Weslaco High School - La Palma Yearbook (Weslaco, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 252 of the 1949 volume:

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BELLAMAH Band MISS LOUISE BLACK English, Journalism F er. if xi X x fi I icce - w MR. DAVID BOREN Mathematics MRS. LOUISE BOWER Mathematics MRS. MYRTH BROWN English MRS. LELIA CARROTHERS MRS. CLARE BOREN Social Science ,, Q , Spanish, Biology nl. ,, .. b MRS. KATHRYN CHAMBERS English MRS. HELEN CHAPIN Reading MISS BERYL COX Economics MRS. FRANCES DOLL. Librarian MR. ALVIN DUGAT Science MRS. EST ELLE FRIEND Mathematics MRS. R. B. HANKAL Nurse MRS. R. B. HARMON Reading MR. M. N. HENSON Coach, P,E. MRS. C. H. HOGE Social Science - , .,5w.g15Q. ,,,, f ' ,, . , 3,2 W M im kit' M W5 his-Q +.yWF.-f., ,A iw . X H, Jzwkfiii- :U L. ,. ' MM g'.f'iUE'x:V ., 'gf 1 'W M gang ' ,. .gag ' ' . ' .mx wg EE -' ..,,'Qg52w':, ,. . 5 W w 4 1W4J1 M. ' M we mm ..1,, , mp Q., sfaffilfvfi HUB ' , dxf' 'H CTW, ...Nigga . 14-1, 5, Ei, Q i f . if- f if H .?.ig x g'l::' I , 'QS , U,.tx4?f15l u 'j'159Ej'..,'!-,fgfi ,pw -2 'lwi-w:,,' uf .1 M ' www v 5 L. 1 , I W W-gi? 1 J X , ,1 ,. I :W I , 19 R ' Y 'A N .. J, , yt ,Ny . M - x ff f av :R j' MRS. GLENNA ISI-IAM Readlng MR. WOODROW ISHAM Mathematics, P.E. MRS. AVA JONES Enghsh MISS EMILY JOY Speech MR. CLAUDE .TUNGMAN Social Science, Drwers Elducatxon MR. M. K. KEILLAM SOCIH1 Sclence MR. L. LeMASTER Industrial Arts MR. DICK LUTHRINGER Vocational Agriculture MRS. SIBYL MATTAR Musxc, Enghsh MR M E PALMER ASS1StaHt Prmcxpal Mathematlcs M .V 4 W, W 1 -,.h h . :wi-rm-3 ,'h' . ' .Ln- f -. Nada , .,, -, , ,. X .6 J T MISS S. PINSON Secretary MRS. IRENE ROBERTSON History MISS MARTHA STALLING Girls' Physical Education MRS ANN SWANN Commercml , 4 MR. G. W. SANSING Mathematics . I '11 I MRS. KATHRYN T HOMPSON MRS. FROTILLA SCOTT English Counsellor MISS LOUISE WILLIAMS Commercial YN flip- xd 3 ? v 'I -.Q aj 'S-V H38 .,w' Xi. I 'p 9 1 an '9 . .. I al 5 .Q A i + 5. 234 4 S G Z. 1 I 'D J Q3 'J IE 2 A vw -U31 ,,,,1 f 'JUDO' f 4'6- ndlffpzip-. HR. fa 'X Jmnlllllyk .. M -- XX M EN W fi ow GSL I ff' 5, R A46 XX XX MEECSH, fg . 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Baseball: Capt. of FootballTeam: All South Texas: Iron Man Little Broadway: All Valley Back: All District: Basket- ball: Le tte rman 's Club Most popular boy of Jr. Class: Best All-Around of Sophomore C la s sg V ic e- P re s ident of Roliki: All SouthwestConference team John C rofford Who 's W h o in Mechanical Drawing Mary Nelle Davenport L i t t l e Broadway: Future Homemakers: Band: V . - P r e s. of Little Broadway: C ur r ent Event Club: HI- LIFE Staff: LA PALMA Staff: Y-Teens: Girls' Basketball: All Tournament Guard: In San Antonio: White Ties: Fine Arts Soc. Bob Davis Little Broadway: Most Handsome Boy of Jr. Class: V.-Pres. of Sr. Class: HI- LIFE Staff: LA PALMA Staff: In Edinburg: Pres. of Fre shman Class: V.- Pres. of Sophomore Class: Best liked boy in Freshrnan Class Joan Davis HI-LIFE Staff: In Edcouch- Elsa:Future Homemakers: D ramatic s Club: Choral Club: ECHO Staff Dolly Dibrell HI-LIFE Staff: Art Ed. of LAPALMA Staff: Sgt. at-Arms of Little Broad- way: Band: Choi-alClub: Y -T eens: Future Horne- makers: Pep Squad: Science Club Kathryn Eoff Y - T e ens g Future Home- makers: Reporter of Future Homemakers: Quill and Scroll Pat Elenburg Little Broadway: Choral C lub: In Dallas: Jockey Club: Choral Club: Debate Club: Delphian Roland Frizzell ff!! 'ff on 3 L Rolando Garza Senior F o o tb a l l: Senior T r a c k: Letterman's Club Caroline Goodson Y-Teens: C u r r e nt Event Club: Pep Squad: HI-LIFE Staff: LA PALMA Staff Elsa Guerra Future Hornemakers: P e p S q ua d: Baseball: Choral Club: Volleyball Bob Hankal Pres. of Little Broadway: Reporter of Band: Librarian of Choral Club: One Act Play: LA PALMA Staff: ' 'Wedding Spells : HI-LIFE S t a f f . Key Club: Wittiest and Mo s t Talented Boy of Jr. Class He len Hayne s Choral Club Frances Hudson Band: Vice-President of Choral Club: Y-Teens: Student Council: Most Popular of Jr. Class: Future Homemakers: Science Club: Band Sweet- heart: Girls Trio:HI-LIFE: Staff: LA PALMA Staff: Debate: Little Broadway: Current Event Club: Q ui ll and Scroll: Pianist for Choral Club Ray Jackson Future F a r m e r s: Little Broadway: J r . - S r. Foot- ball: Jr .-Sr. T rack: HI- LIFE Staff: LA PALMA Staff: Jr.-Sr. Ba s eball: Most Popular Boy of Sopho- more Class: Y-Teens' Hero Gwen Johnson Current Event Club: Future Homemakers: Choral Club Joveta Johnson Y - T e e ns: Future Home- makers: Secretary of Soph. Class: Future Homemakers: Secretary of Jr. Class: Soc. Chairman of Senior Class: Devotional Chairman of Future Homemakers: Cheerleader: Student Council: Wedding Spells : HI-LIFE Staff: LA PALMA Staff: Quill and Scroll Fred Ray Jones Sec. of F utur e Farmers 'is 'v - v-ii-1 K :mlm if tw ,hu dum 1 - 4. Jimmy Kelly Letterman's Club: Basket- ball: Track: Baseball: Tennis: Choral Club: Boys' Quartet Peggy Kirgan Parl. of Future Home- makers: Sec, of Future Homemakers: Pres. of Future Homemakers: His- torian and Treas. of Y- Teens: Little B r o a dw a y: Current Event Club: Student Council: Band: Sec.-Treas. of Choral C lub: Asst. Ed. of HI-LIFE Carl Lobitz Vice-Pres. of Band: Student Dir e c to r: Vice-Pres. o f KeyClub: Little Broadway: Student Council: A l 1-State Band ' Elsie Jean McAlpin Future Homernakers: Y- Teens: Choral Club Bill McKee Jim McLeaish Band: Choral Club: Pres. of Jr. C las s: Roliki Club: Pres. of Little Broadway: HI-LIFE Staff: LA PALMA Staff: Student Council V.- President Warren Nichols Leola May Norman Future Homemakers: Mix- ed Chorus: G i r 1 s' Chorus: Treasurer of Little Broad- way: Current E v e nt Club: HI-LIFE Staff: LA PALMA Staff: W e d d i ng Spells : Quill and Scroll Joyce Norris Future Homemaker s: Base- ball F rancis Sue Oehler Reporter of FutureFar- Choi-a1C1ub: Band: Current mers: Sec. of Future, Farmers: Pres. of Student C ounci1:HI-LIFE Staff: Bus. M g r . of LA PALMA: C ur r e nt Event Club: Key Club: Basketball Event Club: Y-Teens li 'MPI' - Exif .u tub. ut ,, m 1, ,. M, m.u,,,mJ... ,, .,..... x H EQ r, Ll Lf., l,1 I 2 , lj 'ian ' , -41 J f 3 3 A N. ya P27 Jack Parker Ighn Ranggm Track: Choral Club: Order Band of De Molay Tom Pepper Pres. of Fresh. Class: Band: Roliki: Vice-Pres. and Pres. of Science Club: Vice-Pres. o f Jr. C la s s: Bus. Mgr. of HI-LIFE Staff: LA PALMA S taff: Student Council: Key Club Horacio Perez Ir. Baseball: Track Bill Pickard P r e s. of Sophomore Class Glendora Quintanilla Future I-Iomernakers: Betty Robertson E dito r of HI-LIFE Staff: Vice-Pres. and Sec. of Future Homernakers: D e - votional Chairman of Y- T'e e ns: Delegate toGir1s' State: Little Broadway: Current Event Club: Choral Club: Band: Student Council Hilda Rodriquez Baseball: Pep S q ua d: Fu- ture Hornemakers Arnold Rodvik Band: Choral Club: In Minneapolis, Minne s ota: Pres. of Fresh. Class: Basketball: L e t t e r rn an's Club: Dramatics Club Pat Ross Little Broadway: Vice- Choral Club: PQ: Squad: Qres, of Y-Teens: Treas. Baseball: Volleyball o f F utur e Homemakers: Current Event Club: Sec.- Treas. of Band: Sec. of Little Broadway y Wf'1S5Q F ' P ' LH., 1 I 1 1 f ' ' .' I 4' X 4 ,.1, . . it Mx for no Pattie Schellhamer Social Chairman o f Future Homemakersg S e c . of Fu- ture Homemakersg Y-Teen Program C hairmang Y - Teen Parl.: V i c e-Pres. of Soph. Classg Pres. of Fresh. Classg Social Chairman of Ir. Class: Best All Around in Jr. Classg Most Popular in Soph. Clas sg Little Broadwayg Current Event: Panther Sweetheart Darrell Schulz F utur e Farmersg Jr.-Sr. Football Donald Schulz F utur e Farrnersg Ir.-Sr. Footballg Roliki Bobby Schupp Domingo Sepulveda George Thompson P r e s. of Future Farmersg Vice-Pres. of Future Far- mersg Ir,-Sr. Footballg Co- Captaing All-V a l le yy All- Southwest Conference Teamg HI-LIFE Staffg LA PALMA Staff: Lette rman's Club Naomi Tisdale Future Homemakersg Science Clubg Bandg Choral Club Dolores Triplett Historian for Future Home- makersg Devotional Chair- man of Y-Teens: Pres. of Y-Teens: Vice -Pres. of Current Event Club: Little Broadwayg V i c e -Pres. of Student Councilg Girls' Basketball t e a mg Science Clubg Band Edna Veach Baseballg Pep Squad Elden'lN ren Football5Basketballg Current Event Club: Sci- Trackg Baseball ence C lubg Key Club: Stu- dent Council5HI-LIFE Staffg Bus. 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He returned to his pi evious position in the fall of 15145. , Although Mr. Murphy has no definite goals to accomplish this year, he stated that he would help to establish a well-rounded physical education program for both boys and girls. He said that as a whole the school has been run quite well in the pastg there- fore he does not plan to make any revolutionary changes in the sys- tem. Weslaco Highs principal this year is H. L. Bradshaw, who comes from San Antonio. Former- ly he has served as principal of Von Ormy and Natalia High Schools in addition to several others. He has been in school work off and on since 1928. Mr. Bradshaw has both his HS. and M.S. degrees from Southwest Texas Teachers' College, San Mar- COS. When asked his opinion of the Valley, he stated that he likes it very much, and is looking for- ward to an enjoyable year. Marvin E. Palmer. assistant term of '46-'47 and began teaching high school and junior hizh math. He was originally from Little Rock. Arkansas. but has lived in .lie Valley on and off since'1Sl24. l'et'oze coming to Weslaco. Mr. Palmer had spent three years in the 83rd Infantry Division as a captain in' tlteV'324th Field Artil' Ieiy llattalion, eighteen months ot' which was spent in the I-European theater. ' Mr. Palmer holds a B. S. degree from Texas A. QQ I. College. Kings- ville. and is now working on his master's. As assistant principal. he is in charge of senior and junior high school attendance and junior hieh school assembly programs. He will also teach three courses. Panthers to Play Six Home .Games Six gameshwill be played on Rarbee Field this season, accord-i ing to the i4R Panther schedule. One date. that of Octoher 1', is open. The present schedule is as follows: 'li- principal came to W. H. S, at mid- l DATE OPRONENT PLACE Sept. 10 Beeville Here Sept. 17 San Benito Here Sept. 24 Harlingen There Oct 1 Open . Oct 8 Haymondville Here Oct. 14 La Feria . Here Oct 22 Mercedes There Oct 29 P,lS.J.A. Here i Nov. 5 R. Grande City Here Nov. 11 Donna There Nov. 19 Mission There i A backwoods Woman, 'thelsoles of whose feet had been toughened by a lifetime of solelessness, was standing in front of her! cabin fireplace one day when her hus- band addressed her: ' ' You better move yer foot a mite, mawg you're standing,on a live coal. l Said she, nonchalantlyz NVhich foot. paw? THE WESLACO HI-LIFE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 1948 ll lst - Well, well, if the ole calendar doesn't tell me that it's once again time for the school doors to open wide and all the studes to be in their familiar places for their 'lbook larnin' ! Now I'll hop into one of the jalopies on the campus, take a run around the school, and give an analysis of the news AS I SEE IT. First of all, hearty congratu- lations should be extended to A. C. Murphy, who has been appointed our new superintend- ent of schools in Weslaco. Joe H. Wilson, the former head of schools, is now a professor of education at San Marcos. Here's wishing the best of luck to our new principal, H. L. Bradshaw, and Mr. Palmer, assistant prin- cipal. The welcome mat is also laid out for the new teachers of W. H. S. It looks as if all the boys of W. H. S. will have Charles Atlas physiques by the end of the year! With our new gym ready to be used by both the gals and guys, we ought to see plenty of im- provements. That good ole W. H. S. school spirit is beginning to pep up al- ready. The band and football team are seen regularly practic- ing and working hard to make this year the best of all. Keep up the good work, kids! Also on the working list are the cheerleaders. We hear their new outfits are very new and dif- ferent. Good luck to Kathryn Cleckler and Mary Sue Hampton, our new cheerleaders. I know they'll do a fine job this year. For the benefit of all the new students, here are the words of the school song, which is sung at assemblies and before every foot- ball game. Vl'eslaco High, our faith in you Shall never, never die. Xveslaco High, our hearts are true: XVe'll raise your name on high. ln victory or defeat we'll stand Welcome To W. H. S. With the ringing of the school bell we once more find ourselves in good ole W.H.S. Though some familiar figures are absent from our midst, others are here to be with us. The HI-LIFE wishes to extend a warm welcome from the stu- dent body and teachers to all the new faces around the campus. Some changes are evident among the head offices. We will miss Mr. Wilson, but we wish him the best of luck in his new posi- tion. We also extend to our own Mr. Murphy best wishes for a successful year as his successor. To Mr. Bradshaw, our new principal, goes our welcome to Wes- laco High. We're glad to have him with us. To all other new faculty members we say that we hope they like our town and school. Though the new students don't know our school customs and traditions, we believe they will soon get in the swing of activities. Weslaco High has always been known as a friendly school, and we want our new students and teachers to feel at home here quickly. - Let's all do our part to help them feel that way! l -i-...lg Gei Up Your Pep ond Sieom And Bock Your Teom! Well, stuoles, here we are aaln all energetic and ready to go. llt says herel. No kidding, though, we studes accounted for a lot of pep and spirit the last few years and old W.H.S. did mighty well. Let's all prove our loyalty to the teams, band, and school this year. If you don't know how, just paste your peepers on this- All you have to do is make with the voice-you know, yell- No. not in the halls but during pep rallies and at the games. As you sing Spirit of Weslaco High, put feeling into the words and think about the meaning. Let's all try this tomorrow night at the Beeville game on Barbee Field. This is our schoolg it will be what we make itg so come on, studes. lgive with the spirit and letis make it the best! Unmoved by friend or foe. f - Your spirit be our guiding lweslqco Pep Squad hand As on through life we go. Doris Jean Potts had the honor of being the first subscriber to HI-LIFE before she left last Thursday for business college in New Orleans. Remember, get your subscription to the HI-LIFE today and save the Scotch way! l i Don't forget that the first game of the year is to be played Friday , night at Barbee field. Let's all get out and support our team! ! u Pye for now! See ya next week! To Be Organized Today W.H.S. students will cheer Panther teams to victory this season under the leadership of head cheerleader Pattie Sue Schellhamer, senior cheerleader Joveta Johnson, and junior cheer- leaders Mary Sue Hampton and Kathryn Cleckler. The pep squad will be organized today, new yells will be intro- drcerl to them, and plan.: for wearing White dresses will be dis- cussed. A larger pep squad is ex- pected this season, Joveta stated. THE WESLACO-1-I-I-LIFE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER-8, 1948 ' Q Q Panthers to Battle IK Here it is, the 1948 football season, and we are on the side- lines watching the many oddities which occur while the Weslaco Panthers are practicing. One of the newest additions to the Cat family is Big John Porter. Big John has trans- ferred from the Rio Grande Val- ley Academy to W.H.S. and is to play football for the Panthers. Ray Cleckler, all South Texas and Iron Man back, is the cap- tain of the team for the '48 season. Congratulations, Ray! Glenn Haas, alias Blimpy, seems to have trouble running through those tires. Rumor has it that the tire is too small and not that Blimpy's feet are too large. Some of you may not know it, but our gym has a swimming pool in the girls' locker room. For further information just ask Ray Cleckler, Bob Guess, Big John, Maurice, Ray Jackson, Mohawk Moore, and P. V. Chenik. The Henson Panthers did well last week when they scrim- maged the Brownsville High school. You're looking good, boys! Managers for this year's team are none other than Pate and Er- mel. Don't work too hard! Coach lsham is certainly giving the teams some hard calisthenics. Everyone is so sore after the workouts that he can barely make it to the gym. Jimmy Rogers, one of the smallest boys of the team is do- ing very well in the half-back position, thus proving that size isn't everything. Well, practice is over! See ya' on the sidelines tomorrow night at the game! LAST YEAR SENIOR MAYBE A tourist was on his first visit to Niagara Falls, and a guide was trying to impress him with its Trojans Here Sept. I O Weslaco Eleven Begins With 7 Lenermenp Cleckler, Fullback, Captains '48 Team The sports curtain rings up Friday night, September 10, at 8 o'clock with the newest edition of the Weslaco Panthers meeting the Beeville Trojans on Barbee Field. Seven returning lettermen, led by the newly-elected captain, Ray Cleckler, are back to fill in the gaps left by graduation from the 1947 Regional Co-Champs. Other veterans are Marvin Moore, center, Ray Jackson, halfbackg Baldwin Thompson, halfback, Glenn Haas, tackle, George Thompson, guardg and Bob Guess, end. Also expected to share the load are Maurice Allen, who was ineligible last yearg squads- man Israel Benavides, newcomer John Porter, and a number of boys up from the Junior team. You Won't Believe lt, But Thot's How It Was! Was it a surprise to you??? Well, it really was to us! But wait! Let me tell you about it . . . It seems that a bunch of our dignified Seniors on Wednesday morning, the very first day of September, decided to take a tre- mendously great risk-that of actually and deliberately calling on a teacher!! Yep! That's right, but to con- tinue .... Knocking at the door, we were greeted with a big, broad smileg whereupon we innocently strode into the abode of Miss Black, not knowing whether we would emerge living or dead! In- cidentally, we're still here! ln the midst of a most interest- ing conversation someone joking- ly suggested putting out the HI- LIFE the second day of school! Heavens! exclaimed one. It sounds incredible . . . but I bet we could do it! So right there and then, the little group very excitedly began planning the pa- per. By means of telephone and grapevine, word quickly got around to members of both old and new staffs, and bright and early Thursday morning every- one eagerly received an assign- ment. Then they scurried away to get their stories! Crammed to its utmost capac- ity in the Journalism off-ice Fri- Clay morning, the industrious staff, Friday night's trial will prob- ably show a well-balanced back- field operating behind an inex- perienced but promising line. These two units should bring credit to the efforts of hard- working head coach Buck Hen- son and his able assistants, Woodrow Isham and Claude Youngman. It has been learned that the Trojans have suffered heavily from loss of manpower and must build up with three returning let- terinen. However, the upstate boys are always a power in their district, and the tussle is far from being regarded as a breather by close observers. The probable starting lineup for the Panthers will be as fol- L T L.G. Porter G. Thompson or Mauldin oore or Vaughan R.G. Benavides or Potts lows: L.E. Benbow M C. R.T. Haas R.E. Guess Q.B. Allen L.G. Jackson R.H.B. Thompson F.B. Cleckler Visitor: How many students are there ion your class? Professor: About one in every five. A foot on the brake is worth two in the grave. was diligently working away to bring to you the paper you are now so interestedly devouring fwe hope!! THE WESLACO HI-LIFE WEDNESDAY, S-EPTEMBER 8,-1948 ,,, 'me NH, Assembly Opens QI4 ew Members VACUUM aa Page UDALLEIE Dmfl Hi, kids! Well-happy days are here again. The vacuum cleaner is still panting from chas- ing you kids all summer. Whewi Well-enough of this. On with the gossip! Let's start out with the two summer romances that have led to going steady. Say, now! They are none other than JO and BOB! Aren't we surprised? Oh yes-I guess I'd better mention KATHY C L E C K L E R and MARVIN MOORE, too. N Some of the younger kids seem to be getting around too. accord- ing to all reports of parties at BARBARA WILLIAMS' and TOMMY JOE LOTT'S recently. Some of the couples were: NELL GLYN KOESTER and JIMMY HAMPTON: D A V I D ROGERS and PATSY HANKEL, BAR- PARA JEAN WILLIAMS and FRED BLISS, and TOMMY JOE LOTT, who can't decide which boy she likes better, TOMMY MCMANN or JACKIE GATTON. We hear that PATSY PACE has two flames from Elsa. Come on. kid-make up your mind! tThey are cute, too!l II FRANCES, did your romance with RIC weather the summer storms? Best of luck, kids. JANIE DAVIS has been seeing ouite a bit of BOBBY HARBI- SON of Elsa. What about that, LORENE EOFF'??? Rumors are flying! We hear through grapevine that 'tthree's a crowdf' Isn't it, PATSY CADE, BOBBY MITCHELL, and JOHN- NIE MAYO? ROSEMARY, are you having trouble with DENNIS, or what? ELDEN WREN, is it true that you go for college girls now? SKIPPY surely seems to enjoy DOLLY'S company. He has been with her several times, and we hear they kept the mailman busy delivering letters while he was away. You Keep Coming Back Like A Song. This reminds us of KAYE and VAN. Kansas City makes PEGGY KIRGAN, PATSY ROSS, and SUE THOMPSON swoon. If you don't believe us, just ask them, Three 48- 49 School Year A total of 312 students enrolled in Weslaco Senior High .School 'last week, according to H. L. Brad- shaw, principal. Approximately fifty more are expected in grades 9 through 12 this week, he stated. Enrollment by classes is as fol- lows: Senior, 53: junior, 83: sopho- Imore, 87: freshman, 89. j Junior high school students, grades 7 through 8, enrolled Wed- nesday of this week. Approxi- mately 425 were expected, accord- ing to Marvin Palmer, assistant principal. A brief assembly at 9 o'clock lWednesday morning in the high school auditorium officially opened the 19-18-1949 school year. After lthe singing of one stanza of , America , Mr. Bradshaw intro- duced Bill McKee, president of the Student Council, who .explained the purpose of the council to the lassembly. Superintendent A. C. Murphy introduced the new faculty 'members The assembly was con- lcluded with the singing of the school song. I A regular schedule of classes was 'followed in senior high, while the day was occupied with enrollment 'in junior high. Link, Carruthers, Clark, Elected Band Twirlers Three new twirlers were elected at a meeting of the Wes- laco High School Band Thursday night, September 2. They are Patia Link, freshman: Carolyn Carrothers, sophomore: and Kaye Clark, junior. Two other mem- bers of the band who' tried out were Gail Henson and' Sue Clark. The five who participated have practiced 'together the past sum- mer. According 'to Joe H. Bella- mah, one more twirler may he chosen later in thefseason, since there are four uniforms. blind mice! ' I MISS FOWLER, we hear you've changed the MISS to I MRS. : Best wishes for lots of ' happiness.- Girls, the football team is to- gether again. Hurry up and grab your man. Hey! Save me one!! Watch out this week-end. We'll I I I I have our scouts out looking for- you. Adios and thirty. dcled to Faculty Fourteen new teachers will be in Weslaco Senior and Junior High School this year, according to A. C. Murphy, superintendent. Some are filling positions vacated this year, while others have been added to handle the increased en- rollment. H, L. Bradshaw is the new prin- cipal of high school, filling the position vacated by A. C. Mur- phy. The new teachers for Senior High are as follows: Henry Agar, English: Mrs. Bill Friend, math: Dick Lutheringer, vocational aq- riculture: Mrs. Randolph Scott. English: and Miss Martha Stall. ing, girls' physical eilucation teacher. In junior high David Boren will teach math: Mrs. Louise Bower. math: Mrs. Myrtle Brown, Eng- lish: Mrs. Glenna Isham. reading: Miss Emily Joy, speech: M. K. Kellam. social studies: Woodrow lshani, math and physical educa- tion: and Claude Jungman, junior coach and social studies. Campus Sliewvrs Summer Changes As usual, improvements, addi- tions, and changes have been made on the W.H.S. campus dur- ing the summer. New football bleachers have been erected on the west side of the field and the old ones moved to the other side. The athels have been removed, adding approximately 40 feet more playground. In addition, a fence is to he built on the east and west of the field. The long awaited gym has been completed and is now equipped and ready for use. Adequate dressing and shower spaces are available for the first time. A washer and dryer for towels has been purchased. The usual renovation and paint- ing in the Junior and Senior high school buildings has freshened their appearance. The Home Economics Depart- ment now has a new electric stove and refrigerator. One room has been added to the Junior High building: it was formerly the teachers'- lounge and nurse's of- fice. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1948 Six Assemblies To Be Sponsored B Journalists The Journalism class is sponsor- ing six special assemblies this year. These programs have been obtained from the Southern School Assemblies, and the pro- fit derived from these paid pro- grams will be applied to the cost of the 1949 La Palma. The first paid assembly, which will be held on Monday, October 4, will feature Jack Raymond with many odd, interesting, and valuable facts about reptiles. Mr. Raymond will illustrate his dis- sertation with an exhibit of live snakes! On December 4, the Journalism Class will sponsor the Messick Musical Bells. Theis program of music and comedy will feature over 200 priceless bells from all over the world, dating from those of primitive man to present com- mercial bells. Personality portraits from real life and fiction will be presented by Hal and Ruby Holbrook on January 10. These two talented performers will present both humorous and serious moments in literature and life. No series of assemblies would be complete without a magiciang hence, on February 9, C. Thomas Magrum will present a program that promises both to puzzle and amuse his audience. The Howells, glass blowers ex- traordinary, will appear in the auditorium Friday, March 11. Their family has presented an out- standing exibition at every World's Fair since 1893. The last paid assembly will be held on March 31, when the Andrew's Trio, featuring three beautiful young ladies, will give a dramatic instrumental concert with a program ranging from Rogers and Hammerstein to Moz- art. Great musical works, both popular and classic, will be pre- sented in a refreshing and dif- ferent manner. Five New Instructors it ll Found in Senior High Though a list of new teachers in Weslaco Junior-Senior High was published last week, perhaps a few vital statistics about them might be interesting to H1-LIFE readers. Senior high instructors will be discussed this week. Henry Ernest Agar is instruc- tor in English Il and English III assist the production year's LA PALMA. a graduate of San School and has an and will also staff of this Mr. Agar is Benito High A. B. degree from Baylor Uni- versity. At present he has not definite address and no regular hobbies. Incidentally, Mr. Agar is single, Wire Recorder Bought For W. H. S. The Weslacoschools have pur- chased a new wire recorder for the use of teachers and different school organizations, according to A. C. Murphy, superintendent. Mr. Murphy realized its possibili- ties for W. H. S. while using it in the University of Texas las sum- mer. The device consists of a record- ing machine and small packages of recording wire. To make a recording, the wire is inserted into the machine and then. when the recording is made, it may be played back. lf a different re- cording is wanted, the wire is merely reinsertedg the old record-V ing is erased and the new one made. Each small package of wire will record for thirty minutes. The machine may be used in any room without worry of acoustics and makes very true recordings. The Band, Choral Club, and Speech class will probably make most frequent use of it, Mr. Muh-- phy stated. However, a few experi- ments will be made with it first. Joe: The butter in this board- inghouse is so strong it can walk right over to the coffee and say, t'How do you do? Bill: Yes, but the coffee is too weak to answer. girls. He stated that he hasn't been he1'e long enough to form an opinion of our school. Miss Martha Stallings, girls' physical education teacher, comes to Weslaco High from Lyford. She is a graduate of Baylor Uni- versity, where she received her B. S. degree. V Miss Stallings. whose hobby is photography, stated that she likes Weslaco p and the school. Of course, she said she likes the new gymnasium best. Mrs. O. R. Scott has the room formerly occupied by Miss Anne Bauer, and is teaching English I and world history. Mrs. Scott did her undergrad- uate work at Mary Hardin-Baylor in Belton, Where she obtained her Bachelor of Arts degree. She is now doing graduate work at the University of Texas. Her main and most important hobby is watching her son. Randy. Outside of that she is an ardent fishing fan. Mrs. Scott is a long-time resi- dent of the Valley, coming to Wes- laco in 1932 from Temple, Texas. She has had experience in teach- ing English in Tulia. Bishop. Donna. and Weslaco. From our own town. Weslaco, we also have lVlrs. Estelle Friend. who is the new Algebra I and General Math teacher. Mrs. Friend attended T. C. U. and Texas University and has a B. A. degree. Mrs. Friend loves flowers and likes to raise them as her hobby. Weslaco High. she said, has im- proved since she taught here be- fore and seems unusually friend- ly. Dick R. Luthringer, new voca- tional agriculture teacher, was born in Beeville. Texas. He at- tenfefl Texas A. 84 M. and Texas A. :Q I.. where he recieved his B. S. degree. Mr. Luthringer was in the Army for two and one half years and served in both theaters of war. He is married and has a five- month-old girl. This is his first teaching assignment. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 1948 as ' if i VACUUM Cllllllll ' it ' l'WE PICKUPALL HE Dmfl 3 -TJ F- Q ' Well, well, look at all the dirt we found while emptying ye old vacuum this week!!! First, the dirt really stacked up at the Little Broadway dance Friday night! Seen there were PATSY POTTS and TOMMY WAGGONER: PATSY ROSS and CORKYg BILLY and CAROLINE3 DIZZY and OLEANE3 CRAIG STEPHENS and ROSEMARY EVANS: BUD DAVENPORT and GENEVIEVEQ GAIL HENSON and BOBBY SCHUPPQ and ED and DOLORES. By the way, ED, what happened to yours and DOLORES'S shoes?!! It seems that one of our foot- ball boys has taken quite an in- terest in ELEANOR BRAD- SHAW! What about that, DA- Vlll?!! The freshmen seem to be start- ing out O.K.!!-Hin, PATIA and A. L.?? Say, BOBBY HANKAL, did you and PEGGY have fun Friday night? As usual, KATHRYN and MARVIN. and MARY SUE and BOB were together! Say now, here's something really good! Joy Stallings and BALDWIN THOMPSON were seen together twice over the week end!! Well, we see that SUE THOMPSON and RICHARD LANNERT ing strong! Goodness juniors the the Wagon the environment were MARTHA IQNAPP and GEORGE HARREN, and GAIL HENSON and RICH- ARD IIABB! MARTHA, we hear this has been going on all sum- mer. What about that?! lly the way, CHARLES SHER- RILL and ROBERT FIELDS, what happened to your McAllen dates? Have you all lost your appeal? Lookal here! MARK CRANV- FORD and MASON RAMSEY were at the game together! Oh! Oh! l'd better run before some dirt is flung my way! See ya next week with more dirt. kids!! tDonnal are still go- , studes, are the only ones who go to any more? Enjoying If You Aren't Guilty, Don't Read This Aren't we proud of our campus and of our new gym and our freshly painted walls in the school rooms? And aren't the grass and trees looking green? We can easily keep these things this way. Everyone appreciates our gym and since it is the newest and, we think, the nicest in the Valley, is very proud of it. The polished and shining floors add to the attractiveness of the building. We have all been given strict orders not to walk on them with our shoes, and it would be greatly appreciated if we would remember this. If you have the urge to yank off a tree limb or palm frond, just wait until you get in your own yard. It would help the appearance of the yard and also Pedro, if you who like to throw candy wrappers and other papers would wait until you get in the classroom and put them in the wastepaper basket. fChances are you'Il be making a trip to it anyway, to throw out your gum.l lVe have pride in our school, so let's show it by taking care of it and the campus. 1 I Weslaco's Dream Has Came True A dream has finally become a reality-the Weslaco High School Gymnasium is completed. Needless to say, students as well as faculty are proud of it. I With t.he facilities of the gym. a more adequate physical education program can be offered. It has six basketball goals, 300 seats, parallel land horizontal bars, and standards for volleyball and tennis courts. I It also has a handball room, a kitchen, and a very attractive recreation room containing tile floors, easy chairs, and lamps. 9 The girls' physical education classes have a full time director. land there is an instructor for boys' P. classes. Every student in P. E. classes has an individual clothes basket. As hard soled shoes will damage the floor, they are not to be worn on the gym floor. Boys wear tennis shoes and shorts. The girls have very attractive gym suits, which they are proud of. The shorts are kelly green. and white blouses have initials HVV. ll. S. in green. This gym was made possible by our parents and townspeople. l,et's show our appreciation by using it the right way and taking care lot' it. I I I I ?Cardenas Elected alittle Broadway Plans lBanal President :Programs for Year Charlie Cardenes was chosen' Ways of applying make-up for president of the Band at thu-dmharactersinaplay were discussed period Monday, September 13. iby Miss Emily JOY: new SPOUSOYU I 1 t th f' t 1 t' , The rest of the cabinet are asa imle eBrgjdv::guI?Ir Igee mit of lfollows: Carl Lobitz, vice presi--n y on Hy 8 er' dentg Mary Ann Dreyer, secre-l Oon' tary treasurer: Robert Fie1dS,l Miss Joy suggested that the club lstudent council representative, l give programs to the Service Clubs ,Bob Hankal, reporter. I Brief talks onthe band spirit ,and officers' duties were made by Director Joe Bellamah and Super- intendent A. C. Murphy. and charge admission as a Way of making money. A report was given of the profit made from the dance after the San Benito game. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1948 Panthers Trim Trojans, 33-O, In Season 's Cpening Game Friday Panthers to Battle Greyhound Eleven Here Friday Night Weslaco's speedy Panthers play host to the mammoth San Benito Greyhounds Friday night on Bar- bee Field in a contest that prom- ises all the thrills of big-time foot- ball. Traditionally the Panther-Grey- hound clash is one of great ex- citement, and will be even more so this year, as both teams are favored to win in their districts. Also the Greyhounds' eleven boasts an average of over 200 pounds per man, while the sly Panther boys do well to top the scales at 160 pounds each. B. Sanchez, 280-pound t.ackle, H. Sanchez, 225-lb. tackle, and J. Housewright, 220-lb. guard, will lead the Greyhound squad, while standouts for the Panther team, such as Thompson, Porter, Allen, and Cleckler will be serving their school well. As the starting whistle sounds, the mighty Greyhounds troupe will have their first taste of bat- tle in this 1948-49 season, while the victorious Panthers wade in in hope of a second non-confer- ence victory. Probable starting line up is as follows: L.E.-B. Benbow. L.T.-J. Porter. L.G.-M. Moore. C.-J. Vaughn. Benavides. R.T.-G. Thompson. R.G.-I. R.E.-B. Guess. Q.B.-M. Allen. L.H.-R. Jackson. Thompson. Cleckler. R.H.-B. EB.-R. Bill: My boss offered me an interest in his business. Jim: He did? Bill: Yes, he said if I didn't take an interest soon he'd fire me! Veterans Cleckler, Jackson, Thompson Set Spark to Henson Eleven The VVeslaco Panthers, 1947-48 co-regional champions, started this season as they did the last, by launching a 33-0 victory, this time over the Beeville Trojans last Friday night on Barbee Field The Purple tide, sparked by Ray Country Cleckler, Ray Jack- son, and Baldwin Thompson, took possession ot' the ball in the early minutes of the game. Ray Jackson, 3-year veteran, toted the pigskin to within the shadows of the Trojan goalposts, after which Ray Cleck- ler galloped 14 yards to the promised land for the Panthers' first tee dee. The try for extra point was successful. - ,mon-met X IIDELNESZ The Weslaco Swamprats, sometimes called P a n t h e r s, waded through a disappointing Beeville Trojan team Friday night to the tune of 33-0. The Panthers showed plenty of power on the soggy turf, but a dry field is hoped for when they clash with the big San Benito Greyhounds tomor- row night. 1 It has been learned that gor- geous George Thompson escaped without complications when he dropped in one of those over- sizefl mudholes on the way to the field Friday night. Credit for his rescue should go to John 'The Floater' Porter. The Panthers received a jolt last week when Glenn Haas suf- fered a fractured foot in scrim- mage. Haas may be able to play in about five weeks. Also on the injured list is Weldon Strickland! whose collarbone was broken dur- ing a scrimmage session. Coach .lungman started his Kittens on their way Monday in preparation for their first game with Haymondville on October 7. Another Weslaco group starting practice this week were the 110- pounders under the direction of Cy Picken and Frank Kraffa. This started things, for shortly after, Country Cleckler smash- ed his Way for 24 yards, only to be stopped at the Trojans' front door. Baldwin Thompson slipped through left tackle to make the score 13-0. Swinnea's deft toe sent the ball between the uprights to add the extra point. As the second quarter began, Thompson again marked up a tally for the Weslaco eleven by lugging the leather to Panther pay dirt. Swinnea again added the conversion point to make the score stand 21-0. Hard blocking in the line paved the way to Henson's men of might for another touchdown when Ray Jackson churned 40 yards, increasing the Panther lead to 27-0. The try for extra point failed. ln the middle of the second half the Panthers began their touch- down bound drive again. On a lateral from Jackson to Cleckler around the Panther right end, Cleckler crossed the Beeville double-stripe once more. Both teams fought to a stand- still the remaining minutes of the game, but already the Panthers had captured the winner's crown. Statistically speaking, the Panthers outclassed the deter- mined T r o j a u W a rr io rs throughout the game, by chalk- ing up ll first downs to Bee- ville's 4. The Panther team showed a well-rounded offense and a heads- up defens in the victory of their initial game. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1948 v VAClUl1E CLEANER DME PlCKUlfALLxl-if Dmtl Greetings, kids! Gather 'round and find out all the latest gossip as ye old snoopin' reporter empties the dirt! ROBERT WILSON was with PEGGY MCDONALD tEdinburgJ Friday night. What about this, REX? Isn't. she going to ever make up her mind? Congratulations to the Little Broadway for slinging such a wonderful dance. tAnd it was free, too!t Some of the couples seen enjoying themselves were GAIL and RICHARD BABB, RAY and PATTIE, BILLY and CAROLYN, MARY SUE and BOB, ROSEMARY and CRAIG, and the usual stags. Oh. yes, AURELIA VASQUEZ, that was a super dance that you did! Guess who's going steady now? It's none other than BILLIE RUTH PARKER and C. V. JONES. Goodness, that was a mighty pretty birthday present he gave you, BILLIE RUTH. Date of the week goes to BALDWIN ROMEO THOMP- SON and PAT CADE. A new romance, BALDWIN? It was a tough job to find out. but we finally got this dirt. NANCY SOLETHER and GEORGE HARREN, and MIN- ERVA DUNCAN tMercedesJ and ROBERT FIELDS were at the Wagon last Saturday night. Did you all have fun, kids? Whoops! Here's a new one that will knock you cold! Seen together at the midnight show were none other than BOBBY MITCHELL and BILLIE JANET and EVELYN HAAS and FLOYD. Say now! McAllen seems to have claimed the hearts of two of our own dear studes. They are none other than BOBBY GOODEY, who is going steady with GEORGE HAEN- NICKE, and CARL ERMEL, who is going steady with JOAN MITCHELL. When did JOAN ,get your football sweater, CARL? Listen to this! JOE LACKEY and HELEN PATE were together Saturday night. Kids, is this the ,beginning of a new romance? OLEANE and DIZZY are still going together. Aren't you two goin to ever break up, or have ,you both decided that it's true love? Isn't it wonderful to sit out in the front yard on a Sunday afternoon and gaze fondly at each other? For further information ask FRANCES and RIC. f That new girl, JOY STAL- LINGS, surely is cute! It seems that all the boys have gone nutty over her. More power to you. Joy. V PATTIE SUE and MARY SUE, it's too bad that RAY and BOB went to Corpus last Saturday night and you all had to sit atl -home! However, I'm sure you enjoyed listening to the radio. Well, chums, this is all the dirt this week, but there'll be lmore next week, so watch it! You Got Wet? Well, Kid, You Weren't by Yourself! The stadium was packed. The crowd was cheering The! band struck up a pep tune and the teams rushed on the fieil. I Suddenly the only peoy .. left visible were the purple and rain- drenched orange clad playin ' Yes dear, friends it rain last Friday night at the footbatirgame! Surprised? Any one near with a raincoat, umbrella, newspaper, or ,kleenex suddenly became your 'bosom pal as you sought sl' ' in order to watch the gamvzfl Qu. lyou peered from under youtfre- ,fuge and found that the lova- grown dew had let up. You sighed ,with relief and threw back your shield. The game looked allot better now from an unobstruch ,view. Suddenly it seemed that tae clouds would not be forgquen for a minute. You again sox- t your bosom palg however, ht, '- other plans, so you struct, out lthrough the river of mud four- your icar. Y-Teens' First Meeting ' To Be Held Next Week The first meeting of the Y-Teens will probably be held some -Line next week, according to Dolores Triplett, president. At that time plans for the year will be made. Other officers are as follows: Pat Ross, vice-presidentg Martha Ann Knapp, secretaryg Peggy Kir- gan, treasurerg and Pattie Schell- thamer. program chairman. ew Chief Predicts Grid Results The sunset in the East Donna hills is beautiful, and there is a big t'ire. As the smoke begins to clear. we see two figures, one lying down and the other kneel- ing. As we get closer. we see that the recumpent person is none other than the great chief Iva Flat- top, one of the greatest pigskin prognosticators of W. H. S.. who last year thrilled the students with an amazing ,910 average on football game predictions. But who can the other person kneeling down be? The voices can now be hear. Flattop says, You, my son, Ika Grin-in-the Face. shall take my place as -pigskin prognosticator as l have :done for the past year. Yes, :fellow mates, the great chief, 'Iva Flattop, has passed away. l Sh-h-h. for now the new chief, !Crin-in-the-Face. son of Flattop land grandson of Ima Squareheacl, has started to speak: l McAllen over P. S. J A.-This ,is going to be a hard fought game. 1 Mission over Edinburg-Look -out for those Eagles. ' Harlandale over Harlingen-- lThere will be Cardinal meat for supper Friday night. l Jeff Davis tH0uston7 over iIii-ovmsville-Both of these teams are out to win, so may the best one succeed. Alice over Freer-Alice is a ,new comer to MAA, and they lhave what it takes. Rolvstown over Victoria-The Cotton Pickers are out to improve this season. ukayniondville -over Rio Hondo -The Bearkats will demonstrate their strength for the first. time this season. La Feria over Edcouch-Elsa-- This is to be a very close game. Rio Grande City over Hebron- ville-We are expecting an im- proved Rattler team this year. , YYes!aco over San Benito -- llet's not discuss this one till next l week. l YVell. amigos, I bid you adiosf' THE WESLACO HI-LIFE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 1948 f . Pepper Cleckler Head Top Classes AS 1 ' W Stf ui Ab Hello-o-o-0 there! Cp-me wi. X to ze magic carpet, and I'll t.':e you for a ride. Well, anyway. come with me and I'1l present you with the news As I See lt. . '-t really was a swell game you Panthers played Friday ni,.ght. This week we hope to have another non-conference victory over Harlingen. Congratulations go to Bald- sii. Thompson, who was c0- vaptain for the San Benito une. Eh, my aching back! Your back? It's my legs! t such as these were heard wt. a number of girls in Miss S illmgs' P. E. classes. How do you like those calisthenics, girls? The Driver's Education course should be of great help to stu- dents who drive cars or wish to learn. Mr. Kaiser is trying hard to vnake the students understand that reckless driving does not pay. What will they do next? I'm referring to some of the girls that me-we wandering around on the campus Friday wearing cowgirl boots. ls this a new fad or some- thing? You girls wearing sandals had better scamper if you seel them coming or you might be minus a toe! ' Gee, that was a wonderful pep rally we had last Friday. It was recorded and transcribed over KURY. Edinburg, later that afternoon. Let's have a peppy pep rally like that every week 5 and show those Panthers that we're behind them I00 per cent! Ciooners? No. it's just the Choral Club singing, All the Things You Are. Miss Fowler' seems to be very well attached to this song. Do you -blame her, Choral Club? The band did a super job of marching at the game Friday night. They really showed their Heading the Senior Class this year is Tommy Pepper. Tommy is a member of the HI-LIFE and LA PALMA staffs, and is presi- dent of the Science Club. Last year he was vice-president of the Current Event Club. For five years he was a member of the band. Tommy said, I hope the Senior Class will work together and co- operate to make this one of the best Senior classes ever to grad- uate from Weslaco High. Kathryn Cleckler was chosen by the Junior Class last Friday as its president. She is active in Y- Teens. Future Homemakers, and Choral Club: in addition, she is a member of the Hi-LIFE staff and Current Event Club, and is a cheerleader this year. Kathryn was a Student Council representative during her fresh- man and sophomore years and represents Future Homemakers in that organization this year. More congratulations go to the students that were elected as class officers and for repre- sentatives of clubs and classes for the Student Council. We're sure that y0u're capable of handling these offices. enior High Classes :Elect Officers l Last Friday the senior high lgrades met in homerooms to elect V48-'49 class officers. The new of- lficers are as follows: Seniors: President, Tommy Pep- per: vice-president, Bob Davis: secretary-treasurer, Peggy Kirgan: social chairman, Joveta Johnson. J u n io 1' sr President, Kathryn Cleckler: vice - president, Bob Guess: secretary-treasurer, Mar- tha Ann Knapp: reporter. Billie Sophomores: President, Gene McMullen: vice-president, Mary Ann Dryer: secretary-treasurer, Charlotte .Iackson: reporter, Mar- tha Pickard. Freshmen: President, Domingo Cardona: vice-president. Jimmie Swinnea: secretary- treasurer. A. I.. Brumley: social chairman, June Smith. Sponsors of these classes are as follows: Seniors, Mrs. Lelia Carrothers. Mrs. Fred Robertson: Juniors, G. W. Sansing, Miss Louise NVilliams. Mrs. Roger Swann: Sophomores. Henry Agar. Mrs. Randolph Scott, Mrs. Bill Friend: Freshmen, Miss Beryl Cox. Alvin Dugat, Sam J. Kaiser. The Senior class also elected their homeroom mothers. with Mrs. Bob Ross as chairman. Other mothers are Mrs. Sylvan Johnson. Mrs. Ferdinand Chcnik, Mrs. E. C. Pepper. and Mrs. Leo stuff, didn't they? lGeTitry. Norman. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 1948 'mg vi L T WUUM UEANER ' it ! lwe PucxUvAu.xn1aE Duzfl , ---q - l NVell, well, look at all the dirt we found while emptying ye old vacuum this week!!! First, the dirt really stacked up at the Little Broadway dance Friday night! Seen there were PATSY POTTS and TOMMY WAGGONER: PATSY ROSS and CORKYQ BILLY and CAROLINE, DIZZY and OLEANE3 CRAIG S TE P H E N S and ROSEMARY EVANS: BUD DAVENPORT and GENEVIEVEQ GAIL HENSON and BOBBY SCHUPPQ and ED and DOLORES. By the way, ED, what happened to yours and DOLORESlS shoes?!! lt seems that one of our foot- ball boys has taken quite an in- terest in ELEANOR BRAD- SHAW! Vilhat about that, DA- YID?!! The freshmen seem to be start- ing out O.K.!!-Hm, PATIA and A. L.'?'? Say, BOBBY HANKAL, did you and PEGGY have fun Friday night? As usual, KATHRYN and MARVIN, and MARY SUE and BOB were together! Say now, here's something really good! .loy Stallings and BALDWIN THOMPSON were seen together twice over the week end!! Well, we see that SUE THOMPSON and RICHARD LANNERT lllonnal are still go- ing strong! Goodness, studes, are the juniors the only ones who go to the Wagon any more? Enjoying the environment were MARTHA KNAPP and GEORGE HARREN, und ClAll. HENSON and RICH- ARD IEABB! MARTHA, we hear this has been going on all sum- mer. What about that?! By the way, CHARLES SHER- RILI. and ROBERT FIELDS. what happened to your McAllen dates? Have you all lost your appeal? Looka' here! MARK CRAW- FORD and MASON RAMSEY were at the game together! Oh! Oh! I'd better run before some dirt is flung my way! See ya next week with more dirt. kids!! If You Aren'i GuiIty,lDon'1 Retrdofhis Aren't we proud of our campus and of our new gym and our freshly painted walls in the school rooms? And aren't the grass and trees looking green? We can easily keep these things this way. Everyone appreciates our gym and since it is the newest and, we think, the nicest in the Valley, is very proud of it. The polished and shining floors add to the attractiveness of the building. We have all been given strict orders not to walk on them with our shoes, and it would be greatly appreciated if we would remember this. If you have the urge to yank off a tree limb or palm frond, just wait until you get in your own yard. It would help the appearance of the yard and also Pedro, if you who like to throw candy wrappers and other papers would wait until you get in the classroom and put them in the wastepaper basket. tChances are you'll be making a trip to it anyway, to throw out your gum.l We have pride in our school, so let's show it by taking care of it and the campus. A 1 ,Wes!uco's Dream Has Come True A dream has finally become a reality-the NVeslaco High School Gymnasium is completed. Needless to say, students as well as faculty are proud of it. 3 With the facilities of the gym, a more adequate physical education program can be offered. lt has six basketball goals, 300 seats, parallel and horizontal bars, and standards for volleyball and tennis courts. It also has a handball room, a kitchen, and a very attractive recreation -room containing tile floors, easy chairs, and lamps. , The girls' physical education classes have a full time director, and there is an instructor for boys' P. E. classes. Every student in P. E. classes has an individual clothes basket. As hard soled shoes will damage the floor, they are not to be worn on the gym floor. Boys wear tennis shoes and shorts. 1 The girls have very attractive gym suits, which they are proud l of. The shorts are kelly green, and white blouses have initials W, ll. 1 in green. l i This gym was made possible by our parents and townspeople. , Let's show our appreciation by using it the right way and taking care 1 of it. 1 l Cardenas Elected jlittle Broadway Plans 'Band President iPrograms for Year , Charlie Cardenes was chosen' WHYS Of Hpplying make-UD f0F 'presiderlt of the Band at thu-d,charactersinaplay were discussed 'period Monday, September 13. 1 by Miss Emily JOY, new Sponsor'- . lat the first regular meeting of The rest of the cabinet are asa Dm B d M d f lfollows: Carl Lobitz, vice presi- 1 e ma Way OH HY ater' dentg Mary Ann Dreyer, secre-fnoon' WHPY IFGHSUFSPZ Robert Fi61dS,l Miss Joy suggested that the club iZtgE1?I1gnkZ?U?sLL rtgipresentauvei g give programs to the service clubs Brief talks on the band spirit and officers' duties were made by ! Director Joe Bellamah and Super- intendent A. C. Murphy. land charge admission as a way of making money. A report was given of the profit made from the dance after the San Benito game. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 1948 Panther Eleven Holds Giant Greyhounds to I3-I3 Score Panthers to Meet At Harlingen At the sound of the opening whistle Friday night the feathers and fur will fly as the Weslaco Panthers tangle with the Harlin- gen Cardinals on Cardinal Field. The battle scarred Panthers have nursed their wounds re- ceived last Friday night in the 1Veslaco-San Benito tussle, and it seems that everyone has fully recuperated and is ready to vie with the highly rated Redbirds. Although the Cardinals have but one returning letterman, their 1947 B-team chamionship eleven boasts of sufficient experience and power to threaten to crush the fighting Panthers and redeem themselves for the last year's 21- 14 trouncing given them. The rampaging Cardinals sounded a booming warning against defending opponents for the 14-AA crown this year, as they literally stomped the brave Harlandale Indians of San An- tonio, to the tune of 21 to 7 last week. The fast improving Panthers will rely principally upon their speedy backfield, which consists of Baldwin Thompson, two year lcttermau, Ray Cleckler, high scorer for the 1947 season, Ray Jackson, high scorer for the 1946 season, and Maurice Allen. first- year man. The backs will be sup- ported by Bob Guess, end: George Thompson, tackle: and Marvin Moore, guard. The Cardinals will have plenty of help from Buddy Bentley. brother of last year's star end: Bobby Leggett, whose brother, Guy, was an important cog in the last year's championship Cardinal team: and Manuel llinojosa, who did most of the running against Harlandale last week. Outcome Upsets Card nals Friday l Sport Predictions The off-and-on Weslaco Panthers and the mammoth San Benito Greyhounds battled to a 13-13 tie last Friday night in one of the most thrilling shows to be staged on Barbee Field. The game seemed to hinge on 'breaks and penalties, mostly favor- ling the Greyhounds. San Benito took possession of the ball on the opening kickoff when a tricky on-sides kick was fumbled by thef Panthers. f Using their powerful single wing, the gigantic Hounds moved the ball within the Panther 20 but lost it on downs. A booming, 50- yard quick kick off the toe of , l Ray Cleckler got the Panthers out ,of a hole but not for long. Mixing running plays with a, 'Cline-to-McElhannon pass com- .gain a first down on the Panthers' six. From this point Cline drew first blood on a line plunge. H. Sanchez's kick was low. i Both teams made lit.tle head- , way until the closing minutes of the second quarter, when an 1 incomplete Panther pass in the W end zone was placed on the San Benito one-yard line because of interference. Ray Cl:-ckler, i Stellar fullback and easily the most outstanding player of the game, plunged over for the 7 score. Swinnea's kick was good, giving the Panthers a 7 to 6 half-time lead. A scant 56 net yards gained for both teams at 1 the half showed the closeness of l the contest. Bridges returned Weslaco's second-half kickoff 40 yards to tthe Panther 25. Six yards was ' picked up by Cline: then the Grey- hounds again bogged down in the face of a rugged Panther defense Another Cleckler punt brought the ball out to midfield. A series ol' plays served up a Greyhound first t 4 bination, San Benito managed to! down deep in Weslaco territory. Behind perfect blocking, right halfback Stanley slipped off tackle lfor 26 yards and a touchdown. Q Sanchez's try for point was accur- ate, putting San Benito on top 13 .to 7. For the remaining minutes of tthe third period and most. of the fourth the Panthers seemed un- able to gain anything but penal- ties, although the Greyhounds were resting on their lead. Finally, the efforts of the valiant Panther backs paid off with Maurice Allen skirting right end for 21 yards land a touchdown. The try for point failed, leaving the score at 13 all. Statistically, the game was as- tight as the score, with XVeslaco ' having 9 first downs to 4 for the Greyhounds and peuetrations standing about even. l L mourned is gflostmsy l i Big John Porter is up to his 'old tricks. It seems that the of- ' ficials caught him way up Benny iSanchez's leg with the intent to grab a cloud and swing over the , goal. C o a c h .lungman's future Panthers do not look so bad, either. They have a sure bet N for a championship team. They 1 can't miss with Killer Pitts on the job. A new face on the '48 Panther i squad is Gene McMullen's-a very welcome one, we might add. Friday afternoon in pep meet- ing, visitors got a taste of what i is behind the squad. Now, i everyone knows why those , Panthers just can't be beaten. Congratulations to B a ld w i n ffhompson, co-captain for the week. and to Captain Ray Clock- ler. They both played a bang-up Same. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 1948 Mad Monikers Mystify Mobs Y'T'?e S 'i'iEe W 'P Do your feet hurt? Is your supply of corn pads nearly ex- hausted? Your reporter may be able to offer some relief by locat- ing some of the out of the way classes, that you haven't found yet. Under the stadium we have the newest room, Kaiser's Kennel. This is devoted solely to the promotion of hot rods in W. H. though the course is labeled Drivers' Education . Coming closer to the campus, we find Henson's Hangout . The man standing in front with the long black whip is the person we lovingly refer to as Bull Henson. He gets the name from his peculiar trait of lashing any- 42 Members Make Up Jr. Hi h Girls' Chorus The Enior High Girls' Chorus, sponsored by Mrs. Sibyl Mattar, began the new school year with -42 members. It will meet every Tuesday at 12:45 in Mrs. Mattar's room in the junior high school building. The main objective of the girls' chorus is to provide musical entertainment for some of the junior high school assemblies. Sonya Chambers has been elect- ed president of the group, while Ellen Boyd is temporary ac- companist and Allie Aldridge is temporary student conductor. A permanent organization will be effected in the near future. one who dares tread on his newly planted grass. .lust across the way you might hear sounds similar to a minia- ture earthquake or minor atom bomb. This is Bellarnah's Barn . fAnyone needing a good band for a hay ride, clambake, or name- jcalling contest, call between 4 and 6.1 j Located conveniently in the center of the hall is Bradshaw's Bungalow , information booth, court of criminal appeals, and general center for all excitement. ' Found in the upper floor of the big brown building is Mattar's Mystery Music Mart . The materi- al she uses is a mysteryg the noise that comes out is a mystery: and the silence during intermis- sions is music to my ears. Last but not least, is .loy's Junction . It is found anywhere from Pedro's Pit , located be- tween Robertson's Roughhousen and Carrothers' Camp , to the rafters of the Ag tagonyl building. 1 After this, anyone needing in- formation about class rooms, iplease refer to the first person found standing on the corner of Texas and Sixth Street. They ,don't know, either. Put down your paper now, kiddies, and run to your next classroom-if you can find it. l ! 