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

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CLASS HISTORY In the fall of 1928, the good ship, class of ’32, left the harbor of Grammar School and launched out into the perilous sea which it would have to traverse to reach the port of High School Graduation. This hardy vessel was the last one to lift anchor. Vessels that preceded it were the Class of 29, Class of ’30, and Class of '31. Under the efficient leadership of Admiral Francis Davis, the Class of ’32, otherwise known as the Freshmen, advanced many knots toward its destination. The Freshmen encountered many obstacles during its voyage, notable among which were the storms in mid-ocean known as semester examinations. Some of the sailors were washed overboard in these storms, but many were fortunate enough to be picked up later by a ship, the Class of ’33, that had embarked in the fall of 1929. Admiral Davis was replaced by Admiral Iola Barron after the Class of '32 had succeeded in covering half the distance to its first part en route to its goal. Many members of the crew were distingushed for their achievements in various fields. The crew that docked at the harbor of Completion of First Year’s Work was composed of some sixty joyful sailors. At this port other sailors bearded the ship, which was now designated the Sophomores, to sail toward High School Graduation. The Sophomores were commanded by Admiral Francis Davis and later by Admiral Earle Tardy. The crew of this sturdy ship began taking a more active part in High School Activities. Some of these sailors went out to engage enemy crews in the great struggles of Football and Basketball. Others went on exploring expeditions to the isles of Literary Activities. The Class of ’32 cooperated with the Class of ’30 and the Class of ’31 in waging successful battles against the many enemies that they con- fronted. The crew of the Sophomores was increased by the addition of sailors who had been cast adrift from the Class of ’30 and the Class of ’31 by violent storms that continually raged on the great sea. The Class of ’32 was dubbed Juniors when it entered the port of Completion of Second Year’s Work. The Class of '32, now known as Juniors, entered on the last half of the journey toward High School Graduation with Francis Davis again at the helm. In the spring of 1931, the Juniors served as hosts to the great conquering vessel, Class of ’31, at a royal banquet. The Juniors led in many noble enterprises and merited the distinc- tion of being the flagship on the fourth and last lap toward High School Graduation. The Class of ’32 was rechristened “Seniors” at the port of Completion of Third Year’s Work. Willie Boriskie was chosen to guide the great vessel, Class of ’32, during the last year of its voyage. Some members of this crew gained fame for themselves in athletic and literary contests. Thelston Carroll was recognized as a great high school basketeer and placed on the mythical All-State team. Captain Raymond Buchanan was selected for the All-District football team for his prowess in this sport. Iola Barron was victorious in district competition in the great Declamation Contest. The sailors of the Seniors were the leaders in most of the school activities, Eileen Davis, one of the best loved and most outstanding students the school has ever boasted of and an honored member of the crew of the Class of ’32, went to a greater reward in the spring of 1932. Her Christian example has ever been a source of encouragement and inspiration to her classmates and all others with whom she came in contact, and they will always cherish the memory of this noble child of God. The great Commencement exercises were held on May 27, 1932 at the port of Completion High School Graduation of Fourth Year’s Work. Some fifty members of the crew of the Class of ’32 were presented with diplomas, and a few of the sailors received special awards. This was the last venture into the Seas of Education for many of the crew of this sturdy ship, but the majority of the sailors will attempt to sail the tempestuous waters of College Education.

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++❖+++++++++• FRESHMAN A Clifford Alexander Miles Autrey Evelyn Ball Gertrude Barnett Bernice Blackwell Oren Beal Thurston Buchanan Douglas Buckhaults Ennis Canady Carl Cantella Lawrence Cargill Fred Cummins John Delameter Tommy Fleckenstin Jeanne Gibson Anita Hensarling Thurman Irvin Charlie Jones Linton Jones Robert Jones Anita Ruth Kern Perry Mathis Johnnie Mendl Edward Mcrka Lillie Nedbalek Tony Nuche Joe Palermo John Patranella Rowland Persons Helen Pratas Frank Restivo Samuel Restivo Mildred Smith Ann Stasny James Vance Doris Vincent Eunice Watson Jack Wheeler Lamar Zimmerman Joe Dyer Hal Haltom Elizabeth Holmes Bill Hopkins Lillian Harlow FRESHMAN B Arthur Anderson Alma Rae Ball Nellie Barnett Genevieve Barron Marie Benson Robert Boriskie Charles Brown Martha Carrington Georgia Mae Daniels Tom Darrow Sara Ix?e Durham Richard Eads Junior Elliott Marguerite Fickey Janis Foster Trina Gomez Jack Gregg Clifton Griffin Ralph Griffin John W. Hall Henry Haltom Alice Hamilton Drummond Hamilton Maurice Henry Billy Holmes Bill Hunnicutt Jim James Mary Helen Hones Elizabeth Knobel Dorothy Konecny Grace Lightsey Maurice Lightsey Anita Martin Vivian Martin Henry Ole Martinsen Marjorie Earle Miller Bonnie Murray Imogene Nash Pauline Palasota Tommie Palermo Joe Patranella Sam Patranella Walter Lee Porter Robert Presnal I ee Reese Esther Rochelle Ernest Sample Cecilia Schultz John Stanford Robert Tatum Irene Thompson Pauline Thurman Dalton Vance Maurice Vance James Walker Ruth Weddington Anna Whitley Maurine Williamson Charles Worbington

