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

Text from Pages 1 - 220 of the 1926 volume:

Z ombreio 1926 Members of Central nter chola tic Pre Affociztion . JVTadi on, Wif. Texa Zfigh School Pre f Affoc iation . . . Belton Stewart C. Johnfon Editor Beverly Cennon Business Manager nr? r-i dedication 11 HI 1 To the peerlejff pirit of Patrioti m, freedom and ndependence, that one hundred and fifty year ado in pired the Thirteen Original Colonie to adopt the immortal declaration of independence in Conjreff.July 4,1776. thi The £1 Sombrero” of 1926, if reverently dedicated. -t:4--t- ? f I:•?:-1 ?• ? T f 1 i-? HM K; Hrlri-• ■! • ' H • Nineteen Carlyle says that your success depends upon the number of persons to whom you can make yourself agreeable. You have been tested in this respect in the Main Avenue High School. Soon you will be tested as a member of a larger community. Now ask yourself the question, do 1 take a genuine interest in my association; do T make myself agreeable to them; and do I adapt myself to them and co-operate with them ? Your life can be enriched by sympathetic association with people. Fine personal qualities can be developed by mutual helpfulness. Your friend, Twenty Dear Students: One more milestone in your life is about to be passed. During the four years of your high school life you have been going through a process of measurement, measuring your own mental progress by the achievements of your fellow students. Only when you have measured your inner selves honestly have you put the yardstick where it will do the most good. You, alone, can do this difficult job. Perhaps after all, if you have realized in your school days that you must learn how to live as well as how to gather book knowledge, you have learned a big lesson in estimating values. Go your way, students. I have no fear but that you will succeed in the same way you have succeeded in measuring up to Main High’s standards. Yours faithfully, Twenty-one Twenty-two ADMINISTRATION Mr. Marshall, Johnston.......................Superintendent Mr. V. J. Knox..............Director of General Education Mr. F. S. Eakeley.................................Principal Mr. G. Y. Gotki:..........Vice Principal and Dean of Hoys Mrs. Lucy H. Adams..........................Dean of Girls Dr. Constance Pessels..........Head of English Department Miss Anna Jones............Haul of Mathematics Department .Miss Elizabeth Morey..........Head of History Department Mrs. Ester P. Carvajai................Supervisor of Spanish Mr. II. V. May.........Iliad of Physical Science Department Miss Ellen I). Schultz. .Supervisor of Science t£ Nature Study Miss Lillie S. Gohmert.....Head of Commercial Department Mr. L. W. Fox..........Supervisor of Industrial Department Miss Emma E. Pirie..........Supervisor of Domestic Science .Miss Frances Smith............Head of Opportunity Hoorn TOP ROW:—Vico Principal, G. W. Gotke, A. H. Jones, M. M. Stein, E. D. Studhalter, G. Huey, L. Gooch. MIDDLE ROW:—B. Smith, H. Amis, F. Smith, C. Courrege, F. Crowell, E. W. Weaver. BOTTOM ROW:—C. W. Peavy, F. Small, P. West, L. Brunet, J. Randolf, A. R. Thomas. El Sombrero TOP ROW:—F. Smith, L. Sugg?, L. North, R. Reed, L. Gohmert, J. Rogers. MIDDLE ROW:—M. O’Neil, M. Brooks, H. Y. May, M. Brawner, Robertson. BOTTOM ROW:—G. Livingston, M. Hickman, H. Bolton, Adams, O. Hughes, G. Osmon. FACULTY ENGLISH Pessels, Constance Allem, Edna Brawner, Mamie Huey, Grace North, Mrs. Lillie H. Osmon, Gladys Stone, Ella Suggs, Lula Weaver, Mrs. E. W. West, I. B. LANGUAGES: French Brunet, Louise Latin Morgan, Gladys West, Pearl Spanish Burgos, Francis de Crowell, Florence LANGUAGES Spanish—Continued Perez, Marguerite Randolf, James Rogers, Jessie Wiley, lone MATHEMATICS Jones, A. Adams, Mrs. Lucy Amis, Helen Bolton, Mrs. II. M. Brooks, Mattie Daniel, G. C. Edwards, Mr. Griesenbeck, Carlos Hinton, Elbe Jarrell, Katherine Thomas, A. R. Hickman, Mrs. Mary E. HISTORY Morey, Elizabeth Abbott, T. A. Courrege, Camille Cowan, Ruth Dawson, Nan Moynahan, Bess O’Neil, Marie Robinson, R. T. Vogel, Olga SCIENCE May, H. Y. Butler, Wallace Reed, Robert Stein, Mayme Stoddard, Charlotte i- i tFPi H Twenty-three El Sombrero TOP ROW:—E. Belden, C. Douglas, B. Moynahan, O. Kelley, E. Housden, Lieut. Hill. MIDDLE ROW:—C. Stoddard, O. Chadwell, R. Cole, W. Butler, R. Alsup. BOTTOM ROW:—E. Morey, E. Schneider, K. Jarrell, A. Winterborne, A. Ivey, T. Abbott. PUBLIC SPEAKING Abbott, Frederick Douglas, Constance VOCATIONAL Fox, L. W. Alsup, Ramon Dwenger, Alfred T. Gill, Harry C. Ivey, A. J. Livingston, George M. Mitchell, George E. Peavey, C. W. Studhalter, Edwin D. Winterborne, Arthur DOMESTIC ART Pirie, Emma E. Carlisle, Kittie Hughes, Sue Kelly, Otela Stone, Lola COMMERCIAL Gohmert, Lillie S. Finney, Floy Gooch, L. Hughes, Opal Small, Frances MUSIC Burgos, Francis de Zoeller, Otto LIBRARY Schneider, Edith M. ART Chadwell, Olive PHYSICAL TRAINING Cole, Ruby Fessenden, Douglas Hill, Lt. John Hughes, Sue OPPORTUNITY ROOM Smith, F. Belden, E. R.O.T.C. Hill, Lt. John OFFICE Housden, Edith Smith, Mrs. B. Twenty-four — h Sombrero Twenty-seven EI Sombrero FERDINAND HERMAN DOROTHY GENE LATTIMER. PRESIDENT VICE PRESIDENT MARIO dc CA5TELLON TREASURER, Senior Officer MAE BALDWIN SECRETARY MR REED SPONSOR? MR. BUTLER. SPONSOR? KEITH PEYTON, REPORTER HAL FIELDS PARLIAMENTARIAN' DOiNALD HALL SOT. AT.AR.MS CLAIRE GIESECKE BEVERLY KENNON HISTORIAN POET Twenty-eight El S ombrero The Drama of Life Wo are the aetors in life's immortal play Written by destiny, enacted by all, A separate act for each succeeding day Is played in earth’s eternal hall. The huge spotlight appeal’s in the East, Slowly the curtain begins to rise, The orchestras of man, bird, and beast (freet the opening with their cries. Each of us stands trained for a place As life’s great play is begun, Each of us his Critic must face When the drama of life is done. Cor in the audience there stands One Who is the Supreme Critic of all, Who decides when the play is done, And Who causes the curtain to fall. When He comes to judge the part portrayed, The decision rests not upon art. The inquiry is r.ot what part you have played, But how well you played your part. Minor parts and leads we may proclaim, But the one who surpasses all the rest, Is not he who strives for individual fame, But seeks to make life’s play the host. The dark haze of night begins to come, Homeward the actors wend their way. It may be the final curtain for some. While to others just another day. Whether life is a comedy or tragedy to you. Look not upon your part with sorrow, But rehearse and stand ready for your cue, For there is always the act of tomorrow. —Beverly Kenrwn. Twenty-nine ANNE ALHART Latin, 1. She is sincere, courteous and considerate. GUADALUPE ALCALA Senior ’26. A good team worker and a future tennis star. RUBY LORRAINE ALLEE Glee Club, 3; Science Club, 2; Ad Club, 2. Ruby has that famed Skin you love to touch and such a soft, sympathetic voice. TOMASO AMARO Spanish Club, 2; Glee Club, 2. Still waters run deep! FRANK ANDERLITCH Architectural, 2; Science, 1. Frank has spent most of his life trying to find out if there is really a Santa Claus. So far he has been unsuccessful, but declares he will not give up hope. DOROTHY ALCOTT Ad, 2; Latin, 2; Huisache reporter; Assistant Librarian. Dot , classed as a deep thinker by her friends, has proved that she is a girl with ability. IVAN CARL BAIN Senior '26. Ivan is the boy we see but seldom and hear a great deal about. He is ambitious and easy to look at. ROY BAKER Senior '26. Just an easy going, good nattired school boy who always meets you with a smile. Thirty El Som t rero BILL HAMMONDS Architectural, 1. Quiet, but with a keen sense of humor, Bill Hammonds has always been a favorite among his fellow students. JESSE M. BROWN It. O. T. C., 1. Main Avenue will miss “Rubber” who is always interested in everything, always working on something, and always talking to someone. ALFRED BOUCHERS Senior ’26. He looks as if he believed in fairy-tales and we wonder if he ever tells them. BEBE BLACKMON Pythagorean, 1; Press, 1. Better known as “Bebe the Artist . In every way she is more like “Dolly Dimples” than anyone we know. RUBY MAE BARRON Ad Club, 2. “Buttercup”, her nick name, is an excellent adjective to describe her hair. It is the golden color of spring’s first buttercups. She is one of the nicest girls in Main. ALVIN BRADFORD Senior ’2G; Science, 2; Huisache, 1. Alvin is quiet and dignified. He was mixed up in some mysterious way with the puzzling column of “Vera Quid” by Ali Babi in the Huisache. Will prove a valuable help to Izzy Einstein if his theories work out. ARCHIE BUTTS Senior ’26. He is an expert mechanic and intends to invent a new automobile someday. RICHARD S. BOYD Hi-Y, 2, President of Hi-Y. Tall and friendly, he is admired by the girls and popular with the boys. Thirty-one HELEN I). BROWN Dramatics, ’26. Pep! A friendly, successful high school girl that will be more of a success in future life. REAGAN NEAL Senior ’26. A round, jolly, high school student. Reagan spends his spare time finding people to tease and annoying his teachers. MARIETTA BLACKBURN Senior '26: ”A girl of worth”, say her teachers and “a good Scout”, say her friends. NORMAN BROCK Senior ’26. A friendly boy with a good word and a happy smile for all. GUSSIE BENKE Senior '26. A hard worker in whatever she undertakes combined with a pleasant smile and personality. ANNE BREESE Phil, 3; Ad Club. 3; Math, 2; Student Council, 2. “She breezes through lessons”, says a student. “She whizzes around and makes things go”, says a teacher. Now judge Anne for yourself. TOMMY BURNAM Phil, 3. A winsome miss with dramatic ability. THEODORE BAUMAN It. O. T. C. Sergeant; Pythagorean, 1; Daring drummer of the drum division, droll, dauntless, and determined. Thirty-two El Sombrero TOM M. BROWNE Hi-Y, 2; Haynes 2; Architectural, 2, Vice-Pres.; Pres, of Advisory. When one sees “P.P.”, “what the well dressed man will wear” pops instantly into one’s mind. DOROTHY BREEN Senior ’26. “Dot” has big, blue, flirting eyes and wears the latest in haircuts All in all, she is the typical high school flapper. BILLIE BEARD Jeffs, 2. Everyone knows and likes Billie because of his gentlemanliness and good nature. LOUIS BEVERSDORF Senior ’26. Main will miss his genial smile and happy nature. PASCUAL BAILON Senior ’26. “Pascualito” is from the Philippine Islands. However he does not care to go back until after his graduation. Here’s wishing him the best of luck. GORDON BLACK Hayne, 2; Student Council, 1; Treasurer; Ass’t. Advertising Manager of Annual; Tennis Team. That studious look is real, but not to too great an extent. He surely plays tennis. MAE BALDWIN Press, 1; Phils, 1; Science, 1; Latin, 1. Cute, vivacious, little; one of those blondes that wreck so many masculine hearts. MILLER BURGIN Congress, 3; Press, 1; Secretary of Congress ’25; Sgt. at Arms Congress ’26. Student Council, 1; Circulation Mgr. Huisache ’26. Miller is just a good looking little boy. Numerous fights among the weaker sex have been known to start over this manly brute. 177fi $ Thirty-three MARIO GARZA de CASTELLON Congress, 3; Reporter Congress ’25; Spanish Club, 2; Vice-president ’26; Student Council, 2; Competitive drill team ’24. Mario Aldape, as we know him, is exactly like an old Spanish Don. OUIDA BRUCKS Senior ’26. We wonder if her love for outdoors has anything to do with her beautiful brown hair and eyes. We hear that she can’t decide which she likes to do best, hike or eat. DORIS BURKETT Senior ’26; Hispano-Americano, 1. We are greatly impressed by the slow, drawling way Doris has of speaking. She makes an interesting and true friend. RUSSELL BARRON Ad Club, 3. President of Ad Club: Congress, 2; Advertising manager of ’26 El Sombrero. Everybody’s friend and one of the few humorists who never laughs at his own jokes. EUGENE BOHNE, JR. Jeffs, 1. Alas, how can the school possibly continue with such a shining light as “Gene” no longer in its midst! CORINNE BOLYN Senior ’26. A demure type of girl who always has time to be obliging. MARY FRANCES BOOTHE Phil, 1. Student Council, 1. “Sister” is a quiet, pretty brilliant girl. She always manages to make exceptional grades even though she is a tennis fiend. FRED BANOWSKY Senior ’26. A mischievous sort of boy who just can’t grow up. Though he seldom studies, he gets by with his teachers exceedingly well. Thirty-four El S ombrero RAY CHIDGEY Jeffs, 1. A mischievous-eyed boy who has a great resemblance to Ramon Navarro. CELESTE CASTIGLIONE Senior ’26. Brilliant mind coupled with the romantic nature which we associate with those who come from sunny Italy. MOLLY CAFFEY Mark Twain, 2. Somehow Molly reminds us of a mouse, not frisky and impish, but timid and rather reserved. She rarely volunteers to recite but when called upon always has a generous supply of information to impart. MARVIN CARLISLE Senior ’26. Modest and bashful, but has an intense curiosity. SOTHRON CUNNINGHAM Jeffs, 1. “Sausage has two ambitions, one to be a general in the U. S. Army and the other to be a member of a firm of international lawyers. Go to it! CELIA E. CAVAZOS Spanish Club, 2. Grades below nine do not exist for Celia. ADELINA CORTINAS Spanish, 2. “Lena” makes herself necessary everywhere. JESSE VERNON CLEMENTS Senior ’26. Makes the most of time and enjoys life with it. Thirly-fite EI Sombrero HUGH CLARK Jeffs, 4. We are very sorry that such a fashion plate as Hugh is leaving. How will the Younger Generation know what to wear? GRACE CUMMINGS Girl Reserves, 1. “Shorty” came from Del Rio not long ago but it hasn’t taken her long to make a lot of friends here at Main. RUTH CURTIS Dramatic, 1; Student Council, 2. Has dark, wavy hair and should always wear blue; has a fondness for Studebakers, football, and date roll. In fact, she’s an ideal girl. EDWARD CARL Senior ’26. A brilliant student whose love for knowledge will take him far in the future. BESSIE FLORENCE CASTELLANO Spanish, 2. Bessie is always ready to do something. She finds a pleasure in her work. CLEVE CRAVENS Hayne; Leader of the “People’s Choice” in the Junior class, 1925. MANUEL CUELLAR Senior ’26. He combines cheerfulness and seriousness in just the right way to make him interesting. MELBA CRUSE Girl Reserves, 2. “Blonde” is the fast typist that startles everyone with her great speed and accuracy. Thirty-six EI S ombre to Herbert CROWELL Senior ’26. Champion trackman. He can run a mile in 49 seconds. Mr. Fessenden declares that such slow fellows are not allowed on his track team. HARRIET ELIZABETH CALVERT Senior 26. “Hattie” is one of those attractive and modest girls who works a great deal without telling everyone about it. MARY ELIZABETH COON Science, 2. Very attractive. She has a vivid personality and a penchant for talking HERBERT COOK R. O. T. C. Captain. A perfect gentleman in every sense of the word. He has a military air and a likable smile. BILL CALDWELL Architectural, 2. Bill’s combination of a smile, a saxophone and a facile pencil is hard to beat. THICODORE EDWARD CROSBY R. O. T. C., Captain. “Teddy” is a fine football player. He was hurt in the first of the season and didn't get to play in the Yale game. A bench fell on him. RUTH CHAMBERLAIN Senior '26. She has deep, expressive eyes and a rather quiet voice. WYATT COVINGTON Senior '26. Tall and dashing; “Dizzy” has made his way through school contending “If you don't trouble, it won't trouble you.” Thirty-seven •P •P •P •F •P •H •P •P •H •H •H •M •P •P •P •P •H •P •P •P El Sombrero MARGARET DODSON Phils, 2, Sgt.-at-arms; Latin Club, 3. One of those girls who is brilliant without being a bookworm, smiles always, and has a likable personality. BLISS DAFFAN Senior ’26. R. O. T. C. Mr. Daffan wishes it to be known that he is no relation to either Andy Gump or Moon Mullins. He says his oniy living relative is “Bull” Montana. RUSSELL DAVIS Senior ’26. His thoughtful expression indicates his steadiness of purpose. ANNE DORBANDT Science, 1; Ad Club, 1; Math., 1. Sweet and clever; she has lazy blue eyes and wears very becoming big hats. LILY DELMOS Senior ’26. Lily knows how to make and keep friends. PAULINE DERRICK Glee, 2. She is very fond of athletics, but wishes all sports were as exciting as football. AGNEW DENISON R. O. T. C., Capt. A splendid drummer who has that spark of jazz, but at other times he is dignified and serene. VIRGINIA DELGADO Spanish Club, 2. She has a sparkle and spice which makes her quite nice. Thirty eight EI Sombrero JACK DAVIS Jeffs, 2. We have reinforced this page knowing that it will he thumbworn by many a lair maiden’s finger tips seeking his comforting eyes. Jack was the Light Weight Champ of the Football Team. ESTHER DIAZ Glee Club, 2. The color of her cheek and glistening brown of her hair are like a shaft of roses and gold, very much like a princess out of a medieval legend. IRENE DAILY Glee, 2. Very athletic and a booster for Main. Laughs heartily and often; easy to like. GUSTAVE RICHARDSON DWYER Senior ’26. There’s nothing much to say about Gus. He’s only a common halfback; can punt only 65 yards; so with such a record we feel that it is impossible to say anything about him. MATT DAVIS Ad Club, 2. Originator of the famous haircut after his name and the most popular thing in ten countries. RUSSELL DAVIS Capt. Hockey Team. A young drug store cowboy with a captivating smile and a strong personality. BERTHA DICKERMAN Phils, 3, Parliamentarian; Ad Club, 3, Parliamentarian. Somehow everyone knows when Bertha determines to do anything—whether good or not so good—, it’s going to be done. WALTER MOORE DAVIES Congress, 2; Math Club, 2. He is as hard a worker as can he found, an excellent student, and a popular ’26 class member. Thirty nine El 5ombrero BEATRICE PHIL DIAZ Glee Club, 2; Spanish, 2. Her attractive. curly black hair cannot be counterfeited. ALVINA BEATRICE DUNSMORE Dramatic, 3. “Bootsie” has the most alluring eyes and an inquiring smile. She is lovely, lovable, and loving. VIRGINIA EIGNUS Phils, 1; Mark Twain, 1. Imagine a smile, shy and winsome, with an air of quiet capability and you have a prettty good idea of “Gingie”. JOHN W. ELLIS Senior ’26. A good student and cadet who has blue eyes and a slow drawl. BYRON T. EASTBURN Senior ’26. “Buster” will be remembered as a willing and pleasing boy, a good soldier, and an all around Mainite. LURA LOVE EIDSON Latin Club, 3. Brilliant, cheerful and obliging she has made many friends in Main. MARY P. EWRRT Senior ’26. Mary is charming and cheerful with the gift for doing the right thing. FLORENCE EBNER Girl Reserves, 4. “Toots” is one of Main’s amateur actresses. She made a most bewitching nurse in the Armistice Day assembly. Forty •H ELIZABETH ELLIOTT Senior '26. Good looks mixed with smiles and friendliness are Elizabeth’s. VICTOR EOKHARDT Basket ball 26. A fine chap with agreeable manners. MARY ERNEST Senior ’26. Her long hair tells the tale. She is quiet, dignified and sweet. LUCAS LOWRY Senior ’26. Popular, quiet and intelligent, good natured and always ready to help. JOSEPHINE ELLIS Senior ’26. Cheerful, jolly and reliable with a friendly word for all. LEIO ESTES Basket ball, 3; Swimming, 2. She types, plays basket ball, and wins her way into the hearts of Mainites equally well. MARIO ELIZONDO Senior ’26. He is jolly and friendly, ready to tell a joke or give wise advice. JEANETTE EVANS Senior '26. One could not help but like Jeanette with her pleasing manner. Forty-one JEFF D. FLY Jeffs, 1; Vice-president of Student Council; Chairman of executive committee. A dignified, haughty senior. “Kid” Fly was never known to smile. LEONA FRANK Phils, 4, President, Custodian, and Secretary of Phils, 3; Inter-Club Debate, 1. Her personality is a magnetic one for she is always smiling and has many friends. RUTH FENTIMAN Phils, 3. The typical “Sweet Girl Graduate”. Always finishes what she starts and never loses her temper. VENABLE FITZHUGH Congress, 4: Math., 2. Vice-pres.; Parliamentarian of Senior Class ’25. Full of pep and energy. Very persuasive; will make a fine salesman. ELLIS MARIA FRAZIER Ad, 2. She has that Egyptian type of beauty, black hair and dark, almond shaped eyes. EVELYN FORD Senior 26. Her disposition is sweet and likable, but the only cloud in her sky is Grammar. CARMEN DE LA FUENTE Spanish Club, 2; Glee Club, 2. Is of that Latin type that reminds one of twanging guitars beneath rose laden balconies. ILDEFONSO DE LA FUENTE Spanish, 2. Cute, sweet and good looking. He is going into the movies as a double for Rudy Valentino. Forty-two MACHEN FERGUSON Jeffs, 3. Mr. Ferguson is just another Paul Whiteman. He can make any kind of music you want with just one measly saxophone. He says it’s music, so we have to take his word for it. NANCY FITCH Shakespeare, 2; Press, 2. One of those fluffy, attractive little girls with the coyness of a colonial maid. HAL FIELDS Hayne, 4, President; Student Council, 3, President, 1; Press, 2. With his keen sense of humor, his steady determination, and his unfailing courtesy, Hal stands forth as one of the best friends of both the students and teachers of Main. JUAN ADOLFO FLORES Senior ’26. A willing worker with a love for books. CHARLES HUBERT FOLBRE Hayne. 