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

Text from Pages 1 - 124 of the 1943 volume:

LOS RECUERDOS VOLUME FOUR II 9 4 3 SIDNEY LANIER SCHOOL OUIR IBOOK WE WOULD REMEMBER OUR GUIDES AND FRIENDS OUR CLASSMATES SENIORS JUNIORS SOPHOMORES ON THE VOCATIONAL SIDE OUR SPECIAL ACTIVITIES A SONG OF VICTORY SOME WORK PLUS SOME PLAY A CHEER AS THE WINNERS GO BY OUR FRIENDS IN TOWN The heart makes a record of every shining thing and plays it back like music through the years. —Felix Noland FOREWORD Through our loonier Door of Opportunity count- less numbers of young people have gone forth into a world where happiness prevailed and our heritage of freedom was unchallenged. Today that world is one of turmoil and con flict. W ? who stand within this door pause to reflect. Our door remains open, a symbol of all tee hold dear--truth, justice, and equal opportunity for all. Believing that we are on the side of God and Right and that the ultimate victory will soon be ours, we have chosen to embody in this year book as its theme and motto, OPEN DOORS. DEDICATION To nil former Lanier teachers and students in the armed forces of our country who are fighting to keep open the gateway to democracy and freedom. Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free; The wretched refuse of your teeming shore, Send these, the homeless, temnest-tossed, to me: I lift my lamp beside the golden door. —Emma Lazarus (Inscription on the Statue of Liberty. ) The Door of Opportunity There stands the door; it’s open wide, Inviting you to come inside. It leads to pleasure and success. Abundant life, and happiness. This door means opportunity; Beyond it lies success for me. The door I speak of stands right here; The entrance to our school, Lanier. We leave Lanier with great regret; Our teachers we will not forget; Friends also will be left behind, But many more we’ll surely find. Beyond this door the future lies; Into our view more doors will rise, Each one unveiling life anew, Where we may serve while passing through. Emilio Uriegas WIE WOLJILID REMEMBER I know the grass beyond the door. The sighing sound, the lights around the shore. - - Dante Gabriel Rossetti ‘God, always let my heart respond to beauty God, never let me grow toe old to see The waking loveliness of early April, The wonder of a newly budded tree ’’—Margaret E. Sangster “Wide open and unguarded stand our gates. Named of four winds, North, South, East, West; Portals that lead to an enchanted land . Here, it is written. Toil shall have its wage And Honor honor, and the humblest man Stand level with the highest in the law. Of such a land have men in dungeons dreamed And with the vision brightening in their eyes Gone smiling to fagot and the sword.”—Thomas Baily Aldrich O II IR. OPEN ID O O IR O IF O IP IP C P T U N II F ¥ “The threshold ’neath my feet shall be Humility; The roof—the very sky itself—Infinity . Give me wide walls to build my house of Life.” —Author Unknown o IP IE l 4 _____________________________=--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- “The Sunrise Gate before mine eye- swung ope’. And there my treasures lay —Love. Health, and Hope.” John Kendrick Bangs D C 0 C N R , § S. T 0 IN 0 E T IN “An open door And a patch of sun With a comrade true to me —Dixie Willson OUR GUIDES AMD FRIENDS We come as seekers after truth To learn of you the ways of life. Wisdom we need to conquer prejudice And tolerance with which to master strife. We ask for rules that have been proven fair. For courage bold to face what lies before; We ask for guidance in a world now dark. Oh, hold a light beside the open door! I wish to congratulate the members of the staff, class sponsors, arid all others who assisted in editing the 1943 edition of “Los Recuerdos, You deserve the highest praise (or excellent work done under the most trying circumstances. From your achievement every member of our student body should learn a lesson that will be of great value in the days to corne. The ability to do a good job un- der adverse conditions is a quality that is going to be needed by everyone before this world in which we live becomes peaceful again. The 1943 yearbook will stand out not only as an excellent accomplishment of those responsible for its making but also will serve as a reference and a record of those whose names and faces appear within its pages. This recordof school a- chievemcnts will be a valuable source of informa tion about those who distinguish themselves in the service of their country during time of war. This fact places added importance upon the 1943 issue of “Los Recuerdos”. BELLE WOODALL, M.A., Colorado Stato College of Education Dean of Girls and Student Council Sponsor FIDEL L. TAFOLLA. M.A., University of Texas Vice Principal and Dean of Boys Main Office, Secretaries: Jessie Vargas, Mary Elma Garza “It’s the song'ye sing, and the smiles ye wear That’s a-making the sun shine everywhere.’’ —James Whitcomb Riley Attendance Office, Teacher: Lillian Brown, Helper: Rosie Forestello “Ah! the clock is always slow; It is later than you think.” —Robert W7illiam Service Armory. Commandant: James F. Gombill “This land is ours to love and cherish, To guard, that freedom does not perish!”—Nona Keen Duffy Library, Librarian: Alice Brittain Evans “One gift the fairies gave me: (three they commonly bestowed of yore) The love of books, the golden key that opens the enchanted door.” —Andrew Lang Fccultij JESSIE W. BAIN, M.A., University of Texas, Social Studies MARGUERITA BARRON, B.A., Southwest Texas State Teachers College, English RUTH BUDOW, B.A., Incarnate Word College, Social Studies ELDAH BURK, M.A., University of Texas, Art MINNIE COCHRANE, M.A., Colorado State College of Education, Science FLORENCE WATKINS COX, M.A., Colorado State College of Education, Music MARIAN M. BREWER. B.S., Our Lady of the Lake College, Physical Education LILLIAN WARD BROWN. M.S.. Texas College of Art and Industries, Attendance Office ALMA POND CAREY, M.A., University of Texas, History BYRTA CARSON, B.S., Mary Hardin Baylor College, Home Economics TURA CRESSEY, B.A., Incarnate Word College, English NOVELLA ROSS DEWHURST, B.A., Wesleyan College, English I acuity ALICE BRITTAIN EVANS, M.A., University of Texas, Librarian GLADYS FOSTER, B. A., Texas State College for Women, Vocational Sewing OTTO GEISE, Jr., St. Mary’s University, Auto Mechan- ics and Machine Shop MAURINE GERMER, B.A., Incarnate Word College. Social Studies SIBBA PRICE GROTE, B.A. Southwestern University, English NEWBERN W. GUINN .M.A., University of Texas, Industrial Arts RUTH . FOSTER, M.A., Colorado State College of Education, English SGT. JAMES F. GAMBILL, U. S. Army, Infantry, Commandant R. O. T. C. OTILLIA GIRON, B.A., Southwestern University, Spanish ANNIE LEE GOEN, M.A., University of Texas, Social Studies JESSIE SCOTT IIALE, B.A., Texas State College for Women, Home Economics BESSIE B. HAYDON, B.A., St. Mary’s University, Commercial Facmltij BONITA JANE HENRY, Trinity University, Art Ap- preciation WILLIAM C. HERRERA. B. A.. University of San Antonio, Physical Education MARY F HOLLAND, B. S.. Sul Ross Teachers College, Social Studies E. J. HUDSPETH, Texas University, Body and Fen- der Repair Work AGNES G. KNIGHT, B. S., Columbia University, Foods R. H. MARRS, B. A., St. Mary’s University, Mathe- matics DOROTHY LAYER HILDEBRANDT, B. S., Our Lady of the Lake College, Science EVELYN HINSON, B. A., St. Mary’s University, Mathematics FRANCES HYNES, B.A., Incarnate Word, Mathematics MARY JAHNKE, B. S., Texas State College for W:omen, Art LUCILE McDERMAND, B. A., University of San Anton- io, Journalism NORMA McINTIRE, M. A., St. Mary’s University, Mathematics Faculty VICTOR EUGENE MECHLER, Texas University, Paint and Trim MABEL LEE M ERREM,M.A.,St.Mary’s University, English ALTHA BALL ROGERS, B.A., San Diego State College, History C.G. SARGENT, B.S., Colorado State College, Science SOPHIE SCHIFFERS, B.A., Our Lady of the Lake Col- lege. Physical Education JESSIE SHANE, M.A., Colorado College of Educa- tion, English MARY ELLEN MORAN, M.A., St.Mary’s University, English LUCY PORTER. M.S., Colorado State College, Foods GRACE SARGENT. B.A., Incarnate Word College, Art Appreciation CECILIA SCHIFFERS, M.A., University of Texas, Mathematics J.L. SHIPMAN. B.A., Abilene Christian College, Physi- cal Education VERNON H SMITH. M.A., University of Texas, English Faculty CLARA STORY, M. A., University of Texas, Mathematics EVELYN TOUT, M.A Columbia University, Science SARAH F. WARE, M.A., University of Texas, Social Studies CATHERINE WATKINS, B.A., Our Lady of the Lake College, Mathematics MERRILL S. GATES, M.A., St. Mary’s University, English B .C . VICENTINI, University of Texas, Mill Work R.A. WALKER, University of Texas, Printing DOROTHY WIEDENFELD, B.S.,Our Lady of the Lake College, Science WILLIAM ZIMM ER, Streator Conservatory of Music, Music Ml II I'M M IE Ml 0 R II A RUDY CORTEZ DIED NOVEMBER 2, 1942 IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY RAMIRO GALLEGOS DIED JANUARY 17. 1943 IN THE SERVICE OF HIS COUNTRY HARRY LAAS DIED FEBRUARY 8, 1943 “If we could see beyond the mile That we are traveling today Into Gods’ blessed afterwhile Where there is never gloom or gray. I think that we should braver be And smile and sing a little more If we might lift our eyes and see What lies beyond the waiting door.” —May Justus THE LOS RECUERDOS STAFF Ruben Melchor Joe Ramirez Camilo Torres Dora Nerio Trinidad Cuellar Melida de la Garza Emilio Carrasco Younger Mapes Joe Luna Richard Martinez Mary Trevino Editor-in-chief Business Manager Advertising Manager Faculty Editor Senior Editor Junior Editor Sophomore Editor Sport Editor Art Editor Art Editor Typist The Los Recuerdos Staff after many delays, fi- nally started its arduous, yet enjoyable task of issuing the school yearbook. Many were the prob- lems they met; many were the nights they turned into day. Now upon completion of the volume, they sincerely hope the readers may ex- perience to some degree the pleasure and satis- faction that has come to the staff in preparing the book. Cooperation, for which they are most grateful, came from Mrs. Brown, Miss Merrem, and Miss Woodall, who read the proofs; Mrs. Haydon and her typists, who prepared the first copies; Mr. Walker and his print shop boys, who pub- lished the volume; and Miss McDermand who used to good advantages her faithful camera. For her unfailing patience, efficient help, and inspirational guidance, the staff wishes to ex- press deepest appreciation to their sponsor, Miss Eldah Burk. Indebtedness to the Baptist Standard and the Reader’s Digest for permission to use the copy- righted material which appears on the pages, “In Memoriam” and “Table of Contents,” is gratefully acknowledged. Staff Assistants were Joe Bernal, Beatrice Cruz, Daniel Delgado, Elvira Dennis, Alex Guerrero, Eddie Maldonado, Arturo Trevino, Micol Trevino, and Josephine Venegas. O LI R CLASSMATES Oh. was I born too soon, my dear. Or were you born too late. That I am going out the door While you come in the gate? - - Henry Van Dyke WITH OUR SPONSORS SENIOR SPONSORS ALMA POND CAREY ELDAH BURK JUNIOR SPONSORS NORMA McINTIRE RUTH YOUNG FOSTER SOPHOMORE SPONSORS JESSIE SHANE SARAH WARE SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Fernando Aguirre Reporter Melida de la Garza Secretary Santos Belton Sergeant at Arms Mary Ramirez T reasurer Daniel Deglado President Not In The Picture Salvador Fernandez Vice-president First Semester Rueben Melchor Vice-president Second Semester Tony Salinas Sergeant at Arms Seniors ARMANDO AGUIRRE, Watkins Advisory, ROTC Sergeant, R.B.C. FERNANDO AGUIRRE, Mclntire Advisory Vice- pres., ROTC Choral Club Pres., Senior Class Re- porter, ROTC Major, Hi-Y Pres., Symphonian. MANUEL BARBOZA, Mclntire Advisory, Student Coun- cil Representative, ROTC 1st Sergeant. MARY BARRERA. Ware Advisory, Student Council Representative. EMMA BERSOZA, McDermand Advisory, Symphonian, Jr. WAAC. RICHARD CHAVEZ, Burk Advisory, ROTC 1st Lieut., Student Council Representative. MARIANO ALARCON, Carey Advisory, Paint and Trim Shop Foreman. BERTHA BARBOZA, McDermand Advisory, R.B.C. El Nopal Exchange Editor. SANTOS BELTON, Shane Advisory, Symphonian Presi- dent, All District Basketball Guard ‘42, Holder of City Mile-run Record, National Honor Societ y. RAMIRO BERNAL, R. Y. Foster Advisory President, ROTC, Basketball-Football Letterman, R.B.C. BEATRICE CRUZ, Cochrane Advisory, Jr. WAAC Cap- tain, Symphonian, Typing Award. RAYMOND CRUZ, R. Y. Foster Advisory Pres., R.B.C. President, Boys Choral Club Vice-pres., ROTC Captain. Seniors TRINIDAD CUELLAR. Bark Advisory Vice-pres., Typ- ing Awards, Yearbook Senior Editor, Shorthand IV Vice-pres., National Honor Society. DANIEL DELGADO, Watkins Advisory, Senior Class Pres., Hi-Y Club Pres., Nat’l Honor Society, Oratorical Medal, Symphonian Parliamentarian. EMMANUEL M. FALCON. Mclntire Advisory President, ROTC 2nd Lieut.. ROTC Medal. SALVADOR FERNANDEZ. Ware Adv sory, Senior Class Vice-president. GENEVIEVE GARZA, Mclniire Adviso y, Jr. WAAC. Symphonian. MELIDA DE LA GARZA, G. Foster Advisory Sec’y., R.B C., Jr WAAC Liuet. Col., Senior Class Sec’y ISABEL DELGADO. G. Foster Advisory, Student Coun- cil Representative. ROBERT ESPINOZA, Gates Advisory, Symphonian Secretary, ROTC Staff Sergeant. ROBERT GANDARA, Gates Advisory Reporter, Graphic Arts Club President. ESTELLA GARZA, Cochrane Advisory, Nat’l Honor Society, Student Council Sec’y., El Nopal Editor- in-chief, R.B.C. PAUL DE LA GARZA, McDermand Advisory Vice-pres., ROTC Staff Sergeant ALBERT GOMEZ, Burk Advisory, ROTC Adjt. Captain, All Star Cast ’41, ’42, Boys Choral Club. R.B.C. Seniors OLIVIA GOMEZ. G. Foster Advisory, Attendance Cer- tificates from '35 to ’40. PORFIRIO GUERRA, Burk Advisory, Football Let- terman ’40, ’41, ’42. WALTER KELLY, R. Y. Foster Advisory, Symphonian, Basketball Letterman ’41, '42. EMILIO MALDONADO, Gates Advisory President, Symphonian, Paint and Trim Shop President. AMPARO MARTINEZ, G. Foster Advisory, Jr. WAAC Vice-pres., Student Council Representative, R.B.C. CARMEN MARTINEZ, Merrem Advisory. DORA GUEVARA. Cochrane Advisory. LORENZO GUTIERREZ, Cochrane Advisory. WILLIAM MALDONADO, Merrem Advisory, Football Letterman ’42, ROTC. YOUNGER MAPES, Carey Advisory, R.B.C., Sports Editor, ROTC Staff Sergeant, Rifle Team, Foot- ball Letterman, Football Awards. ISMAEL MARTINEZ, McDermand Advisory, Auto Mechanic Shop Reporter, Football Letterman ’42. JACK MARTINEZ, Cochrane Advisory Vice-presi- dent, Graphic Arts Club Treasurer. Seniors NATALIA MARTINEZ. Burk Advisory Reporter, Voc. Sewing Treas. JOE MEDINA, Shane Advisory, Football Letterman, R.B.C., Feature Editor of El Nopal, Trackman. ADELAIDA MENDIOLA, G. Foster Advisory Reporter. MARGARET MURO, R. Y. Foster Advisory Re- porter, R.B.C. MERCY PENA, R. Y. Foster Advisory, Stude.