1 N A hearse in Norwich. Connecti- cut. has this gentle reminder as La license number: U-2 F Chairmen Appointed Old members of the Y-Teens wore white dresses and blue ties Tuesday of this week to help publicize the club's work in order to interest new members. Dolores Triplett, president, pre- sided at the first meeting of Y- teens held Tuesday of last week. It was decided that for the first time in several years freshmen will be allowed to join. The following chairmen were appointed to help advertise the club and its purposesz' Helen Hay- nes, postersg Frances Hudson, cop- ies of Y-teens songs, Mary Nelle Davenport, refreshments. Band Performs Intricuie Dril t'Hi Neighbor and Daisy Bell were the two song themes used by the Weslaco band at the half- time of the San Benito game Fri- day night. After a three-part entrance the band performed several military figures in the center of the field. When facing San Benito's side. they formed a large HI and then played Hi Neighbor. Then pro- ceeding to the Weslaco side of the stadium, the group simulated a bicycleg and as the band played Daisy Bell, the two wheels rotated realistically. The Connecticut March led the group off the field. Chief Mourns Wrong Predictions! As we enter the picture, we see Grin-in-the-Face in a very de- jected mood. Yes, he is groaning and moaning because of last week's results. liet's listen to what he is saying. Why did I get so confused and miss four out of nine. not counting the VVeslaco-San Benito game as either a win or 11 loss? Well, anyway. it was my first predictions, but I shall call on the Good Spirit this week to help me. Here are last week's results: Harlingen 21 - Harlzmdale 7- Vgh! My biggest mistake. lsldinhurg 7 - Mission 6--Very 4-lose. but still a miss. Hebronville 14 - Rio Grande Pity 0-Same ole story. Laredo 20 - Kingsville I3-A real thriller. Alice 34 - Freer 0--Look out for those strong Coyotes. Robstown 13 - Victoria 6-The Cotton Pickers came from behind. Raymondville 25 - Rio Hondo 0 mThe Bearkats enjoyed a good night. McAllen 45 - P.-SJ.-A. 0-Either the Bulldogs are too strong or the Bears are too weak. ' XVeslaro I3 - San Benito 13- This was a real dog and cat fight. 1 Though a little discouraged gfrom last week's outcome. I shall Itry my knowledge on this Week's E games. McAllen over Donna-This Will give us an idea of the Redskins' ,strength P r San Benito over P.-SLJ.-A.-This will be murder! E d i n b u r g over Mercedes- That's what the records say. South Park tBc':ullnontl over Brownsville-W'hy do they have to play up-state teams? Kingsville over Freeport-The boys from King Ranch will be seeking their first victory. Lyford over Rio Grande City- This is really a toss-up. Raymondville ov er Edcourh- Elsa--A very close game. Mission over La Fcria-The Eagles should win by a margin of 40 points or more. VVeslaro over Harlingen-tN0 comment! Well, I'll see you next week tif everything goes as it shouldl. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE, THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 30, 1948 HI-LIFE Elects Stuff i For First Semester The permanent Hi-Life staff' for the first semester has been selected with the exception of two rolumnists. It is as follows: , Editor. Betty Jean Robertson: assistant editor, Peggy Kirgang make-up editors, Kathryn Cleckler and Mary Sue Hamptong business! managers, Tommy Pepper and Elden Wren: headlines, Bill Mc- Kee and Bob Davisg exchangesl Nancy Ann Solether and Kaye, Clark: features, Bob Hankal and Don Chandlerg circulation, Rick Chenikg sports, Bob Guess, Ray Jackson. George Thompson, andi Domingo Sepulvedag typists, Caro-- line Goodson and Edwina Reiter: reporters, Everett McAulay, Tillie Garcia, Edwina Reiter, Leola Mae Norman, and Caroline Goodsong sponsor, Miss Louise Black. Four-Jim McLeaish, Mary Nelle Davenport, Olene Riley, and Joveta Johnson are trying out as columnists. One of these Will be chosen in the next several weeks to write As I See It.'i The same holds true for Bob Guess, Ray Jackson. and George Thompson, who are trying out for the From the Sidelines column. Domingo Sepulveda is Chief Gein-in-the face, who predicts the outcomesl of the football games. l l j .ofC. Sponsors Fire' Prevention Contest . Prizes of 37.50, 335, and S2.50l for the best themes on some phase of fire prevention have been offer-l ed to students of both junior and, senior high schools by the Wes-L laco Chamber of Commerce. There will be two separate contests, one for junior high and one for senior. r high, according to Dave Moore,- secretary. Essays are to be 500 words or less, Mr, Moore stated. They will be judged entirely on the contents of the fire prevention story. The students name and address should be at the bottom of the last page. Themes will be turned in to the Chamber of Commerce Friday, October 1. 1 Composition classes in both junior and senior high are writing the themes, Miss Louise Black.. Robertson, Kirgan to Head HI-LIFE Editor of the HI-LIFE for the first semester this year is lleity Robertson, senior. Betty was assistant editor of the paper the second semester last year and a member of LA PALMA staff. This year she is vice-presr dent of the Future Homemakers. devotional chairman of the Y-teens. and a member of Little Broadway, Quill and Scroll. and Choral Club. When asked for a statement, Betty replied, With the caopera- tion of the good staff we have this year, we hope to make the paper one of the best we've ever had. i i l i Peggy Kirgan, senior, has been elected assistant editor of the Hl- LIFP2 for the semester. She is sec- retary of the Senior Class, presi- dent of the Future I-Iomemakers. secretary-treasurer of Choral Club, and treasurer ot' the Y-Teens. Last year she was secaetary- treasurer of Future Homemakcrs, a member ol' the Student Council and Curt ent Event Club. and was elected t'Who's Who in history and most. talented and most am- bitious girl of the .lunior Class. For five years she was a member of the band. head of the English department, I stated. Next week. October 3-9. is Fire Prevention week. Fire drills will be held in junior-senior high this week or next. H. L, Bradshaw. principal said Monday. Gentry Chosen Head Of Current Event Club Billie Gentry was elected presi- dent of the Current Event Club at a meeting held Wednesday afernoon in Mrs. Fred Robert- son's room. Other officers are as follows: vice-pzesident. Kathi yn Cleckleri sec'etary-treasurer, Johnny Mayo: and Student Council representa- tive. Martha Ann Knapp. The club decided to meet on the second and fourth XVednesday of each month. 'VVVVVVVVVVVW Panther Sweetheart To Be Named Soon The '48 Panther Sweetheart will be elected by the team in the near future, according to Coach Buck Henson. Until last year senior high school students elected the sweetheart from a group of girls selected by the team: however, last year' the boys themselves voted on and elected Pattic Sue Schellhamer. The new sweetheart will pro- bably be presented at pep rally October 8 and will be formally presented on Barbee Field that night preceding the Raymond- ville game, Mr. Henson stated. AAAAAAAAAAAA THE WESLACO HI-LIFE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1948 . tl comix t Elected Do You Know Your Council? The 1948-1949 Student Council has held its first meeting. We, the students of W. H. S., will soon realize the importance of this organ- ization. Each club and class in school has a representative or represen- tatives to this body. These students all have B averages and are leaders in the groups which they represent. How m'1n of us know what this group does for the school Last l . y , . 1 year all the assembly programs were scheduled at the first of the year by the members of that organization, trash cans were placed about on the campus, and the hall bulletin boards were kept, to men- tion only a few services. Though that was the first year the Council had been very well organized, we can all see how much these people did while they were feeling out their 1'esponsibilities. With Bill McKee as president, the Council should get off to a successful start and end wth a good year. These students represent our classes and clubs. Let's back them with our cooperation, goodwill, and friendship. If we will do that, we can make this the best year W. H. S. has ever seen! HI-LIFE Stuff Accepts Challenge This week completed the election of a permanent staff for the Hi-LIFE, with the exception of two columnists. Although the staff is inexperienced, we realize the duties and the standards we must uphold for Weslaco High. Perhaps you students don't actually know what is expected of the HI-LIFE staff. In reading the paper each Thursday, you are given a complete resume of news and activities in W.H.S. More- over. the HI-LIFE gives you sports write-ups, game forecasts- everything you want to know in the field of athletics. Furthermore, the H1-I,lFlC keeps school news before the eyes of the public. This tends to promote school spirit and keep Weslaco's citizens interested in out school and proud of its achievements. In addition to this, the Hl-l.lFE's duty is to entertaing and the columns. features, and jokes furnish enjoyment for all. Last, but not least, the HI-l.lFlfI's snoopers let you in on the latest dirt each week. Yes, what would we do without a HI-LIFE? For the past four Texas High School Press contests, the HI-LIFE has won first place in the state in the page-in-the-local-paper division --a great honor and a standard to maintain. We of the H1-LIFE accept this challenge and promise to try to give you a better paper than ever before! Xilhee! These Cardlinal featldcrs- played a wonderful game. and our own little Ray Jackson E surely made our enthusiasm E bubble over when he made his Oi famous 85-yard run! llooray! The good ole faithful column As I See It is back again! H815 The Journalism class is at it Jim McLeaish was elected vice- president of the Student Council at its first meeting, held Tuesday, September 21, in the recreation room of the gym. Pattie Sue Schellhamer was chosen secre- tary-treasurer, and Miss Emily Joy, faculty advisor. Bill McKee, president, was elected last spring by the student body. Other business discussed was the organization of bulletin board, recreation, and library commit- tees. Seventeen students reported to the meeting. These were elected last week from the various classes land organizations of Weslaco High. I I , I t i t really flew last Friday night. It surely was excitin'! You boys The students elected by the classes were as follows: Seniors, Dolores Triplett and Carl Lobitz: Juniors, Kaye Clark and Roy Davisg Sophomores, Mary Pattie Sigler and Robert Joe Pottsg and Freshmen, Kathleen Geraughty and Jim Swinnea. Representatives from organiza- tions are: Little Broadway, Pattie Sue Schellhamerg Current Event Club, Martha Ann Knapp: Future Homemakers, Kathryn Clecklerg Future Farmers, Russell Vos: Choral Club, Jim McLeaish: Band, Alex Westbrookg Y-Teens, Frances Hudsong Science Club, Elden Wren, and Publications, Tom Pep- per. The Drivers' Education classes have a new fan to keep them com- fortable, but somehow fans can really tear a skirt! How about that, Joan Davis? Sue, you're doing a wonderful job in leading that swell band of ours. Keep up the good work! More power to our B squad, who will play Edcoueh-Elsa to- morrow night. Vl'e're all rootiu' for you, fellows! You mean Mr. Murphy said we lcould? I can't get out there!!' i Oh let's don't. Seems as if 200 gym girls are getting in practice , to make a performance at the half again! Be sure to get your ticketl Hey, kids-have you noticed the prouzl smiles this week? to be given lllonday. For the .lack Raymon snake show of La Feria game!-And as 'Ty Cobb says-See you in church Sun- ? day! THE WESLACO HI-LIFE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1948 . Panthers Pluck Cardinals I3 - 8 Jackson Sets Pace, leading Mighty Eleven to Victory An estimated crowd of 7,000 jammed into Cardinal Field last Fri- day night to witness the 13-8 plucking of the Harlingen Redbirds by the mighty WVeslaco Panthers. As the game wore through the minutes, thrills were a dime a dozeng and the small but powerfull Panthers again proved themselves a potent threat for another championship season. Afront the pack were pint-sized Ray Jackson, Ray Cleckler, and Bob Guess. The Red- birds were led by Hinojosa and Bourg. In the opening period, the Cats were thrust into the dreaded cof- fin corner, where they remained throughout the first quarter. The Redbirds winged to the Panthers' den with a pass to Leggett and then gave the pigskin to Manuel Hinojosa, who strutted through the center of the line for the first six . ,x monte s IIDELIIEE As the fog lifts, we see lying on the battered turf, members of the Bench corps, such as Ray That all' Davis, Dick Water bird, Ryan, Tommy Rotten apple Waggener. and Bobby The Turtle Ross. who have tried to stop the touchdown bound Panth- ers. Keep up th good work, boys. Congratulations are in order for lronlung Thompson for lv-ing captain in the Harlingen- XVeslaco game and also for his nicc playing. It still remains a mystery to the ex-stars of VY. H. S. and the fans too, how VVeslaco has retained a championship team all these years. The present Panther team can tell yxou that the credit should go to those who have the old spirit and support the team. Keep up the good work. Both the team and the supporters will win district yet. It was doubtful to the vicious Panthers, last Friday night, whether they would ever make it from the dressing room to the field, as the mosquitoes kept pick- points. Six stabbing pains in the tally card, and Weslaco trailed through the minutes until the Cardinals again threatened the goal. On the one-yard line, a speeding Redbird was snatched from the air by springing Panther tacklers. The ball flew into the airg and from the chaos emerged Ray Jackson, clawing and sprinting with typi- cal Panther ferocity, making his way up-field to the heretofore un- touched nest of the Redbirds. The Panthers, having plucked six bright red feathers, took a rest and allowed the scrimmage line to equal their goal line. Cleckler attempted to boot from the end zone, but it'was foiled by a fleetfooted Redbird, who slipped through the Panthers' forward wall. The Panthers now had eight deep, throbbing wounds, and the blood-stained Purple Shirts were not to be held down. The factor proving the Cats' superiority was not in the flesh, ing them up and gently dropping them on their heads. The Cardinals did need some outside help, didn't they? WVe regret very much the in- jury of Bobby Bembow, who re- ceived a broken collar-bone in the Harlingen-Weslaco tussle. Bobby played an excellent game, and we hope he will be back with us soon. 4 A hard-riding driver completely ignored a red signal, threatened a traffic policeman's knees, missed the street island by a hair, and grazed a bus, all in one dash. The policeman hailed him and then strolled over to the car, pull- ing a big handkerchief from his pocket. Listen, cowboy, growled he, on the way back I'l1 drop this and see if you can pick it up with your teeth. When the teacher inquired of her class the cause of the Revolu- tionary War, little Jimmie volun- tered: It had something to do with automobiles. 'iOh. no Jimmie! protested the astonished teacher. 'fThat was in the days long before the automo- bile. Well, rejoined Jimmie, they said it was on account of unjust taxiesf' but in the mind. With thc spirit of a locoed mustang, the Cat clan moved on the Cardinal nest. Fiery Panthers took the upper hand on their own 20 as Ray Cleckler ad- vanced the ball to the mid-field stripe. The feathered flock scat- tered, the red feathers flew as the attack moved on, this time by air. Lackey moved 10 yards on a pass. Echoes of the pounding feet seemed to say U59-7 with the recollection of the Panthers' de- feat in 1945: Baldwin Thompson, 10 yardsg Jackson, 8 yards: and an Allen to Cleckler aerial, 9 yards. The defense crumbled as Ray Jackson ran around end for 13 yards. as if he, too, remembered the season of '45. Before the Cardinals knew it, Ray Cleckler had deprived them of another tail feather by supplying the extra point to one of the most deter- mined drives in Panther history. Statistics are as follows: - SV:-slaco Harlingen 230 yards gained 142 5 number of punts 0 , 30 punting average 25'4: ' 2 passes thrown 16 2 passes completed 4 5 first downs 6 2 penetrations 3 5 yards in penatties 20 THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 1948 lllttlmlg tttlttl Dale PIQKUPALL Hg DIRTDI Well, hello there, kids! Ye old reporter just wants to give out with all the dirt. Can you take it? Then here goes! PATSY ROSS and one of our ex-seniors, JIMMY BROWN, were having an exciting time at the game Friday night. By the way, wasnt that a Super game! Some other ex-seniors were there too. JEN SHRITTER and BETTY LEE CRAWFORD were there with DANNY ARMSTRONG and DONALD JENKINES. You girls had to make it back to A. 85.1. t'or Saturday morning classes, didn't you? DOLLY and SKIPPY were to- gether after the game. Um-m-m! IBILLIE JANET and EVELYN I-IAAS were with J. W. PACE Friday night. The moon shines iust as well for three as for two. Right? MARTHA and MASON were at the Rainbow after the game. Also, ED and DOLORES. MARY l FRANCES were there. ED took NELLE, PATTY amiihl ,fn I H' B Teumto Butte them all to the Harlingen game. Date of the week goes to PEGGY KIRGAN and KEN- NETH WOODS. who were to- gether Friday night. Now, just where did you kids go? BILLIE RUTH PARKER and C. V. JONES are still on the steady list. They were at the show in lVIcAllen Saturday night. The Wagon was the biggest at- traction for ED and DOLORES, Saturday night. They were cele- brating ED's birthday. FRANCES and RIC. and PATTIE SUE and- RAY were included. Those ex- seniors were there. only this, time ED FISHER is added to the list. ' Say. REX, what happened to JOY WILEY Saturday night-or did you ever find out? Could be she got lost somewhere. Some- body's always lost nowadays. I forgot to mention that GAII. and RICHARD BABE WQVQ to' 13-6, and lost to Rayniondville I8-0. gether Saturday night at the! Wagon. ' PATSY ROSS was with RULI. SANDERS Saturday and Sunday nights and with BALLARD BEN- NETT Sunday afternoon. This is getting to be quite a habit be- tween you and BULL, huh, PAT? O. B. HUGHES had a date with lYeIIow uckets Here Hometown fans will get a preview of some of next year's prospects when the Weslaco B team goes into action against the tough Edcouch-Elsa Yellow- jackets tomorrow night on Bar- bee Field. Having spent a .week of hard workouts while the tirst string rested on an open date. the B's should give a good accvunt of themselves in their opener, Wes- laco's line will be light but scrappy and the backfield speedy. Coach ,Woodrow Isham's starting line- up was undecidefl when tlfe HI- LIFE went to press Monday, Coach Forrest Covin's Yellow- jackets have made a goozl record .so far this season. They held Mer- cedes to a 6-0 score. took l.a Feria All three of these teams aze Class A, while the Yellowjacke's are members of Class B. Leading these experienced per- formers are Zapata and Garcia, two streaks of lightning. A big line usually opens the holes for these deceptive mail carrie' s. Although Edcouch-Elsa is favor- , . , ed, the game will probably be quite , l .T.v..---. .-. . . Chzef cores Hlgh - IVA JOE RICKETTS Saturday How are my faithful followers? I. Chief lka Grin-in-the Face. feel as if the world is made of gold. Yes, dear readers, I had a very successful week-end in my pre- dictions, getting seven out of eight tries, not counting the Edinburg- lllercedes tie as either a win or a miss. It looks as if now I am really going up on my average. Here is how the games turned out: San Benito 31--P. S. J. A. 7- The Greyhounds took to the air to win this one. Mc.-Xlfen 38-Donna C-It looks Q 1 l as if the Bulldogs are really going? places. Raymondville 18-Edconch-Elsa 0 F -The Rearkats proved to be a dark-horse in the 30A crown. Mission 32-La Feria G-The Lions were completely outclassed. I.,-1'-it-ti 14-Rm on-amle City 0-' The Ilattlers are still winless. South Park tBeaumontl Brownsville 6-The Golden Eagles flew low. lilflllllllIl',2' 6, Mercedes 6--Power met power, Freeport 32-Kingsvillc 0-Oh, no! Why do things like this have to happen to me? XVesl:'ci2 13-Harlingen 8-The Panthers really got rolling in the fourth quarter, It looks as if McAllen and San Benito are the top contenders to fight it out for the MAA crown,i while Weslaco, Mission, and Mer-l cedes are the power machines ini l SOA district, Looking at next wee-k's schedule l we see: l McAllen over Alice-:1 very close , game. N San Benito over Brownsville-F The Greyhounds are after this one. I Harlingen over Kingsville-The' Cardinals will fly high. A Edinburg over Rolastown-If X everything goes right. P. S. J. A. over La Feria-The Bears will be seeking their first! win of the season ' Donna over Rio Grande City-N I have to raise my average some- night. Say, now, this is news! The grapevine tells me that fro WILEY has had ai-great in- lterest in CHARLIE cARonNAs lately. And still has! Is the grapevine true, JOY? VVell, goodbye. all you guys and gals! All the dirt is emptied now, but there's always more to be collected. Bob: 'tHave you a book entitled. 'lVIan, the Master of the Home ? Salesgirl: 'tThe fiction depart- ment is on the other side, sir. how. Miss'on over Raynlondville - The Eagles are out to win their second conference game. Mercedes over Lyford - VVhy, naturally. Edcf'uch-Elsa over WVeslaco B- The Weslaco B team is green, but they are really going to fight those Yelowjackets. After a nice week-end my aver- age is now 7104. I shall be back with more predictions and results next week. WV THE WESLACO HI-LIFE, Thursday, October 7, 1948 YVVVVVVVVVVVY Cleckler Elected '48 Panther Sweetheart Kathryn Cleckler, junior, was elected Panther Sweetheart at a meeting of the team last Thursday after school, according to Coach Brick Henson. Kathryn is an active member of the Y-Teens, Future Homemak- ers. and Choral Club: she is also a member of the HI-LIFE staff and Current Event Club. Kathryn was a Student Council representa- tive during her freshman and sophomore years and represents the Future Homemakers in that organization this year. Mary Sue Hampton. junior, and Joveta Johnson. senior, were also candidates for Sweetheart. Kathryn will be informally pre- sented in pep rally tomorrow aft- ernoon and formally presented on llarbee Field tomorrow night pre- ceding the Raymondville game. BAAAAAAAAAAAA 5 W. H. S. Students Winners in Contest Peggy Kirgan, Martha Ann Knapp, and Betty Robertson. were named first, second, and third place winners respectively in the senior high division of the essay writing contest sponsored by the Weslaco Chamber of Commerce and the Volunteer Fire Depart- ment, while Sonya Chambers won first place and Nell Glynn Koester third in the junior high contest. Second place was won by Lupe Saavedra. St. Joan of Arc school. Winners in each division will receive prizes of 37.50, S5, and 32.50 respectively. These will be presented at the Ritz Theatre Saturday afternoon. October 9, att 3 o'clock, according to Dave Moore, Chamber of Commerce sec- Hudson, Solether To Edit LA PALMA l l l l l l l Editor of this year's LA NPALMA, school annual, is Fran-l :ces Hudson, senior. l Frances was on the HI-LIFE land LA PALMA staffs last year ,ond was electeil a member of Quill and Scroll. She is active in lLittle Broadway and Y-Teens and lts v.cep.esident of Choral Club. ,She was a member of band for five years. Assistant editor of I..-X PAl.Itl.X this year will be a junior, Nancy Ann Solether. This year she is exchange editor of the ill-l,IFIC. Nancy is also a member of lfuture Homemakers of America, Y-Teens. Little Broadway. Current Event Club. and reporter in Choral Club. r tsnEorHigl1Elects l l g l -Class Gtttcers l Junior High School officers, l grades six through eight, were lchosen recently. They are as fol-l , lows: l Eighth grade: President, Fred 'Bussg vice-president, Nelle Glynn lices ei: secretary, Sonya Cham-l bers: treasurer, Bobby Geraughty. Seventh glade: President. Ellenl Kaufman: vice - president. Billy Boyd: secretary, G. I. Tatumgx Sixth grade: President, Billy Hankalg vice - president, Jimmy l Akin: secretary. Doris Deihlzl the lllflging C0ml'1liU99, will DI'9'Qtreasuier. Jackie Tate. retary. Jack Verser. chairman of sent the prizes. Peggy's essay is being run inl this week's HI-LIFE as an editori- al. Bob: Have you a book entitled, 'Man, the Master of the Home'? Salesgirl: The fiction depart- ment is on the other side, sir. Salesgirl: Yes, sir-may I help you? l Man: Could you suggest a gift for my girl? Salesgirl: How about some booliends? Man: Fine Wrap up half a dozen, That's the only part she reads anyhowf, l ti easurer, Ginger Roberson. t Science Club Discusses Club Proiects Tuesday lndividual projects and a club DLOQQCL vtcze discussed at the regu- lar meeting of the Science Club Tuesday afternoon at -l o'cloclt in the Science department. Students inleiesied in joining the club were also present. Members discussed their proj- ec.s and decided when they would work on them. The club has not definitely decided what project they will undertake, but several are under consideration, A. E. Dugat and Miss Louise WVilliams are sponsors of the group. The officers for the year are Tom Pepper, president: Rob- ert Fields, vice-president: Jim Mclieaish. secretary - treasurer: and Frank Bradford. sergeant-at arms. The club will meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. according to Tom Pepper. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE, Thursday, October 7, 1948 HS ISE , Why don't you relax and 1'9St a bit and read the news AS I SEE IT? Baskets of congratulations should be given to the B team and the Kittens. The B team played Elsa: and although they lost 7-6, they really played a 'Emily buener game. The Kittens also played Thursday night. However, even in spite of their jim dandy work, they, too, lost 12-0 to l'.S.J.A. Adding a touch of the new and the old are two additions to the campus. Charles Sherrill has a new convertible, and Bob Hankal has a car t'?l or suthin' like one. When will the pick-up race be, boys? TOMORROW the LA PALMA sales begin. Come on, gang, let's support our school and all buy an annual this year. What do ya say? Ohhhhh! Look at those snakes! Such exclamations as those could be heard Monday morning when the Journalism - Class - sponsored special assembly was given. Jack Raymon really presented a swell program. and those snakes were something to look at! About 450 attended. Tomorrow night marks the fiist conference football game ol' the sezzsong so, Iet's all go and really yell loud for our team. WVe can beat Raymond- ville if we show the boys and coaches we're behind them. Next week closes the first six weeks of the school year. l.et's all s1udy and get our book re- ports. notebooks, and themes in on time. Instead of running around too much this week-end, why don't we study and make good grades? Seen working busily selling magazine subscriptions last week and a half were the junior high students. They are going to buy a Visual Education program for ,lel's Help Our Unsung Heroes 'The world has long acclaimed heroes. As far back as the days of Roland and King Arthur and up to Sergeant York and Audie Murphy, ,men have lauded the brave and the patriotic. However, there are V heroes- whose praises are never sung and whose lives and deeds will I l l l l l l l i l i i i i l l l l l i i i l i i never go down in history--the volunteer firemen. Perhaps you never thought of the firemen as heroes. No, I didn't myself, until I read this article in the November 28th BHOVVNSVILLE HERALD: Paris, Texas-Fire Chief Chester Kemp collapsed and died last night while jighting a fire in attempt- ing to save the life of an eighty-year-old woman. Though this fire- man's name may not be remembered, he is every inch a hero. Did you ever stop to consider the life of a fireman? At any time during the day or night, he may be called from work or out of bed to speed to a fire and help save what he can. Somewhere every minute a dazed, bewildered family stands huddled together staring incredulously at the smouldering ruin of their home. A fire a minute, an appalling fact-and most of them preventable! Vl'hat do I mean by preventable, you ask? Simply this-fires caused by sheer carelessness. Letting a stove become red hot, leav- ing the iron plugged in on the ironing board, hanging fabrics too near a stove, leaving inflammable polishes and cleaning fluids near a fire-all of these are ways of' inviting a couflagration. VVooden containers for ashes and piles of old rags are also breeding places for this menace. Keep matches out of reach of children, avoid smoking in bed-these may save a call to the fire department. All these and countless others are things that you. and yes, you too, can do to insure your home against the terrible destroyer, fire. Five school children killed as roof of burning school collapses. A pitiful headline, isn't it? However, each year over the nation this very thing occurs. There is seldom an excuse for a fire in the school. Faulty lighting or heating connections. accumulation of rags in the janitor's closet, or carelessness in some way on the part of a student could have been the cause of this catastrophe. During National Fire Prevention Week, school children all over the nation will be practic- ing fire drills. By pledging our fullest cooperation to this project, we may be able to save lives in case of an actual fire. Many times it is a gi eat temptation to follow a fire-to see the leaping flames devour a dwelling and to watch the firemen as they unload the long hose and battle the blaze. It should be remembered, however. that in following a fire, one only hinders the work of the firemen. Furthermore, this is a good way to have an accident. And just a word again about our everyday heroes, the firemen. Think of them next time you hear a fire siren screeching out its cry of danger. Do what you can to keep them from paying a visit to your home or school! rv the entire school. The student. that wins first prize gets a new Bulova watch! That was swell off the jimioi- high to work like thatf and the entire school really ap- preciates it. most everyone, including Yours i Trulyl until today, we are all certainly proud of her and know she will make a good one. -- In closing, let me remind you More congrats to the Panther lthat there are only 70 Shoppint-T Sweetheart! Even though it was ,days till Christmas! See ya next. 'ilu-hind the iron curtain tto al- ' week! THE WESLACO HI-LIFE, Thursday, October 7, 1948 FROM THE i- annum 5 Panthers, Bearlcats To It. looks as though football runs in the Swinnea family. In ' 1923 Vl'eldon Swinnea made the first. touchdown ever made for lVeslaco, and now the team has Jimmy IG-olden-toel Swinnea, who looks like a fine prospect. A few of our Kittens who are making fast progress are David Rogers, Edwin Henry, and Francis Murphy. The Kittens dropped their game Thursday night with P.S.J.A. 12-0. It really was a good game all the way, even if we did lose. lt has been rumored that Bob twashing machine? Guess plans to' wash the team's practice pants after every rainy spell. This bit of courtesy will be appreciated deeply by everyone. 1 ttiollege Manl Block was really eating them up in the B-team tussle with the Edcouch-Elsa Yel- lowjackets. Corky played a swell game, and everyone wishes he' could be out there with the Panthers all of the time. The Panthers took a rest Monday and Tuesday of last week to lick their wounds: but they hit the ball last XVednes- day at practice and really showed ye ole spirit. Junior Cheerleader Election Friday t Five junior cheerleaders will be elected tomorrow at noon on the campus from 12:30 to 1 o'clock, according to Marvin Pal- mer, assistant principal. For the past week the Senior Cheerleaders have been teaching yells to the twelve candidates' Those trying out for cheerleaders are as follows: Eighth grade: Tommy Jo Lott, Patsy Akin, Mary Jo Thomas. Nettie Fay Bradford. ' Seventh grade: Dora Sue Cope- land. Lee Laird. Frances Lasiter, Alicia Rodriquez. Sixth grade: Barbara Harring- ton. James Bray, Doris Diehl, Kay Leach. From the five leaders a Kitten Sweetheart will be selected later. 1 l l l Match Fangs, Claws Weslaco' to Meet Ruymondville In First Conference ll II B Team Stung By Yellow'uckets 7'-6 Weslaco's battling B-team suffer- ed a loss in their first game of the season last Thursday night at the .hands of the Elsa-Edcouch Yellow- jackets to the tune of 7 to 6. Although Weslaco was trailing by one point at the sound of the final whistle, they gained a moral lvictory, for it was the Yellow- fjacket's senior eleven they op- posed. The evening's first score came in the closing seconds of the first quarter as Yellowjackets iquarterback, Zapata, heaved a 25- yard pass into the arms of right end, Paignee. for the first marker. Gonzales added the point, and the scoreboard recorded a 7-0 lead forf the Yellowjackets. Vtfeslaco started rolling late in the second quarter as quarterback Stanley Keathley shot a beautiful pass for 20 yards to right end Sam Arredonda, who rcaed the re- maining 20 yards for the score.l Chenik failed to add the pointg hence the score stood T to G. The hard tackling of Corky Block and Roy Davis held the Yellowjackets down. while Floyd McFarland's and Francisco Luna's line-driving plunge had them on edge. The last two quarters proved that it was anybody's ball game, as there were several threats by both teamsg however, the oppos- ing team tightened up as they were backed upon their goal. F. H. T. Attends Area Meet At Brownsville Approximately thirty girls from the Weslaco Chapter attended Future Homemakers' Brownsville. Saturday, 25 the Area meeting at September . Ways of raising money. a style Tllt -'t The unbeaten, once-tied XVes- laco Panthers dig in for defense of their district crown this week when they meet the air-minded Bearkats of Raymondville on Bar- bee Field Friday night. A week's rest has given the Panthers time to recover from in- juries received in the Harlingen gameg and they will be at full strength except for end Bobby Benbow, who is out with a broken , collarbone. As usual, the Purple and White ,offense will ride mainly with the ball-toting Rays, Cleckler and Jackson. However, the Panthers will probably take to the air lanes for some of their gains. Pass de- fense has also been a major point in this week's workouts. YVitli such up-front men as George Thompson and John Porter going after the Bearkat backs, Ray- mondville's ground game should cause little worry. Although not highly rated in ldistrict play, the Bearkats have lshown that they weren't giving taway any games. Wins over Rio Hondo and Edcouch-Elsa were not too impressive, but the Bearkats threw a scare into the powerful Mission Eagles when they com- l pletely outplayed the Eagles, even though the score was 13-1 in favor of Mission. Sparking the Bearkat attack is Jesse Gomez, ace ball handler and one of the top passers in Valley ranks, Another standout of a number of lettermen is .lames Rozzell, one of Gomez's favorite receivers and a rugged defensive end. This game is of high interest in in the district, as it will provide tat comparison between Mission and XVeslaco, top contenders for the title. .show, and a movie constituted 'the morning program. Traininfr classes for the various club offi- cers were held in the afternoon. Kathryn Cleckler. Weslaco's nominee. was elected district scc- , retary. Robstown 19-Edinburg 6-Why I 'rams xvssiatco-1-ii:i.1Fi2, Thursday? october 7, 1948 we l llituujl utitlill A . 5 DIVE PncicUvAi.L HE DIRITI Hi. f'ellows and gals! This olei VACUUM CLEANER is packed! full of dirt. so gather 'round while l give it a good cleaning. 3 Seen at the game Thursday night in Edcouch were GWEN,! I' A T T Y. KATHRYN, JOYCE. JOVETA. NAOMI, and none otherl than MlSS JOY. You kids must! really enjoy going stag. also. TOMMY SUE BARTLEY hast been seeing a lot of a certain! Harlingen lad. Say theme noW,l TOM-TOM! I CAROLYN. was that GEORGE THOMPSON you went skating, with Saturday night? My! My! l A surprise birthday party was given in honor of RALPH KNOTT. vvvvvvvvvvvv? !.A PALMA Subscription Campaign To Begin l The subscription campaign for l LA PALMA will begin to- morrow, according to Bill Mc- X lice ard Flzlen XVren, business j managers. l The price of the annual will ' be Although this is 25 I last year's cents more than issue, this year's LA PALMA will contain eight Students may down payment of S1 or 351.59 to the business managers. Miss Black, or the following LA PALMA salesmen: Ric Chenik. Kathryn Cleckler, Billie Gentry. Fdwina Reiter. .lim Mclieaish, l.eola Norman, Manuel Garza, and Mary Nelle Davenport. more pages. make their m4A4AAAA444AAi F. H. T. Father-Daughter , . l l Saturday night. More fun. I ' ' l Oh lands, NAOMI. have you been Plcmc Postponed going with Donna boys again? l don't, know what we'll ever do with you. i .IOVETA and BOB proudly! claim they have been 'Old' Steadiesu for 6 weeks and -4 days.. 'l'hat's okay, huh. kids! ' FRED RAY. it's certainly too had that LORENE EOFF had' something planned when you asked her for a date. JANIE, didn't you and LORENE baby-sit that night? .IOY and BALDWIN were also seen enjoying Thursday's game. You two are getting to be a nice? habit! ! l DENNIS WELLS is having ax hard time he's going making out whether: with Rosi-:MARY Oi-g BARBARA. 3 E MAYO really enjoys! .IOHNNI riding on HOBBY MITCIAIELIXS motorcycle. More luck to youf kids, l Seems as if BILLY the kid McKEE would ask some of his! admirers for a date. How about! ihai.B1i.L? l Rumors Are Flying. and I'vel just heard the latest scoop! KATH-1 RYN icorr is ti-ying hai-ti to de-1 cide about tomorrow night. Is itl LITTHER BRADFORD, KATHY?l With my vacuum cleaning all finished for this week. I'll get- brsy for another full pack of fiil'i and stabs for next Thursday lYlUl'llill'1. llye. bye. stucesf T h e F u t u r e Homemakers' Father-Daughter picnic has been' postponed until Monday October! 11, according to Miss Beryl Cox.' The formal initiation and program will be carried out at that time as l planned. i The picnic will be held at 6130: in the home of Martha Ann Knapp. Caroline Carrothers and Patsy Skid Over in Your Jczlopy To A Snozzy Show j Q L i g h ts! C am e r a! Action! Although you might not hear the grinding of the camera, there will be plenty of lights and action as the flash bulbs burst, and the Panther Sweetheart is epowned queen of the dance tomori ow night. Yes. Little Broadway is really 'going to paint the town ie:l-or rather Stephen F. Austin purple and white-to celebrate the coro- nation of the Panther Princess for 1948-49. Besides this main event, there will be a first-class floor show to top it all off. So come on, kids ! ! ! Crawl out of your holes, hop in your jalopies, 'grab a stag. and skid on over to iole S. F. A. for the grandest. whoopinest, snazziest show that ever crashed Broadway-tickets 35 and 50 cents. Gerald was shy: and aflez' Gloria had thrown her arms around him and kissed him for bringing her la bouquet of flowers. he arose and started to leave. Oh, l'm sorry I offended you.' she said. I'm not. offended. he replied. I'm going for more flowers. v Potts will be hostesses. and Dolo- res Triplett will be program chair- 1Tlal'l. CliiefDeplores Misses Come one, come all, and hear the chief as he grieves because of his misses in last week's predic- tions. Let's hear what he has toj say. VVhy did all of cur IGAA teams from the Valley playing. ,. I conieience foes out of the valley' have to lose? Yes, dear readers I got messed up on some of the games which I myself call upsets. Here are last week's results: Alice I3-McAllen?-The Bull- dogs were competely outclassed. Kingsville 13-Harlingen 0--How did this ever happen? Mission 13-Raymondville T- Look out for those Bearkats! Edcouch-Elsa 7-VVeslaco Bti-A very surprising Weslaco B team. Well, out of last week's predic- tions I got 5 out of 8 tries. Here is next week's menu: KiufIsvil'e over l-'nv--vo':clville The Brahmas are going to town. San Benito over Robstown-The Greyhounds should take this one. too. Mission over Rio Grande City --The Rattlers will still be win- less. Mercedes over P. S. .l. A.-A very close game. doesn't Edinburg play R. G. C. The Rattlers should play our pound team. Mercedes 25-Lyford 0-The ers are fighting hard. P. S. J. A. 19-La Feria Defits are really improving. Ponna 45?-Rio Grande City 0- 110- Tig-4 7-Thel ? Donna over La Feria-Another easy win for the Redskins. This is to lie the top game of the week. There you have it. I shall be back next week with more football XVeslaco over Raymondville- :osfults and next week's schedule. THE WESLACO I-ll-LIFIC. Tlnlrstlay. October l-l. HHS '49 LA PALMA Sets Brother Crowns Sister Sweetheurt New Delivery Date The 1948-49 LA PALMA will be issued in according to editor. This is the procedure has the fall of 1949, Frances Hudson, been followed in W. H. S. However, fall delivery' is becoming a popular trend in high school annuals. J. M. Alex- ander. Steck Company representa- tive, stated in his conference with the staff Tuesday of last week. The plan was explained to the LA PALMA staff by Mr. Alexand- er and later presented to the entire Senior Class for voting. Both the staff and the Senior Class voted unanimously to accept it. By following this new proce- dure, the staff will be able to include pictures of all spring sports, the senior play, junior- senior banquet, graduation ex- ercises, and other events which occur during the end of school Thes have been excluded before because of the necessity of send- ing the LA PALMA contents to Steck Company by the end of March in order to have the annual ready for distribution in Hay. l'nder this plan the last copy will be sent by June 15, .und annuals will be distributed the first week of school next fall. Steck Company will send an eight-page autograph section for, each of the seniors in order that they can get autographs during the last ot' school. These sections, will be returned to the companyl and bound into the seniors' annuals. Every issue of this year's l-ll-LIFE will also he bound into the annual. Mr. Alexander stated that last l year nine schools tried this new plan and were so enthusiastic about it that they have decided to adopt the new system permanent- lv. Sweetheart Honored By first time such a Kathryn Cleckler was presented as Panther sweetheart preced- ing the Raymondville garlic on Barbee Field last Friday night. Pic- tured with Kathryn are Marvin Moore, co-captain for the game, left, and Ray Clecltier, captain of the team, right. Kathryn was brought onto the field in a convertible driven by Tommy Pepper, Senior Class president, and taken to a heart formed by the Panthers. The team sang Let Me Call You Sweetheart as the Sweetheart banner was fastened on herg and she was presented with a large lzouquet of white chrysantheniurns tied with purple rib- lzoxz. Following this, she was driven around the field. initials K. A. C. fromed under thel purple and white goal post in, block letters. The dance was the largest one given this year by Little Broad- way, Miss Emily Joy sponsor, stated L Ersadwav Dance Friday l l Weslaco Highs Panther Sweet- current Event Plans heart. Kathryn Cleckler, was Special Proiects honor ed by a dance 1n the Qtephen F. Austin auditorium by Littlel Plans to have two special proj-I Broadway Friday night after the game. ects were made last VVednesday at a meeting of the Current .lim Mclieish. president, 111'e-ll'T'-'PIN Clllll- TUGSG Pl'0.l9CiS HFC? sented Kath,-yn with 3 Crown Ofg to visit places of historical inte - . . - T , flowers. The decorations carried est IU U19 l'3ll95- out thc theme ot' football. with the The club. which will meet every Akin Wins Watch In Magazine Contest Net profits ot' thc .lunior High School magazine contest which came to a close Wednesday. October ti, were Eli-120.123, The total amount sold was S970-15, Patsy Akin won a Bulova watch as first prize for selling the largest indivi- dual amount, 3102. Qllarvin Palmer, Campaign spon- szr. stated that around 55450 is re- quired to purchase a Visual Education machine and equip- ment. 'Phe school. howevecr. has agreed tm make up tlie diftttence in thc amount. Davenport Elected To I THE WESLACO HI-LIFE, Thursday, October 14, 1948 H3153 at This week I'll ban wit t?l and just give the news AS I SEE IT. Congratulations to Kathryn Cleckler for being elected Panth- er Sweetheart for '48-'49. tAt last I found out who it is!l I know she'll really make a good one! Congrats also go to the Panth- ers for winning the first con- ference game of the season by one-sided score of 45-0. Here's hoping the team does as well in the remainder of the games. l More congratulations go tot Patsy Akin, Donna Sue Copeland, Frances Lasiter, Tommy .Io Lott, and Nettie Fay Bradford for being elected the Kitten cheer- leaders for this year. They've really got the spirit and will make good ones. Hearing the jingle of money in their pockets are the winners of the Fire Prevention contest. Five of the six winners were from Junior-Senior High School. I think that's a good record, and We're all proud of ya, kids! The magazine subscription contest is all over now, The junior high students sold SS970.. 45 in magazines! Patsy Akin was the lucky one to receive a brand new Bulova watch for selling the largest amount. Seen adorning the halls and campus with the newer look were Y-Teen initiates. With long skirts and their fathers' shirts they were suthin' to behold! Yours Truly can't understand how Mary Pattie Sigler's knee got skinned up by just rolling an onion down the steps, to the flag pole 473, and back with her nose. Pint-sized Ray Jackson is not only a hustler on the football team, but he is a supersales- rnan on the campus, too. Ray outsold the whole Journalism staff on tickets to the special assembly last week and on Thursday morning he usually 4 A I O I . 0 O Mnlnlgl1t0ll Getting Scarce? Well, here it is, good ole six weeks' test time again! Time really flies when it comes to school work, doesn't it? t'Mom, I'm sorry. I intended to bring home a good report card, but I just had too much to do. My, but those Words sound familiar to your editor. Though we try, sometimes the tests creep up when We're not looking. As a hint to the wise, the tests are this week. tl see I need some more of the inevitable midnight oill. No longer are we branded with the words bookworm and teach- er's pet when we take home a good report. Instead, we see envy from many eyes. There is a rumor floating around that the feature section of the annual will carry full page pictures of the valedictorian and salutator- ian along with the popularity contest winners. Something tells me that this fact alone will increase the studying, for it adds a little incentive to the sometimes seemingly dull subject of good grades. Well, I've taken up enough of your time with this discourse on grades. You see, I have to study myself now! Aren't You Glad You Were Wrong? Oh, I doubt if we'll have much of a team this year. f'lt's too bad that our team isn't as good as last year's. Could these remarks have come from any Weslacoan? Yes, I'm afraid that perhaps many of us were guilty of some derogatory statements concerning our football team at the first of this year. However, the Panthers have proved that we were all wrong. Friday night they won a 45-0 victory over Raymondville in their first conference game. We swell with pride over this-not to mention our 33-0 victory over Beeville, 13-8 over Harlingen, and the 13-13 tie with San Benito. For the past four years the Panthers have won Bi-District and District titles, and for the past two years the title of Regional Champs. Yes, the Panthers are off to a good start. As students of W. H. S., we can support the team by yelling at the rallies, by attending the games, and by cheering to the very last of the game, win or lose. We students play a large part in keeping up the morale of the boys: therefore let's keep up that old school spirit and spur the Panthers on to a third Regional crown! sells the largest number of HI- LIFES. That good goin', Ray: keep it up! I Well, kids, that's all for but don't get excited, I'll be now, back Write AS I SEE IT Mary Nelle Davenport has been elected to write the column As I next week with the news Till then. be goody See lt for the HI-LIFE this -------1 semester. The others trying out P. E. Girls to Perform were .loveta Johnson, Jimmy Mc- Af La Fe'-iq Game Leash, and Olene Riley. The four Plans are being made tg have columns were numbered and put 8Dl01'0XiIllHf91y one-humdred fifty on the bulletin board last weekg PE' girls demonstrate Six exer' then the class voted by ballot. cises during the half at the La Feria football game tonight, Octo- ber 14, according to Miss Martha Stallings, girls' physical education dit ector. The boys who Write the sports news have decided to take turn about writing the column From lthe Sidelinesl' for this semester. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE, Thursday. October 14, 1948 , R ' P h '- ,U moans ampagmg ant- ers mum Crush Bearkats 45-O i Ruymondville Shows Spirit Even When Defeat Is Evident In the first defense of their district crown, the rampaging Wes- laco Panthers turned on a steamroller ground attack to crush com- pletely a game Raymondville Bearkat eleven 45 to 0. The vaunted Bearkat aerial attack failed to materialize in the face of a smothering Panther pass defense, and Raymondville ground maneuvers sagged against a tightly-laced Panther forward wall. Raymondville received the opening kickoff but lost the ball on the third play with a fumble. Immediately, the Panthers started the scoring parade, with Baldwin Thompson slashing off right tackle for 15 yards and the first score. Swinnea failed to convert. Unable to gain a first down after receiving the second kickoff, the Bearkats attempted a punt, but it was blocked and recovered on the Raymond- ville 12 by Jim Vaughn, Panther center. A couple of plays later, Maurice Allen found an off-tackle hole and went over from 2 yards out, Swinnea added the point. Purple Panthers ' To Meet lions In Cutfight Tonight The colorful Weslaco Panthers are expected to roll over the La Feria Lions in royal fashion on Barbee field tonight at 8 o'clock. Everyone is invited to turn up at what may be the races as the Panthers take to the field in per- fect condition. The Lions are suf- fering from a lack of victories, while the Weslaco lads have been unbeaten to date. The most recent victory credited to the Weslaco machine was their 45-O thorough stomping of the Raymondvilie Bearkats, while the La Feria boys cling to the tail of a 26-0 score with Donna last week. The Lions have gained such names as 'Dark Horse, through a host of very fine ball players. At the top of this list is Keyes, a game player and a threat to anyone. While the Lions can boast this, Weslaco has some hard tackling, spirited boys like Ray Cleckler, Ray Jackson, Baldwin Thompson, and Maurice Allen, plus the famous forward wall, made up of Guess, Thompson, Mauldin, Vaughn, Moore, Porter, and Lackey. In the second quarter, Ray Jackson took the ball on a reverse and roared 65 yards for the third Panther score. Jimmy Swinnea's kick was good, giving Weslaco a 20 to 0 half-time lead. The third quarter provided some of the biggest thrills when George Thompson, husky right tackle, started a drive of his own on three tackle-around plays. George went over from the 2, but fumbled into the hands of Bald- win Thompson, who received credit for the score. Swinnea again sent the ball through the upright for the point. The Purple Tide's sixth T D of the evening came when Jackson took the ball on the old Statue of Liberty play, and sprinted 70 yards to paydirt. Swinnea's kick was wide. P a n t h e r benchwarmers took over in the last quarter and forced the Bearkats into their passing Fans will probably see a pre- view of next year's team, if the cards fall right along in the fourth quarter. A good prospect in this lille is Floyd McFarland, who played a whale of a game against Raylnondville. Floyd, commonly known as the Fluid Drive, is hindered to some extent by a broken hand. Old stand-by, Ray Cleckler, an all-South-Texas man, will be at his triple threat best, also. ! Weslaco has been very fortu- nate in the past, as the boys seem to carry on the family tradition of playing football for W.H.S. Those playing now who have had brothers before them are John Porter, Floyd McFarland, Bob Guess, Joe Lackey, Willard Hall, Dick Ryan, Jimmy Rogers, Ray Cleckler, and Ray Jackson. No Wonder Weslaco has won cham- pionships for four consecutive years! Keep up the good work, boys, we'll continue winning as long as you boys have the will to win. Nice game you Panthers played against Raymondville. However, this is no reason to become over-confident and let some team knock you off. Re- member that the Mercedes game is just around the bend, and we c0uldn't face life if we lost to them! Some of the Panthers we can be especially proud of for the swell game they played last Fri- day night are Maurice Allen, who played one of his best games of the season and did a marvelous job of quarterback- ingg John Porter, who not once let the Bearkats cross the line of scrimmage on his side: and All Valley George Thompson. George made Gomez wish his passing days were over. t'l'hey nearly wereil. Weslaco Kittens got plenty of experience last Thursday night, although they came out on the short end of a 33-0 score in their tilt against. Raymondville .Iuniors. Settle down, boys, and emulate the Panthers!! routine. Marvin Moore grabbed one of Gomez's sharp aerials and took off for 30 yards and the final score. Standouts in the Purple wall were George Thompson, Bobby Mitchell, Bill Manldin, and Mar- vin Moore. Ray Jackson's three touchdowns give him the title of offensive star. Jesse Gomez, Raymondvillc quarterback, gave a fine account of himself despite the defeat, for his passes were a constant threat. THE W'l1ISl.At'O I-ll-LIFE. Thursday, October 14, I9-18 ,,, 'WE NH, Smiths Wins Two Wuniu Bargain? VACUUM tit Ribbons mslmw uyulA PALMA to I Ti We PIQKUDALL HE Dial Again this week the creepy little columnist steals from his hiding place and begins to whisper Unaughty nuthinsl' in your ear. Did you know that PATIA LINK and A. L. BRUMLEY were at the Little Broadway dance Fri- day night along with BILL PICIQARIJ and GAIL HENSON, MARTHA and MASON, JOY WILEY and JIMMY SWINNEA? At the dance also we1'e such reg- ulars as FRANCES and RIC, KATHRYN C L E C K L E R and MARVIN MOORE, and PATTY and RAY. ELSA and RAMIRO and LYDIA and NATCH tEdin- burgl were also cutting a rug. boys! Yes. girls, there such a thing! Take for in- New still is stance. SITE THOMPSON and JOHN RANSOM, or if you'd rather. PAT ROSS and ARNOLD RODVIK. Both were seen from the corners of my abode Friday night. lSay, SUE, won't that cause some conflict over Donna way'?l Not to be left out are the younger set. well represented at the dance by NELL GLYNN KOICSTER and DAVID ROGERS. BARBARA W I L LI A M S and FRED BLISS, and PATSY HAN- IQAL and TOMMY Mt-MANN. IIORACIO PEREZ has been taking trips to Brownsville late- ly? It couldnt be EVA MAE TREVlNOfor could it? Having fun at the Wagon Sat- urday night were such faithfuls as MARTHA KNAPP and GEORGE HARREN. BILL and GAIL. along with KAY, MARY ANN. PATSY. NANCY. and some unidentified San Benito boys. GLENDORA was with ABEL over the weekend. They're still inseparable. REX B L E D S O E, ROBERT WILSON. ED COMPERE, ROB- ERT FIELDS, CHARLES SHER- RILL. and RICHARD BABB were seen over the weekend liv- ening things up. Just look at that line up, girls-wow! t'LARlt'lA BALLI has been gi owing very fond of Elsa- Edcouch. VVhatever happened to Raymond Smithey won a blue 1'IlJllOI'l with his 6-month-old re- gistered Jersey heifer at the San Benito Dairy Show held October 8-9. He also received a red ribbon with his 'E-year-old registered Jersey cow. The Weslaco F. F. A. Chapter received two registered Jersey heifers and one registered Guern, sey heif'er at the San Benito Show. The money for these heifers was donated by the following business- es of VVeslaco: Vtfeslaco Implement Company, J. S. McManus, Sherry Implement Company, Holt Equip- ment Company, Mid-Valley Equip- ment Company. anti First National Bank, The heifer will be distributed to three F. F. A. boys, to be select ed by a committee of men re presenting hte businesses that do- nated the money to buy the calves. Edinburg, CLARICIA? My gags and punches I have l Have you subscribed to LA PALM.-1? The anmlal this year is one of the best buys in the market. When the first plans were made, is was decided to sell the annual for S3 and have eight more pages than last year. Since last week it has been necessary to add another eight pages, making a total of 96 pages. Also all issues of the HI- LIFE for 1948-49 will be in the annual. Even with all these extra pages, LA PALMA will still cost only Stl. Come on, kids: make your down payment of S1 or S150 to Bill McKee or Elden XYren, business managersg to the following LA PALMA salesmen: Rick Fhcnik, Kathryn Cleckler, Billie Gentry, Eilwina Reiter, .lim Mclieaish, Leola Norman, Manuel Garza, and Mary Nclle Davenport: or to Miss Black. One dowager to another: Did you hear about poor Mrs. Hendri- 3179113 lcut's son marrying a native girl? So back in the corner I have,Fortunately. he was stationed in WGHII. llingland at the time. C' iefAverages 68 0 Good morning, dear friends. lYour faithful pigskin prognosti- cator, Grin-in-the-face. is back with last week's football results and this Friday's schedule. In last week's predictions I misseil two out of six. Yes, this season is ieally an interesting one, as every week we have a number of upsets. Here's how they turnetl out: Brownsville 20 --Kingsville 19-- A very thrilling upset. Pharr I3--Mercedes 7-- Another sensational outcome. Mission 57--Rio Grande City 0-- The harmless Rattlers did it again. Donna 26--La Feria 0--The Red- skins were on the warpath last Friday night. I l I r l l l San Benito 19--Robstown 0--The l Greyhounds are really out to win this season. Weslaco 45 -- Raymonflville 0 -- The Bearkats were never in game. A fter looking over the records the on my predictions, I have found that my average up to now is 6805. Gazing over this week's schedule I see: Mc-Allen over liobstown-The Bulldogs will be playing in' their nearly-finished stadium. San Benito over Kingsville- The Greyhounds are gazing at the future. Alice over Brownsville-A very close game, with the Coyotes com- ing up on the long end. Harlingen over E il i n b u rg- That's the way I see it. Mercedes over Rio Grande City --By the slight margin of 40 points or more. Donna over Raymondville-A toss-up. but I shall stick with the Redskins. lVeslaco over La Fcria-The Panther team is looking for a per- fect season. There you have it. Let's hope I can hit 10072 on this weck's pre- dictions. O THE VVESLACO H1-LIFFI THURSDAY. OCTOBER 21, 19-18 Vlles aco Cheerleaders in Action XVcsiaco's l'anthei's will draw plenty of support from the stands tomorrow night. with these four leading the cheers. lieft to right, they are .Ioveta Johnson: Kathryn Ch-cklcr, swcu-tlie:u't: Mary Sue Hamptong and Pattie Sue Sliellhamer, head cheerleader. 