Jourdanton High School - Chief Yearbook (Jourdanton, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 116 of the 1956 volume:

i- Table of Contents Administration Seniors Juniors Sophomores Freshmen Jr. High Elementary Organizations Features Athletics Activities We, the members of the 19'5-56 Annual Staff, dedicate this edition of The Chief to the lasting memory of our friend and classmate. ERVIN FRANKLIN PFEIL October 5, 1937—February 12, 1956 THE STAFF OF THE CHIEF OF 1956 Editor .................... Assist. Editor .......... Business Manager .......... Assist. Manager ........... Feature Editor ............ Assistant Feature Editor . Sports Editors ............ Assistants ................ Class Editors ............. Snapshot Editor ........... Art Editors .............. Assistant Art Editor ..... ........................... Johnnie L. Dornak ................................. Yvonne Capel ................................ Murray Myers ................................. Frank Steinle ........................... Mary Edith Dornak ........................ Annie Laura Harrison .............. Elsie Robbins, Charles Shoemake .............. Frances Matocha, Gene Harrison ........ Mary Anna Bender, Marva Ann Coody, Cecilia Ulcak, Barbara Gene Bowen, Gae Stevens ................................. Patsy Meador .................... Angela Steinle, Joe Thomas ................................ Margaret Ulcak ' ■ vv-jf v- «§ 8? v- Trs ? • Sk Mp S. 4!fr • v y jfefe 5 . . - ' « x' ■' .'••;•? .... ‘ ’-•'- '■■ ■- ■ : M . - • ’ t T l • , w-; • ■ r •■� • ' J •i .. ' « ' . • . ' • .. Vi |� 4M JTv®V 1 • «• _• a :' . V ■' ■ ■ : - ' -• ,.. ■■ ' %, , s ' . . Vv V . ' 4m i -. - • ;. . ■• s-v:-,v%v � -■•■ v'-‘- • r2 r5 ! 4'. a v ► . , •' a Am ' vs. 1 ■- • • K I , . , v . «r • •% j • f „• a. .r_ fi y? m if 4 A 5 A . -• • - • . r ; v... f-. ; f; ; ,• ,:;;'” ?. ;• %!'•' v •' • •� £•?■ -' -JVv’: 1 m t j . 1 7;, : .• • • •• 4 v‘ . •. � 1 • ? ll ■ k . v • , v ”!! 0 • . C lA . ( � 4 A S ■ 4 A I Mf Ik 4« • . V. f % „ 4 .4 v% . • % m w - . 1 • f . V ; u4 A w 4 - %4V • . TIIH MESSAGE Superintendent of Schools Mr. George A. Boh! Secretary Mrs. Gus Novasod BOARD MEMBERS ■ r—v k i nr k i A A. JENDRT JOURDANTON C. P. ALLEN JACK MAREK ARLIE LOW CHARLES DIETRICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS GEORGE A. BOHL. Superintendent ALONZO HARMON. Principal High School BILL BROWN. Principal Elementary School E. W. MORRIS President CHARLIE BELICEK. Jr Secretory W. O. MARTIN As.-Col. of Taxes JOURDANTON. TEXAS May 2, 1956 To the Students of the Jourdanton Schools: Each year I am proud of the accomplishments of the students of the Jourdanton School. Your interest in school is an inspiration to the faculty and every- one associated with you. I challenge you to maintain such an interest and to be a student throughout your life. Again this year, as in years past, the Staff and Sponsor have done an outstanding job of obtaining and binding the highlights of your school year 1955 - 56. A tribute to a fine student body. Very truly yours. George A. Bohl, Supt. Jourdanton Public Schools ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL Mr. William J. Brown SUPERINTENDENT Mr. George Bohl HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Mr. Alonzo Harmon THE ADMINISTRATION BOARD OF TRUSTEES: jimmy Jendry; C. P. Allen; W. O. Martin, Tax Assessor-Collector; E. W. Morris, Presi- dent; C. Belick, Secretary; Lonnie Wheeler: C. Dcitrich; A. Low. i MRS. MAGGIE COOPER Second Grade B. S., Texas A I M. Ed. SWTSTC MRS. RUBY STRICKI.AND First Grade B. S., Trinity University MRS. AGNES RODRIQUEZ First Grade B. A.. Trinity University MRS. HATTIE DUNAWAY Second Grade B. A., SWTSTC MRS. LOUISE ORMAND Third Grade B. S., Trinity University MRS. HELEN WALTON Third Grade University of Texas, B. B. A. Trinity University MRS. JUSTINE SMITH Fourth Grade B. S.. M. lid., SWTSTC MRS. EUGENE BI RO Fifth Grade B. S., New (ersey STC M. F., Rutgers � • MRS. THERESA BOHL Sixth Grade B. A., Incarnate