Palacios High School - Ebb Tide Yearbook (Palacios, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1955 volume:

j’or word In a few years this, the 1955 Edd-Tide, will seem commonplace—if not old-fashioned. Right now. however, it means something special to all of us. We would like to put something special into it—something that says. This is our book: this is the story of our days in school—days that really mean something to each of us.” We would like to have pictures of all our activities—the football games, the basketball, volleyball, and tennis that we have watched with such avid en- thusiasm. the long band trips, the F.H.A. camps and F.F.A. exhibits, the pep squad's drill team in action, and thousands of things we feel we should never forget. There are specific pictures we would like to remember, too—the faces of the football boys after winning a game with an old rival, the band, marching briskly in Austin's 'Band Day” parade, the F.H.A. slumber party after a foot- ball game on a cold rainy night, the pride mirrored on the faces of the F.F.A. boys bringing their prizes home from the County fair, and the relief on the faces of the teachers on the last day of school. Since we could not get pictures of all our activities, we shall have to be content with the pictures of people who participated in them—here it is—the Ebb-Tide for 1955. Carla Ehlers Editor 2 cAnnuai Editor Carla Ehlers cA-Adidtcint ditord Tommy Brandon. Alfred Manning. Jimmy Jackson. Wallis Green. Kay King. Ruby- mae Schneider. Mittie Glass. Laura Ford. Barbara Keefe. Wiilene Dollar cJ nnuat St H Bottom Row: Jane Spruiel. Nancy Johnson, Bobbie Carter, Laura Jo Swenson. Patsy Wesselman, Helen Warn, Betty Tanner, Lela Phillips. Barbara Stewart. Second Roiv: Constance Law, Betty Jo Robinson, Annette Johnson, Rose Pursewell. Anne Herman, Chelette Dollar, Karen Thompson. Diana Prindle. Peggy Christmas. Wilma Joyce Baker. Top Rou:: Trammel Hunter, Paul Taylor, Robert Keszler, Jimmyc Morgan, Jimmy Keefe, Rodney Tucker, Mary Jean Roach. LaVerne Smith. Jeanette Allen. 4 east side elementary school J jr-v's. CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Qaiplt CP Ylewdom Cil tScnCO l« To the Members of the Graduating Class: My Dear Friends: When the Roman Emperors sent out special proclamations, their emissaries 'rode forth equipped with sword and diploma.' the sword being carried as an emblem of power and the diploma as an emblem of authority. 1 hese diplomas written on prachment and bearing the seal of the government gave the bearer, as a representative of the Emperor, the right to free lodging, fresh horses, and the use of public servants. Hence, the diploma has come to signify a written document, conferring some power, privilege, authority or honor upon the person to whom it is con- ferred. The diploma which you received was given you as a mark of distinction. It confers upon you certain honors and privileges which the average citizen does not have. Those with whom you are associated and with whose life you come in contact have a right to expect more of you than they expect of the average. If you accept these honors and privileges without also accepting the responsibili- ties and obligations, you will have proven yourself unworthy of the diploma that has been conferred upon you. For that reason. I urge you to be ever mindful of your responsibility as a high school graduate and do your best to see that those who rejoice the most in your success will not be disappointed. With best wishes, Ralph Newsom Superintendent of Schools 5 iSmitU School ‘principal To The Students of Palacios Senior High School: I have been trying all year to fill the position left vacant by your last year's principal, Mr. W. E. Sullivan. This has been a very difficult task, since the example set was very high. To do a job successfully, you must have the complete co-operation of all people concerned. I can truthfully say that I have had the best from you. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your fine co-operation all year. As you graduate and leave this high school, always carry with you this same spirit of co-operation with your fellow man and you will be a success. 9 J. C. Smith, Principal eor fe junior School ‘‘Principal To the Senior Class of 1055: You have each spent the greater part of your life thus far in preparation for the future years. From your graduation forward your success will be de- termined by how well you have prepared for this future. Some of you will enter the business world: some will continue your preparation for the future by attending institutions of higher learning. Re- gardless of the road you take in the future your early preparation will always be the foundation on which you must rely for success. It is my hope that this all important period of preparation has prepared you well for the future. I know that all of your teachers, administrators, and parents have confidence your preparation period has been one of acquiring a great deal in academic skills, good habits, and proper attitudes. May these very important items bring you success in your future. I personally wish each of you a great deal of success, and sincerely hope you will let God be an important part of that success. 