-.t Council Pres., ROTC Captain., R.B.C. ALBERT PEREZ, Merrem Advisory, Vice-pres., ROTC Medal, ROTC Adjt. Captain, Body and Fender Reporter, Typing Award. RUBEN MELCHOR. Burk Advisory President, Editor- in-chief ’43 Yearbook. Ring Committee Chairman, R.B.C., Senior Class Vice-pres., National Honor Society. RAUL MENDEZ, Merrem Advisory, ROTC Sergeant. DORA F. NEIRO, Cochrane Advisory Pres.. Faculty Editor, Voc. Sewing Pres., E.V.D., Nat’l Honor Society. OLIVIA OVIEDO, Ware Advisory, Library Assistant, Jr. WAAC Sergeant. ENRIQUETA PEREZ, Shane Advisory Banker, Jr. WAAC Captain, R.B.C. EDWARD POLANCO, Guinn Advisory, Body and Fender Vice-pres., ROTC 2nd Lieut., Rifle Team. Seniors JOE RAMIREZ, JR., Merrem Advisory, R.B.C., ROTC Lieut. Colonel, Two ROTC Awards, Yearbook Business Manager MARY RAMIREZ, G. Foster Advisory Vice-pres., Jr. WAAC Captain, Senior Class Treasurer. GEORGE REYNA, R. Foster Advisory, R.B.C., Basket- ball Letterman ’40.’41,’42. DOMINGO RIOJAS, Burk Advisory, ROTC 2nd Lieut., ROTC Medal, Symphonian. JOE SAMUDIO, JR., Merrem Advisory Secretary, ROTC 2nd Lieut., Football Letterman ’43, R.B.C. Vice- president. JOSEPHINE SANCHEZ, Carey Advisory, Library Assistant. MANUEL RAMON, Shine Advisory, ROTC Staff Sgt., Football and Track Letterman, Attendance Certi- icate, R.B.C. ERNEST RAMOS, Watkins Advisory, ROTC 2nd Lieut., R.B.C. TONY RIVERA, Burk Advisory Secretary, ROTC Ser- geant, Basketball Letterman ’40, '41, ’42, All State Basketball Forward ’42, ’43, R.B.C. VICTORIA G SALOMON, Mclntire Advisory Secre- tary. El Nopal Voc. Editor, Symphonian. JOHNNY SANCHEZ, Merrem Advisory, ROTC 2nd Lieut., Hi-Y Sgt.-at-arms, Band Twirler. SERVANDO SEGOVIA, Merrem Advisory, R.B.C., ROTC 1st Sergeant, ANASTACIO ADAMS DOLORES CARDONA JOSEPHINE GIBSON FRANK MARTINEZ GRACIELA MARTINEZ DENNIS PEREZ EMILIO RAMIREZ TONY SALINAS Seniors RAUL TABARES, Shane Advisory, Aviation Science Pres., R.B.C. All Star Baseball ’41, '42. ARNULFO TAMEZ, Gates Advisory Treasurer, Symphonian. MARY TREVINO, Burk Advisory Vice-pres., Sym- phonion, Student Council Representative, Typing Awards. MICOL TREVINO, Merrem Advisory Pres., Nat’l Honor Society, Jr. WAAC 1st Lieut., Three Jun- ior Honor Medals, Jr. WAAC Treasurer R.B.C. President. AUGUSTINE VILLARREAL, Merrem Advisory, Auto Mechanic Foreman, ROTC. JOE DEL TORO, R.Y. Foster Advisory, Sergeant- at- arms, paint and Trim Vice-pres., Basketball Team '41.'42, Football Letterman ’41, '42, R.B C. ARTHUR TREVINO, Watkins Advisory, Nat’l Hon- or Society, ROTC Major, Student Council Vice- pres., Two ROTC Awards, Two Typing Awards, Three Junior Honor Medals, Symphonian EDWARD VARGAS, R.Y. Foster Advisory. Nat’l Honor Society, Student Council Park Head Cheer Leader JOSEPHINE VENEGAS, Merrem Advisory Vice- pres., Jr. WAAC President, Nafl Honor Soc., Attendance Certificate, R .B.C. Parliamentarian. MANUEL S. ZERTUCHE, Ware Advisory Vice-pres., Journalism Representative. Senior Class of 1943-Last Will And Testament We, the Senior Class of 1943, being of sound minds and memories, realizing that our days at Lanier are numbered, and final examinations are sure, do desire to establish this, our Last Will and Testament. To our school officials and the faculty we leave our gratefulness for their interested, unsparing and loyal efforts in rendering to us the most valuable thing, education. To the Junior Class, we bequeath all our leadership, responsibilities, and accomplishments. To the Sophomores and freshmen, we bequeath our willingness and determination in the pursuit for the good things of life. To our superb sponsors, Miss Burk and Mrs. Carey, we leave a boxful of appreciation and pleasant memories for their kind efforts in helping us to attain success in closing our school career. We hereby appoint Miss Woodall to probate this will, Mr. Tafollaas bondsman, and, last but not least, we appoint Mr. Brewer as sole executor of this, our Last Will and Testament. I, Anastacio Adams, do leave my inspirational history reports to Indalecio Maldonado and Henry Escobedo. I, Armando Aguirre, do will my title as a “No. 1 Romeo” to a competitor and classmate, George San Miguel, and my “zoot-suits” to Manuel Hernandez. I, Fernando Aguirre, do leave m.v sunny disposition and golden voice to Raul Prado and Maria Elvira Torres, two who can make Mrs. Cox’s group a success when I’m gone (but not forgotten). I, Mariano Alarcon, do leave all my seriousness and my position in the paint and trim shop to Edward Torres. I. Bertha Barboza, do will my title as the “most dated girl” to no other than Margaret Aguilar and Theresa Cardenas: there could not be any better ones to take my place. I, John Barboza, do leave all my “cradle snatching” ability to Julian Rubio. I, Manuel Barboza, do leave all my back breaking jobs in the paint and trim shop to Jesse Palos, the only one who pos- sesses ample power—and what a power! I, Mary Barrera, do leave my beautiful Spanish accent and my lovely hands to Mary Esther Valerio. I, Santos Belton, do will my ability to start arguments to the very serious chap, Richard Reyes; urd all my running in track meets to Refugio Olivares, who may be able to get his chest full of medals since I couldn’t quite do it. 1, Ramiro Bernal, do will a Title of my luck of being chased by girls to Daniel Gomez and all my bashfulness to Henry Hune, no objections. I hope. I, Emma Bersoza, do leave all my aprons, pots, and pans to Beatrice Jimenez and Theresa Luna, may they be as good housewives as I think I’m going to be. I, Dolores Cardona, do leave my “cute dimples” to the only ones who can possess them, Louisa Cardona and Josephine Gonzales. I, Richard Chavez, do bequeath my ability as a fluent (no fooling) speaker to Eusebio Chavez and Enriqueta Morales; Mrs. Foster realizes that two juniors will have to work hard to fill my shoes. I, Beatrice Cruz, hereby pass my most envious attendance record, if you don’t mind, Mrs. Brown, to Petra Cueva and Concepcion Cantu, may they not be as big headaches as I have been. I, Raymond Cruz, do leave my position as president of the Royal Blue Collegiates to Lydia Salinas. I, Trinidad Cuellar, do will my ability to teach and my good sense of humor (tee-hee) to Luis Muro and Consuelo Cantu. I. Daniel Delgado, do will all my orations and breath- taking speeches to Eddie Maldonado and Rudy Gomez; that’s a big load off my chest. I. Isabel Delgado, do will all my typing jobs. Mrs. Haydon, to Sarah Garcia and Clara Ybarra, greater in number if not quite as excellent as I have been in that line. I, Robert Espinoza, a hard working lad, do leave all my tools in the shop to be further w jrn out by Raul Resendez and Henry Flores. Do save all the scraps, boys. I, Emmanuel Falcon, better known as the “knockout kid”, do leave my precious boxing gloves and terrific, but friendly, knockouts to Nick Gavia and Jesus Herrera. I, Salvador Fernandez, do will my ability as a good leader, which I have so clearly proved, to Benito Hernandez and Herlacio Gonzales, who are slowly but surely showing their excellent qualities. I, Robert Gandara do leave all my busy hours, the best ones of my life, to Louis Cabrera who is sure to keep the printing , presses running smoothly. I, Estella Garza, do leave my place in the National Honor Society and my flirting ability to Helen Gonzales and Alice Mendiola. Senior Class of 1943-Last Will And Testament I. Genevieve Garza, do leave my long line of good friends to Carmen Quiroz and Tommie Trevino, may they cherish them as I do. I, Melida de lu Garza, do will my position as Lieut. Colonel to Bertha Rodriguez and my love for Milky Ways to Evange- line Garcia, who will become as sweet as I am after some time. I, Paul de la Garza, do will my pleasing voice and agreeable manners, especially to pretty girls, to Juan Garcia. I, Josephine Gibson, do will all my commands as a Jr. WAAC captain to Lina Martinez I, Albert Gomez, do will my studious ways, and my inconspicious looks, and my determination to do things in spite of the consequences to Leandro Lopez and Teofilia Menchaca. I, Olivia Gomez, do leave my gracefulness and “come hither voice to Paul Luna and Belerma Fierros. I, Porfirio Guerra, do leave all my superior ability in football to Louis Aguilar and Severo Cerda. I, Dora Guevara, do leave my quiet disposition to Rudy Freeman and Amanda Enriquez. I, Lorenzo Gutierrez, do will all my poetry and bright remarks to Sixto Obregon and Amulfo Carillo. I, Waler Kelly, d; leave my “boogie-woogie singing to Susie Sierra and my nickname, “Rough-house , to Gabriel Villarreal. I, William Maldonado, do leave my popularity as that “tall, dark, and handsome heartbreaker to Alvino Gonzales. I, Younger Mapes, do leave my title as “teachers’ greatest headache to Bruno Herrera and Anita Ramirez. I, Amparo Martinez, do leave my position as vice-president of the Jr. WAAC’s to Lucille Ehrlich. I. Carmen Martinez, do leave my place by the sewing machine to Gloria Benavides and Angelita Frias. I, Frank Martinez, do leave a;I my car repairing jobs to Paulino Perez. I, Graciela Martinez, do will my extreme silence to Socorro Castillo and Consuelo Flores. I, Ismael Martinez, do leave my serious looks and quiet disposition to Edward Rodriguez and Raymond Mendez. I, Jack Martinez, do leave my place as the shadow of a certain junior, named Josie Lara, to Mary Menchaca. I, Natalia Martinez, do leave all my scraps, fit for a quilt, in the sewing room to Rosie Espinoza and Jesusita Ballarta. I, Joe Medina, do will my ability to play the parts of the opposite sex to Gloria Montalvo and Maria Mendoza. I, Ruben Melchor, do leave my position of dancing the “ Woodchopper’s Ball to Pedro Casarez and all my famous blushes to Edward Calderon. I, Raul Mendez, having spent most of the time in bed, having nothing else to my name, hereby will my tardy excuses to Estella Bento. I, Adelaide Mendiola, do will my green eyes to Angelita Lopez. I. Margaret Muro, do leave all my bus rides and tickets to Julia Enriguez may she use them as a means of going back and forth to school only. I, Dora Neiro, do leave my beautiful hair to Enedina Garza and the twinkle in my eyes to Celia Barboza. I, Olivia Oviedo, do will my ability to work in the library to Hortense Oviedo. Keep it up, sis. Senior Class of 1943-Last Will And Testament I� Mercy Pena, do will my handsome looks as well as my intelligence to Charlie Vandervort and my raak as Captain to U. S. Pvt. Filemon Pina. I� Albert Perez, do will my ability to make friends to Mary Curil and Alfred Flores. I, Dennis Perez, do will my cowboy boots to Miss Burk and all my nicely pressed clothes to Johnny Estrada. I� Emilio Ramirez, do leave all my frankness and worldly knowledge to Alfred Solis and Armamdo Ynostrosa. If Joe Ramirez, do will my ability as a Spanish actor to Louis Berlanga. If Mary Ramirez, do bequeath all my elegant dancing to Josie Tavarez and Concepcion Montellano. If Manuel Ramon, do leave my place as guard on the football team to Manuel Gonzales and Benito Reyes. “Hold that line. If Ernest Ramos, do will my ROTC rank to Emilio Uriegas on reaching my last day of school. It George Reyna, do will my nickname, “Pie , and my fenders to Johnny Rodriguez. I, Domingo Rioj s, do leave my neatness and my courteous manners to Remedios Orona. If Tony Rivera, do will my title as “All State” to Joe Bernal and my one hand throws to Manuel Moreno. I� Victoria Salomon, bequeath my El Nopal beat to Gloria Rodriguez. If Joe Samudio, do will my place on the football team to the toughest boy in school, Joe Espinoza, may he get tougher than I did. I; Josephine Sanchez, do will my dress creations to a person advancing in that field, Isabel Escamilla. I, Juan Sanchez, do will my excellent ability to impersonate characters to Olivia Garcia. I, Servando Segovia, do will my artistic skill to Alex Guerrero. If Raul Tabares, bequeath my jitterbug clothes and old chains to Jesse Martinez. I, Arnulfo Tamez, having made good use of my shyness, do hereby will it to Rudy Neira and Jesse Sandoval. I, Joe del Toro, do will my place on the football team to Felix Aguirre and my ring side seat in the paint shop to Mr. Mechler’s discretion. I, Arturo