Martin High School - La Pitahaya Yearbook (Laredo, TX)

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I peice. to me I MR. J. W. NIXON, Principal Mr. Nixon was reared in West Texas. He attended Allen Academy, The University of Texas, and Sul Ross State Teacher ' s College from which he received his Bachelor of Science degree. He played varsity football while attending the University of Texas, lettering at a tackle position on the Longhorn teams of 1928 and 1929. While attending the University of Texas, he served as assistant instructor in the Physical Training Department. Coming to Laredo in 1929, as a supervisor of physical education in the grades, he became principal of L. J. Christen Junior High School. In the summer of 1941, he was appointed prin- cipal of Martin High School. Owning a ranch near Laredo, Mr. Nixon raises registered cattle. His hobby is deer hunt- ing. Vitally interested in athletics and youth building, Mr. Nixon enjoys being of service to the community.

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. Honorable Hugh Cluck, the affable mayor of Laredo, also serves as business manager of the schools. Mr. Aaron Moser, operator of the Moser Auto Company, is shown here in his attractive home. He serves on the board as secretary. Mr. Ernest Leyendecker, school auditor, arrives at M.H.S. nearly every morn- ning at 10-30 for his cup of coffee in the cafeteria. Mr. Antonio Vails, Webb county agriculturist, is the father of our school regis- trar. Miss Antonia Vails. Mr. B. G. Salinas, taken at his adding machine in the County Tax Collector ' s office, serves as vice-presi- dent of the board. Mr. Leon Daiches, owner of Daiches Jewelry Company, was photographed seated in his comfortable home on Mata- moros Street. Mr. C. L. Milton, who is own- er of the Milton Jewelry Com- pany, is due an apology by the staff because after four tries, we still could not take a picture which does him justice.

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■ Pi MR. GEORGE REUTHINGER Advertising sponsor of La Pitahaya: Sponsor ol the Thomas A. Edison Club; Attended Trinity University; Bachelor of Arts Degree; Teaches chemistry and science. Ranching, photography, hunt- ing are hobbies. MISS DIANA LAFON Sponsor of the Future Home- maker ' s Club; T.S.C.W. and Columbia; Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Master of Arts; Teaches foods. Hobbies are walking and swimming. MISS RUTH YOUNG Attended Lady of the Lake College; Has Bachelor of Science Degree; Spon- sor of the Martin High School Pep Squad; Teaches girls ' gym. Helps with U.S.O. work. MISS PILAR SAENZ Attended A. I. College and Texas University; Has M.A. Degree; Teaches freshman Spanish. MR. D. P. BARROW Attended North Texas State Teachers College; Teaches Aeronautics. Inter- ested in Boy Scout work. MISS EVANGELINA CERDA Graduated from L.H.S.; At- tended the University of Texas; Has B.A. M.A. De- grees; Teaches Spanish. MRS. ADELA BLEVINS Attended University of Texas; Has Bachelor of Arts Degree; Teaches Spanish. MISS RAOUEL URIBE Bachelor of Arts; Attended T.S.C.W. Hobby is knitting. Teaches mathematics. MRS. ESTELLE BRENNAN Head of Commercial Dept.; Teaches Stenography; Graduated from L.H.S.; Attended University of Texas; Has Bachelor of Arts Degree.