Word MRS. IIAZEI. REESE Seventh Grade Science Jr. High Math B. A., Texas A I MRS. MARY WILLIAMS Jr. High: Reading Writing, Spelling B. S., Mary Hardin Baylor MR ROBL.RT THONHOFI Social Studies B. A , St. Mary’s University' MR. RICHARD WEST Chemistry, Biology, Science B. S., University of Houston MRS. MELBA BOWEN Commercial and Typing B. S„ SWTSTC MR. ROBERT BECKHAM Algebra, Gen. Math B. S, ETSC MRS. VERA G. HAYS High School English Eighth Grade English B A.. SWTSTC MR. GEORGE McAI.LISTER Vocational Agriculture B. S., Texas A I MRS. MARGERY PACK English B. M.,Mary Hardin Baylor MRS. AI.MA WINTERS English B. A., SWTSTC MRS. NII.A McMAHON Homcmaking B. S.. SWTSTC MR. BILL STROMAN Coach B. S„ NTSC MR. CHARLES MUSCH Band Director B. M. E.. Southwestern University MRS. RUBY HARRISON Christine Elementary Trinity University MR. EUGENE HARRISON Christine Elementary Trinity University AGNES MARIE BENDER F. El. A. 1-4: Pep Squad 1-2, 4; Captain 4; Smoke Signals Stafl i; Feature Editor 4; Chorus 3-4: Basketball 1; Volleyball 1-2; Base- bail 1: Pep Squad Club 4, Sgt. at Arms 4; Smoke Signals rep. 3. LINDELL BLUM F. H. A 1-4; Rep. 2: Class Rep. 1; National Honor Society 3-4; Sec. 4; Class Pres. 4; Class Favorite 3; Wittiest 3-4; Cheerleader 4; Jr. and Sr. Plays; Pres. Indian Pep Club 4; Editor of Smoke Signals 3; Society Editor 4; Pep Squad 1-4: English pin 3; Chorus 4; Basketball 3; Most Likely to Succeed 4; Valedictorian 4; Baseball 1. MARY ANNA BENDER F. H. A. 1-4: Dist. Song Leader 2; Dist. F. F. A. Sweetheart 4; Band 1-4: Majorette 1; Sweetheart 2; Drum Major 3-4; Rep. 2; Sec. 4; Chorus 3-4; Music Club 1; Class Pres. 2; Miss Personality 2; Friendliest 2; Prettiest eyes 2; Class Favorite 2: Basketball Manager 2-4: Senior Play; Annual Staff 2-4; Membership chairman. Bee Hive 3-4; Volley- ball 1. ADELINE BROWN F. H. A. 1-4; Pep Squad 1-2-3: Paper Club 4; Basketball 2-3; Baseball 1; Volleyball 2-3; Chorus 3-4. JOHNNIE LOU DORNAK County Farm Bureau Alternate Queen; Bee Hive Asst. Mayor 3. Mayor 4; Chorus 4; Class Pres. 1, Vice Pres. 3, Rep. 4; Band 1-4, Vice Pres. 4, Sweet- heart 4; Basketball 1-4, Tournament team 4; Tennis 1-Dist Jr. High Singles 4; F. H. A. 1-4; Historian 2, Pres. 3, Vice-Pres. 4; Annual Staff 1-4, Class Editor 1, Snapshot Editor 2, Asst. Editor 3, Editor 4; Smoke Signal Staff 3-4; News Co-Editor 3. Editor 4; Footlighters 3; National Honor Society 3-4; Best Dressed 3; Miss J. H. S. 4; Miss Personality 4; Lantana Duchess 4; Bee Hive 2-4. MARY EDITH DORNAK Basketball 2-4, Captain 4, All Tournament 4; F. H. A. 1-4, Pres. 4; Class treasurer 1-3; Chorus 4; Jr. and Sr. Play; Cheerleader 3-4, Head Cheerleader 4; Annual Staff 3-4; Band 1-2, Secretary 2; Smoke Signals 4, Business � Mgr. 4; N. H. S. 3-4,Treas- urer 4; Miss J. H. S. .3; F. F. A. Sweetheart 3; Most Popular 4; Basketball Sweetheart 4; Duchess for Homecoming 4; Drama Club 3; Tennis 1. SHIRLEY ANN ERNST F. H. A. 1-4. Rep. 3; Pep Squad 1-4, Cheerleader 3-4; Smoke Signals Staff 3-4. Asst. Editor 4; N. H. S. 4; Jr. and Sr. Play; Dist. One Act Play 2; Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow; Sr. C lass Favorite; Footlighters 3; Chorus 3-4; Treasurer of Chorus 4. i ALICE JENELL HAYDEN Dist. one act play 1; Band 1-4; Chorus 3-4; F. H. A. 1-4; Band rep. 4; Class Co-rep. 3; Sr. girl Declamation 3; Editor Smoke Signal 3: Jr. and Sr. Play; Speech and Debate 4; Pres. 4; Sheriff Bee Hive 4; Basketball Mgr. 3-4. TOMMY LACY HAIRSTON (III) F. F. A. 1-4; Greenhand Vice Pres.; Football 1-4; Track 1-2; Basketball 1-2; Chorus 3-4; Science Club 4; Tennis 1-4; Drama Club 3; Senior Play; Best Dancer 4; Biggest Flirt 1-4; Prettiest Hair 2. EUGENE JASIK Senior Play; F. F. A.; Science Club. PATSY CAROL MFADOR F. H. A. 1-4; Jr. and Sr. Play Historian 4; Friendliest 3-4; Cheerleader 4; Pep Squad 1-3; Sgt. at Arms 4; Drama Club 3-4; Chorus 3-4; Treas. Drama Club 4; Volleyball 1; Basketball 1; Smoke Signals rep. 3. LYONS FARNKST MARSHALL -'cotball 2-4; Basketball 2-3; F. F. A. 1-4; Greenhand e Club 