Texas A and M University - El Rancho Yearbook (Kingsville, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 234 of the 1948 volume:

STAFF Art Editor ALVIN COGDILL Photographers NED SALMON Organizations, Administration, Student Informal, Spo'-ts ROSS GHISELIN Student Informal, Lantana Informal, Sports LUTHER MILLER Student Informal, Sports Contributing Photographers ALVIN COGDILL BOB SCHMIDT CLYDE OWEN Assistants BOOTS WILKINSON Business and Advertising GRACE FRELS Classes, Student Informal, and Organizations Copywriters FRITZ HARSDORFF Organization Briefs JO NELL COLLINS Who's Who Briefs KERMIT WESTERHOLM Sports Commentary HARRY BRAHM College Division Briefs EL RANCHO VOLUME 22 YEAR BOOK PUBLICATION of the TEXAS COLLEGE of ARTS AND INDUSTRIES Hey, fella, your Instructors say you turned In some pretty neat scrapbooks last term, so, we're going to run you for next year's El Rancho editor. What 'cha say, huh? What could anyone say? Anyway, that, literally, was how the 1948 El Rancho got Its editor, and, now, one year later, the completed product Is yours. How successful it Is and how near it comes to represent- ing a year of life at A I, as is its purpose, we, the staff, cannot say. That is for you to decide. We can say only that because of certain events that occurred at very criti- cal times In the book's production, many of the original plans had to be abandoned in order that we could meet our printing deadlines. This left the 1948 El Rancho measuring short of our original conceptions. The net result, then, is now in your hands. It is our wish and desire that whether you are turning the pages in haste, or thumbing through them in future reminiscence, we have preserved for you, at least in part, a record of this year of life at A I. 1948 EL RANCHO MR. JEFF D. SMITH Although the original intentions of the editors were not to make a personal dedication of this year's EL RANCHO, the passing of Mr. Jeff D. Smith was an event too historically decisive in this year of fife at A l not to be commemorated in this record of the school year. With his passing an era closed—the formative period of A l's tradi- tion of frankness and friendliness. Mr. Smith’s academic integrity and deep concern In the aims, welfare and ultimate achievement of the individual student were the kind of spiritual substance from which the college’s traditional friendly tone and enviable student- faculty relationship have been created. As Professor and Chairman of Foreign Languages, Mr. Smith was a skillful, though exacting, teacher, as chairman of the athletic com- mittee, he worked incessantly for creditable football teams, good spirit and fair play; as fhe unofficial confidant and personal friend of fhe student, he was a democrat and a champion of one s right to the rewards of hard work. As A l moves up the quantitive scale from the small-college to the larger-college class, we shall remember Mr. Smith’s voice of good will, his quick, cordial greetings in the administrative hallways-— and our immeasurable debt to the generous and genteel mode of academic life perpetuated by him. To his memory, then, we dedicate this 1948 El Rancho. Hail A and I — We pledge anew — Aims that are high — Devotion deep and true. And though we may part — And though the years roll by Still loyal each heart — To A and L ; Vr, ■ BOOK I. STUDENT INFORMAL 10-37 BOOK II. LANTANA TIME 38-55 BOOK III. ADMINISTRATION 56-71 PRESIDENT'S LETTER 57-58 ADMINISTRATORS .............. 59-64 COLLEGE DIVISIONS AND FACULTY 65-71 BOOK IV. CLASSES 72-143 GRADUATES ..................... 84 SENIORS. Class of '48 74-83 JUNIORS, Class of '49. . . 85-100 SOPHOMORES, Class of '50 101-124 FRESHMAN. Class of '51 ... 125-142 WHO'S WHO 85, 101, 125 SOCIAL CALENDAR ............... 143 BOOK V. SPORTS 144-165 COACHING STAFF ........... 146-147 FOOTBALL ........... 148-160 BASEBALL ........... 161 BASKETBALL ................ 162-163 INTRAMURAL .. 164-165 BOOK VI. ORGANIZATIONS 166-219 BOOKVII. ADVERTISING 220-228 Book 1 What do A 1 students do in the way of extracurricular activities? The answer is to be found on the following pages. In the fall it is football—football rallies, team send-offs, and the football games themselves. After that the social season goes Into full swing with organization sponsored dances leading the parade of varied entertainment. This includes everything from dances to picnics to Hell Week and the Freshman Follies. A resourceful student body on the A I campus provides ample entertainment for itself. Although registration is a hectic occasion for mqny, two frosh, Mary Alice Crow and James Hoot found it quite . .. Rasco soothes frustrated students. It was through his efforts that registration procedure was greatly improved over preceding years Harried typists had to spell everything from Ybarra to Hri ssikopoulos. No wonder they made mistakes .troV'On fts only a matter of giving the publications people a few cents for something called a student directory . ., . . . CHAOS TO SOME, CONFUSION TO MANY AND HEADACHES FOR ALL, IT, NEVERTHELESS, . and Oishing out a few dollars to the business office, and you're through with time enough left for a coke, What couid be simpler? Frosh Martin trys out for Freshman Cheerleader. He got the job TRADITIONAL EVENT FROSH —MINUS PANTS 1+ definitely wasn't in the act vhen Myra Lee shoved the pie into her companion's face SKme Betty Walter from RobstownI yells frosh Betty Walker, but Sam Burris, versatile m.c. for the show, doesn't thinlc it was loud enough INITIATED MODEST MALE AND PRIDE —INTO CAMPUS LIFE Beta Gamma Round Table Alpha Sigma Frontier Saloon Kappa Sigma Nu Barbecue ,e9 end Sponsor Alpha .$,ii Alpha Sigma Chow Li Polly Isaacfes Renders an Icy Version o,f-“Cuddle Up a Little Closer _________For |)elta Thetas or Cfoup'1 Beta Gamma Chorus French and Delta TWaCre Captain Ot,rse f ar,af FOOTLIGHTERS STAGED MASQUERADE COMPLETE WITH MASKS AND CONFETTI Tom Shelfon Seems to Have Lost Cleopatra A Part of the Happy Crowd that Made the Ball Such an Outstanding Event Votty arid H r Cohorts Hold Session in Front of Loffin Hall A I PREPARED FOR THE BIG GAME One Three. The Big Smoke Symbolized a Mighty A l to 600 Sentimental Exes Gathered to Witness the Big Blaze Made Possible by Loyal A l Students Who Accumulated the Bonfire Material FIVE HUNDRED EXES ARE FETED BY THEIR ALMA MATER But not so the High-Riding Javelina Gridders Who Dropped a Thriller to a Rampaging Lumberjack eleven to Spoil an Undefeated Seaso The Exes Register and Find That A l stilt — — Still Campaigns Vigorously During Lantana Elections, — and Still Deride the Hapless Frosh who Engaged in a Shoe Shuffle During the Half of the Homecoming Game APO OBSERVED WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY BY PRESENTING AN INFORMAL DANCE AT THE O CLUB Cumby Cartwright and Joyce Bell Get a Laugh Out of Rate-Happy Doorman Yes, It’s Printed Backwards Have H pfy Leftf Oiflt 8SU INSTITUTES A DIMINUTIVE VERSION OF EVENT THAT MAY GROW INTO AN ANNUAL STUDENT HOLIDAY Bennie Scott and opponent vie for the little ball. Silly, no? Van Massengale presented the latest Bobby-soxer attire ... as Louis Staufi models something strictly Parisian . _. and Choppy Reed styles a new creation especially designed for the buxom type KEN'S STYLE SHOW AND AUCTION WOUND UP HELL WEEK FOR ITS PLEDGES, PROVIDED A HILARIOUS SHOW FOR THE CAMPUS COEDS Burris sold petite Bob Richards for $3 Auctioneer Sam Burris sold the slaves, netted $20 toward a special gift for Cousins Half from the Fraternity By pooling their finances Mary Ellen, Honey and Helen acquired two slaves, Bill Meador and Bob Richards Miss J. B. McKenzii i primps before ' a mirror Enjoy it while you can, Brother Whether it was buying a corsage or giving the traditional kiss at the door, the gals showed their sportsmanship, gave dates their money's worth TRADITION GOES OUT THE WINDOW AS GALS DATE THE MALES, BUY THE CORSAGE, KISS AT THE DOOR —AND FOOT THE BILL ,e Money Than Roy Heghston Ever :atOne Time. The DefeS.gs Count the Evenings la e PAs hT Edna Marie and Escort Hugo Tleken Trip the Light Fantastic to the Music of the A l Band THEIR SWEETHEART MISS MARIAN McCONNICO I t eart McConnico Receives Individual Roses from Each Member to Make Up Her Bouquet Dance Chaperones Dr. and Mrs. McCuIIey Converse with Frank Staggs and Date The Andrews Sisters in the persons of Nobfa, Burfner and Rathburn render the House of Blue Lights LAUGHS, MUSIC AND COMEDY HIGHLIGHT POPULAR SATURDAY NIGHT PROGRAMS AS CAMPUS TALENT GOES ON THE STAGE The Beta Gemma's Calendar Girl Revue was the most imaginative skit of the programs, easily walked away with top honors for the year Left to right: January, February, March, April. May, Juno, etc. Songstress Doris Brittan and Near You ' 7fie King High Majorettes were enthusiastically received by the audience lester An impressive satire on war hysteria was the Footlighters' No. Not the Russioris! Hornburg, Paschel and English gave this diddy a bod time, but finally mangled it out Jorrel Baliringtons interpretative readings from MW catalog was year's biggest hit, got the biggest laughs right Saxon and Kudla Exchange Blows Shades of the geot John L. soys Laddie Lisko os he evades McElhannon's ripping that rips nothing but the ozone Wright and MenV mix a flurry of wild blows typica! of the bouts Bauer vs. McCurry was a battle between behemoths. The referee called this one a draw Feature match ot me came when Purcell and Haccarato, two experienced boxers, tang ed, decision went to Purcell wu'cA • FIFTEEN HUNDRED FANS CHEERED THE BOXERS, BOOED THE REFEREE AS THE T ASSOCIATION STAGED ITS ANNUAL T FIGHTS BLUE JEANS, STRAW AND SQUARE DANCING WERE IN ORDER WHEN AGGIE FFA MEMBERS PRESENTED THEIR ANNUAL DANCE It Was All Puzzling Experience for Little J, B, Garrett, son of A! and Mary Garrett Dooley Richardson, Seth Moore and Jimmy Hassel Stole the Show With Their Hillbilly Instrumental Trio Bottoms Up for Joyce Sedwick and Marian White Who Waged a Bitter Contest for Best Bottle Baby Two, Unidentified Hayseeds Frosh Lampoon Faculty Member Slocks were Rolled Up. Shoes Removeo, and Everyone Got Wet The Eternal Triangle Produced Gunplay at the Follies Adams Does o Harem Dance Sans Veil Book 2 Almost two decades of Lantana tradition have passed since inception of the annual festival in 1929 This year, A I celebrated its 19th successive observance of the event with the most colorful pageant in many years. For the first time a parade featuring intricately decorated floats carrying the Lantana Queen and the six Lantana Ladies, was initiated, This year saw over forty South Texas high schools from San Antonio to Laredo send representatives to the Coro- nation. Theme for the coronation was Pillars of A I. A New Feature in this Year's Coronation was the Mile-Long Parade of Floats, Bands and High School and College Organization Representatives Through Downtown Kingsville 'A it EVERYONE WORKS TO MAKE IT SUCCESSFUL; MEMORABLE Coronation Director Sam Burris, versatile and aggressive in his work, and his assistant, Dean Patton. They selected the theme ' Pillars of A l '' that the Coronation program was built around and first conceived the impressive parade that preceded the Coronation. A successful and beautiful Coronation resulted from their work The aging professor, played by Bill Huntington, is pre- senting his dialogue in this over-ail picture depicting the Coronation at its height. Queen Scott, King Helms, and the Queen and King Regents are seated Immediately above Huntington. King Regent Edward Wheeler removes the crown from Queen Regent Betty Wright, hands it to King J. W. Helms, who then crowned 1948 Lentana Queen Louise Scott. After receiving the crown Queen Scott began her reign over Lanfanadom uzzn DELICATE GRACE AND AN INTENSE LOYALTY TO A l HAVE ENDEARED QUEEN SCOTTY TO HER COLLEGIATE REALM Queen Louise not only served A I as its nineteenth Lantana queen, but also acted as head yell leader throughout the year, and was selected to appear in Who s Who in American Universities and Colleges. Scotty, as she is more familiarly known, is a junior and comes from Harlingen. HER WINSOME SMILE AND GREAT SINCERITY ARE HER ROYAL ATTRIBUTES Lady Betty Jo Wheeler, who comes from Brownsville, lists as one of her favorite pastimes—when not studying her BBA assignments—the playing of the latest record- ings on her radio-phonograph. Betty Jo is a Sophomore and a member of the Beta Gamma sorority. Cacitj EcinnuiE A DELIGHTFUL DISPOSITION; AN INFECTIOUS SMILE; THEY ARE HER AUGUST REGALIA If vivacity were wealth Lady Jeannine McCaskill would be a wealthy individual, indeed, for she possesses a bound- less capacity for enjoying life. A native of El Campo and a member of the Delta Theta sorority, Jeannine was the Freshman class candidate tq the Lantana Court. J2ad j QJi xqinia CAPTIVATING AND AMIABLE, SHE BEARS HER LANTANA LAURELS IN REGAL MANNER As amiable and charming in everyday life as she is as a member of the Lantana Court, L dy Virginia Frels comes by her Lantana laurels quite naturally. A Sophomore English major, Virginia is a member of the Delta Theta sorority and is active in campus dramatics. She comes from Mathis. J2actu U oxotkij Q zan FRESH BEAUTY COMBINED WITH RARE CHARM DISTINGUISHES THIS MEMBER OF THE LANTANA COURT As fresh in spirit as in beauty, Lady Dorothy Jean Isaacs lends a refreshing air to the 1948 Lantana Court Possessor of the rare ability to make a success of every undertaking, Polly, as she is known to all, is a Sophomore home economic major from Gregory. She is a member of the Delta Theta sorority axiatz zAl ad oriniao A RADIANT PERSONALITY TEMPERED WITH INHERENT NAIVETE ARE HER ROYAL QUALITIES Never without a smile and cheery greeting, Lady Marian McConnico typifies that friendly atmosphere upon which A 1 prides itself. A junior home economics major, Marian is a member of the Delta Theta sorority and president of the Seale Hall House Council. She lists Gregory as her hometown. aziat2 rMVfiite. DEMURE AND CANDID, ROYAL HONORS HAVE LEFT UNAFFECTED AN AFFABLE MEMBER OF THE COURT As representative of Texas as the Aggie FFA members who nominated her, Lady Marian Lou White doffs her royal dignity to don western regalia for an informal por- trait. A member of the Alpha Sigma sorority and a home economics major, Marian came to A I from Carriio Springs and is a Sophomore. An ambitious and growing Texas A I worts its greatest hardships upon the people within whose hands lies its guided destiny. These people are the administrators whose task it is to keep A I ever progressing and stable, and to keep Its program of education ever flexible and complete. Without capable people, and an aggressive president, such aims and purposes could not be as successfully main- tained as they have been In the past few years. It is a debt of gratitude that A I owes Its current administra- tors and teaching staff. The East Tower Framed by Mesquite Trees as Seen From the Administration Building Lawn E. N. JONES President Texas A I ... For All's Future A VISION (Texas College of Arts axtb Jln ustries Jsitigsfcillc, 3Icxas OFFICE OF THE PKtSIDENT January 7, 1948 To the Students of A Is nA Year of Life at A Iw considered at any time since the opening of the College in 1925 would have been most interesting, but it seems to me that the school year 1947-48 is in many respects the climax Every student may proudly feel himself to be a member of the largest student body in history—a few over twenty-one hundred. Our fears that size would jeopard- ize A I s finest characteristic, the friendliness of her campus, have fortunately been unfounded. The spirit and morale of student body and faculty alike are Indeed gratifying and Inspiring Whereas numbers overwhelmed us last year, this school year is one of orderliness and smoothness of operation A sense of direction is felt in the work of faculty com- mittees. The Board of Directors has high vision in plan- ning for A I's future—a vision founded upon uncompro- mising standards of excellence. The Javelinas have piled up a most impressive gridiron record. New buildings, though temporary, have been added on the main campus. The East Campus represents one of the most complete and finest conversions from wartime to educational use of any military facility In Texas• Without It A I would be limited to approximately thirteen hundred students. Cur goal for the future is to make each year of life at A Sc I successively better for all students and the degrees conferred upon them as seniors therefore more valuable. A degree from A I must Increasingly be an academic brand of merit both because of the quality of work required to attain it and the dependability of each graduate who possesses It. E. N. Jones