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

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1945 volume:

JloA lecu icl l 1945 Volume Six Published by: Sidney Lanier High School Printed by:. Vocational Printing Classes Sidney Lanier High School Engraved by: Brand Engraving Company San Antonio. Texas Bound by: Universal Bindery San Antonio, Texas becLication Jloi. R.ecae'idai MRS. MARY HOLLAND In grateful appreciation for her friendship and sympathetic helpful- ness, we dedicate this, our sixth volume of Los Recuerdos, to Mrs Mary Farrar Holland, our first faculty member to be retired. She began teaching at Lanier in 1927 and was always an inspiration to both teachers and stu- dents. She was well loved for her never tiringpatience, her teaching ability and her encouraging enthusiasm. In recognition of her noble inspiration and in tribute to her high ideals, we dedicate this book to our teacher and friend, Mrs. Mary Farrar Holland. On the one hundredth anniversary of the annexation of Texas to the Unit- ed States, it is fitting that we tumour attention to the colorful history of the State. No other State in the Union is so rich in folklore and legend. Many and varied are the stories told of old San Antonio de Bejar and nearby territory. One of the most interesting legends cen ers around the Rose Window of Mission San Jose. The window, na- tionally famous for its beauty, served as a model for the carving on the west door of the mission. Since that door, in turn, served as a model for the design of our own front door at Lanier, we have chosen to include the legend of the Rose Window as a theme for the 1945 edition of Los Recuerdos. jHoi. Recu idoA Jle je tcL of 7lie. Rote l4ji icLaut Pedro Huizar a talented young sculptor was commissioned by the King of Spain to beautify the Spanish Mission San Jose with his art. He left Spain with a sad heart for he was leaving in Madrid a beautiful sweetheart, Rosa, who promised to follow him to San Antonio as soon as a suitable boat passage could be arranged. Pedro reached the mission and worked furiously to complete his assignment before Rosa should arrive. Carving a window, his thoughts on Rosa and the future, he unconsciously carved elaborate roses for decora tions about the window. It wasbeautiful but had no religious significance whatsoever. At last it was completed and while it was admired by the Indians and by the monks and priests, more than a few trembled, for the window had no religious meaning and some said it was a sacrilege. The month of Rosa's scheduled arrival came and as the weeks passed the entire mission made ready for the wedding. The Indian women baked cakes and prepared many good things for the wedding feast The monks wrote prayers and songs and made ready for the Wedding Ceremony. When the day of Rosa's arrival dawned and the sunlight fell on Mission San Jose it found Pedro and a young monk high in the bell tower where they could see for several miles down the road. All morning they watched for the wagon train from the South, but the noonday sun found its place in heaven and still - - not the smallest cloud of dust along the road to show the coming of the wagons. At Jloi Recu icLoi Jletjend 7he Rode TOUtcLout sunset, an impatient Pedro hurried down the curved steps from the belfrey and ran to the great gate in the wall. A lone rider was galloping along the road and Pedro raced to meet him. He had nothing but a parchment which he handed to Pedro, it told of Rosa's death at sea, for the boat in which she was traveling had sunk. Pedro urned with a sad heart to the mission.. He fell before the altar and cried his grief. At last after weeks of sadness and after many prayers he found a new peace. I have been wrong, Pe- dro told the monks. I have sinned greatly in carv- ing roses on the window of this mission. God has punished me and I must do penance. I shall carve on the West entrance to this Church a door more beautiful than any in the new world. It will be an inspiration to all who pass through it and all who look at it will say This door is truly a tribute to Heaven. So Pedro carved a door and his prophecy came true. For hundreds of years all who have passed through its portals have been blessed. All who have gazed upon it's magnificent detail have marveled and have said It is a divine thing, he must have been inspired by heaven! This is the legend which we hold so dear for this door in the West wall of San lose Mission, carved by Pedro Huizar, was the inspiration for the en- trances of Sidney Lanier School. As you pass through the doors of our school, may the blessings and beauty of the doors fill your heart and bring happiness. 9� Me tUVua tt 9 t Memoriam J!al RecuesicLni. HONOR OUR PATRIOT DEAD Anonymous Memorial Day is consecrated to the soldiers; it is dedicated to patriotism; around this sacred day cluster precious memories of our fallen brave. Over the silent chambers of our sleeping comrades we wreathe garlands of flowers —symbols of our love and gratitude. These graves are the Nation's shrine, the Mecca to which patriots journey to renew their devotion to the cause for which these patriots died. The fruits of their victories are a united country. This is a sacred heritage purchased by their valor and sealed by their blood. History is their encomium. Battlefields attest their courage. Sleep, heroes, sleep; Your deeds shall never die. Cpl. Carlos I. Aguirre was killed in action in Leyte in February, 1945. Pfc. Leonard Araiza was killed in action in Italy on December 21,1943. Sgt. Clemente W. Barbozadied of wounds received in action, summer 1944. Pvt Jose Centeno was killed in action September 26, 1944. Sgt. Rudy Cortez died in the service of his country, November 2,1943. Cpl. Ramiro Gallegos was killed in action in North Africa on January 17,1943. Pfc. John M. Garcia was killed in action on May 23,1944. Pvt. Rogelio Garcia died in the service of his country. T Sgt. Henry Gomez was killed at Kasserine Pass on February 16,1943. Albert Gonsen, U.S. Navy, prisone.- in Philippines, was killed while trying to escape September 7, 1944. Pvt. Manuel Hernandez was killed in action in December, 1944. Pfc. Simon V. Jaramillo deceased 1944. Pfc. Joe A. Nino was killed in Belgium on February 13,1945. Pvt. Richard J. Reyes was killed in action in France on September 26, 1944 Pvt. Rudolph C. Torres was killed in action September 1944. Pvt. Valeriano Torres was killed in action summer 1944. Sgt. Jose Zepeda was killed in action in France on August 13, 1944. Antonio Morales died in the service of his country. David Munoz died in the service of his country. Pfc. Roger A. Gonzales was killed in action in Italy on December 1, 1944 Admini ttotia+i JloA. Rec44 uto. Mr. I. E. Stutsman, Superintendent Mr. L. W. Fox Director of Vocational Education San Antonio Board of Education Mr. Leo Brewer, President Mr. Randle Taylor, Vice-President Mrs. Ferdinand J. Winter, Secretary Mr. J. E. Seibert Mrs O. E. Latimer Mrs. Edwin R. Lewis Col. James P. Hollers Jlai Recuenxlai Ad mi UA. tla liO i P'Uftci-p.al R. H. BREWER, PRINCIPAL MARY ELMA GARZA, SECRETARY The 1945 edition oi Los Recuerdos will always be remembered as the edition of the yearbook that was published at the turning point of World Wor II The signifi- cance of this fact cannot overlooked when one thinks of the many dif acuities that con- fronted those who were responsible for this book. The work of the sponsors, the stalf, and all others who made contributions de- serves the highest praise. The students and teachers in the art and printing departments deserve special ment.on for the excellent work done by them. The greatest pleasure that comes to me from my work is that which comes from working with people who know how and are willing to cooperate with others. The teachers and the students who have worked so diligently on our yearbook should be commended by all of us. So, in behalf of the faculty and student body I wish to ex- tend our sincere appreciation to all those who helped to make the 1945 edition of Los Recuerdos possible. We are proud of you and we are proud of our book. —R. H. BREWER JcLmituAtfiatiatt Jlxyi RecM icLol Vice-P UHcifial---1 bean feoifA. I consider it a pleasure and a privilege to be identified with a school which has contributed so much to this community. Particularly am I proud of the products which the school is turning out. Our boys and girls have made an enviable record and have distinguished themselves cn the battle fronts, as well as on the home front. Even to the casual observer, it is evident that Lanier school graduates are always ready and eager to do their share or as- sume their responsibility, This willingness to respond to an emer- gency is largely the result of the type of training received. A great deal of the credit rightfully belongs to the members of the faculty who have worked diligently and patiently to inspire these students to live unselfishly and abundantly. Students who have shown a disposition to cooperate with the faculty have been given skillful and sympathetic advice on how to solve the various problems of everyday life---edu- cational, vocational, moral, social, health, or problems related to their personal ad justment and welfare. Lanier School believes that a well- rounded education must take care of the spiritual and moral values as well as the academic or vocational skills. We make a conscious effort to teach that such traits of character as truthfulness, honesty, loyalty, and fair dealing must be practiced. It is quite a satisfaction to receive favor- aisle reports regarding the worthwhile con- tributions and splended achevements of our ex-students. To them, I wish to say that we appreciate their letters of confidence in the work we are doing. Here's wishing the best of luck to all our alumni and particularly to those who will shortly join that group of ex- Lanierites. F.L. TAFOLLA jOci. Hec«eiAcl Adtnini-LinatiO+i Jbeati jj Qinli. GREETINGS TO THE CLASS OF 1945 Just twenty years ago I helped the first senior class of Sidney Lanier School to be graduated. It was good then, and it is now, to be so pleasantly associated with young people who have so much to decide about the meaning and manner of living. The world those young people of 1925 entered was prosperous, but it was missing the way to fine relationships at home and abroad that might have meant continued peace. Much water has passed under the bridge since then; I sincerely hope that you and your generation may develop such a broad and generous understanding of people that you may seek to resolve conflicts just- ly, with mutual consideration, so that the members of succeeding senior classes may leave Lanier to establish homes in a peace- ful land where men are free to love and work and worship without fear of interfer- ence from home or foreign foes. My message to you would be that you go to meet life unafraid, knowing that God rules in the affairs of men. (The Bible) Robert Browning has written a line you might like to memorize; Life is no blot to me, nor blank. It means intensely, and it means good. To find its meaning is my meat and drink. AcUtuni iAXitioti. JloA. flecu ido Mai t O hice. Secretaries: Mary Elma Garza, Jessie Vargas Student Assistants: Carmen Espinoza Rachel Avila Cecilia Gonzalez Rebecca Trevino Sonya Arroyo Josie Ortiz Hilaria Puente Trinidad Trujillo jO.04. decueido . 7cUfU tiit ia tian Attendance. Office Student Assistants: Susana Tello Elisa Vaca Esther Valdez Margaret Trevino Irene Valdez Aurora Trevino Marina Gaytan Aurora Torres idminilbiatio+i Jlo4. Recu icLaA. JUlsiatuf, Librarian: Beatrice Henderson Library Assistants: Seated Bertha Rodriguez. Clerk Standing Vicenta Sandoval Felicitas Cortez Maurelia Sierra Hortense Lira Esther Adame Tony Martinez Julia Cobarrubias Juanita Herrera Lovie Baker Rachel Lopez Olivia Mendiola Jio 4. RecueAcLoA. tf-acoltif. rf-aculty faculty J!od (lecM idct JESSIE W. BAIN. M A., University ot Texas, Social Studies, Math MARGARITA BARRON, B.A., University of Mexico. South- west Texas State Teachers College, Spanish. English EMMA BODEN, B.S. and M.A., Texas State College for Women, Southwest Texas State College, English, Math MARIAN MUELLER BREWER. B.S.. Our Lady of the Lake College, Physical Education LILLIAN WARD BROWN, B.S. and M.S., N.T.S.T.C.. Denton University of Texas, Austin, Texas, A. S L, Kingsville, High School English RUTH BUDOW. B A.. Incarna‘e Word College, English ELDAH BURK, B.A.and M.A., Incarnate Word College, Uni- versity of Texas, Art ALMA POND CAREY, B.B., B.A., M.A., William S Mary, St. Mary's University. University of Texas, History BYRTA CARSON, B S., Mary Hardin Baylor College, Clothing MINNIE T. COCHRANE, B.A., M.A., Texas University, Our Lady of the Lake, Colorado State Teachers College, Uni- versity of Minnesota, Columbia University, Westmoorland College, Biology, Physiology, Aviation Science Jlal fleou uL i faculty FLORENCE WATKINS COX. B.M., A.M., Howard Payne College School of Education. Greeley. Colorado.Music TUR A C. CRESSEY. A. B.. Texas University. Incarnate Word. College of Mines. English ALICE BRITTAIN EVANS. B.S., B A.. M. A . Library Science. University of Texas. Our Lady of the Lake College. Uni- versity of Oklahoma, Social Studies THELMA FITZWATER, B.A.. St. Mary's University. Incarnate Word College, Social Studies ClADYS FOSTER. B.S.. Texas State College for Women. Clothing and Vocational Dressmaking RUTH FOSTER, fi B., M.A., College ol Education. Greeley. Colorado, S. W.T.S.T.C., Lady of the Lake College. University cf Texas, High School English and Public Speaking MELB FULTON, A ,B., Louisiana State Normal College, Dramatics, Oral English, English MERRIL S. GATES.B.A.. M.A.. S.W.T.S T.C., St. Mary's Uni- versity, English OTILA