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

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1937 volume:

V V“ V v v ECHNICII FOR1937 PuhLUAecL buj Annual ClaM of SAN ANTONIO VOCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL SCHOOL SjClsi Ctniorda: OjejcaA. -7—9 REWO Vocational schools are fast becoming “the” method of education in America today! To adapt their 1937 yearbook to this modern trend, the staff not only attempted to bring to the students the record of their achievements scholastically and socially, but to produce a book that will prove the value and accomplishments of a typical and progressive vocational and technical school. f rrr Tr7vrr-rTTt fmi N T EH 1. Opening Section .... 1- 12 2. Administration ..... 13- 22 3. The Plant .......... 23- 40 4. Seniors ............ 41- 66 5. Favorites .......... 67- 76 6. Juniors ............ 77- 88 7. Sophomores ........ 89- 91 8. Organizations ...... 95-116 9. Athletics ..........117-136 10. Advertisements .....137-152 0 0 0 0 v v v c Dedication The Technician staff dedicates this 1937 issue to its sponsor. Miss Edith Fox, who has so ably guided the work °f the newspaper and the yearbook hearing the same title since the day of their founding. She has, through her spirit of fair play, her furtherance of worthy projects, and her unceasing enthusiasm in all that is Tech, won the well-deserved title of The Lady of The Press. Top row; Left to right: Koger Stokes, J. C. Cochran, R. L. Hogan, Hull Youngblood (pres-ident). Bottom row: Mrs. H. O. Wynckcn, Mrs. E. R. Lewis, Dr. Mary King Robbie. The San Antonio Board of Education The Board of Education of the City of San Antonio is composed of seven members. The powers and duties of the Board are defined in a charter granted by the State of Texas. The char' ter provides that there shall he three women and four men as members of the Board. All members arc elected by popular vote by the voters of the San Antonio Independent School District. The school district coincides with the geographical boundaries of the City of San Antonio. The duties of the Board arc to establish, manage, and control all public free schools within the district and to provide for maintenance of same. The San Antonio school system is the largest single enterprise in the city and certainly one of great importance. All Board members serve cm tircly without pay. They give of their time and energy for the educational betterment of the com munity. There is no higher type of civic service than that rendered by members of the Board of Education. Mr. Hull Youngblood is President of the San Antonio Board of Education. The other members arc: Mrs. E. R. Lewis, Secretary, Mrs. H. O. Wynckcn, Assistant Secretary, Dr. Mary King Robbie, Mr. Koger Stokes, and Mr. Robert L. Hogan. Mr. Peter P. Hocfgcn, who was Vice President of the Board, was taken by death in March of this year. The Board of Education has been working diligently during the last few months to place the school system on a sound financial basis. One of the first objectives was to balance the budget. This has been done through the securing of additional revenue on the one hand and by eliminating expense on the other. A long time loan was effected, thus avoiding the issuance of script as payment to teachers. The Board has declared for a policy of efficiency and progress throughout the school system and plans are under way for bringing about certain needed reforms in this direction. The Board recognizes the fact that the welfare of the children of San Antonio is the paramount cause for which the schools are being operated. The President of the Board and all members arc unanimous in the desire to give every school child of whatever age the best possible opportunity that the community can afford. The cooperation of all citizens is desired that this goal may be reached.—Hull Youngblood, President. [ M] In the pictures: Left to right, Messrs. Paul Karriger: L. M. Edwards: W. G. Behrens; Albert Miller; W. R. Heins; Raymond J. Zoller: W. H. Koch; H. A. Miller: J. W. Null; N. Altcrmann; C. E. Troutz. Middle row: Left to right, Messrs. Joe Jaecklc: Leo Picard; Henry Muller; Ben Schwcginann: Russel P. Grieve; A. C. Loyd: Ralph Eden: H. M. Haffner; Charles L. Nelson; V. R. Glenn. Front row: Left to right, Messrs. Albert Uhr; Henry T. DeHart; George V. Schmitz: A. A. Burdick; Lon Travis: Ben Fleming: R. G. Klevcnhagen: C. E. Rciwald. Apprentice Training Program The need for skilled mechanics and other craftsmen persists, in spite of the growth of mass production industries, both within the mass production industries themselves and in other trades. The services of electricians, boilermakers, pattern makers, tool and die makers, blacksmiths, moldcrs and machinists, arc essential in the construction, repair and maintenance of machine tools and scmi'automatic machines, although short training periods may suffice for those operat' ing the same machines. Individual skill and workmanship require prolonged training and consc-qucntly apprenticeship will also be found wherever these qualities are desired—for example, in building and carpentering, printing and engraving, cabinet and fine furniture making, and in other decorative trades. The training of an apprentice is a rather lengthy and difficult process. It requires the CO' operation of the employer, the public schools and labor. A good deal of planning is necessary to put together, out of school and shop work, the elements of a successful training program. Further' more, certain definite obligations arc imposed on both employer and apprentice for a period of a year or more, and these must be thoroughly understood and appreciated by both the employer and the apprentice. It was after several months of study of the apprentice problem by a committee representing Employers. Labor, U. S. Department of Labor, and the Office of Education—that an Executive Order was recommended and signed by the President on June 27, 1934 which gives us the ap' prcnticc'training program under which we arc now working. [15] FOX, L. W. A true leader who has very efficiently guided the affairs of Tech for the past five years is Mr. L. W. Fox, principal. Under his supervision, this school has gone forward by leaps and bounds. His courage and wisdom have won him the respect and admiration of the faculty and student body. He further acts as Director of Vocational and Technical Education in San Antonio. An alumnus of the University of Texas, he received his B.A. and B.S. in C.E. degrees there. DEPUE, MRS. JUANITA As Counselor for Girls, Mrs. Juanita DePue exercises rare judgment, tact and understanding. Not all her work is routine, and many times she is called upon to settle outside problems, for she inspires confidence. Too, she appreciates good humor, and her laugh is infectious. As a graduate of the Incarnate Word College, she received her B.A. degree there. TROUTZ, C. E. The difficult task of holding two positions simultaneously has been the work of Mr. C. E. Troutz. As Principal of the Evening School and Dean of Boys for the day school, he has capably fulfilled all his duties High school boys look to him for guidance and training, and arc always benefited. Mr. Troutz received his B.A. degree at the University of Texas. BEHRENS, W. G. A welcome visitor in any classroom is Mr. W. G. Behrens. As Coordinator of the Texas Apprentice Training Program, he docs not actually give instruction, but he is well liked by both students and faculty members. He has a B.E. from Colorado State College. STRATTON, MRS. BESS Loyal always to Tech, and with the student bodv's welfare in mind, no one has done more for this school than Mrs. Bess Stratton. All her time and energy have gone toward making Tech a bigger success. Besides her work as Chairman of the Commercial Division, she has sponsored many extracurricular activities. From the University of Texas, she received her B.A. and M.A. degrees. LYSTER, ALBA Having attended the Denton Fashion Art School, Columbia University, and Oklahoma University, Miss Alba Lyster now has a B.S. degree. She is currently holding the position of Chairman of the General Education Division. Several important assignments have been given to her this past year, foremost of which was the publication of a school catalogue. HUNSDON, N. S. Mr. N. S. Hunsdon holds an important place in the affairs of Tech as Assistant Director of Trade and In dustrial Education in San Antonio, as the Chairman of the Trade and Industrial Division, and Superintendent of Shops. Friendly and kind, he is well known by all. Students can find him dashing around the main office, always busy. He received his B.S. degree at the Colorado A. M. College. t 16] Top row: Left to right, Mrs. E. Fisher, president: Mrs. R. M. Nowlin, first vice president: Mrs. G. A. Hildebrandt, second vice president: Mrs. S. J. Tinnerell, third vice president: Mrs. G. W. Craig, secretary. Bottom row: Left to right, Mrs. George Matycar, corresponding secretary and special day chairman: Mrs. T. E. Stahl, publication chairman: Mrs. A. J. Friesen, publicity: Mrs. M. Ruvo, hospitality chairman: Mrs. G. Simon, telephone chairman. Parent-Teacher Association A Parcnt'Teachcr association is defined as an organization of parents, teachers, and other interested adults for the purpose of studying home, school, and community problems concerning the child. The objects of the association arc to promote child welfare in home, school, church, and community: to raise the standards of home life: to secure adequate laws for the care and protect' ion of children: to bring into closer relation the home and the school so that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the training of the child: and to develop between educators and the general public such united efforts as will recurc for every child the highest advantages in physical, mental, moral, and spiritual education. Tech has a very active Parcnt'Teachcr Associaton of 98 members, and has the splendid co-operation of Mr. L. W. Fox, Mr. C. E. Troutz, Mrs. Juanita DePue, and the entire faculty. A great deal of welfare work has been done this year, including the providing of lunches, school supplies, textbooks, glasses and clothing to needy students. The money for this work is raised by having plays, musicals, and a cafeteria day annually. Programs arc under the direction of the teachers and students of the various departments, with the teachers being the principal speakers. This gives interested parents a better opportunity to sec and understand how classes arc conducted in a vocational school. Refreshments arc served at the close of the meeting and are furnished by the mothers of the students of the department having charge. The teachers and students act as hostesses. At this time, parents and teachers have an opportunity to get acquainted. An attcndence prize is given each month. [ 17 } ADAMS, HOMER P. Before Mr. Adams left at midterm, he served as an English instructor. Two years previous to that time, he acted as Assistant Coach and Health Education teacher at Tech. He holds a B.A. degree. ANDRICKS, REYNOLDS Mr. Reynolds Andricks teaches Related Math and Machine Drafting in the Trade and Industrial Division. In addition, he sponsors the Harmonica Harmoneers. He is a graduate of the San Antonio Junior College and the University of Texas. ARRINGTON, CLARA Unofficially, she is more or less the school nurse. But officially. Miss Clara Arrington is the “instructress of Biology, Physiology, and Bacteriology. In preparation for her work, she attended the University of Texas where she received her B.A. degree; also, she has a Certificate in Physiotherapy from the N. W. Medical School. BACCUS, IRA B. Seniors, especially, will remember Mr. Baccus, their class sponsor, for his keen understanding of their prob' lems. He teaches Related Math and Related Drawing. He attended A. M. College and the University of Texas, and has a B.S. in E.E. degree. BARRY, MRS. ANNA Her loyalty and devotion have won her the love of every student in school, especially of the Red Jackets, of which organization she was a sponsor. Teacher of dra-matics and Public Speaking, she has B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Texas. [ 18] BARRY, L. K. Mr. L. K. Barry is the only one at Tech who holds a degree from the United States Naval Academy—that of Bachelor of Science. But this was only one of his accomplishments as he earned a B.A. and a M.A. dc-grcc from the University of Texas. BARTLETT, LOUIS Mr. Bartlett is a native Texan, having lived in South' west Texas all his life. He is a graduate of Texas Cob lege of Arts and Industries in academic work, but re' ceived his musical training at the Chicago Musical Cob lege. At midterm, he left for Houston. BIHL, ALEEN Although she was transferred to Sidney Lanier High School at midterm. Miss Bihl remains a favorite with all the boys and girls whom she has taught. Miss Bihl received her A.B. degree at Incarnate Word College. BLACK, GEORGIA Formerly a teacher of History, Miss Black now.gives instructions only in English, and devotes her activity hours to sponsoring the Student Council Alternates. CUNNINGHAM, FRANK Even the task of keeping books for the school can' not dim the friendly smile on Mr. Cunningham's face whenever he greets one in the hall. Under lus supervb sion, students in the Bookkeeping Production classes gain actual experience by working on the school books. He has a B.B.A. degree from the University of Texas. DWENGER. ALFRED T. As a University of Texas graduate, and an attendant of Minnesota University, Mr. Alfred Dwenger came to Tech to fill the position of Machine shop instructor. ENGLISH, EARLE Mr. English spends several periods each day teaching Public Speaking as well as performing his duties as head coach. He recieivcd his B.S. degree from the Univcrsi-ty of Illinois, and attended St. Mary's University and the University of Texas. FITZHUGH, JAMES VENABLE Actual trade experience qualifies Mr. Fitzhugh as a Radio shop instructor. He has been connected with Stations KMAC, KTSA, KABO, and KONO. Too, he has had thirteen years of amateur radio experience. Mr. Fitzhugh has a B.S. degree from the University of Texas. FLING, GEORGE Mr. Fling is the Electric shop instructor and sponsor of the Aero Club. Such experience as studio work, radio servicing, and machine shop work testifies to Mr. Fling's qualifications. He received a B.S. degree from the East Texas State Teachers College at Commerce and an M.S. degree from Texas A.efM. College. FONDREN, MARIE One of the instructors of Homcnvaking and Cloth' ing is Mrs. Marie Fondren. She prepared for her teach' ing position at Southern Methodist University, C.I.A., and Ohio State University. Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts arc the two degrees she holds. FOUKE, HARRY A star of the 1934 Rice Institute football team, Mr. Fouke has carried on his work in athletics as Assistant Coach at Tech. Besides helping with the football boys, he coaches the track team. While at Rice Institute, he attained a B.S. degree. FOX, EDITH As sponsor of “The Technician, school paper and yearbook. Miss Fox is always well acquainted with the news of the school. Under her tutelage students learn Journalism, Advertising, and Related Printing Courses. For her degrees, she has a B.J. and M.J. from the Uni' versity of Texas. FRANKLIN, BEEMAN Following in the footsteps of the famous Franklin of history, Mr. Bceman Franklin spends his days among the presses, linotypes, and type cases in the Print shop. Mr. Franklin received his diploma in printing, and is a master of the trade. FREE, MRS. MARY Although Mrs. Mary Free received her B.S. degree at the University of Kansas City Art Institution, it takes no Sherlock to discover her great love for her home town, Toledo, Ohio. Mrs. Free teaches High School Art and Related Commercial Art. GAHAN, MRS. MARIE Thoroughly competent in her line of work because of years of practical experience, Mrs. Gahan proves a skillful teacher of Machine Practice and Bookkeeping. She has become a valuable member of the faculty during her five years at Tech. [ 19 J GOOCH, LULIE One of the most beloved faculty members at Tech is Miss Lulie Gooch. She has always been intensely in-terested in the welfare of her students, and her advice is always welcomed by them. She is instructor of Typ' ing and Stenography. She holds both a B.A. and an M.A. degree. GOSSETT, MRS. LULA Besides teaching five straight periods of Related Mathematics, Mrs. Gossett finds time to lend her as' s stance to any of the school projects in need of spon soring. She received her B.A. degree at IncarnateWord College and her M.A. degree and her Permanent Vo cational Certificate at Colorado Agricultural College. GROOS. CLARKSON A new addition to The Technician staff in 1936. Mr. Groos has become indispensable as business man' ager and co-sponsor. He teaches Advertising, Bookkeep' ing, and Typing. Mr. Groos received his B.B.A. degree at the University of Texas, and received his license to practice law in 1935. HADDON, MRS. HELEN Guiding the seniors through their hectic days of proms, picnics, entertainments, banquets, and the like, Mrs. Haddon has become beloved by all those who arc associated with her. She has an A. B. degree and teach' cs Mathematics. HUGHES, SUE While at Tech, Miss Hughes taught Physical Educa-tion and Clothing. She is a graduate of the Texas State College for Women. [ 20] HUNTLEY, LYDIA With Miss Lydia Huntley as their teacher and guide, it is not surprising that the Cosmetology girls win such titles as Queen, Belle, and Most Intellectual. Miss Huntley is a member of the MB Board of Directors for Cosmetology. JENNETT, ELIZABETH In addition to her duties of Chorus teacher and as' sistant librarian. Miss Jennett is cosponsor of the Book' aneers. She received her B.A. and B.S.L. degrees from Our Lady of the Lake College. LUCKENBACH, EUNICE Miss Eunice Luckcnbach has what is known as the “three V's—vin, vigor, vitality. She is teaching girls' Physical Education classes, and is cosponsor of the Red Jackets. Miss Luckcnbach received a