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

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 HVIiP-ACHE Alvord’s house. Here he abode in peace (?) until the June 21's were blessed with an inspiration—that of purloining the goal. (The Junes would not stop to steal another’s property; they purloined it which is quite different.) A special committee consisting of Mr. Oscar McCraken. in whose fertile brain the plan originated, Mr. Gordon Lewis, who furnished the transportation, Mr. Spurgeon Mansfield, both of whom lent their elbow grease, sallied forth on the quest of Doc. They knew that the goat was at Mina Alvord’s house on Alamo Heights; so they proceeded in that direction. By some judicious scouting, they found that the goat was browsing cheerfully in the yard. After debate on the question of getting the goat away without being seen, either by a man chopping wood (people ought not to chop wood on Thanksgiving Day) or by some children playing near by (children should stay inside on damp days), a plan was agreed upon and quickly put into action. But alas! nobody reckoned on the car’s protesting. The engine died a painless death just four blocks from the fatal spot. Nevertheless, the resourceful committee managed to get some gasoline from Miss Dama Jones, and they went on their way rejoicing. Doc was unceremoniously dumped at Mr. Mansfield’s house, where he lived until he was presented to the Febs again, their long and endlessly mourned Doc. P.S. It rained very hard just after the purloining of Doc and washed away all the auto tracks. That’s why Miss Alvord’s detective force could not trace the doers of the deed Doc NOVEMBER 26. 192C--JUNE THANKSGIVING DANCE With the corridors of old Main as a rendezvous, the June ’21 Class of Main Avenue held their Thanksgiving Dance and Bunco Party on the evening of November 26. The school was artistically decorated with streamers of the class colors. Bunco (or rolling the bones) was played the first part of the evening. Prizes were awarded to the best players (the most experienced?) Refreshments consisting of chocolate and yet more chocolate and cakes were served in the cafeteria. The party then adjourned to the corridors, whre the strains of that Jazzy Eubanks Orchestra were floating thru the air. Dancing was in order, after which the party broke up and as two or three people expressed themselves: “We are thankful that the June Class is composed of such a con- genial and peppy bunch of young people.” —15—

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 HUIiPACI NOVEMBER 12, 1920 THE FUNNY MAN, MR. STEWART SECOND NUMBER OF THE LYCEUM Those, who were not present on that particular Friday evening, certainly missed a splendid evening. Mr. D. A. Stewart was the attraction. He talked seriously and drew funny pictures at the same time. According to the Huisache Weekly, “One minute the crowd was shaking the walls with lauhgter and applause; the next moment the men were sneezing and saying that the room was mighty close. The girls openly dabbed their eyes with their dainty little handkerchiefs ' Mr. Stewart gave a short sketch of his life and made it very amusing. While he was speaking, he was always drawing a different picture. He drew, altogether, about fifteen pictures, and each one better than the preceding one. NOVEMBER 19. 1920—SOPH. MASQUERADE PARTY The Sophs entertained with a masquerade party at Old Hi on the night of November 19. Clowns, ballet girls, demons, and almost every character imaginable were represented. “Wink ’em” and other games were played. Refreshments were served in the cafeteria to this variety of Sophs. The Crowd then went upstairs to the main hall, where dancing was enjoyed. NOVEMBER 20. 1920—JUNIOR BARNYARD FROLIC The brightest star in the Junior “Social sky was the unique barnyard frolic. This affair out-shone the many brilliant events given by that class. The halls of Main never before held such a great number of country folk. Big farmers, little farmers, fat farmers, and skinny farmers could be seen gently whirling pretty innocent country maidens around wheat stacks, and carefully avoiding wild chickens, whose chief purpose was to make themselves heard. The stunts performed at this frolic will be a lasting memory to all fortunate enough to witness them. The tight rope walker exceeded our greatest expectations. The next stunt was historical as well as amusing. Before us was portrayed most vividly the ancient chariot races. We feel confident that had the young participants actually seen a race of this kind, they could not have shown it to better advantage. The red soda-water. sandwiches, and pickels fitted in remarkably well with the rest of the occasion. NOVEMBER 25, 1920—THAT EVENTFUL DAY Yes, Thanksgiving Day; but also the day on which the Feb 21’s goat disappeared. This noble goat’s name was Doc, and he figured in the game against Brackenridge. He survived and reached Main safely, only to be taken to his future home. Miss Mina

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HyiLRACHE DECEMBER 3, 1920 SHAKESPEARE CLUB PRESENTS TWELFTH NIGHT The Shakespeare Club did an unusually good stunt by producing Twelfth Night at Main Ave. High School. Ever since they were organized twenty years ago. they have done some really worth while thing every year. This was this year’s accomplishment. Everyone pronounced it the hit of the season and decidedly the best thing that had been given by the Club. The cast was as follows: Viola................ Sir Toby Belch....... Malvolio............ Fabian............... Sir A. Ayueeheek Olivia .............. Viola's Twin Brother . Duke Orsino.......... Valentine. Curio-Lords Antonio.............. Sea Captain.......... Clown................ Maria................ Ladies................ Sailor............... ..............Ruth Bourn ..............Jean Johnson .........Mabel Billingslea .........Virginia Kirkland ..............Jean Holland ............Marjorie Adams ...........Armine Lester ...........Elizabeth King Jimmie Steele, Gray Gillet ..............Grace Embry ..............Helen Jersig ...............Hallie Ball ....Dorothy De I esdernir ..Anne Page, Petra Alonzo ..........Diana Dickenson The chairmen of the committees were the following especially efficient young ladies: Play Manager . Costumes . . ., Properties . . . Advertising . . Tickets....... Programs . . .. ..................Jean Holland ...............Harriet Sprague .................Petra Alonzo ..................Mary Lupe ................Jessie Church Virginia, Fisher, Roberta Dear Besides these, and just as important, came Mrs. Davis Moore the coach, and Miss Scofield. They lent all their energies toward making this play the tremendous success that it turned out. The Shakes at a later meeting decided to give the proceeds from their play to the school library for buying bookshelves and a set of books describing the costumes of Shakespeare’s day. —16—