Rockdale High School - Lair Yearbook (Rockdale, TX)

Page 19 text:

ROSTER 0F ALUMNI OF CLASS OF 1886 Mary Hill--Mrs. Walter Moore, Houston, Texas 1Minnie Kinnard-Mrs. Davis, Dallas, Texas Lizzie Baines8-Mrs. H. C. Stiles, San Marcos, Texas Fannie Stribling-Mrs. W. A. Morrison, Cameron, Texas Gussie Rowlett--Cameron, Texas Mary Robinson--Mrs. A. F. Bounds, HuntSVille, Texas CLASS OF 1887 No Graduates CLASS OF 1888 Laura Allen-8Mrs. B. H. Griffin, Brawley, Calfifornia Allie Davis--Mrs. Will Gilliland, Cameron, Texas 9Frankie Richardson--Mrs. John Gerguson Porter Valentine-Mrs. G. M. Edmundson, Dallas, Texas 9Cornelius K. Strihling Mary Kinnard-Austin, Texas 9Annie May Coffield8ers. J. H. Burnett Ida Redding--Mrs. J. Lee Penn, California 8Rufus Mathis 'Robert Copeland CLASS OF 1889 Emma White-Mrs. H. D. Kone, Austin, Texas Lillie Robinson--Mrs. Richard Mbore, Pilot Pinto, Texas Minnie Randle-Mrs. S. G. Little, Hagerman, New Mexicc Ione Middleton--Mrs. J. D. Hudson, Beaumont, Texas E. A. Wallace, lawyer, Cameron, Texas Hal C. Darden Robert Lowenstein--New York City tSam S. Woody CLASS OF 1890 Edwin J. Douglas--Taylor, Texas 'Jas. H. Hill CLASS OF 1891 Joseph L. Lookett--Lawyer, Houston, Texas Bertie I. Loper-8Mrs. Robert Lowenstein, New York, N. Y. 8Beau1ah I. Loper-- Mary J. Copeland-Mrs. C. K. Stribling, Rookdale, Texas tJohn J. Joynes CLASS OF 1892 Glennie Wilson-Mrs. W. T. Corby, Calvert, Texas Gertrude Wallaoe--Mrs. W. P. Conaly, M08 Gregor, Texas Leonard B. Isaaos--New Orleans, La. Mary Baxter9-Mrs. wm. M. Wells, Temple, Texas Kate Walden-8Mrs. Jas H. Hill, Rookdale, Texas 'Minnie Barnett--Mrs. F. P. Mallory Annie Hawkins--Mrs. L. L. Albertson, San Antonio, Texas Henry Tompson-Thrall, Texas Edgar Perry--Austin, Texas Eula Rasherry-8Mrs. C. M. Sessions, Rookdale, Texas Addie Cone--Mrs. Robert Isaaos, Georgetown, Texas CLASS OF 1893 8Annie Washburn John Henry Miley-Bastrop, Texas Mamie Lewis-.Mrs. E. W. Wallace, Cuero, Texas Minnie Alexander-Mrs. Theo Fuloher, Thornsdale, Texas 'Ella H111 8Willie Woodyh-Mrs. W. B. Peaks CLASS OF 1894 Edna Branch--Mrs. H. T. Coulter, Rookdale, Texas Zelda Branoh-8Mrs. C. L. Kalp, Kansas City, Kan. Nellie Wallace--Mrs. G. M. Ryan, San Antonio, Texas Clyde Loper-Real Estate Loans, Dallas, Texas Moselle Baxter--Mrs. W. D. DeGrassi, Amarillo, Texas Johnny Eoughton-Mrs. Bob Russel, San Angelo, Texas 8Johnny McKnight ROCKDALE HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1895 No Graduates CLASS OF 1896 8Mattie Clement8-Mrs. Chas Saller Bessie Simms--Mrs. O. K. Phillips, Rookdale, Texas Eugene Tracy-Bookkeeper, Houston, Texas CLASS OF 1897 Bernice Fairburn-- 9Ide11a McGowen--Mrs. Chas Flynn Mrs. Bell Valentine-Mrs. C. P. Jones, San Antonio, Texas Edith Hillyer-Mrs. Geo. M. Well, Santa Fe, New Mexico tLuna. Duboise Bessie Sterly-Mrs. John Sharp, Rookdale, Texas Etha Perryh-Mrs. Landis, San Antonio, Texas Knox Bunting--Baytown, Texas CLASS OF 1898 Minnie Crout Minnie Box--Mrs. Walker, Ft. Worth, Texas Lottie Simms--Mrs. R. C. Wallis, Rockdale, Texas Hester Joynes--Mrs. Hulen Means, Silver City, New Mexico Clapdia Tracy-.Mrs. W. J. Werner, Palestine, Texas Ruth Pleasant--Mrs. H. 8. Crawford, Quannah, Texas Maudie Prewitt--Mrs. L. G. Gulp, Rookdale, Texas Jones Clement-.Thorndale, Texas Ih'l'oe Riddle Jim F. Chadwick John C. Scott Thomas Davis--Houston, Texas . CLASS OF 1899 Kate Woodyh-Mrs. S. B. Perry--Beaumont, Texas Dora MoGuire-Mrs. A. C. Tombs, WBshington, D. C. Margie Lockett--Mrs. L. W. Sledge, Rookdale, Texas 8Hugh Longmoor 'Roger Perry