B.S. degree from the University of Texas. MAY, MRS. EDITH Having taught Commercial Arithmetic, Algebra, and Trigonometry for many years, Mrs. Edith May is quite a juggler of figures. She received her B.A. degree from the University of Texas. McCAUGHAN, BEATRICE Miss McCaughan has a very pleasing personality cn' hanccd hy a lovely speaking voice, a charming laugh, and good looks. In addition to her schooling at the San Marcos Teachers College, where she received her B.S. degree. Miss McCaughan attended the Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School. McGUIRE, JACK Known for his sprightly walk and his “fashion-plate” clothes, Mr. Jack McGuire is quite the debonairc man of the faculty. He teaches Commercial Art, and practices what he preaches in that line of work. MILAM, MARY GRACH A tiny teacher with enviable red hair describes Miss Mary Grace M.larn. Because of her diminutive stature, she is often mistaken for a student. Having received her B.A. degree from the University of Texas, she now teaches English and Economics. MOURSUND, MRS. MARION “Where were you at the third period yesterday, Johnny?” Who asks questions like this? There's only one answer Mrs. Marion Moursund. She was formerly a clerk in the main office, but has been attendance teacher for the past two years. She has a fine soprano voice, and it is a real treat to hear her sing. PEAVEY, C. W. One who is voted for a fine sense of humor is Mr. C. W. Peavy. Mr. Peavey has been connected with the Trade and Industrial division of the schools for approximately twenty years and is teaching Electric Welding and Related Physics at Tech. He spends his summers studying at the Colorado State College. PFEIFFER. LESLIE Teacher of boys' Physical Education and Director of Intramural sports in Tech these two titles belong to Mr. Leslie Pfeiffer. He received his B.A. degree from the University of Texas and also attended George Washington University. PLANTO. JOE Under Mr. Joe Planto's supervision, the Cabinet Mill shop has produced most of the desks, bookcases, and other wood-works for the entire school. Mr. Planto has a Permanent Vocational Certificate and has attended A. .M. College, St. Mary's University, and the University of Texas. RAHT. ARDA One of the few women at Tech who holds an M.A. degree, she is a splendid English instructor, as anyone who has had her will agree. She attended Colorado State College and is listed as an Academic teacher. RANDOLF, JAMES Very intellectual and unobtrusive, Mr. Randolf has an unusual understanding of fine literature. He received his M.A. degree at Missouri State University, his B.S. from Peabody and his A.B-. from Kentucky S. T. U. He was transferred to Lanier at midterm. SCHROEDERS. PAULA A graduate of Incarnate Word College with a B.A. degree, Miss Schrocdcrs teaches math exclusively. Between Geometry, Algebra, Commercial Arithmetic and Related Math, she is always busy. STUDHALTER, E. O. As a member of the Trade and Industrial faculty, Mr. Studhalter teaches Related Drawing, Machine Drawing, and Cabinet Mill Drawing. He went to A. M. College, California University and the University of Texas, where he received his B.A. degree. [21] TOM, MAYME Miss May me Tom teaches two subjects- Physical Education for the girls and English for Trade and Indus' trial shop pupils. She received her higher education at Southwest Texas Teachers College at San Marcos, from where she attained her Bachelor of Science degree during the summer term of 1936. This is her first year as a member of the Tech faculty, and she has already won herself a host of friends among the students and teachers alike. TUNE, G. M. With a Vocational Certificate and a great deal of trade experience. Mr. Tune is well qualified to hold the position of instructor in the Auto Mechanics shop. There, he supervises the students in their work on teachers' and Tech students' cars. TYTE, WILBUR One of the members of the Science faculty is Mr. Wilbur Tyte. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Texas, and is now teaching Re lated Chemistry, Physiology, Chemistry, and Biology. In addition he is sponsor of the Tech chapter of the Hi'Y. UPSCHULTE, MARGARET As a Commercial instructor Miss Margaret Upschulte teaches Stenography, Typing, and Office Production. She received her training at the University of Texas and graduated with a Business Administration degree. [22] VOIGHT, FANORA Miss Fanora Voight, at the request of the Little Theatre, graciously consented to sponsor the Senior class play. This work she undertook in addition to her task as teacher of History and Civics. Her B.A. degree was received from the Incarnate Word Academy. PATTERSON, PEGGY Graduating from Tech in May, 1935, Peggy has advanced through the various positions of secretary of the Commercial division, head of the employment bureau, and office clerk, to that of Night School Reg' istrar, which job she now holds. Considering this rapid achievement in securing promotions, people have spo' ken of Peggy both as a model for the commerical stu' dents, and as an example of a Tech'trained secretary. TAUBERT, DOROTHY “Another Tech student makes good” describes Dor' othy, who graduated from the secretarial division in May, 1934. After her graduation, Dorothy received the position of Clerk in the Main Office on the merits of her previous work in the department. She has made herself so indispensable that she has become one of those “invisible staffs upon which so many of the office force have learned to depend. WILLIAMS, C. P. Mr. Williams holds the record of being the only shop instructor to have all of his shop boys represented in the annual by individual photographs. His students respect and admire him and are always willing to carry out his bidding. He teaches Sheet Metal, Sheet Metal Mathematics, and Body and Fender work. [23] Above, Architectural Drafting; Top row: Left, Group picture; Right, Designs and sketches of advanced Architectural Drafting students. Bottom row: Left, Perspectives and water color renderings. Also sketches for History of Architecture; Right, potential architects and draftsmen. Below, Auto Shop; Top row: Left, Teacher instructing hoy on brake repair job; Center, Students examining motor block rebore; Right, Generator testing apparatus. Center: Left, Pupils display use of motor test stand. Bottom row: Left, Motor tunc up device in action; Right, Car repairing provides actual experience for shop students. [ 24] Above, Cabinet and Mill Shop; Top row: Left, Furniture being produced for school: Right, Folding screens being cleaned prior to finishing. Center: Left, Gluing and bench work on pro duction. Bottom row: Left, The tool room; Right, After a day's work is done the clcaivup. Below, Commercial Art. Top row: Left, Students printing A. V. A. Convention signs; Right, Operating cutawl. Middle row: Left, Poster designed by pupil; Right, Fashion design work. Bot' tom row: Left, First and second year commercial art group; Right, Advanced class. In back of room is proposed mural for school library. [25] Above, Cosmetology; Top row: Left, Cosmetologists giving manicures; services provided free except for cost of material used. Bottom row: Left, Advanced students giving facial ; Right, Girls working on fellow'Students to gain actual experience in finger waving. Below, Electric Shop; Top row: Left, Power board; Right, Boys testing. Center: Left, Stu dents operating machinery. Bottom row: Left, Tool manipulation; Right, Pupils at work in Electric Shop. [26] Above, Engineering; Top row: Left, Instructor demonstrating drawings; Right, Group working on Civil Engineering sketches. Center: Map of Lower Rio Grande Valley project; Mid' die. Entire class; Right, Tech Engineers’ insignia. Bottom row: Left, Students busy with individual assignments; Right, More explanations. Below, Garment Design: Top row: Left, Student sketching design for fabric; Center. Gar-ment Design Shop; Right, Samples modeled by students. Bottom row: Left, Garment sketches; Center, (top) Compositions designed in fabric; (bottom) Fabric display; Right, Designing a par' ty frock. [27] I- Above, Garment Manufacturing; Top row: Left, Red Jacket uniform and Band cape; Center, Junior and individual style: Right, Child's and girl's sport dresses. Bottom row: Left, Street dress-[es; Center, Shop coveralls; Right, Classroom. Below, Machine Shop; Top row: Left, Student tuning die block; Center, Boy working on brake drum; Right, Facing flange. Center: Left, Milling slots on cutter blank. Bottom row: Left, Automobile Department, body and fender repair; Center, Display board; Right, Milling gear blank. Above, Printing Shop; Top row: Left, Hand compositors at work; Right, “Ready to go ' on the big press. Bottom row: Left, Platen pressmen on school jobs; Right, (upper) Linotype operators setting type for school papers; (lower) View of cylinder and job presses. Below, Radio Shop; Top row: Repairing home radios; Right, classroom code practice. Center: Tuning the short wave transmitter. Bottom row: Left, Adjusting synchronous clock; Right, Oper ating ultra'high frequency transceiver. [29] Above, Refrigeration Shop; Top row: Left, Students grouped around air washer; Right, Boys inspecting ammonia plant. Bottom row: Left, Classroom instruction in related technical subjects. Below, Sheet Metal Shop; Top row: Left, Special instruction in the use of the cornice brake on moldings of various designs. Bottom row: Left, Manufacturing drawing board cabinets for use in the Tech School Architectural Department; Right, General Shop. [30] Above, Welding Shop; Top row: Oxy-Acetylene welding class working under supervision of instructor. Bottom row: Left, Oxy-Acetylene welders finishing up constructional drawing tables: Right, Instructor with secretary. Left row. Top to bottom of page: Textile math: Related science: Related drawing; Library research. Right row: Related math for electricians: Social science. Center: Tiles, wooden toys and wood carvings made in the High School Art Class. [31] Left row. Top to bottom of page: History students prepare assignments; Secretaries at work: Machine operators; Office force: Studying the Western hemisphere. Right row. Top to bottom of page: Individual instructions in math: Related English; Speed tests: Mailing A. V. A. convention publicity packages. [ 32] Above, Advertising; Top row: Left, Bookkeepers straightening Technician accounts; Right, Civics class casting presidcntal ballots. Bottom row: Left, Selling a yearbook; Center. Art stu' dent completing advertising layouts; Right, Signing the first advertising contract for the 1937 yearbook. Below, Bootee [ny g; Top row: Left, Bookkeepers checking football game tickets; Right, Class working comptometers and bookkeeping machines. Bottom row: Left, Advanced pupil keep' ing school financial records: Right, Office assistants tabulating shop accounts. [ 33 ] Above, General Business; Top row: Left, Advanced typing class; Right, Comptometer and machine bookkeeping class. Center: Left, Office practice class—filing. Bottom row: Stenographic transcription class; Right (upper) Commercial arithmetic class reconciling check books. Below, Journalism; Top row: Right, 1937 editorial staff pondering over A. V. A. publicity stories. Bottom row: Left, 1936 yearbook staff members getting last-minute copy ready for the printer; Right, Typists preparing newspaper copy. [34] Above, Retail Selling; Top row: Penmanship and Spelling class viewing blackboard demon' stration. Bottom row: Left, Unique coffee demonstration planned and carried out as an integrated project between the Foods and Retail Selling Departments; Right, Selling aluminum ware to a customer. Below, Secretarial; Top row: Left, Office Production class carrying out secretarial duties; Right, Advanced dictation class. Bottom row: Left, Student secretaries mimeographing, filing, and transcribing dictation from shorthand and the dictaphone; Right, Stenographers taking notes from the “Boss. [35] Left row. Top to bottom of page: Library hour for study: Literary bulletin board display; Physiology students examine dummy; Balloting for president. Right row. Top to bottom of page: Spanish instructions; English VI class at work; Placing flowers beneath memorial plaque; Charts on related and pure mathematics courses. [ 36] Above High School Art. Top row: Left, Blo k printed surface patterns designed for wall hangings: Right. Straw matting used as background for Mexican painting. Center: Abstract designs inspired by music. Bottom row: Left, Wood carvings and tin toys. Right. Lithographic and Mona Lisa crayon sketches. fast in the laboratory: Right, Two garments made by Clothing girls. [ 37 ] Above, Music; Top row: Left, Girls' Glee Club: Center, Girls' Trio. Center row: Left, Boys' Glee Club; Right, Tech Band. Bottom row: Right, State Prize'Winning Orchestra. Below, Prc'Engincering; Top row: Left, Cabinet Making and Mill Shop Related Math. V. students solving problems: Right, Bulletin of graphs from the mathematics class. Bottom row: Left, Checking by slide the results of the solution of a right triangle in the Trigonometry class. Above, Science', Top row: Left, Microscope study: Right, Flower chart showing the parts of a flower. Bottom row: Left, Distillation experiment; Right, Biology class. Below, Speech Arts: Top row: Left, Scene from “All on a Summer s Day. Bottom row: Left, Student Council presents traditional welcome assembly for freshmen: Right, Snapshot from The Tangled Web,“ Tech's entry in the 1936 one'act play contest. C 39 1 Pictured above are the chairmen of the various local American Vocational Association Committees who were responsible for the success of the 1936 convention. This convention received the untiring efforts and whole-hearted backing of every member of the Tech faculty and of many students. TECH SCHOOL Work in this school is divided into three main divisions: the Trade and Industrial Division, the Commercial Division, and the General Educational Division. The courses in the Trade and Industrial Division include the necessary manipulative skills, and the related mathematics, sciences, blue print reading and drafting essential for a well-rounded technical and industrial employee. Instruction is offered in the following departments: Architectural Drafting and Design, Automotive Industries, Cabinet Making and Mill Work, Commercial Art, Cosmetology, Electrical Industries, Engineering Drafting, Garment Design and Manufacturing, Machine Shop Industries, Printing Industries, Plumbing, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning, Radio, Sheet Metal Industry, and Welding—Oxy-Acetylene and Electric Arc. The Commercial Division is organized for the dual purpose of training the students for attaining efficiency in the basic skills of certain specialized commercial occupations and for exercising initiative in meeting new situations in the business world. The prescribed curricula includes one year of pre-commercial preparation and two years of commercial specialization. The major departments in this division are: Advertising, Bookkeeping and Accounting, General Business Training, Insurance, Journalism, Retail Selling, and Secretarial Training. Those students, living within the district of the Vocational and Technicial School who do not wish to prepare for a trade or an industry or for a commercial field, may take a General Educational course. [40] Elsi oa 1 -r 0 Top row (Left to right) : Albidress, Charles: Dunn, Orctha; Craighead, Dorothy: Mandry, A. J. Bottom row: Pendley, Lucille: Naval, Gertrude: Hanson, Janet: Taylor, Helen Marie: Seerig, Myrtle Ruth. y.xy-x k k Johnny Senior By Catherine Heisler Johnny Senior on Life's threshold stands About to take his place. With a diploma in his hand And an eager face. He's chosen the profession he will build And dreams of real success; For with his welhdeveloped skill He's ready for the test. He has the power to climb from shelf to shelf To reach his highest goal. He knows achievement's aim is reached By paying heavy toll. He's learned the duties of his chosen field— Those fundamental tasks To prove that he can do the job Is all he ever asks. Manipulative skills which he's acquired Dispell the thought of fear. Creative ideas held in store Will fill his new career. mam [42] LORRAINE a large reserve of “pep, Lorraine has the ability to work for several organizations simultaneously and to serve them all efficiently. Realizing her good qualities, j ic Red Jackets, Student Council, and Little Theatre iave been quick to take advantage of her willingness to work. ACOSTA, ELOY VIDAURRI With an eye toward a future in the theatre, Eloy has been a leader in the Dramatics Club. He also belongs to the Hi-Y. ACOSTA. HERMINIA Shy and reserved, Herminia has remained out of the limedight of student activities. Nevertheless, she has won a prominent place in the hall of outstanding grad' uates. Herminia is taking a Pre-Nursing course. ADEL, JOHN As a student in the Radio shop, he is acknowledged as an excellent technician. John is a licensed radio amateur and has, via the air waves, communicated with such foreign countries as China, Australia, and various European nations. He is trained for a position in the field of Radio. ackermann. adele Adele represents the Raccy advisory in the student governing affairs as a Student Council member. And as a Red Jacket, _shc has taken active part in that organization. ALBIDRESS, CHARLES Enthusiastically backing Tech, Charles, as head yell leader, was greatly responsible for the fine spirit of the student body in the support of the football team during the 1936 season. However, as a member of the Student Council, vice president of the Senior Class Board of Directors, and President of the Milam advisory, he has many additional duties to perform. ALFORD, JEANNE The student brains of The Technician office—who could this be but Jeanne Alford? Possessor of smilin’ Irish eyes and an Irish sense of humor, she is a lover of simplicity. This lassie is editor-in-chief of The Technician paper and annual, historian of the Senior Class, member of Quill and Scroll, Student Council, Press