'l'he l'il00l'il'lltll'l'S' uniforms this ye-ar are different from those of previous elieei-leaders of Weslaco High. niqae Program Presented By indent Council A Truth or Constiuences' pro- gram was presented lVednesday afternoon in the auditorium by the Student Council, Bill Mcliee. pres- ident, presided as Master of Cere- monies: and contestants represent- ing the faculty and senior high students were chosen from the audience. The theme ot' the prograin was. Do You Know Your Coun- cil? Council members were intro- duced, and questions were based on the Constitution of the Student Council and the Council itself. The Jackpot question was the motto of the Council. Contestants were as follows: Faculty members: Mrs. Ann Swann. Mrs. Lella Carrothers. Henry IC. Agar. and Sam Kaiser. Senior high girls: Mary Nelle Davenport. Billie .Tanet Gentry. Caroline Carrothers. and Sue Clark. Senior high boys: Ray Cleckler. Tommy Xl'ag,fzoner. Edwin Mitch- lA PAlNiA Staff Chosen for Year The different positions on the LA PALMA staff were discussed during Journalism class recently by Frances Hudson. a member of last year's Hl-LIFE and LA PAL- MA staffs and editor of the annual this year. Following this. the class liandeil in choice slips indicating the posi- tions they would like to hold, The members and their positions on the staff were as follows: Organizations: Olene Riley, Bob Guess. Tillie Garcia. Classes: Kay Clark. Carolyn Goodson. Billie Gentry, Edwina Reiter, Leola Mae Norman. Art: Mary Nelle Davenport. Donald Chandler, Mason Ramsey. Bill Pickard. ell, and Donald Watkins. Only three contestants. Mrs. Swann, Caroline Carrothers. and Edwin Mitchell. succeeded in telling the truth : thus the rc-N maining persons took their con- sequences as follows: Mrs. Car- rothers polished shoes on the Make-Up: Mary Nellc Daven- port. Business Managers: lfllden Wren. llill Mcliec. Features: llob Hankal. Mary Sue Hampton. Snaps: .lim Mcl.eaish. Kathryn Cleckler. Tommy Pepper. Manuel Garza, Sports: George Thompson. llo- mingo Sepulveda. llay .lat-kson. Bob Guess. ' The production sponsor ol' this years LA PALMA is Henry Agar. while Miss Louise lilack will supervise the business manage- ment of the book. Sixteen pages will he added to the annual this year. lfrancis stated, making a total ot' SNS pages. stage. Mr. Agar danced. Mr. Kais- er rode a tricycle up and down the aisle. Mary Nelle tap danced, Billie Janet will mow the west lawn at noon today, Sue proposed to George T h o m p s o n. Ray led a yell and then he and Tommy ate about 20 feet. of string to reach a inarslunallow strung in the cen- te1'. and Donald will keep students off the grass while Billie .lanct inows the lawn. I think everyone was thrilled THE NVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1948 I dS 133 Let's all hop on our pogo sticks and cruise around the school for a glance of the news AS I SEE IT! Orchids go to the Panthers for heating La Feria Thursday night The team is really doing hokay. Just think, kiddies: there are only five more games to the district title! Let's all keep up the school spirit now, and win! Congratulations should be given also to the nearly 150 gym girls who performed at the half. The drill was very effective with the precision and uniformity it had. I heard the object of running off the field was to show the audi- ence that the girls still had some strength after all the calisthenics! Recognition also goes to some of our ex-students who are do- ing suthin' special in college. At the University of Corpus Christi, Peggy Hull is editor of of the college paper Campus Camera, while VYilma VValker is business manager. Now to San Marcos, where Suzi Eccles is a reporter on the College Star, S.XV.S.T.C.g and as far as we know, she is the only fresh man on the paper staff. The October 6 issue story at the top page! That's good carried her of the first goin', kids. Seen constantly bottles out of her locker is Gene- vieve Ballard. It seems that some thief, who is too lazy to return the coke bottle to the rack, just deposits them in her locker. Ru- mors are that there is a small re- ward offered for the discovery of the culprit. When you get through, Genevieve, just turn the pulling coke thief over to a member of thel Journalism staff. We'll take care of him l?l. her r'?l, or it Ui, too! Mercedes has asked all of us guys and gals to come to the dance after thc game tomorrow night. Let's all show our good- neighhor policy and turn out full force for the dance. Science Club Votes In, New Members New members interested in joining the Science Club were voted in at the regular meeting held recently in the Science De- partment. This was the first or- ganized meeting held this year. Students working together on different projects decided when they would hold their individual meetings. Two of the main proj- ects are chemistry and photog- raphy, according to Tom Pepper, president. Little Broadway Makes Plans For Membership Plans were made for a member- ship drive at a meeting of Little Broadway, Monday, October 11. It was decided that sophomores through seniors would be allowed to join the club and that dues would be 50c per semester. No dance was held after the La Feria game, since it was played on a school night. Jim McLeish, president, stated that Little Broadway will live up to its name this year and be a dramatic club. Sunday when the norther came' in. Now at last, maybe i'winter t'?l has finally set in. VVith this I must bid adieu to. lliil Persona non grata is a Latin phrase meaning a person not ac- everyone, including YOU! ceptable. . . . J- . . . , 0 ' l 3-me Al kr, W H H .,,-,V 1 , - V tw. H. s. to Bd Added fd sm reed Pdge Fame and destiny await all of us students here in W.H.S,! You ask, How'? What is meant by this profound statement? Well, listen to this! Two lucky students in the journalism class are going to have the honor of writing for the Teen Page of the VALLEY MORNING STAR. These scribes will give news of you and me and will help to xbring recognition to our school and students. Though this page has been in the paper for some time, Weslaco High has not had a correspondent. Some interested persons wrote their inquiries in, with the above mentioned results. We're certainly all proud of our school, and we're happy that we shall be able to make it better known. Boys, Are Your Ears Burning? Is chivalry gone forever? That may be an old and much-used query, but it still has an application. Boys. are your ears burning? If they aren't, they should be! Do I detect a puzzled look upon your faces as you gasp and innocently exclaim-t'Are you referring to us? I heard by means of reliable sources that there were quite a number of Stags at the Little Broadway dance Friday night. Furthermore, I understand that some of the boys left before the dance was over, disappointed in not finding more girl stags present. ls that right? After all, boys, the girls do have to ask you all to the Football Banquet and the Sweetheart Dance,-not to mention the other girls' club socials that arise. Now, 'fess up, some of you stags that lurk in the darker corners. Are you really that bashful-or are you just playing 'thard to get ? Whatever the case may be, come out of your shells, boys-there's no time like the present! THE NVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1948 Y I lln ,WE R WICUUM Citllll lwe PicKUvAtL HG Dmfl AHHHHHHHH!! In the still of the night a terrify- ing scream pierced the hot even- ing air as the bag of the ole VACUUM CLEANER burst open and the many sharp, pointed daggers from within found their- targets in the backs of W. H. S. studes. Oh, what a mess, but on with the slaughter! At a Bar-BQ honoring RAY, JACKSON and PAT ROSS. a host of W. H. S. studes were spotted. With the guest of honor, RAY,l was BETTY SPEAKS tPharrl,' while MAURICE ALLEN was, with PAT. Among the usuals were, RAY and PATTIE, RIC and FRANCIS. MARY sus and BOB,N BALDVVIN and JOY, and CARO' LINE, DIZZIE and OLENE, and DOLORES and Ed. l Also attending were BOB ROSS' and HYPATHIA. TOM WAG , GONER and PATSY POTTS, CARL and MARY ANN. Among the novelty couples at the feast were NELLE and'JlM. DOLLY and SKIP. and TOM and BETTY JEAN. Could these have been some untold of ro- mances.. or did the invitations help?'?? At another little shindig thrown by GAIL Saturday night. an unusual number of stags were seen. Among the men were BILL, REX, ELDEN, TOM. ED JIM. DON. CHARLES SHERRILL. ROBERT FIELDS, RICHARD, GEORGE, DAVE HUMPHREY, BOB KNIGHT, and PAUL PATE. Among the fairer sex were, naturally, GAIL. NELLE. KAY, NANCY, MARTHA ANN. MARY WALLER, SUE MGALPIN, HYPATIA, PATSY POTTS. GENEVIVE. JUNE, MARY ANN JANE DIBRELL, and SUE CLARK. Also seen around Saturday night were PAT ROSS and BULL SANDERS tDonnal. Varietv is the spice of life, isn't it, PAT? ? Rumor has it that GLENDORA was with ABEL over the weekend. Two Loves Have I. That title might be appropriate for some people. but not DOLORES. She Teachers Taking Training Course I Teachers of the Weslaco schools are taking an In-Service Train- ing Program on the second and, fourth Thursdays of every month from 3 to 4:30 P.M., according to Superintendent A. C. Murphy. This program is sponsored by the University of Texas, H. E. B. Foundation, and the local school board, each one contributing money. Miss Willie Holsworth has l been employed as co-ordinator of the course. seems to like a few more. Out- roaming around Saturday nightl with her was ROBERT XVILSON., Did you all have fun roaming'???' tlf I went on, what a beautiful murder this would make. but my conscience-or rather the editors say no! i l l VVVVVVVVVVVVW Annual Goal Set For 375 By Oct. 29 A total of 115 students had sub- scribed to the animal Monday morning, according to Bill McKee and Elden lVren, LA PALMA business managers. Because of six weeks' exams, the campaign moved rather slow- ly last. weekg however, it will be pushed this week and next in or- der that the goal of 375 can be reaehed by Friday of next week. Subscribers may buy annuals from Bill McKee, Elden Kvren, Kathryn Cleekler, Billie Gentry, Manuel Garza, Dick Chenik, Mary Nell Davenport, .lim Me- Leaish, or Miss Black. enough points for this week, but come around again when we'll have more dirt and daggers to throw your way. Till then. I'll bc Ho. hum! I think I've bent seeing ya'! Chief Achieves IQO , 0 Is it true? No, I still don't be- lieve it. All of this commenting is being heard on the Weslaco High Campus. Let's hear what' the Chief has to say today. ! Yes, dear followers of the pig- skin sport, I, Chief Ika Grin-in- lthe-Face, have finally succeeded, in having a perfect week. As you i -already know. I hit 1007, on my! last week's predictions. Every- thing worked out as I planned: the Panthers were rolling, the Bulldogs were angry. the Redskins on the warpath, the Coyotes howling, the Greyhounds were barking, the Cardinals were, iflying high, and the Tigers went: ,wildl Here are the scores after' ,the final whistle blew: , McAllen 34-Robsffbwn F'-The, ,Bulldogs are making a terrific 1 come-back. i l Donna 33-Raymondville 6-The ,Redskins proved to be a top ,contender for 30A-grid race. i l were , were , l l il Alice 27-Brownsville 0-The! Eagles were never in the game. l San Benito 25-Kingsville fi-l The Greyhounds were enjoying an, leasv work-out. , Harlingen 21 Edinburg 7-The Cardinals like to win one and lose, OHS. I Mercedes 25-Rio Grande City, if'-The Rattlers' record of not ,having won a game for more than two years is still unbroken. XVeslaco 32-L. Fc-rin 6-'lite whole Panther team saw action. Well, now that I have done it for the first time this season. tthat is. made a perfect. week of pre- dictions,l my seasons average has risen to 7692. Lady Luck was with me last week: so let's hope to see her again. Looking over next week's highlights, we see: McAllen over Harlingen-The Bulldogs call this revenge. Brownsville over Robstown-A very close contest. Kiugsville over lddinburzf-The Brahmas will taste victory Friday. Alice over San Benito--I am looking forward to an upset. l'. S. J. A. over Rio Grande City I always get that game right. Raymondville over Lyford-The Bearkats should come out on the long end of the score. Mis-'ion over Donna-A toss llll. with the Eagles slightly favored. XVes'aeo ever Mercedes-A very hard-fought game, with VVeslaco coming out on top Happy for the first time in my career as pigskin prognostic-ator. I return to my old home in the East Donna hills to call on the Good Spirit to help me have another successful week. I row say good-bye. but I shall he back next week with more results and the next week's schedule THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 19-18 Panthers to Tangle With Tigers Friday In Top-Rate Game Thrills ,galore are in store to- morrow night when the Weslaco Panthers and the Mercedes Tigers clash on Tiger Field in a top-rated conference scrap. The Tigers are one of the main obstacles in Weslaco's quest for the district champion- ship, and the Panthers have been polishing their offensive , attack for an all-out battle. The team is somewhat hampered by injuries, Baldwin Tll0IllIlS0n having a sprained hand and George Thompson nursing an infection on his left handg how- ever, both these boys will prob- ably be ready to go Friday night. ' The Panthers sport a fine re- cord so far this season. with f0l.ll' wins and a tie with the San Benito Greyhounds of l-1-AA. Mercedes has an all-lettermen team led by George lrby and Alfon-t so -Ghana, two big tackles. and Bobby Steer and Bobby Ridings in the backficld. The Tiqcrs are considerably improved over last years team. having three victor- ies. one tie. and one defeat in play this year. The wins were over ltldcouch-ldlsa, Lyford, and Rio Grande City: the tie was G-61 with lidinburgi and the defeat was an upset against the Pharr Pears, l ' . rnontue at sg flDEl.lNl:Sf . yy ,X fi-T Forty-five Weslaco Panthers. along with C o a c h e s Henson, 5 lsham, and .lungman attended the l Arkansas-Texas game in Austin,l Saturday. l Cars were furnished by H. hy Bradshaw. principalq M. E. Pal-y mer. assistant. principal, and Messrs. .l. V. Hill. Bob Ross, J. C. Rice. and .l. lil. Mitchell, all mem-E bers of the Quarterback Club. l The team spent Saturday night at the Grande Courts in San An- tonio and returned to Weslaco! Sunday afternoon. l Panthers Qutfight Lions to Tune of 32-6 Second Conference Victory Leaves Recorcl at Four Won, One Tied The listless Panthers stumbled through the fighting La Feria Lions 32 to 6 last Thursday night, in a tilt which made Coach Moss's Lions look very determined. This game was the second conference victory for the Panthers, and it left the record at four games won and one tied, for this year's SEIISOII. Baldwin Thompson was first to strike paydirt by breaking away for 50 yards. The attempt at the point was no good, and the Panthers i-aced down field to kick off. Three plays later they recovered the ball and worked their way to the 12-yard line, where Quarterback Stanley Keathley passed to Lackey for the second tally. A few minutes later Cleckler made a long run for a score, but it was called back on a penalty. The half ended, and the score board flashed a 12 to 0 lead by the Panthers. Kitten Schedule For '48 Announced by Jungman The Kittens' scheduled for the 1948 football season has been announced by Coach Jungman, l l junior coach. The schedule fort the remainder of the season is as follows: Date Opponent . . . . . . Place Oct. 21 Mercedes ...,.., There Oct. 28 P. S. J. A. ...., There Nov. 4 Rio Grande City .There Nov. 10 Donna .......... Here Nov. 18 Mission ....... Here In naming Panthers whose brothers formerly wore the pur- ple and white, last week's col- umnist unintentionally omitted the name of Robert Joe Potts, guard, whose brother, Hal, was an important cog in the Panther team for three years. The team wants to thank Messrs. J. C. Hill, Bob Ross, J. U. Rice, J. E. Mitchell, H. L. Bradshaw, M. E. Palmer, and the coaches for their part in making the trip to Austin a very pleasant one. The time and material donated by these team boosters are deeply appreciated by the whole Panther team. When the second half began, both teams rushed on the field with more determination and spirit to defeat their foes. Midway in the third quarter, Cleckler began rolling as he smashed over from the G-yd. line to score. He also added the extra point. Minutes later he swayed and smarted 35 yds. for the next tally, with 'tStinky' Allen adding the point. The fourth quarter found Wes- laco's second team starting to dc- fend the north goal. The La Feria boys tried very hard to scoreg and they did moments later, as Ping: shot a beautiful long pass into the arms of ace halfback, Robert Keys, who fairly flew the remain- ing 20 yards to pay dirt. The try for the point failed. The Lions, now high-spirited, were very dis- appointed in the closing minutes of the game as rambling Ray Cleckler tore over the Hgolden line for the final score. The ex- tra point was missed. The Panthers suffered injuries. as Baldwin Thompson hurt his hand, George Thompson his shoul- der, and Ray Jackson his knee. How ever these boys will all proh- ably be ready for this week's tilt with Mercedes. Stand-outs were numerous for Vtfeslaco, While Bob Keys and Vernon Ping fought valiantly for the Lions. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1948 777777777777 LA PALMA Soles Slowly Near 350-Fridoy's Goal A total of 209 down pay- ments on LA PALMA had been made when the HI-LIFE went i to press Monday: however, the ten salesmen hope to reach their goal of 350 down payments by Friday of this week. This year's annual promises to be the best ever, because it will include individual fresh- man pictures, all the senior ac- tivities through commencement, 1 and all issues of the HI-LIFE from September through May. Down payments of 951 or 281.50 may be made to Bill Mc- Kee or Elden Wren, business managers: or the following LA PALMA salesmen: Ric Chenik, Kathryn Cleckler, Billie Gen- , try, .lim Mclleaish, Leola Nor- A man, Manuel Garza, Mary Nelle Davenport, or Miss Black. AAAAAAAAAAAA Press Conference Banquet to Be Held At Wliitewing Hotel The fall banquet of the Valley High School Press Conference will be held at the Whitewing Hotel in Raymondville. Tuesday evening, December 7. Plans forl the program were formulated atl a meeting at Harlingen High School, Tuesday evening, October 19, of representatives from Mc- Allen, P. S. J. A., Weslaco, Mercedes, Edcouch-Elsa, Ray- mondville, Harlingen, and San Benito annual staffs and theirl sponsors. l Highlights of the banquet Willl be the presentation of awards for the best annual of 1947-48. The annuals will be judged by the head of the Journalism Depart- ment of North Texas State Teachers' College in Denton. Lula Belle Thorn of Raymond- ville, secretary. and the Raymond- ville annual staff are in charge of planning the menu and de- corations for the banquet. and other Valley towns have offered various types of entertainment Carl Lobitz will represent Wes- laco with a trombone solo ac- companied, on the piano by Frances Hudson. Frances Hudson. Nancy Ann l l l l 86 Students Placed Cn Two Honor Rolls Out of 650 students in Weslaco Junior Senior High, 86 are on the honor rolls for the first six weeks of school, according to H. L. Bradshaw, principal. Of this number 29 are on the superior list and 57 on the honor group. The seventh grade led in the superior list in numbers with eight students, while the sixth and eighth graders tied with eleven on the honor group. The complete list is as follows: itintlyfblteled OTH A Weslaco Students A Superior Honor Roll tAll A'sl Seniors: Peggy Kirgan. Juniors: Roy Davis. Sophomores: Caroline Carroth- ers, Mary Ann Dreyer, Gene Mc- ? Mullen, Mary Pattie S i g I e r, A mass chest X-ray survey available to all persons 15 years of age and over will be made at the Central Power and Light Co. from Friday, November 5, to Wed- nesday, November 10. The pur- pose of the survey is to screen out those who have tuberculosis. The examinations are made while people are fully clothed. Peisons who show abnormalities of the chest are referred to their own physicians for diagnosis! while those who do not are noti-1 fied directly by post card. The local survey is being spon- soied by the Mothers' Club oft Stephen F. Austin School, with men's service clubs and several women's club cooperating. All Weslaco children 15 years of age and over who are enrolled, in school will be given this test.l according to Superintendent A. C. , Murphy. A further announcement l will be made in next weeks HI-, LIFE. 1.i i-l- l Council to Entertain l l With Luncheon Plans to have the P. S. .l, A. Student Council attend a lunch- eon with the VVeslaco Student Council in the near future were discussed at a meeting of that lvodv Tuesday. October 19, ac- cording to Rill McKee. president. A definite date has not been set for this meeting. Soletlier, and Miss Louise Black attended the meeting as repre- sentatives from Weslaco. Last year's LA PALMA will be entered in the contest. lCharles Sawyer, Patsy Potts. Freshmen: June Smith, Siinmy Parker. Eighth grade: Helen Ritter, Jerry Don Willis, Patsye Akin, Allie Aldridge, Sonya -Chambers, Nell Glyn Koester. Tommie .lo Lott, David Rogers. Seventh grade: Darrell Bach, Martha Oehler, Ginger Roberson. ,Bobbie Stahl, G. L. Tatum, Ellen lliaufman, Jacie Chapin, Marilyn Kaaru Sixth grade: Ruth Ann Cloud, Billy Hankal, Ellen Boyd. Honor Roll C3 A's, Other Grades Bl Seniors: Carl Lobitz. Leola May Norman, Tom Pepper, Betty .lean p. lRobertson, Patricia Ross, lillden lWren, Frances Hudson. Juniors: Mary Sue Hampton. Charlie Cardenas, Kaye Clark, Alex Westbrook, Lowell llavina, Robert Fields. Sophomores: Eugene Day, Gene- vieve Ballard. Jane Dibrell, Aline Henrichson, Charlotte Jackson, Robert, Liberty, David Robertson. Craig Stephens, Marilyn Weber. Dennis Wells. Freshmen: Sue Clark, Janie Davis, Jo Ann Wilson, Joy Wiley, Kathleen Geraughty, Theresa Lancaster, Eighth grade: Pat Kaufman. Eva Lou Poinboeuf, Carole Jean Sawyer, Dorothy Davis, Louis Johnston, Kenneth Cook. A. C. Fuller, Fred Buss, Patsy Hankal. Gordon Roe. Donald Waugh. Seventh grade: Sharon Lynn Fleming, Billy Boyd, Dolores Rat- ajack, Peggy McFarland, Wanda Moses. Patricia Crandell. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1948 toothbrush, just call on Eleanor 1 , Bradshaw. She takes all appoint- Mothers Club' PTA Hold t ments. Hallowe'en Carnival W g. , 'T , The annual Hall0we'en car- i?f'. 'lfhat'S all f0I' this W99k- V11 bei nival sponsored by the P. T. ' igeeml Ya! l A. and the Mothers' Club will E Q'-v lil' i be held tonight at the Stephen J, A ,A ,Y-Teen5, Sponsgr Affend , F. Austin School. Don't get excited or in a fit.- 'cause here's the news AS l SEE lT. Bundles of congratulations go to the team for slaughtering Mercedes 25-7. That was a swell game, youse guys, and we're really proud of ya! Congrats also to Nettie Fay Bradford for being elmcted head .lunior Cheerleader. At the Mercedes-NVeslaco junior game Thursday night, the cheerlead- ers wore their new uniforms for the first time. They are cute, girls! While we're passing out all of this recognition, some should be given to Kaye Clark and Jim Mc- l.eaish for being 'teen reporters t'or the Harlingen STAR from Weslaco. Even though they get paid for writing, they have de- cided to turn the money over to the Journalism Class. The ent.ire class appreciates that and thinks it is swell for them to do it. Since I'ni congratulating peo- ple, I think a bouquet should be given to all the kids on the honor roll. Oh. if I had only studied more! Seen dragging up to school Monday morning with bags under their eyes, were the Y-Teens and their sponsor who went to camp at Rio Hondo over the week-end. Those present were Dolores Trip- lett. Betty Robertson. Dolly Dib- rell. Mary Nelle Davenport. Patsy Potts, Mary Pattie Sigler, Mary Ann Dreyer. and their sponsor. Miss Martha Stallings. Seems as it' there was a lot of excitement for just a weekend camp for girls! For further de- tails on that, just ask any of the ones mentioned above. Another initiation took place on the campus Friday, Little llroadway had its initiates stroll- ing around in blue jeans with skirts over them and long shirts on backwards. If anyone wants his steps to he washed with a t i i I i I i i The carnival will start at 6:30 with a Mexican supper. The adult plate will be S51 and the student plates 50 cents. Ice cream, hot dogs, hamburgers, candy, and cold drinks will he sold. Among the aniusements Fall Conference Camp Seven Weslaco Y-Teens and their spnosor attended the Y-Q Teen Fall conference camp at Riot Hondo over the weekend. Thosei participating were Dolores Trip-i lett, president, Betty Jean Robert- son, devotional chairman: Patsy Potts, song leaderg Dolly Dibrell, scrapbook chairmang Mary Nelle Davenport. Mary Pattie Sigler, Mary Ann Dreyer, and Miss Mar- tha Stallings, sponsor. Harlingen presented a skit Sat- urday night, and an Inter-Club Council meeting was held Sunday morning. Sing-song and campfire were enjoyed by all over the planned for the evening are bingo games, fortune telling, cake walks, and other carnival games. lcourse of the week-end. Weslaco igirls led the worship services i Sunday morning. Other towns attending were Sharyland, Lyford. Harlingen, lVIercedes, Donna, Pharr, San Juan. Alamo, Mission, and La Feria. t i 'Yi 1 t X, R i f if K R 'a Witches, iipooks, Screams, Thri ls! Ahhhhhhhhh. As this terrifying scream pierces the ink-black night, I see a fearful old witch riding toward me on her broomstick. Though chills of fear run up and down my spine, l am able to hear her words bc- fore she makes her departure to frighten some other poor students. 'tYoung lady, she says, I predict a very thrilling Halloween for all the W.H.S. pupils. We witches are going to do our best to keep you on the run. Ha! Ha! With this cackle dying in the distance I sit down to write of my fears and predictions as gleaned from thc witch. Though October 31 is Spook night, our witch has promised us thrills galore tonight. Since this is ahead of schedule, the mon- sters of Hallowe'en have had to work extra hard to prepare all the usual horrors. By a reliable source I have word that most of the spooks intend to hover near Stephen F. Austin School t'or the carnival. lf we are all smart, we will he thel'e so we won't miss out on the scares. Many traditions are observed on this special fun-holiday. Among them are fortune-telling tyou will live a long life, have three husbands or wives. and six childreni, apple bobbing iyour face and hair rc' drenched, bitt you get the applet. games of chance tif you have any money, you lose iti. and dressing up in a costume tsometimes you can cven scare yourself! If l don't hurry. l'm going to miss out on the fun. Re seein: ya at the carnival! 4! , CK . 1 W f t ' 'it' ,Wk mg -as 1 1-. ' Q K ...... 1' El xii' THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1948 'J-:b E'L 'Q Panthers Vanquish The Mercedes Tigers appeared to be all growl and little fight when the Weslaco Panthers beat the stripes off them 25 to 7. The Tiger will probably now retire to its den and promise a state cham- pionship team for next year. Congratulations to both Captain Ray Cleckler and Co-Captain Jim Vaughn for two fine perform- ances in the Mercedes game. Ray will probably be ready for the Pharr game, although he will be taped up like a mummy. A broken collarbone has left the Panthers without the services of Donald Miller. Miller has shown great improvement as an end and had been slated for plenty of action until his injury in a practice session. The Panther team has some very versatile members in Ray Cleckler and Edwin The Beetle Mitchell. These two peppy little characters should go far tawayl as cheerleaders! The Kittens lost another game io Mercedes by a score of T-6. Coach Claude Jungman's boys are showing improvement but have yet to break into the win column. Coach Fy Picken s lltl pounders continued their winning way by walloping Pharr 33 to 0. These boys will make a great team in the future. little Broadway Plans For Selection of Play Requirements for new members and plans for the selection of a play to be given by Little Broad- way were the chief topics dis- cussed at the Little Broadway meeting Monday. October 18, at l 'will tangle with the P. S. J. A.' Tigers 25-7 Friday Allen, lockson lend Pontlters To Third Conference Victory The Vfeslaco Panther aggregation went, saw, and conquered thc Mercedes Tigers at Mercedes Friday night by a margin of 25-7. Thc game was played on a clean, hard basis with the leaders of the 30-A gridiron victorious by the sheer force of experience and training. In the first segment of the tilt, both teams got off to a treadmill start which proved to be the lull before the storm. As the Panther pack ripped into high gear, Ray Jackson hit the tally stripe, and Ray Cleckler made a 7 out of the 6. ?-Y-f-- ff W' W' f ff- l Maurice Allen, Panther quarter- Lback, displayed his shin'ng lv-.fi lby boosting the score tol a P. S. J. A. Friday . l The Weslaco Panthers, seeking their fourth conference victot-y,' Bears on Barbee Field Friclayl ' night in one of the most important! ltilts on the district slate, This lfracas is the second of the de-1 lcisive battles for the champion-f lship, the first being the ltlission- l Donna game played last Friday' 3 night. l 1 i i The Bears from Pharr-San Juan-Alamo may well bc re- cognized as the most improved conference team in the 1948-49 season. Their host of lettermen are led by quarterback Jimmy Rogers and the Valley's leading scorer, Jimmy Barber. Coach Dave l'oleman's prize eleven will run from the famous T formation, using various new tricks, especially designed to fox the Pant.hers. The power-laden Panthers will i again rely principally upon their ace backfield, the Four Horse- l men, while a great deal of hard l blocking and tackling will be 4 o'clock in Room 1. according to' .lim lVlcLeaish, president. The requirements for new mom- bers are an initiation and Q3 cents' dues for the first semester. It was decided that football boys who wish to join Little Broatlway may pay the required 25 cents and not attend the meeting until after the season is over. supplied by the fast improving 1 line. i Come game time Friday night. , fans can rest assured that a classic igridiron battle will be fought between the two elevens: and lwhen the Bears leave the field. they will have definitely decided that the odds were against them E Probably starting line up for l 1 l fortable 19 points before the half ended. the Tigers trailing with a fateful 0. When the smoke of battle again settled on the gridiron, Mercedes monopolized the possession of the ball with favorable results. A long pass. a run from the famed single wing with perfect decep' tion. brought a paean of joy from the stands and a slight. consola- tion to the Tigers as the score stood 19-7. Again in the third quarter thc Panthers scored. with Allen carry- ing the basket to the picnic grounds after a 10-yard jaunt. Thus, the game drew into it r A mination. the score-Weslaco 25 Mercedes 7, with any star-playing submerged in the majority for the welfare of the team. while the in- vincible Weslaco forward wall. made up of Guess, Thompson. Mauldin. Vaughn. Moore, Mitch- ell, and Lackey. held true to tra- ditions. Certainly not to be fnrled were the men who carry the mail: Ray Cleckler, Baldwin Thompson. Maurice Allen, and Ray Jackson. the Panthers will be is tollovts I.. E.-.Lliacky L. T.-.l. Porter li. G.-M. Moore C.-.l. Vaughn R. G.-R. Mauldin R. T.-G. Thompson R. E.-B. Guess Q. B.-M. Allen F. B.-R. Cleckler R. H.-B. Thompson l.. H.- R. Jackson THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28, 1948 'WE ll VACUUM tltllfl lyfvggvlgtlilliwixttxllsioluail Good morning, kids! Heres the old dirt column again! Have you all been good this past week? If you want to learn what you and your friends have been doing, just read on, The date-of-the week goes to PAT LASITER and O. B. HUGH- ES. who were seen together at the game. Nice going, kids. Also seen at the game were DOLORES and ED las usuall. By the way, PAT ROSS, how did your blind date turn out? What's this we hear about PAT ELENBURGS having a date with a Mercedes boy if we lost the game? CARL LOBITZ, did you and MINERVA DUNCAN tlvlercedesl ever get together Friday night? Mercedes seems to have been quite popular with a couple of our football boys this weekened. DAVID ROBERTSON was with BETTY DEYO, and ROBERT JOE POTTS was with JERRY LEE HOGAN Saturday night. Triple-dating Saturday night were JOVETA and BOB, LEOLA MAY and DUANE BITNGER lDonnal, and NAOMI and her Chief Hi S What! Did he do it again? Yes, dear fellow students. the chief has scored another healthy 100172, on his last week's predictions. He is really on the ball now! Let's get closer and hear what the great pigskin prognosticator speaks. Hlfgh, I don't like to brag, but l'1n really climbing higher and higher.. ln last week's predictions, not counting the Edinburg-Kings ville lil-13 tie, as either a win or miss. I managed to get 100175 correct. My average has risen from 7166 to a healthy 7870 Ilp to now I have predicted 45 games, getting 35 correct. Heres hoping my average gets higher. Here are last weeks results: McAllen 20 Harlingen 13-The Bulldogs got what they were after lrevcngel. Brownsville 26-Robstown I3- cousin. Bob's new hat is really snazzy, isn't it? We also hear that BILLIE JANET was with J. W. PACE Saturday night. Also together, were KATHRYN and MARVIN. Is this a new romance brewing between JOAN JANVIER and L. B. REEVES? He was awfully curious as to her whereabouts Sunday night. Too bad she was in Harlingen. Seen at the Mercedes dance last Friday were: HORACE and NOEf MI, and Claricia and Noel lMerce- desi. l l ED, how did you get along Sat-I urday night without DOLORES, who was at Y-Teen Camp? Well that's all the dirt ye ole' VACUUM CLEANER picked up - l Be good. and don't let the goblins' get ya'! Clark, McLeaish Chosen Student Correspondents Jimmy McLeaish and Kaye Clark have been selected by Miss Louise Black, Journalism sponsor, as student correspondents to the VALLEY MORNING STAR. They will write columns and stories and send pictures, which will appear on the Teen Page of the STAR. E. W. Pryor, editor, met last week with Jimmy, Kaye, and Miss Black, to discuss types of material to be sent. l l l l l Choir to Present Concert Sunday A concert will be presented by the Weslaco High School Chorus at the First Baptist Church. Sun- day,-ffetnorber 3:l',:t.7ff45 pm: ac- cording to Mrs. Sibyl Mattar, director. Four numbers will be given: The Star Spangled Banner, Brother James' Aire, The Lost Chord, and 'tThe Lord Bless You and Keep you. Frances Hudson, accompanist, will be at the piano. Plans have been made for mem- bers of Choir I to attend the concert of the Westminster Choir in Kingsville, November 15. This group is the official choir of the New York Philharmonic Sym- phony Orchestra and is under the dircction of Dr. John Findley Williamson. This will probably be one of the most valuable field trips the choir will make this year, stated Mrs. Mattar. Plans are now being made for a Christmas Cantata. which will he given at one of the local church- es in December. Radio announcer: Tune in toe morrow night-same time, same station, same depressing news. l l l 100 0 Again The port city boys were on the for good luck, here are my pre- victory road. 'dictions on this weeks schedule: Kingsville 13-Edinburg 13-A, Mc-Allen over Edinburg-The very enjoyable game. lliulldogs should turn the Bobcats Alice 12-San Benito 7-A hard on thcir heads. fought tussle with the Coyotes Alim, Over Hmqingen-Those Winning in the final fluarteu Coyotes will keep on rolling. P- J' A- 212-Rilo Grande City Ui Brownsville over Corpus Christi -The Pears having a light yvcmrk-Q,h.ad9,,,y-The Eagles are my out, but the Rattlers scored their'ChOiCe- first touchdown of the 1948, Raymondville over La Feria- ' season. - - ' , Tl B 'k t. ll l s k , B R2lj'!Il0lldVlllP 13-Lyford 0-At z,nl,ethel,e?,1iC5OFy W1 le ee mg ,last the Bearlqats have won U vel sl r d A h another game onna ow 1 I e ee es- Very l Mission 14-Donna 0--The Eagles I Close game' .mare heading for-tOXAI1'1. E lYeslaeo over P. S. J. A.--The Weslaco 25,Mel.cedes 7-The Panthers have what it takes and Panthers helped the Tigers cele-lxlfill fight hard U9 bfillg filwthel' brate their homecoming game, but,VlCt 1'Y to W- H- S- not as the Tigers were expecting.1 That's the way I see them: let's Holdingahorseshce in one hand hope that they come out as I and a rabbitfs foot in the other have predicted. THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSIJAY N0Vl:IKlBl4lR -l. ltllh r Kethley Speaks 1 At Senior High Assembly Wed. 1 l t l l Kennon Kethley, president of Girls' Nation, spoke on that or- ganization at a senior high assem- bly Wednesday afternoon at 31 o'elock. Others on the program included the various Weslaco delegates to Girls' and Boys' State last sum- mer. These representatives and their sponsoring civic clubs are as iollows: Bobby Hankal, American Legion: Carl Lobitz, Rotary Clubg 'Pom Pepper, Kiwanis Clubg Jim Mclieaish. Veterans of Foreign Warsg Elden Wren, Lions' Clubg Dick Chenik, 20-30 Clubg and Betty Jean Robertson, American Legion Auxiliary. llobby Hankal opened the as- sembly by leading the audience in group singing and the salute to the flag. lfllden Wien read a patri- otic poem, and Tom Pepper and Betty Robertson spoke on Boys' State and Girls' State respectively. Dick Chenik discussecl the value ot' Girls' and Boys' State to a hi Ih school student. Alter .lim Mc- lieaish introduced the honored guests. the presidents of the spon- soring clubs. and the delegates' parents. Carl Lobitz played a trombone solo. liennon liethley then spoke on Girls' Nation. The assembly was closed with the sin!- ing of the school song. l l Thompson Crowned Band Swee heart Sue Thompson, drum major, was crowned Band Snutln nt In Charlie Fardenas, band president, at the hall' of tl PSI X md VVeslaco game Friday night. Sue is the first drum in not to buonu sweetheart of the band. The band formed a heart and played In-t Me 1 ill You ut heart as Charlie presented her with flowers. Kennon Kethley. Quest speaker, is a former resident of Weslaco. living: here until her sophomore year. She is now residing in Mc- Allen, where she is a senior and a member ol' the Sub-Deb Club. National Honor Society. and Y- 'l'eens. She was editor of the Mc- Allen annual last year. Kennon was McAllen's representative to Girls' State. where she was elect- ed goyernor of the group and went on to Girls' Nation to be elected president of that tssembly The progi am wts 1 the Current ldvenl tlui liilliz Gentry. president of tht club pie sided. Football Coach, fivmf 1 a pre-game pep t XVO ill'C' llllllC2ll0li ll ll SC0l'9ll ll D011 -and cttm tul tor our lll'Sl gamt THE WESLACO H1-LIFE THURSDAY NOVEMBER, 4, 1948 g g S lsffll ss: A I.et's climb into the dual con- trol car, drive around the campus in circles, and see what's goin' on. That was fine singing the Choral Club did at the Baptist Church Sunday night. The feature of the program was Jim McLeaish!s solo in The Lost Chord. The school is proud of you kids! That was really a nice assem- bly presented yesterday by the Current Events Club. Of course, the highlight of the program was Kennon Kethley's speech. Since she is president of Girls' Nation, it was just like having the real President or a movie star here! Even though Kennon lives in McAllen now, we feel that she is still part of us, since she lived here through her sophomore year. What is this world comin' to? liven the boys are rolling their hair up now! Girls, have you no- ticed Ray Cleck1er's locks lately? You, too, can have kinky, wavy, or curly hair. Just call Ray. I hear he is even passing out pamphlets on hair rolling! Wells took pictures of the mem- bers of the Student Council and the participants in the assembly. That night, Dennis went home to ,develop-.,the,.film and found that The had notfeyeh put film in the Studes were seen with sad fa-1 ces around the campus last week when we heard of Patsy Cade's moving to Corpus Christi. I think the ole saying 'tTheir CCorpusJ gain is our loss, and I certainly think that applies to Pat. No kid- din', we're really gonna miss her. Word has been received that Loretta Shields, editor last year of the HI-LIFE, is also working on the COLLEGE STAR at San Marcos. Moreover, Loretta and Suzi are both writing for the STAR IIUSTER. the college magazine. Another ex-student who is still interested in journalism is Marjorie Rogers. She is one of the make-up editors on THE PHOENIX. school paper at Our Lady of the Lake College in San Antonio. l camera! Oh, well! What is this Billie Gentry and Olene Riley are yelling at the foot- ball games? I want Jess. Jess whom? Jess anybody ! How corny can we get? Pretty ---- corny, I know! That's all for this week. I'll be here again next Thursday with all the happenings. Cleckler, McMurray Appointed Captains Kathryn Cleckler and Shirley McMurray have been appointed as Miss Martha Stallings, physical education director. Approximately forty girls have been practicing basketball, and from these will be chosen eighteen for the team, according to Miss Stallings. The girls will play in the Valley Basketball League in December, she stated. The girls are meeting in the gym after school to practice the 'fundamentals of basketball and to keep in condition. - V Seventh Grade Group i Presents Program X A Dr. I. Q., the mental banker, program was given by Miss Emily lJoy's seventh grade speech class at the junior high assembly Fri- day afternoon at 2 o'clock in the temporary basketball captains by thigh school auditorium. 6 I D e ' ' I X ' I 2 c -E - + at Congratulations, Sweetheart! Barbee Field Friday night was again the scene of a coronation- that of this year's Band Sweetheart, Sue Thompson. Sue was escorted by Charlie Cardenas, band president, to the center of the heart form- ed by the members, where she was presented to the band and the spectators. For the last two years, the Weslaco band has elected a sweet- heart. Although this is fast becoming a tradition, perhaps it should be thought of as more than merely a custom. As the band marches onto the field to the cheers and applause of the crowd, a thrill of pride goes through them, for they are proud to be members of the Weslaco band. Yes, Sue, you are indeed a part of that pride-the pride not only of the band but also of Weslaco High. To you, Sue, we, the students of W.H.S., extend our sincere con- gratulations! We know that you will do credit to the band as sweet- heart-just as you have as drum major. You now possess the title that represents the pride of the Weslaco High School band! We're Grateful, Weslaco News Thanks! Thanks! Thanks! These three words eXp'ess the feelings of the entire Journalism class to the WESLACO NEWS. Since the very first week of school, we have been having each week several stories that could not get on the HI-LIFE page because of lack of space. Now the News has agreed to publish all the material which does not get in our page on the opposite page. This is certainly generous, and we all appreciate it very much much. lt is and has been a pleasure to deal with Brad Smith, coopera- tive editor ofthe t'Best Weekly Newspaper in Texas and his courte- ous staff. Last week after the 'fTruth or Thanks again, WESLACO NEWS. We will do our best to make l'onsequence program, Dennis l you glad our page is in your paper. 'rm-3 WESLACO H1-LIFE THURSDAY NOVEMBER 4, 1948 be Panthers Victor Over Mighty Bear Eleven Weslaco Finds P. S. J. A. Determined To Give Home Team Great Fight A battling bunch of P. S. J. A. Bears almost turned the trick last Friday night, only to drop a 26 to 13 decision to Coach Buck Hen- son's Come Back Kids. This tilt practically canceled the Bears' chances at the District 30-A title while increasing the Panthers' lead. The Panthers' record, to date, is four conference and two non-conference wins and a non- conference tie. A victory-minded Bear eleven hit the joy stripe first, as a punt was fumbled by the Panthers inside their own 20-yard line. The tri- city boys pushed the pigskin to the one-yard line, where Jimmy Barber broke the ice. The try for the point failed. The stampcding Panthers then began to roll as little Ray Jack-- son streaked over guard for 50 yards, only to be pulled down on the 3-yard line. Cleckler blasted over for the tally, missing the point, and holding the score at a deadlock of 6 to 6 at the end of the first quarter. l '- ernontseb IIDEL 1 The Weslaco Panthers notched their fourth district win by down- ing Pharr 26 to 13 in a hard fought contest. Mission and Donnaethe two biggest obstacles on the championship course, remain in the Panthers' path. The spotlight will be focused on the second string this Friday night when the Panthers meet the winless Rio Grande City Rattlers. Co-captain for the Pharr tilt' was John Porter, who played a bang-up game at tackle. John is also a speaker of merit, as was proved in the pep rally. The Weslaco Kittens will meet the Lyford Bullpups in Lyford tonight tThursdayJ at 7:30. The? Kittens will be trying for their first win, as they fell 12 to 0 be- week. The 110-pounders romped on undefeated when they plastered Edinburg 25 to 0 last Saturday morning. Leading the way were Midway in the second quarter, iWeslaco's Blimpy Haas block- ed a Bear' punt and recovered it on the visitors' 10-yard line. Mau- rice Allen handed the ball to Jack- son, and with superb blocking from Bob Guess and George Thompson, the fleet back went over. Jimmy Swinnea hit his mark for the point, ending the first half. 13 to 6. At the beginning of the second half, with blood in their eyes and victory on their minds, the deter- mined Bear eleven received the kick-off. They advanced the ball to mid-field and punted on fourth downg The ball went over to the Purple tide, and on the first play Ray Jackson again broke loose With Jimmy Barber snapping at- his heels, he fairly flew 80 yards to pay dirt. Swinnea missed the point, 1 The final quarter had all the thrills and excitement of big-time Homa Red Freasier in the line and VVayne Halsey in the backfield. In a 110-pound B team game, SVeslaco lost 7 to 0. Some of the officials for the 110- , fore the Pharr Bear Cubs lastzpound gafne yvere Referee HCC,-n. bread Cleckler, Field Judge Ray Tackson, and Umpire Ray Cleck- Ier. fRumor has it that these fel-N ,lows were offered the officiatingl iob at the Texas-S.M.U. game but' ,turned it down!l - football as the pigskin changed hands constantly. Coach Dave Coleman's scrappy eleven made a substantial drive downfield to the Panthers' 8-yard line, where Bar- ber again powered over. Martinez added the point. Receiving the ball, the host t.eam saw the go signal. Plunges from Thompson, Allen, Cleckler, and Jackson brought the ball to the opponents' one-yard line. VVith time left for one more play, reliable Cleckler smashed over for the score. Swin- nea kicked the point, and the scoreboard recorded anot.her vic- tory for the Panthers, 26 to 13. A definite standout for the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Bears was Jimmy Barber. Aiding him was Lionel King, Porter, Vaughn. Moore, Haas, Guess, and George Thompson held down their jobs on the line, while the entire back- field did their job for Weslaco High. Pantlters to Play R ttlers Friday Friday night will see the Wes- laco Panthers host to the Rio Gran- de City Rattlers. The unbeaten. once tied Panthers are favored highly over the Reptiles. who boast only one score for the whole season. The VVeslaco substitutes are expected to dominate the scene: however, anything can happen in a football game. The Pan- thers have the habit of playing ball in accordance with the strength of their opponents, which practice may prove to bc a galil for the Snakes. Uphold- ing the Panther second string are Floyd McFarland. Ric Phe- nik, and Edwin Mitchell. In the strides of the season. sports fans have seen the Weslaco group trample Harlingen and tie the weight-carrying San Benito Greyhounds: both teams were double A contenders. These vic- tories, plus others. have given the Panther squad the name they will strive to retain. The Rattlers do not have the all-important experi- ence necessary to a team, while the Panthers are ably supported by Ray Vleckler, three-year letter- man: Bob Guess. two-year man: Marvin Moore and Baldwin Thompson, both one-year letter- men: and Jimmy Vaughn. a junior letter-man last year. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY NOVEMBER 4, 1948 fm E A Will He Make Touchdown? No, He's Just Hunting Car V' Where's the car? ,blocks over. Must be over here. A Where do you think? It's three' You gaily hop down the street. ' blocks over, . . . dear! ,expecting any moment to see the Time: After a game. icar. Your hop is slowefl to a skip. lwe Pick UPALLXHE Dawn Make like a frog, hop over to the round table, and listen to all the scoops which occurred over the week-end. Seen at the Little Broadway dance Friday night were Cdon't faintl SUE THOMPSON and REX BLEDSOE, along with GAIL HEN- SON and BOBBY SCHUPP, and PAT ELENBURG and CORWIN BLOCK. Also attending were JACKIE ALLEN with Ed FISH- ER, and stags, BOB PICKARD, BILLY JOE DAY, DONALD JEN- KINES, BALLARD BENNETT, and ANN WALLER. Gosh! Our ex-studes should rate a date, girls. The Edinburg-McNeese football game attracted the attention of PEG KIRGAN and ARNOLD DREYER, DICK and FRANCES, BOB and MARY SUE, and BET- TY SPEAKS and RAY JACKSON. Enjoy the game, kids? Flash! Scoop! Date of the week goes to none other than BETTY ROBERTSON and BRUCE GAL- LOWAY tEdcouchl. Nice game you two saw Friday night, wasn't it? Enjoying SUE CLARK'S party Saturday night were SUE CLARK and WA RREN STANSBURY, JIMMY SWINNEA and JOY WI- LEY, SUE MCALPIN and BOBBY KNIGHT and PATIA LINK and A. L. BRUMLEY. This younger generation certainly gets around. How about that. Seniors? ROSEMARY EVANS is doing all the good with two dates in one night. How about that, JACK PARKER and DENNIS WELLS? Nice combination, huh!! More power to you, ROSIE. Wow! MAURICE ALLEN and RAY JACKSON certainly enjoyed themselves at JEANNE BAZAR'S tMercedesl party Friday night. ARNOLD RODVIK and PAT ROSS were seen in Church Sun- day night. Nice going, you two. That's a good place to be. Did you Weslaco belles see all those handsome W.H.S. boys in the midnight show Saturday night? ROY DAVIS, JOHN POR- TER. MAURICE ALLEN, ROB- ERT WILSON, and numerous oth- ers were all stag. What's the mat- ter, girls? Can't you run fast l Place: Some other town. I You are a band student trying lto get to the dance this other town is holding as you yell half- way across the field to the folks for the car. Scrambling through the crowd, you reach the family, secure the keys from papa, and dash off to change your clothes. Let's see. They said three t 1 Henna, Weslaco ! ! -I tCouncl s Meet l Problems concerning both lschools are to be discussed at a ,forum today tThursdayJ by the Donna and Weslaco High School Student Councils. The forum will 'be held at 11:30 in the homemak- 'ing department of Weslaco High School. Lunch will be served to the group by members of Miss Beryl ,Cox's homemaking classes. y Bill McKee, president of the , Weslaco Student Council, will pre- lside at the meeting. I Approximately forty people are !expec'ed to attend the meeting, including the superintendent, prin- cipal. and faculty advisors of both schools. 1 Knapp to Be F.H.T. Model ln Birthday Style Show j Martha Ann Knapp was elected 1 to represent the Future Home- makers as a model in the Weslaco Birthday Style Show. Nancy Ann Solether was appoint- ,ed to head a committee to plan lthe style and material, with Sue !Thompson, Caroline Carrothers, and Patsy Potts to help her. L F. H. T. girls will work on the dress during their study halls and N before or after school. ! I enough to catch one of them? The final question-Is BILLIE RUTH PARKER going steady with C. V. JONES, or isn't she? There seems to be a doubt there. Well, kids, relax now: that's all the dirt Ye ole Vacuum Cleaner could acquire this week, but dis' under, 'cause we'll be snooping next week! and you finally retrace your steps in a dead crawl. When you arrive at the auto. you can't miss: it's the only one on the block. At the car you are greeted with, Too late. You can't change here. We have company. tFine time to entertain.J Oh, well. Bill said you could change in his car. Madly you dash down the sidelines, to the thirty. the forty,-no, no. go the other way: that's right. Now over for a touchdown ! Bill is just pulling away from the curb with his date. E Studebakers are hard to chanfre tclothes in! Just try one on for size. Clothes are iust about changed when Bill returns. and I am in- troduced to the pride of his heart as I finish putting on my shoes. All ready! Take me over to the dance. 'iRie:ht here-thanks a lo'-bye! Hey wait! My clothes! -Guess he didn't hear me. - All those ,clothes in the .back Lseat are sure t l going to be hard to explain in the morning. And so off to the dance. but l ask you- ls it worth it? Little Broadway Selects December Presentation Wedding Spells is the play that will he presented by Little Broadway in December, according to the sponsor, Miss Emily Joy. lt is a comedy in three acts that has made a hit on Broadway: and as soon as the play books arrive, tryouts for characters will be given. Miss Joy further stated that she planned to produce three plays by the end of this year. not includinr the one-act play and the Senior play. A young woman was mailing the old family Bible to her brother in a distant city. The postal clerk examined the heavy package care- fully and inquired whether it contained anything breakable. t'Nothing but the Ten Command- ments. was her quick reply. THE XVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY. ll, 1948 -.. ...W- Undeteuted Panthers Trying for Fiith District Win Pictured above are the 1948 Panthers, who have gone through the season undefeated thus far and who hope to bring a fifth dis- trict championship to Weslaco. 'Phey will meet the Donna Indians on the Indian Reservation tomor- row at 2:30 P.M. Panthers are as follows: row, left to right-Ray These Front -lackson, Maurice Allen, Jimmy Vaughn, Ray Cleckler, George t l Thompson, Marvin Moore, BoblGlen Haas, Floyd McFarland, Guess, Baldwin Thompson, Bobby Mitchell, John Porter. Second row-Tommy Waggonf er, Dick Chenik, Billy Mauldin, Willard Hall, Stanley Keathley, Bobby Benbow, Mac Minyard, Joe Lackey, Robert Joe Potts, Do- mingo Sepulveda, Dick Ryan. Third row-Roy Davis, Fran- cisco Luna, Israel Benavides, Jimmy Swinnea, David Robertson, Sam Arredondo. Coach Woodrow Isham, Fourth row-Coach Buck Hen- son, Sammy Tanner. Edwin Mitchell. Jimmy Rogers. Gene Barth, Bobby Ross, Ray Dempsey. and Manager Harold Dean Pate. Fifth row - Darrel Schultz. Billy Wright, Corwin Block, Don McNeely, Harvey Farris, Tony Rico, and Manager Carl Ermel. VVVWVVVVVVVV Schools to Dismiss For Armistice Day Weslaco schools will observe a holiday tomorrow KThursday7, ac- cording to A. C. Murphy, super- intendent. The Weslaco-Donna game will he played in Donna at 2:30 o'clock. Thursday morning a parade will be formed by XVeslaco High School students to demonstrate the spirit of the Panther support- ers. Students will meet at I0 o'clock in front of the gym, ac- cording to H. L. Bradshaw, prin- cipal. The XVeslaco Band will perform a patriotic drill at the half, Sue Thompson, drum major, stated. Library to Observe National Book Week Weslaco High Library will ob- serve National Book Week No- vember 15-19, stated Mrs. Fran- ces Doll, librarian. Libraries all over the nation will be participating in the cele- bration to bring books to the at- tention of young readers. 'Books Tell the Story is the Book Week theme for 1948. Mrs. Doll has ordered some new fiction and non- fiction books which she hopes will arrive in time for the ob- servance. Mr. Sansing: Now, Jack, if I subtract. 10 from 24. what's the difference? Jack: Yeah, that's what I say 1 Who cares? VVVVVVV VVVVVY lt's Here - What? 'Junior Class Dance Come one! Ponte all! To the Junior Class hall! Yes, the Junior Flass is having a dance Friday night in the , beautiful gym at 8 o'clock. The l dance is semi-formal, and re- freshments of cookies and cokes will he served. So come i on, kids, and lct's help the .lunior Class make this dance a hig success. l You can either come dressed l in your prettiest, newest dress or suit, or your sports attire. But, meet. the gang at the Junior dance. The prices are 35c for drag and 501' for stag. AAAAAAAAAAAA, LAAAAAAAAAAAA THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY. 11, 1948 vltuiifae tlilitl LWB PnckUvA Hs Ding Murders, stabs, mysteries!! Here they are, all in your VACUUM CLEANER. Well, let's get right to the point and get it over with. Date of the week goes to none -1 L- - 3 l ' C' x Q -A gi iCan We Have Peuce? 5 other than the playboy BOB ROSS and .IO ANN WILSON. Say. you kids, what's up? PAT ROSS seems to be keep- ing up the good neighbor policy. She was seen with BILL BROWN 4DonnaJ one night, and another night was with a Mercedes boy, Letls donlt turn traitor, PAT. Seen enjoying themselves at the football game were ADA and NATCH tEdinburgJ and BAR- 1 i r l BARA with RoDoLFo and: ROGER. My goodness! Can't you make up your mind, BARBARA? PAT ELENBURG was seen with CORKY BLOCK at one time over the weekend and with DANNY REED a different. night. Quite a wide field. eh? By the way, was that FLOYD MCFARLAND and KAYE CLARK I saw together Friday night? What's coming over the younger generation? PEGGY KIRGAN another one who is keeping on good terms with the neighboring towns. She was seen with a Mercedes lad over the weekend. You know, girls, you can carry this too far. NAOMI TISDALE and LOR' ENE EOFF were seen doubling Friday night. Could JUNIOR MILLER and FRED BRAY be from Mercedes, too? It's too bad the Weslaco boys lack the charm. LEOLA NORMAN was seen at the Drive-In with DUANE BUN- GER tDonna again?J Friday night, and did you say GEORGE HARREN another night? Whats this I've heard about ELSIE JEAN McALPIN an d ARNOLD RODVIK? You kids ought to make a go of it. LYDIA has been seen with AL ADAME tDonnai very often. Is it really serious. LYDIA? Well, that's about all the room we can have for this week. With Donna-Weslaco game coming up, dirt should be thick next week. llye-bye. bye-bye, Mo-hows! I l Thirty years ago on November ll all America rejoiced! Sirens blew, bands played-noise was everywhere. Yes, it was Armistice Day! To the thrilling beat of drums and the strains of Over There, the Yanks came marching home-home to their country, to their loved ones, Sweethearts, wives, and children. The fight- ing was overg the last cannon was silenced. Those doughboys firmly believed they had won the war to end all wars aml to make the world safe for democracy. Yet, on the outskirts of the joyvcrazed mob stood the lone figure of a mother whose son did not return. What about the monument to the Unknown Soldier? Did he die--and with him the heritage for which he fought? 'tin Flan- ders field the poppies grow, between the crosses, row on row. Did these dead die in vain-for a futile cause? Only a little over twenty years later, America again sent forth her sons to fight. This time it was a war much more terrible than the first. Now that peace has been restored once more, it is up to us to keep America and the world free from tyrants and the triumph of communistic principles. Pan the U. N. alone be the solution for a lasting peace? It is doubtful, for nowhere in the UN charter does God's name appear. Who could hope for its success until God is given his rightful place? Let all Americans pray that his divine guidance will direct the leaders of the nations in the way of harmony, justice, and understanding. Truly, no one can foresee the future-for with talk about the Iron Curtain, the Berlin Crises, and a possible third World War, Alnerica's destiny seems somewhat uncertain. Thus, on this Armistice Day, 1948, in memory of the boys who died in the past two wars, may all free Americans pray for a permanent peace, not only for ourselves, but also for the entire world. let's Be the Twelfth Mun Tomorrow Time certainly flies! It seems as if we just played Donna yesterday, though it has been a year. Armistice Day is an annual holiday in W. H. S. and means one particular thing to all of us students-the Donna game. Though we try not to get too excited over any one game, we can't help feeling a little different about this one. tMaybe, it's the holidayll The team promises to be out there playing good, hard foot- ball. but it needs the twelfth man behind them. We beat the Redskins 26 to 6 last year, and let's all do our part to bring home another win! M , H You look depressed. my friend Lend me fifty! What are you thinking of? I have only forty! 'AMY fUUlY'9. t'What makes it seem so hope Well. then let me have the I , Q., ess. forty and you can owe me ten. I My past. THE WESLACO H1-LIFE THURSDAY, 11, 1948 Congratulations to Dick Che- nik for being co-captain in the Rio Grande City game and for his swell playing. Roy Davis, Floyd McFarland,l Stanley Keathley. and Francisco Luna look like good material for a backfield next year, coach, as they played a bang-up game Fri- day night. Keep up the good Work, boys! We'll need you next year. At the end of third quarter last Friday night, with the score 41 to G, the first-string Panthers were allowed to go to the gym, put on their street clothes, come back out, and enjoy the rest of the football game, as the fans do. I bet that's the first time that has been done in many years, Orchids to the junior team for defeating the Lyford Bull- pnps 13 to 0 last. week. 