Trevino, bequeath my ability to identify air-planes, by the wrong names, to Crystal Quesenberry. I, Mary Trevino, bequeath my pleasant ways and enchanting voice to Josephine Sandoval and Catalina Sandoval. I, Micol Trevino, do leave my position as Miss Merrem’s “right-hand-man” to Rosie Forestello in hopes that Miss Merrem will be relieved from grading English papers. I, Edward Vargas, do will my position as ROTC Lieut. Colonel to Manuel Hernandez. If Josephine Venegas, do will my straight “A” cards to Rebbecca Trejo and Eliseo Medellin. I, Augustine Villarreal, do will my position as shop foreman to Rudy Mata and my school memories to Angelina Martinez. I, Manuel Zertuche, do leave my envious mustache,”Don Juan”, to Valentine Gonzales. JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS Joe Bernal Louis Cabrera Belerma Fierros Business Manager Treasurer Reporter Henry Hune Lucille Ehrlich Charlie Vandervort Paul Luna Sergeant-at-arms Secretary President Vice-president Luis Aguilar Celia Barbosa Edward Calderon Margaret Aguilar Gloria Benavides Concepcion Cantu Juniors Felix Aguirre Stella Bento Consuelo Cantu Esther Arriaga Luis Berlanga Theresa Cardenas Susie Ballarta Joe Bernal Luisa Cardona Arnulfo Carrillo Pete Casarez Socorro Castillo Petra Cueva Mary Curiel Juniors Lucille Ehrlich Amanda Enriquez Julia Enriguez Rosie Episnoza John Estrada Alfred Flores Belerma Fierros Consuelo Flores Henry Flores Rosie Forestello Ruby Freeman Ildefonso Gandara Evangeline Garcia Juan Garcia Olivia Garcia Enedina Garza Daniel Gomez Rudy Gomez Alvino Gonzalez Heraclio Gonzalez Alex Guerrero Josephine Lara Jesus Martinez Teofilia Menchaca Bruno Herrera Leandro Lopez Lina Martinez Alice Mendiola Juniors Henry Ilune Paul Luna Rudolph Mata Maria Mendoza Clara Ibarra Theresa Luna Eliseo Medellin Gloria Montalbo Beatrice Jimenez Angelina Martinez Mary Menchaca Enriqueta Morales «Juniors Luis Muro Rudy Neira Sixto Obregon Refugio Olivares Remedios Orona Hortense Oviedo Jesse Palos Raul Prado Carmen Quiroz Anita Ramirez Raul Resendez Richard Reyes Aida Rodriguez Bertha Rodriguez Gloria Rodriguez Jesse Salinas Elizabeth Sanchez Catalina Sandoval Jesse Sandoval Josephine Sandoval Juniors George San Miguel Tommie Treviflo Susie Sierra Emilio Uriegas JUNIORS NOT PICTURED Elvira Alvarado Richard Cardenas Minerva Cerda Cevero Cerda Jr. Pauline Cordova Isabel Escamilla Henry Escobedo Joe Espinosa Joe Flores Angelita Frias Sara Garcia Celinda Garza Helen Gonzalez Josephine Gonzalez Manuel Gonzalez Valentine Gonzalez Gregoria Guevara Benito Hernandez Manuel Hernandez Jesus Herrera Angelita Lopez Eddie Maldonado Indalecio Maldonado Raymond Mendez Manuel Moreno Gabriel Ortega Concepcion Pachecano Consuelo Pecina Filemon Pina Crystal Quesenberry Julia Vaca Charlie Vandervort Benito Reyes Edward Rodriguez Johnny Rodriguez Julian Rubio Cruz Salinas Lydia Salinas Alfred Solis Mary Lillian Solis Josie Tavares Edward Torres Rebecca Trejo Mary Esther Valerio Gabriel Villarreal Armando Ynostrosa SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFICERS Guadalupe Montemayor Herbert Kelley Treasurer Reporter Amalia Venegas Secretary Rudy Aguilar President Aurora Trevino Vice-president Sophomores Albert Aguilar Hope Aguilar Alice Alonzo Rudy Aguilar Flavio Aleman Manuela Andrade Pete Belton Celestino Bersoza Pedro Calderon Lucio Berrones Jesse Bratton Victoria Cardenas Emilio Carrasco Alice Cruz Raul Curiel Eusebio Chavez Mariano Cuellar Epifanio Delgado Gilbert Delgado Eloisa Diaz Emma Esquivel Elvira Dennis Raul Dorado Hector Esquivel Sophomores Olga Esquivel Margaret Garcia Marina Gaytan Rosalie Guajardo Eleazar Flores Anita Garza Joe C. Flores Helen Garza Mary Gonzales Mariano Gonzales Joe Gutierrez Ophelia Guertero Victoria flores Johnnie Garza Modesta Gonzales Lupe Gutierrez Bertha Galvan Lydia Garza Olga Gonzales Irene Hernandez Edward Gamboa Roland de !a Garza Stella Gracia Rudy Hernandez Sophomores Mary Lily Herrera Augustine Lopez Virginia Maldonado Tony Jasso Mary Lopez Beatrice Martinez Blanca Martinez Gilbert Martinez Eloisa Medina Diamantina Martinez Josephine Martinez Alice Mendez Lupe Miranda Consuelo Montelongo Elena Morales Benny Molina Guadalupe Montemayor Margarita Morales Esperanza Moreno Josephine Ortiz Paulino Perez Santiago Munoz Jesse Pel ay o Pedro Perez Sophomores Hilaria Puente Celia Ramirez Herminia Ramon Gabriel Pulido Julia Ramirez Frances Isabel Ramos Emma Rivas Gilbert Rocha Consuelo Rodriguez Dolores Rivera Aurelio Rodriguez Jimmie Rodriguez Joe Rodriguez Margaret Rodriguez Louis Sada John Rodriguez Pauline Rodriguez Hortense Sanchez Lydia Sanchez Mary Louise Sandoval Catalina Sierra Minerva Sanchez Vicenta Sandoval Rosa Solis Sopii ora ores Camilo Torres Aurora Trevino Rebecca Trevirio Rudy Torres Eusebio Trevino Elisa Vaca Mary Valle Amalia Venegas Irene Valdez Abel Vela Bertha Zuniga Amelia Aguilar SOPHOMORES NOT PICTURED Eloisa Gonzales Johnny Perez Gabriel Alvarado Esperanza Gonzalez Robert Polanco Eciquio Bautista Olga Gutierrez Adela Ramirez Carmen Bazan David Guzman Gerardo Ramirez Socorro Blancarte Conception Hernandez Isabel Rendon Eloise Cantu Manuel Hernandez Margaret Rendon Henry Cantu Angelita Herrera Sylvester Reyes David Casanova Laura Ibarra David Rodriguez Antonio Cavazos Minerva Ibarra Nick Rodriguez Lucy Celestino Alex Jimenez Jesse Sanchez Felicitas Cisneros Joe Jimenez Angelita Serrato Humberto Coronado Herbert Kelley Frank Sepulveda Felicitas Cortez Providencia Luna Ruben Siller Gloria Cortez Frank Macias Manuel Solano Dan Cruz Daniel Maldonado Lydia Texidor Angelina Cuellar Melida Maldonado Margaret Trevino Olga Damants Esther Martinez Max Trevino Olga Diaz Frank Martinez Trinidad Trujillo Jenaro Escalante Oscar Martinez Christine Quesenberry Carmen Espinoza Pablo Martinez Dalila Valdez Fred Espinoza Pauline Martinez Robert Valdez Raul Farias Ralph Martinez William Vasquez Ruth Galindo Ernestine Martini Manuel Vela Gumezienda Gallegos Tomas Mata Simon Velasquez Emilia Garcia Jesse Mauricio Jesusita Villarreal Henry Garcia Raymond Menchaca Juventino Villarreal Ralph Garza Juanita Montoya Tony Villarreal Tomas Gomez Joe Perez Beatrice Ynostrosa DIM THE VOCATIONAL SIDE Mill Sihop B. C. Vicentini, Instructor First Semester Benito Reyes Rudy Torres Juan Garcia Refugio Olivares Manuel Hernandez Epifanio Delgado Armando Ynostrosa The mill shop is fully equipped with more ef- ficient machines than are generally found in ad- vanced woodwork shops. Two recent additions are a small jointer for light work and a bench drill press. After three years of training the boys become skilled in handling these various types of apparatus. This semester Mr. Vicentini has perfected a means of cataloging instruction sheets. A stu- dent who needs help in manipulating the small jointer, for instance, refers to his master sheet which lists the number of the desired instruction- al material. Then he takes the needed sheet from the shelf. The shop library is conveniently loca- ted just above the filing cabinet, and the books are numbered to agree with the references on the instruction sheets. In addition to their usual program in cabinet making and building of furniture, the mill shop boys are also workers for victory. They are do- ing their bit by making two hundred ten model airplanes for the Government, repairing any broken ROTC rifles, and they have built bulle- tin boards to exhibit war posters. Answering every call by bringing in scrap, assisting in ra- tioning, and investing in war securities, they are serving with pride and confidence in the cause of oar Nation’s ultimate victory. Officers Foreman Asst. Foreman President Vice-pres. Secretary Reporter Courtesy Second Semester Benito Reyes Rudy Torres David Rodriguez Sylvestre Reyes Kpifanio Delgado Eleazar Flores Armando Ynostrosa The Paint and Trim Shop V. E. Mechler, Instructor Officers First Semester Mariano Alarcon Tony Rivera Joe Del Toro Richard Reyes Bruno Herrera Edward Torres Second Semester Foreman Bruno Herrera President Emilio Maldonado Vice-president Juventino Villareal Secretary Richard Reyes Reporter Manuel Barboza Treasurer Robert Espinosa The vocational paint and trim shop is com- posed of high school boys from Lanier who wish to learn the trade of automobile painting and furniture refinishing. They are instructed in the use of air spray guns, for spraying lacquers and synthetic enamel, and in applications of stains and varnishes with the hand brush. In the trim and upholstering department the boys learn to use the electric sewing machines to make automobile tops, seat covers, and up- holstering. They are taught to recover furniture and make furniture slip covers. There is a great demand by Uncle Sam for op- erators of electric sewing machines to repair parachutes and other army equipment, and many of the boys are working toward this end. Henry Flores and Joe Perez, last semester’s graduates, are now enthusiastic employers in the paint shop at Camp Stanley, spraying ammunition cases. Mariano Alarcon, last semester’s paint shop foreman, is now regularly employed by the Neon Sign Company, doing paint-spray work. After three years of instruction and experience in this shop at Lanier, students have no trouble securing work in goverment plants or in industry. The shop does not lack live jobs to insure diver- sified training, for teachers and students bring in cars and household furnishings of many types to be repainted or over hauled. It is nothing unusual to find three or four au- tomobiles on the floor in various stages of the work. At the same time a divan may be stripped for upholstering, an antique table sanded for refinishing, or a bookcase for the school being enameled. The paint and trim shop will soon have the job of painting model planes that are being made in our mill shop and those made by other schools in San Antonio. When finished, the three hundred fifty model planes will be used by the army to train pilots and spotters for our National De- fense Plan. Bochj and Fender Work Morning Class E. J. Hudspeth, Instructor Officers information of the chemistry of flame, metal Pete Belton President Edward Gamboa Secretary Antonio Cavasos Reporter Jessie Palayo Monitor The morning class of the body and fender de - partirent is composed principally of students beginning the study of automotive body and fender repairing. The periods of this class are taken up with the theory pertaining to this trade. The new students are first required to learn the names of tools and equipment, and their uses. Instruction and demonstration on the proper use of these implements of the trade are followed by actual practice until the students are thoroughly familiar with them. Instruction is then given in welding, brazing, soldering, solder wiping, filing, grinding, metal shrinking, and straightening. These lessons are accompanied by alloys, abrasives, tensile-strength, and working properties of metal. Another objective of the course is that stu- dents understand and appreciate the importance of quality materials and craftsmanship in the manufacture of automobiles, trucks, tanks, and other machines, equipment used in our military service and civil life. It is planned that the basic foundation of knowledge students receive here will be of value to them in any mechanical trade. The personnel of the class follows: Bernardino Aguilar Richard Cardenas Raul Farias Diego Gonzales Louis Guerrero Armando Hinojosa Oscar Martinez Jessie Mauricio Hector Merla Leopaldo Trevino Louis Torres Frank Sepulveda Ilie Body And Fender Shop-Afternoon Class E. J. Hudspeth, Instructor Officers Ildefonso Gandara President Joe Samudio Vice-pres. Santiago Muiioz Secretary Ramiro Bernal Reporter Alex Guerrero Foreman The afternoon class in body and fender repair work consists of the more advanced students who have studied and practiced the operation given in the morning class, which must be learn- ed before an attempt is made to repair a dam- aged fender or body of an automobile or truck. This shop has been supplied with the most mod- ern tools and equipment to perform work on the automobiles of faculty members and stu- dents, such as repairing bodies, fenders, radiators, straightening and aligning of all sheet metal and chassis parts. The students practice all the theory they have studied in their primary training. This is supervised and checked periodically by the in- structor to insure that the students will be able to perform anv work that they will be required to do in the commercial shops. This class of work has become vital to our war effort in keeping the trucks and cars used by our armed forces in operation. In the event of an emergency, the man who can straighten and salvage the old parts becomes invaluable, since time is so important and place so indefinite, it would often be utterly impossible to replace new parts. In civil life this work will enable students to secure employment in the better shops of in- dustry, where a high grade of work is required. There are twenty-two students enrolled in this class at present. Some of the students who enrolled in Septem- ber have already been accepted from this shop and are now employed in national defense and in military service. Auto Mechanic Shop Morning Class Otto Oeise Jr., Instructor Officers First Semester Raul Mendez Louis Aguilar Regir.o Arizmendi Stan Rosales Mike Tabitas Gabriel Castillo Henry Cantu President Vice-president Secretary Reporter Monitor Shop Foreman Asst. Foreman Second Semester