Club. Little Theatre. Her one desire is to go to China —every letter spelled with a capital. ALMAGUER, ALICIA Gowns as chic and fashionable as those of Chanel and Mainbocker have been designed and constructed by Alicia. Her excellent taste combined with the practical and instructive knowledge she received in her Garment Manufacturing course have enabled her to produce a finished product rivaling any Paris creation. ALTMAN, GEORGE Under the supervision of Mr. W. F. Zettner, George is now taking Refrigeration II. His Irish traits arc tempered somewhat by a reserved English strain. ANDRY, ADELL Following in her sister’s footsteps, who was a graduate of '35, Adell is proud to be a senior at Tech. As a Student Council Alternate, Adell served as a Guard. [43 1 ANDRY, JOHN John, realizing his mechanical aptitude, decided to take Auto Shop training and has proved his abilities. His work ranks high in his particular field and his in' structor commends his undertakings. ARELLANO, HEBE Hebe is an authority on what the wcll'dressed worn' an should wear. For, after an extensive course in Gar' ment Manufacturing, she qualifies as one of the best' dressed designers and seamstresses. AREVALOS, FRANCES Because of her extraordinary ability as a bookkeep' cr, it is only natural that The Technician should ap point Frances as the office accountant of the newspaper and annual staffs. Besides her position on the staff, Frances is a member of the Press Club and the Sales Club. BASOCO. MARY ELLEN Graduating as a Commercial student, Mary Ellen has worked diligently to prepare for her future. Mr. Clark' son Groos, her adviser, has been instrumental in help' ing her along. If she continues her good work after graduation, there is no doubt but what she will succeed in the business world. BAZALDUA, JOE With such notable predecessors as Franklin and Gu' tenberg, Joe is working hard to live up to the high standard of his chosen profession—printing. Having received expert instruction from a qualified teacher on the linotype, printing press, and in related subjects, he is pointed toward a goal of master printer! BERNAL, OLIVIA Olivia is taking a Commercial course and is a member of the Upschulte advisory. She is a small, petite brunette with a very winning personality. BERNAZ, REFUGIA BAILEY, KATHERINE Katherine has flashing red hair and green eyes—an attractive combination. Besides beauty, she has her share of abilities. Having taken Cosmetology, she is an excellent beautician. As secretary of the Cosote Sorori' ty, Katherine holds a responsible position. BARNHOUSE, LORRAINE Many students prefer to remain out of the “public's notice and to pursue a knowledge of education only. Such a young lady is Lorraine Barnhouse. Lorraine is an Academic pupil. Graduating as an Academic student, Rcfugia belongs to the Gooch advisory. May she have success in the future. BERNSTEIN, HELEN RUTH With both musical and artistic leanings, Helen Ruth is one of the most talented students in Tech. She per-forms in the Band and Orchestra in addition to her work in the course of Fine Arts. Ruth's past work has won her praise from all who know her. Not all her time is devoted to her studies, however, as she is an excellent tennis player and a member of the Tennis Club. [44] BOYCE, MARJORIE Working as student secretary in the general office, Marjorie has acquired a balance and poise that will as ist her as a potential employee. She has further activi-ties as secretary of the Student Council, and member of the Red Jackets and Little Theatre. BOYD, CHARLES Being a student of Radio, Charles is one of several who have provided service during school broadcasts and assemblies. His commanding size benefits him in his duties as sergeant-at-arms of the Student Council. In addition, he is a member of the Little Theatre and also a charter member of the international fraternity, I' Buma-Sig. BOYD, J. T. If any one on the football team deserves praise for constant and continued good work, it is J. T. Besides having an excellent reputation in sports. I. T. has won praise as a chemistry student. BROCK, BESSIE Poise and sincerity arc two main qualities of Bessie's. She prefers not to make herself conspicuous in activities but would rather work diligently “behind scenes. As vice president, she assisted in the leadership of the former Hughes advisory. BROWN, MARY JANE Flashing a smile to all, Mary Jane is truly a “sunshine personality. She is secretary of the Red Jackets, a member of the Student Council, and president of the Bookancers. BURKS, MARY Mary may be found at any time in the company of Helen Ruth Bernstein, her best “pal. Her musical abilities are displayed as a member of the Orchestra and Band. For physical exertion, she prefers tennis. BURLESON, FRANCES A new addition to The Technician staff is Frances. And according to her sponsor she is a very promising one. One of her most outstanding abilities is that of salesmanship, for she has been among the few who sold more than their quota of yearbooks. BURNS. ANN Ann's the young lady who has, since her sophomore year, been one of the most loyal admirers of the Tech football team. Every game has found her among the Red Jackets, lustily voicing her praise, and encouraging the “boys to win. She belongs to the Red Jackets, Girl Reserves, and Milam advisory, for which latter group she acts as secretary. CADENA, ESTHER The Black advisory has a graduate in the person of Esther Cadena. Her curriculum is Academic with a major in music. She participates in the Tech Band and “B“ Orchestra. CADENA, HELEN As president of the Pan-American Club, Helen holds a prominent position in the affairs of this group. Her classes consist of Commercial subjects. The Upschulte advisory considers her one of its best members. [45] CANTU, MARGARITA Accredited with selling one of the first 1937 year book advertisements, Margarita is recognized as a “whiz of a saleslady. Her superiority in the salesman' ship field is further proved by her active membership in the Sales Club. Margarita, a Commercial student, is in the M. Yates advisory. CARTER, HELEN The Student Council and Little Theatre occupy the majority of Helen's time in extracurricular activities. However, her main job is student secretary for Miss Lydia Huntley. To this position, she devotes most of her energies. CASBEER, LOIS Out of the group of personable young ladies to grad' uate, Lois is one of the most outstanding. A student under Miss Huntley, she has become very proficient in Cosmetology. She belongs to the Cosotc Sorority of which she is treasurer. Lois represents her group in the Student Council. CASTRO, LOUIS Engineering Drafting, which appears to the average individual as a mass of hieroglyphics, becomes a source of knowledge and meaning to Louis. To carry his work further, he joined the Engineers Club. He is Student Council representative of the Andricks' advisory. CHARO, DOROTHY In the Bookkeeping office of Mr. Cunningham may be found a small brunette young lady deeply involved in columns of figures. When Dorothy graduates, she will have all the experience required by any employer. She belongs to the Pan-American Club. [46] CHUMBLEY, LESTER Graduating as a T. and I. student, Lester majored in Architectural Drafting. To that end, he belongs to the Future Craftsmen of America and is vice presi-dent of the Architectural Drafting Club. His finished works speak for his abilities. CLARK, DOROTHY Dorothy's deficiency in size is amply made up by her high efficiency in her work. Her small stature does not restrain her from being one of the best typists at Tech. Dot belongs to the Stratton advisory. CLAWSON, VIRGINIA As one of the valuable student secretaries, Virginia is paving her way toward a profitable future. She has been one of the leading members of the Red Jackets and Bookaneers. Virginia has had the unusual dis-tinction of being a princess at three consecutive coro-nations of the Court of the Golden Buffalo. COOK, EMMETT Emmett is an upperclassman in the advisory of Mr. Studhaltcr. He has been taking an Academic course. CRAIGHEAD, DOROTHY D. C., as she will be remembered by certain individ' uals, may be truthfully said to be one of the most attractive girls attending Tech. Also, she is a conscien-tious worker and has served as secretary of the Senior Class Board of Directors and is an outstanding Red Jacket member. THE TECHNICIAN 1937 DAVENPORT, MACK That Mack is one of the best players on the football team and also the basketball team has been acknowl' edged by his fellow teammates as well as by the news' paper critics. He belongs to the “T Association, Glee Club, Little Theatre, and the Stratton advisory. DAVID, ELLA One of the most diligent workers in the Red Jacket organization is Ella David. Spectators at all games found her in attendance and taking part in the cheer' ing and Red Jacket demonstration between halves. Ella is a student in the Luckcnbach advisory. DAVIS, WALTER “Walt, a senior in Mr. Raymond Alsup's advisory, is majoring in Architectural Drafting. Recently he was elected secretary of the Architects' Club organized by Mr. Raymond Alsup for Tech students interested in the work. DEAN, RAYMOND Besides being a senior in Mr. C. P. Williams' Sheet Metal shop, Raymond also finds time to belong to Tech's Band and to loyally back the activities of the Band and his class. DELLAGIACOMA, JOHN As a .senior taking a Sheet Metal course, John well represents the William's advisory in the Student Coun' cil. DENNIS, ALEENE “Irish Aleene, a hard little worker who is always on the honor roll, is a member of Mr. Clarkson Groos's advisory. Taking a commercial course and working as a student in the Office Production classes, Aleene has great hopes of becoming a “model secretary. She is Student Council representative of her advisory. DEPMORE, DAN “Dippy Dan may be found entering into anything concerning engineering. Not content with merely tak' ing an Engineering Drafting course under Mr. Rcy' nolds Andricks, Dan also belongs to the Engineering Ground School Club and has secured an air pilot's li' cense. He is Student Council representative for the Andrick's advisory, and is an active member of the Sen' ior Class. DIAZ. JOE “Assistant sports editor and “one of the football boys arc titles held by “Pep Diaz. Small in stature, but full of energy and good'nature, it is easy to see why Joe was given his nickname. “Pep has worked faithfully on The Technician staff for two years, and his “bydined articles often appear on the sports page. DIAZ. VIRGINIA Virginia may be found among those Band and Or' chcstra members who play at all our assemblies, at our athletic games, and in contests, having played the clar' inet for the past year. DODGEN, WILLIE Having chosen Sheet Metal work as his vocation, Willie has distinguished himself in Mr. C. P. Williams' shop and advisory. [47] v V_T7 — 1 THE TECHNICIAN 1937 5= 573? VT“ DOUGLAS, MARY KATHRYN A member of the Red Jackets and secretary and treasurer of Miss Fanora Voight's advisory, Mary Kathryn has spent her senior year in loyally support' ing the school activities. DRAPER, WHITNEY Whitney is a familiar figure around the Print shop, where he is entering his senior year in the course. He is a member of Mr. Bceman Franklin's advisory and of the Press Club. DRIFFILL, ALICE Sales Club and Red Jacket programs keep Alice busy during the school term in addition to her regular studies. She is a Commercial senior in Miss Mamie Yates's advisory. DUMAS, EDWARD Although Edward recently transferred to another school, he is still popular with the students at Tech. When he was here, he majored in Engineering Draft' ing under Mr. Reynolds Andricks. DUNN, ORETHA Always at the head of the list of the leading sales ladies, Orctha has proved a valuable promoter of all Tech's activities. Studious and quiet mannered, she takes her place on the honor roll every term. She is completing a Commercial course, and majoring in Re' tail Selling. Oretha is a member of the Sales Club, the Press Club, and the Red Jackets, and, in addition, has been Student Council representative for Miss Mamie Yates's advisory for several terms. DURAN, ANTONIO As a means of practicing what she was taught in her Retail Selling course, Antonia joined the Sales Club and the yearbook staff and was henceforth kept busily cn� gaged in selling everything and nothing to the unsus' pecting public. She is a senior member of Miss Mamie Yates's advisory. EHRHARDT, DOROTHY Prancing across the field in her red and white costume in front of Tech's band at the football games, Blondic has been a drum major that Tech is proud of. “Dottic, as she is called by still others, plays the oboe, which is considered the most difficult instrument in the Or' chcstra and the Band. In the election of officers for the Orchestra, Dorothy was chosen as secretary. In Miss Racey's advisory she was given the presidency. “Blon' die will graduate in May as a Commercial student, having acted as secretary for Mr. George L. Fling for two terms. ELIZONDO, FRANK Frank is a senior in Miss Paula Schroeder's advisory. He is taking an Academic course. ELIZONDO, TOMASO Tomaso is a member of the Pan'American Club and an Academic senior in Mrs. Marie Fondren's advisory. ERCK, ADOLPH Adolph is taking a course in the Auto shop under Mr. G. M. Tune. Mrs. Lulu Cosset claims him as one of her senior advisory students. [48] ESQUEDA, MANUELLA Interested in the work even in Junior school, Manuel' la enrolled in the Garment Manufacturing department of Tech three years ago and is now a senior in this work. She is a member of Mrs. Mary Roscll s advisory. EVANS, LOUISE Dividing her time between studying Academic sub' jects and serving ice cream to her fellow students, Louise fills the role of the typical hardworking girl putting herself through school. She is a member of Miss Blanche Easterling’s advisory. Press Club, plays the drums and the piano in the Band and Orchestra, and acts as secretary to Mr. Jean Sarli. FOUNTAIN, CECIL His cheery grin and curly hair give Cecil the per' sonality which has made him an important member of the Senior Class. Cecil is taking an Academic course and is in Miss Blanche Easterling's advisory. FOREHAND, BERNICE Quiet but friendly, Bernice has spent her senior year as an Academic student in Miss Margaret Up' schulte’s advisory. EVANS, NORMAN As an Academic senior in Miss Eunice Luckenbach s advisory, Norman has proved his popularity by his election to the offices of advisory secretary and repre' sentative to the Student Council. FAUST, HELEN The “Waltz Queen, as she was called after win' ning the Prize Waltz at the Junior dance during the Christmas season, can be quite businesslike when she attends to her duties as treasurer of the Stratton advi' sory and a member of the Red Jackets. One of those “dignified seniors, Helen spends her time as a Com' mcrcial student with Mrs. Bess Stratton. FENSTER, REVA Being a February graduate doesn't keep Reva from continuing in the numerous activities she has been engaged in during the past two terms. Besides represent-ing Mr. James Randolf's advisory in the Student Coun-cil, Reva also is a member of the yearbook staff, the FRAGA, LILLIAN Lillian is a senior taking an Academic course. She is a member of Mrs. Helen Haddon's advisory. FRYE, ROBERT Very tall, sort of blonde, and philisophical may well describe Robert. Through the Little Theatre and the dramatics classes, he has proved his worth both as a master of ceremonies and as a villain with a top hat and a handle-bar mustache. Having already proven his literary ability by being elected to the Quill and Scroll, and by becoming a member of the Press Club, he was provided with a chance to exert his executive powers, when he was named student assistant for the newspaper and yearbook, and treasurer for the Orchestra. GARCIA. MATEO Mateo may usually be found within the mysterious realms of “the print shop. He has taken the Printing course for three years and is a member of the Press Club and of Mr. Beeman Franklin's advisory. [ 49] GARRISON, WALTER As an outstanding student in the Engineering course, Walter was elected president of Mr. Reynolds An' dricks's advisory in his senior year, and is a valuable member of the Engineer's Club. GARZA, ARMANDO Although girls outnumber boys in the Commercial field at Tech, Armando has proved that the males are just as capable as the opposite sex when it comes to secretarial work. He is a senior member of Mrs. Marie Gahan's advisory. GARZA, BEN Ben is a senior in the Mill shop and is in Mr. Joe Planto's advisory. GLORIA, AVELIA Although a senior majoring in the Commercial divi' sion, Avclia has found time and energy to participate in the activities of the Girls' Glee Club, the Sales Club, and the Student Council Alternates. GONZALES, RALPH If you look behind the scenes of the Art department you will find that Ralph does his part in producing the commercial art work of the school. GORDEN, DUSTIN A quiet dignity, friendly spirit, amiable disposition, and excellent manners give Dustin the title of “the perfect gentleman. Always willing to do whatever is asked of him, he has become a valuable aid in the proj' ccts of the Student Council, the Hi'Y, and Mrs. Clara Hartsfield's advisory, in the latter of which he acts as president. As a member of the Student Council Alter' nates, he is one of those Academic seniors who show their school spirit by helping to enforce traffic regula' tion in the school buildings during the day. GRATZ, LOUISE Louise is a Commercial senior in Miss May me Tom's advisory. She has been an active member of the Red Jackets for several years. GROSS, MARY No relation to Mr. Clarkson Groos, but perhaps equally as important in the eyes of the student body, Mary has distinguished herself as a student secretary in the Commercial division, as a Red Jacket, and as a sen' ior in Miss Lulic Gooch’s advisory. GRUNEWALD, E. J. As master of ceremonies in various assemblies, radio announcer, and cheer leader, E. J. is constantly before the eyes of the student body. At the beginning of his senior year. Red was appointed sports editor of The Technician