Texas Military Institute - Crusader Blue Bonnet Yearbook (San Antonio, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 152 of the 1926 volume:

1 SAM AAITOAJIO ACADE JForftoori) M IhE Staff of 1926 offers in this present work to its readers the third volume of the Blue Bonnet. In presenting same we want to thank the student body, the ambition of the seniors, and Prof. B. H. Meyer for their unceasing labors which made this artistic volume a possibility. When the ardor and enthusiasm of youth have been calmed by the seriousness of age. and the golden dreams and fantastic castles have vanished. we trust that then we will find genuine enjoyment in reliving the many events of our school days by recalling the many scenes depicted by artistic prints in the pages of this volume of the Blue Bonnet. The Class of 1926. Page T hree SA N AAITO MIO ACADEnV ©fixation ''(do (James CW. Culver because of his splendid. Christian character, his lofty ideals, his unselfish devotion to his work in the classroom and out. and his keen interest in the welfare of the Academy, we dedicate this, the 1926 Blue Bonnet. Page Four CTHE BLUE BOAIAIET JAMES W CULVER ft o T ME 19 2 6 BLUE BOAI NET 1886 - 1926 San Antonio Academy Select School for Boys The first Private School in Texas to be affiliated with the State University. The only School in San Antonio on the All-Southern list of Accredited Schools since the organization of the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges. $ IDEAL LOCATION SPLENDID EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCED TEACHERS f Catalogue sent on request W. W. BONDURANT. M. A.. Litt. D.. Principal SAAI AAITOAIIO ACADE Order of Books I. THE SCHOOL II. CLASSES III. MILITARY IV. ATHLETICS V. THE CITY VI. JOKES VII. MARKET PAGE Pagf Eight CTHE DLU DOAIAIET • 55 'V Ms DAN ALTGELT GEO. ALTGELT BEAKL.EY JOHNW. BLEAKIE JACK B1RGE STEWART CRCWIN BLUEBONNET .STAFF I 1 192.6 ' C.CODRINGTON ALFRED K ERNST .EW1S HART PRYOR HATCH OCK P.HYMAS ROBERT HULBER' ROBERT JARRAT J.W.KEERAN P. WALKER, SAAJ AAITOAJIO ACADE £egend of the fBlue iBonnet Texas springtime is always Blue Bonnet time. These beautiful. luxuriant flowers, symbolic of Texas loyalty, attain their mature growth and bask in the beauty of Texas sunshine. Many wonderful legends are told of the origin of the Blue Bonnet, but the lore of the Cherokees and Comanches is by far the prettiest. Many moons ago a terrible pestilence swooped down on the tepees of the Indians. Chiefs and warriors died; priests and medicine men prayed to the Great Spirit to send relief. But the Manito had turned his face from his children. Brave men and women continued to perish. At last the Great Spirit spoke. To atone for the sins of the people, an offering must be made in sacrifice. While warriors listened to the decree of the medicine men from the Great Spirit, a little Indian maiden sat in the background of the council fire and nursed her reindeer doll. To her, that doll was the dearest, most precious thing in the great camp. It was made of the white skin of a fawn, its eyes and mouth had been painted with berry juice, and for hair, it had a gorgeous flare of feathers—the blue feathers of a Jay. After the council fires had died down, the little Indian maiden lay awake pondering. Even as the older mothers loved their living papooses, she loved her deerskin doll—but a sacrifice must be made. At last, she slipped quietly out of the tepee, sought a dark corner in the camp and made a fire. The fawn doll crackled in the flame. When the sacrifice had been burnt to ashes, she gathered the ashes in her hand and scattered them. The next morning, the ground was covered with flowers of the same hue as the Jay feathers of the deerskin doll. The pestilence had ceased. Blue Bonnets had been born. —P. J. FRANK. A Toast to the Blue-Bonnet Hire's to the dainty blue-bonnets of Texas Of fragrance most sweet and clear. Which bloom m the beautiful spring time. 7 he favorite season of the year. To gather the dainty blue-bonnets Brings to everyone glee and cheer. And we gather them as our class flower. For all our classmates dear. Pat c Ten i 9 2 6 BLUE BOAIAIET Page Eleven W. W. BONDURAN1. M. A.. Litt. D.. Principal 19 2 6 DLUE E3QAI N E Page Thirteen SAM AAITOAIIO ACADE A Brief History of San Antonio Academy Who remembers the Seeley School on Houston Street? Who remembers it must confess to 40 years of memory. For the San Antonio Academy was founded in 1886 by Dr. W. B. Seeley, and its first home was the second floor of a business building on Houston Street, just west of the Navarro Street intersection. In those days the St. Anthony was not—and Travis Park offered a delightful playground for the Academy students for two years. But in 1888, the school had out-grown its quarters, and removed to the site of the San Antonio Academy of today, where two dwellings were combined to provide quarters for the institution; and San Pedro Park, directly across the street, offered the greatest recreation and playground that the school could have desired. Indeed, there was not even the dividing line of the street in those days, for that community was regarded as far out in the sticks,” and only a rabbit-path connected the school with the park, where the only way across the lake lay across an old footlog. Here the school has remained for forty years, a college preparatory school of the first grade, the first Protestant school for boys to be established in San Antonio. Until 12 years ago, when the present modern building was erected, the original frame structures, with such additions and alterations as the growth of the school demanded, served as a stepping-stone to some of the most illustrious institutions of learning in America. Princeton University alone has graduated twenty of the boys who were students of the San Antonio Academy. And in every section of the country, where the famous educational institutions are located, the name of this old San Antonio school is held in high esteem. Dr. Seeley remained with the school until 1906, when he retired; and the president of today, W. W. Bondurant. succeeded him. Under Dr. Bondurant's direction, the new buildings were erected, and the school has maintained its high standing of old, progressing with the best in education throughout the years. But one change has ever been made in its management. Paoe Fourtten SAAI AAJTOAI IQ ACADEMY ' BRIEF HISTORY—Continued During the first year of its existence, the school became affiliated with the University of Texas, but three institutions in the State having enjoyed this distinction for a longer time. The school is located on five acres of ground, and comprises a group of three buildings. There are the school home, the administration building and the science building. From its earliest history the student body of this school has been limited and throughout the years its roster has carried the names of some of the most illustrious of the city's families. In several instances, the second generation has followed its father's footsteps through this school's course into the higher halls of learning. The relations of this Academy with the largest and best schools in the country have been, at all times, the most cordial that could be desired. Its course is purely preparatory, and having completed it, a boy is qualified for admittance to most any college or university that he might select. Its faculty is most carefully selected, and contributes very materially to the high standard that the school has maintained. THE NEW ADMINISTRATION BUILDING The new Administration Building was opened for occupancy in September, 1923. It is of brick and concrete construction, heated with steam, and equipped with the most modern furnishings. It contains an assembly hall, four large classrooms, a library, and a laboratory. The building is exceptionally well lighted and ventilated. All furnishings are new and of latest design, giving the rooms a pleasant, inviting atmosphere. Nothing has been omitted in the plan of the structure or the selection of its equipment which would tend to make our “workshop” a healthful, attractive, and creditable place for classes and study. Page Sixteen THE BLUE BOAIAIET A Panorama of the School Year Jack Birge. The portals of the San Antonio Academy were thrown open to the student body on September the fifteenth, for the first time since May the twenty-seventh. All the fellows swore they hated to see this day arrive, but deep down in their hearts, they felt a certain gladness. They could now test their wits and skill with the profs: they could see how much they could do and get away with: however, in the end. the profs turned to be the more skillful. Prof. Bondurant was quite fortunate in securing Dr. Bliem to deliver the opening address. He is one of the oldest and most prominent physicians in San Antonio. He spoke on the necessity of a thorough education in either a business or a professional life. The student body greatly enjoyed his talk and hope to hear him again in the near future. The students returned with fervent resolutions to make the honor roll—to. at least, make a good effort at it, but along came football. We did not have the best club in the city, but we did have the hardest fighting and the cleanest sports of any club in the state. The team won, lost and tied the same number of games. We are proud of this record as only two letter men returned. Armistice was the first school holiday, but it was not so for the gridiron gladiators. They spent the morning in skull practice, after which poached eggs on toast and milk were served in preparation for the game with West Texas that afternoon. About two weeks passed and around rolled our Thanksgiving holidays, lasting from Wednesday afternoon, before the day of the turkey's fall, until the following Monday. Nearly all of the fellows went home and returned complaining of pains around their abdomens, which incessant eating WILL cause. Many remained in bed Monday morning and several on the third floor liked the rest so well, they made a habit of it the remainder of the year, as Prof. Bondurant's roll will reveal. An event that is always looked forward to by the students is the annual picnic in San Pedro Park. This year's seemed to furnish even a better time that last year's. The “balls and chains” of the faculty prepared a meal as only grandmother could cook”. If it had not been for the continual pushing in the rear of the ice cream line, the profs who, of course, were at the line, would have had little diversion. The picnic is always a brilliant day in the history of the Academy, but the officials of the park feel like resigning their positions on this day. Christmas drew near and everyone joyfully anticipated the holidays, but before the holidays must come the fall term examinations. On the twenty-first of December, the last exams were held, after which everyone pulled out for the “ol' home town,” feeling greatly relieved that they had no examinations to look forward to in the near future. After fifteen days of leisure the students resumed school on January the fifth. 19 2 6 BLUE BQAI NET Everyone had a big time Christmas and was ready to get down to real studying for the next five months. Our attention again turns towards athletics. This time basket-ball is our first topic. At the first of the season we had championship possibilities, but W. L. Jones, a main cog in our offensive, moved from the city. Later in the season Howell Beakley received a shoulder injury, which kept him out of several crucial games. The team never lost the fighting spirit, for which “Crosby-coached” teams are famous. Considering everything, the team enjoyed a very successful season. Several days after the close of the season. Prof. Bondurant awarded gold basket-balls to the members of the team. The fellows appreciate this more than words can tell, and take this opportunity to try to express their gratitude. Since San Antonio has probably the only ice skating rink in the south, the Academy decided to produce a hockey team. This sport is comparatively new in Texas, yet with only six weeks practice, our team has the distinction of having won the first prep school ice hockey game played south of the Mason and Dixon line. A great deal of credit is due the team as they have worked faithfully without the aid of a coach. At this opportunity, we want to mention the fact that we greatly enjoyed the visit of Prof. Bondurant's brother and sister-in-law, and Lieutenant's mother and father. Mr. and Mrs. Bondurant from Virginia, and Miss Mable Vaughn, a relative of Mrs. Bondurant. We wish they had extended their visit so they could have been shown some real Texas hospitality. Baseball and track prospects look exceedingly bright this spring and, if they run true to form, are due to “cop a couple of titles.” The social committee of the faculty together with the student committee “threw'' a Valentine party for the boarders on Friday night, February the thirteenth. A good time was had by all and we are hoping we will have more this year. Dr. Eggleston delivered an address to the student body this spring, which was enjoyed by all. He is president of Prof. Bondurant’s and Lieutenant’s Alma Mater. Hampden Sidney College in Virginia. He spoke on “honesty in childhood”. It was a talk that went to the heart of every member of the student body. Again the student body was honored. This time with an address from Mr. H. H. Ochs, a prominent figure in the Lutheran church of this city and vice-president of Wolff and Marx. He spoke to us in behalf of the Humane Society of San Antonio. “No higher compliment,” said Mr. Ochs, “can be paid a man than to say: He is a Christian gentleman .” His talk proved to be most interesting and was thoroughly enjoyed by the boys. As most of the students do not live in this part of the country. Prof. Bondurant decided to treat us to a typical Mexican supper. On a pleasant Friday afternoon in March, at 5:45 o’clock, we mounted a large sight-seeing bus and departed for the Original Mexican Restaurant, where we indulged in a supper, which will never be forgotten by a single student. Orders were given for us to return via Houston street, much to the driver’s disgust. After summing everything up. the members of the student body of the San Antonio Academy have enjoyed a most successful year — scholastically, athletically and socially. 