Gussie Castleberry-Center, Texas Murphy Buse--Mrs. F. E. Wilcox, Georgetuwn, Texas Della Foster-eMrs. J. C. Woody, San Gabriel, Texas . Ruth Gentry-Mrs. H. C. Meyer, Austin, Texas Virgil Buse-Mrs. W. L. Linbron, Kingsville, Texas 8Lena Jones CLASS OF 1900 Minnie Hairston-Mrs. Lee Orr, Rookdale, Texas Adel Walden-Mrs. Chas. J. Simpson, Houston, Texas 9Kitty Traoy--Mrs. Bethea Ethel Gladdish--San Antonio, Texas Maude Bonds-Rookdale, Texas Soudder Riddle, Waterford, California 'Lora Boulter CLASS OF 1901 Bertha Rogers--Mrs. Frank Barlow, Austin, Texas Etta Loper-Mrs. Fred Graves, Rookdale, Texas Ola Simms--Mrs. C. F. White, San Lorenzo, New Mexico Elma Hewitt--Mrs. Geo Colgate, Houston, Texas Georgia McKnight--Mrs. Wilson, Dallas, Texas Alice Lookett--Mrs. R. M. Penick, Austin, Texas Annie Knight--Gonzales, Texas 9A. E. 1Tink1 Perry Lyndon Ray--Dallaa, Texas Earle Longmoore--Kansas City, Mo. Leon Rasherry--Houston, Texas

Page 18 text:

the church building was still timberland. and the story is told that here. red- headed Mr. 1Vaddel was often seen with a switch chasing the bad boys of the school out among the trees. trying to catch and punish them. Other teachers in the early and later stages of the private schools were Miss Nannie Breeding and her sister. Mrs. Crabbe. and Miss Ellen Ghent. The Jews for a number of years conducted the German-English Academy. with Professors Hammon and Berlinger in charge. It occupied the site of the R. L. Hale home and was sometimes used as a synagogue. But back to the public school, After the sale of the Brooks Hotel. the school was moved to the Methodist church. where Mr. James Kcnnard. a nephew of Dr. XV. R. Kcnnard. a much-loved physician in those days, and Mrs. R H. Hicks conducted classes for another term, at the close of which they resigned. Miss Meekin and Miss Sallie Kennard were appointed for the next term. Conditions were improving. but the citizens realized more and more the need of a school building large enough to accommodate the ever-increasing number of children. It was about February 5. 1883, that the first official board of trustees was elected by the people. This board was composed of A. E. Fullenwider. R. H. Hicks, C H. Cofiield. James H. Hill, Sr., Ben Lowenstein. Sin. Rev. J. H. Stribling and Rev. W. E. Copeland. First high school building. The new board immediately got busy; bonds to the amount of $10,000.00 were issued and plans laid for a modern new brick building to be built on the beautiful hill west of town, later to be known as College Hill. These were great days for Rockdale. The building was completed about the time Grover Cleveland was elected for his first term as President of the United States. A great double celebration was planned. and when the day arrived and the new school building was pronounced ready for inspection, a huge gathering was held up on the hill, and there were speeches. handshakings, and general rejoicing by young and old. Mr. J. W. Clark, a native of Virginia, who attended Virginia Military Institute and Emory and Henry College of Virginia, and who had taught at Austin, Bastrop, Bryan, and Navasota, was elected superintendent of the new school with a principal and a fme staff of teachers. Mr. Clark served as superintendent for eight years with intelligence and devotion, and helped to establish an educational institution fully graded and affiliated with the State University. Since this earliest period it has been recognized as one of the best small schools in the state. Mr. Clark resigned as