staff and may be seen in attendance at all athletic games. Besides the newspaper work, he has al' so joined the yearbook staff and the Press Club, and cooperates wholeheartedly with the Student Council. GUERRA, JOE Upon taking a Retail Selling course, Joe became in' tcrested in the Sales Club and soon was made president of it. Besides his selling activities, Joe found time to car' ry out the work of cheer leader, join The Technician newspaper and yearbook staffs, the Pan'American Club, and fulfill his duties as president of Miss Mamie Yates' advisory. [50] GUERRERO, GUS Gus joined the Little Theatre during his senior year in order to put into practice what he learned in the Elec' trie shop under Mr. Ray Perry. He is vice president of Mr. Ira Baccus's advisory. GUESSO, JACK Send down to the office with a request for any of the work that is done by the Radio shop boys, and you arc liable to have Jack sent to you. He is in his senior year in Mr. Venable Fitzhugh’s advisory. His droll man' ncr of speaking has caused him to be dubbed “Grand' pa“ by his friends. GUZMAN, OFELIA Ofclia is a Commercial senior in Mrs. Edith May's advisory and a member of the Girl Reserves. HANSEN, FRANCES Despite the fact that she is listed as an Academic stu' dent, Frances has become a wcll'known figure in the commercial work of the school. She is a senior member of Miss Mable Toles' advisory. HANSON, JANET One need not say more about this “distinguished senior, when one secs her record. Janet is a member of the Commercial department of Tech and is indispen sable to The Technician staff as news editor of The Technician newspaper and associate editor of the year' book. Janet is also president of Miss Edith Fox's ad' visory, vice president of the Little Theatre, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Senior Class, a mem her of the Press Club, and a member of Quill and Scroll, the International Honor Society for High School Journalists. HARBER, DOROTHY The highest recommendation that can be given Dor' othy, a Commercial senior in Miss Dorothy Raccy's advisory, is that she fills her position of a secretary to Miss Blanche Easterling in “first class style. HATCH, LORETTA “A fair red'headed maiden could describe none other than Loretta Hatch, an Academic senior in Mrs. Clara Hartsfield's advisory. Loretta may often be found working in the attendance office under the supervision of Mrs. Marian Moursund or going from room to room collecting absence slips. HELFRICH, ALEXANDER Alexander Hclfrich exercises his musical ability in the Glee Club. He is an Academic senior in Miss Gcor' gia Black's advisory. HERRERA. ALFRED One of the graduating seniors in Miss Alcnc Bihl's advisory is Alfred Herrera. He is registered in the Aca dcmic division. HERRERA, TONY Who knows but that someday one will see the name Tony Herrera on a comic strip in a local newspaper? Tony is an Academic senior in Mrs. Mary Free's ad' visory and a member of the Cartoon Club. [51] -------- { )r— THE TECHNICIAN 1937 HILBIG, WALTER Walter Hilbig is the name of the young man who acts as student guard and directs you to the stairway at the “other end of the hall just when you are in an “awful rush to make your next class. Walter, a Trade and Industrial student in Mr. E. O. Studhalter’s advi-sory, is also a member of the Student Council. JACOBS, ELIZABETH Having traveled extensively in the East, Elizabeth is an authority on the metropolis of New York. Southern' ers stand around her breathlessly, as she tells of the “big“ city. She is a student secretary taking a Commer' cial course. JIMENEZ, ALBERT You see him darting hither and yon, this alert re-porter of The Technician staff and member of the Press Club and Miss Gene Carr’s advisory. Taking an Aca' demic course, Albert Jimenez is quite a busy young man. JIMENEZ. ALFRED A quiet person who never becomes ruffled is Alfred Jimenez. Let come what may, Alfred merely looks at one with his cool brown eyes and never becomes ex' cited. He is taking Printing, and although he isn't very tall, he is one of the “Big Shots in this department. He is a member of Mr. Bccman Franklin's advisory. KATZMARK. MILDRED Mildred Katzmark, a Commercial senior, is a mem' her of the Student Council, the Red Jackets and the Little Theatre and to “top it off presides as president of Mrs. Marie Gahan's advisory. KELBERLAU, RALPH Ralph Kclbcrlau, a Commercial senior in Mr. Clark-son Groos' advisory, is a member of the annual staff and the Press Club. He is considered one of the best advertising salesmen on the staff and captains a yearbook sales team. He was given recognition for his selling ability by being elected to Quill and Scroll. KENNEDY, KATHLEEN Kathleen Kennedy, affectionally called “Katy, is registered in the Academic division. As column editor of The Technician, she is one of the first to be “in on the gossip. In addition, “Katy is a member of the annual staff, the Press Club, and the Little Theatre. KINSEY, AUGUSTA A Commercial student, Augusta has thrown out her line to hook a good secretarial job and her friends arc “bettin' on her. She is a member of Miss Lulie Gooch's advisory. KIRK. JULIA The possessor of a pleasing personality is Julia Kirk. She is an Academic pupil in Miss Mary Grace Milam's advisory and a Student Council Alternate. KUBISH, DELFIE Presiding as president of Miss Margaret Upschultc's advisory, Delfie Kubish, a Commercial senior, will soon take her place in the world of commerce. [52] LARQUE, ALBERT Clank, clank, knock, knock. 'Tis none other than Albert Larque remedying some mechanical disorder in a model “TM or a Packard. Albert is a student in the Auto shop and a member of Mr. C. W. Peavey's advi' sory. LAWRENCE, LEROY Upon graduation Leroy Lawrence will enter a field of great opportunity—that of Radio. Leroy is a stU' dent in the Radio shop and a member of Mr. Ira Bac cus' advisory. LIVINGSTON, ANNA Anna Livingston affectionately known as “Anna Johanna, is a member of the Red Jackets and is an Academic senior in Miss Panora Voight's advisory. LOFTIN, LANDRUM The Sheet Metal shop has attracted Landrum Loftin, a senior in Mr. C. P. Williams's advisory. Perhaps someday Landrum will be known as an outstanding authority in this field and his Tech friends of today will say, “I knew him when—“ LOWE, MARY ELIZABETH Quiet and unassuming, but a lot of fun when you know her describes Mary Elizabeth Lowe. She is a Com mercial senior in Miss Lulie Gooch’s advisory. LUGO, ALFRED Evidently bandsaws, various kinds of wood and other tools in the Mill shop fascinate Alfred Lugo for he is a Trade and Industrial senior in Mr. Joe Planto’s advi-sory and a member of the Motor Boat Club. He is also Student Council representative for his advisory. LYONS, DOROTHY Always happy and cheerful and spreading sunshine wherever she goes-—who could it be but Dorothy Lyons? Dorothy, a Commercial senior in the advisory of Miss Mary Grace Milam, is a member of the Bookanccrs and Girl Reserves. She also serves as a student secretary and 'tis said she is very, very efficient. MANDRY, A. J. President of the Student Council, president of the Architectural Club, sergeant'at'arms of the Board of Di' rectors of the Senior Class, a member of the Press Club, you've guessed who it is—none other than A. J. Man' dry—need one say more? MARTIN, ALBERT The many linoleum cuts that have been run in The Technician to enhance interest in its pages were made by Albert Martin, a Commercial student in Mr. Jack McGuire's advisory. Albert is a member of the Sales Club, and The Technician newspaper and yearbook staffs. MARTINEZ, EDWARD Another point for the Sheet Metal shop, for it has captured another recruit in the person of Edward Martinez, a senior in Mr. C. P. Williams's advisory. Ssenior Panel 12 [53] THE TECHNICIAN 1937 MARTINEZ, OSCAR The Pan-American Club and the Orchestra have as a member Oscar Martinez. Oscar is an Academic senior and was treasurer of Mrs. Anna Barry's advisory dur-ing the first semester of this year. MEYER, JOSEPHINE What with her tootin' some kind of a horn in the Band (or does she play the drums?) and her work in the Girl Reserves and the Senior Class, Josephine Meyer is kept rather busy. MICHEL, ROWLAND Rowland Michel was chosen all-city, all-district, and all-South Texas end in football and all-city guard in basketball. Baseball is another sport in which Rowland participates. MILLER, LYDIA Through her membership in the Glee Club and the Little Theatre, Lydia Miller is well known to Tech audiences. She is one of the young ladies who took part in the prologue of the Dicken’s Christmas Carol. MORETTI, CELIA Very, very wavy hair, distinctly her own, belongs to Celia Morctti, a Cosmetology student and member of the Cosote Sorority. Patrons never leave the department dissatisfied when they have been given a shampoo, hair set, or any other beauty work by Celia. NAVAL, GERTRUDE Such a very small young lady is Gertie. However, being diminutive does not prevent her from doing [54] more than her share of work as the reporter of the Senior Class Board of Directors, Student Council, and Little Theatre: secretary of The Technician newspaper and yearbook staffs and the Fox advisory; and member of the executive committee of the Red Jackets, Quill and Scroll Society, and president of the Press Club. NICHOLS, KITTY Leading for the second year the one hundred and some odd girls who compose the Tech pep squad, Kitty Nichols has shown that she, too, possesses that fetching Nichols' personality for which her brother was so well known. Kitty is also secretary of the Bookaneers. NORTHRUP, ADA RUTH Among those girls numbered as Red Jackets, who perform for the benefit of the grandstand during the halves of football games, is Ada Ruth Northrup. She is a Commercial student in Miss Margaret Upschulte’s advisory. OGLESBY, JEWEL Jewel Oglesby, with her glowing personality, is certainly well named. She is an Academic senior and vice president of Miss Lulie Gooch's advisory, a member of the executive committee of the Red Jackets, the yearbook staff, the Press Club, and the Little Theatre. Her one desire is to travel—spelled with a capital T. PADILLA, MARY The Girl Reserves have a good little worker in the person of Mary Padilla. She is an Academic senior in Miss Mary Grace Milam's advisory. PALMIERI, ALBERT A member of Miss Paula Schrocders' “family, Al-bert Palmicri has chosen to graduate under the Aca-demic division. PARKINS, ELLIS Ellis Parkins has made a name for himself by his athletic ability in football, track, and particularly in basketball. He is one of the fastest players on the basketball court and is always a little ahead of the other fellow. Ellis is taking a Sheet Metal course and is a member in the advisory of Mr. C. P. Williams. PENA, ARMANDO A senior taking a Machine Drafting course and a member of Mr. Reynolds Andricks' advisory identifies Armando Pena, who is also a member of the Engi-neers Club. PENA, JOE To satisfy his main ambition of becoming a “jug' gler of figures, Joe Pena is studying Bookkeeping. PENDLEY, LUCILLE Small, unassuming, Lucille Pendley is a Student Council Alternate, a member of the Little Theatre, of the yearbook staff, and of the Senior Board of Dircc-tors. She has a quality that will always enable her to he successful in anything she undertakes—that of knowing what she wants and of working until she obtains it. Her perseverance has brought her to the front in student activities. PETTIT, JUANITA Soft-voiced Juanita Pettit is a senior in Mrs. Bess Stratton's advisory. PFEIL, HELEN One of the girls graduating from the Cosmetology department is Helen Pfcil. This blonde senior is ever ready to meet the professional requests of her patrons. PFEIL. STANLEY A member of the Architectural Club, Stanley is counted among those students in Mr. Alsup's advisory who will graduate in June. PITTMAN, JESSE Another of the future machinists of the world is Jesse, who is a member of Mr. Dwenger’s advisory and a student in the Machine shop. PLUMMER, SARAH JANE Often seen on the stage in different dramatic presentations, Sarah Jane will be remembered for her sunny smile. She is a member of the Red Jackets, Student Council, and is program chairman of the Girl Reserves. Upon graduating, she will enter nurses' training at the Medical and Surgical Hospital. Because of her age, Sarah Jane had to obtain special permission to begin this work. As president of the Pre-Nursing Club, she has already entered into the activity of that field [55] POCHMAN, CLARA A representative of Tech in 1934 in declaiming, a member of the Red Jackets, president of Mrs. Anna Barry's advisory—this speaks well for Clara who is graduating from the Academic department. In addition, she has joined the Girl Reserves and the Tech Little Theatre. PUENTE, CARMELITA Among those graduating from Mrs. Marie Gahan's advisory is Carmelita, a member of the Girls' Glee Club and a student in the Academic division. PUENTE, MARY Mary is one of Tech's saleswomen, being a member of Miss M. Yates' advisory and of the Sales Club. She is leaving with a Commercial diploma. RAMOS, BERTHA Those glancing on Bertha's program card immediate' ly notice three important things besides her age, ad' dress, and telephone number. They see that she is a senior, a member of Miss Dorothy Racey's advisory, and a student of the Commercial department. RAMOS, JOE Besides being a part of Miss Paula Schroeder's ad' visory, Joe is among the members of the Academic di' vision which is being discontinued after the class of '37 graduates. RAST, ALICE Just ask almost anyone who Alice Rast is, and they will tell you that she is an Academic senior in Mr. Wilbur Tyte's advisory. REMLING, J. C. As an albaround sportsman, J. C. is probably one of the best. In any sport he enters you may be sure that he will lead the field. He, with his friend, J. T. Boyd, manage to enter many sports activities. Baseball, especially, is one of his hobbies. J. C. belonged to the Bihl advisory during the first term. REYNA, ALONZO From the Mill shop comes Alonzo Reyna, a member of Mr. E. O. Studhaltcr's advisory who is graduating from the Trade and Industrial section of the school. REYNA, RUPERTA Her winning ways and pleasing personality have caused her to become one of the outstanding members of the Groos advisory. Mr. Clarkson Groos is very proud of her work in the Commercial department. Classmates are confident that she has the necessary qualifications for great success in her chosen field. ROBERTS, WALTER Athletics constitute the main activity of Walter. Red' headed and with a fiery determination to win, he stood the football team in good stead all the season. Hard work in sports as well as in his studies has made him successful in all that he has undertaken. Sheet Metal is his chosen trade and he is preparing himself for such a vocation under the tutelage of Mr. C. P. Williams. [56] THE TECHNICIAN 1937 RODRIQUEZ, FRED Fred is taking advantage of the excellent equipment, facilities, and instructors offered in the Elecric shop. The only extracurricular activity he can find time to enter is the Little Theatre. In that organization, he gives his services as an electric technician. RODRIGUEZ, LUCILLE As one of those enviable student secretaries, Lucille holds a responsible position under Miss Alba Lyster. Too, she takes a prominent part in all extracurricular activities. Lucille is a Commercial graduate. RODRIGUEZ, RAUL One of those students who is attending the zero period in the morning and devoting much of his off'time to the Band and Orchestra is Raul. As a talented musi' cian, he is a valuable member to those groups. Raul has been taking an Academic course. RODRIGUEZ, SEXTO A modest, unassuming manner is a quality to be greatly admired in Sexto. Quiet and reserved, he is always the perfect gentleman. In addition, he has a rare sense of humor and a flashing smile to testify to his friendliness. For this reason, he has many friends and admirers. Sexto is a student in the Automotive shop and is a member of Mr. Peavcy’s advisory. ROHLING, BETTY The Carr advisory has expressed its admiration and trust in Betty by appointing her as the Student Council representative for their group. In the latter organiza tion, she has taken active part and is one of the most prominent members. Betty is taking a Commercial course in preparation for her future. ROKOWITZ, ADELINE Charm and culture best describe Adeline. As a student in Cosmetology under Miss Lydia Huntley, she has further learned the art of beauty. There, she ac' quired knowledge not only for her personal use, but also for a trade that can be practiced for the benefits of others. ROSA, ARTHUR DE LA The “pride and joy of the Racey advisory is Arthur. His is a commanding figure, and when the membership of his advisory becomes unruly, he firmly downs any uprising, for he is sergeant-at-arms. Arthur is special' izing in Commercial work and related courses. ROSE, RAY A. Ray is a friendly chap, and, like most agreeable people, has a host of acquaintances. His sayings arc humorous and amusing, but never directed toward any person. Such tact and respect of personal feelings testifies to the magnanimity of his character. Ray graduated at mid'semester from the Auto shop. RUCKER, WILLIAM Chemistry and modebairplancs, in addition to his reg' ular course of study, occupy the majority of William's time. The former subject has assisted him in his work as a Refrigeration student. William is one of the mem' bers of The Future Craftsmen of America society. RUCOBO, LUCY Another young lady majoring in Commercial subjects is Lucy Rucobo, a member of Mr. Clarkson Groos’s advisory. [57] RUIZ, ALFONSO Since his ambition is to become an automobile me' chanic, Alfonso Ruiz, a senior in Mrs. Lulu Gossett's advisory, takes an Auto shop course. musical talents are displayed through his membership in the Band and Orchestra. Jesse has worked hard and will surely succeed as an excellent musician. He is a member of the Adams advisory. SALTER, EDWARD A senior in Mr. A. T. Dwenger's advisory, Edward Salter is taking a Machine shop course. SAMUEL, HARRY Harry Samuel, a