3 C. - THE BLUE BOAIAIET Page Twenty-one SAN A AIT ON IO ACADE V Graduation, 1926 The time comes in every boy's life when he must leave High School. Some take their places in the affairs of the world, while others still trod on in pursuit of higher education. Commencement will surely be remembered as one of the happiest days of our lives; but too. it will be a sad occasion, for it will mean the parting of many good and true friends made through years of pleasant association and companionship. This sadness will not last, for it will be offset by the realization of greater things in store for us. the greatest and most valuable of which is the right to take one’s place among one’s fellowmen. In school we are led in the ways of good citizenship, and it is the ardent desire of every real teacher to turn out men who will be assets to their communities and country. The class of 1926. after years of hard work and zealous application have now reached their highest goal. To some it has meant many long nights of cramming, while to others it has meant an earnest and consistent effort through the years with graduation coming as a natural result. Soon we will separate, probably never to be together again, but we will carry with us the high ideals and good learning which were taught us at the Academy. We hope that every member of the class will strive to live up to them, and that he may ever be held high in the esteem of his old school and classmates. —W. P. WALKER. President’s Greeting To every member of the Class of Nineteen Twenty-six I extend my gratitude and deep appreciation of the honor, privileges and happiness you have conferred upon me as President of your Class. I look in retrospect on the year of 1926. recording it as a happy one, and to you classmates, I say, be ever true to those principles our preceptors in San Antonio Academy have set before us this last and fullest year. Our motto; Virtute ac labore'' should always be our guide through life. I hope that the fleeting moments of the past year have recorded our progress towards the goal of better manhood, and on this last day of school we may find peace and happiness in the consciousness of duty well performed, always remaining faithful followers of the lofty ideals of our beloved San Antonio Academy. — JOHN NEWBANKS KEERAN. Page Twenty-two BLUE BO M NET KEERAN. JOHN Nickname—'Johnnie. Entered—'20. Students’ Council—’25. President Senior Class—'26. Blue Bonnet Staff—'26. Football Team—’23. '24. ’25. Captain Football Team— 25. Track Team—'24. '25. 26. Captain Co. B”—'26. APPELT. OSCAR Nickname— Asphalt.” Entered—'25. ALTGELT. DAN Nickname— Dutch.” Entered—'22. Debating Society—’22. Debating Medal—'22. Captain Hockey Team—'26. Blue Bonnet Staff—'26. 1st Lieut. Co. ”C”. BIRGE. JACK Nickname— John.” Entered—'2 1. Literary Society—’26. Blue Bonnet Staff—’26. Football Team—'25. Basketball Team—'26. Track Team—25. ’26. Captain Track Team—'26. Baseball Team—‘26. 2nd Lieut. Co. A”—’26. BLEAKIE. JOHN Nickname—“Droopy”. Entered—‘25. Blue Bonnet Staff—’26. Football Team—’25. Basketball Team—'26. BEAKLEY. GEORGE Nickname—“Beak.” Entered—24. Literary Society—'26. Blue Bonnet Staff—’26. Basketball Team—'25. '26. Captain Basketball Team—'26. Baseball Team—'25. ’26. Manager Football Team—’25. Bugler—’25. 1st Lieut. Co. “B”—’26. Page 7 iventy-three SA N AAITOAIIQ ACADE CARL. BOONNER Nickname—'Poo Poo.” Entered—‘21. Football Team—’25. 2nd Lieut. Co. 'B''—’26. CRONIN. STEWART Nickname—“Sheba.” Entered—‘24. Basketball Team—‘26. Blue Bonnet Staff—'26. CODRINGTON. CHARLES Nickname—“Coddy.” Entered—’25. Baseball Team—'26. ERNST. ALFRED Nickname— Al.” Entered—’24. Literary Society—’25. f26. Blue Bonnet Staff—’26. Track Team—’25, '26. FRIEDRICH. GORDON Nickname—“Adjie.” Entered— 22. Literary Society—’25. Attendance Medal—’23. Blue Bonnet Staff—'25. 2nd Lieut.. Adjutant—'25. FALLEY. CHARLES Nickname—“Bub.” Entered—’22. Literary Society—’26. Page 7 wenty fout 19 2 6 BLUE BQ MAIET HART. WALTER LEWIS Nickname—“Pussy.” Entered—'22. Blue Bonnet Staff. Literary Society—'25. ‘26. HULBERT. ROBERT Nickname— Bob. Entered—’22. Attendance Medal—24. Blue Bonnet Staff—’26. Football Team—‘25. Sgt.. Bugler—’24. ‘25. HYMAS. PHILIP Nickname. “Phil.” Entered—'25. Blue Bonnet Staff—'26. Basketball Team—'26. Baseball Team—’26. First Sergeant Co. “B —'26. HAMMOCK. PRYOR Nickname— Doc.'' Entered—'2 1. Junior Scholarship Medal—'22. Literary Society—'22. '23. '24. ’25. Blue Bonnet Staff—'26. 2nd Lieut. Co. C“—'26. JARRATT. ROBERT Nickname— Bobby.'’ Entered—'24. Blue Bonnet Staff—’26. Literary Society—'25. Salutatorian—'26. Track Team—26. KELLY. WM. PRESSLEY Nickname—“Willie.” Entered—‘23. Literary Society—'24. '25. ’26. Football Team—'25. Track Team—'24. '25. '26. Sgt.. Bugler—'24, '25. I’agc I ivcniy-five SAAJ AAJTOAJIO ACADE n KERR. JOHN Nickname— Johnnie. Entered—'2 1. Attendance— 25. KIRKLAND. RUSSELL Nickname— Kirk.” Entered—'25. Track Team—'26. Hockey Team— 26 PEARCE. STUART Nickname— Stinky.” Entered—'23. Blue Bonnet Staff—'26. Literary Society—'25. '26. Basketball Team—'26. RUSSEK. V. B. Nickname— Vic.” Entered—'25. Literary Society—'26. SEARCY. ALBERT Nickname— Ditty.” Entered—'ll. Attendance Medal—'23. '24. Scholarship Medal—'24. 25. '26. Valedictorian—'26. Armory Sgt.—'24. Page Twenty-six SS-2ME SPINKS. EARL Nickname—'Freckles. Entered—’25. UPHAM. JOHN Nickname— Hatchet.” Entered—’25. WALKER. WM. PHILIP. Jr. Nickname— Peter. Entered—’2 1. Attendance Medal—’25. Students’ Council—’26. Blue Bonnet Staff—'26. Football Team—‘24. ’25. Baseball Team—'22. ‘23, ’24, ’25. Captain Baseball Team—’25. Rifle Team—’25. 1st Lieut. Co. A”—’25. Captain Co. A”—’26. WELLS. SEWALL K. Nickname— Sudie.” Entered—'20. Rifle Team—'25. Captain Co. C”—’26. SA M AAITQAJIQ ACADE Class Prophesy By Albert Searcy While on my way down to my law office one brisk September morning in 1940, I ran across an old acquaintance of mine. He was very perceptibly excited and I soon understood the reason. 1 have just had my fortune told.” he explained to me. “and I tell you the fellow is wonderful: it is positively uncanny the things he told me. He must certainly have some supernatural power.” My curiosity being aroused at once. 1 led him on in the discussion. And who is he?” I asked. A fellow by the name of Spinks. Came here a short time ago and he rooms right around the corner. You have plenty of time, why don't you go in there with me? I forgot to ask him one or two little things that I would like to find out. He is just a young fellow and has quite a charming personality and I know you will like him.” As I had never had my fortune told and it was still early, I consented to go back to the crystal gazer with him. We entered his luxuriously furnished apartment and were immediately shown into the seers presence. Imagine my surprise upon encountering none other than Earl Pressley Spinks, my old classmate. I could never forget that round, full face, so beaming with good nature which was such a characteristic of him in our former school days. We recognized each other simultaneously and I rushed forward to clasp his hand. After much questioning to find out each other s respective conditions, etc., all of which I could see was plainly boring to my friend. I said: I came to get my forutne told, old fellow: my friend here tells me that you are simply wonderful.” It really is a shame.'' he replied, a broad smile beaming on his face, “that we can t believe all we hear. 1 have been studying and investigating this enchanting subject ever since my graduation from the Academy in 1926. but I am by no means proficient in it—yet. However, if you will allow me. I will be only too glad to do it. and after I am through. I'm going to show you something.” And indeed he did. After telling me some really very remarkable things about both my past and future, he said: No doubt you have wondered what ever became of all of our classmates in that famous class of 26. I know I have, and my curiosity has often got the better of me, and I have watched them for hours at a time through that very same crystal in which you have just seen your life. However, it has been some three or four years since I have glimpsed them, and if you are willing. I vote that we look at them all right now.” By this time I was all excitement and thoughts of my office and everything else had completely slipped my mind, so I readily consented. We immediately directed our attention to the crystal ball again, and in a flash there appeared before my startled eyes a classroom full of eager students with their eyes earnestly fixed upon the instructor, who. by his erect, military bearing commanded Ptiqc I Wcnty-cight THE BLUE BOAIAIET the respect of the entire class. He was evidently explaining a math problem which stretched all the way across the board, and by his air of self confidence, it was plainly discernible that he was a mathematical wizard. At that moment, as he turned his head completely around 1 got a full view of his face, 1 recognized Peter Walker, our beloved captain, who was responsible for more than one boy passing algebra and geometry as a result of his unselfish and able coaching back in the Academy many years before. Just then, however, my attention was attracted to the class, and to my horror, I discovered that they were all colored. Yes. it was true: it was Prairie View, the largest negro college in the south, and Phil was head of the mathematics department. I had often believed that he would have made a good math teacher, but I hardly thought he would pick out such a field for his work. We did not tarry here, though: the scene in the crystal shifted to a wild desert country in a foreign land—yes, it was the Sahara Desert. There was a huge ranch house surrounded by all kinds of barns and outhouses, and numerous burly negro cowboys were to be seen aimlessly wandering about in all directions. Inside of the house sat my old roommate. John Keeran. in conference with a French cattle-baron. Strange as it may seem, my mind formed an exact impression, as it were, of the words they were speaking, so that I became aware of the subject of their conversation at once. The Frenchman was saying: “I am indeed glad that you are doing so well with our cattle, and want to assure you that iust as soon as I get back to France, I will personally attend to the shipment of your order of fifty thousand of my improved French Brahmas.'' Just then a man in golf nickers and a sport shirt walked in. “Mr. Morveaux, meet Russell Kirkland, my foreman. I instantly recognized that childish and effiminate look of our former golf champion back at the Academy, for indeed it was he. “Besides running my ranch, he is doing great work here, which he considers merely as pastime.” proudly continued Keeran. patting him on the back. “He is teaching the natives how to play ice-hockey and golf, and has made such great progress with them that they have already formed several leagues in both sports. “I have just come from Hulbert's oil well.” said Kirkland, very gracefully changing the subject, “and he says that he is down eighty thousand feet now and expects to bring in a gusher any minute that will make us all rich.” Who should enter at that moment but Bob Hulbert himself. “I've just brought it in men.” he shouted. “A hundred thousand barreler that's flowing up like an artesian well. I can shoot craps the rest of my life now.” Once more the scene in the crystal changed, this time to the main