness had worn off a little but I 'il .- r Y .M--'P-We I the pride in the beaut'y .m'desupeFiority of I.W.A. remained. xxx W The -.olde school and tlrie-Ylolcifvdiays werpbut 4 ,memory, mmvvwnyn 75- ' tinged was rheiorder of the day and al- ' I I Y ready dreams offeawgynrnasium were being discussed as some- gym would become reality before another year of Time passed forever into Eternity. - N 1 x I .. - 1 x My .. . -ff , iv 4 V at 9-a i,'l ,.. Ein .J ,J f - 4 hx!! -. sf., .' ' . , ' 'l' ff-1 M ,,4 , .Spring wkickio qncarch oapril may b-..,..,,,N M-w -..-H - -M..- 'vel 'Y g X is 4, , .F Gift- 5 x X ' l x xi' if 'W' J?m'lF3 ' 1 J p E Z4 1.4, fi -, I 1 ' V ,R-wwf?-1m,.f,.4E 1 . W, -- . V . N. 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Y 1 Xi, : I- . a f Qi . 5 . l '- f A. . x, . I N Q 7' Q ' K - 4 Aax fy ' l I' 4 ' diffs ' ' ' ' lx by q I-4 'nxlly laoo ' Patrncxa Rxley Reporter D atrxcxa Hussey Izlsxe Janosek 'Nlorma Jnm1ne7 Elaine Kaler ,, 1.-adm' Mary Lu Lmk Bcity Kay Morrxs Audrey McPhau1 Mary Beth Oberle I Ahce Kay Rach Mary Magdalen S ld 3 Har Sandra Sanders .435 V13 Chrlstnne Rachal arlmmenmnan bh1rleneSkrobarcek R r z epresen a we Roberta Smith Representalrue IS QQ v- Mary Margaret KUHISCNF Patsy Kusenberger I rances Lauer Y '? ,MW Rose Mane Orsak Jose me Prado w'v'f I 4 Susan Scheuer Sharon Scott Jo Ann Irnc 51 I M - Q'- '1 ,L , vs-. , ., C , 3. ' , x ' I I f . I lk Vg? 12 ' ' .. ' , Q ,lx V . 'N f-X . A 1 5, .. , ,Q 3 A E Y- ne: P ,. I 'lf V-Y! t Q - if 1. Of 4 I 'A ! 4 ' .4 F i , VL' L ' . L ' - xn 'J' ,, ,. , -1 ff - '27 0 J aff 1 - s ' fi Q . ' f xr . 0 I- E . 4 ' ob ' ' ff . er '.. ff , 2-3' 'f I . .I ,, 4, 'J A , , al , X ag' K R - K i a' , . N. ,J fi Mr. Dwight lVlcCready and the combined C. C. C.-A. and I. W. A. Band prepare to board the busses which took them to Cliff Maus Airport to welcome Archbishop William J. O'Brien. Chancellor of the Extension Society. How much am I bid for Mary Lind say Coonsf' cried auctioneer Catherine D'Unger at the slave auction sponsored by the Sophomore Class in the cafeteria Proceeds were used to help purchase new desks. .Fi 9 s ,. - 9 W h 1 Mrs. Betty Garrett visited the homemaking classes to demon- strate the preparing of many varieties of meals and gave pointers on kitchen short-cuts and efficiency. various classes. ,Ill '9'Q:r1i i Sister Anna Maria and two other faculty mem- bers made good use of the library's reference books by gathering material to be used in their J-.,,- I L This group of girls tried out for student con- ductor of the Cilee Club. During Mrs, Boyds absence, the student conductor assumes leader- ship for warm-ups and sometimes directs the Lilee Club at concerts. P ff! - Wi Principal Sister Mary George paused to explain to a group of visitors the func- tions of the various offices in the ad- ministrative area. After the try-outs, Gloria Wa ters was named student conduc- tor with Mary Lindsay Coons as her assistant. The girls were rated by points on posture, di- rection, interpretation, and com- mand. v -.. l The St. Patriclcs School Choir, under the direction of Mrs. Clarence Pate, visited our Glee