President BESS T. WHITE Director of Men’s Dorms ANN COLLIER Director Javelina Hall ORA PARKER Director Seale Hall LOLA KEENEY Director Cousins Hall FRED H. GRAVES Librarian JAMIE HOLLAND Assistant Librarian The Agricultural Department, headed by Prof. Russel J. Cook, provides all phases of agricultural training for those students who plan farming as a vacation, plan to become agricultural instructors, or who merely desire a well-rounded and intensive insight into the field of agriculture. Students are given practical experience in farm management through operation of the college-owned dairy, stock farm, poultry farm, and a citrus grove located on the main campus. Trips to the King Ranch afford students the opportunity to acquaint themselves with +he latest developments in livestock breeding, and the raising of beef stock and fine horses. Divisions of this department include Agricultural Engineering, Ag- ronomy. Animal Husbandry, Horticulture, Poultry Husbandry, and the new Citrus and Vegetable Training Center located in Weslaco. RUSSEL J. COOK Acting Director. Division of Agriculture Agriculture Students Learn Through Doing PAUL R. CHILEN F. B. WINES ROBERT BUESCHER MARK RICHARDSON L F. CONNELL Director, Division of Arts and Sciences This Division, directed by Prof. L. F. Connell, contains the largest group of sub-divisions of the colleges' six major divisions. These sub-divisions are Biology, Chemistry, Home Economics, Economics, Geography and Sociology, English and Journalism, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, History and Government, Mathematics, Physics, and Speech. The Arts, or cultural subjects, provide the student with orientation and depth of background in the economic and social studies and with development of greater skill in the fine arts. The sciences produce a logical, well-informed mind equipped with the knowledge necessary to advance in the field of science and industry FRED GARLAND R. F. MAKENS RUTH BELL SARAH GRIMES EDITH COUSINS Chemistry Economics Geography PAULINE BROWN MAY CAMPBELL MAURINE CRUMLEY W. A. FRANCIS R. J. CALLAWAY English English English English J. E. CONNER ALINE McKENZIE HUGH PORTER S. W. BASS THEODORE SKINNER History and Government Home Economics Mathematics Physics Speech EVERETT GIILIS WILLIAM HOLMES O. M, MONTGOMERY ORLAN SAWEY HILDEGARD SCHMALENBECK English Journalism Publicity Director English English R. B. HAWKINS BOYD STEWAR English RAYMOND ELLIOT JENNIE SPLAWN English J. L. NIERMAN Chemistry L F. CONNELL Econ. Soc. and Geog. ROBERT D. RHODE English JEFF D, SMITH Languages L. W. CHIDESTER Fine Arts RALPH SMITH' Bible Chair RICHARD SMITI Lb Music BEN SOUTH Mathematics W. H. LbCKIE History and Government J. L DORROH Math. JAMES McCROCKLIN History and Government PAUL PTACEK Speech J. A. RICKARD History and Government MAURINE BIGGS Home Economics FAYE BIBLE JOHNNIE HAUN JULIA MENEFEE H. N. CLARKSON ISAAC MILLER Home Economics Home Economics Home Economics Extensive courses in Accounting, Banking and Finance, Insurance and Statistics, Marketing, and Secretarial Train- ing -furnish the Business Administraton student with an ex- tensive education towards the business field. Under the supervision of Dr, J, R. Manning, this department has provided the student with the business training neces- sary to fit him for the business world, the business profes- sion, or management of his private affairs. This department also prepares students for entry into the teaching profes- sion where they will teach commercial subjects in the high schools of the state. J. R. MANNING Director, Division of Business Administration LESLIE MELBERN DOROTHY GASTON GRACIA BASSETT GILBERT S. JACKSON Students at Work in the BBa LABORATORY FRANK H. DOTTERWEICH Director, Division of Engineering Instruction in the fields of Chemical, Electrical, General, Mechanical, and Natural Gas Engineering are offered by the Division of Engineering. Steady growth of the chemical industry in Texas provides engineering students actual opportunities to apply their college instruction in the field during their advanced years in engi- neering work. Natural Gas Engineering students have access to complete gas production, transmission, and distribution systems for labora- tory purposes. Electrical Ingieering students have facilitis through which they may study production, distribution, communications, and electronics. Mechanical and General Engineering, through their newly- initiated courses, provide ample background for study In those fields. Engineering 101 Teaches the Engineering Student the Reading and Drawing of Blueprints NOYES LIVINGSTON EMERSON KORGES C. V. MOONEY Directed by Ernest H. Poteet, this division trains students for the increasingly important position of elementary, junior, and senior high school instructors in the public school system? of Texas. Courses of study of the Division includes Agricultural Educa- tion, Education, Extension Work, Industrial Arts, Health and Physical Education, and Home Economics. Public schools in the immediate vicinity of the college provide training laboratories for students in this division. ERNEST H. POTEET Director, Division of Teacher Training J. DEWITT DAVIS Education S. V. BURKS Agriculfure JULIA MENEFEE Home Economics NAN ROBERTS GEORGIA BERGERON MARY GOODMAN MAMIE BROWN NORMAN HAWKINS LLOYD BARROW The post-war influx of students into American universi- ties and colleges has been felt as strongly at A I as at any other institution of higher learning. Severely taxed student-housing facilities were augmented with the purchase of government surplus buildings and the acquisition of a decommissioned naval air station located a few miles from the main campus. Classroom space was supplemented with the addition of temporary structures and many new instructors were secured to meet the needs of the greatly increased en- rollment. Enrollment this year reached an all-time high of 2100 students and a greater enrollment is expected in the fall of '48. As South Texas grows, so grows A I. Texas' Lone Star and Cupola Guard the Approaches to the Administration Building Main Entrances MARY LOU CARR Parliamentarian ED WAGNER, Representative to Student Council CURTIS, ROBERT, BARBARA CAVE, Secretary BILL HUNTINGTON. Vice-President BROWN. DOROTHY Driscoll Business Administration —■ B. B. A. Club: History Club; Baptist Student Union '45, '46 BRUNO, EARL Corpus Christi Natural Gas Engineering BRYANT, LULA MAE Clarfewood Biology—President of Alpha Sigma '48: Cousins Hall House Council BURMEISTER, SARAH Pleasanton Physical Education — Band; Glee Club: P.E. Club: B.S.U.: Footlights Club '45 BURRIS, SAM HOUSTON Alice Business Administration — Veteran's Club; Veil Leader '46, '47; President of Sophomore Class '46, ‘4 7: Secre- tary-Treasurer of Student Council '48: B.B.A. Club; Alpha Chi '47 '48: Kappa Sigma Nu; Coronation Di- rector '46, '47: Who's Who '47, ‘48 BUSTOS, MINERVA Kingsville Business Administration—Internation- al Relations Club: 8.8.A. Club CARR, MARY LOU Eneinal Busi n ss Administration — Delta Theta; Lady in Waiting '47; Lan- iena Lady '48 ACKLEY. HARRY Columbus, Ohio Government ADAMS, HAROLD Odem Business Administration AIKEN, BRUCE Brownsville Business Administration, Marketing— Delta Sigma Chi ‘48: B.B.A, ‘4B ALBRECHT, BILLY Goliad Vocational Agricultural Education— President of Aggie Club ALBRECHT. JOHN Edinburg Agricultural Education—Aggie Club ALLEN, HOWARD Campbeilton General Agriculture—Aggie Club ALLEN. KATHERINE Robstown Business Administration — Delta Theta; Yell Leader '46: Student Council '47, '48; Freshman Council '44, '45 ALLISON, CHARLES Corpus Christi Chemical Engineering AMSDEN, DONALD Bishop Chemical Engineering — Alpha Chi '47, 48: Engineering Club '43. '44; Student Affiliate of American Chem- ical Society '40 ANDERSON. MARY U Kingsville Secretarial Educaiion™-j6Upha Sigma; A.W.S.: Freshmarr •Jell's BERNARD, FRED Mercedes Natural Gas Enginccirng — Eng’n- eers Club '46. 47; Band and Dance Orchestra 46; Alpha Phi Omega '47, 48 BOGGAN, OPAL Kingsville Elementary Education—Beta Gam- Pi Kappa Epsilon Club 46 Physical Education—W.R.A, '44;, ‘+5. ‘46, '47; H.P.E. Club ‘47, '48 BENNETT, GLADYS Corpus Christi Secretarial Education BOUR£LUJ� fD. MARY Refugit Hisja — History Club '46, 47, 48; Hall House Council Treasurer Religious Council Secretary '46, '47 BOSWELL, EDALENE Bishop English Journalism — Alpha Chi ‘47, '47; Press Club Secretary '47; Press Club ‘46, ‘4L- '48; International Re- 5 46, 47: Sc • 0 ' c: • y ttf- International Relations Club 46, ’47 BRANCH. BARBARA Port Lavaca Journalism — Delta Theta; Canter- bury Club: Seale Hall House Coun- cil '45, 46; Varsity Hall House Council '47; South Texan ‘46, '47; Press Club '47, '48 i SENIORS BRAYLES. HARVEY CARROLL. WALTER Premont Aaricultural Education —Aonie Club; F.F.A. Club '46, '47. ‘48; Vice Pres- ident of F.F.A. Club 47; Veterans Association COCHRAN, HAROLD Corpus Chrisli Vocational Agricultural Education — Alpha Phi Omega; Aggie Club; • F.F.A. CLASS OF '48 CARSON, SAMUEL Kingsville Chemical Engineering—T Associa- tion CAVE. BARBARA San Benito English-—Footlights Club '46; Delta Theta; Secretary of Delta Theta '46; President of Delta Theta 47; A’phe Chi; Reporter of Junior Class 47 Secretary of Senior Class '48; Who's Who '47. '48 COLLIN. BERYL Rockport Elementary Education—Canterbury Club: F.T.A. Association: Seale Hall House Council Vice President. 47; Secretary of Canterbury Club ‘47 COLLINS, Physical COOPER, ROBERT Robslown Chemical Engineering — Engineers Club Athens Chi CAVE, LA RUE Physics—Kappa Sigma Nu porter '47; Who’s Who '48; Kappa Chi Cast of Alpha Psi Omega 46 Riviera CUSTER, A. G. Kingsville Physics — Kappa Sigma Nu DAUGHTERS, HARLEY Kingsville Engineering — Engineers Club DAVIS, JAMIE Prement Chemistry DEAN, THOMAS Pleasanton Industrial Arts DE MOUCHE, EDWIN Portland CHENEY. WAYNE Raymondville Engineering — Kappa Sigma Nu Vocational Agricultural Education — COOK, JAMES Independence. Mo. CRUMP, JACK Corpus Christi Aggie Club Physics■— Delta $igme Chi Physics DODSON. HARLEN Santa Rosa CHANDLER, JERE LEE Secretarial Education Col If ham COOKE, JOHN Agricultural Education Banque+c CUMBEE, WAYNE Chemistry Kinosvil le Physics —B.S.U. DREYER, ROSEMARY Kingsvi.,e CLEGG, MARY SIDNEY Alice Secretarial Education — Delta Theta; Historian of Delta Theta ’47; Lady in Waiting 47; Alpha Chi '47, 48; International Relations Club COOPER, EDWARD Gregory Physical Education — Vico President of T” Association '47; H.P.E. Club; History Club; Alpha Phi Omega '46. '47; Veteran's Association CUMMINS, DALE Woodsbore Business Administration — B. 8, A Club: Veterans Cub: Intramural Manager of B.B.A. Club '46. '47 Business Administration — Della Theta; Parliamentarian of Delta Theta '45: Secretary of Delta Theta '46; Footlights Club Treasurer 47; A,W,S, Vice President ‘46; B.B.A, Club; Wesley Foundation DUNCAN. JEFFREY Kingsville English — Alpha Chi ‘47 ELMORE, ROY Corpus Christi Elementary Education ENGLEKING. MAURICE Beeville Elementary Education—Alpha Sig- ma: Future Teachers Association ESPARZA, THOMAS Edinburg Physical Education—Anahuac Club Reporter '46. 47; Vice President of Anechuac C!ub '47; H.P.E. Club Parliamentarian '47: Intramural Council EVRaETS, JOHN Edinburg Secondary Education — Veterans As- sociation EUBANKS, CHARLES Santa Rosa Natura Gas Engineering—N.G.E.A.: Alpha Chi '47, '48; President of N.G.E.A, '47. 48 FAIR, WILLIAM C Chemical engineering- Club crpus Christ! — Engineers FRY, JOHN Kingsville English-—Co-author Freshman Fol- lies '42; author and director of play Prisoners of War FRYER, WARD Harlingen Engineering—Aggie Club; Veterans Association FUCHS. WILBERTA Los Angeles Speech — Footlights Club; Alpha Sigma Sorority CALLOWAY, DAVID Harlingen Engineering GANDY, AI5TON Robstown Agriculture FRANKENHAUSER. REUBEN Yorktown Vocational Agricultural Education — President Sophomore Class '45 FRANKLIN. ELBERT Floresville General Engineering — Engineers Club FRANK, ROGER Secondary Education ETT, AL Center Point Education—Aggie Club; • A. Club FERGUSON, MARY Kingsville English Rob Rungo Chi ‘40; Interna- Club, '46, '47. '48; Club ‘46, '46. FUELLER, ELROY Vocational Aggie Club: FORD. DENNIS Business Club; Alpha Chi '47, Reporter FRANKLIN, THOMAS Corpus Christ! Business Administration — Interna- tional Relations Club Student Union national Relations Club 47 FORD, LaNELLE Business Administration —- Secretary of A'pha Chi '47 Student Union '47, '48 FOSTER, LOLA Elementary Education — Robert J. Kleberg Future Teachers '47. 48; Eft. CATHERINE Robstown Business Administration—B.B.A. Club '48 MILTON Robstown -—Alpha Chi; ' SENIORS FRITZ, GLORIA Robstown Physical Education — A 1 Band; Delta Theta Sorority GaRZa, mOiSES Physics Kingsville GfLSTRAP, TOMMY Kingsville Natural Gas Engineering — Kappa Sigma Nu, president '47, ■ '48; N.G.E.A. GOODALL, JACK Mertzon Business Administration — Delia Sig- ma Chi; B.B.A. Club GOODSON, MARGARET Corpus Christi History -—F.T.A. '47, '48: Robert J. Kleberg History Club '47, '48; In- ternational Relations Club '48; Alpha Chi -48 GUEST, CALVIN Strewn Business Administration—Delta Sigma Chi; Alpha Chi; 8.A,A, Club; Baptist Student Union HADDICK. MAX Meda Journalism—Alpha Chi '46, '47, ‘48; Veterans Association '46, '47, '48; Press Club '46, '47, '48; Who's Who in American Colleges and Univer- sities '46, ‘47, '48 HALE, PETE Palacios General Agriculture HARLAN. KENNETH Driscoll General Agriculture — Aggie Club CLASS OF r48 HARVILLE, VERNON Mathis Business Administration — Interna- tional Relations Club '46, 47, '48, president '47; History Club, B.B.A. Club; Student Manager Veterans Housing Unit '47, '48 HAWKINS, MARGARET Kingsville Journalism — Beta Gamma Sorority '45, '46, ‘47. '48; Soph. Class Sec, HIBLER. YETT Kingsville Engineering HOFFMAN, LYNETTE Tivoli Secondary Education HOLMES. VIRGINIA Mercedes Home Economics — Alpha Sigma Sorority; Seale Hall Council '46, '47, 48; President Kappa Omicron Phi '47. '48; Wesley Foundation: Senior Class Representative to Cor- onation '47 HORNER. J. W. Houston Journalism — Editor South Texan '47, '48; Press Club; International Rela- tions Club; Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities filiate Chapter of the A.C.S. JACKSON, DOUGLAS'-Corpus Chirsti Agriculture—Delta Sigma Chi Fra- ternity r46, '47 JOHNSON, PEGGY Mercedes Business Administration—Alpha Sig- ma Sorority '45, '46, 47; B.B.A. Club; A l Band! JOLLY. I. V. San Benito Business Administration JONES, H. C. Mercedes Pre-Medical JONES, RAY E, Kingsville Business Administration — Alpha Phi Omega '46, '47; Presbyteiran Youth Fellowship '45. '46, '47; B.B.A, Club '46, '47; Engineers Club ‘45, '46 JONES, RAY M. Kingsville Business Administration NES, WILLIAM Kingsville Mathematics — President Freshman Class '42 KAO, ROBERT Shanghai, China Economics KEEBLE, BARBARA Freer Secondary Education'—Future Teach- ers of Americai KEITH, ALVIN Freer Electrical Engineering—-Engineers Club '45, '46. '47 '46; Press Club '45. '46. ‘47. '48. Student Council ‘47; Assoc. Editor El Rancho '46:_:6d'tor El Rancho '47 History Cli HELMS, J Hist ory lf-—'V T “ VvA $ President;,‘Student Who.'{47; Fodtba HUNTINGTON, Chemistry -Alpha Chi ho in An nd Universities 47; Student Affiliate of American Chemical So- ciety '47; Vice-president of Senior Class '47; Chairman of Student Af- KING. MARJORIE Kingsville Business Admi nist ration D e 11 a Theta Sorority '44. '45, '46. ’47, '48. treasurer '47, B.B.A. Club '44. 