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

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Mr. Thomas Charlton, sponsor of the Young Democrats, congratulates officers Linda Leach, Terry Muska and Patricia Eheier on the job they have done during the year. rv -W- .fm :fall ,pw K, Young Democrats Conducting a poll tax drive and taking a guided tour of HemisFair Headquarters were high on the list of activities of the Young Democrats. Throughout the year the organization was hon- ored With speeches by distinguished authorities in the field. Dr. Bill Crane, chairman of the Govern- ment Department at St. Mary's University, re- viewed the foundation and development of the Democratic Party. Summarizing the Party's posi- tion in America was Mr. John Daniels, chairman of the Democratic Party of Bexar County. Mr. Maury Maverick I r. of the American Civil Liberties Union discussed the history and purposes of that organization. In November the Young Democratis president and Mr. Charlton, sponsor, met President Lyndon B. Johnson and got his autograph during his visit to Las Palmas Shopping Center. Officers President ..... . . Terry Muska V ice President . . ,,,,, Linda Leach SCCTCWTJ' - - - . . . Patricia Ebeier Treasurer . . . . . . Reynaldo Lopez C0mbiI1ing business with pleasure, members of the Young Democrats gzefio iatficig Elfeief, Linda Leach and Terry Muska visit with Mr. n an iscuss plans for his appearance on the SAC campus. Ronalfi Melville left! and Linda Leach participate in a house-to-house voter registration prior to elections in the fall. Il2 Sl In P. Cl Pre: Vice Sec: T ref RBP4 fs pe an

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ls- hn nd he it- or lb. ed UP er. .f Howard mdillgl U of 3 me. Texas State Education Association Assisting elementary, junior and senior high school students in after school study halls and working with the San Antonio Literacy Council were the key projects of the Texas Student Educa- tion Association. Organized in 1955 as the Lester Beals Chapter, the club is for education majors and future teachers. In carrying out its purpose to encourage and help potential teachers of the future, the members pub- licized Teacher-Career Month and honored the Monday Night Division faculty during one of the club meetings. During the year the members conducted a mem- bership drive, attended the annual Texas Student Education Association Drive-In Conference held at the University of Texas and the state convention in Corpus Christi. The 51 future teachers ended the year with an annual Dutch treat supper at which time the best members were awarded ribbons and the new presi- dent and vice president were announced. Leading the T.S.E.A. during the 1965-66 year were fl. to rJ Alvino Vas- quez, vice presidentg Christopher Lamb, president, Sylvia Dawson, treas- urerg Susan Whidden, secretaryg Albert Grimm, reporter, and Sonia Canle, parliamentarian. Not pictured is Odelia Rendon, historian. 4 1 2 w...'17 .IZ-iff 3 X I , D ni1iffw Al1'5. In celebrating Teaching Career Month during April, T.S.E.A. members provided refreshments in the Shangri-La Ballroom for the Monday evening-school instructors during their three breaks.

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gi crats Mr ipus. 11156 Witty Republican Everett Dirksen, Senate miniority leader from Illinois, speaks to fl. to r.j Maribeth Galvan, Richard Franck and Margaret Smith. The SAC Young Republicans met with and questioned the Senator at a news conference conducted during his stop over at International Airport. Young Republicans Learning about the other side, voter registration, signing petitions and checking on who will win rounded out the Young Republican year. To broaden their knowledge of the political parties, the organization invited well-known Demo- crats to speak on why they joined their party. 4'Operation Safairn was used to learn Senator Officers President ...... .......... lVl aribeth Galvan Vice President . . . William Langley Secretary ....... . Linda Sue Beavers Treasurer . . . . . Margaret Smith Reporter . . . . . . Richard Franck Before beginning a meeting, Mr. Mitchell Grossman Kstandingj counts signatures on the Support Vlet Nam petition with fl. to rj Linda Beavers, Marlbeth Galvan and Richard Franck. John ToWer's chances in the senatorial elections. Club members instigated a petition drive on the SAC campus in support of President Lyndon John- sonis policies in the Viet Nam War. The club also helped to register the precincts after the poll tax Was repealed.