San Antonio Vocational and Technical School - Artisan Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

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TecKs Orchestra Elliott Vice-Prudent Widcni n Treasurer Matu r Tappneforn Tech Orchestra After winning the state championship in the Class B con-te t. in the spring of 1935, the Tech Orchestra made the 1936 ('lass A competition their goal After many hours of work on both the part of the orchestra members, and their director. Mr. Jean Sarli, this goal was accomplished. A rank of first place with a 94.7 score in the district competition, and second place rating in the state contest were added to their record of winnings. During the fall term 1935 36 the orchestra cooperated with the Red Jackets in presenting a scries of Jitney Matinees. Funds thus obtained were used to buy needed instruments. An ‘Orchestra Tag Day ’ held April 9. provided means to take the orchestra to Fort Worth. Texas, where the State Con test was held. Mr. Jean Sarli. director of the orchestra, was honored by having his own composition. “Le Discontcnto,” chosen as the number to be played by the combined orchestra formed of all schools competing in the State (Contest. More honors were bestowed when Mr. Sarli was chosen to direct this group. Tater'piaijer Si Firkins

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E. Fox Barrtj Little Theater The Little Theatre was founded in 1932'1933 through the interest in broader social experiences of three groups of students: the secretarial, the retail selling, and the garment design and manufacturing departments. Later, other students entered because of the opportunities for building up a unified school personality through creative experiences. The faculty committee is composed of Alba M Lyster, chairman: Boh Kile, Bess H. Stratton, Edith Fox, Blanche Easterling, Edith Schneider, Gene Carr, Anna Barry, Beatrice McCaughn, Mamie Yates, Bccman Franklin, Jack McGuire. Mary Free, Mary E Rosell. Reynolds Andricks. Eunice Luc-kcnbach. Jean Sarli. Betty Hawkins, Raymond Alsup. Lydia Huntley. Joe Planto, C. P. Williams. J. C. DcPue. George Fling. Kenneth Barbier, Eva Yates, Clarkson Groos. Frank Cunningham. Past productions include the following: 1933, April- Style Show: May assised with “Betty Lou ’: December Other Wise Man: 1934. April Court of Golden Buffalo: December- Other Wise Man: 1935, April Court of Golden Buffalo. May Assisted with “The Belle of Barcelona ; 19 3ft. April Canirt of Golden Buffalo The Other Wise Man F. Dronicoole Student Chair man Mb Luster Facultu CM r man Beee 6tratton Student 5ponsor

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Caught Future Salespeople Sales Leader Old Timers Rcol Salesmen Sales Club With Alice Driffcl as president, Orctha Dunn, vice president. Joe Guerra, secretary and treasurer, and Gloria Beltran reporter, the Sales Club has accomplished many far-flung goals this year. The chief aim of the salesmanship group is to promote and to sell tickets for all school affairs. It is also the purpose of the club to interest students in salesmanship and to advance each member in his profession. This year every boy member of the club has held a part-time position. Some of the girls arc also working. With their star salesman, Ellen Beltran, as candidate, the club was runner up in the school belle contest. To Gloria Beltran sister of Ellen, goes the honor of having sold more tickets to Tech function that any other student. She has set a school record by her sales. Miss Mamie Yates, sponsor of the club, stated: “This year the Sales Club had aeheivcd one of its long sought for goals We finally got a page in the yearbook.”