45, '46. '47, '48; International Rela- tions Club '44. '45; Freshman Coun- cil '44, '45 KNIGHT. KATHLEEN Beeville Home Economics — Alpha Sigma Sorority; Baptist Student Union KOHUTEK, HENRY Victoria Business Administration — Delta Sigma Chi Fraternity '42, '43, '46. '47, reporter '46, vice-president '47; B.B.A. Club 4l- 47; Newman Club '41-'47, president '47; Dorm Man- ager of Dorm 2. £, C. 46, '47 KOLB, L. T. Sinton Business Administration KOONCE, JOHN Robstown Agriculture — Aggie Club; Delta Sigma Chi Fraternity KULLIN, ROBERT Cuero Physics— Reporter of Veterans Club '47, 48: Wesley Foundation '41 -‘48 LARSON, JACKSON Harlingen Physical Education—Alpha Phi Omega '46, '47, vice-president '46; H.P.E. Club '46, 47, '48; Veterans Club '46, '47, '48: Alpha Chi '47, '48 LAUDER, WILLIAM San Benito Business Administration — Alpha Chi '47, '48 ; B.B.A. Club ‘46. ’47. ‘48. president '48 LEARY, ROBERT Laredo Chemistry — Alpha Phi Omega; American Chemical Society; T As- sociation ’46, '47 USKA, LADDIE Runge Agricultural Education—Aggie Club; Treasurer of F.F.A. Club 47, '48: Newman Club; Football '47, '48 MANNING, OSCAR Yoakum Business Administration-—Band 42; A Capella Choir ‘42, '43, '47, 48; Freshman Follies MARTIN. WILLIAM Eagle Lake Business Administration MAYES, JAMES Kingsville Chemical Engineering MElSCHEN, WILBERT Orange Grove Ag ricultural Education—Football ‘46, '47; Aggie Club ‘46, '47; Parliamen- tarian of Aggie Club '46; F.F.A. Club parliamentarian 47; L.S,A. Club '46, '47 MERTENS, BILLY Kjngsville Art MESSIMER, JERRY Kingsville Biology MEYER. HARRY Son Antonio Agriculture — Aggie Club '45, 46, '47; F.F.A. Club '47; Newman Club ‘45, '46 MIKA, ROBERT Kirkwood Elementary Education MOFFETT, DOROTHY Dilley Elementary Education — Baptist Stu- dent Union ‘44. '45; Home Eco- nomics Club ‘44, '45; Secretary of Home Economics Club '45: Cousins Half House Council 45, '46; Future Teachers of America ’45, '46 MOORE, HARRY Kingsville Business Administration — Kappa Sigma MOORE, SETH Agriculture — Aggie Club SENIORS MARTINEZ, JESUS LEE, RAY Physics—Band '38; 46; Alpha Chi ‘47 Raymondvifle Chemical Engineering -— President of Anahuac Club '47; Anahuac Club '46, ‘47. ‘48; American Chemical Society 48 Cuero Laredo g — Religious '44, '46; Engineenn pa Sigma Fra tern MOSS, DREW Sinto Agriculture — Agg«o Club 46, '47, 48; F.F.A. Club '46. '47, '48; Vet- erans Association '46. ‘47 MULLENS, BETTY MUELLER, VILLA MAE Toft History MUM ME. THEODORE Premont Agricultural Education—Aggie Club MURPHEY, JAMES Alamo Natural Gas Engineering — Vice President of Sophomore Class '44, '45 McCANN, MARY Gregory English — Delta Theta; International Relations Club ’45 McCONNICO, JOHNNY Gregory Business Administration-—-Delta Fraternity McCarthy, eugene CLASS OF '48 McCarthy, walton Philadelphia, Penn. Chemistry — Alpha Phi Omega '47; Ameircan Chemical Society '46, '47 McClelland, ernest Kingsville Physics — Engineers Club '42, 43 Delta Sigma Chi; Veterans Club ’4 McCORD, MARGARET Kings English—Beta Gamma; Beta Ga Pledge President '44; Inter-Sorffrity Council President ‘47. '48; Club '45. '46; International Club. '44, '45; Reporter_o more Class '45, '46 McDonald, bernice Agricultural Education McNAlR, HARRY Brownsville Business Administration—Alpha Chi '47; Business Club '47, ‘48; Delta Sigma Chi '48 McNElL. LAURENCE Corpus Christ! Gas Engineering — Engineers Club McQUEEN. JAMES Mercedes Physical Education—H.P.E. Club ‘47, '48; Veterans Association '46; Aggie Club '46 McVEY, DAVID Perry al Husbandry — Treasurer of ans Club '47. Treasurer of Club '47 Pleasanton NIEDERKEA, V. McKJE, DAVID Blackfood, Idaho Business Administration-—-Alpha Chi ‘47, ‘48; Alpha Phi Omega ‘47, ‘48; Alpha Phi Omega vice president '47: B.B.A. Club '47, '48; Veterans Club '47, '48 McMULLEN, EDWARD San Antonio Natural Gas Engineering NICHOLSON, MARYLIN Beeville Biology —A Cappella Choir; Girls Choir NOBLE, EDWARD Bishop Chemistry—Band '44; Parliamen- tairen of Junior Class '46; Engineer- ing Club ‘44; Alpha Phi Omega '46, '48; Almuni Secretary of Alpha Phi Omega 46; Sergeant-at-arms of Alpha Phi Omega ‘47; American Chemical Society '47, 48 NOLTE. ROY Ingleside Economics NYE, PAUL Newton Business Administration OLIVER, DANIEL Harlingen Industrial Arts OWEN, CLYDE Corpus Christi Industrial Arts PARK, RUTH Taft Speech PARSONS. CHRISTINA Bishop Physical Education PEREIRA, FRANCIS Corpus Christi Accounting — Veterans Association 47, 48; B.B.A. Club 48; Newman Club 47. PHILLIPS, EDWARD Kingsville Chemistry and Natural Gas Engi- neering— N.G,E,A,; Engineers Club; Kappa Sigma PORTER, JOE Mathis Chemical Engineering PORTER, TROY Beeville Physics POTTER. JOHN Mission Business Administration— A Cappel- la Choir PRE5SLEY. BETTY JO Mercedes Education — Alpha Sigma; A.W.5. '45, '46, '47. '48; Education Club '46, '4B PROCTOR, WARREN Pauls Valleu, Okie, Agricultural Education—Aggie Club; Vice President of Aggie Club '47; F.F.A. Club '47, '48 RAMSEY. CLEVELAND Premont Gas Engineering RICKARD. MARY Social Science Kingsville RICKARD, JAMES Physics —Kappa Sigm Tu '46, '47, '48; Basketball 46. wf. '48; T As- sociation ‘47, '4 JJlphe Chi '47. '48; Engineers (SuoTjtudent Coun- cil ‘43; Physics fiWaft-ible '46, '47; Kappa Sigma JffWPItMge Captain_ '47, '48; Vice fPrawamt of Chi '47 ROBERT, CURTIS Business AdminiHa '47, '48: B.B.A. Til Senior Class 47, History Club '47, ager of South T' erans Associati' tional Relations RYAN, JACK Falturrias Chemistry—A Cappella Choir '46, 47; American Chemical Society '47; nd '45, '46 DERFER. WINFRED Calallen urnalism — History Club; Girls oir; Press Club; Associate Editor South Texan '47; Beta Gamma; porter of Beta Gamma '47; Vice eat of Beta Gamma '48: A Capj3 la Choir Reporter '48; Lan- ione hV House Council ‘48; A.W.S. ANDERS Austin A.JWajor—Footlights Club 46; Club '46; History Club '46- ROBERTSON. J Music — Band ROHN, WILFI D SXffitftfj, Iowj Agriculture- Aggie YYTlK; F A Club; Studept Council '44, '45; retary of jgie Club ‘46: Secretar of F.F.A. lub '47 RUSHING,� 4lLTON Chemicali Engineering RUSHING, Port Arthur Physics— Klpha Ch ‘48; Kap- pa Sigma ntj; Treasurer'll Kappa Sigma Nu Presiden or pba Chi '48: Eng toers C]l ; B K'5t Student Union ‘48 SCt VEER$, OWEN Hondo atural Gas Engineering—N.G-E.A. 47 ‘48; Engineers Club: Alpha Chi 47: L.S.A, SCOGGINS, DOROTHY Rio Hondo Business Administration — Home Ec- onomics Club; B.B.A, Club; Alpha hi '47; '48; Vice President of Alpha hi '47; International Relations Club '47; Secretary of International .tions Club '47 us Christi SCRUGGS. MARCIA Alice English-Journalism—Band; Yearbook; Delta The’a SEIBERT, DAVID Mercedes Business Administration — B.B.A. Club; Delta Sigma Chi ‘48 SHAW. HENRY Woodsboro Business Administration — Aggie Club SMITH, MARJORIE La Faria Business Administration—Girls Choir; A Cappella Choir; A.W.A. Council ‘47; Alpha Sigma Sorority; Presi- dent of Alpha Sigma Sorority '46; Inter Sorority Council '46, ‘48; Lan- tana Representative '47; Cousins Hall House Council '47; B.B.A. Club '47, '48 SOULE, RICHARD Coprus Christi Business Administration — Debate STEWART, NANCY Palacios Music — A Cappella Choir; Band; Wesley Foundation ST. JOHN, ELLA BESS Laredo Home Economics — Kappa Omicron Phi; Beta Gamma; Alpha Chi, Sec- retary ‘47 STOKES, FRED Hickman. Ky. Business Administration—Kappa Sig- ma Nu; 8.B.A. Club; T Association; Vice President of Freshman Class '40; Varsity Basketball '40. ‘41, '46, '47 SENIORS TANDY, CHARLES Freer Chemistry—Engineers Club THOMPSON. SHIRLEY Victoria Chemistry — W.R.A. THOMAS, MYRTLE Riviera Education—Alpha Chi; Phi Kappa Epsilon '46, '47 TIBILETTl, JO ANNA Victoria Education and History—Education Club '44, '48: Newman Club; His- tory Club; Cousins Hall House Council '4 , '47, 48; Treasurer of Cousins Hall House Council ‘4? TIBILETTl, LAURETTE Victoria Spanish—Alpha Sigma Sorority; Cousins Hail House Council '47; Newman Club '44, 48; History Club '45, '46. '47 TREYBIG. WALTER El Campo Natural Gas Engineering — Foot- lights Club 46, '47; Parliamentarian of Footlights Club '46; Alpha Phi Omega Vice President '47 TUN NELL, WILLIAM Gregory History — Delta Sigma Chi 46, '47, '48; Pledge Captain of Delta Sigma Chi '47; History Club: President of History Club 40: ‘41; Parliamen- tarian of Senior Class '47. '48 TUSSING. ROBERT San Benito Business Administration—Alpha Chi; B.B.A. Club '47; President of Stu- dent Council of Religious Activities '47; President of Disciples Student Fellowship '46 CLASS OF '48 VICKERS. ELMER Business Administration Club VOLKMER, FRANK Music — Band WAGNER, EDWARD Business Administration Association; B.B.A. Club Senior Rep. to the Stud Who’s Who; Baseb Donnj B.B.A. WESTERHOLM. LEO Donevang Agricultural Education—Aggie Club '41, '42, '46. '47, '48; Reporter F.F.A. '47, '48 WHEAT, VAN WATSON. CARROLL Biology—Treasurer F' Alpha Sigma Sorority, rush captain; Presiden President Inter-Sorori WEST, WELDO Agricultural Education—A '38 ‘39, Vice-presi dent isfration — B.B.A. Hondo as Engineering—Engineer- '43, '48; N.G.E.A. '47, '48 M Kingsville Educovion—Alpha Chi; Alpha Phi Omega; International Relations Club 48; President Newman Club 46; Runge Education WESTERHOLM, HARVEY El Campo Agriculture — Aggie Club 46, Re- porter '46; Secretary F.F.A. '47; Lutheran Student Association '42, '46. Sec. ’4 7; Alpha Chi Omoga ’47 • melwese Refugio Dllfa Theta Sorority; His- b f47, '48; Inter-Sorority 48: International Re- C'ub '45, '46, '47; Sec.-Treas. Junior Class; Cousins Hail Council; Rep. to Coronation WINFREY, CHARLES Kingsvi Music — Drum M 'Of of Band WOOD. BEN Physics Harlingen WRIGHT, BETTY MARIE Alice Education—Delta Theta Sorority; Footlights Club '45, President '46; Reporter Freshman Class: Vice- President Sophomore Class; Interna- tional Relations Club; T-Association Sweetheart '46; Lantana Lady 44, '45; Queen '46; Cousins Hall Coun- WRIGHT, CLIFFORD Springfield., III. Business Administration — B. B. A, Club; Alpha Chi; Veterans Club WRIGHT, PHLEMON Floresvjlh Vocational Agricultural Education — Aggie Club; F.F.A. WUENSCHE, JOHN Bishop Business Administration — Kappa Sigma Nu ‘42, 43, '46 47; A Cap- pella Choir; Male Chorus; Footlights Club 42, 43: B.B.A, Club WYLIE. JAMES San Antonio Economics— International Relations Club ZINSMEYER, C. L Bus ness Administration Bishop A l Band l! ,; ■ Clore, David Accounting Davis, Curtis Sas Engineering Hassell, Carltcr, Physics Moore, Betty Jo English Dodd, Clayton Music Moore, Dono History CALVIN GUEST Belongs to Alpha Chi, Baptist Student Union—member Delta Sigma Chi fraternity — part-time bookkeeper in business office—junior B.B.A. major—Strewn is his home- town. JO NELL COLLINS Student Council reporter—member ot Delta Theta So- rority—active in dramatic activities—El Rancho repre- sentative to Coronation—senior Journalism major — Teague is hometown. ED WAGNER Representative to Student Council from Senior Class— B.B.A, major—'belongs to B.B.A. Club and Veterans Asso- ciation—plays baseball—Chairman of Coronation enter tainment—Yoakum is hometown. MAX HADDICK JIM NOBLE DEAN PATTEN Assistant manager of bookstore—active in International Relations Club and Press Club—a senior Journalism ma- jor-—hometown is Mexia—belongs to Alpha Chi. Male representative-at-large on Student Council—foot- ball letterman — |unior Agriculture major, belongs to Aggie Club—co-chairman of Coronation properties and effects—comes from Carriio Springs. Assistant Coronation director—calls Alice his hometown is a junior B.B.A. major—member of Veterans Associ- ation—active in Delta Sigma Chi fraternity. DAN WRIGHT M—SStQ s HARRY CAR OM Vice-P resident MARION RATHBURN, sident huoell ri h1, ParUatnen+arisn GEORGIA McClelland. Secretary fritz harbdorff Reporter San Antonio i, ; Feudin' and rVf'ght-in wilh Pot Carl in between. Aaronson, Roy Adams, Wayman Cotulla Austin Bartley, Arthur Bayrall, George Ledonie Kingsville Aden, John Arkens, Ralph Jasper Brownsville Beddoe, Melvin Beck, Richard San Juan Alic Alien, Robert Altman, Calvin McAlester Becker, Randolph Donna Appling. William Applewhite. Betty El Cc Ingleside Bohl, George Bownds, John Devine Utopia Andrews, Andrus. R Doris Ingleside Corpus Christi Bridges, Doyle Britsch, Clinton Kingsville Hondo Castenada, Virginia Kingsville Castilla, Olga McAllen Brens, Margaret Brosette, Luell Rio Hondo Howard Corpus Christi Benavides Brown, Alanson Burtner, Fred Pearsall San Antonio Chapa, Rogociana Chiles, Fleming Se bastion Refugio Cadden, James Victoria Campbell, Lucious Kingsville Clark, Katie Clark, Neal San Diego, Robsiown Jennie Fry loses her -trousers et the Alpha Sig Hobo party. Sorority pledges and escorts prior to the Sorority Presentation. Javellna Hall mad e Marilyn Archer their Sweetheart. Janies Coot and Howard Moore converse. Danforth, Paul Ermler, Paul Kingsville Floresville Daniel, Willie Mae Erwin, William Mission Victoria Cook, Guy Freer Cosgrove, James Corpus Christi DuBose. Thomas East, Rodger Kingsville Gregory Uvalde Mercedes Crawford, Jackie Elrod, Dardus Cysewski, CLASS OF '49 Fowler, Jean Franklin, Joy Ghiselin, Ross Victoria Houston Gilles pie, Robert Floresville Kingsville Fromme, Archi Gafford, Robert Goliad Glenn, Horace Corpus Christi Gomez, Severo Sinton Galt, Eleanor Garcia, Edward Juventino Santa Kingsville Wei Garcia, Eugene San Antonio Garven Dorothy Falfurrias Goodwyn, Finley Kingsville Gray, Marjorie Santa Rosa Garza, Ester Santa Elena Garza, Frank George West Green, Jack Corpus Christi Griffin, Sam Los Fresnos Miss Ann gives Christmas candy to her charges. Must be the Aggie donkey baseball game. Plutocrats these Delta Sigs, Even the bond enjoyed tho Aggla Chirstmas dance. Haak, Ruth Three Rivers Haddick, Jack Freeport Haddick, Luther Freeport Haeger, Clarence Corpus Christi Harrison, Frances San Antonio Harsderff, Furman Lake Jackson Harsdorff, Fritz Lake Jackson Hart, Justin Pleasanton Haertig, Harlan Woodsboro Hall, Barbara Harvilfe, Cherie Aransas Pass Haynes, Betty Kingsville Aransas Pass Anything went at the sorority rush parties. Nancy Danforth demonstrates Luckies. CLASS OF '49 Lynch, William Mahon, Ernest Moore, Griff Houston San Antonio Moore, Howard Dilley Kingsville Mangum, Eugenia Mapes, James Cotulli Beaumont Moore, Kennedy Morrison, Ernest Harlingen Alice Martin, Joe Mo$e!y, Agnes rs ii ■ Michna, Wilbur Mills, Richard Woodsboro Kingsville Montemayor, Arturo Moeller, Alvin Laredo Moulton McClelland, George Caracos, Venezuela McLean, James Corpus Christi McLoud, Joyce Kingsville McConnico, Marian Gregory East Campus men and dates at Freshman Dance. DT1 and Sweetheart, Alliion, K n dy and Vaughn embark lor Sweden. Cedric Gooiepimpfet creator always sleeos that wav. McKee, Wayne Ennis McKinney, Edward San Benito McLeod, Dwight Kerrvilfe Naccarato, Victor Santa Rosa Parr, Norvin Parrish, Sibyl Raymondville Houston Paschel, Rennon Patten, Dean Robstown Alice Nelson, John Hubbard Perkins, Clarence Raymondville Noble, Muhn, Perrenot, Robert Corpus Christi Perry, Royce Alice Nicholson, Franklin Beeville Peggy Kingsville Null, Mefvln Pfeil, Thomas Refugio Ortman, Betty Phillips. Clarei Orange Grove Pleasanton Sinton Owen, Opal Park, Oran Phillips, Harry Sinton Victoria Poetker, Rupert Taft Premont JUNIORS CLASS OF '49 Porter, Vernon Powell, Eunice Reyes, Estella Utopia Edinburg Richards, Mattie Mae Freer Combes Prentiss, Betty Lou San Benito Price, Joe Brownsville Richards, Vera Gra pefand Richards. William Paris Priest, Rainbolt, Rameriz, Gilberto Kingsville Rathburn, Marion Freer Roberson, Weldon Devine Roberts, Dwight Edcouch Redford, Hollis Reed, Elr Harlingen Kenedy Rees, John Reitf, Irving Beeville Brownsville Roberts, Willie Romine, Betty Cor Ryan, Frank Sablatura, Edwi Pawnee Aqua Dulce Trouble, Clarkson? Daan Harris and fellow chap- erones at the O club Christmas dance. Scrimmage for +he HoggiOJ. A happy foursome m tho forum. Salmon, Charles Schlaback, Perry Houston Woodsboro Alex Smith. Alva McKeesport, Pa. Corpus Christi Schmidt, Robert Schneifer, Cyril Mission Devine Smith, Jimmie Smith, Winifred Schonefield, XffiheririF Riviera Schorre, Charles Spilman, Alida Sinton Palacios rortland Weslaco Raymondville Schroeder, Elsie Stahl, Richard Hebbronvifle Kingsville Scott, Louise Stephens, Joe Harlingen Corpus Christi Shaw, Martha Shaw, Ruth Woodsboro Woodsboro Stephens, Robert Corpus Christi Stewart, Maxine Kingsville JUNIORS Stoler, Earl Sutton, Robert Upshaw, Don Pharr San Antonio Valdez, Israel Pearsall Kingsville Talbert, Maurice Taylor, Jimmie Nel1 Donna Uvalde Villarreal, Arturo Mission Wallace, Stewart Eagle Lake Taylor, J. T. Tigner, John Warden, Marcus Washington, Albert Kenedy Willie Tempo, Beverly Sjilivai Lify J' ' Robstown Trapani. Frank Webb, James'' Galveston San Benito Taylor, Joe Trees. Everett Weiss. Stanley Kingsville Sequin Wellbaum, Norris La Pryor Gladstone, Ore. Trevino, Joe Raymondville Twilley, George Corpus Christi Wesierholm, Kermit El Campo Wickline, Gaynor Donna JUNIORS Aggies plug their Lantana candidate at the A I-CCNAS game. Only the beqinnin’. Williams, Mrs. Robert Williams, Elwin fcVillic Oswald, John Boston, Mass, Harlingen Wilson, John Charlotte Woolett, Donald San Antonio Word, James Kingsville Wright, Charles Wright, Dan Dublin Floresville Wright, Ira Wright, Hudell Livingston Floresville Three coeds. Sue Buchanan, Jodue Allen and Peggy Wil- liams, pose for a publicity shot. J. W. HELMS President of student body—president of T“ Association —three-year football letterman—Senior Education major —Manager of E. C. trailer units—hometown is Childress, LOUISE SCOTT Queen of the campus — better known os Scottie' — member of Beta Gamma sisterhood—head ye'i leader- junior B.B.A. major—hails from Harlingen. BASIL HUNTINGTON Vice-president senior class—Chairman, A l Chapter of Student Affiliates of the American Chemical Associa- tion—plays basketball—secretary of Alpha Chi—Chem- istry major—lives in Kingsville. JACK HADDICK Belongs to Alpha Chi—a junior History major, is presi- dent of History Club—head of photostat and mimeo- graph department—Freeport