street of a small country town. I recognized it at once as Schulenberg. In front of a little two-by-four wooden shack was a red sign on which was painted: Gus Russek and Son, Incorporated. Bankers.” Inside of this rather unimposing building were to be seen the usual furnishings of a country bank. At the teller's window was a man in his early thirties, rather handsome in spite of his pale and dissipated looking face. A well-dressed, good-looking woman entered, followed by four decidedly country-fied looking children ranging between the ages of four and ten. “It’s almost time for dinner. Victor,” the woman was saying. “Alright, Cora, dear,” said Victor. “Just as soon as I can call Captain Friedrich of the Rangers over here to watch the bank while I’m gone. There have been so many murders and hold-ups around here recently till I’m just almost afraid to stir without Page Twenty-nine SA N AAITOAIIO ACADE him around. He's one man I certainly do admire—just doesn't seem to be afraid of anything that walks, creeps, or flies, and they certainly must know his reputation because they sure don't fool with him around here. Ah. here he is now.” A tall man with a rather slouchy bearing entered at that moment. There was a steely glint in his eye which instantly showed that he was a man to be feared. It was Gordon Friedrich, our former adjutant. Come right in. Captain, exclaimed Russek. I was just fixing to call you up to get you to watch the bank for me while 1 go to dinner.” Surest thing you know.” said Friedrich warmly. I just arrested a fanatic named Kerr who is a master chemist and physicist, and has for many years been trying to manufacture synthetic dynamite. He succeeded in doing so only this morning and was on his way over to your bank to try out his expreiment when I caught him. He threatened me with some of the stuff, but I managed to get it away from him. and he is safely lodged in jail now for the rest of his life. It's John Kerr, the same fellow who was our classmate back at the Academy fifteen years ago. I hated to take such severe measures with him but I had to.” I always did think that no good would ever come out of his taking physics at the Academy.” said Vic sorrowfully, leaving the bank together with his wife and children. “Well. I'll see you after dinner. Captain.” The scene this time in the crystal was that of a street battle in New York City. 1 he chief participants in the conflict were Russians—on one side were the Nihilists and on the other were the Bolshevists. In the very center of the strife were two figures familiar to me. engaged in mortal combat. They were evidently the leaders of the respective sides. One was Bobby Jarratt, head of the Bolshevists, who seemed to have the advantage of numbers, and the other was Sutie Wells, leader of the Nihilists, who made up in zeal and ferocity what they lacked in numbers. You will contaminate America with your accursed Nihilism!” said Bobby fiercely. Yes. before you pollute its soil with Bolshevism!” exclaimed Sutie. no less ferociously. Just then, however, the battle was interrupted by the advent of the police, and both of them were taken to jail together with their respective sides, without ever deciding whether Bolshevism or Nihilism should be imposed upon America. Following their unpleasant scene, we were shown a large theater full of people in one of our large cities. It was the Majestic. Off to one side of the stage was a sign: Appelt and Cronin—Stunts and Snappy Chatter.” Upon the stage proper was a man doing all kinds of stunts on a bicycle and playing a Jew’s harp at the same time. It was Cronin, our former Academy sheik. It was evident that he was still at his old game because every move he made, every one of his little mannerisms plainly showed that he was trying to make a hit with the fair sex. When his act was through, a man whom I immediately recognized as Oscar Appelt came out on the stage dressed in the height of fashion. He did a few juggling stunts, and by his enticing smile and droll voice immediately won the audience over to him. Especially was the female part of the audience attracted to him by his subconscious look, and after Cronin and he had indulged in a little chatter, they were all at his feet. When they finally finished their act. the audience literally brought the house down with applause, and even I, looking on in the crystal, was forced to admire their art and skill. The next scene was indeed sad to behold. It was the office of the warden of Page Thirty £ THE 19 2 6 BLUE BO WET an insane asylum. At the warden s desk sat Charlie Codrington in earnest conversation with one whom I recognized as Stewart Pearce. “I am here in behalf of my campaign for city dog-catcher,” said Pearce. “I already have the entire support of the colored population of this city as a result of the very able electioneering of my campaign • manager. Phil Hymas, and I would like to talk to some of the inmates of your institution with a view of winning them over to my side.” “Sure, go right ahead, fellow.” said Codrington. “and I feel sure that you can have luck with any of them but John in cell 13. He is stark, raving mad. It really is a shame for he is none other than our former classmate, Jack Birge. I remember what a good athlete he was and how everybody liked him. and up until a month or so ago. he was considered the leading citizen in Sherman and a probable prospect for governor. But he found out that there is no Santa Claus and no Easter rabbit, and they brought him here just as crazy as a loon. When asked his name, all he replies is ‘John', and he continually addresses himself by this name. We have consulted specialists about him and they assure us that his insanity is only temporary, but I fear his case is hopeless, because only this morning he begged and pleaded with me to turn him loose so that he could go and free Belinda, since he knew where Rudolph had her hidden.” “This is indeed a calamity.” said Pearce sadly, “but I will do my best with him. If I can convert him into one of my supporters. I am sure the others will be easy, and with the whole-hearted support of this powerful institution, I feel that I am as good as elected.” And so saying, he followed Codrington into the interior of the building. We left them here, and the scene changed to the wild, desolate waste lands of northern Alaska where, in the center of a small Eskimo village. Altgelt was earnestly talking to a group of natives around him. He had the air and manner of a master salesman, and in a moment I saw what he was selling. In a tent at his back were to be seen all manner of ice plant accessories, apparatus for making ammonia, etc. He seemed to have made a tremendous impression upon them, for in a few moments he signed a contract to deliver five complete ice plants with all the accessories to them, and upon his departure they each offered him a drink from their private flasks. The next scene was also that of a salesman—one Pussy Hart, our former all-star pitcher. He had just secured a patent on an unbreakable, curve-proof, cut-glass base ball, and also on an improved rubber bat which he had perfected himself, and as he had been uable to find salesmen for his inventions, was in the field selling them himself. Up until then he had only sold one bat which had been used by the purchaser to brain him with. We were then shown to a room of Charles Falley, Violinist. He had become a great musician, having obtained signal success in several negro minstrels, and as a pastime was teaching lessons on that instrument. So far his only pupils had been our former schoolmates. “Tiger Lyons and Burnette, with both of whom he had made great progress and whom he had taken as his understudies. At this time both of them were present, and he was telling them that in no time he expected to make violinists out of them that would even surpass himself, or who would at least put Fritz Kreisler in the shade. This time we were shown a mule ranch in southern Missouri, the owner of which I recognized as J. D. Upham. Premature old age was upon him to such an extent that I would scarcely have known him if I had met him on the street. As we SAM AAITOAIIQ ACADE V watched him. he suddenly started up from his desk at which he had been sitting and rushed outside crying: At last I have it. My life has not been spent in vain, for now mules can be broken with ease.” It seemed that he had spent most of his time since his graduation from the Acad emy in trying to formulate a way to break mules by combining algebra and chemistry. the mental strain of which had all but broken him down, and now that he had succeeded, he seemed as happy as a little child. I inwardly rejoiced with him. for I felt proud to have been the classmate of one who had succeeded in doing something that many master minds had given up as hopeless. 1 he next and last scene to be shown us was the rehearsal of a musical comedy company at the famous Royal T heater. Bonner Carl and Bob Casey Greer, the latter now an old man but still active, were the joint owners of the amusement house, and were to be seen instructing the bevy of beauties in a new dance step. Carl was still getting arrested every few days for speeding, and to add to his notorious career, it was commonly known that he was joint owner of 'Hammock's Hollow.” a meeting place of all the shady characters in town. Our own beloved lieutenant of our school days. Pryor Hammock, was manager and half owner of the joint, and had escaped several times by the skin of his teeth in raids on it. which luckily had never implicated either him or Carl. Carl seemed to be doing remarkably well through his connection with the place, and was daily growing richer by the enormous earnings of his theater, at the same time keeping up his spotless reputation which he had begun to earn in the Academy many years before. As this scene faded away. Spinks looked up at me and said: Well, this concludes the show for today.” I heartily thanked him for all he had shown me .and after promising to come to see him again some time, my friend and I departed, he rather disgusted that he still hadn t asked the questions he came there for. and I extremely elated over the good fortune that had befallen most of my former classmates. A CONTRIBUTION FOR THE BLUEBONNET” of THE SAN ANTONIO ACADEMY If If to err is human, to forgive—divine. Then progress is made through this, by time. Now some forgive, with a likeness of Him, Others go on—giving sin for sin. We know that two wrongs ne’er make a right— Why darken the world with a sin like night? There are many of us who will distrust a friend— Take heed, happiness will be lost in the end! —ONE OF THE STUDENT BODY. Page Thirty-lu'o 19 2 6 BLUE BQAJ NET (glass ©till STATE OF TEXAS. COUNTY OF BEXAR. May 27, 1926. CITY OF SAN ANTONIO WE, the Class of 1926, being of sound wisdom, humor and judgment and not acting under the influence, fraud, or menace of any persons whatsoever, do hereby publish, declare, and authorize this to be our last will and testament. Oscar Appelt to J. W. White— My talkative ways and loud mouth. Jack Birge to J. Martin— My world renowned expression “Hi, John.” Charles Codrington to D. Stevens— My secret of keeping out of step. Stewart Cronin to anyone who wants it— My way with women. Victor Russek to F. DeVotie— My reputation as a bullshooter. Lewis Hart to I. Bustamente— My pitching ability. Sewall Wells to W. J. Hindes— My gigantic size— Bonner Carl to R. Lyons— My tales of Wine, Women and Song.” Albert Searcy to H. Burnett— My valedictorianship. Pressley Kelley to Red West— My ability to gripe at anything. Russell Kirkland to F. Huntress— My knack for playing ice hockey. Page Thirty-three SA VJ aaitoajio academy J CMly Phillip Walker to my successor— Company ”A”. Stuart Pearce to “The Next Unlucky One”— My cradle roll Company “C”. John Upham to J. Dwelly— My marvelous leadership. Ralph Gilliland to O. D. Edwards— My commission. John Kerr to H. Spencer— My immaculate uniform. George Beakeley to T. Everett— My boots. Pryor Hammock to the School— My boots to be used as wash-tubs. Robert Jarratt to anyone that’ll take care of it— My marvelous voice. Daniel Altgelt to E. Blake— My brilliant wise-cracks. John Bleakie to H. Martindale — My graceful ways. Gordon Friedrich to M. Anthoni— My officer of the day (which never arrives). Robert Hulbert to J. Milburn— My enviable record as a scholar. Phillip Hymas to R. King— My late hours. Charles Falley to J. Russell— My capacity for absorbing mathematics. Earl Spinks to G. Hutchins— My ninety in History. THE SENIOR CLASS FOR ALL TO AIM AT OUR HIGH AND LOFTY IDEALS Witness our hands and seal this 27th day of May in the year 1926. THE CLASS OF 1926. SNAPSHOTS TAKEN ABOUT THE GROUNDS l'agc T hirty-fivt CTHE BLUE BOAJAIET Senior Class KEERAN, J. President CARL, B. Vice President SEARCY, A. Secretary