4; Footlighters 3; Chorus 3-4; Track 2-3; Volley- ; Friendliest 4: Best Looking 4; Jr. and Sr. Play. ANTONY DANNIF. MATOCHA F. F. A. 1-4; Basketball 1-4; Captain 3-4; 2nd team All-Dist. Football 1-4: Capt. 4: All-Dist. 3-4; Base- ball 1: Volleyball 1: Class Favorite 1; Most Popular 4; Best Personality 4; Most Athletic 3-4: Science Club 4; Chorus 3-4: Band 1-2; Track 1-4; Pep Squad Sweetheart 4; Basketball Sweetheart 3; Drama Club 3; Annual Staff 1; Tennis 1-4, Dist. Champ 1-3; Cutest Couple 4; Sr. Play. A HENRY DAVID NFTARDUS Football 1-4; Lettered 3-4; Honorable Mention 2nd team Basketball 2-4; Lettered 3-4; F. F. A. 1-4; Historian 3, Treasurer 4; Track team 3; Music Club 4: Band 1-2; Senior Play. GILBERT F. OLIVARES F. F. A. 1 - 4; Greenliand rep. 1; Third Vice-President 2; Sentinel 3-4; Football Manager 2; Industrial Arts Club 4; rep. 4; 4-H Club 1. ERVEN F. PFEIL Football 1-4; Captain 4; Sec. Team All District; Basket- ball 2-4; Track 1-3; F.F.A. 1-4; Pres. 3; Vice Pres. 4; Sentinel 2; National Honor Society 3-4; President 3- 4 Rep. Boys' State 3; Junior Class Favorite; F. H. A. Sweetheart 3; Annual Staff 3-4; Mr. J. H. S. 4; Best Dressed 4; Most Likely To Succeed 4. JO ANNE PHILLIPS F. H. A. 4; Feature Editor Smoke Signals 1st sem- ester Library Club 2nd semester; Dutchess to Uvalde Centennial from Jourdanton; Chorus 4. ■ ELSIE MARIE ROBBINS Basketball 2-4; All Dist. 3-4; Biggest Flirt 2-4; Volleyball 2-3; Most Athletic 4 F H A. 1-4; Vice Pres. 3; Class rep. 2; Treasurer 4; Band 1-4; Scc.-Trcas. 3 Sgt. at Arms 2; Class Favorite 1; Jr. Play National Honor Society 3-4; Chorus 4 Paper Club 4; Annual Staff 2-4; Student Council 1. 1 MARTIN ROMERO Fcotball 1-4; Track 1-4; Baseball 1; F. F. A. 1-2, 4: Library Club 4. CHARLES A. SHOEMAKE Football 1-4; All District 4; Junior Play; Interscholastic League Play 3; Best Actor Dist., Best Actor Area, Second Best Actor Reg. Sr. Play, Drama Club 3-4; Pres. 4; Sr. Class Vic£ President, Senior Favorite, Who's Who 3; National Honor Society 3-4, Treasurer 4; F. F. A. 3-4: Interscholastic League Play 4; Wittiest 3-4; Annual Staff 3-4; Asst. Sports Editor 3; Sports Editor 4; Volleyball 2-3; Salutatorian 4. ROGER SALAZAR F. F. A. 1-2, 4; Historian 1; Industrial Arts Club 4. ANGELA A. STEINLE F. H. A. 1-4, Parliamentarian 4; Band 1-4, Majorette 2-4; National Honor Society 3-4, Vice Pres. 4; Drama Club 3-4, Vice Pres. 3-4; Class Officer 3; Annual Staff 2-4, Art Co-editor 3-4; Volleyball 1; Best Looking 3-4; Best Dancer 3-4; Representative to Frontier Days Junior and Senior Plays, District one Act Play 4; All-Star Cast 4; Chorus 4. BFNNIE VALCHAR High School 4-H Club 1; Tennis 1-2; President Green Hand chapter 1; Treasurer of chapter Farmer 2; Treasurer F. F. A. 2; Rep. 3-4; F. F. A. 1-4; Basketball 3; Volley- ball 3; Drama Club 3-4. A JOF. DENNIS THOMAS F. F. A. 1-4; Sec. 3; Dairy Judging team 2; Baseball 1: Track 1-3; Tennis 1; Volleyball 1; Football 1-4; 2nd team; All Dist. 3; Drama Club 3; Science Club i: Student Council 1; N. H. S. 3; Class Vice-Pres. 1; Pres. 3; Sec. 4; Best Dressed 3: Best Looking 3; Cutest Couple 3; F. H. A. Beau 4; Jr.-Sr. Play; Annual Staff 1-4; Chorus 3-4; Smoke Signals 3; Sec. of Bee Hive 4. -■ Cl.ASS FAVORITF.S Betty ami Gene . •' ■ ‘V4-----C. � . '.t{V v.j- 4 : ! r '- v:rr. U N I O R S Hipolito Garza Frank Gonzales Jimmy Mathews Gene Matocha Fugcne Romero Jovita Salazar John Schultz Robert Scott Sammy Somers La Schellc Thompson Leona Tymrak Margaret Ulcak Bettic Valchar Willie Vrana Joyce West Loretta Wilkins Row I : M. Blalock, B. Carlisle, J. Chernosky, R. Cruz. M. A. Dugosli Row 2: L. Lscamilla, J. Fisheck, M. Forrest, A. Garcia, T. Harden Row y. B. J. Howard. C. Kaiser. B Lee, L. Lockett, P. McAllister Row f: f. Marshall, C. L. Martin. D. Mathis, F. Miranda, D Morris Row 1: G. Oden. J. Olivarri. G. Pacheco, J. Pivonka, W. Prda Row 2: O. Rakowitz, L. Reichert, G. Riley, V. Riley, A. Robbins Row- 3: J. Scales, I'. Smith, I-'. Steinle, G. Stephens, J. Stevens Row A: