Sidney Lanier High School - Los Recuerdos Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 120 of the 1942 volume:

jHoa. Volume Three Z SIDNEY LANIER §CINOOIL A SAILLJTIl TO OLD GLORY “Tis the star-spangled banner! O long may it wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave!” TABLE Of CONTENTS LANIER BUILDINGS ADMINISTRATION STAFF IN MEMORIAM CLASSES SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES SCHOOL LIFE CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES ADVERTISEMENTS DEDICATION To youth—the youth of the Ameri- cas—we dedicate this volume of “Los Recuerdos.” From the icy borders of the Domin- ion of Canada on the north to the tip of Argentina on the south, we see the youth of today—courageous in heart, sturdy in body, undaunted in spirit — bearing the torch of liberty in a com- mon interest against a common foe that threatens our democratic way of life. In the interest of a new and better tomorrow, a tomorrow of peace and security, we join heart and hand with all our North, Central, and South American youth in the dedication of this, our book of memories, “Los Recuerdos.” r, JL IPQIRIPWOIRID The Class of '42 presents the third volume of “Los Recuerdos. With pleasure we have added a sophomore section. The staff hopes that, as time marches on, the students of 1941-42 will glance back over events recorded in this volume to recall fond friend- ships and associations with fellow- classmates and teachers. This volume was published by the staff and Senior Class sponsors in close co-operation with the art department, officers and sponsors of the Junior and Sophomore Classes, and the Lanier printers, under Mr. R. A. Walker's supervision. The staff acknowledges and appre- ciates the wholehearted co-operation of the entire school in making possible this volume. May it be a treasure of every 1941-42 Lanier student. North Entrance New Building BANK—Sponsor, Bessie B. Haydon General Manager, Emma Tafolla Assistant General Manager, Rose Lobo Cashiers Depositors Angelina Hernandez Belen Texidor Mary Louise Venegas Mary Martinez Avelia Mendiola Luis Muro Luisa Martinez Elvira Gonzales LIBRARY—Librarian, Alice B. Evans Mr. L. W. Fox, Director of Vocational Education BOARD OF EDUCATION Mr. Leo Brewer, President Mr. Jack R. Locke, Vice-president Mrs. Edwin R Lewis, Secretary Mrs. Gunther Orsinger Mrs. Ferdinand J . Winter Mr.J E. Seibert Dr. James P. Hollers FIDEL L. TAFOLLA, Vice-principal and Dean of Boys B. A. Southwest Texas State Teacher College M. A. University of Texas BELLE WOODALL, Dean of Girls B. A. and M. A. Colorado State College of Education 1 .1 J J J J J J J J J ] ] 1 R. H. Brewer. Principal Mr. R. H. Brewer was born at Alvin. 1 exas, June 20, 1894. He graduated from Caldwell High School, attended Southwest- ern University, where he received his B. A. degree. In 1926 he completed the work for his M. A. at the University of Texas. During his last year in high school and all through college. Mr. Brewer starred as a football and a baseball player. After leav- ing school, this young athlete enlisted in the United States Navy for the duration of the first World War. From 1923 to 1932 he served as Director of Athletics in the San Antonio School Sys- tem: then he came to Sidney Lanier School as principal where he has since served. The friendly, dynamic personality of Mr. Brewer is felt in his community, city, and state, because his greatest endeavor is to serve his fellow man. At present he is State Chairman of the American Legion’s committee on Americanism, a member of several important committees that are working for the betterment of the San An- tonio Schools, and Assistant Chairman of the City Civilian Defense Committee. As a principal he is fair and just: as a friend, true and sincere. No one’s problem is ever too trivial for consideration, and he seems to live consistently by the school’s motto in every thing he attempts: “Do it be- cause it is right”. Main Office Secretaries: Rosa Cardenas Victor Forestello Attendance Office Teacher in Charge: Lillian Brown Helpers: Esperanza Tamez Joe Ramirez BAIN, JESSIE W. M. A. University of Texas Social Studies and English BARRON, M ARGUE RITA B. A. Southwest Texas State Teachers College Spanish and English BROTHERMAN, O. F. B. B. A. St. Edwards University Physical Education and First Aid BROWN, LILLIAN WARD B. A. and M. S Texas College of Arts and Indus- tries Attendance Office BURK, ELDAH B. A. Incarnate Word College, M A. University of Texas Art CAREY, ALMA POND B. A. St. Mary's University, M. A. University of Texas History FACULTY CARSON, BYRTA B. S. Mary Hardir. Baylor College Home Ecnomics COCHRANE, MINNIE B. A.Our Lady of the Lake, M. A. Colorado State College of Education Science COX, FLORENCE WATKINS B. A. Howard Payne, M. A. Colorado State Col- lege of Education Music CRESSEY, TURA B. A. Incarnate Word College Social Studies and English EVANS, ALICE BRITTAIN B. A. University of Oklahoma, M. A. University of Texas. B. L. S. Our Lady of the Lake Librarian FOSTER, GLADYS B. A. Texas College for Women (C. I. A.), State Certificate in Vocational Education Vocational Sewing FOSTER, RUTH Y. B. A. Southwest Texas State Teachers College M.A. Colorado State College of Education English and Public Speaking GEISE, OTTO, JR. St. Mary’s University Mechanics GIRON, MRS. OTILLIA B. A. Southernw’estern University Spanish FACULTY KNIGHT, AGNES G. B. S Columbia University Home Economies LANGFORD, FLORENCE B. A. Southwest Texas State Teachers College M. A. George Peabody College for Teachers Science LOZANO, AMPARO B. A. Our Lady of the Lake College, M. A. Uni- versity of Texas Spanish and Commercial MARRS, R. H. B . A . St. Mary’s University Mathematics McDERMAND. LUCILE B. A. University of San Antonio Journalism and English McINTIRE, NORMA B. A. and M. A. St. Mary’s University English and Mathematics GOEN, ANNIE LEE B. A. Texas State College for Women, M. A. Uni- versity of Texas Social Studies GROTE. SIBBA PRICE B. A. Southwestern University, St. Mary’s Uni- versity, West Tennessee Teachers College English GUINN, NEWBERN W. B. S. in Ch. E. and M. A. University of Texas Industrial Arts HALE, JESSIE SCOTT B. A. Tfixas State College for Women (C. I. A.) Home Economics HAYDON, BESSIE B. B. A. St. Mary’s University, Draughon’s Business College, Houston. Texas Commercial HERRERA, WILLIAM C. B. A. University of San Antonio Physical Education HOLLAND, M ARY F. Sul Ross Teachers College Social Studies HUDSPETH, E. J. Body and Fender Repair Work JA.HNKE, MARY B. S Texas State College for Women (C. I A.) Kidd Key College, Sherman, Texas Art Institute, Chicago, 111. Art MECHLER, VICTOR EUGENE Painting and Trimming MERREM, MABEL LEE B. A. Southwestern University, M A. University of Texas English MORAN. MARY ELLEN B. A. Incarnate Word College, M. A. St. Mary’s University English MUELLER, INEZ D. B. A. Our Lady of the Lake College. M. A. St. Mary’s University English MURRAH, MERLE B B. A. Unversity of Texas Mathematics NORTON. ARTHUR W. B. A. Baylor University Physical Education PETTY. OPHELIA M. B. S. Southwest Texas Teachers College. M. S. In L. S. Library School, University of Illinois Social Studies PORTER. LUCY B. S Texas State College for Women, M. S. Colo- rado State College of Education Home Economics RUCKER. ROBERT H B. S. and M. S Texas A. and M. Landscape Gardening FACULTY SARGENT, C. G- B. S. Colorado State College, Columbia University Science SARGENT, GRACE B. A. Incarnate Word College, University of Texas University of California English and Art Appreciation SCHIFFERS, CECILIA B. A. Our Lady of the Lake College. M. A Uni- versity of Texas Mathematics SCHIFFERS. SOPHIE B. S. Our Lady of the Lake College Physical Education SEARS, FLORENCE B. A. and M. A. University of Texas Dramatics SHANE, JESSIE A. B. Our Lady of the Lake College. M. A University of Texas English and Civics SMITH, VERNON H. B. A. and M A. University of Texas English STORY, CLARA B. A. Trinity University M. A. University of Texas Mathematics VANLANDINGHAM, Sgt. JAMES H. Sgt. U. S. Army, Fort Sam Houston Commandant R.O T.C. VICENTINI, B.C. A. M. and University of Texas St. Mary’s University State Certificate in Vocational Education Mill Work WALKER, R. A. University of Texas State Certificate in Vocational Education Printing FACULTY NEW TEACHERS ADDED (Pictures Not included) ANDREWS. ALLEN L. B. A. Southwestern University Social Studies and Physical Education DIXON, LEVI L B. S. Agricultural and Mechanical College of Texas Landscape Gardening H1LDEBRANDT, DOROTHY LAYER B. S. Our Lady of the Lake College English and Social Studies WARE, SARAH F. B. A. Baylor College Belton,Texas M. A. University of Texas Social Studies WATKINS, CATHERINE B. A. Our Lady of the Lake College Mathematics WIEDENFELD, DOROTHY B. S. Our Lady of the Lake College Science and Physical Education ZIMMER, WILLIAM Streator Conservatory of Music, University of Lou- isville, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music Music BREWER, MARIAN M. B. S. Our Lady of the Lake College Physical Education L .1 J J J J J J ' ■ 1 1 1 1 1 ILOS RECUERDOS §T4IFIF Jesse Leyva Anita Solis Art Editor Make-up Editor Adelina Pina George Mireles Faculty Editor Chief Printer Joe Almaguer Jessie Vargas Business Manager Senior Editor Phillip Rodriguez Editor-In-Chief Evangeline Tamez Clubs and Activities Editor George Cantu Sports Editor c. W. CAMERON-- Born July 24, 1897. Died September 29, 1941. Served 18 years as Instructor of the Lanier Paint and Trim Shop. IN MEMORIAM We are thankful that along the way You helped to make us smile. There’s much you did at Lanier That’s made life more worth while. We’re grateful for your loving deeds They are cherished in every mind. For we recall each one you did Was genuinely fair and kind. God gave us countless other friends, For them we’re thankful, too, But we re sad and grieved because No one can take the place of you. Paul Barboza—Born June 22, 1923. Died July 19, 1911. Attended Lanier from 7B to 123. Angelita Sanchez—Born May 31,1927. Died June 15, 1S41. Attended Lanier from 7B to 10B Tony (Diaz) Navarro—Born March 24, 1924. Died De- cember 20, 1941. Attended Lanier from 8B to 11B (Picture not included.) CILA§§IE§ — J SENIOR CLASS OFFIICFIRS OF 1042 Bertha Grijalva Anita Solis Vice-President Secretary Richard Casillas John Lozano President Sergeant-at-arms Mary Louise Venegas Alfred Mata Historian Sergeant-at-arms Alfred Curiel Emma Tafolla Reporter Parliamentarian Mary Elma Garza Treasurer David Espiritu Business Manager SPONSORS Florence Langford........Catherine Watkins AZALIA ACUNA Dancing will be her career. Mejicanita, Drum Ma- jor, Treasurer of Royal Blue Coliegiates, Advisory Banker. GILBERT ALEMAN If it’s sweet music you want, just listen to “Gil.” Band President, Hi-Y member. JOE ALMAGUER Soft spoken Joe, at getting ads he’s never slow. Hi- Y Vice president. Reporter, Advertising Manager of Yearbook. MANUEL ALVARADO Manuel is one of our best, and we’re quite sure h ’U find success. Mill Shop Reporter. CRUZ ARIZMENDI A very talented young man. Hi-Y President. Print Shop foreman, 1st Lt. R O. T. C.,National Honor Society, Royal Blue Collegiate, Journalism Pin. OLGA YOLANDA ARROYO Her sweet dispositicnandready smilewill be missed at Lanier. Student Council Representative, Girl Scout Assistant Mistress, Symphonian. SENIORS GEORGE GUADALUPE BACA Lupe, a good natured tease, is at heart a lad who loves to please. R.O.T.C. Sergeant, Hi-Y mem- ber. CLEMENTE BARBOZA An ambitious young man who will travel far. Print Shop assistant foreman, 2nd . Lt. R.O.T.C., Reporter, Secretary and President of Print Shop. ELOISA GLORIA BARRERA A successfull nurse she will be, in 1943. Advisory Secretary, Royal Blue Collegiate, W'rite-Up Edi- tor of Yearbook. ANGEL BATTAGLIA We cannot tell where he will stop, for he’s striving for the top. Paint and Trim Shop foreman . MANUEL BAZAN Manuel is quite a man in sports, some day he’ll be a coach, of course. Football player. Band member. Royal Blue Collegiate ALEX BERNAL Just look at Alex if you feel blue, his winning smile will surely cure you. Advisory Yu-e-nresident. TONY BERNAL He is quite rnd reserved, out very efficient we have observed. Hi ambition is to become a draftsman . FERNANDO BUSTAMANTE Fernar.do is a good natured cheerful lad who doesn’t know' how to lose his temper. Art Class President. JESSE CABRERA To show the wit he dees not lack, he is always ready with some wrise crack. Advisory President, R O.T.C. Captain, Football Letterman,Symphon- ian. GEORGE L. CANTU A jolly fellow is he, always bubbling over with mirth. Vice president of the band, El Nopal Staff, Sports Editor of Yearbook. Football Letterman. GREGORY CANTU His appearance is so neat, that to see him is a treat. Advisory Pres., Hi-Y Vice-Pies , Student Council Pres., R.O.T.C. Captain, El Nopal Circu- lation Manager, Symphonian ISABEL CASILLAS Modesty and knowledge combine to make Isabel a very clever gi 1. Banker, Advisory Vice-president, Vocational Sewing Vice-president, National Honor Society. SENIORS RICHARD CAMILLAS He can argue, yes with vi n. Try to ge‘ the best of him! El Nopal Staff, Senior Class Pres., Journa- lism Pin, Hi-Y member, 2nd Lt. R.O T C. National Honor Society. BENNY CASTILLO About his studies he seldom worries and to his classes he never hurries. El Nopal Staff. 1st Lt R. .T C. Football Captain,Royal Blue Collegiate Football letterman '39. 