superintendent and moved away in 1890, when Mr. F. L. Norton was elected to fill his place. Mr. Norton successfully piloted the affairs of the school for the next nine years. During that time his wife died, leaving him with seven children. He moved to Denison, where he remarried and still resides. About this time Mr. C. E. Brennan, a forceful young man with very modern ideas. became head of the schools. The modern ideas did not appeal to many, and after election of superintendents, Mr. Clark was recalled and accepted. This time Mr. Clark taught until 1910, when he moved to Georgetown, where he passed away a few years later. Mr. C. G. Green, a quiet. refined gentleman, very diplomatic and under- standing, reigned modestly and well from 1910 to 1919, when he moved away. Mr. G. L. Marshall successfully carried on the affairs of the school for three years, 1919-1922. It was during his time that the need for a larger school building was again realized, and in 1922 the new, very modern $75,000.00 brick, fireproof building was constructed. At the same time the old building was turned into a modern, one-story primary building. And once again the people of Rockdale felt that ample provision had been made for the education of their future citizens. The trustees at this time were Fred H. Graves, John E. Cooke, W. A. Coflield, T. D. Rountree, Ben Lowenstein, Jr., C. R. Isaacs and E. 13. Phillips. The city council was composed of Mayor H, C. Meyer. and Aldermen P. H. Perry, Sr., A. P. Perry, Jr.. L. W. Sledge and E H. Cofficld. with City Attorney E. A. Camp. and City Secretary. E. T. Kemp. Mr. Marshall served through 1922. when he moved to Grandview where he died in 1925. In 1922-23 Mr. J. M. Hodges was Rockdale's superintendent. After leaving Rockdalc Mr. Hodges moved to Tyler, where he is still connected with the Tyler schools and Junior College. Mr. C. C. Green returned to Rockdale in 1923 to conduct the affairs of the school He is now in Hamlin, Texas. heading the schools there. Mr. A. W. Franklin served as superintendent during 1924-25, when he resigned and became superintendent of the Junior High School at Wichita Falls. In 1925-26 and 1926-27 J. C. Wilkerson became superintendent. Mr. Wilkerson is now editor of the Chief at Comanche. Mr. S. P. Conn who is now with the schools at Floresville served as head of the schools in 1927-1928. In 1928 Mr. S. C. Miles, the present, much beloved superintendent, came to Rockdale, and by his steady devotion and kindly interests in the affairs of the schools and the pupils, has built up the school within the last eight years to an envied position. During this time one teacher has been added to the faculty of the Primary School. During 1929-30 the Home Economics Depart- ment was enlarged by adding a fully equipped dining room. Some of the courses have been revised and the Library improved. In 1933-34 the campus was terraced and beautified. The Vocational Agriculture Department was added to the school system in 1933, and during the summer of 1934 a plot of ground was purchased. and a beautifully lighted football field and athletic park was provided for athletic purposes. The term of 1934-35 saw the addi- tion of a commercial department to the high school curriculum; 3 full time librarian was added to the faculty: and' the stage was equipped with a beautiful rose velour curtain. Five school busses have been secured, bringing children in from the rural districts. The year 1936 sees the schools of Rockdale provided with a beautiful new auditorium building