1. Hubert is the leading Civics Shark in school. He attributes his success to the fact that he has taken Greek. GABRIEL FRENCH Senior ’26. No, ladies and gentlemen, this is not Charlie Chaplin, it is Major Gabe French! Major French on retiring from school will take a position in the U. S. Air Service. He says Col. Mitchell will be his Chief assistant. INEZ ELIZABETH FERGUSON Mark Twain, 3. Her blonde curls, blue eyes, and likable disposition make an enviable combination. ADOLPH GARZA Glee, 3; Spanish, 1; Math., 1. A studious, generous, courteous boy with a pleasing voice. Forty-three TFT?;JT 5 6 in k rero RAMIRO GONZALES Senior ’26. Studies do not interfere with his good times. ARE GINSBERG The original model for collar ads and the sheik of the campus. Rudolph Valentino looks sick against our Abbie. MARGARET LOUISE GIVENS Glee, 2. She is sweet and lady like, a diligent student who will be a credit to Main. JAMES GREGG Senior ’26; Spanish, 1; Ad, 1. Jimmie’s one desire is to be a successful and prosperous lawyer. He attributes his success as a Civics shark to his visit in Leavenworth. HANSON S. GIFFORD, JR. Congress, 4; Press, 1; Latin, 2; Math, 2; President of Congress, 1; Science, 1. Chief of Editorial Staff of Huisache, 1. Hanson is popular with both students and teachers because of his good judgment, his reliability, and his fine work. JESSE 0. GATES Ad Club, 2. A Charleston shark and a big league ball player in high school. EMMETT GIFFEN Math, 2. A helping hand in all our activities and succeeds in everything he undertakes. WILLIAM GOLDBERG Hayne, 4; Senior, ’26. “Billy’s the boy that causes so much confusion in his locker room. Most everyone knows Billy and if he doesn’t he ought to. Forty-Jour HANNAH GURINSKY Senior ’26. With blue eyes and black hair, Hannah reminds one of a romantic character in “Aida”. ETHEL GOURLEY Phils, 2; Hispano-Americano, 1; Math. 2. Seraphic, turquoise blue eyes, dimpled and sweet. AMY BELLE GILLETTE Senior, ’26. She is willing and dependable as well as pretty and attractive. JEANNE HATHAWAY GUNN Senior ’26. She cut off her fluffy curls but her boyish bob is really as becoming. She is a very good dancer. IRMA GANANN Senior, ’26. “Frisdy” is cute in a different kind of way. ELIZABETH GATES Pep Squad, 1. Her pleasing voice and sparkling eyes betray her mischievous nature. IDA MAE GLOVER Shakespeare, 1; Latin, 1. Always known as “Bill”. Has blue, blue eyes, curly hair and a liking for athletics. ARTHUR GATES Math Club, 1; Second Lt. of Cadet Corps. “Curley” Gates! No, young people,—not Pearly Gates. Arthur is a strong believer in “Pullem Curling Irons.” He states he has used every other kind but these are the best. Forty-five BUSES ANNA GERBIC Girl Reserves, 2. Lively and nice; always in for fun—a good sport. STANFORD GARRARD Senior, ’26. Blue eyes and interesting —very different—a football fan. EDDIE GARAGNON Shoots dice “betterin’ ’’ any black boy. He holds his temper and is shy but determined. CLAIRE MARGUERITE GIESECKE Shakespeare, 3, Secretary; Latin, 3, President, 1; Math, 2; Student Council. 2; Associate Editor of El Sombrero; Historian of Senior Class, 3. Possesses the unusual, charming combination of beauty, brains, and personality. ANNA GRIZZELLE Senior, 26. Another of the few girls that can resist temptation this day of bobbed hair. She still keeps her long brown curls. Anna is quiet, but liked by all those who know her. ELDRIDGE GOLDING A fine specimen for the U. S. army. He has a good chance to become a general. ELI GOLDSTEIN Hayne, 3; Student Council, 1; State Declaimer. Good old Eli will make the halls of Congress resound with his oratory! LONIE GROTE Determination is her byword. By Lome’s attitude everyone is impressed. Forty six EUNICE LEE HICKERSON Mark Twain, 2; Glee, 2, Vice-president. One of the reasons why Main is famous for its charming; girls. She is recognized as a wonderful pianist. We will hear great things from her in the musical world in the future. ERMA GRISWOLD Math., 1; Spanish, 1. A day dreamer whose dreams, like the leaders of old, may make history. HUNTER HARRIS, JR. Senior, ’26. A genial classmate and an agreeable student. Hunter’s jokes will be missed in Main. FERDINAND HERMAN Hayne, 2; President of Senior Class, ’26; Interscholastic Debator ’25: Inter-Club declaimer '25: Track, 4; Student Council, 2. Talks a great deal, but is a diligent worker. BOOTHE P. HOPKINS Jeffs, 2. Quiet but forceful. He is always willing to do something for someone else. MARGARET HAYMORE Shakes, 3, President; Latin, 3, Vice-President; Assistant Editor Huisache; Press, 2. One of those attractive, dainty girls, not afraid of work, whose popularity is not a mystery. JOHN B. HEARNE Jeffs, 4; Parliamentarian of Jeffs: Rifle Club; Vice-President of Hi-Y Club. The “heavy” of many a girl; he will leave a strange silence in the halls of old Main. ROBERT HUFF Senior, '26. Bob is the red-headed football demon. Many a quivering opponent crumpled before his horrible flying tackles. Forty-seven MARGARET HALM Math., 2; Latin, 2; Girl Reserves, 2; Spanish, 3; Hispano-Apiericano, 3. One of those very brilliant'girls who is able to graduate at the age of a grammar school student. JERRY LOUISE HILL Mark Twain, 1; Pythagorean, 1; Press, 1; Glee, 1. Jerry Louise is a cute looking girl with enough brains to save her from being just cute”. EDMUND HAAS Hayne, 1; Math., 1. A diligent worker in athletics and school activities. TOM HARRIS Senior ’26; R.O.T.C. A most accommodating person who aspires to be a general. RUTH V. HOLLINGSWORTH Ad Club, 2. A happy-go-lucky girl whose life without conversation would be naught. ELIZABETH E. HASSELBAUER Mermaids, 3. Elizabeth is one of those sturdy, wholesome, all-round athletic girls. HERBERT C. HAMMONS Jeffs, 2; R. O. T. C.; Orchestra. Unc” is tall, slim, kind-hearted, and harmless. He is a lazy blonde and a good horseman. WARREN M. HUFF Senior ’26; Hi-Y, 2. Our tallest Mainite enjoys a rare atmosphere that few may reach. Forty-eight El S o m £ re to JAMES HAYMORE Hayne, 3. Harold Lloyd, the second, and a model sheik. His opinion of himself is that he’s a very nice, quiet, conservative little boy, who studies very hard and says little. MOLLIE HEILMAN Ad Club, 1. Moflie brings sunshine into Main’s halls. TOM HOLLERAN Jeffs, 1. Yes, children, this is it, the only Tom Holleran in captivity. He shoots craps very fluently and can speak thirty-seven languages. He also speaks English. STEVEN HAWKES Senior ’26. His manner and appearance have often caused him to be mistaken for a teacher. JAMES HERZING Jeffs, 1. His dependability is realized by the fact that he has been treasurer of the Jeffs, perhaps the richest club in the school. SAM HULL Senior 26. He has a way all of his own and we like it. BERNICE HENDERSON Senior ’26. She’s a typical sport and also tomboyish. Like mince-meat—there’s nonesuch! TOM HOLMES Senior ’26. Tall and dark and quiet but he gets there all the same. His brown eyes have made many a girl’s heart flutter. :sX Forty-nine : f M- t,r-j:-f-H;} VM- ;■ :M- -t- jU:-I: -T- ± j-f ■ -f 1 li V l + + lt teiijJJ±iilLl±±i±33:.±£3:i±±±±±±i±±±±±±±t±ii± +f E Sombrero DONALD HALL Congress, 2; R. 0. T. C., 4; Competitive Drill, 4. Donald has a reputation for trying to be square with everyone. He’s thoroughly dependable and always willing to help in some activity. MARY MAUDE HOLCOME Mark Twain, 4, Parliamentarian, 2; Glee Club, 3, President, 1; Pep Squad, 1; Declaimer, 1. She has a lovely voice and a pleasing manner. FRED HOFSTETTER Hayne, 2. Fred is one of those good na-tured, quiet fellows whose popularity is equal among both teachers and students. ROLLIN VICTOR HILL, JR. Hayne, 1. The proverbial handsome stranger from some place else who descended upon Main last fall. He obviously likes Main, and Main is obviously pleased with him. VAN HOWARD, JR. Hayne, 2. “Bigger and Better” has justly carved his title of Rough-and-Tum-ble Champion of his locker-room. HARVEY DURHAM Senior ’26. Serious in speech, but quick in action. May his deeds be as famous as his name. BERNICE HARGIS Dramatics, 4, Vice-president. She is persevering, tactful, sympathetic and determined. To know her is to gain a friendship that will be a true and lasting one. ALFRED HASSELBAUER Senior ’26. This is Alfred’s last year in Main and we feel quite fortunate in having him as a senior. Fifty MARGARET HOEFGEN Student Council, 2; Orchestra, 3; Ad Club, 2. Another artist; she is a violinist of local fame with a great future before her. MADGE HORNER Likes to talk, in public as well as in a tete-a-tete. What she says must be interesting because everybody listens. HENRY M. JONES Science Club, 1. “Pot is a popular fellow and only one in every ten doesn't know him. STEWART C. JOHNSON Hayne, 3; Student Council, 1; Editor-in-Chief of El Sombrero. The big bad cowboy of the wild, open spaces. Has inspirations every now and then but doesn’t lose hope. Our Editor has a good sense of humor; hence this frankness. TYMA LEE JONES Phils, 3, Vice-president '25. She looks like a fairy book princess with her expressive grey eyes and golden hair, but she has the practical ability of the modern girl. KNOX JONES The big boy with the little feet. He’s really a good sport and not a bad dancer. Relieve it or not, we recommend Knox for the only living cave-man. LFE H. JOHNSON Hi-Y, 2; Student Council, 1. Quiet but humorous; wears a quizzical smile most of the time. RUTH JAMETON Mark Twain, 3, Treasurer of Mark Twain; Ad Club, 2. Lovable, gentle and sweet; soft blue eyes and delicate chin. VFFfx Fifty-one X 5 o m fc ire to • MELROSE JAMESON Sponsor R. O. T. C. With her beguiling smile she wins her way into all hearts. LUCILLE JOHNSTON Glee Club, 2. Artistic, graceful dancer, and sweet singer. RUTH JOHNSTON Mark Twain, 2. “Rufus” possesses the attractive combination of brown eyes and auburn hair; she is a true friend and has a gift of leadership. JOHN DOUGHTY Senior 26. A smart young fellow with a reserved appearance. In Miss O’Neil’s advisory. ’Nuff sed. BERNICE KRISCH Senior ’26. A pensive grace and a thoughful smile are her chief assets. DIXIE MAE KIME Senior ’26. “Dick” is full of fun. Her blue eyes and pink and white blondness give her the same coloring as a story hook heroine. MARTHA VIRGINIA KING Pythagorean, 3, President; Shakespeare, 2; Student Council. 2; Club Editor of Annual. Besides her beauty and brains she is so satisfying—like a soft cool breeze that refreshes one. L. A. KERR Track, 2; football, 2; a woman-hater, a fleet-footed track man and as good a deer-hunter as Hiawatha. Fifty two . v I77ri'� H5}' Fifty-three El Sombrero BEVERLY KENNON Hayne, 3, President ’25; Science, 1; Press, 3; I atin, 2; Student Council, 2. ('lever and brilliant; excelling in everything he undertakes. His elaborate haberdashery influences the color of his eyes. INEZ W. KOEHLER Girl Reserve, 2; Science. 2. This cute little brunette was hostess in Main’s Museum for two years. GEORGE KEENE Senior ’26. George’s favorite sports are sleeping and dreaming, and his favorite state is unconsciousness. DOROTHY KENNEY Pythagoreans, 2; A rchi medians, 2. Lively and humorous, “Dot” has that gift of delicious sarcasm. BERNICE KRAUSE Girl Reserve, 2. An excellent student and an efficient typist who has helped out in many an emergency. OLIVIA KRAUT Senior ’26. Studious and jolly, she wins many friends. LEONARD KAROTKIN Senior ’26. A handsome chap who would make a fascinating model for a modern artist. DOROTHY KURTS Senior ’26. Her merry glances and happy ways make her welcome everywhere. nbrero - - ROY KAHLEU Math, charter member, 2; Student Council, 1. “Bugger” is the type of boy who should have lived in the time when knights were bold and chivalrous; easy to look at, delightfully bashful. JOE KEAHEY Senior ’26. Were it not for calm and intelligent girls such as Joe, Main would be worthless. ELAINE KORNRUM Senior ’26. A graceful little toe dancer. The kind of blonde who should always wear pale green and canary yellow. GENEVIEVE KING Mark Twain, 2; Ad, 3; Glee, 3. “Dede”, the diminutive maid, dispenses delightful mirth, despite the professor’s discipline. CORRINE FRANCES KRUGER Science, 2; Parliamentarian of Shakespeare, 2. Her baby blue eyes belie her competence and wit. MARGARET LAVERTY Dramatics, 2, Secretary; Art, 2. Vivacious and agreeable little “Freshie” is one of the sweetest and best loved girls in Main. FLEURETTE LEIGH Senior ’26. Fleurette has pretty eyes to suit her pretty name and she is one of those good-natured girls. She will always lend a helping hand. WIER LACEY Senior ’26. Wier says he has no nickname, so we will just have to call him Mr. I acey. His record in drawing has been very favorable and we wish him every success for the future. •H •H' ROYCB LANE Senior '26. His deep, thoughtful eyes lead many a girl to indulge in romantic thoughts. JOSEPHINE LONG Mark Twain, 3; Press, 3; Student Council, 2. A girl who is capable, sociable and cheerful. DOROTHY GENE LATTIMER Phils, 3, President; Vice-president Senior Class; Sec. Student Council; Battalion Sponsor; most popular girl in Hall of Fame. An absolute, undeniable proof that good things come in small packages. WILLIAM LANGRIDGE “Bill” Is an energetic, likable person who always knows when to do the right thing. DAVID LOVE “Red”, with his whimsical onesided smile, declares he’s not bashful as some people think, he is really a deep thinker. MARGARET LOGAN Senior ’26. With her talent for drawing and her happy disposition, we think her happiness is assured. LOTTIE LOWE Ad Club, 2. Soft, yellow hair, that she wears in different, attractive ways, she is not very easy to get acquainted with, but easy to like. FRANCIS SCOTT KEY LEWIS Science, ’26. Tall, dark, mysterious, and therefore interesting. + ■; jqRPF XFft fif Fifty-five 5N� E !? o m t i e to RUDOLPH MAIERHOFER Senior ’26. “Rudy” is just another one of those architectural pests. He's a good-natured smiling chap. A “regular jellybean” who can always be found around the girls. HARRY MAY Jeffs, 1; R. 0. T. C. Major. He’s very good looking and an all-round good fellow. HERBERT MAY Press. 1, Treasurer; Archimedean Science, Parliamentarian; Treasurer of Math; Vice-president of Spanish; Student Council. He is trustworthy and dependable and always willing when there is work to be done. WILMER MASTERSON Senior ’26. An innocent young fellow, but sly and foxy at making nines. A good type of future president for our country. LAVELLE McCOLLUM Delights in hunting and fishing; but it’s a shame to hide such eyes and hair way out in the open spaces. MOSES MORINE Ambitious and gentle. Has a pleasing manner. EDWARD McCAMISH Hayne, 3. Eddie is another football star —he is not only the fastest man on the team but the best Hub-Guard we have. Young Ed can run the mile in fourteen hours and fifty-eight minutes. WILLIE McGARR Senior ’26. Always friendly and easy to like. Kind and gentle. Fifty-six El Sombrero EUGENE McHARRY Pythagorean, 3; Latin, 3. A quiet, dependable youth who has a wealth of knowledge. LYDIA MARQUIS Phils, 3, Historian; I-atin, 4; Pythagorean, 2; Student Council, 2; Proof Reader for Huisache. Brilliant, attractive, studious, and capable of making 10 in Solid Geometry. ADELE MUEGGE Glee Club, 2. She’s little and dainty. She is unselfish and frank. LUCILLE MARIE MAYES Glee Club, 2. She makes just the kind of friend everyone needs. ANN MICHEL Glee Club, 2. A diminutive young lady who can blush naturally on the spur of the moment. JANIE MILLER McCOWAN Senior '26. Contrary to the supposition about the little girl, with the little curl, Janie is good when she’s horrid. ETHEL MATZDORF Senior ’26. Ethel is one of those quiet girls who says little, but accomplishes a great deal. MARION MUENSENBEKGER Phils, 3: Glee Club, 2; Student Council, 2. “Smoldering fires under a quiet exterior’’ characterizes Marion. r ■ H Fifty seven GEORGE MANHOPF Jeffs, 4. President. He is typical of the serious dignified Senior, hard working and well meaning. MARY ANNE MORGAN Senior ’26. The girl of Mary Had a Little Lamb Series. She is demure but charming. KATHERINE McCULLOUGH Phils, 4. She has curly hair and a smiling face. She plays a ukulele very well. EDWARD MIRELES Congress, 2; Latin, 2; Spanish, 2; Press, 2: Huisache Ad Manager. He can revive the dead language but that isn’t all. He is a go-getter because he gets an average of sixty dollars’ worth of ads a week for the Huisache. EDITH LOWE Mark Twain, 2; Science, 1, reporter. A dizzy little Strawberry blonde with merry eyes and dancing feet. EDWARD LIVINGSTON Senior ’26. He makes very original and clever remarks. He has eyes of a deep, gray hue. ROBERT MAY Architectural, charter member. Bob is just another pest. He’s well liked, but has caused more trouble in Main than any other boy. MARGARET (PEGGY) MOORE Dramatics, 1. She possesses all of those endearing young charms that should accompany her sweet, Irish name, Peggy Moore. ■ v? xii-tt-Hi i -i i i-i-t-i i: -i i r i-i i Fifty-eight VELMA MEANS Dramatic, 4; Pythagorean. 