40,41 . ESPIRIDION CASTRO He is interesting arid full of fun, many friends he has won. His ambition is to be an aviator R.O.T.C. Corporal. ANTONIO CISNEROS Rather quiet it is true, but he can be very jolly too. Heis looking forward to serving “Uncle Sam” in the Air Corp ODILIA CISNEROS “A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance.” Student Council Representative. Blue Jacket, IstLt. R.O.T.C. Sponsor, Girl t eserve. FELIPA CRUZ “Matches are made in heaven.” Advisory Vice- president, Vocational Sewing Class Secretary. Royal Blue Collegiate, Girl 1 eserve. NOE CUEVA Noe has a grin as broad as can be, one of our best athletes is he. His ambition is to be a sailor. ALFRED CURIEL To every question he has a reply. Advisory Presi- dent, El NopalStaff, IstLt.R.O T.C .Typing Award R.O.T.C.Aw'ard, Hi-Y Club Sec’y, National Honor Society. TOM DIAZ A boy who will achieve success, and with it lasting happiness. Mill Shop President. JUANITA DOMINGUEZ Whenever there is work to do, Juanita is there to see it through. Her ambition is to become a home- maker. FRANK ESPINOZA “Whate’er he did was done with so much ease, in him alone ’twas natural to please.” Advisory Pres- ident, Editor-in-chief of El Nopal, R O T C. Sergeant, R O .T C. Award . DAVID ESPIRITU Nothing seems to worry David. His ambition is to become an aviator. Football Letterman in ’40,’41, All District '41. ALFRED FIERROS Alfred is a perfect gentleman National Honor Society, Advisory Pres.. Graphic Arts Pres., Print Shop Pres., 2nd Lt. R O.T.C. CHRISTOBAL FLORES ‘ A rolling stone gathers no moss” 2nd Lt R O. T.C., Paint and Trim Shop foreman, Symphonian. ISABEL FLORES This boy is a regular sheik for he keePs his hair so very sleek. His ambition is to be a great fighter. R.O.T.C. Sergeant. SIEMII0IRS ROBERT FLORES One of those boys so calm and so quiet, we can’t imagine him in a riot. His ambitionis to be an Air- craft Mechanic. Advisory President. MARY LOUISE GARCIA ‘‘Not in rewards, but in the strength to strive, the blessing lies.” 1st Lt. R O.T.C. Staff Sponsor, Typ- ing awards, Advisory Secretary. Girl Reserve, Blue Jacket HENRY L GARZA Good natured, well liked by his classmates. His ambition is to be a Mill Worker. R-O.T C. Captain. MARY ELM A GARZA ‘‘None knew thee but to love thee, nor named thee but to praise ” National Honor Society Sec., Royal Blue Collegiate Parliamentarian, Mej'canita, Girl Reserve Vice Pres., Senior Class Treasurer. TONY DE LA GARZA Courteous, always smiling, and a merry lad. His ambition is to become an aviator advisory Vice- pres . , R.O T.C Staff Sergeant, Football player. ELVIRA GONZALES Her lovely brown eyes a'ways greet you with ' smile. Pres, of Jr. Orchestra, Reporter of Sr. Or- chestra, Sec. of Shorthand class. HENRY GONZALES “His smile is sweetened by his gravity.” His ambi- tion is to become a Mill Worker. Advisory Pres., R.O.T.C. Cadet Sergeant, Mill Shop Vice-pres. RUDY GONZALES He’s a very likeable lad, full of mischief, but never bad. Student Council Rep., R.O-T.C. Staff Ser- geant, Royal Blue Collegiate, Football Letterman ‘40. ‘41. BERTHA GRIJALVA She is everything that’s dear and sweet the kind of girl everybody likes to meet. Advisory Pres., Na tional Honor Society, Girl Reserve President. GUADALUPE GUERRA Her sweet disposition will help her succeed. Her am- bition is to be a good seamstress. Advisory Bank- er, Royal Blue Collegiate, Blue Jacket. JANIE B. GUILLEN With her gentle manner and quiet ways Janie makes friends, not for today, but for always. Her ambition is to be a secretary. Advisory Banker. ROLAND S. GUTIERREZ He’s such a friendly, helpful lad and doesn’t care to romp and gad. R.O.T.C. Staff Sergeant, Ad- visory President, Print Shop Vice-president and Football player. ANGELINA HERNANDEZ She is happy all the day, independent, cheerful gay. Her ambition is to become a secretary. 2nd Lt. Sponsor, Student Council representative, Typing Award. MARIE PAULINE HERNANDEZ She’s full of fun and likes all sports. Her ambi- tion is to become a singer. Advisory Treasurer Symphonian Club member. MARY HERNANDEZ “She doest little kindnesses which most leave un- done. or despise.’’ The orchestra will miss Mary at the piano. FRANK PETE HERRERA “Not by years but by disposition is wisdom ac- quired.” His ambition is to become a Body and Fender Shop foreman. National Honor Society. DOLORES R. IBARRA He wears such a frown of concentration, wisdom should be his compensation. His ambition is to become an aviator. R.O.T.C. Sergeant. JULIAN LENERO He’s a jolly good fellow and quite a jitterbug. 2nd Lt. R.O.T.C. SENIORS r L ; r I I I I I JESSE G.LEYVA He is a real artist as his work on the year book proves. 2nd Lt. R O.T.C.,Vice-president of Art Studio, Royal Blue Collegiate. ROSE LOBO She is quiet an ! demure and her charm will en- dure. Teller, Head Cashier and General Manager of the Bank, Prendent of the Girl Scouts, Student Council representative. JOHN LOZANO He goes quietly on his way performing the duties of the day Sergeant-at-arms of the Hi-Y Club and Serge.int-at-arms of the Senior Class. R.O T C . 1st Sergeant, Symphonian Parliamentarian. MIKE MACHADO A star on the football field is Mike, when signals are called he’s ready to hike. Football Letter- man, All District Guard. Royal Blue Collegiate. CARLOS MALDONADO He makes a way where there isn’t one. His ambi- tion is to become an Aircraft Mechanic. Auto Me- chanic Shop foreman. ANGEL MARTINEZ ‘Work, and thou will bless the day ’ere the toil is done. ’ His ambition is to join the Air Corps. DORA MARTINEZ We predict for her a successful career in the busi- ness world Blue Jacket, R.O.T.C. Captain Spon- sor, Girl Scout Mistress, Journalism Award, Girl Reserve Reporter, El Nopal Staff. LOUISA MARTINEZ Louisa would be a very practical girl, if poetry didn't get her head in a whirl. MARY MARTINEZ We love her for her sweet disposition. Advisory President, Royal Blue Collegiate, Typing Award, Bank Cashier. ALFRED MATA He is an excellent sport on gridiron, diamond or court. Advisory President, Senior Class Sergeant- at-arms, Football All City Guard, 2nd Lt. R. O . T C . LUPE MAT A Her sportmanship in all she undertakes, is the se- cret of the many friends she makes. Advisory banker, Symphonian, Blue Jacket. CARMEN MEDINA Always laughing and full of fun, she is dear to everyone. Blue Jacket, Student Council Represen- tative, Royal Blue Collegiate. CONCHA MEDINA She is quiet and refined, wouldn’t do a thing un- kind. Her ambition is to become a dancer. ADELA MENDEZ Adela has a gracious mien, in other girls not always seen. Homemaking Secretary, Royal Blue Collegi- ate, Blue Jacket. RAUL MENDEZ By his smiles our way is lighted and with his songs we are delighted. Advisory Banker, Boys’ Chorus President, R O T.C. 1st Sergeant. SENIORS A VELIA MENDIOLA Avelia is capable, neat and sweet, a friendlier girl you seldom meet. Advisory Vice-president, Blue Jacket, Typing Awards. GEORGE MIRELES Good fellowship makes him attractive. Print Shop Foreman, 1st Lt. R. O. T. C., Royal Blue Collegi- ate, Vice-president Graphic Arts, Adv. Reporter. HENRY MIRELES “Fine art is that in which the hand, the head, and the heart are together.” Advisory Banker. R. O. T. C. Captain, Royal Blue Collegiate, Pres. Art Shop. PETE R. MOLINA “Have you ever heard Pete tweet - - -.” His hobby is playing R.O.T.C. Band member. go tweet, tw'eet, the saxaphone. ELI DA V. MONTALVO Admired by the boys, well liked by the girls, Elida is just the kind of friend everyone enjoys. Royal Blue Collegiate Sec’y, Advisory Banker, Girl Re- serve, National Honor Society. RUDY PENA “Yet they, believe me, who await no gifts from chance, have conquered Fate.” Lt.-Col. R.O.T.C. Advisory Pres., National Honor Society, Sports Editor of El Nopal, Student Council Rep., Basket- ball Letterman. U� . id MANUEL M . PEREZ He is always very neatiy dressed and in his studies is one of the best Advisory President, National Honor Society. ADELINA ERSILIA PINA That she talks at length we can’t dispute, but everyone thinks she’s very cute. R.O.T.C. Major Sponsor, Advisory Preddent.Journalism Pin, Year- book Staff, Symphonian Treasurer. FORTUNATO A. RAMIREZ “I would help others out of fellow feeling ” Auto Mechanic Shop Vice-president, Auto Mechanic. RICHARD RAMIREZ By the work we know the workman.” His arabi- t on is to become an Auto Mechanic. HENRY G. RESENDEZ His features are so handsome and fine, the girls think he is quite devine. Vice-president of advisory, Mill Shop Reporter, Royal Blue Collegiate. BERTHA MADELAINE RIBAKOWSKI ‘‘Silence is sweeter than speech.” Her ambition is become an efficient secretary. Advisory Secretary, El Nopal Staff. SENIORS ANGELINA C. RIOJAS ‘‘Wise to resolve, nd patient to prefrom. ’ Adviso- ry Sec., Royal Blue Collegiate, Typing Award. ARMANDO RIVAS ‘‘Blessed is he who expects nothing, for he shall never be disappointed.” His ambition is to become an Aircraft Mechanic. THERESA ROCHA “Blessed are they who have the gift of making friends, for it is one of Gods best gifts.” Advisory Reporter, El Nopal Staff. EMMA RODRIGUEZ Quiet and demure, her charm lies in her dignity. Her ambition is to be a nurse. EUGENE L. RODRIGUEZ He’s so courteous and polite and always does the thing that’s right. Advisory President, R.O.T.C. Sergeant, Hi-Y member, Typing Award. FRANK M. RODRIGUEZ ‘‘Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusi- asm.” Advisory Secretary. IRENE RODRIGUEZ At every task she works so hard, her earnest efforts deserve reward. Symphonian Club member. JOE RODRIGUEZ His sense of humor we cannot deny when we catch that merry twinkle in his eye. Advisory President, Student Council Representative. NOEL RODRIGUEZ ‘‘Take life too seriously and what is it worth?” Advisory President, Royal Blue Collegiate Presi- dent. R.O.T.C. Captain, Football Letterman 39,40, 41. Football Co-Captain. .1 .1 .1 ' .1 1 ’ PHILLIP RODRIGUEZ Phillip is a studious, likeable lad. National Honor Society, Editor-in-chief of El Nopal arid Los Re- cuerdos, 1st Lt. R.O.T.C., Hi-Y Pres..Journalism Pin. RALPH G. RODRIGUEZ “He knew the precise psychological moment when to say nothing.” El Nopa! Staff, Advisory Report- er, Print Shop ass’st. foreman. BERTHA RUBIO Beneath her curly lashes, wit and humor always flashes. Advisory Secretary, Royal Blue Collegiate. EDELMIRA RUBIO We all admire her steadfast spirit. Vocational sew- ing President. RIGOBERTO RUBIO Always happy .free from care, to miss a nance he wouldn’t dare. Royal Blue Collegiate, R. O. T. C- Staff Sergeant. MARGARET SALAZAR “Self-confidence is the first requisite of great un- dertakings.” Blue Jacket President, Symphon- ian Pres., National Honor Society, Girl Reserve. SENIORS LUPE SANCHEZ Her changing moods can easily be spied, but she is always dignified. R. O. T. C. Captain Sponsor Royal Blue Collegiate, Kodak Editor cf Los Re- cuerdos, Sr. Orchestra member. TONY M. SIFUENTES He is vigorous and strong, his reccrd in sports is quite long. President of Landscape Department. R.O.T.C. Sargent. ANITA SOLIS Into her work she puts her heart. Senior Class Sec Symphonian Club Sec., Yearbook Make-up Editor National Honor Society, Journalism Pin.R.O.T.C. Captain Sponsor, Student Council Treasurer. EUSTACIO SOSTRE In word and thought he is very kind and in his manner quite refined Student Council Represen- tative, Hi-Y Member, R.O.T.C Corporal. R.O.T.C. Awards, Auto Mechanic Shop Reporter. EMMA TAFOLLA “Wearin g all that weight of learning lightly like a flower. ’ Pres, of Adv., Sec. of Girl Reserves, Editor in-chief and Make-up Editor of El Nopal, Parliamentarian of Senior Class, Gen’l M rg. of Bank. ESPERANZA BONILLAS TAMEZ We love her for her sunny disposition and pleasant ways. Her ambition is to be an army nurse. Girl Reserve Treasurer. EVANGELINE BONILLAS TAMEZ She is a smiling brunette whose charms we cannot resist 2nd. Lt. R.O.T.C. Sponsor, Girl Reserve, Symphonian, Mejicanita, Yearbook Clubs and Ac- tivities Editor. JOHN TENORIO His charming manners and friendly smile make John a friend worthwhile. 2nd. Lt. R.O.T.C., Royal Blue Collegiate Sergeant-at-arms. BELEN TEXIDOR With her sweet disposition it is clear, trouble will never interfere. Student Council Representative, Advisory Treasurer, Bank Cashier. OLEG A RIO G.TIJERIN He has a brilliant mind and toward scientific re- search he is inclined Hi-Y member, R.O.T.C. Band member. JESUS TREVINO He hasn’t much to say, but gets his work done every day. JOSE TREVINO “Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech ” Art Class sec., R.O T.C. Band member. JESSIE VARGAS “The secret of success is constancy of purpose.” Lt. Col. Sponsor, Royal Blue Collegiate Vice-pres- ident, Yearbook Senior Editor, Advisory President, Blue Jacket Reporter, Student Council Representa- tive, R.O.T.C. Sponsor Medal, National Honor Society Secretary. MARY LOUISE VENEGAS A girl on whom everyone can depend. Blue Jacket Secretary, Advisory Banker. Senior Class Histor- ian, Royal Blue Collegiate, Bank Teller, Typing Awards RUDOLPH VILLARREAL Rudolph is an unusual boy, in a way, for he is fond of work as well as play. Advisory Banker Senior orchestra. RUDY VILLARREAL “The great end of life is not knowledge but action ” Rudy’s ambition is to join the navy. ARTHUR ZOROLA “Every man is a volume, if you know to read him.” r r r r r [ [ si i t s . SENIORS NOT PHOTOGRAPHED Alicia Luna Ernest E. Marroquin Josephine Perez Juan Rodriguez Alfonso Salazar Manuel White SENIOR MEETING ON JANUARY 15, 1942 ACTIVITIES Olr THE SENIOR CLASS The 1942 Seniors of Sidney Lanier School met as a junior class on January 30, 1941. The following officers were elected: Crux A- rizmendi. President: Phillip Rodriguez, Vice- president: Anita Solis, Secretary: Rudy Pena, Treasurer; Richard Casillas,Reporter; Alfred Curiel, Sergeant-at-arms. The most important events of this year were the appointment of the Junior Annual Staff, the junior picnic on April 17 at Brack- enridge Park, and the junior-senior prom on May 9. For this occasion the theme of “The Navy” was carried out, and Jean Sarli and his orchestra furnished the music. The election of leaders to direct the senior class through its last happy year at Lanier was held at the last meeting of the junior class. As a whole, the junior year was a benefi- cial and happy one in spite of a loss in enrollment of twenty members of the class. Again on October 2, 1941, the seniors came together in the library which was to be their meeting place each Thursday from 12:00 to 12:30 o’clock. By this time there were one hundred-twenty members, a large number of whom had been together at La- nier since the beginning of the sixth grade. On April 17, thj seniors presented the play “A Hillbilly Courtship,” directed by Miss Florence Sears. The proceeds from the two performances given were contributed to the school as a small token of the class’ appreciation. The woik of the senior class, excepting the publication of the annual and the sen- ior play, has been done by committees with the following chairmen: Rudv Pena. Ring Committee; Henry Mireles. Invitation Committee: Alfred Curiel. Graduation Pro- gram Committee; Mary Louise Garcia, Class Day Committee; Olga Arroyo, Senior Play Committee: Jessie Vargas, Social Com- mittee; Eloise Barrera,Courtesy Committee. May was a very busy and eventful month with work, social affairs, Bacculaureate and Graduation. The Seniors were entertained by the Royal Blue Collegiates, the Symphonians, the junior class, and the Parent-Teachers Association. They wish to thank their friends for the entertainments given and all the kindnesses shown them. LAST WILL A D TESTAMENT Of ILL 1942 SENIORS We, the Seniors of Sidney Lanier School, being of sound mind and disposing memory do make, ordain, publish, and declare this to be our Last Will and Testament, hereby revoking all former wills and codicils by us made. To Mr Brewer and the faculty, we, the Seniors, bequeath all the headaches we have had and also our thanks for helping us all along. To Mr. O. F. Brotherman, our new coach, we bequeath a champion football squad for the coming season to beat the Alamo Heights Mules and the Edison Bears. To the Juniors, we bequeath our mode of doing things and of not doing things. To the Sophomores, we bequeath all the