D. Taylor, B. Telford. C. Tenberg, J. Tymrak, H. Zezula Barr, Gene Barr, Ray Belicek, Clurlsic Bender, Katherine Blalock, Marie Boothe, Sammy Brown, Tommy Dietrich, Charles Earley Ronny Escamilla, Jose Escobar, Augustine Garcia, Eddie Goyncs, Sonny Gonzales, Lilia Gustamenta, Edward Haley, Jerry Hilburn, Homer Hon, Res Howard, Nancy Huschkc, I.ouie Lozano, Carolyn Martinez, Emileo Mcndiola, Betty Mcndiola, Mary Mcndiola, Mayme Miranda, Angelita Oliveries, Louis Pacheco, Ben Pacheco, Ramona Pavlicek, Alfonso Pesek, Tommy Pfeil, Carl Pivonka, Ernest Polansky, Adol Porter, Patrick Riley, Marshcl Rutherford, Frankie Serrato, Juanita Ulcak, Cecilia Valchar, Donald Vyvlccka, James Waters, Barbara Wilson, Stella Winn, James Zczula, Edith Zuhlke, Richard Birdwell, Dudley Brooks. Judy Bucndal, Charles Castillo, Mary Cooper. Louise Dietrich, Benny Douglas, Roy Dugosh, Robert Eldridge, James Feathers, Donnie Fleet. Mildred Flores, Gloria Gaydos, Annie Gaydos, Janie Gonzales, Mary Harrison, Richard Hayden, Carolyn Hirsch, Eugene Hon, Thomas Jasik, Frances Kittinger, Billy Marek, Manctta Martinez, Jane McClure, Edward Oden, Henry Pacheco, Melchor Payne, Patti Phillips. Frank Porter, Ray Prda, Arthur Rakowitz. James Richter, Judy Robbins, Edward Rossie, W. C. Somers, Billy Spacck, Patsy Stevens, Gene Tejeda, Carmen Ventrcek, Willie Woelke, Jo Ella EIGHTH GRADE HONOR STUDENTS CHARLSIE BELICEK Valedictorian MARIE BLALOCK Salutatorian Frankie Rutherford Cecilia Ulcak Richard Zuhlke R. Bender C. Brooks J. Carlisle V. Chclcttc I. Clark B. Connaway C. Dornak E. Erwin A. Gaydos N. Glenn N. Goetzel F. Goins L. Goodman J. Gregory P. Gunn D. Harlan M Joy D. Kaiser A. King F. Leach S. Maxwell B. McCarty J. McClure V. Meador V. Meyer F. Navjar F. Oden K. Powell B. Riley R. Riley D. Roby B. Stuart Diane Webb Donna Webb B. Winn G. Work Mrs. Strickland G. Aguero J. Aguero FJ. Amador G. Balderas S. Brown B. Camarillo A. Castillo M. Cordova H. Cruz M. Cruz E. Douglas A. Escalcra J. Escalcra R. Escalcra S. Garcia J. Garza C. Gonzales D. Gonzales II. Gonzales M. Gonzales M. Hernandez R. I.ozano L. Mcndiola E. Morris M. Ortiz P. Ramirez A. Reyes R. Reyes E. Rodriguez R. Salazar J. Talmantez J. Trevino Mrs. Rodriguez MRS. STRICKLAND'S FIRST GRADE MRS. DUNAWAYS SECOND GRADE M. Alvarado l;. Clark J. Coward P. Dugosh L. Ermis A. Escamilla E. Escamilla . Gaydos M. Gomez H. Gonzales J Hernandez M Hernandez J. Hill S. Lime S. Matocha R Mathews J. Miller S. Myers D. Orozco H. Orozto D Pacheco N. Peebles E. Phillips A. Scales Geraldine Stalling Gerry Stallincs J. Stuart A. Stumpc J. Tymrak S. Waggoner P. Witten Mrs. Dunaway MRS. COOPER S SECOND GRADE H. Amador T. Brooks E. By rely J. Castillo ). Cruz J. Darby P. Dornak M. Elizando M Escamillo V. Escamilla H. l'ojtik D. I'orrest M. Goins M Hayden J. Jendry J. Locke R. Martinez R. Maxwell C. Pack T. Padilla A. Parker M. Pcsek L. Pfcil |. Prangc M. Prda D. Roll P. Rutherford E. Solano M. Soward A. Stcinle M. Swanner J. Ventreek W. Wilson V. Woelkc Mrs. Cooper M. Bell M Birdwcl! I ). Caivllo J Lee M. Qruthers C. Castillo M. Ciomperlik M ( lark M. Diaz I. Douglas I Gaydos A. Mcndiola J. Mcndiola M. Najvar B. Noble R. Olivares D Palmer K Phillips J. Prasifka B. Rickrim L. Riley N. Riley J. Salinas J. Salizar B. Scott B. Solano B. Spacck J. Tymrak Mrs. Ormand MRS. ORMANDS THIRD GRADI: D. Adams D Amador J Birduell J. Bowen R Coo [X T R. Garza K. Ginn P. Hayden Y. Herrera M. Hirsch J Joy V. Locke W. Lyons L McDonald M. Miranda J. Polansky A. Pivonka A. Reyes R Reyes T. Solano S. Somers J. Slavinoha V Talamcntcz J. Vasina B. Vcntrcck P. Vent reek M Waggoner L. Witten Mrs. Walton MRS. WALTONS THIRD GRADF MRS. SMITH’S FOURTH GRADE SAFETY PATROL FRONT ROW: Rossic, Hugos h, Vent reek, Pacheco, Hon, Hirsch BACK ROW': Deitrich, Porter, Robbins, McClure, Feathers, Myers A Bender J. Brooks F. Castillo V. Cordova H. Coward B Dorrtak A. Flores M. Forrest T. Garza P. Goetzel L. Gonzales C. Hill J. Huizar D Lame J. Martinez A. Matocha |. Maxwell G. McAllister A