'l'hat's the spirit, boys! Keep up the good work. The VVeslaeo 110-pound team slapped the Brownsville 110- pound team to the tune of 46 to 0. That's the seventh consecu- tive victory for our boys and no defeats, as yet. Have you noticed that forward look in the Panthers' eyes? Well, tomorrow is Armistice Day and the traditional tilt with the Donna Redskins. The game will be played on the Redskin field at 2:30 P. M. Good luck, boys. Cost Selected For Wedding Spells The cast for the Little Broad-T way play, Wedding Spells, was selected Friday, according to Miss Emily Joy, sponsor. Little Broad- way members had been trying out for the parts for the past week. The cast is as follows: Billie, a mysterious girl, Kaye Clark: Reeves. a gentleman's gentleman, Everett McAulayg Steve Arlen, an adventurer. Rob Fields: Charlie C tf:b'a '5 'Panthers to Battle Donna Thursday Purple ond White Boys Hope to Add Redskin Scolp to W. H. S. Trophies As Armistice Day annually rolls around, people of the Valley look to Donna and find theln playing the W'eslac0 Panthers. In many cases this tilt. determines the champion of District 30-A. The Redskins with their war bonnets patched up and new war paint on, will receive the Panthers, who have not tasted defeat, on the Indian Reservation. After the Donna game, the Panthers will contest the high flying Mission Eagles. The sports fans will see tricky and savage ball played by both teams. Donna is supported by a backfield, made up of Ilannert, Hart, Rutledge, and Morley, that is expected to carry theln far into Panther- land. These Redskins have thus far made very impressive appear- IIIICBS. Key Club Formed: Chenik Acting Head Richard Chenik, senior, was ' elected temporary president of the first Key Club in the Rio Grande Valley in a meeting held in the Home Economics department No- vember l at 2 o'clock. Other temporary officers selected were Carl Lobitz. vice-president, and Charles Cardenas, secretarvtrea- surer. The Key Club is a junior Kiwanis Club, sponsored by local Kiwanians, stated R. P. Sherry. Mr. Sherry, Dick Watkins, and Weldon Martin assisted in organ- izing the club. which is one of lnore than 300 in the United States. They explained the pur- poses of the club and its aims Cooney. his occasional friend. Jim Mclleaish: Mrs. Julia Pettingill. a widow, Leola Mae Norman: An- gelica Wayne, a charming girl, Caroline Carrothersg F' r a n c e s Rrown. another charming girl, Patsy Potts: Niki Murphy, an- other one, Nancy Ann Solether: Ruth Auburn. another one, .Ioveta Johnson: Blake. a cop. Ric Cheniki Siasbee. a gentleman from Ala- bama. Don Chandlery and Mrs. Gay. a fretful mother, Charlotte Jackson. The play will be presented De- cember 4. Rehearsals began Mon- day of this week. l l The Weslaco Gridiron Greats are more ably protected behind the line by men of great deter- mination and ability. These boys are led by Ramblin' Ray Cleckler. team captain and all-South-Texas fullback in last season's play. Trailing in laurels but equal in spirit are Baldwin Thompson. Ray Jackson, and Maurice Allen. One cause for the Panthers' con- quests and maybe for the lied- skins' defeat is the great Weslaco forward wall. This wall is sponsored by the Harlingen Lions Jimmy Vaughn, center. Marvin Moore. Jimmy Swinnca. Bill Mauldin, Glenn Haas, and George Thompson are also expected to hold that line and bust that n.an. Statistically, XVeslaeo is slightly the stron ger, but both the Panthers and the Redskins are always after the game when the Armistiee Day tilt rolls around. and objectives. Fourteen boys were chosen to be charter members of the club. They are as follows: Seniors, Tom Pepper. Ric Chenik, Elden Wren, Bobby Han- kal, Carl Lobitz. and Bill McKee. Juniors. Roy Davis. Charlie Cardenas, Everett McAulay, Rus- sell Vos, and Alex Westbrook. Sophomores. Robert Joe Potts. David Robertson, and Dennis VVells, These boys were chosen fo-- their leadership and outstanding ability in one activity, stated H. l.. Bradshaw. principal. THE WESLACO H1-LIFE THURSDAY, 11, 194,23 A S l 55511 I ii As I drafg to school with bags under my eyes, it's almost im- possible to give the news AS I SEE IT. The Panthers are nearing that district title game by game. We beat R. G. C. by the score of 41-ti, 0nly tres mas games left, boys! Tomorrow is the Donna game. liet's all go out and support our team. Ut' course, be sure to lu- good tonight! People are always talking about how much the girls are fashion- minded. All they would need would be to glance around the school at the boys. There has never been such a large variety of hats any- where. The hats range from typi- cal cow pokin' sombreros to base- ball caps. What did you say the object is, boys? Monday Black Day, and I don't necessarily mean that literally. You see, that was Miss Blat-k's birthday. There was mass celebrating all day, and I think nearly everyone was stuff- ed with cake. Oh! Wlhat a life! tlncidentally, we got to miss clizss, too!! tGo0d racket, eh Purple--White--Punihers--Fight The band strikes up 'Aggie5 War Hymn, the cheerleaders start clapping, and the auditoriumt begins filling with students. W.t H. S. is in session for another typical pep focused on cheerleaders, start with The School Yel1: Purple and white, Purple and White, Panthers, Panthers, Fight, fight, fight! Purple - white - Panthers- fight- Purple and white, Purple and white, Panthers, Panthers, Fight, fight, fight! Fight. fight, fi-ght! Fight, fight, fi-ght! Yea, Panthers! Fight! Fight! Fight! After a few more yells Captain Ray Cleckler introduces the co- captain for the game, and the student body hears short pep talks from Coach Henson or another rally. All eyes are, the four vivacious who give a rousing tt what?J Maybe you remember Fld Mc- Leaish and his inspired poem writing. Well, it seems that his Doing to college has not changed him. because he Wrote the poem, t'Saga of Lord Byron, or, We Wuz Whipped. This was a poem about the defeat of the Rice Freshmen by the Texas U Fresman, and it's really clever. Chief n Warpa thiO13e Good morning, my dear follow- ers, how is everything doing with you? With me fine: all my plans worked out except for a very un- welcome tie. Yes, students, an- other perfect week was ruined by the P.S.J.A.-Raymondville 6-6 tie. Out of 7 predictions I managed to get 6 correct. This football season has certainly been a season of up- sets and ties. Last weclds scores left mc with a 79 por cent aver- age, a point better than last week. Here are last week's results: Brownsville 18 - Edinburg 13- A wet field didn't stop the Eagles' light backfield from scoring. iplayed Alice a game like this one. Alice I4 - Robstown 7 - The Coyotes don't seem to have very much on the ball now. P.S.J.A. 6 - Raymondville 6-I still can't believe it. Mission 25 - Mercedes 7 - The Tigers fell to pieces in the last iquarter. XVeslaco 41 - Rio Grande City 6 -A very enjoyable night. Pigskin followers, I want to re- mind you that this is the week that the Panthers meet. the Donna Pedskins. Indeed, I say this is the hardest Week of football. Here are my tredictions for this week: member of the staff. Then Pattie ,leads off again with H2-4-6-8, Whom do we appreciate? Team, Team, The whole darn team! And then- j T-T-T-E-A-M I P'-F-F-I-T-E T-I?-A-M-F-I-T-E This is followed by: We like you, we love yo . We'll stick to you tight. Put all you boys must Fight, fight. fight! After a more yells, such as Give 'em the ax, VVho's gonna win. win? f'Center, tackle. end, and guard, the rally ends with the student body singing the school song, which never fails to thrillt Weslaco High. our faith in you Shall never. nevcr die. VVeslaco High, our hearts arr- true, We'll raise your name on high. In victory or defeat we'll stand. Iinmoved by friend or foe. Your spirit be our guiding hand 1 As on through life we go. t Then at the game. spurted on by a good pep rally. the Panthers fight 'em and beat 'eml You're a pretty sharp boy, Robby. Well, I ought to be. Pa takes me into his room and straps me three or four times a week. t r Tie lsay slaughter. i Harlingen over Robstown-A very close game, with the Card- inals taking the victory. i Alice over Kingsville - The Coyotes will keep their record clean. La Feria over Rio Grande City -A toss-up. but I still take the Lions. 1 Mission over P.S..I.A.-I am really hoping for an upset. Mercedes over Raymondville- The Tigers and the Bearkats will meet in a very close game. WH-slaco over Donna -Yes. I pick the Panthers because of their Mt-Allen 19 - Kingsville 0-Thei McAllen over Brownsville-The llulldogs were playing ball. l Pulldogs are hoping to stay in the San Benito 82 - Harlingen 7-l 14 AA race. I now depart with my predic- The Greyhounds should havei San Benito over Edinburg-I i tions. but l'll be back next week. spirit and ability to win for W.H.S. THE WESLACQLHLLIFEEHURSDAY- . N.0VEMBERL13-.1948 'VVVVVVVVVVVY Schools to Dismiss November 25-26 Weslaco schools will be dis- missed Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26, .for Thanksgiving holidays, accord- ing to A. C. Murphy, superinten- dent. Six weeks' tests will be given Monday and Tuesday, Novem- ber 22 and 23, or teachers may give them the preceding week on Thursday and Friday, stated Principal H. L. Bradshaw. AAAAALLAAAAA SEE ut Why don't you pull up a chair to sit and read the news AS IL SEE IT? Yippee! Oohah! The team has done it again! They beat Donna by the lop-sided score of 32-6. Say, that was some parade Thursday morning before the game. lVhen we play Mission Friday night, let's all keep up the spirit and support the Panthers in the last conference game of the season and the fifth straight district title twe hopeil. Oh! It can't be! I'll be so sleepy and tired! Maybe Mr. Bradshaw will excuse us! Some of these re- marks were heard Monday when the Choral Club heard that they Contest Winners Attend FFA Meet Bernard Boeker, first place winner of the cotton contest, with Russell Vos and Willie Hughes, also winners, left last Saturday for Kansas City to attend the Na- tional F. F. A. Convention. Dick Luthringer, F. F. A. companied them as Valley-wide sponsors, teen boys with them. teacher, ac- one of two taking eigh- As November 24 is F. F. A. day at the Valley Mid Winter Fair, plans are being made by the Weslaco group to enter livestock, fruit, and vegetables. Several boys W. H. horus to ,Be In Mussed Choir l l will enter the dairy cattle and hog , judging contests, and the local chapter will have a booth at the fair, Mr. Luthringer stated. Sign on the wall of a Navel Re- search Laboratory in Washington: Consider the turtle-he doesn't make any progress unless he sticks -his neck out. wouldn't be' back from Kingsville. until 1 o'clock Tuesday morning and then would have to go to school Tuesday. Well, anyway, it was really nice that the Choral Club could go to A. SL I. in Kings- ville to hear the Westminster Choir from New York. Everyone was glad to see El- den Wren back in school this week. He has been absent be- cause of the death of his father. The whole school extends sym- pathy to Elden because of this loss. Little Broadway members in the cast of Wedding Spellsn are working plenty much hard on the play. They are going to try to make it the best yet. More power to you all! Seen busily painting the trash cans on the campus Saturday morning were Martha Ann Knapp and Roy Davis. They are on the Civic committee in Student Coun- cil. Why did you pick green, Mar- tha? Of all colors to choose from, why? Friday night was the first time the gym floor has been danced on. It was a novelty to see it being used for anything except basketball and calisthenics. The floor was even covered with saw- 1 Thirty members of Choir I will go to Harlingen November 28 to join with other Valley towns in a massed chorus, which will pre- sent the last section of the Trini- ty Choir Concert. This group is composed of 150 members. Five numbers will be given as follows: Now the Day ls Over, T h e B e a t i t u d e s, Heavenly Light, Beautiful Savior, and The Lord Bless You and Keep You. Rehearsals will begin at 6:30 preceding the concert at 8 o'clock. Students participating will be admitted free to both the fair and lthe concert, Mrs. Sibyl Mattar, dir- fector, stated. l l I l l dust to keep it from being scratched! The Juniors came to school Saturday morning, swept the gym. and waxed the whole. floor. I'll bet someone is going to try to invent an easier way, to wax floors after that ordeal! Another tricky thing was the way the bleachers came out of thel wall. Learn sumpthin' new every day! This is all for this week. Good luck to you boys Friday night at the game. VVe re behind all of you! With that I'll be just like Smoe. I'll climb right over the wall l l 1 Annual Goal of 350 Reached Oct. 29 The goal of 350 annual sales by Friday. October 29, was met. In a previous edition of the HI-LIFE the business managers placed the sales at 3195 however. in recheck- ing, an error was found by the business staff. As the staff has ordered 375 annuals, the remaining ones may be purchased as long as they last in Miss Black's office. Choral Club to Present Program for Rotary Club The Choral Club will present a 15-minute program for the Ro- tary Club today at noon. accord- ing to Mrs. Sibyl Mattar. director. The numbers to be presented are as follows: National An- them, Brother James' Air, The Lost Chord. Call to Re- membrance, and The Lord Bless You and Keep You. Bill McKee, president of thc Student Council, and Tom Pepper. president of the Senior Class, will also be guests of the club. The kids nowadays find it almost too easy to drive their teacher crazy. With bubble gum it's a snap! I don't know who's more irritat- ing, the bloke who tries to read my paper or the one who won't keep his paper still for mc to and go. i read. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, NYOVEMBER 18, 1948 VACUFFIE cur A DNEgPIc:tUrAI.LIljE Gather 'round, studes, and lend porter empties the vacuum I ' I an ear while ye olde snoopin' re- with some catty bits of gossip that have seeped out during the week. Main event of the weekend was the Junior Class Dance Friday night. Some of the unusual couples seen there were JEAN FISHER and REX BLEDSOE, ELEANOR B R A D S H A W and DAVID RO- BERTSON, MARTHA ANN KNAPP and BILL McKEE, KAYE CLARK and JOHN RANSOM, DOLLY DIBRELL and JIM Mc- LEAISH, MARY NELLE DAVEN- PORT and BOBBY HANKAL, ROSEMARY EVANS and CORKY BLOCK, SUE THOMPSON and CHARLES SHERRILL, NANCY ANN SOLETHER and TOMMY PEPPER, GAIL HENSON and RICHARD BABB, PAT ELEN- BERG and DANNY REED, CHAR- LOTTE JACKSON and BUD DAVENPORT, BOBBIE GOODY and JACK PARKER, MINERVA DUNCAN tMercedesl and CARL LOBITZ, and LEOLA MAE NOR- MAN and GEORGE HARREN. Also seen were the usual couples, FRANCES HUDSON and RIC CHENIK, DOLORES TRIPLETT and E D COM PERE, OLENE RILEY and DIZZY DEAN, HELEN PATE and GERALD BROWN, and MARTHA CRAW- FORD and MASON RAMSEY. I hear that PAT ROSS and BILL BROWN lDonnal. PATIA LINK and DALE WASHBURN tDonnal and OLENE RILEY and DIZZY DEAN lDonnal had a good time at the Donna Homecoming Dance Thursday night. These Donna boys really get around. Have you all seen SUE THOMP- SON walking around on clouds this week? You guessed itg she was with RICHARD LANNERT twice over the weekend. PATIA LINK had a Mexican Supper Friday night for four couples: SUE CLARK and WAR- REN STANSBURY, JOY WILEY and .IIMMY SWINNEA. SUE Mc- ALPIN and FRANK HUGHES, and PATIA and A. L. BROMLEY. They went to the show afterwards. HORACE was with MINNIE l I l I l l I I l I I l l I Mission, here we come! . Yes, for the fifth year straight we have beaten Donna. This year victory has a special significance to us, for we are now directly in line for the District Championship again. tThat is, after we beat the undefeated Eagles.l It seems as if everyone should take a bow on the Donna game. First honors go to the team, who played a bang-up good game in anybody's language. The score, 32-6, indicated that. To this group and their coaches we can say Good luck with Mission, fellows!', The band certainly lived up to the great name that has been handed down to them from years back, for they put on a splendid half-time drill. The complete silence of the crowd told how touched the spectators were with the Armistice Day observance. Thanks, band: youlre doing a great job. Though a very new organization, the Pep Squad is making a name for itself. The pep exhibited even when the score read 6-0, Donna's favor indicated that the girls are out there rooting in victory or defeatf' The able work of our four cheerleaders is always to be commended. It was a good game all the way around, as you can well see. Mission, here We come l ! ! ! We'II Raise Your Name Qn High XVhat do we, the students of XV. H. S., think of our school? If this question were asked of any student, he would probably reply. I think it's tops. Vl'ell, maybe it's tops with us, but let's stop and think of the opinion other Valley towns have of us. XVe are talking about some- thing nlore than just mere rivalry in football, for we mean our repu- tation for good sportsmanship and fair play. Three times t.his year before football games different acts of vandalism were performed either by some of our students or by our ex-students. Though it is not generally known, the school offered last week to pay our share for a nightwatchman to protect the Mission field from any acts similar to those performed in Mercedes and at- tempted in Donna. In a recent letter to Joe Cook of the MISSION TIMES, Mr. Mur- phy apologized for the bad behavior of Wveslaco. Our school is getting one of the worst reputations for had sportsmanship and vandalism in the Valley! Something must be done about this matter immediately. It is not fair for VV. H. S. to suffer because of the bad sportsman- ship and lack of ethics of some people. Let's pluck this trouble out before it goes any further. XV. H. S. is up in arms, and we're not going to stand by and see our school's name ruined! TAGLE lEdinburgl over the week PAT ELENBERG and JOHN end. lPORTER doubled with CARO- By the way, BARBARA, where N LINE GOODSON and GEORGE is your senior ring? Should weITH0MpS0N Sam,-day night. ask RODOLFO? Well, studes, as I turn off the GLENDY and ABEL' ELSA and l Cl.l1 l'QHt Zifld SCLIITV to the Heal'- RAMIRO. DELFINO 1 MIN- ' NIE. BE-I-O and ORAaEfA, and 5 est retreat, let me leave you with RILLIE and RUBEN were all atIfhiS thought-'lG0Ssirs are the the Junior Dance! lspies of life. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1948 The Donna game is now in the record books, with Weslaco triumphing 32 to 6, but people will talk for a long time to come of the exploits of such stalwarts of the Purple Tide as Ramblin' Ray Cleckler and George Thompson, the Wild Bull of XYeslaco. Coach Hester came down from Corpus to the game and brought a camera to take moving pictures. Everyone was happy to see him. The football boys appreciated the slipper bought for them by Monte Farina and Red Mitchell last Wednesday at the El Som- brero. That steak was as big around as a tub! As usual, the 110 pounders won again. This time they trounced Pharr 27 to 6. The 110 pound B team won 13 to 0. The Kittens held Donna to a scoreless tie. The Valley's leading scorer is Ray Cleckler with 75 points. In third place, behind Barber of Pharr, is Ray Jackson with 61 points. New Key Club Elects Permanent Officers Ric Chenik was elected presi- dent of the Key Club Tuesday, November 12, at a meeting held at noon in the Home Economics department. Carl Lobitz and Char- lie Cardenas were elected vice- president and secretary-treasurer, respectively. All of these had been serving as temporary officers. R. P. Shery and Ordell Rober- son, member of the Kiwanis Club, were present at the meeting. After the elections took place, plans were discussed for drawing up the charter and paying dues. The Key Club meets every Tues- day at noon. Earth to Head F. F. A.7 Sweethearts Chosen Gene Barth. senior, was elected president of the local F. F. A. Q tial' . PanthersLeaveCl1eclc Of 32-6 to Redskins Weslaco Upsets Donnu in Tense omecoming Armistice Duy Tilt Heap big chief I-Iol' dat Panther Hamrick's Blush Faces invited the Xveslaco Hensonmen to the Redskin habitat for an Armistice Day tea party and got stuck with a 32-6 check at their first ex-student. pow-wow. The sun peeked bleakly from behind the heavy clouds as the Donna Braves boarded the dog train to The Happy Hunting Grounds. Among the scrappy Bronze Boys last to kiss the sod were liannert, Hart, Wood, and Crockett. These husky lads made the going rough for the indispensable Weslaco machine continuing another step on their unwavering road to the 30-A crown. It Never Gets Cold Here-I Or That's What They Say Phew! Smells like mothballsf' Oh, yes! It's cold again, and W. H. S. looks like a flower in full bloom, with all the bright sweaters everyone is wearing. It seems that each person is trying to outdo all others in gay and clashing com- binations. When the cold front hit us. studes dived into their cedar chests and began scrambling for last year's coats. However, our Hyankee studes feel right at home: this is just up their cold front. We Hsuthernuhs don't rightly stand this hyah weather very well. l Don't be discouraged. though: remember how nice the cool weather was at Carrizo Springs. lt's just the thing to make you look alive talthough you're dead numb all overb. So give your closet its annual cleaning. dispose of the old stuff. hit dad for about 815, buy a few new and brighter clothes, and we'll be ready for another season in the Magic Valley, Where sunshine ,spends the winter. Chapter, succeeding George -Thompson at a meeting in the Agriculture Building last Wednes- day. Pattie Sue Schellhamer and Frances Hudson were chosen 'wweethearts for this year. They will accompany the F. F. A. boys lon ffeld trips and oiher cvcnts T T The royal splendor of the tea party was shaded from the eyes of the Redmen by Ray Cleckler, Weslaco number one back. Ramblin' Ray, four year letter- man and all-south Texas, hit pay dirt three times on his wanton rampage and added his own extra point once. Ray's teammates, con- sisting of Maurice Allen, Baldwin Thompson. Ray Jackson, and the always dependable forward wall- Guess, T h om p s o n, Mauldin, Vaughn, Moore, Haas, and Lackey -turned in a thrilling game also. An air of fear hung over the lveslaco stands in the first quar- ter as Pittman tallied for the men who met the Mayflower. The at- mosphere was impregnated with joy around the tribal dwelling until Cleckler broke loose for a Panther tally. Cleckler also made the point. Allen scored minutes later, and another tally by Clerk- ler followed. Jackson supplied the extra point. Sam Arredondo. second string end, had watched the fracas from the bench and wondered what lay beyond the double stripe. As he slipped into right end position to relieve Bob Guess, Sam made a beautiful catch and ran 22 yards to find G points awaiting him as he crossed the goal line. M. N. tBuckJ Henson, cut-claw coach, saw, in the wilds.of the blue, beyond a host of war eagles, a glittering headpiece engraved H30-A champs, much 'to the dis- may of Big Chief Hamrick. gath- ering scraps froln the tea room to rebuild a team that had been thumped by the men he burned in effigy. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1948 Panthers to Clash With Mission Eagles Game to Determine Winner Ol District 130-A Crown for '48 The Purple Tide, alert, with chests out and spirits high, will invade the nest of mammoth, mysterious Mission Eagles Friday night. in an annual tilt which will determine the royalty of Distrct 30-A football circles. The clash will be heard for miles around, as the tricky Eagles will unveil everything they have saved, to slash the power-laden Panthers into defeat. This will be the third straight year the rugged Panthers and the highly rated Eagles have come claw to claw to battle valiantly for the district championship title. The Eagles are determined to tuck the title away in their nest, as the Panthers have carried it to their lair for the last two years. Sherry Reviews Book At Y-Teen Meeting A review of Gentleman's Agree- ment was given by Mrs. R. P. Sherry at the Y-Teen meeting held Tuesday night at 7 o'clock at the home of Patsy Ross. Pattie Sue Schellhamer was in charge of the program.. Dolores Triplett, president, led the club in discussing old and new business. A brief social hour was held fol- lowing the meeting. With their impressive record, the mighty Mission eleven are un- defeated in conference play, as are the Panthers: they are tied for number one honor rating with the Panthers: and they have pros- pects galore for the all-Valley team, such as quarterback Lan- dry, halfbacks Brown and Garza. and lineman Tom Carter, who is a brother of the all-Valley Carter brothers of 1946 and 1942. Not to be forgotten or out- fought., the 'Do or Die Panthers Senior Speech Class To ive Assembiy The Face, a one-act drama, will be presented by the Speech Class in a senior high assembly today. The play, dealing with a wound- ed war veteran and his rehabilita- tion, will be presented as 'though it is a radio program, with a pro- duction booth, microphone, and background music. The cast is as follows: Bobby Hankal, narrator: Jim McI.eaish, Ingalls: Patsy Ross, Virginia fan army psychiatristbg Bob Davis, Major Biddle: Bill McKee. Colonel Trasker: Jane Bartley, girl at PX: R a y J a c k s o n, Goldstein: Don Chandler, Bill: John Crawford, Bartender: Betty Jean Robertson, mother: Kathryn Eoff, announcer: and Carl Lobitz, music technician. will rely on their aray of experi- enced battlers, as follows: four- lyear letterman Ray Cleckler: three-year lettermen Bob Guess, George Thompson, and Ray Jack- son: and two-year lettermen Bald- win Thompson, Glen Haas, and Marvin Moore. Plenty of fight is expected from first-year men John Porter, Joe Lackey, Maurice Al- len, Bobby Mitchell, and Jimmy Vaughn, who have made up for their lack of experience by hard blocking and tackling. L71ibfPreZlietsiChampii ns Extra! Extra! 'Read all ' about it. Yes, faithful followers, this is the week champions of 14AA.and ROA will be crowned. At McAllen the San Benito Greyhounds will be .seeking victory, while at the same time in Mission the Weslaco Panthers will try to bring the meat home. ' Last week-end was certinly a hot one, as Kingsville upset Alice, and in Rio Grande City the Rat- tlers were winning their first game since they started playing in 1946. Well, the Rattlers had to do this some time, and they did it last Friday night, the victim being La Feria. Glancing at last week's results, I see that I missed 3 out of 8 predictions. Here's how they came out: McAllen 13, Brownsville 12- The Bulldogs managed to score in the last minute of play to win. 1 San Benito 39, Edinburg 13- This was slaughter. Harlingen 6, Robstown 0-The Cardinals were flying-high. Kingsville 27, Alice 21-A really :thrilling upset. Rio Grande City 14, La Feria 13 -A bouquet of roses to the Rat- tlers for their first win in three seasons. Mission 7, P. S. J. A. 0-The Bears made a real fight, but they failed to win. Mercedes 13, Raymondville 13- The Bearkats made three more touchdowns, but they were called back, tBetter luck next time? VVeslaco 32, Donna 6-The Panthers were too much for the helpless Indians. Looking at this week's schedule, I see that this is the hardest week for game predictions. Here's how I hope they will come out: i San Benito over McAllen-The 'Greyhounds will prove to be too A much for the Bulldogs. Brownsville over Harlingen- The Eagles, after their fine per- formance Friday, should win. Kingsville over Robstown-A very close game. l A l i c e 0 v e r Edinburg-The iCoyotes should hit the winning I road again. Mercedes over La Fei-ia-The Lions will remain winless this N season. P. S. J. A. over llonna-A real N thriller. 5 Raymondville over Rio Grande :City-The Bearkats should win 'easily. WV e s I a c o over Mission-The Panthers will be looking for their fifth consecutive district champ- ionship. If every thing goes right, ,I will ,see you next week. X 1 1 THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1948 Pant-lters Win 2I-I2g Km' ' Re'e ' Game Hard Fought- Led by Jackson, Cleckler, Allen, Panthers Emerge Victorious For the fifth consecutive year, the lVeslaco Panthers remain kingpins in what is considered the most powerful Class A district in the state. The Panthers held steadfast to the crown, which was in imminent danger of the grasping talons ot' the Mission Eagles. From the opening gun, the enthusiastic Eagles were unbelievers of Panthers combat prowess as they posted a 12 to 7 halftime lead. Ising quick-opening plays and pinpoint passing, the diurnal Birds swooped down to the Panther six. Cagey Kiki de la Garza was the first to desecrate the shores of the Purple Tide, by scampering around end for the score. Valverde failed to convert. This slap in the face brought the Panthers to their feet as they sliced out chunks of Mission ground until only three yards re- mained. Captain Ray Cleckler catapulted over center for the first marker. Maurice Allen added the point around end. However, the Eagles' scream for vengeance did not go un- answered. Landry, Brown, and de la Garza alternated in ripping the Weslaco defense until they gained a penetration. De la Garza made the final stab for the T.D. on another end run. A pass for extra point failed, and the first half ended. The second half was the acme of Panther performances, for they measured every inch as champions. . The Purple Shirters' ground attack moved 66 yards and reached a climax as Cleckler crashed over tackle from four yards out Ray Jackson added the point through the same holeg and front then on, the Tide was never headed. ' Missions offensive maneuvers met a stone wall in the form of seven Panther linemen. and the War Bird's punt was partially deflected by one of those blocks of granite. Immediately the powerful Panthers displayed their dazzling offensive and headed for the clincher. Rapid Ray Jackson set sail for 33 yards and the final tally. Cleckler bucked over for the point. Council to Open New 'Panther Club' The decision to open the Re- creation Room of the gymnasium came at a meeting of the Recrea- tion Committee of the Student Council held in the counselor's office Wednesday, November 17, at 12:40 o'clock, according to Miss Emily Joy, faculty advisor. The room is to be opened to the students for the first time on Monday, November 29. and lemon- ade will be served free during the day. The room, to be known as f'The Panther Club, will be open for a week: however, if the students support the club and treat it with respect, it will be opened per- manently and managed by the Student Council. Games such as ping-pong and chinese checkers will be furnished for recreation, and there will be an- assortment of magazines for reading enjoyment. There will bf. a host and hostess from the Student Council in the club during the noon hour. Each council member must serve some time each month, Miss Joy said. There will be fun and enjoy- ment for everyone, the commit- tee stated. Bear standing at the door of his cave, reminds a bird: Remember now-call us about half past April. l l i l ,army lntelligence 1 Sam J. Kaiser, Driver's Educa- tion instructor, plans to leave Thursday, November 25, for Balti- more, Maryland, where he has re- entered the Military Intelligence branch of the Army. Mr. Kaiser will enter with the rank of a first lieutenant. Mr. Kaiser served with the Mili- tary intelligence, which is theF. B.I. of the Army. for six years during the last War. He was con- nected with the 3i h Infantry Division in North Africa, Italy, France, and Germany. The W.H.S. faculty and students are among the nicest and friend- liest people he has ever known. Mr, Kaiser stated. He also said that even though he plans to make the Army his career, if he ever has an occasion to settle down in civilian life again, he will pick the Rio Grande Valley and, of course, Weslaco as his choice of location, Silver Tea Given Sunday Afternoon Future Homemakers and their guests attended the F'.H.T. Silver Tea, Sunday afternoon, in the Rc- creation room of the gymnasium from 3 o'clock to 5. An autumn theme was carried out in the decoration of the room with an arrangement of yellow chrysanthemums, colorful leaves, and pine cones. Refreshments of spice cakes and whipped cream. coffee, and tea were served. Club officers were in the receiving line. Martha Ann Knapp was the general chairman. and the follow- ing committee heads were ap- pointed: Genevieve Ballard, deco- rations: Nancy Ann Solether, in- vitationsg Leola Mae Norman. rc- freshments: .loveta Johnson. sil- ver: Evelyn Haas, china: and Jane Dibrell and new members. clean-up. A station wagon is something a city person buys when he moves to the country so the country people will know he's from the citv. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1948 IT Let's all jump on the victorious liand Wagon and whoop and holler while the news is given AS I SEE IT. Falfurrias, come on down! The Panthers have done it again. This makes the fifth consecu- tive district championship for Weslaco. Now is the time for the school to show REAL spirit as on we go to bi-district! Girls, you'd better hurry. The Y-Teen Football Banquet isn't too far off, and the boys are really getting the rush, If you don't have your date yet, you had bet- ter hustle fast! Some boys on the campus are getting the Utoo new look in their hair now. They have peroxided either streaks or their entire head. They certainly do look dif- ferent tl didn't say for better or for worse, thoughlll Say, that Rex l l I l I l I Bledsoe could just be calledl Goldilocks from now on. Heating Mission Friday night not only gave the Panthers the district title. but also gave certain English IV Panthers a few extra points. That's a doin' hokay. tWish I could pick up some ex- tra points myselfll. Maurice Allen, Maurice Allen, Maurice Allen, Maurice Allen, Maurice Allen, Maurice Allen, Maurice Allen, Maurice Allen, That will be 50 cents, Maurice! The FJ-LT. Silver Tea Sun- day was really usuthin' special. lt was the first time the Re- creation Room of the gym has ever been used for anything like that. It looked mighty purty, girls! Everyone has been hurrying around the last week studying for six weeks' exams. Here's hopin' EVERYONE makes the honor roll! Busily preparing for the Pig- skin .lubilee are the Band mem- bers. liast year the Hand didn't get to participate, but this year P l l I l We're Ready for You, Fallurrias! VVords can't express our feeling of pride, Panthers! In de- feating the Mission Eagles 21-12, you've won the District cham- pionship for the fifth consecutive year. -'Friday night the District 30-A Champs will meet the Fal- furrias Jerseys on Barhee Field in the Bi-District tilt. Wvith the band, pep squad, the entire student body, and the town behind the team, let's spur the Panthers on to another Bi- District victory! Are J We Really Thankful? f'Never too often can our lips recite The sweet recurrent blessings of our days. With these two lines in mind we, in America, approach another Thanksgiving Day. It is a time for families to get together to rejoice and give thanks to God for His great goodness. This day has been marked on the calendar as a special holiday by our government. In the North, where it originated, it is celebrated almost as jubilantly as Christmasg however, we in the South do not put that much emphasis on it. This day of thanks was first observed at Plymouth, Massachu- setts, by our forefathers, the Pilgrims. For two years they had sur- vived in this new country, hence they felt the need to thank their Maker for his mercy. Since that time it has been an annual custom for families to gather, eat big dinners, and rejoice and give thanks for another year. -1 ' Stop to thinkl' Should a calendar set our time of giving thanks? We often forget that every day can be Thanksgiving day, if' we will make it such. ' This year we can certainly give thanks that peace reigns over most of the earth. Y?itl1 this prayer in our hearts we will need to pray for the right leadership to keep us from getting involved in another world turmoil such as World VYar II. WVe in VV.H.S. can? also give thanks, for we have so much to be thankful for. When we ponder on these things we find our good health, clothing, love of parents, and opportunity for education all ill this group. How many young people in this world could give thanks for even half as much? In most of the churches in the land last Sunday was Thanksgiving Sunday. Did we all think to go to God's house to sing his praises and our thanks? As the great hymn, Come, Ye Thankful People. Come, was sung, were We really singing with joy in our heartsf? If anyone should have sung with that joy, it is we, the youth of today. As tomorrow is Thanksgiving Day, let's all remember to be thankful, even as we are at our merry making. Remember these lines. 'He is good, and his mercy is everlasting. they hope to make up for it. The Jubilee will be held Thurs- day, December 2, at Pharr. November 15-19 was observed National Book Week in W.H.S. The library was adorned with at- tractive book covers and exhibits. , Mrs. Doll said the number of' books issued was greatly increased during this Book Week. Maybe welre getting intellectual, after all! Thanksgiving holidays start to- morrow. Now all you kids be good and don't eat too much tur- key! See you next week! THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1948 I l Hard-Fighting Panthers p ' t FWHM To Meet Fulfurrius Jerseys The curtain opens Friday night at 8 o'clock on Barbee Field when the-powerful Panthers play host to the famed Falfurrias Jerseys in a deciding tilt. This bi-district contest will be the third clash in three years between the Panthers and the Jerseys, each time for bi-district honors. - The Purple Panthers, one of the most fiercely battling bunches ever to take the field, severely walloped the vengeance-seeking Jer- seys 45 to 0 in 1946 and 13-0 in last year's identical meeting: and judging by statistics, the Hensonmen are due to carry the title to their lair again this year, though the task will not be easy. High praise and appreciation are in order to Mentors Buck Henson and Woody Isham for their tireless and excellent work in maneuvering the lads of Wes- laco High in their high peak of success and in salting away the district title for the fifth straight year. Coach Henson took over the job as head mentor at the begin- ning of this year. Aided by a cap- able assistant, Coach Woodrow Isham, he worked and molded the leftovers from last year into a very talented and highly respect- ed championship team. With their characteristic clash and fight of past W'eslaco ag- gregations, the 1943 Panthers have turned aside nine oppo- nents and tied one thus far in regular season play, racking up 281 points to the foes' 59. In ad- dition the team boasts two of the leading scorers of the Val- ley, Cleckler leading scorer with 89 points and Jackson third with 69. Boasting of unusual experience, the potent Jerseys, coached by Tallie. McKown and Ethridge, will rely upon their star-studded back- field and mammothline to turn on their charms and subdue the Panthers into defeat. Veteran backfield men Ramirez, Lopez, and Wilkins, who have played for the Jerseys for several years, will lead the attack, along with their star linesman, Dickens. Stars are not limited on the Panther team, as their line is sparked by Marvin Moore, George Thompson, Jimmy Vaughn, Bob Guess, and Bobby Mitchell. The backfield duties are filled by Ray Cleckler, Ray Jackson, Baldwin Thompson. and Maurice Allen. VAtllll1EtlilNtl S L fwe Pica UPALLTPIE Dua All right, stuties. start catchin' up on the latest dirt. The floor Wasn't too dirty this Weekend, but somehow lots of. dirt has seeped in the VACUUM CLEAN- ER. It is rumored that BILL PICK- ARD would like a date with a certain junior girl. Could it be tSHIRLEY McMURRAY'? Seems as though these eighth grade kids are really getting around. PATSY HANKAL and TOMMY Casanova MCMANN and THERESA LANCASTER and DAVID ROGERS are steadies. Wonder why it is JEAN FISHER didn't go to the football game. Was it because of a special telephone call from her old flame in Ruidoso, New Mexico? Flash-MARTHA ANN KNAPP and BILL McKEE were together again Friday night. Is this getting serious? PAT ELENBURG and DENNIS WELLS and ROSEMARY EVANS land JACK PARKER were being chauffered around Thursday night by two unknown characters. Couples seen together after the game were BOBBY GOODEY and RAY JACKSON, JEAN FISHER and CORKY BLOCK, CAROLINE GOODSON and GEORGE THOMP- SON, KATHRYN CLECKLER and MARVIN MOORE, and BILLIE GENTRY and J. W. PACE. .. FRANCIS and RIC, -PATTIE SUE and RAY, and MARY SUE and BOB seemed to have had a gay time at the Drive-In Satur- l l l l 5 I N IIDEL 55 Barbee Field will be Jungle terror Friday night, when the vicious Panthers play host to the cow-country Falfurrias Jerseys. This will be the fourth bi-district tilt to be played on our home field, the first being with Freer five years ago. The next year the Panthers battled the Sinton Pirates, also on home ground. The third year began our habit-form- ing tilt with Falfurrias, as the game was played on home fieldf Alice Was the site of the next year's tilt between the Jerseys and the Panthers. Coach Pickens' 110-pound team finally married their perfect rec- ord, as they dropped their tilt with the Donna 110-pounders. Congratulations to the co- captains. Bobby Mitchell, Billy Mauldin, and Glen Haas for do- ing a good job and helping bring the district championship home. I'll meet you at the Mo Pac at 7 o'clock Saturday night, is the usual line of banter of some of the Panthers as they meet to scout around and talk about the latest games. This bull session usually ends with all the boys going on a hunting trip, tfor ani- mals, that isl. Donald: 'iYou can't expect me to eat this stuff. Call the man- ager. Waiter: It's no useg he won't eat it either. Mrs. Robertson tin classlt Now can anyone tell me where we find mangoes? - David: Yes, wherever woman goes. day night. What is the idea of all the stag parties? I hear there was one Friday night and Saturday night. Can't you girls do something to prevent any more? Now, all you guys and gals can relax until next week, when I will be back with more up-to-date gossip-same paper, same time, and same ol' VACUUM. T THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAYTNOVEMBER 25, 1948 W.H.S. To Be Dismissed Thursday and Friday Weslaco schools will .be dis- missed Thursday and Friday, November 25 and 26, for the Thanksgiving holidays, accord- ing to A. C. Murphy, superinten- dent. , Several- teachers are planning to attend the Texas State Teach- ers' Association meeting, in Dal- las, during the holidays, Mr. Murphy said. LLAAAAAAAAAA4 Pigskin Jubilee To Be Held Dec. 2 The Region 9 Marching Band Contest, called the Pigskin Jubi- lee, will be held in Pharr Thurs- day, December 2, according to A. C. Murphy, publicity director for the event. The'Weslaco band will enter, competing with 13 other Valley bands. A massed entrance of bands will precede the marching con-- testg then each group will have a period of time for marching. Awards will be presented to football players or teams at this time: however, when the HI-LIFE went to press last Saturday, de- tails had not been worked out. Mother rabbit to her small child: A magician pulled you out of a hat-now stop asking questions! If someone betrays you once, it's his fault. If he betrays you twice, it's your fault. , ...J '- . x vY'Y ' Turkey, Better Head for Them Hills-- 'Cause Head-Chopping Time Is Here Again! Grab your ax and head for the' hills! No, Mr. Bradshaw isnft on a rampage again-not even Coach Henson or Mr. Bellamah. It's eat- in' time! Thanksgiving, that is, and we gotta have a turkey. Ah, yes!-yum, yum, and all that. We even get two extra days to help us settle our dinner-so, turkey, watch yo' step! Weslaco High is loosed on this T55 ar ,Eg . .... ' H V' lil -if - 2:5 A A - 3 :'1i'nl':-'f' :f'f f5ll5E35 I 'IFF' l R 7 .L ' WNW tt- ' t-a t . f P11 af. it 12' - , n i , . 'L -:Q 1. r s- . t- at ti.. ,.,.. - '- -'-- A woman complained that her husband had been working un- der a date palm and one of the King's servants fell from the tree and killed him. She de- manded the servant's life as a forfeit. lVhen the King asked if she would accept a cash settle- ment, the woman insisted on the servant's life, her right under law. The King pondered. You are right, he said, Under law I am forced to give you this mau's life in revenge for your hus- band's death. But the manner of his execution is for me to decide. Therefore, I decree that 'he be tied hand and foot under a palm. You then will climb the tree and fall upon him in such a manner as to kill him, just as he killed your husband. She took the cash. fair city two whole days, although some are fgding to take in a few foreign football games. I hear two yokel schools up North are getting together for a nice mild game of football! However, that is a rather mild name to use on the game, especially when it's The U and A. and M. on the field. Others in Weslaco High also have their ideas as to how the holidays should be spent. There are fa'few trusty souls that will 2 NF x 5 f'-N he flaw lr ,Q hy'-'nf 'NW N . . f f ' . ' N' 9 .' 3 l 'A ' Li ' .2--A f 1f':?5 I'f7' - Q , if 'N if A Jiri: r A , . , Q A? X ly. H . F .I X4 MXN. 'wus' 2' 58-2 ' ' have dates, I suppose-ahem!- Are there any girls left? tHuh!- joke!! Those that don't migrate to the northland or don't have dates will probably just stay at home and study f??J. However, whether you are gloat- ing over your empty plate and contented disposition, off to see a bunch of boys bat their brains out over'a lopsided ball, or just a rinnin' around, don't forget it is Thanksgiving. 'I - r !Chief. llown in the Valley, The Valley so low, ' We have seen the Panthers win, Five years in a row! Yes, pigskin followers, the mighty Weslaco Panthers have won the District 30-A champion- ship for the fifth consecutive time. The San Benito Greyhounds also achieved the title as cham- pions of l4AA Friday night. On last week's predictions I managed to get 7 correct out of 8 tries, My average now stands at T9 per cent for this thrilling foot- ball season. Here are last week's results: San Benito 19, McAllen 0-The Greyhounds proved to be a very strong team. oyous Over Scores l Harlingen 19, Brownsville 12- My only mistake of the week. Kingsville 18, Robstown 13-A very close game, with the Pickers unable to stop the Brahmas. Alice 20, Edinburg 0--The C0- yotes won their last district en- counter to hold the second place in 14AA. Mercedes 28, La Feria 0-The Tigers used their reserves most of the game. P.S.J.A. 32, Donna 21 - A very thrilling game. Raymondville 27, Rio Grande 6 -The Bearkats were too much for the Starr County boys. lVeslaco 21, Mission 12 -- The Panthers have once again defeated Mission for the district champion- ship. Dear followers of my predic- tions, I have the honor in an- nouncing the Bi-district game for A title this week. I'also give a prediction of a Turkey-day game: Here's how they'll turn out. tl hopel: P.S.l.A. over Edinburg-A close game which finds the Bears torious on Thanksgiving Day. vic- Weslaco over Falfurrias - The fighting Purple and White are looking ahead for a perfect sea- son. 1I.,et's have it.J I now depart with my faithful pzedictions, but I'll be back next week with 1'esults, and I hope with more predictions. THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1948 Musical Bells To Be Presented The Messick Musical Bells will be featured in a special assembly Friday, December 10, at 11 o'clock. in the high school auditorium. Mr. Messick displays over 200 priceless bells from all parts of the world, He has Swiss bells. temple liells, historic bells, and animal l-ells. He also features bells from the days of primitive iran to the rresent commercial type bells. This program of music and coniesly is one of the outstanding novelties on the entertainment platform and promises an enjoy- able hour for those who attend. Admission will be 25 cents, and tickets may be obtained from any member of the Journalism class or from Miss Blacks office. This is the second paid assembly sponsored by the Journalism class. our Represent WHT At Kansas City Approximately fifteen thousand farm boys attended the five-day national convention of the Future Farmers of America in Kansas City November 15-19, celebrating the twentieth anniversary of the P'.F.A. organization. Eighteen boys and two instructors represented the Rio Grande Valley Among the speakers who ad- dressed the convention were Henri Bonnet, ambassador from France: Oscar R. Ewing, administrator, Federal Security Agencv: and Charles F. Brannon, Secretary of Agriculture. The highlights of the entertainment furnished the l.oys was the Judy Canova show. Tours including the Ford plant and the livestock yards and pack- ing plants in Kansas City were ar- ranged during the week. A rebroadcnst of an interview with the agriculture instructors and boys attending the convention from the Rio Grande Valley was given over Station KTRH from 6 to 6:30 a.m. Saturday, November 27. Bernard Boeker, Russell Vos, Willie Hughes, and Dick Luth- ringer, instructor, represented Weslaco at the convention. l l l Panthers Lose I9-7 To Inspired Jerseys Hard Fighting Panthers Unable To Stop Sharp Aerial Attack Weslacds battling Panthers finally met their Waterloo Friday night at Barbee Field, bowing reluctantly 19-7 to Falfurrias' jouncing Jerseys, who will play Carrizo Springs for regional laurelsj This game marked the Panthers' fifth consecutive bi-district play-offg and heretofore the Weslaco team has emerged victorious. The margin of victory was composed chiefly of a well developed passing attack, strictly an incongruous picture of the former Bovine offense, pulled out of the bag by Coach Tollie Mc-Known. This air- borne offense was navigated by Quarterback Alonzo Lopez. The Panthers tallied first as Ray Cleckler shot a beautiful pass to Baldwin Thompson, who raced the remaining distance untouched. Cleckler pounded over for the point, Alonzo Lopez faded back for 1: pass, opening the second quarter, faked, and headed for the goal line, which with amazing broken-field running, he crossed. He also nullified the advantage when he split the uprights for the tying point. W.H.S Band to Enter Pigskin Jubilee Fifteen Valley Bands will parti- 'rfpate in the annual Pi-Tskin Jubi- 'ce to be held Thursday. December 2, at the new P.S.J.A. stadium iccordinq to Joseph L. Rellamah chairmen of the Pnnfl Directors' Asscciation of the Valley. The evenings events will begin at 8 o'clock with a grand entry rf all the participating lian'ls. after which thev will make a mass formation on the field. The marching c intcsts will follow, each band being allowed seven minutes on the field to perform the re- quired marching maneuvers as well as a stunt. Valley bands to be present are Rio Grande City, Mission. Edin- burg, McAllen, P. S. J. A.. Donna. Weslaco. Edcouch-Elsa, Mercedes. La Feria, Raymondville. Harlin- gen, San Benito, Rio Hondo, and Brownsville. Awards of plaques will be given the winning bands. t'Has that florist any children? Two-a girl who is a budding genius and a son who is a bloom- ing idiot. Falfurrias capitalized on a tre- mendous break to take the lead scarcely a minute after tying the contest. Weslaco fumbled the en- suing kickoff, the Jerseys falling on the errant ball on the Panthers' 26-yard line. Lopez spun out and with the Panther forward wall closing in. rifled a 21 yard pass into the end :cone to Jack Wilkins. The attempted conversion was blocked. The visitors' third and final score came minutes before thc half. As Lopez again faded back to pass. a host of receivers cTa'te - ed into the secondary: an! with a do-or-die leap. the Panther de- fenders failerl to impede thf- pig- skin, and it fell into the arms ol' Munoz as he stepped across the goal line. The second half was a hitter battle of frustrated offensiw-s oi the part of both clubs. Weslaco started a drive on its 27-yard line and drove to the Falfurrias fi, a distance of 71 yards. before the drive fizzled. and the ball went over on downs. In the remaining minutes of the game, the teams played on equal terms. and each line held the opposing offense to a scoreless deadlock, When the final whistle blew. it ended the high school football career of ten senior Panthers who will be vitally missed in next year's season. THE WESLACG HI-LIFE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1948 Students to Help In Birthday Party Weslaco High School students will play an important part in the Weslaco Birthday Party De- cember 6 and 7. Featuring in the parade, De- cember 6, will be the Green and Gold Band and floats decorated by the following: Little Broadway, Girls' Physical Education. the 81V class, and a decorated car sponsor- ed by the HI-LIFE, stated H. L. Bradshaw, principal. Other pos- sible entries may be in later, added Mr. Bradshaw. Three high school girls will model in the Style Show, Decem- ber 7 on Barbee Field-Joveta Johnson, sponsored by the local Fire Department: Martha Ann Knapp, sponsored by the Future Homemakers, and Pat Ross, spon- sored by Danny Reed, who plans to make dress-designing his career. Danny is designing the last two dresses. - Q mon -ns IIDELNEST That was a swell garlic you Panthers played Friday night, although you did lose. After all, we can't. win em' all. It's sorta tough on a man when his hip-pads break, and he loses all the skin he has. If you don't believe me, ask Bob Guess why he stands up all the time. Herr-'s wishing the Panthers of 1948. Give 'em heck, boys! It was a very bad break Friday night when Baldwin Thompson was injured in the Weslaco-Fab furrias tilt. This was Baldwin's last year to play for W.H.S., as the age limit makes him ineligible for next year. Panther boys who donned the Purple and VVhite to defend Yveslaco High for the last time are as follows: Captain Ray Cleckler, Baldwin Thompson, Marvin Moore, Ray Jackson, George Thompson, Bobby Mitch- ell, Donald Schulz, Dick Chenik, israel Benavides, and Domingo Sepulveda. 'VVVVVVVVVVVV l l I I i V Schools to Dismiss , For Birthday Party School will be dismissed Mon- day, December 6, for the Wes- laco Birthday Party according to A. C. Murphy, superintendent. Various organizations in the school will participate in' the celebration. Qieigffifiif Why sure, he loves you, Mabel Representative Asked To Speak at THSPA Meet The Journalism class has been asked by the president of Texas High School Press Association, to send a representative to the T.H. S.P.A. Convention in Denton, De- cember 4, to make a ten-minute talk on some topic pertaining to School newspaper or annual work. The class will not be able to send anyone, ,because students are in- volved in the Pigskin Jubilee and 5.410 ylml think youfre an excep. working on the Weslaco Birth- tion? ,day Celebration. ' , ,E 5 A ,I , n Victory Gr Deieut We'll tend i R l l l l I Another football season is over, and another milestone is passed down the road of Panther history. Now that the last game has been played and the School Yell has been given for the last time this year, it's time to pause and survey the final records. Remember, W.H.S, the first of this year when the Panthers sur- prised us in starting off with a victorious season? Game by game was played as though it might be the last, and each time the Panthers emerged triumphant. Time flew, and almost without our realizing it, Armistice Day was here, bringing the Donna game. Again the boys upheld our faith in them by winning the traditional tilt, thus spurring them on to a victory over Mission and the district crown. Although the bi-district game with Falfurrias was lost last Fri- day night, no one can truthfully say that it was not well fought and hard fought to the very last. So we say, Congratulations, Panhters-thanks for a wonderful football year. May you be remembered in the coming years as one of the best teams W.H.S. has ever had! We're lfle ping Too, Weslaco! This year, as usual, the Weslaco Junior and Senior High Schools will assist Weslaco to celebrate her birthday. Since the HI-LIFE staff edited a special edition last year to commemorate the twenty'fifth anniversary of the school on' this present campus, there will be no special edition put out by that group this year, though there is some material of an anniversary nature. Moreover, several Journalism students will have signed stories in the special edition of the WESLACO NEWS. The HI-LIFE members aren't the only ones who are helping with the celebration. Several clubs and classes are entering cars or floats in the parade, and the newly organized Key Club has offered to help gather materials for the Style Show, in which three W. H. S. girls are entered. Ot' course, the band will play a large part in the parade by march- ing and furnishing stirring music. All in all, W. H. S. seems to be right behind the birthday party! That's a pretty good record to put down, kids. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2, 1948 'vlltllilqg QEANW lgjlijik UDALL HE 5ll'2TI After a week end of eating tur- key, here's the news AS I SEE IT: ' All the congrats go 'to the Panthers and coaches. The team played a bang up game Fri- day night, even though the bi- trlct title was lost. I-lere's to ya, Panthers! The Band was up to perusual rating at the game. They were planty O. K. lncidentally, who's president of Local 1 P. U. of Petrillo's Boys? Last weekend seemed like Homecoming Week in Weslaco. l've never seen so many ex-stu- dents at home at one time in my lil'e! It was good to see you all, kids! The Pigskin Jubilee will be held in Pharr tonight tThurs- dayl. Let's all go and support our hand and team. Here's wishing good luck to the band ln 'the marching contest.. Hope you all win! - Say, that was some assembly put on by the Speech Class last Wednesday. It was the first time anything like that had been pre- sented in a long time, All of you really did buen0. lt's getting closer to the Birth- day Party. The Future Home- makers are furiously working on their dress for the Style Show. Different organizations are plan- ning to enter floats and decorated cars in the parade. Since Vtleslaeo is celebrating her birthday, let's delve into the past and find some interesting facts about school. I. In 1921-22 the high school colors were red and black. Some difference from purple and white, isn't it? 2. In 1921 the first coach was employed at the gigantic salary of S2-1 per month. However, he was I l Gee WW BUSY AM F.F.A. Places First We? But lt's Fun Wow! Things certainly are hap- pening fast and furious around good ole W.H.S. these days. Ya just gotta be on the ball to keep up with the whirl of events that have taken place, are taking place, and will take place. For instance, the football games are really coming and going, not to speak of the thousands of pea- nuts that were sacked by the Key Club and Journalism class for their concession stands. All those Y-Teens are hustling around preparing for the Football Banquet, the Little Broadway members are working on their play, the band is working on half- time drills with the Pigskin Jubi- lee stalking around the corner, and the Future Homemakers are practically slaving over the task of making their entry for the style show. Gee Whiz! Aren't we busy little bees? But you haven't heard the rest? Think of the poor Journal-l ism studes that have special as- signments, the papers they have to get to press early, and the V.H.- S.P.C. Banquet that is scheduled soon. Phew! And last but not least may I call your attention the Wes- t laco Birthday Party that will de-R finitely soup twith pleasure, of coursel our time-you know, like building floats and things. Yes sir, we surely are busy these days, but ain't it fun? v 'ust a local man employed in his spare time to coach basketball and baseball. 