ALTGELT. D. APPELT. O. BEAKLEY. G. BIRGE, J. BLEAKIE, J. CRONIN. S. CODRINGTON. C. ERNST. A. FRIEDRICH. G. GILLILAND. R. HULBERT. R. HYMAS. P. HART. L. HAMMOCK. P. JARRATT, R. KELLY. P. KIRKLAND. R. KING. R. PEARCE. J. RUSSEK, V. SPINKS. E. UPHAM. J. WELLS. S. WALKER. P. What is the end of study? Let me know? Why that to know, which else we should not know. Things hid and barred, you mean, from common sense? Ay, that is study’s god-like recompense. Pane Thirty-seven SAM AAITOAJ IQ ACADE V Who’s Who in Our Hall of Fame Most Valuable Most Popular Walker. P. Birqe. J. Most Handsome Hulbert. R. Most Gentlemanly Jarratt. R. Most Industrious Anthoni. M. Most Ambitious Walker. C. Best Dressed Cronin. S. Most Dignified Hindes. W. Biggest Grouch Beakley. G. Best Dancer Bateman. G. Best Athlete Birqe J. Best Singer Biggest Feet Smallest Feet Pettq. Van A. Best Natured Biggest Gold-brick Lamar. H. Biggest Sheik Kelly. P. Biggest Baby Best Scholar Best Mathematician Cronin. S. Best Officer Best Soldier Best Student Best Skater Best Hockey Player Altgelt. D. Best Ad-Getters ( Weimer. K. Salutatory I Pearce. S. Valedictory Page Thirty-eight THE BLU junm Page Thirty-nine SAM AAITOAIIO i - ACADEM V r _ CTHE BLUE BOAIAIET Junior Class ANTHONI. M. President BEAKLEY, H. Vice President BLAKE. A. - Secretary ARMSTRONG. Y. BROWN. R. BOHART. W. COPELAND. G. DEVOTIE. F. DWELLY. J. DIBRELL. L. EDWARDS. O. GOGGIN. T. HINDES. W. HOWELL. A. JOHNSON. P. L. JOHNSON. W. W. LOWRIE. C. LEMBURG. H. LAMAR. H. LIGHT. W. MARTINDALE. H. MARTIN. J. MILBURN. J. O MEALY. R. PERRENOT. F. STEVENS. D. SCHUMACHER. A. He was a scholar, and a ripe and good one; Exceeding wise, fair-spoken, and persuading; Lofty and sour to them that loved him not; But to those men that sought him sweet as summer. —Shakespeare. Page Potty-one INTIMATE VIEWS OF OUR BOYS Page Forty-two agjpfcfHE BLUE Page Forty-three THE 1 9 2 6 BLUE BQ MAJET Sophomore Class CARRINGTON. J. _ President DEN IKE, J. Vice President LYTLE. J. . .. Secretary ANDERSON, L. BAILEY. H. BATEMAN. G. DAVIS. H. DEPUY. N. DOYLE. L. EASTHAM. J. FLEISCHMAN. C. GIVENS. T. GLOOR. R. HUNTRESS. F. HUTCHINS. G. LIGHT. J. LYONS. R. PATRICK. J. PAWKET. L. RAINEY. S. SEARCY. S. SIGHTS. W. SPRINGALL. F. SPRINGALL. W. TARBUTTON. C. UPHAM. C. WEATHERS, C. WORTHAM. C. Where should the scholar live? In solitude, or in society? In the green stillness of the country where he can hear the heart of Nature beat, or in the dark, gray town where he can hear and feel the throbbing heart of man? —Longfellow. Page Fortg-fivt SAN AAITOAJ IQ ACADEMV School Rhymes . B. and R. J. A is for Appelt. a silent lad. B is for Bleakie, he never gets mad. C is for Cronin, who lives in Mexia. D is for Dutch, an ice hockey “playah ”. E is for Everett, at baseball he’s best. F is for Friedrich, at drill he’s at rest. G is for Gilliland, our football guard. H is for Hulbert. who is always “tawrd”. I is for Indian, Lowrie by name. J is for Jarratt, from Arkansas he came. K is for Keeran, a good ol’ cuss. L is for Ladd, who departed from us. Mis for Martin, who is nobody's fool. N is for no one who goes to this school. 0 is for O'Mealy. who lives on Woodlawn. P is for the Parishes, they’re here before dawn. Q is for quietness, which is never heard. R is for Russek, a bull-shooting bird. S is for Stevens, always raising------ 1 is for 1 ouchstone. who draws quite well . U is for Upham. at golf he has luck. V is for Van Petty, not knee-high to a duck. W is for Walker, captain, of “A” company. X stands for that which we crave—money. Y is for Yaeger, who smokes cigarettes. Z is for Zoch. at raffles he wants you to bet. Our material is not good: our meter is not right. But we hope you’ve found amusement in this little mite. Page Forty nix 6 BLUE BQAIAIET ’«yc Toily xtcen CTHE BLUE BOAIAIET Freshman Class WALKER. C. President ADAMS. J. Vice President McNEELY ___________________________ Secretary CLAUSE. F. EVERETT, T. FOUTS. F. GASTON, W. JOHNSON. P. LOVE. P. LUCY. W. MclNTYRE, T. PARISH. C. PATTERSON. H. PATTESON. H. PRIDGEN. J. RUSSELL. J. SCHUMACHER. J. SMITH, R. SORREL. J. WEST. H. WESTON. R. WHITE. J. Ah. pensive scholar, what is fame? A fitful tongue of leaping flame: A giddy whirlwind’s fickle dust. That lifts a pinch of mortal dust: A few swift years, and who can show Which dust was Bill, and which was Joe? —O. W. Holmes. THE GRAMMAR CLASS § THE 1 9 2 6 BLUE Grammar Class PRIDGEN. J. _ President CORNELL, A. .Vice President HODGES. J_________________________ ...Secretary BARKLEY. S. BOWMAN. J. BURNETT. H. BUSTAMENTE. I. CRASE. H. EISER. R. ELLIFF. F. FELDER. L. FOUTS. D. GUAJARDO. A. KERR. H. McHARRY. J. McIntyre, a. McKenzie, a. PARISH. G. REYNOSA. A. RODGER. N. SEARCY. T. SPEEDIE. J. TOUCHSTONE, J. VAN PETTY. A. WIMER. K. WEST. J. WEST. W. The scholar who cherishes the love of comfort, is not fit to be deemed a scholar. —Confucius. Page Fifty-one SAAJ A NJ F O N | Q ACADE 'AV Our Shield ACADEMY ACADEMY BLUE: ACADEMY WHITE ACADEMY. ACADEMY. FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! That is our prayer on the football field, urging our warriors to lead our colors onward to victory. The Blue represents our courage and fearlessness to fight for the right cause, and the White stands for our open and above board way of doing things. ■Sticker —maybe that's a better name for our beautiful shield. We circulate them about the country by pasting them on our cars and baggage, to let the whole world know that we come from the GREATEST SCHOOL IN TEXAS! I THE ._2__L_ 6 BLUE I3Q MAIE Literary Societies Soon after school opened in the fall, the Zeta Sigma and the Woodrow Wilson Literary societies were re-organized by the student body with Professor A. W. Roe and Coach J. D. Miller faculty sponsors. The societies have done some good work this year, the most enthusiasm being shown by the junior club, the Woodrow Wilson. Membership in the junior club was restricted to the Freshmen and Sophomore classes. Members of the Zeta Sigma came from the Junior and Senior classes. Debating claimed first place in the activities of each club, although some interest was shown in declamation and other oratorical exercises. The officers of each society deserve commendation for the loyalty and excellent spirit that they displayed in striving to make the programs really worth while. The officers elected for the Zeta Sigma were Dickenson. President: Birge. Vice President, and Jarratt. Secretary. The Woodrow Wilson elected Denike. President; Huntress, Vice President, and Springall. J.. Secretary. Membership of the Zeta Sigma Society included: ANTHONI. M. ARMSTRONG. Y. BIRGE, J. BLAKE. E. COPELAND, G. CRONIN. S. SPINKS, DICKENSON. R. FRIEDRICH. G. FALLEY. C. HART. L. HAMMOCK, P. HINDES. W. JARRATT. R. Kelly. P. KEERAN. J. LEMBERG. H. PEARCE RUSSIK. V. SCHUMACHER. A. Members of Woodrow Wilson Literary Society: ADAMS. J. K. ANDERSON. L. BAILEY. H. CAMPBELL, J. CARRINGTON. J. CLAUSE. F. DAVIS. G. DENIKE. J. DOYLE. L. DEPUY. N. EASTHAM. J. EVERETT. T. FLEISCHMAN. C. FOUTS. F. GASTON. B. GIVENS. T. HUNTRESS, F. HUTCHINS. G. HYMAS. P. JOHNSON. P. LEMBURG. H. LIGHT. J. LOVE. P. LUCY. W. LYONS. R. McIntyre, t. McNEEL. P. PARISH. C. PATRICK. J. Patteson. Harvey Patterson. Henry RAINEY. R. RUSSEL. J. SEARCY. S. SIGHTS. W. SMITH. R. SORRELL. J. SCHUMACHER. J. SPENCER. H. SPRINGALL. J. SPRINGALL. W. UPHAM. C. TARBUTTON. C. WEATHERS. N. WEST, H. WESTON. R. WHITE, J. GLOOR. Page Fifty-three 6oj :AwgqvD 01 rvo_Lfw rws THE BLUE BOAI NJE El Club de Tampico In making possible the formation of the Tampico Club, some of the American residents of Tampico. Mexico, have paid the San Antonio Academy one of the highest compliments it is possible for any school to receive: namely, that of sending their sons to the Academy when they could have sent them to any of the higher priced schools in the United States. Beginning about fifteen years ago with its charter members, the Club has steadily increased until, in 1926. it has a membership of fourteen and is still growing in proportion as the reputation of our school spreads in Mexico. Aside from the educational advantages of the Academy, whose carefully selected faculty has an average of sixteen years experience, which explains the high standard maintained by the school, the boys have the added advantages of the unexcelled climate of San Antonio, enabling them to participate in outdoor athletics, including swimming, all winter: a fact impossible of accomplishment in the snow-bound north. The modern idea of combining a strong body with a strong mind is well typified here, for adjacent San Pedro Park lends itself to the boys’ happiness and good health with tennis courts, large swimming pool, football field, baseball diamond and track. And with the sons of some of the finest families of the south as schoolmates, these boys are forming friendships that will be of great value and inspiration to them in their future business connections in Mexico. The Academy is proud of the members of the Tampico Club and hopes for more of these representatives of Mexico, as they are all true types of American boys and among their numbers are found leaders in the various activities of the school. ;Viva el Club de Tampico! —Maurice H. Anthom. Page Fifty-five SAM AAITO M IQ ACADE When the world What would happen comes to an end:— if:— Kelly will be sick. King and Blake will be arguing. Searcy A. will be eating. Lieut's watch will be wrong. Russek will be talking about Schulen-berg. George Beakley will be trying to run something. Birge will be in the Majestic. Martin will be in the Royal. Keeran will be asleep. Walker will need a shave. Bill Hindes will be making some kind of suggestion. Prof. Meyer will be talking. Prof. Miller will be ‘‘Carkeyed tired of something. W. W. Johnston will be doing something he shouldn’t do. Jarratt will be trying to sing. Ernst will still think that he's the answer to a maiden’s prayer. Pussy Hart and Prof. Culver will still have their Dodges. Burnette’s room will be dirty. Upham will still be trying to grow a beard. Kirkland will still be making a fool of himself in chemistry. Perrenot will be trying to graduate. Depuy will be trying to play baseball. Prof. Roe cursed? Prof. Culver told a funny joke? They left the lights on in the dormitory all day long? Russek took a bath? Searcy got to Spanish on time? Clause and Red West agreed upon something? Ernst decided to buy a package of cigarettes? Lieut, went to the Majestic? Prof. Roe missed a meal in the dormitory? DeVotie or Dwelly should succeed in making a bright crack? We got a Porter House steak for supper one night? Keeran decided to study? Armstrong really did all he says he does? Peewee Petty decided that he would like to take Lieut, on for a round? Lieut, came to school in civilian clothes? We all went to drill bare-footed? We didn't have to go to study hall one Friday night? Prof. Meyer’s hands were tied? Bohart kept his mouth shut in English class? Upham made a team? Page Fifty six ZSS? CTH E BLUE BOAIAIET Page Fifty-seven 5A N AAITOAJIO ACADEMV Military Department W. W. BONDURANT. Superintendent LT. W. T. BONDURANT, Commandant T here are many students in every institution who take no active part in athletics, or in physical training courses, unless these are made compulsory. Practically all schools which maintain a course in military training allow no option with reference to such a course, but make it compulsory for all physically fit students. The profound wisdom of offering such a course admits of no debate in the light of recent events in our country . The spirit of militarism as manifested in certain European countries is by no means a thing to be condoned in democratic America, but as a sane and well-balanced course in military training meets with an enthusiastic response from practically every American parent. It is our conviction that such a course is a valuable asset to every boy. It compels systematic, daily physical exercise, and thus aids materially in the development of the body. It cultivates the indispensable habits of promtpness. neatness, obedience, self-control, and a due regard for law and order, besides inspiring a sense of honor and responsibility. No institution, educational or commercial, can adequately attain its aspirations without a system of discipline, and the military feature in the educational institutions has ever been considered a valued complement to all other disciplinary agencies. Moreover, there are manifold advantages accruing from this source that will accompany the recipient through life, and enhance his value as a citizen to his country and a servant to his generation. Page Fifty-tight - -- BLUE BOAIAIET Military Officers FRIEDRICH Batallion Adjutant ARMSTRONG Acting Color Sergeant HINDES Quartermaster Sergeant FOUTS. D.. PATRICK Buglers DOYLE. GOGGAN. PARISH. C. W.. BOWMAN Drum Corps Company “A” WALKER Senior Captain GILLILAND „ 1st Lieutenant BIRGE__________________________ 2nd Lieutenant DeVOTIE _______________________ 1st Sergeant ANTHONI, O'MEALY Line Sergeants 1st Squad: 2nd Squad: 3rd Squad: Appelt. Corporal Falley. Corporal Kirkland, Corporal Lemburg Lamar Sights Kelley Bustamente Martin Everett Davis. F. C. Jones, W. L. Lyons Cronin Howell Blake Upham, J. D. Light. W. Upham. C. C. Gloor Hulbert King Bleakie Dibrell 4th Squad : 5th Squad Dwelly, Corporal Jarratt. Corporal Depuy Weathers Moody Edwards Light, J. Pawkett Stevens Bohart Zoch Lupe Milburn Russek Brown Codrington • J THE 1 9 2 6 BLUE BQ ET fc Company “B” KEERAN ________________________ Captain BEAKLEY, G. Is Lieutenant CARL 2nd Lieutenant HYMAS ________________________ 1 st Sergeant KERR. J., MARTINDALE Line Sergeants 1st Squad: Hart. Corporal Springall. W. Tarbutton Sorrell Anderson Gaston West. H. Beakley, H. 2nd Squad: Searcy. S., Corporal Davis. G. W. Rainey Russell Bateman Spinks Heartsfield Phillips. C. 3rd Squad: Searcy. A.. Corporal Springall, F. Denike Clause Hutchins Eastham Phillips. T. 4th Squad: Johnston. W. Corporal Johnson, Lytle Eliff Rogers. N. McIntyre. M. Fouts, F. Lucy 5th Squad: Copeland. Corporal Adams Fleishman McNeel White Reynosa Felder P. L. Company “C” WELLS ___________ - Captain HAMMOCK Is Lieutenant ALTGELT 2nd Lieutenant PEARCE Is Sergeant LOWRIE. CARRINGTON Line Sergeants 1st Squad: Campbell. Corporal McIntyre. A. McKenzie Love Patterson, H. Schumacher, J. West. W. Crase. 