GIRON, B.A., Southwestern University. Spanish ANNIE LEE GOEN. B. A., North Texas State Teachers College Texas State College for Women, University oi Missouri University of Texas. Social Studies rf-GCuUdf Jloi. Recu idxU. NEWBERN W. GUINN, B.S., M.A..Texas A M; University of Texas. Mechanical Drawing JESSIE SCOTT HALE, B.S.,Texas State College for Women, Clothing BESSIE B. HAYDON, B. A., University of Texas, Our Lady of the Lake College, S.H.T.C. Commercial BEATRICE B. HENDERSON, B.A., Baylor University, Texas State College for Women, Librarian BONITA JANE HENRY. B.A., Trinity University, Oral English Wm. CARSON HERRERA, B.A,, Southwestern, University of Texas, St. Mary's University, University of San Antonio. Physical Education DOROTHY LAYER HILDEBRANDT, B.S., Our Lady of the Lake College. Attendance Teacher EVELYN HINSON, B.A., St. Mary's University, Texas State College for Women, Incarnate Word College, Our Lady of the Lake College, Mathematics DORIS HOUCK, A. B. Southern Methodist University, Science E- I HUDSPETH, Vocational Certificate. University of Texas Vocational Body Fender J! U Recu tcUu tyacMlbf FRANCES HYNES. B.A.. M.A. , Inccrnate Word College St. Mary's University. Mathematics. MARY JAHNKE, B.S. Degree. T S.C.W. Denton. Texas. Voca- tional Art. NORMA MclNTIRE, B. A. M.A.. St. Mary s University. Sam Houston Normal College, Incarnate Wcrd College.Colora- do State College of Education. San Anlcnio University, end St Mary's University. Geometry, Algebra, and Com- i e-icicl Mclh. LUCILE McDERMAND, B A, Trinity University. Journal- ism and English. GNES KNIGHT, B.S., Columbia University. Foods and Homemaking. R H. MARRS, B A , University of Texas; St Mary's, Junior Mathematics. V. E. MECHLER, Vocational Certificate, Texas Automotive P-ini S Trim. MARY ELLEN MORAN, BA. M.A . Incarnate V ord College, St Mary's University, English. LUCY PORTER, B.S., M S., Texas State College fer V omen and Colorado State College oi Agriculture and Mechan- ic Arts, Home Economics. ETFIE MAE PRASSEL,B A., Baylor University. Oral English, English, Los Recuerdos Sponsor. SARAH FRANCES WARE. B.A., M. A.. Baylor College Univer sity of Tax33, Social Studies. CATHERINE WATKINS, B. A., Our Lady oi the Lake College. Texas University, Mathematics. faculty J!ai Recuesidad GRACE SARGENT, B.A., University of Texas. University of Cali- fornia, Incarnate Word College. English CECILIA SCHIFFERS, B.A. and M A., Our Lady of the Lake Col- lege. The University of Texas. Mathematics SOPHIE SCHIFFERS. B S ,Our Lady of the Lake College, Physical Education JESSIE SHANE. B.A., M.A., Our Lady ot the Lake College, Colo- rado College of Education, University of Texas, High School English and Civics f. L. SHIPMAN, B A , Abilene Christian. A M College, Trinity University, Physical Education and Math E. J. SWINDLER, Vocational Certificate, Texas A S M Collige. University of Texas. Vocational Auto Mechanics EVELYN F. TOUT, M.A., Columbia University, Syracuse Univer- sity, S.W.T.T.C., Science ALICIA A. TREVINO, B S. in H E. University of San Antonio. Texas. Texas State College for V omen. Biolcgy, Chemistry B. C. VICENTINI, Permanent Vocational Certificate, University of Texas, A S M College, St. Mary's University of San Antonio, Vocational Mill Work RAY A. WALKER, Vocational Certificate, University of Texas, St. Mary's University, Printing DOROTHY WIEDENFELD, B.S , in Physical Education, Cur Lady of the Lake College, Physical Education, Science WILLIAM ZIMMER, Graduate Streator Conservatory of Music, University of Louisvilie, Band and Orche stra J!eU ec Woi SenlvU eiaM o Se+u i CloAA Oj iceAA J?ad Recuendo Stu+U, Guadalupe Monte mayor Eusebio Chavez Adela Ramirez Alice Cruz Margret Rendon Mary Lily Herrera Augustine Lopez Mariano Cuellar President Vice-President Recording Secretary Cor. Secretary Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms Sergeant-at-Arms Parliamentarian Senioni Cla-id Sp nionA. JZo4 Hecuendc Se+iioAA. GUADALUPE MONTEMAYOR, Burk Advisory, Nick-name Mex. ico, Life Ambition Doctor, R.O.T.C. Lt., President of the Senior Class, Reporter of the Chemistry Class, Royal Blue Collegiates Club. EUSEBIO ROMERO CHAVEZ, Burk Advisory, Nick-name Che' vo. Life Ambition Mechanical Engineer, R.O.T.C. Lt., President of the Symphonian Club, Football Letterman '43-'44, National Honor Society, Senior Class Vice-president, Bexar County Student Leadership Association Representative '43. ADELA RAMIREZ, Cochrane Advisory, Nick-name Adelita, Life Ambition Cadet Nurse, Advisory President for Five Semesters, Symphonian Club, Girls' Chorus, Attendance Typist, T.D.. Short- and Class President, Senior Class Recording Secretary. ALICE CRUZ, R. Foster Advisory, Nick-name Licha, Life Ambition College Girl, Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals, Student Council Representative for Six Semesters, Reco ding Secretary of Stu' dent Council, Royal Blue Collegiates Secretary, Blue Jackets Sec' .-etary, Treasurer of National Honor Society, Advisory Secretary Sen ior Class Corresponding Secretary. MARGARET RENDON, Nick-name Maggie Advisory Secretary for Two Semesters, Royal Blue Collegiates Club, Los Recuerdos Typist, Advisory President, Shorthand Class President, Senior Class Treasurer, Life Ambition Nurse. MARY LILY HERRERA, Watkins Advisory, Nick-name Shorty- Booga, Life Ambition Lawyer, Royal Blue Collegiates, Senior Band, Senior Orchestra, Senior Class Sergeant-at-Arms. AUGUSTINE S LOPEZ, R. Foster Advisory, Nick-name Augie, Life Ambition Mill Worker, Senior Class Sergeant-at-Arms. FRANK SEPULVEDA. Brown Advisory, Nick-name Pancho Dy- namite. R O.T.C. Major and Lt. Colonel, T.D. Assistant Chief, Football Co-Captain, Senior Class Parliamentarian. ALBERT AGUILAR, Brown Advisor , Nick-name Jonito , Life Ambition Doctor, Cheer Leader, Royal Blue Collegiates Club. AMELIA AGUILAR. G. Foster Ad isory, Nick-name Melie”, Life Ambition Stenographer, Symphonian Club, Shorthand Class Vice- presideni. Jlol Recu idoi' Sesuxvtd RUDY AGUILAR, Brown Advisory, Nick-name Pelon , Royal Blue Collegiate, Homeroom President, Football Captain, Presi- dent of Sophomore Class and Junior Class. HOPE AGUILERA, McDermand Advisory, Life Ambition Secre- tary, Royal Blue Collegiate. HELEN AGUIRRE, Shane Advisory, Life Ambition Nurse, Secre- tary, and Treasurer of Advisory. LOVIE BAKER, Shane Advisory, Nick-name Guera , Life Ambi- tion Nurse. Vice-president of Advisory. Secretary, Treasurer o Lanier Library Club. Treble Clef Club, Senior Editor of Los Re- cuerdos. Royal Blue Collegiate, T. D. Club. CARMEN BAZAN, McDermand Advisory, Nick-name Pila , Life Ambition Beauty Operater, Royal Blue Collegiate, Treble Clef Club, Attendance Typist, Reporter of Shorthand Class, Attend- ance Office Assistant. LUCIO BERRONES, Cochrane Advisory, Life Ambition Machinist. SOCORRO BLANCARTE, Mclntire Advisory, Homeroom Secretary Bluejacket Secretary, Four Typing Awards, Symphonian Club, Secretary Shorthand Class. PEDRO CALDERON. G. Foster Advisory, Auto Mechanics Shop President, Senior Band and Senior Orchestra Vice-President VICTORIA CARDENAS. Brown Advisory, Nick name Vicky , Life Ambition Nurse, Bronze Medal, Attendance Office Helper. DAVID CASANOVA, Brown Advisory, Life Ambition Pharmacist, National Honor Society, Treasurer of Advisory, Two Typing Awards, Vocational Editor of Los Recuerdos. JloA Recu icLoA. Se+ti U ANTONIO CAVAZOS, Shane Advisory. Nick-name Chiva 'Life Ambition Mechanic, President of Body ana Fender Shop. FELICITAS CORTEZ, R.Y. Foster Advisory, Nick-name Fela, Life Ambition Stenographer, Bronze Medal, President of Advisory. ROSIE CORTEZ, Cochrane Advisory, Life Ambition Bookkeeper and Typist, Student Council Representative, Secretary Douglas McArthur Committee. Business Manager for Los Recuerdos, Home Economics Editor, Make-up Editor, Advertising Manager for 'El Nopal,B.C.S.L.A. Representative. ANGELINA GARCIA CUELLAR, Carey Advisory. Nick-name Helen, ' Life Ambition Nurse, Blue Jackets. MARIANO F. CUELLAR. McDermand Advisory, Life Ambition Drafting Engineer, Homeroom President, R.O.T.C. Capt., Los Re- cuerdos Staff Art Editor, Parliamentarian Senior Class. RAUL CURIEL, McDermand Advisory, Nick-name Lt. Bolt,'1 Na- tional Honor Society. Vice-President of Student Council, Adjutant Capt. R. O. T. C., Associate Editor-in-Chief of Los Recuerdos. GILBERT DENNIS DELGADO, Shane Advisory, Nick-name Wolf '' Life Ambition Aircraft Mechanic, Auto Mechanics Shop Foreman, Senior Band, Senior Orchestra. EPIFANIO DELGADO. Ware Advisory, Nick-name, Epi, Life Ambition Woodworker, Major R. O. T. C., Letterman Football Team, Advisory President, Symphonian Parliamentarian. ELVIRA DENNIS, Shane Advisory, Nick-name Vira, Life Ambi- tion Nurse, Vice-President and President of Homeroom, Bronze Silver, and Gold Awards, Royal Blue Collegiate, Jr. WAC Captain JENARO ESCALANTE, Mclntire Advisory, Life Ambition Printer, Royal Blue Collegiate, R.O.T.C. Colonel. Foreman of Print Shop, President of Graphic Arts Club, President of Homeroom. Se+uosU £ U RecM uJxU CARMEN ESPINOZA, Mclntire Advisory, Symphonian Club Re- porter, Blue Jacket. FRED ESPINOZA, Cochrane Advisory, Life Ambition Woodwork- er. Nick-name Freddie. OLGA ESQUIVEL, R. Foster Advisory, Life Ambition Typist. ELEAZAR FLORES, Carey Advisory, Nick-name Chay, Life Am- bition Join Air Corps, National Honor S- ciety, Typing II Award Vice president Advisory, El Nopal Reporter, Homeroom President BERTHA GALVAN. G. Foster Advisory, Nick-name Colonel, Life Ambition Nurse, Medal for Outstanding Auxiliary, Junior Class Treasure., L . Col. of Jr. WAC, Home Economics Editors and Associate Editor El Nopal, Royal Blue Collegiate, Homeroom Stu- dent Council Representative, and Secretary, Office and Attend- ance Office Helper. EDWARD GAMBOA, Burk Advisory, Nick-name Wayo, Life Ambition Body and Fender Worker, Symphonian Club. GUS GARZA, Cochrane Advisory, Symphonian Club, Fresident Vice-president, Sec:etary and Assistant Shop Foreman in Auto Mechanics. Football Letterman'44. RALiPH GARZA, Cochrane Abvisory, Cheer Leader, Vice-presi- dent of Homeroom, Lt. R.O.T.C.,Symphonian Club.Typing I Award Scribe-Air Scouts, Boys' Chorus. MARINA GAYTAN, R. Foster Advisory, Life Ambition Secretary. ESPERANZA CONZALES, Brown Advisory, Nick-name Hope, Life Ambition Nurse, Blue Jacket Reporter, Royal Blue Collegiate Re- porter, Associate Editor, Assembly Editor, Editor-in-Chief El No- Pal, Journalism Pin. Attendance Certificate. JZoA. (leCA4£SuLo4. Sestiosid OLGA GONZALES, Prassel Advisory, Nick-name Shorty, Life Ambition Nurse, Three Typing Awards, El Nopal Typist, Make-Up Editor for El Nopal, Secretary of Orchestra,Royal Blue Collegiates. STELLA GRACIA, Burk Advisory, Life Ambition Secretary, Home- room Secretary. ROSALIE GUAJARDO, Brown Advisory, Nick-name Rosie, Life Ambition Stenographer, Blue Jackets Vice-President, T. D. Club, Library Assistant. Symphonian Club. OFELIA GUERRERO, Cochrane Advisory, Nick-name 'Telia Treble Clef Club. DAVID GUZMAN, Cochrane Advisory, Nick-name Porky, Life Ambition Printer, Captain R. O. T. C. CONSUELO HERNANDEZ, Ware Advisory, Life Ambition Mission- ary. GRACE G. HERNANDEZ. R. Foster Advisory, Nick-name Gra- ciela, Life Ambition Typist. IRENE HERNANDEZ, Prassel Advisory, Nick-name Nene, Life Ambition Secretary. Blue Jacket, Three Typing Awards, Typist for Los Recuerdos,Seller of Stamps,Perfect Attendance Certificate. MANUEL HERNANDEZ. Burk Advisory, Nick-name Congo Life Ambition to Play with Professional Chicago Bears, Jr. Vok, Vok Football Letterman. Captain of Voks, 2nd Lt. R. O. T C., President of Royal Blue Collegiates. RUDY HERNANDEZ, Burk Advisory, Nick-ncme Primer, Life Ambition Preacher, Senior Band. Drum Major, R.O.T.C. Band, 1st Sgt. R.O.T.C., Senior Orchestra, All-City Band. Capt. R.O.T.C. Band. SesU iA' Jl i (lecue'icLal ANGELITA HERRERA. Mclntire Advisory. Mick name Butch , Life Ambition Dress Designer or. Nurse. Syr.iphonian Club, Vocational Sewing. Junior Advisory Reporter and Secretory. MINERVA IBARRA, Mclntire Advisory. Vocational Art Shop Secre tary. El Nopal Staff. ALEX JIMENEZ, Cochrane Advisory, Life Ambition Mechanic, Se- nior Band. Symphonian Club. JOE S. JIMENEZ, Burk Advisory, Life Ambition Engineer or Me- chanic, Nick-name Ham and Eggs , R.O.T.C. Captain, Advisory President, Football Letterman ‘43, '44. Symphonian Club, Aviation Science Squadron Commander. Student Council Representative HORTENSE LIRA, G. Foster Advisory, Nick-ncmc Kcrty , Life Ambition Writer, Royal Blue Collegiate, Library Assistant BEATRICE MARTINEZ. Brown Advisory, Nick-name Chole , Life Ambition Stenographer in Juvenile Office, T.D. Club, Symphoni- an Club, Girls' Chorus. ANTONIO R. MA RTINrZ, C. Foster Advisory, Nick-name Tony « Life Ambition Photographer, Journalism Pin. Library Club Vice- President, Advisory Reporter, Associate Tditor El Nopal. MARY LOUISE LOPEZ, Burk Advisory. Nick-name 'Little Girl . Life Ambition Beauty Operator, Symphonian Club, Typing Award, Shorthand III Treasurer. PROVIDENCIA LUNA. Mclntire Advisory. Life Ambition Nurse. VIRGINIA MALDONADO, Burk Advisory, Nick-name Virgie , Life Ambition Salesgirl or Nurse, Symphonian Club, Homeroom Report- er, El Nopal Staff. Jl i decuesidoA. Se+uxvU. EMMA RIVAS, G. Foster, Advisory, Life Ambition Secretary, Stu- dent Council Representative. DOLORES RIVERA, Brown Advisory, Nick-name Lala, Life Am- bition Stenographer, Typing Award, Shorthand Vice-President, Blue Jacket, Advisory Vice-President, Library Assistant, Attend- ance Office Helper. MARGARET RODRIGUEZ, Cochrane Advisory, Nick-name Mag- gie, Life Ambition Efficient Secretary, Symphonian Club, Drama- tics. MARY LOUISE SANDOVAL, Shane Advisory, Nick-name Marie Life Ambition Dressmaker. ANGELITA SERRATO, G. Eoster Advisory, Nick-name Angie, Life Ambition Nurse. Perfect