Junction High School - Golden Eagle Yearbook (Junction, TX)

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LLL'L: ulvll a Lunchtime is probably the most important part of the day for some students. They rush to order their food and eat in time to get back before the bell. Others preorder their food so that they are assured of having enough time to eat. Many students just eat their lunchtime meals on campus to save all of this trouble. Favorite places to eat were La Familia, Dairy Queen, Kathy's and The Little Store. The Little Store is nice to have because it's just across the street from the school, said Todd Bannowsky. Along with the relaxation from work, work, and more work, students find time dur- ing lunch to discuss the latest news. Some push to get caught up on their homework. Lunchtime often saves me, when I didn't do my homework, said Heather Olsen. “I use my lunchtime to run errands,” commented Shirley Davis. No matter where students eat or what they do, the 35-minute lunch break was a necessary time to relax, eat, and most of all visit with friends. Flagging down traffic as a lunchf amusement, Teri Jetton stops a pass friend to chat. 16 JHS LUNCH ACTIVITIES Sponsored by The Paks Corporation Employees P 0 Box 625.446 3366

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Oup DEATH and INDEPENDENCE In celebration of 150 years of independent Texas, Taylor Publishing Company salutes the educators and students of our great state. This compilation of events, historical sequences and characteristics of those who tamed the frontier is designed to enhance the meaning of the name TEXAN” — for those whose spirit swells with pride at the sound of the rushing Rio Grande River or whose eyes sparkle at the sight of a field of bluebonnets in May. Texas, we’re big, proud and grateful to those who sacrificed for our independence. On this occasion, our Sesquicentenmal Celebration, we truly Remember the Alamo. evenge cast an angry shadow over Mexican troops gathered on Jan. 25, 1836. Anglo- American colonists in Texas no longer wished to remain part of Mexico. Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna, Mexico’s president, was to lead an expedition against the rebel colonists. The Mexican army had already suffered defeat in San Antonio at the hands of Colonel J.H. Moore and about 160 Texans. This loss outraged Mexico’s General Cos who was determined to chastise Texans for opening his personal mail. General Cos ordered Colonel Domingo de Ugartechea, commander of troops in San Antonio, to recover a cannon given to Texans for defense against the Indians. On Sept. 29, the Mexican force encamped on the west bank of the Guadalupe River, a short distance from the town. Armed with scrap metal, chains and the disputed cannon —loaded and flagged with a banner inscribed, COME AND TAKE IT, — the courageous and fiery Texans sent the Mexican army scurrying back to San Antonio. One Mexican was killed. The revolution had begun. Santa Anna wanted revenge. But this time, Mexico was prepared. Six thousand Mexican troops crossed the Rio Grande River on Feb. 16 with 21 cannons, 1,800 pack mules, 33 large wagons and 200 carts. Santa Anna wanted to avenge the defeat of General Cos. His first target was a previously indomitable fortress — the Alamo. When the gates of the Alamo closed, 150 fighting men were quartered against the east and west walls. About 24 civilians hovered in the fort's old church. Among the civilians were David Crockett, ex-congressman from Tenn.; James (Jim) Bowie and William B. Travis. Travis sent out desperate appeals for assistance to nearby forts. No sign of relief appeared. On Feb. 23, the Mexicans were sighted. Travis sent out two scouts with a final plea for men and provisions; the men are determined to defend the Alamo at last, he warned. The next day he wrote, The enemy has demanded a surrender at discretion, but I shall never surrender or rpr rpo f ■ VICTORY OR DEATH. Just before dawn on March 6, Santa Anna stormed the Alamo. The Texans fought to their deaths. Santa Anna ordered all of the rebel corpses piled on wood and burned. The rebels did not die in vain. Revolutionary forces were prepared to meet Santa Anna and finally forced a Mexican surrender. But the defenders of the Alamo never knew Texas was already independent.