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

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With solemn expressions on their faces, new members Carolyn Mar- tinez, Alice Vargas, and Gloria Garcia nervously prepare to recite the initiation pledge of Los Paisanos. Paisaiios Help Needy After Yiiletide Dance From the solemn candlelight initiation cere- monies to the satirical Miss Collegiate contest, LOS PAISANOS is a club of changing moods. Established as a Spanish cultural and social or- ganization, the group combines fun with charita- ble works, and cultural studies. Each winter, club members select people in their own neighborhood whom they think are needy. This year, food collected at the Christmas Dance was delivered directly to three families. Virginia Henderson, professional flamenco dancer, donated her time as a featured entertain- er as did other SAC students at the Spring Dance, Baile de Primavera. The center decoration, a pinata in the form of a massive red bull, was the unusual door prize. Benny Menchaca Fall President Douglas Martinez Vice-President 162 Excitement arose as Charles Florcs, this year ' s president at the mike, announced the newly-elect- ed officers at Los Paisanos ' Baile de Primavera. They are, left to right, Edward Herrera, presi- dent; Elias Escamilla, historian; Minerva Guerra, chaplain; Steve Rangel, sergeant-at-arms; Stella Velasquez, reporter; Don Cortez, parliamentarian; Hector Villarreal, candidate for reporter; Carolyn Martinc-z, secretary; Henry Flores, treasurer; Linda Mcndez, vice-president; and Mr. Auman Burnett, sponsor.

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1 iT Ki X fl ' ' ' ■f ' ?■■]([ ' Daisy Rakestraw Vice-President Louise Roamell Parliamentarian GOAL Club members give a sigh of relief after their annual covered dish supper which they hosted for their families at Christmas time. Members Reunite at Morui ug Coffee Originally intended to be a social club, this organization still has several such activities for its members. Included are a Reunion Coffee as well as an annual Christmas Party where the members ' chil- dren provide the entertainment after a covered dish dinner. Invitations to former members are mailed well in advance of the scheduled Reunion date. Each year exes from out- of-state join local members for the cele- bration. Mrs. Clyde R. Nail and Mrs. Wayland P. Moody are served coffee by Mrs. Louise Roamell at the annual Reunion Coffee which drew former members from throughout the surrounding area. Reminiscingly signing the guest book, Dean of Women Emeritus Lois Morrison and Mrs. Sug Querner are greeted by present GOAL members, Mesdames Marina O ' Con and Meg Kier. 161

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spring Ball Profits Provide Scholarship Profits from the Spring Dance were awarded as a $100 scholarship. President pro tern Charles Flores, Sponsors Auman Burnett and Francisco Ramirez, and two club members selected a stu- dent who was in financial need and who had aver- age grades. Hoping to establish a tradition, Los Paisanos sold tamales at the SAC Field Day. The proceeds were then added to the scholarship fund. Members are active tourists while sitting in their easy chairs at meetings when they view color films depicting life in Spanish speaking countries. In the midst of initiating tlie new cultural club officers are this year ' s elect, left to right: Violet Cintu, Delia Perez, Stella Morin, Roy Santos, and Charles Flores. Beneath a hucy .olmiul pm.itJ, ' I, .is M-icn.! vera, the last club event which is held in May. entertain guests at the annual Baile de Prima- 163