3; I-atin, 3. Willing worker, winsome and witty; is possessed of that desired type of beauty-blue eyes and dark hair. GEORGE MARNOCK Senior ’26. Success will certainly have to hustle to get away from him. GRACE LUCILLE MOHR Glee, 2. Her lovely, flame colored hair curls in little ringlets all over her head and her eyes are a soft, pale blue. JACK MOTHERSPAW Senior ’26. R. 0. T. C. A jolly good fellow even if his ties and socks do match. LOWELL MEANS Senior ’26; R. 0. T. C. He always wears a smile and has a kind word. RACHEL MADDOCK A blonde of the old fashioned type with modern ideas. She is always smiling but holds up under the strain well. LORINE MOCK Glee, 3. Her kind and amiable smile will be missed in Main Avenue. WALLACE MALLORY His picture shows that he is truly handsome, and friendship seems to radiate from him. Fifty nine E Sombrero «H CARRIE NEWTON Shakespeare, 3; Math, 3; Latin, 2; Science, 2; “Fig” is pantingly ambitious to become a member of the International Polo team. Pity the poor horses. SANFORD A. NATHAN Math, 1; Congress, 1. He is one of the kind who never worries about life. He seems to take it just as it comes, in that come-easy, go-easy manner so typical of him. JOSEPHINE NARVARTE Ad Club, 1; Spanish Club, 1. Typical school girl—her hearty laugh will be missed in Main. RACHEL MCDONALD Senior ’26. A blonde of the old fashioned type with modern ideas. She is always smiling but holds up under the strain well. ANGELA NARVARTE Ad, 2; Spanish, 2. Angela can talk little and say much and be studious without advertising it. MARJORIE NORRIS Mark Twain, 2; Girl Reserve, 2; Glee Club. 3. Girl Reserve Treasurer '25. “Marjie”, as some of her friends call her, is a girl who needs little advice; she does her own thinking. ANDREW NICHOLS Senior ’26. One would think from the amount of noise he makes that “Jitney” never works at all, but he really does quite a lot of scouting around for the Huisache. RUTH NICKERSON Mark Twain, 2. One of the last to adopt a becoming bob. Slight and coquettish. item Sixty El Sombrero KATHERINE NORMAN Senior ’26. Pretty, gentle, lovable and a very willing worker. JOSEPHINE MORAN NIGGLI Phils, 3, Reporter; Student Council; Exchange Editor of Huisache. One of those girls upon whom you can always depend. Self-reliant, has a gracious manner. HELEN NEUHAUS Senior '26. She has brains and knows bow to use them. BILLIE NOELKE Hayne, 1. Billy is a quiet lad who knows a lot. He never undertakes a thing until he is sure of it and is always sure to make a success of everything lie undertakes. JULIETTE OROZCO Senior '26. Sweet and unassuming. Lovely hair and expressive eyes which match her romantic name. MARY OLSEN Senior '26. One of those quiet, serious girls who works hard. “Mary” just suits her. MADGE O’NEAL Senior '26. We predict a successful future for Madge because of her happy manner and trim style of dress. ALEX OPPENHE1MER Math, 3; Congress, 3; Mgr. Footoall Squad; Circulation Mgr. El Sombrero. Excellent worker and a good fellow. H H ; 77G r $ j }Jf f926 f H -iH Sixty-one RUBY LEE PRIEST Senior ’26. Dark, fluffy hair; a splendid basket ball player, very domestic, though athletic. KEITH PEYTON Congress, 2; Journalism, 2; Reporter for Senior Class. He is a romantic Irishman with just enough practical ability. LESTER PRUITT Science, 1. Takes his time and others’ also, but is lovable and cheerful despite this. RUSSELL PONDER Jeffs, 3. One of the handsome fellows who graced our football squad. DOLORES OLMOS DE LA BARCENA Girl Reserves, 2; Spanish, 2. Always quiet, kind, and serene; also a dreamer of dreams. WILLIAM O’CONNELL Senior ’26. Bill is always helpful and useful. He can give splendid advice about selecting neckties and shoe strings. PAUL OLIVO Senior ’26. He has nice eyes that blend with his personality. MARY ESTELLE PICKLER Phils, 2; Ad, 2; Glee Club, 2. Vigorous and vivacious; very good coloring; her attractive hair cuts blend nicely with her personality. Sixty-tico MINNIE JO QUICK Glee, 3. With her curly hair, expressive eyes and vivacious manner, she is easy to look at and easy to like. GILBERT PFEIFFER R. 0. T. C., 2; Track, 1. A very businesslike, systematic fellow who has a military air. He would make a fine looking general. MIRIAM REICH Ad, 2; Girl Reserve, 2; Student Council, 2. Miriam is noted for her intelligence and love of study. WILLIAM E. REMY Senior ’26; Corporal of Co. C., R. O. T. C. An attractive personality, and liis pleasing disposition make him well-liked and bring him many friends. ROBERT LEE RHEA Congress, 4, President, 2, Math, 2; Press, 2, President; Latin, 3. Treasurer of Latin; Science, 2; Student Council. 2, Vice-president; Editor of Huisache. That rare species—a “big” man who is neither conceited nor one who lives on his reputation. LUCILLE DOROTHY REIBER Senior ’26. Happy with a good disposition and a smiling countenance. ERNEST REICH Senior ’26. A serious, dignified chap whose motto is, “Nothing but the best.” JOHN ROSS Sgt. in R. O. T. C. “A jolly good fellow”. An indispensable member of any party out to enjoy themselves. Sixty-three •H El S o rti i i o yo .JOE RISICA Senior ’26. Joe of the warm heart and sunny disposition expresses his feelings by his merry whistling. JESSE RAMOND A quiet, good natured fellow always trying to please his teachers. EDDIE SEXTON Senior 26. Rather hard to get acquainted with, but a real treasure when you do know her. CALVIN SURTEES Jeffs, 3; football captain. Very versatile, equally at home, on the football field or as leader of the Jeff Orchestra. BLAS SCRIVANO Senior 26. A pleasing personality is his chief asset. DOROTHY RILEY Basket ball, 3. In the beginning of the basket ball season we thought Dorothy was an adorable mascot, but before many games we realized she was one of our fleetest guards. DOROTHY SPIEGEL Senior ’26. One of those retiring girls who does much but says little. GEORGE SMITH Hayne, 2; Hi-Y, 1; Arch., 2. An amiable person who is always striving for the best in life. We hope the photographer shows his broad, winning smile. g ; V;v X Sixty four EI Sombrero CHARLINE RAY Dramatic, 3; Art Club, 2; Vice-president of Dramatics. “Charlie is always (he life of the party. We call her “Charlie” because of her mischievousness and inquisitiveness. LOUIS T. RUFFO Science, 1; Architectural, 1; Treasurer of Architectural. Louis is humorous, cheerful, and brilliant. SAM ROBERTS Press, 1. His witty remarks have kept many a class alive. MILDRED ROUSE Senior ’26. “Never elated when one man’s oppressed, never dejected while another’s blest.” LUCILLE RUSSI Senior '26. “A friend in need is a friend indeed,” characterizes Lucille. JOHN C. RIDLEY Student Council, 2; R.O.T.C., 2; Mgr. Golf Team; Mascot of the Phils. Where “Little John” is, there is life and fun. ENNA FAY ROGERS Senior ’26; Art Club. Her very frown is fairer than the smiles of other Main-ites. VIOLA M. RHElNLANDER Senior ’26. Her laughter, humor, and her smile make Viola a girl worth while. 1926 .. Sixty-five ROBERT SIMON Senior '26. An energetic, young fellow who dances with accuracy and grace. LOLA DEANE SULLIVAN Dramatic, 4; Student Council, 2; Annual Staff: Math, 1; Sponsor Co. A. She has that smile and those eyes that are so very fatal, and a sweet voice. WILLIE BETH SWEENEY Girl Reserve, 2. Willie is a mischievous little fun-maker. She amuses the members of her classes and chastises her teacher. CHARLES R. SHAW Senior ’26. True friends are great treasures. Such is Charles. CORINNE SALMON Mark Twain, 3; Sponsor of R. O. T. C. ’24: Student Council, 2; Executive Committee of Student Council in ’24. Deep brown eyes and curly, dark hair. Has a charming personality and an inner light which glows on her face. IRMA EUGENIA STOUT Glee Club, 3. Has a pleasing personality. Mathematics seems to have a strange fascination for her. IRMA SMITH Ad Club, 1. Always seeks the enjoyable things in high school life. ALMA SASSE Basket ball, 3. Dem” says, “Main couldn't live without me’’, but really she is almost speaking truthfully. Sixty-six El Sombrero MERCEDES SOMMERS Senior ’26. She helps others by her readiness to do difficult things and by her general cheerfulness. DORRIS SHIPP Senior ’26. An artist and a painter of bluebonnets. She is like her bluebonnet flowers in that she is shy and yet so sensible looking. GUSTAV SCHMELTZER Math, 1. Gus is ambitiously studying to become a manual training teacher, being an expert in the line. LAURA MARIE SPEAR Senior ’26. Tall, slim, and winsome Laura has the sweetest little pink ears which will poke out from under her closely cropped hair. LOUISE SULLINS Senior ’26. She possesses that unusual trait of self-control and works industriously with success. MARY HELEN SNIVELY Phil, 3; Senior ’26. She makes excellent grades but that has nothing to do with her million-dollar smile. EDNA EOVELLA SPIVEY Girl reserve, 2. “Efficient” is the word that best describes “Eddie”. BEATRICE STREETZ Senior ’26. She is a typical blonde with lovely blue eyes. Her friendliness will bring her worthy rewards. Sixty-seven YTmif ZX X fTT? TTFT T3TJ YT3TF TT-Y IT? TTTTTTTT T TY? ¥ ¥¥¥¥¥ Y £ TIP? TTYTTTTTTTTYTT? -f ¥¥ ¥¥¥? •K m FRANK W. THOMAS Ad, 2; Hi-Y, 2; Hayne, 2, President and Treasurer: Science, 1. Happy-go-lucky and good natured. He is always ready to help a friend in need. HELEN TOBIAS Ad, 2; Student Council, 2. She calls herself “Husky Helen”. She is one of those happy, sweet, and smiling daughters of Main. LULU TASTO Basket ball, 2. She has a happy, contagious grin and is also athletic. ANNIE TATAR She has the unselfish nature of the “Little Orphan Annie,” but her attractiveness denies any further resemblance. MARVIN TRICE Congress, 1; Jeffs, 1. Basket ball ’26. He is a typical blonde, tall, nice and obliging. MILDRED TARVER Phils, 1. She is little, but energetic. She is bubbling over with gayety and happiness. BOBETTE TIBBIT Phils, 2. She has just lots of fluffy, curly hair and a very engaging smile. VICTOR C. TRABUCCO Senior ’26. Shining eyes and hair— that’s Vic—so. Incidentally he has a wonderful baritone voice. Sixty-eight El Sombrero ARTHUR STOREY Senior ’26. A mischievous boy, hut how could we have existed without him! LEONARD EDWARD SCHELPER Senior ’26. “Red is a good and steady worker in the Student Council. Of course this conflicts with his opinion that he is not what he ought to be. KATHARINE JOSEPHINE SCHEL-CHER Science, 1. A girl who can be studious and at the same time talkative and full of fun. RENEE SANNER Mark Twain, 3. “A fig for care and a fig for woe’’ is Renee's motto. TOM PULLIAM Ad. 1; Vocational, 2. Works and plays with a will. HELEN SOULE Senior ’26. “A maiden never hold, a spirit still and quiet.” ELEANOR DENMAN TERRELL Shakespeare, 4. Pres.; Press, 2, Sec.; Latin, 3; Ad. 2; Math, 2; Student Council, 3. The able worker who became poetical under an assumed name. JAMES TROSPER Jeffs, 2. Our famous sheik who has a serenading cornet, on which he plays the “Barnyard Melody” without even trying. l?7f J Sixty-nine . 3 -jJA : iA ii ± i: i ii:i i i -.I: 3-. EI Sombrero MARJORIE WALKER Senior ’26. A wee bit serious, despite her lightheartedness, is the tomboyish and athletic Marjorie. NORRIS WILLIAMS Senior 26. Her gentle voice and pleasing manner are her chief attractions. PHIL WRIGHT, JR. Senior 26. Phil says he will grow up and be the Fire Chief of Seguin. We are glad to see a promising young man like Phil make up his mind to do something great. MARIAN WILLIAMS Senior ’26. Amiable and happy as her cheerful smile proclaims. EUNICE LORRAINE WARD Spanish. 2; Girls Reserve, 2. “Junie” is sparkling with life. She is a true friend and a loyal student. Since a little girl she has delighted in paying “Make-believe.” FRED WILSON Ad Club, 1; Band, 1; R. O. T. C., 3; Science, 1. A happy sort of person with a contented countenance. DORIS ELAINE WARD Senior ’26. She says she wants to be odd. Indeed she is most dear and different. GEORGE MARVIN WATSON Congress, 2; Vice President, Secretary and Parliamentarian of Congress; Reporter. Business Mgr. of Huisache; Student Council, 3. You wouldn’t believe it but this manly thing is known as “Cutie” Watson. He is a riot with the ladies and has been known to receive letters from Mae Murray and Gloria Swanson. Seventy •H tfS El S o mbrero SAMMIE VAN POOL Mermaids; Swimming, 2; Girl Reserves, 1. We are expecting our mermaid to make a big splash in the Olympic some day. ALFRED WARD Senior 26. “BUZZARD”, without a doubt, is tlie fastest man in school. Numerous times he has thrown the discus seven hundred feet. CLIFFORD VOGT Math, 3; Science. 2. “Clif” is one of our loyal Mainites. He possesses a merry smile and a violin which he plays in the school orchestra. MARGARET VAN CLEAVE Dramatic, 3; Glee Club, 1; Mermaids, 1; Girl Reserve, 2. Reporter for Dramatics ’26. Tall, slim, and attractive, although everyone thinks Dolly” is just pretty and sweet, she has a sparkling vivacity that makes her lovable. MILDRED VAUGHAN Girl Reserves, 1. Came from Lockhart recently. She’s a good sport and good dancer. WALLIS WARREN Jeffs, 1. How well this Bruiser looks in his Ping Pong uniform. Mr. Warren is the Ping Pong Champ of the City Y. M. C. A. FRED VERA Senior ’26. Combines work and play in a happy fashion. HAZEL WHITTON Senior '26. With a sunny smile and a quick wit, she attracts many friends. Seventy-one II w ombrero GULIA YOUNES Senior ’26. Complains that her Surname always places her at the end of everything; so here we surprise her. A lovely character, worthy of praise. BURKE YUNG Hayne, 4; Orchestra. 4. Another well-known blonde who is always present if there is anything doing. CARL WOODING Senior ’26; Girl Reserves, 1; Math. Her unusual grades in English 8 lead one to predict a brilliant future in the Literary field. D. L. O. YOUNG Phil, 1. Her true worth cannot be realized until you really become well acquainted with her. MARY LOIS YANTIS Glee, 3, Reporter for Glee Club. “Lady” is as good-natured as they come, and is as charming as she is good-natured. MARY INEZ WILSON William Vaughan Moody, 1; Glee Club, 2. Inez is lucky enough to have found pleasure in her daily tasks. GEORGE WIMBERLY Hayne, 4; Latin, 2; Math, 2; Student Council. 2; Chief of Police ’26. His varied activities indicate his tastes. MILDRED WIGGINS Glee Club, 2. “Wiggie” is one of those quiet attractive girls, whose hair is the envy of the school. ‘i'Ffi'i -I -I ■£■£I -i- i i' i--i-'i-FFFSi'-i iHFi¥ •¥x Seventy-two •H FyjT¥?? ¥¥¥f¥¥¥?¥¥l¥¥iFTTFJ 2 Seventy three • ’ 5 + + tM- i -hiji i-J££jk±3 i±±3 k±±3: ±± ± ±±± ++++ ++++++ FIRST ROW:—Miss M. Brooks, E. Pridgen, J. Canaday, Miss B. Movnahan. SECOND ROW:—H. Adams, W. Anthony. THIRD ROW:—E. J. Bump, A. Ator, E. Altercamp, V. Berry. FOURTH ROW:—L. D. Brown, B. Brown, J. Belzong, H. Basse, R. Calloway, J. Deutsch. FIFTH ROW:—A. Davenport, H. Daniel, L. LeFrank, C. Giesecke, E. Golding, M. Graves. Juniors After the organization of the June Class of '27, many unforeseen difficulties arose which necessitated a few changes in the offices. A new election was held, and following the example of the voters of Texas the members elected Evelyn Pridgen president. The remainder of the officers were as follows: Jean Canaday . . . Thomas Folbre . . Eleanor Carr . . . Belle Lee ...... Leroy Browne . . . Richard Pullen 1 Clifford Mann J Sheldon Vexler . .... Vice-President .........Secretary .........Treasurer . . Parliamentarian ..........Reporter Sergeants-at-Arms .......Cartoonist Seventy-four FIRST ROW:—J. Glasser, L. Gates, E. Glover, A. Hunziker, T. J. Hurd, O. Hausman. SECOND ROW:—E. Henderson, V. Cook. THIRD ROW:—G. Herzing, L. Hoefgen, M. Hennessy, H. Harding. FOURTH ROW:—E. K. Heath, A. Johnston, A. Jameson, H. Johnston, R. Jones, C. Jackson. FIFTH ROW:—E. Harris, S. King, E. Kercheville, A. Longacre, L. Hernandez, L. Lighthouse. Juniors After having laid a firm foundation, the class immediately began its real work. As a result, it will go down in the history of Main as possessing firm tenacity and willing workers who were ready at all times to assist in any worthy cause. Staffs for the 1927 Iluisache and El Sombrero were elected, care, discretion, and sound judgment having been used in the selection by every member of the class. A complete issue of the Iluisache was published late in the spring by the newly-elected staff. The attempt was so successful that it is with joy and no fear that the class is looking forward to the welfare of their paper in the coming year. An active part was taken in the Bluebonnet Sale for the benefit of the Witte Memorial Museum. Honorable mention was received. 4 4 4 4 4� Seventy-five •H •H, •K 4t •K •H El Sombrero •H •H •H •H •H •H •K •Hi •M •F M •F •F 0 FIRST ROW:—E. K. Mills, F. McKnight, B. Miller, E. Mays, M. McFarland, G. Mayhew. SECOND ROW:—E. Mareehal, R. L. Neal. THIRD ROW:—R. Parrett, K. O’Mealy, S. Ostrow, G. Reynolds. FOURTH ROW:—K. Randall, B. S. Robertson, R. Russell, R. Saunders, F. Schein, A. M. Thompson. FIFTH ROW:—W. Tate, Z. Wickenhoefer, L. Wimberley, A. P. Wiggins, A. L. Wells, D. Yeager. Juniors In addition to the many other duties which came by normal channels into the jurisdiction of the class, there were the social functions to perform. A prom was given in honor of the Seniors at the end of the year, bidding them “Good Luck’’ on their future road to fame and prosperity. The class wishes to thank their sponsors Miss Mamie M. Stein, Miss Bess Moynahan, .Miss Mattie Brooks and Miss Belden for their untiring assistance in making the Junior Class bigger and better than ever before. Seventy-six ±iij±li±l±ttt± ±i£k±±± ltii±±i ±±i±ki±±ittJk i1££±±3:±ii 33± .i. Sm«TWWW TT� TmT¥TTTTTTORffyHTTOmTTTTTT«W«TTTTTT� Seventy-nine Hall of Fame Queen....................... Most Beautiful Girl......... Most Handsome Boy........... Most Popular Girl........... Most Popular Boy............ Best All-Around Girl........ Best All-Around Boy......... Most Lady-Like Girl......... Most Gentlemanly Boy........ Cutest Girl................. Cutest Boy.................. Most Athletie Girl.......... Most Athletic Boy........... Typical School Girl......... Typical School Boy.......... Hardest Working Girl........ Hardest Working Boy......... Most Studious Girl.......... Most Studious Boy........... Class Suffragette........... Class Politician............ Best Dancer-Girl............ Best Dancer-Boy............. Girl with the Sweetest Smile Boy with the Broadest Grin. Social Butterfly............ Most Stylish Girl........... Most Stylish Boy............ Most Lady-Like Boy.......... Most Tomboyish Girl......... Ideal Sheba................. Ideal Sheik................. Best Natured Girl........... Best Natured Boy............ Funniest Girl............... Funniest Boy................ Biggest Talker-Girl......... B iggest Talker-Boy......... Biggest Flirt-Girl.......... Biggest Flirt-Boy... ....... Class Baby Girl.’........... Class Baby Boy.............. Most Optimistic Boy......... Most Optimistic Girl........ Most Pessimistic Girl....... Most Pessimistic Boy........ ... .Claire M. Giesecke .. .Lola Dean Sullivan ..........Hugh Clark ....Dorothy Lattimer .......Calvin Surtees ..........Mae Baldwin ..........Jack Davis Martha Virginia King .....Robert Lee Rhea ... .Dorothy Lattimer ..........Roy Kahler .......Miriam Chasey .......Calvin Surtees ... .Claire M. Giesecke .........Keith Peyton ..........Anne Breese .....Robert Lee Rhea .......Lydia Marquis ... . Robert Lee Rhea .. . Bertha Dickerman .........Eli Goldstein ......I). L. O. Young .......Eugene Bohne .... Dorothy Lattimer ..........Biiss Daffan .. .Margaret Haymore . . . Margaret Haymore .......Eugene Bohne ........Miller Burgin .......“Bill” Glover ..........Nancy Fitch .......Eugene Bohne Martha Virginia King ..........Billy Miller .........Mae Baldwin ..........Billy Miller . . . . Bertha Dickerman .........Eli Goldstein .........Nancy Fitch .........Tom Brown Eunice Lee Dickerson ......John B. Hearne ..........Billy Miller- Alary Frances Boothe ... .Bertha Dicker-man .....James Haymore Lola Dean Sullivan Dorothy Lattimer Hugh Clark Calvin Surtees Jack Davis x if ±i±i iiii:±±±ii 4-4-4-M-M-+4- x ' Eighty-seven c ’ El Sombrero — Senior Social Calendar November 14— “The Last Days ol' Pompeii”, sponsored by Latin Club-—Rialto Theater. December 11— Senior Carnival—Cafeteria, Auditorium. January 16— “Spartacus”, sponsored by Latin Club—Rialto Theater. January 22— Senior Mid-Term Dance—St. Anthony Hotel. February 19— Student Council Candy Sale—Cafeteria. February 23— San Antonio Senior School Orchestra Concert—Auditorium. February 24— Fourth Annual Banquet of the Student Council—Cafeteria. February 25— “El Sombrero” Luncheon—Cafeteria. March 4— “Jeffersonian Entertainers”—Auditorium. March 19— Interscholastic Debates—Brackenridge Auditorium. r br ■ - H ►+ H Eighty-eight EI S o m brero Senior Social Calendar March 20— Bluebonnet Sale for Witte Memorial Museum. April 10— A.A.U.W. Entertainment for Senior Girls. April 16— Senior Picnic—Koehler Park. May 20- Senior Play, “It’s Tumble to be Popular”. May 21— Junior-Senior Prom—Gunter Hotel. May 23- Baccalaureate Sermon—-Auditorium. May 24— Class Day Assembly—Auditorium. May 25— Senior Class Day Luncheon—Cafeteria. May 27- Senior Farewell Dance—St. Anthony. May 28— Commencement Day—Municipal Auditorium. Eighty-nine The National Honor Society for Secondary Schools Main Avenue High School Chapter r T 'HE membership of the Main Avenue High School Chapter is made up of students from the Junior and Senior classes who have a high standing in scholarship, show an excellent record of school service, possess remarkable qualities of leadership, and display a character above the average. The members of this organization are selected by the principal and a committee from the faculty. The purpose of the Honor Society is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render school service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of the secondary schools. CLASS OF 192G (Elected May, 1925) Hal Fields Claire Giesecke Eli Goldstein Robert Lee Rhea CLASS OF 1926 (Elected April, 1926) Lura Love Eidson Margaret Hoefgen Herbert May Leio Estes Mary Maude Holcombe Lydia Marquis Jeff Fly Warren Huff Edward Mireles VenableFitzhugh Lee Johnson Angela Narvarte Mario Aldalpe Mae Baldwin Gussie Benke Gordon Black Mary Frances Booth Hubert Folbre Anne Breese David Brown Harriet Calvert Celia Cavazos Margaret Dodson Harvey Durham Hanson Gifford Ethel Gourley Margaret Halm Margaret Haymore Eunice Lee Hickerson Eugene McHarry Stewart Johnson Marjorie Norris Beverly Kennon Alex Oppenheimer Martha Virginia King Miriam Reich Dorothy Lattimer John C. Ridley Josephine Long Charlotte Stenseth Eleanor Terrell Marvin Trice CLASS OF 1927 (Elected April, 1926) Mary Bailey Thomas Folbre Wilmer Krueger Leroy Denman Browne Helen Harding Beatrice Syers Ralph Jackson Eileen Harris Herman Hagen Ninety TOP ROW:—R. L. Rhea, L. W. Storms, E. Mireles, H. Giesecke, W. Krueger. BOTTOM ROW:—E. Terrell, M. Halm, C. Cooper, J. Hopkins, L. L. Eidson. Latin Tournament ROM San Angelo to Brownsville and from Austin lo 1'valde, representatives were sent to participate in the second annual San Antonio District Latin Tournament held at Main Avenue on April !). First united at a complimentary luncheon given in (lie Main cafeteria, the one hundred and twenty-five contestants enthusiastically began a day which played a great part in the advancement of Latin in the state. In the afternoon three hours were spent in the hurdling of Latin verbs through conjugational endings, in hundred yard dashes through Caesar, Cicero, and Virgil, and in broad jumps through classical vocabulary; in short, the competitive examination. As a result of the tournament, first prize ($25.00), in Virgil went to Robert Lee Rhea. Wiliner Krueger tied for first place in first year Latin, receiving $7.1)0. Lura Love Eidson took second prize. $10.00, in Cicero. Margaret Halm captured second prize, $5.00, in Caesar, and also won a $100.00 scholarship to Westmoorland College. Clark Cooper placed third in January beginners, while Julia Hopkins took fourth in first year Latin. “The Reading from Homer” and Plutarch’s “Lives” were awarded to Main because of the high grades of the Virgil and first year contestants. Taking all these places Main won out for the second successive year. Ninety-one TOP ROW:—C. Douglas, E. Goldstein, H. Fields, J. Wall, F. Abbott. BOTTOM ROW:—M. Baldwin, D. Lattinier, A. Thompson, M. Holcombe Declamation and Debate Q N the city interscholastic contest held March 1!). 192G, Main Avenue, rep-resented by Mary Maude Holcombe, won the extemporaneous event. Her subject was “The Best News Story 1 Have Read During the Past Week”. She will represent the school at the State Meet held in Austin in May, 192G. John Alex Wall, boy declaimer, gave “Opinions arc Stronger than Armies.” Mae Baldwin, girl declaimer, gave “Equality of Opportunity”. Mr. F. Abbott coached both these events. The subject ot debate was: Resolved, “That the Child Labor Amendment to the Constitution be Adopted.” The affirmative side was taken by the boys, Eli Goldstein and Hal Fields, and the negative was taken by the girls, Allie Mary Thompson and Dorothy Lattimer. Both teams were coached by Miss Constance Douglas. Great interest was shown in the oratorical events by both Main and Bracken-ridge. ; ff?fi'i'-i-T TT ¥T «¥W Ninety-two •-� w El S ombrero I Jeffersonian Entertainers SINCE their organization in 1924, the Jeffersonian Entertainers have built for themselves an almost enviable reputation. This orchestra is composed exclusively of members of the Jeffersonian Literary Society. Reorganized in the beginning of 1925 by the director, Calvin Surtees, the Jeffersonian Entertainers strove hard to win recognition in the syncopated harmonies of “jazz”. In January the orchestra appeared for the first time before the Conopus Club. In February it played for the Parent-Teachers’ Association Dinner. Entertainment was afforded to the patrons of the Senior Carnival in the afternoon of December the eleventh by an orchestra act given in the auditorium. Soon afterwards the “El Sombrero” luncheon in the cafeteria was made successful by a similar act. Late in March a concert was given in the school auditorium. PERSONNEL Calvin Surtees..................................Piano Machen Ferguson.............................Clarinet, Saxophone Parker Sidaij...............................Clarinet, Saxophone Agnew Denison...................................Drums Ray Chidgey.................................... Banjo Herbert Hammons..............................Trombone Jimmy IIerzing..............................Clarinet, Saxophone William Sadler................................Trumpet Burke Young......................................Tuba Eugene Bound................................. .Dancer Billy Miller...................................Singer Ninety-three The Senior Class Play “It’s Thurible to be Popular” rA CLASS, composed of twenty-five students who desired to try out for the play, was organized early in the year under the supervision of Mr. F. Abbott, Head of the Public Speaking Department. By this method, entirely new in origin, not only is better training offered to each individual, but more interest is also shown in the ultimate success of the play. After reading many plays, the class selected for presentation It's Tumble to be Popular”, a rip roaring farce comedy in three acts, by John Kendrick Stafford. That “It’s Turrible to be Popular” will be popular, will charm its audiences, and will outdo the successes of the previous years, is the prediction of the entire body of Seniors. The Cast will be as follows: Gerald Donaldson...............................Jeff Fly Agnes Dudley...................................Josephine Niggli Gloria Chadwick....................................Velma Means Gertrude Chadwick........................Bebee Blackmon Ted Bradley.........................................Gene Bohne Myrtle..............................Marietta Blackburn Irene............................................Dorothy Kenney Margaret............................Margaret Van Cleave Alice..............................................Sammy Vanpool Corey......................................Billie Miller Togan......................................Lee Phillips Slade................................................Eli Goldstein f -f f ¥ I f f ff tf£ ftTfiFiFFl FT tfinety-four Ninety-five i- £3±3k5t El Som 1jrero - J Mu. Otto Zoeller Music Mr. Otto Zoeller, Head of Music in both Main and Bracken ridge, has done much to further music in the schools of San Antonio. Dividing the Main orchestra into two sections and organizing these into clubs, he has made it possible for Junior students, who otherwise would not have joined the orchestra on account of the advanced music, to become as efficient and capable as higher trained students. In turn the two groups were organized into a club under Mr. Zoeller’s leadership, forming one of the best organizations of its kind in the state. The Senior School Orchestra through his hearty co-operation and willing aid, was able to present at monthly concerts such numbers as: Overture, “Raymond”, A. Thomas; Largo from “New World Symphony”, A. Dvorak; Overture, “William Tell”, G. Rossini; Overture, “Poet and Peasant”, F. V. Suppe. As preparation for a final concert given at the Municipal Auditorium in the latter part of May by the combined orchestra of all San Antonio Schools, Mr. Zoeller devoted on every Saturday morning one hour each for senior violins in sectional training, senior brass and reed sectional training, and junior brass and reed sectional training. Hard, ceaseless labor such as this could only reap great rewards. The concert was the most successful undertaking of its kind ever launched in the city. In short, San Antonio has profited much by the development in musical training in its schools. Ninety-six Main Avenue Senior School Orchestra OFFICERS Mr. Otto Zoeller................................Conductor Mr. Francis de Burgos.............................Sponsor Margaret Hoefgen................................President Russell Martin.............................Vice-President 11 kriiekt 11 ammonds.............Sccrettir i -Treusitrer William Sadler...................................Reporter Thiel Sharp.....................................Historian Margaret Hoefgen...........................Concert Master The year 1925-l!f26 will go down as the most successful in the history of the Main Avenue Senior School Orchestra. Early in the first term, the orchestra was divided into two groups: Class A for students who previously had some high schoool training, and Class B for junior school students. Members from both classes were selected for the San Antonio Senior School Orchestra. The combined classes played at many places during the year such as: Y.M.C.A., Lions’ Club, Kiwanis Club, Memorial services of the Alamo on March 6, Open Forums, and assemblies held in the school. Mr. Otto Zoeller, the conductor, deserves much credit for his ideas of interpretation, materials, rehearsing, and conducting, all of which has helped to pave the way toward more and better school music. All hail to the success of his undertakings. ninety-seven TOP ROW:—W. Anthony, B. Salter, E. Bump, I. Belzung, I.. Calderon, M. Van Cleave. MIDDLE ROW:—B. Diaz, I. Bailey, E. Diaz, P. Derrick, C. de la Fuente, E. II. Frizzell. BOTTOM ROW:—E. Frazier, A. B. Gillette, M. Givens, J. Gunn, A. Hunziker, J. L. Hill, M. Hoefgen. Girls’ Glee Club OFFICERS For The Year Mary Maude Holcombe............................President Edna June Bump............................Vice-President Nadine Bennett................................Sccretari Lois Mackay . . ...............................Treasurer Mr. de Burgos....................................Sponsor The Girls Glee Club was organized in January, 1925. Soon afterwards a delegation of thirty members went to the American Legion Hospital in Kerrville to give a concert. It was well received. The club grew rapidly and acquired a reputation for beautiful tone quality, precision, and artistic execution of the selections presented. 1926 Ninety-eight TOP ROW:—M. M. Holcombe, A. Johnson, R. Jones, G. King, A. Muegge, G. Mohr. SECOND ROW:—L. Mock, M. Norris, S. Van Pool, M. Pickier, M. Quick, C. Simpson. BOTTOM ROW:—I. Stout, L. D. Sullivan, L. M. Spear, F. Tibbit, L. Tasto, F. Weymouth, I. Wilson. Girls’ Glee Club The climax of the year came when before a discriminating and appreciative audience of 1500, a concert was given in the New Scottish Rite Cathedral. Discerning and careful critics pronounced the ensemble work on the occasion to be equal to that of the best adult choral clubs. Before any student is eligible to membership in the Club, she must have one semester on elements, theory, sightsinging and voice training. Next year the requirement will be two semesters or the “General Course” as outlined in the State Bulletin 119—“Music Courses”. The club is affiliated with the “Texas State Federation of Music Clubs”. Main Avenue is honored by having the only high school Glee Club in the state worthy of such distinction. Main High is justly proud of her Girls’ Glee Club. Ninety-nine El 5omb re ro — .