Attendance Certificate. CATALINA SIERRA. Carey Advisory, Nick-name Cata , Life Ambition Nurse, T. D., Attendance Certificate. MANUEL SOLANO, Ware Advisory, Nick-name Alone, R.O.T.C. Advisory Reporter, Football '43-'44, 1st. Lt. in R. O. T. C. HORACIO SOMOHANO, Prassel Advisory, Life Ambition Pub- lisher, Royal Blue Collegiate, Foreman Print Shop, Bronze Medal Journalism Pin, El Nopal Editor-in-Chief, Vocational Editor. VICENTA SANDOVAL, Mclntire Advisory, Nick-name Vi, Life Ambition Dress-Designer, Journalism Pin, Senior Orchestra, Libra- ry Club Reporter, Business Manager of El Nopal. GLORIA E. TAMEZ, McDermand Advisory, Nick-name Get ' Life Ambition Cadet Nurse Corps, Symphonian Club, Treble Clef Club, Typing Awards, Advisory Treasurer for two and a half years. Setu iA jHoA (lecu idoA FERNANDO MORENO. Prassel Advisory, Symphonian Club, Advi- sory Secretary, Science Club, Homeroom Student Council Repre- sentative, Attendance Office Helper, Life Ambition Clerk or Lawyer. JOSEPHINE A. ORTIZ, Shane Advisory, Nick-name Josie , Life Ambition First-Class Secretary, Jr. WAC, Royal Blue Collegiate, Student Council Secretary, Typing III Award. JESSE PELAYO, Ware Advisory. Nick-name Field Marshall”, Life Ambition Welder, Secretary Body and Fender Shop, Tech. Sgt. R.O.T.C, Captain Jr.Voks, Track Team, Received Medal In R.O.T.C- ROBERT V. POLANCO, Cochrane Advisory. Life Ambition Printer. El Nopal Staff, Vice-president Graphic Arts Club, Vice-president Print Shop, Print Shop Foreman. HILARIA PUENTE, Burk Advisory, Nick-name Lala”, Life Ambi- tion Expert Secretary, 1st. Lt. Blue Jackets, President of Bluejack- ets, Secretary of Symphonian Club, Main Office Assistant, Stu- dent Council Representative. CELIA RAMIREZ. McDermand Advisory, Nick-name Guera”. Life Ambition Concert Pianist and Form An Orchestra, Journalism pin, Journalism Honor Roll, Associate Editor and Editor-in-Chief El Nopal. Vice-president, Librarian. Reporter Senior Band, Secretary, Reporter, Librarian and Vice-President Senior Orchestra, Royal Blue Collegiate, Editor-in-Chief Los Recuerdos, Five Typing A- wards. Five Attendance Certificates, Homeroom Treasurer and Reporter, Bronze, Silver and Gold Medals. National Honoi Socie- ty, Orchestra Concertmaster, Treble Clef Club, All-City Band. T D. Club, Main Office and Attendance Assistant. GERARDO RAMIREZ, G. Foster Advisory, Nick-name Jerry”, Life Ambition Woodworker. HERMINIA RAMON. Burk Advisory, Nick-name Minnie”, Life Ambition Nurse, Royal Blue Collegiate, Blue Jacket. FRANCES ISABEL RAMOS. R. Foster Advisory, Nick-name Pan- chita”, Life Ambition Naval Nurse. MARIA ISABEL RENDON, R. Foster Advisory, Nick-name Chavela' Life Ambition Secretary, Royal Blue Collegiate, Advisory Secre- tary, President of Shorthand Class. j£ U Recu tcLol SenioM BLANCA MARTINEZ, Cochrane Advisory, Life Ambition Secre- tary. DIAMANTINA MARTINEZ, R. Foster Advisory. Nick name Dia- man, Life Ambition Typist. PABLO MARTINEZ. G. Foster Advisory, Nick-name Paul, Life Ambition Body and Fender man. PAUL MARTINEZ, Shane Advisory, Nick-name Chimuelo 'Life Ambition Printer, Print Shop Foreman for Los Recuerdos. Senior Band, and Senior Orchestra. THOMAS MATA JR.. Watkins Advisory, Nick-name Mata,” Life Ambition Football Coach, Symphonian Club, Football Letterman '42-'43-'44, Fire Chief. JESSE MAURICIO, G. Foster Advisory,Nick-name Gobble, Life Ambition Body and Fender Woiker, Symphonian Club,Reporter Body and Fender Shop. ELOISA M. MEDINA. Burk Advisory, Nick-name Conga. Life Ambition Secretary, Symphonian Club, Blue Jackets. JUANITA MONTOYA, R Foster Advisory, Life Ambition Stenog- rapher or Baptist Missionary. ELENA MORALES, G. Foster Advisory, Nick-name Nene, Life Ambition Secretary. ESPERANZA MORENO. Watkins Advisory, Nick-name Hopie, Life Ambition Nurse, Reporter Homeroom, Library Assistant, At- tendance Typist. Se+tiosU JI06, Recue'icLoA, AURORA TREVINO, Brown Advisory, Life Ambition Secretary, Royal Blue Collegiate, President and Secretary of Homeroom, Bronze Medal, Vice-President ol Sophomore Class, Attendance OfficeHelper. MARGARET TREVINO, Cochrane Advisory, Nick-name Margy Life Ambition Stenographer, Attendance Office Helper. REBECCA TREVINO, Prassel Advisory, Nick-name Becky , Life Ambition Nurse, National Honor Society, Symphonian Sgt.-at- Arms, Attendance Office Helper, Treble Clef Club, Jr. WAC-'42-'43. CONSUELO TRUJILLO, Prassel Advisory, Nick-name Chelo Life Ambition Dressmaker, Royal Blue Collegiate. TRINIDAD TRUJILLO, Carey Advisory, Nick name Trine , Life Ambition Stenographer, Bronze Medal. Symphonian Club, Secre- tary of Advisory, Office Helper, Blue Jacket, Four Typing Awards, Faculty Editor of Los Recuerdos ELISA VACA. Brown Advisory, Life Ambition Secretary, Atten- dance Certificate, Attendance Office Helper. DALILA VALDEZ, Cochrane Advisory, Nick-name Piggy . Life Ambition Wave , Ch ef Attendance-Typist, Symphonian Club, Girl's Chorus, Silver and Bronze Medals. IRENE VALDEZ, Watkir.s Advisory. Nick-ncn.e Puggie , Life Ambition Nurse, President of Advisory, Secretary of Junior Class, Treasurer of Royal Blue Collegiates, National Honor Society, Ma- jor of Jr. WAC, Vice-President of Glee Club, Office and Atten- dance Helper, Student Council Represen.ative. MARY ESTHER VALERIO, McDermand Advisory, Life Ambition Nurse, Symphonian Club, T D., Library Assistant, Reporter. MARY VALLE Foster Advisory, Nick-name Marie , Life Ambi- tion Secretary, Typing I Award. JO. L (lecu uL i Se+ti iA. ABEL VELA. Watkins Advisory. Nickname Fenders ' Life Ambi- lior. Lawyer, Honors: 1st. Sgt. R.O.T.C., Army. AMALIA VENEGAS, Burk Advisory, Nickname Molly, Life Am- bition Dress Designer, Honors: Blue Jackets, President Vice-Presi- dent, Secretary ol Homeroom, Secretary of Sophomore Class, Jun- ior Class Business Manager, Club and Editor-in-Chief Los Recuer- dos. Associate Editor of El Nopal Staff. JESUSITA VILLAREAL, R. Foster Advisory, Nickname Susie, Life Ambition Nurse. BERTHA L .ZUNIGA, Watkins Advisory, Nickname Zuniga Life, Ambition Homemaker, Honors: Gatekeeper, Traffic Director, Glee Club. SYLVESTER REYES, Brown Advisory, Nickname, Chester, Life Ambition Doctor, CONSUELO RODRIGUEZ ,Burk Advisory, Nickname Chelo, Life Ambition Nurse. NOTIN PICTURE: Lydia Garza David Rodriguez Ruben Siller Setu U. JvutncL tlte Cosnp U Jlod Recu uLod Jo i HecuendoA. flu+uxvU ClaAA, l 1946 JlaA. Rec44. uLa4. IJu+UosU. jjusu i GloM. OjJfic M. Richard Teniente Ruben Sierra Susanna Tello Refugio Perez Joe Rodriguez Ramiro Gonzalez Joe Barboza President Vice-president Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sergeant-at-Arms Sergeant-at Arms [Ju+Uan. GIgAA Sfio+iAonA. Lillian Brown Lucille McDermand J?od Recu uLoA. Esther Adame Jesse Adame Frank Alarcon Josie Alcacio Rachel Avila Louis Antes Sarah Armendariz Sonya Arroyo Isabel Reyes Alice Barbosa Joe Barbosa Cenobio Benavides Herbert Calderon Joe Calderon Ralph Blakely jju+Uoni. Hezuoidol Steve Cantu Alice Cardenas Ralph M. Castillo Conception Castro Richard Cavazos Julia Cobarruvias Antonio Cruz Raul Cruz Rudy Cruz Eloisa Diaz Lucy Diaz Placida Diaz Ciptiarva DomJsqaez Aurora Enriquez Johnny Esquivel Jio i Recu icLcA Frank Espiritu Olga Fernandez Alice Galindo Carmen Galindo Joe Gamboa Homer Garcia Al.’red Garza Zenaida de la Garza Mary Louis Garcia Either Gonzales Ralph Gonzalez Ramiro Gonzalez Raymond Gonzalez Filar GuarnerO Bernardino Guerrero I jJu+UoAA jCoi RecuetolxU Lupe Gutierrez Danny Hernandez Eva Hernandez Adelina Herrera Manuel Herrera Mary Rose Jimenez Johnny Juarez Ilda Kirchner Mary Lopez Ma.y Louise Lopez Mike Lopez Faustino Maldoncdo Pete Marshall Beatrice Martinez Frank Martinez JloA RecueJuLaA Fred Martinez Odilia Martinez Paul Martinez Richard Martinez Stella Martinez Hector Menchaca Olga Mendez Olivia Mendiola Rafaela Mercado Raul San Miguel Edward Miranda Tony Mireles, Jr Dan Morin Teresa Navarro jJu+ti U. HR Rebecca Ortega flu+uosil Jio4. RecuesicLoi. Estela Oyervides Elena Perez Refugio Perez Armando Pena Juanita Puente Emilio Ramirez Julia Ramirez Thomas Ramos Ezekiel Ramirez Stella Rangel Aurora Reyes Salome Reyes Josephine Rios Sabas Rocha Antonio Rodriguez JLai. Hecuendoi. {JuHCOAi Aurora Rodriguez Joe Rodriguez Joe Rodriguez Kino Rodriguez Lupe Rodriguez Rosie Rodriguez Rudy Robriguez Henry Samudio Ilor.ence Sanchez Oscar Sonqoval Estanislcda Santillgn Beatrice Salas Pete Salas Rubtn Sierra Stella Tamez flu+UosiA. R L decu.e, i La6' Susana Tello Richard Teniente Aurora Torres Otila Tovar Esther Valdez Jesse Valdez Esther Vaeques Olivia Vela Christine Venegas Ignacio Villarreal Esther Yglesias Manuel Zamora Jlo I RecMeAcLoA SofilumuvieA. GUu o 7947 SofJuuno'ieA Jio i. Rccu icLod SapJuuttoAe GlaM. OjJficetiA. Richard Martinez President' Gilbert Bernal Vice-President Rosie Trevino Secretary Mario Ortega Treasurer Joe Calderon Sergeant at-Arms Armando Valdez Sergeant at-Arms Jesse Flores Reporter SafiAatnosie GIgAA Sfio+tAatA Minnie Cochrane Gladys Foster Jlai (lecueteLoA, Rachel Almarez Consuelo Aranda Jesse Arce Eusebio Arocha Robert Baker Conception Baca Humberto Barrera Velia Boytique Jenaro Benavides Gilbert Bernal Helen Bernal Consuelo Blancarte Rachel O. Cancino Alice Cardenas Theodore Castellano Dimas Castillo Angela Castro S pJiOMUVl i Richard Cavazos SafLluunrviei JloA RecuencLai. Lupe Cisneros Esperanza Cobarruvias Stella Cobarruvias Roy Colunga Iuliet Conde Teresa Cortez Mario Cruz Ioe Curiel. Jr. Dan de la Garza Viola de la Garza Zenaida de Ia Garza Olivia Delgado Elisa Diaz Carmen Duran Alfred Elizordo Clemencia Eriquez Elena Eriquez Pablo Escamilla j0.o4 RecMOuloA. Teresa Esparza Eloy Espinoza Manuela Espinoza Ruben Fierros Adelina Flcies Jesse Flores Juan Gomez Ramona Gomez Willie Garay Rudollo Garcia Alfred Garza Emma Garza Joe Garza Joe A. Garza Lionel Gomez Arthur Gonzale2 Cecilia Gonzalez Irene Gonzalez SofJto+norie JP.04, RecueAcLo . Julio Gonzalez Robert Gonzalez Abel Grijalva Raymond Gudiano Armando Guerrero Esther Guerra Evangeline Guerra Albert Guevara Albert Gutierrez Nora Gutierrez Olga Gusman Evangeline Hedgebrook Danny Hernandez Romana Hernandez Alfred Herrera Evangeline Herrera Juanita Herrera Ramona Herrera JO. pL Recu uL A. Raymond Herrera Gloria Hinojosa Ignacio Huerta Josie Huerta Tito Huriega Tony Ibarra Yvonne Ibarra Teresa Jimenez Consuelo Laguna Jesse Lawson Rudy Lira Carmen Lobo Frances Lcpez Raymond Lopez Clara Luna Joe Luna Betty Maldonado SaflliOttUVl i Alice Martinez JloA decueAcLak Albert Martinez Arturo Martinez Eloy Martinez Fred Martinez Manuel Martinez Mary Rose Martinez Odilia Martinez Joe Mauricio Margaret McCullough Alice Medellin Tomasa Medellin Juanita Medina Clivia Mendiola Adelina Mendoza Esther Mercado Ralaela Mercado Robert Monteiongo Luis Mora J?od RecuesicL i SofUto+nasiei Arnold Muniz Aurora Morales Olelia Munoz Rita Ochoa Cornelia Orona Mario Ortega Ernest Ortiz Pablo Oyer vides Trinidad Parada Diegc Pena Emilio Pena Frank Pena Leo Pena Dora Perales Annie Rose Perez Ernest Perrill Kin Quan Alice Puente Jio 6. flecuesicLoA. Sopito no i Cristobal Rocha Aurora Rodriguez Frances Rodriguez Jesse Rodriguez Joe Rodriguez Mary Rodriguez Raul Rodriguez Rueben Rodriguez Joe Romo Albert Ruiz Arturo Salinas Angel Salarar Armando Salazar Raul SanMiguel Carlos Sandoval Otelia Sandoval Eleazar Segovia Luz Segovia Jl i flecuesuLo . SofiltcMUVije ' Josephine Quiroz Teresa Quiroz Aurora Ramirez Esequiel Ramirez Henry Ramirez Lily Ramirez Velia Ramirez Consuelo Ramos Tony Ramsey Brculio Rebullosa Maria Rita Resendez Beatrice Reyes Gloria Reyes Isabel Reyes Minerva Reyes Alice Ricn Frances Rios Stella Rivera JJ.C6. Recuendf t SoflliOtHOSlC Eva Serrato Maurilia Sierra Arthur Gonzales Danny Tapia Juanita Tellez Stella Tenionte Genevieve Torres Mercedes Torres Eva Trevino Janie Trevino Rcsie Trevino Minerva Vaca Armando Valdez Esther Va'dez Asencicn Vasquez David Villareal Rudy Villareal Jimmy V ebb Jl L Recu uL i Manuela Yanez Felix Ybarra Julio Zamora Manuel Zamora Louisa Zamora Vidal Zamora Rudy Zapata Pete Zatarain Josephine Zieqler C uiocUa ti. £.04. Recu uLaL GuArto ia+vL W. K. JONES, HEAD CUSTODIAN Our custodian system is composed of eight members, seven of whom have been at Lanier for more than two years. They have been working on the difficult job of keeping the school grounds clean,and with the help of the students, this has been accomplished. Keeping the classrooms, blackboards, and rest-rooms clean are other duties they perform. Mr. W.K. Jones has worked here for ten years; Mr. Pete Munoz, for fourteen years; Mr. H.G. Hinton, seven years; Mrs. Blanche Doyle, the janitress, four years; Mr. Cleto Resendez, three years; Mr. Ambrosio Her- nandez and Mr. Eliseo Niera, two years, and Mr. Aleario Perez, six months. Sometimes we don't realize how much they do to keep our school running smooth- ly, or how much they do to make life pleas- ant. When classes become so crowed there is standing room only, they find extra chairs for us. When we have a dance or party at school, they are always present to help with our preparations or to keep things running smoothly. They are ever ready with a word of advice to a youngster who becomes a little careless. When Lanier was selling bonds in the Sixth War Loan drive, the custodians bought bonds and sold them to their friends. They played a big part in helping Lanier reach her goal. Lanier students are deeply grateful to the school custodians for their help in mak- ing the school an attractive, pleasant place. Jlcd. (lecneteLoA. Vocational foti Vocational Vocational .