Gilbert Martinez Gabriel Alvarado Gus Garza Rudolph Rodriguez Antonio Puentes Gilbert Rocha Gilbert Delgado Ttie auto mechanics’ morning class is for be- ginners who start their long journey in learning the principal types of engines, differ- ent kinds of tools and equipment. Under the direction of Mr. Geise, pupils do minor jobs as individual problems, in one of the best equipped shops in the San Antonio schools. These young mechanics learn to take motors apart and put them together again, usualb' four students work on each motor with one acting as the foreman. These students have done repair work on a hundred cars belonging to teachers and students of this school. In this manner they learn the fundamental parts of an engine and how each part functions. The shop has the following types of motors; a Ford model T, Ford model V-8, and a Dodge. All these motors were assembled by the students. Other equipment includes such machines as a Carter carburetor, repairing kit and Allen gen- erator and starter testing machine’ a General Electric battery charger, an Allen motor analyzer tester, one hydrolic press, two drill presses, one milling machine, and three lathes. The Lanier Auto Mechanic Shop is proud of her many ex-students who have become employ- ed in the armed forces of Uncle Sam. They are found in every continent executing the know- ledge they learned at Lanier. Auto Mechanics Afternoon Class Otto Geise Jr., Insructor Officers Henry Escobedo Manuel Ramon Augustine Villarreal Louis Berlanga Frank R. Martinez Louis Aguilar President Vice-pres. Foreman Ass’t. Foreman Secretary Reporter The Sidney Lanier Auto Mechanic and Ma- chine Shop was instituted in order that the stu- dents have a chance to obtain knowledge that is essential if they desire this trade as their life's vocation. Valuable experience is derived from the oppor- tunity of working on the latest model cars that are brought for repair by the faculty members and students. This training has been a great asset to the boys who are serving as auto mechanics in the present war. The skill which these stu- dents have acquired in theory and on the prov- ing grounds will enable them to serve their coun- try as skilled apprentices. Ninety percent of Lanier ex-auto mechanics are serving the Unit- ed States Government as airplane or auto me- chanics, welders, and radio men. The following boys are working in our civilian defense plant at Duncan Field, Texas: Anastacio Adams Louis Aguilar Flavio Aleman Louis Berlanga Lucio Berrones Jesse Bratton Pedro Calderon Henry Cantu Raul Dorado Henry Escobedo Alex Jimenez Frank R. Martinez Frank Martinez Ismael Martinez Rudy Niera Manuel Ramon Clemente Rodriguez Jimmie Rodriguez Jesse Salinas Eusebio Trevino Max Trevino Manuel Vela Augustine Villarreal Tony Villarreal Print Shop H. A. Walker, Instructor First Semester Richard Chavez Robert Gandara Johnny Estrada Luis Cabrera Celestino Bersoza Jack Martinez Leandro Lopez The Lanier School Print Shop plays an important part in school life and prepares its members to take their places in the printing in- dustry. Several graduates have gone into the printing departments of the different training fields of the United States Government. The project that gives the students practice in speed and teaches them the importance of being prompt with their work in printing is the school paper, “El Nopal.” For a variety of work the students print tick- ets, office forms, stationery, blotters, booklets, and many other supplies for the school. They have printed “Los Recuerdos for the past four years. The type is all set by hand and run one page at a time on a Chandler and Price hand fed press. The covers are also made here. The Lanier School Print Shop has sufficent equipment to teach the fundamentals of the trade. Every year new type is furnished so that students enrolled in the shop will know modern styles of display. Shop students work on live jobs all the time. They are interested in all angles of education and believe that their social life is as important as learning to become a printers. Each year the class plans its banquet, prints the programs, place cards, and has some special attendance prizes. Then members invite “special” guests and go to a good restaurant for an evening of fun. Shop Officers President Vice-pres. Secretary Foreman Pressman Reporter Treasurer Second Semester Robert Polanco Celestino Bersoza Johnny Estrada Jenaro Escalante David Guzman Luis Cabrera Jack Martinez Art SIhop First Semester Pete Casarez Rita Gomez Servando Segovia Valentin Gonzales Helen Gonzales The vocational art shop, under Miss Mary Jahnke’s supervision, offers one of the most aesthetic as well as one of the most practical courses in this school. Here the students have made different objects from copper, brass, and pewter. Some of the metal articles made by the class this year were bracelets, napkin rings, ash trays, and rings. Be- cause of the war, these metals are used exten- sively by the Government, and the students now devote most of their time to leather and plastic work. Leather work is very fascinating. Such articles as belts, key rings, comb cases, coin cases, bill folds, and costume design pins have been made. The pins display small figures, donkeys, char- ros, Mexican huaraches, and the like. The tools used in this work were made by the auto me- chanic boys. Other kinds of work which students do be- sides those mentioned are pottery modeling, charcoal drawing, oil paintings, pastel and water color paintings, and wood carving. The students are learning to use many differ- ent kind of tools, especially those used in solder- ing small pieces of metal. This is very necessary knowledge if one is going into certain war pro- jects. The vocational students are getting theory and actual practice to enable them to do many jobs in war plants. Before entering such activity they must know something about tools and the different uses of them. A Civil Service examina- tion is given the class, and there, too, they have to know these tools. Mary Jahnke, Instructor Officers Second Semester President Pete Casarez Vice-president Joe Gutierrez Secretary Tomas Gomez Sgt.-at-arms Servando Segovia Reporter Willie Villarreal Vocational Dressmaking Gladys Foster, Instructor Officers Dora Neiro Mary Curiel Natalia Martinez President Vice-president Treasurer Dora Guevara Reporter The dressmaking course that is offered in Sidney Lanier School is the only one of its kind in the state. The general objectives are the study of the wise expenditures of the family income, the development of an appreciation of the artis; tic, economic, and hygienic values involved in the selection of clothing. The specific objective is to train the girls in a trade so that they may be self supporting. Skill in cutting and individual styling, and learning to make selections of suita- ble materials are particularly stressed. Other ob- jectives are training in the construction and care of clothing to develop personality, the improve- ment of personal appearance, and the desire to do a good job, together with right attitudes to- ward fellow workers. Due to the trend of world conditions a ne cessity to conserve and renovate old or partly worn garments is emphasized.The girls get much practice in garment construction by making the uniforms worn by the Junior WAAC organiza- tion in our school. They have also received ex- perience in mass production by making about one thousand garments for the American Red Cross. There are special problems such as the making of trousseaux, formal dresses lor the Jun- ior-Senior prom. Baccalaureate and graduation exercises. OUIR SPECIAL ACTIVITIES X ' Xy t - ‘‘One, two, buckle my shoe; Three, four, shut the door,” So goes the nursery rime of old But, my young friends, if the truth is told. The students of nineteen forty-three Sing a different song. Listen to me. “One long dash after little dots three Model airplanes! Dot- do - d - d«sh! Will open the door to Victory.” Scrap metal! Waste paper! We save a11 our trash! Waste fats, rubber tires, and old tin cans Carted off in enormous vans. Stamps and bonds and pre-flight training! You ask what is all this gaining? Just this,— Whenever you see the letter ”V’’ You’ll know we’re headed for Victory. Calendar 1942-1943 SEPTEMBER 8 REGISTRATION DAY. 17 VOKS WON OVER TECH FIRST GAME OF THE SEASON 22 ROTC PROMOTION DAY. 24 VOKS LOST TO THE ST. ANTHONY YEL- LOW JACKETS 30 FIRbT ISSUE OF EL NOPAL MAILED TO EX-STUDENTS IN THE ARMED FORCES. OCTOBER 5 BOWIE BEARS OF EL PASO DEFEATED VOKS. 9 VOKS WON FIRST DISTRICT GAME BY DE- FEATING SO. SAN. 19 ROYAL BLUE COLLEGIATE ELECTION 20 VOKS DEFEATED THE HOT WELLS BLUE DEVILS 27 THE ART CLASS ASSEMBLY, “A TAKE-OFF ON FOOTBALL”. 29 AVIATION CLASS TOURED KELLY FIELD. 30 HARLANDALE INDIANS DEFEATED VOKS. NOVEMBER 5 ELECTION OF SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS. 6 VOKS DE EATED THE BURBANK BULL- DOGS. 11 PAINT AND TRIM SHOP BANQUET. 12 LANIER DEFEATED BY ALAMO HEIGHTS. 24 ROTC DANCE. 27 VICTORY DAY. DECEMBER 3 ELECTION OF JUNIOR CLASS OFFICERS. 3 PRINT SHOP’S BANQUET. 7 ANNIVERSARY OF PEARL HARBOR AND BEGINNING OF BOND AND STAMP DRIVE. 9 ANNUAL CONVENTION OF BEXAR COUN TY STUDENT LEADERSHIP ASSOCIA- TION. 10 ELECTION OF SOPHOMORE CLASS OFFI- CERS. 11 BODY AND FENDER AND AUTO MECHAN- IC SHOPS’ BANQUET. 23 JR. WAAC PARTY. 23 CHRISTMAS BASKETS DISTRIBUTED TO THE NEEDY. 23 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR THE YEAR. JANUARY 14 JUNIOR SCHOOL AWARDS. 20 ROTC AND JR. WAAC OFFICERS’ PARTY. FEBRUARY 5 JR WAAC PARTY. 12 SYMPHONIAN CLUB’S ANNUAL VALEN- TINE DANCE. 19 SHANE ADVISORY ASSEMBLY. 22 ROTC CADET PROMOTIONS. MARCH I VOKS AWARDED NEW SWEATERS. 5 SCHOOL BAND ANNUAL DANCE. 6 LANIER WON STATE BASKETBALL CHAM- PIONSHIP. II ELECTION OF STUDENT COUNCIL OF- FICERS. 18 SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IN WAAC PA- RADE AND RALLY. 19 ROYAL BLUE COLLEGIATE DANCE. 26 ROTC FEDERAL INSPECTION. APRIL 5 NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTION CEREMONY. 9 BEGINNING OF STAMP AND BOND DRIVE TO BUY JEEPS. 9 JR WAAC PARTY. 16 SENIORS ENTERTAINED BY THE SYM- PHONIAN AND R. B. C. CLUBS 19 CONCLUSION OF BOND AND STAMP DRIVE. 23 HI-Y PARTY 30 JR CLASS AND P.T A. COMMUNITY DANCE. MAY 6 FIELD DAY. 7 SENIOR PARTY 14 SENIOR CLASS PLAY, ‘‘MlSS A VENTURE” 18 STUDENT COUNCIL ENTERTAINED LEAD- ERS OF THE SCHOOL. 22 P T A. ENTERTAINED SENIORS. 23 BACCALAUREATE SERVICES. 26 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES. 28 JUNIOR- SENIOR PROM. A §OAG Of VICTORY THE STUDENT COUNCIL’S NEWEST COMMITTEE is named for General Douglas MacArthur. It was appointed to lead the activities of Lanier’s participation in the“ Schools at War” program, a nationwide movement. It organized the scrap metal drive which resulted in salvaging one hundred twenty three thousand pounds. A vic- tory poster contest developed interest in this drive as well as in the sale of bond and stamps. With the help of the faculty and patrons, with the entire Council to assist, the Douglas Mac- Arthur Committee changed Lanier's annual Color Day to Victory Day, during which over one thousand students bought bonds and stamps. Color Day, that had been on the school calen- der since 1933, went to war this year. The gay- ety that once came from the sale of blue and white banners, badges, pom-pons, and caps to be flaunted at a football game in the afternoon, gave way to seriousness of purpose asstudents invested in the securities that provide our boys with lead and steel to be used on the battle field. Victory Day was such a success that it was followed by the first Anniversary Day campaign. This began December 7th and continued for two weeks when the Committee was able to report $2500 worth of additional savingss tamps and bonds sold. This group is now exten ding by letter an in- vitation to every home in the Lanier communi- ty to join in saving tin cans from which the cop- per is to be reclaimed. The commitee is sponsored by Miss Woodall. Its members are Tommie Trevino, chairman, Ralph Barret, Raymond Cruz, Rudy Enderle, Amada Enriquez, Raul Garcia, Frank Hernanez, Cecilio Martinez, and Elvira Ortiz. jTE FATS Lanier’s First Victorij Daij 1. Our Jr. WAAC’s. 2. Parade review 3. The vocational shops aid victory. 4. Waste fats to cook the the Axis with their Satellites. 5. America on guard 6. “Praise the Lord and Pass the Ammunition.” 7. We’ll win the victory. 8. Three dumb guys. 9. We’ll fight for the right. Along with the other school children of Texas, the students of Lanier took an oath which made them members of the Jun- ior Texas Rangers for one week, from October 12th to 17th. During that time they collected one hundred twenty-three thou- sand pounds of scrap metal and seven thousand eight hundred fifty pounds of rubber. Old jalopies, small keys, hugh boilers, children’s toys, kitchen stoves, Civil War muskets, joined with thousands of other odd-sized pieces to form two hugh piles in fro t of the main building. But the Lanierites kept on working, and the pile increased more than ten thousand pounds after the termination date of the drive. Then came the job of assorting the scrap, breaking it up, and hauling it away. This job was supervised by Mr. Hudspeth who was aided by all the vocational boys and student groups. For a month after the scrap came in, excite- ment ran high as the banging of tools and the roaring of trucks evidenced the effort of Lanier High School to back up our boys on the front. The empty trucks were always met by young enthusiasts who inquired of the drivers, “How many pounds did that make?’’ After it was all sold it brought six hundred fifty-seven dollars and forty-three cents. This fund is being used in conjunction with civilian defense programs of the city. An emergency first-aid unit is being in- stalled in the home economics apartment at Lanier School. ALL PATHS LEAD TO Yes, we have bonds today! We keep buying! THE STAMP WINDOWS during the lunch period. '“Conserve,save, buy stamps, and back up our boys who arr “carrying on’ at the front.” This seems to be the slogan of Lanier boys and girls who have bought twenty five hundred dollars worth of war savings stamps since September. During the Victory drive, the sales increased to include more than ninety- five per cent of the student body as pur- chasers. ‘‘Let’s see your stamp book,’ is heard on all sides. “I’m about ready turn my book in for a bond,” says anoth- er. The teachers and students are in an all-out drive, buying war bonds and stamps. “Uncle Sam, Lanier is doing its part in a big way,” says the sponsor, Mrs. Haydon. ZOOM, RAT, TAT, TAT, BOOM! THAT IS WHAT YOU will hear if you walk into Mr. Vicentini’s mill shop these days. He has seventy-five boys mak- ing model airplanes for the Government. Their goal is two hundred ten planes, and they have made one hundred forty. This group has done much toward victory, and each member works with ultra-precision on these models in order that they can serve as efficient tools of instruc- tion. This construction continues day after day, and some boys who have their evenings free work until dark. Assisting Mr. Vicentini's boys in this task are volunteers from Lanier's student body who have had previous experience in mak- ing models. Such interesting and important miniatures as the English Spitfire, the Hurricane, the Mosqui- to Bomber, the American P-38, P-39, P-40, the Flying Fortress, and the German Stuka or Mes- serschimdt may all be seen in this shop. These models are to be used in civilian defense classes where adults are taught to identify airplanes and to distinguish enemy planes from friendly ones. They are also used to teach plane spotters in the armed forces. AVIATION SCIENCE, LANIER'S NEWEST COURSE AVIATION SCIENCE THE FIELD OF TOMORROW taught by Mrs. Minnie Cochrane, is one in which much interest is shown by students. Many hours are spent outside of class in building models, in airplane identification and in code piactice. Its general aims are to provide aeronautic instruction, to acquaint students with changes in world af- fairs brought about by aircraft and to inform students regarding the types of preparation necessary for aeronautical occupations, and the qualifications de- manded. Changes in world affairs prompt stu- dents to study the earth's coordinates and to learn dis- tances or. a sphere for navigation. One of the qual- ifications demand- ed for aeronautical occupations is phy sical fitness. Stu- dents desire to un- der stand the under- lying principles of good health. Hrst Victory Honor Roll Ex-Lanierites in Armed Forces of Our Country Acosta, Felix Cardenas, Louis Garcia, Frank Acosta, Mac Casanova, Alfonso Garcia, Manuel J Adame, Bertha Casirtno, Jimmy J. Garcia, Raymond Aguilar, Manuel Casillas, Richard Garcia, Paul Aguilar, Nicolas A. Castillo, Bennie Garcia, Robert Aguirre, Carlos I. Castillo, Martin Garza, Arthur R Aguirre, Delfino Cortez, Ramiro G. Gomez, J. B. Aleman, David CueUar, Celso V. Gomez. Martin Aleman, Emilio Cuellar, Juan I. Gonzales, Abraham G. Aleman, Maurio R. Cuellar, Paulino Gonzales, Artemio S Almaguer, Manuel Cuesta, John Gonzales. Celestino Alonzo, L. S. Cueva, Eunice Gonzales, Fred Alvarado, Benny Cueva, Joe Jr. Gonzales. Horace Alvear. Paul Cueva Noe Gonzales. Joe M.f Jr. Araiza, William G. Curiel, Alfred Gonzales, John G. Barber, Louis Curiel, Henry Gonzales, Norbert Barboza, Frank Davis, Jim Gonzales, Richard M. Barrientes, Daniel Delgado, Bias E. Gonzales, Rudy Barron, Dante Dennis, George Frederic Gonzales, Tomas Baylor, John Diaz, Elias Guerra, Rudy Baylor, Rudy Dixon, L.L. Guerrero. Frank Bazan, Manuel Elisondo, Oscar A. Gutierrez. Benny C. Bernal, Alex J. Enriquez, Oscar Gutierrez, Seferino A. Bernal, Robert J. Escobedo, Tony C. Haught, Albert L. Blanco, Juan H. Espinoza. Frank R. Haught, James Blanco, J. F. Espinoza, Marcos Hernandez. A.P. Bonenberger. P. J. Esquivel, E. U. Hernandez. Fernando Bonillas. Albert A. Estrada, G. D. Hernandez, Luis Joaqui Bosquez, Rudy Estrada. Ramiro Henry Hernandez, Milton, Jr. Bratton, Josephine Felan, Victor Herrera. Antonio Brotherman, Olin F. Flores, Arthur Herrera. Bias L. Bustamante, Fernando Flores. Christoval Herrera John, Jr. Cabrera, Cenobio Flores. Efrain P. Herrera, Ralph, J. Jr. Cabrera, Jesse Flores, George P.. Jr. Jaramilla, Simon V. Camacho, Carlos Flores, Pascual Jasso. Frank R. Campos, R. C. Flores, Robert P. Jasso, Joe R. Canales, E. Arturo Galindo, Charles Jasso, Trinidad R Cancino, Teofilo Arthur Galindo, Henry Jimenez, Manuel Cantu, George L. Gallegos, Ramiro Kelley, Harold S- Cardenas, R. R. Galvan, Juventino Flores Kelley, Roy Cardenas, Raul Gamboa, Paul Ken;. Jim Cardenas, Richard Garcia, Alex Lara, Benjamin F Cardenas, Richard Garcia, Ernest Lara, Leonardo First Victory Honor Roll Ex-Lanierites in Armed Forces of Our Country Leyva, Jesse Obregon, Marcelino Lobo, Carlos Obregon, Santiago S. Lopez, Librado R. Ochoa, Henry de Lopez, Peter A. Olivares, Nick C. Lozano, Albert Orona, Mary Lozano, Eugene Oviedo, Frank G. Lozano, Henry Pena, Raymond L. Luna,Frank Perez. Dennis Luna, Urbano N. Perez, Manuel M. Machado, Albino M. Perez, Rudy Machado, Mike Pineda, Damaso H. Macias. Valente C. Pineda, Jose H. Madrigal. Rodrigo I. Presas, Ruben Maldonado, Joe Quiroz, Tony Maldonado, Joe A. Quiroz, Tony Maldonado, Ramiro Rabago. Jesse Martinez, Basilio M. Ramirez, Joe Martinez. Gregorio B. Ramos, Oscar, 0. Martinez, Guadalupe Rangel, Rudy M. Martinez, Johnny Reina, F. S., Jr. Martinez, Jose Bishop Rendon, Andrew A. Martinez, Jose C. Rendon, Robert Martinez, Julian Resende , Henry Martinez, Pete B. Resendez, Victor, Jr. Martinez, Roland Reyes, Joe A. Martinez, Tom Reyes, Paul C. Martinez. Tony B. Reyes. Santos Mata, Alfred Reygados, Tom Mendez, Adolph Reyna, Gilbert Mendez, Joe Reyna, Louis Mendiola, Lupe Riojas, J. M. Mendoza, Manuel M. Montante, Gabriel Riojas, Jose C. Rivas, Tony V. Rodriguez. Alfred Moran, Marcelino Rodriguez. Arthur R. Moreno, Julian Rodriguez, Cruz Moreno Leopoldo A. Rodriguez. Daniel Moreno. Tomas A Rodriguez, Frank Morin, Joe Rodriguez, Fred Mota Enrique Rodriguez, Jesus Mota, Hortense Rodriguez, Ramon Munoz, Matias Rucker, Robert H. Ng, James Sheng Ruiz, Alfonso Vela Noriega, Arthur Saens, Preston Norton, A. W. Ruiz, Roque Salazar, Henry I . Salazar, John Salazar, Raymord Saldana, John J. Salinas, Conrad Salomon, Frank C. Sandoval, Je se San Miguel, Raul Sarro, Henry R. Sifuentes, Tony Silva, Fernando Silva, Tony Solis, Raul Solis, Raymond Sostre, Eustacio F. Suarez, Albert Tafolla, Marian Tafolla, Robert Texidor, P. A. Toro, Frank Del Torres, Albert Torres. Alfonso Torres. Ralph Torres. Samuel A. Torres, Valeriano Trevifto, Gilbert L. Trevino, Jesus Trevino, Manuel Trevifto, Pat Trevifto, Ramon Valle, Raymundo G. Vandervort, Henry Vargas, Richard M. Vasquez, Louis Vasquez, Tony Vegel, Gilbert Vela, Rudy L. Vianes, Alex Villarreal, Edward A. Villarreal, Robert Villarreal, Rudy L. Wilburn, Charlie Zamora, Richard Zamora, Santiago Zatarian, Henry Zatarain, Raul Around The World With Our Laiaierites 1. The youngest first lieutenant in the United States Army Air Corps. 2. Somewhere in the Pacific. 3. A Texan and a jeep in California. 4. Our A. N. C. in Oklahoma. 5. Stationed in North Ireland. 6. These Lanierites had a reunion in England. 7. In the wilderness of Wyoming. 8. At Duncan Field, Texas. 9. From Camp Adair, Oregon. 10. Got those Hawaiian Blues. LETTERS FROM REMOTE come to Lanier each day from her former stu- dents who are in the armed services. Mr. Brewer is the lucky recipient of many of these enjoyable letters, and whatever the duties of their sender, or wherever their stations, they areall serving one country, for one great purpose, liberty. To them Mr. Brewer sends this hearty greeting. “A school is judged by its graduates and ex-stu- dents, especially in times of extreme emergency. PARTS OF THE WORLD On this basis all who have attended Sidney Lanier High School, their fathers, their mothers and their teachers have reasons to be exceeding- ly proud. This present world struggle is testing the schools of America, and we have made, and are making, a high score on this test. To prove this, one has only to look at the works and deeds of those hundreds of brave, patriotic boys and girls who are now serving their country in all parts of the world.” Around The World With Our Lanierites 1. Watching the Yanks go by. 2. With the cavalry in Washington. 3. Our flying fortress mechanic. 4. Texas boys. 5. With a witch doctor in Africa. 6. On the Great Lakes. 7. On the California Coast. 8. In Alaska. 9. Georgia. 10 .A Sergeant in Florida. 11. In the southwest Pacific. 12. With the medical detachment. 13. Hawaii. SOME WO IP K IP IL LI § SO IE IP IL A ¥ Lanier's Small Bore Rifle Team was organized January 20, 1943. The Rifle Range was built, and with only three days practice, the team placed fifth among the ten teams entered in the City High School Match. It also entered in the National ROTC Hearst tro- phy rifle competition and finished in third place among the San An- tonio teams. The team includes Sixto Obre- gon, who received a silver medal for being high point man, and Heraclio Gonzales, Roland Garza, Edward Polanco, and Robert Valdez, all of whom received bronze medals. “7 pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic for which it stands: One nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all. I he flag is saluted at the opening and closing of each school day. 1 he custom was established three years ago with the organization of Laniers RO PC unit. The commar.d-int appoints an officer of the day whose duty is to take charge of the flag ceremony. A trum- peter of the ROTC band sounds “to the col- ors , and from the first note to the last there is complete silence throughout the school and campus. Everyone stands at attention, paying respect to Old Glory. PRESENT ARMS! COMMANDANT Sergeant James F. Gambill OFFICERS Lieut. Colonel: Edward Vargas Lieut. Colonel: Joe Ramirez Captain: Mercy Pena Captain: Raymond Cruz Adjt. Captain: Albert Gomez Major: Arturo Trevino Major: Fernando Aguirre Adjt. Captain: Albert Perez Lieut: Idelfonso Gandara Lieut: Ernest Ramos Lieut: Emmanuel Falcon Lieut: Joe Samudio Lieut: Domingo Riojas Lieut: Edward Polanco Companij A Roster Major: Fernando Aguirre Captain: Camilo Torres 1st Lieut: Alex Guerrero 2nd Lieut: Jesse Sandoval Adams, Arastaeio Bautista, Eciquio Benavides, Senobio Bernal, Joe Berzosa, Celestino Blakley, Ralph Carrasco, Emilio Casarez, Pedro Cisneros, Richard Cortez, Santana Coronado, Humberto Davila, Jesus Escalante, Jenaro Farias, Humberto Flores, Carlos Flores, Joe. C . Garcia, Homer Garcia, Jimmie Garza, Ralph Garza, Roland Gonzales, Mariano Gonzales, Manuel Gutierrez, Joe Gutierrez, Sofio Hernandez, Eugene Hernandez, Gabriel Hernandez. Manuel Hernandez, Santiago Herrera, Louis Ibarra, Armando Jimenez, Alex Lira, Andrew Little, Ben Luna, Raymond Macias, Frank Martinez. Alvino Martinez, Pablo Martinez. Richard Menchaca, Raymond Miranda, Edward Muniz, Arnold Musq� ’ez, Armando Olivarez, Robert Ortiz, Richard Pena, Arman do Pena, Frank Pena, Joe Perez, William Resendez, Raul Rodriguez, Johnnie Rodriguez, Kino Rivera, Tony Sandoval, Oscar Santos Joe de los Sierra, Ruben Solano, Manuel Taoia. Danny Trevino, Eusebio Villareal, Fernando Villareal, R u1 Captain: Heraclio Gonzalez 2nd Lieut.: Joe Samudio Alderete, John Almarez, John Aguilar, Rudy Aguilar, Louis Berlanga, Louis Bernal, Ramiro Carrillo, Arnulfo Delgado, Epifanio Dorado, Raul Escobedo, Henry Garcia, Joe Garcia, Sam Gavia, Nick Gonzalez, Alvino Goir.ez, Dwn Guzman, David I barra, Tony Lopez, Gilbert Compant) B Roster Lieut. Colonel: Joe Ramirez Lopez, Leandro Lopez, Mike Luna, Paul Maldonado, Eddie Martinez, Frank Martinez, Jack Mendez, Raul Miranda, Lupe Montana, Rutilo Montemayor, Guadalupe Neira, Rudy Pulido. Gabriel Olivares, Refugio Quiroz, Richard Ramirez, Gerardo Ramon, Manuel Reyes, John 2nd Lieut: Edward Polanco 2nd Lieut: Rudolph Mata Reyes, Richard Rocha, Cristobal Rodriguez, Aurelio Rodriguez, Clemente Rodriguez, Joe Rodriguez, Joe Roman, Santiago Salazar, Armando Salazar, Louis Segovia, Servando Solis, Alfred Torres, Rudy Trevino, Elias Velasquez, Simon Villareal, Agustin Villareal, Juventino Zamora, Vidal Company C Roster Adjt. Captain: Albert Perez 1st. Lieut: Ildefonso Gandara Captain: Sixto Obregon 1st: Lieut: Charlie Vandervort 2nd. Lieut: Ernest Ramos Aguilar, Albert Galindo, Emilio San Miguel, George Rivera, George Arias, Milton Gallegos, Carlos Moreno, Fernando Rodriguez, Epifanio Balderama, Armando Garcia, Johnny Pena, Diego Rodriguez, Gonzalo Barboza, Joe Garza. Fidel Pefta. Leo Rodriguez, Jimmie Barboza, Mannel Garza, Jesse Perrill, Ernest Rodriguez, Joe Barrera, Humberto Garza, Joe Presas, Alfred Rodriguez, Joe Benavides, Genaro Gloria, Jesse Ramirez, Juan Rodriguez, Nick Bratton, Jesse Gomez, Eulalio Ramos. Thomas Rodriguez, Raul Cabrera, Luis Gonzalez, Lawrence Reyes, Benito Rodriguez, Robert