good things we possess. To the Freshmen, 9B’s and 9A’s, we bequeath the power to reach their highest destinations. To our two sponsors, Misses Florence Langford and Catherine Watkins, we bequeath all the luck in the world for their kind generosity and unselfishness. I, Isabel Casillas, do bequeath the sewing machine I use in the sewing department to Mary Barrera. I, Antonio Cisneros, do will my dimples to Manuel Gonzales. I, Frank Rodriguez, do leave all my hard secretarial work to Paul de la Garza. I, Gilbert Aleman, do will my place in the band to Juan Sanchez. I, Olga Arroyo, do bequeath my love for grease paint, scripts, and foot-lights to Melida de la Garza. I, Isabel Flores, do will my habit of having too many girl friends to Manuel Ramon. I, Azalia Acuna, do will my position as drum major to Petra Herrera . I, Manuel Alvarado, do will my accordion to Lupe Delgado. I, Joe Almaguer, do bequeath my radio favorites. Jack Benny and Bob “Nutty” Hope, to Trinidad Cuellar. I, George Cantu, leave my profession of Drummer Man, to Louis Espinoza and my camera to Oscar Reyes. I, Cruz Arizmendi, will my clarinet to Fernando “Stardust” Silva. I, Fernando Bustamante, do will my precious drum, which I have beat three years, to Lorenzo Gutierrez. I, Tom Diaz, do relieve myself of my “D’s” in English VII, by bequeathing them to Robert Espinosa. I, Odilia Cisneros, do bequeath my irresistable smile to Susie Davila. I, Angel Battaglia, do will my excellent work in the Paint and Trim Shop to Edward Polanco. I, Rudolph Villarreal, do hereby acknowledge Isabel Delgado the successor to my place in English VIII. I, Rudy Gonzales, bequeath all my chewing gum and paper wads to Miss Merrem and Domingo Prieto I, Guadalupe Baca, will my ability to get the Italian accent to Miss Sears, to be passed to Albert Gomez. I, Bertha Grijalva, do bequeath my glassless glasses to Lydia Rodriguez. May she learn the things 1 did (not)! I, Jesse Cabrera, leave my title of “General Nuisance” to Harry Laas. I, Gregory Cantu, do will my position as President of the Student Council to Raymond Cruz. I, Manuel Bazan, bequeath my musical instrument and curly locks to Raul Tabarez, “Rawhide”. I, Juanita Dominguez, will my unsuccessful cake recipes to Natalia Martinet and Emma Bersoza. I, Alfred Curiel, will my saber to Albert Gomez and rny name 'Sweet Pea” to Tony “Molo” Rivera. I, Richard Casillas, leave my orations on which I labored many tedious hours to Raymond Cruz. I, Alfred Fierros, do will my National Honor Society position to Augustine Villarreal, another brilliant student. I, Mary Pauline Hernandez, do bequeath my attendance record to Elpidio Martinez. I, Robert Flores, will my ability to work in the library to Mary Trevino. I, Angel Martinez, do hereby will my musical ability and career to Fernando Silva I, Lupe Guerra, do will all my sewing to Bertha Barboza. I, Clemente Barboza, do will and bequeath my position in the print shop to William Maldonado. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE 1942 CLASS (continued) I, Avelia Mendiola, do will my blistered fingers (from the hot keys of my type writer) to Estella Garza. I, Espiridion Castro, do will my perfect attendance record to Arturo Trevifto. I. David Espiritu, do will my position of end on the football squad to Pinky Guerra. We, Tony Bernal and Tony de la Garza, do will our doghouse that we have been building to Tony Rivera, “Molo”. I. Mary Hernandez, do will my piano inspiration to Mariana Alarcon. I, Angelina Hernandez, will my cashier position to Melida de la Garza; a ten cent defense stamp to Micol Trevino. I, Henry Gonzales, do bequeath my position as Mill Shop president to Lupe Delgado. I, Janie Guillen, do will my quiet ways and nice manners to Graciela Martinez. I, Frank Pete Herrera, do bequeath my body and fender jobs to Ildefonso Gandara and Emilio Ramirez. I, Tony Sifuentes, do will my vacancy to come in football to Walter Kelly. I, Mike Machado, bequeath my position as a football player to Paul de la Garza. I. Alex Bernal, do bequeath my mischievous look to Joe Ramirez. I, Jesus Trevino, do bequeath my bass voice to Mar.uel Ramon “who can croon like Bing Crosby. I, Mary Louise Garcia, do will my marching and good record in attendance to Olivia Oviedo. I, Ciistobal Flores, do will my smiles to Salvador Fernandez and J e Samudio. I, Adelina Pina, do will my old shoes, toothbrush,and house slippers to Dora Nerio. I, Jesse Leyva, donate my left overs of my art materials to Raymond Solis and Servando Segovia. I, Joe Rodriguez, will my “brand” old car to Josephine Sandoval. I, Henry Mireles, leave the position of president of the Art Shop to Raul Mendez. I, Rose Lodo, a retiring millionaire, hereby bequeath my banker’s position to Carmen Martinez, a millionaire. I, Louisa Martinez, do bequeath my poems to Olivia Gomez. I, Eloise Barrera, do will my position as secretary in my home room to Enriqueta Perez. I, Ernest Marroquin, do will and bequeath with pleasure my smiling mask to Gilbert Carrasco. I, Benny Castillo, will my “Evening News” paper route to the first applicant before May 28. I, Manuel White,do bequeath my excellent money-producing position of printer to Jack Martinez I, Henry Garza, do will my duty as Captain of R O.T.C. Staff to Manuel Barboza. We, Theresa Rocha and Elvira Gonzales, do will our beautiful eyes to Jesse Almendarez. I, Richard Ramirez, bequeath my English books, wavy hair, and romantic smile to Fernando Aguirre. I, Belen Texidor, leave my seriousness to Victoria Salomon so she will keep it up. I, Lupe Sanchez, will my captain insignia to Armando Aguirre. I, Elida Montalvo, leave my sweet disposition and friendly manners to Genevieve Garza. I. Fortunato Ramirez , do bequeath my Physiology reports which I never gave to Callie Jimenez. I, Mary Martinez, do bequeath my banking job to Dora Guevara. I, Alice Luna,do will my good grades to Beatrice Cruz. I, Juan Tenorio, do will and bequeath my skillful work in mill shop to Pinky Guerra. I, Mary Elma Garza, leave my straight A card and dances to Bertha Rivera. I, Julian Lenero, do will my ability to argue to Daniel Delgado. I, Henry Resendez, do bequeath my Big Ben to my classmate, Emilio Ramirez. I, Emma Tafolla, do bequeath my position as manager of the bank to Genevieve Garza. I, Arthur Zorola, will my barbers license to Raul “Rawhide” Tabarez, and a pair of scissors to Joe Medina. I, Bertha Ribakowski, do will my position as secretary of my advisory to Walter Kelley. I .Angelita Riojas, being a short but attractive maiden, do bequeath these characteristics to Amparo Martinez. LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE SENIOR CLASS (continued) I, George Mi relee, do bequeath my printing jobs to Robert Gandara. I, Adela Mendez, do will my cooking ability to Fnriqueta Rodriguez and Estella Sauceda. I, Jessie Vargas, do will my charming smile and fine disposition to Enriqueta Perez. I, Frank Espinoza, will my black hair and pair of hypnotic black eyes to blond Mercy Pena. I, Lupe Mata, leave my duty of attendance typing to Josephine Venegas. I, Carlos Maldonado, do will my position as foreman of the auto mechanics shop to Ismael “Sleepy” Martinez. I, Noel Rodrigusz, do will my football position to Emmanuel Falcon. I, Emma Rodriguez, will glasses and a couple of frying pans to Julia Enriquez. I, Eugene Rodriguez, leave my beautiful tenor voice and the operas in which I have sung to Manuel Ramon . I, Manuel Perez, do bequeath my good record to Emilio Maldonado. I. Edelmira Rubio, do will my sweet disposition and pretty curls to Salvador Fernandez. I, Dolores Ibarra, do will and bequeath my power to make people believe “I’m Angelic” to Albert Perez. I, Carmen Medina, do will my magic fingers, needle and thread to Amparo Enriquez I, Dora Martinez, do wiil my freckles to Ernest Ramos and Joe Flores. I, Eustacio Sostre, do will my singing personality to Ramiro Bernal. I, Robert Rubio, do will my dancing ability and also my chemical and scientific knowledge to Edward Vargas I, Alfonso Salazar, do bequeath all of my power to stop the Edison Bears to Domingo Riojas. I, Raul Mendez, will my singing to whoever likes my crooning. Joe del Toro? Could be! I, Concha Medina, do will my algebra average to Dolores Cardona. I, Margaret Salazar, do will the presidency of Blue Jackets to Amparo Martinez and Josephine Sanchez. I, Rudy Villareal, do bequsath my draft number to Younger Mapes. I, Esperanza Tamez, bequeath my ability to tell funny jokes to Ofelia Casarez. I, Mary Louise Venegas, do bequeath my defense stamp job to Arnulfo Tamez. I, John Lozano, bequeath my curls and my cute smile to George Reyna. I, Pete Molina, do will my saxophone and bashful disposition to Fernando Silva. I, Olegario “Jiggs” Tijerina, give my most prseious violin and jolly bells to Carlos Aguirre. I, Roland Gutierrez, do bequeath my printing jobs to Richard Chavez I, Rudy Pena, leave my frowns and changeable temper to Manuel Zertuche. I, Armando Rivas, leave my cheerful smile and the unfinished auto mechanic work to Frank Martinez. I. Phillip Rodriguez, leave my book reports ( no suspicions, Miss Merrem!) and intelligence to Edward Vargas. I, Juan Rodriguez, leave my tall, dark, and handsome shadow to Tony Salinas. I, Irene Rodriguez, leave my tiny fieckles, my auburn hair, and my “shy” disposition to Angelita Portillo. I, Ralph Rodriguez, do will my duty of printing “El Nopal” to Gabriel Villarreal. I, Bertha Rubio, do bequeath my curly eyelashes and five feet of smiles to Adelaide Mendiola I, Evangeline Tamez, do will my few A’s and all my book reports to Dennis Perez. I, Anita Solis, will my baby talk and starry look to Mary Ramirez. I, Joe Trevino, will my fancy black mustache to Santos Belton (whether he likes or not!). I. Josephine Perez, will my violin to Celia Ramirez. I, Felipa Cruz, do bequeath my “How to Win Boy Friends” to Enriquetta Rodriguez. Lastly, we, the Seniors of the 1942 Class, constitute and appoint without bond Mr. R. H. Brewer, principal of the school, to be executor of this our Last Will and Testament. — J r J LI CHOIRS IU IMIOR CLASS OffICERS Tony Salinas Sergeant-at-arms Raymond Cruz President Daniel Delgado Advertising Manager Dennis Perez Seargent-at-arms Armando Aguirre Reporter Joe Ramirez Vice-President Melida de la Garza Secretary Albert Gomez Treasurer Not in picture J ’ Mercy Pena Junior Editor Ramond Solis Make-up Editor JUNIOR STAFF Arturo Trevino Junior Editor Daniel Delgado Advertising Manager Josephine Venegas Business Manager JUNIOR SPONSORS Miss Eldah Burk Mrs. Alma Carey Servando Segovia Art Editor Armando Aguirre Carlos Aguirre Fernando Aguirre Mariano Alarcon Bertha Barbosa John Barbosa Manuel Barboza Mary Barrera Santos Belton Emma Berzosa Ramiro Bernal Dolores Cardona JUNIORS r r r Ofelia Casarez Richard Chavez Esekiel Cisneros Beatrice Cruz Raymond Cruz Trinidad Cuellar Susie Davila Daniel Delgado J J ] J J Emmanuel Falcon Salvador Fernandez Joe Flores Robert Gandara Melida de la Garza Paul de la Garza Genevieve Garza Estella Garza Albert Gomez Olivia Gomez Porfirio Guerra Dora Guevara Petra Herrera Callie Jimenez Harry Laas Emilio Maldonado William Maldonado Younger Mapes Minnie Marroquin Amparo Martinez Carmen Martinez Elpedio Martinez Ismael Martinez Jack Martinez r L JUNIORS r T...................................... TirfTBt I Natalia Martinez Joe Medina Raul Mendez Adelaide Mendiola Dora Nerio Olivia Oviedo Mercy Pena Dennis Perez Josephine Perez Edward Polanco Angiita Portillo Domingo Prieto Emilio Ramirez Joe Ramirez Mary Ramirez Manuel Ramon Ernest Ramos Oscar Reyes George Reyna Domingo Riojas JUNIORS Bertha Rivera Tony Rivera Enriqueta Rodriguez Tony Salinas Victoria Salomon Joe Samudio Josephine Sanchez Juan Sanchez Arnulfo Tamez Roy Toscano Arturo Trevino Mary Trevino Micol Trevino Edward Vargas Josephine Venegas Augustine Villarreal Gabriel Villarreal Manuel Zertuche JUNIORS I [, r JUNIORS NOT PHOTOGRAPHED Jesse Armendariz Lorenzo Gutierrez Graciela Martinez Gilbert Carrasco Walter Kelley Albert Perez Julia Enriquez Frank Martinez Enriqueta Perez Luis Espinoza Raymond Solis Lydia Rodriguez Manuel Gonzalez Joe del Toro Servando Segovia Alice Torres r ACTIVITIES OIF TIME JUNIOR CLASS The Lanier Junior Class was organized on October 9. 1941 with Miss Eldah Burk and Mrs. Alma Pond Carey as its sponsors- This class of 39 girls and 70 boys, making a total of 199 members, worked with great en- thusiasm towards becoming the prominent seniors of 1943. This class was organized to develop the right spirit of readiness, willingness, and de- pendability in carrying on its activities as well as helping the seniors in every possible manner. To these juniors, duty came pefore pleas- ure, at all times. They quickly accepted their increased responsibilities as leaders of the various organizations and clubs of the school. Among their responsibilities as such, the juniors held the offices of Major, 1st and 2nd Lieutenants in the R. O. T. C., and 16 members earned the privilege of wearing stripes on the sleeves of their uniforms. Proving their ability as good leaders and scholars, 8 juniors achieved membership in the National Honor Society. Members of the junior class also played an important part in the school activities during 1942. There were 34 members in the R. O. T. C., 3 in the orchestra, 6 in the Student Council and 3 members on the basketball team which went to Austin and took third place in the state finals. The juniors sponsored their annual Jun- ior-Senior Prom on May 22, 1942 at the school gymnasium honoring the seniors. Many juniors and seniors with their re- spective guests were present. The junior class went on record as gladly giving up their annual picnic in order to show their loyalty as American citizens. Members of the junior class had the hon- or of serving their elder Lanierites, the sen- iors, as ushers at the Baccalaureate Service on May 24,1942, and at the graduation exer- cises on May 26, 1942. Pictures of class members and snapshots of their various activities and events in- cluded in this book give an account of the junior class. (1) Industrial work is our line! (2) We belong to the Hi-Y! (3) Juniors are good leaders. These are officers in their advisories. (4) Juniors in the Royal Blue Collegiates. They are very patriotic. (5) We all know Rosa. She counts our class dues. (6) These are members of the Symphonian Club. (7) Girls in the vocational sewing class.(8) Rah! Rah! Rah! Lanier. (9) These basketeers went to Austin.