£.04. UccuefuLoi. Vo-catUutal iodLf J td tfe+tAeti. Slto-p. E. J. HUDSPETH, INSTRUCTOR MS 2 Morning Class Officers Afternoon Class Fred Martinez (esse Pelayo Jesse Berain Henry Samudio Joaquin Prado President Vice-Pres. Secretary Reporter Foreman Pablo Martinez Teddy Castellano Segundo Garza Manuel Zamora Jesse Mauricio The Body and Fender department is one of the vocational shops of Sidney Lanier High School that offers the students an opportunity to learn body and fender sheet metal repair work. To be successful in this work, there are certain phases of the trade that must bo learned such as: welding, brazing, solder- ing, solder wiping, filing, giinding, and the construction of the automobile body. The practice work is taught on individual basis. The boys are given a job with in- structions as to how it is to be performed and checked periodically, throughout the entire operation. This shop offers a great opportunity for the boys at Lanier School who in time will have to start along the highway of life. This type of work is taught in only one other school in the state besides Lanier. This shop has been supplied with the most modern tools and equipment to per- form work on the automobiles of faculty members and students. The students prac- tice all the theory they have studied in their primary training. This is supervised and checked periodically by the instructor to insure the students that they are able to perform any work required in the com- mercial shops. Jloi. R. cu.eJicLoA. 'Vocational Voc tio+uil lutoHuUioe (lepuUA. ejia itme+U E. J. SWINDLER, INSTRUCTOR Morning Class Officers Afternoon Class Hector Menchaca ArmandoGuerrero Arturo Martinez luan Gomez Rudy Cruz Ezekiel Ramirez President Vice-Pres. Secretary Reporter Foreman Assistant Gilbert Delgado Armando Ibarra Dan Morin Raul Rodriguez Diego Pena Bernard Guerrero This course is offered to boys that are me- chanically minded. It is included in the school's curriculum to teach them the fun- damental principles of internal combustion engines and automobile repairing in gen- eral. The course consists of automobile repair in its entirety, motor tune-up or trouble shooting where a motor is taken out of the car and analyzed. These students have many cars on which to get practical experience. They work on the faculty and student cars. It has been found necessary to change the course with the thought in mind of the boys who for one reason or other have to drop out of school. Therefore the course was split into units where a student can get some definite knowledge This means that now the train- ing program is set up by the semester rather than by a three-year term. The school shop is run like a commercial shop and with the thought of acquainting the student with the atmosphere of an auto- mobile repair shop. It has a complete set of tools and equipment of the finest type. The school shop is capably supervised by Mr. E. J. Swindler, a very thorough and competent teacher. The boys are given an opportunity to broaden their knowledge of automehanics in the better-known repair shops. 'liacatioual JlaA. fi.ecuend.ol Vocational Point Jnd 7'u+n be xoAtment V.E.MECHLER, INSTRUCTOR Morning Class Officers Afternoon Class Frank Rodriguez Kino Rodriguez Jesse Davila Joe Gonzalez Joe Rodriguez M. Hernandez President Vice-Pres. Secretary Treasurer Reporter Foreman Lupe Marshall Daniel Hernandez Jesse Davila Homer Garcia Jenaro Benavides M. Hernandez The Vocationi Paint and Trim Shop does such work as, making seatcovers, upholster- ing furniture, fender touch-up jobs, refinish- ing car, use of electric sewing machines, and many other difficult jobs. The accomplishment of this course has taught the students work that is essential in our modern times, and has fitted many for Life's work. Many students have found the work they were best suited for by performing the dif- ferent operations offered in this course. In this way they are doing a service that would take a few years to accomplish by the hit and miss ways of job in industry. The students are furnished with pieces of furniture and items such as desks, book cases, tables and chairs, that are being re- conditioned and painted. This way it gives the students a constant supply of material to work with. The shop furnishes the best and the most modern equipment to work with, acquainting the student with the work performed by them. This course introduces production plans used by manufacturers from the raw mate- rial to the finished products, each depart- ment doing its operation. An example of this method was when the mill shop made model air-planes for the government to use for indentification, and the Paint and Trim Shop painted these models. Jloi Rocueldai. fyoccUiO+uJ. rUaoaiia tai J U e ic U ne tt MARY JAHNKE. INSTRUCTOR First Semester Officers Second Semester Paul Cruz Richard Martinez Minerva Ibarra Cecilio Martinez Ernest Ortiz Ignacio Villareal J. Villareal President Vice-Pres. Secretary Reporter Sgt -at-Arms Foreman Assistant Richard Martinez Eva Hernandez Minerva Ibarra Raul Cruz David Flores Ignacio Villareal J. Villareal The Sidney Lanier Vocational Art Depart- ment, under the supervision of Miss Mary Jahnke, specializes in the making of plastic rings, eariings, bracelets, and lockets. Be- cause of the lack of silver,leather, and other war-needed materials, the students are learning to make plastic goods. Plastic is now being used in taking the place of met- al and other materials that are not avail- able After the war the students who have ex- perience in plastic will have an opportu- nity to get a position. The art students are now making their own tools. Every student is required to make at least six tools. These tools will be used in metal, silver, plastic, and leather. Some of the simple tools are made out of nails and the finer tools are made from fine steel. This department has distinguished itself by being the only one in Texas which in- cludes jewelry making in its curriculum. Students have been a great service to the school by making posters for school activities such as dances, games, assem- blies, and War Loan drives. Posters have been helpful in making our War Loan drives a success. Vocational Jlci. Recuesutai Vacationed 2 le idntaJzinp GLADYS FOSTER. INSTRUCTOR First Semester Officers Second Semester Consuelo Trujillo Angelita Herrera Mary L. Sandoval Mary Aguilar Alice Cruz President Vice-Pres Secretary Reporter Treasurer Consuelo Trujillo Alice Rios Eva Trevino Mary Aguilar Alice Cruz Shop Assistants Elvira Dennis Elvira Dennis Annie Rose Perez Clemecia Enriquez Alice Cruz Alice Cruz The Dressmaking Department, under the direction o! Miss Gladys Foster, offers the girls an opportunity to learn a trade and at the same time receive a high school diplo- ma. Only those students who have shown in junior school a special talent and interest in such work can enter this course. The girls are taught the construction and care of clothing. Theimprovement of personal appearance and learning to make selec- tions of suitable materials are stressed in this department. To do a good job, together with right atti- tude toward employers and fellow work- ers, is one of their main features. Uniforms worn by the Blue Jackets organ- ization in our school are made by the girls in the dressmaking department. This gives them practice in garment construction. This department is very cooperative in helping the American Red Cross, Protestant OrphansHome and other charity organiza- tions. These students face special problems which they know exactly how to workout, such as dresses for baccalaureate and graduation exercises, formal dresses for the Junior-Senior Prom, wedding dresses and renovation of old or partly worn garments. Jlai. tlecu uLoA 'Uocatiotial Vocational P Untinxf, be xantntenl R.A. WALKER, INSTRUCTOR First Semester Officers Second Semester Jesse Rodriguez Robert Polanco Herbert Kelley Jenaro Escalante President Vice-Pres. Secretary Foreman Rudy Martinez Ruben Rodriguez Joe Contreras Paul Martinez Since the earliest period of our na- tional existence the press has been consid- ered one of the most vital forces in our de- velopment, and the freedom of the press was expounded in the National Constitution ( Bill of Rights ). Today it is recognized that the press is indispensable. It affects nearly every activity or interest we have: manu- facturing, distributing, advertising, maga- zines, newspapers, and education. The students are offered the opportunity to acquire in a short time the knowledge of a trade that ordinarily would take a much longer time in the old way of learn- ing in the trade. The Vocational Printing Department plays an important part in the school life by print- ing the school paper, programs, tickets, and office forms. There is no end to the variety of work that is constantly being turned out. The high school yearbook, Los Recuerdos, including the cover, is assembled and print- ed in the printing department. The Print Shop under the direction of Mr. R.A. Walker, has sufficient equipment to teach the fundamentals of the printing trade for further use in the lives of Lanier boys who are trained here. 'L ocaii mal Jlai Recu uLai Vocatixutal Mill £lt p. B. C. VICENTINI, INSTRUCTOR First Semester Officers Second Semester Gerardo Ramirez President Augustine Lopez Vice-Pres. Fred Espinoza Secretary Ruben Sierra Foreman Manuel Martinez Dimas Castillo Fred Espinosa Ruben Sierra From the beginning of our modern civil- ization wood work had its place in our scheme of life. Christ saw that there was a need for men versed in that work and He learned it in His childhood. In our everyday modern life the needs for work have multiplied. One can see the evidence of this progress in all surroundings. Articles made of wood are needed in home, store, office building, factory and in every place where people are. Builders and contractors buy ready-made window sashes, windows, doors and other parts prefabricated to save labor and time Mill shops can build them easily because they are prepared to build economically. The new vogue in built-in furniture in homes offers a big field for gainful employ- ment in this line. Modern homes and bun- galows all have heir built-in breakfast nooks and kitchen cabinets built in a mod- ern mill shop. Vocational mill shop prepares the beys to step into lucrative work. The shop, under the supervision cf Mr. B C. Vicentini, is now engaged in me king Red Cross tables and repahing school chaiis and tables. The fact that so many of our young men have been taken out of industry andare now in our armed forces has created many open- ings in the mill shop, and any student that qualifi's can readily step into employment. jdal RecueA.de d Musical ini Mulclal Anil Muiical ilii Hoi Hecu idot Sestio Sasui WILLIAM ZIMMER, INSTRUCTOR Officers Felix Espinoza Mary Lily Herrera Joe Rodriguez Tommie Macias Olga Mendez Felix Espinoza Presideni Vice-President Secretary Librarian Reporter Student Council Rep. The Sidney Lanier High School Band, under the direction ol Mr. William Zimmer, has forty-two members at the present time. That stirring music you hear at pep rallies, football games, or programs is performed by the school band. It is considered the life of outside activities. During these activities the band was led by Drum Major Johnny Esquivel and the twirlers, Olga Mendez and Sonya Arroyo. Mr. Zimmer invites any student inter- ested in music to enroll in his class. A stu- dent may begin his musical training in the beginners' class. After a semester or two, if the student is qualified, he is transferred to the Junior Band. The pupil is given a two week's trial to show his talent and ability to learn music. If the student shows improve- ment, he may advance to the Senior Band in due time. Sweaters are presented annually by the school for the school service rendered by the band and orchestra members. This year live members of the orchestra and band will receive sweaters. Ici. (lecu icLoi Muiical liti Se tion. 0’iclieA.t'ia. WILLIAM ZIMMER, DIRECTOR Robert Arce Herbert Calderon Yvonne Ibarra i usana Tello Elcy Tspinoza felix Espinoza President Vice- President Secretary Reporter Librarian Student Council Rep. All members of the senior orchestra will please report to Mr.Zimmer in the audito- rium to prepare for assembly. From time immemorial this announcement has been carried over the radio to the ears of those who comment thus: The orchestra? Hurray! Yes, it has been the policy of this organ- ization to please, for music has been the foundation of many stable characters. It softens hard nerves, and introduces fine' simple but worthwhile enjoyment. M:. William Zimmer, director of the or- chestra, has worked out a plan by which he finds those with considerable talent for music. After registering with him, the stu- dents begin a two-weeks'trail after which, if passed, they may stay for the semester. After completing two semesters in the be- ginners' class, they are transferred to a jun- ior orchestra for two more semesters. It is with enviable joy that a student completes these four semesters and for the first time is present —at the rehearsal of the Senior Orchestra. The Senior Orchestra carries upon its shoulders the responsibility of providing music for the school assemblies and other outside functions such as banquets, con- certs, etc. This year the Orchestra played at the Beethoven Hall on February 25, 19 45 Hoi (leci+endoi GtiOMi PefL Squad aud Baud MARIAN BREWER AND WILLIAM ZIMMER, SPONSORS The Lanier High School Band and the Blue Jackets, both being service organizations, have many opportunities to work together. They perform at the half during football games. The band urges the team on to victory and increases the enthusiasm of the spectators. The Blue Jackets with their lively singing of school songs always add pep to games. Jlai Recue iaoi Athletici SficvUd JloA. Recueid l tf-ootball Scfruadt 1944 Front Row: George Mcrules, Tomas Mata, Manuel Hernandez, Frank Sepulveda, (co-captain). Win. C. (Nemo) Herrera (coach), Rudy Aguilar (co-captain), Joe Jimenez, Rudy Rodriguez, Dan Morin Second Row: Jesse Pelayo. Eusebio Chavez, David Flores, Joe Calderon. Ramiro Gonzales. Felix Maldonado Epifanio Delgado, Manuel Solano, Dan de la Garza Third Row: Lupe Marchal, Raul Gonzales. Gilbert Bernal (manager). Ruben Siller, fenaro Escalante, Gus Garza LANIER 7HOT WELLS-7 Sept. 21. Alamo Stadium: The Sidney Lanier Voks opened their football season v ith the Hot Wells Blue Devils, playing to a 7-7 tie. Eeah team wen a half The Blue Deviis held the upper hand during the first half when they scored their touchdown and extra point to go leading at rest-time 7-0.The Voks came back strong in the second half and a 28 yerd pass from Aguilar to Sepulveda brought the Voks nearer to the Devils' goal. The Voks lost the ball on downs on the Hot Wells eightyard line and the Devils took over. They fumbled on the first play and Lanier recovered on the seven yard line. Frank Sepulveda. Lanier's hardest running back, hit pay- dirt in two tries. A pass from Jimenez to Sepulveda tied the old ball game. The game, however, was forfeited to Lanier when it was discovered that Hot Wells used an ineligible player on their teem ALAMO HEIGHTS-24 LANIER-0 Sept. 28, Alamo Stadium: The Lanier Voks wtre handed their first defeat of the season at the her ds of the tough Alamo Heights Mules. The Voks were far from the well-balanced club they had appeared to be the week before. After playing to a scoreless first quarter, the Mules scored twice in the second period A long pass and pass interception provid- ed 12 points for them as the half ended. The Vcks were off-form and just never cculd get started. LANIER-19 TMI-13 Oct. 6, Tec i Field: At tneir first afternoon game the Lanier Voks stopped a fighting bunch of T.M I. Fan hers to win their second game of the season Man- uel Solano set up the first score for the Voks when he intercepted a Panther pass on his own 45 and returned it to the T.M I 25 yar line. On the first play, Aguilar faded back and tossed a short one to J!od Recue uLod SfXO id Frank Sepulveda, who fought and ran his way across the goal for the first touchdown. His run for point was good and Lanier led 7-0. In the third quarter. T.M.I. scored, but their try for point failed. Lanier counted twice more when David Flores plunged through the line. T.M.I. scored again late in the ga i'e, to make the game closer. LANIER-19 CENTRAL CATHOLIC-6 Oct. 13, T«ch Field: With their passing game again going good, the Voks took their second straight grid victory and their third of the young season when they smashed the Central Buttons 19-6. It was again Sepulveda that scored the first seven points to give Lanier a 7-0 half-time lead. The last half again saw Lanier opening up with their dangerous passing attack. It was David Flo- res and Raul Conzales that did the scoring this time. A long pass in the closing minutes of the game gave the Buttons their only touchdown and averted a shutout. Tech-14 Lanier-2 Oct 19, Alamo Stadium: In a game in which the Voks did all the threatening but Tech did most of the scoring, the Lanier Voks were sadly turned back by the class AA Tech Buffs 14-2. The Voks threatened first when Rudy Aguilar returned Tech's kick from his 36 to the Tech three yard line. Before that play, Frank Sepulveda was injured and taken to the sidelines. The Voks took their chances on four passes and all four failed. Manuel Solano in- tercepted a Tech pass and ran it back 43 yards before being overtaken. Tech scored in ths second and fourth quarters. The Voks opened along march but lost the ball on downs deep in Tech's territory- On the first play Manuel Hernandez knifed through to tackle a Tech ball carrier behind the goal to give Lanier two points. HARLANDALE-33 LANIER-0 Oct. 27, Indian Field: The big and powerful Har- landale Indians were too much for the Voks to overcome, and the Lanier lads went down fighting and defeated 33-0. The Indians held a slim 7-0 lead at the half. After the intermission the Voks opened up with their passing attack, but it spelled doom for them. The Vok passes were easily intercepted and returned for more Indian touchdowns. The In- dians had one of best pass-defenses in the district. Sepulveda and Co. fought hard, but never could penetrate deep into the Indians' territory. LANIER-21 BURBANK-7 Nov. 3. Alamo Stadium: It was a super-charged crew of Lanier Voks that took the field to upset the highly favored Burbank Bulldogs at their own game 21-7. Recovering from their past defeat, the Voks played for keeps on this one and had to do it the hard way, too, coming from behind. The Bulldogs were expecting a passing attack, but instead .ound themselves snowed under a hard rushing Lanier offensive that ate up yards in every play. It was Frank Sepulveda who tore the Burbank line to shreds in every carry. Jerry Mangum, the big Burbank ace, was unheard as Thomas Mata, Felix Maldonado, and EpifanioDelgado choked his every effort to get started. Mangum was cold and Sepul- veda was hot .Burbank scored first cn a 52 yard pass, but the Voks came right back and marched 61 yards for their first touchdown. Sepulveda went over from the three and added the point on a plunge. As the second half started, the Voks took the kick- off and again marched all the way to paydirt. Se- pulveda finally went over, and Jimenez converted for the point to send Lanier ahead 14-7. With their spirits up, the Voks opened an 85 yard drive from where Sepulveda broke through tackle from the eight to give Lanier its final touchdown. Jimenez's kick for point was aqain good. Burbank never could produce another rally. LANIER-19 SOUTH SAN-0 Nov. 10, Alamo Stadium: Striking along the come- back trail , the Lanier Voks blasted a highly regard- ed Bobcat eleven to take another straight league victory. It was again the dancing feet of Frank Se- pulveda that made the big difference. Sepulveda scored every point with great help from the line. The Voks were stopped in the first quarter, but then Sepulveda and Co. got down to serious busi- ess to take the game. LANIER-20 EDISON-19 Nov. 22, Edison Field: The Sidney Lanier Voks end- ed their football season with a thrilling 20-19 grid victory over their ancient rivals of old, the Thom- as Edison Golden Bears. It was one of the most amazing football games ever yet to be played at the Bears' field. It was Edison's game most of the way, but the Voks surprised everybody, including themselves, by taking the game in the final sec- onds of playing time. Frank Sepulveda, and Felix Maldonado, tackle, were the Voks chosen on the Light's all-city Class A team. The vote for the Class A outstanding play- er ended in a deadlock between Sepulveda and Tobin Rote of Harlandale. Sepulveda's points for the season totaled 85, best in the District 36-A loop. FINAL STANDING W. L. Harlandale 6 0 Sidney Lanier 4 2 Edison 4 2 Burbank 3 3 Alamo Heights 3 3 Hot Wells 1 5 South San 0 6 fiaAJzetLail S aAo+i f944-45 Spotlit Hoi (leaueldoi. The Class A State Basketball title belongs to the Sidney Lanier Voks for the second time in four years. The Lanier Voks traveled to Austin on March 8, 9, and 10. In the first game the Voks barely nosed out Texas City 41-40 to advance to the semi-finals against East Moun- tain of Gilmer. The Voks completely outclassed the East Mountain boys and easily won42-17. In the State finals the Voks defeated Quintman 30-24 to become the new state champions of 1945. The Voks also dominated the all-state team at the state tournament. The three Rodriguez boys, Kino, David and Frank, were chosen for all -state honors. The Voks finished the season with a record of 29 victories and 2 defeats. Other honors they obtained were the Regional 7-A championship, the District 28-A flag, and the City Title. The Lanier Voks had the makings of champions all of the way. Below are the basketball scores from the past season: Date Score Place Dec. 13 Lanier-52 Central Catholic-27 Lanier Gym Dec. 16-17 Sixth Annual South San Antonio Tournament Lanier-49 Center Point-11 Lanier-48 Charlotte-18 Lanier-44 Devine-19 Lanier 43 South San-15 JioA RecuesuLoA Spatii Date Score Place Dec. 26 Lanier 51 Y.M.C.A.-29 Lanier Gym Dec. 28 Lanier-46 Tech-34 Municipal Auditorium Jan. 4 Lanier-49 Hot Wells-13 Lanier Gym Jan. 9 Lanier-21 South San-19 Lanier Gym Jan. 11 Lanier-33 Jefferson-27 Lanier Gym Jan.12 Lanier-32 Edison-21 Edison Gym Jan. 19 Lanier-28 Brackenridge-26 Brackenridge Gym Jan. 16 Lanier-22 Harlandale-14 Harlandale Gym Jan. 22 Lanier-47 Burbank-18 Brackenridge Gym Jan. 24 Lanier-34 Jefferson-22 Jefferson Gym Jan. 26 Lanier-33 Tech-27 Lanier Gym Jan. 31 Brackenridge-31 Lanier-23 Lanier Gym Feb. 2 Lanier-55 Hot Wells-23 Hot Wells Gym Feb. 6 Lanier-37 South San-17 South San Feb.9 Lanier-38 Edison-29 Lanier Gym Feb.12 Lanier-38 Tech-31 Jefferson Gym Feb.14 Lanier-51 Harlandale-16 Lanier Gym Feb.20 Lanier-57 Burbank-16 Lanier Gym Feb. 22 Lanier-45 Central Catholic-28 Central Gym Feb.20 Prairie Lea-41 Lanier-38 Jefferson Gym March 2nd, Regional 7-A Basketball Meet at Lockhart, Adams Gym Lanier-35 Lanier-52 March 5 Lanier-66 Brenham-28 Belton-31 St. Mary's University-46 St. Mary's Gym March 8,9,6.10, State Tournament at Austin. March 8 Lanier-41 March 9 Lanier-42 March 10 Lanier-30 Texas City-40 East Mountain-17 Quitman-24 Gregory Gym Final Standings District 28-A W. L. Pts. Ops. Sidney Lanier 10 0 409 186 Harlandale 7 3 248 253 So. San Antonio 6 4 298 236 Edison 5 5 347 285 Burbank 1 9 201 361 Hot Wells 1 9 219 392 City Series W. L. Pts. Ops. Sidney Lanier 7 1 298 198 Brackenridge 6 2 305 202 Jefferson 4 4 282 247 Tech 3 5 278 266 Burbank 0 8 160 406 SptvUi. Sfxvd Jii(f.kL fkU ajf 1944-45 Jlci. (lecM idai. Lanier fans will not forget the football Voks of 1944 for many a year. The Voks were acclaimed the Giant Killers of 1944' . Lanier's win over Burbank, 21 -7, was hailed as the year's prime upset in the city. Fans won't easily forget the great running of Frank Sepulveda as he carried the Voks to victory in the last three league games. One reason why Frank Sepulveda and David Flores starred for the Voks this sea- son was because they wouldn't be bothered with girls. Not in the season, anyway. Although the Voks were runners-up to the 36-A title behind Harlandale, they made one of the greatest finishes in the district's history. During the start of the basketball season the Voks proved to all other San Antonio teams that they would be tough to handle. The Voks breezed through the South San tourney to win it for the third consecutive year. The Lanier Voks kept on making history by winning the District 28-A for the fourth yecr in a row, although they had a rough time in the first round. The Lanier hotshots added another honor when they won the city title. Tall David Rod- riguez was the leading scorer in both leagues. He led the city with 94 and the 28 A with 135. His total for the entire season was 404 points, a new record. The Lanier B team also was a champion in its league. They came through for the first time to win the Alamo League pennant. Top scoring in basketball games mostly went to the Rodriguez trio. They had the best combination throughout the city and state. Nemo had some kind words for the Voks when they lost to Prairie Lea, class B kings. He said: That's all right, you had to make 'em go overtime to win. The Voks were confident when the fatal third quarter rolled around. The walls of the Lanier gym almost crum- bled when the Eagles handed the Voks their first defeat of the year in basketball. During the regional meet at Lockhart when the Voks played Brenham, Chief Wahoo ( Ramiro Gonzales ) was the hotest player on the floor. He was the hero, for he dis- played goaling ability beyond the line of duty when he punched in 14 points. The Voks were rolling along fine when they met Texas City in their opener of the state tournament. It was late in the game that the Texas City boys made a gallant rally, but they were just one point shy of tying the Voks. This was a year of honors for the Voks, and the highest and most distinguished honor was the class A state championship. To them, the Sidney Lanier Voks, the sportlight points with pride. The members of the championship basket- ball team were David Rodriguez, captain. Kino Rodriguez, Frank Rodriguez, David Flores, Raul Gonzales, loe Contreras, Rami- ro Gonzales, Teddy Castellano, Joe Calde- ron, Ruben Rodrigues, Raul San Miguel and Gibert Bernal, manager. Jlod. R,ecMe do4. Setu il We, the senior class, being of sound and dispos- ing mind, do hereby devise. give and bequeath our several belongings to the following persons, in this our first and last will and testament: I. Albert Aguilar, leave to Jesse Adame my pull in the office I. Amelia Aguilar,leave to Carmen Galindo my sweet memories of school days I. Rudy Aguilar, leave to Armando Ibarra my flirt- ing ability and good looks, and to Fred Martinez my Buick to do as he pleases with it. I. Hope Aguilera, leave to Otila Tovar my keen speed in typing. J, Helen Aguirre, leave to Alice Barbosa my soft, curly hair. I Lovie Baker, leave to Oscar Sandoval my treas- ured notebooks and my blushes. I, Carmen Bazan, leave to Olga Mendez my ability to sing Mexican songs I. Lucio Berrones, leave to Steve Cantu my ability to repair cars under any circumstances. I, Socorro Blancarte. leave to Elena Perez my secre- tarial position I, Pedro Ca’deron, leave to Edward Miranda my l.arry James trumpet playing. I, Emilio Carrasco, leave to Mario Ortega my ge- ometry headaches I, David Casanova, leave to Tony Ramsey my office as homeroom treasurer, and my quiet manner to Henry Samudio. I Tony Cavazos, leave to Miss Shane my goat's beard she made me shave off. I, Eusebio Chavez, leave to Pilar Guarnero my dra- matic ability, and to Manuel Zamora my presi- dency of the Symphcnian Club. I, Felicitas Cortes, leave to Clemencia Enriquez my love for sports, especially volley ball. I, Rosie Cortes, leave to Stella Tamez my favorite jokes to amuse Miss Schiffers and my stage tech- nique to Oscar Carrllo. I, Alice Cruz, leave to Raul Rodriguez all my high honors and good grades. I, Angelina Cuellar, leave to Ilda Kirchner my quiet dignified manners. I, Mariano Cuellar, leave to Ruben Sierra my art of mixing chemicals, and my ability to make A's to Jesse Berain. I, Raul Curiel. leave to Pete Marchall my ability to start an uproar in my homeroom. I, Epifanio Delgado, leave to Louis Herrera my charming smile and love for printing. 