Main Avenue High School - El Sombrero Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Remember-? SEPTEMBER 14. 1920—SCHOOL OPENS Dr. Rhodes. Mr. Howard, and School! They were the surprises the fourteenth of September held in store for Main Avenue hoys and girls. Mr. Howard had evidently missed his children during the long summer months, because he decided to come hack to us. We were very glad to see him back at Old Main on that first day. The place wouldn’t have seemed at all natural without him. Dr. Rhodes, our new superintendent, came all the way from California. He is thouroughly capable of filling his new position as superintendent of the San Antonio Schools. He has all the latest and broadest ideas on education and thinks that we should be organized and allowed to rule ourselves in co-operation with the faculty. OCTOBER 1, 1920 PRESIDENT OF STUDENTS’ COUNCIL ELECTED With the beginning of the school term, came the demand for a students’ council, just as we had the term before. Candidates were nominated for the office of president. And an assembly was held in which each of the three candidates made a speech stating just what he stood for, and what he intended to do for the whole student body if he were elected. Then the excitement of an election! Real polls and an election conducted just as a presidential election should be! We could hardly wait till the following Monday to hear the returns. Well, it came finally, and William Winkler was the lucky one. There was great rejoicing in his ranks, especially in his own advisory, which presented him with a big box of candy. OCTOBER 8. 1920—JUNE PICNIC The first social event of that snappy June Class was held at Brackenridge Park. October 8th, with the June Class out in full force. After everyone had enjoyed the eats. Mr. Howard gave an enthusiastic talk. Mr. Howard. Jr., however, attracted more attention than his proud “daddy.” He was unanimously chosen to be the June Mascot. A suggestion that we take a trip up the Alpine drive was immediately followed. Did we have a good time? we’ll say so!!! With such officers, sponsors, and our mascot we were bound to be the peppiest class Main had yet seen. Ross Howard —9—

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SUIiPACfflj The Faculty Says (Continued) ‘It gives me great pleasure, indeed, to introduce to you—(in assemblies)— Mr. Howard. “If you all arc through talking, I’ll begin.—Kelly. “All right boys—all right girls.”—Stoddard. “Leave the typewriters alone.”—Mayliew. “Use common sense.”—Bright. “Well now, isn’t that just fine!”—Pond. If every student will be quiet, I can get around to each one in her turn— remember, there’s twenty-four of you and only one of me.”—Hughes. “This class is so stupid.”—Miller. “Sit down and keep quiet.”—Jarrell. “Form two straight lines—tallest on right and shortest on the left.”— Johnson. “Get to you in a minute.”—Yarrington. “Look out for your hands!”— Burleson. “How’re things going today?”—Pirie. “All right now let’s cut out the monkey business.”—Pfeiffer. “ Is there anyone willing to try it?”—Scofield. “Are you going to have enough pies today?”—Foster. “Please, girls, work more quietly.”—Kroegcr. “For instance.”—Murray. Get to work; you’re not doing your best.”—Brunet. “Hagame el favor de oner Atencion en las clase. ”—Nicholson. “The bell has rung.”—Bennett. “Latin is easy if you study.”—P. West. “Well, what’s your trouble?”—Hofstottcr. “Oh, Pshaw!”—Fly. “Now, how about this?”—Hall. “Let’s see once.”—Fox. “Looka here.”—Troutz. i i Well!”—Morgan. Discuss.”—Stewart. What can 1 do for you?”—Clark. i I ”—D wenger —8—

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 HVIiP-ACHE OCTOBER 11, 1920—FACULTY FROLIC More fun! This time it was the teachers, who deserved an extra good time after all the trouble taken in getting us started on the “flowery path of knowledge.” On this particular Monday, our faculty were a little more anxious for the end of the seventh period than even we ourselves. If they anticipated a good time, they had a full measure. Cars were waiting to take them to Koehler Park, where the frolicking began. Swimming, trips to the Lily gardens, and feeding the monkeys were the order of the day. At five o’clock, everyone had a curious presentiment that something interesting was happening at the picnic grounds. Why not stroll over and investigate? And the sight that met their eyes! Mr. Hofstetter’s committee had arranged tables and benches, Mrs. Clark had steaming coffee ready, and bacon and weiners a la Mr. Burleson, smelled delicious. When everything eatable had disappeared. Miss Stone, chairman of the social committee. presided. She called on each person to tell his “pet horror.” The most eligible man on the faculty was to be given as a reward to the teacher giving the best description. We didn’t know that there were so many “horrible” things in this old world. There was much controversy over the reward. Who could have desired a better time than this! We thought it was characteristic of our faculty, because they are always so willing to help us in our good times. OCTOBER 18. 1920 dr. McLaren comes to main high LYCEUM COURSE INTRODUCES DR. McLAREN The wide awake Febs. brought a Lyceum course of great worth to high school. Every month an interesting performance was given in the auditorium of the school. These entertainments were attended by many outsiders, who owe special thanks to the February class. On Monday night. Dr. McLaren spoke at great length on America, the Land of Opportunity, and especially deplored the fact that the American people seem so idle. The audience was delighted by his eloquently presented thoughts, and his charming per sonality. It was a great privilege and inspiration to have been able to hear this famous Scotch orator. OCTOBER 19, 1920 JUNES STAGE COMMUNITY MEETING Because the June 21 class realized the importance of the amendment for better schools, they held a community gathering to bring to the people of San Antonio the vital necessity of the bill. The program began with the singing of the Star Spangled Banner, after which the president of the June class, Mr. Oscar McCracken, introduced the first speaker. Miss Joyce Garrett. Miss Garrett discussed the proposed amendment thoroughly. The next speaker. Mr. Herbert Oliver, was a former student of Main. And of course he was glad to come back to help us. Mr. Stevens was another of our boys who gave a rousing talk, and left no doubt in the minds of his hearers about the absolute need of the measure.