(10) Mercy Per.a, Student Council Vice- president. (11) The three “musketeerets”. (12) On the sunny side of the campus with these juniors. (13) Hi-Y members again. (14) Mr. Saxaphone and Miss Violin help in the orchestra. r JUNIORS IN4VIE THEIR PICTURES TAKEN (1) Members of the Student Council. (2) The gay librarians. (3) Our R O.T.C. juniors. (4' The Hi-Y Club rates high (5) A group of junior boy . You’d recognize them a R.O.T C.’s if they had on their uniforms. (6) These boys keep our class quiet. Sergeants-at-arms usually do (7) Don’t get “hitched” or you will end up where he is. (8) Some more Juniors in the R.O.T C. (9 ‘‘The sun shines bright” on some junior stars. (10) Here are some more “MacArthurs(11) “Pardon me you look just like Margie.” (12) We are proud of our R.O.T.C. sponsors. (13) Four little juniors sitting in a row. (14) We like Miss Budow, our substitute teacher, too bad we can’t all be in her class. (15) Health Ed. means ‘build up.” SOPHOMORES SOIPIt10M10IR.lt 0ILASS OffICERS Paul Luna Vice-president Lucille Ehrlich Secretary Mary Curiel Reporter Joe Bernal President Beatrice Jimenez Treasurer Not in picture Luis Aguilar Margaret Aguilar Sixta Aguilera Gus Alarcon Irene Alejandro Henry Almaguer Jesse Almendarez Elvira Alvarado Regino Arizmendi Manuel Arredondo Esther Arriaga Jesusita Ballarta Celia Barboza Gloria Benavides Stella Bento Joe Bernal Edward Calderon Concepcion Cantu Consuelo Cantu Richard Cardenas Theresa Cardenas Louisa Cardona Pedro Casarez Lupe Cassillas Socorro Castillo SOPHOMORES I Antonia Castro Minerva Cerda Severo Cerda Paulina Cordova Suzana Cortez Delia Cruz Esther Cuellar Mary CUriel Sallie Diaz Oralia Donovan Lucille Ehrlich Amanda Enriquez Rosie Espinoza Raul Farias Belerma Fierros Alfred Flores Consuelo Flores Henry Flores Rosie Forestello Angelina Frias SOPHOMORES Beatrice Galvan lldefonso Gandara Elvira Garcia Evangelina Garcia Juan Garcia Sara Garcia Enedina Garza Daniel Gomez Rudy Gomez Tomas Gomez ] ] I I Helen Gonzales Heraclio Gonzales Josephine Gonzales Alex Guerrero Gregoria Guevara Mary Gutierrez Joe G. Hernandez Manuel Hernandez Jesus Herrera Jacinto Huerta Henry Hune Clara Ibarra Beatrice Jimenez Paula Jimenez Josephine Lara Angelita Lopez- Leandro Lopez Paul Luna Faustino Maldonado Angelina Martinez S0IPHOfV1IOIRIES Esther Martinez Gilbert Martinez Lina Martinez Roland Martinez Rufina Martinez Esther Medina Mary Menchaca Teofila Menchaca Lydia Mendoza Raul Mendez Alice Mendiola Lupe Miranda Concepcion Montelongo Enriqueta Morales Lazaro Moreno Manuel Moreno Elida Munoz Luis Muro Rudy Neira Rudy Nino Sixto Obregon Refugio Olivares Rcmedjos Orona Gabriel Ortega Hortense Oviedo Concepcion Pachecano Jesse Palos Consuelo Pecina Filemon Pina Raul Prado SOPHOMORES Carmen Quiroz Anita Ramirez George Ramirez Rnfael Ramon Raul Resendez Adam Reyes Benito Reyes Richard Reyes Oralia Rics Aida Rodriguez Augustina Rodriguez Bertha Rodriguez Johnnie Rodriguez Elvira Salazar John Salazar Nicolas Salazar Felicitas Saldana Maria Sanchez Catalina Sandoval Jesse Sandoval Josephine Sandoval Mary Sauced a Susie Sierra Alfred Solis Anlgelita Terrones Maria Elvira Torres Jerry Trejo Rebecca Trejo Tommie Trevino Emilio Uriegas SOPHOMORES §QIPIhOiVll©IRIE§ (pictures not included) Felix Aguirre Alfred Alaniz Willie Araiza John Barboza Julia Beltran Luis Cabrera John Cantu Amulfo Carillo Jesus Casillas William Childs Albert Contreras Mike Cordova Raymond Cortez Petra Cueva Isabel Delgado Ramiro Delgado Isabel Escamilla Henry Escamilla Joe E. Espinosa Joe Espinoza John Estrada Lola Garcia Steven Garza Esequiel Gaytan Ernest Gibson Josephine Gibson Petra Gomez Valentin Gonzalez Robert Govea Hilario Guel Fidencio Guajardo Hector Cuerrero George Hart Benito Hernandez Manuel Hernandez Bruno Herrera Johnny Little Henry Lombrano Roque Luevano Eddie Maldonado Indalecio Maldonado Rudolph Mata Raymond Mendez Adelaide Mendiola Jesse Morales Mariano Muno Genevieve Munoz Christopher Nino Julia Narro Jesse Parilia Robert Pedraza Carmen Perez Lucy Quiroz Josephine Ramirez Juan Ramirez Mary Alice Reyes Edward Rodriguez Eva Rodriguez Patrocinia Rodriguez Fermina Romero Estanislado Rosales Julian Rubio Lydia Salinas Elizabeth Sanchez Gilbert San Miguel Raul San Miguel George San Miguel Estella Sauceda Roland Sierra Mary Lillian Solis Josie Tavarez Crescendo Torres Edward Torres Emma Torres Arturo Trejo Mary Esther Valero Armando Ynostrosa Henry Zatarain Raul Zatarain J J J J J J J J -1 SON0OIL ILIIrIE J .1 J 1 COLOIR IDAV (1) SiJcrtutors on Color Day B) Landscape Gardeners say V for Victory (3) Never mind folks . it’s just an ex- i )i ion, not the real McCoy (4) Selling the school colors (5) The Royal Blues rode off with the prize (6) They £ fTrS. “ dayS”(7)“And the band on”(8)Color Day begins 9) Teachers enjoy the day. “ Z ‘Z'h‘““ Th B ”‘ - B'“ J“kt“ � I— SCIMOOL SPIRIT ON IPAPAPt (1) Marking time (2)In full swing (3) How she prances (4' The perfect ‘L” (E1 Clap, girls, we’re winning! (9) “Strike Up the Band” (7) At the Burbank game (8) Armistice Day parade 9 F®ady to go (10; All together, now (11) The sponsors step it off (12) Salute to Alamo Heights (13) In perfect stP 114) H” for Harlandal (5)“A” for Alamo Heights. .1 I J J I I 1 1 ! I 1 ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 ] 1 ] AIRCIUNID TltilL CAPHIPLIS ( 1 ) Lupe Sanchez, Kodak Editor ( 2 ) Henry Mireles, Ass’t Art Editor ( 3 ) Eloisa Barrera, Write-up Editor (4) Where’s that trombone, Gil? (5} Homeward bound (6) Cast of “Hillbilly Courtship”, the senior play (7) Christmas baskets which brought cheer to many (8) Not working today, Henry? (9) All right, girls, let the the boys go to work (10) The Royal Blue Collegiates make a drive for funds to help the Red Cross.(ll)Four of our beautiful “girls” (12) Leaving for the Student Council Conventional Burbank (13) Let us in on the joke, too (14) Discussing graduation AIROIUNID TIME CA illPUS (1) Our “Sarge” chats with Colonel Tucker. (2) Richard is “in the army now”. (8) What’s the matter boys? We’re not losing are we? (4) Just pals. (5) The smiling three. (6) Vangie and Dennis. (7) Camacho just can’t keep away from Lanier. (8) Mr. and Mrs. (9) What’s the joke,Noel? (10) Just a brotherly spat. (11) Going home, Mrs. Haydon? (12) Comparing notes. (13) Could it be 4:30? (14) Why all alone? (15) A hit of conver- sation. (16) The artists gang up on Guadalupe. (17) Now, Elma, history is an interesting subject. J J J J J J .1 J J J J J J J J BANQUETS U(l) Printers’ banquet on Dec 2, 1941. at the Jalisco (5) The door of Opportunity (3) Roland. George. Cruz and their guests at the Printers’ banquet (4) Painters nd Trimmers dine at the Jalisco on Dec. 23,1941 (5) Speak- ers and honor guests at the Printers’ banquet (6) Rather busy, aren’t you, Mr Tafolla? (7) Not bored j with speeches, are you? (8) Band and Orchestra banquet on Jan. 2, 1942 (9) Noel and Azalia have a good wM time at the R.O.T.C. banquet (10) Easy now, Manuel, don’t eat the spoon, too (11) At the RO.T.C. banquet on Nov. 11, 1941, at the Original Cafe (12) Pass the tortillas, please .1 J J J 1941 Septembers, Opening day of school. ” 18, Election of Blue Jackets. ” 23, Band and Blue Jackets participated in “All Field Night . 99 29, First issue El Nopal. October 6, Royal Blue Collegiates first meeting. ” 10, Election of Student Council president. ” 17, 9A sport dance. Novemberll, Lanier Band, Bluejackets, R.O.T.C. participated in Armistice day parade. 99 11, R O T.C banquet. ” 19, R. O. T. C. Sponsors’ theater party. ” 26, Thanksgiving play presented by 9A class. ” 27, Color day. Royal Blue Collegiates won stunt contest. December 2, Print Shop banquet. ” 19, Blue Jackets’ annual dance . ” 23, Christmas baskets distributed by Stu- dent Council ” 23, Paint and Trim Shop banquet. 1942 January 2, Band and Orchestra banquet. ’ 22, Junior school graduation. ” 30, Spanish class presented Los Pantalo- nes.” February 2, Girl Reserve party. ” 6, Band’s annual dance. ” 13, Symphonians’ Valentine dance. ’ 20, Honor assembly, Voks received sweat- ers. ” 22, School Orchestra at commemoration. ” 23, P.-T. A. Founders’ Night, Spanish class presented play. March 13, T. V. A. Convention. ” 17, Blue Jackets’ party. 99 20, Royal Blue Collegiates’ Pan American dance. ' 25, One act play presented, Seftorita Re- volution.” April 10, 9A sport dance. ” 14, Hi-Y party. 15, Induction Ceremony of the National Honor Society. 17, Senior class play, Hillbilly Court- ship” presented May 8, Royal Blue Collegiates entertain grad- uates. “ 15, Class day 15, Symphonians entertain graduates. 21, Rehearsal for Baccalaureate. “ 22, Junior-Senior prom. 26, Graduation. “ 26, P.-T.A. dance for graduates. Lieut. Colonel Rudy Pena Lieut. Colonel Jessie Vargas Major Edward Vargas Major Adelina Pina R.C.T.C. STAFF Sgt. James H. Vanlandingham OFFICERS and SPONSORS Henry Mireles . . . Captain Anita Solis . . Captain Sponsor Manuel White . . . 1st. Lieut. B. Rodriguez 1st. Lieut. Sponsor COMPANY A Alarcon, Mariano Almendarez, Jesse Barboza, Manuel Bernal, Ramiro Contreras, Albert Espinoza, Robert Garcia, Juan Gonzalez, Alvino Gonzalez, Heraclio Hernandez, Manuel Lombrano, Henry Maldonado, Faustino Maldonado, William Mapes, Younger Martinez, Gilbert Mendez, Raul Mendez. Roy Polanco, Edward Ramirez, Juan Ramos, Ernest Rodriguez, David Rubio, Robert Segovia, Servando Sierra, Roland Solis, Raymond Vandevort, Charlie I I .1 I 1 .1 1 1 .1 J 1 ] OFFICERS AND SPONSORS Noel Rodriguez ... . Captain Melida de la Garza Captain Sponsor Bennie Castillo . . . 1st. Lieut. Odilia Cisneros . 1st. Lieut. Sponsor Richard Casillas . . . 2nd. Lieut. Beatrice Cruz . 2nd. Lieut. Sponsor Juan Tenorio . . 2nd. Lieut. Alice Torres . 2nd. Lieut. Sponsor COMPANY IB Aguirre. Armando Alvarado. Manuel Baca, Guadalupe Barboza, John Bernal, Alex Bernal, Tony Carrasco, Gilbert Casarez, Pedro Castro, Esperidion Cortez, Raymond Cruz, Raymond De la Garza, Tony Espinoza, Frank Flores, Joe M. Garza, Henry Gomez. Daniel Gomez. Rudy Gcnzalez, Manuel Guel. Hilario Maldonado, Eddie Maldonado, Emilio Marroquin, Ernest Mendez. Raul Olivares. Refugio Pena, Mercy Rendon, Manuel Resendez, Raul Rivera, Tony Rodriguez. Johnnie Sanchez, John Sandoval, Jesse Sostre, Eustacio Tamez, Arnulfo Almaguer, Henry Aguirre, Fernando Barhoza, Clemente Bernal, Joe Cabrera, Louis Cardenas, Richard Casillas, Jesse Cerda, Severo Jr. Chavez, Richard Delgado, Ramiro Espinoza, Joe E. Falcon. Emmanuel Farias, Raul Flores, Alfred Flores, Henry Flores. Isabel Gandara, Ildefonso Garza, de la Paul Garza, Steven Guerrero, Hector Gutierrez, Roland Hernandez, Manuel Hune, Henry Lozano,John Martinez, Jack Moreno, Manuel Moreno, Lazaro Prado, Raul Prieto, Domingo Ramirez, George Ramirez, Joe Ramon, Rafael Reyes, Benito Rubio, Julian Salazar, John Sifuentes, Tony Torres, Edward Trejo, Arther Trejo, Jerry Ynostrosa, Armando Zatarain, Henry Zatarain, Raul OFFICERS and SPONSORS Jesse Cabrera . . . .Captain Dora Martinez . Captain Sponsor Alfred Mata . . . 2nd Lieut. E. Tamez . . 2nd Lieut. Sponsor Alfred Fierros . 2nd Lieut. E. Perez . . 2nd Lieut. Sponsor Albert Gomez . . . 2nd Lieut. J. Gibson . 2nd Lieut. Sponsor CCiMIIPAIW C OFFICERS AND SPONSORS Gregory Cantu Alfred Curiel . . Phillip Rodriguez Captain 1st Lieut. 1st IJeut. Lupe Sanchez . . . Captain Sponsor Mary Ramire . . 1st Lieut. Sponsor Lydia Rodriguez . .1st Lieut. Sponsor CCAiilPAIW ID Aguiler, Luis Alarcon, Mariano Castillo, Gabriel Childs. William Cordova, Mike Escobedo, Henry Gibson, Ernest Ibarra, Dolores Laas, Harry Luevano, Roque Luna, Paul Mata, Rudolph Medina, Joe Muniz, Mariano Nino, Rudy Obregon, Sixto Ramon. Manuel Riojas, Domingo Rodriguez, Eugene Salinas, Tony Samudio. Joe Suarez, Albert Tr vino, Arturo Villarreal, Augustine CIRACfc SQUAD Eustacio Sostre Frank Espinosa 1 st Lt. Alfred Curiel Raymond Cruz Robert Rubio Eugene Rodriguez Edward Polanco Joe Ramirez IDIRIIILL PLATOON 1 st Lt. Dennis Perez Row' 1 Ruw 2 Row’ 3 Row 4 Tony de la Garza Raul Mendez Ildefonso Gandara Richard Chavez Roland Gutierrez Manuel Alvarado Ernest Ramos Servando Segovia John Lozano Luis Cabrera Rudy Gomez Pete Alvarado Paul de la Garza William Maldonado Jesse Almendarez Hilario Guel Henry Hune David Rodriguez Armando Aguirre Alex Bernal Joe Samudio Albert Suarez Manuel Ramon Joe Flores Mercy Pena Emilio Maldonado Arnulfo Tamez Espiridion Castro John Barboza Raul Resendez Arturo Trevifto John Salazar Gilbert Aleman Frank Barragan Manuel Bazan Edward Calderon Pedro Calderon Jesse Casillas Noe Cueva TIM IE R. 0., T. C. EAIMD WILLIAM ZIMMER .... INSTRUCTOR Members Joe Espinoza John Estrada Augustine Garcia Juan Garcia Johnny Garza Thomas Gomez Ralph Gonzales Ruben Guzman Rudy Hernandez Indalecio Maldonado Angel Martinez Gabriel Montante Luis Muro Jesse Ortiz Oscar Reyes John Rodriguez Fred Sanchez Fernando Silva Olegario Tijerina Emilio Uriegas Henry Zatarain Lanier’s R.O.T.C. Band under thedirection of Mr. William Zimmer was first organized in September of 1938 for the purpose of fur- nishing music for such occasions as parades and reviews. Its twenty-eight members meet daily for practice the second period in the auditorium along with the school band. Since the band was organized, five drum majors have been selected. They were Manuel Gonzales, JohnEspinoza, .John Gon- zales. Carlos Aguirre, and Tomas Gomez who serves at the present time The Drum Major is the ranking officer or captain. He is first disciplinarian and has full charge of all parades and reviews. John Rodriguez has received a medal for being the most valuable musician in the hand. The members of the band are being taught army tactics once a week under the instruction ofSgt. James V. Vanlandingham. This not only gives the students of the hand the advantage of exercise, but also pre- pares them for army life. An important member of the band is the chief musician or band master. His duties areto act as assistant disciplinarian, to cab the roll when the band assembles, to mete out punishment for any violation of reg- ulations, and to conduct the band when it plays at attention. Among the various ac- tivities in which the band has participated this year are the Armistice Day parade in November, the R. O. T. C. reviews which take place on every Wednesday before school, and the Field Night at the Alamo Stadium. In addition, it was a major attrac- tion at Lanier’s last open house. SITO0IR §CIN DOIL IBA ID WILLIAM ZIMMER .... INSTRUCTOR Officers Carlos Aguirre........................Drum Major Gloria Benavides........................Majorette Azalia Acuna......................... Majorette Mary Elma Garza......................Majorette Members J esse Adame Gilbert Aleman Robert Arce Manual Bazan Frank Barragan Edward Calderon Pedro Calderon Angel Cantu Steven Cantu Robert Carnes Jesse Casillas Noe Cueva Joe Espinoza John Estrada Augustine Garcia Hilbert Garcia Juan Garcia Johnny Garza Raymon Garza Felipe Gomez Thomas Gomez Peter Gonzales Ralph Gonzales Ruben Guzman Benito Hernandez Rudy Hernandez Pete Ibarra Indalecio Maldonado Joe Martinez Pete Molina Gabriel Montante Luis Muro Jesse Ortiz Jesse Palos Oscar Reyes Frank Rizzo John Rodriguez Fred Sanchez Jesse