Stephen F Austin High School - Bronco Yearbook (Bryan, TX)

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 ♦ Banquet. Several of their members, Mary Martha Black, Elizabeth Sloop, Frances Thomas, Shirlireed Walker, and Foy Martin gained great dis- tinction and won the Croix de Guerre of the National Honor Society by their victories over studies. The entire class gained the greatest triumphs in scholarship and won a cup for the highest scholastic average. The commanders this year were Ralph Gomez, Ruth Smith, Nina Bess Astin, and Frank McGee. As the class entered their last year on the planet of High School, they had left a notable work behind. In 1930 other famous warriors had entered the tribe; namely: John P. Barron, Kenneth Buchanan, Estelle Armstrong, and Helen Davis. These greatly increased the Class’s scho! astic standing. Other reinforcements also joined the band. These were Andrew Anderson, Ballard Harris, Cora Lee Hyatt, Millie Novosad, Edel weiss Schultz, Adele Syptak, Mary Beth Walker, and Ruby Pritchett Under the sincere management of Chief Bennie Griffin and his co-workers John P. Barron, Betty Syptak, and Mary Martha Black, the class pro gressed rapidly. Most of the scholastic terrors were overcome, and thc Seniors won again in the great battles against the Sciences and Math ematics. Letters of farewell, known as invitations, were ordered and rings of honor obtained. In the great athletic contests, Captain Bennie Griffin again led in football. A notable record of ’31’s merits was left behind in a work known as the “Broncho,” and the Senior Play, one of the farewell acts of the tribe, was presented May 1. Although many had fallen before the merciless onslaught of English IV, above 50 warriors returned to earth. This was the largest number of explorers ever to return from an expedition to this certain planet. Bearing their trophies and their di- plomas, many will explore a still vaster regions known as colleges and universities. THE LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE SENIOR CLASS OF 1931 I, Thelston Carroll, bequeath my height to Oak McKenzie, Jr. I, Raymond Moore, leave my place on the staff to Earl Tardy. I, Shirlireed Walker, leave my blushes to Lucille Vick. I, Charles Eicholtz, will my drag with Miss Hyman to William Nash. I, Ethel Ferguson, leave teasings from Mr. Sloop to Frances Chance. I, Mary Martha Black, bequeath my innocent look to Mildred McKenzie. 1, John M. Barron, will my little blue car to Drummond Hamilton. I, Marie Robertson, leave Allen Academy in the hands of Lucy Parks and Patience Chance. I, Frank McGee, bequeath my extra stoutness to J. D. Benson because I think he needs it. We, Helen Davis and Ethel Mangis, leave our athletic figures to Frances Davis and Annie Ruth Ware. I, Kenneth Buchanan, will my way with the girls to J. T. Lang. I. Bob Cloud, bequeath my motorcycle to J. L. Reese to repair. I. Nina Bess Astin, leave my ability to work Math, to Margaret Beason. x»x$x