member of Mr. Clarkson Groos's advisory, is taking an Academic course. SANCHEZ, MARY Although quiet and seemingly uninterested in public affairs, Mary has taken an active lead in the work of her advisory. She presides over their meetings as president and represents her group in the Student Council. Mrs. Helen Haddon, adviser, praises Mary's work, both in the advisory affairs and in her Commer cial course. SAN MARCO, FRANK Frank's main course of study is the Auto shop, but he does find time to develop a journalistic flair as reporter of his advisory. In this way he is able to keep the rest of the student body informed of the work going on in his shop. Frank's advisory work is under the supervision of Mrs. Lulu Gossett. SAN ROMAN, JESSE “King Swingster of Tech is the title Jesse deserves, for, as president, he heads the Jazz Orchestra. Further SANTIAGO, JUANITA One of “Mama Fox's children is this attractive young lady. Juanita will graduate as an Academic stu' dent. The Orchestra and Press Club take up her outside time and keep her busy. SAWYER, JOHN Although a T. and I. student in Refrigeration, John still finds time to play in the Band and Orchestra, thereby developing two talents at once. Futhermore, he officiates as secretary for the May advisory. SCHEFFLER, HARVEY Before his graduation at mid'tcrm, Harvey took ac' tive part in many organizations. The Student Council, Senior Class, and Little Theatre have all called at some time or another upon him for service and were never disappointed. He rose to the position of foreman in the Auto shop because of his excellent work. Mr. Pcavey's advisory is proud to claim Harvey as one of its members. SCHIWETZ, MAX Hoping to become a carpenter employee, Max Schi' wetz is in Mr. E. O. Studhalter's advisory and is a student in the Mill shop. [58] SEERIG, MYRTLE RUTH Myrtle Ruth is that quiet, authorative little sec' retary who is president and Student Council rcpresenta tive of the Stratton advisory. Myrtle Ruth also belongs to the Red Jackets. SEGOVIA, VICTORIA After having dropped out for a year, Victoria re' turned to complete her high school work, illustrating her determination to further her education. She chose the Commercial field in which to major. During her entire stay in this school, she has been a member of the Fox advisory and has joined in all the activities of this V. and T. family. SIEFERT, LUCILLE Small, blond Lucille is taking a Prc'Nursing course and belongs to the Red Jackets and Little Theatre, and is Student Council representative of the McCaughan advisory. SEPULVEDA, ALFRED Mr. C. W. Peavcy, as adviser, has been guiding Ah fred in his stay at Tech. Alfred has been taking the Auto shop course in which he has proved very adept. SERDA, ROSA Rosa's main activity is the Girl Reserves Club to which she devotes most of her time and energy. Grad' uating as an Academic student, she belongs to the Mil' am advisory. SHELTON, DORIS Humorous and friendly, Doris likes almost everyone, and in return, has received the admiration of all those with whom she has come in contact. She is a prominent Red Jacket and acts as the secretary of her advisory, which is under the guidance of Miss Dorothy Raccy. She is a member of the Commercial division. SIBLEY, ROBERT During Robert's year at Tech, he has been helped in his work as an Academic student by Miss Gene Carr, sponsor of his advisory. SIMROTH, WILLIAM William Simroth, a senior in Mr. A. T. Dwcnger's advisory, is a member of the Machine shop and takes part in the activities of the Student Council Alternates. STRAIT, RICHARD The tallest boy on the basketball team—this phrase is often used to describe Richard, an Academic graduate from Miss Blanche Easterling's advisory. His height made him a valuable asset to the basketball team. STUENCKEL, JEROME Jerome is one of Tech's Bookkeepers. He is a mem' her of the Hi'Y Club and of Miss Sue Hughes's advi' sory. In his junior year, he was treasurer of his class. [59] ---------- ---- THE TECHNICIAN 1937 SVADA, CLEM The boy with the sparkling blue eyes and affable grin working behind the soda fountain at the Spinning Wheel is easily identified as Clem, a Commercial senior in Miss Edith Fox's advisory. TAMEZ, CARLOS One of the last group of Academic students to grad' uate from Tech, Carlos is from Mrs. Clara Hartsfield's advisory. TAYLOR, HELEN MARIE Her pleasing personality and quiet friendly ways have gained Helen Marie recognition as one of the out' standing members of the Senior class. She is often seen on the stage in her role as vice president of the StU' dent Council. Helen is also president of Miss Lulic Gooch's advisory and a member of the Little Theatre and of the Red Jackets. THEIS, LOUINE Even the manufacturers of Lux or the camera man would be satisfied with Louine's skin and eyes. They are the envy of nearly every girl in Tech. She is taking a Commercial course and is in Mrs. Edith May's advi-sory. THORNTON, LEONARD Leonard is another of those boys who are out in front at a football or basketball game—but don't get him wrong; he isn't one of the players; he is one of the five cheer leaders. Leonard is taking a Trade and Industrial course with Mr. A. T. Dwenger as his adviser. He is also a member of the Harmonica Band and Student Council. TREVINO, VICTOR Victor Trevino, a senior in Mr. Bceman Franklin's advisory, won a sweater for his work as center on the football team. Victor hopes to become a printer and is a member of the Press Club and the Gutenberg Club. VALDEZ, CARLOS The Electric shop counts among its graduating sen' iors Carlos Valdez. During the advisory period he may be found in Mr. George L. Fling's room. VASQUEZ, JANIE Besides being a member of the Academic division, Janie is in the Orchestra, Chorus, Pan American Club, Girls' Glee Club, Little Theatre, and Mr. James Ran dolFs advisory. VEGA, ROSA From the Retail Selling division comes Rosa Vega, a member of the Sales Club and of Miss Mamie Yates' advisory. VALFRE, MARY LOUISE A Commercial senior, Mary Louise is Student Council Alternate for Mrs. Helen Haddon's advisory. She is a student secretary and a member of The Technician yearbook staff and Sales Club. [60] THE TECHNICIAN 1937 WALLACE, CARMEN No other phrase in the English language expresses as much as can Carmen's “Oh Gee! in answer to a statement, especially when this expression is accompanied by her tantalizing smile. Carmen is president of the Cosote Sorority and is a member of the Cosmetology department. WATTS, THOMAS Thomas is president of Mr. Ray Perry’s advisory and is a member of the Radio shop. WEICHOLD, LAWRENCE The Jazz Orchestra claims Lawrence as one of its members. He is also in the Glee Club, Mr. James Ran-dolf’s advisory, and the Press Club. WEIK, LUCILLE Lucille divides her time among her academic studies, her duties as a Student Council representative, and as reporter in Miss Fanora Voight's advisory. WEYRICH, FRANK The ringing of the fire alarm means more to Frank than it does to the rest of the school, for he is the Fire Chief. He may be found at almost any time of the day puttering around in the Print shop where he is taking a printing course under Mr. Becman Franklin, his adviser. He is also a member of the Student Council, Press Club, and The Technician yearbook staff. WHITE, SILVALEE Having claimed dressmaking as her vocation and avocation, Silvalee chose a Garment Manufacturing course upon entering Tech. Although this work takes up much of her time, her energetic spirit and willingness to do all kinds of work enables her to act as president of the Girl Reserves, a member of the Little Theatre, the Red Jackets, and the Student Council. WIDEMAN, ELLEN Petite—that is Ellen, who blushes and smiles shyly whenever anyone refers with envy to her size “3“ shoe. She is a member of the Band and Orchestra, and a midterm graduate of the Academic division. WILBURN, GLORIA Although because of her quietness Gloria is not always the center of interest in every crowd, her poise and abilities have brought her many coveted positions. She is vice president of Mr. Jack McGuire's advisory, and Student Council alternate, as well as being art editor of the 1937 yearbook, and member of Quill and Scroll, the Little Theatre, and the Press Club. WILLIAMS, JACK Besides achieving tennis championship in 36, Jack has become prominent in both football and track, participation in which made him a member of the “T Association, and marks him as one of Tech's most athlet-tic boys. He is in his senior year of the Sheet Metal course under Mr. C. P. Wiliams. WILLIAMS, REAGAN Reagan enrolled in a Sheet Metal course upon entering Tech, and, although no relation to his instructor and adviser, Mr. C. P. Williams, he soon distinguished himself as one of the shop's most competent seniors. [61 ] WISE, MARGARET Although she is an Academic senior, Margaret is tak' ing several commercial subjects. Among these are book' keeping and typing at which she excclls. She is a mem' ber of Miss Margaret Upschulte's advisory. WOMACK, ANNETTE Who is the girl with big brown eyes? Why that is “Annie, the protege of The Technician office ar)d one of Miss Huntley's Cosmetology girls. As one of her sidelines, Annette acts as vice president of the Cosote Sorority. WOOD, PAULINE There are few in school who do not know Pauline, Student Council representative from Miss Georgia Black's advisory. She is also a member of the Little Theatre and may be seen each Thursday walking down the halls in her Red Jacket uniform. Post Graduates ARMSTRONG, ALAN “Nellie is the man behind the power (radio power) and also behind a friendly grin. He's one of the boys who operates the curtains or the lights on the stage. And, being from the Radio shop, he is often to be found in the company of a “mike. He is also a mem' ber of the Post Graduate Club and the Little Theatre. BELTRAN, GLORIA “I sell anything. This is one of the slogans which applies to Gloria, prize'winning saleslady of Tech. She is a member of the Sales Club, Press Club, Tcchni' can staff, and the pride of the Retail Selling depart' ment under Miss Mamie Yates. BRANDT, CHARLOTTE Charlotte belongs to the Post Graduates Club, hav' ing graduated from Main Hi before it became Tech, and has specialized in a Commercial course. She has very blond hair and a lovely speaking voice, and often accompanies her brother, Clinton, on the piano. BYERS, MARSHALL The Welding shop is not devoid of post graduates. Marshall Byers, a member of Mr. C. P. Williams's ad' visory, is included in this group. CHOJNACKI, IRENE Her pleasant personality and friendly manner has won her many friends. She is taking a post graduate course in Commercial work, and is a member of Mrs. Bess H. Stratton's advisory and of the Post Graduate Club. CUNNINGHAM, JACK A post graduate in the Radio shop. Jack Cunning' ham is preparing to enter an interesting field. He is in Mr. Venable Fitzhugh’s advisory. ESCHBACH, ELIZABETH Even in the face of trouble and hard work she laughs. Maybe this is the reason she was chosen as treasurer of the Red Jackets. Besides this, she holds the office of vice president of the Bookanccrs, and is chairman of the program committee of the Post Graduate Club and of Mrs. Bess Stratton's advisory. [62] FELDER, IRENE “Bonnie and blithe, and good, and pay and Irish— that's “Jerry, whose flaming red hair, flashing eyes, and attractive appearance stand out wherever she goes. She is a member of The Technician newspaper and an-nual staffs, and of the Post Graduate Club. KIRK, BETH Among the last of the Academic students to attend Tech is Beth, a post graduate. She is one of the stu-dents listed on the advisory role of Mrs. Clara Harts field. heartedly into school activities, belonging to the Post Graduate Club, Red Jackets, Press Club, Little Theatre, Quill and Scroll Society, National Honor Society, and The Technician newspaper and yearbook staffs of which she is the student assistant. VARGA, MERCEDES One of the bright spots in Mr. Clarkson Groos advi-sory is Mercedes who always deserves a second glance, and who has made the honor roll every time since she entered Tech. She is a post graduate, and a member of the Post Graduate Club. MYLIUS, EMILY Emily Mylius is well known in Commercial sports cir-cles. She is a Commercial post graduate in Mrs. Bess Stratton's advisory and a member of the Post Graduate Club. RILEY, JOYCE Even though Joyce is a post graduate, it docs not keep her from entering the activities of Tech. She is a Commercial student in Miss Mary Grace Milam’s advisory and a member of the Little Theatre and Post Graduate Club. SENGELE, SHIRLEY Shirley is “hitting two birds with one stone by taking a combined Commercial and Pre-Nursing course. She is a member of Miss Beatrice McCaughan's advisory. STRIEGLER, DOROTHY Having graduated from Jefferson, Dorothy is, nevertheless, a real booster for Tech. She has entered whole- WHARTON, GLADYS “The Most Beautiful Girl in the Senior Class of 1936 —and one has only to look at her golden hair and deep blue eyes to understand why this title was given her by her classmates. Gladys is now a member of the Post Graduate Club. WILLIAMS, BEULAH The reins which control the Sheet Metal shop arc held by Beulah, daughter of the instructor, Mr. C. P. Williams. She acts as his shop secretary and takes care of all of his clerical work. Her charming manner has won her the respect and admiration of all the boys in the sheet metal classes. WILSON, BILLY Having taken the part of Shields, the cosmopolite of the play, in “The Whole Town's Talking, Billy has become quite a cosmopolite about school. He is a student in Commercial Art and a member of Mr. Venable Fitzhugh's advisory. [63] THE TECHNICIAN 1937 Diary Of The Class Of ’37 Entry—September, 1934. Dear Diary: This was my first day in high school and was I thrilled! I felt very grown-up all day until a senior accosted me in the hall and patronizingly inquired “Are you a fish? Very timidly I admitted my identity, but muttering under my breath, 1 prohesied “There'll come a day! All in all, though, I had a very fine time. Did I mention that the principal was Mr. L. W. Fox and the vice principal Miss Emma Gutzeit? Such nice teachers too! So, Dear Diary, I'll leave you for the nonce. Entry—May, 1935. Dear Diary: Eight months have gone hy since my last notation. And what crowded months they have been! Just recently we elected our Sophomore Class officers. Frank Wcyrich was chosen president: Kitty Nichols, vice president; Louine Theis, secretary: Eva Dufner, treasurer: and Jewel Oglesby and Vincent Barba, historians. I'm certain they'll make competent leaders. Once again I'll close. Entry—September, 1935. Dear Diary: Back to school after summer vacation. No one asked me if I was a “Fish so feel that I have accomplished something. Entry -January, 1936. Dear Diary: Charles Albidrcss will head our class this year with assistance from Elizabeth Jacobs, vice president: Helen Marie Taylor, secretary; Jerome Stucn-ckel, treasurer: and Norman Evans, parliamentarian. This year, you know, we have the responsibility of giving the Seniors a prom, and plans arc already under way to make it a success. Entry February, March, 1936. Dear Diary: The Junior Class is working diligently now to raise funds. We're selling pop-corn and have even gotten magazine subscriptions. We'll reach our goal! Entry—May, 1936. Dear Diary: The Junior-Senior Prom is over. Everyone had a lovely time and all the Juniors feel well-rewarded for their efforts. Honorces were Kitty Nichols and Helen Marie Taylor of the Junior Class, and Marie Kosub and Lois Winn of the Senior Class. I'm too sleepy to give the details but it was grand. Entry—September, 1937. Dear Diary: Once again at Tech I strolled down the halls and spied a young girl, evidently new. Wishing to be friendly I asked her “Arc you a Fish? She answered, “Yes, friendly enough, but a peculiar glint shown in her eyes. Wbat could have been the matter? Entry—December, 1937. Dear Diary: As the guiding spirit of our little group, the class of '37, a Board of Directors was chosen in preference to a president. This Board, consisting of nine members, acts as the governing body. Those on the Board are Janet Hanson, chairman: Charles Albidress, vice chairman: Dorothy Craighead, secretary: Myrtle Ruth Seerig, treasurer; Gertrude Naval, reporter: A. J. Mandry, sergeant-at-arms; Oretha Dunn, parliamentarian; Helen Marie Taylor and Lucille Pcndley. Final approval on important issues, however, is put to the class. This plan, incidentally, breaks all previous traditions of local high schools and is the first of its kind in San Antonio. P. S. We seniors celebrated the holidays with a party. The Jazz orchestra played so that we could dance and punch was served. Entry—April, 1937. Dear Diary: Kid's Day brought the usual funny situations. Dignified seniors lost their dignity (if they had any) and reverted to their childhood. Johnny Tcchman found, to his surprise, that his best pal was bow-legged. That morning we gave an auditorium program. We sold pop-corn all day. Entry—May, 1937. Dear Diary: My classmates and I arc looking forward to our graduation activities. There will be the Junior-Senior Prom, Theatre Party and Luncheon, Senior Prom, Senior Picnic, Senior Play called “Campus Quarantine, Baccalaureate services, and finally Graduation Exercises. Then the Class of '37 will have reached its three-year destination. [64] “Trucking Over The Universe99 By E. J. Gninewald Ten long years have been hacked away by that elderly man with the beard and scythe. As 1947 has trucked into view, I, Chief Trucker of the Trailer Truckers of the Universe Inc., find myself gliding into a small burg on the East coast known to most tetotcling Trailer Truckers and others, of course, as the Statue of Liberty's dwelling place, or New York. Drawing into a gasoline emporium, I notice a most comical commotion occurring directly across the street; my humorous curiosity tells me that I have met up with ten of the “slicker individuals from the salesmanship department. They are Orctha Dunn, Alice Driffill, Adclc Ackermann, Silvalee White, Luvine Elias, Rodolfo