Calderon, Heriberto Gonzalez, Ramiro Reyes, Sylvestre Rodriguez, Rudy Cantu, Steve Gonzalez, Raul Luna, Henry Salazar, Angel Cardenas, Pedro Guajardo, Oscar Maldanado, Daniel Sanchez, Jesse Castro. Henry Guerrero, Robert March a!, Pete Sanchez, Joe Cruz, Antonio Hernandez, Alfonso Martinez, Frank Teniente, Richard Cruz, Raul Hernandez, Daniel Martinez, Tony Trejo, Rudy Cruz, Rudy Mata, Emilio Valdez, Jesse Carrillo, Oscar Hernandez, Frank Melchor, Ruben Vasques, William Contreras, Joe Hernandez, Manuel Menchaca, Hector Villarreal, Ignacio Espinoza, Robert Lopez, Santiago Mendoza, Daniel Ynostrosa, Armando Company D Roster Major: Arturo Trevifto Captain: Raul Prado 1st. Lieut: Santos Belton 2nd. Lieut: Juan Sanchez 2nd Lieut: Immanuel Falcon 2nd. Lieut: Robert Valdez Aguilar, Bernadino Espiritu, Frank Limon, Alfred Pachecano, Homer Alvarado, Gabriel Esquivel, Hector Losoya, Carlos Parada, Trinidad Arce, Jesse Farias, Raul Joe, Luna Puente, Antonio Arreaga, Roger Pelayo, Jesse Belton, Albert Flores, Ernest Madrigal, Albert Perez, Johnnie Belton, Pete Gamboa, Edward Maldonado, Faustino Perez, Paulino Berain, Jesse Garcia, Raymond Maldonado, William Ramirez, Henry Briseno, Catarino Garcia, Luciano Marchall, Lupe Reyes, Raymond Calderon, Mario Garza, Alfred Mauricio, Jesse Rodriguez, Joe Canedo, Joe Cardenas, Richard Garza, Gus Martinez, Gabriel Rodriguez, Louis Rodriguez, Rudolf Castro, Juan Gomez, Rudy Martinez, Ralph Rodriguez. Tony Castro, Stephen Gomez, Salvador Martinez, Oscar Rocha, Gilbert Cavasos, Antonio Gonzales, Diego Medellin, Eliseo Rocha, Sabas Cerda, Severo Gracia, George Medellin, Manuel Sada, Louis Chavez, Eusebio Guamero, Pilar Mapes, Younger Salinas, Arthur Cisneros, Albert Guerrero, Louis Mata, Thomas Salinas, Willie Cruz, Dan Hernandez, Leroy Merla, Hector Sepulveda, Frank Cuellar, Mariano Hune, Henry Moreno, Sam Torres, Louis Curiel, Raul Jasso, Tony Ochoa, Alfred Trevino, Leopoldo Delgado, Luis Jimenez. Joe Oyervidez, Pablo Vasquez, Rudy Junior W A AC’s Marian M. Brewer, Sponsor Officers Melida de la Garza Bertha Rodriguez Josephine Gibson Enr.queta Perez Josephine Sandoval Mary Ramirez Mieol Trevino Mary CUriel Lieut. Colonel Major Captain Captain Captain Captain 1st Lieut. 1st Lieut. The Jr. WAAC battalion is composed of two companies under the sponsorship of Mrs. Marian M. Brewer. It is composed of the former Blue Jackets and ROTC sponsors. This group of girls was organized in October, 1942, with the mem- bership of one hundred thirty-five. The members are known as officers or auxiliaries. The purpose in this organization was to sup- port the war effort in every possible way as well as to aid in all school activities. It takes part in military drills, physical and health education, and first aid. Every Wednesday morning at eight o’clock the Jr. WAAC’s pass in review with the ROTC boys on the school campus, and a meeting is held every Thursday after school. The officers who preside at these meeting are Josepehine Venegas, president-auxiliary; Amparo «Junior W A AC’s Marian M. Brewer, Sponsor Officers Evangeline Garcia Dora Neiro Josephine Lara Beatrice Cruz Consuelo Cantu Elvira Dennis Alice Mendiola Elizabeth Sanchez 1st Lieut. 1st Lieut. 1st Lieut. 1st Lieut. 2nd Lieut. 2nd Lieut. 2nd Lieut. 2nd Lieut. Martinez, vice-president-auxiliary: Alice Cruz, secretary-auxiliary; and 1st Lieut. Micol Tre- vino, Treasurer. The Jr. WAAC’s helped in the sale of war bonds and stamps; as interpreters in issuing War Ration Book Two; as sponsors of a Christ- mas basket for the poor; and some of the girls served as ushers for the 9-A graduation exer- cises. Victory is their chief purpose in every accomplishment. Since the month of March was designated for the WAAC Recruiting Drive, the local organi- zation enthusiastically participated in the fol- lowing activities: the Recruiting Rally, the Re- cruiting Drive parade, and their first Govern- ment inspection. R.O.T.C. Band William Zimmer, Director Officers John Estrada Captain Indalecio Maldonado First Lieutenant The Sidney Lanier R. O. T. C. Band furnishes music that is strictly martial. Directed by Mr. William Zimmer, this military group was organ- ized in 1938. Since then it has participated yearly in Armistice Day and Army Day parades and Field Night. The regular R.O.T.C. reviews are held every Wednesday before school hours. Competitive examinations in music and R.O. T.C. tactics were taker, by several candidates for the places of commissioned and non-commis- sioned officers. Indalecio Maldonado was awarded the first lieutenancy on the basis of competition for third-year members. Non com- missioned officers appointed were John Rod- riguez, master sergeant; Emilio Uriegas, tech- nical sergeant; Benito Hernandez, staff sergeant; and Joe Espinoza, buck sergeant. This year’s drum major is John Estrada, who has full charge of the band during field activities. Lanier is one of the very few high schools in the city with an R.O.T.C. band. Our school is proud of this fine organization and its twenty- nine members, whose names are given below. Jeese Adame Flavio Aleman Edward Calderon Pedro Calderon Angel Cantu Robert Cams Felix Espinoza Joe Espinoza John Esquivel John Estrada Augustine Garc'a Hilbert Garcia Juan Garcia Johnny Garza Felix Gomez Thomas Gomez Pete Gonzales Benito Hernandez Rudy Hernandez Pete Herrera Indalecio Maldonado Pablo Martinez Tony Mireles Louis Muro John Rodriguez Pete Salas Jesse Sanchez Emilio Uriegas Abel Vela National Honor Society Jessie Shane, Sponsor Officers Charlie Vandervort Mary Curiel Trinidad Cuellar Tommie Trevino Josephine Lara President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Reporter Members of the National Honor Society are thoughtfully chosen by school faculties on the ba- sis of scholarship, leadership, school service, and character, in conformity with the standards of the charter from national headquarters. Election to this organization is recognized by colleges and heads of business firms as the highest award of approval a high school student can receive. Surveys made through the years show that this honor has usually been merited, for those who are elected to it have made excellent contribu- tions to society. An induction ceremony, following a ruthless initiation of fourteen new members, was held in the auditorium on the evening of April 6, at eight o'clock. Acting as regent was Daniel Delga- do: Warden of Scholarship, Josephine Venegas; Warden of Leadership, Micoi Trevino; Warden of Character, Melida de la Garza; and Warden of Service, Estella Garza. After the ceremony a reception was held in the library, and the entertainment was furnish by alumni members and guest artists. Honor guests included parents of members of the National Honor Society and faculty friends. The 1943 electives were nine juniors and five seniors. The juniors are Mary Curiel, Angelita Frias, Charlie Vandervort, Rosie Forestello, Jose- phine Lara, Leandro Lopez, Emilio Uriegas, Tommie Trevino, and Bertha Rodriguez. The seniors are Ruben Melchor, Trinidad Cuellar, Dora Nerio, Emilio Ramirez, and Santos Belton. Tlie Student Council Belle Woodall, Sponsor Officers Mercy Pena Arthur Trevino Estella Garza Joe Rodriguez Edward Vargas President Vice-president Cor. Secretary Att. Secretary Parliamentarian In 1923, when Lanier School was opened, its membership was largely made up of boys. The principal at that time, Mr. J.O. Loftin, organized a Senior Boys Corps to promote student activi- ties in the school. In 1926 this became the Leaders Club. In 1940 this club was changed to a student Council, whose committees were enlarged to in elude members from the junior school. One rep- resentative from each advisory, club, an d ser- vice group is elected to the Council. The presi- dent is truly accountable to the whole school, for he is nominated by the faculty and elected by the student body. Other officers are elected by the Council. It has been the policy of Sidney Lanier to trust the student body with the actual responsibilities in directing the activities of school life. All these activities culminate in the Student Council where the efforts of all groups are co-ordinated, and the spirit of service sees its wholesome re- ward. This year the committees of the Council have had the added obligation of keeping the student body sensitive to the needs of our country at war and of providing opportunity for each to express his loyalty in service. Through special assemblies a “Victory Day” rally.war posters, an extra issue of El Nopal, energetic and succesful campaigns for scrap, for stamp and bond sales, for tin can collections, for better understanding of the other people of the world, the Council and the cooperating organizations of the school have led Lanier boys and girls to contribute in a truly generous and worthy way to winning the war and the peace to follow. R, Q, T. C. Choral Club Officers Fernando Aguirre Raymond Cruz Celestino Bersoza Richard Cardenas Jesse Salinas Florence Watkins Cox, Director President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Reporter Participation in school assemblies, annual Mu- sic Week Concert in May, Baccalaureate music of combined senior high schools, and community music represent some of the activities of the R.O. T. C. Chorus. Since the organization of Sidney Lainer School in 1923, a boys chorus has been part of the Music Department. A request for such an organization caused the R. O. T. C. Choral Club to be organized Worthy use of leisure time, expression through songs of the people, appreciation of special arrangements for boys voices, and good fellowship are the objectives. Special attention is given to the talented pupil. The president, Fernando Aguirre, is a baritone of ability. His loyalty and leadership have in- spired other members. Fernando has been gen- erous with his voice on many school occasions. Celia Ramirez, accompanist, is a musician of decided talent. Her sympathetic accompani- ments are an able support to the club. At Christmas, the Chorus presented the mu- sic for the Student Council’s all-school radio program in the devotional service by which the children’s gifts for needy families were dedicated. Pictured in the top Joe Rodriguez Ralph Martinez Henry Hune Robert Valdez Pictured in the bottom Ernest Ramos Emmanuel Falcon Camilo Torres Richard Cardenas Charlie Vandevort Mrs. Cox from left to right: Raul Curiel Manuel Barboza Joe Rodriguez Celestino Bersoza row from left to right: Jesse Salinas Ruben Melchor Fernando Aguirre Joe Gutierrez George San Miguel row Senior Orchestra William Zimmer, Director Officers Emilio Uriegas President Indalecio Maldonado Vice-president Gloria Rodriguez Secretary Celia Ramirez Reporter “Music hath charms. This popular saying has been proved again and again in assemblies, exer. cises, and concerts in which the Sidney Lanier School Orchestra has participated. Following the magic baton held by Mr. William Zimmer, the musicians have managed to bring tears, laughs, shouts, and surprises to the changing scenes in shows and plays. Forty-two members make up this musical body which meets for practice daily at the noon ad- visory period in the school auditorium. Duties of this organization include providing the music for the various assemblies, P. T. A. meetings, jun- ior school graduation programs, and annual commencement exercises. A special routine has to be followed when a student applies for entrance into the instrumen- tal classes. The kind of instrument chosen by an applicant depends upon several prerequisites. It takes from three to four semesters for the average talented student to succeed. After two semesters in a beginners class, the future musician is pro- moted to the junior orchestra. Two more term and he is ready to become a performer in the entertainments. A student who takes orchestra has the advan- tage of discipline, cooperative working, quick thinking, and the pleasure of playing good music for his own enjoyment, as well as for the enjoyment of others. He feels that he is contributing something worthwhile to his school. The school recognizes this fact by presenting white wool sweaters with blue lyre emblems to each orchestra graduate. Senior Band Officers John Estrada Edward Calderon Benito Hernandez Celia Ramirez President Vice-president Secretary Reporter The stirring music you hear at pep rallies-- who plays it? None other than the Sidney Lanier Senior Band which has 43 members at the present time. Directed by Mr. William Zimmer since 1935, the band has participated each year in Victory Day stunts, the President's Ball, parades, and football games Wherever the band is seen on parade, Gloria Benavides, drum major, sets a lively pace. She was appointed drum major this year, after having served as majorette for the past three years. More power to you, Gloria. Dressed in their uniforms, the band members proudly display Lanier’s royal blue and white. The uniforms, styled after the West Point uni- forms, were presented to the band in 1939. Ex-members of this organization who have succeeded in the Uuited States Army and Navy bands have written to Mr. Zimmer. They are David Aleman. Gilbert Aleman, Cesar Castro, Oswald Flores, Daniel Garcia, Ireneo Garcia, Albert Marroquin, Roy Ramirez, Fernando Silva, and Raul Solis. One dozen roses to Mr. Zimmer and likewise to each of the band members, and may they keep our spurs jingling and jangling until Johnny comes marching home. The present senior band members are named