2nd Squad: Givens. Corporal Johnson, F. V. Smith Schumacher, A. Burnett. Searcy. T. Touchstone Anderson. J. 3rd Squad: Huntress, Corporal Barcley Pridgen West. J. Hodges Patteson. H. 4th Squad: Faulk, Corporal Guajadio Wimer Speed ie Eiser Carson Gaugler 5th Squad: Cornell. Corporal Mcharry Starnes Sterns Parrish, G. Kerr. H. Petty Page Sixty-one SA N AAJTOAJIO ACADE V BLUE BOAiAIET Page Sixty-fiot HIKE SA N AA1TOAJIO ACADE v r The moment I heard of America, I loved her; the moment I knew she was fighting for freedom, 1 burnt with a desire of bleeding for her; and the moment I shall be able to serve her at any time or in any part of the world, will be the happiest one in my life. —Lafayette. If our institutions and liberties are worth saving, they can only be saved by eternal vigilance and action on the part of those whose education and interest in the public welfare qualify them to take part in the public questions on which it depends. —Choate. 19 2 6 BLUE BOAI ET y If we are true to our country in our day and generation, and those who come after us be true to it also: assuredly we shall elevate her to a pitch of prosperity and happiness, of honor, and power never reached by any nation beneath the sun. —Webster. BATALLION All free governments, whatever their name, are in reality governments by public opinion, and it is on the equality of this public opinion that their prosperity depends. It is, therefore, their first duty to purify the element from which they draw the breath of life. —Lowell. I'oge Sixtyteoen G SAAi AAITO N IQ ACADE V The Value of Athletics Better brawn, better brain: is the motto that our Academy Athletic Associaticfn has taken to its heart. In the following article we are going to paint in bold box-car letters, so that even the the near-sighted may see the tremendous moral, mental and physical advantages to be derived from well regulated athletics, under the wise guidance of a wideawake and experienced athletic director. I he coach, a person of known intergity and a live wire, by his inspiring talks and example, infuses into the hearts of his players the noble principles of honor and justice, obedience and punctuality. No one realizes better than the players that it is only by a conscientious observance of the principles above laid down, that they can hope to develop a 'highly perfected’ team. The principles above applied, by a close co-operation between the coach and the players, prove conclusively the high moral value of athletics. Furthermore, athletics in all schools and colleges should be purely amateur, that is. for S-P-O-R-T and not for P-A-Y. and our Academy makes no lukewarm efforts to keep them so. Athletics cover a multitude of sports. Track and field meets take a prominent part. Hockey has become so popular that it has been characterized by one of our witty cadets as the Cream of Athletics ”, for like cream, he says, it has risen to the top, in point of popularity. It is indeed a very fascinating game by reason of its freshness and startling revelations. To beginners—a scream, a spill, then purple prints: to adepts—cutting capers on ice, simply ’icing’ that's all: baseball, basketball, and football are still at the high-water mark. An intelligent analysis, let us say of a football game, will now tell what mental faculties are brought into play in order to excel in these classes of sports. Observe closely the players in action during a spirited contest. Everyone is intent on defending his post like a veritable knight of old. Grim determination is written plainly on every brow. The fire of vigilance is burning brightly in every eye. Spartan courage is vividly stamped on every face. A spirit of rivalry and self-reliance is manifested in every move. See the pepful captains of the teams studying the strategic points of defense and offense, attack and counter-attack, just like a Foch and a Hindenburg. Can such athletic tactics fail to sharpen the wits, fire the imagination, awaken the judgment, and electrify the mind? Most emphatically. NO! Then follows, as night the day. the mental value of athletics. Combine the moral and mental forces and you get character, a superlative objective, and a worth-while goal which makes for signal success in life. Page Sixty-eight Page Sixty-nine S A M AAITOAJ IQ ACADE V THE VALUE OF ATHLETICS Continued Now note the value of athletics from a strictly physical point of view. An aspiring athlete must forego the use of liquor and tobacco, and must be regular and circumspect in his habits of eating and sleeping, bathing and exercising. The games mentioned elsewhere, call for muscular exercise, the best promoter of health, the main objective and the prime requisite for a successful career. No health, no work, no future. What a picture! Athletics, therefore, by promoting habits conducive to health, literally enthrones the mind in a sound body, a greatly-to-be-coveted gift, more precious than a mountain of gold. Every school-boy knows the ancient Marathon story of the famous athlete with an important message, who ran from Athens to Sparta, a distance of one hundred and forty miles in just thirty-six hours. What an eye-opener! This is an historical fact which speaks volumes. What stronger argument could we produce to prove the physical as well as the practical value of athletics? For the benefit of the few ill-advised anti-athletic fanatics we wish to a d d our Academy athletic slogan: ‘“Better Minds in Better Bodies.” And we hope that they will soon join in the great boosters’ chorus now being broadcasted by modern America: “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body.” Football (Summary) We are proud of the showing the team made this year. Although we did not win every game that we played, the fighting spirit and the good sportsmanship shown by the players were more than worth all the winning scores of an undefeated team. They played every game with everything they had, never faltering once. They were in every game for the good old Blue and White and the love of a true athlete for his game. The team was light but fast, hard hitting players. The excellent coaching of Coach Crosby and the all-around playing of Captain Keeran were the big factors in our game. But viewing the season as a whole, every player and the whole student body were in it for the true old fighting spirit of the Blue and White. OPPONENT: ACADEMY: 9 Touchdowns 5 Try—for points 59 Total 9 Touchdowns 6 Try—for points 1 Safety 62 Total SAM AAITOAJIO ACADEM c SIGHTS, Guard Sorry’s bad ankles kept him out of a number of games. He was an aggressive type of player as he played better on the offence than on the defence. Sorry should be the neucleus of next year's team. CARL. Halfback Bonnie was the life of the backficld. He was a hard line plunger and seldom failed to gain ground. He was a sure tackier and saved many a touchdown from his position of safety. CROSBY. Coach Coach worked hard and put the necessary fight and pep into the team which it lacked during the first of the season, but old man Jinx had to come along and spoil his chances for an Academic title. KELLY. End Willie grew better as the season progressed. From a slow, hesitating forward, he developed into a fast, hard hitting end. He seldom failed to get his man. He was a little weak on passes, but made this up by hard work. HULBER I. Halfback Bob was a hard hitting halfback. He was as fast as lightning and with his short choppy steps was hard to bring down, and gained as much ground as any, man in the backfield. Page Seuenty-tiuo WALKER, Fullback Phil had a good deal of trouble with his shoulder which kept him out of some of the games. He gained more ground than any body else on the team, and was our only triple threat man. LEMBURG, End Lem was our best bet for end. He was a sure tackier and a good receiver of passes. He was a little slow but out-shadowed this by his weight. Lem ought to be one of the best forwards in the city next year. I GILLILAND, Tackle Gillie was like dynamite to the opposing line. His tackling together with his aggressive playing made him a fine player. He was not a flash in the pan but could always be relied upon. Page Seventy-three MARTIN, Guard Pouchie was a good guard and a face man for his weight. Whenever a hole was needed they could depend on him to make it. I SEARCY. End Sid was just the ideal man for an end position. What he lacked in weight he made up in speed. He was one of the fastest and brainiest ends in the league. I BIRGE, Quarterback Jack was a good field general and came out of many light places. He was a good receiver of passes, and worked as much as any other member of the backfield. Pagt Seventy-four BLEAKIE, Guard Sitting Bull has the nerve and grit to make a great football player. He was our hardest worker and very seldom did the opponent get through his part of the line. He had the ideal fighting spirit and determination. f KEERAN. (Captain) Tackle Johnnie with his fighting spirit made a splendid captain. He was our main cog in the line, and many a time he broke through the opponents' line and threw them for a loss. His splendid off tackle playing gained many a yard for the Academy. He will be missed greatly next year. f SPENCER. Center Fullmoon was taken from guard to center to fill a vacancy left by Ross, this he did in fine style. Milton was an earnest worker and a good tackier. Page Scventg-hve Page Seventy-six SECOND SQUAD FOOTBALL TEAM SAN AAJTOAIIO ACADEMV THE BLUE BO NAIET Winners of the “A” Football KEERAN WALKER CARL HULBERT BIRGE BLEAKIE ROSS KELLY SEARCY. S. LEMBERG SIGHTS SPENCER GILLILAND MARTIN BEAKLEY. G., Manager Baseball DICKINSON BIRGE MARTIN WESTON BEAKLEY. G. ZOCH EVERETT CODRINGTON BLAKE HYMAS SEARCY, S. Track BIRGE KEERAN KELLY DE VOTIE ERNST WORTHAM PIERCE JARRATT BROWN Basketball BEAKLEY. G. BEAKLEY. H. DICKINSON BIRGE BLEAKIE PEARCE CRONIN HYMAS Hockey ALTGELT STEVENS HUNTRESS PAWKETT MARTINDALE KIRKLAND TARBUTTON Basket Ball Results Academy 32, Texas Junior College .14 Academy 18. Wesleyan Institute 28 Academy 28. Alamo Heights High 17 Academy 32, St. Mary's Academy 21 Academy 17. Brackenridge High 19 Academy 19, Sidney Lanier .39 Academy 34. St. Anthony College .37 Academy 27, St. Mary's College .20 Academy 30. Wesleyan Institute 29 Academy 18, Alamo Heights High 20 Academy 15. Brackenridge High 35 Academy 24. St. Mary's Academy 27 Academy 23. St. Anthony College .31 Total 317 Total 337 This game was thrown out by the League. Page Seventy-seven Page Seventy-eight SAN AAJTQ MIQ ACADEMY' SAN AAJTO NIO ACADE vf BIRGE. Center Jack was a crackerjack center, always fighting to the final whistle: he was a fast man and had a keen eye for the basket, but was no flash in the pan. H. BEAKLEY, Forward Howell was an excellent dribbler, and a good goal shooter. His fighting spirit and good defensive playing was a great help in many of our triumphs. Beyond a doubt our forward combination of the Beakley brothers was the best in the league. DICKINSON, Guard Up to the time that Dick hurt his leg and had to quit for the rest of the season, he was our best guard. He always had the best man to guard and did it in excellent style. BLEAKIE. Guard John again demonstrated his fighting ability in basketball. He was handicapped on account of a bad ankle, nevertheless he was out for all games and played a good brand of ball. Pacr Eighty THE BLUE BOAJAIET HYMAS. Guard Phil was a hard worker and a steady player. He had the old time fighting spirit and never gave up until the last whistle blew. f BEAKLEY. G. (Captain) Forward George was a capable captain, and one of the best forwards in the city. He was high point man in almost every game, and his all around good playing was a big factor in many of our victories. I CRONIN, Forward Although Sheba didn't get in the first few games, he got his chance when some of the regulars got hurt and showed he had the makings of a good player. He was a fair goal shooter and a hard worker. 