is his hometown. NANCY STEWART Senior Music major—member of A Capella Choir and Alpha Chi—plays wih A l orchestra—active in Wesfey Foundation—hometown is Palacious. NORRIS WELLBAUM Editor of El Rancho—member of Press Club — junior Journalism major from Gladstone, Oregon—always busy —dependable and efficient—belongs to Kappa Sigma Nu fraternity. fcpSSSSSSSfS-i SOPHOMORES Cousins Hall and Huisache tree Baker, Betty Baker. James Barlow, Roy Bartlett, John Houston Taft Robstown Kingsville Barwise, Joan Bauer. La Feria San Benito Batesville Beasley, Francis Beachamp, James Beckham. Gordon Bell, Nancy Chase I uleta Kingsville Ingleside Adams, Cecil Adams, Howard Adams, Jmogene Alan ir, Romeo Mertzon Poteet Menard Rio Grande Alewine, Nat Albrect, Alexande Aoueille, Benny Armstrong, Hersche Bach, William Bain, Talbert Christi Sebastian Kenedy San Antonio Weslaco Mexia How a winning teem got that way. CLASS OF '50 Bell, Robert Berger, Edwin Berry, Nathan Beyer, Melvin Kingsville Kingsville Harlingen Tynan Bolin, Byron Bolzle. Glen Booth, Andrew Boothman, Herschel Sunnystde Kingsville Chicago, III. Kingsville Touchdown 4or A l, Frank Bradley and Small Fry. Botello, Jose Bowden, John Boyd, Olin Braden, LeRoy Laredo Kingsville Chriesman Port Lavaca Brightman, Alfred Brinsdon, William Brittan, Doris Brixey, Ann Refugio Harlingen Pharr Weslaco SOPHOMORES Iwo Jima reenacted atop the homecom'ng bonfire. Cabrera. Esther Cadwallader, Aides Caldcleugh, Eugene Calkins, Betty Kingsville San Antonio Premont Beeville Campion, Norman Campos, Raul Canales, Oscar Coafson, George Sinton Los Saenz Benavides Uvalde Brown, Douglas Brown, Marie Brown, Joh.: Brown, Kate Harlingen Kingsville Electra San Benito Brunner, Richard Buck, Frank BuntrooK iSRo ert Bur Burnett, Jack Burns, John Burton, Lionel Butler, Bill Flatonia Mathis Mercedes Pampa Robstown McAllen Pleasanton Alice Richards scores two to aid the Javelinas In their 53-36 wirv over St, Edward's, CLASS OF '50 Carfhwright, Columbus Chatelle, Gerry Chatterton, Howard Chudej, Eugene Churchill, Eugene Clagett, Weldon Clark, Billie Jean Terrell San Benito Port Lavaca Raymondville Yoakum Three Rivers Donna Kingsville Clark, Denise Clark, Ernest Clark, Norman Cock, Albert Kingsville Corpus Christi Blue norther, Ted Kelly end Llebesireutn, Alpha Phi Omega prepares to welcome the Exes. Cockrell, Frank Cogdill, Alvin Coker, Dorothy Col Coleman, Marjorie Collard, Thomas Collins, Nelda Cooper, Merrill Sandia Kingsville Three Rivers 5an Antonio Kingsville Alice Somerset Dallas Coquat, Janeille Corder, John Cornelius, Walter Correa, Odilia Three Rivers Sinton Premont Raymondville SOPHOMORES Al and Mary Garret! watch the FFA proceedings trom the sidelines. Dawson, Doris Deaver, Berfon Deaver, Virginia Delannoy, Carlos Kingsville Bishop Bishop Guayamo, Puerto Rico Benavides Derieg, Burke Dias, Adanta Diaz, Maximo Dinn, Janefle Alice McAllen Sullivan City Bruni Coulter. James Cox, Eugene Craft, Christine Cramer, Robert Brownsville Corpus Christi Eagle Pass Harlingen Danforth, Nancy Daughtry, Valda Davis, Gloria Davis, Nell New Orleans, La. Cotulla Troup Fordyc CLASS OF '50 Dcbbs, Betty Dollery, Charlie Domiquez, Jose Dykes, Bertran Easterwood, Homer Corpus Christi Ganado Aqua Dulce Alice Laredo Harlingen Kingsville Alice Alice Devine Corpus Christi Taff What's the b:g hat tor, Butch? Chit-Chat across the table. Eissier, Victor Eld ridge, Everett Elrod, Bobby Elrod, Martin English. William Erekson, Patrick Escobar, Eli Estes, Mrs. R, Ewing, Lowell Fallon. James Faulk, Allen Fenner. Osca Yoakum Kerrville Sinton Uvalde Refugio Refugio McAllen Kingsville Corpus Christi Coleman Aransas Pass Edna SOPHOMORES Randy Becfcer goes solid to the hepcats' delight, Freeborn, Sidney Frels. Virginia Fulk, Raymond Galucci, George West Mathis Cuero McAllen Garcia, Arturo Garcia Garcia Hebbronville Bishop Hebbronville Kingsville Garcia Garza, Garza, Gil Garza, Jose Laredo ngsville Christi Laredo Finlce, £velyn Fischer. William Fisher, Raymond Flanders, Flores, Raul Flores, Fred Flores, Red Fowle Fowler, Jame Franklin, LotF Franz, John Freeborn Marshall The bonfire required heavy guard against pre-Homecominq arsonists. Tynan San Antonio Kingsville Houston Edinburg Robstown , Puerto Rico McAllen Kingsville Cotulla Premont George West CLASS OF '50 Garza, Luis Garza, Medardo Garza. Octavio Gibbs, William Gilmore, Robert Gohlke, Aldo Gomez, Raymond Gonzalez, Isaac Gonzales. Reynaldo Gottschald, Paul Gray, Merle Green, Mrs. Jack Santa Elena Hebbronville Hebbronville Mission .Jjrownsville besatsche Bryan Benavides Robstown Goliad Corpus Christi Corpus Christi The ever-popular A l HiilbiHy band composed of Hibler, Hassel, Tarver and Weelo. Veterans Club discusses MacArthur. Green, Leland Griggs, Joseph Gross, James Griffin. Norma Guidry, Carolyn Guinn, Claude Gwynn, Jean Haak, LeRoy Aransas Pass Milwaukee, Wise. Robstown Pleasanton 1 fWJPpJIH Christi Edcouch Rockport Kene: Hall. Gerald Hamblir, Leo Hansen, Alvin Herdwicke, Gerald Beeville Houston Weslaco San Antonio Doc Green end comrades emote on the saxes — Heyland, Robert Hi bier, Howard Htbler, Vernon Hickey, Perry Long Mott Kingsville Kingsville Alice Benavides McAllen San Antonio Harlingen Hoegemeyer, Cecil Holbein, Patricia Holder, Robert Hopper, Dick Corpus Christi Hebbronville Raymondville Falfurrtas SOPHOMORES Hargrove, James Harris, Anne Harris, Orville Hartnett, Margaret Harwood, Kingsville Orlando, Pla. San Antonio Alamo Kingsville Laredo Henderson, Howard Henrichson, Jerry Hendricks, Georgina Hensley, Robert — as friends across the way Rio Grande Artesia Wells San Antonio Harlingen on the trumpets. CLASS OF ‘H0 Horak, Mary Hosterman, Henry Hranicky, Roy Hrncir, Oscar Freer Hartford, Conn. Orange Grove Robstown Huber, Yvon Hughes Humphries, Jack Hunt, Floyd Hunt, Reginald Irwin. Charles San Antonio Taft Corpus Christi San Antonio Must be the National Anthem. Everyone enjoyed ihe Cantebury Club's Halloween format Irwin, David Isaacks, Dorothy Jackson, John Jacob, Clyde Kingsville Gregory Kansas City. Mo. Goliad Jensen, Robert Jorda Antonio Goliad Kenedy, James Kennedy, John Kreberger, William Kilbreath, Homer San Benito Kingsville Aransas Pass Alliance, Ohio Blazing batons wielded by moforeHes Bobbin Priest and Marie Crane created this effect. Leggett, Ralph Lewis, Irene Lfndholm, Ruby Lipscomb, Allen Cuero San Benito George West La Feria Maples, Thelma Manifold, Martha Marsters. Judscn Martens, Alvin Mission Crystal City Kingsville Alice SOPHOMORES Kilby, Edgar Kfoclcman, Robert Kfuckman, Dean Kalodiie, Carolyn Harlingen Brownsville Raymondville Kingsville ibi: ■JL Av M tip' Kyger, WUlEarr. LaCour, Walter King; Yoakum Henderson Dinero Lair, Theodore Lassiter, Roy Lavender, Herbert Ledbetter, June Wharton Rockport Ennis Santa Rosa CLASS OF '50 Martin, Pat Martinez, Armando Martinez, Moises Mason, Marilyn V Massengale, Van Massey, Phillip Mathis, Shirley Maynard, Janet Mazurek, Nina Meador, Billy Menger, Lottie Meredith, Robert Robstown Rio Grande City Laredo Brownsville Beevilie Boerne Inglesides Kingsville Corpus Christi Harlingen Cheerleaders lead the Exes in the fight Song around the bonfire. Sanford, Scott, French, Britten and Martin strive for better view of the Shirttail Parade Goin's on. Messerli, Anns.. Belle Meza, Jesus Mi liec parties Miller, Luther M iori, Sylvan Mitchell, Jerome Moffett, Sydney Morris. Pat Muckleroy, Ma Mudd, Otis Muennink, Lenwood Muen Kingsville La redo Aransas Pass McAllen Victoria Willmette, III. Dilley Fort Worth do Three Rivers SOPHOMORES Cartwright straightens an eyebrow before going on stage. McNeil, Walter McNeil, William McKinzey, Billy Jack Naylor, Edgar Mercedes Edna Bishop Woodsboro Neely, John Ne Odem Blewift Rivers Beeville Norton, N. G, Norwood, Warren Nutt, Kenneth Olson, Doris Alice Alice Beeville Kingsville Muller, Mable Mungerson, Norman Mungerson, William McBath, Jane Kingsville Raymondville Raymondville Mission McCullar, Harold McDowall, Charles McMahon, John McNa ir, Melvin Kingsville Barstow, Fla. Monesson, Penn, Robstown Usherettes it the Kiss and Tell performance. CLASS OF '50 O'neal, E. R. O'rear, Kenneth Padilla, Valentin Palmer, Haidee Palmer. Mary Ann Parker, Hardage Parry, Jimmy Perry, Walter Roswell, N.M. Kansas City, Mo. Laredo Yoakum Falfurrias Harlingen Bruni Corpus Christi Petty. Wilden Somerset Petri, Charles Robstown Phillips, Beverly Harlingen Bairrington, Jarrell Freer That's all right, Milte, we fill tool that way at 7 am. Barbecued chicken and cokes at the Kappa Slg rush party. Pierce, Russell Plummer. Loren Premont Wewora SOPHOMORES They must have won another one. Richardson, Howard Richardson, Robe Rikard, Alni Robbins, Roberts, David Roberts, Sta Robinson, Rogers Rose, Conrad Ross, Betty Rozetta, H owa rd Ruiz, Miquel Boerne Beevilfe Edinburg idville Chicago, ill, San Angelo Raymondville Corpus Christi ngelo din burg Kingsville Kmgsvill« Ramcrt, Frank Rameriz, Alarico Ramirez, Juan Rasco, Redford, Mark Redus, George Reese, Rehm Remschel, Rhoads, Rhodes Richards Harlingen Kingsville Laredo Kingsville Harlingen Devi ne Kingsville Sabinal Kerrville Okfa. Kingsvil A capacity crowd filled Jones Auditorium for the Footlights Club's Kiss ond Tell CLASS OF '50 Rye, Doyle Rystad, Carl Saenz, Raul Salazar, Antonio Salinas, Ceasar Sanders, Malcol Sanford, Winford Saunders. Schendel, Clarence Schmidt, Donald Schroller, Elroyce Schubert, Milborn Liberty Clifton Kingsville Tynas Laredo Baytown San Benito Seattle, Wash. Runge Falfurrias Yorktown Kingsville Twa no-trump, Pais. Pass. Pass. | Bridge at Javelins Halt). The Delta Sigs lied tor the intramural basketball title. Schulte, Robert Schultz, Howard Schutfe, Sidney Sch warz, Scott, Walter Schruggs, Mary Sedwick, Joy Seifert, Joe Selph, Helen Sewell. Geneva Shelton, Thomas Shinn, George Hondo Aransas Pass El Campo Mercedes us Christi Alice Kingsville Wetmar Freer Livingstone Tilden Tuleta SOPHOMORES Three o'clock in the morning. Sam Carson, upper, Henry Kelt!, lower. Snowden, [van Solis, Ma ria Sommer, Shirley Soward, William McAllen Rio Grande Brownsville Pleasanton Spence, Walter Spencer, Louis Raymondville Harlingen Staggs, Frank Stapp, Lawrence Stevens, Jack Stewart, Donald Mirando City Three Rivers Floresville Harlingen Shults, Velma Simich, Mary Simmons, Charles Smith, Catherine Kingsville La Feria Kerrville Port Lavaca Victori Abilen Taft Smith, Dorothy Smith, Smith, John Smith, Phyllis Smith, William Snelson, Emma Jean Kingsville Raymondville Harlingen Corpus Christi Hey, he's taking our picture. CLASS OF '50 Stockton, Margaret Stone, Beverly Stone. John Stone, Leonard Louise Carrizo Springs Kingsville Wichita Falls Syrett, Roy Tardy, Ben Temple, Henry Terry, Hazel The El Ri iricho staff shows off Kingsville Three Rivers Charlotte Brownsville its product. Slim Owen got what a lot of hunters went after. Thompson, Arthur Thompson, Fred Thornton, Elizabeth Thoss, Preston New London Charlotte Odem Fortu na Torgerson, Jeralde Trant, Donald Trappe, Richard Travis, Clovis Corpus Christi Kingsville San Antonio Ca wker City CLASS OF '50 Welty, James Westbrook. Orian it!ev, Harold iler, Betty Jo Wheeler, Pegg Wheeler. Thorn Whitaker, White. Ken White, Mario Whitley. Margin Whitworth, Randolph Widner, Thomas Robstown Luling Taft Brownsville Three Rivers Rockport Kingsville Raymondville The Religious Council in session Wiley, Emmett liams, Grover SJ|iams, Robert liams, Sherwood Wright, Wunderlich, Dorotny Yeager, Pat Ybarra, Desidoro Linden Roswell. N.M, Victoria Gregory Wharton Goliad La Feria Tuleto SOPHOMORES Ml West, Gross and Chidester chuckle over their latest. Yeager, Jeanie Young, Edgar Young, Jenelfe Younts, Earle Kingsville Kennedy Aqua Dulce Robstown Ziober, Marion Zissa, Lambert Calvery, Kirtes Correa, Luis Lane City Shiner Corpus Christi Guayama, P. R. Hughes, Isaacson, Janca, Adolf Alice Johnson, Frank Moreno, Adela Ritter, Keith Walker, Jean Corpus Christi San Benito Harlingen Alice Williams, Jimmy Woodul, Charles Harlingen Chuqulcamato, Chile Chicken in a basket or is it a toul shot? FRED BURTNER Student manager of Dorm 5, E.C.—past yell leader and member of Student Council—director of Lan+ana Parade —active in all college events — junior B.B.A. major — comes from San Antonio SAM BURRIS Coronation Director for two years—Council secretary- treasurer—belongs to. Kappa Sigma Nu fraternity and Alpha Chi—senior B.B.A. major—hometown is Alice, J. W. HORNER Editor of South Texan—better known as fio — member of Press Club and past president of International Rela- tions Club — a senior Journalism Major—Houston is his hometown. WILLIAM WHITE BARBARA CAVE DAN WRIGHT Senior Speech Education major from Kingsville—sincere —quiet, dependable, efficient—former President of Fu fure Teachers of America—belongs to Alpha Chi. Secretary Senior Class—a housewife and A student— combines leadership, ability, end pleasing personality— belongs to Delta Theta sorority—English major—home- town is Kingsville. Junior Class representative to Student Council—Javelina quarterback, ts a member of T“ Association-—co-chair- man of Coronation properties and effects—B.B.A. major, from Floresville. N h FRESHMAN Adair, Charles Adams, Billy Jean Adams, Sophia Adolf, Carolyn Aduddell, Marvin Allen, Jacqueline Lexington Harlingen Waco Three Rivers Corpus Christi Weslaco Allen, Vivian Amsden, Betty Andrews, Herbert Ax tel, James Ayala, Amando Bailey, W. G. Baker, Carl Harlingen Bishop Kingsville Bishop Laredo Mercedes North Pleasanton Baker, Donald Baklte, W. E. Barnard, Larry Barnes, Eugene Barrera, Horacio Bartels, Walton Pattison San Antonio Woodsboro Poth Premont Sequin Bauch, James Bay, Pauietta Bell, Joyce Bellows, Richard Bergstrom, Clark Bishop, Baylor Goliad Harlingen Kingsville There Rivers EJ Campo Yoakum Howell Beeville Cempbelltown San Antonio Kingsville San Antonio Hallettsville Bo dt Booten The dome looks down on class-going students. Erpy signs ‘«m up os they enter. CLASS OF '51 Bowen, Mary Ann Boyce, Ella Boyle, Neil Brady, Frank Brady, Thomas Buitron, Guillermo Pharr Utopia Raymondvjlle Houston San Benito Corpus Christi Britsch. Gerald kshire, Eugene BrouXJcHe. Dolores Brown ErrHn eft Brown. Jock Brown, Jo Bryant, Gene Bryoles, Willie Bucanek, Fred Q Buchanan, JOTSr Buck, W'1 0 Burchett, Eiaine Alice Bunn, Clara Cadena. Amelia Calhoun. Rufus Capen, Fred Carleton, Robert Carpenter,, Geraldine Freer Palito Blanco Goliad Robstown Kingsville Rio Hondo Carroll, Charles Carter, Ralph Castro, Manuel Cate, Pledge Chapa, Hilda Chatelle, James RoymondviH e Streeter Kingsville Mexia Roma San Benito Childress, Bobby Christopher, Marilyn Clark, Billie Clark, Ifi nneth Cl Clar Overton Kingsville Bay City The farmer and the farmer's daughter. Home Ec broadcasters listen to their product. FRESHMAN Clint. Allen Close, Dorothy Clyburn, Freeman Cobb, James Coffin, Keltem Coker, Laurence Kennedy DeRidder. La. Campbellfown Roclwood Robstown Aqua Dulce Cole. Jock Coleman, Helen Coleman, Joyce Conn, L Cook Coo Kingsville Orange Grove McAllen Cook, Thomas Cooper, Eldred Cooper, Perry Cota, Bernard Cowey, Willi© Cranford, B. J, Corpus Christ! Yoakum Robstown Houston Gonzales North Pleasanton Croithwait, Jeonnme Crow, Mary Crowther, Travis Cude, Peggy Curtis, Robert Daken, Robert Kingsville Hondo Cotulla San Antonio Taft Arcadia Dane, Peggy Dove, William David, Shirley Davies. Austin Davis, Alva Davis, Jerry Kingsville George West Hebbronville San Antonio Mission Pharr DeKoch, Donald Denham, Hayden Denman, Everett McAllen Kingsville Mercedes Are three couples i at the Backword Dance. crowd? Not Chickens in the straw. CLASS OF '51 Di , John San Antonio Dodson, Hedley San Luis Potosi, Me . Dorow, Henry Utopia Dougherty, Betty Kingsville Drake, Betty Sue Pharr Drake, Jacqueline San Benito Droomgoole. Gene fomgoole. Tom Charles Dt roy En Chiliiam Erwi Espense Evans Fairm Farias, Luciano Farren. Deloryse San Antonio Kenedy Pearsall Sin ton San Antonio Orange Grov© Feseler, Homer Yancey Fenner. Bonnie Edna Fergeson, Jack Kingsville Ferguson, Betty Jo Mission Finck, Bobbie Bruni Fink, William Cost Fisher, George Fisher, Elliot Forbes, Claude Fitrgerald, Alan Forster, Lindy Foster, Bobby San Antonio Corpus Christi Harlingen Victoria Carrizo Springs Franke, Charlies Frazier, Guy Freitag, Elroy Frels, Grace French, Joy Fry, Jennie Mae Cuero Corpus Christi Mathis Mathis Harlingen San Antonio A l males take part in the valley’s Charro Days celebration. What In the world's wrong, Bill? FRESHMAN .EHI9 Gambill, Max Garcia, Jose Garcia, Maria Garcia, Severino Garrett. Harry Garza. Gonzales Guthrie, Oltla. Kingsville Kingsville Kingsville Lo ilno Benevides Garza, Juanita Garza, Minerva Gaus, tlwood Gayle. Betty George. Norman Gohlke, Robert Gonzales, Gloria