Mendiola E. Mendiola J. Mirando A. Meyer M Mueller M. Olivares E. Pacheco L Ramirez M. Ramirez J Riley N Riley J. Robbins I. Rutherford J. Sc ho r seh E. Spacek S. Steinle S. Swanner J. Tymrak K. Winn Mrs. Smith C Bautista M. Bartosh M. Bender J. Brown B. Goody A. Dugosh G. Hrmis D. Ernst A. Guzman F. Hilburn B. Kaiser A. Martinez S. Martinez M. Meyer M. Myers S. Pesek A. Polansky J. Ramirez b. Riley V. Robbins Jamie Schorsch Janie Schorsch P. Tymrak L. Wheeler C. Wilson M. Woelke Miss Chvojka MRS. BURO S FIFTH GRADE S. Adams A. Arce J. Bender B. Bowen M. Darby C. Earley J. Gaydos V. Gaydos D. Goldman S. Gonzales S. Hairston F. Jiminez C. Kocurek T Lee D. Meyer J. Miranda D. Munoz V. Oden T. Peebles V. Prangc J. Ramirez J. Scott L. Sisnero B. Smith M. Tucker S. Walton Mrs. Buro MISS CHVOJKA'S FIFTH GRADE MRS. BOHL'S SIXTH GRADF. G. Cooper I. . Cordova F. Flores J. Gorden F. Herrera J. Hilburn M. Matocha C. Mcndiola h. Rutherford F. Salinas P. Schorseh K Shoemakc H. Smith J. Salano V. SteinIc P. Sturges S. Vasina Mrs. Boh I MRS. Me ALLISTFR'S SIXTH GRADI: C. Alvarado M Bird well J. Brown G. Cordova A. Cruz B. Gaydos A. Hernandez G. Hill J. Huizar J. Mcndiola C . Myers A. Najvar I. Najvar I.. Olivares S. Somers M Pavlitek Ci. Pesck I. Reyes T. R i ley M Ruthertord H. Salinas C. Sisti Mrs McAllister M. Allen E. Bosquez M. Bosquez M. Delgado O. Escooar 0. Esquivel T. Harrisor J. Howard Ij. Lopez 1. Lopez J. Lopez L. Pacheco M. Stock horst L. C'hisum |. Delgado B. Harrison A. Pacheco M Pacheco |. Villcrcal B. Blalock A. BosqutrZ B. Crofford L. Lowric |. Martin V Blalock A. Bosquez G. C'hisum A Escobar J. Escobar L. Harrison A. Howard M. Lopez V. Lopez P. Lowric M. Martin P Martin L. Martinez R Mathis MRS. HARRISON CHRJSTINF. i.I.I.MHNTARV SCHOOL MR. HARRISON L. Bosquez R. Bosquez T. DeLeon A. Esquivel R Esquivel D. Garcia P Lee I Martinez E. Pac heco M. Pacheco A. Ramos A. Recclado A. DeLeon O. Escobar E Garcia P. Martinez P. Garcia |. Pacheco J. Escobar P Lowric L. Martinez L. West J. Benetiz 0 R G A N 1 Z A T I O N S JOURDANTON INDIAN BAND Wat St i CLARINET Suzanne Adams Charlsie Bclicck Yvonne Capel Jenell Hayden Billie Jo Howard Rex Hon Linda Lockettc Monetta Marek Patti McAllister Carl Pfeil Lester Richcrt Elsie Robbins James Stevens Delores Taylor 4 Jonettc Tymrak CORNET Ray Barr Katherine Bender Barbara Carlisle Benny Dei trick Tommy Hon Gene Hirsh Lyons Marshall Denny Mathis Patti Payne Wayne Prda Authur Prda Judy Richter W. C. Rossi Patsy Spacek Willie Ventrecek Joel la Woelkc TENOR SAX Gene Harrison Gae Stephens BARITONE SAX Gene Matocha BARITONE Edward McClure Alonzo Peeler John Schultz TROMBONE Dudley Bird well Travis Marshall Wilbur Palmer Tommy Rutherford PERCUSSION Mary Anna Bender Ted Harden Mary M. Mason Prances Matocha Johnnie L. Dornak Angela Steinlc Florence Smith FLUTES C arol Lee Martin Edith 7xizula BASS Sonny Goynes Dick Harrison DIRECTOR Mr. Charles Musch BASS CLARINET Agnes Robbins Henrietta Zwzula OBOE Margaret Ulcak ALTO SAX Barbara Bowen Irene Krause DcEtte Steinlc LaSchelle Thompson Cecelia Ulcak FRENCH HORN Louise Cooper Anna L. Harrison Vivian Riley Frank Steinlc HAND OFFICERS: PRES. Lyons Marshall. PRF.S. Johnnie Lou Dornak, TREASURER Anna Bender. REPORTER Jendl Hayden HAND SWEETHEART (ohnnic Lou Dornak A 1 DISTRICT BAND MEMBERS: Margaret Ulcak, Yvonne Capel. Suzanne Adams, Charlsie Bel- icek. Henrietta Zezula, La- Schelle Thompson, Barbara Bowen, Frank Steinle, |r., Florence Smith (not shown) C BAND B BAND hand director Charles Musch is shown with Band Booster officers: PRES. Mrs. Frank Bender, VICE PRES. Mrs. Ed Matocha, SEC. Mrs. Gus Matocha, TREAS. Mrs. Frank Stein 1c. Through the combined efforts of the Band Boosters and the school, five new uniforms, two French horns, one tenor sax, and one bass clarinet were purchased. f NANona ivvhjl nvaiooj hoih noiNnf ex Officers of F. H. A. Left to right: President. M Dornak; Pub- lic