10 Myrle Burton Library I J. J. Harbison History — Math. Sylvester Clark Science .T Victor Kahlich Agriculture Mary Friery Spanish — English History 'J ' , il' D. E. Leighton Music R. C. Shelton Coach — P. E. — Driver Dorothy Smith Home Economics J. G. Smith Principal — Algebra W. D. Wagoner Commercial 13 THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE SENIOR CLASS OF ONE THOUSAND NINE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIVE, A. D. To Lannie Gillette. Berneice Patricia Wesselman leaves Mr. Clark. To Rubymae Schneider. Evelyn Jeanette Carter leaves her water pistol and her ten gallon water tank: also her shooting arm. To Coach Shelton. Verdell Jean Cosby leaves the key to the Bank to buy a new Pontiac. To Mr. Wagoner. Carla Diane Ehlers wills her old worn-out leather purse to use as a fishing creel. To Rudy Jean Hamlin. Jean Ann Falks (Cairnes) leaves her ability to get married on the night of the Junior-Senior Banquet. To Sadie Cortez. Lila Kay Green leaves her baton and strutting ability. To Constance Law, Anne Johnson Herman wills all of her 7 can-can slips. To Fannie Stallard. Geraldine Helen Janes wills her ability to love and keep a man. To Karen Jo Shelton. Thelma Nell Jenkins leaves her long blond tresses. To Barbara Jim Keefe. Lea Annette Johnson leaves her letter writing ability. Get her trained. Wallis. To Jerry Thompson. Kathleen Kay King leaves her ability to make A s in chemistry. To Dorothy Jewell. Ethel Elaine Klennert leaves her sports Queen jars. To Betty Jo Robinson. Edith Sue Penland leaves her basketball uniform. To Nancy Johnson. Betty Sue Phillips leaves her job in Mr. Smiths office. Have fun. Nancy! To Darlene Keszler. Donna Rose Purswell leaves her ability to be on time for school in the morning. To Edward Blackburn, Ruth La Nell Smith Wills her dancing ability. To Willene Dollar. Jane Carolyn Spruiel wills Elwin Carrell: also her ability to PAINT . not men- tioning anything in particular. To Mary Louise Ripke. Frankie Faye Stallard leaves her ability to graduate and get married the same y iai. To Gladys Bowers. Laura Josephine Swenson leaves her job in Mr. Newsom s office. To Eddie Perez. Helen Louise Warn leaves her ability to speak rapidly. It was left to her by Carroll i let i y . . Louise Lou Cabbiness says she doesn't want to will anything to anyone, because where she is going she needs everything. • , To Bobbie Ruth Carter. Annie Lois Harkness wills her ability to be married and go to school at the aaiut 11111«.. M . ... . To Patsy Williams. Kathrine Delia Bauman wills her Kellogg Class Sweater. We know it will be a perfect fit. To Philip Shearer. Larry Eugene Ashley leaves his ability to have late dates (about 4: 0 a.m.i To Donnie Beard. Eddie Dean Blackwell wills Mrs. Smith and his favorite typewriter (the one he gets 60 words a minute on). To Clyde Ware. Howard Neil Blackwell wills his coaching ability, huh. Coach? To Gaylon Harvey. George Joseph Cornett wills his slightly used crab net. To Alton Labright. Clarence's faithful flying partner. Clarence Cunningham wills his pilot license. To Beckwith Steiner. Jack Wayne Falks leaves his size 13 football shoes, left to him by Don Johnson. also his ability to make sarcastic remarks. To Jimmy Jackson. William Wallis Green leaves Barbara Keefe. Merely act as a bodyguard. Jimmy. To Bobby Walton. Frederick R. Law wills a bottle of beer every day after football practice. To Laverne Brune, Mason Standish Holsworth II leaves his Bay City girlfriends. To Rosie Lee Ramos and Matilda Salinas. Pete Martinez leaves dear ole'P H. S. in good condition. To Lonnie Beard. Raymond Earl Mozley leaves his ability to be a KA I . 1 his title was given Raymond by Tom Navarro. To George Cepak. Frank Navarro, leaves his catty hair cuts. To Karen Thompson. Thomas Elmo Reneau wills all his free time from now on. To George Frangullie. Charlie Salinas leaves his muscle-building kit. To Charles Mize, William Traylor Simons leaves all his energy. 