1 9 2 6 BLUE BQ MAIE MARTIN. First Base Poochy is a demon with the bludgeon and a wonderful fielder. He will be one of the main cogs this year. f DICKINSON. Pitcher Dick is one of the best players in the city. He is a wonderful hitter and has a curve ball that can’t be hit. He will be missed greatly next year. HYMAS. Pitcher Phil was used as a relief pitcher most of the season and could be relied upon to pull us out of a hole. f BIRGE. Outfield Jack is an ideal man for the outfield, with his fast running and accurate catching he cuts down many a hit that would have gone for an extra base. 5AA1 AAJTOAIIO ACADE Y' BUSTAMENTE, Pitcher Bustc has lots of speed and with a little more training will make the team a good man. BLAKE, Third Base Casey was a little weak on ground balls during the first of the season but he soon snapped out of it and fielded his position in great style. f EVERETT, Catcher Tom handles himself like a big leaguer. His accurate throwing and excellent hitting should help us win many a game. WESTON, Second Base Although not in the group displayed has wonderful form and a good hitting eye. so much so that he made the team and proved one of the best. Page Eighty-four T ME BLUE BOAJAIET BEAKLEY. G.. Shortstop George was a fair fielder and a good hitter. He was fast both in the field and on the bases and played consistently throughout the season. SEARCY, Outfield Seth’s left-handed batting is his big forte. He is fast and a good fielder. He should be the neucleus of next year’s team. ZOCH. Outfield Frank was a fair hitter and a fast man on the bases. With a little more cxeprience and confidence he ought to become a valuable player to any team. KERR. Outfield All Johnnie needs is a little “high life. When he tried he could hit and field as well as any man on the team. CODRINGTON. Catcher Although not in the group of pictures, proved to be one of the mainstays behind the bat. after Everett got hurt. He played more like a regular than a substitute. gum Jlv 7 J SAM AAITOAJIO ACADE Page Fighty-iix SNAPSHOTS OF TRACK TEAM IN ACTION Page Eighty-seven SAM AAITOAIIO ACADE Page kightg-eight MORE SNAPSHOTS J':' 7 CTML 1 2 BLUE BOAIAIET Ice-Hockey A new sport was inaugurated this season in San Antonio, and falling in line with the historic traditions of the Academy, it seemed only natural that the boys should lead the way for the rest of the schools of this city—-Such the case proved to be, for as in other fields of endeavor, the old fighting heart that is inherent in all the wearers of the Blue and White, and the spirit of loyalty to the school which they love, overcame all opposition to their cause, even as the scythe mows down the grain in the field. In December, 1925, some enterprising business men of the city conceived the idea of establishing in San Antonio an ice skating rink. No sooner said than done, and as if by a stroke of magic the rink was completed and opened as a Christmas present to the public of San Antonio. “Hockey”, as most people conceive it. is a form of shinny on the ice. That, in itself, is a part of the big idea, but many other complex situations develop as the study of the game advances. One big attraction of “hockey” is that it keeps not only the players but the spectators at a fever pitch. There are no slack moments in the game and to see the players flash down the ice carrying the puck through the enemy’s defense by skillful handling and passing, to see the feverish attempts of the goal keeper, to defend his goal, carries with it a supreme thrill to the spectator which is not likely to be found on the golf links or the diamond. The sport authorities of the city, seeing how popular the sport has proved to be in northern cities, organized an amateur ice hockey league. At present the school teams that have entered are San Antonio Academy. Main Avenue High School, St. Mary’s College, and our ancient rival, West Texas Military Academy. In the first of a series of games. Main Avenue High School was defeated by the Academy in an exciting game. 4 to 3. Main Avenue held the lead until the last minute of play, when the snappy stick work of Huntress and Altgelt turned the tide. The second game promised to be a battle royal as it was against West Texas Military Academy, who have been blood rivals of the Academy since “Hector was a Pup. The game was really well played, but especially so by Altgelt, who made all four of our goals, enabling us to win, 4 to 2. Pawkett and Martindale showed stuff in stopping the hot ones on the defence. As West Texas conquered the Main team, this entitled them to another tilt with the Academy and this was the prize game of all. The highly touted West Texas offence could not penetrate the Academy territory, and went down to a 4 to 1 defeat. Altgelt and Huntress showed snappy form in chalking up goals, while Kirkland, goal keeper, wielded an effective stick in preventing enemy scores. Once again the warriors of the Academy have brought honor to their school, for the Blue and White team now hold city, state and even the championship of the south. Modestly, we might add that few ice skating rinks may be found south of Chicago. I'age Lighty nine Page Ninety T THE 1 DLUI The Meaning of San Pedro Park to the Academy Eugene Lary The San Antonio Academy enjoys a privilege shared by no other school in Texas: that of being across the street from San Pedro Park. This park is a beautiful tract covering several blocks, and is the most popular in the city. Filled with trees, shrubbery, flowers, and springs: it is truly the place where Academy boys lull away pleasant hours reclining in the cool shade and learning the secrets of Nature from her own lips. The good health of the Academy boys is partly due to the Park, because of its athletic attractions, its fresh air, its swimming pool, and the general health-giving qualities for which the park and its vicinity are noted. In the park there are six concrete tennis courts: the largest outdoor, artesian swimming pool in Texas: a football gridiron: a quarter-mile cinder track; and a band stand. The park has been the place of recreation for Academy students ever since the school has been in its present location, for San Pedro Park is one of the oldest in the entire south. Being originated a century ago, it was called at first San Pedro Springs, for the famous artesian waters issuing from the ground. During the past few years, many improvements have been added in the nature of the pool, the athletic fields, and the name changed to San Pedro Park. And now it is the dear, welcoming playground which we shall remember in future years. Juit a Crowd of Us Fn oytng Osr Daily Dir Conv. Join Us—the Water's Fine Page Sinety-one CTHE BLUE BOAl NET Our City Wendell Maule San Antonio with its background of romantic history, picturesque contrasts of modern business houses with ancient cathedrals, and its wealth of attractions, stands today as the largest city in the largest state in the union. A city known throughout the country as the Home of the Alamo”, the scene of the immortal sacrifice which resulted in the freeing of Texas from a foreign yoke. No wonder Spain and France struggled for its possession more than two centuries ago, and no wonder that in modern times people come by thousands from all parts of America to San Antonio. It stands unrivaled in glorious sunshine, balmy climate, semi-tropical beauty, and sparkling purity of its artesian water. But all this is only a beginning of the innumerable attractions. Ideal golf links always green and beautiful, where no thought of winter disturbs the play, are in readiness every day in the year. No better golf courses can be found the country over. The annual Texas Open Golf Tournament attracts the leading professionals. The prize list is the largest offered for any tournament in the United States. An altitude of seven hundred feet above sea level gives San Antonio a dry, clear atmosphere. This lack of humidity accounts for the fact that prostrations from heat here are unknown. The heat is never intense, however, being tempered by the Gulf breeze. Rainfall is evenly distributed over the year that plasure-seekers are caused no inconvenience. There is no rainy season. Cloudless skies promise happiness for more than three hundred days of the year. Golf courses, polo fields, swimming pools, scenic drives, and commodious country clubs are among the many features which contribute to the fullest enjoyment of San Antonio s matchless climate. SAM AAITOAJIO ACADEnV OUR CITY Continued San Antonio possesses a system of parks unsurpassed by any other city, consisting of forty-six parks and plazas ranging in size from hundreds of acres down to attractive little haunts of loveliness. The greatest of these is Brackenridge Park where the world-famous Sunken Garden can be seen with the Japanese Tea Garden in all its attractiveness. Besides being a natural gateway to Mexico, San Antonio is the center of a vast agricultural empire, a territory larger than several good-sized states. Plentiful labor, cheap fuel, abundant raw materials, and adequate transportation are factors in the rapid growth of industry. This combination of great business opportunities, with a land to satisfy any hunter, forms the biggest attraction for men. Every day during the open season a good sportsman can bring back from the field many kinds of game. It is almost too easy to get the limit of ducks, quail, and wild turkeys. Big bucks bring the real thrill and can always be found further out when the season is at hand. Men who come to Texas to settle find land surprisingly cheap in comparison with similar and more thickly settled regions. And on farms down here crops are grown the year round! Most of the crops can be grown without irrigation, but to supplement the rainfall there is water from streams and from artesian wells, some having a flow as high as fifteen hundred gallons a minute. A good deal of territory around San Antonio is especially adapted to grazing. Big ranches give pasturage to millions of cattle, sheep, goats, and horses. Rich oil deposits add to the wealth that comes from beneath San Antonio’s soil. There are large producing fields on all sides and development is only fairly begun. San Antonio can count eighty - seven churches, ninety - one schools and colleges, and a most complete public school system. Page Kineiy-foar THE BLUE BO WNIET SAN ANTONIO,, WHERE THE SUNSHINE SPENDS THE WINTER WHERE SNOW IS A NOVELTY sa n AAITQAJI° acade VNNy 3 OUR CITY—Continued Public improvements have been carried forward on a tremendous scale over a period of the last ten years. Millions of dollars have been spent for paved streets, on enlargement of the park system. and for other municipal works. Many great civic projects are now under way—the building of a large city auditorium, plans for a fine museum, and funds raised for the International Exposition to be held annually. Citizens of San Antonio do not rest on past records, however good they may be. but strive to make more progress in all directions every year. Mf=E INA pan' the fisherman s paradise ■ ThE 1 9 2 6 BLUE BQ M MET : ii To Our Advertisers E. L. We dedicate this page of our Annual to express our sincere thanks and appreciation to our Advertisers, for they have helped greatly to the success of it. Readers, we bespeak your consideration and liberal patronage for our good friends whose advertisements appear in the following pages. The Class of ’26. 