1. Elvira Dennis, leave to Jce Gamboa my position as homeroom president. I. Gilbert Dennis Delgado, leave to Daniel Hernan- dez my wolfing technique, and to Bernardino Gue- rrero my ability to fix cars and have parts left over to start another. I, Genaro Escalante, leave to Frank (Pelor.) Rodri- guez my curly locks. I, Carmen Espinosa, leave to Esther Gonzalez my pretty bows for every dress. I, Fred Espinosa, leave to Santana Cortez my beautiful eyes. I. Olga Esquivel, leave to Armando Salazar my shyness and my circulation manager job of the ''El Nopal staff. I. Eleazar Flores, leave to Alfred Gibson my posi- tion as president of the Carey advisory, and to Hilbert Garcia my perfect attendance certificates. I, Bertha Galvan, leave to Mary Aguilar my lieu- tenant colonel baTs I, Edward Gamboa, leave to Tony Mireles all my civilian clothes. I, Gus Garza, leave to George Marules my way with girls. I. Lydia Garza, leave to Lilly Acosta my million dollar smile. I, Ralph Garza, leave to Jesse Davila my graceful- ness. I, Marina Goyton, leave to Julia Cobarruvias my ability to make A's. and to Frances Lopez my work in the attendance office. I. Esperanza Gonzalez, leave to Aurora Torres my journalism pin. I, Olga Gonzalez, leave to Esther Yglesias my Cheese Box, hoping it will catch many rats. I, Stella Gracia, leave to Emilio Ramirez my posi- tion as corresponding secretary to the boys over- seas from Miss Burk's advisory I, Rosalie Guajardo, leave to Trinidad Parada my Bob (Pepsodent) Hcpe smile, and to Olivia Vela my sandy locks. I. Ofelia Guerrero, leave to Zenaida de la Garza my piano playing. I. David Guzman, leave to Mike Lopez my Clark Gable mustache. I, Consuelo Hernandez, leave to Jce Barbcsa rr.y wonderful news reports. I.Grace G. Hernandez, leave to Rita Ochoa my love for the Navy. I, Irene Hernandez, leave to Estella Rangel my position as Mrs. Haydon's right hand man. I. Manuel Hernandez, leave to Frank Alarcon my position with the Voks, hoping he t an do better I, Rudy Hernandez, leave to Jesse Garza my little dog house Miss Burk used to keep for me I, Mary Lily Herrera, leave to Josephine Alcacio my cute smile and love for people I. Angelita Herrera, leave to Nick Rodriguez my ability to make speeches. I, Minerva Ibarra, leave to Eva Hernandez my paints.brushes and beautiful drawings. I, Alex Jimenez .leave tajesse Rodriguez and Refu- gio Perez my favorite Remington typewriter. I, Joe Jimenez, leave to Joe Calderon my position on the fcotball team. I, Herbert Kelley, leave nothing to nobody. Se+tiand .God fiecuesttlod I, Hortense Lira, leave toRafaela Mercado my seat in Mrs. Giron's Spanish IV class. I, Augustine Lopez, leave to Hector Menchaca my mill shop profession. I,Mary Louise Lopez, leave to Lucia Diaz my admira- tion for the basketball Voks. I, Rachel Lopez, leave to Becky Ortega my ability to model a bathing suit. I, Providencia Luna, leave to Agustinn Mata my books I have read. I, Virginia Maldonado, leave to Sarah Juarez and Rosie Rodriguez my typing and journalism seat. I. Tony Martinez, leave to Conception Vaca my ability to make good grades. I, Beatrice P. Martinez, leave to Joe Sanchez my famous Juvenile Delinquecy reports. I, Diamantina Martinez, leave to Pauline Martinez my algebra seat I, Blanca Martinez, leave to Aurora Enriquez my sweater- girl appearance. I. Pablo Martinez, leave to Ramiro Gonzales my one-way ticket to the office I. Thomas Mata, leave to Joe Rodriguez my guard position ana captain's bars I. Jesse Mauricio, leave to Antonio Rodriguez my abiiity to fix a car withoJt having any parts left over I, Eloisa M. Medina, leave to Alice Cardenas my nickname Conga ' I. Guadalupe Montemayor, leave to Kino Rodriguez my great profile; to Conception Castro my senior presidential chair and my ability to mispronounce my physiology words. hoDing she will do better. 1, Juanita Montoya, leave to Gumezinda GaPegos my long news reports in World History, and to Mary Lopez my speed in shorthand. I. Elena Morales, leave to Mary Louise Lopez pos- session of my shorthand book . I. Esperanza Morena. leave to Christine Quesen berry my shy ways and beautiful smile. I, Fernando Moreno, leave to Jesse Flcr s my love- ly physique. I. Josie Ortiz, leave to Ignacio Villareal my office in Student Council. I, Jesse Pelayo. leave to Danny Tapia my rank of Major. I, Robert V. Polanco, leave to Pablo Martinez my only pair of drapes fer a sport dance. I, Hilaria Puente, leave to Beatrice Martinez my presidency of the Blue Jackets, and to Estar.islada Santellan my singing voice. I, Adela Ramirez, leave to Alice Galindo my office as recording secretary of the SeniorClass andpres ident of advisory. I. Celia Ramirez, leave to Steven Castro my beauti- ful piano playing. I, Herninia Ramon, leave to Eva Trevino my duty of looking after my drums I. Frances Isabel R imos, leave to Julia (Rawhide) Ramirez my serious way of thinking I, Maria Isabel Rendon, leave to Rachel Avila my post as secretary of the R Y. Foster advisory. I. Margaret Rendon, leave to Sabas Rocha my in- telligence and beautiful handwriting. I, Sylvester Reyes, leave tc Louis Antu my bash- fulness and drapes. I, Dolores Rivera, leave to Lupe Gutierrez my posi- tion as vice president of Mrs. Brown's homercom and my beautiful wavy tresses. I, Consuelo Rodriguez, leave to Josephine Rios my position as T. D. and my cooking experience. I. Emma Rivas, leave toAurora Morales my typing and shorthand ability. I. David Rodriguez, leave to Joe Contreras my six feet three, hoping it will help him grow, and to Raul Gonzales my all-state position. I. Margaret Rodriguez, leave to Juanita Puente my use of Mrs. Haydon's dictionary. I, Mary Louise Sandoval, leave to Theresa Navarro my seriousness and my position in the vocational sewing shop. I. Vicenta Sandoval, bequeath the sour notes of my violin to Boatrice Salas. May her sweetness help to make them sweet. I. Angelita Serrato, leave to Mary Lopez my winter sweater. I. Catalina Sierra, leave ta Susana Tello my am- bition to become a cadet nurse. I.Ruben Siller, leave to Mariano Gonzalez my popu- larity. and to Armcndo Pena rry polo shirts. I. Manuel Solano, eave to Feli Maldonado my love for Mrs. Carey, and my wise cracks to Senobio Benavides. I, Horacio Sonohano, leave to Consuelo Gonzales my Journalism technique. I, Gloria Tame', leave to Christine Venegas my love for fried fish on Fridays. I. Aurora Trevino, leave to Sonya Arroyo my office as secretary of the Royal Blue Collegiates. I. Margaret Trevino, do leave my bashfulness and my little way of speaking out of turn to Olivia Mendiola. I, Rebecca Trevino, leave to Isabel Ayala my comb and beautiful hair and my ability to bat. I, Consuelo Trujillo, leave to Mary Rose Jimenez my love for sewing. I. Trinidad Trujillo, leave to Mary Cardenas my ability to keep quiet without being asked. I, Elisa Vaca, leave to Salome Reyes my place in the attendance office. I. Dalila Va dez, leave to Adelina Herrera my place las a soloist of the Treble Clef Club. I, Irene Valdez, leave to Joe H. Rodriguez my p esi- dency of home room, and to Esther Vasquez my pug nose. I. Esther Valerio, leave to Estella Martinez my T.D. duty. I, Mary Valle, leav 2 to Olga Fernandez my typing job for Mrs. Haydon. and my abilty to work in the library to Placida Diaz. I, Amalia Venegas, leave to Manuel Herrera my bashfulness and my pull with Miss Burk. I, Jesusita Villareal, leave to Eloisa Diaz my jokes and my title of Walking Encyclopedia. I, Juventino Villareal leave to Dan Morin my abili- ty to paint and to Alfred Presas my place with the Junior Voks. I, Bertha Zuniga, leave to Olivia Vela my cheer- ful disposition and to Alice Ortiz my sillines. JP.o4. Hecuendo Onyatu atiotU J?t 4 Recu icLol St OUfic U T-SGT. R. C. RILEY COMMANDANT Henry Samudio T-Sgt. Thomas Montemayor M-Sgt. Felix Ybarra -Captain lesse -Pelayo Major Joe Jimenez Major Oscar Sandoval Lieut. Colonel Diego Pena R. C. Riley Colonel Commandant Not in Piciure Alfred Presas Lieut. Colonel Steve Cantu S-Sgt. Jio . Recu.a'icLc4 ?. «7. ?. Qcmfiafuf, 7 Gibson, Alfred--1st Lieut. Aguilar, Martin Alvarez, Alex Baker. Robert Cavazcs, Richard Delgado Gilbert De Luna. Julio Donnell Frank Espinosa, Eloy Fierros, Ruben Frias, Alfonso Garcia, Raul Garza, Segundo Gonzalez, Robert Guadiano. Raymond Guevara, Albert Gonzalez Ramiro- Capt. Hernandez, Armando Herrera, Raymond Huriega, Tito Lieja, Richard Luna, Joe Martinez, Albert Martin-z, Tudy Menchaca. Robert Monsalvo. Henry Mora, Louis Munoz, Pedro Ortiz. Ernest Padilla. Rupert Palos. Henry Rendon, Albert Rico. Daniel Rodriguez, Jesse Calderon, Joe 2nd. Lieut. Rodriguez, Joe Rodriguez, Joe Rodriguez, Ruben Romo. Joe Salazar, Armando Salinas, Arthur Sanchez, Marcelino Sanchez, Raymond Sandoval. Carlos Segovio, Luz Torres. Albert Valdez, Armando Vara, Abel Vasquez, Gonzalo Villa. Ruben Villareal, Rudy ?. o. i. e. J?c4 Recuendol Go-mfLdHif fc Presets, Alfred--Lieut. Col. Pena, Armando—1st Lieut. Pena, Diego—Colonel Rodriguez, Raul--Capt. Garza, Joe—2nd Lieut. Sandoval. Oscar-Lieut Col. San Miguel, Raul—2nd Lieut- Aguilar, Albert Aguirre, Raymond Alvarado, Luis Arreaga, Rudy Barajas, Louis Berlanga, Pete Cantoya, Larry Cantu,Steve Cardenas. Armando Castillo. Benito Contreras, Joe Cordosa. Robert Cruz, Antonio Cruz. Celestino Cruz, George Cruz. Raul CurieL Joe Elizondo, Alfred Espiritu, Frank Esteivs, Ernest Fernandez, Domingo Flcres, Frank Fuentes. Fred Gamboa, Henry Camboa. Jce Garcia, Nick Garcia. Robert Garcia, Rudy Garibay' Rosendo Garza, Jesse Garza, Jesse Garza, Joe Gomez, ionel Gonzalez. Juan, Gonzalez, Hill Gonzalez. Manuel Gonzalez. Mariano Guerrero, Bcrardino Hernandez, Juan Hernandez, Leonard Huizar, Abelnard Luna, Filomeno Luna. Fred Meras' Rudy Martinez. Paul Mauricio, Jce MedeUin, Arturo Mireles, Tony Montalvo. Tony Montemayor, Thomas Morales, Frank Moreno. Tony Morin. Dan Navarro. Lupe, Parada, Trinidad Pena. Tony Perez. Refugio Cuintana. Ramiro Ramsey, Tony Rangel' Humberto Reyna, Anthony Reyna, Mariano Rodriguez. Antonio Rodriguez. Thomas Rosaler, Tcger Sanchez, Joe Segovia, Eleazar Siller. Joe Solis. Richard Terrenes. Joaquin Torres, Richard Tiejo. Roy Veld, Noel Vidal, Fred Villarreal, Fred Villarreal, lgr.ee to Ynostrosa, Frnest Zapata, Rudy Zuniga. Ruben Jlal (ItcM tdoi. ?. a. v. e. GatttfUHUf, G Herrera, Manuel-Capt. Martinez, Richard-2nd. Lieut. Almaguer, Robert Alonzo, Ioe Alvarado, Henry Alvarez, Rudy Cavazos, Tony Calderon. Arnullo Calderon, Humberto Ccntu, Loy Cardenas. Oscar Cordova, Ralph Cortez, Juan De Leon,Luis Falcon, Ponciano Falcon, Robert Flores, David Garza, Abel Garza, Jesse Gomez, Alfred Granado, Joe Jimenez, Joe-Major Zamora, Manuel-2nd. Lieut. Guarnero, Pilar Guainero, Tomas Gonzales, Jesse Herrera, Alfred Jimenez, Jesse Longoria, Louis Lopez, Joe Lopez, Manuel Lozano. Tony Luna. Louis Mata, Ben Mauricio, Sam Monge, Felix Monsalvo, Tony Montalvo, Joe Montoya, Trinidad Mora, Augustine Munoz, Dimas Pecino, Julio Solano, Manuel- 1st Lieut. Maldonado Faustino-lst. Lieut. Perez, Frank Perez, Lorenzo Pina, Albert Prado Jimmy Presas, Rudy Pena. Leo Ramos, Robert Ramos, Ruben Reyes. Pete Rodriguez, Faustino Rodriguez, Nick Reyna, Daniel Sanches, Joe Santos, Jesse Tenayuca, Robert Trejo. Lucio Villereal, Eugene Yglesias, Manuel Zamora.Vidal R.6. 