Sanchez Fernando Silva Manuel Solano Olegario Tijerina Emilio Uriegas Henry Zatarain r The Sidney Lanier High School Band under the direction of Mr. William Zimmer has forty-eight members at the present time. Mr. Zimmer has been the director since 19J5 at which time the school band had on- ly twenty members. It has been his aim to increased the membership to fifty students. The drum majors of the senior band since 1935 have been Joseph Tocci, Richard Cardenas, Manuel Cuesta, Manuel Gonzales, Johnny Gonzales, and Carlos Aguirre. The following girls have been sponsors of the senior bandiEmma Herrera, Lupe Sanchez, and Aida Garza. In 1939 the band selected two drum ma- jorettes, Gloria Benavidez and Mary Elma Garza. Azalia Acuna was appointed assist- ant drum major. New uniforms styled after the West Point Cadets were furnished the band the same year. The senior school band represents the school on various occasions. Each year it participates in the President’s Ball, foot- ball games, Color Day stunts, pep rallies, parades, marching con- tests and other activi- ties. In 1940 it was awarded third place in the annual marching contest, and in 1941 it won second place. La- nieris proud of its band. MIXED CIMOIRIJS IBCYS GLEE GILUIB FLORENCE WATKINS COX...........INSTRUCTOR Officers Officers Mary Hernandez....................President William Maldonado.................Vice-pres. Emliana Garcia....................Secretary Lupe Gutierrez....................Reporter Retaining the same objective since its or- ganization in 1923, Lanier's Mixed Chorus is holding to the standard of making music a vital force in the community. The joy in singing worth-while music, which contributes to the growth of individ- uality and character, is a helpful aim in the work. The development of an exalt- ed conception of human relations, as well as the encouragement of artistic ability, raises the level of its achievement. Appreciation for the work of the master composers and the development of special- ly talented pupils make the work interest- ing. The school is proud of several former chorus members who have entered the musical profession. The president, Mary Hernandez, is a pianist of ability who has been most help- ful in serving as the accompanist, as well as lending her talent unselfishly to the musical activities of Sidney Lanier School. Mary served as accompanist for the mix- ed chorus and special numbers at theannual concert given Music Week in May. Raul Mendez............................President Henry Hune............................Vice-pres. Richard Casillas.......................Secretary Armando Aguirre.........................Reporter Male chorus singing is an important part of the recreational and study program of a high school. Its director realizes the great need for music of a high character and adapts it to the abilities of the students. A distinctive collection has been prepared for the Boy's Glee Club. The selection of chor- uses has been governed by the art principle; the composer must have something to say and then say it expressively and correctly. The Boys’ Glee Club of L anier has en- joyed participating in the activities of the school and community since its organization in 1923. A concert is given annually during Music Week in May.The club contributes to the Commencement and Baccalaureate Exercises. Special mention should be made of its appearance this term on four pro- grams honoring the great poet, teacher and musician, Sidney Lanier. Its president, Raul Mendez, is tenor soloist who is giving his talent to help the glee club maintain a high standard of merit. His loyalty has inspired many of the boys. §CIMGOIL CIRCIMIE§¥IRA WILLIAM ZIMMER . . INSTRUCTOR CONCERT MASTER . .CELIA RAMIREZ The Senior Orchestra, under the sponsor- ship of Mr. William Zimmer consists of fifty-five members, the largest membership that the Lanier Orchestra has ever had. It meets da'lv in the auditorium from 11:30 to 12:30 o’clock. The purpose of orchestra training, be- sides furnishing entertainment, is to develop as far as possible musical talent of the stu- dents. Some students consider music only as a pastime, but to many it is a profession. Some members form their own orches- tras. Four students who have made a suc- cess of their orchestras are: Ismael Garcia, Cruz Arizmendi, Thomas Gomez, and John Rodriguez. Others get well-paid jobs as mu- sicians. Several boys are making money to remain in school by the help of their music. The music played by the orchestra is overtures, waltzes, marches, and other , kinds of school music. To become a senior orchestra member, a student goes through the following routine: (1) meeting the physical qualification of a neat appearance and properly formed teeth, lips, and fingers for brass, reed and string instruments, (2) showing talent in a two weeks trial in play- ing the instrument assigned because of bis physical adaptations, (3) learning such fundamentals as holding the instrument, producing tone, reading music and de- veloping rhythm, (4) showing satisfac- tory progress for two semesters in class, (5) doing good work for two terms in junior orchestra number one, and another two semesters in junior orchestra number two. After this, a student is a member of the senior orchestra or band. The school presents sweaters to the sen- iors as tokens of appreciation for their ser- vices to the school and interest in the work of the orchestra. There are fifteen receiv- ing sweaters this year. They are white wool sweaters decorated with blue lyres. The Lanier Orchestra haspresented num- bers at the various high schools in the city, the country club, the San Pedro Play House, at the Municipal Auditorium for Baccalau- reate and Commencement and many other places. It plays at every school assembly and program. Mr. Zimmer welcomes any student who is interested in playing any instrument into his classes, orchestra and band. r r r r r JOURNALISM III The Brains of the School Paper ILL l OIPA IL JOURNALISM IV The first issue of “El Nopal'’ was pub- lished on March 5, 1924. The Press Club prepared the paper for publication during its weekly meetings. Since the school was not large at that time, the paper was small. Since then, the paper has grown as has its circulation. The two main purposes of the publication of El Nopal” are to bring the home and the school into closer relationship and to give students an opporrunity to put into practice the principles of technical English as they are learned. Four journalism courses are offered. In the first year newswriting, feature writing and editorial writing are taught. Copyread- ing, proofreading and make-up work are in- cluded in the second year. Students who excel in thiswork in thesec- ondyearjournalism receivea journalism pin. For eligibility, the student must have had at least three semesters of journalism; been at least twice a staff member of “El Nopal;” have agood averagein all journalism courses taken; excel in headline writing, copyread- ing, or proofreading; have a high rating in initiative, originality, speed, accuraccy, our- tesy, dependability; must show good use of English. The highest award one can receive in journalism is to have his name placed on the journalism Honor Roll. The following requirements are necessary: The student must have had at least four semesters of journalism: been at least twice a staff mem- ber of El Nona!”; excel in news writing, editorial writing, and either sports or fea- ture writing; excel in headline writing; copyreading, proofreading and make-up: have a high rating in initiative, originality, speed, accuracy, courtesy, dependability; mus sh nv good use of English. Students who receive good grades in English and show initiative and originality are recommended to take journalism. The 1941-42 editorial staff of the fall se- mester was Emma Tafolla, editor-in-chief; Frank Espinoza, associate editor: Heraclio Gonzales, vocational editor; Josephine Lara, exchange editor: Alfred Curiel, make-up editor: George Cantu, school news editor; Bertha Barboza, feature editor; Tony Mar- tinez, boys sports editor; Theresa Rocha, home economics editor; Stella Garza, as- sembly editor. The spring semester edtiorial staff was Frank Espinoza, editor in-chief: Stella Gar- za, associate editor; Emma Tafolla. make- up editor: Alfred Curiel, vocational editor: Richard Chavez, art editor: Josephine San- doval. exchange editor; Josephine Lara, fea- ture editor: Edward Rodriguez, boys sports editor; Callie Jimenez, girls sports editor: Bertha Barboza, home economics editor: Pauline Cordova, assembly editor. Regular reporters for “El Nopal’’ were the following members: Domingo Riojas, Angelita Frias, Edward Rodriguez, Luis Muro, Petra Herrera, Margaret Salazar, Callie Jimenez, Elvira Alvarado, Joe Bernal, Alice Luna, Carlos Aguirre. Pedro Casarez. Jesus Herrera. Gloria Rodriguez, Victoria Solomon and Evangeline Tamez. Regular Reporters Journalism II Editors-in Chief 1st semester - Emma Tafolla 2nd semester - Frank Espinoza Basket Ball Football Dub Norton Football COACHES Nemo Herrera Farris Brotherman Basket Ball Junior Athletics SIDNEY LANIEIP. § FOOTEAI.L SCIMIEDLILIE Date School vs School Place Score September 18 Lanier VS. St. Anthony St. Anthony Field 2-25 September 26 Lanier vs. Bowie at El Paso 0-0 October 10 Lanier VS' South San Antonio South San Antonio 39-7 October 16 Lanier vs. Hot Wells Alamo Stadium 55-7 October 23 Lanier vs. Harlandale Alamo Stadium 0-26 October 30 Lanier vs. Burbank Alamo Stadium 18-13 November 6 Lanier vs. Central Catholic Alamo Stadium 18-12 November 14 Lanier vs. Alamo Heights Alamo Height Field 6-25 November 28 Lanier vs. Edison Alamo Stadium 26-0 .1 1 .1 .] Phillip Rodriguez, Back Paul Luna, Back Joe del Toro, End Manuel Bazan, Tackle Henry Escobedo, End Porfirio Guerra, Center Jesse Cabrera. Tackle Noel Rodriguez, Back Bennie Castillo, Back NOT IN THE PICTURE David Espriitu, End Rudy Gonzaies, Tackle Mike Machado, Guard Ernest Marroquin. Back Alfred Mata, Guard Alfonso Salazar, End Tony Sifuentes, Tackle Roy Toscano, Back Joe Trevino, Guard FOOTBALL LETTERMEN 119411 FOOTBALL Fourteen lettermen and three “A” team aces returned in September to constitute a successful team for the 1941 football season. After the St. Anthony loss, the Voks left for El Paso early Thursday morning. Bowie was a powerful team. The boys were full of enthusiasm. It was September 26. The El Pa- so field was lighted to the sky, the grand stand was packed, and the band played on. At exactly 8, the Lanier eleven were ready to receive the kick-off and the game was on. The ball went back and forth every minute. Finally the gun popped and ended the game with the pig-skin panting. After the game, celebrations were in or- der. The boys attended a dance, met the El Paso “Belles, left the city the next morning leaving behind a string of broken hearts. A week later the “El Paso to San Antonio” mail was flooded with letters. Upon its arrival, the Lanier team beat the Bobcats, 39 to 7. The Hot Wells Blue Devils were the next Vok victims. Then feeling unlucky, the Voks were de feated by Harlandale. Their hopes again ran high after they defeated the Burbank Bull- dogs and the Central Catholic Buttons. Crown visions were completely shattered by the Alamo Heights Mules. Then, just for re- venge, the Voks trounced their annual ri- val, the Edison Bears, 26 to 0. ending the football career of most of the Voks. Bennie Castillo, Back Three yearletterman, twice captain. Joe Trevino, Guard Good and dependable. Rudy Gonzales, Tackle Big, fast and charging. David Espiritu, End T hree year letterman, all district end. Louis Aguilar. Back Small but tough little hombre. Jesse Cabrera, Tackle Short, good tackling tackle. Porfirio Guerra, Center Two year letterman, honorable mention. Noe Cueva, Guard Good musician but better football player. Alfonso Salazar, End Big, tall, fast charging end. 119411 GIRUDSTGIR Ernest Marroquin, Back Small charging quarterback. Paul Luna, Back First year letterman, honorable mention. Alfred Mata, Guard Two year letterman, twice all- city guard. Phillip Rodriguez, Back First year letterman, good back. Manuel Bazan, Tackle Fat but fast in football uniform. Bruno Herrera, Manager Good and Hardworking. Tony Rivera Joe r'el Toro Santos Belton IBASKET IEAILIL Nemo Herrera Coach Gilbert Carrasco Captain Henry Escobedo George Reyna Laziro Moreno Rudv Pena Noe Cueva Walter Kelly Ramiro Bernal The Sidney Lanier Basket Ball Voks started the season with a bang and ended it with a bing. The Voks' first game was played against the Alamo Heights Mules in La- nier’s own territory. The score was amazing- ly in favor of Lanier. Tony Rivera along with Gilbert Carrasco led their team mates undefeated throughout the season. The team was composed of very short but straight-shooting boys. The short ba;keteers won each game they played, winning the Alamo City League Championship. Then aboard a Bowen bus, the team headed for San Marcos to win the bi-district championship. An unpleasant farewell did not discourage the hard fighting team; it played Lampasas for the regional championship. On winning two out of three games, the coach along with the team pointed their noses to the state capital to battle for the championship in the state interscholastic basket ball tour- nament at the Gregory Gym. The first struggle was with Aransas Pass and the cash tegister marked “Victory” for Lanier Voks; then followed Netherland and that was the bing and at the same time the end. Lanier lost. They, then, played Elkhart for third place and won it. This game gave them the third place in the state tournament. The cagers received a silver shield for third place and eight medals for the players. Coach Nemo Her- rera is one of the best coaches Lanier has ever had. I NTIRAMIUIRA.IL GAMES The fifteen high-schooi advisories of La- nier participate in intramural games in bas- ket ball, volley ball and baseball each year. These tournaments give many boys who cannot be members of the regular inter‘ scholastic teams an opportunity to be active players in these three sports. BASKET BALL. The Lanier intramural basket ball schedule for 1941 started October 7, with the Guinn versus Langford advisories and ended with a play-off between three top teams, Mclntire, R. Foster,and Watkins. R. Foster advisory came out victorious at the end and for the first time Basket Ball Champs.” Congratulations,R. Foster Advi- sory! The games were governed only by a few strict rules which were : Football players cannot take part; No basket ball letterman is allowed to play; Games start promptly at 11:30 a.m.; Quarters are five minutes! All officials of the games will be students. The referee was Santos Belton who al- ways kept on his toes, and the time keeper was none other than Nemo's number one man, Bruno