4To Virginia Barton. Buel Leroy Smith wills the right to go with Kenneth Countryman unless he changes his mind. _ „ . To Johnnie Heinaman. Ralph Trevino wills his guitar with a book 10 Easy Lessons on I ro Guitar Playing. . .. .. To Robert Solis and Grace Placencio. Genaro Salinas leaves his ability to be absent. To Jake Foltyn. Walter Ewell Weakley wills his technique of getting Bible tests. To Fred Garcia. Marvin Frankie Machart leaves the ability to take only one subject in his senior year. and his driving ability. . , .. To Karen Thompson. Patsy Williams. Edward Blackburn, and Elwin Carrell. I homas Alfred Man- ning leaves his ability to throw books in the hall and let the sophomores get the blame, o those four also, Thomas Alfred leaves the J. D. Club, also known as the Junk Dealers. To Elwin Carrel. Phil Richman leaves his ability to have 3 dates in one night. Senior 0$$icer« Class Flower Sweetheart Rose Senior Colors Pink and Silver Motto The World Is Before Us. President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sergeant-at- Arms Sponsors . . . Fred Law . . . Leroy Smith Wallis Green . . Rose Purswell Annette Johnson Phill Richman Mr. J. J. Harbison Miss Belle McGlothlin 16 Song Ooer The Rainbow DEAN BLACKWELL All District Back—'55 Football—'53. '54. '55 Football Captain—'55 Basketball—'53, '54. '55- Basketball Captain—’55 Annual Staff—'53, '54 Class Officer—'53 Student Council—'55 Tennis—'54 Pep Squad—'53, '54 Office—'54 MITTIE CHANIK GLASS F.H.A.—'53, '54. '55 Annual Staff—'53. '54, '55 Band—'53. '54 NEIL BLACKWELL F.F.A.—'53. '54. '55 Basketball—'53. '54 Football—'53. '54 Baseball—'53. '54. '55 Football Manager—'55 GEORGE CORNETT Tennis—'54 Football—'55 T rack—'54 Intramural Basketball— '55 Senior Play—'55 17 VERDEl.l. COSBY F.H.A.—'53. '54. '55 F.H.A. Officer—'54. '55 Volleyball—'55, '54 Annual Staff—'55. '54 Band—'55 JACK FALKS Tennis—'55, '54 F.F. A.—'55. '54 Senior Play Cast—'55 CLARENCE CUNNINGHAM Band—'55. '54 Intramural Volleyball— '54. '55 JEAN ANN FALKS Band—'55 F.H.A.—'55. '54. '55 Chorus—'55 Annual Staff—'55 CARLA EHLERS Sophomore Play—'55 Annual Staff—'55. '54. '55 Band—'55. '54. '55 Library—'55. '54. '55 Annual Editor—'55 Band Favorite—'55 F.H.A.—'55. '54. '55 Band Officer—'54 Most Oustanding—'55 Senior Play—'55 All-District Band—'55 Interscholastic League 1st Division—'55, '54 V aledictorian—' 5 5 Chorus—'55 KAY GREEN Majorette- '5 5. '54. '55 Interscholastic League— '55. '54. '55 Office—'55. '54. '55 Head Twirler—'55 F.H.A.—'54. '55 All District Band—'55 Band—'55. '54. '55 18 WALLIS GREEN Annual Staff—'54. '55 Manager—'53, '54 Basketball—'54, '55 Class Officer—'53, '54. '55 Softball—'54. '55 Track—'54. '55 JERRY JANES F.H.A.—'53, '54. '55 Softball—'53 Band—'53. '54 Student Council—'53 Annual Staff—'54 Library—'55 ANNE HERMAN F.H.A.—'54. '55 Annual Staff—'54. '55 Homecoming Queen—'55 Senior Play—'55 Head Cheerleader—’55 Cheerleader—’54. ’55 Office—’55 Runner-up Most Popular '55 THELMA JENKINS Office—'55 «4 MASON HOLSWORTH F.F.A.—'53. '54. ”55 Football—'55 F.H.A. Beau—'55 Band—'53 ANNETTE JOHNSON F.H.A.—'54. '55 Annual Staff—'54. '55 F.F.A. Sweetheart—'55 Class Vice-President—'54 Class Reporter—'55 Band—'53 Class Favorite—'54 Senior Play—'55 Pep Squad—'53, '55 19 KAY KING Cheerleader—' 5 3 F.H.A—'53. '54, '55 Volleyball—'53 Basketball—'53 Band—'54. '55 Majorette—'54, '55 Annual Staff—'54, '55 Assistant Editor of Annual—'55 ELAINE KLENNERT Band—'53 Basketball—'53, '54 Annual Staff—'53, '54. '55 F.H.A.—'53. '54 Office—'55 FRED LAW F.F.A. President—'53. '55 Football—'55 Class President—'55 Most Popular—'55 Homecoming Queen Escort—’ 5 5 Softball—'55 ALFRED MANNING Track—'52. '53. '54 Football—'53, '54 Basketball—'53. '54 Baseball—'53, '54 Class Officer—'53 F.F.A. Officer—'54. '55 Student Council Officer— '54, '55 Cheerleader—’ 5 5 Annual Staff—'53. 54, '55 PETE MARTINEZ Football—'53. '54. '55 Basketball—'53. '54 Track—'53, '54 Softball—'53. '54. '55 F.F.A.—'54, ’55 Intramural Basketball— '55 RAYMOND MOZLEY F.F.A —'53. '54 Track—'54 Intramural Basketball— '54 Senior Play—‘55 20 FRANK NAVARRO F.F.A.—'53 Intramural BasketbalF- '54. '55 Softball—'55 ROSE PURSWELL Sophomore Play—'53 Pep Squad—'53. '54 Annual Staff—'54, '55 Class Secretary—'54 F.H.A.—'54. '55 Class Treasurer—'55 Senior Favorite—'55 SUE PENLAND Basketball—'53. '54. '55 Volleyball—'53. '54. '55 Softball—'53. '54. '55 Tennis—'53. '54, '55 Class Favorite—'53 Homecoming Queen—'54 Most Popular—'55 Cheerleader—'54, '55 Basketball Captain—'55 F.H.A.—'53 Student Council—'54. '55 Class Officer—'53 Annual Staff—'53, '54 TOMMY RENEAU Class Officer—'53 Annual Staff—'53 Football—'53. '54. '55 F.F.A.—'53. '54. '55 Class Officer—'54 Junior Class Favorite— '54 Runner-up Most Popular. '55 Football Captain—'55 All-District Tackle—'55 Basketball—'55 Basketball Captain—'55 Senior Class Favorite—'55 BETTY SUE PHILLIPS F.H.A.—'53. '54. '55 Pep Squad—'53. '54 Annual Staff—'54, '55 Intramural Volleyball— '54 F.H.A. Secretary—'55 Office—'55 £ PHILL RICHMAN F.F.A.