which will be used as a gymnasium and perhaps for additional class rooms. I 1 1.11 111.1 1 111111111111 15 Group of students at The Little Music House on school campus. We could hardly fail to mention the part music played in the education of the youngsters. There were a number of private music teachers in those pioneer days as well as the later and present times. One of the first of the private teach- ers was a Mrs. Kreutter, who taught German in the public school and music in a private home. Mrs. Kreutter was a graduate of the Conservatory of Music of Boston, and came here from New York. There was also Miss Fannie Rugeley, Mr. Milton Ragsdale. Miss Mary Hill, a Mrs. Morscheimer, Miss Lalu King, Mrs. Crable. Mrs W. T. Wright, and later Mrs. C. M. Perry. Mrs. W. C. Marts, Mrs. M. R. Reddell and Mrs. L. W. Sledge. The trustees some 'time during 1900-05 built a one room house on the southwestern part of the campus to be used for the teaching of music, which for many years was a hanging out place of the students at recess and noon, and many pleasant gatherings were held in and around this little music house. Miss Sammie Osborne was the first music teacher to be elected; she was followed by Miss Nell DuBois fMts. Stevens, Tucson, Arizj. Miss Grace Longmoor ers. W. A. Coffield of Waco1, Miss Norris Walls ers. B. C Tharpe, Austinl and Miss Margie Lockett tMrsa L. W. SledgeI. The little music house did not last so many years: it was torn down and thereafter music teachers taught in private homes. Some of the trustees who no longer serve on the board and have not been mentioned, but who have been interested in the affairs of education. and who have given, and some still do, of their time in service to the Rockdale schools are Messrs. J. E. Longmoor, A. P. Perry, Jr., Emmett Kemp, Ira Perry, G. M. Ryan, J. T. Beasley, W. L. Baird, E. A. Wallace. I. P. Sessions, J. W. Garner. C. K. Stribling, Ed Gunn, Ed G. Simms, W B. Smith. and C. M. Sessions. The personnel of the school board has changed every two or three years: to the present board, as well as to those of other days, we would say, Well done, my good and faithful servants. es en ,, a a ,A.ss

Page 20 text:

w- ruw-A 9 5-33, 7:!- Two w 9.1., .W ;.- --.-1 ,..V hrw 1 1 v x9199: - +5 hazm: 12. : 0831.9 9 H w CLASS OF 1902 'Lola Perry Lena Perry--Mrs. E. E. Shropshire, Austin, Texas Edgar Turner--Ft. Worth, Texas Cornelia Norton--Mrs. J. M. Sheppherd, Shreveport, Ln. Wallis Pau1--Dentist, San Antonio, Texas Kate Valentine--Mrs. E. E. Mgthews, Snyder, Texas Robort Buse Vaughnie Dudley-Rookdale, Texas Florence Farmer-Mrs. G. W. West, Tampa, Fla. CLASS OF 1903 Frank Hiok3--Californiu Fannie Stevens--Houston, Texas Bruce Gcntry-Civil Engineer, Yuma, Arizona James W. Hamilton--Ft. Worth, Texas Chas. Baxter-Chicago, I11. Harry Ames--Houston, Texas Hale Walker-E1 Paso, Texas Stunley Longmoor--Dallas, Texas Henry Porter--Civil Engineer, Austin, Texas Hunter Shearer--Rookda1e, Texas Lida Robinsonw-Mrs. Stewart McFarland, Washington, D. C. CLASS OF 1904 Conn R. Isaaos--Rookdale, Texas May C. Clark--Gov. Clerk, Washingmon, D. C. Annie May Sohafer--Houston, Texas Harrold Willson--Houston, Texas Stella M. Lightfoot--Mrs. W. C. Boyd, Denton, Texas 'Carrol Woody Louise Loper--Mrs. Tom Ogletree Ora Stevans--Mrs. D. Bunn, Dallas, Texas Dell Simms--Mrs. Conn Isaacs, Rookdale, Texas Vaughn Paul--San Antonio, Texas Minnie Foster--Port Arthur, Texas CLASS OF 1905 Grace Longmoor--Mrs. W. A. Coffield, Waco, Texas Mary Williams--Mrs. Sam Holman, San