Herrera. A blue hexagon insignia bearing the school letters in white is awarded to the members of each champion team. VOLLEY BALL. This was the second in- tramural tournament of the season. In the picture above the Sargent and Lozano ad- visories are getting ready to battle for the game and honor of their homerooms. The boys sweat down to their boots in every game they played until usually the mostskill- ful hard playing team comes out undefeated through the long journey. But the season ended this year in a scramble for first place, a “seven-way tie.” In the preliminaries, the C. Foster Advisory defeated the Burk; the R. Foster beat the Shane; the Merrem won over the Watkins, while Guin drew a bye. In the semi-finals, the winners were the R. Foster and Guinn Advisories. The final battle was fought by these with the powerful R. Foster boys winning their second championship this year. BASEBALL. The baseball tournament which is the last of the season is similar to the others played in the school excepting that it is played after school. When the series ends, an all star team is picked from the fifteen groups participating in the intramu- ral tournament to play in the City Champion League. The Lanier team has been competing in this city baseball play-off for five years and has won four championships out of five. Not bad! r I r T J .1 J J 1 1 1 J 1 1 1 1 ' ■ 1 : i SNAPSHOTS OIF LANIER'S SPORTS (1) Basket ball players between halves. (2) Some trackmen at rest. (3) Before the L mier-Burbank game. (4) Future Voks. (5) Carrasco, the one man team. (6) Lazaro Moreno, a Junior Yok. (7) Relaxirg before the game. (8) Raul Zatarain, another Junior Vok. (9) Santos Belton, the miler. (10) On to Austin (11) Emmanuel Falcon, another Junior Vok. (12) Nemo, the key to Lanier’s athletic success. fl3) Celebration after the game. (14) The Battle at San Marcos. (15) Tony “Molo” Rivera, all state star. (1G) Noel Rodriguez, making a touch down. (17) Track team on a spring start. (18) Another celebration. IBUUIE JACKETS Margaret Salazar Josephine Venegas Elida Montalvo . President Vice-president Secretary Micol Trevino Jessie Vargas Edward Vargas . . Treasurer . . Reporter Cheer Leader r The Blue Jacket organization is a ser- vice club as well as a pep squad .On Septem- ber 24, the Blue Jackets took part in Field Night. They also went to all the football games at which they drilled on the field at the half. To celebrate the Christmas holidays the pep squad sponsored their annual Christ- mas basket. The Blue Jackets started the New Year by helping the Red Cross War Relief with some of their knitting. During the basketball season the pep squad took an active part by attending most of the games. They followed the team to San Marcos. When they went to Austin to play in the state tournament the pep squad went, also. There are some who believe heroes should be rewarded and so do the Blue Jackets for they gave a Saint Patrick’s Day party on March 12, honoring the basketball players for winning third place in the state finals. The whole organization agrees that they have had a very busy and successful year and they say they owe most of their success to Mrs. Marian M. Brewer, their sponsor. Mrs. Brewer honored the senior Blue Jacket members by giving a tea in their honor the latter part of April. Mrs. Marian Brewer Sponsor J ' ' J ' ' ■ ■ 1 GIIRIL SCOUTS The Girl Scout troop which is now in La- nier is No. 51, and was organized by Mrs. Alice Brittain Evans, the school librarian, in the fall of 1939. This is not the first Girl Scout troop which our school has had. Sev- eral years ago, Antoinette Giron, the daugh- ter of Mrs. Otillia Giron, who is one of our Spanish teachers, became much interested in the Scout work and organized troop No. 13. Some of the girls who belonged to that troop have moved away, some have mar- ried, and some of the younger ones who were charter members, are now in the sen- ior class of Lanier High School. Among these are Olga Arroyo, Dora Martinez. Rose Lobo, Lupe Mata, and Louisa Martinez. For one reason or another, perhaps because so many of the girls left school, the troop lapsed and it was then that Mrs. Evans organized the present one. It has grown to such an extent that it is divided into two patrols, the leaders of which are Mrs. Cressy and Mrs. Bain. They meet every Wednesday after school, each fourth time being a joint meeting of the two patrols. The work being stressed right now is connected with the Civilian Defense movement. The girls may sign up for any of a number of services and when they complete the required work they are entitled to the Serv- ice Pin. This is a small red trefoil, the Girl Scout emblem, which is very ornamental on their dark green uniforms. But its main val- ue is not the fact that it is bright and pretty but that it is visible proof of their patriot- ism, loyalty, and industry. Both leaders and Scouts are looking forward to the time when every girl in both patrols will own one of these pins. 1 - TH IE (3 URL IR.CSIEIRVIE CILLI IB MISS SARAH WARE—SPONSOR President...................Bertha Grijalva Vice-president..............Mary Elma Garza Secretary.... The first Girl Reserve Club of Lanier was organized in May. 1941. Miss Sarah Ware was appointed sponsor of the club and the officers were elected. The club began to function the following September. The name Girl Reserves was chosen in 1918. It means that each girl is building up and making a part of herself those skills, ideas, and attitudes which will make her a better person and help build a finer world. The purpose of the Girl Reserve Club is to build a fellowship of girls devoted to realizing in their lives the ideals of personal and social living. The symbol of the Girl Reserves is a blue triangle within a circle. Inside the tri- angleare the letters G R. The trianglemeans you and represents the three sides of your Treasurer.....................Esperanza Tamez Reporter.................................Dora Martinez . Emma Tafolla life—mental, physical, and spiritual. The circle means the world in which you live. At present, the Girl Reserves of Sidney Lanier has twenty-eight members .The girls, together with Miss Ware, knitted for the Red Cross. One of the most successful socials of the Girl Reserves was a party in which the Hi- Y members were the guests. The party was held in the library Thursday, February 12, 1942, from 4:30 to 7:30 p. m. While some couples danced, others enjoy- ed playing various games. Prizes were awarded to those making the highest scores in bunco. After the bunco game was over, refreshments were served. There were ap- proximately sixty-four Hi-Y boys and Girl Reserves at the party. r r 1 I ’ ’ 1 J SIDNEY LAIMIIIER GRAPHIC ARTS CILIUIB Robert Gandara........................President Johnny Rodriguez.................Vice-president The Sidney Lanier Graphic Arts Club was organized in 1939 by the students of the print shop. The club set its dues at five cents per month. The club uses the money that is collected as dues for paying the national dues, for postage on samples sent to National Headquarters and other club expenses. Then each spring before school is out the club members have a nice party. Around Thanksgiving time each year the boys arrange a banquet at which time they invite special guests along with their girl friends. This is a nice affair for which programs, place cards, favors, and attend- Roland Gutierrez . . ■ Corresponding Secretary Jack Martinez...........Recording Secretary ance prizes are made in the shop by the club members. The Sidney Lanier Graphic Arts Club has joined the National Student Graphic Arts Society. Washington, D. C-, and each month during the school year they receive the Club Packet Exchange with samples of printing from school shops all over the United States. The Sidney Lanier Graphic Arts Club printed its own charter and membership cards, all of which were sent to Washing- ton, D. C., where they were signed by the national chairman. Then they were signed by the local sponsor, Mr. R. A. Walker. IU II-Y CLUJ IB Mr. OTTO GEISE First Term Officers Phillip Rodriguez....................President Gregory Cantu...................Vice-president Alfred Curiel.................Sec’y and Treas. Ernest Ramos..................Sergeant-at-arms John Lozano...................Sergeant-at-arms Joe Almaguer..........................Reporter Daniel Delgado...............Devotional Leader The Lanier Hi-Y Club is composed en- tirely of high school boys. It is sponsored by the Y.M.C.A. which sponsors the Hi-Y Clubs in the high schools throughout the city. There are thirty-six members in the Hi-Y Club at Lanier. Mr. Otto Geise is the faculty sponsor. The purpose of the Hi-Y is to create, maintain and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character. The Hi-Y program is three fold —building strong bodies, training clear minds, developing true ideals of right living. The boys meet at Lanier on each Mon- day night from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. , after which they adjourn to the Y.M.C.A., where they engage in m my types of recreational activity—swimming, playing ping-pong, tak- ing part in games in the gymnasium, reading in the library. A program of Bible readings and devo- Sceond Term Officers Daniel Delgado...........................President Henry Almaguer......................Vice-president Olegario Tijerina ... . Sec’y- and Treas. Tony Rivera.......................Sergeant-at-arms Richard Casillas..................Sergeant-at-arms Frank Espinoza........................... Reporter Gilbert Aleman..................Devotional Leader tional exercises gives the boys spiritual guid- ance in their daily lives. In addition to this, they receive practical advice and counsel from their leaders, men of knowledge and experience in the world of today. Social activities engaged in by Hi-Y Club members include dances, weiner roasts and picnics. MEMBERS (Reading from left to right) Front Row: Eugene Rodriguez, Phillip Rodriguez, Henry Almaguer, George Reyna, Mercy Pena, Ernest Ramos, Leandro Lopez, John Salazar, Guada- lupe Baca. Middle Row: Mr. Otto Geise, Daniel Delgado, Joe Almaguer, Alfred Curiel, Olegario Tijerina, Espiri- dion Castro, Gregory Cantu, Cruz Arizmendi, John Estrada, Dennis Perez. Back Row: Frank Espinoza, Eustacio Sostre, John Lozano, Tony Rivera, Joe del Toro, Carlos Aguirre, Richard Casillas, Raul Zatarain, Alfred Fierros, Gilbert Aleman. J ' ' ’ ' ' ’ ■ J : ; j j j j i ILA§ MEJICANITAS Las Mejicanitas.dancing club, was organ- ized in the year 1933 by Mrs. Rosa Carde- nas and Mr. R H. Brewer. At the present time. Las Mejicanitas club has a membership of six girls, includ- ing Azalia Acuna, Gloria Renavides, Mary Gutierrez. Beatrice Jimenez. Evangeline Tamezand Mary Elma Garza. The girls are selected by Mr. R. H. Brewer, principal of Sidney Lanier High School, upon the rec- ommendation of Mrs. Rosa Cardenas, di- rector. Girls selected for this group must be outstanding in scholarship, leadership, and character as they are to represent the school wherever they go. All costumes are artistically designed by the director. Mrs. Rosa Cardenas. Some of the costumes are made in the Sewing Department at school and others by the girls themselves. An annual show is held each year in or- der to raise funds for the purchase of new costumes. The Mejicanitas perform native dances of Mexico and Spain portrayed as authenti- cally and colorfully as possible. Some of the dances performed are Sandunga, Espa- na Cani, La Corrida, Bolero, Andalucia, and Cantaritas de mi Tierra. During this school year the Mejicanitas have performed at the San Antonio Coun- try Club; Dodd Field, for the entertainment of the soldiers: for the Tuberculosis As- sociation at the Municipal Auditorium; the Homemakers Convention at the St. Antho- ny Hotel; the Teachers Open Forum at Jefferson High School; the Lanier P.-T. A.; the Chamber of Commerce; and at various assembly programs at schools throughout the city. IRCYAL BLUE MISS JESSIE SHANE Noel Rodriguez ...................President Jessie Vargas................Vice-president Elida Montalvo....................Secretary Azalia Acuna......................Treasurer The Royal Blue Collegiate Club is spon- sored by Miss Jessie Shane. The club meets each Monday at noon in room 210 and its members discuss various problems of impor- tance to the club. Student officers, who are elected at the beginning of each semester by the club members, conduct the meetings. New members are welcomed to the club each semester. On December 22, 1941. the Collegiates held an informal Christmas party in the li- brary for members and their guests. The club participated in the Color Day Stunt Parade and received the first prize. Their entry was Tony Sifuentes’ Model-T Ford loaded with the Voks, Lanier's football squad, and coach Dub Norton. In May the COLUECIIATIES . . . . SPONSOR Bennie Castillo......................Reporter Juan Tenorio ... ... Sergeant-at-arms Ernest Marroquin.............Sergeant-at-arms Mary Elma Garza...............Parliamentarian Royal Blues entertained the Senior Class of 1942 with a dance in the school gymna- sium. During the spring term the Collegiates sponsored a school-wide collection of news- papers and magazines to raise money for the American Red Cross War Relief Fund. The annual dance was given on March 20, 1942. The Pan American theme was used. Flags of the American countries and crepe paper in flag colors were used as decora- tions. A special dance set of typical Latin- American dances was a feature. Tony Arreaga. a former president, was master of ceremonies: and Margaret Sala- zar, president of the Symphonian Club, was guest of honor. J ! J ' ' ' 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 i sm D mi Gregory Cantu...................President Mercy Pena.............