Club in the Music Department and presented a program of selections, which included Schubert's Ave Maria. The purpose of this visit was to arouse interest among eighth grade students in either our Glee Club or Mixed Choir. e. fe mmcnu surfrfgn Incaxaate Word Academy 2930 South Alameda e Friday, nat-en 3. ' Adults S1506 Al 'Q ' 500-SGOPM. Doorifri ...tm Sharon Seott and Mary lu I xnk be eamc 'I V personahtles when they appeared on a loeal televxslon program to help publxcxle the Mexxean Supper Proeeeds from thxs event were placed ln the I W A bulldmg fund wo- l E...-em... D! Myrna Stalter 1954 graduate of our sehool returned durxng Vocatxon Week assembly to ex plum the daily lxfe and eytpe rxences of a student nurse at the J1mesR Dougherty Jr Sehool of Nurslng where she IS ln trammg rlhere was 1 xartety of 1 sem bhes durxng, Nocatxon Vkfeek whxch were 1 great help IH de choose after graduatxon Sister Mary Xauer dxctated the fundamentals of short hand to the class as Rosemary XX7lllllI11S and Kay Vetters keep up venth her at the board C 'I 9 I . t ' t X ,U I fees' I Q 4 . W' l.A f r ' i 4' X H V! V - ' I - M X ' 1 'O-N , 0 se N - .E , ' a I 7 v ag ' , , - ' .A 'AM ' 1 tl I I '- rx JK .'u ', , , l A x Q W -K Y 'La - L e . . ' 4' . 4 X 4 ' VA ' 1 ' ' i cyl V ' ' gl, 4 eel ' . V ,VY 1 y ' 1 s L , s s ' - 5 A . . . ',,,...a- cxdmg the vocatlon we would ew- e so ' t ' , , jfs ' Af '7 ' 1 e f . ,, ,, 'Z , ' , -- 'wif I 2 ' ' - ' ' ' 1- , Y - ......r......- W... , ,,,x l r A' v., ' s f' I I- 1 ' ' l 9 J f s v Q. x y' ' , te . if , . . V 'T A This is the view you would see of our front lobby from the visitors lounge. Cnc of its most attractive fea- tures was the brick planter lof cated next to the registration counter. jlf NIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE ,gf Clgis Qierfifies that fi5'f4f'??l W Ll I 77a ' '7 Is a im-iiiliffi' tif THR Ji FQIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE. 'pmi-.nrul Irv I! t- . :Y1?'?tlt'.'XN CLASSICAL LEAGUE. :md 1?i:..n1gl, ltr- vi.fn.:ur-trip. covenants to hand on .wt :mm -if ti.. ,ral ef.'imzt4.on in the modem world. fi of fi' r fate ff 1115014 ,WRC Vi es : df-i fi Secretary-Treasurer Sister Mary Luke gives last minute instructions to these six freshmen be- fore they were initiated into the Latin Club during festivities at the Roman Vv'ay banquet. -s lt C '- x 'fx 'tv t' - ... 1 fi . . l. r ' :gigs 'ti , ff 1 . 'l y -. 1 Q'-?JJ f': 4 ' vf- , The State Board of the Interna- tional Federation of Catholic Alumnae combined b u s i n e s s with recreation at Padre Island while they were in Corpus Christi to make plans for a Fall convention in San Antonio. I. W. A. was proud to play hostess to this group. 