Relations, F. Phillips; Sponsor, N. McMahon; Sec- retary, Y. Capel; Treasurer, F. Matocha; Parliamentar- ian, A. Stcinlc; Vice-Presi- dent, J. Dornak; Pianist, S. Adams; Song Leader, A. Harrison; Historian, P. Mea- dor S. Adams M. A. Bell A. Bender M. A. Bender M. Blalock L. Blum B Bowen A. Brown Y. Cape I B. Carlisle B. Ciomperlilc M. Coody R. Cruz M. Cruz E. Dugosh E. Dugosh M. Dugosh J. Dornak M. Dornak B. Ennis S. Ernst J. Fisbcck M. Forrest V. Foster A. Harrison J. Hayden B. Howard B Huschkc C. Kaiser I. Krause C. Martin F. Matocha P. McAllister L. Mendiola D. Morris B. Najvar J. Olivarn J. Pivonka J. Phillips F. Phillips I.. Prasifka A. Reeves G. Riley A. Robbins E. Robbins T. Rodriguez h Salazar J. Salazar R. Salazar D. Steinle G. Stephens F. Smith D. Taylor L Thompson J. Tymrock L. Tymrock M. Ulcak B. Valchar J. West L. Wilburn F Wheeler C� . Zczula H Zczula A. Bender B. Bird well J. Ghernosky l Cruz J. Dornak A. Gustamente T. Hairston T. Hardan G. Harrison T. Hayden E. Jasik E. Lame B. Lee I. Marshall T. Marshall |. Mathews D. Mathis D. Matoclu G. Matocha E. Miranda B. Mueller B. Najvar H. Netardus R. Netardus G. Oden A. Olivares G. Olivares W. Palmer A. Peeler E. Pfcil W. Prda L. Rakowitz L. Reichert E. Romero M. Romero T. Rutherford R. Salazar H. S ales J. Schultz B. Scott C Shoemake E. Steinle |. Stevens B. Telford J. Thomas B. Vale ha r W. Vrana J. Vyvlccka Sweetheart, Mary Anna Bender Dist. Farm Shop L. to R., B. Valchar, H. Netardus County Tractor Driving J. Dornak a I r j (■ i j Officers and Sweetheart Standing L. to R.. R. Valchar, F. Steinle, M. A. Bender, A. Gustamentc, Gene Harrison Kneeling L. to R., G. Olivares, H. Netardus ' tlv Dist. Chapter Conducting Standing L. to R., D. Mathis, H. Scales. B. Tel- ford, T. Marshall Kneeling L. to R., T. Hayden, B. Lee, E. Miranda Dist. Dairy fudging L. to R., J. Gonzales, T. Marshall, O. Rakowitz Dist. Grass Judging Standing L. to R. A. Gustamentc and T. Hayden Kneeling L. to R. R. Nctardus, J. Dornak Dist. Farm Skills L. to R. J. Chcrnosky, G. Oden, J: Stevens Dist. Farm Skills Standing L. to R W. Vrana and A. Bender, G. Matocha (Not Pictured) Kneeling J. Dornak Dist. Grass Judging Standing L. to R. T. Marshall, V. Prda Kneeling L. to R. L. Reichert, O. Rakowitz Area Grass Judging Standing L. to R. A. Gustamentc and T. Hayden Kneeling L. to R. J. Dornak, O. Rakowitz Dist. Public Speaking T. Hayden CLUB MEMBERS Officers: C. Shoemakc, Pres.; A. Stcinlc, Vice Pres.; B. Huschkc, • Sec.; M. Coody, Rep.; P Meador, Treas.; Mrs Winters, Advisor. -Er.r CHORUS Sopranos: S. Adams, S. Ernst, J. Hayden, B. Huschke, L. Blum, E. Robbins, Edna Dugosh, A. Brown, J. Dornak, L. Prasifka, D. Morris (not pictured). Alto: Y. Capel, M. Coody, M. Bender, A. Bender, J. Phillips, E. Dugosh, P. Meador, A. Stcinle, M. Dornak, B. Ermis, F. Wheeler. Tenor: A. Lopez, T. Rutherford, L. Marshall, M. Meyers, T. Hayden. Bass: J. Thomas, D. Matocha, J. Dornak, T. Hairston. SUZANNE ADAMS. ACCOMPANIST OFFICERS Danny Matocha, Pres., Suzanne Adams, V, Pres., Shirley Ernst, Sec.-Treas., Joe Thomas, Reporter. Mr. Charles Musch, Director SCIENCE CLUB Left side: E. Jasik, J. Thomas, B. Telford, T. Hairston, E Miranda, G. Harrison, T. Marshall, J. Chernosky, O. Rakowitz, G. Oden, B. Lee. Right Side: J. Scales, F. Steinle, G. Stephens, B. Carlisle, C. Martin. V. Foster, F. Matocha, P. McAllister, A. Robbins, M. Digosh, J. Fisbeck. MR. RICHARD WEST, SPONSOR SPEECH CLUB A. Harrison, B. Ciomperlck, J. Hayden, M. Haley, B. Valchar, B. Peak, G. Riley, C. Kaiser. MRS. VF.RA HAYS, SPONSOR Back Row: J. Schultz, J. Pivonka, M. Blalock, J. Phillips, J. Gonzales, D. Morris, A. Salazar, F. Gonzales, F. Cruz, H. Garza, E. Romero, M. Romero. Front Row: G. Prewitt, M. Forrest, R. Cruz, G. Zezula, A. Reeves, M. Cruz, L. Escamilla, E. Salazar, R. Salazar, L. Mendiola, J. Salazar, L. Wilburn. MRS. MARGERY PA K PAPER CLUB S. Ernst, L. Blum, E. Robbins, A. Bender, M. Dornak, F. Phillips, |. Dornak. MRS. MELBA BOWEN, SPONSOR INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB L. Lame, G. Olivares, B. Mueller, T. Rutherford, A. Bender, J. Garcia, A. Salazar, A, Olivares, A