3. The high school facility of 1921-22 numbered 'only four mem- l1e's, including the principal and superintendent. 4. In 1922-23 students were not allowed to assemble before 8:15 in the morning on the school grounds. The girls' basketball team plays the first game tomorrow night fF'ridayl against Santa Rosa in the Efym. This will be the first bas- ketball game played in the gym. - l That's all for this week. We'll lie looking for you next weck.l again! Bye! l .n Judging Contest ' The Weslaco F.F.A. chapter placed first in hog judging and second in dairy judging at the Harlingen Mid-Winter Fair Wed- nesday, November 24. Boys participating in the judg- ing were Fred Ray Jones, Joe Hel- ler, and Darrell Schulz in the first contest and Raymond Smithy, James Hatch, and Donald Schulz in the second. The chapter also entered a chapter exhibit, which consisted of graphs on fertilizers and dis- plays of fruits and vegetables. Ber- nard Boeker and Charles Plank exhibited fruits and vegetables. 40 W.H.S. Choir Members Sing in Massed Group Approximately 450 Valley stu- dents, members of various school choral clubs, participated in a mass choir at the Valley Mid- Winter Fair in Harlingen, Sunday night, November 28. Members of each group wore their own choir robes and received free passes to the fair. About 40 First Choir members attended from Weslaco High. They left Weslaco about 3 o'clock Sun- day afternoon, and upon their arrival in Harlingen toured the fair until 5, when they met with other valley choirs to rehearse their program for the evening. 90 ree 1,11 ,l A 1 t ' X 'nu 'gas' A, .f,,- I, . in-1 I 3 - -s . , -- +5- F- fill' we 'lit J'5f.JQ'-.l f f'liIiF-' a ln ll A, 15, -at lla' 1 -f' 'iq H ' fu +3 it il l i , l ill F-Wfl , N ? H C, il- 1 , 1 i ' ,E in-.-it :Lk 1 'Ill ' s 'sHHlll 1 ll '37' .t 1 , 'f l 72 . fill' ' - . An Irishman carrying 'a large sack ot' potatoes along a lonely road was overtaken by a man driving a team hitched to a wagon. The driver offered Pat a lift, which he gladly accepted, but still kept the sack of potatoes on his back. The driver told him to put. them down in the wagon. Sure, Pat replied, l'm thankful for the lift ye give me, but I don't want ye to be burden- ed with the taters as well. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2. 19-iS tltlll IWE PIQQUPALL HEIEITI lfcarly for the exciting. thrilling flirt found in the bag this week? Well get set.. because here we go! NANCY SOLETHER was with a carload of boys from Peacock Academy after the game Friday nifzht. Oh, these Junior girls! Main event of the week was a birthday hayride and Weiner roast for BOBBY MITCHELL at Delta Lake Saturday night. Some who attendel were JOHNNEY and BOBBY, PATTIE and RAY, BIL- LIE JANET and J. W., MARY SUE and BOB. KATHRYN and MARVIN, FRANCES and RIC, HELEN PATE and GERALD, TOMMY WAGGONER and BIL- LIE RUTH, JIMMY VAUGHN. ELEANOR BRADSHAW, PAT LASITER, FLOYD MCFARLAND, DICK RYAN, and many more. It was sorta bumpy in that truck, wasn't it? Date ofthe week goes to PEGGY COLLINS and MAURICE ALLEN, who were also at the hayride. Could this he a new romance in W.l'I.S.? Still ever faithful steadies are DTARDELL MOORE and DALE PARKER. Gosh. how do you do it? PATSY PACE and SHIRLEY BARTI-I were with Elsa boys at the fair last week. These Elsa boys su' eiy cet around! Cucstion of the week-who is CARL GENTRY'S girl friend? These HAMPTONS really be- lieve in going steady, because JIMMY is now a steady to NELL t1l,YNN! Also, FRED BUSS and R A R B A R A WILLIAMS are goning steady! - IQVELYN HAAS was with CoY I-IOOD from Elsa at the football game! Besides that. JOY STALL- INGS was with her Lyford friend t'?l. VVhat's wrong with VVeslaco, girls? PATSY AKIN and JAY CLOUD are hitting it off pretty good. to say nothing about this new romance of ALLIE ALDRIDGE and DONALD WAUGH that's de- yeloping! PATSY POTTS and JIMMY ROGERS and MARY ANN DREYA ER and ROBERT JOE POTTS were over at ROBERT JOFYS house Thanksgiving night for a ' Makeshiff BuildingsppForn1ed Weslaco High l I l W e s I a C o High's auditorium, :strdy hall libre! . vocational affri- l partments are pictured above in the small frame building, which . l a . L. J , a , culture. and home economics de-I ance. lt yrs a happy day vfheti the new hi 'h school lr.liltlin': wzts com- n'cle:l an'l opened its doors on jFeb1L'aty 19. 1923. Thou-.zh there sexyel rs general headouartersi from September 1922 to February! ,ISl23. Classes were held in thei lltlethorlist and Baptist churches, ctetonne curtains being used to sepet ate the groups. As there Were no sidewalks or paving, in wet rcs ro heat at all in the lmilflinw for the rest of the win'er. ju-:' hong inside the well built brick !SflIfC'.l.ll'C. with a cfassroom for l l weather students and teachers? slogfefl through the mud and the rain-drenched bushes from one place to another. Model T Fords were practical modes of convey- word in comfort. The absolutely bare stave was no obstacle to the Senior Class, which constructel a temporary set. strung a cretonne curtain across the front, and pre- sented Jimmie's Aunt Jane on May 22, 1923. eveiy teacher, seemel the last little get-together. Have fun? Open house was over at BOBBY HANIQAIXS Friday night after the game. Kids were running all over the place! RAY .JACKSON was seen with FRANCIS HENRY tMercedesl Fri- day night and then was with BOBBY GOODEY Saturday night. He surely This is gets around! all for now, but wait, until next week! Teacher: t'What is ignorance, Tommy? Tommy: Ignorance is when you don't know anything and somebody finds it out. I I I I I I I Matron tto maid who has just given noticel: lLHHV8'I,l we always tieated you as one of the family? Maid: Yes, ma'am, you have and I can't stand it any longer. :'What was your last job? ':Diamond cutter In the jewelry business, huh? No, I trimmed the lawn at the 3 ball park. , l t l Angry Guide: NVhy didn't you shoot that tiger? Timid Hunter: He didn't have the right kind of expression on his face for a rug. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1948 65 Students Make .Ir. High Honor Rall Sixty-five students in Weslaco Junior High were placed on the honor rolls for the second six weeks, according to Marvin Pal- mer, assistant principal. Of these, 27 were on the superior list and 38 on the second roll. The eighth grade led the superior list with 10, the sixth grade coming second with 9. Conversely, the sixth' grade led the honor roll with 18 while the eighth grade placed sec-I ond with 11. The complete rollsl are as follows: Superior Honor Roll CAI! A'sD Eighth: Pat Kaufman. Eva Lou Poinboeuf, Dewayne Rutledge, Patsy Akin, Sonya Chambers, Patsy Hankal, Carolyn Holzapfel, Nell Glynn Koester. Janet Lester, I l Band Rates First Division in Jubilee l 100 Student Musicians Participate ln Only Pigskin Jubilee at Its Kind The Weslaco High School Band, directed by Joe Bellamah, received a first division in the marching contest of the Mid- Valley Pigskin Jubilee held in Pharr, Thursday night, December 2. The band entered in Class A competition. This event, which is the only one of its kind ill the United States, is in its sixth year. About 1100 student. musicians entered from all over the Valley 777777777777 Five '48 Panthers Make All-District 30 A Team G0l'dfm Roe- l Ray Cleckler, George Thomp- ' Seventh: Jacie Chapin, Marilyn Kaarup, Ellen Kaufman, VVanda Moses, Charles Norris. Sharon Lynn Fleming, G. L. Tatom, Gin- ger Roberson. Sixth: Ellen Boyd, Travis Cros- by, Ruth Ann Cloud. Marie Fields, Riane Ross, Frances Yoder. Billv Hankal, Joe Hightower, Ronald Tolson. Honor Roll t'l'hree .-Ps: rest. B'sl Eighth: Rodolfo Ramos, Ralph Montgomery, Carole Jean Sawyer, Dorothy Davis, Jerry Don Willis, Allie Aldridge, Fred Buss. Tom- mie Jo Lott, Betty Meyer, David Rogers, Donald Waugh. Seventh: Hugh Jackson. Peggy McFarland, Howard Marr. Shirley Norris, Ronald Nuss. Dolores Rat- ajack, Martha Cehler, Billy Boyd, Darrell Bach. Sixth: Clotilde Cano, Elizabeth Cellum, Rebecca Cruz, Concepcion Diaz, Lonnie Duffield, Barbara Harrington, Earline Hancock, El- vira Gonzales, Diane Kay Leach, Ester Hernandez, Coleen Coble. Marilyn Traugott, Jeanette Wa- ters, Jimmy Akin, Doris Deihl, Jo- veta Ramirez. Julia Ramirez, Rob- ert Suarez. The senior high honor roll will be compiled later. when the hi- ology and Spanish grades have been put on the report cards. These classes are taught by Mrs. Lelia Carrothers, who was away from school last week because of the death of her twin brother. son, and Bob Guess were named members of the All-District 30A first team at. the annual Rio Grande Valley coaches and offi- cials banquet at San Benito Tuesday night. Ray Jackson and Maurice Allen were placed on the second team. Members of these teams were chosen recently by the coaches of District 30A. Ray Cleckler was the only unanimous choice of all the coaches for first team, Coach Buck Henson stated. The five Panthers and their coaches attended the banquet, at which Coach George Vest rf Southwest Texas State Teach- ers' College at San Marcos was the speaker. Musical numbers were furnished by the San Be- nito a capella choir. Special guests were the coach- ing staff and captains of the Falfurrias grid team. LAAAAAAAAAA1' BOSS-You know, Sam, you have ancestors. SAM-I does? Next day SAM-Boss, don't you ever tell anyone I has ancestors, because last night my wife she looked all over me, but she couldn't find no ancestors. A lodestone is a magnetic The Jubilee program was begun with a grand entry, All the bands participating lined up on the north side of the field and marched across the field and back. Then each individual band formed a key letter to spell out Pigskin Jubilee in t.he middle of the field. Two other bands formed a football. In its individual time the Wes- laco Band formed a juke box. Carl Lobitz. trombonist, played Tommy Dorsey's theme song I'm Getting Sentimental Over You : Clyde Mc- Coy's theme song was Sugar Blues, played as a trumpet solo by Donald Watkins: and the entire band played Boogie March as the twirlers were putting nickels in the juke box. The band maiclied off executing the re- quired movements and playing Colossus of Columbia. Judges for the jubilee program were Ralph Dhosshe, San Antonio. Hand director and composer lrvin Dreibrodt, director of the Brack- enridge High School Band, San Antonio, and Ervin Ernest. direc- tor of the A. and I. Colle e band. Kingsville. Student Council Plans To Sell Homemade Candy Plans to sell homemade candy at the Little Broadway play, Wed- ding Spellsl' were discussed at a meeting of the Weslaco Student Council Tuesday, November 30. Each member will donate candy. Last week the council started the Panther Club, which will be open every day at noon as long stone, las the students support it. - THE NVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, IJIGCICMBER 9, 1948 ' t . :Q l J' N' ,I 3 me at if E ll' t as 1 nam- ' ' . Holidays may come and holi-ll -f' L54-E ,,--.E, fg vnfgmlglii iefagllesit A Q Editor ...,...... . . . . ............ Betty Robertson lwvecm' get the 'pager git' so Assistant Editor .... ..,. . . .. Peggy liirgan hmxek the newq AS I QFF, Igl, ' ' IQQUUMVQ Make-up Editors . Kathryn Cleckler, Mary Sue Hampton ' ' h J ' ' l ffl Headlines ,........,........ Bill McKee. Bob Davis The HI-LIFE has done it again! This makes the fifth C011- secutive state contest that the Hl-LIFE has won in the Page- iu-Local-Paper division. Guess we-'ll have to pat. ourselves on the back for that! The new lad must be little hats. I l'vc never seen so many different. kinds and colors in my life. Vtfon- dcr what it will be next week lfatl. that ist! l I Fohgrats also go to the Band for' winning first' division at the Pigskim Jubilee last 'l'hursday. Say we've really got a school, havcu't. we? The Futur,e Homemakers have litt-rally been burning the mid-l night oil working on their costume for the style. show. Martha Ann3 linapp really makes a cute bride! 'I'-hc ,fzl'll'l.S' Basketball team did 0.K. fog: the first game they have played., Santa Rosa heat them by the score of 25-22. 'l'hat's good go!in', girls! V 'Falk about lastflninttte decisions! .AXE few .lun'io,rs decided 'Saturday afternoon that the class' ,would enter a float in amcontest. Hence. it was Z1 mad rush of confusion gathering a tvhole bunch of .luniors to Work. They succeeded, ltoxyevetz' in 'completing it by Parade' time. Kaye C'lark's house was thc center ol' the work. Vongrats ,go to thc five boys thaf :hilt-tt'ii's't 'and second teams ,ill ,Lll'Di,Strit'f. 30-A. Although I don't lCIll,llV hX'll0 they arc, that's ,rtlally tlfoiilg K0.K. for 'ole XYcs- plltt-., I-ligrh. l L 5197-fills-llftll-ltltltl! tippec! Were llirottghll These yvords were mum-t ble'l last'Sunday by members of the .lournalism class who folded: th it l ., ,,, the little HlAl.ll'lu extras .1 wr-'e thrown out ol '1 c'1r in the Business Managers ,.,.. , Tom Pepper, Elden Wren Sports Editors Bob Guess, Ray Jackson, George Thomp- son. Domingo Sepulveda D, ' Bob Hankal, Don Chandler Features . . AS I SEE IT ..,. .. . ...... Mary Nelle Davenport X AVUUM CLEANER .,...... l...... , . '? ? ? ? Exchange Editors ...,. . . . Kaye Clark, Nancy Solether Typist . . 1 . .......,.. . . . . ............ Uaroline Goodson Circulation Manager Q ............,........... .... ' Ric Chenik Reporters Tillie Garcia, .loveta .lohnson, Manuel Garza, Olene Riley, Billie Gentry, .lim McLeaish. Everett McAulay, Leola Norman Sponsor ...............,.,................... Miss Louise Black Congratulations, W. H. S.Bnncl Last week another honor was added to the list, of victories won by various departments of through the years. This time it was,the band that excelled. Last Thursday night the band won a first division,rating in the Pigskin .lubilee Marching Contest at Pharr. ' t ' ' Director Joe Bellamah and Sue Thoinpson, drum major, are certainly to be congratulated on the work they have done. Although the band is smaller than in previous years and although some ot' the more experienced members are not in the band this year, the group has succeeded inmaintaining the high rating that has for so long been the reputation of the Weslaco High 'School Green and Gold Band. We sgticiiiiely congratulate the band, and Mr..Bellamah. incidentally. if,you have seen about-.27 beaming faces up and down the halls lately, they 'belong to the members of the Journalism class and their sponsor. A telegram was received last Saturday from lJr. F. L. Mclponald. sponsor of the Texas High School Press Associa- tion saying that the'AHl-l.LlFE had won first place in ,the Page-in-the Local Paper division in 'l'exas-and for the fifth c'o't'isecutive year. Came On 3 let's See Wedding Spells Curtain time! C'uIrtain time! Yes. it ,is justthat time afzain in school, for Little Broadway is presenting Wedding Spells tomorrow night in the auditorium. From all the reports sifting through the halls. this play is very interesting and entertaining. Reports ate also arriving ol' a well- chosen cast: hence the play should be worth its Weight in gold. ' Our school has Very few plays presented at night. llsually the one-act play, Little Broadway play, and Senior play make up the efforts ol' those students who aspire to be actors: therefore these are well prepared, for the young Thespians have put all their energy on these three. Lets all back the play and be there tomoriow to see some good performances! advertisement was free! N l Sign on the Wall ot' a Naval Re- With that l will close for thistsearch' Laboratory in Washington: week. l think 1'll go up on somet Consider the turtle-he doesn't hill t'?J and sleep for a month.'make- anyt- progress unless hc parade. And 'L to think. all thel llyel sticks his neck out. THIS XNESLACO H1-LlFE 'l'HURSlJAXi,: IJICCICMIEER Sly 19-iS GMS' Team mes f-iiLil'Te Wins First 1 25-22 many ' VV.H.S.'s Girls' Basketball Teami I I I X toofkf the floor for the first timei ' T . this season and were defeated' by K- . ff X. Ill! .J Santa Rosa in a 'close 25-22 decis- Y' --Pg p 5 M ion, last Fritlaynight in the newl ' Q' - X' gym, 4 E 1. Q NE At halt'-time Santa Rosa held an K 11-3 leadf but during the third: X if i and lfeurth quarters. the V.'csTaco . girls came to lite and nearly - 3 nosed their opponents out. The starting line up consisted of Shirley McMurray. captain and guard: Mary Nelle Davenport. co- captain and guard: Martha Ann Knapp, guard: Peggy Bradley. center forward: Joy Stallings. for- ward: and Yreva Teston. tkurwarsl. The leading scorers were as follows: Kathryn Cleckler . . . Joy Stallings .... .. Maria Cardena ......, Yreva Teston . , . 11 points T points 2 points 2 points The bleachers were filled and running over to see the girls play their first game in their new white satin. 1Jlll'lll?-ll'llTll'l1t'fi uni- forms. This was the first basket- ball game in the new gym and the first girls' basketball team since 1925. . . Their next game will be against V na i-'eria in La Feria tonight, De- cember T-J. at 7:30. Airs. Marshall Pickard. from Raymondville. refereed the game. Miss Martha Stallings is VVeslacofs coach. Sherry Entertains Y-Teens With Review The chief feature of the Y-Teen meeting held in Room 203 last Tuesday, November 30, was a book review on The Little Locksmith, given by Mrs. R. P. Sherry. Preceding the business meeting Patsy Potts, song leader. directegl the girls in several songs. The highlight of the business meeting was a discussion of the football banquet. A tentative date of De- cember 16 was set, with the Cortez Hotel as a possible location. The girls elected a football hero, but his name will not be revealed until the night of the banquet. Refreshments of cokes and sweet rolls were servel after thr- program. XVith the close of football season. basketball now steps into the spot- light. The Panthers have been going through some light wor- outs the past week and,-will bear down in preparation for a tourna- ment at Brownsville December 17 and .1S. -The Girls' Basketball: team wats outstanding ev.-n in defeat. The girls dropped their first game to Santa Rosa by a score of 25 to 22. This was also the first basketball game played in the new gym. Several members of the football team and the coaches went to Falfurrias last Friday night and watched the Jerseys plaster Car- rizo Springs 31 to 13. The Fal- fuirrias Quarterback 'Club sent Baldwin Thompson four l91Cl'V9'i seat tickets and some flowers. while the Humble Service Static 1 isent him a get-well letter. Weslaco iappreciates these sportsmanlike gestures and wishes Falfurrias the best of luck in their quest for the state championship. The 110 poandcrs closed their football season last Saturday morning with a 7 to ti victory over ltldinlinrg. The B team lost ti to 0. Coach l'icken's boys played ten games and won nine of them. They scored 212. points while holding their opponents to 38. Wayne Halsey was high scorer with 62 points. Homa Red Frcasicr is captain. If I should attempt to kiss you. what would you do? . 1 never meet an emergency until it arises. 'hut if it should arise? i l'd meet it face tc a ' . i i i mine l Contest The Weslaco HI-LIFE won first place in the pagc-in-local- paper division of thc state con- test sponsored by the Texas High School Press Association, -according to a telegram received last Saturday from Dr. -F. L. Mc- Donald, sponsor 'of the THSIEL Texas State Uolloge for XYomcn, Denton. This is the fifth consecutive time that the Hi-l.lFlG has been state champion in its division. ln 1912 and lfl-t3 it was awarded this honor. The contest was discon- tinued during the war: however. in 19-lti it was revived with VVes- laco winning first place that year and again last year. Q A plaque will be received soon bearing the inscription- 1SHS- 1949, STATIC CHAMPION. Page- ln Local-Newspaper. Texas High School Press. H1-l.IFl'I. VVeslaco High. lt will be placed in the lournalism classroom with the other tour trophies. Betty .lean Robertson and I'cfl23' Kirgan are the editor and assis- tant editor respectively ot' the Hl-l.ll l'I this first semester. .. F.F.A. Members v Bring Home Riblwns The Weslaco F. F, A. Vhapfer members brought home several ribbons from the Valley Mid- VVinter Fair. according to Dick Luthringer. F. F. A. advisor. 1' in addition to those previous!-. announced. Bernard Boecker wort first on eggplant and second oz tomatoes. .Ioe Heller won first on tomatoes and second on eggplant. and Charley Tisdale won first on turnips. Each F. P. A. member who has vegetables growing on his l'arm will enter some of the Pharr Vegetable Show in December. l're- sent indications are that nearly every member will have somethin: to enter. Mr. liuthringer stated. Judges for the judging contest. to be held Friday. December lT. at the show. will bc chosen later. the advisor said. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1948 VAtUllE mall lwe PncKUvALL Page Dmtl Gather 'round, eager readers, as I empty the VACUUM CLEANER and give you the latest dirt in W.H.S. It seems as though these out-of- town boys must really see some- thing in Weslaco. DOLLY DIB- RELL had a date with BUDDY HOWELL fElsal Saturday night. This wasn't the first time, either! Speaking of out-of-town boys, BETTY ROBERSON and ANGIIS LEWIS and TOMMIE SUE BART- LEY and BOB FANNING lboth from Harlingenl were seen taking in a show Friday night. They just keep coming back like a song, don't they, girls? RIC and FRANCES were seen cheering for the girls at the first basketball game Friday night. ROBERT JOE POTTS and JOY STALLINGS and MARY ANN DREYER and SAMMY TANNER were seen doubling after the game. Some couples seen enjoying themselves at the Wagon Satur- day night were PEGGY KIRGAN and ARNOLD DREYER, GAIL HENSON and CARL LOBITZ. and ROSEMARY EVANS and DON CHANDLER. What's this I hear about BIL- LIE GENTRY and GLEN HAAS having a date over the week-end? Could this be a new development in W.H.S.'? Some seen watching the bands at the Pigskn Jubilee Thursday night were CAROLINE and GEORGE, GLEN HAAS and PEGGY COLLINS. RAY and PAT- 'l'IE, KATHRYN and MARVIN, MARY SUE and BOB, DAVID and GENEVIEVE, and WIL- LARD HALL and J A N I C E TUCKER. The juniors really worked hard on their float over the week-end. ED COMPERE'S house was the scene of activity Saturday night and KAYE CllARK'S another time. SUE THOMPSON was with her O.A,O., R I C H A R D LANNERT, Friday night, Ain't love grand? l I n I Wedding Spells To Be Presented December I0 The house lights dim, the audi- ence is hushed, the curtain rises, and the opening performance of Little Broadway's YV e d d i n g Spells will be under way. begin- ning at 8:15 p.m. Friday, Decem- ber 10, in the high school audi- torinm. The scene is the living-room of Steven Arlen's well-furnished New York apartment. Steve, a handsome, out-of-door man of about 30, is dressed in dinner clothes, Yes, Steve, portrayed by Bob Fields. is expecting someone -four ladies whom he has been courting since he returned from South America. Sound strange?' Well, the matter of losing your newly -married bride is even strangerg and that's just what has happened to Steve, who has had a lapse of memory. But why did he invite four women? Is he a Mormon? No, Steve has invited Niki Murphy, Frances Brown, Angelica Wayne, Ruth Auburn, and Mrs. Julia Pet-I tingill, played by Jane Dibrell, Patsy Potts, Caroline Carrothers, Joveta Johnson, and Leola Mae Norman, respectively, in the hope of discovering his bride. Before the harem arrives, Charlie Cooney, really Jim Mcheaish, who is Steve's closest friend, drops in to see him. Mr. Cooney is a bache- lor of about thirty, who is often mistaken for Looney, not only be- cause of his'name but also for various other reasons which add a spicy bit of humor to the puz- zling situation. I After relating to his friend thel horrible tragedy of misplacing his! bride, Steve has a brain storm? when he suggests that Mr. Cooneyi make ardent love to all of the women whom he has invited so that he may find out which ones he has not married. Even more complications set in when Betty, a harmless klepto- maniac. and Mrs. Gay, her mother, played by Kaye Clark and Char- lotte Jackson, respectively, enter l l l I u I be back again next week with The bag is empty now. but we'll l more dirt -- So long till then. 7777777777 77 School to Dismiss Friday, December 17 Weslaco Public schools will dismiss for the Christmas Holi- days Friday, December 17, and resume Monday morning, Ja- nuary 3, according tio A. C. M u r p h y, superintendent of schools. Plans are being made for holi- day programs and parties in Jr.- Sr. High and will be announced in the next week's HI-LIFE. .AAAAAAAAAAAA Homemakers, Key Club Work on Style Show Dress The Future Homemakers and the Key Club members met in the Home Economics department last Thursday night to Work on the dress for the Weslaco Birthday Style show. Martha Ann Knapp modeled for the Future Homemakers Club at the style show Monday night. Their entry was a wedding dress made of grapefruit mebranes. Different home economic classes helped to prepare membrane. One half ton of grapefruit was used for the costume, according to Miss Beryl Cox, Home Economics te a c h e r. The membrane was o'tmteaechr dampen dampened and then sewed to the garment by hand. Mothers of some of the girls also helped with the dress. Thomas Jefferson's home is called Monticello. the scene. Also Sigsbee II. Sulli- van, a Suthun gentleman about 45, really Don Chandlery Reeves, Mr. Arlen's butler, who is Everett McAu1ay, and Blake, a cop, de- picted by Craig Stephens, cause nioze confusion in this already compound-complex situation, All of these factors combine to prom- 'se an enjoyable evening of roof- raising laughter. Miss Emily Joy, director sponsor of Little Broadway. Bob Hankal, student director, are in charge of production. and and Admission is 35 cents for stu- dents and 50 cents for adults, with resrrvcd seats I0 cents more. Rc- mcmber-cnrtain time is 9:15. 'PHE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY DECEMBER 16,1948 Mn- W H. S. Be uties Model in Unique Slyle Show Pictured above are the four W. H.S. girls, sponsored by various clubs of Weslaco. in the Birthday Party Style Show, Monday night. December G. on llarbce Field. The Volunteer Ifiremen sponsor-5 ed .loveta Johnson. the Lions' Club sponsored Genevieve Ballard, ior, sponsored Patricia Ross. Martha Ann Knapp. third prize winner in the costume division. xwas sponsored by the Homemak-X ers of Weslaco High. qcocktail dress made of eggplant. .loveta's firenianette costuniel lwas constructed of Mexican red Ipeppers, white grapefruit mein-3 and Danny Heed. high school sen-' branes. and eggplant. Genevieve wore an evening dress of white and purple shre'l.l- 'ed bachelor button petals. The new look was achicvnxl by Patricia Ross. who modeled ll Martha Ann modeled a weddin-r idress made of the membranes of grapefruit and a veil ol' onion rings. ln St. Louis. an eagle-eyed l under-taker saved a famous but a absent-minded doctor a great deal of embarrassment. In making out a death certificate. the doctor made the mistake of signing his name in the space marked Cause ol' Death. Vin getting stronger, How do you know? Because a few years ago. 1 couldn't carry three dollars' worth of groceries. l -BUY l HRIS'l'HAS SEALS- l My first turkey! exclaimed the bride proudly, as they sal down at the table. lt looks swell. darling. s:ii.l her husband. What did you stuff it With? Stuff it with? 'iiliy honey. this one wasn't hollow. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY DECEMBER 16, 1948 XII ,mg R JACUUN llltllll QW E Dlckluv ALLTHQ Dmljl P The Wagon was the main at-l traction Friday night, as the Lit- tle Broadway play cast and a few extras had a party. Seen there were BOB HANKAL and PEG' KIRGAN, GEORGE HARRENl and LEOLA NORMAN, CRAIG STEPHENS and CHARLOTTE JACKSON, ARNOLD RODVIK and PAT ROSS, JACK PARKER and MARY WILEY, DICK andl FRANCES. JIM MCLEAISH and! DOLLY DIBRELL, and JOHN RANSOM and KAYE CLARK. XVith the group were MISS JOY and MR. AGAR. RAY JACKSON was with a girl from McAllen, but it seems he took her home early and joined: l v l the party in Mexico. Cute floor' show, wasn't it, RAY? Also seen Friday night were ROBERT FIELDS and DORO- THY LANG lMercedesi, -lIMMYl ROGERS and PMXTSY l?O'i l'S,Q ROB DAVIS Ellitl llfl il1'lI'A. , GLENDY was with ABEL over the weekend las usuall, The date of the week goes to, HOLANDO GARZA and LITCRE- CIA LOPEZ. By the way, did you make up? HELEN HAYNES is walking on air since she received word, that her one and only is comingl down from Arizona to see her' over the Christmas holidays. Could that one and only be DON- ALD PEMELTON? l l l t l Have you all noticed thatr sparkle in JOE CARDENASV eyes? It couldn't be CHRISTY' rllonnal, or could it? What's this we hear about HAROLD DEAN and RUSTY? Having a very super time in Edinburg at the T.N.T. Dances. were HORACIO PEREZ andl IZETO SEPULVEDA. HETO GONZALEZ was seen' in McAllen with Selina. My good-l ness. you were in Flrownsvillel only last week! l Ye olde VACUUM CLEANER is emptied for this week, but the more you Co. the more we gather. l and the more we gather. the more I rye telll so be careful! I A mahout is an elephant driver. l Charlie Caralenas Named Key Club Representative Charlie Cardenas was elected Student Council representative from the Key Club at a meeting of the boys' organization in the Home Economics Dept. It was a regular luncheon meeting held on Tuesday. Dec. 14. During the business session, when the president, Dick Chenik, presided, it was voted to begin the organization of a Key Club in l l Hearing Tests Given High School Students Approximately six hundred students of Weslaco Junior-Senior High were given hearing tests Monday and Tuesday of last week, according to Mrs. R. B. Hankal, school nurse. The tests were sponsored by the H. E. Butts Foundation. The purpose of the tests was to learn the hearing faults of students in order that they might be cor- Santa Rosa. lrected, Mrs. Hankal said. . . . . , f A . I s BL,-it . 'ua Q, - -ian I Nil -,- is R - Merry Christmas, Everyone! After that last-minute shopping is done, the last DEICXZITQ, tyou almost forgot Cousin Janel, is wrapped, the finishing touch put on the tree, and the last batch of festive cookies taken from the oven- stop, sit back, and think a minute-what is Christmas really all about? This favorite season of the year has been described not only as a time of year but also a state of mind. Truly, Christmas is a time for fun and rejoicing, for parties. and for a general feeling of good will toward everyone. Along with our holiday merrymaking should go some hing else. After the packages under the tree have been openezl and the trazli- tioral Christmas dinner has been eaten. perhaps ue should pause a while and think of those who are less fortunate than we. not only in foreign lands but also in our own community. How they woulzl appreciate a basket of food or some warm clothes on Chrisimas Day! Hand in hand should go our prayers of thanksgiving for our own blessings and our prayers for peace on earth, good will towai d men: and when you write your Christmas cards, don't. forget to put a Tuberculosis Seal on the back. All around you hear this cheery greeting--and so I wish you :i very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, too! WISHIM You are 'rn-is WES1.ACOVfHiliIFE THURSDAY Dgi-QCBMBIQQ ic, 19-is - lA PALMA Takes Second Pl ce In V.H.S.P.C. Contest The 1948 La Palma of Weslaco High School won second place in the yearbook contest sponsored by the Valley High School Press l Conference. Announcement of thei winners was made at the annual V,H.S.P.C. banquet held Wednes- day night, December 8, at the- Whitewing Hotel, Raymondville Doreen Yoder and Peggy Hull were editors of La Palma. El Espejo, McAllen, won first place with 224 points: La Palma, second, with 2173 El Arroyo, Har- lingen, third. with 214: and The Bengal, Mercedes. fourth with 202. Eight annuals were entered in the contest. Judges were J. Delmar Ashworth, Journalism Depart- ment of A. and I. College, Kings- ville. and his associates. After the welcome by Marlene Bailey of Raymondville. Brad Smith, editor of the Weslaco News, ' spoke on the integrity and free- dom of the press, and later pre- l sented the awards. McAllen, Ed- couch-Elsa, and Pharr were in charge of the program. Glenda Miller, V.H.S.P.C. president from Harlingen, servezl as toastmis- tress. Those attending from Weslaco -were Frances Hudson, Nancy Sole- ther. Mary Nelle Davenport, Betty Robertson. Tom Pepper, Ric Che-Q nik, Elden VVren. Bill Mcliee. and Miss Louise Black. Future Homemctkers Hear Christmas Story An album of records depictingl the Christmas story was the fea- ture at the regular meeting of the Future Homemakers Monday night. in the home of Peggy Kir- gan. Following the business, the re- cords. containing both narrative and music were played. Different girls then told the origin of Christ- mas carols: and after each history was told, the songs were sung by the club. After the singing. refreshments were served by the hostesses. Peg- gy Kirgan. Betty Robertson. and .lo Anne VVilson. Little Broadway Play pronounced Success Husband Finds Wife Amid Confusion Which of the four charming girls did Steve Arlen marry? This was the question in the mind of each one who saw the Little Broadway production of the three-act farce, Wedding Spells, last Friday night in the high school auditorium. The play was pro- nounced a success by the large audience. Steve Arlen. a young married that morning but found New Yorker of about thirty, had been himself back at his apartment in the evening without a wife. As a result of a plane crash several years before, he had had a lapse member whom he had married. of memory that morning and couldn't re- He invited the four girls he had been courting to a party at his apartment to find out which one was his wife. His best friend, Charlie Cooney. and an elderly woman. Julia Pettingill. were also inviteil. Matters were complicated when Billie Gay. a kleptomaniac. insisted that she was Steve's wife. l All ll'l itll, NVllS.H VSVY excit- Two Assemblies To Be Held Friday U T wo assemblies, one for senior high and one for junior high, are scheduled for Friday. December 17, in the auditorium. according to H. L. Bradshaw, principal. The junior high assembly will be held at 10 o'clock. The pro- gram will consist of a play di- rected by Miss Emily Joy. The senior high assembly. to he held at ll o'clock, will con- sist of a 30-minute program by the Choral Club and of the presentation of awards for vari- ous events by A. C. Murphy. superintendent. At l o'clock homeroom or class parties or other activities will he held, and buses will run at 2 o'clock, Mr. Bradshaw stated. School will he resumed Mon- day, January 3. sAAAAAAAAAAAZ Science Club Receives Renort con Number Sale Reports on the sale of house numbers were given at the Science E Club meeting Tuesday, Decemberl 14. at 4 o'clock in the Science De-l partment. 1 The club sold house numbersl Saturday. and the project is coming along fine, according to Tom Pepper. president. ling evening, including burglaries land other mysterious happenings. Steve finally found his wife, and after explaining to her why he had left her on her wedding day. -everything was right again. The part of Steve was very i smoothly played by Robert 'Fields .lim Mcl.eaish kept. the laudience amused with his humor- ,ous portrayal of Steve's best ' friend, Charlie Cooney. .Iulia Pett- ,ingill. a flighty, coquettish wom- tan, was cleverly enacted by l.eola lMae Norman. Kaye Clark was lconvincing as Billie Gay. the . harmless kleptomaniac. I' a t s y ll'otts, Joveta Johnson. Caroline RCarrothers, and Jane Dibrell tchatmingly portrayed the four at- 'tractive girls whom Steve had ,been courting. l Don Chandler's portrayal of a southern gentleman. complete with southern drawl. was very amus- -ing. The part of Mrs. Gay, a 'worried mother, was convincing- ly played by Charlotte Jackson. Craig Stephens helped settle some of the problems when he capably gportrayed Blake. a tough cop. lliverett MacAulay was a definite hit as Reeves. the butler, who ,kept getting quite confused about ,Charlie Cooney's strange love making and other happenings. Bob Hankai, student director. presented Miss Emily Joy, direc- tor with a git't from the cast be- tween acts. . Wedding Spells is the first play to be given this year by l Little Broadway. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THU-RSDAY DECEMBER 162-1948 Panthers Beat lu Feriu lions 37-7. The Weslaco Panthers opened their 1948 basketball campaign by outclassing the lla Feria Lions 37 to 7 last Thursday night in the Weslaco gym. 1 1 l Although having had few prac-' tice sessions. the Panthers showed plenty of promise in the shooting department. Except forg flee throws, where they made! only 5 out of 22, big guns in the Weslaco offence were Ray Cleck- ler with 12 points and lloyd Daw- son 'with 11, l.ast Friday the Panthers held a two-hour scrimmage with Donna. The emphasis was mostly on ball handling, in which both clubs were ragged. P 'i . mon me X ,austria lt looks as if llleslaeo is go- ing to have a basketball team at last. The high-spirited Panthers checked in their foot- ball equipment for basketball gear, and in their first game literally slaughtered the La f Feria cagers 33-7. The game was played here last Thursday night. Also taking to the court were the girls' basketball team. The A team was nosed out 13-12 by the La Feria girls, but the Wes- laco girls' B team defeated the La Feria girls' B team 18-6. Pretty good start, girls and boysg keep .up the good work. VVVVVVVVVVVV Y-Teens to Present Football Hero Tonight The Y-Teen Football Hero will be presented at the annual Y-Teen Football Banquet, to- night, December 16, in the din- ing room of Elenbergs' Tea Iloom. The banquet v ill start at 7:30 o'elock, and there will be a dance following it. Chairmen of the different com- mittees are as fofolws: Peggy Kirgan, program: Mary Nelle Davenport, place cards: Joy Stallings, banquet decorations: Rosemary Evans, da-nee de- eorationsg Ciara Fae Garnett, menu eommitteeg and Caroline Carrothers, clean-up. AA.AAAAA.LAAA.A'..L There are 10 countries in Cen- Q tral America. Calling North Pole, Calling Santa Claus Dearest Santa Claus, We poor, lonesome girls want some nice date-loving boys. llo you think that could be arranged? Your Loving .lunior liassies llear Santa, l-Tow about moving McAllen closer to Weslaco so we can see ldaty more often? Sincerely. Rex Bledsoe Bobby Shupp Skippy Frizzell l7e:n' Mr. Claus. Could you send me a book twith a plain covert on How to Win Your Man '? '? ?,, l'm afraid pau- lene Stanfield might beat my time wi h .lulian Hill. Secretly yours, Dillie Otto llcar Santa. Please bring me about fifty alarm clocks to distribute among my Choral Club students and one time clock for me. Thank you. ' Santa. I suxe would appreciate it il' iyou could leave me some wolf poisrn or maybe a fire-eXtin- guisher. These ole boys around hee just won't leave my Gail alone. Bill Pickard llear Mr. Santa Claus, We could use five cans of polish 'o keep our plaques clean. Thank you, The Journalism Class llear Santa, Would you bring me an orna- ment for my convertible. I would prefer a blond about five feet, four inches, that resembles Virginia Mayo. Charles Sherrill Dear Santa, l do wish you'd send my boy friend something to shrink his feet a few inches. Yours truly, .Ioy Wiley Dear Santa Claus. All of my life l have secretly l 1 1 1 1 Ardently, Kay Clark Dear Santa Claus, May I have the book, t'How to Play the Harmonica in 310 Easy Lessonsu? Faithfully, Carl Lobitz Hey, You! Gimme a basketball that isn't quite so temperamental. Mine all go in the wrong basket. Lovingly, Billie Gentry Dearest Santa, l ls there a staff that get their ,stories in right on time? lf so. 1 please lead the way. l Editorializingly. l Betty Robertson iSanta. l Please send us about another gallon of peroxide. Anxiously. 'Don Chandler l Jack Parker, Richard Babb. Charles Sherrill, t George Herron. Mrs, Mattar flanged for sideburns. Please con-l Bill Pickard, and Rex lleznest Santa. sicler my case. l Bledsoe. Would you please send Tip Sincerely lllisten, Fat Stuff. fSen Penitol a jet-propelled car, John Crawford If you don't send me a book to sf: lie can come to see me faster and Dear Santa, l help cure my inferiority complex. more often. Please send a little boy in brown 1 l'll flatten your little pink nose! Lovingly, home to me from college. tHe has! Threateningly yours, Mary Ann llreyer ,the initials of Van Sidenetzl , Ray Cleckler THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1949 Thompson Elected Y-Teen Hero Baldwin Thompson, 1948-'49 Y- Teen football hero, was presented at the Y-Teen football banquet Thursday night, December 16. Baldwin was introduced to the group by his date, Betty Jean Robertson, who pinned a white ribbon, with Football Hero in purple letters, across his coat. The banquet tables were deco- rated with trails of purple bou- gainvillea, white candles, and gold footballsg and the place cards were shaped like miniature purple and white football helmets. The menu consisted of fruit cocktail, chicken pie, snowflake potatoes, green beans, stuffed peach salad, hot rolls, snowballs, and ice tea. The program was as follows: Welcome-Dolores Triplettg re- sponse-Ray Cleckler: piano solo - Bob Hankalg vocal solo - Mrs. Woodrow Ishamg talk - Coach Henson: trombone solo - Carl Lobitz: reading-Miss Emily Joy: and presentation of hero-Betty Jean Robertson. A dance was held, after the banquet, at the home of Kaye Clark. ix F.F.A. Boys Win ln Vegetable Show Six Weslaco High School F.F.A. members won places in the Val- ley Vegetable Show held in Pharr December 16 and 17. Those who won ribbons are as follows: Ber- nard Boecker, two firsts, two sec- onds, and one third: Charles Tis- dale, one first: Fred Ray Jones, one first: Raymond Smithey, two seconds and one thirdg Joe Heller, one second and two thirds: Ronald Rennscheidt, one third. In addition to the prize money received at the show, each first place entry was given H55 credit at the Ellis Seed Store in Weslaco. The Vegetable judging team placed fourth at the show in com- petition with eleven other teams. Haywood County, N. C., contains 72 mountain peaks more than 5,000 feet high. 45 Students Malce Senior Honor Rolls Sixteen listed on Superior: 29 Make Honor Group Forty-five Weslaco Senior High students were placed on the honor roll for the second six weeks of school, according to H. L. Bradshaw, principal. Of this number 16 are on the superior list, and 29 are on the honor group. Sophomores led in the superior with 9 students, while the Seniors led with 10 on the honor group. The complete list is as follows: vvvvvvvvv'99V' Mid-term Exams To Be Gfven Jan. 19-20 First semester examinations will be given on Xvednesday and Thursday, January 19 and 20, ac- cording to H. L. Bradshaw, prin- cipal. Mr. Bradshaw said that the first, second, and third period exams will be given on January 19, and the fourth, fifth, and sixth period exams on January 20. Examina- tions will run from 9 to 10:30, ll to 12:30, and 1:30 to 3: and stu- dents are required to remain in class the full time. Students are asked to observe the following procedure: 1. Students will come to school only for exams. 2. Students will not be allowed in the hall while exams are going on. 3. Students who wish to change their schedule should do so be- tween 2 and 4:30 on exam days. 4. Junior-senior high school stu- dents will not come to school on Friday, January 21, for that is the teachers' grading day. 5. Stephen F. Austin and North WVard students will attend school on the twenty-first as usual. AAAAAAAAAAAA CAR OWNER-'tHow did this long blonde hair get on the back seat of my limousine? CHAUFFEUR- I'll give you an explanation, sir. OWNER- Explanation noth- ing! What I want is an introduc- tion. Superior Honor Roll tAll A'sl Seniors: Peggy Kirgan, Tom Pepper. Juniors: Mary Sue Hampton, Robert Fields. Sophomores: Charlotte Jackson, Robert. Liberty, Gene McMullen, Caroline Carrothers, Mary Ann Dreyer, Eugene Day, Jimmy Rog- ers, Charles Sawyer, Genevieve Ballard, Freshmen: Homa Freasier, Jackie Faye Roberts. Kathleen Geraughty. Honor Roll 13 A's other grades BJ Seniors: Bill McKee, Jim Mc- Leaish, Carl Lobitz, Leola Mae Norman, Betty Robertson, Patri- cia Ross, Dolores Triplett. Elden Wren, Jane Bartley, Ray Jackson. Juniors: Kay Clark, Roy Davis, Roberta Goodey. Sophomores: Aline Henrichson. Robert Joe Potts, Iva Jo Ricketts, David Robertson, Patricia Shirey, Mary Pattie Sigler, Henry Helvie. Freshmen: Ninfa Cardona, Dil- lie Otto. Simmy Parker, Sidney R. Rankin, .Iune Smith, Warren Stansbury, Jo Anne Wilson, Gail Henson.. Theresa Lancaster. Because of a death in Mrs. Le- lie Carrothers' family, her grades were delayed. Murphy Attends Austin Conference Superintendent A. C. Murphy left Wednesday afternoon for Aus- tin to attend the sixteenth annual mid-winter conference of Texas school administrators, educators, and supervisors, to be held .Tan- uary 0-R. - THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1949 HAL AND RUBY H0lBRO0K T0 PRESENT PERSONAlITY PORTRAlTS JAN. I0 A new and unusual type oft theatrical entertainment is offered by Hal and Ruby Holbrook in their repertoire of scenes from the lives of 'tfamous personalities en- titled Personality Portraits from l l i t l l I Current Event Club Has Christmas Party The Night Before Christmasfi recited by Helen Pate, and a L tll'1Sil1li1S skit composed the pro- gram for the Current Event Club Christmas Party in the high school auditorium Wednesday 1 afternoon. December l5. The skitl was presented by Melvin Moore,l Naomi Tisdale, Johnny Mayo' ll1'SPflllll'l'x' l'Zx':,in::. and Tlelfino flnrzzi, Literature and Life to be pre- sented in the high school audi- torium Monday, January 10, at 11 o'clock. Their varied program brings to life on the stage such fascinating figures as Mark Twain, Prince Albert, Queen Victoria, Elizabeth and Robert Browning, Hamlet and the Queeng Macbeth and Lady Mac- beth, Queen Elizabeth and Lord Essex, and those gay young lovers of Shakespeare's f'As You Like It, Rosalind and Orlando. The main part of the Holbrooks' program is comedy, however, this mood is Gcililean Shepherd Will Speak to Junior High S.A. Haboush, a native Galilean shepherd, will speak to the junior high students at 3 o'clock today, according to H. L. Bradshaw, principal. figures as Hamlet and his Queen mother. This program promises to be one of the most varied and entertain- ing attractions to be presented this year. Hal and Ruby Holbrook, who are married in real life, use color- ful costumes in all their scenes: and their characterizations are vividly aided by a series of clever make-ups. Tickets for this program may be purchased from any member of the Journalism class or from Miss effectively balanced by such tragic Black for 25c. 0 A Q ' , '- . 1 i ,lx Q. A fi t Fggike.. I i A Buckle Down, tudes, Buckle Down! Now that those glorious, carefree holidays are gone again until another year, perhaps it is time to settle down once more to the regu- lar routine of school work, as much as we may dislike to think of it. Yes, this semester has certainly sped by. And with all the various activities that go on in W.H,S., it is no wonder that time flies. Since the first semester is almost over, we all know only too well what awaits us just around the Corner-in fact, in about two weeks to be exact. That's right, youtve already guessed it-mid-term exams, the plague of one and all! Although we may still be in the holiday spirit, we have only a short time in which to catch up with our work by the second semes- ter. You know, it might determine whether you pass or fail your hardest course. So, let's buckle down, studes, and see if we can't surprise our par- ents, teachers, and even ourselves by ending the semester with a good record. - 0 o I Y Make This Weslaco High s Best ear Le-t's make this NVQ-slnco I-ligh's best year ever. Signed, the Students of XV.H.S. Though this resolution was not actually said by any one student in school, it has been thought by a great many. Did we say the same thing last year? If we did, let's pat ourselves on the back, for we have had a successful time of it. Many contests, which are too numerous to men- tion, have been won, all of them bringing more recognition to the school. Although we make the same resolution each New Year, there has never been or will never be the perfect year. XVQ can strive in order that they will say of 1949 as 1950 rolls around. W.H.S, has certainly had one of the rest years ever. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, JANUARY G, 1949 AS 15,5 Filled with all the holiday spirit, here is the news just AS I SEE IT. Here is the first issue of the '49 HI-LIFE. It seems that the Jour- nalism Class always puts out the paper tin spite of a two weeks' vacation, Christmas, and New Yearll A good plug for new and renewing subscriptions to the HI- LIFE could be given, but I Won't. But remember, it's just 35c! After much toil and trouble, the Y-Teens and their dates could relax at the Football Banquet held Thursday, Decem- ber 17, tjust 'fore school was ontl. Anybody caring to furnish entertainment for any party, don't walk, but run to Mrs. Di- nah Shore Il Isham. No kid- din', Mrs. Isham, you were real- ly good. So were all the other participants on the program. Adding a familiar touch to Weslaco during the holidays were all the college and other ex-stu- dents that were home. Everyone was as glad to see them as they were to be home. Next time, Eas- ter, kids! It seems that someone always has a stroke of bad luck. Rc Chenik holds the title for bad luck over the holidays, because he had his appendix out and spent nearly all of his time in the hospital. Here's wishin' you a speedy recovery, Ric! I wish everyone would stop singing, jumping up and down, and shouting over the pros- pects of the approaching tand it might be added here, inevita- blel mid-term exams. Let's everyone study and all be on the honor roll KI should prac- tice what I preachll. If you see any English IV Li- terature stude wandering around in a daze with eyes trance like and a weather beaten, muchly used copy of poetry in his hand, don't get too excited: he's just trying vainly doing everything in his power to win some extra points. Pantherettes Down Lyford 24-I3 Dec. 'I7 The Pantherettes started the holidays right by defeating Lyford 24-13 on Friday, December 17, in the Gym. The starting line-up consisted of Shirley McMurray, captain and guardg Mary Nelle Davenport land Martha Ann Knapp, guards: lJoy Stallings, co-captain and for- wardq Yreva Teston and Kathryn Cleckler, forwards. The leading scorers were as fol- lows: Joy Stallings, 6 points: Kathryn Cleckler, G points, Dolor- es Triplett, 4 points: Yreva Tes- ton, 4 points, Maria Cadena, 4 points. This was the last game before the holidays. Mis. A. M, Pickard, from Ly- ford. was the umpire. and Miss Martha Stallings, Weslaco coach, reI'e1'eed the game. ,L mann: X IIDELINE. J - .l.1--1.- Here's hoping that 1949 will be another banner year for the Wes- laco Panthers. Some hold-over honors from 1948 were the selections of Full- back Ray Cleekler and Tackler George Thompson for the All- South-Texas team. Both of these boys have already made the ALL- Valley team. The basketball team has had some rough going over the holi- days. The Panthers rompefl on the San Benito B team for three and a half quarters and then blew their lead to lose 36 to 35. Last week the McAllen Bull- dogs steamrollered the Panthers 48 to 24. On Monday night the Panthers played San Benito and then had their first game in the La Feria Touinament against the Browns- ville B team. Rav Cleckler attended the Cot- ton Bowl in Dallas as the guest of ex-S.M.U. student Harlan Ray. l-low hard can life be? Don't look so down and broken hearted, 'cuz the time has come for me to go. But don't. fear or ciicei'-l'll always be back! Cngers Perform In Annual Tournament The Weslaco hard - fighting cagers have taken to the hardwood and are now performing in the La Feria Lettermen's Tournament. which started Wednesday, Janu- ary 5. The Purple and White basket- eers are led by last year's all-dis- trict and Weslaco's high pointmak- er, Ray Cleckler. Other lettermen include hustling Bob Guess. Hob- by Benbow, and Domingo Sepul- veda. Maurice Allen, last-year squadsman, who was hampered by injuries, will be seeing a lot of action this season. Good prospects who are seeking starting positions ale Boyd Dawson, Sam Arredon- do, Jimmy Rogers, Tommy VVag- goner, Jimmy Swinnea, and Stan- ley Keathley. The Weslaco girl cagers are also taking part in the girls' division. The tournament has been ar- ranfe.l in three divisions, accord- ing to Coach M. N. Henson: The A division, which includes all schools that played in Class A and AA footballg the B division, where all Class B schools are com- peting: and the girls' division. The tournament is to be a double-elim- ination affair, with the prelimi- nary clashes to be staged in the Weslaco, Mercedes, Harlingen, and San Benito gymnasiums, the fi- nals scheduled for the Harlingen field house on Monday, January 10. Trophies will be presented in each division to the winners. Seventh Gro de Has Christmas Party Dec. 16 The entire seventh grade had a Christmas party Thursday. De- cember 16. from 7:80 to 10 o'clock in the gymnasium. The entertainment consisted of the bieakinq of a pinata and square dances, followed by re- ,freshments oi punch and cookies. l Chairmen of the committees wet e as follows: entertainment. Dariel Pach: finance, Jimmy ,Cru'chfiel'l: refveshments. Ginger l Foliersong and cfccotation. Jo Ann Finch. The football boys have been feeling pretty chilly lately. Seems it's about football-jacket time. Peo- ple will think it's Christmas again when those purple and white tht-:nlties come ont! THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, JANUARY 6, 1949 VAClUllE tllllli We PncxUvAu. I-Eli-lg' After carefully carrying the big dirt bag tVACUUM CLEANER to you sophisticatesl down to the dark cellar, I'm ready to spread the dirt out and give it to all you Heagersf' The first big dirt clod is the annual Y-Teen football banquet held at Elenburg's with the dance afterwards at KAYE CLARK'S. Those seen there were DOLORES TRIPLETT and BOBBY ROSS, 'iOur Hero BALDWIN THOMP- SON and BETTY ROBERTSON, RAY and PATTIE, ROY DAVIS and KAYE, NANCY and MAU- RICE, JOY S. and ROBERT JOE, CAROLINE and BILLY, CARO- LINE GOODSON and GEORGE THOMPSON, MARTHA ANN and DICK RYAN. and MARY SUE and ROB. The next big layer of dirt is the Band Dance held in Donna with Mr. Joe's hot stuff band and all t?J. Among those present were PATIA and DON CHANDL- ER, JANE BARTLEY and EL- DEN, ARNOLD RODVIK and PAT ROSS. JOY STALLINGS and BUD DAVENPORT, SAMMY TANNER and MARY PATTIE, ALEX and JACKIE FAYE ROBERTS, and last but not least SUE THOMP- SON and her RICHARD tfrom up the ole WEST wayi. LYDIA GARCIA and NATCH tlidinburgl, who haven't been seen together for quite a long time, were seen with each other over the holidays. Also seen together were GLENDY and ABEL. tlt seems that these folks are inseparable!! Heading the animal kingdom parade for the holidays were MARY SUE and PATTIE SUE. BOB gave MARY SUE a Persian kitty for Christmas, while RAY gave PATTIE a cocker Spaniel. Two cute twosomes seen over the holidays were VAN SIDENER and MARTHA ANN, and CATO and HTICK TOCK CLARK. Have you all noticed the twinkle in MANUEL GARZA'S eyes? It couldn't be that identification bracelet he got for Christmas, could il? Trophy Received By HI-LIFE Slaff Santa Claus came to see the Journalism Class by leaviing a handsome walnut plaque with an embossed silver plate to be en- graved. The inscription will be as follows: State Champion, Page-in- Local Paper, 1948, Texas High School Press, Weslaco Hi-Life. This is the fifth such trophy that has been received by the HI LIFE staff in five successive con- tests. Seen at the Wagon at one time or another were GAIL and BILL, BILLIE GENTRY and KENNETH JONES, TOMMY PEPPER and an ex-stude, MARY ANN CLIFFORD from out California way, RAY and PATTIE, and DIZZY and OLENE. At Edinburg, at the T.M.T.M. dance, HORACE seemed to be the main feature. Did you stay with MINNIE all the time? Oh. RICHARD LANNERT gave SUE THOMPSON a gold music box on 'old Santa Claus day. I Y-Teens Collect Gifts For Needy Family Gifts of food, clothing, and toys were brought by the Y-Teens dur- ing the week preceding the holi- days for the Christmas tree for needy families that was placed in the study hall. The gifts were given to a needy family in Weslaco. The project was one among the several community service projects to be undertaken by the club this year, according to Dolores Triplett, president. DATE-OF-THE-WEEK goes to GAIL HENSON and BOB DENNI- SON. I thought you were going steady, GAIL. Seen travelin' to San Antonio was E L E A N O R BRADSHAW. VVas HILTON the name, ELEA- NOR? Scraping down the very last layer of dirt, I find PAT ELEN- BURG and C. V. JONES making a quite regular pair. That's all for this time, kids. But never fear, the ole V. C. will be back again next week. I Hereby Resolve- I resolve to show all women that I am a great romanticist. Robert t'Playboy Fields I'm going to make my little Model A the best girl-getting car in Weslaco. Lowell Davina To make my girl. Caroline, con- tented is my goal. fOr any girl, if you want to be specificl. Billy Mauldin All I'm going to do is give more girls a chance to know me better. Richard Babb During the coming year I am going to make little herculesesn out of my P, E. boys Coach Henson Why should I make resolutions? I think I'm all right just like I am. Just ask Warren Stansberry. Sue Clark Letting other girls make goals in basketball in my New Year's resolution. Every time I get the' ball, it just flings toward the basket. Katherine Cleckler I hereby do solemnly resolve either to learn to talk like at southerner or go back to yankee- land. Fashionably Arnold Rodvik My plans are not to see Dick more than 24 hours a day, Frances Hudson To put more chairs on my front porch so everyone will have an place to sit, is my resolution. Thoughtfully, Pat Ross I shall devote more time to my Atlas course. Mary Nelle Davenport To quit running around so much and get down to passing my courses are my New Year's plans. Tom Pepper This little girl is going to be a big girl next year. tls this possible?J Lilly Triplett I, Pattie Sue Schellhamer, do re- solve not to pay more than half the bills on dates from now on. Miss Schellhamer I am going to try and learn how to pronounce my r's. I.eola 'iYankee Norman THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 19-19 Pantllerettes Take Third Place in la Feria Tournament Pictured above are the XVeslaco Pantberettes of '48-i-19. From left to right, they are as follows: First row: Billie Gentry, guardg Dolores Triplett, forwardg Helen Pate, guardg Peggy Bradley, for- Wardg Patsy Ruth Pace, guard, Tommie .Io Lott, forwardg Patricia Thomas, guardg Nancy Solether, guard. Second row: Genevieve Ballard, manager, Peggy Collins, forwardg Evelyn Haas, forward: Joy Stall- ings, forward: Mary Nelle Daven- port, guard: Martha Ann Knapp. guard, Kathryn Cleckler, for- ward: Maria Santos Cadena, for- ward: Yreva Teston. forwardg and Miss Martha Stallings, coach. Haboush Addresses Junior Assembly Stephen A. Haboush, author and lecturer, addressed the Junior High Assembly last Thursday at 2 o'clock. Mr. Haboush, a native shepherd born on the hills about the Sea of Galilee, recalled the days of his youth, when he tended his father's flock, just as many a Galilean boy has done since the days of Christ. He also explained many uses of a shepherds rod and staff as well as the garb of a shepherd. Offering to answer any questions about the Holy Land, Mr. Haboush con- cluded the program with an invi- tation to the students to attend his Musical Travelogue on Galilee and Palestine presented in the high school auditorium Tuesday Janu- ary 11. at 7:30 P.M. Mr. Haboush was introduced by Marvin E. Palmer, assistant prin- cipal. vvvvvvVvvvvv First Semester Exams Given Next Week First semester exams will be held WYednesday and Thursday, January 19 and 20, as was an- nounced in last week's HI-Ll FE. The first, second, and third period exams will be given Xhidnesdayg and the fourth, fifth, and sixth period exams will be given Thursday. The exams will be held from 0 to 10:30, 11 to 12:30, and 1:30 to 3. Students are required to re- main in class the full time, uc- cording to H. Ti. Bradshaw, prin- cipal. Six weeks' tests will not be held because of semester exams, Mr. Bradshaw stated. LAAAAAAAAAAA1' Baby Corn- Where did I Colne from, Mamma? Mammo Corn- Hush, darlingg the stalk brought you. Key Club Cleans School Troph es The Key Club members cleaned the trophies in the hall of the senior high building Saturday, January 8, according to Ric Chenik, president. At a recent meeting of the club, Loren Hamine, president of the local Kiwanis Club, gave each member of the Key Club a regula- tion pin. The pin is similar to that of the Kiwanians. The Key Club plans to help other schools of the Valley, in co- operation with their local Kiwanis Club. to establish Key Clubs. At the present Weslaco has the only Key Club in the Valley. He- If you'll give me your telephone number, 1'll call you up some time. She- It's in the book. He- Fine! What's your name? She- That's in the book, too. THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, JANUARY 13. 