55 56 Now Sister Stanislaus had plenty of room for her filing cabinets and other reference material that she needed to carry out her responsible duties as Registrar. The Registrars and Principals offices, the waiting room, conference room, and first aid rooms were all conveniently located in the first floor administrative area adjacent to the lobby. Kfsz NJ What would The Aurora staff have done without Becky Bas- kett to help us type up copy around deadline time! , Tv' The All-City Student Council. with representatives from every school in the city, conducted their March business meeting in our library. Afterwards, they all made a tour of the building and A'ohs and 'Aahs of surprised wonderment could be heard as they examined each classroom and closet. Mr. Thomas V. Lynch gave one of the homemaking classes a few helpful hints on the quali- ties to look for when choosing glass, china, and silverware, and also demonstrated place settinigs used for formal and informal dinners. vs ni- . Y Holy cards, bookmarks and pic- tures-all these formed a part of the work done by the Junior Confraternity Helpers. These were to be distributed to the catechism classes taught by an- other group in the Confrater- nity, the Apostles. Reverend Mother Patricia and Mother Antoinete paused for a moment beside the statue of Our Lady of the l-loly Rosary while visiting our new school shortly after the opening to see it in operation. The erection of our new high school was due in a large part to prayer and faith in Our Lady's help. 3 Y s 0 ,, , g H 'Win Dances, suppers, and slumber parties were only a few of the many activities enjoyed by the seniors and their friends the last few weeks before graduation. One big event in the lives of all was the banquet given by the I. W. A. Alumnae Association honoring the seniors. X f w. f 7 ' ., v A V, ' g. A . 4 . g 1-. 'I V..'t..f,: w The Mother's Club did much to further our comfort and relaxation by sponsoring card parties and a style show luncheon, proceeds of which went to furnish the student lounge with the best materials available. Pre- siding officers this year were: Mrs. Fred Scott, President: Mrs. Ruth Janecek, Vice-President: Mrs. Charles Foyt, Recording Secretary: Mrs. David Scheuer, Corresponding Secretary: and Mrs. C. J. Friedmann, Treasurer. .44 Sister Mary Scholastica's art classes now had room to display their creative genius. I if i as Q-V ei 'hh G ,.,'z N I' at .W -f ff ua . z . .4-fb!-'-...t-,',1 ',:ff , Us 'z-.,,.v5 R 451- 'iu 4 ' 'w- ' pf , .',,1,...,, V , gt, V, --vi -Q'k a ' V , A, ' . , -. ,'. --wi.. ,-'-- ,. , I 4- - .- au .ow ' .. 1 , . 1 - .,-, t. 4 1. ,.0,, , . 'M Av End-of-school outings are always looked forward to at Lake Corpus Christi. This is the time when both Sisters and students gather together for casual relaxation over picnic lunches, baseball, and soda pop, and when ener- gies are centered around having a good time! ,M A aunt, Rafi TF-E Q R., ' 5Q,1x,f y '-2- -s iig Ubi-sign he ffl Assemblies were held in the band and choral room so that all could have an excellent view of the plays and programs presented by our fellow students. ,gf 'ua' BUD- Sister Jeanne Francis and Sister Mary Luke were seen enjoying the sunshine at Lake Corpus Christi State Park. - V L i i , X ' g Well-lighted classrooms pro- duced a restful atmosphere in which to work or study. Our Cilee Club and Band 'performed at the First Annual South Texas Catholic Music Festival in Memorial Auditorium, a program in which over 1,000 parochial school students participated. i --3 This