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

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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.

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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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MISS ROSITA URIBE Bachelor of Business Science; Attended Holding Institute, L.H.S., and Our Lady of the Lake College; Teaches typing. MRS. MABEL R. McGUFFEY Graduated from Hanover College with on A.B. degree; Teaches mathematics. Hob- by is knitting. MISS LELA McKINLEY Educated at Pearsall High School, Texas University, Lady of the Lake, Colorado University, Columbia University; Teaches math. MR. JOHN H. McNEELY Educated in District of Columbia, University of Mary- land, Houston, and American University; Teaches history; Taught two years in McAllen, Texas. MISS ZOILA DE LA GARZA Attended University of Chicago; Bachelor of Philoso- phy, Master of Arts degree; Teaches Spanish. Hobby is collecting bric-a-brac. Eke M: sitx MISS MARY FRANCES DOSS Graduated from Texas University with B.A. and M.A. degrees; Spon- sors Journal; Teaches English. MR. EPIGMENIO GARZA, JR. Auditor; Always on hand for any school affair. Hobby is mechan- MISS TILLIE CHRISTILLIS Attended S.W.T.T.C; Has Bachelor of Arts degree; Teaches English. Her greatest ambition is to kill a deer. As a hobby she has the orientation of the Freshmen. MRS. H. B. PALMER Attended University of Texas, S.W.T.- T.C, Peabody Teachers ' College. Regis- tered nurse; Teaches Nursing. Ambition is to make nurses of all A pupils. Hobby is gardening.