——_ San Antonio Senior School Orchestra OFFICERS Mr. Otto Zoeller............................Conductor Walter Hancock..............................President Rosalie Gar vis.............................Secretary Margaret IIoefgen...........................Treasurer f 7-.11E San Antonio Senior School Orchestra, organized in the beginning of the year 1!)24 by Mr. Otto Zoeller, contains a group of musicians selected from both orchestras of Main and Brackenridge. Mr. Zoeller’s purpose in attempting for the first time such a system in San Antonio is to prepare for a symphony orchestra of the senior schools. Concerts were presented each month throughout the year by the orchestra which is composed of eighty pieces. The proceeds were used to purchase band instruments, costing fully one thousand dollars. Among the concerts, the orchestra played at the Y.M.C.A. before a large gathering, at the Travis Park Church for the benefit of its missionary workers, at the Scottish Kite Cathedral by request, at the Municipal Auditorium during Music Week, at the War Department Theater, and at Open Forums held in Main Avenue. Prologues were rendered at the Palace Theater and programs were given over both W.O.A.I. and W.C.A.R. Congratulations from people throughout the United States were received during the year. The achievement of this orchestra, which is affiliated with the Federated Music Clubs of both Texas and the United States, has been discussed in various issues of the “Musicale America”, “Musical Courier”, and “Supervisors Service Bulletin ’ ’. San Antonio is justly proud of the Senior School Orchestra and is joyfully looking forward to its future enterprises. One Hundred One Hundred One •H El Sombrero TOP ROW:—C. Giesecke, S. Johnson, M. King. AIIDDLE ROW:—F. Tibbit, L. Sullivan, E. Rogers, G Reynolds. BOTTOM ROW:—C. de la Fuente, B. Blackmon, M. O’Neil, M. Cruse, M. Logan. El Sombrero Staff KING the last two years, El Sombrero placed in the All American Group ol the entral Interscholastic Press Association, winning second place in Texas in 1925. hat the El Sombrero is this year remains for your judgment. Outside of the senior pictures, little work was done on the book during the first halt ot the year. In January the circulation manager, continually keeping the policy ol a financial success in mind, began vigorous sales campaigns. Included in these were club contests followed by individual contests. The prize for the winner ot the contest between the various clubs was a free page in El Sombrero. Unique stunts and lively programs, given on the campus and in the cafeteria, assisted in arousing the interest of the school in general. At the end ot the campaigns, the subscriptions taken for El Sombrero numbered four hundred and fifty. During this time, advertising was solicited. For the success of El Sombrero the stall is largely indebted to the interest and co-operation shown by the merchants of the city in their advertisements. - . . - .1 Jt9h if.! rr-Q r. -a ■£ --------------------------------------v' 5 5? mm One Hundred Two TOP ROW:—R. Barron, B. Kennon, G. Black. MIDDLE ROW:—A. Oppenheimer, M. Halm, B. Krause, H. May. BOTTOM ROW:—J. Haymore, J. Canaday, H. Y. May, L. Marquis, J. Hearne. El Sombrero Staff In compiling the material for El Sombrero, the staff has had one aim—to make the book fully represent the activities of the school year and thus provide a lasting memory for the senior class. The Editor-in-Chief, Stewart C. Johnson; the Associate Editor, Claire M. Giesecke; the Circulation Manager, Alex Oppenheimer; the Business Manager, Beverly Kennon; and the Advertising Manager, Russell Barron, were elected by the senior class in the spring of 1925. These officers selected their own assistants as follows: Assistant Advertising Manager, Gordon Black; Collector of Copy, Herbert May; Club Editor, Martha Virginia King; Personal Editor, Lola Deane Sullivan; Assistant Personal Editors, John B. Hearne, Carmen de la Puente, Jean Canaday; Art Editor, George Lee Reynolds: Assistant Art Editors, Bebe Blackmon, Margaret Logan, Enna Fay Rogers; Typists, Frances Tibbit, Melba Cruse, Bernice Krause; Proof Readers, Lydia Marquis, Margaret Halm. One Hundred Three E Sombrero TOP ROW:—H. Gifford, R. L. Rhea, M. Haymore, B. Kennon. BOTTOM ROW:—G. Reynolds, J. Niggli, E. Terrell, M. Trice. The Huisache Staff (71—'HE best high school paper in Texas for three successive years is the record yj ) of the Main Avenue Huisache. In 1924, the Huisache, then increased from a magazine-newspaper, won first place in the Texas High School Press Association. Last year, the paper took first place in a contest held by the University of Texas. Now, in 192t , the Main Avenue Huisache, enlarged to seven columns set in newspaper type, ranked first among the city schools of Texas. The paper has been steadily improved or it could not have kept up this record. By means of the two journalism classes under the supervision of Miss Ella Stone, sponsor of the paper, the entire news field of the school was covered weekly. Sections of the school that had never been reached before were touched through the columns. Another improvement over preceding years was made when the entire back page was devoted to sports. Several new columns, such as Miss Pepy’s Diary, Facts and Fancies about Advertising, and Vignettes of Main were opened during 192( . These, with an original joke section that replaced the former “Open Cut Outs’’, did much to stir up student interest in the paper. The Huisache is now a member of three press organizations: The Texas High School Press Association, Central Interscholastic Press Association, and One Hundred Four J5 Sombrero •m •H •M •F •M •M TOP ROW:—E. Mireles, M. Watson, O. Hughes, L. Estes. BOTTOM ROW:—H. Johnson, M. Halm, L. Marquis, M. Burgin. The Huisache Staff Columbia Scholastic Press Association. The paper was one of the first in Texas to join the latter. To tlie San Antonio Light and other local papers, the 1920 staff is indebted for the use of cuts which have greatly aided the paper’s high standing. The supervision of the staff for 1927 has now been divided among four editors: managing editor, editor-in-chief, news editor, and sports editor. This was necessary because of the rapidly increasing work. By means of 1 his plan, the paper bids fair to equal if not surpass its past achievements. The literary staff for 1925-26 was: Editor-in-chief, Robert Lee Rhea; Associate editor, Margaret llaymorc; Chief of reportorial staff, Beverly Kennon; Chief of editorial staff, Hanson Gifford; Club clatter, Eleanor Terrell; Sports, Marvin Trice; Columnists, Alex Oppenheimer, Genevieve King; Exchange, Josephine Niggli; Cartoonist, George Reynolds; Proof Readers, Lydia Marquis, Margaret Ilalm; Typist, Leio Estes; Faculty Sponsor, Miss Ella Stone. The business management was: Business Manager, Marvin Watson; Assistant Business Manager, Keith Peyton; Advertising Manager, Edward Mireles; Assistant Advertising Manager, Julius Deutsch; Circulation Manager, Miller Burgin; Assistant Circulation Manager, George Wimberly. W r vm 'j . f 1926 f K One Hundred Five One Miss K. Smith! Helps Pupils In Aid Classes [Senior High Orchestra ttoysm hirst Concert Here Tomorrow Night Keanr Giv Histor Assembl S-’i Championship , i. c, Result ol Tie A : -yVV’V' Mr. H. 1 Donates For Deba lor Austin H Rh Phils Defeat Hayne Teams In Contests Main West Texli n First League Cam e 5-0 Principal Announces Ap| Oi R.O.T.C. Oificcrs Titnrr Jnuc Collects 3 °'0v Y Vk S800 on D1 uebon ToComplete Museun Academi rr:r.rr,,.,................. Held Pep Rally Last Friday ‘ixih Period for Houston Game r«J� 1-� ■ ■ Am Vhoof V� 1 M ; � Uo Worth. [I Irtjllihw ,vtnua wuithcwa President Press Club Initial Makes « W .IH ToMtiur JJuninrf'J Hundred Six One Hundred Seven ’S'no, it's not icc cream Don't get rough, Dtiggie Mrs. Santa Claus Look! Three and one Clowns Snow Jeff entertainers San Antonio Time in 4 r W Bob Huisachc Trio Queen Rite now boss Hang out Jelly Who's shoving it Carnival advertisers Pep! Ye old days—1776 Charleston Bolinc Work 1st Term Clu Our Helpers BclVs Ringing Thanksgiving Noon Exit Christmas Cheer Tout, watch your step Where did it got Right! Dress! Inspection He icas a [AtUr Tin Soldier Shoot ’em A Necessary Nuisance i The Staff (A tting Strong Ye Sponsors At trillion ! Floxcer Boy Soccer Couch Main vs. llrackvnridgc A list in Half Water!! Around End Catch Him Run, Jack Mi rid hi Cu rley Bobby Mary v'- 1 Football Inspiration Hi nry m i ' V .; • Vs L Cubby One—Two—Three (lord on Kirk ’em Scratch ’em Fight ’em Hit ’em Hold ’em Girls Little Over-Weight Senior panic Lemons Eating Bashful Boothe Days School Dishing it out 100 Yd. Dash Poor Cat Watch Vm, dirts TrouhU Simple! Sailor Girl Crowell Ji m m ie Lazy? Oh! A tor Bridge XTHYFT ITT TTT TTT -I T ¥ Ti T-flTI-. Hi- F? I i X tx One Hundred Twenty-five Student Council TOP ROW:—G. Black, D. Lattimer, H. Fields, J. Fly, F. Smith. SECOND ROW:—E. Allerkamp, A. Austin. THIRD ROW:—J. Ator, A. Borchers, E. Beauchamp, A. Breese, H. Basse. Students Council CZ700I) fellowship, self-government among the students, the welfare of the Student body as a whole, and service for the betterment of school activities. were the Main” aims of the 1925-1926 Students Council. The year’s program began at the opening of the school term in September with a continuation of the traffic management and police duty established by former councils. On Armistice day members of the Council helped to bring happiness into the hearts of the disabled soldiers at the Base Hospital by distributing red and white carnations and greetings for the day to every man. Preparation for the Main-Brackenridge game followed. Assisted by the student body, the Council successfully sold Main pennants, booster badges, One Hundred Twenty-six El Sombrero Studentf Council ♦ TOP ROW:—M. F. Boothe, B. Brown, J. Canaday, M. Carl, B. Frost. MIDDLE ROW:—C. Giesecke, E. Harris. BOTTOM ROW:—A. Jameson, A. Holland, S. C. Johnson, W. B. Kennon, M. V. King. Students Council megaphones, stickers containing the slogan Mo for Main”, red and white pompoms, and a complete football program. Members of the Council decorated every available space on the west side of the field with red and white. Two immense stars and a M.A.I1.S. blanket clearly indicated the rooters’ section and revealed to the football players tin place they held in the hearts of Main. Christmas found this active body busy again, inspiring each advisory in the school to adopt one or more families. As a result, food, clothing, household articles, gifts, and toys were taken into more than seventy homes, thus bringing cheer and happiness to those families that might otherwise have been neglected. The 1924 Student Handbook was completely revised at the beginning of One Hundred Twenty seven El Sombrero TOP ROW:—L. Marquis, E. Goldstein, R. Kahler, R. Lacey, J. Long. MIDDLE ROW:—K. Littleton, H. May. BOTTOM ROW: M. Muenzenberger, G. Manhoff, R. L. Neal, J. Niggli, R. Parrot, E. Pridgen. Students Council January. Money to pay for this was raised by a candy sale held during both lunch periods. The ingredients for the candy were donated by the students, and the cooking classes made the candy. Sold for “five a bag”, the sweets proved a success; more than the necessary amount of money was cleared. Speakers were sent from the Council to all Junior High Schools to welcome the mid-term graduates to Main and to prepare them for their new environment. As a result of the candy sale success, handbooks were distributed among these students upon coming to Main. On February 24, the fourth annual banquet of the Students Council was held in the cafeteria, celebrating George Washington’s birthday. It was here One Hundred Twenty-eight TOP ROW:—T. Pulliam, R. Rhea, J, Ririe, G. Wimberly, G. Rodriguez. MIDDLE ROW:—M. Reich, J. Ridley. BOTTOM ROW:—O. Solcher, L. Schelper, H. Tobias, E. Terrell, O. Thompson, L. Sullivan. Students Council that the Daughters of the American Revolution, represented by Mrs. K. I). Sarrett, presented the school with a Texas flag. In March, the club sponsored a bluebonnet sale for the benefit of the Witte Memorial Museum fund. Bluebonnets were picked by Council representatives and sold the following day on the down-town streets. Collecting eight hundred dollars, Main Avenue won all the prizes offered, among which was an original bluebonnet painting. In short, the Students Council has endeavored by, and with, the cooperation of every student in the school, to carry on the aims and ideals of Main Avenue to the greatest and most lasting fulfillment. One Hundred Twenty-nine TOP ROW:—M. Haymore, E. K. Mills. SECOND ROW:—Miss L. Brunet, E. Pridgen. THIRD ROW:—G. Jersig, Treasurer, A. Alter, L. I). Browne, J. Canaday. FOURTH ROW:—N. Fitch, R. Foster, C. Giesecke, J. Glover, I. M. Glover. Shakespeare Club OFFICERS For First Term Eleanor Terrell..........President Evelyn Pridgen......Vice-President Claire Giesecke..........Secretary 11 ELEN 11 a rding....Tre (is u re r Miss Louise Brunet ................ OFFICERS For Second Term Margaret Haymore.........President Ella Katherine Mills. .. Vice-Pres. Evelyn Pridgen...........Secretary Grace Jersig.............Treasurer ......................... Sponsor Worthy of their predecessors, the members of the Shakespeare Club are very gratified with the enjoyable and profitable year of 1926. Regular weekly meetings were made lively by quotations from the greatest of the world’s writers and by practice in parliamentary order. On the other hand, programs, arranged in order by the members, and refreshments added much to the monthly social meetings. One Hundred Thirty El Som torero TOP ROW:—H. Harding, M. Harris. SECOND ROW:—M. Hennessy, C. Krueger. THIRD ROW:—D. Killingsworth, E. Kercheville, M. V. King, K. O'Meaiy. FOURTH ROW:—B. S. Robertson, E. Terrell, M. Tolhurst, A. P. Wiggins, S. Williamson. Shakespeare Club During the Senior Carnival, the members, half hidden behind the counters ol a booth gaily decorated in the colors of red and black, sold many delicious cakes to the patrons of the Carnival. Hut no organization can prosper unless there is untiring work done for others. Every Christmas money is raised to assist in the supporting of two families. This year, in addition to the food, old clothing, toys, books, household articles, and odds and ends were brought to them. New clothing was bought for every child in the family. Easter cheer work was also carried on by the club. After entertaining with a program, the members presented food, candy, and flowers to the Old Ladies’ Home. A float portraying “Romeo and Juliet” was entered in the Battle of Flowers Parade during the Fiesta de San Jacinto. Last year first place in the school club floats was won by the Shakespeare float which carried out the theme of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”. Since more interest is being shown by the club in the 1926 float, it is hoped that the reward for the work will be no less than in the previous year. One Hundred Thirty-one TOP ROW:—Miss Small, E. Marechal, M. McFarland, J. Rice, Miss Amis. MIDDLE ROW:—A. Alhart, L. Alcala. BOTTOM ROW:—E. Bihl, G. Cummings, M. Cruse, R. Calloway, V. Carr. Girls Reserve OFFICERS First Term Maurine McFarland.......President Ethel Woodward . . . Via-President E i X)ISE Mar kci i a i.Secret am Mar.jorie Norris........Treasurer OFFICERS Seec nd Term M u rine McFarland......President Dorothy Hathaway . Vice-President Eloisk Marechal.........Secretary Jane Rice...............Treasurer Miss Small, Miss Amis, Mrs. Moos...................................... Sponsors The Girls Reserve worked unceasingly throughput a year so filled with activity as to cause one member of the faculty to name the Girls Reserve as “The Club that did more than any other in the school.” The meetings were devoted to programs on hobbies, thrift, health, New Year's Resolutions, vacations and good citizenship. One Hundred Thirty-two TOP ROW:—F. Ebner, L. Fortassain, V. Fortassain, E. Gerbic, M. Halm. MIDDLE ROW:—M. Norris, M. Reich. BOTTOM ROW:—L. M. Sommers, E. Spivey, M. Folhurst, M. Vaughn, Carl Wooding. Girls Reserve A Hallowe’en bunco party, a luncheon, and a movie party, at which the Bracken ridge Girls Reserve were the honor guests, were the principal social events of the fall term. The Girls Reserve Hi-Y Banquet, the Faculty tea, Mother and Daughter Banquet, and the Senior Farewell marked the zenith of social activities during the spring term. The girls worked to get letters for hiking. Those who went on five of the series of six hikes and walked three miles each week won the letters “G.R.” for their sweaters. The Girls Reserve took an active part in all school activities; in conjunction with the R. O. T. ( , they put on the pantomime part of the Armistice Day assembly; during the football season they made and sold paper dolls dressed in school colors; at the Senior Carnival, they had charge of the hamburger booth. The club held a cake sale at Joske’s, assisted in vesper services held at intervals during the year, and helped in every work of the Y. W. C. A. that required their services. l i l l-Hi-f• i i +TFfirJr One Hundred Thirty-three El 51 ortit rero •H yiarklwain Club TOP ROW:—J. Long, M. Holcombe. R. Jameton. MIDDLE ROW:—C. Salmon, A. Tillman, M. Caffey, E. Elliott. BOTTOM ROW:—J. Evans, B. Frost, E. Frizzelle, I. Ferguson, E. Hickerson. Mark Twain Club OFFICERS First Term Josephine Long..........President Jerry Louise Him.. .. Vice-President Inez Ferguson...........Secretary Ruth Jameton............Treasurer OFFICERS Second Term Josephine Long.............President Mary Maude Holcombe. Vice-President Corinne Salmon.............Secretary Ruth Jameton................Treasurer Mr. i e Burgos..................... ......................... .. .Sponsor Every year has been a successful year for the Mark Twains, but never in its history has any one year been so crowded with social and educational achievements as this year. One Hundred Thirty-four MarATwain Club TOP ROW:—J. Hill, R. Johnston, G. King. MIDDLE ROW:—E. Lowe, R. Nickerson, M. Norris, K. Randall. BOTTOM ROW:—H. Soule, F. Schein, R. Sanner, F. Tibbit, A. Wells Mark Twain Club It began with an interesting business meeting where it was decided that out of each month there would be one literary, one social and two business meetings. The plan proved most worthy. At the business meetings, business that pertained to the club in general was taken up. At the literary meetings there were papers on the life and works of Mark Twain and reports on the most representative American authors and their writings. These reports were not only enjoyed from an educational point of view, hut each proved to be very entertaining. The most successful social of the year was the initiation of the new members. Ask one of the candidates how much she enjoyed the Mark Twain pill. The Mark Twains had one of the most effective booths at the Senior Carnival. It will be remembered as the quaint, old-fashioned English Inn with its pretty maidens and their dainty sweets. “We contribute our success to our efficient officers and our understanding sponsor, Mr. de Burgos,” say the Mark Twains. •H •H •H •K One Hundred Thirty-five El Sombrero TOP ROW •—M Muenzenbergrr. L. Franks, T. L. Jones, A. Thompson. SECOND ROW:—A. Breese, M. Baldwin. THIRD ROW:—M. Boothe, T. Burnam, B. Dickerman, M. Dodson, V. Eigmus. FOURTH ROW:—L. Estes, R. Fentiman, E. Gourley, E. Harris, K. Heath. Philomathean Debating Club OFFICERS First Term Dorothy Lattimer.........President Tyma Lee Jones..........Vice-Pres. Leona Franks.............Secretary Ai.lik Mary Thompson ...Treasurer OFFICERS Second Term Leona Franks...........President Dorothy Lattimer.....Vice-Pres. Marion Mtenzenberger . . .Secretary Aijjk Mary Thompson . Treasurer Mrs. Wiley, Miss E. Stone; Miss Finney..............................Sponsors The Philomathean, the only girls’ debating society in the school, claims recognition as one of the oldest organizations. The year 1925-26 has been especially eventful. During this time the girls’ debating teams swept to victory by winning the nine debates against the Congressmen, Haynes and Jeffs. The teams were: First—Bertha Dickerman, Allie Mary Thompson Second—Dorothy Lattimer, Josephine Niggli Third—Leona Frank, Anne Breese One Hundred Thirty-six TOP ROW:—O. Hausman, D. Jeffries, D. Lattimer, R. Lacey. SECOND ROW:—L. Marquis, M. Olsen. THIRD ROW:—J. Niggli, M. E. Pickier, R. Russell, M. H. Snively, L. Tilley. FOURTH ROW:—B. Tibbit, M. Tarver, Z. Wickenhoefer, M. YVilliamson, D. L. O. Young. Philomathean Debating Club Not satisfied with winning the debates, the Phils also sent out their contestant, Mae Baldwin, for declamation. Every other meeting through the entire year was devoted to debating. Sometimes the subjects were humorous such as “Resolved that hay is not necessary to cows.” In addition to debating, the Phils were excellent salesladies. “Sweet’’ booth at the Senior Carnival attracted great crowds which were delighted with their products