Lopez, M. Meyers. MR. GEORGE McALLISTER, SPONSOR MUSIC C LUB M. Bender, T. Hardan, L. Thompson, H. Netardus, D. Mathis, W. Prda, L. Reichert, B. Howard, I. Krause, D. Steinle, H. Zezula, J. Tymrak, L. Lockett, D. Taylor. MR. CHARLES MUSC.H, SPONSOR -I { RECREATION CENTER COMMITTEE Chairman: Mrs. V. W. Adams Vice-Chairman: Mrs. Leon Steinle Secretary: Mrs. O. T. Meador Treasurer: Mrs. Bcno E'isbcck PARENT-TEACHER ASSOCIATION OFFICERS President: Mrs. M. Darby Vice-President: Mrs. R. Hays Secretary: Mrs. D Lee (not pictured) Treasurer: Mrs. O. T. Meador BEE HIVE Mayor: J. L. Dornak Assist. Mayor: F. Matocha Treasurer: M. E. Dornak Sheriff: J. Hayden Deputy:. D. Matocha (not pictured) Clerk: J. Thomas Miss J. H. S. JOHNNIE LOU DORNAK ' rwViCMit-. ’ .’■.'j' r- 'V FIRST ROW: E. Romero, W. Vrana, B. Scott, B. Lee, J. Mathews, L. Mirando, G. Matocha, B. Birdwell, J. Thomas. SECOND ROW: J. Garcia, H. Netardus, B. Telford, M. Romero, R. Netardus, A. Lopez, J. Vyvlecka, L. Mar- shall, T. Rutherford, A. Salazar. THIRD ROW: Mgr. J. Chernosky, F. Steinlc, A. Gustamcnte, W. Palmer, G. Harrison, F. Pfeil, M. Myres, A. Peeler, D. Matocha, T. Hayden. FOURTH ROW: Coach Thonoff, T. Marshall, W. Prda, H. Scales, J. Dornak, C. Shoemake, T. Hairston. V HI-'� . DANNY MATOC.HA Senior Q. Back Four Letters CHARLES SHOEMAKF. Senior Guard Two Letters JOE THOMAS Senior Tackle Three Letters TOMMY HAIRSTON Senior Guard Three Letters LYONS MARSHALL Senior Tackle Two Letters I RY! N i’l l 11 Senior End Three Letters JOHN VYVLECKA Senior Guard Reserve I.ctterman SCORES WE THEY 13 Pleasanton 6 20 South San 18 0 Pearsall 20 20 Charlotte 0 13 Poth 23 32 Sabinal 2 6 Three Rivers 24 20 George West 19 6 Mathis 15 20 Poteet 46 150 TOTALS 173 MARTIN ROMERO Senior H. Back Three Letters LIAS MIRANDO Senior H. Back Reserve Letterman ALFRED LOPEZ Senior Tackle Two Letters HENRY NETARDUS Senior H. Back Two Letters MURRY MYRES Junior End Two Letters GENE HARRISON Junior E. Back Two Letters HENRY SCALES Freshman H. Back One Letter ROBERT NETARDUS Sophomore H. Back One Letter BOB SCOTT Sophomore Tackle One Letter 9 , ( ' . . ALBERT GUSTAMENTE Sophomore Tackle One Letter V GENE MATOCHA Sophomore H. Back One Letter TRAVIS HAYDEN Sophomore Tackle One Letter JIMMY DORNAK Sophomore Center One Letter Back: Coach Thonhoff, R. Netardus, D. Matocha, F. Stcinie, A. Gustamcnte, G. Harrison, T. Rutherford, H. Netardus. Front: J. Dornak, H. Scales, B. Tellford, G. Matocha, B. Lee, J. Garcia, T. Marshall, and Manager J. Chernosky. Captain D. Matocha and Sweetheart M. Dornak R. NETARDUS Sophomore Forward 1 Letter F. STEINI.F (Bo) Junior Center 1 Letter J. DORNAK Sophomore Guard 1 Letter F. PFIEL Senior Guard 2 Letters D. MATOCHA Senior Forward 4 Letters All-District 2nd H. NETARDUS Senior Guard 2 Letters T RUTHERFORD Junior Guard 1 Letter G. HARRISON Junior Center 2 Letters V V Back: Coach Stroman, L. Lockett, M. Dugosli, G. Stephens, P. McAllisster, B. Carlisle, C. Martin, Manager Bender. Middle: E. Dugosh, B. Bowen, M. Ulcak, F. Smith, M. Haley, J. West. Front: L. Thompson, J. Dornak, M. Dornak, E. Robbins, A. Robbins, and F. Matocha. Sweetheart T. Rutherford And Captain M. Dornak All-District 1st Team: E. Robbins And L. Thompson. 2nd-F. Matocha M. Dornak Senior Forward 3 letters E. Robbins Senior Forward 3 letters All - District A. Robbins Freshman Forward 1 letter Seasons Scores Jourdanton Jourdanton Jourdanton Jourdan ton Jourdanton Jourdanton Jourdanton Jourdanton Jourdanton Jourdanton Jourdanton Jourdanton .42.... Pleasanton 26 Jou ...72.... ...Floresville 43 |ou ...47.... ...Sabinal 43 Jou 42. Pleasanton 24 Jou .44... ...Floresville 43 Jou .38 . ...41... 23 Jou Jou ....Poteet 17 .. 43. .. ....Charlotte 18 Jou 56 27 Jou Jou Jou 41 .. .Charlotte 29 ...33... ... Pleasanton 20 ...48... .. .Charlotte 39 Jou 62.... 29 rdanton 47. Three Rivers 35 rdanton 60... ....Poteet 39 rdanton. ... .38. .. .. George West 47 rdanton . 49.... .Mathis 30 rdanton.. 