San Antonio College - El Alamo Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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Satire Enlivens Tru Mr. Edward Bell Sponsor Christmas cheer for needy families was The result of The Christmas charity dance for which Gilbert Carreon played. The various canned goods and other groceries were later taken To the families by members ofthe club. Miss Collegiate was belle of The Baile de Primavera as the crowcl enjoyed The burlesque on the Miss Universe contest. Gilbert Carreon provided The music for the annual spring dance. The purpose of The affair was To increase the scholarship fund which this year was awarded to Alice Cerda. l '22, , ., v . I , 3' ,a x l L l l Top row: Carlos Flores, president: Gloria Mendoza, vice-presidentg Rosemary Gaitan, secretary. Second row: Valdemar Perez, treasurer, Ronald Rodriguez, parliamentariany Olga Aguilar, historian, Nick Jimenez, reporter. 'arf clitional Ball Mu .1 'inf 'llll' '.'.'.la Top, a typically-costumed couple in the Miss Universe contest held at Los Paisanos Baile de Primavera parades before the iudges and audiencep center, the Gilbert Carreon orchestra with their melodious offerings kept the dance floor filled, bottom, Neftaly Garcia introduces Ben Casey and his bride at the Christmas dance. I73

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Los Paisanos Top, Sara Neito, knowing the initiation to come, gives Stella Morin instructions, center, Ronald Rodri- guez, Gloria Mendoza, and Charles Flores light the candles to prepare for the solemn ceremonies, bottom, with candles lighted, Robert Rodriguez, Arthur Cepeda and Josephine Vargas stand awaiting entrance into the club. l72 Pay Tribute to Bell Mr. Auman Burnett Sponsor LOS PAISANOS is one of the oldest and largest clubs on the college campus. Partly cul- tural, partly social, Los Paisanos accentuates the Spanish-speaking culture and influence. Dr. Edward A. Bell, senior sponsor, left the college to accept a Romance Languages depart- ment chairmanship at East Texas State College, and a plaque was presented to him at the annual Los Paisanos banquet, May 4, at El Matador restaurant in appreciation to the original founder of the club. Mr. Auman Burnett, co-sponsor, and Dr. Bell received Lazy Susans for their desks. The morning after brings work removing candle wax from the Ballroom floor to Mr. Auman Burnett, directed by Charles Flores.

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Marlins Present Two Water Shows . . . ' 1 M - if.: V K .1 ii ' L F Q L2 rig, 1 Y e .L Q , i will ' . E . , Y, V , Q ,A ssss I 1 ' M 1 A E: , ', - J Q i -, It fF! '- , ' gil, nv' ' ... drill 'K 'Y' 5 ' Tl? 'K - M i t . it 'R ' Q A. -.vi i - Q I 1 9 A A 1 1 ' 'F' i Top row: Jeanette Barger, president, Robert Conrad, vice- president. Bottom row: Suzy Luksh, secretary: Beverly Burns, treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Swan, sponsor. In conjunction with the Turtle Club and the University of Texas Swim Club, the MARLINS co- hosted their biggest event of the school year, the prom poses Whh he, husband Hemy before pam, first college-level International Academy of Aqua- cipating in the Art Symposium Show. fic Aff Symposium on March 1-2. Mrs. Beulah Gunclling, national swimming cham- The continued growth of the club made for an increase of activities. The first water show was given on November lO when the P. E. Council played host to senior girls from local high schools during their Play Day activities. Journey to the UnderworId, the Greek myth of how the seasons were formed, was presented on May 9-10. Invited to participate in the water show, the Snowflakes, a women's group from the San Antonio YWCA are shown in a synchronized swimming skit. I74