11 Pag Nintty-teven 5A l AAITO N IQ ACADEnV Don't ever hit a man when he is down —always kick him. A sign we should like to see in the class-room: SMOKING IN THE LAST 4 SEATS. Little Clippings from Poor Richard's Almanac: Don’t put all your kegs in one cellar. If at first you don’t succeed, give it up. A penny saved is a penny lost. A word to the wise is out of place. People who live in glass houses should keep the covers on at night. A stitch in time saves a girl much trouble at a dance. Fine feathers make fine dust brushes. Never do today what you can do in class tomorrow. Prof. Roe: “Hulbert use the word cauterize in a sentence. Hulbert: I knew she was mine the moment I caught her eyes.” Prof. Meyer in writing period: ‘Searcy, why aren’t you writing?” Searcy: ”1 ain’t got no pen.” Prof: 'Where is your grammar?” Searcy: She's dead.” Prof. Crosby: What is zinc?” Dickinson: “That's the French pro- nunciation of think.” Prof. Meyer: “Can anyone tell me what a myth is?” Falley: “Yes, sir. it’s a female moth.” Catharine: Searcy knows the worst songs.” Armstrong: “Does he sing them to you?” Catharine: “No. but he whistles the tunes.” Mr. Guggenheimer: “You owe me $12 for gas, and if you don’t pay me I will take your car.” Hart: “All right. Mister, and I will pay you the balance of the $12 as soon as I can.” Codrington: “Does your old man work?” Hammock: “Yep. he peddles balloons when there’s a parade in town. What does your’s do?” Codrington: “He sells smoked glasses when there’s an eclipse.” Lemburg: “Does that good looking lady sleep in the barn?” Keeran: “Of course not. why?” Lemburg: “Well, I heard her say she kept her mules under the bed.” Page Ninety-eight 19 2 6 BLUE SO AIET Can you imagine: Bill Hindcs doing anything he shouldn't do? Russek and Lemburg not griping? George Beakley not griping in drill? Pussy Hart as a great athlete? Zoch in uniform? Somebody besides Searcy having matches on the third floor? Peter Walker in a marble tournament? Dick King in rompers? Prof. Culver in a bathing suit? Prof. Roe smoking a cigar? Birge playing mumblepeg? Hindes weighing ninety pounds? Kirkland as a prize-fighter? Kelly as Lieut’s understudy? The Schumacher brothers lending something to anybody? The Springall brothers and Bateman on a wild party? Prof. B. in the Royal? Gilliland going to school five days out of the week? Lemburg talking in a whisper? Dwelly as a bartender ? Lieut, as a bicycle racer? Everybody going to drill one day? Things that never happen: We get a holiday on March 2 and Good Friday. Burnette gets to reveille on time. George Beakley and Birge play a game of forty-two without cheating. Keeran, Burnette, and Lyons make the Honor Roll. Kelly goes to reveille on Monday morning. Bobby Jarratt takes a girl to the Roof. Prof. Roe has a date. Prof. Culver is satisfied with all of his classes. Hoppy Lamar and Edwards stay up all night studying. Doyle learns how to beat a drum. Sewell Wells grows an inch. Perrenot washes his face. Cronin decides he’s not good-looking. Bob Hulbert gets a commission. Keeran learns a new command. Armstrong decides that bull-shooting doesn’t pay. Ernst succeeds in getting a drag with the profs. Russek decides not to go home for the week-end. Prof. B. takes the entire student body to the Majestic on Sunday night. The Academy gives a dance. Kirkland gets some sense in his head. The whole student body agree on one thing. Page Ninety-nine SAAJ AAITOAJIO ACADEMY' Latest song hit: I didn’t raise my shades to be a spectacle.” Beakley: 'Perhaps you would like me to show you my family tree?” His girl: ”0 please do. I have never seen a cocoanut tree.” You may be a boon to your mother, but you're just a baboon to me. Bleakie: Why is Armstrong taking two girls to the dance?” Birge: Because some one told him that he had a dual personality.” Prof: Have you ever had Econom- ics?” Fool: “No. just chicken pox and measles.” I didn't raise my ante to be called. A self-made man is like a self-made cigarette—a lot of bull wrapped in a transparent cover. That guy is such a low brow that he bites himself on the forehead while eating. Keeran: “My girl never lets anyone but her friends kiss her.” Searcy: She doesn't seem to have any enemies.” She: “Is this the first time that you have ever kissed a girl?” King: Gosh, am I that crude?” Sweet young thing: How did you win that medal?” Blake: “I saved the lives of the whole school.” Sweet young thing: Wonderful, and how did you do that?” Blake: “I shot the cook.” Lieut.: Where’s the balance of your rifle?” Dwelly: “That's all they gave me, sir.” Birge: What's your room-mate like?” Russek: “Nearly everything I have?” ‘That's a new one on me,” said the monkey as he scratched his back. Armstrong: “We gotta railroad up home, safest in the world. A collision on it is impossible.” Birge: Why?” Armstrong: “We only got one train.” Prof. Roe: Cronin make a sentence with Muscatel.” Cronin: “I muscatel outta here.” Prof: What is the difference between I will hire a taxi and have hired a taxi’?” Everett: “About seven dollars and a half.” Prof. Crosby: How many calories in this soup?” Waiter: Boss, there ain’t none. This am a clean place to eat.” Codrington: “Do you like simple things?” Virginia: Are you proposing?” Russel wiring home: “Washout on line cannot come.” Reply: “Come on anyway. Borrow a shirt.” Our all-American team: Bitter: end. Mud: guard. Fishing: tackle. White: center. Skin: full. No: quarter. Dollaranda: halfback. Page One Hundred The Store Academy Students Know! FRANK BROS. ALAMO PLAZA saai aaitoaiio BUY YOUR GENTS FURNISHINGS FROM— MUELLER’S THE PLACE THAT SATISFIES AND SAVES YOU MONEY ON EVERY ARTICLE COMPLETE LINE OF THE NEWEST CLOTHES, SHOES. HAT'S. SHIRTS. NECKTIES and SUMMER UNDERWEAR $ $ $ Come in and get a glimpse of the many new things we are showing in good serviceable and comfortable clothes $ $ F. E. MUELLER The Store That Satisfies PHONE CROCKETT 4598 225 E. COMMERCE ST. Page One Hundred Two THE 1__9 2 6 BLUE BOAIAIET If all the letters written by us to the girls back home were to be laid out together, they would form a line — an awful line. Profs, is those which: Talksofastthatyoucan'ttakeanote. Spend three-quarters of an hour telling you something, then tell you that the stuff is not important. Wait until jammed up with work, then throw an exam. Think that their subject is the only one in the Academy and hand out problems as if they were giving away German Marks. Tell you not to bone for an exam as it will be general and then in the exam ask you if you argree with the statement on page 247. Lady: 'Don't you dare swear before me.” Falley: Pardon me—go ahead.” Prof. Roe: Make a sentence with the word cavort in it.” Carl: I want a cavort of milk.” Prof. Culver: Can you prove that the square of the hypotenuse is equal to the sum of the squares on the other two sides of this triangle?” Kerr: I don’t have to prove it, I admit it.” Mike (buried in cave) : Blazes, man. be careful how you handle that shovel, you've hit my leg twice.” Pat: “Say. if you can do any better, come up here and dig yourself out.” Prof. Meyer: Hulbert, what can you tell me about nitrates?” Hulbert: Well—er—er—they are a lot cheaper than day rates. Hammock: I paid my fourth visit to the beauty shop today.” Russell: Strange you can't seem to get waited on.” Prof. Meyer: So the teacher punished you for using bad words today? Sheba: Yes. sir, and he asked me where I learned them. Prof.: And what did you tell him?” Sheba: I didn't want to give you away so I blamed it on the parrot. Prof. Culver (to man who has just bumped into him) : Clumsy idiot. Pedestrian Glad to know you. my name is Brown.” Old colored woman: Ah wants a ticket for Florence.” Ticket agent (after ten minutes fumbling) : Where is Florence, madam?” Colored woman: “Settin over dar on de bench, suh.” The prof had asked time and again for more personal touch in the themes. So one of the papers which he received ended thus: Well, prof., how are the wife and kiddies, and by the way, before I forget it. could you lend me five dollars?” Prof. Meyer: What do you know about metempsychosis?” Beakley: It's hard to say.” Jarratt says that he doesn’t enjoy squeezing Winifred. Probably she’s a lemon. She (very coyly) : Oh, hello.” Hulbert: Hello, how’s my girl to- day?” She (enthusiastically): Oh. just fine.” Hulbert (brutally): How do you know?” Page One Hundred I hree SAM AAITQ M IQ ACADE V r McN eel’s— QUALITY JEWELRY In no other kind of establishment is dependability of more importance than in your Jeweler's. You just cannot afford to trade with a Jeweler unless you have confidence in him—McNeel’s reputation in San Antonio is well known. P. J. McNEEL JEWELRY CO. DIAMONDS — JEWELRY — GIFT SHOP 223 E. HOUSTON ST. ONE PRICE TO ALL WE DELIVER PROMPTLY Burnett OUR FOUNTAIN DRINKS AND UNEXCELLED Gosling PHIL HYMAS INSURANCE BONDS % DRUGS 659 Main Ave. San Antonio CHANDLER BUILDING SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Page One Hundred Four CTHE 9 2 6 BLUE BOAIA Be Enthusias- It was Emerson who said, “Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm.” Be enthusiastic about your work --your play--and your SAVINGS. It isn’t enough to start--it requires regular deposits to bring you to your goal. 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Fouts The Silent Partners Appelt and Spinks The Perfect Clown H. Beakley The Splendid Crime Blake. Ernst. Kelly and Lemburg The Live Wire H. West Red Hot Tires..................................... Carl Acknowledgment The Blue Bonnet Staff wishes to thank Mr. Carl Newton of the Fox Company for the beautiful blue bonnett pictures and artistic snow-scenes which he generously furnished Prof. Meyer. Without his kindly interest this little booklet would not be able to boast of two such rare cuts: San Antonio, the City of Blue Bonnets, and Sunny San Antonio, where the Sunshine spends the Winter and where snow is a novelty. CTHE BLUE QUICK SERVICE FREE DELIVERY The Park Cleaners and Dx ers First, last and all the time the best dressers will tell you that we are cleaners upon whom you can depend We have served the Academy boys well—we will serve you wll Just Ring Us WOODLAWN 1-8-3 Suits Cleaned and Pressed 75c Page One Hundred Fifti 5AN AAITO M1Q ACADE BORDER FOXTONE-PICTURES MADE ONLY BY FOX KODAKS free York Band Instruments Pianos Sheet Music 316 C. HOUSTON ST BARTA’S GROCERIES Satisfaction Guaranteed FREE DELIVERY Fresh Meats in Connection Telephone Woodlawn 4600 1208 Woodlawn Avenue San Pedro Barber Shop We treat you right, and make you look better CHAS. PITTS San Pedro Avenue, near Car Barn Compliments of 11 7-119 ALAMO PLAZA Page One Hundred Sixn Quality Above All HERFF-JONES COMPANY Designers and Manufacturers of School and College Jewelry Indianapolis Official Jewelers to San Antonio Military Academy SAAJ AAITOAJIO ACADE V SPLENDID FISHING ONLY A SHORT DISTANCE FROM SAN ANTONIO LAUREL HEIGHTS PHARMACY L. D. GILMORE, Ph. G.. Prop. Cor. MISTLETOE and MAIN AVENUE PHONE WOODLOWN 171 SAN ANTONIO. TEXAS Prescriptions Filled by Registered Pharmacists Only Agency for Pangburn's Candies and Montag's Fashionable Writing Paper WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE Page One Hundred Eighteen BLUE BOAJAIET 52 SIZABLE PAY CHECKS for YOU EACH YEAR Choose Business As Your Vocation Your Academy training gives you a splendid foundation for a business career. The greatest financial successes are to be found in business. Do you not have an ambition to accomplish something worth while? Then learn Bookkeeping. Banking. Accounting. Shorthand. Typewriting. Commercial Spanish, and the various time-and-labor-saving office machines and devices. Nothing Succeeds Like Success Draughon's of San Antonio is the largest modern business training school in the Southwest. Our ' PLACEMENT DEPARTMENT'' is unequaled in this section. LET US TRAIN AND PLACE YOU. Write for our free illustrated book. FOUNDATION FOR SUCCESS.” ACT TODAY. Draughon’s Practical Business College SAN ANTONIO “The Big School” TEXAS TIRES---TUBES-----REPAIRS a z X cn Hi O cu u z X cn £ JOE MURPHY Invites You to Visit His NEW, COMPLETE FILLING STATION at Camden and Richmond Ave. Prompt, Courteous Attention INDIA TIRES Phone Crockett 2332 O 73 m oo Z o GASOLINE --- LUBRICATING Page One Hundred Nineteen SAM AA1TOAIIO ACADEfA Students of Today ARE THE BUSINESS LEADERS OF THE NEAR FUTURE Many young business enterprises of today will be among the big industries of tomorrow And so, the City-Central Banks of San Antonio plan their service policies, anticipating that they may have the privilege of co-operating with, working together, and progressing relatively with, those business endeavors which mostly need such banking and financial helpfulness. These institutions offer a complete range of modern financial service, including commercial banking, savings, investments, trusts, safe deposit, fiduciary and mortgage loans. TOTAL RESOURCES EXCEED SIXTEEN MILLIONS The The CITY NATIONAL BANK CENTRAL TRUST COMPANY | Hlllllil Tmae One Handled I nvnfi 9 2 6 BLUE BOAJAIET Can you imagine:— I wonder where:— Prof. Roe as a life guard? W. Springall answering 4:30 roll call? Devotie losing his drag? Anthoni in an insane asylum? Cornell not crying? Crase not cussing? F. Springall not arguing? Sorrell studying? P. L. Johnson with a hot date? Bustamente playing ice hockey? Patrick with a decent laugh? Archer not griping? Moody in a hurry? Prof. Culver as a chiropractor. Pearce got his uniform? Prof. Culver got his jokes? Keeran got his brogue? Dickenson got his knuckle ball? Jarratt learned to sing? G. Beakley meets his girl friends? Hart got his Dodge? Hymas gets his liquor? Wells got his voice? Hulbert got his whiskers? Gilliland gets a Sing Sing bob? Prof. Meyer gets his Sunny Smile? Jimmie Russell gets his Dempsey punch? What would happen If: Denike could sing? Eastham did a favor willingly? White lost his voice? W. West weren't a tattle-tale? J. West were a six-foot-two? Love and his dog would have an argument? Fleischman's voice should change? Red West couldn’t get mad? Clause couldn't see his girl friends? Everett quit smoking? I wonder why:— Kirkland thinks he can play golf? Birge wears his boots? Bowman rooms with H. West? King is so foolish? Upham can’t get any girls? Friedrich is never officer of the day? Hutchins gets buttered toast every meal? Prof. Meyer deals with “Papa Smith? The dining room is cleaned on Wednes day? Page One HunJied Twenty-one SAM AAITO M IQ ACADE ELITE SHOE CO. Home of “Buster Brown” and Brown Built Shoes for Boys and Young Men. No Better Shoes Made. $3.75 to $8.50 Next to Royal Theater. 