1949 vtttiif tttlitt lwe Pack UPALLXI-lg Dmtl Dirt! Dirt! Dirt! The VACUUM CLEANER really gets around. Now. if you kiddies will stand back. we'll see what it picked up. lt's too bad EVELYN I-IAAS had to stay at home Thursday night. because of the basketball game Friday. Who was it you were supposed to go with, EVE- LYN? Enjoying themselves at the School Den in Pharr were CLAR- ICIA BALLI and MARO. tPharrD. IRS. This is a new flame. by the way. Say, I thought PAT ELEN- HLTRG was the light in C. V. JONES' life. It. seems that was a mistake, because BILLIE RUTH PARKER is now going steady with him. Whatfs the matter, PAT? SUE THOMPSON is still getting along fine with RICHARD. They were at the show Saturday night. JOE CARDENAS has been see- ing too much of Donna lately. I thought you said you didn't like the Redskins. PATTIE SUE, MARY SUE. and ICLEANOR were at the Harlin- gen gym all afternoon Saturday. Did you stay down there that long just to sit by ROB and RAY for awhile? ED mysteriously disappeared Saturday night. You didn't ever find him did you, DOLORES? lluminmm. IDA KRUMMEL was with TANILO over the week-end. DONNA BITTTS seems to keep HILLIE JANET wondering if there's any news about EDDY from Mercedes. Trouble is, RILLIE never knows anything. Speaking of BILLIE JANET, she with J. XV, PACE over the weekend. The Rainbow Inn seems to be an interesting place. Seen there over the weekend were OLENE and DIZZY and MARY SITE and HOB. HORACIA, SAM. DOMINGO. and TONY have been visiting our southern neighbor often. Any- thing new out there, boys? I i t l i t 1 i I i r l let's Cheer Our Teams to Victory! Now that the heroes and glory of the gridiron have passed into the background for this year, another sport has had its introduction-- basketball. Heretofore, basketball has been somewhat over shadowed by the other sports in W.H.S., for the proper courts were not available. How- ever, with the erection of the gymnasium, girls', as well as boys', basketball has been made possible. Incidentally, any bruised knees. stiff necks, etc. seen around the halls are said to be some effects of basketball practice. No team can play its best without the cheers and support of the student body. Perhaps the Panthers would not have won the District Championship if it had not been for the undying spirit of the students of W.H.S. Now that basketball season is in full swing, let's not forget that traditional school spirit. Attend the games, and cheer for the cagers out there-they need our whole hearted backing and deserve it! X You Are Only Fooling You! 'tDo you have an extra biography? If you aren't using your note- book and that long assigned paper, I could use them, too! If the answer is yes, you are an agreeable and kindly person, but woe be to the person who says no! You, in the eyes of some students, fall many notchesg moreover, you are considered an Uhonest John or a 'tsore head. However, 1et's all stop to look at the time element involved. To start with. each of us is given six big weeks to read our books, do all our notebooks, or write any assigned paper. Though we say we don't have time, some of us wait until a week before the end of the six weeks to start hunting the material we will need. Of course, we don't have time if we continually procrastinate. This matter of you fool only yourself if you cheat is especially true of the college-bound lads and lassies. If we don't do our own reading or science notebooks and other assignments, we may have to pay heavily for it when we get away to school. In some colleges in Texas a student is invited to leave the school if he is caught cheating! Come on, studes! We owe it to ourselves to throw our minds a challenge to see just how well we can do on our own. Who knows? We might be surprised at how much knowledge is sleeping in our little- used brain! PEGGY COLLINS was with SONNY PRICE over the weekend. This is getting to be a habit. Who was that you were with. JOHNNY MAYO? DELIA and RALPH tRaymond- villel have been voted as the ttideal couple. Keep it up. DELIA. TOMMY JOE LOTT and BOYD DAWSON have been seen to- gcther. A new romance? We hear by grapevine that JOHNNY MOYER'S girl friends are MINTA CLARK and MARY ROSS. Say. you're going past the limit. aren't you? Flash!!! LYDIA GARCIA has changed. She is dating only one guy a week now. JOY STALLINGS and BUDDY DAVENPORT were at the show over the weekend. You two are going steady, arent you? Yes. the VACUUM CLEANER really gets around, but there really wasn't as much dirt as usual. Whats the matter. kids? THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, JANVARY 13, 19-lil Panthers Move Into Finals Monday Night Basketeers Dawson, Cleckler, Swinnea lead Panthers to Four Victories The surprising Weslaco Panther basketball aggregation moved Lettcrmen's Tournament last Monday one defeat in the double elimination into the finals of the La Feria night after four victories and al't'ait'. The Brownsville B team was the opening-round victim of Pan- ther hustle and basket ringing. The Weslaco cagers, led by forwards lkoyd Dawson and Ray Cleckler, took an early lead and wcnt on to win 30 to 21. Dawson was high point man with 12 points. Moving into the second night of play against the inexperienced 1'harr Bears, the Purple and White basketeers displayed an airtight defense in beating the Bears 22 to 8, High point man for the fracas was Dawson with 7 points. 'N his , mounts . N if IIDELINES X Congratulations are in order tor George Thompson for winning the light-heavyweight t i t 1 e Saturday night at the Y.M.C.A. boxing tour- nament in McAllen. George fought Friday night and won, and this entitled him to fight again Saturday night. He did and won again. He will receive a gold boxing glove for his honor, Wow! Foach Henson surely must teach his boys how to play basketball, as thus far they have defcatetl Pharr- San Juan- Alamo, Mission, and Raymoudville, and lost to Harlingen in the La Feria t-furnanzent. Nice going, boysg keep it up. The girls' basketball team is do- irg all right, too, as they defeated the Ben Bolt girls Thursday, and !'rt-mont girls Friday, but failed to keep on top by being outclassed by the Premont gills and the Rio Hondo girls Saturday also in the l.a Feria tournament. If you see boys limping and coixfplaining about sore muscles, ray no attentfong it's just that track season has started and this c-vos -cftmtry affair is rough on l The biggest upset of the tour-5 ney was against the Mission Eagles. The Eagles were favored to be in the finals, but a bustling Panther five proved themselves hotter with a 27 to 24 victory. Swinnea, Cleckler, Dawson, and Allen were outstanding that night, with Swinnea as high-point man. Florsingcr garnered 6 points for the Eagles. Saturday's semi-finals were in Harlingen against the Harlingen Cardinals, who have not been beaten by a Valley team in two years. The Panthers gave Harlin- gen supporters quite a scare when they took a first-quarter lead and held the Cards to an 18- 13 halftime score. However, Rudy Gonzalez, sharp-shooting Cardinal guard. iced the game for Harlin- gen as he hit the basket from al- i most any spot on the floor. Gon-I them. Some of the boys from last year's track team who are running this year are Marvin Moo: e, Bald- win Thompson, and Ray Jackson. Others will be out when basket- ball scason is over. ltuirors are tna: tins cross- country affair isn't so hard on Roy Davis, Floyd McFarland and Roh Rr ss, as they stop, munch on a grapefruit, and then finish running the remaining distance l l back to the gym. Nice going if' you can get away with it, but how long will it last? How about that. Cr-ach lsham? i Girls Make Good In First Tournament The Pantherettes were dropped from the finals of the l.a Feria tournament in th e Harlingen gym Saturday night January 8, when they lost to Premont 33-25g however, they had won third place. They remained in the winners bracket when they stomped the Ben Bolt team 26-12 Wednesday night in the Weslaco gym. Although the determined Panther- ettes high-scored Premont 28-22 Friday in the Weslaco gym, they dropped to the losers' bracket as the Rio Hondo team defeated the Weslaco girls with a score of 42-15 Saturday in Harlingen. After dropping to the losers' bracket, the Weslaco girls played Premont again for the decisive battle. but lost to them by a slight margin of 33-26 Saturday night. The starting line-up for the en- tire tournament was as follows: Joy Stallings, Kathryn Cleckler. Yreva Teston, forwards: Pat Thom- as, Mary Nelle Davenport, Martha Knapp, guards. Tommie Jo Lott. took Kathryn Cleckler's place as left forward at the beginning of the Premont game. Scorers in the tournament were as follows: Stallings-45 points: Teston-26: Cleckler-13: Collins -53 Haas-25 Triplett-23 Lott-1: and Bradley-1. This makes thc total of 95 points. Martha Knapp was captain, and Yreva Teston co-captain during the entire tournament. Hotel Page- Telegram for Mr. Neidspondiavanci. Mr. Neidspon- divanci! Mr. Neidspondiavanci - What initials, please? ::alc1:'s efforts paid ott as ne rung up 25 points and gave his team at 37 to ill win over the Panthers. Swinneas 10 points was the high inr'ix'iduaI score for VVcslaco. The nightcap was against thc fast-lzreaking Raymondville Hear- l-zats, whom the Panthers trampled C3 to I9 for their berth in the finals. Boyd Dawson gathered in E8 points for Weslaco, and Fleck- lcr followed with Sl. The cnanwifionshjp game was with llarlingen Monday night: but as the H1-LIFIC went to press Monday at noon. the outcome was 'tot available. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, JANUARY 13, 1949 Big Wheels, Spokes ' Edit Weekly Paper Even though the HI-LIFE isl read every week by nearly all the studes of W.H.S., still some do not know exactly who are on the staff and what each one does. Heading the HI-LIFE are the big bosses, BETTY JEAN ROB- ERTSON and PEGGY KIRGAN, who practically go nutty each week before the paper is out. They assign stories, read proof, HS Another week, another paper, another column, So, hereis the news AS I SEE IT. lstfii 1 The main activity of the week was the special assembly Monday morning. The program was not only interesting but educational as well. Remember, kids, the more tickets you buy to these Journalism sponsored assemblies, the cheaper your annuals will be. Le-t's support these shows! Tommy Waggoner is seen sportin' his own car around school now. No, it's not a new car, but a '36 Ford. Why do they call him the t'Blue Streak? Is it the color of the car or the contrast with the red hair? The clock is slowly ticking away the hours to mid-term exams. I'm sure that most of the studes are already studying for the exams, but some of you late ones had better start hustlin'. How would you like to repeat the some gruesome course again? Ter- rible thought, isn't it? It didn't take the girls long to get out of the La Feria Tourna- ment. They did, however, get to the semi-finals in the girls' win- ner bracket. Why do they call Dolores T r i p l e t t the 'Flash Flood? write the editorials, and type, if necessary. I Another important position is that of business manager, which is held by TOM PEPPER and ELDEN WREN. They are re- sponsible for subscriptions to the HI-LIFE, are in charge of the special assemblies, and plan other ways to raise money. Tom and Elden are also the ones who load the coke machine every day for you thirsty studes. Just thinkg W.H.S. could hardly live without these two. Circulation manager is RIC CHENIK, who is responsible for bringing the HI-LIFE to school every Thursday morning and see- ing that it is distributed. The hardworking taheml make- up editors, MARY SUE HAMP- TON and KATHRYN CLECKLER, slave away approximately two hours every Monday morning on the dummy sheet of the HI-LIFE. They decide where each story will be, and try to make the paper look attractive. BILL McKEE and BOB DAVIS The boys got to the finals in the tournament, When the Hi- Life went to press, they hadn't played the gameg but, of course, they won, Now that the semester is com- ing to a close, it's time for every- one to start digging in his pocket for 35 cents to renew his sub- scription to the HI-LIFE. Every- one start saving now! Maurice Allen and Bob Guess are really preparing for Charro Days. Both of them look like Si- mon Legree in their beards. The Key Club is helping Hheap much around school. Right now, they are cleaning the trophies in the trophy case. All contributions of metal polish would be appre- ciated! Now the Column is over. The end is drawing nigh. That's all -flood-by! Iare the two headline writers who -are always busy tryng to write good headlines. Now you know who are responsible for those. Sports stories are handled by BOB GUESS, RAY JACKSON, GEORGE THOMPSON, and DO- ,MINGO SEPULVEDA. Domingo iwrote Chief Grin -in -the - Face, which appeared every week dur- ing football season. The others write From the Sidelines and other sports stories. BOB HANKAL and DON CHANDLER are the feature writ- ers who rack their brains f?J every week trying to think of ways of entertaining you. Exchange editors are NANCY SOLETHER and KAYE CLARK. They work diligently everv Thursday afternoon, mailing the HI-LIFE to ex-students and to various schools in Texas. The beloved AS I SEE IT is written by none other than MARY NELLE DAVENPORT. She's al- ways thinking up cute t'suthins! Pecking away on the typewriter is faithful CAROLINE GOODSON. Assisting her sometimes are JO- VETA JOHNSON and MARY SUE HAMPTON. The HI-LIFE has many re- porters, whose job is to write the news stories every week and to get them in for else.J They are TILLIE GARCIA, BILLIE GEN- TRY OLENE RILEY, MANUEL GARZA, JIM MCLEAISH, EV- ERETT MCAULEY, LEOLA NOR- MAN, and JOVETA JOHNSON. Now comes the big question. Who writes the VACUU M CLEANER? Sorry, studes - that deep, dark secret is not to be re- vealed. Last, but not least, is the chief executive, MISS LOUISE BLACK. She censors the V A C U U M CLEANER, or anything else that needs censoring, is head copy reader, and meets with t.he edi- tors to plan each week's paper. This staff edited the paper the first semester. A new group will take charge the second term. HI-LIFE to Elect New Staff for Second Term The Journalism class will elect a new staff for the second semes- ter some time this Week. The new staff will issue its first paper .Tan- uary 27. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1949 Awards, Honors for Semester Reviewed Many Organiations Place at Top In Valley Shows and Contests As the last four months of 1948 in Weslaco High School are re- viewed, it can be seen that many departments and organizations have won awards of one kind or another. A brief resume is as follows: The Band won first division in the Pigskin Jubilee held in Pharr. The Home Economics Department won third place on its costume in the Style Show on December 6. It was modeled by Martha Ann Knapp. In the Journalism Department, The HI-LIFE was first place winner in the state page-in-local-paper division of Texas High School Press Association. La Palma for 1947 was second place winner in the Valley High School Press Conference Contest. Doreen Yoder was editorg Peggy Hull, assistant editor. The Agricultural Classes acquired many first places in most of the Poultry and Vegetable shows. In the Rio Grande Valley Dairy Show, held in San Benito on October 8-9, a dairy judging team consisting of James Hatch, Ray- mond Smithey, and Donald Shulz won second place, judging in com- petition with 17 other valley teams. The Weslaco F. F. A. Chapter received a registered heifer as a prize, along with three other reg- istered heifers given to the chapter by six businesses in Weslaco. The lile of Burns To Be Given Jan. 27 The Life of Robert Burns, or Auld Lang Synef' a seven-reel film will be presented next Thurs- day night, January 27, at 7:30 in the high school auditorium. This is a Scottish filming of Burns' life, introducing much of his poetry. , The film to be shown is spon- sored by Miss Black's English IV Literature class, which recently studied Burns' poems. The movie projector used to show the film was bought by the junior high school students earlier this year. In addition to the English class, all other students of senior high school are invited. There will be no admission fee. Some of Burns' songs will be sung, and records of his poems will be played While the reels are being changed. Customer: 'fWhat do you do when someone forgets his name? Cashier: t'Why, I rap on the window with a dollar bill. Raymond Smithey also entered a Jersey heifer and Jersey cow in the show, winning first place on the heifer and second place on the cow. In the All-Valley Poultry Show, held in Edinburg on October 28- 29, a poultry-judging team con- sisting of Bernard Boeker, Cecil McKee, and Fred Ray Jones won third place, competing against 13 other Valley teams. At the Mid-Winter Valley Fair, held in Harlingen in November, a swing-judging team consisting of Joe Heller, Fred Ray Jones, and Darrell Schu'z tied liyford for first place in judging swine. The team competed against nine other teams. A dairy-judging team consisting of James Hatch, Donald Schulz, and Raymond Smithey placed second in dairy judging at the fair, losing first place to Raymondville by six-tenths of one point. Charles Tisdafe won first in turnips at the Fairy Joe Heller won first in tomatoes and second on egg plantg Bernard Boeker won first on egg plant and second on tomatoes. In the field of athletics the footba'l team won a District trophy, All-Valley players were ,Ray Cleckler, Bob Guess. and Services To Be Held Mor Harlan Block Sunday at .3 Services for Marine Cpl. Har- lon Block. who was killed on Iwo Jima March 1, 1945, will be held at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon at the Weldon Martin Funeral Homeg and his body will be interred in the Weslaco Cemetery with full military honors, according to J. J. Poinboeuf, Hidalgo County Vet- erans' Service officer. The body will arrive Friday morning and will lie in state at the funeral home until the serv- ices Sunday, Mr. Poinboeuf stated. Tentative plans for a special school assembly next Monday to honor Harlon and the other Wes- laco High boys who died in service were being made when the HI- LIFE went to press. Harlon was one of eight boys graduated from Weslaco High in a special program January 25, 1943. All eight joined the Marine Corps, seven of them-Harlon, Glen Cleckler, B. R. Guess, Leo La Duke, Leo Ryan, Carl Sims. and Robert Sooter-being mem- bers of the Panther team of 1942, and the other, Pete Hall, a mem- ber of the team of 1941. Though Harlon served at first with the Marine paratroopers, he was transferred later to the Ma- rine infantry, with wihch he was serving yhen he was killed in action. Harlon was one of the six men Tn Associated Press Photographer Joe Rosenthal's historic picture of the flag-raising at Iwo Jima. Harlon's brother, Corky, is a member of this year's senior class. George Thompson, first team: and Ray Jackson and Maurice Allen, second team. All - South - Texas players were George Thompson and Ray Cleckler. Bob Guess was awarded a Good Sportsmanship trophy by the Lion's Club. On the basketball court, the Panthers copped a second place trophy in the La Feria tourna- ment. while the girls' team won a third. Boyd Dawson and Jimmy Swinnea were recognized as all- tournament players, while Mary Nelle Davenport was named all- y tournament among the girls. LL 3 THE WESLACO HI-LIFE,THURSD1'iY,WJANLABY 20. 1949 b ... ...-..-. -- -. -- .T-,....,.-.v annum tlttltt ' ' W LWB PICEUPALL HEADIR? Q ' ' Good morning, children. Are , g V 7 ' 1 P r. your eyes open enough to read the dirt l'm about to spill? Well, here goes. SHIRLEY BARTH and RICH- ARD ROLTSSEAU, from Monte Alto, were together twice over the week-end, They go steady, by the way. Other steatlies. PAT LASSITER and MELVIN MOORE. double- date with FRANCES LASSITER and JIMMY KELLY after the basketball game Friday night. Speaking of basketball, there was a big mix-up at the game. TOIVIMIE JO LOTT had a date with BOYD DAWSON and PATSY PACE with STANLEY KEATH- LEY. They got reversed, how- ever. and the boys blamed the girls. and the girls blamed the boys. They got straightened out before the night was over. PEGGY .IEANNETTE and DON MILLER, CARL ERMEL and JOAN lMcA!lenl enjoyed the Drive-inn. Was the show interest- ing? Having a nice time at the, party in Mercedes were LORENE EOFF and FRED BRAY lMercedesl Saturday night. DONNA BUTTS was with ED PENNEL again over the week- end. Tell us the outcome of all these dates, DONNA. The show seemed to be a pop- ular place Friday night. See-n there were HELEN PATE and GERALD BROWN, KATHRYN and MARVIN, ED and DOLORES, and OLENE and DIZZY. Seen having a gay time over the week-end were GEN BAL- LARD and BOBBY SCHUPP. PATTIE PREGENZER and CHARLES McWHOPtTER peered in to see what was happening at the basketball game Friday night, then disappeared. Did you girls get much sleep Saturday night? Among the girls at BILLIE .IANET'S were PAT- TIE SUE, EVELYN, OLENE, MARY SUE. ELEANOR, KATH- RYN land BILLIE. Which of you snores? Some boys were at REX'S open-house last week. They were REX, PAUL. MASON, BURTO, EA Gallant Panther I5 foniing Home One ot Weslaco Highs boys lb coming home Friday. Since March 1945 he has been sleeping on Iwo Jima Isley but now he's coming home, and Sunday he will be laid to rest in the peaceful cemetery not far from the grassy field on which he played football in those carefree days before he, with seven other Panthers, joined the Marines and in February 1943 left to fight for their conutry. Harlon Block was a fine young American-clean, honest, fun loving. VVhile wearing the purple and white uniform of the Panthers, he was a valuable member of the team. VVhether carrying the ball or blocifng for a teammate, he could be depended on to do his job well. WVith that same spirit he, with five of his buddies on Iwo Jima, raised Old Glory on Mt. Suribachi. That inspiring scen ewas photo- graphed by .Ioe Rosenthal and won for him the Pulitzer Prize for outstanding photography. The picture became a symbol to the American people and one of the chief morale builders of the late days of W'orld W'ar II. About twenty graduates of this school and one teacher made the supreme sacrifice for their country, but Harlon's body is the first to be brought back to VVeslaco for final interment. With love, respect, and gratitude, Wveslaco High honors the memory of Harlon Block, gallant Panther and Marine. Good utk, HI-LIFE stuff! l l Does it seem possible that one semester has actually passed? It seems like only yesterday that we started school. We can say with a great deal of confidence that we have had a good term. In the field of sports the football team brought home a district trophy, and the girl's and boys' basketball teams are also bringing in honors. The band won a first division in marchingg moreover, the choral club has won praise from their concerts. The F. F. A. Club has been bringing home so many laurels that they are too numerous to mention, and t'Wedding Spells, Little Broadway's annual production, was acclaimed a great success. The HI-LIFE also won another place in the Page in Local Paper Division of the state contest. tlf I've forgotten your club, please forgive me.l Though everything we look back on is good, we shall have to look ahead. For the seniors. particularly, there is a great deal to look forward to with the dream of graduation fast becoming a reality. The HI-LIFE, though you probably don't hear too much of the story behind the story is starting with a new staff and a clean slate. With Peggy Kirgan and Everett McAulay as the big bosses all should lun smoothly and well. . The retiring editor says to the new editors and staff, Best of luck! lt's Too lute Now, Studes! Well. they finally caught up with us. didn't they-exams, as you undoubtedly guessed! I hope you can look up from your notebook long enough to read the HI-LIFE this morning! It's no use to lament your sad fate now- Oh, if I had only started learning these questions sooner, you say. There's nothing like taking the first semesters work over again, is there? I, too, paused in the midst of that feverish last-minute rush to RICHARD BABB, and ROBERT! write the editorial. Oops-it's getting late, and I've another test to FIELDS- l study for yet! THE WESLACO HI-LIFE. THURSDAY, JANUARY 20. 1940 Girls Wirr Third In Torrrnument The Fighting Pantherettes Weir third place in the Los Fresnos Tournament played there last Sa'- urday. Los Fresnos edged a 25 to 22 victory over the Weslaco girls in a game played at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, Joy Stal'ings was high scorer with 12 points: Kathryn Cleckler made 41 anti Yreva Teston, Peggy Collins, and Tommy .lo Lott, 2 points each. The guards were somewhat weak- ened by the absence of Mary Ne.le Davenport, guard: ftrrthesrno e two other guards, Pat Thomas and Kathryn Cleckler, were fo'cei to leave the game because of fouls. The spirited Weslaco basketeers. determined to win the third place position, chalked up a 31 to 25 Win over Santa Rosa in a game played at 7:30 the same night. Again Joy Stallings took the lead by making 18 pointsg Kathryn Cleckler and Yreva Teston, made 8 each. The starting line-up for both games was as follows: Shirley McMurray, Pat Thomas, and Mar- tha Ann Knapp, guards: and Yregla Teston, Joy Stallings, and Ka - ryn Cleckler, forwards. - , rnonnrft N IIDELNES 2-,-..-1 Last week the Weslaco cagers br oueht home two beautiful trophies. The boys won a second place trophy, while the girl hoop- s ers managed to bring home a third place one. Nice going. Congratulations are in line for Jimmy Swinnea. center, and Boyd Dawson. forward. for making the all La Feria Lettermen's tourna- ment team. Mary Nelle Daven- port, guard, also was given first choice in the girl's division. Fay, girls, don't you think those golden taheml basket balls given to the boys are pretty? Yes, stu- fents. the boys were proud of the awards given to them for winning second place in the La Feria tournament. but now the g'rls are the ones that are proud. I would like to remind the sitt- i l l l W. H. ' . Busketeers Win Trophies Pictured above are the captains and All-Tourney players of the' two XVeslaco teams that partici- paied in the La Ferxa Tourna-' ment. Left to right are Yreva' Teston, co-captains: Mary Ne.le Davenport. All-tourney: Martha Ann Knapp, co-captain: Ray Cleck- ler, captain: Boyd Dawson, All- tourneyg Jimmy Swinnea. All- tourney. Martha Ann is holding the third place girls' trophy and Ray the second-place trophy. Puntherettes lose To los Fresnos Yreva Teston. speedy left for- ward. scored 12 points for the fight- ing Pantherettes, though they wer e defeated 34 to 30 by Los Fresnos in a game payed Wednesday night of last week in the gym. Joy dents and local fans that we have a Panther basketball team, Al- though they have gone al' the way to bring glory to W. H. S.. they have very little support. The Cagers have a good record-and l could have a much better one! with your support. Let's get on the ball and help our team. Here is a part of their schedule: Thursday, January 20, Mission. here: Friday January 21. Ray- mondville. here. Then on .lan- uary 27. 28. and 23 the Panthe's 1 will perform in the Mercedes M Tournament. On February 4, we meet our olil rivals, the Mercedes T gers. on oir home court: and on February 11. we journey to Mercedes for a re turn match with our next door foes. The District Tournament Wil' also be played here in XVesaciw the date to be announced later. Stallings made 10 points: Kathryn Cleckler. 4: and Dolores Triplett, co-captain of the game 4. Weslaco girls were lagging be- hind in the first half and were failing to keep up with their op- ponents. The half ended 16 to 8 with Los Fresnos in the lead. The determined Pantherettes woke up in the second period, forc- ing Los Fresnos to fight harder the remainder of the game. The final whistle blew with Weslaco losing by four points. Forwards who saw action dur- ing the game were Yreva Teston, Maria Vadena, Dolores Triplett. Joy Stallings. Kathryn Cleckler, Peggy Bradley, and Peggy Collins. Guards were Martha Ann Knapp, 'Pat Thomas, Mary Nelle Daven- port. Shirley lNlcMurray. and Kath- ryn teither guard or forward! Cleckler. Martha Knapp's Pictu re Sent to Magazine A picture of Martha Ann Knapp and the description of the dress she modeled in the Weslaco Birth- day Style Show have been sent to Josephine Pazdral, State Superin- tendent of Future I-lomemakers. lt will probably be in the Na io tal Future l-lomerrrakers' rwrazame. THE WESLACO H1-LIFE, THURSDAX,-JANllARYgg20,-1949 Council to Lead In March of Dimes Drive lst. Various Organizations in W. H. S. to Help . me your mee O In Campaign January I4-31 An active March of Dimes campaign will be conducted in Wes- laco Junior-Senior High accordin g to Bill McKee, president of the Student Council, which will sponsor the campaign. Mrs S. C. Clark, representing Mrs. Miller Armstrong, Weslaco Drive Chairman. explained the facts concerning Polio to the Council, About 310,000 was spent on Weslaco polio victims in 1948, while only about 39200 was collected in donations she stated. Mrs Clark asked the Student Council to conduct the campaign in Junior-Senior High School from January 14-31. Various organiza- tions of the school have been asked to participate in the cam- paign. The Key Club will take care of donations in Junior-Senior High Dimes dance. Candy will be made by the Fu- ture Homemakers and sold at the basketball games on Fridays. The proceeds will go to the National Foundation for lnfantile paralysis. What's Your Pet Pe W. H. S. seems to be a very peevish school in more than one way. When the following people were asked what their pet peeve was, they answered. nographer who chews gum. Mrs. Swann-A prospective ste- Pat Ross--Arnold Rodvick. Julie Smith-Boys with boots on, in a crowded hall. Sue Thompson-To have to hitch-hike to Donna. Pat. Elenburg-Redheads. .loveta Johnson-The nights Bob has to work. Mason Ramsey-Boys that drive too fast. Billie Gentry--People who chew gum with their mouths open. Betty Robertson- People who have to re-write their stories at least six times. Hob Hankal-To have to re- write my stories six times. Alex Westbrook-People sitting behind me in study hall singing Home Economics III Reolecorcltes Lounge Redecorates Lounge The Home Economics Ill Class A tag day will be conducted Saturday in Weslaco by the Y- Teens for the March of Dimes campaign. The Choral Club, Current Event Club, and Band will com- bine their talents and present a Talent Show next week. The pro- ceeds wiil go to the March of Dimes Campaign. A concession stand in the gym- nasium for the basketball games on Friday nights will be spon- sored by the Student Council. eve? Others Say - - - Cuanto le Gustaf' Tom Pepper-People who want a coke just as I'm filling the ma- chine. Peggy Bradley-People who are always borrowing typing paper. Frances Hudson-Late annual shipments. Mrs. Doll-Study hall students who want to check out books at 4 o'clock. Miss Sarah--People With thOSe lovely excuses for absences - where do they get those ideas? Mr. Bradshaw- Ditto! Mary Nelle Davenport-Men basketball officials. Kathryn Cleckler-People who don't help me up when l fall. tClumsy!l Leola Norman-Having to rush to choir, only to find I'm twenty minutes early-fast watch. Horacio Perez and Ramiro Ca- vasos-Girls who talk too much. is engaged in redecorating the teachers' lounge in the senior high building and the lounge in the home economics department, ac- cording to Miss Beryl Cox, in- J like light bulbs lit, Just stop for a moment to read AS I SEE IT. Now that exams are on, every- one is seen busily getting up notebook: at the last minute or other little odds and ends to bring the semester to a close. This reminds me. Has every- one renewed his subscription to the HIALIFE? Don't forget- you save 38c a year. Just think, in 2,631,579 years and 11 months, you wil be a millionaire from the money you save from your HI-LIFE subscriptions! Just th'nk! Congratulations go to Sue Thompson for being chosen the Duchess of the Lemon for the Missioln Citrus Fiestat Thatfs 0.K., Sue! Oh yes kids, the lemon doesn't mean she's the sourest of the bunch, either. 'It seems that the gir1's basket- ball team can't get past third place in tournaments. They played in the Los Fresnos Tournament Saturday and won third place. They lost the first game to Los Fresnos by the close score of 25-22. hat night, however, the Panther- ettes beat Santa Rosa to the score of 34-25. How 'bout that? This bad weather has really caused turmoil and confusion in the halls this week. Some say the noise doesn't bother the teachers. but others say it drives 'em crazy fdoesn't it, Mr. Dugat'?l lt looks as if once we'll have a little bit of cold. This is all for this semester, so good bye from your silly jester. tHow corny can we get?l structor. The class has been divided into two sections, one group taking the teachers' lounge, the other group the home economics room. New draperies are being made, and the cushions of the chairs are being recovered. The furniteur of the teachers' lounge and the walls of the other lounge are also being painted. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, JANUARY 27. 1949 ,H 'ITJE R L el's Glance Ahead anthers To Play VACUUM tlllll LWE PICKSUPALLXHE DIRT' Here's ye ole dirt-bug back again with another bag full of gossip. You kids can't lose me by ducking into alleys and dark secluded places, but it is fun try- ing. isn't it? Say, have you ever had a picnic in the rain? After Thurs- day night, MISS JOY and MR. AGAR, PAT ROSS and ARNOLD RODVIK, PEG KIRGAN and HOB HANKAL, and ED and DOLORES can say they have! Happy birthday, Miss Joy. Ha! Ha! M A R L E N E RENNSCHEIDT was seen riding around with DOYLE WHITE lMercedesl over the week-end. Enjoying themselves at the Sweater Dance in Donna Sunday night were GLENDY and ABEL, BARBARA and SPEEDY. tPharrl ADA and .IULIAN tDonnal, CLARICIA and MARO tPharrl, MARY CANTU and ISRAEL, EVA CAMPOS and SAM. Have a grand time, kids? .IEANETTE WATERS and .IACKIE FIELDS were certainly enjoying the picture show together Friday. Could this be serious for the younger generation? RAY JACKSON was with .IEANNE BAZAR, of Mercedes, Saturday night. Hmmm, he must like Mercedes. How about that, JACKSON? Seen at the picture show Thurs- day night were KAYE CLARK and WAYNE SHEFFEY, PATSY POTTS and BILLY COWART, NANCY SOLETHER and RONNIE BURNS. There are cute boys in San Benito, aren't there?- So ELSA and RAMIRO broke up! tFor the umpteenth timel. . CHARLOTTE JACKSON and C HA R LI E CARDENAS. and LEOLA MAE NORMAN and CARL LOBITZ were seen cruising around over the week-end to- gether. MARTHA KNAPP and BILL McKEE, and KAYE CLARK and TOM PEPPER were together Saturday night. Did you have fun, kids? ' Could DOUG DALTON be one Al New Semester Though the second semester is sometimes regarded as more or less dull and uneventful, a glance at the school calendar will dispel that impression. Following is a partial list of the activities and events: January 27, 7:30 p. m.- Auld Lang Syne -free picture show for senior high students, high school auditorium. February 8, 11 a. m.-C. Thomas Magrum, magician, paid assembly. February 14-19-District Bas- ketball Tournament, Weslaco. February 18-Future Home- Nmakers' dance, School Gym. l March 11, 11 'a. m. - The lHowells, glass blowersg paid as- sembly. March 22 - Home Economics Style Show. March 25, 7-7:30 p. m.-Choir Broadcast over KRGV. l ltlarch 31, 9 a. m. - Andrews Trio, instrumental music: paid assembly. April I or 22-Jr.-Sr. Banquet. April 1-2--Interscholastic meet, literal y event. April G-One-act play in as- sembly. April S-Interscholastic Senior track. April S-Choral Club Spring Concert. April El-Jr. Track. April 15-Senior Banquet at the Chui ch. Baptist April I5-18-Easter vacation. April 2?-30-Choral Contest at San Benito. Maj: G-T-Band contest at Mer- cc 'e 1. Mav 2?-Baccalaureate services. May Ill -t t,mmencement exer- cises. last day of school. of P AT ELENBIiRG'S new flames? They sem to be having plenty of fun together. GLENDY was with ABEL over the week-end. I'll bet it's nice to have a French boy friend, directly from France. How about that. CHERRY GIINDRY? JACKSON and ALLEN ventured over to Mercedes Sunday night in search of a girl. Wonder who she was? Could this be something serious for these boys? l I Danna Wednesday The Mercedes M Club Tour- nament will be held Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday .January 26. 27, and 283 and tightly clutching their invitation, the Weslaco Panthers will appear at Tiger Gym in hopes of bettering last. year's second place trophy. Weslaco will face Donna in open- ing round play Wednesday at 4:30. The Panthers sport a better re- cord than the Redskins, but in scrimmages, the Redmen have shown plenty of hustle and speed. Speedy Roy Rutledge and tall Jack Marshall head Donna's attack. Defending champion Mercedes is favored to retain their tourna- ment title, and the Mission Eagles are picked for the runner-up spot. The Panthers enter the tourney as dark horse, but if shot markers Boyd Dawson and Ray Cleckler hold their form, the Panthers may upset the dopesters' predictions. Proud Father- Well, son. now tthat you'ie a graduate. what arc you going to do? Offspring- I'm going to talk about the good old days. Johnny- My father's a doctor. I can be sick for nothing. Jimmie - Well, mine's a pzeacher--:so I can be good for nothing. JO LOTT were seen ovcr the week-end together. What happen- ed to BOYD DAYVSON, 'FOMMY JO? HORACIO has still been going to Edinburg lately. Who is it now, HORACIO? JOE CARDENAS was in Donna Sunday night. I guess you know the rest folks, or should I gncn- tion CHRISTY! Seen having a gay ole time at the Wagon Saturday night were .IO RAY LOSH tMcAllenl and BILL PICKARD. l thought your brother was going steady with her. BILL! Ye olde dirt bag is emptied for this week, but there's always there's always there is always another date and another week and another HI-LIFE, so hide your- . RAY DEMPSFIY and TOMMY1 selves well. cause here l comc! THIS NVESLACU HI-LIFE THURSFJAYQLANPQ43-RX 27, IQQQ New Sm i Chosen Memorial Service For Second Holi Held in WHS. Mon. Aulay were chosen editors of the HI-LIFIG for the second semester- by the Journalism class recently during: the first period. , The rest of the staff were chosen as follows: Elden Wren and Tom Pepper, business man- agers: Nancy Ann Solether, Kaye. Clark, make-up editors: Olene Riley. Leola Mae Norman. ex- change editors: Tillie Garcia, Billie Gentry: headline writers: .lim Mclieaish. Ric Chenik, fea- ture writers: Bob Guess, Ray Jackson. D o in i n g o Sepulveda, l boys' sports: Mary Nelle Daven- port, trirl s' sports: Kathryn Cleckler. As I See lt: .loveta Johnson. Caroline Goodson, typ- ists: Bill Mcliee. circulation man- ager: Mary Sue Hampton. Bob Hankal, Manuel Garza. Bob Davis. and Don Chandler, reporters. Miss Louise Black is sponsor. present. I .. P 0 X ,i in tltr fi Q - rj- - , if Don't Delay: Give Todo Although the March of Dimes campaign is drawing to a close we as students of VVcslaco High School must not forget the responsi bility involved: we should continue to do our part. to bring in every dime and dollar possible until the final hour of the 1949 campaign. The Student. Council accepted a great responsibility when they undertook this year's campaigin for the school. They have done a good job with the help of everyone. Many organizations have can- tributed with their time and money. This coming Saturday will be March of Dimes tag day, sponsored by the Y-Teens. Can't you skip tomorrow's show and give that 60 cents to the March of Dimes? The Key Club was responsible for the March of Dimes cards, and the Girl Scouts and Mariner Scouts had dime booths down- town. Numerous other contributions were made by the school and its organizations. The lfldinburfz polio clinic. which at one time last summer caredl for 79 patients and had G0 doctors. nurses and non-proTessionall l workers, is financed entirely by March of Dimes funds. This money may he the means of helping some person to walkl again. l.ct's do just a little more than we bargained for. The necdl is greater than ever before. Remember-you may be next! lJon't delay! Give today to thel March of Dimes. Five Former Marines, Victory Queen Assist in Honoring Block and Others 0n January 25, 1943, eight boys of the Senior Class, all members of the first.-string Panther team of that year or the year before. were graduated in special exercises, as they had joined the Marines and were leaving soon for boot camp. On Monday. January 24, 1949, five of those boys--Glen Cleckler, B. R. Guess, Pete Hall, Leo Ryan, and Robert Sooter - sat again on the stage in the auditorium, but this time to participate in memorial service for one of the eight-Harlon Block-and for twenty other XVeslaco High graduates and one teacher who had given their lives in the service of their country. The other two-Leo La Duke and Carl Sims--were unable to be Iiast Sunday these seven former Marines served as pall bearers in the service at the VVeld0n Martin Funeral Home for Harlon, whose body was returned here for re-interment. The program of the assembly was as follows: Piesentation of the colors-- Robert Liberty, Simmy Parker. Call to the colors--Cornet gsection of the Band. Pledae of allegiance-l.cd by Hob Hankal. America --Audience. Invocation-Coach M. N. Hen- son, Purpose ot' the program--Hill McKee, president of the Student Council. The VVar and Weslaco High -- Mary Louise Bailey, Victory Queen of 1943-1944. Battle Hymn of the Republic -Choral Club. Introduction of speaker-Supeu intendent A. C. Murphy, t'Cheers, Tears. and Fears - Rev, J. lVilliam Mason, Pastor of First Baptist Church. Medley ot' Service Tunes-Band. Thoughts on leaving for service -mLeo Ryan. Tribute to Harlon Block-Glen Cleckler. Solo, My Buddy -.lim Mc- Leaish. llenediction-Rev. M. H. .len- sen. Pastor of Seventh Day Adven- tist. Church. Moment of silence. Taps-Brass section of the Band. THE NVESLACO I-ll-LIFE THURSDAY, JANUARY 27, 1943 AJ Stu Yawn! Good morning, fellow sleepyheads! If you can read this by the cold gray light of dawn, then let's find out what your new columnist has in As I See It. Gosh, I wish I had studieil Q f 'lt - T V25 i T ,P tltt 'QTL lK RGAN, McAUlAY---SENIOR, JUNIOR t l l harder! I don't think I should get t an F just because I didn't turn inl that book report! will probablyl be some of the familiar exclama-N tions heard around the campus' today when those things called! report cards are issued. For others. it. will be a happy day. The only: joy of taking exams is remeber-T ing that the teachers will have to' slave away trying to decipher ourt handwriting! The new name for our superin- tendent is Firetruck Murphy. Much excitement prevailed in VV. IIS. last Wednesday at noon when it was rumored that the shop building was burning. Everyone! rushed to witness the fire, includ-l ing Mr. Murphy. who hopped on one of the fire trucks. It was only a grass fire by the shop. though. lt was spread like wildfire over Weslaco that Billie Gentry hail the measles, and even some of the teachers were scared of a measles l v t l t epidemic. However, Billie onlyl has algae. tif you know what they' are.l Ii' anyone catches you and threatens to choke you, don't be surprised, because it's just an Journalism member trying to get the most subscriptions to the HILIFE. Remember, it still isn't too late. Come on: hurry and subscribe! l l l l l Mary Nelle Davenport isn't the, only one Who's glad she has com-l pleted t?i English IV Literature. All the Junior lasses are too, be-l cause she's been driving them nutty with that poetry. It wouldn't be so bad if Mary Nelle didn'tf have to go over one line 100 tiniest before she could remember it! Prof.- What do you find the hardest thing to deal with? Stude- An old pack of cards. T0 E T HI-LIFE THIS TERM l Editor of the HI-LIFE for the second semester this year is Peggy Iiirgan, senior. Peggy served as assistant editor last semester. She is secretary of the Senior Class, president of the Future Homemaker-s, secretary-tieasurer of Choral Club, and tleasuier ol' the Y-Teens. Last year she was secretary ot' Futuie Homemakeis, a member of the Student Council and Current Event Club. and was elcctetl Whos Who in history and most talented and most ambitious girl of the Junior Class. For five yeais she was a member of the Band. When asked for a statement, Peggy replied. With the able as- sistance of Everett McAulay and the capable staft, we will try to uphold the standards of the Hl-LIFE. Everett McAulay, junior, has been elected assistant editor of the HI-LIFE for the second semester. He is student director in Choral Club, and a member of Little Broadway, Band, and liey Club. He had an important role in the play VVedding Spells. Puntherettes Bow l FHS' LA PALMA COPY fo Be Sent by March I The first shipment of the 1949 LA PALMA will be sent to Steck Company March 1. Approximately 0 O To Rio Hondo Frlduyt Completing the first round ofl league games, the Weslaco Pan-I therettes lost to Rio Hondo by the' score of 24 to I5 Friday night ini the livin. The game was different, from the last engagement Weslac Y played against Rio Hondo. whenl the cagerettes came out on th.-Q short end of a 42 to 15 score handel them in the La Feria Tournament, Weslaco could never quite keep, up with the speedy Iiio Hondo girls and were trailing at tle lrtl' . time by the score of I-L to R. 1 In the scoring bracket, .Ioy Stal-Q lings took the lead with T pc-int1:,, Kathryn Cleckler, ha'l G: and Tom-I ny .Io Lott. 2. one-fourth of the book will be sent at that time. The theme and dedication for this annual have been decided upon, according to Francis Hud- son, editor. As LA PALMA will not arrive utztil next September l. pictures of the Commencement and Bac- ealauieaie exercises and Junior- Senior lianquet will be included. Plans For the popularity con- test are being made. but a del'- inite date has not been set. Bob Hankal and Mary Sue Hampton are in charge of the contest. THE 'NVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, JANUARY 27. 1949 CAll T0 COLORS BEGINS SPECIAL ASSEMBLY i Placing the flags in their stands are Robert Liberty tlettl and Willard Hall, trightl, members ol' the Boy Scouts. The call to the colors opened the memorial service held Monday afternoon in XVeslaco High. Others on the stage are tfroni left to rightl Jim Mclieaish, Supt. A. C. Murphy, Rev. -I. William Mason, Leo Ryan, Pete Hall, Mary Louise Bailey, B. R. Guess, Glen Cleckler, Robert. B-Iooter, Elder M. H, Jensen, Coac h M. N. Henson, and Bill Mc-Kee. even Pan tlier- arinesl Return Though the HI-LIFE has fol-1 Guess in an engineering unit, Leo: was later on Iwo Jima. its was lowed with interest and pride the, careers ot' all its graduates who saw service in World VVar II, it has perhaps given more publicity to the eight members of the Class La Duke in aviation mechanicsgi il.eo Ryan in a defense battaliong, iand Carl Sims and Robert Sooter in communications. ' Eventually all eight saw fore- ign service. Harlon was with the of i943 who joined the Nlarinesi together. simply because it is rather unusual i'or that number to enter the same branch of service together. After being together in boot camp in San Diego, the eight be- gan to scatter. as they had entered various types of training. Harlon lllock was first with the para- troopers and later with the marine infantry, Glen Cleckler and Pete Hall were in the artillery: B. R. Miss Rlack- Give me thiee col- lective nouns. Student - 'Alt ly p a p e r. waste- basket. and vacuum cleaner, l . . t parzztroopers on Bougalnvillea and later with the infantry on 1 Iwo Jima, where he was killed March I, 1945, a little more than 1 a week after he had helped plant the American flag on Mt. Suri- bachi, Pete, B. R., and Robert were all 'on Saipan. R. R. was wound- ed on Tarawa and Robert on Saipan. Glen and Leo lla Duke were in the Marshalls, and Glen Carl, also. Leo Ryan was on Johnson Island, 850 miles from Pearl Harbor. Since being mustered czut oi' service. the boys' paths have led in various directions. Three-B. R.. Glen. and Robert-are in S. W. T. S. C.. San Marcos. Carl attend- ed Hardin-Simmons. Abilene. last year, but is now employed by the Commercial Credit Corporation oi' Harlingen. Leo La Duke is air- plane mechanic and co-pilot for a construction company in Houston. Pete is in the employ ot' the ice eompany here, and Leo ltyazi works in the post office. They do say, John began hesi- tantly. that kisses are the lan- guaee ot' love? 3 i 'WelI. said Priscilla. Hspeak for 1 iyourself. John. Sheh You finally askeil Daddy for me? What did he say? He- Not a word. He just fell on my neck and sobbedf' V Y THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 19-19 Football Jackets Awarded Jan. 26 Football jackets were awarded by Buck Henson, head coach, to 24 lettermen, 3 managers, 3 cheer- leaders, and 5 coaches in assembly Wednesday morning of last Week. The two senior cheerleaders, Joveta Johnson and Pattie Sue Schellhammer, and Panther Sweetheart, Kathryn Cleckler. re-l ceived their jackets first. Follow-3 ing them, jackets were given toi the football lettermen, who are as follows: Ray Jackson. Marvin Moore. George Thompson. John Porter, Jimmy Swinnea, David Robertson, Robert Joe Potts. Bob Guess, Baldwin Thompson, Stan- ley Keathley, Domingo Sepulveda, Bobby Mitchell. Maurice Allen, Glenn Haas, Israel Benavides, Sam Arredondo, Jimmy Vaughn, Joe Lackey, Bobby Benbow.l Billy Mauldin. Mack Minyard, and Ric Chenik. Ray Cleckler's was awarded last. because he was foot- ball captain and a four-year letter- man. Floyd McFarland will re- ceive a jacket later, because it was ordered late. The three managers, Dick Ryan, Carl Ermel, Harold Dean Pate, and five coaches, Buck Henson, Woodrow Isham, Claude Jung- man, Cy Picken, and Frank Karaf- fa, also received jackets. The jackets are made of purple and white satin. with knitted waist and arm bands. District 30-A Champs is embroidered on the left arm. and the boys' names are embroidered inside the left pocket. I Agar, English Teacher, Resigns From W. H. S. The resignation of H. E. Agar, English teacher, was announcedl last Friday by A. C. Murphy, superintendent. Mr, Agar left Friday night to go to Mexico City. He plans to teach in the American school there or attend the University of Mexi- co. Next summer he will attend the University of Texas and work on his master's degree. I shall return in May, Mr. Agar said. I have made manyi friends here in Weslaco, and I shall be back to see them. . Mrs Keith Andersen has re- placed Mr. Agar. , 92 Students Listed Un Two Honor Rolls 37 Make Superior Group, 55 Named On Lower Roll , Girls Outnumber Boys Ninety-two students have made themselves eligible for the third six weeks' honor rolls, according to H. L. Bradshaw, principal. Of the 92, 37 were on the superior list and 55 on the lower roll. Girls on the two groups outnumbered the boys 53 to 49. The com- plete rolls are as follows: Superior Roll tAll A'sl Seniors: Peggy Kirgan, Tom Pepper, Betty Jean Robertson. Juniors: Mary Sue Hampton, Roy Davis. Sophomores: Gene McMullen, Robert Liberty, Charles Sawyer, Mary Pattie Sigler, Patricia Shirey, Eugene Day, Caroline Carrothers, Mary Ann Dreyer. Freshmen: Kathleen Geraughty. Eighth: Wesley Ryan, Pat Kaufman, Eva Lou Poinboeuf, Gerard Webb, Helen Ritter, Patsye Akin, Allie Aldridge, Sonya Chambers, Patsy Hankal, Nell Glynn Koester. Janet Lester, David Rogers. Seventh: Ginger Roberson, G. L. Tatom, Sharon Fleming, Ellen Kaufman, Peggy McFarland, Carilyn Kaarup. Jackie Chapin. Sixth: Clotilde Cano, Billy Hankal, Ellen Boyd, Travis Crosby. u?v'ivvvirv349'F6vvi Hom R011 About S300 Raised in WHS for March of Dimes Approximately S300 was raised in the Junior-Senior High School for the March of Dimes Campaign, which lasted from January 14-31. Recent donations made to the March of Dimes include: Choral Club, S403 Little Broadway, S20. proceeds from the danceg and the Journalism Class, 310. An exact. report cannot be made, since Bill McKee, presi- dent of Student Council, was ill when this paper went to press: however, it will he given next week. .AAAAAAAAAAAA Catholic Priest Addresses Y-Teens The Catholic Youth Organiza- tion and Its Purpose was the topic of the talk given by Father Robert Vetreaux, local Catholic priest, to the Y-teens Thursday, January 27, at 4 o'clock in Room 1. Plans for the Sweetheart Ban- quet were discussed during the business session. Mary Sue Hamp- ton and Billie Gentry were ap- pointed to arrange the banquet and dance. 43 A's, Other Grades Bl Seniors: Leola Mae Norman, Patricia Ross, Ray Jackson. Junior: Alex Westbrook, Charlie Cardenas, Kaye Clark. Sophomores: Aline Henrickson, Charlette Jackson, Henry Hclvie, Patsy Potts, Jimmy Rogers, Mar- tha Pickard, Genevieve Ballard. Iva Jo Ricketts, .lane Dibrell. Freshmen: Sue Clark, Marie de la Fuente, De'ia Hernandez, Evin Dale Hintner, Lloyd Kidwell, Shirley Johnson, Jose Sanchez. .Iune Smith, Simmy Parke1', Eu- gene Truitt, Jackie Faye Roberts, Warren Stansbury, Delia Gutier- rez. Eighth: Carole Jean Sawyer, Gordon Roe, Donald VVaugh, Ro- dolfo Ramos, Tommy Jo Lott. Seventh: Darrel Bach, Dolores Ratajack, Billy Boyd, Bobbie Stahl, James Milmoth, Joe Dan Jones, Wanda Moses, Charles Nor- ris, llugh .lackson, Billy Doyle, Dora Sue Copeland. S.xth: Rebecca Cruz, Doris Deihl, Jimmy Akin, Ronald Tol- son, Robert Suarez, Coleen Coble. Marie Fields, Frances Yoder, Joe Hightower. .lovito Ramirez. Julia Rrniiroz, Speaking of haircuts, pay l THE XVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3. lt-349 t l - 0 fr 5 - - 1 f S 'ide N f - ,A I - W I - -1 l -Lv--ii? K -- 5 Has everybody thawed out yet'?l ' i V K YA' iz 4- If not, hurry up. because here I am again to give you the news As I See lt. lt's snowing! Come see thei snow! Yes, a few flakes of snow fell here Saturday during the slect storm, Some even rushed out to make snowballs: however, they finally realized it was impossible. Everybody should get dark glasses or they'll be blinded by the shiny new football Jackets that thc Panthers and some of the lucky girls are sporting around! Hay t'leckler thought he wasn't going to get his, but Voach Henson finally pulled it out last. Well Done, W. H. S.! As the March of Dimes campaign is over and the final contribu- tions have been totafed, it is time to congratulate the Student Council and the various school organizations on a jeb well done. Although the Student Council is a comparatively new group, credit is due to them for the expert managing of the March of Dimes campaign in connection with Weslaco High. However, the drive could not have been a success without the willing co-operation of the clubs. students. and faculty. Folders for contributions were distributed by members of the Key Club to the students of junior and senior high, while the Y-Teens sponsored a tag day one day Saturday to aid the campaign. Future Homemakers and Student Council members did their part by making candy and cookies and selling them at the basket ball game, and the Current Event Club sold candy at noon one day. A benefit dance was given by Little Broadway last Friday night, the proceeds of which went to the drive: and the Choral Club and the HI-LIFE made contributions. Yes, we can be proud of ourselves. We can feel that perhaps we helped secure medical aid for some victimof polio. Again we say, Congratulations, Weslaco High, we're proud of 'l'hc March of Dimes came to a 3 ,ob vpell done!l' successful end ltlonday. and XV. H. S, really made a good showing. izations worked hard to make it a success. What will thc girls think next! A few of the seniors and juniors have started a new fad by rinsing their hair a bright red. 