Typing II class taught by Sister Mary Xavier offered an advanced course in typing along with some clerical work and practice in the operation of busi- ness machines. Y -M, l Dedicated to the Most Reverend M. S. Ciarriga, D.D., L.L.D., Bishop of Corpus Christi. the Festival was presented to promote an interest in music throughout the Catholic Schools of the area. Trophies were awarded to each participating school bv His Excellencv. Vx I ff time his 'll U These homemakers found sewing a , Elena Suess, Elizabeth Kureska, Barbara Franks, and Irma Me- dina get ready to leave to attend one of this year's numerous senior parties. pleasure in the modern homemaking department equipped with new ma- ' chines. The newest addition to the athletic program was a varsity softball team. S -:za ar f In 'ax 1 l v X , ill AMI A . v xx -Xl, f .1 X Built-in display cases were filled with exhibits contributed by clubs, classes and Sodalities. This one, near the science lab- oratories, was changed monthly by the science club. Senior Day came in the month of May when graduating classes of both I.W.A.- CCC.-A. attended Mass and received Holy Communion together in St. Placid's Hall at College- Academy. The cafeteria line seemed to move awfully slow to us when it was finally time for lunch! But to Mrs. Janecek and her helpers, it was fast enough! W' fur ,. , V 1 .-x--fui if f'6ff '::ehf pi rx, J' f, wi- Y ' . 1'-w' f W , 41' . ' . .ft efif?k11+Z 5Q'iff'Q +5 is OF Patra Ann Meyers and Gwen Terrell were the hard-working advertis- ing managers of our school publications. 4, 1 M , ' 1. 11'1'1igil'11 1 I. 11 El E 3--il up li Kr? 3. 1 5 l .JE v Tru i I r 1 l l Q L, i XX! cv Ti 17 'i ' 'i .17 Q ' Til . '.,.. 1 lim A n Since the Motherhouse was now adja- cent to our high school huildiri. we had an excellent opportunity to spiritually better ourselves by arriving a few min- utes earlier each morning to attend daily - l 1 5 Mass and to receive Holy Communion P in the convent chapel. The chanel is also used for conferences. prayer. and other spiritual exercises throughout the yearly high school re- treat. ml Pc Members of the faculty met to decide on questions and sched- ules in preparation for our final exams, VVhewf What a relief it was to get these tests over with! Studying the many kinds of page layouts and story forms was almost a weekly rou- tine for the journalism class. Sponsor Sister Jeanne Francis lent advice on improving news stories, selling adverf tiscments, and gave other pointers on how to improve student publications. Vocation Day is another annual event looked forward to by all of us. The dio- cesan-wide field day is held on the Col- lege-Academy grounds and teams from surrounding schools participate in a va- riety of sports competitions. Trophies are awarded the teams amass- ing the highest number of points. l -Q Y. .