62.... ..Three Rivers 39 rdanton 66. ..Poteet 28 rdanton. 67.... Beeville 41 rdanton . 65.. . Three Rivers 63 rdanton . .43. . .Pettus 64 rdanton . ... .63.. .. George West 50 rdanton . .30... George West 55 Jourdanton ..47......George West ........... 68 J. Dornak Senior Guard 3 letters L. Thompson Sophomore Guard 1 letter All ■ District F. Matocha Junior Guard 2 letters All • District 2nd FRONT ROW: O. Rakowitz, R. Netardus, J. Dornak, L. Mirando, T. Marshall, H. Scales, T. Ruth- erford, G. Harrison, F. Gonzales BACK ROW: B. Lee, B. Birdwell, A. Lopez, D. Matocha, F. Steinle, T. Hayden, B Telford, E. Romero, M. Romero LETTER MEN FRONT ROW: J. Dornak, R. Netardus, H. Scales, G. Harrison, L. Mirando BACK ROW: Coach Stroman, F. Gonzales, T. Rutherford, M. Romero, D. Matocha, A. Lopez TENNIS Jr. H. S. Singles Barbara Carlisle H. S.—-Doubles T. Hairston--T. Rutherford H. S.—Doubles J. Dornak- L. Thompson Jr. H. St—Doubles C. Martin--G. Stephens THE JUNIOR- SENIOR BANQUET Front Tabic Waitresses Theme: Moonlight and Roses May 12, 1956 Cooks JR- and SR. Our Sponsor Good-by to Mr. Wiley Registering Mule Train Drug Store Cowboy Too pooped to pop! ANNUAL STAFF «% HOWARD LOWE, Owner Pleasanton, Texas J. A. PALMER Excavating Contractor Earthen Tanks - Chaining - Dozing Root Plowing - Drag Line Work TUTTLE MOTOR CO. Poteet, Texas Phone 6-3322 Sales and Service Farm Machine Headquarters Chrysler - Plymouth Cars J.J.DDRNAK GIN HE CO. l FEEOHRRDU1RRE-SEEO. PUBLIC we Buv A BELL 5CAHS. COTTON • FLAX - MILO • CORN Best Wishes From Your Home Town Bank JOURDANTON STATE BANK Member F. D. I. C. Compliments of YERKES LUMBER AND SUPPLY E. F. Yerkes, Owner Phone 3322 P. O. Box 293 Pleasanton, Texas Dry Goods Shoes For The Entire Family RICKS COMPANY Pleasanton, Texas Service Quality Value Red White Grocery Fresh Vegetables Meats GULF SERVICE STATION O. K. GARAGE AND PONTIAC AUTHORIZED SALES SERVICE Jourdanton, Texas Pedro Rodriguez, Owner A. F. HENKE Wholesale Distributor ALAMO Sinclair Refining Company LUMBER COMPANY Products Maytag and Westinghouse Appliances tw Ken Powell, Manager Phone 2331 Phone 5121 Jourdanton, Texas Jourdanton, Texas STAFFORD AND SONS Pleasanton, Texas CARLISLE FEED MILL Custom Grinding - Custom Mixing Alfalfa Hay - Feeding Molasses Dairy Feed Ingredients Mill Phone: 2381 Res. Phone 5431 Jourdanton, Texas Complete Finish Service Daily Pickup and Delivery QUILLIAN MOTOR COMPANY Jourdanton, Pleasanton Dial 5431 JOURDANTON LAUNDRY Dry Cleaning Service E. L. Feathers, Proprietor Sales, Service and Repairs Pleasanton, Texas Phone 2321 O Sata ALVIN'S GARAGE -JOURDANTON J. L. DORNAK GIBSON Your Texaco PHARMACY Friend in Since 1911 Jourdanton, Texas Phone 3331 Phone 5201 Jourdanton, Texas Your Health Is Our Business CORNER DRUG STORE B. H. Lockett, Proprietor Phone 2051 HAVERLAH'S ONE STOP |3 I SERVICE AND CAFE 1 Phone 2233 Pleasanton, Texas Do You Have A Hair Problem? CITY CLEANERS Here is Your Answer SIBYL’S BEAUTY SHOP Phone 5241 Jourdanton Compliments of CENTRAL POWER SLIGHT COMPANY Jourdanton, Texas ATASCOSA Super GENERAL SUPPLY Phone 2031 a ATASCOSA GENERAL SUPPLY. GROCERIES FEEDS HARDUIARE Service at ADAMS’ GROCERY MARKET Phone 2511 Jourdanton, Texas Service Is Our First Thought LEON F. STEINLE AGT. All Kinds of Insurance Jourdanton, Texas Phone 2301 MARTIN ABSTRACT COMPANY Glenn N. Steinle, Mgr. Jourdanton, Texas Phone 2301 ATASCOSA COUNTY MONITOR Printing the News of the J. H. S. Indians We are 100% Behind the Indians WESTERN AUTO ASSOCIATE STORE Rodney Mertz, Proprietor Phone 2143 Pleasanton, Texas AMERICAN LEGION SERVICE STATION Amador Bros., Owners HUMBLE) Phone 4481 Jourdanton, Texas CURTISS CANDY COMPANY Martin Soward, Jr., Agent Phone 2291 Jourdanton, Texas FOREMOST DAIRIES Frank Johnson, Distributor The Annual Staff of the 1956 CHIEF wishes to take this opportunity to thank each and everyone who has made this book possible. In future years we hope that this annual will bring back memories. Johnnie Lou Dornak Editor-in-Chief AUTOGRAPHS k h