Gamboa, Joe Guerra, Mary Puente, and Ann Burns. Each is trying to sell the other a new-fangled bottle washer with gloves to match. Back in the gas station, my worries begin anew for, to my amazement, I find Harvey Schcfflcr, Jack Williams and Rowland Michel, rapidly refilling, dusting, washing, undenting fenders, and worst of all, repainting the entire trailer. That, of course, as they call it, is service. Out of the station and two blocks gone, I recognize the art department buisly scratching and splashing on various sign boards. Frank Dromgoole is seen artistically painting an Old Gold advertisement and smoking the large cigarette on the sign board. Frank is nationally known as a sign painter because of his invariable practice of drawing spats on each of his male subjects. Also, Arthur Guillen, I hear, has completed his masterpiece which is the famous mural now hanging in the Tech library. Feeling in a wandering mood, my car, trailer, and I board a foreign-bound ship called the “Hiss-Hiss Queen Blopo, some call it the Queen Mary. After six long days of feeding the fish, we sight London. Wait, do my eyes deceive me or have we been blown off our course? My, oh my! Believe it or not, we arc in Ethiopia. “Yowsah! Wandering through the rather hazy, dark, sooted city of Bushwaa, I see Jeanne Alford and Robert Frye with pencils behind their ears and that news-hound look in their eyes. The rest of The Technician staff, being Gertrude Naval, Janet Hanson, Kathleen Kennedy, and Albert Jimenez, Jeanne tells me, arc now employed by the Catchum-Dopc Gazette in “Waahoo county. Moving on I find myself in the greasy country of Turkey where a bookkeeping department, composed of Jerome Stuenckcl, Clem Svada, Joe Pena, Armando Garza, Margaret Wise, and Mildred Katzmark, are busily keeping record of the number of gobbles each home' grown turkey utters per minute. From Turkey I journey to India where harems have their day. It so happens that Katherine Bailey, Lois Casbcer, Annette Womack, Celia Morctti, and Carmen Wallace arc doing a fairly good business in this cosmetic forsaken land. Traveling for days and days, I finally reach the “Swiss Alps where I find Robert Popp, Thornton Guinn, William Rucker, Kenneth Rothc, and Charles Kahanek, all refrigeration men, earnestly and desperately trying to construct a slue of refrigerators on the peak of a snow-capped mountain. On board the Putt-putting Blopo, I and the rest of the passengers, again slike” roughly through the fish-laden waters to the Foo! Foo! Islands. This spot is located very near to where “Buck Benny Rides Again. Scurrying through a mad muddle of natives and peace-seeking musicians, I enter a large, four-walled, framework in which can be heard music, sour notes and squeeks of every description. In the far corner, opposite each other, sit two groups of eager musicians. This, as I see it, is the Tech orchestra under the direction of “Sean Jarli. They have chosen sides, one half playing classical music, the other pounding out Jazz. And if I hear aright, the tunc is none other than “Schcrbcts immortal classic, The Wasp. Away from the islands, China is our next stop. My first glance is met by many odd looking little Chinese dog houses in every bamboo yard. A Chinese gypsy, or fortune teller to most foreigners, tells me the name of the company that built such canine bungalows, so I immediately go in search of it. Entering the carpenters shop, I recognize numerous mill shop boy—Walter Hilbig, Max Schiwctz, Cruz Gomez, Alfred Lugo, George Mclatis, and Jack Carlisle busily tacking on the roofs of these quaint modern constructed dog houses. From here I am directed up a rugged flight of stairs to the second floor, where, to my amazement and amusement, on round-topped stools sat or sit A. J. Mandry, Daniel Dcpmore, Lester Chumbley, and Walter Davis, drawing with chop-stick shaped pencils, the weird plans for those odd mentioned dog houses. This being too much for me, I return to that American-bound boat. The Blopo, only to land in the fruited and snow-soaked valley of California. A visit to a prominent amateur radio station for some so-called relaxation finds me conversing with Charles Boyd, Thomas Watts, Jack Guesso, and Leroy Lawrence about some better advertisements for their new product which is half-shelled peanuts with celery (nice combination). Not being a wizard on nuts, I leave them to their fate. [65] Down the street, my trailer comes to a halt in front of an electric shop, as I must purchase a new and brighter flash for my flashlight. Finding no one to wait on me I walk to the rear of the shop only to discover Eugene Alder, Gustcr Guerrero, and a score of other electrified gentlemen trying to heat a pot of chile by holding two live wires under the grcase staincd pot (Ah! This modern electricity.) From here I dash through the trailer bcatcn paths on California's Broadway and stop at an ink'splashed print shop. Entering, I place my order for 500 calling cards, (without echoes,) so that I can call on big businessmen this Monday next. Monday approaches, and I return to the print shop for my cards, raving hoarsely for service. 1 push my way into the machine room and there I spot Frank Wcyrich, Mateo Garcia, Joe Bazaldua, Victor Trevino, and Vincent Barba, lazily slinging ink at each other. These boys haven’t changed a bit. I finally obtain my calling cards and start forth on my business. Going to the fashionable Sag Wotcr building I enter Mr. Wizzby's office and there before me, with her back to her work, sits Marjorie Boyce (Her boss calls her “Skcctcr) After 10 minutes of “prattle, I gallop out of the office only to bump into Kitty Nichols who owns the Celluloid Stove Company. Trying Mr. Zizzwizz’s office I ask the secretary, who, by the way, is Helen Marie Taylor, to cease gashing her nails on the typewriter and buzz for her boss. He was out so I talk to the vice boss who was a lady named Helen Faust. Her assistant and shadow, Ada Ruth North rup, was right on her heels. Two doors down I sec Mr. Doodledum tripping out of his office shouting harsh bits of unmanly language. He stopped short, turned, and flipped a fivc ccnt piece through the door crying aloud, “Here, buy yourself a nickel tablet. 1 was later told that Jewel Oglesby works in that office. Going to the floor below, I enter a Mr. Small Stuff's office. He, too, is supporting a mean gruff as he flashes a wrinkled brow at Lorraine Abshirc. She tells him to take an aspi rin, but then she decides to take it herself as she runs over the want ad column. With this bag of features running through my anemic veins, 1 return to my trailer and truck to a quiet spot on the side of the road where I shall remain until I begin another one of my trucking expeditions o'er the universe. To the Seniors of 1937 Bv Lucille Pendley The zephyr's gentle sigh salutes the spring Blue bonnets gay—the fields and meadows deck. Although of Nature's charms I'd love to sing, My mind dwells in the corridors of Tech. There, knowledge sits enthroned calm and serene Offering riches of the spoils of time: There, also learning decks with lustrous sheen Subjects profound, prosaic, and sublime. Science with her magic key ope's wide The door to jealous Nature's secret store. And arts commercial stand side by side With other arts that lead in culture's lore. These studies help ambitious dreams come true, And fit us for our part on life's broad stage; And if we exercise the will to do. Our lot can be success: achivement's wage. Then let us hope the friendships will endure That here have grown in classroom and in hall; For life is futile, vain, and insecure Without a friend to lean on or to call. Now, let the shadow fall, the curtain drop. Another scene from shadow fall, the curtain drop. But though our lessons cease, and contacts stop. Kindest regard to all your bard extends. [66] [68] [69] {70] [72] [73] [74] [75] ’37 HONOR SENIORS Top row, (Left to Right): Marjorie Boyce, A. J. Mandry, Lucille Pendlcy, Clara Pochman, Mildred Katzmark, Dustin Gordon, Janet Hanson. Second row: Albert Martin, Kitty Nichols, Jeanne Alford, Dorothy Ehrhardt, Myrtle Ruth Secrig, Rowland Michel. Third row: Louise Gratz, Elizabeth Jacobs, E. J. Grunewald, Dorothy Craighead, Gloria Wilburn, Lorraine Ab shire. Fourth row: Charles Albidress, Lois Casbecr, Annette Womack, Carmen Wallace, Kath' erine Bailey, Frank Dromgoolc. Fifth row: Helen Faust, Robert Frye, Mary Sanchez, Joyce Clifton, Mack Davenport, Helen Marie Taylor. Sixth row: Jerome Stuenckel, Jewel Oglesby, Gertrude Naval, Frances Burleson, Oretha Dunn, Ralph Kelberlau. [76] — THE TECHNICIAN 1937 Top Row (Left to Right): Abshirc, Virginia, Pre-Nurse; Acuna, Alice, General Business; Acuna, Lionel, General Business: Albrecht Rose Mary, Commercial Art: Arevalos, Manuel, Retail Selling. Bottom Row: Barnes, R. B., Auto Shop; Bernstein, Margaret, Retail Selling; Bocgcre, Mignon, Journalism; Boyer, Grover, Commercial; Bravo, Angel, Radio Shop. History of the Class of 1938 In November of 1955, those Freshmen who had just entered Tech with aspirations of graduating in June, 1938, held their first meeting. Presiding at this session were their newly-appointed sponsors, Mrs. Marie Gahan and Mr. Clarkson Groos, who were chosen to guide the destines of the class activities of this group of students during their three-year stay at Tech. At the very first meeting these students showed promise of making a record of “doing things at Tech and for Tech. To guide them as sophomores they elected the following students as their officers: Emma Jean Parsons, president; Marian Giano, [78] THE TECHNICIAN 1937 Top row (Left to Right): Brinkoeter, Aaron, Radio Shop: Brunkenhoefer, Mildred, Secretarial; Calderon, Lupe, Retail Selling; Castanon, Armando, Auto Shop; Ccpeda, Annie, Bookkeeping. Bottom row: Cloud, Jack, Electric Shop; Cochran. Benjamin, Radio Shop; Connell, Emily, Secretarial; Conyers, Douglas, Sheet Metal; Cooke, Catherine, Retail Selling. vice president; Mignon Boegere, secretary; Lawrence Mechler, treasurer; and Elmer Russell, reporter. These officers served the class faithfully and the outstanding event of that year was the giving of a very successful Sophomore Dance, something never accomplish before or since. This dance, held in the main hall, was one of the most colorful and best attended dances ever held by any Tech organization. Large green and white letters spelling the word “SOPHS” hung over the orchestra, and green and white streamers draping the lights carried out a color scheme that, added to the peppy music of Mr. Jean Sarli's orchestra, pleased more than one hundred couples, composed of both students and faculty members, that attended this event. One of the high spots of the evening was the introduction of the Favorites of the 1956 Yearbook. This took place in the auditorium. Lawrence Mechler, master of ceremonies, first [79] Top row (Left to Right): Cuevas, Primo, Secretarial; Daniels, Lora Mae, General Business; Davis, Billy, Radio Shop; Dederick, Dorothy, Secretarial; Diaz, Mary Louise, Journalism. Bottom row: Duncan, Sam, Mill Shop; Elizondo, John, Bookkeeping; Farris, Orville, Refrigeration: Fricscn, Stanley, Sheet Metal; Frye, Harvey, Journalism. introduced the Sophomore Class Officers and then presented Lois Winn, president of the Class of 1936, who announced the winning favorites. Another hour of dancing completed this perfect evening and fully established this Sophomore Class in the eyes of the school. Returning to Tech in September, 1936, as Juniors, this group determined to carry on the fine work they had started during their Sophomore year. In October, 1936, they met and elected for their Junior officers the following: Marilyn Peters, president; Emma Jean Parsons, vice president; Lorraine Hubble, secretary; Lawrence Mechler, treasurer; Maxine Audas, reporter; and George Roberts, sergeant-at-arms. One of the most beautiful Yuletide entertainments ever given in the halls of Tech was the Christmas Dance sponsored by the Junior Class in December, 1936. Many [ 80} Top row (Left to Right): Fucnte. Elias dc la. Bookkeeping; Garza, Raymond Commercial; Garza, Tony de la. Commercial; Gitchcll, Billy, Academic; Gitchell, Geneva, Secretarial. Bottom row; Gonzales, Mary, Home Economics; Gricnke Olga, Secretarial; Grobe, Roy, Academic; Hammer, John, Electric Shop; Hamncr, Ffearl, Secretarial. Tech students, faculty and friends danced that evening to the strains of Tech's Dance Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Jean Sarli. Added to this delightful music were the coloful decorations of large letters of red and silver spelling MERRY CHRISTMAS which greeted the guests as they arrived. Red and green streamers, tinsel, and cedar adorned the main hall and instilled in everybody the true spirit of old Saint Nick. The guests were served a delicious punch during the evening. Miss Lulie Gooch presiding over the crystal howl. Once again this ambitious group of boys and girls of the Class of 1938 added a social triumph to their many other achievements. A story of this Class of 1938 would not be complete without mentioning some of its outstanding individuals. These students have not waited until their Senior year to become known at Tech, but have already made their names familiar among the list of ■------------------- THE TECHNICIAN 1937 Top row (Left to Right): Hansen, Wade, Print Shop; Harper, Lacey, Bookkeeping: Hawkins, Lawrence, Bookkeeping; Hernandez, Antonia, General Business; Hildebrandt, Herbert, Print Shop. Bottom row: Hopp, Ancil, Radio Shop; Hovel, John, General Business: Hubble, Lorraine, Retail Selling; Kazdoy, Betty, Pre-Nurse: Knight, Edward, Retail Selling. dependable, sincere, and willing workers in whatever field of endeavor they have undertaken. One of the most loyal of Junior Techmen is Marilyn Peters, pretty brunette, able president of the Junior Class. She has served her class and school well. As president, Marilyn is holding down her job very efficiently, and in addition, she is one of the capable drummers in the Band and Orchestra. Members of the Class of 1938 will long remember Lawrence Mechler. Lawrence, a Tcchman true, has been a valuable asset to his class. He made an excellent treasurer for the Sophomores and is repeating this year as a Junior. Lawrence puts in most of his time holding down his other “big time’’ position as one of the Managers of Athletics. S [82] Top row (Left to Right): Kregcr, Arthur, Electric Shop: Lawrence, Arden, Commercial; Lewis, Beatrice, Commercial; Lomax, J. W., Architectural Drafting; Lopez, David, Bookkeeping. Bottom row: Lopez, Zulema, Retail Selling; Martin, Edgar, Auto Shop; Martinez, Joe, Bookkeeping; Martinez, Maria, Homemaking; Martinez, Robert, Academic. The best all-round athlete to enter Tech in the Fall of 1935 was Nino Delgado, As a Sophomore, Nino lettered in football and baseball, and as a Junior he will no doubt win letters in all major sports. Nino has always played his best for Tech and always performed in a sportsmanlike manner. Mignon Boegere has also won her place in this Junior “Hall of Fame.” Scholastically classed as “good student, she has played an important role in dramatics and class activities and has been “ever-present these two years. Known for her friendliness, excellent grades and loyalty to her class is Clara Ng. At the last grading, she was one of two out of more than 1,200 pupils enrolled who made the highest scholastic record. Clara is also a very good tennis player. Tech's fine Band was ably led up and down the football field this past fall in per- [83] ------■— V '1 ' THE TECHNICIAN 1937 7 7 ' 7 7 -W WWl Top row (Left to Right): Mayen, Beatrice, Pre-Nurse; McCoy, John, Radio Shop; Mcchlcr, Lawrence E., Print Shop: Mendez, Ramiro, General Shop: Muravin, Barney, Commercial. Bottom row: Ng, Clara, Pre-Nurse; Nixon, Mahle, secretarial; Norris, A. B„ Radio Shop; Pardenil-la. Concha, General Homemaking; Parsons, Emma Jean, Garment Manufacturing. feet martial style by the Drum Major, Harvey Frye. Harvey was always present when there was work to be done by his classmates and has readily won his niche among outstanding Juniors. This was proven when, just before the Yearbook went to press, Harvey was elected President of the Student Council for the year 1937-38. A Junior who had a great deal to do with the success of the 1937 Yearbook was A. J. Zlabovsky. He participated in many school activities, being the rewrite editor of The Technician and a hardworking member of the Little Theatre. A girl who may always be counted on to do more than her part is Dorothy De-derick. As a Junior, and a Sophomore, Dorothy has always been more than willing to cooperate. She is a member of the Red Jackets and other clubs, and the Yearbook Staff presents an orchid to this pretty Junior. [84] Top row (Left to Right): Peters( Marilyn, Secretarial: Phinney, Nata, Secretarial: Pierson, Rose Ellen, Commercial: Plummer, Thomas, Mill Shop: Quintanilla, Humberto, Bookkeeping. Bottom row: Reed, Katherine, Secretarial; Rose, Elmer, Academic; Rubcnstein Paul, Print Shop; Salazar, Lydia, Pre-Nurse: Sampson, Evelyn, Academic. To Tech, the word entertainment and the name Billy Jack Elliot are synonomous. He is a picturesque figure with his accordian and costumes as he mixes music and dancing in a professional manner. The pleasing voice of Leon Thompson has been a high spot in many of Tech's festive occasions. The Junior Class is proud of these two students, Leon and Billy Jack, with their graciousness and reputations which are spreading far beyond the halls of Tech. The space alloted for this write-up does not allow the whole story of the members of the Class of 1938 to be told. There have been many fine records made and the Yearbook Staff takes this opportunity of paying a tribute to this fine group of students, and lists the following as deserving “Honorable Mention.” [85] Top row (Left to Right): Schoolcy, Richard, Sheet Metal: Scott, George, Academic: Serma, Hope, Garment Manufacturing; Shannon, Rose, Secretarial; Sharp, Billy, Academic. Bottom row: Smith, Clara, Commercial; Smith, Emma Lee, Retail Selling; Snipes, Mary Lydia, Commercial: Spengler, Edward, Sheet Metal; Spring, Jack, Academic. Stanley Friesen, Armando Castanon, Marcus Carrola, Arden Lawrence, Albert Trappe, Charles Kelly, Geneva Gitchell, Lorraine Hubble, Maxine Audas, Alvilda Murray, Emma Jean Parsons, Marian Giano, A. B. Norris, Dorris Reed, Oscar Thuem, Herbert Hilderbrandt, Wade Hansen, Lee Tumlinson, Katherine Reed, and Mary jane Brown. The Junior Class has been granted permission by the Yearbook Staff to take this opportunity of expressing its gratitude to such faculty members as Mr. Jean Sarli, Miss Edith Fox, Mrs. Anna Barry, Miss Dorothy Racey, Miss Lulie Gooch, Mr. Frank Cunningham, Mr. Wilbur Tyte, Mr. Harry Fouke, Mrs. Bess Stratton, Mr. Earle English, and Mr. Leslie Pfeiffer, who through their services on designated committees have rendered invaluable assistance in making Junior Class activities successful. [86] Top row (Left to Right): Stacwcn, William, Sheet Metal; Theis, Myrtle, Retail Selling; Thomae, Mary Louise, Advertising; Trappc, Albert, Radio Shop: Urbina, Noemi, Garment Manufacturing. Bottom row: Valdcmar, Phillip, Sheet Metal: Valdez, Charlie, Auto Shop; West. Gladys, Secretarial; Webster, Emma Lee, Home Economics: Zaldivar, Alice, Secretarial: Zlabov' sky, A. J., Print Shop. As a final undertaking of their pre'senior year, this clan entertained in honor of the graduating seniors with the traditional Junior'Senior Prom. Playing for this dance was the very popular Jimmie Kleinstet Orchestra. A very unique attraction was a cut' out portraying a typical Tech hoy and girl, holding an open banner hearing the words JUNIOR SENIOR PROM. This was placed in front of the orchestra stand. During the evening the guests were entertained with a clever floor show, and punch was served from a beautifully'arranged table at which Mis Lulie Gooch presided. This dance, given in a manner typical of these energetic hoys and girls, was civ joyed by the senior'honorees, junior'hosts, faculty and Tech friends. It is felt, after such an affair, that members of. the Clas of 19. 