and bought accordingly. Charm for this booth was created by Egyptian incense with an Arabic princess who told fortunes for the small price of ten cents. In the annals of the past years, surely there cannot be found a merrier or prouder group than that of 1925-26. One Hundred Thirty-seven •p TOP ROW:—J. Rogers, L. Sullivan, M. Laverty. MIDDLE ROW:—C. Ray, H. Browne. BOTTOM ROW:—M. Blackburn, E. Bump, V. Berry, R. Curtis. Dramatic Club OFFICERS For the Year Lola Dean Sullivan............................President Charline Ray.............................Vice-President Margaret Laverty..............................Secretary Helen Doris Browne............................Treasurer Miss Douglas, Miss Rogers......................Sponsors With achievement as their goal, the Dramatics planned many activities for the year. As the name implies, the club studied and produced many dramas. Among these were: “The Maker of Dreams”, “The Lord’s Will”, “The No ’Count Boy”, “Spreading the News”, and “The Prince of Court Painters.” Book reviews occupied a large amount of the meeting time. H 1926 One Hundred Thirty-ciglit li ±ii±±±iti1:irt±Zi±±iii±tlif±+H T--M TOP ROW:—A. Dunsmore, H. Daniels, M. Graves. MIDDLE ROW:—B. Hargis, V. Hooker. BOTTOM ROW:—M. Moore, V. Means, R. Saunders, M. Van Cleave. Dramatic Club The club enjoyed many social activities including a theatre party at the Palace, a banquet at the Original Mexican Restaurant, an entire day spent in initiation, and a luncheon given at the Wolff and Marx Tea Room in honor of the pledges. During the Christmas holidays there was a luncheon at the Rio Vista Mexican Restaurant and a skating party at the Crystal Palace Ice Rink. In the spring New Braunfels so attracted the Dramatics that a picnic and initiation were given there. The club’s contribution to the Senior Carnival was a one-act comedy, “Frank Glynn’s Wife”. The cast included: Wife.................Cliarline Kay Husband’s Cousin. . .Katherine Trafton Husband................Lee Philips Husband’s Chum Day Mr Seel Husband’s Sister .. .Hemice Hargis Irish Maid........Lola Dean Sullivan Later the play was presented before the Optimist and Conopus Clubs. Much of the success of the year was due to the efficient corps of officers who inspired the members by their excellent leadership and superior sportsmanship. One Hundred Thirty-nine TOP ROW:—Miss Hinton, F. Thomas, B. Kennon, Mrs. North. MIDDLE ROW:—G. Black, W. Rice, H. Adams, T. Brown. BOTTOM ROW:—C. Cravens, E. McCamish, H. Field, H. Folbre, B. Goldberg. Hayne Debating Society OFFICERS First Term Beverly Kennon ..........President Burke Young.........Vice-President Elbert Rice..............Secretary Frank Thomas.............Treasurer Miss Suggs, .Miss Hinton, Mrs. North OFFICERS Second Term Frank Thomas.............President Beverly Kennon ... Vice-Presidenl Elbert Rice..............Secretary Gordon Black.............Treasurer ..........................Sponsors The Hayne Debating Society was organized in 189C5 and has taken an active part in all school activities since that time. This year it won second place in the Inter-Club Debates and furnished for the second successive year the two inter-scholastic debaters, Hal Fields and Eli Goldstein. In October the El Sombrero staff offered a fifteen dollar page in the annual to the club selling the greatest number of annuals above ten. The Haynes One Hundred Forty TOP ROW:—E. Goldstein, J. Gregg, E. Haas, F. Hofstetter. MIDDLE ROW:—F. Herman, J. Haymore, R. Hill, V. Howard. BOTTOM ROW:—S. Johnson, B. Noake, G. Smith, G. Wimberly, B. Yung. Hayne Debating Society took first place in 1 his. The club is indebted for this victory to Prank Thomas who was in charge of the sale. After work came play that furnished “lots of fun”. A banquet was given at the Original Mexican Restaurant. With the record of twenty officers during this year and last, the Haynes have produced the majority of leaders in scholastic activities of the school. The offices held by Haynes in 1925-1926 were: President of Senior Class, Ferdinand Herman; president of Student Council, Hal Fields: Editor of the El Sombrero, Stewart Johnson; Business Manager of El Sombrero, Beverly Kennon; Assistant Circulation Manager of Huisachc, George Wimberly; Chief of Reportorial Staff. Beverly Kennon; Chief of Police. George Wimberly; Treasurer of Student Council, Gordon Black; Secretary of Pythagoreans, George Wimberly; Parliamentarian of Senior Class, Hal Field; Class Poet, Beverly Kennon. The Haynes owe their successful year to Mrs. North, Miss Hinton and Miss Suggs, their sponsors. One Hundred Forty-one TOP ROW:—D. Boyd, B. Noelke. MIDDLE ROW:—M. Robinson, T. Brown. BOTTOM ROW:—J. C. Ridley, R. Albaugh. Hi-Y Club OFFICERS For the Year Dick Boyd..............President Tom M. Brown.........Secretary Bullis Noake......Vice-President John C. Ridley.........Treasurer Mr. R. T. Robinson............................................Sponsor The Hi-Y Club was organized in 1920 by the Young Men’s Christian Association under whose auspices it still remains. The purpose of the club is to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character and living and to promote clean speech, clean athletics and clean living. High school juniors and seniors are eligible to this organization. The 1925 Mainites, including eleven charter members, were initiated early in the year by Hi-Y members of the other local high schools, Bracken ridge and Alamo Heights. Immediately after the initiation, the regular program for the year was followed. sSOl Otic Hundred Forty-two TOP ROW:—N. Brock, L. Johnson. MIDDLE ROW:—M. Stoker, G. Smith. BOTTOM ROW:—W. Tate, F. Thomas. Hi-Y Club Included in this was a series of ten Bible lessons given by the boys of the organization at the regular meeting and dealing with problems that daily confront high school students. During this time a Bible study was conducted by Reverend Patrick Henry. The State Secretary of High School Hi-Y Clubs, Mr. G. C. Goode, and the Secretary of the Y. M. C. A. in South America, Mr. Pauleson, talked to the club. The meetings of the club were held every Thursday night at the Y. M. C. A. Club house. Social gatherings, in the form of a luncheon session, preceded the formal programs. Two members, Willis Tate and Driscol Roberts, represented Main Avenue at the State Older Boys’ Conference held in Austin. Since the Girl Reserves and Hi-Y are both striving to maintain the same ideals and standards of Christian living, a meeting of the two clubs was held on February 14 to become better acquainted and to discuss their ideals. It proved most enjoyable and profitable. Plans are being made for other meetings to be held in such cooperation. One Hundred Forty-three M‘ Brawner M- Ferguson, G. Manhoff, J. Herzing, R. Albaugh. SECOND ROW:—B. Beard, E. Bohne. Clark- R- Chidgey, S. Cunningham, A. Denison, B. Daffan. BOTTOM ROW:—J. Davis, J. Fly, B. Hopkins, G. Herzing, H. Hammons. Jeffersonian Literary Society OFFICERS First Term George Manhoff...........President Maciien Ferguson . . . Vice-President James Herzing............Secretary James Herzing............Treasurer OFFICERS Second Term George Manhoff........President Maciien Ferguson . James Herzing . . Reuben Albaugh . . Vice-President. ... Secretary . . . Treasurer SPONSORS Miss M. A. Brawner Mr. I). A. Fessenden No year in the history of the Jeffersonian Literary Society has been of wider significance than the year of 1926. True to their motto, “ IIonor-Amhition-Progress”. the members have shown an unusual ability in the field of combined arts and sports. One Hundred Forty-jour TOP ROW:—.!. SECOND ROW: THIRD ROW:-FOURTH ROW Hearne, T. Holleran, T. Hurd, L.. Kerr, S. King. :—F. McKnight, A. Longacre. -B. Miller, H. May, L. Phillips, G. Reynolds, F. Wilson. :—C. Surtees, M. Stoker, J. Trosper, M. Trice, W. Warren. Jeffersonian Literary Society The regular meetings were loyally devoted to the intellectual and moral culture ol the members in the practice of debating, declaiming, extemporaneous speaking, and parliamentary order. As usual, the Inter-Club Debates were entered, the Jeff team placing third. John Alex Wall won the Inter-Club Declamation Contest after which he represented the entire school. 1° a M to the laurels, the club had an eleven-piece orchestra which played on many occasions such as: the Senior Carnival, the Parent-Teachers’ Association dinner, the El Sombrero program given during the sales campaign, and a concert presented in the school auditorium. It also played before several of the civic clubs. Three gifted singers and a dancer assisted in these programs. An active part was taken in the senior carnival, the club having, in addition to the Orchestra Act, an ice-cream booth which helped considerably to make a success of the affair. One Hundred Forty-five TOP ROW:—R. Alsup, T. Brown. MIDDLE ROW:—B. Noelke, R. Anderlitch. BOTTOM ROW:—J. Raymonds, H. Crowley, W. Davis. Architectural Club OFFICERS OFFICERS First Term Second Term Frank Anderlitch...........President Tom Brown.............Vice-President Horace ('rowlky .Secretary-litporter Lewis Ruffs................Treasurer Mr. R. Alsup....................... Tom Brown.................President Bullis Noake.........Vice-President Frank Anderlitch..........Secretary J esse Raymond............Treasurer .............................Sponsor Every year brings some new organization to Main Avenue. The Architectural Club belongs to the year 1925-1926. It was organized by Mr. A. Alsup early in November to promote architectural interest among the classes and to undertake more work through the power of union. Meetings are held onee every two weeks, and membership is open to all architectural students. K One Hundred Forty-six El Sombrero c j w TOP ROW:—B. Hammond, R. Maierhofer. MIDDLE ROW:—W. Lacey, R. May. BOTTOM ROW:—J. Ririe, L. Ruffo, R. Simons. Architectural Club Many days were spent during the year visiting and studying jobs under construction. Among the most important were: New Scout Home, Witte Museum. Physicians’ Clinic on Cameron, Olmos Dam, Scottish Rite Cathedral, Aztec and Texas Theaters, and Municipal Auditorium. Small residences were also included in the tours. One of the most important functions will be a competition between the Main and Bracken ridge architectural students. This will be sponsored by the local chapter of the “American Institute of Architects’’. It is being looked forward to with much pleasure. To allow the boys to get together in a way other than architectural, a baseball team organized. The first game, played against the Machine Drawing Students, was successful. Many other games followed. Main Avenue is confident that the Architectural Club will continue to be as worthwhile in the future as it has in the past year. One Hundred Forty-sevcn TOP ROW:—M. Watson, M. Castellon, J. C. Ridley. MIDDLE ROW:—V. Fitzhugh, B. Brown. BOTTOM ROW:—M. Burgin, II. Cook, J. Deutsch, W. Davis. Congress Debating Society OFFICERS First Term Hanson Gifford...........President Alex Oppenheimkr. .. Vice-President •J. C. Ridley............Secretary Venable Fitzhugh.........Treasurer OFFICERS Second Term Mario Castellon.........President Marvin Watson.......Vice-President J. C. Ridley............Secretary Venable Fitzhugh........Treasurer Congress Debating Society set its social standards on a higher plane during 1026 bv holding its semi-annual inaugural banquets at the St. Anthony Hotel. In accord with the progressive spirit which has been the club’s typical trait ever since its organization in 1912, Congress has broadened its field to include greater social achievements as well as forensic victories. At the banquets, which were held in the St. Anthony Oak Room, toasts were given to the incoming and outgoing officers, club, school, sponsor, and guests. Then the members entered into the spirit of good fellowship that marked all of Congress’ socials. One Hundred Forty-eight unbelting Society TOP ROW:—H. Gifford, H. Johnson, E. Mireles. MIDDLE ROW:—A. Oppenheimer, K. Peyton. BOTTOM ROW:—J. Raymonds, R. L. Rhea, W. Tate, L. Wimberley. Congress Debating Society A stag banquet, the first held in four years, was another feature of the first term. With the next year s inter-club debating contests in view, Congress conducted weekly programs in which the younger members were trained. Extem-poraneous debates, and humorous as well as serious declamations enlivened these meetings. The same spirit that won the Major Piano Company debating cup for the third successive time in 1924 was manifest in the preparation for the 1927 debates. In addition to training in debate, the club taught parliamentary law and order to its members by maintaining those principles rigidly during the weekly meetings. Venable Fitzhugh carried off another honor for Congress when he won the inter-club oratorical contest. Congress continued an active membership drive throughout the year. Now the club, with its quota of thirty-five filled, eagerly awaits the 1927 contests. The work of Mr. T. A. Abbott and the co-operation of the presidents and members, who have shown undefeatable Congress spirit on all occasions, have been responsible for another year’s crowded list of successful activities. •H! One Hundred Forty nine El Somh rero f-9) ill TOP ROW:—R. Barron, M. Davis, L. Gohmert. SECOND ROW:—R. Calloway, R. Allee, A. Bradford, A. Breese. THIRD ROW:—L. Browne, R. Barron, C. Cravens, B. Dickerman, E. Frazier. FOURTH ROW:—B. Frost, J. Gates, M. Heilman, R. Hollingsworth, T. Hurd. Advertising Club OFFICERS OFFICERS First Term Second Term Russell Barron......President ) ATT 1)avis............. • • • President . n ... ... Ruth Callaway..........Vice-President Annk Breese ... 1 ice-President Eleanor 0tis....Secretary (.Recording) Ruby Mae Barron.....Secretary Russell Barron. .Sec’y (Corresponding) Theo Turner.........Treasurer Theo Turner.................Treasurer Miss Gohmert, Miss Cowan................................... Sponsors The purpose of the Advertising Club, organized Dee. 18, 1924, under Misses Gohmert and Cowan, is to give elementary training in advertising to interest students. One Hundred Fifty X i i±±Hrt1:i±1ri±i±±i1:±±±±± i i±±±l±±i±ii:ti±± iillt 1 1 TOP ROW:—R. Jameton, D. L. Jeffries, B. Krause. SECOND ROW:—G. King, B. Frost, M. McFarland, A. Narvarte. THIRD ROW:—J. Narvarte, M. E. Pickier, T. Pulliam, M. Reich, L. Smith. FOURTH ROW:—A. M. Thompson, E. Terrell, F. Tibbit, H. Tobias, F. Wilson. Advertising Club The members were enthusiastic and immediately active and have been steadily developing. Starting with a mere handful, the club quickly increased to fifty-three and since then it has been doing the advertising for the whole school. Business men talk to the club every other week on subjects suited to the occasion. The booth in the Senior Carnival was immensely successful and so was the clever advertisement of the event. The seriousness and hard work did not eliminate good times. A wonderful party and dance was given at the home of Frances Tibbitt during the Christmas holidays. There was a picnic given at New Braunfels soon after Easter. In short, successfully planned enterprises, pleasant socials and interesting meetings made this one of the most progressive years of the club. One Hundred Fifty-one El So m i) i-e ro B £ fl f TOP ROW:—A. Thomas, M. King, H. Bolton, G. Wimberly. SECOND ROW:—V. Fitzhugh, H. May. THIRD ROW:—L. Browne, H. Brown, W. Davis, J. W. Ellis, A. Garza. BOTTOM ROW:—E. Gourley, C. Giesecke, H. Gifford, E. Giffen, A. Gates. Pythagorean Club OFFICERS For The Year Martha irginia King....President George Wimberly........Secretary Venable Fitzhugh . . .Vice-President Herbert May............Treasurer Mrs. Holton, Mr. Fiiomas....................................Spejnsors The Pythagorean Club is composed of students making an average of nine or more in Mathematics. It is the ambition of the members to advance the study of mathematics, thereby advancing themselves. This development lies in the exchange of ideas and instructive talks which are outlined in the programs. The members realize the fact that the analytical mind, as it develops in them, may be worth thousands and thousands of dollars to themselves and to their community. Throughout the year they have striven to create interest among those who were not members, for they wished the club to be one of the most helpful -------- ' N One Hundred Fifty-two TOP ROW:—D. Jeffries, A. Jameson, J. Hill, M. Halm. SECOND ROW:—R. Kohler, L. Lighthouse. THIRD ROW:—C. Vogt, E. Mills, V. Means, S. Nathan, A. Oppenheimer. FOURTH ROW:—R. Ponder, K. Randall, L. Sullivan, E. Terrell, E. Harris. Pythagorean Club and progressive of the school. Their ambitions were realized in a large membership, probably the greatest in the school. The club was benefited by splendid talks from such individuals as Miss Anna Jones, Mr. May and Mr. Pox. Splendid papers were composed and presented by several of the members. The star pentagon, as used by the Pythagoras School, was accepted as the club emblem. The monthly social affairs could not easily be forgotten. They were all splendid but the two that probably will be remembered most were the weiner roast given in Brackenridge park and the Mexican Dinner with all of its fun and hilariousness. The club wishes to thank its sponsors, Mrs. Bolton and Mr. Thomas, and hopes to show its love and appreciation for their efforts toward the advancement of the club. One Hundred Fifty-three X TOP ROW:—M. Halm, II. May, J. Niggli, A. Narvarte, A. Ator. MIDDLE ROW:—D. Burkett, A. Breese. BOTTOM ROW:—B. Castellano, D. Olmos, L. Calderon, M. Castellon, A. Cortinas. Spanish Club OFFICERS First Term Josephine Niggli.........President Celia Cavazos.......Vice-President Margaret Halm............Secretary Adeline Cortinas.........Treasurer OFFICERS Second Term Josephine Niggli........President Herbert May........Vice-President Annis Ator....... .......Secretary Angela Narvarte.........Treasurer Miss Crowell, Miss Rogers .......................................Sponsors The Spanish Club is one of the oldest in the school. It was organized for the purpose of bringing the Spanish students together and furthering interest in the Spanish language by making its programs consist of reports and studies of the Spanish speaking races. One Hundred Fifty-four TOP ROW:—L. Delmas, C. de la Fuente, I. de la Fuente, J. Gregg, E. Gourley. MIDDLE ROW:—A. Garza, M. Wiggins. BOTTOM ROW:—E. Harris, B. Lee, E. Mireles, C. Cavazos, J. Risica. Spanish