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

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Before Mrs. Margaret Swan leaves for the National AAU Convention in Washington, D.C., Herman Hood adjusts a party hat on her head, while Peggy Smith holds the contents of her fun kit. S Marlins Texas Under Six Flagsf' the current theme of fhelmarlins' annual Water Show, featured a cast of 70 swimmers, beautiful costuming, and elaborate scenery.-Three performances, each free of charge, were presented before capacity crowds during the last three days in April. Two local television stations, WOAI and KENS, were on hand to film parts of the show. Opening the year with a poster party and a campaign to recruit new members, the Marlins quickly got into the swim of things. By mid- October the new members were initiated and offi- cers were elected. Hard work during those early months did not dampen the spirits of the water-loving Marlins. Halloween marked their annual Haunted House party, and by Christmas their shrieks had turned to carols. ln between those holidays The University of Texas Turtles invited them to a swimming and dining party. The Marlins held their first competition among members in mid-January in which the competitors' stunts were judged on accuracy, control and diffi- culty. ln late February the International Synchron- ized Swimming Fun Festival was presented for the first time at SAC. Also included in the Marlins' activities was the Junior Nationals Swim Competi- tion in Houston. Competition, festivals, and parties were only a small part of a Marlin year. Long hours are spent practicing strokes, patterns and timing before achieving each of the classifications, which range l00 from a fourth class to a star rating. Silver pins inlaid with blue enamel in the shape of a Marlin are arranged for new. member Herman Hood and Virginia Patrick. Two members of the Arlington State University swimming team danceion deck before entering the water for their French.Follies number during the Marlins' Synchronized Swimming Fun Festival in February. s by Ann Norcross, One of the sponsored by Women from gYTU- Each yes theme of tl Martha Roc Under Six

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Qi -l QQ l-I fl I 1 Y l oche one. w -S tif' Los Paisanos Los Paisanos is a club designated to accentuate the Span- ish speaking culture and influence. As the club has pro- gressed through the years, it has become both a cultural and a social organization. The traditions of the club consist of a Christmas dance, a spring dance and a May banquet. These traditions are closely related to the projects which the club undertakes. All the members join in the distributing of food for the needy at Christmas, the food having been purchased with the proceeds from the Christmas dance. The scholarship fund is also helped by Los Paisanosg they contribute money from the profits made at the spring dance. Membership is always open to anyone desiring to join a group of friendly energetic people, interested in furthering their knowledge. A Josephine Enriquez adjusts the new Los Paisanos pin on out- going president Robert Garcia. Students take a break during the Paisanos char- ity dance proceeds from whlch bought food for Christmas baskets for needy families throughout the city. Los Paisanos Noche de Amor Christmas dancelprovides a peaceful atmosphere for couples to enjoy the relaxing music of Paul Elizondo and his Orchestra. say- Y I .M 5

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1 K k.,. Us a Mrs. Margaret Swan, sponsor, explains the formal initiation program for new members to officers gathered in the Shangrl-La Ballroom. Left to right are Billye Sue Wacker, Nora De Hoyos, Gilbert Ortiz, Ann Norcross, Mrs. Swan, Barbara Schulte, William Humble, Virginia Patrick, Herman Hood, and Barba Brackeen. Officers S, One of the swimmers on campus for an invitational meet sponsored by the Marlins takes a break between performances. Women from out-of-town colleges spent the night 1n the SAC gym. Each year elaborate settings are constructed to depict the theme of the annual Water Show. Directing Arm Norcross and Martha Roessling as they finish the backdrop scene for Texas Under Six Flags is Eloise Salazar, decoration chairman. President ...... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer .... Parliarnentarian Reporter ....... Historian . . Chaplain ..... ............. Nora de Hoyos . . . Gilbert Ortiz . . . Ann Norcross Thurman Hood . . . . . Zan Erskin . Charles Collins Linda George Virginia Patrick