8 will always look back on their Juiv ior year with pride and happy memories. [87] ------ —---------- THE TECHNICIAN 1937 In the pictures: (1) “The Whole School's Talking ; (2) Technician proofreader and print' er; (3) Class officers; (4) “Boots and Saddles Thompson; (5) Junior lettermen; (6) Our Drum Major; (7) Champion ticket seller; (8) A scholar and a lady; (9) Two swell gals. [88] Top row (Left to Right): Arthur, Elsie Lee: Bazaldua, Lilly: Bennett. Rosalie: Billings, Ed' na; Briano, Mary Ellen. Bottom row: Bynum, Chloe: Cancino, Virginia: Castanon, Lambert: Cav' ender, Frank; Cilveti, Claudette. Top row (Left to Right): Chavez, Lala; Collins, Clara: Contreras, Joe; Cox, Virginia; Droemer, William. Bottom row: Esparza, Antonio; Forbich, Clarence; Fernandez, Bernardo; Fuente, Virginia de la; Fuentes, Moses. [90] Top row (Left to Right): Gill, Roy; Gonshor, Edmund; Gonzales, Fred; Gonzales, Ray' mond; Hatch, George Lee. Bottom row: House, William: Houston, Corrcnnah; Hughes, Nora: Jeffery, Dorothy; Jennctt, Gaston. Top row (Left to Right): Lamb, Eleanor; Larrunbide, Gilbert; Lee, Kenneth; LcMcilleur, Clara; Lightsey, Yvonne. Bottom row: Lozano, Gladys: Luders, Raymond; Martinez, Salvador: Nelson, George; Ng, Mary. [91] Top row (Left to Right): Parson, Lcnorc: Pease, Edith; Pennell, Marie Ellen; Pittman, War ren; Ramirez, Nelly. Bottom row: Ramos, Socorro; Reese, Ruth; Richardson, Maurinc; Ringgold, Rosalie: Rodriquez, Frances. Top row (Left to Right): Rogers, Josephine: Rosales, Raul; Sandoval, Stephen: San Miguel, Anthony; Sarrica, Johanna. Bottom row: Schneider, Margaret; Sifuentez, Marcelline; Smasal, Lucille; Southern, Marian; Stevens, Charles. Top row (Left to Right): Stevenson, Auda Lee; Stowers, Virginia: Tabor, Russell: Tafolla, Lott; Trevino, Mary. Bottom row: Tuttle, Helen; Valdez, Josephine; Valera, Joe; Venegas, Mar' chal; Walton, Roger: Wilkes, Thomas J. Below is pictured a group of sophomores who, together with others of the class of 1939, were listed on the first honor roll of the spring semester. These pupils represent practically every field of industrial and commercial work offered at Tech. [93] School of Fish [94] In the pictures: (1) Do you remember Fort Worth? (2) Mascot; (3) Strike up the band! (4) A novel idea for a hat; (5) After the game was over; (6) Higlvsteppcr; (7) “Mr. Deeds Goes to Town ; (8) Inseparables. Tech Band This year found Tech's Band in the concert status, playing on a par with the Orchestra at many civic activities as well as for school affairs. Previously, members of the Band had appeared only on the football field and in parades, but through the organization of a zero period class by Mr. Jean Sarli, they were able to come forth as concert artists equal to their more experienced and renowned workers, the Orchestra. Not only to improve their own education and ability, but also to bring further honor to Tech, the students in the Band practice many extra hours each week, outside of school time, and have been rewarded by becoming known as a “concert band that's on the way to the top! [96] -----■— THE TECHNICIAN 1937 In the pictures: (1) Bass section of Orchestra; (2) The battery; (3) Violin section; (4) Ready to perform; (5) Little man with the big bass sax: (6) Pianists without the piano; (7) Going to town with the woodwinds, (Gone With The Wind); (8) Salute “Mussolini (the Maestro); (9) The brass take off section. Orchestra Perhaps no one organization has brought as much honor to Tech as has the Orchestra, one of the outstanding musical organizations of the state. In 1935 they brought a silver loving cup from San Angelo as a memorandum of their statewide victory, and in 1936 they passed the dis' trict competition with an excellent score. The Orchestra consists of about forty'fivc members; “beginners classes arc held to prepare the new students to take the places of the seniors in the Orchestra upon their graduation. [97 1 3 e 10 In the pictures: (1) Romeo and Juliet: (2) Us girls: (3) Aw nuts; (4) Hold tight: (5) Big shots; (6) Hang on, gals; (7) Way up there; (8) Pals; (9) Jump high; (10) Bosses; (11) Among others; (12) Our officers; (13) Anything for a ride. Tech Bookaticers They may he called “Bookancers, but do not let the name mislead you! These girls do take their education seriously, but they manage to mix enough play with their work to keep from being nicknamed “bookworms. For the first time in Tech's history, a dance was given in the library, and the credit of such a project goes to the Bookaneers. A picnic at Olmos Park, April 18, and their frequent candy sales throughout the term filled the remainder of che club's calendar. Officers elected in the fall were Mary Jane Brown, president: Helen Faust, vice president; Ada Ruth Northrup, secretary'trcasurer; and Eleanor Thomas, reporter. [98] In the picture: (1) Bernhardt: (2) Lamberth; (3) Athletic photographers; (4) Triplets; (5) The Club; (6) What a muscle! (7) Look out cops. I'm coming! (8) Plccze take our picture; (9) Bernhardt and stoogie: (10) Bernhardt; (11) Simroth, Bernhardt, Larrie, Low cry; (12) Leap the frog—Plummer, Hughes, Larrie, Lowery. Simroth: (13) Pop McGuire; (14) The well-dressed man, Tommy Plummer, president; (15) Hughes. Camera Club A newcomer on the list of organizations at Tech, but none the less active and energetic in its accomplishments than the others, as the Camera Club. Composed of approximately 20 students interested in photography, and sponsored by Mr. Jack McGuire, the group immediately undertook the task of taking and developing pictures for the organization and feature sections of the yearbook. With Thomas Plummer as their president and leader, the members soon distinguished them selves as one of the hardest working and most alive groups in action, and with such a record in their first year, future success is inevitable. [99] In the pictures: (1) L. Huntley (Truckin'); (2) Six nationalities—Spanish, German, Chinese, French, Italian, Polish; (3) Afternoon class: (4) Entire Cosmetology advisory; (5) Officers of Cosotc Sorority: (6) “Belle Womack; (7) Blonde and Brunette, “Princess and “Queen ; (8) “Pals since Soph days; (9) A Cosmetology spanking: (10) Senior girls with their “Mom ; (11) “President of Cosote Sorority; (12) “Truckin' by two authorities; (13) The Cosmetology Girls; (14) Two “Red Heads commonly called “The Twins. Cosote Sorority To form a union of all present and future cosmetologists who have or are taking the course at Tech, the Cosote Sorority was organized by Miss Lydia Huntley. The object these girls arc working toward is to promote interest, higher ideals, friendship, and hospitality among all feb low students and professional cosmetologists. At a meeting following the initiation of new members. Carmen Wallace was elected pres ident, with Annette Womack, vice president; Katherine Bailey, secretary; Celia Morctti, treasure er; and Lois Casbcer, reporter and parliamentarian. [100] In the pictures: (1) Entire group: (2) Milton Tope, King of the Court of the Golden Buf' falo and football star; (3) Pena and Castro, secretary and treasurer of Engineers Club (Seniors) with club emblem; (4) Mr. Andricks demonstrating use of the slide rule; (5) Sophomores; (6) Pena; (7) Juniors. Tech Engineers Developing a social background for the students, and stimulating interest in engineering as a profession was the idea behind Mr. Reynolds Andricks' organisation of the Engineers Club. Outstanding in their social activities were the plans for a trip to the Centennial in Dallas, which Mr. Andricks' sponsored for the club members in May. Barn dances have become a tradi' lion with Mr. Andricks' group and arc one of the most popular forms of entertainment for the students. Field trips were taken, throughout the term, to such places as the Alamo Iron Works, sew erage disposal plant, Cemcntville, and others. Executives presiding at the meeting for this semester were Walter Garrison, president, and Louis Castro, secrctary treasurer. [1011 In the pictures: (I) Five cents a ride: (2) On the fence; (3) Climbin' high; (4) The triangle; (5) We two; (6) Rows and rows of 'em; (7) Hidin' Seek; (8) Our president; (9) “Fare thee well, (10) “T for Tech; (II) E. Yates. Girl Reserves “To find and to give the best is the motto of the Girl Reserves, and one which they have been taught to live up to and obey. The club, always attended by outstanding students in the school, boasts of Silvalee White as president; Lucille Rodriquez, vice president; Jean Dromgoole, secretary; Clara Pochmann, treasurer. The girls, having chosen Miss Eva Yates as their sponsor in the 1935 fall term, retained her in this position for '36''37, and have surely profited by such action. It is their aim to secure such qualities as are necessary in preparing for citizenship. [102] In the pictures: (1) We had to have 10 pictures; (2) After initiation; (3) Everybody; (4) Evolution proven; (5) Red Jacket stuff; (6) Which is the fence—offered Jewel Oglesby; (7) Officers; (8) Before initiation: (9) Songbird; (10) Here we come. Hi-Y The distinction of being the first club to receive its official charter under the new Student Council regulation belongs to the Hi-Y. The club, made up of some of Tech's most active and wide-awake boys, holds the same ideals as the Y. M. C. A. in fostering a higher level of manhood. Many activities are sponsored by the Hi-Y throughout the year, some of them in cooperation with the Girl Reserves. Outstanding in their projects was the traditional Hi-Y-Faculty basketball game on April 7. The faculty won by a score of 37 to 31. Officers for the '36-'37 semester arc Jerome Stucnckel, president; Martin Polunsky, vice president; and Richard Bonoan, secretary-treasurer. [103] In the pictures: (1) Wiener addicts: (2) Sophs and Fish: (3) All washed up? (4) Watching the pot; (5) The whole gang; (6) The Boss; (7) The worry wart; (8) Five stars; (9) The tension cord; (10) Juniors; (11) “Hopefuls ; (12) Seniors; (13) “All of us ; (14) Getting an appetite. A rchitectural Drafting Two field trips were held for the members of the Architectural Drafting Club by Mr. Raymond Alsup, during the '36-'37 semester. These tours, to Ccmcntvillc in the fall term and to the Alamo Iron Works in the spring, were for the purpose of research work to be used in their study. Promoting the interest of the general public and the interest of the local businessmen in the talent of Tech's architects is the chief aim of the club. Officers elected for the semester were A. J. Mandry, president; Lester Chumbley, vice president; Walter Davis, ccretary-treasurer; George Davis, reporter-parliamentarian; and Stan-Icy Pfcil, sergeant-at-arms. [104] w In the pictures: (1) Official dignity: (2) Production staff; (3) A candid snapshot; (4) Dramatic highlight from “The Whole Town's Talking ; (5) Secretary; (6) The president gazing toward ethereal heights; (7) The gals; (8) Three that work behind scenes. Little Theatre Most representative of all clubs is the Little Theatre, whose membership includes students from every department and shop in school. It's principal purpose is to give students the oppor tunity to develop their talents and to work in cooperation with the various phases of vocational trades. Taking over Station KTSA on March 9 was perhaps the most outstanding achievement of the group's numerous projects. Students on that day not only filled the jobs of all the an' nouncers, office staff, and technical men in the station, but also arranged three individual pro grams. Miss Alba Lyster is faculty chairman of the Little Theatre and Mrs. Bess H. Stratton, sponsor of the student group, while Frank Dromgoolc was re-elected as president, and Janet Hanson, vice president. [105] In the pictures: (1) Mur a van with Seversky and Glider models: (2) Benny Howard’s racer, “Pete. Picture on field trip: (3) Brinkoeter, Heins, Muravan and Young with some of their models; (4) The Aero Club on trip to Stinson Field: (5) Close-up of some of the models made by the dub; (6) Young with “Waco and “Consolidated P-30 models; (7) Jones with model Seversky: (8) Brinkoeter with models of Seversky Trainer and Martin Bomber: (9) Heath Glider Flown and looped at Fordon Brown Air Show; (10) Group of models made by dub; (11) Great Lakes plane used for upside down flying at air show. Aero Club An entirdy new organization at Tech, the Aero Club promises to be equally as popular as any of the others. To give those boys who arc interested in the mechanical end of aviation a chance to work and study cooperatively and under supervision, the dub was organized by Mr. George Fling in February. To get under way at the beginning of the spring term, a meeting was held which resulted in the election of Jerry Heins as president: Aaron Brinkoeter. rice president: T. J. Jones, secretary; and Frank Moore, reporter. (106] 3 7 3- In the pictures: (1) The crowning of the dunce; (2) Executives; (2) Mixed quartet; (4) Redining; (5) Those two; (6) Who’s that laughing? (7) Pop Fox y las senoritas; (9) All here; (9) Love set; (10) Getting suction; (11) Miss Personality; (12) Cielito Lindo. Pan-American Student Forum Pan-American Club members aim to promote a feeling of fellowship among the Pan-American nations, and with such friendly personalities as those who belong to Tech's chapter, it is not difficult to picture them as official ambassadors. The Columbus Day program is the club member’s main tradition, and one through which their participation has brought honor to the school for many years. To further their cause, and to keep up with the times, representatives are sent each spring to the Pan-American Convention. Various plays and programs are presented throughout the term in order to secure money to carry on the work of the organization. To succeed the 1936 president, Cuca Rodriquez. Helen Cadena was elected, with Alice Sadnier serving under her as vice president. [107] In the pictures: (1) Hospital Tray: (2) Officers; (3) Group; (4) Sponsor and part of family; (5) Nurses need exercise; (6) Liquid measure; (7) Part of group; (8) Taking tempera' ture. Pre-Nurse Club Although complete organization has not yet been accomplished, the Pre'Nursc Club is unmistakingly “heading toward the top. Following an entirely new idea in organizations, the club's membership includes those girls who arc interested in nursing, and who wish to join the profession. At one of the bi-Wcckly meetings in the spring, a discussion was held concerning the requirements and characteristics of a competent nurse, and later, plans were made for a lecture featuring a locally prominent doctor and a nurse. At the initial meeting of the ncwly-organizcd club, which is sponsored by Miss K. Carlisle, Sarah Jane Plummer was elected president, with Mary Helen Boyce as vice president; Mary Louise Gomez, secretary; Virginia Hood, treasurer; and Nell Ann Helmes, hostess. [108] In the pictures: (1) Third period strays; (2) “Vice president; (3) Sob Sisters; (4) Wanna buy a book? (5) Organization Day; (6) A smile and a pencil, and they're off; (7) Soliciting ads; (8) In the Jolloppe; (9) Plummer the photographer; (10) “Gentlemen of the Press; (11) Shop Foreman Cayuso. Press Club Voluntary press agents for all school projects and activities, and enthusiastic backers of the gym campaign arc the Press Club members, who reorganized at the beginning of the spring semester. To assist with the publication of The Technician newspaper and yearbook, and to train students in various forms of journalism, representatives from every advisory, organization and class, were asked to join, and the entire membership totals approximately eighty students. An active yearbook sales campaign proved their outstanding accomplishment of the semester, and at a meeting on March 10, Gertrude Naval was elected president, with Lawrence Mechlcr as vice president; Frances Burleson, secretary; Frances Arevalos, treasurer; and Mary Louise Diaz, reporter. [109] In the pictures: (1) That's how they do it: (2) The V ; (3) A B; (4) Name it; (5) Officers; (6) The T : (7) Beauties: (8) Three little girls in jackets; (9) THE STAR: (10) Sponsor Barry: (11) Politician; (12) Private lesson: (13) Oh, gee! (14) Boo! (15) Colleagues; (16) Ride, mister? (17) Wow! Red Jackets Notwithstanding the fact that their beloved sponsor, Mrs. Anna Barry, was transferred at mid-term, the Red Jackets have been as prominent as heretofore under the leadership of the co-sponsors, Miss Clara Arrington and Miss Eunice Luckcnbach. “Service to the school is the theme of their organization, and this motto is carried out through drills at football games and through their loyal support on all occasions. Truly a pep squad in every sense of the word, the Red Jackets have become invaluable through their assis-tance with all school proects. With Kitty Nichols re-elected as president, the club swung into action by electing Joyce Clifton as vice president; Mary Jane Brown, secretary; and Elizabeth Echbach, treasurer. [HO] In the pictures: (1) Miss Yates and one of her boy salesmen: (2) Club officers for 1936-37; (3) Just a few of the sales girls; (4) Miss McCaughan, sponsor; (5) Club officers for 1937' 38; (6) Miss Yates, sponsor; Orctha Dunn, president; (7) The department secretaries. Sales Club With the purpose of promoting superior salesmanship among the members of the Retail Selling classes, the Sales Club was organized two years ago by Miss Mamie Yates. This spring, Miss Beatrice McCaughan was asked to be co-sponsor, considering the fact that she teaches several classes in Psychology of Salesmanship, an allied subject. Leading salesmen in the school are listed among the thirty members of the club, and at a meeting last fall Orctha Dunn was elected president. At a more recent monthly meeting Ray Denison was chosen vice president; Emily Connell, secretary: Sam Nay, sergeant-at-arms: Jack Gruen, treasurer; and Ruth Perry, sales promoter. [1111 In the pictures: (1) Some of the Student Council: (2) What's he done now? (3) The big shots; (4) Dignity personified: (5) Club emblem: (6) A trio of representatives; (7) All of the Council: (8) Going down? (9) Morning chore: (10) More of the Council; (11) Relaxation: (12) Still more of the Council; (13) Council again; (14) The president. Student Council Student participation in government was the original idea behind the organization of the Student Council, and it has certainly carried out this theme during the school term of '36''37. With A. J. Mandry reflected as president; Helen Marie Taylor chosen as vice president; Marjorie Boyce, secretary; Lorraine Abshire, treasurer; Charles Boyd, sergeant'at'arms; Gertrude Naval, reporter; and Harvey Frye, parliamentarian; the group started in full swing in September, and soon put behind them a score of accomplishments. Besides the customary duties of the Council, the point system and poll tax system were fostered; a convention trip and a Kerrvillc bus trip were sponsored; and the school service group was promoted. [112] In the pictures: (1) f’amily reunion: (2) Soph gals: (3) These run things during advisory; (4) All the women: (5) Orchestra star, Santiago: (6) Beissner the Boxer; (7) Honor Roll cast; (8) Mamma Fox: (9) “Buck” Knight: (10) The men folk; (11) “Me hurt in feet” (Soph boys); (12) A real worker; (13) Seniors; (14) Juniors; (15) Spirit of Easter; (16) “Frcnchie” Fox Advisory “Coming in first in one's own contest” describes Miss Edith Fox's advisory—but they claim it was no frame-up. With practically all of her journalism staff in her advisory. Miss Fox naturally receives the support and backing in any undertakings into which they enter, and the yearbook contest was no exception. Officers elected in the fall term were Janet Hanson, president and Student Council Alternate; Mary Louise Diaz, vice president; Gertrude Naval, secretary and Student Council Representative; and Robert Dyer, treasurer. Billy Trusdel and Gertrude Naval were the advisory prince and princess in the Court of the Golden Buffalo in April. [113] In the pictures: (1) Racey Roosters: (2) Red Jackets: (3) Dignified officials: (4) President Dorothy Ehrhardt; (S) Guess who! (6) Seniors; (7) Student Council members and alternates; (8) Jumpy Juniors. Racey Advisory Yearbook honors go to the Racey advisory for selling one of the largest number of annuals and having one of the greatest percentages of their members with individual pictures in the class' es section. Leading all but one other advisory in the traditional yearbook contest. Miss Dorothy Racey's group received a free page in the annual, and celebrated with a picnic at Koehler Park, April 20. With such live-wires as Miss Racey as adviser, and Dorothy Ehrhardt as president, it is not surprising that the group should be out in front every time when it comes to backing school activities and participating in school projects. [114] In the pictures: (1) The wreck; (2) Ready to repair; (3) All fixed; (4) Try it some time; (5) Hit 'em hard: (6) It still runs; (7) The professor: (8) Wanna ride; (9) You do it like this: (10) Aren't they cute athletes? (11) Ye ole Sheet Metal bunch. Sheet Metal Shop The appearance of the Williams' Sheet Metal shop hoys in the organization section of the yearbook is indeed an innovation. But the honor of winning a free page was no more than a just reward for those who achieved something which no other group had done heretofore. Each boy in the shop had an individual picture made for the classes section of the yearbook, a feat never accomplished by any other shop group in the history of Tech. Although Mr. C. P. Williams' boys have never elected officers for their advisory, the mem-bership includes a number of boys outstanding in school activities, such as Jack Williams, Row land Michel, Ellis Parkins, Marshall Byers, Reagan Williams, and John Dcllagiacoma. [115] Post Graduate Club This spring saw the installation of a new custom that is destined to become a tradition with the Post Graduate Club. To improve the employment situation, both as to unemployment and readjustment on the job, by creating good will between the business men of San Antonio and the students trained at Tech, an Employcr-Employcc Banquet was givt?n in January. Upon the evident success of the affair, it was voted to have it annually. Above (in the lower of the two photographs) is a picture taken on the night of the banquet. The Post Graduate Club is sponsored by Mrs. Bess Stratton with the view of keeping in touch with all high school students who have attended Tech at some time or another. At their monthly meetings the boys and girls exchange information about their work, ideas, suggestions for success in their jobs,—and gossip about the alumni. Above is shown a picture of one of these informal gatherings on Tech's auditorium stage. The regular Tech Employment Bureau is also under the supervision of Mrs. Stratton, and has aided a large number of this group upon graduation and assisted them since that time in securing both temporary and permanent work in their chosen field. r 1163 f 1 17 V v iesase Football The 21 Tech lettermen of 1936 arc as follows: J. T. Boyd, Carlyle Crowe, Harry Dancey, Mack Davenport, Herman Drcsch, Luvine Elias, Ferdinand Farrish, Stanley Fricsen, Scott Colson, Charles Kelly, Albert Larque, Rowland Michel, Frank O'Donnell, Ellis Parkins, Walter Roberts, Victor Trevino, Joe “Pep Diaz, Milton Tope, and Jack Williams. Photographs: (1) Parkins: (2) Farrish; (3) Elias; (4) Dancey; (5) Valdez; (6) Duran; (7) Tope; (8) Squad discussion before Jefferson game; (9) Grantham; (10) Craig; (11) Carrola; (12) Trevino; (13) Williams; (14) Crowe. [118] football Schedule 1936 Tech............ 0-0 ...........Lockhart ............ 12-6 ........Kingsville ............ 0-27 .........Kerrville ............. 7-0 San Jacinto T«h............. 45-0 Harlandale ec ............ 6-7 Jefferson Tecl ........... 23-0 Brackenridge ............. 6-0 Laredo Tc‘h,........... 0'13 Austin Photographs: (I) Golson; (2) Gay 3) Davenport: (4) Diaz: (5) Rizzo: (6 Bernhardt: (7) O'Donnell (with f'-HI), Delgado (passing ball); (8) Fric-5Cn: 9 Kc,|y: 00) Michel: ( I) R()b. [119] 6 Basketball Tech's basketball team came out of the season with a tic with Brackenridgc for second place. Jefferson had first, and La' nicr, last position. Lettermen for the '37 team include John Salas, Arden Lawrence, Nino Delgado, Frank Weyrich, Richard Strait, Mack Davenport, Rowland Michel, Bert Drummond, and Ellis Parkins. Photographs: (1) Mack Davenport; (2) Buddies; (3) Marcus Carrola; (4) Captain Johnny Salas; (5) The gang; (6) Ditto; (7) Arden Lawrence; (8) Richard Strait; (9) Nino Delgado: (10) Rowland Michel: (11) Smilin' Earle English: (12) Bert Drummond: (13) Frank Weyrich; (14) Ellis Parkins. [120] Basketball Schedule 1937 January 13 .Tech...28 Lanier 33 January 18 .Tech...23 B. H. S 27 January 21 .Tech ...29 Jefferson ..35 January 27 .Tech ...27 Lanier 17 January 29 .Tech...24 B. H. S 25 February 3 .Tech ...43 Jefferson ...33 February 5 .Tech...42 Lanier 25 February 10 .Tech....28 B. H. S 23 February 12 .Tech ...21 Jefferson ...43 Photographs: (1) Whose ball is it? (2) A floating bubble; (3) Get off my toes! (4) Two points, almost; (5) It floats through the air. 3 4- [121] Tech has, for the first time in its his' tory, a track team comparable to those of Jefferson and Brackenridge if student par ticipation may be used as a criteria. In the past only a few boys have taken interest in this activity, and consequently the track prestige at Tech has suffered. Photographs: (1) Broom, Short: (2) Milton Short: (3) Robert Thomson: (4) Robert Thomson: (5) Stanley Friesen; (6) Douglas Conyers: (7) Lee, Depmore; (8) Thuem, Grunewald: (9) Oscar Thucm: (10) Arthur Vera: (11) Glen Seabury; (12)Billy Trusdcl; (13) Marshall Dav enport; (14) Milton Tope; (15) Coach Harry Foukc. [122] This year, baseball was eliminated, and all the students who would have taken part in that sport have turned to track. An unusual number have appeared for practice and the efficiency of the squad has greatly increased. Photographs: (1) Valentino Alcazar; (2) E. J. Grunewald: (3) Jack Williams; (4) Albert Trappe; (5) Edward Wrase; (6) William Staewen; (7) Joe Pena; (8) Harold Saathoff; (9) Tope, Thomson, Conyers; (10) Trusdcl, Thomson, Williams; (11) Leslie Grantham; (12) Byron Broom: (13) Harry Foukc; (14) Ricardo Nejo; (15) Rudolph Davila; (16) Carlyle Crowe. [123] Track Schedule 1937 April 8 and 9—City Meet......Jefferson ' April 17—District Meet.....Jefferson . April 24—Regional Meet....San Marcos | May 7 and 8—State Meet........Austin I In the pictures: (1) Harold Saathoff— , 220 low hurdles; (2) Nino Delgado—win' ner 100'yard dash, time 9.9; (3) Byron ; Broom—javelin; (4) Nino Delgado; (5) Leo Vistuba—miler; (6) Carlyle Crowe— winner high hurdles; (7) Charlie Valdez— dashes: (8) Rudolph Davila—high hur' dies; (9) H. Saathoff; (10) E. J. Grune' wald—100-yard dash; (11) Mack Daven' port—discus: (12) Ed. Boyd—broad jump. [124] it it -s - ;-c. Ifl - A . I , r’ . 1? ? ..O - � 3 y Tennis The '37 girls tennis team, which was twice as large as the ‘36 team, is composed of Maria Martinez, Clara Ng, Josephine Valdez, Elsa Martinez, Carolyn McClel' land, Margaret Schoefcr, Juanita Ramos. Membership on the boys tennis team this year was determined by a tournament. Tech was represented by Jack Williams, J. W. Lomax and Ernest Hernandez. Photographs: (1) The Team; (2) Sin' gles all alone; (3) Ng and Martinez; (4) The squad; (5) Tops; (6) Watching the birdie; (7) Some form, oh boy; (8) The 'ladder. [125] Girls’ Health Education Health Education activities for girls arc limited to the three major sports of base' ball, basketball, and volleyball due to the conspicuous lack of space and equipment. This situation defeats the purpose of health education to form clean health habits. Photographs: (1) Equipment racks; (2) How about a shower? (3) See the ball? (4) Lose something, Virginia? (5) Children of the lot: (6) On your way, Mary Jane; (7) Local color; (8) We want a gate; (9) Strike! (10) Now, swing; (11) Now, catch it: (12) Take-off; (13) Be careful, Carolyn— (14) Watch that toe! (15) Not so rough, girls. [126] Girls’ Health Education Classes arc divided into teams according to the size of the girls and these teams play alternately in order that all students may receive instruction in all types of activities. Individual records for the check' ing system indicate progress. Photographs: (1) Out! (2) Coming and going; (3) Did she catch it? (4) Out on first; (5) What a backhand! (6) Who's leaving class? (7) Smash it! (8) Practice makes perfect; (9) Reach! (10) Fielders Ramos and Diaz; (11) The smart girls; (12) Where's your racket, Maria? (13) Look under your foot! (14) Ten nis doubles. 2 [127] I j • 7 Boys’ Health Education Activities in the Boys' Health Educa tion program arc similar to that previous' ly described in the Girls' program. This department also sponsors extracurricular intramural activities. Photographs: (1) “The Modern Dance'': (2) Hit it gently, Preston; (3) Spring is here; (4) Bull session; (5) Waiting for the “promised gym; (6) Rear view of Pitcher Rcmling; (7) See the teacher? (8) Where's that gym? (9) “T for two; (10) A doll (?) in his pock' et: (11) What's wrong with this picture? (12) Hung— (13) Volleyball; (14) Football! Sec it? [128] In the pictures: (1) Mrs. Stratton: (2) Pfeiffer advisory: (3) Groos advisory (runner-up in yearbook contest): (4) Groos advisory seniors; (5) McGuire advisory: (6) Stratton advisory; (7) Refrigeration Club—Zettner advisory: (8) Zettner advisory; (9) Mr. Zettner; (10) Strat' ton advisory; (11) Tom advisory; (12) More Strattonites. [129] THE TECHNICIAN 1937 In the pictures: (1) Stratton freshies; (2) I got him! (3) Sucker! (4) Can we play too? (5) Mom, Pop, and the quints: (6) Oh! that smile: (7) The circus comes to town: (8) Profes sor Rusticana: (9) Inseparable: (10) Dignified editors: (11) Oh Gee! (12) Huntley fish: (13) Ain't they cute? (14) DePue and kids: (15) Wish I had a bean shooter. [no] 3 lO 16 Z 3 In the pictures: (1) Smilin' through: (2) Flagpole acrobat: (3) Charlie and friend: (4) Soph honor students; (5) Can you feex hcem? (6) Two, hut not alone: (7) Earthly angels: (8) Flowers for the float; (9) Come back hcah! (10) Cheerful surroundings: (11) Got room for an other? (12) Attractive, yes? (13) Already labeled: (14) Don't you hurt me! (15) Six girls and one apple: (16) Steadies; (17) Giddy ap: (18) Old faithfuls: (19) String instruments, band section: (20) New sweaters: (21) King of Jazz: (22) Gettin' wound up: (23) Girls' chorus: (24) Playing a clarinet; (25) Out of costume! (26) One, two, three, four. [131] In the pictures: (1) Passing in review; (2) Thank you, Mr. Fouke; (3) All dressed up; (4) Varmints, Inc.; (5) Service Mister? (6) Thespians; (7) We like our sponsor; (8) One' act play cast: (9) Mrs. Ferda Kurtz: (10) An informal pose: (11) Service Squad: (12) One' act play character: (13) After faculty meeting; (14) Service squad officers; (15) Engineers: (16) One'act play cast: (17) Mr. Troutz: (18) Dramatist: (19) Zettner refrigeration; (20) One-act play: (21) Miss Edith Schneider; (22) Mr. A1 Dwenger. [H2] In the pictures: (1) Gals in front of the “mike; (2) Beauty and the beast: (3) High aspi-ration! (4) McGuire advisory; (5) King Jackie McGuire, Jr.: (6)16 years ago with Rosemary: (7) Steinhauer and girl friend: (8) True love never runs smooth; (9) At Brackenridge Park: (10) Who said, “Look? (11) Polly wants a cracker: (12) Kitty: (13) An artia group: (14) Gloria's thinking, I betcha: (15) Snip snap'sniper: (16) Tarzan and his classmates: (17) In our back yard: (18) Catherine the great; (19) Taking it easy; (20) McGuire advisory picnic; (21) What ho! Look who's here! (22) Rough riding; (23) Commercial artists: (24) Betty. [133] In the pictures: ( 1) Making up The Technician— Left to right, Cayuso (shop foreman): Han son and Alford, editors; (2) Wallace and Bailey giving a permanent to Adeline Rakowitz. (3) Shop Foreman Stahl in Machine shop: (4) “Boss Mandry dictating, while “Secretary” Boyce transcribes; (5) Senior Class Board of Directors; (6) Martin and the Art Department's “Little Theatre;” (7) Guillen working on the art mural. (8) Future garment manufacturers at work on machines. [134] Jtmm In the pitcures: (1) Queen Celia of the Houee of Moretti: (2) Royal Princess Helen Faust of the House of Stratton; (3) Mill Shop student preparing cafeteria screens; (4) Tech's float in 1937 Fiesta Parade; (5) Guy Botto, winner of the Health Poster contest; (6) Poll tax system in action during election; (7) Mack Davenport, star athlete and actor; (8) Royal Princess Carmen Wallace of the House of Huntley: (9) Jeanne Alford and Clara Ng, scholastic champs; (10) “Curses, What a Night! starring Plummer, Frye, Rosen, and Milam. [135] 22 20 1. JEANNE ALFORD--Kdi tor-in-Chief 2. JANET HANSON—Associate Editox 3. E. J. GRUNEVaLD—Sporta Sdt or 4. A. J. MANDKY—Edi torial JatjfT 5. KATHLEEN XENNiJJY--Ed 1 6. MB. JACK McGUIRE— 7. FRANK DROMCOOLSZ-Aasiatant 8. GLORIA WIL3! 9. THOMAS J R—Photogi tfher 10. MR. -., Printing 11. JC ' BAZALIX'A; Forecan 12. ' jlfcoos—BuaineaB ?ALOS--Busine88 Manager LbfrLAU--Advertising Manager STRIEGLER—Student Aaoiatant ”lo. ROBERT FRYE—Student Aeaiatant 17. a. J. ZLABOVSKY--Editor 1937-38 19. HARVEY FRYE—Reporter 19. GERTRUDE NAVAL— Preaa Club Preaident 20. LAWRENCE MECHLER—Preaa Club Vice-Preaident 21. FRANCES SUKLE'ON—Preaa Club Secretary 22. MARY LOUISE DIAZ—Preaa Club Reporter 23. MISS EDI'T? F' T--T ubli ea ti ona Sponsor Tb-:e students have done outatandi'.j work on both the Technician newspaper and annual during the pa at year of 1936-37'. r is ] ft. Senior Signatures 1 x Sm [138] = 5� S % TO THE CLASS OF ’37 Joske’s Salutes You VT’OU have attained a fine distinction. . . . graduating from your school. We congratulate you and hope your efforts of the future will attain other goals equally fine. Success depends on useful service.......that’s been our experience for nearly three quarters of a century. To serve you. ... to be at your command......... shall be our pleasure. 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