—'53. '54 Basketball—'53. '54. '55 Tennis—'53, '54. '55 Class Officer—'53, '55 Football—'55 Senior Play—'55 CHARLIE SALINAS GENARO SALINAS F.F.A.—'53. '54 Basketball—'53 Football—'53 Track—'54 Intramural Sports—'55 TRAYLOR SIMONS F.F.A.—'54. '55 Library—'55 LaNELL SMITH Office—'53. '54. '55 Pep Squad—'53. '54 F.H.A.—'53. '54, '55 F.H.A. President—'54 Annual Staff—'53. '54 F.H.A. Reporter—'55 LEROY SMITH F.F.A.—'53. '54 Football—'53. '54 Class President—'53. '54 Class Officer—'55 Intramural Basketball— '55 Senior Play—’55 JANE SPRIUEL Basketball—'53. '54. '55 Basketball Captain—'55 Volleyball—'53. '54. '55 Annual Staff—'53. '54, '55 Tennis—'54. '55 Band—'54. '55 F.H.A.—'53. '54. '55 F.H.A. Officer—'55 22 RALPH TREVINO Football—'53, '54 T rack—'55 Band—'55 PATSY WESSELMAN Drill Team—'55. '54. '55 F.H.A.—'53. '54. '55 Basketball—'55 Volleyball—'53. '55 Annual Staff—'53. '54. '55 Student Council—'54 Library—'53. '54. '55 Intramural Volleyball— '53. '54. '55 F.H.A. Officer—'54. '55 District Basketball—'55 Softball Manager—'55 Salutatorian—'55 LAURA JO SWENSON Basketball—'53 Majorette—'54, '55 F.H.A.—'53. '54. '55 F.H.A. Officer—'54. '55 Annual Staff—'53. '54. '55 Office—'53. '54 Band—'53. '54. '55 WALTER WEAKLEY F.F.A.—'53, '54. '55 Football—'54. '55 Softball—'54. '55 Intramural Basketball— '54. '55 FRANKIE STALLARD F.H.A.—'53 F.H.A. Officer—'54 Office—'53. '54 Annual Editor—'54 Pep Squad—'53. '54 Annua 1 Staff—'53 Senior Play—'55 Sophomore Play—’53 HELEN WARN F.H.A.—'53. '54. '55 Annual Staff—'53. '55 Pep Squad—'53. '54 Softball—'53 Library—'53. '54. '55 23 Lois. Louise, Marvin, and Katherine entered Palacios High after mid-term, and they were not in time to have their pictures taken with the Palacios class. They were popular and well- liked by everyone, and you can see a picture of Louise on page 48 of the Ebb-Tide as Pala- cios' Sports Queen. lOe tern One of the most enjoyable events sponsored by the Student Council this year was Western Day. These are a few scenes from that event. junior .Iciaa 0$}icer Class Flower Gladiola Class Colors Lavender and Purple President..........................................................Lonnie Beard Vice-President '...........................................Karen Thompson Secretary.........................................................Bobby Walton Sponsors...................................................Mrs. Mary Friery Mr. Sylvester Clark ■ Mrs. Dorothy Smith Motto Forward ever, backward never. 26 27 Willene Dollar T Johnnie Hienamann Nancy Johnson Alton Lambright Jimmy Jackson Barbara Keefe Constance Law Dorothy Jewell I J Darlene Keszler Charles Mize Eddie Peres Grace Placencio Rosie Ramos Billy Ray Matilda Salinas 30 Philip Shearer Karen Jo Sheldon Robert Solis Fannie Raye Stallard Bobby Walton 31 SENIOR PROPHECY L.arry Ashley—will join the Navy and learn all the techniques of flirting. (Beware of beautiful blondes. Larry). Katherine Bauman—will become the first girl to play with the Globe Trotters. Dean Blackwell—will marry Ann and become the richest barber in Collegeport. He will specialize in Mohawk hair cuts. Neil Blackwell—will become the new coach at P. H S. Louise Cabbiness—will become a shrimp picker at Crawford's Packing Company. Jeanette Carter—will marry Pete and spend the rest of her life in a speed” boat. George Cornett—will take Dean Martin's place and sing at the Tropics. Verdell Cosby—will become Matagorda's Home Demonstration Agent. Clarence Cunningham—will join the Air Force and become a jet pilot. Jack Falks—will become ping pong champion of Buckeye Junior College. Jean Ann Falks—married Carroll tonight and her future is settled. Kay Green—will become the first drum major of Texas University to ride a servicyde on the football field. Kay King—will become the new dietition for the Junior High Cafeteria. Wallis Green—will go to Africa to hunt for diamonds and will become owner of the largest dia- mond in the world. Lois Harkness—whose will-known literary talent is expected to send her to the top round of the lad- der of success. Anne Herman—will achieve fame in the future by learning to sharpen her own lead pencils. Jane Spruiel—will become a successful manager of one of Raymond Mozley's bubble gum factories. Frederick Law—will go to India to tame elephants, and will be carried away on the back of the tamest one to parts unknown. When next seen he will be ringing the church bell in Alvin. Alfred Manning—will become the greatest pig raiser in Matagorda County. Tommy Reneau—will become the proprietor of a moving picture house in which he will pose for his own pictures. Frankie Faye Stallard—will marry Paul and become the manager of Cooper’s Service Station. Patsy Wesselman—after four terms as the White