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

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The girls’ chorus rendered several pleasing selections and the orchestra, of which we are so proud, gave two splendid numbers. After these, Judge Brooks spoke. The last speaker was Mrs. McAlister. Her novel way of presenting the subject went straight to the hearts of all citizens of the Lone Star State. A noticeable fact of the evening was that there were great numbers of ladies in the audience. This certainly looked as if they were doing their duty as enfranchised citizens of the United States. OCTOBER 22. 1920 HALLOWEEN FROLICS JUNE MASQUERADE Such a good time! And, like lots of other good times, it happened in the halls of Main High. The Junes decided to turn into other people just for one night—and they did. Everyone from the Queen of Sheba to Faust was represented. The fun commenced in the third building, where a guessing contest held full swing; then the first building hall became the fashionable place and here the Queen of Sheba and Faust enjoyed some real live jazz. At the end of the fifth dance, the scene was again changed to the third building. After as much pie. apples, peanuts, and fruit-punch as those people stowed away, it was a wonder that the jazz could lure them on. But it did just the same, thanks to the unusually energetic spirits of these Junes. The prizes for the best costumes were awarded after a grand march. Mr. Curtis Meeks got the boy’s prize for a “gentleman from Seguin’’ outfit. He had created quite a stir all evening. Miss Margaret Green was the lucky girl. Her Indian costume certainly made a hit. OCTOBER 22, 1920—CONGRESS HAYRIDE After a snappy meeting on Friday afternoon, the Congress members adjourned in pieasant anticipation of the evening. At seven o’clock the whole “shooting-match’’ and some girls started on a good old hayride. There was, however, some delay over a girl, who refused to appear; and the party had to go on its bumpy way without her. They piled out at the Salado Creek on the Sutherland Springs road. Then the fun began. After a good supper, some interesting games were played round the camp-fire. The boys sang heart thrilling songs and the girls did their share of the yelling (they always do). At half-past eleven two truckfulls of tired but happy people arrived at High School. OCTOBER 23. 1920 DRAMATICS WELCOME NEW MEMBERS A Halloween dancing party is a very attractive way to entertain new members. The decorations were especially appropriate and artistically arranged. At the doors large Jack O’lanterns winked at the shy maidens and made all the boys jealous. The windows were hung in black and yellow crepe paper; beautiful ferns in the hall completed this pretty color scheme. However the punch bowl was the center of attraction. I arge baskets of golden cosmos decorated the table where it was placed. Besides the new members, there were present Mrs. Vodrie. Miss Pearl West. Mrs. Roberts, Miss Florence Bryan and Mr. Howard. —11—

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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.

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A very interesting night was spent at Main Avenue by all who attended the Open House. Main never looked so festive and attractive. The front hall was filled with teachers wearing tags, on which their names were printed. Many of the pupils ushered our mothers, fathers, uncles, aunts, grandparents, etc., through the different buildings and introduced them to our old friends, the classrooms. At first one drifted (can such a term be applied to the bustling peppy crowd?) naturally into the aduitorium. Here movies were thrown on the screen and. in between, speakers for the Better Schools Amendment came on the stage to deliver their messages. Nearly the whole evening the lower floor was full and many seats upstairs were occupied. The business office, where Miss Gohmert. Miss Mayhew. and Miss Cook presided over the clicking typewriters; the botanical and zoological specimens with Miss Schultz in charge; Miss Stoddard's capable force of nurses and their demonstration of how to care for an invalid, and the heroic rescue of a drowning person; all these were features of the first building. On the third floor of the same building, the artistic ones, under Miss Mathaei’s directions sketched and drew' nobly. The posters that decorated the school bore evidence of their talents. The sole and main attraction of the central building was the library. Decorated with yellow cosmos, it was indeed an attractive spot. As usual Miss Hicks reigned supreme. The mysteries of the third building wrere too many to dwell on at length. Mr. May's chemical department and the cooking and sewing rooms proved especially fascinating to the crowd. Out in the automobile repair shop, Mr. Peavey’s class handled all kinds of insides and outsides of cars. Mr. Dwenger's tribe of automobile enthusiasts discoursed eloquently on their pet hobby. Last but not least, came the “eats. The cafeteria was open and it’s a safe guess that everyone paid a visit to it. Miss Johnson’s physical culture classes gave some folk dances, played games, and drilled for the benefit of the on lookers. Many of the prominent San Antonians were present, and expressed very favorable opinions of the school. We know that everyone had a good time and, to judge from the number of cars parked up and down Main Avenue, it seems that people knew' wdiat was in store for them. OCTOBER 29, 1920—FEB. 21 MONKEYSHINES On Friday night! At Mina Alvord’s house! The Febs of course! They were having a grand old time celebrating the ghostly night. Two grinning pumpkins, the one spelling Feb. 21 and the other M. A. H. S.. greeted everyone from the gateposts. And they were not the only ones; others vied with each other to see which could appear most grotesque. One could hardly believe that the merry group came from the dignified graduating class. After several games, the whole company adjourned down the basement stairs —12—