-f l S :fi x J., I Y .1 .tg A i t s fs tiff f - - A sense of accomplishment of a job well done was felt by Editor-in-Chief of The Aurora, Gene Kenny, and her layeout assistants Carolyn Slover and Gloria Castello, as they looked over the completed pages in the yearbook dummy before meeting the final copy deadline. I Z2 x .x ': 0: - o gf 'I 5 0 What an im- pressive s i g h t these spotlessly gleaming halls were to every- one who s a w them. But f o r t h e graduating s e - niors i t w a s something even more special, for they had only f o u r s h o r t months to en- joy the building t h e y w o u l d ' soon be leaving forever. 29 A A I1 Ml ef '5 3- NY? Q! I , uykwg Most Beautiful . . . Patsy Riley fill, '7 unior elated cworiteo My Ki 1.12.19 PM M OWU! I---ft jim Most Representative . . Mary Nidia Rodrigue Most Popular . . . Mary Lu Link -'auth' QWIUUQ Z Y F ff .f ' .7 y.,..rf1wrvlr- 1 1, .. vi ' V ,w . For several years prospective graduating classes had been wondering if they would be the first ones to graduate from the new building. On the following pages we present those who are proud indeed to claim the coveted honor of being the first ones to graduate from the 'Anew Incarnate Word Academy. fha Senior elaoo of 1955 A ' CB -Jae 67 ' X AN 'R Q Gmc Kmny I reszdenr Ra ! ' Lena Belle Kelly Reporler ! ' Becky Ann Baskett is fw my sg ' 'wr--f Rosa Sumo I reasurer 16 5 Lorame Yaklm Larolyn Slour :ce Prexzdent Secretary 1- -5 3, n. Rachel Rachal Representatzue -T 'ws'-2 Rita M38 Chester Ngngy Anne Brown Parlzamentarzan Repregemgnue X Olga Brown . xx f f 1 WV-. ,, an lL LL 1 X 1 x 5 U UQ .Y -A ,, f V' 1 5 0' f I .. alt ,Q ,' X , 1, in 1 I 1 Q if , , 2, l , 'X A il ,, , f f Q l A I I A J, Yin 15' if Aho. Mane Buller Mary Ccrda S ef' Jug' fc fix Johmna Blossman u e Caro Y- Glorra Castello Fern Duncan as Joelh Fey Barbara Franks if D -1- X Lxllxe Duran Hxlda Garcla i F, W 1' r W Thi' H 'Arr X? 'W Q, ii f r ' ., r gi, QS 1 V l , 4 11 P B W ' E K 1 XXX ' S I A E ,X E' - 2 rxw 7 I 9 M i 'nz I LV A d aw! , S wi '! Alrce Gold 'ax Frances Henderson Vrrgrnla Kadlecek fri , N- I aa Elxzabeth Kureska im., 1 .,q.,,,,. Rose Mane Kuntscher Mfufwff' George Anne Hubert 3 aff Jomn Hethermgton -.cy If HV Vlasta Kocurck F ,. I Yolanda I ara P 2 Q ,X W 'eff' We UMW Irma Medma T4-me .W QE , x W' 5 f . f 4 -99 5 1 in if N' I 1 6 r W ' is , V' K 5,1 4 .- . - ' :A ' 6 '51 'FQ' Y if g f V f el Q jg' gy Q ., X I I 1 Y Q 5 4 484. wh-I r ' Pura Ann M x rs NX X6 51 Charlene Mxkulec Alrce Peck 36 Elena Suess Q..- 'Q 'Sgr' Kay Vetters Peggy Whnte Gwen Terrell Marjorie Shearer was Kathryn Sullnvan l Rosemary XVxll1ams ,Q V , Av'C J 7' P Q xirl - s , A r , . up . il I V ' ' 6 fix , 1, ,Q ',,... gl f x l , hx- Q f l , cv - na 1 es, r 4 e . i 9' ' 5 Y f I I N I' -- 1. r ..- Q 52g . ll ff Ah- .. , r 'v- f I ul! l li N , ,Y l 'V -if , X '32 gl Neff. T- , N V' 34 enior Q- elaoo avoriteo Beautlful 0 3 J Most Popular 72 Gene Kenny Q la . .Joella Fey Most Representative .... Gloria Castello k 'lf 'l X XX X X X X f' XXXX XXXX fx fag!! ig!! XXX fr? X fff ff Qff XXXXX XXX wwf? XXMXXX' X w fyfg XX X f Xfffyjiji H1710 X f X XXX Z-. M64 yf f I XXX X X 9 ffff X ff!!! nm PORT ff, PRINTING COMPANY . X Alf. K - I1 4 'Vf t E ' . - h I I rou X ,-I A 1 D, X' -' f ul k T B lmosen ecor , jr A' ' X me X The Prm e Pa es o T urora X 'I H' I ' R T Progress 0 ff? FV f ncarnate W cl U ca em . -X 34, ,f X X - . X f Through The Years lr , 'Q -N-ix X XX V' 5 , 1 XI X Q '2 XXVGQ X if 'H I , 0 X XQIWXQXXXQXXX. - X P , lf f ' .x ' V -, it f ,I Nrfffi.