House cook will aspire to become president of the U. S., and will be unanimously elected. Carla Ehlers—will become the leading band director in the United States. Mason Hols worth II—will become the judge of a beauty contest featuring little dolls with little feet. Gerry Janes—will marry Don and raise lots of little chickens. Thelma Jenkins—will go to business school and become the new typing teacher at P .H. S. Annette Johnson—will go to ABI where she and Bobby will major in campusology. Elaine Klennert—will become a model at the Shamrock” in Houston. Pete Martinez—will take Whitey Ford’s place and become a famous pitcher. Raymond Mozley—will become president of “The Butler's Association.” Frank Navarro—will open some gas stations from here to Victoria and keep himself in business. Sue Penland—will become manager of the Five Brothers tobacco factory. Betty Sue Phillips—will become Mrs. Pick-Up Washer 1955. (Don’t believe us? Just ask Tray- lor.) Rose Purswell—will spend the rest of her life playing eenie. meanie, minie, moe between Buddy and Alfred. Genaro Salinas—will become a dance instructor at one of Arthur Murray's studios. Traylor Simons—will become a prop man at M. G. M. Studio in Hollywood. LaNell Smith—will make some lucky businessman a very effiicent private secretary. Leroy Smith—will invent the first Flying Car an get it approved by Congress. Laura Jo Swenson—will marry Red and go on a honeymoon in a jet. Ralph Trevino—will become a famous guitar player and take Curly Fox’s place on T. V. Phil Richman—will invent the Richman Filter Tip Cigarette, and open a tobacco factory. Helen Warn—will set the world’s speed record for talking. Walter Weakley—like Van Johnson, will become famous with his freckles. 32 sSopUomore Ojjicera Class Flower Red Rose Class Colors Red and White Motto No plan for success will work if you won't. President Vice President Secretary T rea surer Reporter Sponsors . LaVerne Smith Jack Crawford Pat Nelson June Wilcox Tommy Brandon Mrs. Myrtle Smith Mr. Ted Smith 34 Wallie Clement Joy Corporon Roy Corporon 35 Kenneth Countryman Chelette Dollar r i Oren Hamlin Jack Crawford Ira DeWitt Norbert Eggemeyer Leonard Gutierrez Mavis Harvey Elka Haubold Clifford DeWitt Bobby Guttenberger James Hebei Irvin Henson Rosemarie Janes Joan Kastrop Leslie Hoffman Beulah Jennings Gale King Trammel Hunter Patrick Jewell Bobby Kitchens Clark Jackson Thelma Lambright Lupe Lcijha James Marquess 38 Irma Serna Norma Soto Mary Louise Soto Dorothv Smith 39 LaVerne Smith Marlene Tate Benoit Wall Mary Gwen Smith Joe Tanner Imogene Tate Sylvia Trevino June Wilcox Gerald Wells utdtandincj LANNIE GILLETTE CARLA EHLERS 3unior avoriteA JAKE FOLTYN - RUBYMAE SCHNEIDER opnomore LEO MORRISH - LA VERNE SMITH HOMECOMING QUEEN—ANNE HERMAN Miss Anne Herman was elected queen of homecoming this year by the student body of Palacios High School. Runners-up in the contest were Gale King and Darlene Keszler. Anne reigned at half-time of the homecoming game and at the dance held afterward in the gym. 47 Queen LOUISE CABBINESS Senior Princess LYNN RICHARDS Freshman Sporta Queen 48 MASON HOLSWORTH ANNETTE JOHNSON .UeerieaclerA Anne Herman, head cheerleader. Ruymae Schneider. Alfred Mannnig. Darlene Keszler. Sue Penland. rill Toodie Bodie. Alfred Manning. Anne Herman, Rubymae Schneider. Sue Penland. Darlene Keszler. Karen Sheldon. Sue Ruth. Roberta Buckley. Bobby Tolleson, Vera Roach. Chelette Dollar, Betty Jo Robinson, Barbara Keefe. Joyce Brune. Mary Jean Roach. Willene Dollar. Barbara Stewart, Margie Ottino. Dorothy Roach. Elka Hau- bold, Patsy Tweedle, Buelah Jennings. Marlene Tate, Karen Thompson, Lela Phil- lips. Patsy Wesselman. 50 spring SportA Crack First Row: George Frangullie. Clifford Dewitt. Lonnie Beard, Clark Jackson. Jimmy Jackson. Second Row: Coach Ted Smith, Donnie Beard, James Baldwin, Pat Nelson. Eddie Perez. Lannie Gillette. sSoltbaU First Roiv: Jane Spruiel. Patsy Wesselman. Co- rinne Mize, Marlene 'Late, Sue Penland. Second Roiv: Joan Kastrop. Norma Rampmeier, El- ka Haubold, Rose Janes. Rubymae Schnei- der, Darlene Keszler. sSoltbaU First Roiv: George Frangullie. Edward Penning- ton. Kenneth Countryman, Lonnie Beard Eddie Perez. Clark Jackson. Second Row: Lino Martinez. Bobby Walton. Tommy Reneau. Donnie Beard. Pete Mar- tinez. Jimmy Jackson. Elwin Carrell. Leo Morrish, Lannie Gillette. 