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

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DECEMBER 27. 1920—PHIL. DINNER DANCE The Phils entertained their Feb. graduates. Mina Alvord and Sarah K rcher. with a Christmas Dinner Dance at the Original Mexican Restaurant, the evening of December 27th. The place cards and favors carried out the Christmas idea. After a delightful dinner had been served, toasts were given. Miss Frances Smith made a toast to Sarah Karcher, and Anna Patten to Mina Alvord. Oscar McCracken responded with a toast the “Old Main” and Miss Baskin read an original poem, “A Toast to the Phils.” The party then progressed to the High School, where Eubank’s Orchestra made dancing more than ever enjoyable. JANUARY 15, 1921—JUNE ’21'S ENTERTAIN FEB. ’21'S The biggest, best, most successful and most wonderful dance that ever thrilled the halls of old Main High was given by the June 21’s in honor of their friends, the Feb. ’21’s. The decorations were gold and maroon, which were the colors of the Feb. Class. These were artistically arranged and afterwards each person carried away some of the decorations for a remembrance, though they were not apt to forget such a splendid night of enjoyment. The programs were another attractive feature; these had every dance dedicated to somebody or something about the school. And that punch! It was deliciously abundant and was thickly populated with cherries, pineapple, and other luscious accessories. The crowd dancing had to have two floors so as not to step on one another's heels. And everyone agreed that the orchestra could jazz all right! Mr. Howard, the sponsors of the Junes and Febs. several other members of the faculty, and some parents were the chaperones of the affair; and it is a safe guess that they enjoyed themselves as much as anyone. JANUARY 19, 1921—FEBS HOLD FORTH The Febs class day was held January 19, at Main. When everybody was seated in the auditorium, the whole Feb. class came marching in, dressed in the most ridiculous costumes. Shy little girls with their fingers in their mouths, overgrown looking boys with patched clothes, and rolicking ones of both sexes, sucking pepperment sticks of candy, made up the happy gang. They sat in specially reserved seats and were envied by the whole school in general. The program began with a Feb. song. Miss Catherine Aubrey at the piano Mr. Joe Sparks then presented Mr. Harry Frey of the June ’21 Class with a ridiculous speech. Miss Vedder was made the subject of the same speech at the second assembly. Miss Aubrey sang several funny songs and received hearty applause. Then the June 21 class presented the famous Feb. goat, Doc. back to the Febs. There was a little excitement due to the fact that the Febs misunderstood the intentions of the Junes. But this was quieted and Doc survived. The Febs also took the oppor-

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DECEMBER 17, 1920—SOPHOMORE CHRISTMAS DANCE December 17, the Friday before Christmas week, the Sophomore Class entertained with a dance at the home of Allison Thompson. The house was attractively decorated with mistletoe and the different Xmas greens, and in a secluded corner, where it could not be found easily, was the beautiful punch bowl—a popular place. A three piece orchestra furnished such music that no person within a block of the house could possibly resist dancing when he heard it. At last, when the time was drawing near for the good-nights, a group of those Sophs who were ready to stay a few more hours tried to set all clocks and watches back. They were not smart enough to evade Mr. McDonald and the plan was furstrated. Our other sponsor, Miss Schultz, entertained the guests who did not dance with her numerous dandy jokes. DECEMBER 21. 1920—Los Pastores—A MIRACLE PLAY The Spanish Department gave a version of an old Miracle play in the auditorium of M. A. H. S. This kind of play is one of the oldest in the history of the drama. The Mystery and Miracle plays were given even before Shakespear’s time. It is especially interesting to note that the Azetc Indians, who were converted, gave such entertainments in their chapels. In the play, Delia believes that Gila is stealing her husband from her and both the husbands suspect each other of taking the other’s wife. Of course the Devil is the cause of all this discord. A good old hermit tries very hard to get things straightened out, while the Devil does his best to thwart the old man’s plans. At a feast of the shepherds and their wives, the hermit appears to tell them about the Savior’s birth: and to warn them about the Devil, who is parading around in disguise. When the Devil appears, the angel Michael also descends from heaven to tell the people to go to Bethlehem. Here the Devil and angel have a fight, in which the Saint Michael triumphs. The last scene shows the shepherds arriving at the manger. As a finishing touch, there was a tableau, the Adoration of the Magi. The angels and wise men were grouped round the beautiful Madonna and Child. Mrs. Carvajal managed this delightful little play. She worked tirelessly on it: and she surely reaped her reward in the enjoyment it afforded the large crowd that turned out to see it. DECEMBER 22, 1920—BETTY HENRY WINS Hurrah for Main High! Hurrah for Betty Henry! She won the Safety Essay Contest for us. And the number of her essav was “13”. Think of it! Of course Mr. Johnson and Mr. Howard prolonged the agony of suspense as long as possible. Then the crash came and there never was such a happy audience. The Brackies were the winners of the second and third prizes: and we carried off a special prize for Charles St. Clair’s very clever illustrated essay. —17—

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HVIlP-ACH tunity lo Rive the pennant back to the Junes. The honor of carrying it across the stage rested with Snowball, a very small bashful member of the colored race. After the assembly the school adjourned to the front yard to witness the burning of pink slips and other troublesome literature. To cap the climax of such a hilarious morning, two periods were omitted, and the student body went on its lunch ward way rejoicing. JANUARY 20, 1921 HURRY! HURRY! HURRY! This decidedly clever play was presented by the February graduating class. It was written by LeRoy Arnold and won first prize in a newspaper contest, to which plays from all over the country were sent. The characters in the play were admirably well taken by the members of the class. The most popular character was, perhaps Jack Crandel, which part was acted remarkably well by Mr. Harry Jersig; the heroine, Miss Hilda Schaezler. was an ideal one for the part; one of the cleverest pieces of character study was Miss Letitia Brown, really Miss Violet Smith, who wept and giggled in turn without difference of meaning. Among other characters worthy of mention, was Mr. Hooker; Mr. Homer Stevenson took this role very successfully. Mr. Hymen Plenn was an ideal son and brother; and won the hearts of the audience by his wholesome humor and desire to help his sister. Those who missed this play certainly missed a good one. The whole cast were called back again and again; and the play is mentioned as the very best a graduating class has put on in the Main Avenue Auditorium. JANUARY 26, 1921 FEBRUARY ’21 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES The night of the twenty-sixth of January was an important one for the members of the February ’21 class. The commencement exercises, one of the most solemn, and impressive ever held in the school, took place. The orchestra began with a selection by Massenet, “Scenes Pictoresques.” This difficult piece was rendered very well and deserved the rousing applause. Next came the Star Spangled Banner which the graduates sang. The presentation of the class by Mr. Howard followed. He said a number of very complimentary things about the class as a whole. Miss Ruby Perriman Hardin sang two beautiful selections, “From the Land of the Sky Blue Waters.” and “The Moon Drop Low;” both were enjoyed and appreciated by all. Dr. Rhodes introduced Dr. Bryan, who was the speaker of the evening. Dr. Bryan spoke on the “Meaning of Youth.” He talked fervently and impressively; and what he —19—