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

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INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE CONTESTS Reagan, by winning many first, second, and third places, succeeded in capturing third place in the City Interscholastic League contests held April 2-3. In Journalism Reagan placed first, while in Speech Arts Reagan placed second with a total score of 77 points. Those winning first place were Frances Bishop and Gwendolyn Cribbs in debating; Virginia Vaughan in extemporaneous speaking; Alice Irene Dixon in typing; Robert Moore in copy reading; Frank Dolejska in both feature writing and charcoal drawing; Marion Greve in Latin essay writing; and Bobby Curtis in tennis singles. The second place winners were Billie Bob Robinson in declamation; Ernest Brown in extemporaneous speaking; and Frank Dolejska in editorial writing and on the Latin team. The third place winners were William Ward and James Heflin in debating; Bob White in sport writing; Annie Lois Manley in individual typewriting; the spelling team; Janis McLane in essay writing; the type¬ writing team; the one-act play; the Shorthand II and IV teams; and Tania Bozon and Harry Paine in art. Along with these honors Mary Virginia Griggs was selected the out¬ standing actress of the Houston Public Schools. The Reagan Statesman was rated the best senior high school paper in the city. While the Interscholastic League meet was being held in Houston, a similar music meet was being held in Kingsville. At this meet the Boys Glee Club and the Choral Club won first places, while the string ensemble was ranked the best in the Southwest. The second place winners were the piano solo by Jennie Mae Rulick, the flute solo by Dick Becker, the march¬ ing band, the male quartet, and the orchestra. The tenor solo by Cecil Nixon, the violin solo by Marcille McRae, the baritone horn solo by Dexter Gordon, and the concert band won third places. At the state Interscholastic League meet, held in Austin on May 7 and 8, Frank Dolejska placed first in headline writing and second in news story writing. The Reagan Statesman was placed third among the high school newspapers of the state. Such a decision was most gratifying since the papers winning the first and second places were both seven-column papers. Virginia Vaughan placed third in extemporaneous speech. Those representing the city in all Interscholastic League events were graciously complimented by a garden party held at Reagan on May 11 and sponsored by Reagan High School.

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REAGAN COACHES K. Lamar Camp, director of physical education, is highly respected by everyone. Advocating clean sportsmanship, he has coached many winning teams. May such services exist indefinitely! John C. Scott, able assistant to Mr. Camp, has furnished many good backfields to follow Camp’s line. This year he developed one of the hardest running backfields in Reagan’s history. Joe M. Turner is popular because of his ability to develop outstanding track and field stars from raw material. Because his cross country teams hold undisputed city championship, he is held in high respect. Marshall E. Traylor, because of his genial personality, commands the admiration of all Reaganites. He not only gave his services to the “B” team at practices and on trips but also acted as faculty sponsor for the ice hockey team. Mrs. Martha Backlund, girls head coach, deserves much commendation for her ability as seen by the willingness with which her pupils work. She has supervised such special events as tennis intramurals and a modern dance demonstration. Miss Ida Mehr's efficient efforts couldn’t go unrewarded. Not only instructing her designated classes but also giving time to basketball intramurals and a speed- ball demonstration, she inspires all. Mrs. Irma Huebner, swimming instructor, has won the admiration of her students by her kind ways. Besides working with her usual schedule, she trains those interested in Red Cross Life Saving. Homer H. Wright, veteran tennis coach, is greatly commended because of the interest he takes in each individual netman, and he usually tallies a winning score for Reagan.