7.e. (3a np.a uf jb £.04. (lecu tcLoi. Barbosa, Joe-Capt. Blakely, Ralph-lst. Lieut. Ibarra. Felix-Capt. Pena, Manuel-2nd. Lieut Aleman, Gilbert Gonzalez. Julio Pena, Manuel Antu, Louis Grijalva, Abel Pina, Emilio Arce, Jesse Gutierrez, Albert Ramirez. Esequiel Arciniega. Robert Hernandez, Frank Rodriguez, Gregory Arocha, Eusebio Juarez, Johnny Salas, Carlos Avila, Lupe Longoric, Louis R. Samudio, Henry Benavides. Senobio Lira. Rudy Sarro, Albert Segovia, Willie Castro, Nasario M. Martinez, Arthur Vasquez, Asencion Cisneros, Lupe Martinez, Eloy Vela, Rudy Cortes, Santana Martinez, Fred Villareal, David Cruz, Morio Miranda Edward Villareal, Fernando De La Cruz, Raymond Mireles, Gilbert Webb, Jimmy De La Rosa, Juan Montelongo. Robert Ybarra, Antonio Gomez, Juan R. Morales, Tommy Ybarra, Leonard Gomez, Robert Ochoa, Alferd Zamora, Julio J!od RecueticLc . R.o.i.e. Ga+tvfia+uf. £ Mata, Thomas-CapL PeJayo, Jesse-Major Colunga. Roy-lst. Lieut. Alcantar, Rudy Deck, Fred Ehrlich, Charles Escalante, Tommy Flores, Jesse Garay. Willie Garribay, Antonio Garza, Edward Garza, Joe Hoy os, Felix de Lopez Mike Lowe, Billy Macias Thomas McIntosh. Fred Morin. Ralph Persii, Ernest Pamirez Juan .Rodriguez. Santos Sanchez Reynold Vasquez. Ramiro Villapando, Jesse ’Villareal, Gregory Ybarra. Feliciano .Zamarripq, Luz a. 0.7.e. Garnjia+uf JlaA, (lec+teAcLo4. Meachaca, Hector. Capt., Berain, Jesse, 1st Lieut. Bernal, Gilbert Martinez, Edward Ramos, Paul Blancarte, Louis Mata, Manuel Rocha, Robert Camarrillo, Mario Mata, Martin Rosel, Felix Cervis, Raul Neri, John Salinas, Fili Davila, Domingo Prado, Joaquin Sanchez, Ben De Leon, Rudy Perez, Benigno Tapia, Danny Garcia, Alejandro Porter, Albert Torres, Moses Gonzales, Raymond Porter, Frank Valdez, Henry Luna.G ilbert Renteria, Richard Vallejo, Joe Luna, Isaias Ramirez, Joe Vasquez, Henry J!od (lecuesuLot latia+val Jlo+to-l Society Hei. t).ecu.e vdoi. Otx ani atiani Members Elected in 1945 Front Row: Joe Rodriguez. Susana Tello, Guadalupe Montemayor, Olga Gonzales, Antonio Martinez, Dalila Valdez, Ruben Sierra, Lovie Baker, Herbert Calderon. Back Row: Oscar Sandoval, Beatrice Martinez, Emilio Carrasco, Elvira Dennis, Jenaro Escalante, Adela. Ramirez. The Sidney Lanier Chapter of the Nation- al Honor Sociaty was established in 1933 with Miss Belle Woodall as sponsor. Mem- bers of this organization are recommended and elected by the faculty after a very careful investigation as to qualifications. To be eligible, a student must be in the up- per third of his class, possess scholarship, leadership ability, character, a desire to serve his school in every way possible, and shall have spent at least one year in the Sidney Lanier High School. The following members took part in induction ceremony, May 15: Regent Warden of Service Warden of Character Warden of Leadership Warden of Scholarship Flagbearer Chaplain Torchbearer the Bertha Rodriguez Mary Elma Garza Irene Valdez Jessie Vargas Rebecca Trevino Eusebio Chavez Alfred Curiel Joe Rodriguez Jio 6. Recu ictoA. G UfG iqatiOH4. felue. fjacJzeii Club Officers Hilaria Puente President Rosalie Caujardo Vice-President Soccrro Blancarte Secretary Julio Ramirez Treasurer Ester Vasques Reporter Drill Officers Bertha Calvan Lt. Col. Irene Valdez Major Adelina Herrera Copt. Rachel Avila Capt. Hilaria Puente 1st Lt. Beatrice Martinez 1st Lt. Olivia Vela 2nd Lt. Ramona Gamez 2nd Lt. SPONSOR: Marian M. Brewer H Orujcmijatin+U £ol RecuenxLaf. tf-isui G ftfxcuuf. Qlue fjocheti MARION BREWER, SPONSOR Lieut. Col. Bertha Galvan 1st Lieut. Beatrice Ma.tinez Front Row: Esther Mercado Consuelo Blancarte Sally Estrada Flora Carillo Alice Cardenas Marie Rita Resendez Zenaida delaGarza Alice Rios Olivia Vela EstanisladaSantellan Christine Venegas Captain Adelina Herrera 2nd Lieut. Olivia Vela Second Row: Conception Castro Ramona Herrera Trinidad Trujillo Consuelo Aranda Alice Cardenas Clara Luna Consuelo Ramos Ramona Gomez luanita Delgado Eloisa Olivares Stella Rivera Mary Cardenas Stella Moreno Josephine Ziegler Isabel Garcia Jial Recuesidol ilue jjacheil MARIAN BREWER, SPONSOR Seca td Co np.a4Uf, OMfiOHijatiO+ii. Major Irene Valdez 1st. Lieut. Hilaria Puer.te Front Row: Lupe Brown Alice Puente Ester O. Vasquez Stella Rangel Socorro Orona Teresa Quiroz Minnie Rodriguez Juanita Puente Becky Ortega Mary D. Reyes F afaela Mercado Aurora Rodriguez Captain Rachel Avila 2nd. Lieut. Rcmona Cair.ez Rita Villareal Irene Hernandez Cornelia Orona Gloria Reyes Rosalie Guajardo Socorro Sotelo Elena Enriquez Esperanza Covarrubias Gloria 1 lores Rita Alvarez Balbina Lopez Eloisa Medina Socorro Blancarte Placida Diaz Elena Perez Dolores Rivera Beatrice Guerra Jlai. R.ecve'idoa. SisAmif, -Ha+tien. Q ia-p.ltic Jsitl GUtb R. A. WALKER, SPONSOR OFFICERS Armando Salazar President Robert Polanco Vice-President Horccio Somohano Secretary-Treasurer Ruben Rodriguez Reporter The Graphic Arts Club, which meets every Tuesday under the sponsorship of Mr. R. A. Walker, was organized in 1939. Its pur- pose is to promote better understanding of printing and for the development of atti- tudes that will lead to the improvement of printers. The club consists of print shop boys only and hes an enrollment of 28 ac- tive members. Ex-printers are associate members. The club subscribes to the monthly mag- azine, The Club Crafter, which contains ideas and problems in printing. Samples of printing done in schools all over the ccuntiy are sent to the National Graphic Arts Asso- ciation in Washington, D C. The Club Crafter assembles this materiel and distributes it to the Graphic Arts Clubs throughout the country. These packets have been discontinued for the duration because of the shortage of paper The organization sponsors an cnnual party to which members of the faculty and guests of individual members aie invited. The print shop, under the direction of Mr. R.A. Walker, has sufficient equipment for teaching the fundamentals of the printing trade to Lanier boys who care to be trained here. JH.91 R.ec d U 6 UfG iiycMo i4 'I'leMle GleJj GUcix FLORENCE WATKINS COX, SPONSOR Oliicers Adelina Herrera Irene Valdez Nora Gutierrez Alicia Ortiz Celia Ramirez Ofelia Guerrero President Vice-President Secretary Reporter Accompanists Composed of forty-five girls who wish to make choral work a vital part of music for Lanier and its community, the Treble Clef Club was organized September 1945. Special programs were given with the cooperation of the dramatics class in a presentation of Dickens’ Christmas Carol for a Christmas assembly; the singingof Chiistmas carols at Brooke General Hospi- tal December 2; appearing before the San Antcnio Industrial Arts and Vocational Teachers Club at the St. Anthony Hotel, February 3, and assisting the Sidney LanierParent-Teacher Association at their meeting. Music week in May gave an opportunity to hear the best instrumental and vocal music by our own students. The Treble Clef C ub appeared creditably on thisprogram. Much credit is due to the officers, espe- cially the president, Adelina Herrera, who has deen untiring in her efforts to build a worth-while club. With the faithful cooperation of the mem- bers, Dalila Valdez and Janie Trevino have assisted as soprano soloists. Celia Ramierz and Ofelia Guerrero have supported ably at the piano. Jlai RecueficLai Royal Blue ColleyicUeA Club JESSIE SHANE, SPONSOR OFFICERS Manuel Hernandez David Rodriguez Aurora Trevino Irene Valdez Ramiro Gonzalez Raul Gonzalez President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Sergeant-at-Arms The Royal Blue Collegiates Club is one ol the centers of social activity in Lanier. It was organized in 1932, and ever since it has been sponsored by Miss Jessie Shane. Any high school student wanting to join this club may turn in his name to one of the club members. Then the club members vote upon the names of those students who were submitted. Those who become new members attend the meetings and work together with the group. Membership in the club now totals 50. The Royal Blue Collegiates Club meet- ings are held in rocm 210 every Monday at 12:30 at which time club business and social activities are planned and discussed. One of the activities of this club is col- lecting waste paper. These collections help relieve the paper shortage and are a means of increasing the school fund which is used to buy various materials for thte welfare of the school. An outstanding activity of the club which is always looked forward to is the annual spring dance, held some time in March. This is a formal affair which assures a good time to all. The member set offers an opportunity for ex students who were members of the club when they were in school to join in with present members. JHo4. RecuesuLo Jlte. Sym.pJ'W+tia+i GluJx NORMA McINTIRE, SPONSOR 1st Semester Officers 2nd Semester Eusebio Chavez Humberto Barrera Socorro Blancarte Hilaria Puente Carmen Espinoza Rebecca Trevino George Marules Epifanio Delgado President Vice-Pres. Secretary Treasurer Reporter Sgt-at-Arms Parliam ent. Eusebio Chavez Joe Jimenez Socorro Blancarte Hilaria Puente Carmen Espinoza Alice Galindo Manuel Zamora Jesse Pelayo The Symphonian Club, sponsored by Miss Norma Mclntire, is a social club which has been organized for the purpose of giv- ing all high school students an opportunity to learn social manners and behavior. The club meets every Monday at 12:30 in room 200. Membership in the club now totals fifty members. New members are elected each semester or whenever a va- cancy occurs. Each year the club sponsors a Valentine Dance which is looked forward to by the whole student body and friends. This year the dance was given on Friday, February 16, in the school gymasium. Manuel Her- nandez, president of the Royal Blub Colle- giates, acted as master of ceremonies. He introduced the officers of the club during the member set. This year a one-act play entitled Justice a la Ryhme was presented by the Dramatics Class sponsored by Mrs. Fulton. As a contribution to the war effort, a mag- azine drive was sponsored by the club- Magazines were sent to our boys and girls overseas and to those who are wounded. As many of the 1945 Seniors completed their courses in January, a Barn Dance was given in their honor. OfUjatUftMotU Jlai. Recuendci Cl Hofud LUCILLE MCDERMAND, SPONSOR 1ST SEMESTER EDITORS 2ND SEMESTER Horace Somohano Tony Martinez Olga Gonzales Esther Vasquez Minerva Ibarra Robert Polanco Herbert Kelley Ralaela Mercado Alice Ortiz Chief Associate Make Up Vocational Exchange Features Sports Assembly School News Joe Rodriquez Amalia Venegas Rosie Cortez Esther .Vasquez Manuel Pena Olga Gonzales Robert Polanco Minerva Ibarra Alice Ortiz The school paper EL Nopal, was first published March 5, 1924, and has since been one of the chief sources of information the principles learned in technical English classes. Since the United States entered the war, one of the chief purposes of EL Nopal has been to keep ex-students in the armed forces informed of the school activities by sending them free copies of the paper. More than 800 names are on the mailing list, of which more than 500 are serving overseas. Money for postage has been furnished by contributions from Lanier students and a few school friends and ex-students in the and pleasure concerning school activities for pupils and ex-students of Lanier. The two main purposes of the publication are to bring the school and the home into clos- er contact with each other and to give stu- dents an opportunity to put into practice service. Four courses in jounalism are offered. News writing, feature writing and editorial writing are taught in the first year. Copy- reading, proofreading and make-up work are taught in the second year. Jloi RecueAcLoA 0'UfO Uj itio ti JloA Recu u te. EFFIE MAE PRASSEL, SPONSOR Celia Ramirez Amalia Venegas Editors-in-Chief Raul Curiel Associate Editor Epifanio Delgado Oscar Sandoval Advertising Manager Rosie Cortez Business Manager David Casanova Vocational Editor Paul Martinez Print Shop Editor Amalia Venegas Club Editor Trinidad Trujillo Faculty Editor Lovie Brker Senior Editor Susana Tello Junior Editor Frances Lopez Scphomore Editor Mariano Cuellar Art Editor Jesse Flores R.O.T.C. Editor Herbert Kelley Sports Editor Irene Hernandez Margaret Rendon Typists Alice Cruz Richard Teniente Cornelia Orona Salesamen Such an array of staff officers and assist- ants made the task of compiling and editing this year book very light work. The editor- in-chief, Celia Ramirez, wrote much of the copy. Others helped with the compilation of the book, and all did splendidly. The chief typists, Irene Hernandez and Margaret Ren- don, typed the copy for the printers. Jesse Flores and Mariano Cuellar, did the art work. The staff acknowledges its gratitude to Mr. R. A. Walker for his suggestions and advice as to proper arrangement of detail, and to the print shop boys fortheir patience in correcting many of the blundering mis- takes of novices. To Miss Mary Jahnke, to Miss Lucile McDermand and to Mrs. Effie Mae Prassel, the sponsor, the staff likewise expresses gratitude. Jloi. ReawicLoi 0iatiatU JUItA Uf. CLuIt BEATRICE HENDERSON, SPONSOR First Semester Officers Second Semester Katherine Cloud President Antonio Martinez Antonio Martinez Vice Pres. Lovie Baker Lovie Baker. Sec.dTreas. O'ivia Mendiola Vicenta Sandoval Reporter Janie Trevino The Library Club was organized in Sep- tember 1944 under the sponsorship of Miss Beatrice Henderson. The Club had eight charter members but was soon increased to sixteen because of many activities and growing interest. The members are selected for scholarship, dependability and leader- ship. The primary purpose of the Club is to train assistants for the library and to give the students information about library sci- ence. The club members have assumed responsibility for the circulation desk, at- tendance reports in study hall and some ref- erence work. They also assist in preparing new books for circulation and making bib- liographies. In addition to this work, the Club has a social each month. The Club hopes tc devel- op into one of the most worth-while organ- izations of Lanier High School. H.eaue'icLai O'Ufii.my o.iiOnA (lamina Zitnada Science CluJt- MINNIE COCRANE. SPONSOR First Period Officers Second Period G. Montemayor Armando Ibarra Alice Galindo Richard Teniente Horace Somchano President Vice-Pres. Secretary Treasurer Reporter Irene Valdez C. Dominguez Isabel Rendon Sonya Arroyo Raul Curiel One of the recent accomplishments of the students oi Sidney Lanier School, together with Mrs. Minnie Cochrane as sponsor, was the organization of a science club. The Ramiro Estrada Science Club, organ- ized on January 26,1945, was so named in honor of Dr. Ramiro Estrada, the first grad- uate of Sidney Lanier to become a doc- tor. This Science Club is one of the more than 5,000 clubs affiliated with the Science Club of America, a national organization dedicated to the development of science talent. i Aided by organizations such as the Feder- al Bureau of Investigation, American Can- cer Society, The Nutritions Program Branch, ond The Air Youth Divisions National Aero- nautic Association, the 16-to 18-year old members are privileged to study and ex- periment on any of those subjects. One of the first subjects thoroughly stud- ied was the Federal Bureau of Investiga- tion. Its history and the purposes of all its departments were explained and discussed by the members. Q Ujanifationi____________________________________________ £04 Hecu-enAcu BtudUsit Goustcil BELLE WOODALL, SPONSOR