'Phe boys have been complaining about it and have threatened to take drastic revenge by getting burr haircutsl close attention to the shaved heads of Hobby Ross and Tom- my lVaggoner. Saturday after- ncon, while it was sleetingr, some ice settled on their headsg furthermore, they practically had to use a sledge hammer to get it all off! Hurry up, girls, and grab your man before someone else gets him. ltemember. it's only two oft weeks until the Yfl'eens will haveg the Annual Sweetheart llanquetf PS. See ldleanor Bradshaw fort bear traps. lasstres. and other, special devices needed to catchl a male! l . The different clubs and organ-l Spring is not too far away, and with it comes the interscholastic League Meet. In the last four years XYeslaco High has not made a very favorable showing in this meet. VYe always say, I haven't time for it: maybe next year. Are we going to let smaller schools take away all of the honors again this year? Following football season we seem to lose all of the energy that we possessed heretofore. VVhy should this happen when we have the talent and the instructors to help us? Weslaco High School has the reputation of having a well-rounded programg but when last year's meet was held on our home grounds, we were not prepared generally. Of course a few places were won. but not nearly as many as could have lteen. Smaller schools with not nearly as many teachers and students as we have, literally walked off with both thc literary and athletic events. Whether we prepare for this year's meet and make a better showing than usual is up to the students and their sponsors. There is a variety of literary and athletic events so that every student should have a chance at winning some place. Iiet's show people that our interests are varied by entering more literary events. There is room for debaters, declaimers, spcllers, extemporaneous speakers, and many others. Let's raise XVeslaco's name on high in these ways. Even though the Little Bioad- way dance wasn't too well at- tended Iast. Friday night, every- one there had a good time. If the students of VV.H.S. would hack the school dances, they would be a bigger success! Weslaco High extends sympavl thv to .loc Plellamah, band direc- tffr. and his family, who lost most of their personel belongings in an early morning fire at their apart- ment last Saturday. That's all the news for this week. As Ty Cobb would say, So lon'I and gcod luck. THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1949 Intramural Meet To Be Staged European girls' teams, one from and two Texas Physical Educa- will sponsor an Intramural Tournament Saturday, February 1, according to Miss Martha Stallings, tournament co- ordinator. The games will begin at 9 o'clock and will continue all day, with the finals Saturday night at S o'clock. The teams that have entered are the Hushin' Red Sox tdirect from Russial with Evelyn tStalinl Haas as coachg the Sprawlin' Squawsu from Oklahoma with Chief Papoose. Coach Kathryn Clecklerg the Arkansas Travel- ers tfrom guess where? with Pat Thomas as coachg the Hoosier Hot. Shots lshipped in from lndianat with Frances Hudson as the head t'?l of the Hot Shots: the t'Calumet Indians of radio fame from Fort Worth with lndianette coach. Tommy .lo Lottg Coach Pat McKissack with the Texas Bombshellsn tstiaight from Californialg and the t'Texas Play Girls a group of girls from Texas! with Peggie Collins as the coach. Officials for the tournantent will ne experienced 171 and well qualified t?l. They are Martha Ann Knapp. Nancy Solether. Yreva Teston, and Peggy Bradley. Gen Ballard will be the scare keeper for the games. Featured at the final game Sat- urday night will be a Folk Dancing Exhibit by junior high girls. The exhibit will begin at 7:30. wth the final gazne at S o'clock. Shop Classes to Make Table, Chairs for Gym Members of the woodwork classes, supervised by L. K. Le- Master, industrial arts teacher. are engaged in making a table and benches to use in the gym for parties and other activities. VVoodwork students have cently completed i n d i v i d u al lockers for storing materials used in their pro-jects. The mechanical drawing classes have started to ink drawings completed during the first semester. Boasting of a team, three state the East Coast. teams, the Girls' tion Department l 1 l l l l lbasketball team for defeating l.a Pantherettes Win gainst Two Teams The Weslaco Pantherettes start- ed the last loop of league play with a 33 to 8 win over Santa Rosa last Tuesday night and a 28 to 14 victory over La Feria last Friday night. Both games were played in the Weslaco gym. The girl cagers had little trouble in either game, scoring and holding the op- ponents to a minimum. The Santa Rosa girls were no match for the fast improving Pantherettes and were unable to keep up during the game, The half engled with Weslaco leading by 13 to 2 score. The second half: provided little excitement, eveng though the Squaws showed de-E termination to win. The Pantherettes again showed their power by beating the La Feria girls. The half time whistle blew. with the score board show- ing Weslaco winning by a 16 to 2 score. VVith substitutes taking! over in the last half, the Panther- ettes still held the La Feria girls and continued to score. , FliOMTHEldl X IIDELMS The Panther Cagers stumbled when they met the Mercedes l Cagers and came out on the l short end of a tilt played in the Mercedes Tournament at Mer- cedes Friday night. The local boys played three games in the l series, winning the first game with Donna Wednesday night and losing to Mission Thursday night and to Mercedes Friday night. Tough luck, boys, but l you can't win all of 'em'. l Fir the first time in many years. the football jackets arrived at an appropriate time. Ther weather seemed about 2 degreesl below zero. Boys, why not give, 'em to your girls? Congratulations to the girls' 'Feria last Friday afternoon in the l local gym. l YVow! Look at those suits- whitc, with a two-inch stripe running from the left shoulder to the right bottom of the Jer- i Cagers Return With Fourth Place Rating The Weslaco Panther cagers re- turned from Mercedes M Club Tournament last Friday night with a one win, two lost record. and a fourth place rating. An opening round win over Donna was the only victory for the much deflated Panthers. Dick Marshall led all scorers with 16 points. but the Panthers took the game Ill to 21. First to take the Panthers down a notch were the Mission Eagles in the second night's play. Mis- sion jumped to an early lead, but thte Wesaco cagers tied it at 20- all at halftime, In the third quarter. the Eagles again pulled away. although Wes- laco took the lead with a minute and a half left to play. Three foul shots sunk in the last few seconds by Eagle center Fred Saunders gave Mission a 89 to 30 decision. Saunders was high point man with 18 points. The third-place fight between XVeslaco and Mercedes was almost a runaway for the Tigers. Mer- cedes took an early lead and never lost it. the game ending 39 to 20. Gotena was top scorer with 10 points. Choir Plans to Hear Opera rn San Antonio The High School Choir is plan- ning a field trip to San Antonio, February 19-20, to attend the opera. La Boheme. Choir mem- lzeis will le' ' ' ' ' ' - ave Satin day It ebtuaty 19. and will return the next day, according to Mrs. Sihyl Mattar. director. This is the first field trip the choir has and shou made to attend an opera ld prove very educa- tional. Mrs. Mattas said, sey and a purple XV with a set of wings inside the XV. That's what the in track meets. The short are ptirple, with a white stripe run- ning down each side, and at V shape at the bottom of each leg. The fleeifoots of the track squad re still wearily running cross- couiitij-: in an effoigt to get in con- dition for the track meets. Shoes will not l.e issued for about three more weeks: however, Coach Isham has hopes ot' a champion- ship track team, and he wants them well prepared. boys will lic sporting C THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 3, 1949 I ,mE lltuull tttlli ' S IW Ep P:cxUvAu. HE Dani! Your lil' ole reporter has been mighty busy this week end and has really uncovered the f?l dirt! The Little Broadway dance Fri- day night drew only a small crowd. Among the couples there were MARTHA ANN and BILL McKEE, JIM MCLEAISH and MARY NELLE, TOM PEPPER' and KAYE CLARK. JOY STALL- INGS and BUD DAVENPORT, SPE CLARK and WARREN STANSBURY, RIC and FRAN- CICS, PATTIE SUE and RAY, lllLLY MAULDIN and PATSY VOTTS. MARY SUE and BOB. and PEG KIRGAN and BOB IIANKAL. I bet you all had fun. Seen at the Rainbow Inn Fri- Fay night were BARBARA BAR- ROSA and RO.lELIO ROBLES. Say now! ROLANDO GARZA was seen with Minnie iLa Ferial, and last time I saw him he was in Mission. Where to next, Rolondo? 4 Say. CHARLES SHERRILL, VICHARD BABB, GEORGE IIARREN. and DON CHANDLER, what did you all do in Mercedes Saturday night? Didn't you have dates? Flash! CAROLINE CARROTH- IFRS was with DAVE HUMPH- TEY and his mother Sunday in McAllen. VVhat have we here? Ilmm? From the looks of things.i MIRIAM NEWTON seems to be quite the popular little gal. What N about that. boys? 1 The mystery of the week isp who were the cute McAllen girls that BILL PICKARD and JACK! K F PARKER were supposed to have' been with but missed out on? Ha. Ha! REX Rl.lCD3Oi'3 and LARRY LEHMAN, an ex-stude, were with ri couple ot' good-looking girls from Edinburg Friday night, What are their names, boys? 1 VVhom has MANUEL GARZAl been dating all these weeks?l Should I tell, txtANt'E1..? I say, NANCY soLE'rHER, whirl tml you mek .tor s'rAi,t.iNGs,l MARTHA ANN KNAPP, anal Can You Imagine Pat Ross with blonde hair and blue eyes? Bob Guess without Mary Sue? Fred Ray Jones talking out of turn? Miss Black being short and fat? Nancy Solether not scheming behind your back? Don Chandler going steady with Sue Clark? Pattie Pregenzer with a Hsuthunl' accent? Bob Hankal saying something serious? Jan Tucker being G' 3 ? Bob Davis with a girl, other than Joveta? Carolyn Goodson with long, black hair? Mary Nelle Davenport without her dime-store dimples? Mr. Sansiug without a pro- blem ? Dolores Triplett getting some- thing straight? Bob Fields with a beard for Charro Days? Danny Reed being on time, just once? Prof. Dugat not being hungry before noon? Mr. Murphy with a frown on his face? Pattie Elenburg without her natural t?J red hair? MARY NELLE DAVENPORT out of the house Friday night? Sounds funny to me! Our VVeslaco Duchess, SUE THOMPSON, really looked swell up in Mission! By the way, Sue, I bet you were happy about get- ting to be with RICHARD LAN- NART every day during the fiesta! HORACIO was in Rio Grande City, Sunday night, Having fun, Horacio? That's about all this weel-:,! studes. But remember, you can't Council Committees Report on, Achvltles Committee reports were heard at a regular meeting of the Stu- dent Council last Tuesday at fourth period in Room 4. It was decided that a box would be placed in Mrs. Thornpson's of- fice for bulletin board suggestions. Any student in high school wish- ing to have material on the bulle- tin board may put it in the box or give it to any member of the Bulletin Board Committee. In this way Weslaco High may have more varied and attractive ex- hibits. The members of the Bulletin Board Committee, according to Chairman Kaye Clark, are .Iim McLeaish and Robert Joe Potts. Miss Emily Joy, co-sponsor, gave the group material on par- liamentary procedure, and Mar- tha Ann Knapp was appointed parliamentarian. Sr. Speech Class To Give Sketches The Senior Speech Class will present several dramatic skits en- titled Scenes of Yesterday and Today for a meeting of several women's clubs of Weslaco at the Cortez Ballroom February 22 at 4 o'clock, according to Miss Emily Joy, sponsor. The skits were selected by Miss .Ioy from different dramas. For the past week the students have been practicing on them during class time. The titles of the skits are as follows: Barretts of Wirnpole Street, Voice of the Turtle, Joan of Arc, I Remember Mama, and Mary, Queen of Scotland. Mr. Sansing-f'State the number lof tons of coal shipped out of the do much that we don't write-upg, United States in any given year. so, be careful. See ya next week. Skip Fr'iZzellHt'l492-none. HI-LIFE EDITOR ...,.... ...,.... . .. .. , ASSISTANT EDITOR ,.,.,..... STAFFI , . , .. .. .PEGGY KIRGAN CEVERETT MCAULAY BUSINESS MANAGERS . ....,.,. . ELDEN WREN, TOM PEPPER CIRCULATION MANAGER .,.,. .. .... BILL MCHEE MAKE.UI' EDITORS . .... .. .,.. NANCY ANN SOLETHER. KAYE CLARK EXCHANGE EDITORS ........ . , ,, HEADLINE WRITERS . FEATURES ..,., . ... .. . .,, BOYS' SPORTS , .... .... ROB GUESS, GIRLS' SPORTS .,.. . , AS I SEE IT ,.... OLENE RILEY, LEOLA MAY NORMAN BILLIE GENTRY. TILLIE GARCIA JIM MCLEAISH, RIC CHENIK RAY JACKSON DOMINGO SEPIILVEDA MARY NELLE DAVENPORT . . KATHRYN CLECKLER VACUUM CLEANER . .. .... .. .. 'I ? 7 7 TYPISTVS .... . .... ..,, . ,... . . ........ ...... .... J O VETA JOHNSON, CAROLINE GOODSON REPORTERS . .. ..,. . ..,. . , . MARY SUE HAMPTON. BOB HANKAI., MANUEL SPONSOR . , GARZA, ROI! DAVIS. DON CHANDLER . . MISS LOUISE BLACK THE WESLACO HI-LIFE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1949 Eleven Members, Two Directors Attend Clinic Three members of Weslaco's green and gold band will play in the All-State Band in Galves- ton February 9-12, according to Joe Bellamah band director. These are Carl Lobitz, Donald Watkins, and Julian Hill. Robert Fields will challenge for a position in the band after it has been organ- ized. For a band to be eligible to have members in the All-State Band, it must be in Class AA and have made a first division in the band contest the previous year. The musicians must also have made first division ratings in the last three years in either solos or ensembles. A clinic is being held in con- nection with the All-State Band, and seven students in the band are attending. They are Donald Waugh, Manuel Garza, David Rogers, Fred Buss, Patia Link, June Smith, and Pauline Stanfield. The clinic is being held to give band members instruction on their respective instruments. Mrs. Fouad Mattar will be in charge of the girls and will attend the vocal division of the clinic. Twelve Students Make Quill-Scroll Seven seniors and five juniors of the Journalism Class have been recommended for Quill and Scroll, international honor society for high school journalists, by Miss Louise Black, sponsor. These are Mary Nelle Davenport, Ray Jack- son, Peggy Kirvan, Tom Pepper, Elden Wren, Bill McKee, Joveta Johnson, seniors: and Kathryn Cleckler, Bob Guess, Mary Sue Hampton, Nancy Solether, Kaye Clark, juniors. To be eligible'for membership in Quill and Scroll, a student must be in the upper third of his class scholasticallyg he must have pub- lished at least 60 inches in the HI-LIFE: and he must be ap- proved by the sponsor. Membership applications and samples of the applicants' work then must be sent to Edward Nell. New Boolcs Added To Library Shelves Thirty-one new books have recently been received by the high school library to add to its already wide selection of literature, ac- cording to Mrs. Frances Doll, librarian. A list and classification of the books is as follows: History and historical fiction- The Stream of History, Parsons: The Conquest of Civilization, Breastedg A History of Our Country, Muzzeyg Westward Ho! Charles Kingsleyg America, Stephen Vicent Benet. Also among the history books is How the United Nation Works, by Galt, which should be of special interest to high school students during this time. Donation Totals S473 For March of Dimes The Junior-Senior High School organizations had raised ap- proximately S473 by last Mon- day for the March of Dimes campaign, according to Mrs. Sim Clark and Mrs. Miller Arm- strong, local chairman for the drive. The donations were as fol- lows: Choral Club, S403 Current Event Club, S79 Student Council and Future I-Iomemakers, 5183.- 175 Key Club, 3226.545 Little Broadway, S205 Y-Teens, 8104.- 15g Hi-Life 310: and other donations, 82.16. The amounts and col- tumed in by the Key Club Y-Teens represent school lections, sale of tags and col- lections taken downtown. The end of the campaign has been moved to February 12, cordiug to Mrs. Armstrong. Patt'e Sue Shellhamer, Student Council secretary, stated that the school organizations hope to raise even more money by that date. A faculty basket- ball game is bcing planned for some time in the near future, and the proceeds from this game will fro to the March of Dimes, stated Pattie Sue. HC- 1 Customer: Say, sister, take this coffee away. It's like mud. Waitress: Well, it was ground this morning. I national executive secretary, at Northwestern University for his approval. I I Fiction: S o u 'w e s t er Goes North, Arthur H. Baldwing The Burnished Blade, Schoonoverg I Capture the Castle. Dodie Smith: Dawn's Early Light, Els- wyth Thane: Rebel Halfback, Archibald: Elizabeth, C a p t i v e Princess, Margaret Irwin: The Hearth and the Eagle, Anya Sec- tong Spurs for Suzannaf' Betty Cavannag Going on Sixteen, Betty Cavanna: Snow Dog, Jim Kjelgaard: Pass That Puck! Richard T. Flood: Patsy Jeffer- son of Monticello, Margaret Vanceg Wind in the Rigging, Howard Peaseg The Scrt of the Buried Tomb, Clayton Knight: The Big Fisherman, Lloyd C. Douglasg Seventeenth Summer, Maureen Daly. Biographies: The Happy Auto- crat, A Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Hildegarde Hawthorne: The Boy Shelley, Laura Benetg Jane, fthe life of Jane Austin? Jean Gould. Srience: Salt, the Fifth Ele- ment, Garnett L. Eskewg Plants, Herbert S. Zim. The Cub Reporter. by Boyce House, should be of special in- terest to high school journalists. The book is personally auto- graphed by Boyce House. A new book of dramas is Best Plays of the Modern American Theatre, edited by John Gassner. For students interested in the study of art, the library now con- tains Exporing Art, by Luise C. Kainz and Olive L. Riley. Young mechanics will find 'Car Owner's Guide to Care and Re- pair, by Walter Altschuler, help- ful. The books are on the shelves and may be checked out, Mrs. Doll saifl. THE WESLACO'jHI:LIFE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1949 I E JAUE1 ati PICKRUPAIJ. H ADIR I Hello, everybody! This is ye 'olde Vacuum Cleaner bringing you the joyous scoops of the week. The Sergeanette dance in Edin- burg seemed to he the main attraction over the week-end, as couples such as DICK and FRANCES. BOB and PEG, SKIP- PY and GENEVIEVE, and B. B. BURNS and PAT ROSS were seen having a whale of a good time. The Aztec in Weslaco at- tracted them later in the night. What noise! ! ' ROLANDO GARZA and DOM- INGO SEPULVEDA seemed to he enjoying themselves in La Feria. f' BOBBY SCHUPP and REX BLEDSOE' were seen cruising around with their Edinburg dates, as usual. What time did you get! home, boys? - RAY JACKSON and BILL PICKARD had dates with a couple of Yankees, who were visiting in Mc-Allen during the week. What about this, boys? , A If DICLIAI and RALPH, GLENi DORA and ABEIJ were Fpogegiggrl over the week-end. 59 W' ip, ' Seen at' the Wagon 5o'i?er' week-end were GAIL HENQON l and CHARIACS sHERRILIJ,fiancii:w GEORGE ' HARREN aand ornv LANG fwiei-cefiemyiinave 3 good time. kids? FRANK LUNA has been struck by a very sharp arrow, but rumor has it that NORA was to blame. The date of! the week goes to .TOE SAN-CHEY' and EMMA CAR- DOSA.. newcomer from Harlingen. My, my. a new flame. I'here's nothing like a sand- wich date! If you don't believe ine. ask' ED' IVICLEAISH. CORN- BHWAIY' CLECKLER, MAURICE ALLEN. and HAY JACKSON. Two 'firls and four boys make a good ,half dozen. Could these girls have been from Mercedes, boys? Ha! Ha! MIKE DE LOS SANTOS enjovs war movies immensely, especially with YOLA NINFA at his side. TILLIE stayed home. Friday night. for a change! XVh:1t's this I heal' TOMMY, .TO LOTT and BOYD DAXVSON rxoinff steady? It this true, kids? , 0 ' . ., F , if ' . 1 V o , . ' ' 0 x f . If Abe lincoln Were l-Bere - - - One hundred forty years ago on February 12, the great emanci- pator was born. Since that time, his birthday has been observed, and his life has been a reminder of all that is honest and just. -E Yes, Honest. Abe, as he was called, left his humble log cabin to become one of the greatest leaders our nation has ever known. His figuring was done on a wooden shingle and his reading -hy the fire light: nevertheless, his Gettysburg Address is said to be an example of almostluperfect English. What if Lincolrvwere to walk down our halls and into our classrooms today? 'What would Abe, that tall, lanky figure, have to say about our school life-about the vast opportunitiesand ad- vantages that unfold before the youth of today? I think We know -well what his advice wou'd be. ' ,i H . it ' - In' our time, with visual aids such -as films, withfirecorrls, the i' :'adio,.1.and a profusion of books, magazines, and newspapers, our 'Ur opportunities for' a- liberal educationuare unexcelledii.sf: '.,, ' Abe! Lincoln, let ruskeep. you 'in-.timisnd-you..withu your thirstifor -knowledgealyour democratic principlesgitind you-r kintgi-compassionate heliirt. it-1: 5 li- 1 . 5s!l't Il'l-!'ldI '! ' .' -- f ' i Beware of Cupid's Arrow! r' Roses are red, 'W Violets are bluep 1 . Valentius started it- ' ' He was no shmoo! 1 Ain't love grand? fsighl Ow, I'm hit! Whew. that arrow surely is sharp. Poor old Valentius! To think he was in a stuffy jail in 270 A. D. To amuse himself, he sent com'c love messages to his friends. Someone decided a feast day should be set aside each year, and now' we have Dan Cupid's Day, properly known as St. Valent.ine's Day. ' ' X , -.It's going to cost us a little more this year than before. Instead of sending a three-for-a-nickel valentine, the trend is toward dainty. lacy .ones that probably .cost a dime. . Come on and digdfor money, that isl. The o'd guy was pretty wise, after all. With this little ditty we extend Valentines greetings: X Cupid shoots arrows Dipped in heart juice, Q But l'll end this mush, Before lny neck's in a uoosel ' Wonder who that boy is that That's all for now, but your brings .IANIE DAVIS home from sreoper will be back again next work practically every night? week with more of your doings Could he be from Elsa or Edcouch, to disclose-so you'd better be JANIE? I good! WESLACO HI-LIFE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1949 ,C more msd 3 a , X IIDELNES TOUl l'78lTl6l'lt'4 .... to 3 El, Last week was a very busy one for the basketeers of Vlles- laco High, as numerous games were played in the local gym. Beginning Tuesday night, the boys' A and B teams outclass- ed the Pharr A and B teams respectively. Yl'ednesday after- noon found the local Junior team being stomped by the Raymoudville Juniors. That night the 'Panther Pagers, paced by Keatihly and Dawson, easily dumped a weaker and inexperi- enced Rio Grande City B team. Thursday night was a battle for the Pantherettes, as both the A and B teams played McAllen. hut. the The local A team won, B group failed to chalk uplaflwili. v -.... N ,aJ:., The Junior Cagers also lfaliled to break into the winnirigioolmmrl Friday afternoon whern.they'.lwere halted by the Papooses tgllriom Donna. The purple -'andlawhite girls' five stayed on topl Friday night when they stopped a de- termined five from Lyford. Hoosier, I-liitshotsim Win Finals 47-2' A X Floyce Carpenter paced the Hot Shots to af'47 to 29 win over the Rushin' Red Socks to win the finals of the Girls' Basketball Intramural Tournament last Sat- urdayxin the gym. The Calumet Indians beat the Arkansas Travel- ers to win third place. Scores of all the games are as foll ow sg Texas Playgirls, 15. Sprawlin' Squaws, 121 Rushin' Red Socks, 7, Calumet Indians, 53 Arkansas Travelers, 18, Texas Bomhshells. 43 Rushin' Rod Socks, 13, Texas Playgirls. 10, Hoosier Hot Shots, 20, Arkansas Travelers. 11, Calumet Indians. 13. Sprawlin' Squaws. 43 Arkansas Travelers. 16, Texas Bombshells, Indians, 17, Arkansas 12, and Hoosier Hot Rushin' Red Socks, 29. Outstanding players during the day were Pat Pregenzer, Evelyn Haas, Tommy Jo Lott, Pat Thomas, Joy Stallings, Paula Strong, Ada Barbosa. Olene Riley. and Floyce Carpenter. 33 Calumet A Travelers, Shots, 47, In Weslaco .Gymfl Eight District Teumseto Enter B sketball Contest Feb. 14-18 The XVeslaco gymnasium will be the site of the District 30-A basketball tournament Monday through Friday, February 14-15, according to Coach Buck Henson. Of the e'ght district teams, Mission, Mercedes, Raymoudville, and VVeslaco are favored to enter' second round play, while Pharr, La Feria, Donna, and Rio Grande City will probably be fighting to keep out of the cellar. Defending champion Mercedes and the Mercedes Tournament winner, 'Missi0n, are h'ghly favored for the final game Friday night at 8,!o'clock. .. -.. - 1 Puntherettes Down Lyfortl 32417 . Til The A 'W e s la't o f -Pantheretites Whizzed past the' Lyforcltigirls' last Friday night 'inithe-gym byfthe score of 32 to 17.-Thisfraises' the girl cagers' record to four losses and four wins. The game offered little excite- '-inment, as the Pantherettes fwere yahead the whole time. ,The half tended with Weslaco leading to the tune of 16 to 6. Kathryn Cleck- ler was high scorer with 14 points3 'Yreva Teston made 10, Joy Stallings, 6, and Olene Riley, 2. Starting linup for the game in- cluded Kathryn Cleckler, Yreval Teston, and Joy Stallings, for-, wards3 and Martha Ann Knapp, Marv Nelle Davenport, and Shir- ley McMurray, guards. A severe blowmcame late,r-,QFi'i- day night wheit-:'5 the Tigers of Mercedes lucked out and came out on top of a 31 to score in 1: tilt played with the f 'xve - ful Panathers of Yl'.H.S. The B team tournament held in Mer- cedes Saturday found the locals defeating Donna that morning, lcsing to Mercedes that afteiit-' noon. and winning over Rety- mondville that night. 5 Congratulations are in I- order for Stanley Keathly for theswell vatre he plaved against Mercedes Friday night. Thats the way to fight for the hall, Stanley:- keep it up! The 'Tigers pin their hopes retaining their title on a smooth passing team led by ace ball han- dler Bobby Steer and point-making Jaime Gorena. of if-ITl'6fl Saunders, .Eagle center, willvphintrxthe way for Mission in their battle, for the crown. The 6 feet 4 inch Saunders, tallest man in the districtgfusuzillyr controls both hackboards' in' every contest, .. . as X. QU. ,- .-,QW . ini adclitiorl to' his --9153 A 'Leading a hustling- hand dfbR5v- mondville Bearkats wiflhbeu Billy Callowayaand Davy Richmond, two smooth guards. Although ham- pered by na' lack of height, the Bearkats have played outstanding: ball all season. tl 3. Pinning their hopes of a dis- trlct chzzinpionsliipi on the fact that they are playing, at home, the W'eslaco Panthhers enier the fray as slight underdog. Boyd Dawson and Ray ,Clecklerk w'll lie the boys to watch, as they are first and second fh'gh scorers of the Panther five. 'ul , Opening game .wilihlze playel Monday. February 14, at 4 o'cloc't between La Feria and Pharr, Niig- sion meets R. G. C. 'at 5 o'clock. Weslaco takes on Raymondville at 7 o'clock, and Mercedes play.: Donna at S tfclock. The Junior bracket of the tournament opens Saturday, Feb- ruary 12, With defending ch'am- pion Weslaco meeting Mercedes in the first at 9-Q3Q, ' Finals for 'the,L.luniors will hc playerl Friday at' 7 o'clock. 7 Back in 1939, as I was return- THE WESLACO HI-LIFE, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 1949 I HS I Sit it Good morning, good morning, good morning! Open those baggy eyes and read the news As I See It. Congratulations come first to Mary Sue Hampton and Bob Guess who have gone together longer than any other couple in Weslaco High. Mary Sue first met Bob when he was just a little knock-kneed fourth grader in knee breeches. tTell us how you've kept him that long, Mary Sue!l The called assembly last Fri- day was very timely. I think everyone agrees with Mr. Mur- phy and Coach Henson about good sportsmanship at basket- ball games. Another thing the seats at the front of the audi- torium are reserved for the dignified t?l Seniors and Juniors, and the underclassmen are to sit farther back. Come on. kidsg cooperate with us that much, will you? Mrs. R. B. Hunkul Presented Gift Mrs. R. B. Hankal, public school nurse, was presented with a gift in appreciation of her services, at a recent meeting of the Key Club. Have your eyes been bother- ing you lately? Do you see red spots passing by? Not red spots, just red hairs! Some of the boys and girls of W.H.S. have decided to become Red Skeltons and Rita Hayworths by rinsing their hair a bright red. Weslaco drugstores sold out all their rinseg hence the other eager studes are invading Mercedes to buy a month's supply. A few have become prejudiced and used a brown rinse! Question bf the week-Who is Y-Teen Sweetheart? The lucky fellow was elected last week by secret ballot, but this deep, dark secret will not be revealed until Saturday night at the annual Sweetheart Banquet at Elenburg's. Japan Topic for A Current Event Group A program concerning Japan was presented at' the Current Eveen Club meeting Wednesday, February 9, in Room 12 after school, according to Billie Gentry, president. Bill McKee, program chairman, introduced Mary Nelle Daven- port, who spoke on the geography of Japan, and Norma Jean Boyd, who told of religion. Bill spoke on the various customs of Japan. The Magician Show held Tues- day was interesting to many stu- dents. Gosh, how did he do all those things? You tell me, and then I'll know, too. The Jet, owned by Ray Cleckler, completely outslid the chug-chug car of Tommy Waggon- er in a race held last week during the rainy weather. The cars, driven by those two able motor- ists, chugged a deep sign of relief when the big sliding race in the mud was overg moreover, the Jet emerged victorious by skid- ding twenty feet tinto the ditch!! Well, fellow redheads, au re- voir, adios, and bon voyage- or something like that. . 1 f sf'NlVY'f7'5 gt-we ,eq wa , on ergo 000.1-Ev.: ,aaa ogg-:.o, ag te: ,neg 35,0 an tsl, ,ooo asia: Qonggggfigri NNIIQQDQvipgmxvdaggsvfaaqbmslffgaesvygws wwf, QFAQNWQMB x .-LK., W 4 Km Dan Cupid Strikesfrom Behind VVith the coming of Valen- 3 tine's Day, our thoughts are di- rected toward many a love story. And after it e l v in g through Dan Cupid's diary, at, last we have found the one most appropriate for this occasion. It is about two Juniors in W.H.S.- Bob Guess and Mary Sue Hampton tpictured abovel. In order to get the exact facts of this tale of twitterpation, we have torn the pages from Dan's little red book, which tells the story something like this: February 12, 1949 Dear Diary, ing home from hunting dears, I did something that l've never done before . . . but since it was another opportunity to practice my markmanship, I did it and! was glad. I shot someone from behind!!! It was as little Bob Guess was bending over the drinking foun- tain at Stephen F. Austin School that I quickly alighted on a teeter-totter behind him and let my arrow fly. With great ac- curacy and speed ttwang-n-n-nl it struck the mark, and Bashful Bob let out a stricken grunt. Ugh!!! Playing hopscotch nearby, Shy Lil' Suzie was so overwhe'med by this heavenly utterance that she looked straight into Bob's eyes and. . .and they were in LO VE! tNote: Girls, if you ever hear any- one make a heavenly grunt, he's your true love.J Yep, that was nine years ago when I launched my attack, and through those years they've al- ways stuck together, those two -even when Mary Sue had to foot the bill. Now Bob is a Pantherg and Mary Sue, a cheer- leader, is still by ' his side, whether in victory or defeat. You know, I'm rather proud of my heartwork, since that couple has been going steady nine years now and . . . say, maybe a man's heart isn't the most vulnerable place. after all. Any similarity between this and the way that Bob and Marv 'lv'- really met is purely IMPOSSIBLE. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1949 Allen Presented As -Teen Sweetheart Maurice Allen was presented as the 1948-'49 Y-Teen Sweetheart at the Y-Teen Sweetheart dance in the Recreation Room Friday night, February 12. Preceding the dance, the Sweetheart Banquet was held in ldlenburgs' Tea Room. The banquet tables were de- corated with trails of green fern, tiny red hearts, red candles, and a centerpiece of gum drop tree. The menu consisted of com- bination salad, steak. french fried potatoes, hot rolls, vanilla ice cream and white cake, and ice tea. The program was as follows: Welcome-Dolores Triplett: re- sponse-Ed Compere: and Let Me Call You Sweetheart -sung by the group. Place cards were tiny candy men with heart-shaped pictures of each guest as their heads. The programs were hand-printed on rcd and white paper hearts. The tea room walls were decorated with red hearts and cupids. library Receives 33 New Books A new shipment of fiction and non-fiction books has been re- cently received by the library. ac- cording to Mrs. Frances Doll, li- brarian. The books are as fol- lows: Fiction- Fair Heavens, Jef- ferson: Long After Summer, Nathan: t'astle in the Swamp, Marshall: Secrets Can't Be Kept. lfunshon: Sons of the Dragon. Sowers: Straw in the South Wind, Joseph: Only One Storm, Hicks: Dunnybrook, Carro l l: High Towers. Costain: The Running of the Tide, Forbes: Remembrance Rock. Sandburg: 'tBright Feather. Wilder: The Plague. Camus: Catalina, Maug- ham: The Sky and the Forest, Forester, Parris Mitchell of King's Row, Bellaman: 'tWillow Hill, Whitney. Histories and biographies - A Short History of Music, Einstein: S p e a k i n g Frankly, Byrnes: Uncle Sam's Marines and Uncle Sam's Navy. Avison: Natchez on the Mississippi, Kane: Mahatma Gandhi, Jones: Enjoyment of Seven Towns Enter District' 30 A Meet' llntersclrolastic league Contests o e eld at Fltarr, April I-2 Seven towns will participate in the literary and athletic events of the District 30 A Interscholastic League to be held at Pharr in April, according to H. L. Bradshaw, principal. April 1 and 2 will be the dates of the literary events, all of which will take place in Pharr, except the one-act play, which will be in Mercedes. Literary events include junior and senior spelling, extemporaneous speech, one-act play, declamation, typing, shorthand, debate, readv writing, and number sense. Three Bandiaoys T Make Solo Ratings Three members of the Weslaco High School Band received solo ratings in the All-State band in lflalveston, February 9-12. accord- ling to Joe Bellamah. band di- rector. They are Ju'ian Hill, bas- soon: Donald Watkins, trumpet: and Carl Lobitz, trombone. Mr. Bellamah stated that dur- ing the clinic Carl auditioned for l Bernard Fitzgerald. composer and Weslaco is planning to enter all :of these events. The sponsors are as follows: Mrs. O. R. Scott, senior spelling: Mrs. R. B. Harmon, junior spelling: Miss Emily Joy. textemporaneous speech and one- lact play: Mrs. Keith Anderson and 1 l Miss Iilmily .loy, declamation: Mrs. Roger Swann and Miss Louise Williams. typing and shorthand: i Marvin P a l m e r, debate: Mrs. l Louise Bower. junior number sense: and Miss Louise Black, ready writing. The athletic events will be held lthe following week in Pharr. l ibrass teacher of the University of, Texas. Carl has a chance to play solo trombone in the Austin Sym- phony if he attends the University l l lof Texas. He also will tour thel Southwest playing in a brass ,quartet composed of one of the outstanding cornet players and two teachers of the University ofj Texas. l Roltert Fields and Donald :Waugh also attended the all-statei clinic. Mr. Bellamah was spon- xsor of the group. , -- living, Eastman: Family Cir- cle, Skinner: The Plague and I, MacDonald: VVe Cannot Escape History, Whitaker: My Twenty- five Years in China, Powell: Man: A Citizen of the Universe, Cosgrave: PT Boat and Air Patrol, Lent: Your High School Days, Detjen. A book of poetry is The Crystal Fountain, by Crowell. . The books will be put on the ishelves soon, stated Mrs. Doll. l l Track, softball, tennis, and volley- ball will be among the activities .entered by Weslaco. According to Miss Martha Stallings, instructor, Weslaco will enter girls' teams in ,volleyball, tennis, and softball. Other towns participating in the District are Mission, Rio Grande City. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo. Mer- icedes, Donna and Raymondville. The program at the dance was as follows: Barber shop quartet- llob Hankal, .lim Mcl.eaish. Ed Comperc and Everett McAulay, accompanied by Mrs. li. B. Har- mon: accordian solos-Evelyn Haas: piano duets-Frances Hud- son and Bob Hankal. Following the program, the lights were turned off for a few minutes: then. when they were turned on again, the Y-Teen Sweetheart, ltlaurice Allen. was presented to the group by his date, Nancy Ann Solether, Nancy Ann pinned a white taffeta ribbon, with Y- Teen Sweetheart in red letters. across Maurice's coat. Music for the dance was furnished by a rccord player. and the room was decorated with red .sind white streamers. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1949 I f , W anti, ..... ,,,.....,,,.., KH i V, 'Ji ' . QR 1.2.1 R QB ' 1 ' cl. Fgki- - ' 1 S - , g t. ti if r if -l l 1 vs? t Good morning! VVell I'm back ' 1 ' ' 'T again-iVVe will now take thirtv minutes out for groaning and the like.l Hushels and bushels of orchids go to Maurice Allen, who was crowned Y-Teen Sweet- heart at the Annual Sweetheart banquet and dance Saturday night. Nancy Solether, his date. presented him, and Maurice was just bubbling over with excitement! Everyone yelled speech, speech, but all he said Duhh--no! Robby Mitchell is so proud of his motorcycle that he paid one of the snapshot editors of the annual to take his picture. Was it the lpana smile or the motor- cycle, 'iGorgeous? Eeek! Get them or we'll be trampled to death! cried some of the F.F.A. boys last Wednes- day morning at the first period. Two fierce-looking Brahina ,bulls leaped over the fence at the Ag. huildingf and excitement was rampant everywhere! After sever- al boys chased the creatures for about fifteen minutes, they were finally driven in the pen again. From all reports, O. B. Hughes was responsible for the incident. Money collected from the sale of HI-LIFES last week was given to the March of Dimes. A goal was set by the staff for 37.5-03 however, the goal was passed, as 58.40 worth was sold. Little Bobbie Stahl gave fifty cents for two HI-LIFES! The Pantherettes journeyed to Los Fresnos Friday night, but they were defeated by their fast opponents in a score of 21 to 13 A new sensational player has been added to the team. It's Floyce Carpenter. cute blonde from Dimmit, Texas. We're expecting you to help us beat the undefeat- ed Rio Hondo team, Floyce! In secondwperiinl study hall last Thursday, Nancy Solether put. a Popular Sciencel' sign on the back of .loy Stallings's hair. Joy just couldn't understand why Old Ninn Winter Bids Furewel! What is it? asked a bewildered stude as he ffHZCtl quiz 'icailjx at the shinging ball up in the sky. A Yes, you guessed it-the sun! For about two weeks tlie students of W.H S. had been getting up in the coll, gray dawn, only to fini! it remain gloomy all day long. The weather even seemed to dampen the spirit of those around Weslaco High, for it looked for a wh1.e as though perhaps Old Man Winter were here to stay. But the groundhog d.d not fail us this time. Since 'he did no' i i see his shadow, the saying goes that winter .will soon be over. Anc sure enough, on Tuesday, February 8, the sun once more turner his smiling face on Weslaco, Does that explain the happy faces you may see around W.H.S.'? old Cokes, or Hot Water Which? This isn't an advertisement, but cokes will once again be in de- mand With the return of warmer weather. Loss of one of the water coolers further increases the need for cokes. In the last few years we have been fortunate in having a coke machine. Some of us now abuse that privilege by breaking bottles throwing them away, or leaving them in various places, and by placin' Mexican money in the machine lf th s continues to occur, we sha' soon find ourselves drinking water once again. This school year alone about 200 bottles have been broken, thrown away, or misplaced. And just lately several Mexctin eo ns appeared in the machine, causing the Journalism Class a loss. Now only nickels may be used, since the changemaker has been 1 emoved because of these two or three people, or possibly only one. Certain rules and regulations pertainng to the coke machine will be set up soon. If we don't comply with these. we will find ourselves minus a coke machine and end by getting terribly thirsty these hot spring days. 1 T s I Weslaco Gym Receives Electric Scoreboard A new automatic electric score- board was hung on the east wall of the gym last Friday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Besides giving the number of minutes left to play in the game, it gives the score and has numbers to designate the quarter of play. The approximate cost of S235 for the scoreboard is beinz paid for by the T,ettermen's Club, the Quarterback Club and the Athletic Fund, according to A. C. Murphy. superintendent. ' everyone was laughing at her Could it be a new different kind of hair, namely a Wig? iCome on, kids, laugh at this cornyll Bellamuhs Presented Gifts by W. H. S. Faculty Mr. and Mrs. .ioe Rellamah were guests at a coffee given by members of the junior-senior high school facility in the Homemaking dining room Monday afternoon at l cfciock. During the social hour the Rellan'-alis, whose apartment was damaged bv fire recently. were oefented a table lamp and a clothes hamper bv Superintendent A. C. Murphy as gifts from the frculty. Mis. Sibyl Mattar presided the coffee service. Zlt I can't eat this f'arba e. c 'o! the enraged diner. Call the man- agerf' Now comes a breath of deepl U'S'no use, said the waite' t'TIe sigh as I say good-bye! lwc-1i'i eat it e tl1er. THE VYESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1949 ANTHERS PARTICIPATING IN DISTRICT TOURNAMENT The WVeslaco Panthers now participating in the District. Tournament are Cleft to rightl: First row-Bob Guess, Ray Cleckler, Stanley Keathley, Maurice Allen, Bobby Benbow, Jimmy Swinnea, and Boyd Dawson. Second row-Sam Arredondo, Melvin Moore, Marvin Kemp, Ray Dempsey, Lloyd Kidwell, and Jimmy Vaughn. Third row-Sammy Tanner, Jimmy.Rogers, Tommy NVag- goner, Glenn Haas, and Domingo Sepulveda. Beurkuts Down Panthers 48-4 The Weslaco Panthers dropped two games last week to the teams that will probably be the top per- formers in the district tourna- ment. On Wednesday, the Raymond- ville Bearkats handed the Panth- ers a 48-40 licking. The Bearkats used a fast-break to its best effect, while the Panthers were having trouble with their passes and shots. Most outstanding player and high-scorer was, Ray Cleckler, with 19 points. The Panthers journeyed to Mer- cedes Friday night to receive a 32 to 25 beating from their hosts, the Mercedes Tigers. It was a elose and exciting game until the final moments, when Bobby Steer found the basket for a couple ef long shots to ice the game. High point man for the evening was the Panthers' Boyd Dawson. with 15 points. The district tournament began Mondayg but as tlte HI-LIFE went to press Monday noon, no results could be reported. ftfh'f FrS5n ruff XX IIDELINE The Kttens turned down a disappointed Donna five, VVed- nesday afternoon, to the tune of 22 to 17. Nice going, Kittens! The purple Panthers played the Edinburg Bobcat B squad ard heat them 48 to 23 Tues- day night. Looks as if they need- ed the A team. Thursday night the Panther B team defeated the Raymond- ville ll team 27 to 11. The A team lost 48 to 40. Friday night was a sad night for all VVeslaco, as Mercedes timmed both the A and B teams. The B team played first, and the Mercedes B had them cc-mpletely outelassed. The A team started slow but came un fast. The Panthers ust couldn't find the basket, while the Tigers flipped them in right and left. The Junior District tournainen' started Saturday, and Weslacu went off with a liortm. The locals Feat the Mercedes juniors Sat- Girls' Team loses To los Fresnos With a closely fought game up till the final minutes, the Panther- ettes lost to Los Fresnczs 21 to 13. The game was played in the Lrzs Fresnos gym Friday night. The teams were evenly halancej in the first half and XVesl:'c z was trailing by the score of ll tw '. The second half showed the L. LT Fresnos girls loom aheailg h nv- ever, the Pantherettes never gave up and were determined to wilt. V1'e'a Teston took tlte leai in scoring with 5 points: .Ioy Stel- Vnfs and Kathryn C'ec'k'er exch mzrie 4. .Foy Stallings. Yin-Wa 'Pts- ton. and Kathryn Clec-k'er. fo'- wiirds: and Pat Thoinart Nor' lVe e Davenport. and Martha Ann ratio, guards, made up tiie start- ing lineup for the game. urday morning and the P. S J A. Cubs that afternoon. They played the Raymondvilleis for the title Wednesday. Nice going, l-iittcfsi lfcep up the good work! THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1949 ,M was eeclu Students VACUUM Qllll Work Con Skits lip! ewpioa Up ALLTL DIRTI Although Cupid visited W.H.S.' over the week-end and supplied us with gobs of gossip, he acci- dentally left a quiver of his arrows behind. Not wanting them to go to waste, wetve doctored them up a bit, and now they are ready to fly . . . right in the backs of several studes. Better duck, kids, if you see something coming your way, 'cause it won't he a flying disk, but a poisoned arrow. Friday night found quite a few kids in the show, including TOM PEPPER. ELDEN WREN, JIM MCLEAISH, BOB HANKAL, DAN- NY REED. KAYE CLARK, PAT- SY POTTS, AND RICK and FRANCES. : l 1 I Where wer you about 12 0' clock, RIC? Maybe KAYE couldl answer that one. After the show it seems that KAYE had a little car trouble or was it something in the trunk? My, my KAYE since when slid you start putting your men back there? , Also in the show was JACKI PARKER. VVhat happened to thatl party over at GEORGE'S, JACK? Also. where was PATIA? Whats this we hear about GLENN HAAS and ROCKY? Saturday night was really the big event, though, when all ofl the Y-Teens took their sweet- hearts t?l to the Sweetheart ban- quet aand dance. l Among the old-time sweethearts' there were BOB and MARY SUE. RIC and FRANCES. OLENE and DIZZIE, RAY and PATTIE,l KATHRYN CLECKLER and MAR-' VIN, and ELDEN and Brrrrvl JEAN. Incidentally BETTY, that was a gorgeous corsage ELDEN bought t'?i you, wasn't it? Other couples included DOLO-i RES and ED, PAT ROSS and BILLY MAULDIN. BOB and PEG, DON CHANDLER and DOLLY DIBIIIQLL, JIM MC- LEA ISH zz-nd MARY NELL, SUE THOMPSON and DICK RYAN, MARTHA ANN and BILL Mc-l KEE. TOM PEPPER and KAYE CLARK, CARLENE ALLEN and GLENN HAAS. BILLIE WIND- IZLOVVNN GENTRY and BALD- The senior speech class is pre- paring a program based on ex- cerpts from several famous plays by British and American authors, to be presented for the combined literary clubs of Weslaco in the Cortez ballroom February 22. Later the same scenes will be pre- sented to the English IV classes, Mss Emily Joy stated. The names of the various ex- cerpts to be presented are as follows: The Barrets of Wimpole Street, Joan of Arc, I Re- member Mama, The Voice of the Turtle, and Mary Queen of Scots. Students participating in this program are Joveta Johnson, Bob Davis, Patricia Ross, Jimmy Mc- Ieaish, Patty Pregenzer, Bill Mc- Kee, .lean Fisher, Donald Chand- ler, Delores Triplett, Naomi Tis- flale. Caroline Goodson, Pattie Sue Schellhamer, Gwen Johnson, Cai-li Lobitz and Bob Hankal. Production manager is John f'r'if'ferd. Other members of the nrodrction staff are Kathryn Eoff, Joyce Norris, Edna Veach, and Jane Bartley, Betty Jean Robertson will be the narrator. Dr. Stcmlev Bohmfolk Speaks to Y-Teen Group Dr. Stanley W. Bohmfalk spoke at the regular meeting of Y-Teens held in Room 1 Tuesday, February 15, at 4:15. WIN THOMPSON, MARK and MASON. FLEANOR BRADSHAW and DAVID ROBERTSON, GEN BALLARD and BOBBY BEM- BOW, .IOY and BUD DAVEN- PORT, LEOLA MAE NORMAN and JOHN RANSOM, EVERETT MCAIILAY and JANE BARTLEY. :mfl last but not least MAURICF SWFETHEART ALLEN and NANCY SOLETHER. Seen at the Drive-In over the week-end were PEG and BOB. PAT ROSS and JOHN RANSOM, and FRANCES and RIC. How did you like Venus. bovs? Hev, BOB FIELDS, we hear PAUL PATE is giving you some static with your ole steady, RITA GREEN. How 'bout that, BOB? Since we've let all our arrows fly. It's about time we said good- bye! I l I F. It. T. weetheart To Be Elected Today The election of Future Home- makers' sweetheart will be held today at noon with one cent rep- resenting one vote. Those nom- inated are as follows: A. L. Brum- ley, freshman: Robert Joe Potts, sophomore, Roy Davis, juniorg and Bill McKee, senior. Campaign managers for the candidates are Jo Anne Wilson, freshmang Patsy Potts, sophomore: Martha Ann Knapp, juniorg Pat Ross, senior. The campaign for sweetheart started Monday, Feb- ruary 14. Cltenik, D vis To Represent Club Dick Chenik, senior, and Roy Davis, junior, were elected by the Key Club Tuesday, February 8, at noon, to attend the Key Club Convention to be held in March 'n Washington, D. C. M. E. Palmer, junior high princi- pa' and guest speaker, told of his experiences in the army and over- seas. During the invasion of France Mr. Palmer was on the front lines, and during his talk he showed souvenirs of the invasion. Ten Records Bought For English Classes Ten records dealing with lite- rary subjects have been ordered for the High School English de- partment. Among them are Pris- oner of Chillon, Macbeth, Evangeline, a n d B ur n s' s poems. One-Act Pleiv Discussed For League Meet 'The B i s h o p's Candlesticks. the one-act play for Interscholastic League, was discussed at the ref.:- ular meeting of Little Broadway last Monday at -1 o'clock. The play books have been ordered and should be here soon, according to Miss Emily Joy, sponsor. Try- outs will be held when the books arrive, Miss Joy said. During the regular business meeting, Jim McLeaish, president, urged all members to pay their dues for the second semester to Leola Norman, treasurer, as soon as possible. THE WESLACQ-AHI-IalFE Tritigiltsigiq,-1-li-ziarttirxrtjfg24, 1949 Requirernents For Bromley Crowned 4 O 1 Graduation Namea' A statement concerning the requirements for graduation, honors, and entrance int.o college has recently been issued by A. C. Murphy superintendent. r To be eligible to graduate from lVeslaco High School, a student must have a total of 16 credits, includ'ng English, 3 unitsg mathematics, 2 units: social studies, 2 unitsg science, 1 unltg and electiv'es,'l8 units. For entrance in most col'eges, mathematics must include plane geometryg however, some colleges will allow entrance with two units in algebra. ' Social studies includes World History and American History or one-half unit in American History and one-half unit in civics. Texas History and one-half year of Civics could be substituted for World History and, with American History, would constitute two acceptable units in social science. The two-unit requirement in socia' studies applies' to all students entering their freshmen year in 1347 and later.l The laboratory science requirement may be met by a course which has at laboratory techniqueg-for example, homemaking or agriculture. A Girls to Organize I More Ba l Teams Plans are now being made for the organization of girls' softba'l and volleyball teams. according to Miss Martha Stallings, girls' phys- ical education director. Girls' softball will contain both a junior high and a senior high girls. The teams will enter the Inierscholastic League contest, and the softball teams will also enter the La Feria Lettermen's Tournament, Miss Stallings stated. Jr.-Sr. Banquet To Be' ln School Gym April 2 Plans were made to hold the Junior-Senior Banquet in the high school gym on Saturday, April 2 in a meeting Thursday morning. according to Kathryn Cleckler, president. The Junior Class offQcers met with A. C. Murphy, superintend- ent, and H. L. Bradshaw, principal. to decide on a definite date and location. Facilities for preparing the food will be set up in the kitchen at the gym. Mrs. Newbride: I took the recipe for this cake out of the cook book. Hubby: You did perfectly right, dear. It never should have been put in. I If college entrance is contem- lplated, the college of one's choice will determine by its entrance re- quirements the type of electives he should select. For example, A. and M. Colfege will permit one with four units in vocational sub- jects to enter the college of Arts and Sciences or Engineering. The University of Texas will accept a maximum of four units in music. There are other similar require- ments for individual schools, and all should be checked before a stu- dent's junior year begins, if pos- sible. ' All students entering the Uni- vessity of Texas, who graduate in the lower half of their class. wil' enter on probation, which will re- 'uire satisfactory grades in the University, with the va rious Deans determining what grades are satisfactory. The requirements for eligibilty to honors as a graduate of Wes- laco High School are English. -1 ni's. which must include English IV and not Business En l'shi mathematics, 2 units, including geometryg social studies. 2 units: natural sciences. 2 units ll re- quiredl: Spanish, 2 unitsg electives. 4 or 5 units. To compete for honors. the stu- dent must be taking four solid subjects. Band or Choral Club, if taken, must be taken in addition to the four academic subjecis, not as one of the four. Solid geometry cr triffonometry F.H.T. Sweetheart A. I.. Bromley, freshman. was crowned Fu tu re Homemakers' Sweetheart at a dance held in his honor after the basketball game last Friday night. Four candidates were chosen, one boy from each class in high school. Bill McKee was the senior candidateg Roy Davis, juniorg Rob- ert .loe Potts, sophomoreg and A. L. Bromley, freshman. The election was held on the school campus Thursday at noon at a penny a vote, proceeds for Future Homemakers being 831597. A. L. was crowned by his date. .Io Anne Wilson. VWVVVVVVVVVV' Schools to Dismiss Friday, March 4 Weslaco schools will be dis- missed March 4, in order that teachers may attend the District III meeting of the Texas State Teachers Association, according to A. C. Murphy, superintendent. The meeting will be held in Laredo, Texans, March 3-5, Mr. Murphy stated. Mr. Murphy will attend a meeting of the National Associa- tion of School Administration February 25 through March 2 in St.. Louis. l LAAAAAAAAAAAA must be preceded by both Algabra I and plane geometry. 1 To be eligible to carry more than four solid subjects, stu- dents must have grade averages of at least half A's and half B's, Valedictorian and salutatorian 'iorors are computed on a two- vear average ljunior and senior! in Wleslaco High School. Check requirements for the college of your choice early, and arrange your courses to conform. Your counselor, principal, super- intendent. or teachers will be happy to help you, Mr. Murphy stated. Customer: Yesterday you gave me quinine instead of aspirins. Clerk: I did?' Then that will he Tc more, please. 32 Students, Sponsors THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1949 HS All the excitement this week will now be revealed in your faith- ful column, As I See It. I Sit IT .gf Sweethearts and more sweet- hearts! The Future Home- makers' one and only is A. L. Bromley, candidate from the Freshman Class, who was pre- sented by .Io Anne Wilson at the dance Friday night in the rec- reation room. Those freshmen really hustled to elect such a swell candidate as A. L.! Marble season has once again ROLLED around tThat was cute, wasn't it? N. CJ The energetic males of W.H.S. have been shoot- ing their luck, whether it be rain, shine, or suthin' else. It is rumored around and about that the champion of all the famous players is none other than Mary Nelle Nimblethumb Dav- enport. Why haven't you told us about this hidden talent, Nelle? Bluetown, Bluetown, Blue- town! l'm confused. Could some- one tell me whether I'm living in Bluetown or Weslaco? A bunch of studes gave fifteen for Blue- town at one of the basketball games last week, and I've heard that some visitors at the game thought those particular people- shall I say-goofy? The pep rally Friday really got everyone in the basketball spirit, because the gym was packed and running over Friday night with eager people to see the big game with Mercedes. lt was just like a football game, with the school song, yells, and all the exciting, tense moments! Tired, but happy were the Choral Club members who re- turned Sunday night from seeing the opera t'La Boheme in San Antonio. Everyone was shocked last Tuesday morning when they came to school to discover thata raging fire had burned a big let's Explore the World by Reading Books are a means of escape into an imaginary worfd. In the dullest surroundings, one can return to the antebellum days of the Old South or dash across the ice of the Arctic regions in a dog sled. Furthermore, one may discover with Madame Curie the miracle of radium or see the Wonders of the Orient simply by turning the pages of a book. Recently the school library has received new sh'pments of books, and among them are many of the best sellers on the mar- ket. Moreover, the P.T.A. has donated S300 to buy :additional books, thus increasing the range of literature even more. Weslaco High extends its appreciation and thanks to this organization for their generosity and thoughtfulness. Today more and more interest is being aroused in books. This may be seen in the fact that funds for a memorial library have re- cently been given by a former Weslaco citizen. VVith the stock now on hand, there should be a book that would interest even the most reluctant reader. Perhaps it is time for us to show our appreciation for our library. l.et's ex- plore the world by reading! il..l.l..l---l- Spring Returns, LOVEITUS Results The groundhog has once again failed to see his shadow this yearg and as the superstition suggests, We shall have an early spring. Al- ready the March Winds have arrived in February. The jingle jangle of-no, not money-marbles falling on the floor during class suggests the return of spring. Before long teachers will have a desk drawerful of marbles. Probably the be-st thing caused by old Sol is spr'ng fever. Big strong brutes are now beginning to turn their eyes toward the fairer sex. Just wait until it gets a little warmer, girls, then y0u'll really have them on their knees. In other words, LOVE- ITUS is slowly but surely taking effect. ...t . . hole in the bleachers: in addi- tion, the Drivers' Education room and the Chevrolet were destroyed. Mr. Murphy stated that between 554,000 and 35,000 damage was done. Drivers' Ed Classes are now being held in the band house. Word has been received from ex-student George Thompson.. He is attending school in Smyra, Ten- nessee, and plans to graduate there in May. George says he misses all his old friends in Wes- laco High. As I sadly leave amid all the tearful eyes and woeful hearts, I'll comfort you by telling you that next week I'll come again! Attend Opera Twenty-eight Choral Club mem- bers and four adults went to San Antonio last Saturday to see the opera 'La Boheme . The group left Saturday morn- ing at 6 otclock in a school bus driven by Cy Picken. The group spent Saturday night at the Gun- ter Hotel and left Sunday morn- ing about IO o'clock for the re- turn trip. Besides Mr. Picken, the adults who accompanied the group were Mrs. Sibyl Mattar, choir director, Miss Martha Stallings, and Mrs. Frank Koester. