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

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Demonstrative discussions at meetings such as this give the student architects more ideas on designs and techniques that they might work on. Society of Architects Aids With First Show The SOCIETY OF STUDENT ARCHITECTS held the first Architectural Exhibit at SAC last spring to climax their calendar of activities. While hundreds of visitors were viewing the many de- signs and exhibits, the members along with the entire Architecture Department were already plan- ing for a second exhibit. Meetings were held throughout the year with guest speakers, slides, and films on the agenda. Lt. Col. Vincent D. Hack, from the Medi- cal Field Service Training Aids Department, Fort Sam Houston, presented a talk on the Psycholo- gy of Color. Mr. Orian Knox spoke on Natural Bridge Caverns at another society meeting. Architects and their dates toured their instructor ' s home where they saw trade techniques put to use. Three visitors discu.ss the aspects and attributes of models which were on display at the first annual Architecture Ex- hibit in May. 174 Mr. Herman Janssen and his guests relax after touring his home which he designed and which he used as a teaching model for students.

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te; Calming hunger pangs, track, basketball, and tennis stars get away from competition as they wait anxiously for their hot dogs, the tra- ditional main dish at the outing. Letter men Compete For Coveted Trophy The highest honor a SAC athlete can receive, the Hall- mark Trophy, was awarded to R ASSOCIATION member Dax ' id Karney this spring. Each student given a letter by the Athletic Council is automatically a member of the organization. Then the most outstanding letterman is given the Hallmark prize by Dean Wame J. Hallmark in memory of his son Jimmy who was a SAC student. The R Association, which also includes the cheerlead- ers, serves the college by working at the concession stand during basketball games and swim meets. Some of the pro- ceeds help the club stage an arnual May picnic in San Ped- ro Park. David Kainey Secretary-Treasurer Albert E. Bennett Parliamentarian Tensed for more strength, Letterman Frank J.isso opens a soda pop bottle while helping fellow R Association members carry out tlieir service project at the snack bar. Lettermen and women reverse positions wfiile the men let tiie girls do the work during their annual picnic. 173

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Patty Felder, President Bill Johnson, Vice-President Mary Rentz, Secretary Linda Cooper, Treasurer Sheri Garland, Parliamentarian Paula Meadows, Reporter- Historian Arthur Pingree, Chaplain Thomas Tempest, Sergeant-at-Arms T .S.E.A. Co lit rib lit es Books to Libraries To further education, members of the TEX- AS STUDENT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION collected books and contributed them to the li- braries of Hidalgo Elementary School and Mark Twain Junior High School. When T. S.E.A. conventioneers returned from the State meeting held at Houston ' s Shamrock Hotel, they brought back a first-place ribbon for the club yearbook. They also were able to get the convention to select San Antonio for the next meeting site. During the year, at monthly meetings, stu- dents received tip s from speakers representing se eral areas ot education. Members treated themselves royally at an end-of-the-year Dutch treat supper. Donald Walden is not very cooperative as the convention delegates attempt to make him up for the Mr. Teacher of Tomorrow Contest. Describing his colorful slides of Japan to the Texas Student Education Association members is Dr. Clyde R. Nail who visited that country last year. While enjoying their refreshments after S£ members gather to ask questions and discuss pan and its educational system. slides. their refreshments after seeing the , tr, ocl, „,,oct;r.r,c dn j:,.-,.oo mote about Ja- 175