218 E. HOUSTON ST. CROCKETT 528 Chas. Gildemeister Son Jewelers WATCHES and DIAMONDS OUR SPECIALTY Crockett 5564 122 Broadway PHELPS DEWEES ARCHITECTS Gunter Bidg. San Antonio. Texas Five Points Drug Store Drugs. Sundries. Toilet Articles. Candies, Sodas. Ice Cream Prescriptions Carefully Compounded Prompt Service — Courteous Treatment ' Your Business Solicited and Appreciated'' Phone Woodlawn 2544 1601 North Flores San Antonio. Texas DRINK DELICIOUS Orange Crush Orange Crush Bottling Co. Crockett 213 Crockett 3445 COMPLIMENTS OF W. E. LOWRY KELLY-SPRINGFIELD TIRES Corner NAVARRO and DALLAS CROCKETT 334 Page One Hundred 7 tventg-tuto 19 2 6 BLUE It may cost more by the pound but it always costs less by the biscuit Interstate Cotton Oil Refining Co. SHERMAN. TEXAS | |CrhE 19 2 6 BLUE BQAIAIETj y Good Shepherd Steam Laundry AUTOS CALL FOR AND DELIVER PACKAGES TO ANY PART OF THE CITY PHONES: CROCKETT 197 TRAVIS 7053 2600 EAST MONTANA STREET Page One Hundred Twenty-five SA N AA1TO N IQ ACApj V8 F. A. MONIER Sr'CO. General Merchandise iKSfeiK GROCERIES MEAT MARKET FILLING STATION FISH and OYSTERS IN SEASON POULTRY and VEGETABLES DAILY PHONE WOODLAWN 3195 Cor. Castro and Zarzamora Streets San Antonio, Texas CTHE SLUE BQ M NET ALTGELT S' ALTGELT SAN ANTONIO’S LEADING REALTORS With our compliments and §ood Wishes to SAN ANTONIO ACADEMY THIS SPACE DEDICATED TO STUDENTS OF SAN ANTONIO ACADEMY by WALTER LEWIS HART TO THE MEMORY OF MRS. MOLLY P. LEWIS Upper pictures show the front view and a pair of massive doors of the Mission San Jose or 2nd Mission. Lower pictures are the front and rear view of the Mission Concepcion, or lsf Mission. Photos (bpyriyhted fly Haney Pattrson niviUJ .uyyrtij til CO flv Harvey Palteson 2 H 0 2 0 0 o m COMPLIMENTS OF SALLING’S STORES PURVEYORS OF PURE PROVISIONS ‘“Where Quality Is Higher Than the Price” Crockett 61 1 Crockett 692 We believe in helping local dealers FERD. STAFFEL “The Feed and Seed Man” Manufacturers of POULTRY FEEDS and Dealer in POULTRY SUPPLIES 321 East Commerce Street ALAMO LIFE San Antonio’s Proved Successful Life Insurance Company INSURANCE TO MEET EVERY MODERN NEED INVESTIGATE OUR ENDOWMENT BONDS Lowest Prices in Town! THE FAIR San Antonio’s Largest Cash Department Store Page One Hundred Twentg-t a. 5AM AAITOAJIQ ACADEn I wonder when:— Walker will grow up? Codrington will begin to walk in a straight line? Kerr will quit goldbricking? Prof. B. will forget to ring the 7 p. m. bell? Perrenot will graduate? Altgelt will turn pro? Lieut, will quit prancing? Fouts will learn to bugle? The Schumachers will open a pawn shop? Sheba Cronin will be a man ? King will buy some cigarettes? Prof. Miller will forget Austin College? Armstrong will put the flag up on time? Van Petty will weight 200 pounds. Stevens will be batallion major? Hammock will take up aesthetic dancing? Jokes:— Carl: “Milburn had the wrong viewpoint last night.” Lupe: “How’s that?’ Carl: “He was looking through the key-hole and the blind was up all the time.” You big bonehead,” shouted the construction superintendent. “I told you to fire that man and you hit him on the head with an ax.” “Veil, boss, dose ax, she have sign, ‘For Fire Only’.” Rudolph Valentino will soon publish his first book, the title of which is, “Women Who Have Met Me”. We hope that he won’t desert the screen for a literary life. Since 1883 JOHN FEST Dealer in DRY GOODS, STAPLE FANCY GROCERIES also FRESH MEATS AND VEGETABLES PHONE WOODLAWN 20 Cor. FREDERICKSBURG ROAD and NORTH LAREDO STREET Pc One Hundred Thirty Urn 19 2 6 BLUE PABST ENGRAVING CO. SCHOOL AND MONOGRAM STATIONERY Calling Cards - Favors - Talleys, Etc. 222 LOSOYA STREE T Next Door to Palace Theater TELEPHONES: Crockett 3191 Crockett 81 Travis 81 SUNSET WOOD COAL CO., Inc. Established 1888 DEALERS IN WOOD. COAL. SALT and AMMONIA 128-130 LAMAR STREET, Comer S. P. TRACKS San Antonio Academy— Greetings Stundents Now—Our Customers Later A DEPENDABLE SOURCE OF SUPPLY FOR MACHINERY AND SUPPLIES, IRON, STEEL ALAMO IRON WORKS ALAMO STEEL SUPPLY CO. San Antonio, Brownsville Houston “Since 1878 Dependable Service’’ Page One Hundred Thirty-on SAM AAJTQAJIO ACADE THE HOME OF THE STEINWAY PIANO GOGGAN CORNER, BROADWAY at TRAVIS STREET The South ’s Great Music Supply House World Famous, Standard, Nationally Known and Nationally Priced Pianos Phonograph Records Radios Band Instruments Phonographs Music Rolls $25,000 Library of Study Music THOS. GOGGAN BROS. BROADWAY at TRAVIS STREET ESTABLISHED 1866 . . 60 YEARS OF QUALITY Page One Hundred Thirt -n Start Your Savings With a Dollar Do not put off savings because you feel it is impossible to save big amounts. Start with a dollar—that opens a savings account with us. Then regularly and systematically deposit some amount. Your deposits earn 3% interest and will quickly grow. It will not take you very long to have a savings account that you will be proud of. Interest Compounded Semi-Annually SAFETY - - COURTESY - - PROMPTNESS WE WELCOME NEW ACCOUNTS FROST NATIONAL BANK of SAN ANTONIO l___________________________________________________ Cross-Word Nursery Rhymes Old Mother Hubbard went to the receptacle for nourishment To get his poor dog an osseous titbit. When she got there the cupboard was entirely denuded of its contents And so the poor doggie got the opposite of any. Tom, Tom, the piper’s male offspring. Stole a pig and away he moved rapidly. The pig was eat and Tom was chastised severely, Tom, Tom, the piper’s male offspring. Appelt: What makes you think Ted was stewed last night?” Anthoni: He tried to blow the foam off a Charlotte Ruse.” “Your son must be the idol of the family?” Yes, he has been idle for twenty-one years. Prof. Miller: We now come to the region of the Tudors. What do you say about these three kings, Kelly?” Kelly (sleepily) : You win. Jacks for openers.” Martin: Oh. look at that woman undressing next door.” White: Don’t be vulgar, turn out the light so she can't see us looking.” Consider the unhappy fat man who bought two seats for perfect comfort and found them on opposite sides of the field. Rastus: Whyfo you all call yo’ gal ‘Valspar’?” Rip: “Cause boilin' watah cain turn ’er white.” Prof. Meyer: “Give me a sentence with the word condemn.” Sights: I condemn near tell when you are lying.” Page One Hundred 7 hitly-three y SAAI AAITOAJIO ACADEMY” ' VfeA 3MMLk. - r WITH COMPLIMENTS TO THE SAN ANTONIO ACADEMY BLUE BONNET FROM A PATRON OF THE ACADEMY Page One Hundred Thirty-four STUDY SERVICE, QUALITY U VALUE Then! when “your” time comes to buy Furniture, your thoughts will direct you to this “Great Institution” JAS. KAPP, Pres. A. J. WALSER, Vice Pres. H. E. LOCKHART, Sec.-Treas. Right on the Corner West Commerce and St. Mary's Streets Page One Hundred Thirty-five THE BLUE SCENE OPPOSITE S. A. ACADEMY Building a Community IS JOB FOR EVERYBODY Every good community has resulted from active joint efforts of its people. In building a modern community the service of this company is necessary. This service must be ample and it must be assured in machinery and equipment ahead of the need for it so that it will be ready when wanted. Our part of the job in building San Antonio is to have this service on tap all the time. To do this we must look ahead and get new capital to keep the facilities ahead of the demand for service. We can do this with the co-operation of the people of this community, and the community will continue to grow, because this essential public service, coupled with the other things that make for growth will be on the job. SAN ANTONIO PUBLIC SERVICE CO. Page One Hundred Thirty teccn SAM AAITOAJ IQ ACADE CENTRAL BATTERY CO. STERLING STORAGE BATTERY We also handle Radiolas and other makes of Radios. Give us a trial. Academy boys, we will give you com- plete Satisfaction PHONE TRAVIS 5734 108 WEST TRAVIS STREET BLACKSTONE CAFE PHONE CROCKETT 7768 “'Where Courtesy Is a Habit” RADIO BARBER SHOP Always Open 108 E. HOUSTON ST. A place for men, women and children. PHONE CROCKETT 1310 Motto:—We make you belter looking 225 E. Houston St., San Antonio JOE FRIZZELL. Prop. Birge (being arrested) : “But, officer, I am a student.” Officer: “Ignorance is no excuse.” A sail boat is like a waiter—the more you tip them, the faster they move. “De doctuh say I got too much i'on in muh blood.” “Does you eat much po’k, nigger?” “Sho whuhfo’ yo’ ask?” “Nigger, you’s ful o' pig-i'on.” Little girl: “Do you go to the Acad- emy?” Lyons (proudly) : “Yes, indeed.” Little girl: “Would you mind think- ing up a name for my dog?” Edwards: “When did swimming be- come a national sport in Scotland?” Lamar: “Hurry it along.” Edwards: “When they erected toll bridges.” Prof. Roe (reading in English class) : “According to this book Bede went into a nunnery and became the father of English Literature.” Willie: “Gawd in Heaven, is yo’ dead, Henry?” Henry: “Gawd. I wondah is I, Willie? Willie come heah and feel my pulse.” Perfect Crimes: The latest styles in men’s hats. The average restaurant soup. Calling what they do in the movies acting. Referring to what comes out of the loud speaker as music. Trumping your partner’s ace. A holiday that falls on Saturday or Sunday. Forgetting to kiss her good-night. Page One Hundred Thirly-eight TH E BLUE C3Q MAIET J. E. JARRATT CO. INVESTMENT BANKERS SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS SMITH’S STUDIO Everybody’s Photographer MAKER OF LIFE-LIKE PHOTOS 218 EAST HOUSTON STREET SAN ANTONIO Boys, while at home, don’t forget “Papa” Smith All Photos in This Annual Made by Us Page One Hundred Thirty-nir SAM AAITOAJ IQ ACADEmV' BUICK IS A LEADER — ohis Is Unquestioned A LARGER VOLUME OF BUSINESS FOR THE PAST EIGHT YEARS THAN ANY OTHER FACTORY BELONGING TO THE N. A. D. A. LET US SHOW YOU THE REASON WHY IT IS SO POPULAR SAN ANTONIO BUICK COMPANY HENRY H. BRYANT CTME BLUE BO MAIET SAN PEDRO PARK - OPPOSITE THE ACADEMY Cronin: “Where did you get that black y � � eye? Hulbcrt: “You know that lady down the street whose husband is in China?” Cronin: “Yeah.“ Hulbert: “Well, he isn’t ’ Flapper: “Don’t you like my looks better with my hair bobbed?’’ Clause: “Whatcha doin’, fishin’ for compliments?’’ Flapper: “I never fish in shallow water.” FIVE POINTS Phone Woodlawn 812 2807 N. Flores St. AUTO REPAIR SHOP Academy Boys Give Us A Chance JOHN EARL. Proprietor General Auto Repairing ft Welding Woodlawn Cleaners MAGNETO AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS A SPECIALTY Well Call For and Deliver Authorized Service Station for Ford and Star Cars and Hilab Fan Belts SAME DAY SERVICE 145 2 N. Flores St. Phone Cr. 9061 L. A. Williams. Prop. San Antonio. Tex. Page One Hundred Forty-one SAM AAITOAI IQ ACADE Service Engraved Annuals are distinctive productions, pulsating with ideas.originality and character, and reflect in an unusual way the school and its activities. With our plan of “Building a Successful Annual and our specialized cooperation you can attain your ambition to produce a distinctive and successful book. SERVICE ENGRMNG CO. HO BROADWAY SAN ANTONIO.TEXAS bis c5%nnudl Printed by The SIGMUND PRESS c.Designers and Producers of BETTER CATALOGS SCHOOL ANNUALS DIRECT - BY - MAIL LITERATURE AND COMMERCIAL PRINTING 104 • DWYER • AVENUE SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS PHONE CROCKETT 5825 SAN AMTOAilO ACADE ONE OF THE BEAUTY SPOTS IN BRACKENRIDCE PARK Unsolved Mysteries How they put the holes in Swiss cheese. The Income Tax blanks. What it really is they sell for a dollar a pint. How they get away with the same old hoakum in mystery plays. Railroad time-tables. Enforcing prohibition. Sally’s whereabouts. Idle rumors. Who writes the “true stories”? Hash. What would happen if this country had national prohibition? Hooch. Ford motors. What happens to the pieces when day breaks? Who picks up night when it falls softly and otherwise? Which one is which when a man is beside himself? Whether a thought makes any impression when it strikes. What is it that clouds steal across the sky? A woman’s age. What’s funny about this? Wells: “I saw a man yesterday that weighed two tons.” Stevens: “Yer crazy.” Wells: “No, he was weighing lead pipe.” Here lies the crew of the Nancy James, They called the captain nasty names. Pane One Hundred Forty-four