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 CLASS PROPHECY It was a weary group of travelers that in 1942 wound their way through the mountains of India. We were in search of an old seer whom we w'ere told had a curious article known as the Mirror of Fate. This old seer could look in the mirror and see what was happening in all the world. Late in the afternoon we came upon him sitting in front of his small cabin. After arguing with him for some time to tell us something about our old classmates, he produced the wonderful mirror and told these things concerning them. Iola Barron and Nat Carrol proved to fce two of the best lawyers the world had ever known. Nat has won more divorce cases than any other lawyer in Reno. Iola is a big criminal lawyer in Chicago, and among her best clients are those notorious gangsters, James Newland and Mit Osburn. Shirley Johnson, the noted pianist of William Nash’s famous hot time Orchestra, is the exclusive accompanist for Milton Edge, the Clown Crooner; Madeline White, the Spanish Lady, and Ann Bentley, the Blues singer. In the Chryslei building in New York is found G. A. Foster, who made his for- tune by a monoply on Quick Vanishing Freckle Cream. On the thirteenth floor of the same building is the office of the editor of the scandal sheet of the New York Times, and our own little Alice Catherine Ogier fills this position. Adjoining is the office of the most outsanding Interior Decorator of New York, Francis Davis, whose great talent was found and developed by none other than our dear old Professor N. R. Smith. In this building can be found the biggest library in New York, and sitting on the little stool back of the desk is that pleasing red-headed personality, Lois Kraft. Mary Scoates and Mary Elizabeth Gardner, renowned women financiers, also have their offices here. Margaret Franze is traveling abroad for our government painting portraits of the American Ambassadors, Allen Withers, Durwood Thompson, Davis Grant, Jack Wood- yard, and Arthur Stevener. In Hollywood Madcll Autrey and Evelyn Moore are taking the place of Joan Crawford and Norma Shearer respectively, while Frank Schultz, because of his pow- erful physique has been selected to play the part of Tarzan the Ape Man. And on Broadway Evan Benbow is starring with Jane Sosolik in the latest hit of the season, The Love Triangle, with Charles Eichholts as the villain. Among the other Broadway sensations are Estelle Wilcox, the famous Prima Donna, Mary Zak, the toe dancer, and Raymond Buchanan and Inez Fuller, the rhythmical dance team. In Bryan a new election of school teachers has taken place, the following were elected to these positions: Eunice Graham replaces Mr. Sloop in the history depart- ment. Louise Godwin is the P. T. instructor. Irvin Lloyd is Professor of Chemistry. Edith Jones, the new champion typist of the world is head of the commercial depart- ment. Bonnie Walker has replaced Miss Wesa as Principal. Henry Schram is the vo- cational agricultural teacher. W. T. Franklin is the very capable English teacher just elected. Morris and Gladys are running the famous Williamson Piggly-Wiggly Dairy. Juarene Higgs has just found employment as the private nurse for Maude Leon- ard, who married a millionaire, Ben Delameter, the commandant at Allen Academy. Buddy Moehlman is running for Sheriff of Brazos County. In his electioneering he has promised to rid the county of the relentless traffic cop, Paul Gregg.. Minnie Lee Ayres and Irvin Barron are managing a home for homeless waifs. Betsy Searcy is the supervising physician for the home. Dr. Searcy’s reputation as a physician exceeds that of the famous Mayo Brothers. Donald Foster is selling Real Silk Hosiery to make his way to the Big City where he will be guest of Mit Morehead who is replacing Walter Winchell as the long winded gossiper on the Lucky Strike Program. Frances Mendl is a hostess in Texas Guinan’s Night Club. Lucille Vick is still asking “Ith Thanta Clauth a myth.” Mildred McKenzie is spending her honeymoon in romantic old Mexico where Hulen and Mearl Taylor serenade her with the Mournful strains of “It Happened in Mon- terrey.” Jane Singletary is giving violin concerts for the unemployed of Doomville. Earle Tardy is the business manager for North Western University. Just as we finished looking in the mirror a native policeman appeared on the scene, and catching the old man by the chin removed a false face revealing none other than our own class president, Willie Boriskie. 4M- 4HMH|Hfr» ».M » 4H» 4 4