- Vice-president Estella Garza .... Corresponding Sec’y Bertha Barboza . . . The Student Council is composed of rep- resentatives from each home room, serv- ice club and social club in school. Junior representatives may serve either the whole year or half a year. Senior representatives should serve for a full year. The purpose of the organization is to direct, through com- mittees, the various student activites of the school. The council is affiliated with the Bexar County Student Leadership Associa- tion and sends a junior and a senior repre- sentative to the meetings of that body. The general work of the Student Council is accomplished through its seven standing COU NCI L Mary Alice Herrera . . . Attendance Sec’y Joe Ramirez ... . . Parliamentarian Arturo Trevino.....................Reporter . . . . Treasurer committees: Color Day, Assembly, House and Grounds, Social, English, Charter and Sunshine. For instance, a campaign for the extension of the use of good English will be planned in committee and presented for ap- proval to the council. The representatives from the advisories will carry these plans back to their groups and thus the cooper- ation of the entire student body will be invited. The council has promoted the fol- lowing projects this year: Color Day, Christmas baskets, Speak English Campaign and the publishing of the Lanier Hand Book. Miss Belle Woodall is the faculty sponsor of the Student Council. SYMPHOIMAN CILUIB President . . Vice-President Secretary . Margaret Salazar Treasurer .................................Adelina Pina Santos Belton Reporter.............................. . Dora Martinez . Anita Solis Parliamentarian .....................John Lozano Sergeant-at-arms..................Dennis Perez The Symphonian club is one of the social clubs in Lanier School that participates in many of the school activites This club was organized in 1935 under the direction of Miss Helen Skinner who was transferred from Lanier to Hawthorne School and due to this fact, the club was given a new spon- sor. Miss Norma Mclntire, who took Miss Skinner's Place, is the new sponsor of the Symphonians. During the year 1941-42 the Symphonians had among their social activities a Christ- mas party on Friday. December 12; their annual formal Valentine dance on Friday. February, 13; and their party honoring the senior graduates of 1942, in May. The Valentine dance was indeed a success and was enjoyed by everyone who attended. The marked feature of the evening was the member set. Mr. Brewer gave a short talk about the Symphonian and the Royal Blue Collegiate Clubs, which are two of the most outstanding social clubs in school and also introduced Margaret Salazar, president of the Symphonians. Margaret in turn intro, duced Noel Rodriguez, president of the Royal Blue Collegiates who acted as master of ceremonies. Noel gave a short summary of the Symphonin Club and its activities while the members and ex-members with their guests were getting ready. Then the member set started and each member and his guest had to pass through a huge heart made of red crepe paper which had been broken through the center and which was being held on either side by Miss Mclntire and Miss Jessie Shane, sponsors of the Smyphonian and Royal Blue Collegiate Clubs, respectively. Noel, assisted by the president of the Symphonians, read the name of the member or ex-member and his guest off a card as they marched toward him. The orchestra engaged for that evening was highly complimented by many of the persons who attended. That evening the or- chestra was led by Daniel Garcia, but they are all actually members of the well-known Eduardo Martinez’ orchestra. The amount netted from the proceeds of the evening was very favorable. VOCATONAL AIRT§ AMID CIRAfTS §IMOIP MARYJAHNKE . Henry Mireles...................President Jessie G. Leyva............Vice-president The vocational arts and crafts shop was once known as the art studio, with Mrs. Edna Wilson as the first instructor. Her successor was Miss Virginia Worthington. During Miss Worthington’s stay at La- nier the art student developed a technique for mural designing. Evidence of the excel- lent results achieved in this line of work may be found in the mural paintings adorning ourcafeteria and gymnasium. Posters, linole- um cuts and pottery were also made under Miss Worthington’s directions. The shop is now a vocational arts and crafts shop, specializing in the making of jewelry and leather goods. The art students . . . INSTRUCTOR Servando Segovia..................Secretary Valentin Gonzalez ..................Monitor follow their own original designs in making articles of leather and metal. During this term the art students have made etched bracelets of pewter, brass and silver; costume jewelry; belts and bill folds of hand-tooled leather. Some very good work has been produced by the art students under MissJahnke’s skillful direction. Articles which the students do. not wish to keep are offered for sale in theart shop The students are taking a great interest in their work, not only for the work itself but because the training they receive will assist them in finding positions when they graduate from high school. AUTO MECHANICS MORNING CLASS OTTO GEISE . . . INSTRUCTOR Raul Mendez............................President Louis Aguilar ........................Vice-pres. Gabriel Castillo.........................Foreman The Lanier Auto Mechanics Shop is such a popular one that it has two classes, a morning and an afternoon. To complete this course, the student must meet the prescribed requirements, which takes three years. The morning auto mechanics shop is the beginners’ class. Here the boys start on the long journey through the study of the mod- ern automobile. They learn the theory and then proceed to try out the knowledge gained in practice. The latest instructions as to the factory specifications in motor tune up in the electrical and carburetion systems of the automobile are received. Under the direction of Mr. Geise, the pu- Regino Arizmendi..................Secretary Stan Rosales........................Reporter Mike Tabitas..................Book Monitor pils do minor repair jobs as individual prob- lems, in one of the best equipped shops in the San Antonio Schools. The shop has all the machines and tools necessary. It has the following types of mo- tors: a Ford Model T., Ford Model A, Ford Model V-8, a Dodge, a General Motors Bus and a Dodge Chassis. The equipment in the shop also includes the following machines: three lathes, one milling machine, two drill presses, one hydraulic press, an Allen Motor analyzer tester, a General Electric battery charger, an Allen Generator and starter testing machine, and a Carter Carburetor repair- ing kit. 'Jf 1 f f r m r AUTO MECHANICS OTTO GFISE . . Salvador Fernandez...........President Fortunato Ramirez...........Vice-pres. Carlos Maldonado...............Foreman In the afternoon auto mechanics class the more advanced students put to good use every thing they learned in the morning classes. The jobs done by these boys in- clude: overhauling cars, refacing valves, lubricating, tuning up motors, overhauling transmissions and carburetors, charging batteries, and some lathe and milling jobs. The purpose of this shop is to teach the fundamentals of auto mechanics and lathe and milling work; also, it develops skill in repair work. The time is divided between theory and practice. While in the shop ever boy gets much practice. During the first semester, repair AfTEIRINOON CLASS . . . INSTRUCTOR Tony Cisneros.............. Asst. Foreman Frank Martinez..........................• Secretary Eustaeio Sostre..................Reporter work was done on a hundred cars belong- ing to the teachers and students. These cars ranged in types from model A Fords to the newest 1942 passenger car, which gave the students wide experience. The experience and training re:eived by the students in this shop fit perfectly into that demanded of mechanics by the Nation- al Defense Program so that the graduates will have no difficulty in getting jobs. The boys graduating from this shop thisyearare: Joe Almaguer, Fernando Bustamante, TonyCisneros, Isabel Flores, Robert Flores, John Lozano, Carlos Maldonado, Alfred Mata, Manuel Perez, Fortunato Ramirez, Richard Ramirez, Armando Rivas, Eustaeio Sostre, Rudolph Villareal, and Rudy Villareal. TU Iri IBOIDY mD IrlEIMIDIEIR IRTIPAIIR §IM0IP E. J. HUDSPETH . . . INSTRUCTOR Office.............................. Afternoon Class President................................Daniel Delgado Vice-pres............................... Filemon Pina Foreman...................................Porfirio Guerra Secretary...........................................Alfred Flores Morning Class Mike Cordova Jesse Herrera Jerry Trejo . Oscar Martinez The body and fender repair shop is a new department added to the vocational work offered at Lanier for boys. This makes the training in the different phases of automobile maintenance given here al- most complete. This shop is located in the part of the building that was formerly the sheet metal shop which has been discon- tinued because of the greater demand for mechanics skilled in body and fender re- pair work. The shop is being rapidly supplied with the modern equipment necessary toperform any repair job with the highest degree of ef- ficiency. The boys are trained in this shop to per- form their work as they will be required to do so in the best shops in the industry. Some of the important jobs done here are repairing fenders, radiators and bodies of automobiles, which are furnished mostly by the teachers and students of the school. Training is given in welding and brazing, soldering and solder wiping.metal work, filing and grinding, and body repairing and aligning. At the present time there is an enroll- ment of forty-nine students divided almost equally between the morning and afternoon classes. J ’ J J ■ ■ ■ ' 1 ’ 1 1 1 J J J J 1 LANDSCAPE GARDENING LEVI DIXON . . INSTRUCTOR ROBERT H. RUCKER . . FORMER INSTRUCTOR Officers Paul de la Garza....Secretary-Treasurer Lazaro Moreno «................Reporter any resident landscape maintenance work in the city of San Antonio. Much of the work includes planting and transplanting, establishing and renovating lawns, pruning, cultivating, watering, fertiliz- ing. and spraying and dusting the plants. After school hours and during other spare times many of these students find work as landscape maintenance men at var- ious homes in the city. At the present time there is a greater demand for gardening work than the students can handle. There are twenty-two boys enrolled in this department this year, but the class of- fers only two graduates, Alfonso Salazar and Tony Sifuentes. Raul Zatarain . . President Jessie Almendarez...............Vice-president The main purpose of The Lanier Voca- tional Landscape Gardening is to afford the students an opportunity to learn gardening by practical experience. Some theory is in- cluded. but most of the pupils have previ- ously taken prevocational landscape gar- dening which is primarily a theory course. The majority of the work is done on yards of private homes from 12:30 to 3:30 on school days. At the beginningoftheclass period the boys change into their working clothes and load the garden tools on the truck, and then are driven to the homes where the work is to be done. There are sufficient tools and equipment to handle MULL SINDIP B. C VICENTINI .... INSTRUCTOR Officers •Juan Tenorio ............................Foreman Tony Diaz ... President Frank Rodriguez . . Secretary The mill shop turns out future mill work- ers, cabinet makers, and furr.itme repair men. The boys learn the essentials of wood work. This shop is excellently equipped with eleven machines to be used by the boys. These are a bench saw, a band saw. a jointer, a planer, a mortiser, a swing cut-off saw. a tenoner, a lathe, a disc and spindle sander, combination oil stone and grinder, and a jigsaw. The instructor spends approx- imately an hour each day discussing the various problems and difficulties encounted in individual jobs with boys. He also supervises all jobs and gives advice and Benito Reyes..................Assistant Foreman Henry Gonzales . Vice-president Henry Garza . Chairman of Courtesy Committee practical hints to the workers. The boys use this opportunity to its fullest extent. Repairing old furniture, making new furn- iture and cabinets are some jobs done in this shop. The mil! shop has recently been enlarged by the addition of a mezzanine floor for storage space. The following eight boys are graduating from the mill shop this year: Manuel Alvara do.Tom Diaz, Henry Gonzales, John Tenorio, Henry Garza, Henry Resendez. Frank Rod- riguez, and Tony de la Garza. This is the largest number of graduates from this shop since it has been in existence. } ’ —I ' ' 1 ■ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ] 1 : Mariano Alarcon Manuel Barboza Henry Lomdrano The paint and trim shop is made up of two departments, the painting and the trimming. The workers are taught to paint cars, patch fenders, and make car tops. Washing, cleaning, compounding and wax- ing. and polishing cars are other jobs done here. In doing this work the boys use spray- ing equipment, the electrical sander. and hand brushes. Other projects undertaken by the painters are painting furniture, finish- ing desks and tables, and painting scenery for the auditorium. The jobs of the trimming department are covering car tops, making and repairing seat covers, and upholstering furniture. The . . Secretary Class Reporter students have three Singer sewing machines for their use. Teachers and students furnish most of the jobs done in both departments of the paint and trim shop. The vocational boys are required to keep a daily record of their work showing the time spent on the project and the cost of materials used. This is to teach students the real value of the job. Mr. Mechler has pre-vocational classes during the mornings in which he shows the beginners the fundamentals of the work. The equipment in general is explained so that the younger pupils will be prepared for vocational shop work. IPAIiMT AMID TRIM IMOIP V. E. MECHLER . . . INSTRUCTOR Officers ..........Foreman ........President Tony R.vera . . . . . . Vice-president Henry Almayuer . . IPIRIINTSHOIP R. A. WALKER........INSTRUCTOR Officers Clemente Barboza.............President Roland Gutierrez............Vice-pres. Robert Gandara..............Foreman The print shop is one of the most impor- tant ones in Lanier School. Most of the work put out by it is for the school. Differ- ent forms are printed for the office, such as grade cards, registration cards, perma- nent records, absent coupons, and tickets. El Nopal, the school paper, is a regular project printed by the shop. The shop has the big job of printing and making of the school annual. The making of the covers is a part of this job. The only things that are bought are the paper, the cuts, and the plastic binding. This work is Luis Cabrera............Secretary Roland Martinez........Corresponding Secretary usually started [early in the year in order to have the annual finished the first of May. The print shop is excellently equipped with all essentials necessary for the teach- ing of the fundamentals of the trade. The equipment includes presses, metal saw, hand book binding equipment, casting box, mat rolling machine, and modern styles of type. The boys who have graduated in this trade have good jobs and feel that the train- ing they received at Lanier has helped them to secure an understanding of the rudiments of the trade upon which their jobs depend. .1 I J .1 .1 1 .1 .1 ] ,1 .1 1 VOCATIONAL ID IP IE$§ M A KINC3 INSTRUCTOR uniforms for the Blue Jackets and Drum Majors, making costumes for school plavs and the dancing cluh know as Las Mejica- nitas, and making hundreds of garments for the British Relief and the American Red Cross. There are also special projects such as trousseaus for individual brides in the class and formal dresses for graduation and other social functions. Just before the close of school, the class puts on a fashion show in which each girl models her own dress. The girls in the dressmaking department have the advantage over the other girls in school because they learn how to buy eco- onmicallv and appropiatelv. how to meet the public, howto be tolerant, and how to be self-reliant. 