below. Jesse Adame, Flavio Aleman, Esther Arriaga, Edward Calderon. Pedro Calderon. Angel Cantu. Robert Cams, Roy Colunga, Felix Espinoza, Joe Espinoza, John Esquivel, John Estrada. Augustine Garcia, Hilbert Garcia, Johnny Garza, Felipe Gomez, Tomas Gomez, Pete Gonzalez, Benito Hernandez, Rudy Hernandez, Mary Lily Herrera. Pete Ibarra, Tomas Macias. Margaret McCulloch, Indalecio Maldonado, Pablo Martinez, Tony Mireles, Raymond Montante, Louis Muro, Hortense Oviedo, Jesse Palos, Alma Jane Quesenberry, Celia Ratniez, Lupe Ramos, John Rodriguez. Oscar Romo, Pete Salas, Jesse Sanchez, Rebecca Trejo, Emilio Uriegas. Abel Vela. El Nopal Miss Lucile McDermand, Sponsor El Nopal Staff First Semester Editors Estella Garza in-Chief Josephine Lara Associate Edward Rodriguez Make-up Pauline Cordova Vocational Pedro Casares Art Bertha Barboza Exchange Heradio Gonzalez Feature Joe Bernal Boys Sports Josephine Sandoval Girls Sports Victoria Salomon Home Eco. Glori Rodriguez Assembly Second Semester Charlie Vandervort Celia Ramires Emilio Carrazco Victoria Sa'omon Pedro Cazares Camilo Torres Gloria Rodriguez Jce Medina Joe Bernal Belerma Fierros Josephine Lara Domingo Riojas The first issue of “El Nopal” was published on March 5, 1924. T he Press Club prepared the paper for publication during its weekly meetings. Because 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 school into closer relationship and to give students an opportunity to put into practice the principles of technical English. One of the chief purposes of “El Nopal” since United States entered the war has been to keep the ex-students who are enlisted in the armed forces in touch with their former school by sending them free copies of all issues of the paper. Four journalism courses are offered. In the first year news-writing, feature writing and editor- ial writing are taught. Copyreading, proofreading and make-up work are included in the second year. Students who excel in this work during theirsec- ondyear journalism receive a journalism pin. For eligibility, the student must have had at least three semesters of journalism; must have been at least twice a staff member of “El Nopal” must have a good average in all journalism courses taken; must excel in headline writing, copyread- ing, or proofreading; must have a high rating in initiative, originality, speed, accuracy, courtesy, dependability: must show good use of English. Regular reporters for “El Nopal” were the following: Joe Medina Richard Chavez. Elvira Dennis, Alice Cruz, Margaret Muro, Celia Ramirez, Camilo Torres, Charlie Vort, Emilio Carrasco, Robert Gandara Aurelio Rodri- guez and Theresa Luna. Sidnetj Lanier Graphic Arts Club R. A. Walker, Officers Johnnie Rodriguez President Johnnie Estrada Vice- pres- Jessie Sandoval Secretary. Jack Martinez Treasure1- The Sidney Lanier Graphic Arts Club was or- ganized in 1939 by the members of the print shop. Its object was to promote a liking for the art of printing and to cultivate fellowships and atti- tudes that will tend to develop better printers. A packet is received each month from National headquarters containing samples from the school print shops in each state. When one of the members designs and prints an exceptionally nice piece of typography he makes enough copies to send to the National headquarters, from there they are sent out in the monthly packets. Each club gets a sample of its own work along with the others. There is a monthly magazine published by the National organization giving the news of the ac- Instructor tivities of the local clubs. The name of this mag- azine is “The Clubcrafters”. Each member of the club has a scrap book that he has made in the print shop. By looking over previous work that has been turned out. comparisons can be made and improvements noted. The Sidney Lanier Graphic Arts Club mem- bers sponsor the printers' annual banquet, an affair that is looked forward to from year to year with great anticipation. The principal, vice-principal, dean, and some of the teachers generally attend the banquet, besides the guests invited by the individual members. The war and its restrictions have made the work of the printers difficult, but that is a con- dition that can benefit the student to a great ex- tent. He will not always be in a position to get materials to work with, so when a difficult prob- lem arises he is trained to handle the situation. Rojjcil Blue Collegiates Club Jessie Shane, Sponsor First Semester Raymond Cruz Micol Trevino Alice Mendiola Enriqueta Perez Josephine Sandoval Josephine Venegas Raul Tabarez Joe del Toro The Royal BlueCollegiates Club was organized in 1932 in response to a request for a social club in the high school. The club has been under the sponsorship of Miss Jessie Shane since its organi- zation. Membership is limited to high school students and meetings are held each Monday at noon. The purpose of the club is to give members an opportunity to learn correct social practices, to learn to conduct meetings according to parlia- mentary procedure, and to sponsor social func- tions for the pleasure of its members and friends. The R.B.C. takes part in the social welfare of the community by such activities as furnishing Christ- mas baskets for the needy. It also renders service in the war effort. The individual members buy war stamps and bonds and aid in their sale. For two years the club has sponsored a waste paper collection. All money received for the paper has been donated to the American Red Cross and the Navy Relief. Members write to ex-membersinthe armed forces to try to keep them informed about home and school affairs. On Friday, March 19, 1943, the Collegiates held their annual spring dance, a formal affair, which was enjoyed by many gay couples. The year’s activities ended with a party for the seniors in which the Collegiates’ good friends, the Sym- phonians, were co-sponsors of the party. Officers President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Reporter Parliamentarian Sgt.-at- arms Sgt.-at-arms Second Semester Micol Trevino Joe Samudio Alice Mendiola Enriqueta Perez Josephine Sandoval Josephine Venegas Raul Tabarez Joe del Toro I foe Sympfoonian Club Officers Santos Belton Charlie Vandervort Robert Espinosa Belerma Fierros Arturo Trevino Daniel Delgado Paul Lusa President Vice-pres. Secretary Treasurer Reporter Pari. Sgt.-at-arms The Symphonian Club, sponsored by Miss Norma Mclntire, provides the school with social entertainment. This year its constitution was approved, and the club was awarded a charter by the Student Council. Its many activi- ties are a welcome part of the school's extra- curricular program, and they are looked forward to by all the students. One of the outstanding events on the school calendar is the annual Valentine Dance, sponsor- ed by the club. This year the dance was held on Friday, February 12, in the school gymnasium. The music was enchanting, and the social com- mittee was well rewarded for its hard work by the praises it received from the dancers. Another social event of great interest, espe- cially to the seniors, is the party given them by the Symphonians and Royal Blue Club members. This is enjoyed annually and is always a de- lightful event. This year the club has turned to more serious work in aiding the war effort. The Symphonians fostered a scrap rubber drive which netted Un- cle Sammy 1680 pounds of this vital material. The money will go into the fund which will help furnish a first-aid station. The little home economics apartment is to be used for the Lanier emergency room and will be equipped with cots, chairs, tables, first-aid kits, bandages, and other articles. Symphonian members are proud of the fact that they are able to do some- thing to help their country. Girl Scouts Mrs. Alice Evans, Sponsor Troop 51. Girls Scouts of America, was organ- ized at Lanier several years ago by Miss Anto- inette Giron. Under the leadership of Mrs. Alice B. Evans, Mrs. Tura Cressey, and Mrs. Jessie Bain it has had a continuous growth. At present there are thirty-five members who meet each Wednesday afternoon. The Girl Scout laws offer a code of personal honor which challenges each girl “on her honor’’ to do her best. She is enco jraged in effort by the spirit of thousands of other Girl Scouts through- out the world. Each girl who lives up to her Scout rules will be a friendly, useful, respected member of her community. In view of the world situation, the Girl Scout movement has taken on renewed spirit. The significance of the promise and motto are inten- sied. On my honor I will try: To do my duty to God and my Country, To help other people at all times. To obey the Girl Scout laws.” The motto: Be Prepared.” The thought and effort of all Girl Scouts at present are united in a definite program build around those ideals and actions which help main- tain a sound home and community morale in war time. This year troop 51 has completed a first-aid course, given services in community centers and children’s hospital wards. At present the “Amer- ican Red Cross” course is being taken. The various forms of Scouting offer the girls chances for self development which they appre ciate. At Lanier the girls find the Scout Troop a delightful group in which to have fun and make lasting friendships as they participate in worth- while activities. Hi-Y Club Otto Geise Jr., Sponsor Officers First Semester Daniel Delgado Leandro Lopez Arturo Trevifio Arturo Trevino Joe Ramirez President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Reporter Second Semester Fernando Aguirre Ramiro Bernal Daniel Delgado Camilo Torres Joe Ramirez The origin of the Hi-Y movement in the Unit- ed States is linked with the history of the Young Men’s Christian Association. The latter was founded in London, 1844, by George Williams and eleven other drapery clerks, who met to help each other put Christian principles into practice. In 1899, D. F. Skuk, a kindly man whom the boys called Daddy Skuk’’, was teaching physics in the Dickinson County High School in Chap- man, Kansas. Under his leadership was organized the Chapman High School Y.M.C.A., which was known later as the Chapman Hi-YClub, the oldest Hi-Y Club in the United States. Its pur- pose was the same then as it is today; namely, the development of body, mind, and soul. From such humble beginnings the Y.M.C.A movement, of which the Hi-Y is a part, has grown until it literally girdles the globe. The Hi-Y at Lanier, which endeavors to carry out the work that was started by the founder, is a part of that movement. In order to develop their bodies the boys go to the Y.M.C.A. recreation center where they take part in swimming, weight lifting, boxing, and basketball. Such privileges are enjoyed every Monday. Speakers come and address the boys on significant questions of the day, informing them along inspirational and religious lines. School Days! School Days! 1. Future mechanics. 2. Two proud Louies. 3. Those million dollar smiles 4 I bet they’re dizzy . 5 Palsy Walsys. 6. Cozy, isn’t it? 7. We three. 8. Keep grinning, hoys. 9. Our Don Politico”. 10 . Bashful Romeo. 11. Romeo alone. 12. Innocent girls? 13. Conve-sing with “Don”. 14. Sweethearts forever. 15. Order Arms! 16. He likes to work. 17. Popu- lar - - here’s Bill? 18. Part of the Shane gang. 19. Doing their share. 20. There’s that gang again. 21. Nice going, Paul. 22. Showing off. Smiling I hroutjli 1 . Day dreaming. 2. Off the job 3. Hold ’em, boys. 4. Friendship. 5. Boo,-Down with Hitler! fi. Waiting, just waiting. 7. Superman. 8. No secrets. 6. WAAC’s on parade. 10. Looking pretty. 11. Lost your baton? 12 Posing for health’s sake. 13 . Picketing Hirohito. 14. Ain’t love grand? Look Who’s Here 1. Working man. 2. Three Musketeers. 3. Keep ‘em flying. 4. Moonlight becomes you. 5. Those industrious shop boys. 6. What’s cookin’? 7. Tramp! Tramp! Tramp! 8. You’d be so nice to come home to. 9. Football star. 10. Can this be love? 11. Enjoying the solitude. 12. First aid. 13. See something? 14. Time out for rest. 15. Careful now! 19. Enjoying the review. A C IN IE 5EIR. AS THE WIIAAIEIRS GO BY 43 M E € O A C n ■ PSI G Nemo Herrera Bobby Crooks James L. Shipman Basketball Coach Football Coach Junior High Coach FOOTBAIL LETTERMEN Front Row: Rudy Aguilar, Thomas Mata, Porfirio Guerra, Paul Luna, Ismael Martinez, Louis Aguilar. Middle Row: Manuel Ramon, Rudy Torres, Manuel Hernandez. Coach Nemo Herrera, Henry Escobedo. Joe Medina, Santos Belton. Back Row: Ramiro Bernal, Joe Samudio, Bruno Herrera, Younger Mapes, Joe Del Toro, William Maldonado, Frank Martinez. Date Lanier Versus Place Us - ‘Em September 17 Tech Alamo Stadium 13 - 12 24 St. Anthony St. Anthony 2 - 19 October 3 Bowie El Paso 0 - 37 8 So. San Alamo Stadium 33 - 6 18 Central Tech Field 13 • 7 23 Hot Wells Alamo Stadium 27 - 7 30 Harlandale Harlandale 0 - 7 November 6 Burbank Alamo Stadium 20 - 19 12 Alamo Heights Alamo Stadium 13 - 14 27 Edison Edison 0 - 26 H O U I' ront Row: Henry Escobedo, Refugio Olivares, George Reyna, Coach Nemo Herrera, Manuel Gonzales, Ramiro Bernal, Frank Rodriguez. Back Row: Tony Rivera, David Rodriguez, Bruno Herrera,Raul Gonzales, Richard Reyes. Walter Kelley, notin pictore. Basketball Schedule and Scores Date Lanier Versus Place Us-‘Em January 4 Tech B . H. S. 27 - 18 6 Brackenridge B. H. S. 22 - 18 8 Centra Lanier 37 - 15 11 So. San Lanier 34 - 18 13 Edison Edison 36-18 15 Hot Wells Lanier 37 - 8 18 Jefferson Lanier 22 - 36 20 Harlandale Harlandale 27 - 13 22 Burbank B.H. S. 25-14 25 Tech Central 46 - 5 27 Brackenridge Lanier 34-28 February 1 So. San So. San 32 - 20 2 Edison Lanier 38 - 30 5 Hot Wells Hot Wells 45- 17 6 Jefferson Jeff?rson 24-32 10 Harlandale Lanier 38 - 19 11 Burbank Lanier 41 - 19 26 Lockhart Jefferson 32 - 21 26 Lampassas Jefferson 27 - 12 March 4 Lakeview Austin 48-31 5 Mt. Vernon Austin 47-25 6 French Austin 30- 18 Yeah Team Fight I. Good ol coaches. 