52 9 ootbaii First Row: Pete Martinez, Lanny Gillette. Fred Law. Tommy Reneau. George Coro- nett. Jake Foltyn, Elwin Carroll. Leo Morrish. Phil Richman. Eddie Peres. Second Row: Clark Jackson. Bobby Kitchens. Edward Pennington. Jack Crawford. Donnie Beard, Pat Nelson. Dean Blackwell. Bobby Walton, George Frangulie, Rupert Hays. Third Row: Ted Smith. Coach: James Baldwin. Robert Solis. Gaylon Harvey. Wil- liam Sanders, Mason Holsworth. Walter Weakley. Kenneth Countryman. Sharkey'' Shelton. Coach. Captains: Tommy Reneau. Dean Blackwell; Head Coach: Sharkey Shelton Bobby Walton Back—Junior Phil Richman Back—Senior Jack Crawford Back—Sophomore Pat Nelson Back—Sophomore Donnie Beard Back—Junior Dean Blackwell Back—Senior 55 Lannic Gillette End—Junior Kenneth Countryman End—Sophomore Leo Morrish End—Sophomore 56 Edward Pennington End—Sophomore Walter Weakley End—Senior Tommy Reneau Tackle—Senior Fred Law I ackle—Senior George Frangullie T ackle—Juniorm William Sanders Tackle—Sophomore Rupert Hays tackle—Junior James Baldwin T ackle—Sophomore Mason Holsworth 7 ackle—Senior 57 Gaylon Harvey Guard—J unior Elwin Carroll Guard—Junior % Robert Solis Guard—Junior Pete Martinez Guard—Senior 58 Jake Foltyn Center -Junior Eddie Perez Center—Junior Boya’ enniA Jack Falks, Irvin Hensen, George Cornett enulA Norma Rampmeier, Corinne Mize. Jane Spruiel, Sue Pen- land. (District) (§irt6' OoUe jbaU First Roan Joan Kastrop, Joy Corporan. Sue Penland, Norma Rampmeier, Corinne Mize. Second Row. Rose Janes, Elka Haubold. Patsy Wesselman, Rubymae Schneider. Darlene Keszler. Coach Ted Smitn. (§iria’ Ba ketbaii eam Bottom Row: Chelettc Dollar. Willenc Dollar. Jane Snruicl. Sue Pcnland. Patsy Wesselman. Top Row: Dorothy Smith. Rubymae Schneider. Patsy Williams. Darlene Keszlcr. Corinne Mize, Norma Rampmeier. Coach Ted Smith. Bottom Row: Johnny Hamlin, Jimmy Jackson. Lonnie Beard, Jack Crawford. Phill Richman. Wallis Green. Donnie Beard. Top Row: Bobby Shows, Lannie Gillette. Edward Pennington. Kenneth Country- 60 man. Tommy Reneau, Dean Blackwell. Leo Morrish. Robert Keszler. sStudent (2ouncii 1954-1955 Left to Right: Barbara Keefe. Secretary: Trammel Hunter, Reporter: Sue Pen- land. Treasurer: Dorothy Jean Smith. Reporter: Dean Blackwell. President: Eddie Peres. Reporter: Alfred Manning. Vice-President. The Student Council has sponsored various activities this year. It has sponsored several dances, the most important of which was the Homecoming dance. By sponsoring the coke machine and the Sports Queen race the Student Council has been able to purchase student awards and many useful things for the school. At Christmas the Council planned the program and bought apples for the students. Two of the most successful and enjoyable events sponsored by the Student Council were the Student-Faculty basketball game and Western Day On Western Day each student not wearing at least three items of western apparel was fined or put in jail (the south office). During the day the students and faculty participated in such activities as a tug of war over a mud pit. a spit- ting contest, and a greased pig contest. A semi-formal dance climaxed the day. 64 5 . 5”. c Bottom row: Left to right. (First row) : Harold Bowers. Joe Tanner. Keith Thompson. Rupert Hays. Eddie Peres. Jake Foltyn, Mr. V. J. Kahlich. Second row: Fred Law. Tommy Reneau, Beckwith Steiner. Mason Holsworth, Alfred Manning. Roy Corporan. Phillip Shearer. Third row: Joe Jobs, Lonnie Beard, Laverne Brune. Guy Chamble, John Beard. Billy Dewhitt, Jerry Thompson. James Baldwin. Mike Seaquest. Robert Slaughter. Lino Martinez. Hervy Gonzales. Fourth row: Billy Stuhrenburg, Pete Martinez. Gerald Wells, Wallie Clement. Marshall Rogers. Clif- ford Dewitt. Norbert Eggemeyer. Traylor Simons.Raymond Michalik. Fith row: Leslie Hoffman, Pat Nelson, George Cepak. Donnie Beard. Clyde Ware, Patrick Jewell. Charlie Cepak. Kenneth Brune. PALACIOS CHAPtpp fejr - - Left to right: Phillip Shearer. Sentinel: Lonnie Beard. Secretary: V. J. Kahlich. Advisor. Fred Law. President: Alfred Manning, Vice President: Joe Turner. Treasurer: Mason Holsworth, Reporter. Bottom Row; Betty Phillips. Verdell Cosby, Kay King. Jane Spruiel. Kay Green. Patsy Wesselman. Rose Purswell. Annette Johnson. Anne Herman. Laura Swenson. Jean Falks. Jeanette Carter. Second Row; Learine Rooks. Joyce Brune. Barbara Stewart. Betty Nelson. June Wil- cox. Diana Prindle. Betty Tanner. Lynn Richards. Third Rou, . Pearl Blackburn. Marlene Tate. Barbara Keefe. Constance Law. Mary Jean Roach. Roberta Buckley. Virginia Lothridge. Karen Thompson. Willene Dollar. Fourth Rou. . La Nell Smith. Mrs. J. G. Smith. Joan Kastrop. Gale King. Sue Ruth. Rosemary Janes. Betty Robinson, Elka Haubold. Helen Warn. Patsy Robinson. Bobbie Carter. Carla Ehlers. Nancy Johnsson. Joy Corporan. Lela Phillips. Peggy Ramsey, Chelette Dollar. Donnie Cosby. Carol Ann Partain. June Wilcox. Historian; Mrs. J. G. Smith. Sponsor: Laura Swenson. Treasurer; Patsy Wesselman. President: Verdell Cosby. Vice-President: Betty Sue Phillips. Secreturi ; La Nell Smith, Reporter. Back Row; Bobbie Ruth Carter. Song Leader: Nancy