Gabriel, Texas Lester Turner--Thorndale, Texas Johnnie Shapnrd-Mrs. B. B. Whatley, Rogers, Texas Lula Fulton--Mrs. Boone Nearing, West, Texas Lurline Holtzolaw-Mrs. Judd Davis, Cameron, Texas Lucy Hastings--Mrs. Will Mathews, San Antonio, Texas Robbie Wallis-Mrs. Will Arms, Austin, Texas Jewel Moses-9Mrs. P. E. Berndt, Bellville, Texas CLASS OF 1906 Minnie Sprott-Teacher, Dallas, Texas John W. Davis-Knippa, Texas Irma Valentine--Mrs. H. J. Kitohnor, Houston, Texas Ethel Calloway-- 'John Kincaid 'Cyrus Joynes 'Robsrt Lee Hale Bertie Wooton--Mrs. J. H. Davis, Knippa, Texas Mary Hewitt-Mrs. L. L. Farley, Houston, Texas Irma Porter--Teaoher, Cameron, Texas Cora Bethea--Mrs. W. B. Hughes, Portland, Oregon Avonia Stribling--Mrs. C. H. Jones, Austin, Texas 'Newman Stribling Jessie Sessions--Mr. T. Beasley, Houston, Texas Tot Walden--Mrs. R. D. Tindall, Waco, Texas CLASS OF 1907 Norris Wallis--Mrs. B. C. Thorpe, Austin, Texas 'Kittie Brieger John C13rk-San Benito, Texas Eva Glen Fulton-Mrs. Tiime, Mart, Texas Annie C. Loper--Mrs. B. N. Stitt, Houston, Texas Beaula Rasherry-Mrs. Ed Clark, Thorndale, Texas Nettie Turner--Teacher, Rookdale, Texas Lerline Wilso;--Tulsa, Oklahoma CLASS OF 1908 'Annie MoCslla Alice Graves--Mrs. T. S. Barkley, Rookdale, Texas Clara Clymore--Mrs. 0. D. Graham, Thorndale, Texas Jewel York--Teaoher, Dallas, Texas Ruth Isaaos--Mrs. H. Tidwell, Graham, Texas Susie Garrison--Mrs. Rolnn Lon Hudson-New York Leroy Ashby--L1tt1e Rock, Arkansas Herbert Branoh--Dallas, Texas Howe Riddle--1. D., Cowata, Oklahoma Oscar Eoyner--Harlingen, Texas Alleen Eads--Mrs. Childs, New York City Am. B. Ashby--San Antonio, Texas 9Louis Porter CLASS OF 1909 'Arthur Pritohard Pearl Pau1--Mrs. R. Campbell, San Antonio, Texas Annie Sprott--Mrs. Andrew Baird, Buckholts, Texas Lew Wallaoe--Minerva, Texas Andrew Vitrop-Dallas Texas 9M1na Clark wm. Longmire Roger Gilland--Tracy, Texas Roger Lcckwood--Tracy, Texas Henry Lockwood, Jr.-Qalifornia Pansy Cofficld--Mrs. H. C. Vance, Rookdale, Texas Leonard Stevens--Houston, Texas CLASS OF 1910 Ernestine Kone--Mrs. B. Cantrell, Austin, Texas Mattie M. Gably--Mrs. Garrett, Houston, Texas Edith Branoh--Mrs. Herbert, Dallas, Texas Mary Montague--Mrs. Steele, Dallas, Texas Ray Sessions--Mrs. J. P. Mohair, Weehawkin, New Jersey Esther Stevens--Houston, Texas Sadie Wooton--Mrs. Montague, Bay City, Texas Allie Wallis--Mrs. J. F. Coffield, Rookdale, Texas Nena Waller--Mrs. H. Ryan, Caliwell, Texas Mattie Williams--Mrs. Mattie Preston, . Rookdale, Texas NNolan Joyner Jean Longmoor--Rosebud, Texas Harley Perry--New York City 'Sullivan Turner CLASS OF 1911 Agnes Hudson--Mrs. P. H. Paulin, New York City Pearl Brinkley--Mrs. L. B. Bing, Oakwood, Texas Corrinne Hehr-aMrs. N. 0. Parmelee, Granger, Texas Esta Stribling--Mrs. Esta Quinlan, Rockdale, Texas Katie Waldrop--Mrs. A. K. McNeil, San Gabriel, Texas Milared Moses--Mrs. Ed. Luckett, Penn. Maud A1for1-Mrs. R. Crane, Austin, Texas Cassie Foster ' Goldie York--Mrs. R. Higgins, Dallas, Texas Frank Montague--Bay City, Texas CLASS OF 1912 Meta MoCalla--Mrs. Lassiter, Houston, Texas Lorena Kevil--Mrs. C. V. Landferry, Roundrock, Texas Dora A1ford--Mrs. L. Wise, Seadrift, Texas NWillie McNeil Helen Kone--Mrs. H. Switzer, Beaumont, Texas Bess Lookwood--Mrs. Cyrus Smythe, Caldwell, New Jersey Lettie Turner--Mrs. Irving Smith, Dallas, Texas Bessie Joyner--Mrs. Harrison, Wichita Falls, Texas Edwin York--Temple, Texas Frank Bethea-9Picdmont, Wyoming Wynette Marrs, Rockdale, Texas Birta Robinson9-Mrs. M. A. Lowery, Waco, ' Texas