Los Saenz Robstown Runge Becville San Benito Cuero Laredo Gonzales, Oralia Gonzales, Otila Gonzales, Rebecca Good, Robert Gowart, Leslie Gower, Ralph Rio Grande City Santa Elena Hebbronville Robstown Moberly, Mo. Corpus Christi Green, Doyle Green, Keith Gregorcyk, Felix Grice, Ray Guerra, Abel Guerrero, Lazaro Aransas Pass Refugio Woodsboro Odem Corpus Christi Realitos Hand, Hand, Handy, Lexington Paris, Md. West Monroe, La. Corpus Christi Freeport San Antpnio Beeville It's the Anahuae's ball on the tip-off. Atomic research, er sumpin'. CLASS OF '51 Harper, Albert Harper, Janeile Harper, Raymond Harper, Sidney Harper, William Harrell, Carolyn Alice Robs town Harlingen Corpus Christi Corpus Christi San Antonio HarrisXCimdsy Hartman, mjdie Hartman Harvey, Harvill, Lee Hosier, Riel Hastings, Will Haunschil Hawkins, Haiell, Robert Head, Edith Heard, Robert Three Rivers Karnes City Fairvanks Vance Sinton Houston Laredo Bishop Refugio Henderson, Arno Henna, Joe Henry, Arthur Henry, Raymond Hensley, Davis Hightower, Jewel Houston Round Rock Beeville Kingsville Cuero Odem Hill, Elwood Hilliard, Jean Hinojosa, Armida Hoffman, Edna Marie Holmgreen, Grace Hortness, Orval Poth Corpus Christi Kingsville Hobson Alice Pharr Hotr, Valle Howell, Annyelee Howell, Ben Hudspeth. Harold Huff, Ralph Huffman. Joyce Thomaston Uvalde Aransas Pass Kingsville Riviera Tivioli Pat Liles and date making hay. Horn Ec majors produce their own broadcasts. FRESHMAN Ingram, Leonora Kingsville Jackson, Crieghton Freer Jackson, Joe Laredo James. Henry Alice Jaschke, Wilma Boovil le Jensen. Phil Kingsville Jetton, Alfred Jochetz, Sheridan Johnson, Betty Jo Johnson, Catherine Jordon, Monte Jostes, Arleo Keeton, Mary Kellogg, Robert Edna Taft Bishop Refugio San Antonio Tynan La Ferio San Antonio Kendall, Mary Kern, Henry Kirkpatrick, Ruth Klaus, Elton Klostermon, Fred Koym, Vernon George West San Antonio Kmgsvifle Cuero Lyford Lake Success Kriegel, Bryan Kucherka, Charles Kulewik, Paul Lacy, Eliiebeth Lang, James Larsen, Lorraine Kingsville Columbus Cuero Hondo Rio Hondo El Campo Lathem, Gloria Raymundo Kingsville Feria Falfu -- rJK San Antonio McAllen Loclrhoff, Stupp and Chidester join forces around the grand piano. Snakes alive, fella. CLASS OF '51 Levens, Shirley McAllen Lewis, Madge Goliad Llenhard, Dorothy Cuero Light, George Artesia Liles, Patsy Mission Linhart, Walter Runge Kingsville San Antonio Calallen Port Arthur Brownsville Arroyo, Puerto Rico Lot tin, Logsdon Lohm Lopes, Luis Lope;. victori Malone Manning, Melvin Marchinson. Grady Martin, Bruce Martin, James H. Fremont Martin, James R. Lamesa Martin, Maxine Brownsville Martin, Robert San Antonio Martin, Ruth San Antonio Martinez, Robert Penitas Mason, Barry Harlingen Masscngale, Louis Beeville Mays, Dewey Lolita Medina, Arturo Rio Grande Melton, Herbert Edna Menke, Henry Mean. Winston Meredith, Barney Mertens, Genevieve Miller, Glen Miller, Joy Misenhimer, Richard Cuero Bishop Harlingen Kingsville Santurce Bishop Ail Uncle Billy Burke end comrades choose the best-dressed at the FFA dance. Pinky passes for the Engineers. FRESHMAN Meyer, Bobbie Moline, Yolanda Moore, Joyce Ann Moore, Williams Maschel, Irene Mosely, Mary Weesatche Roma Yoakum McAllen McAllen Robstown Mrazek, Darleen Myler, Eldon Myer. James _ J My Mylnor. Frances McCain, Darlette McCampbell, Billy McCasIcill, Jeannine McCauley, Andrew McClesky, Dale Corpus Christi Banquets George West El Campo Freer Seven Sisters McCollum, Edward McCulley, James McDonald, William McElwain, Betty Lou McFell, Billy McGuill, Elaine Calellen Kingsville Pleasanton Harlingen Corpus Christi Refugio MoKamy, Charles McLeurin, Charles McMenemy, Charles McNabney, Robert McNeill, Marjoire McNorton, James Carrollton Cleburne Beeville Harf ingen Tynan Corpus Christ) McPeak, Lillian Newgulf Donald Pierce Dan Kerrville Gonzales Sinton Reymondvifle The Regular Engineers basktebail squad pose for portrait. Two Alpha Sig bums at that sor- ority's party. CLASS OF '51 Noakes, Elaine Norton, Stewart Odem. Bill Oliver, Lida Omeava, Kenneth Ortfz, Domingo Kingsville San Antonio Kerrvllle Carrizo Springs Houston Robstown Patterson Potty Pearson. Charles Peno, Maria Peters. Rudolph Pingenot. Ben Georgetown Brownsville Lufkin Falfurrias Mercedes Misslor Lyford Pitts, Harry Ply, Dorothy Ply, Peggy Pollakowski, Charles Powell. Audrey Priddy. Billy Joyce San Antonio Edinburg Kingsville Weslaco Palicios Corpus Christi Prieimeyer. Harold Pruessner, Robert Puckett, Herbert Puig, Lotus Pulliam, Charles Purcell, Charles Houston New Braunfels Karnes City Laredo McAllen Freer Radford. Geraldine Rains, Bertram . Robert Ram R R Delta Theta pirates. or, Treasure Island was never like th is. The archways and students between classes. FRESHMAN Reagan, Charles Beeville Reagan, Dick Beeville Reagan, Otto Calliham Reed, Hamilton Beeville Reed, Ned Pearsall Rees, Hoyt Kenedy Richards, Robert Riggins, Kenneth Rislcrn, Jack Roach, James Roberts, Bobby Roberts, Diane Robertson, Albert Roper. Betty Ross Janie Runyan, Patti Rutledge, Herschel Ryan, Jimmie Saenz, Salome Salazar, Felipe Sale, Richard Salinas, Eradio Salinas, Estela Salter, Jewell Pharr Corpus Chrisii Riviera Houston Carrizo Springs Chicago, HI. Alice San Antonio Bishop Artesia Gonzales Pawnee Rios Laredo Odem Falftrrias Kingsville Pharr Manuel Guayama, Puerto Rico Gerald Cai Raymond McA Robert Kao came to A l from Shanghai, China, Ruth Hamilton in one of her quieter moods. CLASS OF '51 Schindler, Jo Ann Sohmeling. Peggy Schmidt, Frank Schmittgens, William Schonefeld, Marjorie Schrelber, Don Goliad Brownsville San Antonio Harlingen Riviera La Faria Sailers, Seward, Shannon, Geno Shannon, Harry Sharp, Kirby Shaw, James Woodsboro Premont Harlingen San Antonio Harlingen Mission Sh iv ely. Glen ShomeHe. Harvey Simmons, Beth Simpson, William Skidmore, Dickson Skinner, James New York, N. Y. Palacios Kingsville Youngstown, Ohio Beovil le Falfurrias Skrehot, Waller Kennedy Skrobarciyk, Johnny Stockdale Slade, James Freeport Smith, Bruce Taft Smith, Darrell Harlingen Smith, Hey wood Taft Shirttaif paraders squat in front of the Rialto. Crawford cracks one as he MC's for the Lamplighters. FRESHMAN St-all, Ma rv in Stanford, Carol Stauffer, Louis Steelhammer, Roy Stephens, Charlene Stewart, Billy San Antonio Kingsville Kingsville Alice Bishop Raymond ville Sugarok, Claude Swaney, Thomas Swape. James Tatum, Johnsie Teal, James Thigpen, Claud B Seville Monessen. Pa. Alice Edna Tilden Cuero Thomas. William Thompson, Henry Thompson, Virginia Thomson, Robert Thurman, George Tisdale, Margie Raymondville Alice RocVport Eagle Pass Cotulla Bruni Toalson, Gfadford Tom, Peggy Toomey, Margaret Townsend, William Trend, Michael Trevino, Vidal Charlotte Campbelltown Beeville Alice Houston Laredo Jitterbugging is a serious business. President Jones learns the rudi- ments of the game form Head Coach Mayhew, CLASS OF '51 Vernon, Joan Veges, Kenneth Vesper, .Richard Vess, Dorothy Vestal, Lauree Villolou, Hugo Ftoresville Three Rivers Cotulla £1 Campo Houston Esparta, Costa Rica Wallace, Miles Pettus Waller, John Del Rio Walts, Loyde BeeviJle Watson, Wanda Vanderbilt Welkel, Grover Los Fresnos Westerfield, Harold Petronila Wheeler, James Tilden Whisnant, Ruby San Benito Widener, Lorene Cotullo Widener. Paul Cotuila Wiginton. Billy Bay City Wilfce rson , Betty Freer Williams, Mac Robstown Williams. Peggy Lyford Williams, Peggy Jeanne Kingsville Williams, Robert Victoria Williams, Wallace Aransas Pass FFA Sweetheart Mary Lou Henrieh- son gets a bouquet. —as does T Association Sweet- heart Patsy Yeager. FRESHMAN Winn, Harold Winston, Henry Wittenbach, Gloria Womack, John Wood, J. W. Woodruff, Carolyn Santa Rosa Freer Brownsville Riviera Alice Palacios Woollett, Adelle Word. Joyce Wright. Batty Wright, William Wyl Ya Yeager. Kathryn Yglesias, Humberto Yonter, Thomas Young, Alta Young. Mary Lou Younts, Johnny San Antonio Taft Alice Harlingen Edcouch Robstown Zamora, Genaro Benavides, Antonio BSudworth, Richard Boyar, Clifford Crixell. Gloria De Armenf, George Penitas Laredo Kingsville Steeleville San Benito Kingsville Galloway, Jack Garza, Hipolito Gray, Azelle George, Norman Herring, James Hoot, James Harlingen Kingsville Kingsville San Benito Rock port San Perlita Hudspeth, Harold Kingsville Krebs, Adrian Taft Feminine billboards advertise Kings- ville clothing establishments. They need no introduction—Erwin and Burris go into their act. rilNG STADIUM . NOVEMBER 15, 1M7 WmiHA STAiMUM Book 5 Experiencing the best season m its football history, pre- serving the Javelina's fighting fame by losing none of its home basketball games, and fielding a successful, though not complete, track team, Texas A I underwent Its second year of post-war sport's revival and created more Javelina rooters and supporters than it had ever known before. Head Coach DEWEY and Assistants DON HIGHTOWER and JACK RED RUCKER for the Biggest Student Body A t Has Ever Hod,, the Best Football Team It Has Ever Had DEWEY A. MAYHEW Head Coach and Athletic Director Came to A I in 1946 following a season as assistant al Southwestern University. Compiled an outstanding record in high school coaching circles, taking Abilene High School to state finals three times, winning the title in 1928 and 1931. Began coach- ing career in 1922, leading Milford to 12 wins and a loss only to Waco state champions, 13-7; later athletic director at Martin. Went to Abilene in 1927, remain- ing there until 1940, when he began training pilots for the army air force at Uvalde {has had pilot’s license since 1939). At Abilene chalked up 97 wins, 36 losses, and 11 ties for .729 percentage. Among players he developed at Abilene were John Kimbrough, All-American back at A St M; Dub Sibley, A M's all-conferenee center. Me piloted the 1947 Javeltna gridders to the most successful season in their history. DON HIGHTOWER Assistant Coach Rated by many as the most successful runner in A I history, All-Alamo conference in 1937 and 1938; mentioned for All-American the latter season. Coached Ray- mondvifle three years before entering Navy, While playing far Georgia Pre-Flight in 1 942, he showed his old-time talent by running 92 yards against Duke, 75 against Tulane, and 49 against Alabama on punt returns. Separated as a lieutenant in 1945, he was assistant coach at Corpus Christi last season under Bud McCollum, farmer Hog mentor. Participated in football, basketball, ond track at Liberty High School. Second year of college coaching. JACK (RED) RUCKER Assistant Coach Player guard, center, quarterback,, and fullback for the Javehnas 1939-41. Was assistant coach last year at McAllen, where he had previously won All-Valley posts in successive years at center and at quarterback. A natural athlete, he caught for the Harlingen Hi-Way Inn team that won the state and southwest regional cham- pionships of the American Softball Association. Served in the Marines. DALTON KLAUS Left Halfback GENE O'NEAL Left -End 5 HOWARD ADAMS Fullback ROLAND KUDLA Right End HARRY CARSON Center APPROACH NEAR PERFECT SEASON WITH 7 WINS, I TIE, I LOSS A l 19 — HOWARD PAYNE 14 ?«l 28 — SAM HOUSTON 7 U 1 9 — SOUTHWEST STATE 13 U 1 3 — UNIV. OF HOUSTON 7 id 1 4 — McMURRY 1 4 d 20 — EAST TEXAS BAPTIST 0 l 9 — SUL ROSS 6 134 — C C NAV. AIR STA. 12 l 7 — STEPHEN F, AUSTIN 1 5 DAN WRIGHT Quarterback w SOB McCURRY Left Guard laddie liska Fullback NORMAN BOOGER RED BROWN NORMAN BOOGER RED BROWN, 200-point left guard, for his honorable mention on the Little All-America team. DAN WRIGHT, 170-pound quarterback, for his season's total of 34 points that made him high-scorer for the year. CYRIL SCHNEIDER, 1 88-pound left end; and CA1RL SPOONE- MOORE, flashy little 1160-pound left halfback, for their selec- tion as the 1947 Javelinas' outstanding and most valuable linemen and backfield men. The Editors. A storybook finish wound up the Javelina's first game of the seoson against the Howard Payne Yellowjackets when, in the fading moments of play, Hog Center Harry Carson snagged a Jacket fumble in mid-air, and streaked 70 yards from the Hornet 30-yard marker for the touchdown that gave the Javos a 19-14 win to start them on their way to a successful season. Carson's touchdown pulled from the fire a game that was all but lost to a dogged Howard Payne eleven, and gained for him the plaudits of all A l and the congratulations being bestowed by Assistant Coach Don Hightower in the accompanying photo caught by Ned Salmon following the game. A I 28 — SAM HOUSTON 7 A formidable fine that withstood everything the vaunted Sam Houston Bearcats threw into it was the big -factor in the 28-7 routing of the upstate gridders by the Hogs. Victory was not cheap for the Javelinas, however, for late in the third quarter Helms (90J and Wright (47) carried star fullback Tommy Brady from the field with the leg injury that was to keep him off the regular line-up the rest of the season, a factor that may well have spelled the differ- ence between an undefeated season and the seven wins, on tie and one lost record racked up by the 1947 Javelinas. A I 19 —SOUTHWEST STATE 13 Halfback Bob Stevens 70-yard gallop through the center of the line in the first minute of play provided the high- light as the Hogs preserved their undefeated record by downing the Southwest State Teachers Bobcats 19-13 on the San Marcos gridiron. After taking over on the 50-yard stripe the Hogs again advanced on two plays to the Bobcat 26 where Milton Saxon, quarterback, knifed through the line and scam- pered the remaining distance for the second touchdown. The second quarter saw the San Marcos eleven push across a touchdown with the Javelinas adding another at the start of the second half to ice-down the game for another A l win. San Marcos scored its last tally at the gun. A I 13 — UNIV. OF HOUSTON 7 Two undefeated, untied teams clashed in Javelina Stadium when the University of Houston Cougars trekked to Kings- ville to engage the A l eleven. But the Javelinas heeded not the Cougars' previous record and squelched the oppo- nents 1 3-0. The Javelina forward wall held the Houston team to a mere 53 yards and three first downs os they piled up 325 yards and 16 first downs. Fred Klosterman and Dan Wright scored the two Javelina touchdowns as the A l grldders marked up their fourth straight win. Not until the last game of the season were the Hogs to be run over as the Cougars' Boyd Tingle (49) is doing here. A band! of Indians from McMurry came thundering back in the second half to throw the Hogs out of the undefeated- untied ranks, when they played the A l Javelinas to a 1 4-1 4 deadlock on the Indians’ field. With machine-like precision the Hogs chalked up a first- quarter tally only to see the McMurry team whoop their way 76 yards to paydirt on the ensuing punt retu'n. A l went ahead with a second quarter marker at the half. Floyd Sampson, McMurry fullback, cracked the Hog line and raced 80 yards for a second Indian score at the begin- ning of the third quarter, and the score was all knotted up at 14-14 all. Despite desperate tries by both teams the game ended with that score. A I 20 — EAST TEXAS BAPTIST 0 A 500-mile road trip failed to crimp the winning style of the undefeated Hoggies when, midway in the third canto of their game at Marshall, they exploded for three quick touchdowns, to quell the stubborn East Texas Baptist Tigers 20-0, and chalk up their sixth game without a loss of the season. A determined Tiger line bottled up the Javelina line during the first half only to see a trio of Hog backs, Klaus, Pre- iean and Liska, break loose on long gallops In the third quarter to produce the three Hog Tallies that kept their undefeated season Intact. Few sports can produce the -fine, dramatic photos frequently caught by sports photographers during the gridiron season, for In few sports are moments so intense and dramatic as those found in a tight contest between two powerful grid machines. Just such a moment was recorded by alert photographer Ross Ghesilin during the A l-Su! Ross game in faraway Alpine, when his camera caught Coach Mayhew and the bench at the moment Dan Wright was about to kick the field goal that was to produce three points and give the Javelinas a 9-6 victory over the New Mexico Intercollegiate Conference champions. Wright’s boot was good. This photograph was judged best news pix of the year in a contest among the 22 colleges of the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association, In an exhibition of power the Javelinas ran up their highest score of the season when they overran the Corpus Christi Naval Air Station Comets 34-12 to exact revenge over the last of their '46 season conquerors. Scoring on the ground and through the airways, the Hog- gies compiled