Club At the Senior Carnival, the club had folks fishing in their fish pond and it proved a wonderful catch. The president, Josephine Niggli, contributed to the program by dancing in costume, the Mexican dance, “El Jarabe Tapatio’’. In the second term it was decided to make a special study of the ancient civilization of the Aztec, Toltec and other Indian races of Mexico. Many delightful and enjoyable talks were given by the different members on the subject. It was agreed after a series of talks, that the Aztec was the greatest nation and most worthy of admiration. That this year has been one of the most successful in furthering the principles of the club is heartily proclaimed by everyone. One Hundred Ftfty-flt'c TOP ROW:—Mae Baldwin. MIDDLE ROW:—H. Y. May, R. McDonald. BOTTOM ROW:—H. Adams, R. Allee, A. Bradford, A. Van Beekum. Science Club OFFICERS First Term Mae Baldwin..............President Rachel McDonald . .. Vice-President Anne Bell Sherman.........Secretary Herbert May..............Treasurer OFFICERS Second Term Mae Baldwin..............President Lester Pruitt........Vice-President Seaborn Gwyn..............Secretary Victor Rukke.............Treasurer Mr. May, Mr. Reed, Mr. Butler, Miss Stein.......................Sponsors The Archimedean Science Club is the newest of the clubs. It was organized in November 1025, by Mr. May, head of the Science Department who was assisted by other members of the science staff. The purpose of the club is to give the students an opportunity to satisfy their curiosity regarding things and happenings of nature, to see demonstrated facts and principles of science, to review the progress of science in history as well as in the current literature of the subject, and to create a wider interest in One Hundred Fifty-six TOP ROW:—E. Giffen. MIDDLE ROW:—E. Coon, D. Kenney. BOTTOM ROW:—C. Krueger, H. May, L. Sullins, K. Schelcher. Science Club the study of science by showing its intimate relation to human welfare and happiness. At the first meeting of the club, plans and purposes were discussed and a committee, with Herbert May as chairman, was appointed to draft a constitution and by-laws. At the second meeting the constitution, with a few amendments, was adopted and a permanent organization was formed in accordance with its provisions. The first of many interesting trips during the spring term was made to the workshop of Mr. Hoyles, the taxidermist of the Atwater Museum. Here were seen many specimens of birds and animals of Texas. Beneficial knowledge was given of their habits and the methods by which they were mounted. Later an excursion was made to the Olmos Dam where the students observed the work of construction and studied the geologic formation and fossils to be found there. The members are looking forward to the coming year which will surely bring great success. One Hundred Fifty seven TOP KOW:—P. West, M. Haymore, C. Giesecke, E. Pridgen. SECOND ROW:—E. Mireles, L. Browne. THIRD ROW:—J. Canaday, M. Dodson, J. W. Ellis, L. L. Eidson, L. Fortassain. BOTTOM ROW:—E. Glover, H. Gifford, M. Graves, J. Glover, M. Hennessy. The Latin Club OFFICERS For The Year Claire M. Giesecke.........President Evelyn Pridoen.............Secretary Margaret Haymore .. Vice-President Edward Mireles.............Treasurer Miss Pearl West, Miss Gladys Morgan..................................Sponsors In the spring of 1923 the Latin Club was organized as an answer to the statement, “There is nothing interesting in the Classics.” During the year of 1926. true to the ideal expressed in the constitution, it has tried in every way to bring the Latin students together socially and to create an active interest iii the study of the Classics. The activities of the club have been three-fold. There were the regular monthly meetings, the different methods of raising money for the Latin Tournament, and the annual banquet. One Hundred fifty-eight TOP ROW:—M. Halm, G. Jersig, B. Kennon, E. Kercheville. SECOND ROW:—D. Killingsworth, H. Harding. THIRD ROW:—E. K. Mills, L. Marquis, B. S. Robertson, R. L. Rhea, K. O’Mealy. FOURTH ROW:—F. Schein, E. Terrell, S. Williamson, G. Wimberley, A. P. Wiggins. The Latin Club The meetings, hotli literary and social in character, were hold at the homes of the members. Interesting subjects, in the form of papers or talks, were given, such as “The Last Days of Pompeii’’, “Greek and Roman Warfare”, “Our Roman Customs”, “The Value of Latin to a Student of English”, and “The Beauty of Virgil.” Although these were rendered largely by the members, occasional help was received from the outside. To add to the zest there were always lively games, punning puzzles with appropriate prizes, and songs, Romanized to suit the occasion, followed by refreshments. Two moving picture films, “The Last Days of Pompeii” and “Spartacus”, were sponsored by the club in one of the local theatres due to the courtesy' and cooperation of its manager. They were successful both educationally and financially. The proceeds were used to assist in the financing of the Latin Tournament, One Hundred Fifty-nine Jr.Gittlemoiif hffociation 1 TOP ROW:—J. W. Haymore, II. Hammonds. BOTTOM ROW:—T. Holleran, S. C. Johnson, J. B. Ator, M. Davis. Junior Cattlemen’s Association James Haymore..................................Foreman J. R. Ator...............................Round-up Boss Stewart C. Johnson.........................Par, Master D. Fessenden...................................Sponsor Color:—Blue nul white On April 2, 1926. a group of seniors, grandsons of Texas Cattlemen, met at Main Avenue High School to organize a Junior Cattlemen’s Association. The purpose of the club is to keep alive the traditions of other days and to arouse interest in stockraising. The enthusiasm of the charter members promises much for the future of this industry. During fiesta week a float representing an old-time prairie schooner was entered in the parade by the club, and this attracted much attention. One Hundred Sixty-one LT. Jl.HlLL COMMANDANT HARRY MAY SENIOR MAJOR. RUBEN ALBAUGH JUNIOR, MAJOR, One Hundred Sixty-two Company A TOP ROW:—J. Flores, C. Quillian, G. Caldwell, F. Spicer, W. Rosen, J. M. Brown, W. Jones, J. Bemus, S. Crecelius, B. Robinson, E. Farley, F. Hutchins. MIDDLE ROW:—A. Holland, W. Wentz, H. Denison, Wm. Cook, A. Leal, C. Stone, H. Frazier, A. Hickman, P. Reid, J. Fisher, R. Dufner, W. Tate, V. R. Hood. BOTTOM ROW:—Melvin Wheat (Standing), M. Leman, Win. Menger, L. Means, I). Pullen, Capt. T. Crosby, Junior Major R. Albaugh, Commandant Lt. John L. Hill, 1st Lt. F. Cook, 2nd Lt. J. C. Ridley, W. Dullnig, J. W. Ellis, J. Risica, G. Rodriguez. TOP ROW—Capt. T. Crosby, L. D. Sullivan. BOTTOM ROW:—E. Kercheville, 2nd Lt. J. Ridley, I. Glover. iSJSJr One Hundred Sixty-three Company B TOP ROYV:—E. Hammonds, H. Pennington, E. Younes, F. Schmidt, J. Langridge, F. Arredondo, W. Waugh, M. Reich, W. Goldberg, C. Milburn, J. Deutsch, L. Fortassain, T. Hanner. SECOND ROW:—Guidon Carrier, L. Johnson, E. Bauer. L. Gonzales, F. Holder, A. Ginsberg, B. Scrivano, L. C. Johnson, F. Parker, H. Williamson, N. Wedemeyer, E. Piggott, C. Ettle, D. Roosevelt, L. Schelper, L. Garber, J. Forsythe, Bugler. THIRD ROW:—P. Koenig, Bugler, R. Osborn, F. Brosom, G. Elizondo, E. McHarry, R. Rische, 1st Lt. C. Wilkinson, Capt. H. Hammonds, Commandant Lt. John L. Hill, 2nd Lt. J. Miller, 2nd Lt. J. Motherspaw, L. Dunbar, H. P. Wells, A. Kutschenreuter, H. Rogers. BOTTOM ROW:—F. Burger, K. Harper, W. Gonzales, J. McMurray, W. N. McKinney, H. Hensley, H. Haimovitz, J. Ross. One Hundred Sixty-four Company C TOP ROW:—J. Van Reed, F. Blankenship, H. Harris, N. Laurence, S. Grassiano, S. Hamilton, H. Diehl, E. Douglas, K. Kosch, R. Russi, R. Parrett, F. Chapa, PL Conway, Wm. Tomasi, M. Carlisle, R. L. Neal. MIDDLE ROW:—J. Trosper, A. Davenport, B. Lozano, R. Chidgey, Wm. N. Fleming, J. Scott, J. Oxford, B. Priest, V. Runke, C. Wilson, J. Loya, J. Niedert, H. North, L. Ragsdale, C. Schaeffer, C. Marsch, L. Joyce. BOTTOM ROW:—A. Bloom, W. Dick, M. Elizando, J. Ross, L. Ross, 1st Lt. Adj. E. Golding, 1st Lt. G. Pfeiffer, Capt. A. Denison, Commandant Lt. John L. Hill, 2nd Lt. W. Mallory, 2nd Lt. T. Harris, 2nd Lt. P. Miller, R. Dietrich, T. Bauman, W. Remy, J. Couch, I). Roberts. One Hundred Sixty-five El Sombrero Company D TOP ROW:—E. Franks, L. Walthall, Jr., G. Burger, B. McNeal, H. King, H. Searle, G. French, J. Wickline, B. Brager, J. T. Speer, G. Lacy, A. Mathis, F. Dibrell. MIDDLE ROW:—W. B. Stokes, D. Miller, H. Filler, S. Newman, B. Goldsmith, J. Parker, B. Esserick, F. Alvarado, E. Golson, E. Spaulding, J. Ragsdale, A. Green, D. Nunn, L. Brager. BOTTOM ROW:—A. Carrola, A. Poe, S. Hull, A. Vrooman, J. Searle, 2nd Lt. T. Evans, Major H. May, Commandant Lt. John L. Hill, Capt. II. Cook, 1st Lt. B. Daffan, 1). Hall, F. Tinoco, R. Siddell, L. Pantusa, F. Goodenough, J. D. Beery. IN FRONT:—L. Oeding. Capt. H. Cook, R. M. Barron, N. Fitch, 1st Lt. B. Daffan. One Hundred Sixty-six Drum and Bugle Corps •H •H TOP ROW:—J. Forsythe, P. Koenig, H. Denison, D. Roberts, B. Dullnig, H. Hensley, G. Rodriguez. BOTTOM ROW:—T. Bauman, R. Parrett, J. Van Reed, T. J. Speer, J. D. Beery, J. Langridge, J. Ragsdale, R. Osburn, Drum Major Tom Harris. The Drum and Fife Corps of 177( finds its modern counterpart in the Drum and Bugle Corps. The purpose is the same, to inspire the work and file with the martial spirit. Main Avenue Drum and Bugle Corps consists of nine drummers, eight buglers and the band leader. It helped the El Sombrero Campaign this year by portraying “The Spirit of 76”. Drum Major T. Harris M. Baldwin One Hundred Sixty-Seven El Sombrero mmmm TOP ROW:—B. Monger, F. Lehman, R. Osburn, T. Vrooman, W. Remv, B. Esserick, E. McHarry, M. Carlisle, W. Jones, H. Denison, E. Walthaw, C. Russi, M. Rice. SECOND ROW:—Capt. A. Denison, C. Willison, R. Wofford, A. Davenport, W. Tate, J. Serrald, J. Couch, C. Crecelius, A. Poe, P. Miller, L. Means, J. Ridley, W. Cook! II. Harris, W. Mallory, A. Kutschenreuter, 1st Lt. Pfeiffer. Competitive Drill Company Main Avenue won the right to represent the city at the state meet when they beat the Brackenridge drill company last April. Winning second place in the state of Texas, the Main Avenue drill team composed of sixty-five boys, captured a forty-dollar prize in a military competition drill held at Dallas last October during the State Fair. The Main company drilled against five Dallas companies, Allen Military Academy of Bryan, Highland Park High School, Fort Worth High School and North Texas A. M. College. TOP RO V —F. Chapa, W. B. Stokes, L. Johnson R. Diedrich, R. Siddell, B. Lozano, ROTTnV RV V LV- fS’AH nI ch ’ RA Hens'ey H- Pennyton, J. Forsythe. B°T1°M ROW.—Capt. A. Denison, C. Willison H. Cook, A. Holland, H. Hammonds, T. Crosby, T Evans, M. Elizando, T. Roder, D. Pullen, A. Bloom B Daffan L. Means, B. Dullnig, J. Miller, W. Dick, 2nd Lt. F. Cook. One Hundred Sixty eight I r. Hill, R. Reed, A. Cole, T. A. Abbott Athletic Council 7j I1K Athletic Council of Main Avenue Senior School, com-VJ-' posed of six faculty members appointed by the Principal, was organized in the fall of the year 1924. Members for the Council during 1925-1920 were: Miss Cole, Mr. T. A. Abbott, Mr. Reed, Lt. Hill, Mr. Griesenbeck, and Mr. Fessenden. Mr. T. A. Abbott was elected to fill the position of chairman, and Mr. Reed was elected secretary. All money was handled by the school Finance Committee. The purpose of the council is to have full charge of athletics in Main, both boys’ and girls’, to arrange all of the games lor the various teams, and to take charge of the ticket collections and sale at the gates. This year the Council provided for student season tickets, a plan which never before had been offered to the school. The ten activities governed by the Athletic Council were: football, boys’ basket ball, girls’ basket ball, track, tennis, golf, boxing, hockey, soccer, and girls’ swimming. One Hundred Seventy-one Coach Tim Griesenbeek M. Pipkin TOP ROW:—Coach T. (iricsenbock, K. McCaniish. A. Oppen-heimcr, II. Scarb . H. Royburn. Asst. Coach 1 . l,V s -ndcn. SECOND ROW: I . McN vl. L. Nelson. R. Ponder. M. Davis. T. Crosby, R. Huff. O. Brown. THIRD ROW: D. A. Kerr. G. Dwyer. C. Surtees. E. Bohne. J. Davis. B. Hunt. T. .1. Hurd. BOTTOM ROW:—B. Hopkins. J. Her .inu. M. Culli. T. Holleran. J. B. Ator. B. White. W. Dunsmore. M. Pipkin. Football The first game, a practice session with Schreiner Institute at Kerrville, was lost by Main. The team had not begun to function properly. The following game, however, showed a real Crimson offensive, when they downed Uvalde 45 to 0. A journey to Corpus Christi followed where Main engaged with the Corpus Hi team. Corpus won the game 6-0 in a wind. One of the features of the trip was the way the Corpus team entertained the Main gridsters while they were in the Gulf city. The next week Lockhart was turned back with a 44 to 6 defeat. Main showed great improvement in the game. • 1 w W. Dunsmore B. Hopkins G. Dwyer 1776 l� ' One Hundred Seventy-two M. Davis E. Hunt T. Holleran J. Davis Then came the strong Houston Central team. This game was one of the most stubbornly fought of the season. The powerful Bayou city eleven finally downed the Crimsons 10-0. Again the team seemed to lack something. The Houston team was entertained the night of the game at Elson Hunt's house. The Austin Maroons were the next rivals for our team. This was the game in which the Crimson team really found itself and showed its worth. From this game on Main’s team looked great. Main went into the last quarter of the Austin game seven points behind. They were still fighting. Nothing could stop them; a safety and Willie Dunsmore's 72 yard run for a touchdown after he picked up an Austin fumble, gave Main the game by a score of 9 to 7. A trip to Houston to fight the Houston Heights team followed the thrilling Austin game. Playing under every possible handicap, in a sea of mud, on a bad field, and with rain falling, the Crimsons showed some real stuff in their 2 to 0 victory. The outcome of the game surprised many as Asst. Coach D. Fessenden T. Crosby B. White G. Herzing J. B. Hearne One Hundred Seventy-three J. B. Ator A. Oppenheimer Houston Heights was rated as one of the strongest teams of the state. No more games were played until Thanksgiving day when the city grid classic between Main and Brackenridge was held. Most critics gave the Crimsons the edge over the game Purple and White team. The day was perfect, and the crowd that gathered to see the contest was one of the largest ever assembled in the city. The Red and White team opened up with a deceptive offensive from puzzling formations that the Brackenridge team could not solve. Time after time the Crimsons pushed the ball down to the goal line but could not put it over on account of the heavy penalties inflicted on them. The pep and dash of the Crimson team was against the team. The backs started a fraction of a second before the ball, the line charged too Captain quick, and they were penalized for each offense. Calvin Surtees It was hard, but the score at the end of the game was 0-0. M. Culli E. Bohne R. Ponder L. A. Kerr One Hundred Seventy Jour TOP ROW:—Coach T. Griesenbeck. A. Ingram. H. Basso. R. Huff. J. Searle. M. Trice. V. Eckhardt. BOTTOM ROW:—R. Hall. F. Dwyer. M. Pipkin. J. Davis. G. Dwyer. Boys’ Basketball Season The first game of the year was a battle with St. Mary’s Academy, resulting in a victory for the Main quintet. Following this, the team took a trip to Houston to play both of the Bayou City teams. Main won in an exciting game with Houston Central. The big game with Brackenridge was next. The Crimson five played one of their best games in this struggle. The strong Brackenridge team, state champions, had to fight hard for every point they made. This was the final game. Letters were awarded to the following: Pipkin, Dwyer, Trice, Davis, Boyd, Huff, Eckhardt, Searle, Hall, Eastburn. Captain Maurice Pipkin Practice at Turner Hall One Hundred Seventy-five TOP ROW.— E. Brown, A. Davenport. F. Zertuche, J. Henry, A. Ward. G. Pfeiffer. H. Searle. MIDDLE ROW:—J. Searle. B. Harper. Davis, .1. Thomas. C. Smith. M. Rice. S. Roberts. B. Xoake. BOTTOM ROW:—C. Surtees. L. Phillips. E. Davis, J. Arbuckie, Student Mgr. W. Huff. Coach D. Fessenden. Capt. II. Crowell, L. A. Kerr. G. Manhoff. Track Team Overwhelmingly defeating Brackenridge 91-30, Main’s 1920 track team again won the annual dual meet. Features of the meet were that eight city records were broken, one set, and one tied by Main men and that Main Avenue won every first place. The records that were broken are as follows: Event New Record Old Record Winner 220 yard dash... 22.2 seconds. .23.2 seconds...Elwood Davis •140 yard dash... .55 seconds.. .56.1 Seconds....L. A. Kerr Half Mile.........2 min. 8 sec.. .2 min. 12 sec.. Herbert Crowell High Hurdles.. . .10 seconds.. .17.2 seconds...John Henry Pole Vault.......11 feet........10 ft. 0 in.John Arbuckie High Jump........6 ft. 1 in......5 ft. 11 in....Lee Philips Ferdinand Herman set a record of 184 feet for the javelin L. Phillips G. Manhoff J. Arbuckie One Hundred Seventy-six Main vs. Olympian Star throw and Gilbert Pfeiffer tied the record of 4 minutes and 58 seconds for the mile. In the other events, El wood Davis won the 100 yard dash in 10.9 seconds; Brown White won the discus throw with 110 feet 3 inches; and Eugene Bohne won the shot put with 43 feet 6.5 inches. The relay team also won their event. John Arbuckle won high point man with 11 points while Davis, Phillips, and Henry tied for second place with 10 points each. In an exhibition 440 yard dash, Adrian Pauler, an Olympian star from Holland, giving Williams of Brackenridge and Ward of Main a 20 yard handicap, was defeated by Williams in a close finish. Later, giving Williams and Noake of Main a 10 yard handicap in a special 220 yards dash, he won by 4 yards. In the state relay races the Main medley relay team composed of Calvin Surtees, El wood Davis, L. A. Kerr, and Herbert Crowell broke the old state record by clipping off 17 seconds to set a new state record of 3 minutes and 49 seconds. Earlier in the season the team defeated the Texas freshmen 46-41 and Schreiner Institute 76-35. Student Manager Warren Huff Davis, Surtees, Kerr J. Henry Otic Hundred Seventy-seven M. Lamp ton Captain Arline Appleby M. Chasey L. Estes Girls’ Basket Ball Team Winning the city cup for the second year in succession, the girls’ basket ball team had a fine season. This is only the second year that a girls’ basket ball team has been formed at Main. It is fast becoming one of the most successful and popular athletic organizations in the school now. Arline Appleby led the team this year throughout their successful season. The girls were coached by Miss Ruby Cole, who rounded out a splendid team. Only one game was lost during the season, and that was avenged later in a return game. The Crimson feminine team piled up 576 points to 74 for their opponents. In one game they made 62 points, and at the same time held their opponents to two foul throws. The players in the team this year were as follows: Arline Appleby, Captain, Elizabeth Hasselbauer, Miriam Chasey, Polly Campbell, Leio Estes, Mary Jane Lampton, Louise Clements Alma Sasse, Bobbie Hodges. P. Campbell E. Hasselbauer B. Hodges One Hundred Seventy-eight El Sombrero C. McCarley, T. Folbre, G. Black, J. Kauffman, S. King, M. Trice, A. Ingram. L. Slcon A. Storey, M. Pipkin. Tennis The Main Avenue Tennis Team was organized during the early part of this year. Jesse McCarley was elected captain while Stewart King was installed in the office of business manager. A series of matches has been arranged with Austin High, Pearsall, and possibly Schreiner Institute at Kerrville. The team consists of ten singles and five doubles teams. Although these teams are constantly practicing together, a wide variety of individual play has been developed and on the whole a good deal more interest has been shown than in previous years. There has also been some very keen competition between the individuals desiring to represent Main at the district meet at San Marcos. Student Manager Stewart King One Hundred Seventy nine Tennis Courts +4-+++++ +±±i-l±iitii±±±±±i±i±±±±±±til;iii±±13Ltiii1: it-Z±}±±i±i±±i±5Lt±±ii±±t±±±±±±±±±±±i±±+++++x Boxing Club Top Left to Right:—Tinoco, Kutschenreuter, Peraltes, Loya, Hull. Bottom Left to Right:—Tripp, Neal, Sanderson, Burgin. Main’s Soccer Team TOP ROW:—E. Travis, J. Flores, H. Carrillo, D. Brown, A. Sheppherd. MIDDLE ROW:—L. Ragsdale, B. Diaz, J. Alvarez, D. Blackstock, M. Elizondo. BOTTOM ROW:—R. Jackson, E. Overtstone, A. 