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 HISTORY OF THE CLASS OF ?31 In the fall of 1927, a tribe of adventurers known as the Class of ’31 prepared to take off from Grade School Field to explore that wondrous land called High School. Some 80 explorers, divided into two bands, set off at a terrific speed into space to visit and study this planet, hitherto unknown to them. Two powerful air spiders, the Westside and the Eastsine, later called Bowie and Travis, respectively, plowed their way through the ether of examinations, and the occupants placed foot upon the new world for the first time. Upon their arrival they perceived that they were not the first to touch this strange land. Explorers from other lands known as the Classes of '28, ’29, and ’30. respectively, were already there and promptly designated the newcomers as the Freshmen. The able chief of the expedition, John M. Barron, with his trusty lieutenants, Mary Martha Black and Frances Thomas, scon succeeded in establishing a firm foot- ing on this vast planet. The other tribes were quick to perceive the merits of the Freshmen and forced them to serve a term of apprenticeship by obeying the upper classmen’s commands. The Freshman group held its own, however, and joined with the others to subjugate the demons called Mathematics, English, History, and Science. The strongholds of History and Science were effectually des- troyed, but many brave fighters fell before the withering fire of Knglisn and Mathematics, while others died from a brain disease commonly known as laziness. The Freshmen had now advanced to the Sophomore stage and were first commanded by John M. Barron and later by Percy lardy. Their lieutenants were Ruth Smith. Elizabeth Sloop, Jarrett Lightfoot. nd Frances Thomas. 'I he warriors of the Class were fast gaining recog- nition. and several of the members took part in the stage performances known as High School Plays. Such bold tribesmen as Bennie Griffin, Ralph Gomez, and “Popcorn” Boriskie, in collaboration with other daring warriors of the neighboring tribes, fought their tribal battles with in- vading hordes from other High School Planets in the Football and Bas- ketball Contests. Caves of Literary Activities were also explored. In this year two new warriors from the foreign planets of Consolidated and Steep Hollow joined the Class of ’31. They were William Scoates and Raymond Moore. The Class had now become Juniors. In this year the Juniors gave a royal banquet to their departing comrades known as the Junior-Senior

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 I, Billy Batts, will my ability to have history book reports on time to Wayne Durham. I, Nettie Nedbalek, leave my height to Frances Pierson. I, Roy Vick, leave my “airmindedness” to Milton Osborn. We, Allie Cheatham, Winnie Clary, Millie Novosad, Edna McGregor, and Mary Beth Walker, leave our Shorthand ability to whoever might need it next year. I, Melvin McNeeley, will my liking for red hair to Gordon Edge. 1, Aline King, bequeath my figure to Betsy Searcy. I, Jane Cavitt, leave “Freddie” and the rest of A. and M. to Edna Earl Bethea. I, John P. Barron, will my seat in the Harvey Bus to Errol Arrington. I, Ruth Smith, leave Hugh to anybody who can keep him. We, Leon Konecny and William Rawls, leave our ability in Science to Earl Shelton. I, Estelle Armstrong, leave my “beaux” to Edna Smith. We, Charles Ferguson and Kay Halsell, leave Margaret Higgs to John W. Black, provided the Allen boys don’t get her first. I, Bennie Griffin, leave my Bonnie to whoever will take the responsibility of taking care of her. 1, Frank Zubik, leave part of my size to Jim Merka. I, Tom Hanus, leave my place on the football team to John Kincannon. 1, Patti Minkert, will my art ability to Alice Catherine Ogier. I, Frances Thomas, leave my extra credits to Jane Singletary. I, Cora Lee Hyatt, bequeath my meekness to Mary Ruth Ball. We, Ballard Harris and W. S. Johnson, leave our vocal ability to Clifton Griffin. I, Morris Wilcox, leave my Ford to Clarence Vick to give to the junk man. I. Ethel Wallin, leave my studiousness to Gladys Rawls. 1, Percy Tardy, will my blonde curly hair to some girl who wants it— say Maurine Neeley. We, Bess McGee and Winnie Vance, bequeath our modesty to Ann Bentley. 1, Betty Syptak, will my place as general typist of the school to Margaret Higgs. We, Foy Martin and James Orms, leave our book on “How to Graduate in Three Years” to Mit Morehead. I, Helen Fickey, bequeath my seat in study hall to Iola Barron. I. Adele Syptak, will my winning personality to Alice Hamilton. I, William Scoates, leave my Ford, in which to go back and forth from Bryan to College, to my sisters. I, Ruby Pritchett, will my complexion to “Sis” Barron. I, Mary Frances Harris, leave my black hair to Jo Anna Tatman. I, Ralph Gomez, leave my ability to play football to Eddie Bravenec. I. Elizabeth Sloop, will my musical talent to Louise Dyer. We, Andrew Anderson and Tom Repass, leave our stock judging ability to Raymond Buchanan. We, Leon Konecny and William Rawls, leave our ability in Science to Earl Shelton.