a 21-6 halftime lead. Feature moment of the game came when halfback Marvin Schwarz took a Navy punt on his own 35 and, behind per- fect blocking, toted the pigskin 65 yards for a Hog touch- down. Photographer Ghesilin again caught a fine action shot when he snapped Schwarz (33) just before eluding a determined Navy tackier on his 65-yard jaunt. Nine thousand Homecoming fans jammed Into Jdvelina stadium to witness the climactic game that separated the A l Javelrnas from the first undefeated1 season in their 22- year history. What came to pass is now history. The Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks, with but one win to their season's credit, played the role of giant killers and toppled the previously undefeated Javelinas 15-7. The thorn in the Hogs' hide was flashy little Dick Wright, who played a one-man game for the Nacogdoches men. Photographer Luther Miller snapped perhaps the most classical picture of the season which might be appropri- ately entitled “Pigskin Ballet.” The Kingsville Collegians (standing): Kermit Westerholm, Business manager: Bill Little, Stuart Wallace,, Curtis Calvary, Ben Howell Raul Flores, Charles Eubanks, Wayne McKee, Gibert Herrera, and Harvey Mosemeyer, manager. (Kneeling): Tommy Esparza, Constando Solis, James Eubanks, Mike Garza, Blackie Valdez, and Ted Kauffer. First organized in the spring of 1947, the Kingsville Colle- gians is an all-college baseball team composed of men on the campus interested in playing semi-pro ball while attend- ing school. The team is not college supported, but is made up of col- lege students who are keeping the game alive until the col- lege can support its own varsity ball club. This year the Club joined an official semi-pro league in which they will compete against eight other South Texas teams. Harvey Mosemeyer, with whom the idea first germinated, is the manager of the team. a THE JAVELINA BASKETBALL TEAM COMPLETES THE SEASON WITH A 4 WINS —7 LOSSES RECORD A l 29 — McMURRY 40 A l 34 — McMURRY 52 A l 29 — SOUTHWESTERN 43 A l 39 — SOUTHWESTERN 54 A l 34 — ST. MARY'S 45 A l 47 — CC.N.A.S. 51 A l 53 — ST. EDWARD'S 36 A l 44 — ST. MARY'S 38 A l 43 —ST. EDWARD'S 51 A l 47 — CC.N.A.S. 46 A l 54 - RAYMONDVILLE INDEPENDENTS 28 HARRY CARSON NORMAN CLARK Guard Forward JACK THOMPSON .Guard C.C.N.A.S, s Number I 3 Makes a Futile Effort to Thwart Speedy Harry Carson’s Toss at the Basket. Oddly Enough the Javelinas Lost None of Their Home Games Lanky Bob Richards, Javelina Forward, Let's Fly at the Basket During the A l Reymondville Encounter. The Hogs Swamped the Valley Boys 54-28 What Does the Team Do During the Half? Perhaps this Picture Will Answer the Question. They Simply Sit Around and Look Worried. This One Was Snapped at the Half of the A l-Sf. Edwards Game Coach Rucker Gives His Charges Encouragement from the Sidelines DON HIGHTOWER Coach JAVELINA TRACK SQUAD; Hudell Wright. R. H. Richards, Bob Lee, Bob Richards, Charles Simmons, and Coach Don Hightower. Track men not pictured: Charles Vickery. Laddie Liska, Jack Mc- Elha nnon, and Bob Stevens, Fielding one of the fastest 440 and 880 relay teams of the smaller Texas colleges. A l did well for itself for the 1948 track season considering the few men Coach Don Hightower had to work with. The relay team took second place honors in both the Border Olympics at Laredo and the Southwest Recreational Meet in Fort Worth. The same relay team copped third place honors in the 880 relay at the Texas relays and a fourth place in the mile relay at the Fort Worth meet. Ed s Note; Lock of sufficient space and a comprehensive photo coverage of the intramural program's three major compon- ents (main campus, east campus and women's intrcmiurals) has mode it necessary to limit recognition of the program, though it affected to such a marked degree, through spirited competition and imer-organizational rivalry, such a great number of students, to this one page. The EL RANCHO files of this year tell only the story of the main campus league and ore completely void of material on either the East Campus or Women's intramurals. Therefore, out of fairness to those concerned, we want to make use of the little space we have in noting the winning teams of the various intramural leagues, and to congratulate Intramural Director Lloyd Barrow, physical education instructor, and Carlton J. McQueen, senior intra- mural manager, for completing the most successful season in intramural sports that A l has ever witnessed. Similar con- gratulations ore extended to Miss Nan Roberts and Miss Mary Goodman, women s PE instructors for an equally fine job with women's intramurals. Sport 1st Place 2nd Place 3rd Place MAIN CAMPU5 LEAGUE Football Wilson County Kappa Sigma Nu Gas Engineers Basketball Delta Sigma Chi and Kappa Sigma Nu (tie) Aggies and BBA (tie) Regular Engineers Volleyball Kappa Sigma Nu Aggies Delta Sigma Chi Track Aggies Kappa Sigma Nu Wilson County EAST CAMPUS LEAGUE Football Dorm 1 Dorm 3 Dorm 5 Basketball Dorm 3 Dorm 1 Dorm 2 Volleyball Dorm ( Dorm 2 Trailer Unit WOMEN'S LEAGUE Basketball WRA Delta Theta No Volleyball Alpha Sigma Delta Theta Third Bowling Beta Gamma (Shirley Treybig) WRA (Teddy Hubert) Places Book 6 1 Boasting more than fifty separate organizations for its enrollment of 2100 students, Texas A I provides one organization for every twenty students which is some- thing of a precedent for schools the size of A I. Largest dub on the campus is the Aggie club with over two-hundred members. Smallest is the forensic society fraternity with a total of five members. In between lies the remainder of the various groups. Main Campus Palms Patterned Against an Azure Texas Sky BO HORNER, South Texon Editor . . . if shall be the voice of the students Student Publication The SOUTH TEXAN, official student body publication for the dei1- ieminotion of campus news, completed its Twenty-fourth yebr of pub- lication under the editorship of J. W. Bo Horner, senior journalism major of Houston, with the conclusion of the ‘48 spring semester. Inspired by the need of the students for impartial, non-discrim[na- tive and full coverage of campus news. Editor Horner converted the SOUTH TEXAN to ' the voice of the students, and sought to improve the student's lot in that stead. Paced as always by the many controversial issues perennially present on the campus, the SOUTH TEXAN staff found no easy road to settling them to the satisfaction of all. It did plug for the veteron's subsistence increase passed by congress in January, and faced all its problems squarely. Pride of the staff were the over-siied Homecoming and Coronation issues, and its more extensive picrorial coverage of campus news than in former years. MATTIE MAE RICHARDS, industrious and capable assistant editor proved to be the mainstay of the SOUTH TEXAN. Her diligence and devotion to her work kept the paper on its feel, and won her the respect of the entire publications staff. This was her second year in that capacity. Business manager and advertising solicitor for the year was CURTIS ROBERTS, senior 8BA major. Through good selling loetics” and hard work he met the SOUTH TEXAN'S weekly quota of 225 inches devoted to advertising, helped keep it with- in its allored budget. Circulation Manager FRITZ HARSDORFP was me man responsible for getting the SOUTH TEXAN to the students every Saturday morning. Usually the job of mailing the EX-STUDENT NEWS fell lo him also. He is a junior journalism major. Fourth row: Gomez, Sablatura, Fair, Bolleter, Nicholson, Gardner, Amsden, Mayes, Lothringer. Third row: Cysewsk, Ryan, Stone, Mc- Carthy, Howard, Leary, Matson. Second row: Dr. R. F. Makens, Faculty Sponsor, Hill, Essing, Williams. Ham, Gafford, Rushing, Dr, J. L. Nierman, Faculty Sponsor. Seated: Martinez, Wheeler, Thomson, Carson, Huntington, Noble. Not Present: Hassell, Tandy, Du Bose, Hardwicke, Allison. STUDENT AFFILIATES of AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY A I CHAPTER This chapter was organized early In 1948 to better acquaint students with the realities of chemistry as a profession and to offer them an opportunity for preparing and presenting technical material be- fore groups of people interested in new develop- ments in chemistry. This is accomplished through the presentation of guest speakers, educational films, and student-prepared research papers. Membership is open to students majoring in chem- istry or chemical engineering. BASIL HUNTINGTON Aggie Club Officers—standing: Weelo Albert, song leader; Dardus Elrod, Treasurer; Dog Nevill, Pitchfork Wielder; George Light, Yell Leader; Harvey Westerholm, Reporter; Prof Wines, Faculty Sponsor; Prof Cook, Faculty Sponsor. Seated: Howard Lohman. Fresh- man King; Seth Moore, Vice-President; Mary Lou Carr, Sweetheart; Billy Albrecht, President; Margaret Muckleroy, Reporter; John Albrecht, Secretary, AGGIES Formed at A l in 1933, the Aggie Club has as its goal the development of citizenship, cooperation, and leadership in its members who are composed of agricultural education majors of at least junior standing. Activities for the year have Included the Coastal Bend FFA Banquet in November; the annual FFA Barn Dance, and the big Aggie Round-up held every year during the spring semester. All Aggie exes are invited to this affair, which makes it one of the biggest social occasions of the year on the A l campus. BILLY ALBRECHT Fourth row: Spellman. Pounds, Watson, Altman, Lang, Hamblet, Bolin. Meischen, Third row; Rohn, McDonald, Chaney, Muckleroy, San- ders, Speer, Richardson, Moss, Hale, Richardson. Second row; Liska, Noble, Fallon, Schwarz, Miori, Carroll. Mumme, Dorow, Cockrell. First row: Smith,, Finner, McNabney, Hensley, Thigpen, Coble, McVey, Shaw, Bates, Bucanek, Members of this organization! include Ernie Mahon, Welly Gibson, Chester Scott, George Dempsey, Lindy Forester, Doc Mathis, Kenneth Goode, Erskine Bridges, George Bohl, R. H. Sutton, Dick Vesper, Frank Leigh, Rooster Williams, John Espensen, Elwyn Lorfing, Rector Davies, Walton Bartels, George Fisher and Jim Ulbrich. Joe Seifert, Seto Schnieder, Roland Ermfer, Temple Henry, John Stoeltje, Butch Roberson, Elroy Flieller, Frog Adams, Paul Massey, Eugene Barnes, Robert Allan, Tom Rentin, Bill Bakke, Bull Schmidt, Charles Finke, Vernon Porter, Harry Meyers, Ken Omeara, William Bach, Kellam Coffin, and Van Poorman. 1f MARY LOU CARR Aggie Sweetheart Third row: Chilen, Pattison, Westerholm, Harris Westerholm, Proctor, Wright, Suescher. Second row: Cooper, Elrod, Elrod. Lohman, Leinhard, Jackson, Drumgoole. First row: Leggett, Odem, Harrell, Porter, Clagett, Childs, Luthringer, Other members are Laurence Spellman, John Bownds, John Watson, Calvin Altman, James Lang, Calhoun Hamblet, Syron Bolin, Wilbert Meischen, Wilfred Rohn, Childress McDonald, Margaret Muck- leroy, James Sanders, Jack Speer, Howard Rich ardson, Drew Moss, Vernon Hale, Robert Richard- son, Laddie Liska, Jim Noble, James Fallon, Marvin Schwarz, Sylvan Miori, Walter Carroll, Theodore Mumme, Henry Dorow, and Frank Cockrell. Robert McNabney, Robert Hensley, Claud Thigpen, Billy Dean Coble, David MoVey, James Shaw, Whisper Bates, and Fred Bucanek, Weelo, Albert, Dardus Elrod, Dog Nevill, George Light, Harvey Westerholm, Howard Lohman, Seth Moore, Billy Albrecht, John Albrecht, Alton Patti- son, Warren Procter, Charles Wright, George Buescher, Bobbie Elrod, Howard Lohmann, Everett Jackson, Richard rVumgoole, William Odem and William Porter. Troy Porter, Carolyn Harreli, Weldon Clagett, Flem- ing Chiles, Robert Luthringer, Ralph Leggett, George Dempsey, Jna Sanders, Rose Gheislin, Marvin Neill, Jack Stevens and Joe Trees. Fourth row; Rentin, Bakke, Schmidt, Finke, Porter, Meyers, Omeara, Bach, Coffin, Poorman. Third row: Schneider. Ermler. Henry, Stoeltje, Roberson. Fiieller. Adams, Massey. Barnes. Allan. Second row: Sutton, Vesper, Leigh, Williams, Espensen. Lorfing, Davies. Bartels, Fisher, Ulbrich, First row: Mahon, Gibson, Scott, Dempsey, Forester, Mathis, Goode, Bridges, Bohl. Buck Smith, Charles Adair, Edward Jackson, Otis Adair, Thomas Johnson, Ray Johnson, Robert Joiner, Robert Allen, Jack Jordan, Robert Allert, Jack Ke- hoe, Clyde Andrews, Ralph Atkins, Dalton ICIaus, Fred Klosterman, Louis Koenig, John Koonce, Don- ald Baker, Charlie Kucherka, James Long, Robert Barber and Homero Borrera James Leigh, Dorothy Lemhardt, Kennth Leisman, James Bauch, Melvin Beddoe, Elwyn Lorfing, Alex Martin, Nathan Berry, Phillip Massey, Wilbert Maf- thys, Howell Blankenship, Harold Menke, Henry Menke and George Bohl. Leo Bohl, Clarence Boldt, Byron Bolin, Richard Me- sincher, Charles Mobley, Clyde Moffett, Sydney Moffett, Robert Marsh, Olin Boyd, Norman Munger- son, William Mungerson, James Myer, Jack Myer, Joe Bridge, Margaret Brons and Charles Carroll. Prof. F. B. Wines and Prof. R. J. Cook are faculty sponsors of the group. Third row: Aden, Lauder. Mayes. Rickard, Erwin, Becker, Bridges. Guest, Clark, Mizener, McKie. Second rov : Hunter. Lee, Rusting. Wagner, Burris, Ford. Baird. Haddick, Park. Larson. Seated: Collins, Clegg, Cave, Goodson Haak, Ford, Park. ALPHA CHI Natonal Honorary Fraternity Organized in 1927 as an organization for those students earning high scholastic standing, Alpha Chi was this year composed of eighty-four mem bers. Membership is restricted to the upper 10% of the junior and senior classes. Alpha Chi stands for the promotion and recogni- tion of high scholastic standing and service to the school. Besides conducting regular monthly programs on the campus, Alpha Chi held an open-meeting ban- quet in April, and attended a meeting of the Re- gional Council in Denton March 12-13. Dr. J. R. Manning, Miss Dorothy Gaston and Prof. Jeff Smith are sponsors of the group. DONALD RUSLING Third row: Kreidler, Haddick, Fink, Sablatura, Moore, Hun+ington, Carson, Fink, Potter. Second row: Dr. J. R. Manning, Faculty Sponsor; Haddick, Fin+o, Evraets, Isham, Miss Dorothy Gaston. Faculty Sponsor; Roberts, Wright, Fry, Talbert. Seated: Boswell, Richards, Ort- man, Howard, St, John, Scoggins. In February Ihe group selected Dorothy Scoggins as its representative to the Lantana Coronation held in March. Officers for the year ’47 '48 were Donald Rusling, president; Dorothy Scoggins, vice-president; Mrs. La Nelle Ford, secretary; Basil Huntington, treas- urer; Mrs. Barbara Cave, corresponding secretary; Max Haddick, reporter. Faculty sponsors are Dr. J. R. Manning, director division of business administration; Prof. Jeff Smith, chairman department of foreign languages; and Miss Dorothy Gaston, assistant professor of busi- ness administration. DR. J. R. MANNING, Sponsor Third row; Penrod, Bernard, Jones, Burton. Bolleter, Helm, Ramey, Caus'by, Cartwright Second row: Sharp, Evraets, Aaronson, Dean Ha rris, faculty sponsor; Larson, Herring, Mills, Hardwick, Salisbury, Matson, Widner, Seated: Baker, Richards, Gidley, Widener, Coch- ran, Noble, Van Sickle, Ortis, Oliver. Organized on March 21, 1947, Alpha Phi Omega now has a total of thirty-five active members, all of whom have formerly been or are still affiliated with the Boy Scouts of America. With its purposes of developing friendship, lead- ership and association among Scout-trained men and promoting the service to the student body and faculty, to youth and to the community, to members of the fraternity and to the nation as participating citizens, the APO members have served as ushers at varsity athletic contests, opera- ted hat and coat checking facilities at the Home- coming dance, assisted the A l Dames with a Christmas party for children, handled the ticket sales for the Homecoming dance, sponsored an all-college dance and held a banquet honoring pledges and honorary members. PREXY HERRING and RAY JONES Plan APO s Next Project Fourth row: Gomez, Alaniz, Delgado, Flores, Rodriguez, Esparza, Third row: Molina, Chapa, Diaz, Cabrera, Garza. Garcia. Second row: Solis, Martinez, Gonzalez, Montemayor, Fuen+es, Seated: Gonzalez, Garza, Solis, Garza, Rangel, Casteneda. ANAHUAC CLUB The Anahuac Club, its membership composed of Latin-American students at A l, was organized in 1944 and this year had a membership of 32 students, all of whom have done passing work in their studies and have an interest in Spanish cul- ture. With its idea! to promote friendship, the Anahuac Club has this year carried o an active program. In October an initiation of new members was held- at Homecoming, they extended a Homecom- ing welcome to returning Exes; in February a for- mal dance was held; and a picnic at Easter con- cluded the year's events. MEMBERS. Third row: Richards. Dinn, Holmes. White, Pressly. Second row: Franklin. La Fever, Tibiletti. Coleman. Brixley, Knight. Seated: Wissart. Daniels. Bryant, Redford, Fauchs. ALPHA