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

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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.

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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 }

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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