John H Reagan High School - Spur Yearbook (Austin, TX)

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CLASS OF 1938 Officers Margaret Turner . President Maurine Cross . Vice-President Alice Irene Dixon . Secretary Earline Penick . Treasurer Mr. H. A. Johnson . Sponsor On January 21 the home rooms of the juniors were agog with excitement because they were to elect class officers. Everyone voted for his favorite and waited for the results with suspense. The race was close between all officers. The closest contend- ants for president were Jack Hinds, Austin Wilson, Mildred Fargerson, George Kours, Gwendolyn Cribbs, and Joyce Rowell. The contestants for vice president were Walter Carss, Dorothy Green, and Madelyn Hickman; for secretary, Paul Egner, Lorena James, Mary Jo Hogan, Juanita Warnell, and Charlene Dozier; for treasurer, Loveta Barrow, Barbara Dibble, Clarence Kaiser, Dell Doby, and Esther Kysh. HOME ROOM REPRESENTATIVES Kelley Adamson, Willie Bruckman, Harry Bumgardner, Thelma Gene Clyburn, Julia Cunningham, Alice Irene Dixon, Paul Egner, Marshall Graves, Eula Mae Hauser, Dorothy Herzog, Robert Kastrop, Helen Klein, Ona Lee Lierman, Geraldine Morris, Reta Mae Morse, Troy Mullinix, Eleanor Nawrocki, Cecil Park, Loraine Reynolds, Novie Sauer, Hope Schoelman, Erna Mae Stussey, Marjorie Wiedner, and Cecelia Wilk.

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CALENDAR OF THE SCHOOL YEAR SEPTEMBER 20 — The last spree of summer. 21 — School opens amid groans and loud wailing. 25 — -Everyone changes schedule 9,999th time. 26 — Football game with Dallas Tech. Not so hot! 28 — People still sleeping in Mr. Johnson’s office trying to get out of Miss Bates’ class. 'OCTOBER 1 — Yell leaders chosen. After looking at the girls, a group of boys decides not to quit school, but a whole bevy of girls walks out as the boy candidates strut on the stage. 5 — Q. Who can resist the circus? A. Miss Rucker. 12 — Red Coats take first lesson in Spanish at Latin- American Columbus day celebration. 15 — Flee for your lives! An attack by the Rebels! Par¬ don me, my mistake. It’s only the R. O. T. C. Drum and Bugle corps. 23 — Long absentee list. What’s the reason? Oh, yes, Robert Taylor’s newest picture is in town. 27 — That shining star must be Frances Beaty, for Mexico City is in town! Ohhh, Boy!! 30 — Reagan night at the Metropolitan. Poor ushers! NOVEMBER 9 — The Public Speaking department presented a radio skit. At least it wasn’t announced as an amateur program. 9-15 — National Education Week. Are you telling us? 11 — The Chesterfield Red Coats, wrapped in cellophane to keep them fresh. 13 — Hail to the editor-in-chief before she gives us hail Columbia! 13 — The Price Tag presented. The Hollywood Scout was well impressed. 24 — Social Relations stag dinner. Future wives will have more time for bridge. 26 — Thanksgiving. 27 — Reagan-San Jacinto game. Still giving thanks! 28 — One decides to do one’s Christmas shopping. DECEMBER 2 — Reagan-Davis assembly. Yea, Davis! Rah! Rah! Rah! (Oh, yeah!!) 3 — Frances and Earl fuss. 4 — Frances and Earl make up. 5 — Mme. Corrine in town. Nobody in school. 10 — Frances and Earl do not fuss. 11 — Ice Hockey in full swing, only San Jacinto had the most swing. 24 — One does one’s Christmas shopping. 25 — What do you think? 26 — “What I gave Louise cost more than this thing.” 31 — Everybody happy? JANUARY 1 — Well, anyway, it’s only once a year. 4 — It couldn’t last. 13 — Red Coat radio program. We demand television. 4-25 — Teachers warn students. 25-28 — Final exams. Some cram. Others write on their cuffs. 29 — Mamma comes to see teacher. 30 — Debaters win tournament at San Antonio. FEBRUARY 1 — New term — new leaf. 2 — Junior high graduates get lost in halls. New seniors scornfully push them underfoot. 3 — New leaf begins to resemble old leaf. 4-5 — Reagan debate Tournament. 14 — Valentine’s day. Cupid fell down on his job. Gloria Belle got only five boxes of candy. 17 — Is that a cyclone? No, just the Annual staff letting out a sigh of relief as the subscription goal is reached. 20 — Romance in a Boarding House presented. Laughter fills the air. Becky’s star has “riz.” 21 — Still laughing. 22 — The Shrine Ball. The Red Coats, of course, took the prize. Ahem! MARCH 1 — A future Red Coat blesses the Scott family. 9 — Hale! Mrs. Hale adds another future Red Coat. Thus the organization grows. 12 — Tennis Tournament. Shine on, Bobby. 13 — A truck was hired to carry back the trophies from the track meet at Cameron “with care.” 13 — Red Coat bridge party. Edith Epley evidently thought that it was Easter, judging by her new outfit. APRIL 1 — April Fool, but you can’t fool the teachers. 2 — Interscholastic Meet. Honors minus cup. 9 — Music Festival. Music fills the air. 17 — Red Coat dance. The Spring Swing, and did they swing! 20 — May Fete. Jealous glances pollute the air. 22-3 — It might have been a Battle of Flowers, but it was only a breeze for Reagan in San Antonio. April-June — Social whirlwind. MAY 15 — Social Relations coffee, only no one drank coffee. 28 — Senior Play, Bashful Bobby. 29 — -Joe still trying to get grease paint off. 30 — Baccalaureate. JUNE 1 — Senior day. More fun. 2 — Commencement — Gracie sticks cap in eye tr ying to get it on at a coquettish angle. 5 — Senior Prom. The last school fling. 6 — Seniors groan over underwear from Aunt Susie.

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