SIGMA Sorority Founded in 1927, Alpha Sigma distinguishes itself being the oldest sorority on the A l campus. Active tn social and scholastic life, the group has proved itself as a leading campus organization. Members are selected by invitation and must maintain a 'C average before formal initiation as a full fledged member. Besides selecting a representative to the Lantana Coronation, the Alpha Sfgs hove enjoyed a Christ- mas Party in the Home Ec cottage and sponsored a spring social. AE's Light Up PLEDGES. Fourth row: Park, DuBose, Lee, Wegner, DuBose, Radford, Bast, Brown, Drew. Third row: Thom, Lucas, Hand, Gray, Palmer, C!ausev itz, Richards, Scroggins. Second row: McCain, Palmer,, Snelson. Varnom, Clark, Toomey, Tatum, Johnson. Seated: Keeton, Mazurek, Turner, Morris, Fry, Smith, Alpha Sigma Sorority Presents Its Round-Up Revue for Pledges Fourth row; Roberson, Cockrell, Lloyd, Stephens, Jones, Volkner, Dodson, Burba. Third row: McElwain, Huffman, Scott. Scoff, Collins, Richards. Second row, Lafhem, Deaver, Clark, Ledbetter, Brouillette, Crow. Seated: Gillespie, Olson, Clark, Hawkins, Clark, Smith WINIFRED SMITH BAPTIST STUDENT UNION BSU includes in its membership all Baptist students who are members of a Baptist religious organiza- tion, or who are members of one of the local Baptist churches. The organization was founded in 1925 and has a current membership of 17J. Its purpose is to promote church attendance and to provide Chris- tian recreation and1 fellowship for students, and to encourage students to observe the highest moral standards as a rule of life. BSU activities for the year were a Halloween Party, a Mexican Mission party, a caroling party, Student night at Christmas, a youth revival. Vocational Emphasis Week, Sadie Hawkins Day and Student Evangelistic Week. Fourth row: Wagner, Seibert, Wheat, Cummins, Robert, Burris, Third row; McKie, Mizener, Ford, Hunter, McNair Tussing, Second row: Gaston, faculty sponsor; Kao, Harville. Martin, Lauder. Pereira, Dr, Manning, faculty sponsor. Seated: Wright, Scoggins, Dreyer, Brown, Frasheur, Good all.. BBA CLUB Founded in 1928 for the purpose of promoting friendship between the students and teachers as well os among the students themselves, the BBA Club has since experienced a ropid growth that has seen it grow to the large organization it is today. One aim of the club is to gain knowledge relative to the business administration field through the presentation and meeting of successful men and women from the various business fields. Advanced BBA students make frequent field trips to various business establishments surrounding Kingsville. Membership is limited to BBA majors. BILL LAUDER ivi.' Fourth row: Scheu, Engleking. Jones. Roach. Oswald. Beauchamp, Johnson. Third row: Aoueiile. Hirzel. McDonald. Vos, Kosarek, Bridges. Second row: Aarronson, Buntrock. Widner. Schulte, Hinkley, Burba. Seated: Correa, Runyan, Chrestmen. Simich, Wheeler, Weilcel! BBA CLUB Members included in the organization are Bruce Aiken, Ralph Pye, Stewart Wallace, David Irwin, Wayne Cole, Wilbur Isham, James Webb, Alvin Moeller, Calvin Guest, Dean Patten, Donald Haynes, Ernest Clark Oscar Fenner, William English, Ed- ward Dougherty, Winifred Smith, Tyner Little, and Arturo Montemayer. Gloria Gonzales, Peggy Perkins, Gene White, Mar- jorie Smith, Denise Clark, Ruby Dubose, Edward Wagner, David Seibert, Van Wheat, Howard Cummins, Curtis Robert, Sam Burris, David McKie, Jerome Mizener, Dennis Ford, Hassell Hunter, Harry McNair, Robert Tussing and Robert Kao. PEGGY PERKINS Lantana Representative Fourth row: Aiken, Rye, Wallace, Irwin, Cole, Isham, Webb. Third row: Moeller, Guest, Patten. Haynes, Clark, Fenner. Second row: English, Dougherty, Smith, Little, Montemayor, Ruente. Seated: Gonzales, Perkins, White, Smith, Clark, DuBose. BBA CLUB Vernon Horville, Williom Martin, William Lauder, Francis Pereira, Dan Wright, Dorothy Scoggins, Rosemary Drey- er, Dorothy Brown, Catherine Frashuer and Jack Goodall. Christian Scheu, William Engleking, Robert Jones, James Roach, John Oswald, James Beauchamp, Frank Johnson, Benny Aoueille, Walter Hirzel, Bill McDonald, Grover Vos, Norman Kazarek and James Bridges. Peggy Perkins was selected as the groups representative to the Lantana Coronation held in March, and William Lauder served as the dub's president through the ‘47-‘48 school year. Other officers for the BBA dub are William English, vice-president; Marjorie Smith, secretary and treasurer; and Bruce Aiken, reporter. Dorothy Gaston, assistant professor of business adminis- tration, and Dr. J, R. Manning, Director Division of Busi- ness Administration, are the faculty sponsors of the group. Fourth row: Wheeler, Hawkins, McCord, Horaak, McBath. Third row: Yeager, Boggan. Faulk, Applewhite, Albrecht, Muller, Smith. Second row: Schindler, Sanford, Simich. Yeager, Romine, 8rittan , Griffin. Seated: Sco , Tempo. Sanderfer. Mullens, Poerner, Bell. BETTY MULLENS BETA GAMMA Sorority Friendliness, scholarship, leadership and intellectual de- velopment are the standards which the Beta Gamma Sorority has upheld since its founding at A l In 1932. Its program emphasizes character building, creative liv- ing and social development. Besides conducting a night study hall to aid in improving the scholastic standings of its pledges and members, the Beta Gamma Sorority sponsored a Nightclub Rush Party, a Halloween Pledge Service, a Big and Little Sister Din- ner, aided in the Community Chest Drive, held a Christ- mas Slumber Party, a Sunrise Valentine Breakfast and heralded Founder's Day in May. Fourth row: Treybig, Farren, Martin, Scoff. Lively. Third row: Mose'y. Menger, Bay, Seaberry, Anglin, Gayle, Barwise, Second row: Lewis, Phillips, Allen, Rhinehart, Crow, Overland. Seated: Archer, Schimeling, Priddy, Myers. Huber, Milner Standing: Walker. Bryant. Applewhite, Tibiletti, Richards. Seated: Salley, Scott, Smith, Williamson. Tibiletti. MARJORIE SMITH COUSINS HALL COUNCIL Since ifs founding In 1935, it has been the purpose of the Cousins Hall Council to promote goodwill and whole- some living and provide self-government for the women residents of Cousins Hall of whom its membership is composed. The council's activities for the year have consisted of a tea honoring the faculty members, a Christmas party for students residing in the dormitory and a garden party honoring the graduating seniors. Standing: Frank Trappani, Robert- Kao. Ben Pingenor, Walter Spence, Charles Woodul. Rev. Paul Osborne, church sponsor. Seated: Richard Walker, Pat Hobein, Gottie Grigg. Patti Runyan, Barbara Branch. Joseph Grigg. CANTERBURY CLUB The Canterbury Club is a club of Episcopalian culture and friendship that promotes the spiritual, intellectual, and social interests of the Episcopalian students attend- ing A l by welding them into a common union. It is a member of the national federation of Newman Clubs. The organization held periodic meetings for the purpose of discussing business and topics, relating to the Episco- palian church. The club was directed by Rev. Paul Osborne of the Church of the Epiphany. FRANK TRAPPANI Fourth row: McCullar, Cole. Chatelle, Lavender, Ussery, Third row: Tieken, Pye, McLelland, Appling, Hornburg. East, Koonce. Second row: McConnico, Davis, Martens. Wilcox, Tunned, Kreidler, English. Seated: Wallace, Goodall, Patten, Kohutek, Moore. MARIAN McCONNICO Sweetheart DELTA SIGMA CHI Fraterniiy Delta Sigma Chi was formed at A l in 1936 and has a present membership of 60 students who maintain a scholastic average of “C” or better. The purpose of Delta Sigma Chi is to promote friendship, its activities for the year include the provision of the “Black Pepper Rooters” at the University of Houston- A l fooball game; sponsored two after-game dances; held a Christmas Breakfast honoring Marlon McConnico, their sweetheart; sponsored a Sweetheart Presentation formal; held o private formal dinner and dance In May; had Hell Week and formal initiation of new members in February, Fourth row: Bohl, Aiken, Gilmore, Hughston. Monkhouse, Alewine, Parker. Third Row: Roberts, Redford, Heard, McFall, Shaw, Chatelle Second row: Barlowe, Ginn. Coulter, Hunter, Hickey, Stahl. Seated: Seibert, Caldcieugh, Staggs, McNair, Fryer. Homecomina Party at the Pye’s Black Peooer Rooters Fourth row: McLoud. Brossette, Martin, Allen, Walker, Branch, Henrlch on. Third row: Carr, Brown, Daughtry, Craft, McCann, Mathis. Second row: Pauline Brown, faculty sponsor; Maples, Collins, King, Cave, Frels, Henrichson, Scruggs, McConnico. Seated: Dreyer, Fritz, Moursund, Williamson, Perkins, Priest, Isaacks, DELTA THETA Sororiiy The Delta Theta Sorority was organized at A f in 1929 to promote friendship and loyalty and to maintain high standards of social conduct among its members. It is com- posed of women students who participated in school activities and whose qualities are scholarship, leader- ship and personality. Delta Theta activities for the year include the annual Homecoming Tea; annual Formal Dance; annual Pledge Service; and a Christmas Party. MELWESE WILLIAMSON Fourth row: Gibson, Wooleff, Seward, Kirkpatrick, Harrell, Frels, Simmons. Third row: Vess, Williamson, Larsen, Watson, Wagner, Schindler. Second row: White, McLelland, Moschel, Howell, Bowen, Roberts, Ross, Word. Seated: Buchanan, Franklin, McCasIcill, Bell, Williams, Hawkins. Shapely Sailors Graced the Delta Theta Rush Party Fourth row: Andrews, Luthringer, Brown, Sutton, Porter, Williams, Villareal,. Third row: McDonald, Cook, Goode, Wilson, Mumme, Finto, Mahon, Second row: F. B. Wines, faculty sponsor; Wright, Cochran, Dorrill. Garrett, Flieller, Prof. S. V, Burks, faculty sponsor. Seated: Liska, Carroll, Mary Lou Henrichson, FFA Sweetheart: Albrecht, L, Westerholm, H. Westerholm. F F A Collegiate Chapter The collegiate chapter of the Future Farmers of America serves as a laboratory for agricultural education seniors qualifying to teach vocational agriculture. The organize- tion has sponsored a series of activities at the college in keeping with the life and interests of the agricultural students. At all times the club has been prepared to assist the college in whatever ways if can. Prof. S, V. Burks and F. B. Wines are the faculty sponsors of the organization, Mary Lou Henrichson was elected to represent the group at the Lantana Coronation, JOHN ALBRECHT Fourth row: Nelson. Atkins, McKinney. Meischen, Bownds. Schneider Meyers. ThirdWWeitma Cheney Holbrook. Hamlvn. Second row: Rohn. Roberson. Moore. Miss Ermler. Seated: West, Warden. Boehl, Albrecht. Goodwyn, Best-Dressed Couples at the FFA Barn Dance Standing: Ptacek, sponsor; Rhodes, Wylie, Brown, Coalsor. Seated: Hranicky, Talbert, McBath, Binkley, Cornelius, Brown. Pi Kappa Delta Standing: Talbert, Ptacek, Sponsor Seated: Coalson, McBath, Cornelius FORENSIC SOCIETY Organised at A l in 1 946, the Forensic Society is com- posed of students interested in discussion and debate of significant current problems, extemporaneous speak- ing, oratory, radio speaking and poetry reading. The purpose of the society is to stimulate and promote interest In inter-collegiate oratory, debate and public speaking. In realizing its purpose, the society this year attended the San Marcos Speech Tournament in November; sponsored an Intercollegiate Debate Tournament; at- tended Baylor University Debate Tournament; and the Abilene Christian College Tournament, Third row: Sharp. Woodul, Beauchamp, Nicholson, Prof Theodore Skinner, faculty sponsor. Second row; Collins, Brossette, Frels, Wissart, LaFever, Moore. Seated: Smith. Staggs. Maples, Shelton, Albrecht, Treybig. FOOTLIGHTS CLUB Serving as a college dub at A I designed for the bet- terment and welfare of drama and the theater, the Footlights Club and its members furnish A I with drama- tic productions throughout the school year. Its members are chosen on a point basis and must have a C scholastic average. In addition to bettering drama at A I, the club seeks to build a permanent community culture in Kingsville, Hugh Herbert s Kiss and Tell, a program of three one- act plays, and staging of a three-act drama completed the dramatic programs presented by the group during the school year. Prof. Ted Skinner is the faculty sponsor far the group. WALTER TREYBIG ROBERT J. KLEBERG HISTORY CLUB The History Club, organized in June, 1925, has as Its purpose the desire to become belter informed and orien toted on the history and contemporary affairs of the state of Texas. History Club activities for the year consisted of a speech by Dr. J. K. Northway of the King Ranch, who spoke on “Horses in History, a talk on economic conditions in China delivered by Robert Kao, graduate student from Shanghai, China, and a discussion of the Ledo and Stilweli roads in Burma by Arthur Finck, student. Prof, J. E, Conner is the faculty sponsor of the group. Standing: Palmer, Huber, Richards. Williamson, Menger. Seated: Harris, Sanderfer, Schindler, Allen. LANTANA HALL COUNCIL Organized in September, 1947, with its opening as a girl's dormitory on the East Campus, the Varsity Hall Council’s membership includes all women students resid- ing in Varsity Hall. Its purpose is to provide self-government for Varsity Hall residents, and to insure dean living' and sportsmanship. Weekly meeting of wing representatives to discuss plans, rules and regulations, leads in activities carried on by this organization. A tea, honoring the faculty and stu- dents of both campuses, was sponsored by the Council. Third row: Martin. Buntrock, Robert, Jones, Coalson, Potter, HaddicL Second row: Grimshaw, Franklin, Moore, Finck, Wylie, Dr. J. A. Rickard, faculty sponsor: Kao. Seated: Harville, Smith, Harris, Keeble, Rickard, Foster, Haddick. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS CLUB International Relations Club officers for 1947-48 are J. E. Wylie, president; Jack Haddick, vice-president; Arthur Finck, secretary-treasurer, and Bob Buntrock, reporter. The faculty sponsor is Dr. J. A. Rickard, The club was formed in 1936 and Is composed of mem- bers of Junior standing or higher. It has as its purpose the study of international problems and the forming of judgment and opinions on th se problems. During the year the club has sponsored a talk by Cong- ressman John E, Lyle, accepted sponsorship of United Nations Week on the A l campus, sent a delegate to the regional IRC convention at Denton, and held regular programs for its members every second and fourth Friday of the month. JAMES WYLIE Standing: Miss McKenzie, sponsor; Owens, Adams, Thornton, Applewhite, Salley, Stone, St. John, Ortman, Holmes, Daniel, Coker. Howard, Mrs. Haun, sponsor. Seated: Faulk, VIRGINIA HOLMES KAPPA OMICRON PHI National organization of Kappa Omicron Phi was real- ized in 1922 and the lota chapter was formed on the A l campus January 15, 1928. Members of the chapter are graduates of an approved four-year high school who have signified an intention of a major or minor in home economics. Active members are chosen from the upper twenty per cent of the home ec. maiors. The KOP holds as its ideals the advancement of the best interests of home economics and the development of higher ideals of sane living and a deeper apprecia- tion of the sanctity of the American home. KOP activities included a pledge service, a tea for pledges, a Homecoming tea, a Founders Day dinner, a membership service, and a Coronation tea. Standing: Meza. Gonzales, Garza, Miss Cerda, sponsor: Trevino, Puig, Ramirez, Ayala. Seated: Padilla, Montemayor, Nava, Martinez, Hastings, San Miguel. LAREDO A I CLUB The Laredo A l Club, organized in October, 1946, in- dudes all students who have previously attended Laredo schools and those students who live or have lived in Laredo, Texas. Its purpose is to foster better relations among Laredo students attending A l. Besides sponsoring a contest during Pan-American week for the best essays written on Pan-Americanism, the La redo Club held its annual banquet in Laredo. VALENTIN PADILLA MEMBERS: Fourth row: Clueii, Morris, Hopper, Laws, Danforth, Null, Erwin, Cadden. Third row: Richards, Wuensche, Reese, Clore, Wellbaum, Cogdill. Rainbolt, Hibler. Second row: Cave, Boswell, Holbroolc, DeMouche, Mahon, Trappanr, Syrette. Seated: Rustling, Rickard, Gilstrap, Custer, Moore, Phillips. LILA MAE BRYANT K N Sweetheart KAPPA SIGMA NU Fraternity Organized on March 13, 1936, the Kappa Sigma Nu fraternity sets as its standard to create and further a spirit of leadership, manhood, biotherly sentiments, and mutual helpfulness and scholarship. Members are admitted on initiation. A Stag Smoker in September initiated a series of activi ties which included the Annual Presentation Dance ini January, the Homecoming Open House In November, and