Mario Calderon Raul Curiel Josephine Ortiz Johnny Juarez Richard Teniente Ruben Sierra President Vice-President Cor. Secretary Att. Secretary Parliamentarian Treasurer The Lanier Student Council promoted various activities during the year 1945. The presidential campaign was carried through last November. It was conducted by Miss Goen's and Miss Ware's 9Banb9A social studies classes. A naturalization court was organized and nine students were naturalized, undergoing the same procedure as is observed in the federal courts. Poll tax receipts similar to those used by our parents were issued for two cents. Voting precints were set up in certain rooms and the students voted at their des- ignated precints at a specified time, while printed ballots were used for the voting, Student speeches over the air presented the outstanding issues of the campaign. The Student Council sponsored a Red Cross Drive, collecting $68.72, while $78.96 was also realized for the infantile paralysis drive. Easter seals were sold under the Student Council by each of its members. Crippled children were again aided by this worthy cause. A new handbook was edited this year under the Student Council sponsorship. Large pictures of the school, a new cut for the cover, and new articles were put in this handbook all of which will make it some- thing to be remembered after our days at Lanier are over. jCoa. Hec4teAcLo4. Student Council 1945 0 This is the group which is pushing the Seventh War Loan Drive at Lanier. By May 24th, a goal of $16,666.67 will be reached, if each of the 48 home rooms, the faculty orphans (those who have no home rooms), and the janitors reaches the $333.33 goal accepted. The special object in view this time is the equipment of hospitals to serve our returned veterans. A review of Lanier's record for the Fourth and Sixth War Loan Drives, under the leadership of the Council will explain the confidence of its members in the success of the present campaign. ( The nation's Fifth War Loan Drive was held during the sum- mer of 1944.) For the Fourth War Loan Drive, ending February 16, 1944, weseta goal of $15,000 in War Bonds and Stamps, to buy a 19B Fair- child ''Cornell Training plane, and we topped this goal by an additional $4,162.35, making a grand total of $19,162.35. This campaign was successful because of the full cooperation of the faculty, parents, stu- dents and neighbors. Students of Lanier most happily sent the money to the U. S. Treasury with the sincere hope that the plane it bought would help win the war. The Sixth War Loan Drive got under way on October 2nd and ended in December 1944, Pearl Harbor Day. The faculty and students of Lanier were enthusiastic over the outcome of this drive for, as usual, La- nier came out on top, with the Janitors' group leading. The goal set was $15,000 to buy a naval personnel landing craft, but when the total was found, it was learned that $24,000 in bonds and stamps had been bought. Each share bought, at $18.75, honored a sailor, soldier, or marine. It was interesting to watch the progress of home- rooms on the big red-white-and-blue chart. JloA. (lecuendoi. Panestt- eaclteri JdAociatian Officers 1944-45 Mrs. Refugio Teniente Mrs. Mary Louise Mendez Mrs. Margaret Zepeda Mrs. Dorothy Hildebrandt Mr. Fidel Tafolla President Vice-President Secretary Treasurer Parliamentarian Chairmen Mrs. Cecilia Valero Welfare Mrs. Hilda Rodriguez Hospitality Mrs. Mary Gonzales Social Mrs. Mary Moreno Publicity Mrs. Alma P. Carey Courtesy The Sidney Lanier Parent-Teacher As- sociation has been working with great en- thusiasm this year. The special aims of this association are to promote child welfare in home, school, church, and community; to raise the standards of home life, and to se- cure adequate laws for the care and pro- tection of children. Members attempt to bring into closer relationship the home and the school so that parents and teachers may cooperate intelligently in the training of ti e child physically, mentally, morally, and spiritually. It has had educational talks at meetings and has cooperated with drives and campaigns such as the following: Com- munity War Chest, Dengue Fever Control and Infant Diarrhea Control. At present, the membership totals 132 persons. The association has taken part in varied activities: gathering clothes for the British War Relief, sending magazines and cookies to soldiers in Brooke General Hospital, and serving refreshments to the seniors on class day. The latest activity was the establishment of a scholarship (to the Junior College) for an outstanding Lanier graduste. J?od Recu icLol The Social 'U ltisil C -Studenti dt ie and 'llte'ie Jloi. Recuesidai m in yp+ H 9?7fv rrpp vvpva t09'y ixrj- “Refresh yourself” tottlio UHDII AUTMOIMY O� T Ml COCa.COlA COM FA NY IT ALAHO «WEIRY g COMPACT 40 Years On Alamo Plaza San Antonio's Largest Lowest Cash Credit Jewelers 209 ALAMO PLAZA G.51U Courtesy of La Gloria NO. I Grocery and Meat Market Matilde Elizondo, Prop. 701 So. Laredo St. B. 30461 Best Wishes to Seniors 400 E. Houston G. 1381 GOA'S TAMALE FACTORY WHOLESALE RETAIL 828 FREDERICKSBURG ROAD SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS CONGRATULATIONS SENIORS FROM FROST BROS. THE CENTER OF ATTRACTION 217 E. HOUSTON ST. F-7131 PROGRESSO THEATER Nuestras Mas Sinceras Felicitacianes A Todos Los Alumnos de Esta Escuela Empresa Garza Y Garza. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS OF 1945 Cortesia De Compliments of A. C. Toudouze Co. La Prensa Home and Office Furniture Hardware Plumbing and Electric Supplies Gran Diario Zepedas' Popular Mexicano Central Drug Store Mrs. Soyla (Lala) Zepeda, Mgr. 700 Dolorosa St. Phone Bel. 31727 Cardenas Bro. Establish 1912 Congratulations To The Seniors of 1945 Everything for the Bicycle Jalisco Restaurant Princesita Beauty Shop Todo Trabajo Garantizado Paquita Martinez, Prop. G. 8534 114 S. Laredo Street San Antonio, Texas Real Mexican Dishes 128 No. Santa Rosa Ave. Phone B-31433 G-2191 G-2191 Kline's 729 W. Commerce St. Boys' And Young Men's Clothes Star Studio J. P. Estrada 707 Dolorosa St. San Antonio, Texas Shoes For The Whole Family Gonzalez Watch Repairing Diamond Setting Ramirez Jewelry Shop Cleaners and Hatters Dependable Service Manufacturing Jeweler Engraver 1307-1309 W. Commerce St. Phone G-0663 All Work Guaranteed Congratulations To The Seniors Of 1945 Gus B. Mauermann, Mayor P. L. Anderson, Commissioner of Fire and Police Henry F. Hein, Commissioner of Parks and Sanitation Paul E. Steffler, Commissioner of treet and Pubiic Improvement Alfred Callaghan, Commissioner of Taxation City Commissioners Congratulations To The Seniors Of 1945 Tamalina Harina de Nixtamal La Venden las Mejores Tiendas Phone F-6772 701 So. Leona St N. Gomez Garage And Service Station Body Work—Repairs— Painting--Lubrication PI one F-8867 810 So. Brazos St La America Bakery Fabricamos Chocolate La Michoacana 200 Matamoros St. Salutations 1945 Sidney Lanier Senior Graduates Johnson Furniture Co. 709So. Laredo St. Phone F-01f7 Botica La Union ? � Union Drug Store 402 Matamoros St. G.0671 Bel. 31740 , Salutations 1945 Lanier Senior Graduates Fenner's The Young Men's Store 708 W. Commerce Medellin s Meat Market HAMS BACON SAUSAGES City-Market House G-0742 Contreras Serve U Station Tires---Batteries ModernSteam Wash 2224 W. Commerce St. B-31329 Cortesia de la Libreria, El Centro Comercial 725 W. Commerce St. San Antonio, Texas Mrs. M. E. Rodriguez Directores de Funerales Abierto Dia y Noche Servicio de Ambulanda 511 Guadalupe St. Tel. F. 9461 San Antonio, Texas Saenz Bros. Flower Shop Flowers for All Occasions B-30134 Res. C-9970 San Antonio, Texas Alamo Tailors Cleaners J. M Canales, Prop. Alterations Our Specialty Insurance against Fire and Theft Phor.e Bel. 3-0972 2107 W. Commerce St. Botica Guadalupana 106 Produce Row San Antonio, Texas G-2671 This ad was sponsored by Alex San Miguel, ex-student of Lanier, now in the Armed Forces. Pearl Drug Store Congratulates the Seniois 1500 Guadalupe F. 4397 Congratulations To the Seniors of 1945 Julian Cantu Sons Grocery Meat Market 901 So. Leona St. Res. F. 9027 Eel. 30659 T. Montemayor Sons Grocery and Market Free Delivery 401 Guadalupe St. Tel. B. 31231 SCHNEIDER PRINTING CO. Commercial, Cata’og and Color Printing Cathedral 6543 209 W. Market St. Buena Vista Cleaners B-31054 1407 Buena Vista St. Compliments Geo. H. Sheppard State Comptroller Violet Flower Shop Flowers For All Occasions Special Prices To Lanier Sfudents 1520 Guadalupe F-1749 TEXAS TYPE FOUNDRY W.B. “.Shorty Roberts Prop 230-232 North Medina St. R. Sandoval Grocery Store STELLA'S BEAUTY SHOP Specializing in Permanent Waves 1616 Guadalupe 1306 Saunders Ave. San Antonio, Texas Compliments of liiisfiinioliiis Call Me For Sweet Service G-6972 San Antonio Baking Co. Specialize In Pastry, Cakes And Cookies lr. Susano Dias, Proprietor 3119 VV Commerce St. San Ar tonio 7, Texas Food Meat Market Retail CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SENIORS OF 1945 Isaac C. Garcia, Prop. Res. Phone F-8033 San Jose Drug Store 1300 Buena Vista at So. Smith St. San Antonio, Texas 1302 El Paso St. B-31585 The Management of the National, Zaragoza, and Guadalupe Theatres Congratulates the Senior Class of 1945 Mexican Products Store Adela G. Mireles, Prop. Comerciante en Laza de Guadalajara Curiosidades Mexicanas Yerbas Medicinales 123 So. Laredo St. San Antonio, Texas With Best Wishes To All Guerra's Drug Stores No.l So. Pecos Guadalupe F. 9752 No. 2 Las Moras Durango F. 3012 ★ BELL-PERFECT DIAMONDS! ★ GRUEN WATCHES! ★ HOLMES EDWARDS SILVER! GOOD LUCK WEDDING RINGS! 516 E. Houston St. Estab'ished 1852 CONVENIENT CREDIT! —A LITTLE DOWN and A LITTLE EACH WEEK! Compliments of San Antonio Music Company Isaac Bledsoe —President Tour exclusive representative for fine musical merchandise for 53 years.” 319 W. Commerce St. 0131 EL NOPAL FARMACIA REGIS Panaderia Espetialistas eu Recetas La Casa Que Elabora El Mejor Pan En 811 W. Commerce St. G-2121 l.a Ciudad. Este Pan Vale: Mas. Peru Es Joe C. Bettencourt Mejor. Pague Ud. Por Su Salud. Pedro Gomez, Prop. MANUFACTURING JEWELER WATCH MAKSR5 - ENGRAVER., B. 31124 10% Produce Row EXPERT REPAIM io 426 College St. Phone F. 7561 Expertenced Operators to Serve You at Gloria's Beauty Shop Ma. Gloria Rodriguez Mgr, and Owner 1724 Colima F 8360 Tom Cat Cafe Panaderia 120 So. Santa Rosa St. Comidus M ’( t , s PHONE B 30444 Repairs all ktndt of Radios, Electrini hqtnf wunt RAMIREZ RADIO SHOP 1423 Guadalupe St, San Antonio. Texas Congratulations To 'he Class of 1945 From t he Wolff Marx Co. San Antonio's friendly Department Store Quality Congratulations Broom Factory Ernesto Garza Los Recuerdos Staff G-2079 Compliments Princess Creamery 1114 Buena Vista St. Highest Quality Milk Ice Cream M. J. Gonzales, Manager San Antonio, Texas 1819 N. ZarzamoraSt. F. 8692 The Engraving of this Annual by Brand Engraving Co 2015 W. Martin St. San Antonio, 7, Texas Phone G. 6281 If no answer-G.2636 Martinez — Ortiz Funeral Home Ambulance Service Max Martinez Directors Joe Ortiz Flo-Wyn Distributing Co. 1 La Union Grocery Meat Market 526 So. San Jacinto 236 S. Flores F. 9223 B-30146 J. Martinez, Prop. Beauty Equipment Supplies Taxco Bakery Cafe Chrome Furniture 1203 Guadalupe St. B. 32252 Office Equipment El Progreso Grocery Meat Market 1820 Durango B-30016 Guadalupe Gonzalez Prop• L. Wyner Pres. Treas. San Antonio, Texas L.D. Botello Food Store 1200 El Paso St. F-8903 Make this store your store Best Wishes to Seniors from Duquesa Beauty Salon The Home of Permanent Permanent Waves Eloisa R. Valdez 709 Dolorosa St. San Antonio, Texas Proprietor Res. G. 7380 Compliments of Acosta Music Co. San Antonio, Texas City Fred's Fruit Stand Fresh Fruit and Mexican Curios Markethouse C. 30134 PHONE G. 9913 NOTARY PUBLIC Mike The Expert Hatter 702 Dolorosa G.4983 JOSEPH RIOS Public Accountant and Auditor 222 TRAVIS BUILDING Founded 1911 Alamo Paint Wallpaper Co. Inc. WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS Benjamin Moore Co. Paints, Muresco, Varnish, Imperial Washable Wallpaper Texaco Roofing Asphalt ARTIST SUPPLIES Main Store 1119 W. Commerce St. Store No. 2 107 N. Alamo st. F. 9331 G. 3447 Graduates of 1945—Congratulations Joske’s and the Youth of Southwest Texas have long been “good companions.” For Joske's is more than just a store, it’s a personality, always hospitable, always ready to serve you through large stocks, newest fashions and val- ues 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 btautiful 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 Courtesy of Sol Frank Congratulations To The Seniors of 1945 Compliments of Los Gallos Bakery Band Uniforms Zamarripa y Martinez Military Supplies 826 South Pecos St. Phone B-30564 Congratulations From Dan S. Dunham Manufacturing Jeweler High School and Fraternity Jeweler 318 South Texas Bank Building Phone G. 9081 Congratulations (Jlass of 1945 C. I. Ratcliff E. S. Toscano Assistant Manage Seymour's Clothing Store Quality Clothing For The Entire Family On Easy Terms Phone G. 8921 118 W. Houston San Antonio, Texas Hospital Bouquets Funeral Designs Cruz The Florist Flowers For All Occasions Miss Angela Cruz, Prop. G-0553 517 Dolorosa St. San Antonio, Texas Gleam Beauty Shop Eglantina De La Garza, Owner Expert (tperat'irs Specialty in Hairsetting 629 Dolorosa St. San Antonio, Texas Alamo Blue Print Co- School and Art Supplies 506 N. Presa St. La Luz Fruit Stand Wholesale 6, Retail No. 1. 503 S. Laredo St. F-8732 N). 2. 1621 Nogalitos St. B 3-1413 Compliments of the Hotel Continental 100 Rooms Neatly Furnished Centrally Located J.Olivares. Prop. 722W. COMMERCE ST. SAN ANTONIO TEXAS Compliments of La Estrella Department Store Outfitter for the Entire Family 715-717 W. COMMERCE G. 9712 i