Johnson, Historian; and Jane 66 Spruiel. Parliamentarian. aLacioA fHicjk Scltooi Band MEMBERS Larry Ashley Jean Blackwell Bobby Bradshaw 1 ommy Brandon Becky Brandon La Verne Bowers Bobbie Carter Patricia Christy Wallie Clement Joy Corporan Roy Corporan Donnie Cosby Vcrdell Cosby Dorothy Daniels Billie Douglas Lyndel Durdin Carla Ehlers Laura Ford Betty Ann Friery Kay Green Bobby Guttenburger Francis Halamicek Jean Hamlin Gloria Jean Harvey Mavis Harvey Billie Hayes Sallie Hayes Harry Hulen Gerry Janes Rosemary Janes Dennis Jensen Ronald Jensen Joan Kastrop Gale King Kay King Marilyn Knudson Constance Law Dennis Leighton Virginia Lothridge Carol Ann Partain Diana Prindle Peggy Sue Ramsey Lynn Richards Patsy Robinson Lee Roy Rogers Donald Rowan Alvin Salinas Lucio Sanchez Gwen Smith Fannie Stallard Georgene Stubblefield Laura Jo Swenson Betty Tanner Ralph Trevino Janice Williams Marion Wilson Sylvia Trevino D. E. Leighton, Director wirier This year we are devoting a page in the Ebb-Tide to our favorite majorettes—the girls who add sparkle to the Shark band and do an expert job assisting Drum Major Lee Roy Rogers on the band's many trips and contests. Kay Green—Head Twirier Interscholastic League First Division Gale King Kay King Laura Jo Swenson Interscholastic League First Division Marilyn Knudson O icc irla Bottom Rous: Anne Herman, Constance Law. Fannie Stallard. Jeanette Allen. Top Roiv. Mary Louise Ripke. Thelma Jenkins, Kay Green. La Verne Smith. library Statf Bottom Rolv: Patsy Wesselman, Helen Warn. Gerry Janes, Kay King, Mittie Chanik. Miss Belle McGlothlin. Sponsor. f op Roll : La Verne Smith, Laverne Bowers. Carla Ehlers, Nancy Johnson, Traylor Simons. Jack Falks Lord Fancourt Babberly Frankie Stallard Ela Delahay Phill Richman Carla Ehlers Colonel Sir Francis Donna Lucia D' Alvadorez Chesney George Cornett Jack Chesney Anne Herman Kitty Verdun Leroy Smith Charles Wykeham Annette Johnson Amy Spettigue Alfred Manning Sir Stephan Spettigue sSenior Raymond Mozley Brassett CHARLEY S AUNT Jack Chesney, violently in love with Kitty verdun, and Charles Wykeham, equally enam- oured of Miss Spettigue, invite the young ladies to their rooms for luncheon—in order to meet Charley's wealthy aunt from Brazil ( where the nuts come from ). But. alas, the million- aire aunt sends word that she will have to defer her visit for a few days. What is to be done? The dear young things would never visit the young men's rooms without a chaperone, but neither will the young men give up the opportunity of declaring their love. The problem is solved by forcing another Oxford undergraduate (Lord Fancourt Babberly) into a black satin skirt, a lace fichu, a pair of mitts, and old-fashioned cap and wig. As Charley's Aunt then, this old frump is introduced to the sweethearts, to Jack's father (who is advised to marry her for her millions), and to Stephen Spettigue. The sweethearts hug and kiss Charley's dear old aunt: the two men make love to her. Then the real aunt (Donna Lucia) turns up and assumes anothet name. In the confusion which follows. Lord Babberly gets Donna Lucia's permission to marry her niece (Miss Delahay), Donna Lucia falls in love with an old flame, Sir Francis Ches- ney, Jack and Kitty. Charles and Amy become engaged, Stephen Spettigue is foiled, and Bras- sett (the butler) is reduced almost to idiocy by the strange goings-on. 70 JUNIOR-SENIOR BANQUET AND PROM The Junior-Senior banquet and prom, held on May 14, was one of the highlights of the school year. The guests had a delicious meal of rose nectar (orange juice), moonlight and rose special (roast beef), little moons (English peas). crescent moon and stardust (rolls and butter). fleecy clouds (potatoes), rose petal salad, rose bud radishes, lovers' delight (strawberry short- cake). and rose water (iced tea). The Moonlight and Roses-' theme was carried out beauti- fully throughout the banquet. The prom, held afterwards in the gymnasium, was a huge success. 72 George Holst III Principal History Melba Sullivan Spanish History Mary Wagoner History Civics faculty Betty Rusk English Reading Spelling D. Rawls Claire Burton Shop Arithmetic Cyril Carvin English Esther Leighton Music Allie Mae Whitley Arithmetic Reading Spelling Charles Shreve Coach Science Vivian Newsom Boyd T. Phillips Home Economics Math Geography Social Studies NINTH grade boys First RoutS Abelardo Flores.ffiawrence Navarro. Roy Kelly. Melvin Bickham, Harold Bowers. Keith Thompson. Billy Stuhrenberg. Kelley DeWitt. Rudy Diaz. Arthur Alamia. Second Rout: Alvin Salinas. Louis Sanchez, Rodney Tucker. Carrol Dunn. James Keefe. Jimmy Morgan. David Carter. Pat Jenkins, Dennis Leighton. John Lee Henry I hird Row: Mike Garcia. Joe Rodriguez, Alfred Garcia. Mike Sequist. Bobby