the annual Mathis Lake Picnic in the Spring. Third row: Lavender, Kudla, Black, Purcell, Flores, Duhon. Second row: Haak, Henderson, Salazar. Solis, Fsparza, Davis, Seated: Rhine- hart, Howard, Bell, Mullens, Williamson. MYRTLE BELL P. E. CLUB Organized in the Fall of ‘46, the P, E. Club has its purpose the unifying of the Students of A l who are majoring or minoring in H.P.E. into an educa- tional and social organization to promote coopera- tion between the students and faculty. This year, with a membership of 25, the P.E. Club sponsored Play Night; held a Square Dance every other Thursday; sponsored o Sports Carnival; and collected funds with which to purchase a trophy case to be placed in the Gym. Standing: Gilstrap. Schweers, Murphy, Davis, Eubanks. Seated: Phillips. Boswell. Eubanks, Bates. Emery. NATURAL GAS ENGINEERS ASSOCIATION All majors in natural gas engineering of advanced Junior standing or higher are eligible for membership in NGEA, which was organized at A l in 1938. The purpose of the organization is to bring a close relationship between students of Natural Gas Engineer- ing and members of the industry, and to strive for high ethical standards in education and practice in the gas industry, for its members. NGEA activities for the year include a stag barbecue in November, a dove barbecue in December, initiation of new members in February and a banquet honoring graduates in May. CHARLES EUBANKS Fourth row: Walraven, Wellbaum, Holmes, faculty sponsor: Prof. Montgomery, faculty sponsor; Duncan, Janca, Third row: Harsdorff, Hawldns. Sanderfer, Moore, Meador, Haddick. Second row: Campbell, Holbein, Frels, Branch, McLoud. Seated: Collins, Adams, West- erholm, Horner, Richards, Schindler. KERMIT WESTERHOLM PRESS CLUB Composed of students Interested in journalism, the Press Club was organized for the exchange of ideas, and to criticize individual work. This year the Press Club had a Mexican .Supper at the home of Prof. O. M. Montgomery; heard a talk on newspaper work by Bob McGlamery, of the Kingsville Record,- held Annual Valentine Back- ward Dance; attended the annual Texas Intercolle- giate Press Association Convention held in Abilene; and elected Mattie Mae Richards as its representa tive to the Lantana Coronation. Third row: Staff el, Sale, Juren, Smith, Jones, Cummins, Cochran. Second row: Mrs. L W. Chidester, sponsor: Mrs. Clyde Day, sponsor; Borglund Snyder, McBath, Powell, Patty. Seated: Talbert, Seward, Menger, Richards, Binkley, Stone. PRESBYTERIAN STUDENTS All Christian young people of college age desirous of Christian Fellowship are eligible to become members of Presbyterian Students. Purpose of the organization is to bring young people together in Christian love and fel- lowship, and, through work, to promote Christian IdeoJs over the campus and community. Organized in 1946, the Presbyterian Students now has a membership of 35. During this year the organization sponsored the Presbyterian Youth Round-Up Party; held a retreat for officers and workers at Riviera Beach; aided in sending a delegate from Texas to the Presbyterian convention in Mexico; sent clothing to a European girl; formed a church choir, and held a retreat at Riviera Beach during the Spring Semester. MAURICE TALBERT Standing: West, Wagner, Noble, Helms, Wright, Burris, Spoonemore, Dean Harris, faculty sponsor. Seated: Allen, Scott, Collins, J. W. HELMS STUDENT COUNCIL Since 1925, when the college was established, the A l student council has acted as the basic student govern- ment. The members of the council were elected to their posts during the current school year, through a student body election held in April, 1947, During the year the council has met each Monday night to discuss campus problems and to administrate student government. The council consists of ten members, four of which are chosen from each class, and two of which are chosen at large. Dean Harris and Dean Wheat are faculty sponsors of the group. Standing. Alien, Clark, Bryant, Cogdill, Harwood. Park, Guidry, Mertens, Prof. Ben Bailey, faculty sponsor. Seated: Saunders, Scroggins, Me Lelland, Tidwell, Wunderlich, Tschiedel. SKETCH CLUB Composed of those art students interested in sketching and cultural work in the art field, the Sketch Club has as its purpose the better acquainting of the art student with esthetic values of art. The group has not confined Its activities to its own inter- ests, but has sponsored art exhibits in Jones lounge and has purchased several paintings and sketches for the permanent collection of the school. Faculty sponsor of the organization is Prof. Ben P. Bailey, choirman of the art department. GEORGIA McLELLAND Standing: Sanford, Clark, Collins, Craft, Brookshire, Seated: Bell, McConnico, Holmes. Isaacks, Mathis. MARIAN McCONNICO SEALE HALL COUNCIL Formed in 1938 for the purpose of better acquainting the residents of Seale Hall with the campus life and regulations. The Seale Hall Council has become an indis- pensable organization toward that end. Any girl attending A l and carrying a minimum of twelve hours is eligible to live in Seale Hall. Projects of the Council this year were a Christmas Party in December,- Collection of food for the needy at Christ- mas; and a Spring Tea honoring the Seniors of '48. FOURTH ROW: Ziober, Wagner, haseler, Shinn, Henderson, Ds Vries, Thurman, Mudd; THIRD ROW: Shackelford, Derigo, Hirzel, Torgenson, Heyland, McCollum, Beasely, Walls, Dickenson: SECOND ROW: Gilbert S. Jackson, faculty sponsor: Massingale, Little, Woolett, Shaefer, McMullen, Withels, Stewart’, W. H. Leckie, faculty sponsor; SEATED: Kullin, Cramer, Marian White, sweetheart; Nolan, Redus, Dorow. VETERANS ASSOCIATION All honorably discharged veterans of World War II are eligible for membership in the A l Veteran's Associa- tion, which was organized on the campus in the spring of 1946. The Veteran’s Association's ideals are the maintenance of cooperation among the veteran students in order to support existing campus organizations, promoting of school spirit through an improved scholastic, athletic and social program. The Association supplied pennants for A l Homecoming football games; sponsored two delegates sent to Wash- ington, D. C, to interview President Truman; cooperated with the National Veterans Association Movement, “Op- eration Subsistence;’’ sponsored a drive for the payment of poll taxes; and held an Annual Vets Association Dance. HARVEY NOLEN Standing: Cook, Branch. Crixell, Oliver. Seated: Runyan, Morris, Turner, Young, Hall. ZELDA TURNER VARSITY HALL COUNCIL The Lantana Hall Council was organized in September, 1947, to promote understanding, cooperation and mu- tual enjoyment for the residents of Lantana Hall, who compose its membership. Activities of the Council for the year include an open house October 26, 1947, and a Christmas Party in De- cember, Officers were Winifred Senderfer, president; Margaret Muekleroy, vice-president; Jo Ann Schindler, secretory and Anne Harris, treasurer. Third row: Adams, Ross, Foster. Martin, Yeager, Ply, Young. Second row: Whisenant, Loop, Olson, Ply. Collins, Young, Lathem. Seated: Howard. Williams, Jordan, Ortman. Solis, Swink. WOMEN'S RECREATIONAL ASSOCIATION The Women's Recreational Association was organized in the fall of 1946 for the benefit of physical education majors and others interested in the physical betterment of the woman student. The group this year has entered athletic teams in all events sponsored by the girls intramural program direc- tors. These were volleyball, basketball, ping pong, bad- minton, tennis and softball teams. Francis Holten and Nan Roberts, women's physical edu- cation instructors, are faculty sponsors of the Club. BETTY ORTMANN Third row: Williams, Walraven, Clyburn, Truman, Cole, Ryan. Second row: Bode, Park, Holbrook, Potter, Van Sickle, Coleman. Seated: Chrestman. Brossette, Holmes, Hardies, Williams, Word. JOHN N. FRY WESLEY FOUNDATION The Wesley Foundation is open to all Methodist students and students interested in the work of the Methodist Church. It was formed at A l in 1940, and this year had a membership of 57. To aid the student in discovering the will of God and to promote its program in personal living, its stress of the meaning and place of the home, and a realization of the value of the church in education, are the Founda- tion’s objectives. Among its activities this year, the Foundation installed the Methodist Bible Chair, conducted Fall and Spring Retreats to Riviera Beach, completed the construction of the Methodist Center, collected clothing which was sent to Poland, deputized the Methodist Church in Monterrey, Mexico, and sponsored the appearance of Mr, Herman Hill, internationally-known lecturer, on the campus in February. Standing: Prof. Edwin R. Bogusch, faculty sponsor; Maurice Talbert, Homer Finck, Robert Tussing, Robert Klockmann, Vi Hardi Pingenot, Robert Van Sickle. Seated: June Ledbetter, Betty Ortman, Winifred Smith, Robert Hill Be'-' l WINIFRED SMITH RELIGIOUS COUNCIL The College Religious Council was established for the purpose of co-ordinating the religious organiza- tions on the campus. The Religious Council sponsored Religious Emphasis Week in November and held regular meetings at which inter-organizational problems were discussed and aired. Membership is composed of two young people and resident pastor representing each church in the city, and a faculty member. President HARRY CARSON V e-Presid'enl EDWARD COOPER Secretory HOWARD MOORE Treasurer MARVIN SCHWARZ Sponsors DEWEY MAYHEW DON HIGHTOWER JACK RUCKER Members ADAMS, CYRUS ADAMS, HOWARD BLACK, JAMES BROWN. SAM BOYLE. NEILL CARSON, HARRY CARSON. SAM CLARK, NORMAN EDGAR, HOWARD HELMS, J. W. KLUCKMAN, DEAN KLOSTERMAN, FRED LEARY, ROBERT LISKA, LADDIE MOORE. HOWARD McCURRY, BOBBY GENE McELHANON, JACKIE NACCARATO, VICTOR Members O’NEAL, EUGENE PARR, NORVIN PURCELL, DAN PREJEAN, WESTON RICHARDS, ROBERT RICKARD, JAMES ROBERTS, HORTON SAXON, MILTON SCHNEIDER, CYRIL SCHWARZ, MARVIN SNOWDEN, IVAN SPEER, ROBERT SPOONMOORE, CARL STEVENS. ROBERT STOKES, FRED THOMPSON, JACK WRIGHT. DAN Alll A .I athlete who hove earned their “T through participation in intercollegiate sporting event are eligible for membership in the “T Associationi. The main objec- tive of the Association is to promulgate sportsmanship through intercollegiate sports. A part of its program this year, the T Association has sponsored the “T Associa- tion Dance, the T Association picnic and the T Association boxing matches bet- ter known as the T fights. Third row: J. Chatelle, Kreidler, Potter, McKenzie, Walker, Artus, Parker, G. Chatelle, Coker, Hughston,Manning, Alewine. Second row: Bairrington, Ryan, Snyder, Brown, Volkner, Stewart, Hubbard, Scott, Head, Bowen. Walker, Merten, Lathem. First row: Nicholson, Car- penter, Baker, Maynard, Garven, Seaberry, Sanderfer, Hawkins,, Gayle, Ross, Milner, Tom, A CAPELLA CHOIR Regrouped in September, 1946, the present A Capella Choir of A l is made up of 41 voices and is under the direction of Prof. Raymond Elliot, instructor in the music division of the fine arts department. Widely applauded and highly commended wherever they appear, the group has established an envious repu- tation for fine A Capella singing since its regrouping. Trips were made to out-of-town programs as well as a February tour of several South Texas high schools. The organization also provided several programs in Jones Auditorium and were the first to sing Fisherman’s Luck, an original musical score by Prof. Elliot. Book 7 Sunshine or rain . - . it's always hard weather on shoes . . . unless you are among the many wise Eds and Coeds who keep their foot-wear like brand new with frequent trips to the downtown . „ . SEDGWICKS SHOE SHOP IT'S ALWAYS THE A l STORE Before, after, and between classes . , . where you meet and make friends. All your supplies are there . . . from a toothbrush to a steak dinner. It's the collegian's own store. The modern hardware store contains not only the com- plete hardware department of yesterday . . . but also modern and traditional Furniture for your home and a full, lovely gift shop for your convenience. Measuring up to perfection in this modern formula is . . . CAGE HARDWARE CO. THE COLLEGE GRILL Offers you the tastiest, most convenient meals, drinks, and snacks . . . whether it's a full course dinner or just a coke date . , , you're sure to find the best , . . and you're sure to meet a friend. RAGLANDS DEPARTMENT STORE Hop on our magic carpel while we lake you on a guided picture tour of Kingsville's most complete fashion store! On the right, Ladies, you see the yardage shop . . . where the most beautiful of materials await your selec- tion . , linger as long as you want . . , there's plenty of time . .. but much more to see. Straight down the aisle we sail ... to the shoe shop where the lovliest and sturdiest of footgear mingle in dramatic array. You are sure to find your choice whether it's a casual loafer or a fragile evening slipper. After the shoes ... we visit the dress and hat depart- ment . . . summer or winter your ensemble will be in the newest of fashion if it comes from the complete and smart salon where feminine beaufy is the first concern. Now to the reaim of the master . . , the fully stocked men's department. There you wifi find that Ragland's caters to the future businessman and the present college student. Take a tour of your own next time you're down- town . . . you'll find everything you want at RAGLANDS DEPARTMENT STORE • i A l COLLEGE BOOK STORE SERVICE CENTER FOR STUDENTS AND FACULTY TEXT BOOKS, FOUNTAIN SERVICE, FELT GOODS, COLLEGE SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS MEET YOU AT THE COKE COOLER Do you and your crowd have “big things coming up next week-end? Well, that calls ■for a get-together at the Coke cooler to mull over your plans. And isn't it nice to know that you and your friends will be able to enjoy delicious Coca-Cola right along with the round table talk? Yes, whenever fun is the order of the day you can be sure the order for refreshment will be ice-cold Coke. Coca-Cola is always refreshing, always delicious . . . and as always, the price is five cents. AMERICAN BOTTLING COMPANY CORPUS CHRISTI KINGSVILLE FLATOS KINGSVILLE HARDWARE CO. Kingsville's own Hardware store , . . where you will find gifts of distinction for every occasion. And! to make your own home reflect your own gracious charm, there are countless things of the lovliest quality to choose from, COMPLIMENTS THE GUNTER Center of Everything SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS ARTIE COMPTON, Manager THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE O F K I NGSVI LLE A Service Organization Engaged in the Building — of — A Greater Kleberg County and South 7exas SALUTES THE TEXAS COLLEGE OF ARTS INDUSTRIES Night and day I'm ready, To serve you every hour, Just flick a switch and watch me zip With light,,,or heat... or power! REDDY KILOWATT, Your Electric Servant CENTRAL POWER AND LIGHT COMPANY HCBfOOD iTonci A GOOD PLACE TO TRADE Operating Complete Food Stores in the Following Locations: ALICE AUSTIN BEEVILLE BROWNSVILLE CORPUS CHRISTI DONNA EDINBURG HARLINGEN KENEDY KINGSVILLE LAREDO McALLEN MERCEDES MISSION PHARR RAYMONDVILLE REFUGIO ROBSTOWN SAN BENITO SAN ANTONIO SINTON TAFT VICTORIA WESLACO War Learn to laugh, A good laugh is better than medicine. Learn to attend, strictly to your own business. Learn something about your fellow workers. Learn to tell a story. A well-told story is as welcome as a sunbeam in a sickroom. Learn the art of saying kind and encouraging things. You get farther with kindness. Learn to think of your fellow workers. They will appreciate your thoughfuiness. earnina HUME EnCRDUinG 406 408 HAN ANTONII) RTREET AUSTIN • TEXAS Within a single generation —while you were growing up — there has been a revolution in the homes, schools and industries of Texas, Natural gas service — practically unknown when your parents were young — has become in that short span the No. 1 fuel of Texas. Every moment of the day natural gas is serving you directly or indirectly. It warms your home and school, it cooks and refrigerates your food, it heats your bath water. It air-conditions movies and stores, and powers the wheels of most of the State’s giant Industries. tietiy, unobstrusively the tiny blue flame has wrought a revolution resulting in a better, more convenient way of life for Texans. And Jou, our future customers, can continue to look to the gas industry for newT developments in service as modern gas apj iances help make tomorrow’s living still better and more convenient, A Texas Gulf Coast Service Institution FRANK C. 5MITH, President I Wot to be t rtteit front IJttfxty JWttft try