-XXsxg52.-.v eil . X, - JWLQ as-4 4- . , 1 ff. f VA ' ,I uk-A . 1 I I g6jI,l,f,l',J?-E, - - ,.,,.,-,,,' , 1X . - ' ' ' . 'v 7 ' .,..--L . , 1 3 A' xm -1 I ,Z ' X .H X lk X 'Ax 'A U- X 'X 'W' 7 ' ' , v'v'v'vv NN X X XX--XXX-XNHXX'-Xgxvxk X H .1 f , Af X YW X . X X A 'X I I I 1 I XX ,XXQKK .GX x ' W ,ff 7 , I A X X X 'X XXXXX 'XM ' ff X f fl f 1 1 XXXXXX' XX f I X 'X NNW A l , ' ,I X . XX '.'. S A , 'X I K X' 1 If V I .LXR ' 4X I ' XXXMI-XA' ' X Q X If If ! I I yf I XX X -, 'X XX XX N XXWXXQTXX XX? X I f 1 .X f ff Lff ., X l X ' ,1 ' IH ,,, A X X XXXQX'RS'XXXQXX W X !Mf f 1' XWXXXX-X X ef ,X XXXXQX Q XXX X X bx SYN MX XXX' Xxx. 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Wishes You the Best of Luck Lrchtenstems congratulates you upon another successful year and wishes you the best of luck rn the ones that follow We mvxte you to usxt our store and make Lrchtenstenn s your shopping headquarters ln Corpus Chrnstx Come lh and see us soon' 1' al' Compllments of JON VON SHOE SERVICE DICK PRICKETT Owner 9 uallty Workmanshlp 9 Prompt and Courteous Servxce AT SIX POINTS .. ull 111: T.. 1802 Alameda DIAL 4 6262 Complrments of BLEDSOE MUSIC CO 6 MESQUITF STRE STEINWAY PIANOS HAMMOND ORGANS CONN BAND INSTRUMENTS COMPLIMENTS OF EL ROSARIO FUNERAI HOME 715 N STAPLES STREET TELEPHONE 4 7005 0 3'7 lustre -' i . . . . . 'J' 'mx' 31 'Ii 5 R' , ' 4'l' - ll 'uv 0 - I 1 .. ff rg me ' ' 'E 41 . - ET Q O J X JOHN W PHILLIPS 4 0,r PHO PARR 3 4606 GENERAL CONTRACTOR s9Qu.M- ALLIED PLUMBING SUPPLY COMPANY round the clock O y A smcere Wlsh that each with SOCLOII of you may find success nn your chosen career lherytuneihcbalizab Jkdorlhadarvknlgxaml WPWWWM HUMBLE on VWWWWPVJW s. 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C 0 Y -f 21 ' ' I' , , ' 'gi fx 1, A A A - 5 0 J' A . 9 9 Won erful I ' Sfores To Serve ' 4 You ,4 , 5 i COMPLIMENTS COMPLIMENTS DR JOHN F MILLERICK MR PHIL ROBINSON CHIROPRACTOR CONGRATUI ATIONS GRADUATES lts tlme to look ahead to your futurc Wleether you re startmg college or a new Job lS ready to serve you 1n scores of ways Electrrcrty does so much yet costs so lnttle CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY REDUY KIIDWATT A B DUNCAN CEMENT CONTRACTOR Floors Walks Porches Foundahons Ford Tractor for Levelung Yards Driveways Etc OF OF lg-f , I f K2 X. . ' 9 V - - I ' Y remember, low-cost, dependable electric service 1 . . . . 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' ' ' ' J f ' ' ' ' T , ' I V I T x . . .1 . . 4 4 D 1 2 '. 4 , 1 V I Co cr of 6th and Klcbcrg 1 , 54 ' ' ' i ' 11 - - Your Erlends OI' SIRICI L5 'VILSIC THE HORN SHOP 80012 Inopard Ph 25333 COMMERCIAL ADJUSTMENT COMPANY W mber f A vcr: an C Ilccl BONDED 631 WIISKJN Buumxc phon s 3 8475 M D ATWAHR QOLLI CTIONS Rx PORT Ixc RFPOQSESQONS VISITTHE TRI DRIVE GROCERIES Comphments SOUTHERN MINERALS CORP DRINKS SOUT HERN HAMBURGERS 2220 S. Staples Phone 3-0101 PIPE LINIE CORP 1 0 0 rv ' 'L' fo ' urs f ASSCICIl,dfIvflV7 ,A , . .A lv V .T Iv I Tele c : 4-3511 - - 2 . -- Q ' fi , of Z Q 0 o I Cfomplimcms of SIZRVINC SOUTH TEXANS SINCE 1908 SUNSHINE LAUNDRY IIC 1310 Ixopard mm 4-5534 A L L E N Furniture Co. SUNSHINE JR 31 IS Alamuch Phom 5 1722 Corpus fxhrxstl Kmgsxxlln BAILEY and LOWMAN P O Box X305 C orpus ChYlSll Inns ITTYSDRIVE CAFE KI here food IS Best 4441 Ayers Street Inhphom v2 294 C orpus C hrlilx I uns I . Homlx ASPHALT s M ' u N N- PIKE S GRILL Compliments of N I X O N COFFEE SHOP Wilson Building 24 Hour Service GOVATOS BROTHERS J NICOLS Compliments of GUARANTY TITLE 8- TRUST 50 Years in Title Service and 75 Years an Trust Service i 1 I I -. gg . ' ' ' ......... 6 l K XE , ,J 5 . . x X I X I 96 QOMPI INII:N'I S Trucks T actors JESS EDWARDS Inc WILLIAMS FOUNDATION CO Dragllnes Malnfalners P O Box IDIIOTTL D p O Box 2287 TRINITY STEEL WAREHOUSE CO Inc DISTRIBUTORS OF STEEL PRODUCTS 533 MCBRIDE LANE Qoxpus Qhrlstl 'I Lxas Complnments of WILSON TOWER SERVICE S I AIION Jxm Dame Phone 4 9716 . 4 A , , -- r OI: , . C0rpuS Christi, IIICXJS Corpus Chrisfi, Texas ., . 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Siuth Horry P. fu l1, Jr. A. ordon Hurst 209 p St. Phon '5- COMPLIMENTS OF Compliments M ADOLPHCWSAK BSONS SAFETY'GLASS COMPANY G E N E R A L CONTRACTORS WHUEAiB1BiSQfElCMSHHIlN O Y 1 S or Corpus Christi, Texas Congratulatlons STAFF AND STUDENT CORPUS CHRISTI SHOE HOSPITAL EXPERT BODY SHOE REPAIR S MENSSHOES Federal Baker Y COWBOY BOOTS WORK SHOES 804 LEOPARD PH 4 8601 When you thmk of fabrlcs Thmk of OOO FIIBIIIII Slllll' 318 N CHAPARRAL ST CORPUS CHRISTI TEXAS ECONOMICAL DRUG CO 1024 LEOPARD STREET 0 to Complete line of... Y . ' 0 0 Q 9 . a - Pi .5 ' O COMPLIMENTS CORPUS CHRISTI THEATRES CFNTRI' MI I ISA N Chaparral L gpgfd RI V7 BI AC II 715 N Chaparral XX qt AMLQL 606 N NI squ te AX I R9 IOXXIR QS X Po ntsr PORT I rr Avenue CIUXNIDI' 10 71 5 1rd SWANTNER AND GORDON JERSEY Mill! IS' A PREMIUM MIZK Qei Godii Na Maw' Insurance Counselors fro'-n P O DR 'XWEIQ 870 PIIONIE 2 6576 J Corpus CIUIISII Texas JERSEY FARMS WorId's Largest Jersey Herd! 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TIONED SHELL CENTER BEAUTY SALON 3531 Up River Road Corpus Christi Texas 2 7502 JOHNNY REINDL DIAL 47740 CALL FOR AND DELIVER SHELL CLEANERS AND LAUNDRY QUALITY IN SERVICE 621 Old Robstown Road Corpus Christi Texas Auto Motor Exchange Inc Nichols Pharmacy West End Barber Shop Clement D Seng Brooner Studio Ingles Super Market Squat Deal Auto Parts Drs Nast Sigler Nast Jones Boys Drive Inn Culf Foam Rubber Products Company Olympia Confectionery Wright s Oil Company PATRONS Best Eurniture Company Keller s Cities Service Station Agnes Street Auto Parts Culli s Camera Stores Clark s News Stand Food Hop Lain Insurance Agency Popular Finance Company I B Wehring Lumber Company Currie Seed Company Elowerland I iberil Finance id Thrift Company Mr and Mrs R J Delahoussaye Ringo and Mickie 106 Braslau Furniture Company Ciulf Skating Rink 1 I i only gas does so many things . . .lm tl 7W!ZW01ff,,ffff if o Cooking f W jlzffflfjf ,La Refrigeration My PM JDJ, I-'louse Heating M1021 Wye ji? 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