1 GLADYS FOSTER 1 1 1 1 1 T Theresa Rocha Edelmira Rubio Isabel Casillas President Vice-pres. Reporter The Lanier Vocational Dressmaking is a very practical and useful course. Its major purposes are to prepare girls for entrance into the dressmaking trade, to teach skill in cutting, fitting and styling for individuals and to help students make selections of suit- able materials. Other objectives of this work are to develop personality and improve personal appearance, to develop the habit of co-operation with others in order to make shop work more interesting and prof- itable, to establish the ability to follow in- structions, and to develop the right attitude toward fellowworkers and employers. The main projects each year are making A WORD Of APPRECIATION We, the seniors of 1942, wish to express our sincere appreciation to the following con- cerns who have made this volume of “Los Recuerdos” possible and we extend our best wishes to them for a most successful future. Acuna Furniture Stores A1 Diana Beauty Shop Alamo Blue Prnit Company Alamo Jewelry Company Allen and Allen Lumber Company Alamo Paint and wall paper Company Alamo Tailors and Cleaners Basils Furniture Company Bell Jewelry Company Bettencourt, Joe C., Jeweler Black Taxi Company Brand Engraving Company Cabrera, Rodriguez and Company Chapa Drug Company L Coca Cola Bottling Company Conrad’s Shoe Store Cortez Funeral Home Cuquita Rodarte Cafe Diaz Studio Dickison, P. E., County Assessor and Collector Don Domingo’s Dept. Store Dunhan, Dan S., Jeweler Duquesa Beauty Salon Durango Drug Store y Economy Shoe Repair El Fenix Market and Grocery u El Huarache Curio Shop Flores Garage Franklin’s Frank, Sol, Military Supply Company Frost Brothers Galindo Ramon, Real Estate „ Garza Finance Company y Gene’s Orchestra Gonzales Cleaners and Hatters Guadalupe Meat Market Guerra’s Pharmacy Hernandez Used Cars and Garage Honey Kist Ice Cream Company Jalisco Restaurant Pastry Shop Jenner Candy Company y' Johnson Furniture Company Joske’s Karotkin Furniture Company Kelly-Scherrer Flower Shop Kilday, Owen W., Sheriff Kline’s Clothing Store La Estrella Department Store La Feria Department Store l- La Luz Fruit Stand s La Prensa Publishing Company La Vencedora Manufacturers Las Camelias Meat Market Lewis Barber College Lord’s, Ladies Ready-to-Wear Lucky Strike Cleaners Majestic Men’s Shop Martinez, B., Sons Company, Inc. iX Mexican Manhattan Cafe Modern Cafe Montemayor, L., Grocery and Mkt. Monterrey and Progreso Drug Store Oriental Grocery Original Mexican Restaurant Paris Style Shop Penner’s The Young Men’s Stores Perez Drug Store Progreso Theater Quin. C.K , Mayor . Ramirez Jewelry Store Ramirez, Pete San Antonio Music Company San Antonio Public Service Company Santa Rosa Cafe Sherwin-Williams Company Straus-Frank Company Todd’s Men’s Wear Toudouze Furniture Company Wolff and Marx Company Wei ten Bakery Zale’s Zarzamora Drug Store Zepeda Radio Service A A fl fl Q-Q-QJt ft ft fl.fl.AAA fl fl Q Q AJLflJLflJLAAAAAft flJLftA.AA-fl-AAAAAft flflftflflflflfl ft.AX.AA AAA A ft flflflflCflflflflflflflflflflQC.fl fl.fl. AA A A ft .ft ft Q Q_Q Q A A - — y A fl.O AJ?JLflJLAJLQJLAAJLAJLAJLAAA. AJLajuLxJl ok JLfl- . «JLAAJUUUUt A AAAJLAAJJLAA-A AAJLfl A.ft A k lAJLk, x Diaz Studio 7217 VF. Houston St. B-30672 Home of Good Luck Wedding Kings Building a Good Reputation BELL’S is Texas’ Oldest Jewelers! For 90 years BELL’S has proudly served you— your parents — and your grandparents. Today, we enjoy a splendid reputation for square dealing and value- giving- a reputation which we jealously guard in every transaction. Your confidence is our greatest asset. Since 1852 516 E Houston St. 90th.year “iinnpnnrTinnnmnnnrg rTtnrr g y-g-g-3- rbimrBTnnnrrrrtnnmnnrrrr sirrrinrirtrrirrsTrinrirs iLflJUUULOJLflJULCJLOJUUUULlLgJLgJUULflJUULOJL Q o Q Q o Q q o o q q o o o c o Q Q 0 Q 0 0 0 0 0 0 fl fl Q 0 0 fl 0 fl 0 C B 0 fl ft fl 5LOJULO-OJL5UU -fl -ft A jLflJULflJUUL Congratulations Salutatiasvi To The Class of 1942 1942 Lanier From Senior Graduates Ml Hurt '—tfr1 Q San Antonio's Fenner’s Friendly Depart merit Store The Young Men's Store 701 W. Commerce St. Compliments Of La Venredora Tortillas Manufacturers .570-72 Huerta Vista St. C- 0902 zinnnrtisinnnrrznnririr o o o o o o o c o crd 6 tnnrQ a Q tf e Tnnrrrrerwtmnnrs g 5 a -6-oir8 OTpmrgTrrairr8 0 Btmnnry nnr®s nmmnnrroTrroTW7r e CX BRfinD ERGRAVinGCo ARTISTS • • DESIGNERS • ENGRAVERS 117 W. PECAN ST. Best Wishes to Seniors of 1942 from fkiM Biol The House of Smart Styles For Smart Women 217 E. Houston St F-7131 Benjamin Moore and Valspar Products Imperial Washable Wallpaper Texaco Roofing Dutch Boy Lead Alamo Paint Wallpaper Co. Wholesale Retail San Antonio, Texas Phor.e F- 9331 1119-21 W. Commerce St. Best Wishes 'o Seniors from Ducjuesa ? I fv 5fil Mjuesa Ibeauty Sgiok The Home of Permanent Permanent Waves 709 Dolorosa St. San Antonio,Texas Eloisa R. Valadez Mexican Dinner Open Day and Night Air Conditioned Tel. B-31590 107 S. Concho St. San Antonio, Texas rtHnrreTmnmmnnnnnnrreTrgimr Best Wishes Lanier Class of 1942 from Conrad's Shoe Store 329 E. Houston St. The Young San Antonio Girl’s Shoe Centre Cuquita Rodarte Cafe g mnnnr yc :nnr?rtnnnnr ytnr yinrtf 'inrtsurtns znnr innpnnf (nnnnroiroTnnnr Graduates of 1942—-Congratulations! Joske’s and the Youth of South- west Texas have long been “good companions.” For Joske’s is more that just a store, it’s a personality... always hospitable, always ready to serve you through large stocks, newest fashionsand values that let you keep your budget. Young folks like the warm friendliness of this store and you see them here often, buying with the confidence they place in a real friend. Because of this deep friendship between Youth and a Store, Joske’s has grown steadily grf ater. It’s now considered one of the most beau- tiful stores in America...like a who'e city of shops under one roof —always waiting to please you, your family, and your friends. The Largest Store in the Largest State San Antonio, Texas 509 Dolorosa St. B. 31884 II Diana llrauly Simp Air Conditioned We specialize in all beauty work. Della F. Hernandez. Mgr. San Antonio. Texas Learn the liar her Trade” It pays well and provides steady employ- ment. Investigate our easy terms. I.eu is Itarltrr College 124 Military Plaza Compliments of La Estrella Department Store Outfitters fo. the Entire Family 715-719 W. Commerce Gonzales Cleaners Hatters 1307 1307 1-2 W. Commerce St. G- 0663 Call for and Deliver Ernesi Gil Gonzales. Prop. Lord's 312 E. Houston St. Telephone C- 7651 Select your graduation dresses and formals at Lord’s Complete line of Sport wear Hose and Lingerie Alam� Blue Prinl Co. School and Art Supplies 506 N. Presa r r f r im.mmm;um.umajuAjuijiim � um nuxitmmjuju a a nmMiujuuj.u)i mi«� iH� � iii� u.u ujuuitntAtjuLiuuuuuui«JuuuLm t um.i.mntu Courtesy of Sol tf-tianh flalUca Restaurant £ Pastry Shop Real Mexican Dishes 128 V. Santa Rosa Phone B-31433 Best Wishes To Seniors Band Uniforms Military Supplies 400 E Houaton G. 1318 Qoeu UiiuL(U oeU. Res. Phone F-8033 Issae C. Garcia Prop. LAS CAMELIAS MEAT MARKET RETAIL WHOLESALE 1300 Buena Vista St. San Antonio, Texas Modern Cafe Home of the Foot Long Hot Dog 102 Produce Row St. Smart Style At Lowest Prices It’s Franklin’s for outstanding ready to wear for women and misses • - at lowest p rices G. 0011 VTTTTT � rrrrr� TTi rnnrrrrinnrrTrrr« 8'� 11 rm rrnrmTmTTmrmmTrmn Karotkin Furniture Co. For Value and Quality Easy Terms Majestic Men's Shop Sportwear 116 E. Houston St. J Durango Drug Store School Supplies Candy Ice Cream All Kinds of Patent Medicines Electrical Supplies Corner Las Moras and Durango KINGFISHER STUWMTS nOTEKXK GARZA FINANCE CO. Personal anil into limns an easy weekly nr nmnthly tay nents 103 So. Flore St. Phone F-3501 San ntonio Largest Stock ox Used and Rebuilt Band Instruments in the southwest We are exclusive agents for Conn-Pan American-Cavalier Martin- Gibson Wurlitzer Terms Trades SRN ANTONIO MUSIC CO. 316 W. Commerce Cortesia De La Prensa “El Gran diario popular Mexicano” Congratulations Seniors! Buy Defense Stamps and Bonds Invest In America Where Liberty and Education Prevail WTith best wishes from Frank Fortes Funeral Director SOS El Paso St. Motary Public Tel. F 9042 Congratulations from Dan S. Dunham Manufacturing Jeweler High School and Fraternity Jeweler 3rd floor 318 South Texas Bank Building The Original . Mexican Restaurant j 107 Losoya St. “ [ Hualache Wnolesale and Retail The Leader in Mexican ‘Hua aches” and Imported Shoes Genuine Mexican Curios ’ 10914 Concho St San Antonio, Texas , 1 Best Wishes From Monterrey Drug Store Progreso Drug Store i 1801 Guadalupe St. 1300 Guadalupe St. 1 Tel. Garfield 2862 Tel Fannin 0742 I A M. Perez. Owner Complet line of Sheaffer Fountain Pens. Desk Sets Skrip Ink Basila Pharmacy 620 W. Houston F-2701 San Antonio.Texas Block Cot Taxi 1311 Guadalupe St. F 2592 Fiores Garage 702 Buena Vista St. 0 3128 Botica Zarzamora ' 2423 Guadalupe St. Garfield 1602 Paris Style Shop 724 W. Commerce G-0732 Good Luck Seniors ' JOE RODRIGUEZ JESSE CABRERA Guadalupe Meat Market , 1119 Guadalupe St. G-4905 RAMON GALINDO Real Estate F-9126 601 Dolorosa St. Compliments of Lanier Print Shop , Compliments of Oriental Grocery 728 S. Pecos Bel- 30143 Congratulations . to the Class of 1942 from 1 P. E. Dickison Bexar County Tax Assessor— Collector I ’ •lor (]. Iti‘lli‘imiiii'1 School Pins Medals . .Insignias 246 College St. San Antonio.Texas Tamalina Harina de Nixtamal para tortillas y tamales 701 S. Leona St. F.-6’772 ’ Compliments of ! ’ Don Domingo’s ALLEN ALLEN P 9191 Hardwood Lumber Panels Fir Wallboard Plywood 1621 N. Comal St. San Antonio. Texas Dept. Store Corner Matamoras Santa Rosa Sts. Est. 1886 Phone B-31581 Compliments to Lanier Graduates of 1942 From 2 aae'd rUi.ed “A good car for a good price” G- 8833 Dave Hernandez. prop. 523 So. Flores Alamo Jeiverly Co. alahq «W6LRY £ VtoMPANV 37 years on Alamo Plaza San Antonio9s Leading ('ash ('redit Jewelers 209 Alamo Plaza C-5116 Alamo Tailors and Cleaners Alteration Our Specialty We Call For and Deliver Prompt and Good Service is What Ke?ps Us Busy We Specialize in R.O.T.C. Uniforms J.M . Canales, prop . 2017 W Commerce St. B- 30972 Compliments of Compliments ■ A. C. Toudouze Co. Home and Office Furniture Hardware, Plumbing and Elec. Supplies. C. K. Quinn 1 CC) $ Men’s Wear 502 E. Houston St. San Antorio, Texas MUSIC FOR ALL OCCASIONS Gene's Orchestra 114 N. Los Moras St. Phone G- 2363 F. A. Chapa Drug Co. In Business for your Health • We Specialize in Prescriptions , Forty-Seven Years of Service to the Public 818 W. Commerce St. G-3245 Mexican-Manhattan Cafe Dine and Dance Special Mexican Dishes M. Covarrubias. pro p. B 30598 1001 ElPaso St. San Antonio, Texas The Pause that Refreshes Drink eca TRADE-MARK San Antonio Coca-Cola Bottling Co. G- 2191 G- 2191 KLINE'S 729 W. Commerce St. BOY’S YOUNG MEN’S CLOTHES SHOES “For the W hole Family “STAR BRAND” FREEMAN” Weltens Prospect Hill Bakery Bread, Pies and Cakes French Bread-that good old crusty kind 2311 W. Commerce St. Sen flntonio.Texa� Phone F-9841 Compliments of Owen W. Kilday Straus Frank Co Whole Sale Distributors TRY Jenner’s Candy The good kind’ Compliments of Honey Kist Ice Cream Radios. Refrigerndores, Aparatos Electricos Muebles Para Todo El Hogar Tel. G-9344 Muehleria Y Casa De Musica Tomas Acuna 1205-1207 W. Commerce St. San Antonio.Texas Guerra's Pharmacy 827 S. Pecos St. Fannin 9752 301-807 South Flores St San Antonio, Texas F-0101 Shericin-Williams Co. C-129i 135 W Commerce Street Lighting the way • with modern gas and electric service to improve comfort and efficiency in homes, industry and schools • with safer, more convenient bus transportation for thousands of passengers daily . Providing these and other invaluable facilities with economy - for happier, healthier living. Sonant on ° PUBLIC SERVICE Company • ■ Kelly-Scherrer Flower Shop ■ ■ 326 W. Josephine St. P-6181 : ■ The home of friendly Flower Service ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Compliments of Pete Ramirez ; 616 W. Houston St. ! Santa Rosa Cafe 108 S. Santa Rosa St. Perez Drug Store i Prescriptions of all Kinds ; Ice Cream Candy I School Supplies ; Phone F-8552 627 No. Zarzamora J Congratulations ! from an old friend and EX Porfirio Zepeda Zepeda Radio Serv ce Central Drug Store 706 Dolorosa St. 700 Dolorosa St. | G-1185 B-3-1727 LA LUZ : FRUIT STAND | FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES RETAIL AND WHOLESALE PHONE F. 8732 S03 SO. LARE T O STFFET A. Carrizal, Prop. SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS ; ■ ; Winner Of 1st U. S. Bootmaker Contest “Biltrite” Boots Shoes Made b y Economy Shoe Repair j 509 W. Commerce-No.2 Aztec Bldg. Bel. 3-0042 ■ ■ ■ A bra una cuenta ■ ■ ■ Su credito es bueno en la ■ | ■ T lueblelia Johnson La casa mas conocida en la colonia Mexican a ■ 709 Calle Sur Laredo ■ Fannin 9167 • a ■ ■ ■ Progreso Theater ! Nuestras mas sinceras fehcitaciones a todos los alumnos de esta escuela, con motivo de su graduacion. Empresa-GARZA GARZA Jl. Mo-nte+nayan. Grocery Market 1424 Cuadalupe St. San Antonio,Texas J. E. Ci.sneros. Prop. Lucky SI like flranm j Cleaning and Pressing ■ Cash Carry 1416 1-2 Guadalupe St. San Antonio, Texas I I Watch Repairing Diamond Setting RAMIREZ JEWELRY SHOP I Manufacturing Jeweler Engrav'er All Work Guaranteed ) 118 S. Laredo St. San Antonio, Texas Be iront 30395 Joe Risica,Prop • El Fenix Meat Market : and Grocery : Better Meats — Better Bargains [ We Specialize in 1 Cabrito, Mutton, Lamb and Goat ; 601-603 S. Laredo St. San Antonio, Texas J FAREWELL To all our friends so sweet and true. We say farewell to e ach of you. Our hearts do ache to leave all this. But future life we cannot miss. The whole vast world before us lies. We cannot measure it in size. It is future, life, and living; It is working for the having. Our studies have not been in vain Yet in our hearts there’s an undying pain, To learn more, to carry on, The unattained, the work undone. We cannot see the future clear. But we say farewell without a fear. Farewell our never-failing friends, May we carry on till life does end. -Louisa Martinez