2. Little Louie. 3. Hard charging Fito. 4. Kickoff practice. 5. Punting Bernal. 6. Ready to block. 7. Tense moment. 8. Three linesmen. 9. The start to victory. 10. On the way to the state championship. II. Roughhouse Kelly in action. 12. Mosco on top. 13. The “A” Class. 14. Our gang. 15. Last day of football practice. 16. After the Tech game. 17. Ah, those Bowie gals! Since the organization of our school, Lanier boys have been outstanding in the sport of bas- kerball. This year there were added reasons to be proud of Lanier’s fine team coached by Nemo Herrera, one of the most competent mentors in that field. The Voks made tneir start toward tri- umph by winning the District Title in a four point victory over Burbank. They next defeated Lockhart by a score of 32-21 in the semi-finals of the Regional Meet and won the Regional title by defeating Lampasas 27-11. The Voks entered the State Meet at Austin and were off to a good start when they defeated Lakeview 48-31; Mt. Vernon was their next vic- tim, 49-35. Their final victory came when they defeated French High School of Beaumont 30-18. Members of this State Championship are Ramiro Bernal, Henry Escobedo, Manuel Gonzales, Raul Gonzales, Walter Kelley, Refugio Olivares, Richard Reyes, Tony Rivera. David Rodriguez, Frank Hernandez, and George Reyna. Two mem. bers, Tony Rivera and Henry Escobedo, made the All State Team. Tony had a score of 360 points and Henry Escobedo made a score of 164. The B Class Team, coached by Mr. Shipman, followed in the goal-throwing performance of their elder brothers, won the City Championship. AUTOGRAPHS A man that hath friends must show himself friendly: and there is a Friend that stieketh closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 Friendship is purchased only by friendship. A man may have authority over others, but be can never have their heart except by giving his own. —Wilson It is a good thing to be rich, and a good thing to be strong but it is a better thing to be beloved by many friends. —Euripides When I give money I give something that is not mine: but when I give Friendship, I give myself. —E.O.G. One of the greatest lessons in life is to learn to take people at their best, not their worst; to look for the divine, not the human in them; the beautiful, not the ugly; the bright, not the dark; the straight, not the crooked side. If your name is to live at all, it is so much more to have it live in people’s hearts than only in their brains. —Holmes Our Friends In Town We, the Seniors of 1943, gratefully acknowledge our indebtedness to our friends in town who made this volume of “Los Recuerdos” possible. May you have a most successful future. Acosta Music Company Alamo Blue Print Supply Company A la mo Jewelry Company Alamo Piano Company Alamo Tailors Cleaners A1 Diana Beauty Shop Anderson, P.L.,Commissioner of Fire Police Bell Jewelry Company Bettencourt, Joe vj., Jeweler Botica La Campana Buena Vista Cleaners Cardenas, I., Bros. Bicycle Shop Central Restaurant Chapa Drug Company Clark’s Dollar Store Cortez Funeral Home Cruz, The Florist Diaz Studio Don Domingo’s Department Store D agon Bottling Works Dunham, Dan S., Salon Duquesa Beauty Salon Economy Shoe Repair El Nopal Bakeries Franklin’s Frank Sol, Military Supplies Frost Brothers Galindo, Ramon, Real Estate Gonzales Cleaners Guadalupe Meat Market Guajardo Grocery Hein, Henry F., Commissioner of Parks Sanitation Jalisco Restaurant Bakery Johnson Furniture Store Joske’s Kelly-Scherer Flower Shop Kilday, Owen W.� Sheriff Kline’s Department Store La Estrella Department Store La Feria Department Store La Luz Fruit Stands La Nacional Department Store La Prensa Publishing Company La Vencedora Manufacturers Las Camelias Meat Market Lirio Barber Shop Little’s Boot Shop Lone Star Cleaners Los Gallos Majestic Men’s Shop Martinez, B., Sons Company, Inc. Mauermann, Gus, B., Mayor Mexican Manhattan Resturant Mexican Products Store Mike, The Hatter Monterrey Drug Store National, Zaragoza Guadalupe Theaters Navidad Drug Store Original Mexican Restaurant Ortiz Drug Store Paris Style Shop Pearl Drug Store Penner’s. The Young Men’s Store Perales, Alonso, Lawyer Perez Drug Store Progresso Theater Ramirez Jewelry Shop Ramirez, Pete Rios, Joseph, Accountant Rodriguez. Mrs. M. E., Funeral Director San Antonio Music Company Sanchez Grocery Store San Jose Drug Store San Pedro Drug Store Solo Serve Department Store Southern Music Company Steffler, Paul E., Commissioner of Streets Public Improvements Strauss-Frank Company Toudouze Furniture Company Venus Tailors Cleaners Welten’s Bakery Wolff Marx Company Zale’s Jewelry ; ft t r gffiiSft rfcft rftft rrsfrrfrxi fr js: y� v,; r vi r v: rr r sv: r?A-;': A r ' i hbr mi mil) 1211 W. Houston St. B-30672 Congratulations To the Class of 1943 from Wolff k Marx San Antonio's Friendly Depart merit Store Courtesy Of Sol Frank Band Uniforms Military Supplies 300 EAST HOUSTON’ST Smart Style At Lowest I rices It's Franklin’s for outstanding ready-to-wear for women and nvsces.at lowest prices Res. Phone F- 8033 LAS CAMELLAS MEAT MARKET RETAIL WHOLESALE 1300 Buena Vista San Hntonio, Texa, SJ9N A NT ON OS THRIFT STORE Pei ‘ez Drug Store 509 DOLOROSA ST. AIR CONDITIONED B 31884 AL DIANA BEAUTY SHOP WE SPECIALIZE IX ALL I E ll 7 U ORE DELLA F. HERNANDEZ. MGR SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS Prescriptions of all kinds Ice Cream Candy School Supplies Don Domingo's Dept. Store Matamcros Santa Rosa Welten's Prospect Hill Bakery Bread, Pies and Cakes French Bread, that good old crusty kind B-31581 San Antonio. Texas Phone F-9841 A TEXAS INSTITUTION r----' Built By Satisfied Customer Congratulations to the Senior Class of 1943 224 E. Houston St 400 E. Houston Progreso Theater Nuestras Mas Sin ceras Felicitaciones A Todos Los Alumnos de Esta Escuela EMPRESA GARZA GARZA Alamo Piano Co. Pianos. Records. Musical Instruments W. Commerce at Soledad EVEN A I 1ST A TAILORS «V CLEANER s Quality M ark 1054 1407 BUENA VISTA ST Tamalina HARINA DE NIXTAMAL Para Tortillas y Tamales RAMON GALINDO - REALTOR 26 601 DOLOROSA ST ..)e::wr :. :[ !:Wi � - .•-.• � ..•� ■ ■•■ .� ■� ; ..� ■•; -«. .� . .«. ,y � Duquesa Beauty Salon The Permanent Home of Permanent Waves 709 Dolorosa St. Eloisa R. Valadez Proprietor San Antonio, Texas Congratulations to the Seniors of 1943 118 Soledad St. Gus B. Mauermnnn, Mayor P. L. Amlerson, Commissioner of Fire Poliee Henry F. Hein, Commissioner of Parks Sanitation Paul E. Steffler, Commissioner of Streets Public Improvement We Congratulate the 1943 Graduating Class of the Sidney Lanier High School r? v. r s?i rr rTyvi r v; ry v; r n r: r? v; r? v: rj ; r? S ygv: r v: r i ryy : r?sv; r v gv: r?gxi tf v: r av; r v: ryy;: av: r yvi r? i r r; [ygv: ry i rsv: r sv: r i S Graduates of 1943—Congratulations Joske’s and the Youth of South- west Texas have long been “good companions.” For Joske’s is more than justa store,it’s a personality, always hospitable, always ready to serve you through large stocks, newest fashions and values that let you keep your budget. Young folks like the warm friendliness of this store and you see them there 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 greater. It’s now considered one of the most beautiful stores in America...like a whole 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 Compliments of ( on gra t u la tion s Seniors! Best Wishes From Owen W. Kilday Best Wishes From Monterrey Progreso Drug Stores 1801 Guadalupe 1800 Guadalupe A.XI. Perez owner Cl!A DA LIFE ME A T MA RKET 1119 Guadalupe Watch Repairing Diamond Setting Ramirez Jeuelry Shop Manufacturing Jeweler Engraver All Uork Guaranteed 118 S. Laredo St. San Antonio, Texas Straus Frank Co Wholesale Distributors Pearl Drug Store Congratulates The Seniors 1500 Guadalupe F-4397 301-307 South Flores St San Antonio, Texas ;T2Q27Wi2?52?2LTfiQ2fW2 BOTICA SAN PEDRO SAN PEDRO DRUG STORE 110 PRODUCE ROW SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS JOSEPH RIOS Public Accountant and Auditor P. O. 8ox 2516 San Antonio. Texas ORTIZ DRUG STORE PRESCRIPTION SPECIALISTS Cor. Frio and Houston Sts. Ph ne.s G. 0801 and B 30548 San Antonio. Texas LA LUZ FRUIT STAND FRESH FRUITS DAILY OPEN DAY NIGHT No. 1 503 S. Laredo St. N o 2 1621 Nogalitos F- 8732 B.31413 No. 8 2204 Broadway G. 5624 EL NOPAL PANADERIA Y CAFE LAS PANADERIAS QUE ELABORAN EL MEJOR PAN DE HUEVO EN LA CUIDAD NO. 1- 311 EL PASO ST. F. 7794 NO. 2- 108 PRODUCE ROW B. 31124 Pedro Gomez - Prop. CORTESIA DE LA PRENSA El Gran Diario popular Mexicano JALISCO Restaurant and Pastry Shop Real Mexican Dishes 128 N. Santa Rosa Ave. Phone B-31433 CONGRATULATIONS FROM DAN S. DUNHAM Manufacturing Jeweler High School and Fraternity Jeweler 3rd floor 318 South Texas Bank Building Phone G. 9081 '■ r nS r?tf i r? si r v;: ,v � v. tv � Vi rys ry v; v s f v; tyy aV Si r? r y i wwim SlfK5 91 Years of Building Confidence It takes a long time to build, and earn, and de- serve a cherished reputation such as BELL’S en- joys today. This is of utmost importance in the selection of diamonds and jewelery---for you must trust the jeweler’s pledge of quality. In this trust you can depend upon BELL’S, as have your parents and grandparents before you. Bay a Little Weekly or Monthly Home of Good Luck Wedding Rings TEXAS’ OLDEST JEWELERS-ESTABLISHED 1852 516 E. Houston St. 91st year 3 Drink Dragon Beverages Manufactured By DRAGON BOTTLING WORKS ALAMO BLUE PRINT CO. School and Art Supplies HOSPITAL BOUQUETS FUNERAL DESIGNS Southern Music Co. Everything in Musical Instruments and Goods. F-6353 330 Fast Houston St. f Cruz the Florist FLOWERS FOR EVERY OCCASION Miss Angola Cruz, Prop. G-0553 517 DOLOROSA ST. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Gonzales Cleaners Hatters 1307-1307 4-1309 W. Commerce St. Call for and Deliver Ernest Gil Gonzalez, Prop. Garfield-0663 Mis sinceras felici taciones a lo.s alumnos de la escuela Sidney Lanier. Alonso S. Perales llniniii I lliiilliiilliiii Cali If. Covarrbias, Prop. U-30598 1001 El Paso Si. San Antonio. Texas Durango Drug Store Congra tulation s Son iors Huy War Stamps anrl Bonds Invest In America My, w, . „ .. We carry a complete line of Patent Med- hereLibertyandEducation Prevail CorteZ ieines. Toilet Articles, School Supplies, Per- Fmbnlnier fumes and Sundries. Also Candies, Ice Funeral Director Notary Public Cream and Cigarettes. 603 FI Paso St. 1-9012 B-30781 Corner Las Moras and Durango I : The Home of Friendly Flower Service 326 W.Josephine St. F 6184 112 V. Flores St. Little's Boot Shop L.M. Little S tn B-30654 Congratulations Seniors From Frost Bros. The House of Smart Styles for Smart Women 217 E. Houston St. F-7131 . Cardena Bicycle Shop 104 S. Laredo St. F-9858 Lirio Barber Shop 1810 Guadalupe St. Ariel G. Tamez. Prop. Los Gallos Bakery 826 S. Pecos St. B-30564 Sanches Grocery 1801 San Fernando St. F-0185 National Dept. Store 736 W Commerce St. G-0732 Mrs M.E. Rodriguez Funeral Director 511 Guadalupe St. F-9461 ALAMO CLEANERS TAILORS Alterations Our Specialty Prompt and Good Service Is What Keeps Us Busy. Fur Relining Repairing, R.O.T.C. Uniforms a Specialty J.M. Carnales, Prop. 2017 W. Houston St, B-30972 Courtesy of Fete Ramirez 618 W. Houston St. Mexican Products 123 S. Laredo St. Adela G. Mireles San Jose Drug Store 1302 El Paso St, B-31585 G u aja rdo C rocerx 2116 Guadalupe St. G-1779 VENUS TAILORS CLEANERS 105 S. Flores St. B-3-0682 MIKE THE EXPERT HATTER ECONOMY SHOP REPAIR 509 W. Commerce St. B-30047 v !: . vfg 9J : v Y+YY+Yn frY. Y yg ZaY� YaY,frgYnV «Y+Y.Y+YnY+Y.iVStfr frYY+YiT The Management of the Nacional, Zaragoza and Guadalupe THEATRES Congratulate the Senior Class of 1943 Wttfiir SALUTATIONS 1943 Lanier Senior Graduates MM PENNER’S THE YOUNG MEN’S STORE 708 W. Commerce G- 2191 G-2191 KLINE'S 729 W. COMMERCE ST. BOY’S AND YOUNG MEN S CLOTHES SHOES “For the whole family’’ “STAR BRAND and FREEMAN” LONE STAR CLEANERS R. O. T. C Uniforms A Specialty 162 W. Houston St. Dry Cleaning Compliments of BOTICA LA CAMPANA G. 2338 BELL DRUG STORE G. 2339 201 Santa Rosa Ave. San Antonio, Texas LA FERIA Congratulates the Graduates of 1943 ifi-iSSi r? VuY4Y.y M,y S: y 'y4Y,y :?k Compliments of La Lencediira Tortillas Manufacturers 310-12 Buena I ista St. C.0902 Largest Stock of Used and Rebuilt Bantl Instruments in the southwest We are exclusive agents for Conn-Pan American-Cavalier Martin-Gibson Wurlitzer Terms Trades SAN ANTONIO MUSIC CO. 316 W. Commerce THE ORIGINAL MEXICAN RESTAURANT 107 LOSOYA ST. PARIS STYLE SHOP 724 Commerce St. G-0732 AiAfjo COMPANY 32 years on Alamo Plaza San Antonio's largest and finest Cash Credit Jewelers 209 Alamo Plaza G-51I6 MAJESTIC MEN'S SHOP Sportsirear 116 E. Houston St. Compliments J A. C. TOUDOUZE CO. Home and office furniture Hardware Plumbing and Electric Supplies Abra Una Cuenta Su Credito es bueno en la MUEBLERIA JOHNSON La casa mas conocida en la colonia Mejicana 700 Calle Sur l.aredo FANNIN 9167 Compliments of LA ESTRELLA Department Store Outfitter for the Entire Family 715-719 W. Commerce G. 9721 JOE C. BETTENCOURT School Pins...Medals......Insignias 246 College St. .