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SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS E3 it •• • 111 m 1111 • i • i a 11111111 • 11111 ii 111111111 m 1111 • 111 • m • m 11 a 11 a a • a • 11111,111111111 • ii 1111 ii in 111 • 11111 • 111 • • a i m m 11, i • a a • m •, 111, i, a,,,,, i, • 11,111,,,, 11111,,,,,, i,,, i • • 111,, 1111 ■ 111,,, a 11,111 One Hundred Eighty-six ■E The 1926 Class Invitations Were Made by Us PATRONIZE HOME INDUSTRY WE ARE THE LARGEST EXCLUSIVE ENGRAVERS IN THE ENTIRE SOUTHWEST QUALITY, SERVICE AND REASONABLE PRICES ALWAYS E make in our Plant everything pertaining to Engraving, such as Qreeting (Sards, ‘Wedding 'Invitations, School Invitations, Uisiting (Sards, Embossed ' Business and Social Stationary, Etc. 222 LOSOYA ST. - SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Established 25 years E One Hundred Eighty-seven Tricek. doesn’t count when satisfaction is assured Our Photographs have that sincerity and distinctiveness which lives long after the price is forgotten and they are always You —at your best! 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Southwestern Bell Telephone Company CROCKETT-TRAVIS—215 East Travis St. MISSION -103 Qrove Ave. WOODLAWN—502 West Mistletoe Su One Hundred ninety Jaccard Jewelry Company We maintain a department devoted exclusively to the requirements of Schools and Colleges Class, Fraternity, Club and Society Pins and Rings and Commencement Announcements are produced in our own shops, under personal supervision Inquiries will be given prompt attention 1017-19 Walnut Street Kansas City, Missouri iiiiMMiiMiiiiimiiiimimiiiiiii A FRIEND IN NEED Your Bank You will find the CITY-CENTRAL BANKS YOUR BEST FRIEND The CITY NATIONAL BANK — for your checking account and commercial business. The CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY — for your reserve account and trust service. 4% Interest on Time Deposits We Invite You To Bank With Us CITY NATIONAL BANK Houston at Navarro CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY 313 E. Houston St. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS One Hundred Xinety-one S' 0 “The Household” We Cultivate the Loyalty of Our Customers By always giving them merchandise with a Service Giving Value Rendering the utmost in personal service and satisfaction has established for this Great Institution “Customer Good Will” JAMES KAPP A. J. WALSER H. E LOCKHART President Vice-President Sec'y.-Treasurer beautiful Ttootwear for the School Qirl JOU’LL be delighted with the U beatiful styles and irresistible patterns when you come here to choose your graduation and party slippers. There’s a style here to suit every whim and fancy. Opal Gray Kid White Kid Parchment Kid J S lso featuring I. MILLER beautiful hosiery K and M SHOE STORE JLv.iL. 513 East Houston Street .................................................. One Hundred Ninety-two Immmmmmmmmm l cash or credit iiimniiiniiimiiimlml r----------------------------------------------------------?5 iamonds cWatches Jewelry Silver Ware Eyeglasses HAND CHASED GOLD PLATINUM JEWELED Genuine Orange blossom Wedding Rings ■ H Z) Established 1852 514 E. HOUSTON ST. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS immmmmnniinnmiii cash or credit iimmniiimmnimmnil One Hundred ninety-three Gene Seng For the good of Athletics and Good Athletic Goods H. N. MOORE CO. 314 W. Commerce St. time in half IJou waste no time at Piqqlij IDiqqlq; use a minute or an hour at qour own pleasure. The qoods are roadq, the checker it readq and the larqe aisles arranqed for quick passaqe. Slip n— jat what uou with—tlip out. Simple—tpeedq. One Hundred Ninety-four THINK OF IT! □ Now You Can Buy The ESSEX “SIX” COACH FOR $874.— DOOR! Including Extra Equipment For those who desire special terms, arrangements have been made for your convenience— (tlQC i £ lT.82 Monthly, Including Interest, own 4 0 Insurance and Extra Equipment CROCKETT AUTOMOBILE CO, AT RETAIL Navarro at Oakland Sts. METROPOLITAN DEALERS METROPOLITAN DEALERS Ira vis Automobile Co. Stauffer-Miller Co. A. I). YULE A. D. DWYER F. F. Stauffer Ward II. Miller 505 Soledad Street Garden at South Alamo St. METROPOLITAN DEALERS Browne-Wilson Auto Co. S. T. BROWNE 0. A. WILSON 300 North Alamo at Third St. •E One Hundred Ninety-five □ Our ICa p of the Halit College for ‘Women Eight Years of Buick Leadership Over the Entire World. Should Help You to Buy a $wick Member of Texas Association of Colleges. Member of the Southern Association of Colleges. Alone In It Class.—The First Catholic Women’ Collette Admitted to Membership. Member of the Association of American Colleges. Member of the American Council on Education. SAN ANTONIO Buick Company HENRY H. BRYANT Broadway at Fifth Summer Term Opens June 9th. Fall Term Opens September 21st. Sisters of ‘Divine Providence fSl� miniununnninimnmniniiiimmiiinminiiminimmnnuiinmiiiinn...inimnmnnninnimmininnnunniiiniimiunniniinmimninmimnnmi[� | Good Ingredients make your Butter-Krust so good! Served in the Cafeteria 'Baked by Richter BAKERY 1XY the sign of the Big Lantern ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT 115-121 LOSOYAST. ¥5he Largest, ePttost e ltodern Sanitary eBakery in the Southwest 0 E One Hundred Ninety-six •E —at Hertzberg’s Jjiamonds cWatches Jewelry Silver (Crystal cTottery 6tc.- GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS (Jlciss Tins and paternity Smblems Hertzberg JEWELRY CO. “c5 t the sign of the clock HOUSTON ST. AT ST. MARY’S SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS ........................................ mil................................ iimQ the 'Diamond djfouse One Hundred Hinety-seven S' your C3 Come C) | hat a thrill lies in JU the words. When the wonderful day comes— then bring your dreams to Ed. Steves . Sons. We will help you plan and finance your home. 'Dependable 3€ome Builders Jince iS66 710 E. Commerce Crockett 167 3. NATIONAL BANK of COMMERCE likes mighty well to he I your f Bank ♦ Total Resources Over $0,500,000.00 Strong — Conservative ■0 el’Manufacturing Jeweler Class Pins, Rings, Basket Balls Baseballs, Footballs Watch, Clock and Jewelry Repairing Specialties gravis 484 521 East Houston Street Gibbs Bldg. .........................I - ---------------- ST. ANTHONY HOTEL Announces, beginning April 5th, Dancing will be resumed every night en La Tlaccta Admission $1.00 per couple Stags . $2.00 each 1! EDDIE WARWICK’S ORCHESTRA will furnish the ePtlelody One Hundred Ninety-eight Kidd-Key College Conservatory 1871 ♦ 1926 Junior College a Plus—Leading Conservatory of the Southwest 120 Pianos - - 16 Professors For Information Write E. L. SPURLOCK, President Sherman, Texas ‘IDestmoorland College SUMMER SCHOOL Junior College and High School courses. All work fully accredited. Classes open during the Summer to Men and Women. Ten Weeks Session. 1st Term—June 8 to July 13. 2nd Term—July 14 to August 17. Courses are offered that apply on State Teachers Certificates and College Degrees. FINE ARTS: Piano, Voice, Violin, Art and Expression with members of the regular school of Fine Arts who are specialists in their line. MODERATE RATES Board and Room per week $10.00 Tuition per course (108 hours) $30.00 Fall Term opens September 13 For further information and bulletin address E. R. STANFORD, President, Box 1106, San Antonio, Texas 1S45 Baplor College 1026 Largest Christian college for women in the world. The best place for the girl who aspires to leadership and service. For full information utite J. C. HARDY, A. M., LL. D., President :: Belton, Texas One Hundred Ninety-nine w A THOROUGH EDUCATION A i Ui ''-m TEXAS PIONEER INCLUDES A KNOWLEDGEOE GOOD BAKING PIONEER FLOUR WHITE WINGS FLOUR rtms p.n� in:R COMPLIMENTS OF Stephan,Inc., Owners COMPLETE OUTFITTERS TO WOMEN AND MISSES Blue Bonnet ICE CREAM PHONE CROCKETT 3341 Special Attention to orders for fancy individual moulds DALLAS AND BROOKLYN STS (UNSHINE ■LAmerica’s ‘Beautiful Laundry Launderers and ‘Dry (gleaners 615 North Flores Street San Antonio, Texas Two Hundred A WONDERFUL NEW CONTRACT Issued by the Bankers Life Company of Des Moines, Iowa Assume You Carry $10,000 When you die from any natural cause, the Company will pay ... $ 10,000 If you die from accident prior to age 60, the Company will pay . . . 20,000 If you become totally and permanently disabled prior to age 60, during such disability all premium payments are waived and after 90 days the Company will pay you $1,200 per year, as long as you live, if such disability continues and at your death will pay.................... 10,000 Under the disability benefit, if you live 10 years and 3 months, you will receive................................................................. 12,000 Or, if you live twenty years and three months, you will receive . . . 24,000 And at death your family or estate will receive............................ 10,000 the annual payments to you being subject to continuance of total disability. CHERRY CHERRY, Qeneral Agents SUITE 307 MAVERICK BLDG. Vhe . 1 Counter Uhe t TOCenger Offers Has for Two Fine Over 50 Dining Rooms— Years been he Cafe famous and the (lor tyood Coffee Shop Plan a Party Take your choice and have the You’re sure to Menger furnish enjoy them, because The Dinner It’s a t’s a 33 aker Walter ceH!otel ‘fKotel Two Hundred One ePftain Shop: 109 Jefferson St.— Cr. 6938 branch Shop: 109 W. Dewey Pl.—W. 3687 COMPLIMENTS OF F. V, HUFFMEYER Co., florists 70 JE desire to thank both faculty and Students for the nice business received at their hands and trust that our service has been such as to warrant a continuance of same. 109 Jefferson St., Cr. 6938 109 W. Dewey Pl., W. 3687 -THE ORIGINAL- INSURANCE DEPARTMENT STORE Accident and Health Dept. Automobile - - - Dept. Burglary - - - Dept. Bond - - - Fire ■ - - 1912 fourteen years Exclusive 'Insurance Service 1926 Life - Marine - - - Liability - - - - Dept. Plate Glass - - Dept. Compensation - - Dept. COLEMAN CO. Crockett 2061 8th Floor Brady Bldg. The Wolff Sl Marx Company QUALITY-SERVICE-C IURTESY Satisfaction--- I n that one word is summed up the whole intent and service of this A store. It applies to the variety we present — the quality of our merchandise; the character of our styles; the prices we quote, and we make YOUR satisfaction a condition of every purchase you make of us -Always EVERYTHING TO EAT UNDER ONE ROOF fruits, Uegetables, dMeat ePHarket, Qafe, Delicatessen, bakery and Qrocery SHOP WHERF. YOU CAN PARK COMMUNITY FOOD STORE Crockett 6990 Main Avenue at Romana Two Hundred Two 0- undeen’s SUkShop 219 Alamo Plaza Good Silks-Fairly Priced SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS eWalthall eSfyCusic Qo. 217-19 W. Commerce St. San Antonio, Texas PIANOS PLAYERS AMPICOS eTlfCanhattan Cafe 310 East Houston Street he largest eJKlodern Qafe in the Southwest Crockett 898 Qhcdkley brothers HEATING—PLUMBING VENTILATING and OIL BURNERS Equipped with Air-Washed Cooling System SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS 1222 Navarro St. San Antonio THE VERY FLOUR FOR YOUR EVERY FLOUR USE MANUFACTURED AND GUARANTEED BY LIBERTY MILLS SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS THE FAIR It pays to pay cash Alamo Plata at Commerce Street In every city there in one store that sells dependable merchandise for less— In San £Antonio it’s The Tdair West End Lumber Co. “The Thorne guilders” Where the School girl loves to shop Phone Cr. 377 S' •E Tiro Hundred Three Cut Flowers - tyloral Offerings Where Broadway crosses 8th Compliments of SAN ANTONIO PERFECTION BAKERIES “San cAntonio’s Best Bakers” Crockett 4107—2896 1865 1926 LOCKWOOD NATIONAL BANK Safe Strong Successful A satisfactory bank to deal with Aviation Coffee “cAbove cair Sold by your grocer cAsk for Jenner’s Candies “The Qood Kind” Made in San Antonio JENNER M’F’G. CO. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Lone Star Ice Delivery Co. Delivers to all parts of the city Phone us your order Crockett 4466 300 Jones Ave. Du Pont Paints, Varnishes, Enamels, Wall Paper—Imported and Domestic, Pictures and Picture Framing Art Materials and Gift Articles HAVE YOUR DIPLOMA FRAMED NOW Service- Satisfadion FRED HUMMERT CO. 517 E. Houston Two Hundred Four UYING on the Installment Plan is good business, if you 1 buy something that maintains its value. Before you launch vix into your career, let us explain how you can buy $500.00 or $1,000.00 cash, by making regular weekly payments. 1j0e invite ‘Dad, eTKlother, Jon and fDaughter to visit us in our new c,}£ome he Commercial National J3ank St. Mary’s at Travis Street Qreater Jan cAntonio’s Qreatest Shoe Store 4( SHOE CO. 117-119 ALAMO PLAZA Especially featuring Styles tyor t he younger Set! Two Hundred five 0 .0 ra he place where boys develop Christian Character through supervised work and play OUR OBJECTIVE Health Betterment Mind Acquirement Soul Enrichment Service Achievement OUR DYNAMIC A Clean Standard In Living In Speech In Athletics In Scholarship Young Men’s Christian Association Martin and Navarro Streets San Antonio, Texas . ...................................................................................................................................... mi.......mm....... he m e. A OFFERS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL GIRLS School of Stenography Employment Bureau Qymnasium Swimming Too 5ummer Camps Clubs, Classes fellowship Inspiration A. good sign j for a fdome • I HE M-M sign on plans and lumber is a guarantee of satisfaction for the home owner. eWhen you build your own home, insist upon this sign! mellifF'McAllister LUMBER COMPANY Buena Vista at Medina Cr. 3806 0 •0 Two Hundred Six COMPLIMENTS OF Hillyer-Deutsch Jarratt Co. LUMBER SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Dodge Brothers Motor Vehicles WrotemHundley Motor Company Broadway at 8th Crockett 4236 Broadway Sporting Goods Co. oAthletic Outfitters 224 BROADWAY Walk-Over Boot Shop T eal Shoes for Tegular Qirls and 233 E. Houston Street — at Navarro ■0 The “MAIN” idea is Invest Your Ability in a Qood Position and Make Your Brain Pay Dividends 5 The Oldest School 5 In the Finest Location 5 With the Best Equipment 5 Fully Accredited 5 More Individual Instruction 5 Positions Secured 5 Credit for High School work HLflMOCITY M RUSINES5 COLLEGE Woolworth Building Crockett 259 [■JiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiiiiiiiiHiiiiimiiiiiiiiHiiHH For Pure T 1 ♦ | Wholesome CtTlCtlCS BUY DUERLER’S I e!M.ade in San Antonio York Band Instruments Pianos—typewriters 316 £. HOUSTON ST. '0 Compliments � Sailing’s StOVeS ........................................................ Ttco Hundred Eight he ColleqeAntiual House of Texas ' 130 SOLC-DAD ST SAN ANTON 10,TfXAS ' L.B.CLEGG I PRESIDENT GEO. H. ALTEKRUSE ) 1 VICE PRESIDENT FRANZ C.CROOS VICE PRESIDENT WM.C.CLEGG f TREASURER W.F. SI BERT SECRETARY V -0 y OUR display of frjy ‘Printing has won tyirst ‘Prize at every Exhibition in the Qraphic cArts ‘Division of the R.oenth ‘District I' exas) of the cAssociated Advertising Clubs of the ‘World! T YOUR beckon, out of the I pages of a “SERVICE” planned Annual the memories of the happiest days of your life uhll be vividly brought forth in a distinctive and interesting manner, to live over and over again. Service Engraving Co frVgqmgers and Engravers of Successful Anmuils 118 Broadway San Antonio, Texas B' ‘Blie e5Yten’s Store of San SAntonio B Do You Know Who Made the Clothes You Wear? At this store you’ll find only nationally known lines of Men’s Wear —we’ve selected Hart Schaffner Marx and Hickey-Freeman Clothes Because they meet the high standard of quality we’ve set for our store Houston si. Fomby Clothing Co. of SutisfaClL It were not for the support of the Advertisers, this book would not be possible. Loyal Main High Students, Patronize these Concerns! The 1926 Staff of El Sombrero extends its sincerest thanks to the Advertisers, The San Antonio Light, The Jeff Orchestra, The Drum and Bugle Corp, and the many others who have so greatly contributed to the success of this annual.—‘She Staff. Z ■i) Two Hundred Xine ■8 !« « 1 p. ?.■ -■: y- r «T y% J 1 ivtiL W’ • ? ? ' .Vv fe'i a« HI ■w-S, ja� v V - « mJt ■ -■� { •'.T itoP ssa BSSsr • ■ j gr?ir ■' - z4m.J j+fr £ � .I'ir •. toe raLVA .. 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