Shows. Benny Starr. Johnny Sardelich, Orvil Johns. Ray Sexton. Robert Keszler, James Far- ley. Fourth Row: Jerry Salinas. Guy Chamblee. Marshall Rogers. Robert Slaughter. Henry Gonzales. Billy DeWitt. John Beard. Johnny Hamlin. Ted Bates. Roger Anthis. NINTH GRADE GIRLS First Row: Roberta Buckley. Rose Shimek, Bobbie Tolleson. Joyce Brune. Vera Roach. Margaret Ottino. Betty Nelson. Corena Williams. Second Row: Wilma Baker, Esther Salinas, Ramona Ramirez. Lucy Garcia. Learine Rooks. Barbara Stewart. Jeanice Williams. I hud Row: Peggy Christmas. Gloria Hetchler. Betty McEntire. Patsy Robinson. Lela Philips. Donnie Cosby. Marilyn Knudson. Fourth Row: Dorothy Williams. Lynn Richards. Fannie Jenkins, Carol Partain. Diana Prindle, Peggy Ramsey, Betty Tanner, Virginia Lothridge. 75 EIGHTH GRADE GIRLS First Row: Patricia Rogers. Shirley Bowers. Virginia Wells. Barbara Beard. Betty Anderson. Landra Sullivan. Second Row: Jutta Haubold. Helen Henyan. Virgie Jennings, Avanell Brister, Loretta DeWitt, Patricia Christy. Pamela Green. Nita Kilgore. Third Rout: Rosie Bernal. Frankie Dunning. Patsy Blackburn. Betty Highberg, Lucille Laslie. Betty Mangum, Betty Friery. Fourth Row: Delfina Perez. Domingo Perez, Angelina Morales. Nancy Reneau. Dor- othy Daniels. Mary Ramsey, Gloria Harvey. EIGHTH GRADE BOYS First Row: Gerald Stork. Charles Michalik. Elojio Alamia, Russell Law, Leon Steiner. Bill Wilson, Verner Bowers. Charles White. Second Row: Victor Navarro. Billy Douglas, Ronald Jensen, Val McDonald. Clarence Ripke. Joaquin Rocha. —- -O Third Row: Will Arthur, Arthur SciJja. Domingo Llanes, Philip Sanchez. Louis Gonzales. Jack Traylor. John Snider, Lacey Lowry. Fourth Row: Dennis Jensen, Harold Jenkins. Bobby Bickham, Arthur Tucker. Ken- neth Mixon. Harold Pennington. Jon Clay bourn. Tommy Hamlin. SEVENTH GRADE BOYS First Row: Kenneth Cook, Sidney Broussard. Marvin Kastrop, Dickie Kubecka. Jessie Ellis, Harvey Auszton, Louis Martinez. Wayne Frioano, Glen Allen Walker. Auszton.dTL� - Second Row: Ronny Linnville. Henry Thompson. Bobby Fowler, Pablo Garcia. Arthur Soto. Leodora Leijha, Robert Diaz. Maurice Kelly. David Queen, Daniel Rivas. Lucio Sanchez. Harry Hulen. Third Row: Norris Crawford. Johnny Penland. Bernie Keszler. David Bolling, Carrel Ramsey. Har- vey Weakley. Mark Sullivan. Herbert Henry, Sterling Barrett. Edward Mosier. Adolfo Alamia. Fourth Row: Delmar Williams. Tracy Thompson. Hensley Weaver. Paul Trey big, Kenneth Meeker. Tony Alvarez, Raymond Trevino. Jessie Diaz. Tony Salinas. Louis Solis, Aurelio Alderete. SEVENTH GRADE GIRLS First Row: Marion Wilson. Geraldine Spruiel. Elizabeth Halstead. Lyndel Durdin. June Shicke. Sabina Contreras. Alice Perez. Rosalie Garza. Ramona Cervantes, Virginia Hernandez.. Second Row: Rebecca Garza. Mary Jackson. Mary Sanders. Frances Halamicek. Georgene Stubblefield. Joyce C.hamk. Bartola Salinas. Mary Contreras. Petra Cervantes, Patsy Morales. Josephine Alamia. hire Roa’: Clara Newson, Belva Harvey. Carol Chamberlain, Janice Hays, Becky Brandon, Jean Blackwell. Betty Gibson. Virginia Koch. Ann Lambright. Barbara Turner. Jo Ann Hebert. Angelina Garcia. 6 I ourth Fow. Patsy King. June Whitley. Joyce Matson. Lucinda Trevino. Mary Garcia. Gloria Morti- no. Gloria Llanes, Gladys Simpson. Merlin Rooks. Mary Lou Smith. 5ootbaii First Row: Manager. ’'Butch'' Bowers, Paul Treybig, Keith Thompson. Gerald Stork. Berney Keszler. Harold Bowers, Arthusc Alamia. Alfonso Trevino, Jerry Salinas. Rudy Diaz. Manager. Dickie Kubecka. Second Row: Maurice Kelley, John Beard, Laurence Navarro, Russel Law. Jimmy Morgan. David Carter. John Sardelich. Guy Chamblee. Sterling Barrett. Third Row: John Hamlin, Coach. Charles Shreve. Bennie Starr. Ted Bates. Marshall Rogers. Robert Keszler. Mike Seaquist. Robert Slaughter, Paul Taylor. Bobby Shows. Hervy Gonzales. Kenneth Meeker. Raymond I revino. 78 junior cHicjlt Jia lzetbciti First Ron': Robert Diaz. Tommy Hamlin. Butch Bowers, Harold Pennington. Mar- vin Kastrop. Kenneth Mixon. Johnny Penland. Manager. Norris Crawford. Second Roar. Coach Charles Shreve, Jon C aybourn. Berney Keszler. Lacey Lowry, Kenneth Meeker. Gerald Stark, Paul Treybig, Jack Traylor. Arthur Tucker. 79 umor V-licjk rack ( .UeerieaderA Donnie Faye Cosby Carol Ann Partain Head Cheerleader Nancy Reneau 0Jtoru Bottom Roar. Sabina Contreras, Joyce Matson. Rose Marie Shimek. Second Roa': Mary Jackson, Corena Williams. Nita Kilgore. Elizabeth Halstead. Landra Sullivan. Betty Ann Friery, June Whitley. Vera Roach, Mary Jean Roach. Bobbie ToIIeson. Patsy King. I hird Roar. Mrs. D. E. Leighton, director. Peggy Christmas. Betty Mangum. Joyce Brune. Margaret Ottino. Thelma Lambright. Eileen Miller. 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