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1949 'ms fri DAWSON SCORES FOR PANTHERS 'vituun twig DME PucitnUvSALLTRt.'AlJiRfI So much happened over the weekend that the ole Vacuum Cleaner was not abfe to pick up all the dirt. However, a lot was gathered, and we will now let a little out. The big event of the week was the Future Homemakers' Dance held in the recreation room of the gym after the basketball game Friday night. Among the couples there were A. L. SWEET- HEART BROMLEY and JO ANNE NVILSON, KAYE CLARK and TOM PEPPER, NANCY SO- LETHER and CHARLES SHER- RILL, RICHARD BABB and GAIL HENSON, BOBBY JOE BENBOW and GEN BALLARD, DAVID ROBERTSON and PATSY POTTS, MARY ANN DREYER and ROBERT JOE POTTS, JOHN RANSOM and PATSY ROSS, PEG and BOB, BETO and ORALIA, DELFINO and MINNIE, and the usual stags. Also seen together Friday night were BOB FIELDS and RITA GREEN, and GEORGE HARREN ano LEOLA NORMAN. JIMMY ROGERS, DAVID ROB- ERTSON, W I L L A R D HALL, BOBBY JOE BENBOW, and ROB- ERT JOE POTTS were at the new Drive-Inn Saturday night. These boys were all stag. sophomore girls about this? PAT SHIREY BUNGER tDonnal together Saturday There were quite kids at the Joe'n 'Jane Dance in Edinburg Saturday night. Among those were PEG and BOB, PATSY and JOHN, MASON and MARK, R O B E R T WILSON and DO- LORES, GAIL and RICHARD, and HELEN PATE and GERALD B R O W N. DON CHANDLER, CHARLES S H E R R I L L, and CARL LOBITZ were there stag. B-O-I-N-G! ROLANDO GARZA and KETCHA have reconciled. It is rumored that these two are again going steady. The dance at Donna attracted quite a few Weslacoans. Some of the couples seen were LYDIA and NATCH lEdinburgl, CLARICIA and RAUL, and CHRISTELA and Why don't you do something and DUANE were also seen night. a few VVeslaco Trying hard for two more points, Boyd Dawson, Weslaco for- ward in white uniform, tosses the ball at the VYeslaco basket. Maurice Allen, Weslaco guard, and Mercedes players witness the shot. This thrilling moment took place last Friday night, the Tigers edging the Panthers by a score of 24-22 for the District 30 championship. W. H. S. Band to Marc-h In Parade Today Tlie,Green and Gold Band of W. H. S., led by Sue Thompson, will march in the annual Charro Days grand parade in Brownsville this afternoon CThursdayJ. The band will leave on chartered busses this morning and return late this afternoon, Joe Bellamah, director stated. MARIN. RIC and FRANCES were seen at the Drive-In Saturday night. Was the show good, kids? That was a grand opening of the Sky View Theatre between Elsa and Weslaco, according to Barbara Barbosa and Rojelio! RAY and PATTIE and MARY SUE and BOB were at the mid- night show Saturday night. FRANCES SUE OEHLER was at the midninght show with an un- identified boy. Who was he, SUE? That's all for this week, kids. Ee good, and remember-we'll be watching for you! Speech Students Revise Program The senior speech class pre- sented only two of the originally planned five scenes to the com- bined literary clubs of Weslaco Tuesday, February 22, in the Cor- tez ballroom. Joan of Arc, and Mary, Queen of Scots were presented: but lt-ecause of lack of time and preparation, The Voice of the Turtle, I Remember Mama, and The Barretts of Wimpole Street, were not given, accord- ing to Miss Emily Joy, sponsor. To complete the program, Carl Lobitz played a trombone solo, Jim McLeaish sang two solos, and Pattie Pregenzer gave a dramatic reading of White Cliffs, Miss Joy stated. Bob: Say something soft and sweet to me Mary Sue: Custard Pie. THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 1949 Panthers Second f-ffm-RS. In Tournament Weslaco Team Takes Four Out Of ix Basketball Tournament Games The XVeslaco Panthers came out of the losers bracket after a first round loss to cop second place in the District 30-A Tourna- ment held in the Vlleslaco gym last week. In their first tournament appearance. the Panthers were soundy trounced by the Raymondville Bearkats. The purple five played a lagged game, while Raymondville was ringing the basket for a 42 to 26 victory. Buck Roberts hit for 14 points to lead the scoring, While David Richmond turned in a smooth ball handling performance for the Winners. While the favorites were rolling along as expected, Weslaco was fighting to remain in the running. over a weak Donna Redskin five. Their first comeback victory was The Panthers took a 9 to 0 first- quarter lead and increased it to 35-27 by the final Whistie. Ray Cleckler contributed 14 points for the win. Still not considered a contender, the Panthers met the Pharr Bears in the third night's play. The Panther cagers zoomed away to a 19-6 first half lead and then coasted to a 44 to 19 victory. Eoyd Dawson was the big gun for Weslaco. getting 19 points for the eve- ning's work. F. F. A. tf.l1UE3T6I', n Contest Feb. 6F The Weslaco F.F.A. Chapter will participate in a leadership contest in Harlingen Saturday, February 26. according to Dicl-3 Iiuthringer. advisor. The contest is district Wide, and many chapters in the valley are planning to enter. The chapters will be graded on parliamentary procedure and the conducting of a chapter meeting. A district banquet February 25 will also be attended by members of the chapter. I-'attic Sue Schell- hamer and Frances Hudson, F.F.A. sweethearts, will attend and compete with the other valley sweethearts for the district crown. First LA PALMA Copy To Be Sent by March T The first shipment of annual material will be sent to Steck Vompany, publishers, by March 1, according to Frances Hudson, LA PALMA editor. This shipment will include in- dividual pictures of the faculty and senior high classes and groiini Again Raymondville was Wes- laco's opponent for a semi-final berth. The winner had to play again in four hours, and the Bearkats were highly favored 'to repeat their topening round performancet However, their Hcomebatdi kids were in no mood fto' be eliminated. They took an early lead and grimly held on to defeat the Bearkats 26 to 25. Benbow and Calloway tied for scoring honors with 11 each. Just four hours later, a tired but determined Panther five took on the highly-touted Mission Eagles in the semi-final game. The score changed hands several times in the first half as the teams felt each other out. The game was fast and tight until the last ouarter, when the Panthers pulled away to take a 44 to 32 win, Valvede of the Eagles led the scorers with 14, While Cleckler and Dawson both got 12 points for the winners. The championship game was against Weslac-0's top basketball rival, Mercedes. This game was the most exciting of the tourna- ment. The score changed hands constantly, with VVeslaco hold- ing a 10 to 7 lead at half-time interm'ssion. pictures of the junior high c'asses. The Tigers came up in the third Another victory was chalked p last Monday night, as the local girls traveled to McAllen and de- eated their hostesses. Nice game, girlsg stay in the winning column. It seems that Ray Jackson and Roy Davis had a contest dur- ing warm up exercises, Friday afternoon, at track practice. Hay told Roy to do 100 set ups he would do 150, Davis began first and didn't stop until he had finished 400. Jackson did 25 and t.hen forfeited the title to Davis. You'll have to admit that 400 set-ups is nothing to sneeze atg and if you don't believe me, try it. OH! Those poor track boys! If you see several of them limping around, don't be alarmedg it's just the weary tracksters trying to get into condition. Grr-r-1'-r! Take eight laps around the track! 'shouts Slave Driver Ishanil' Now, take eight ,Sprints around the field! XVhat! Z You're tired? Get off that ground and take 20 starts! 'Now take some warm-up exercises and get started around t.he track: we've got work to do. All kidding aside, we have a very good track coach, and he's determined to walk off with first place in the Donna Relays. Herr-'s hoping his determination is not in vain. Hard luck hit the local Juniors as thev were trying for first place in the district tournament. Wednesday, they lost to Ray- rrondville. and Thursday, to Mis- sion, They won third place, any- way, and received a trophy. quarter, but VVeslaco took an 18 to 17 lead at the official intermis- sion. However, experience proved it- se'f as Bobby Steer scored two field goals and a free throw in the final seconds to give Mer- cedes a 24 to 22 victory and the district championship. Steer was the outstanding player of the frame with his long shots and floor game. Steer and Gorena each had 9 points, and Dawson lefl the Panthers with 7. i THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1949 vVvvv7vvVVvv For Laredo Meeting WVeslaco Public Schools will be dismissed tomorrow, March 4, in order that the teachers may attend the South Texas divi- sion of the State Teachers As- sociation in Laredo, according to A. C. Murphy, superintendent. The program of the meeting will include music from the Martin High School Band, the Martin High School a Capella Mixed Chorus, and the A8al Choir. Among the speakers at the convention will be Dr. L. D. Haskew, Dean of the School of Education of the University of Texas, and Dr. Xvillartl Goslin, Superintendent of Schools, Pasa- dena, California. Music Club Hears W.H.S. Dance Band The Weslaco High School Dance Band, organized by Carl Lobitz. played for the Valley Music Club at the home of Mrs. Carl Lobitz. Wednesday night, February 23, at 9 o'clock. The dance band played 'tMan With a Horn, a sweet swing num- ber popular '-vith dance orchestras. The band, which is composed of students from the Weslaco High School Band, includes Genevieve Ballard and Nelle Glynn Koester. alto saxophone: Teresa Lancaster and Kaye Clark, tenor saxophone: Donald Watkins, Donald Waugh, and Manuel Garza, trumpets: Bobby Hankal, drums: Allie Ald- ridge. piano: and Robert Fiefds, string bass. Joe Bellamah, director, advises the group on the tactics of a dance band. Mr. Bellamah stated that this was a fine group and that he hoped they would stay together and have a dance band that was worthwhile. Senior Committees Named Recently Committees for the Senior Class will, prophecy, history, poem, and motto were chosen at a recent meeting, according to Tom Pep- I , I l P Schools to Dismiss Seniors Named Un Graduate List I6 Girls, I9 Boys Working For Academic Diplomas Fifty-eight seniors -- 31 girls and 27 boys-expect to receive diplomas from Weslaco High School May 31, according to H. L. Bradshaw, principal. This number shows a decrease of 15 from last ffear's graduating class. Of the 58, 16 girls and 19 boys are working for academic diplomas. Seniors expecting to receive academic diplomas are as follows: Gene Barth, Jane Bartley, Maria Santos Cadena, Joe Cai-dongs, Richard Chenik, Ray Cleckler, John Crofford, Jr., Mary Nelle Daven- 777777777777 Sophomore Soc-Hop To Be in Gym Tonight Do those wh'te footprints have you mystified? There's an explanation. The Sophomore Class will sponsor a Soc-Hop in the gym tonight at 8 o'clock. A mystery prize will be pre- sented to the lucky couple. VVho knows? lt may he you. Refreshments of co okies, cand es, sandwiches, and cold drinks will be sold. Everyone is invited to don jeans and to hop right over. Prices are 50c, either stag or couples. 44.tA.4AAeA45A:5 per, president. The committees are as follows: Will--Jim Mclaeaish, Carl Lobitz. Peggy Kirgan. Joveta Johnson. Joyce Norris, and Bob Schupp: prophecy-Mary Nelle Davenport. l.eola Norman, Domingo Sepul- veda. lfathryn Eoff, Ray Jacks'n. and Pat Ross: history-Elsie .lean McAlp'n. Petty Robertson. Elder: Wren, Maria Cadena. Don Chand- -Frances Hudson, Bill McKee. ler, Pattie Sue Schellhamer: poem and Bob Hankal: motto, colors, and flower-Jim Mcl.eaish, Do'ly Dibrell. and Joveta Johnson: plav --Pat Ross. Bill McKee, Leola Vorman, John Crofford, and Jane Bartley. A nominating c om m i t t e e composed of Mary Nelle Daven- port, Betty Jean Robertson. Bob Hankal, President Tom Pep- port, Bob Davis, Joan Davis. Dolly Dib1'ell, Caroline Goodson, Bobby Hankal, Frances Hudson, Fred Ray Jones, Peggy Kirgan, Carl M. Lobitz, Elsie Jean McAlpin, Bill McKee, Jim Mclaeaish, Leola May Norman. Francis Sue Oehler, .lack Parker, Tom Pepper, Bill Pickard, John Ransom, Betty Jean Robert- srn, Hilda Rodriguez, Patricia Ross, Pattie Sue Schellliamer, Dar- rell Schulz. Donald Schulz, Robert Fchupp. Dolores Triplett, and Elden Wren. Those expecting to receive general diplomas are Barbara Barbosa. Corwin Block, Mary Cantu. Lorene Childers, Jimmy Clark, Pat Elenburg, Kathryn Eoff, Clara Garnett, Elsa Guerra, Helen Haynes, Ray Jackson. Gwen Johnson, Joveta Johnson, Jimmy Kelly, Helen Mc-Daniel, Warren Nichols, Joyce Norris, Horacio Perez, Glendora Quintanilla. Rol- ando Robles, Domingo Sepulveda, Naomi Tisdale. and Edna Veach. These lists are subject to change. Mr. Bradshaw stated. Dad- You mustn't pull the cat's tail. Sonny-'Tm only holding it. The cat is pulling. Prof- Who was Talleyrand? Stude- A fan dancer. and cu' the baby talk, per, and the sponsors, Mrs. l.elia Carrothers and Mrs. Fred Robert- son, met earlier and nominated. subject to change by the class. the preceding committees, THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1949 r . a pig . BMA 5 X 1- S y , smN, itll , I present you with the news, As See It. As I prop my slumber party eyes open with toothpicks. I now Mary Nelle Davenport, wh'o was elected co-captain of the girls' basketball team. VY:-'re mighty proud of you, Nelle. 'tGrin. now. All you have to do is say 'cheese'. This was heard 'round about the campus last Wednesday when Mr. Yoder was taking pictures for the annual. Every morning Frances Hudson, editor of LA PALMA, rushes to her window and peers out through her tired peepers to see whether or not Old Man Weathe1'man pre- dicts a bright and shiny day for taking pictures. Vharro Days in Brownsville seemed like a huge magnet drawing unwilling f?J studes to the great affair last Thursday and Friday. The band was really struttin' its stuff in the parade: , however, all the members thought they were going to have ,to march back to Wveslaco before Sue, M arc h - 'e Ill - t o - death ,lfllhompson would let, them stop. llIlltQll1l0l'0S also attracted many kids. Say, John Porter, is that big hunting knife you got over there to fight. off the girls with? Six weeks! tests fdon't hit mel are being given this week Kas if you didn't know.l Life is indeed cruel at times. isn't it? This is something for the Happy birthday, Mr. Brad- shaw-wg happy birthday to you. Believe It or Not. Mr. Bradshaw finally consented to have a birthday this year tHe should, because he hasn't had 'one in three yearsl Saturday night Mr. and Mrs, Palmer threw a surprise party for him at their house: in addition. a bunch of 'ungsters helped him celf-!r:'1:.g the unusual event. Since the Student Qouncil has opened Study Hall before school Students Reluxp Teachers Study! Now that the last notebooks, book reports, and themes are in fl hope!J, and six weeks' tests are over again. we can all sit back with a hopeful smile and look happily toward the week-end. Have you had March 4 circled on your calendar? Granting you are the usual fun-loving stude, you have undoubtedly that been eagerly anticipating tomorrow! Yes, the students will have a holiday. and it's the teachers who will go to school! They will attend a South- west Texas Teachers' Convention at Laredo with fond hopes of learn- ing a new approach to some of their victims! Along with our good times, let's not forget to attend the Soc-Hop in the gym tonight sponsored by the Sophomore Class. Have a good time, studes, but don't forget-there's always another Monday and another school week ahead! Study Hull To Be Open, But--- The Student Council has decided to allow students to study in the senior high study hall before school and at noon. Is this a good idea? Many of us will benefit from it, but there are some who might abuse the privilege. XVith proper supervision, it is a helpful plan to put into prac- tice. During recent cold days when the building was open before school and at noon, conduct in the halls and study hall was not always good. The librarian and janitor were greatly overworked, since some students made a play-ground out of the study hall. WVill we continue to do so now that this privilege has been granted? There are some students who really and truly will make good use ofthis extra period. Those who ride early buses and other early birds will greatly benefit by this privilege. With the March winds arriving, it will be quite hard to study outside. D0 we real'y want to come inside to study, or is the real reason to have fun??'? and at noon, many eager students new have a place to study as lonfz as this privilege isn't abused. That's a swell project, Student Council. Oh. that thing is so slimy and awful looking! screamed Martha A nn Knapp in biology class when Mrs. l.el'a Tear 'em apartn Car- rcfhe' s was cutting up a calf's eve Martha Ann, being the delicate tyre, nearly keeled over when Mrs. Carrothers asked her to feel the pupil! Don't forget the Soc-Hop to- night in the gym. The Sophs I have worked hard and long to make it a success. tSay you all 'ure ffoing to have 'n iob scrub- binglall those sidewalks!! Let's l all turn out 100 per cent. School Band Plays In Flower Festival The Vkfeslaco High School Band, directed by Joe llellamah, p'aye:l four numbers for the Texas Flower Festival in Donna, Wlednes- day, February 23, at 6 o'clock. The numbers played were as Follows: Blue Bells of Scotland, feuturine t arl Lobitzt solo trom- bonistg Emblem of Unityf' Das Pensionatj' and W a g n e r i a n March. l'm going to leave now, drink it coke, and dream of that new, sensational movie star of Bad Boy, Audie Murphy! See you all when report cards roll around next week. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1949 Punihereiies lose To Rio Hondo 24-25 The Pantherettes concluded their basketball season for '49 by losing to the league winner, Rio Hondo, by the heart-breaking score of 25 to 24. Although the outcome of this game had no bearing on the league championship, it would have been a normal victory for Weslaco to win, as Rio Hondo has not been defeated in con- ference play this year. The entire game was close, with VVeslaco managing to maintain a two or three point lead most of the time until the closing minutes of the game. lt was tied, however, at the half, 9 all. Joy Stallings took the scoring honors for the game with 9 points, Yreva Teston followed with G5 Kathryn Cleckler made 53 and Olene Riley, 4 points. The starting line-up for the game consisted of Yreva Teston, Kathryn Cleckler. and Joy Stallings, forwardsg antl Pat Thomas. Mary Nelle Daven- port. and Martha Ann Knapp. guards. - . monmft IIDEI-NES Track season swung into full stride last week with the dis- trict meet coming up fast. Thirty-two ambitious sprinters, distance runners, and weight men have been pounding the ole cinder path with an optimistic outlook, Prospects look very good, the list being headed by Ray Jackson and Baldwin Thompson in the dashes Hobby Ross and Ray Dempsey in the longer racesg Floyd McFarland, Donald Miller. and Baldwin Thompson in the hurdlesg and John Porter, Bob Guess, Ray Jackson, and Glen Haas in weights. Last Wednesdav at Donna, Valley sports followers got a glimpse of things to come. The purple and white thinly clads turned in a good accounts of them- selves at the practice meet and have promised to give P,S.J.A. a tough time in all track meets this year. VVVVVVVVVVVV Dawson-Cleckler I Meet Make All-District Boyd Dawson and Ray Cleck- ler, Panther forwards, were placed on the first and second All-District basketball teams respectively, as announced by Leon R. Graham, district chair- man. Dawson was a unanimous choice of 30-A coaches, who se- lected the teams. Both boys were consistent hustlers and pointmakers as t.hey led the Panthers to a second place dis- trlct berth. Cleckler is a three-year let- termau and wfll graduate this spring, while Dawson has played one year and will be back two more seasons. -X AAAAAAAIXAAA1 One-Act-Play To Be PresenfecllApriI I , 'The Bishops Candlestick is the one-act play to be presented in Mercedes, April 1. Try-outs for the play were held lest Monday, and five characters wee chosen. Miss Emily Joy. director, stated. Seven towns will compete in the one-act play besides Weslaco. A meeting of all one-act play dir- ectors will be held to draw for places, according to Miss Joy. Praises are in order for the sprint relay team for the effort they have made in trying to de- velop themselves to be good enough to go to state this year. So far they're doing nicely. Bob Guess starts the race. Bobby Ben- iicw runs second, Baldwin Thomp- son third, and thenlit's all up to anchor man Ray Jackson. Keep tip the good work, boys! Coach Jungman has issued :tn ultimatum that all those interested in baseball should be getting in shape. The uniforms Iaaveu't arrived yet, but are ex- vected at any time. He said that the baseball boys would work out on Mondays, Tuesdays. and Vl'ednesdays, because he didn't want to interfere with the track meets, which are to be held every Friday, as some of the track boys are also out for base- ball. The new track manager is none I other than Tommy Vllaggoner. For Trdck Practice Approximately thirty boys turn- ed out for track practice last week. The boys are now limbering up and getting in shape for the track meets that have been scheduled for this season. According to Coach Woodrow Isham, the boys will enter prac- tice meets every Friday in order that they may get more experi- ence. The track team will enter the Magic Valley Relays in Pharr or the Alamo Heights Relays in San Antonio on March 19, the Donna Reays at Donna on March 26, the Texas Relays at Austin on April 9, and then will compete for the district title in the District Track Meet at Pharr on April 16. The boys will be sporting new track uniforms. The shorts are made of purple satin with white trimmings, and the jerseys are white with a purple dash and a W with wings. Coach Isham said, 1 am plan- ning to enter as many boys in each event as the rules allow, and W.H.S. will be represented in the thirteen events thta are held. F.H.T. Gives Program For Mercedes Club The Future Homemakers pre- sented on exchange program be- fore the Mercedes Future Home- makers Thursday. February 24. Betty Jean Robertson, who spoke on Looking Ahead, dis- cussed plans for the Mother- Daughter banquet and other plans for the rest of the year. Peggy Kirgan told about making the costume for the style show. A report of the silver tea was given Shirley Boese, while Leola Mae Norman gave a report on Father- Daughter night. Mercedes will present a pra- gram to the Weslaco Chapter l Tuesday. March 8. Mother- Come, Lonnie, don't. be a little savage: kiss the lady. Lonnie- No, she's a naughty lady. If 1 kiss her, she may give me a slap just as she did Papa. Tillie: I hear Cupid almost got you last week. Horacio: t'Yes, I had an arrow escape. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MARCH 3, 1949 Vlltlllit-15 tlillllll tw E Puck UP ALL?-CE Dlkxfj With the twittering of birds and the twitterpation of studes, it's evident that a new and budding season-spring-is busting out all over! However, with this new sprout of life has come a strange, exotic disease spreading like the plague, but instead of bloody red crosses for its mark, ruby red lips and scarlet hearts are the sign that SPRING FEVER has struck again! Date of the week goes to CARO- LINE CARROTHERS and BOB SCHUPP, who were seen at the Senior play in San Benito. My, my, but you all picked a far away place for your first date. MARY ANN DREYER and TIP- TON HOUSEWRIGHT fSan Be- nito! and KAYE CLARK and WAYNE SI-IEFFEY lSan Benitol were also seen at the play and in Brownsville Friday evening. Oh, KAYE, what happened to that date with DON Friday night? Co-starring in another date of l the Week were JACK PARKER and PATSY POTTS, who were at the Cactus in Pharr. LEOLA MAE NORMAN and GEORGE HAR- REN were doubling with them and now seem to be on speaking terms again. Seen roaming around Weslaco Friday night were CHARLES SHERRILL, RICHARD BABB. .IIMMY MQLEAISH, and DON- ALD CHANDLER. Whats the matter, boys? Friday night was also the scene of a nice. quiet slumber party at Sue Thompson's house, Among the guests, or rather the girl guests. were MARY NELLE, PAT- TIE SUE. MARY SUE, NANCY SOLETHER, BILLIE GENTRY, OLENE RILEY, EVELYN HAAS. ELEANOR BRADSHAW, MAR- THA ANN, JOY STALLINGS. and KATHRYN CLECKLER. Did you have sweet dreams, kids? At the show in McAllen Friday night we found BOB HANKAL and PEG KIRGAN: while BILL McKEE and MARTHA ANN, BILL MAULDIN and CAROLINE CARROTHERS. and TOM PEP- PER and KAYE so in love CLARK, were there Saturday PTA Donutes S300 To School library A total of 25300 was voted re- cently by the Parent-Teachers' Association to the junior-senior high school library. A committee composed of Miss Louise Black, chairman, Mrs. Joe Tipton, and Mrs. J. F. Chenik was appointed to meet with Mrs. a list of books prepared by Mrs. Doll at the request of Mrs. R. C. Frances Doll, librarian, to discuss Babb, P.T.A. president. They met last Wednesday with Mrs. Doll and then presented the list of books at the P.T.A. meeting Wednesday, March 2. According to Mrs. Doll, the books will include both fiction and non-fiction for junior and senior high school students. Some are to be illustrated editions of the classics. including novels by such authors as Cooper, Dickens, and Scott. As the libarry is granted a dis- count on all books bought, the money saved will be used to buy records for the speech, English, and history classes. night. ' Enjoying themselves at the barn dance over the week-end were JOHNNY and HILDA, DELIA AND RALPH, HORACIO and IDA, DOMINGO and MARY. Saturday night also found DON CHANDLER and GAIL HENSON at the Wagon in McAllen. Why were BILL PICKARD and RICH- ARD BABB hanging around stag? Enjoying the Grand Ball at Chario Days were MARY CANTU, DOMINGO SEPULVEDA, and SAMUEL and BERTA. Whom did you say you were with, RA- MIRO? And at the American Le- gion Hall, HORACIO, JOE. and IVA seemed to be having a lot cf fun. Rumors are that PAT ROSS has been going with CHARLES SHERRILL lately. For instance, Sunday night. How about that? What's this we hear about RAY JACKSON and SHIRLEY JOHN- SON? See ya' next week. when spring fever will have really taken over W. H. S.! I I Eighth Grade Gives Assembly A fa1'ce, a reading, and a Truth or Consequences show comprised the assembly sponsored by the eighth grade last Wednesday in the high school auditorium. Members of the program coin- mittee were Paula Sue Strong, chairmang Irma Hernandez and Allie Aldridge. First on the program was l'The Highwaymann, a farce based on the poem by A'fred Noyes. The characters were as follows: the highwayman-Fred Buss: Bess- Nell Glynn Koesterg the soldiers. Gay Cloud, Karl Stephens, J. C. Webb, and Charles Griffing the landlord-Jay Cloud, and Jim Ast- ler-Gordon Roe. A poem, Maggie and Jigs, was given by Paula Sue Strong. A Truth or Consequence show was the final part of the assembly. Members of the audience cal'ed upon the stage were Joe Dan Jones, Jeanette Waters, Bobby Stahl. Joe Watson, Nettie Fay Bradford, and Melvin Attwell. Fred Buss acted as master of cere- monies. This was the second in a series of programs to be sponsored by the eighth grade. Footprint Mystery Advertises Soc-Hop What are they? Who did it? I pity them!! Yes, the mystery of the white footprints settled upon the campus last week with an almost sacred silence. All the studes ran around the school with a look of we-knew- who-did-it-but the faculty won't find outng however, all their plans were for naught, as Mr. Murphy had already given the SOPHO- MORE class permission to paint the prints on the sidewalks be- tween school and the gym to ad- vert-ise their SOC-I-IOP. I guess we can sleep better- Adios! Teacher--i'I'lease define the word 'spine'. Stude-t'Spinc is a long. lim- lsef' bone. Your head sits on one end and you sit on the other. Sunday School Teacher- W'ha can tell me anything about Ruth? Johnnie- He made sixty home rims one season. THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY. MARCH 10, 1949 mass B 'W5 9 A LA PA LMA Election To Be Presented Friday at l I A. M. One of the most entertaining and unusual programs ever to be given on the stage of Weslaco High will be presented tomorrow at 11 o'clock in the auditorium by Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Howell, Jr., glass blowers extraordinary. Members of the Howell family have been masters at the difficult art of Bohemian glass blowing for many generations, and they have presented an outstanding program at every World's Fair since 1893. The Howell-Jrs. have presented their program in schools of every state in the United States and in foreign countries as well, In 1940 they were one of the outstanding attractions at the Golden Gate Ex- position at San Francisco. In 194-L the Howell-Jrs. were em- ployed by the United States Gov- ernment at Oak Ridge, Tennessee, at the atomic bomb plant, where they did the laboratory glass blowing that was used in perfect- ing the atomic bomb. They have also been featured in radio, tele- vision, and motion pictures. Tickets for this program of science, art, and skill may be purchased tor 25 cents from any member of the Journalism class or from Miss Black. Cleckler Gtfered Two Scholarsh? s Ray Cleckler, All Valley and All South Texas fullback left March 5 for Tuscaloosa, Alabama, to spend a week working out in spring training at the University of Alabama. On his way back, Ray will stop at Dallas to work out a week with the Southern Methodist Univer- sity Mustangs. Both schools have offered Cleck- ler scholarships. and he will pro- bably accept the one that gives him the best opportunity for his talents. Alabama is in the Southeastern Conference, and S. M. U. is ol the Southwest Conference. To Be Held March 25 Candidates To Be hosen From Upper Cassesp Contest to last One Week Election time has come again. Preparations for the pop- ularity contest for LA PALMA are nearing completion, accord- ing to Mary Sue Hampton and Bob Hankal, feature editors. Rules for the contest are as follows: 1. The candidates for the popularity contest will be most beautiful girl, most handsome boy, most popular girl, most popular boy, best all-around girl, and best all-around boy. For the first time both a best all-around girl and boy will be elected. Six candidates, one for each of these positions, will be elected by the entire student body of both junior and senior high school from candidates from the Senior, Special Awards Given Tuesda Two trophies and twelve Quill and Scroll pins were presented at a special assembly this week. Superintendent L. R. Graham, Mercedes, presented the basket- ball trophy to the Panthers for winning second place in District 30-A. The first place plaque for Best- page-in-local-paper' division of the Texas High School Press Confer- ence was also presented to Betty Robertson and Peggy Kircan, first semester editors, by A. C. Vlurphv superintendent. The plaque had been received by the Journalism Cass earlier but had not been for- mally presented. Miss Louise Black. HI-LIFE sponsor, then presented Quill and Scroll p ns to the twelve Journal- 'sm students who had met the re- quirements. Those receiving the ons were Mary Nelle Davenport. Ray Jackson, Pe1gY Kirgan. Tom Pepper, Elden VVren, Bill Mc'Cee, Jovefa Johnson, seniorsg and Kath- ryn Cleckler. Bob Guess, Mary Sue Hampton, Nancy Solether, and Kaye Clark. juniors. Three-Act Comedy Chosen for Sr. Plav The Late Mr. Early. a three- act mystery comedy by James Reach, has been chosen as the Senior play. It is to be presented I V Junior, and Sophomore Classes. 2. The Sophomore, Junior and Senior classes will meet in home- rooms Friday, March 18, to nom- inate their candidates and to choose managers for them. It is suggested that secret ballots be used in nominating the candidates. 3. The contest will run from Friday, March 18, to Friday, March 25, when voting will be held on the campus. 4. Presidents of all classes or home rooms will hand in a com- plete roll of membership to Bob Hankal, Mary Sue Hampton, or Mrs. Andersen by Tuesday, March 22. 5. To be eligible for election. the candidates must have been enrolled in W.H.S. for two full semesters preceding the contest. A special assembly will be held Tuesday, March 25, for the purpose of introducing the can- didates. Each class will have 15 minutes to present its six candidates. The winners of the contest will be announced in the HI- Ll FE Thursday, March 31. April 15, according to Miss Emily Joy, director. Try-outs started this week. All s'en'ors are eligible to tryout for the cast, Miss Joy said. Rehearsals will start next week. Phe Late Mr. Early has a cast of fourteen, seven boys and seven girls. Miss Black- How many sea- -'ons are there? Jean Fisher- Two. Busy and du'l. play in the sand down by the THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1949 S ll if A Vtlell, kids, I guess we won't be so happy today when report cards are issued, but all of you open your eyes wide to see what t'As l See lt has this week. Those Sophs certainly know how to throw swell dances. The Soc-Hop Thursday night was suthin', and everyone had a good time. tlt would have been even better, however, if all the horrible feet smells hadn't been mixed up!J liillie Gentry's new pastime is chewing cotton with chewing gum. Can't you just imagine the mix- ture? During the biology exam last week she was chawing her gum' so loud that no one else could concentrate: consequently Mrs. Carrothers decided that Billie should chew cotton to help keep down the noise. It did! The Mercedes Choral Club and band presented an enjoy- able assembly for the NVQ-slaco sludes last. week. Say, Corky, I still can't understand why you were sitting on the floor. Couldn't. you have seen just as well sitting in a chair? ln P. lil, last week Max Elmer-- son didn't take a shower because the water was too cold. Johnny Moyer came running up to me and told me to put that in my columni so take a good look, Johnny. lt's in here. Congratulations go to the basketball boys and the Journa- lism Class, who were presented trophies in assembly this week, and to the twelve Journalism members who received Quill and Scroll pins. That's the way to take the honors, kids. Are you one of those students who rooted the juniors and sen- iors out of their places in the assembly Tuseday? Some of you seem to forget that the front se 's are i'l'QS?'l'VFV7 for these two top classes, and the rest are to sit farther back! Are You u line Pusher? There goes the gong-and-they're off! Here they come 5 around the bend! Faster, faster-who will come in first? Could this be the Kentucky Derby, you ask? lt may sound like a sports commentator broadcasting a horse race, but no--it's only the mad dash made by the students of W.H.S. to the cafeteria each noon. The minute the bell rings our hungry stude literally explodes from the building, heedless of any smaller or weaker victim who may happen to be between him and the food. Puffing and panting, he arrives at the line, only to find that it has already formed. Still undaunted, he tries to crowd in or begs Johnny to please let him in. Since his efforts are of no avail, he pushes and shoves at the end of the line until he is looked upon as a public menace by all. Have you been a cafeteria line shover and pusher this week? 1,l,,l.L...l--1 Bouquets to Cugers and Scribes! For the last five years, Weslaco High School has had champion- ship football squads, but this is the first year in many moons that we have gained much recognition in the basketball field. One of the reasons for this may be the new gymnasium made possible by so many Weslacoans. VVe are fortunate in having a very capable basketball coach. who howeve1', is just one of the main cogs in this show of sports ' strength. The others are the team and its managers, not just the varsity players, but those on the B team who constantly provided the first-strfngers with hard-earned practice. Weslaco High doffs its purple and white hats to the boys' basket- ball team, second-place winners in District 30-A. Xvhile handing out bouquets, there is one that cannot be overlooked. lt may not appear to be very important to students not tak'ng Journalism. But to those journal'sts who made Quill and Scroll, international honorary soc'ety for high school journal- ists, we tip our pens to you. Twelve boys and girls, with the able ass?stance of their instructor, have qualified for th's honor. l 1 Congratulations again to all you hard working studes! Not only W'.H.S., but the entire citizenry is proud of you. en.5Irrga.as.5a EY ,gumn Proegrjh, gene' A ole Rio Grande. I thought you , boys had gotten over that child-' 1 ish sport! The Girl With Green Hair, featuring Pat Elenburg, will be shown tonight at Pat's house at 8 o'clock. Pat's new hair color ,is green, and I can't understand why you choose such a queer colvr. Pat. Since I'm so poetic and l always bring such cheerv t?i l news, here's the reminder for ! today. lVhen we see our grades todnv By Mercedes Club The Mercedes Chapter of Fu- ture Homemakers presented a pro- gram to the Weslaco Club in the Gym Club Room last Nlonzlay. March 7. at 4:15 'l'!'e 'roi m tconcerned activities which the Mercedes Chapter has enfraied in this year. .loveta Johns 'n. program cha '- man. introducel the Merceflf-ff Chapter. and Paftie S-ie Schell- Fcleellleenfer. Leola May Norman. and Shirley Boese acted as hostesses. Usher: I-low far down do you lt seems that Tommy Wag- Some smiles, no doubt, will ,wish to sit, sir'?!' !ff1lH'l'- -limlliv V2fllghf '- H1111 fflflf' HWHY- L lVN1lfl'Cl'lf All the wav. of c'Ju'se. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1949 Girls ' Team Wins li Weslaco High extends sympathy to Coach Jungman, Mrs. Chapin. and Mr. Kellam, who were in- jured in an automobile accident last week. Here's wishing them a speedy recovery. The girls' softball team began practice last week and are short a few players. Come on, girls, get in the groove and fight for ole W.H.S. The track boys were unable to work out Monday, Tuesday. and Vl'ednesday of last week because of rain and a muddy t1'ack. This hinders the boys, but many of them are showing fast improve- ment and promise much in the future track meets. Among those enjoying the hot summer sun last. Sunday after- noon were Bobby Ross, Tom Wag- goner, and Floyd McFarland. There's nothing like a swim in the ofe Rio Grande River to cool a person off, is there, boys? Rumors are that the mud was comforting, too. How could that be, boys? Coach Isham and the sprint l'elay team will attend the Bor- der Olympics track meet held in Laredo. The relay team con- sisting of Bob Guess, Bobby Benbow, Baldwin Thompson, Rav Jackson and Marvin Moore, alternate, will probably leave early Friday morning. Congratulations to Ray Clecklev for being offered scholarships at the University of Alabama and S.M.U. He left March 5 and wil spend a week at each school for spring training. Good luck, Ray! Students to Receive Report Cards Today Students will report to their homerooms to receive report cards today at 11:55, according to H. l.. Bradshaw, principal. Cafeteria and library bills lTl'lS' be paid before cards can be issued. gue Games The TVeslaco Pantherettes, the first girls' cage t.eam since 1925, completed their basketball league season Thursday afternoon. February 24, in the gym. The girls won four out of the ten league games played and dropped two games by just one point. In addition, out of the eight other games played, they won five. Weslaco started off the season by dropping a close game to Santa Rosa by the score of 25 to 22. Next, they were defeated only 13 to 12 by La Fe1'ia. As the girls gained more confidence. they managed to pass Lyford by a 24 to 13 score. Los Fresnos then brought defeat to the Pantherettes, 34 to 30. Rio Hondo concluded the first round of the round-robin play by beating the girls 24 to 15. Coach, Team Attend Track Meet March ll-I2 Coach Woodrow lsham and five trackmen will attend the Border Olympics Track Meet Friday and Saturday, March 11 and 12. The Panthers will be entered in the sprint relay and 200 yard low hu1'dles. The track team worked out in the gym last week because of bad weather. The sprint relay team is com- pfsed of Bobby Benbow, Ray Jackson, Baldwin Thompson and Bob Guess. Marvin Moore will go as an alternate. Thompson will be entered in the 200-yard low hurdles. Musical Techniques Explained to Group Conducting techniques and musical terms were discussed in the directing class taught by Joe Bellamah, band director. Friday night at 6 o'clock at the band house. Those present were Theresa Lancaster, Dillie Otto, Luis Johns- ton, Donald Waugh, Manuel Garza, and Everett McAulay. Everett is student director of the choir, while Manuel is student director of the junior band. Out of these six students. the best will be chosen to participate in the Interscholastic League Band Contest in April, stated Mr. Bell- amah. These student directors will receive a chance to direct the High School Band, said Mr. Bellamah. This will serve as good experience for them, he added. With experience added. the Pan- therettes started the second loop of games full speed ahead. The girls beat Santa Rosa 33 to 8, La Feria 28 to 14. and Lyford 32 to 17. Defeat then loomed again, and Weslaco dropped the final two games. Los Fresnos won to the tune of 21 to 13, and Rio Hondo barely skimmed by with a 25 to 24 win. The Pantherettes were also in two tournaments during the season. They participated in the La Feria Iiett.ermen's Tour- nament and came home with a third place. The girls were also in the Los Fresnos Invitational Tournament and again won a third place. During the season Weslaco made a total of 468 points to their opponents' 398. Joy Stallings was high scorer for the season with a grand total of 167 points. Yreva Teston was next with 107. and Kathryn Cleck'er followed with 98 points. The forwards. however. were not the only ones who worked on the team. Outstanding guards were Martha Ann Knapp, Pat Thomas, Shirley McMurray. Nancy Solether, and Mary Nelle Davenport. Since this is the first year Xl'eslz'co has had a girls' team in 24 years, this is a good first season record. Bigger things are expected from the Panther- ettes next year, as they will have more experience and are ranked as a top t.ealn to cause trouble and possibly win the girls' basketball title. Mrs. Carrothers: Name one of the most important uses of cow's hide. Billy Mauldin: It keeps the cow together. THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MARCH IO, 1949 'IT-IE A OPHIE PRESENTED N ASSEMBLY VACUUM titliila- L- A- tl-, LWe-.'i'95U5!iLL HEPHRTI After spending more than a Week-end tstarting Thursday to be exacti perched on top of the school building with binoculars in hand, I'm ready with the gossip at last. Thursday night started off the week-end with a bang. The Sophomores sponsored a Whiz-diz, Hplenty good Soc-Hop. The Sophs went to a lot of trouble on the dance and were Well rewarded by having the biggest attendance of the year. Among those present were KAYE and TOMMY, ROSE- MARY EVANS and DENNIS WELLS, PATE and GERALD BROWN. THERESA LANCAS- TER and DAVID ROGERS, MART and MASON, PATSY POTTS and JACK PARKER, DOLLY and CLIFF DAVIDSON tMercedesi, CHARLOTTE JACK- SON and ROBERT JOE POTTS, GAIL and BABB, PATIA and DON, JOY and BUD, GEN BAL- LARD and BOB BENBOW, FIELDS and DOROTHY LANG fMercedesJ, FRANCES HENRY and GEORGE HARREN, MAR- THA ANN and ED COMPERE, CAROLINE CARROTHERS, BILLY MAULDIN and MANUEL GARZA and ALICIA Have you all noticed BARBARA BARBOSA'S big smile! It couldn't be that telegram she got from ROJELIO. What did it say, BAR- BARA? GICNTRY, ELEANOR, and EV- ELYN HAAS were seen at the show and around Thursday night. Did you say you Were trying to get pointers from the show? Here it is Friday night and I'm still sitting on the roof trying to look through the mist and rain to see if l see anyone-Ah! A Bap- tist hayride! There are BOYD DAWSON and TOMMIE JO LOTT, JOE LACKEY and SHIRLEY Mc- MURRAY, and PAT ELENBURG and BOB FIELDS among the group there. VVith the weather clear Satur- day night it was no trouble to bring the Wagon Hin focus with my binoculars. Seen enjoying themselves were DOLLY and CLIFF, SUE and RICHARD LANNERT, and CAROLINE COODSON and CHARLES Mc- l Peggy Kirgan, first semester assistant editor, and Betty Robertson, editor, proudly display the plaque won by the Journal- ism class for having the best page in the local paper in Texas. Although the contest was held in December, the plaque had not been formally presented. Ray Cleckler and Boyd Dawson, mem- bers of the All-District Class A basketball team, hold the second place trophy won by the Vifeslaco Panthers in the District 30-A Tournament. - - IMdore, respectiveiy, at the Cur- Russla Dlscussed Af. irent Event Club meeting, Wed- Current Event Meeting Inesday, March 9, at 4 ffciock in Goveiifnment, geography, and re- ROOIH 12- U I ligion of Russia were topics dis- Billie GQIIUIY, PFGSIGSHL C115- cussed by Martha Ann Knapp. Nancy Solether, and Melvin CALLUM. IDA and TANILO, DELIA and RALPH were having a grand time over the weekr end at Delta Lake. ELSIE MCALPIN and DON CHANDLER were seen enjoying a movie Friday night. RAY JACKSON was seen at the Drive-Inn Saturday night with NANCY THURMAN of McAllen. Have fun, RAY? TILLIE GARCIA was with TAVO tifldinburgi over the week- enfl. DATE-OF-THE-WEEK honors go to three couples: MARTHA KNAPP and CHARLES SHER- RILL, NANCY SOLETHER and DAVID ROBERTSON, and MARY WALLER and TERRY HOLMAN. Seen at church Sunday night were PEGGY KIRGAN and BOB- BY and PAT ROSS and JOHN RA NSOM. That's nice going, kids. VVith that I'll climb down from mv perch. and rest a While for nf-xt week's search. cussed the matter of sending S10 to CARE as a club project. Johnnie Mayo, secretary, urged that all the members pay their dues as soon as possible. Seniors Choose Class Invitations The seniors selected their in- vitations and discussed plans for their Monterrey trip in a class meeting held in the high school auditorium last Wednesday. Various invitations were dis- p'aye'i to the group by C. L. Cherry. representative of the Schmidt Engraving Company of Waco. Texas. The type chosen is whi'e with a pantherhead crest on the front and a sketch of the- school on the inside page. The invitations will be ordered' in the near future. according to II. L. Bradshaw. principal. Dot'-- I'd never want to be sec- ond husband to a widow. Bob-Q'I'd rather be that than her first. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE T1-Ionspav,gMA1jccnMg1s,-195i9 g ,- 'Q tVW'9'V'VVVVY?vv' f :: PP:' 46 WHS. Students To Elect Candidates i0l1fl0l'I'OW Home room meetings of the Senior, .Iunior, and Sophomore classes will be held tomorrow at 11:30 for the purpose of nom- inating their candidates for the LA PALMA popularity contest. These three classes will nom- inate candidates for each of the following positions: most beauti- girl, most handsome boy, most popular girl, most popular boy, best all-around girl, and best all- around boy. Campaign man- agers also wfll be named. ,.Friday morning, March 25, an assembly will be held in which eacli class will be given 15 min- utes to present the candidates. 'f'All 'classes from the sixth through the twelfth will vote on the campus at noon Friday, March 25. AA AAAAAAQAL Group Discusses Plans for Trip , Plans for a trip to San Antonio to attend the Speech and :Drama Festival of Trinity College were dscussed at the regular meeting of Little Broadway, Monday, March 14. in the auditorium. Other discussions were held on declamation and readings for the lnterscholastic League. Robert Fields, chairman of the social committee, reported on plans for a social some time soon. After a business meeting and program. refreshments of cakes and cookies were served. Key Club Presents Program to Club The Key Club presented a 30- minute Saint Patrick's Day pro- ram at the Kiwanis Club Wednes- day, March 16. The entire program was in keep- ing with the Saint Patrick's Day theme. Carl Lobitz played a trombone solo, t'Blue Bells of Scotland, Jim McLeaish sang the Irish folk song Tu-Ra-Lu-Ra. and the boys' quartet sang four Irish numbers. The boys will present the same program to the Rotary Club Thursday, March 17. Make Honor Roll ixth, Seventh Grades Incomplete ecause of Teachers' Af sence Out cf the 438 students enrolled in the eighth grade through the twelith, 22 made the superior honor roll and 24 the honor roll. The eighth grade led the lists with 9 students on the superior and 6 on the honor roll. Because of the absence of Mr. Jungman, Mrs. Chapin, and Mr Kellam, the sixth and seventh grade honor rolls have not yet been completed but will be printed as soon as possible. The freshman list is also incomplete. The list is as follows: Superior Honor Roll ' l tau AKD Seniors: Peggy liirgan, Betty Attend Banquet Seven student council members and two sponsors attended the 'znnual Valley Student Council Banquet, held in the Mercedes High School Cafeteria Wednesday night, March 9. A boys' quartet from Mercedes entertained after dinner with sev- eral musical pieces. After the program the group adjourned to the music room, where the different councils gave reports of their work and pre- sented their problems. A general discussion followed. Pharr in- vited the councils to their school for next year's banquet. The Valley councils represented included Mission, P.S.J.A.. McAl- len, Donna, Weslaco, Elsa-Ed couch, Mercedes, La Feria, San Benito. and Port Isabel. Those attending from Weslaco were Bill McKee, Jim McLeaish, Pattie Sue Schellhamer, Kaye Clark. Tom Pepper, Martha Ann Knapp, Elden Wren, Miss Emily Joy, and Mrs. Virgil Thompson. counselor. Three W.H.S. Teachers Released From Hospital The three W.H.S. teachers, who were injured in an automobile accident Thursday, March 3, havel been released from the hospital. M. K. Kellam, junior high teacher, returned to school Mon- day. Mrs. Helen Chapin, who was released from the hospital Sur- Jean Robertson. Juniors: Roy Davis, Mary Sue Hampton. Sophoinores: Caroline Carroth- ers, Mary Ann Dreyer, Aline Hen- richson, Charlotte Jackson. Gene McMullen, Patsy Potts, Jimmy Rogers, Patricia Shirey. Freshmen: Shirley Johnson. Eighth: Pat Kaufman, Carole Jean Sawyer, Patsye Akin, Allie Aldridge, Sonya Chambers, Nell Glynn Koester, Janet Lester, Gor- don Roe, David Rogers. Honor Roll 43 A'sg Other Grades BJ Seniors: Mary Nelle Davenport. Leola Mae Norman, Tom Pepper. Elden Wren. Juniors: Billie Ruth Parker. Manuel Garza, Kaye Clark. Sophomores: Genevieve Ballard Potts, Mary Pattie Sigler. Potts, David Robertson. Mary Pat- lard, Cecil McKee, Robert Joe tie Sigler. Freshmen: Ninfa Cardona, Sue Clark, Kathleen Geraughty, Delia Gutierrez, Teresa Lancaster. Boil Mclntosh. Eighth: Rodolfo Ramos. De- wayne Rutledge, Jay Cloud, Gay Cloud. Patsy Hankal, Carolyn Holzapfel. day. will remain at her home until April 1, when she will rf- sume her duties at school. Clautl Jungman has gone to his home in Castroville but expects to be back at school next Monday. Mrs. Bill Friend was absent all last week because of her mother? death. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1949 HS I Sit Howdy! I'm so glad to be here. But what about the rest of you tN.C.J? Anyway, here goes the gossip 'fAs I See It. First of all, I Want to con- gratulate Maria Cadena with bushels of orchids for being elected captain of the girls' soft.- ball team. I know she'll make a good one, and those home runs that she knocks are mighty beautiful, especially when the bases are loaded. Our sympathy goes to Mrs. Friend, whose mother recently passed away. Mrs. Friend was absent last Week. The special assembly last week! was very interesting, and those attending raised Weslaco's name on high by behaving well. No one can say that March and April are dull and unexcit- ing months. It seems that the school calendar reveals the Junior-Senior Banquet, the pop- ularit.y contest, the Senior play, the election of cheerleaders, and many other activities. Everyone is glad to see Mr. Kel- lam back in school after he was injured in a automobile accident two weeks ago. We are hoping that we shall soon see Mrs. Chapin and Mr. Jungman in school again. Anyone interested in learning history is requested to see prof Maurice Allen, brilliant twhat a joke! American History student. However, the Prof was bewildered when he re- ceived an UF on the following answer: In acquiring the Pan- ama, we made an awful lot of treaties with a lot of countries and made an awful lot of money, but we had an awful lot of trouble in the meantime. That big F is the mystery of the week, isn't it, Maurice? Gen Ballard, the new and 'thum- fuzzled girls! softball score- keeper. is finally 'llearning the ropes' 'about baseball. During the exciting game with Pharr last week, one of the Weslaco lassies sigh-h-hi sllalfg ll 3 ...L - ...--..- lust! Perhaps in gazing out the window lately during one of those blissful spells that seem always to come around this time of year, you, have noticed the look of spring about our campus. Ah, spring, you sigh, as you look at the trees with their new leaves--but did you ever think of the effort that is spent in keeping our attractive? C8 IHDLIS After about four consecutive articles in the HI-LIFE an- nouncing the fact that bougainvillea was to be planted on the campus by the Key Club, word has been received that their plans are to follow through. soon. Yes, studes, perhaps we may hopefully begin looking for some flowers on the grounds. Have you wondered why you didn't scratch yourself or tear your clothes in the dash to assembly last Week? Recently the dead shrubbery around the junior high was cut down, an improvement which adds to the appearance of the campus. Let's not be careless in throwing waste paper on the ground or needlessly destroying the shrubs and plants. Let's keep our campus looking like spring! Why Not Study More? Did you make an A in Chemistry? Hod did you do on English IV? ? C-is a good grade: it's passing! These are just some of the questions asked and answered by students all over the country. Every six weeks for nine months some students make good records, while others: get by. The ones that are studious are not in the majority, by any means. Let's take a gander at some of these grades as we stroll down report card lane. Oh! Susie made an F in .American History. John barely did make C in Algebra. lsn't Mary lucky? She received an A plus in Spanish. In our own school something similar can be heard every six weeks. In the Senior Class the first semester, about 10 per cent of a class of 58 made the honor roll. The Juniors were even worse. Less than 5 per cent of a class of 90 made the honor roll for the same period. The Sophomores seem to be the smartest for most studiousl in high school, for 18 per cent of these bright students did themseives justice. The Fish, how- ever, had the highest average, with 22 per cent of the class making honors. We have a clean slate ahead. Let's get down and really dig! came walking slowly back to the bench after an opponent had caught her fly ball. Gen, having trouble keeping up with every- thing, asked what happened. She answered, HI knocked a fly. Then Gen hurriedly asked, Did the girl catch it? Patience, Patience, Pa- tience-you'll learn! April Fool's Day is just around the corner, so you all had better be on the look-out for sleuthin' reporters who will be looking for dirt for shall I call it material! for the LOVV-LIFE. Watch for this column because I won't be back fNo-don't yell lso loud for joy in my earl until next week. See you then. Val'eyite to Yankee: If you don't like this weather, just wait a minute! THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1949 VAUK titilil i DIVE PicKUsiALL get Dwi When the Vacuum Cleaner was unplugged at the close of this rather restful week-end, we care- fully detached the bag containing all the dirt, spread it on the table, and found that all you studes had a gay, rip-roaring time. Friday night was the date of the Baptist hayride to Delta Lake. Those seen enjoying themselves were ELSIE JEAN MCALPIN and BILLY MAULDIN, DOLORES and JIMMY KELLY, HELEN HAYNES, CLARA FAY GAR- NETT, and ED COMPERE. Need- less to say, everyone had fun. 'Nuff said. Those seen in the local cinema Friday night included PEG and BOB, PAT ROSS and JOHN RON- SOM, and FRANCES and RIC. How did you kids like the picture? Two of our local Romeos stepped out to Harlingen Friday night. GEORGE HARREN and BEVER- LY BURKE, BOB FIELDS and LEE DISMUKES were seen at the show in Harlingen. How are the girls down that way, boys? The noise coming from the Wagon Saturday night could al- most be heard in Weslaco. Among those present we saw BOBBIE GOODY and JACK PARKER, BOB FIELDS and DOROTHY LANG iMercedesl, NANCY SOLE- THER and CHARLES SHER- RILL, GAIL HENSON and BILL PICKARD, GEORGE HARREN, and FRANCES HENRY iMerce- desi, FRANCES and RIC, RICH- ARD BABB and PEGGY JEAN MCDONALD rEdinburgJ, PEG KIRGAN and BOB HANKAL, PAT ROSS and JOHN RANSOM, BARBARA BLEDSOE and SKIP FRIZZELL, and BOBBY SCHUPP and CAROLINE CAR- ROTHERS, and REX BLEDSOE and JO ANN WILSON. Say DOLLY, we hear that CLIFF DAVIDSON 1MercedesJ occupied most of your time over the week-end. It seems that this wasn't the first time either. The girls belonging to the Mari- ner Scouts spent Friday and Sat- urday at an encampment near San Benito. Did you boys miss the girls? S, mon neil N flDEl-NES The Purple and White thinly clads of Weslaco High played host to the Donna Redskins in a practice meet held last VVed- nesday. The results were as fol- lows: 100 yard dash-Ray Jackson- 10.lg Baldwin Thompson-10.25 Roy Rutledge-10.3. High hurdles-Donald Miller- 18.0g Bertrom Marley-18.55 Floyd McFarland-20.1. 880 yard run-Bill McKee-2.235 Pachuco Nava-2.24. Sprint relay-Weslaco, 46.33 Donna, 47. Low hurdles-Baldwin Thomp- son-25.53 Donald Miller- 27.01 Marvin Moore-28.1. 440 yard run-Boyd Dawson- 58.0g Billy Mauldin-58.6g Roy Davis-59.0. Mile run-Ray Dempsey-5.47.63 Rov Rutledge-5.47.95 Raul Mar- tinez-5.48. Mile relay-Weslaco, 3.44.1 Donna, 3.59.6. 220 yard dash-Ray Jackson- 24.1g Francisco Luna-24.83 Mau- rice Allen-25.5g Warren Stans- bury-26.2, Roy Davis-26.4. Congratulations to the sprint- relay team for placing fifth in the Border Olympics Track Meet held last Friday and Sat- turday. That's pretty' good ln such stiff competition. Ray Jackson can't say he hasn't seen a 440-yard dash now, because last Friday in Laredo Baldwin Thompson suddenly became ill and had to have a substitute. Since Coach Isham had taken only five boys, Jackson was the likely prospect, so he started first in the mile-relay with Marvin Moore running second yelling, Don't leave it all up to me. They came in second in their heat of nine. That wasn't bad! The younger generation was seen at the Presbyterian League hayride Saturday night. Some of the couples seen there were PAT- RICIA MCKISSACK and DAVID KEATHLEY, HELEN RITTER ard RICHARD JASPER, PATSY AKIN and JERRY MCGEE, and EVA LOU POINBOEUF and PAT KAUFMAN. EVA LOU and PAT- l Cleckler Invited To Purticiputeln - All-Star ume Ray Cleckler, Panther fullback, has been invited to participate in the North-South All-Star game at Beaumont during Texas Coaching School August 1-5. Cleckler will play on the South squad, which will be coached by Don Faurot, head coach of the University of Missouri. The South All-Stars will use the T for- mation while the North, coached by Carl Snavely of North Caro- lina, will employ the single wing. The teams are composed of star high school players from over the state, and the game is one of the main events on the Coaching School program. Weslaco was represented in 1948 by Ed McLeaish, All-State tackle now at Rice Institute. F.H.A. Members Attend District D Meeting The election of the Future Homemaker area and district of- ficers for 1948-'49 in District D headed the business of Area VI in McAllen High School audi- torium Saturday, March 12. Candidates for office from Wes- laco were Kathleen Geraughty, dis- trict presidentg Kathryn Cleckler, area treasurerg and Billie Gentry, district parliamentarian. Weslaco placed no one in the area and dis- trict positions, however, Sue Thompson will attend the meet- ing in Corpus Christi on March 26, at which State offices will be chosen. A folk dancing number com- posed of six Weslaco girls was one part of the program. Peggy Kirgan represented Weslaco Fu- ture Homemakers on a quiz pro- gram sponsored by Terry-Farris. SY, didn't you have a little mix- up as to whom PAT was with? ELEANOR BRADSHAW had a slumber party Saturday night. The girls that helped to make it a gay affair were KATHRYN, BILLIE JANET, SUE PATTIE SUE, CLENE, EVELYN, MARY SUE. and ELEANOR. It was too bad that the boys were at the track meet, wasnlt it, girls? The dirt bag is just about emptyg hence we will bid you studcs adieu until next week. . THE VVFJSLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MARCH IS, 1949 TEACH 'MAKES ENVEABLE RECO D FIRST YEAR IN WHS Who is the new teacher on the campus this year that every- one calls Teach ? That's right, kids, it's the girls' physical edu-' cation director, Miss Martha Stallings. Mfss Stallings, who stands 5' Gly' from the top of her white cap to her tennis shoes, has dark brown hair and big brown eyes. To top all that, Teach has a alifornia sun tan, which she ob- tained right here in Texas. After graduating from Lyford High School, she obtained her- college learnin ' at Baylor Uni- versity, where she received her ILS, degree in Physical Education. Although this is the first. year here for Teach, she has had previous experience in Sweeney and Dickinson. She taught two years at Sweeney and one year at Dickinson. ln- cidentaily, the two years she was in Sweeney, the basketball team she Ycoached was first in the district and also went to State, and the volleyball team was first in the district. This year Miss Stallings has organized basketball, softball, vol- leyball, and tennis teams, and she even has some glrfs interested in participating in the t r a c k events at the D 0 n n a Relays! 'tTeach has also in c l u ded folk dancing in the C u 1' r iculum of crrr r sresrc'rr2e .l. ,lr,. . - p, E, in her few leisure moments she enjoys tennis and horseback rid- ing. She adds, however, that she also likes to listen to records and does some work in photography. t'Teach says that her pet peeves are girls who don't bring their uniforms to class and those who 'contlnually bounce basketballsf' Among her likes are cherry pie. potato salad, fried chicken, ani Q iced tea. 1 When asked about her opinion tcf the school, she replied, Nl think ithe student body is wide awake land alert. I a'so f.nd that they accomplish things on their own, such as banquets. Teach stated that she has , some def'nite plans for next N year. She hopes to have the newly formed Girls' Athletic As- sociation in full swing and to t put more emphasis on some of the in nor sports, such as had- minton, archery, and tennis. The enthusiasm displayed for l physical education by the girls and the outstanding record they have made in sports this year under the capable leadership of Miss Stall ngs are ample evi- Feixce that this new department is meeting a long-felt need in l XVeslaco High. l l l xxfhil niakel-footprints on the Fi1'St Guy: L'She treats her hus- Grandpa-M Who's the most pop- band like a Grecian God sands ol' time. Some leave the . . , ,, ,, ' ,, ular boy in your school? becond Cfuv. Hows that? imprint of a great soul-others ph-St guvf Hghe places a burnt Jack4- Last term young Jones just the mark of a heel. Qoffering before him every meal. was. He gave us alT the measles. IX rivomrri io BE rircrrn Ar NOClN TFRIDAY Six of the students pictured above will be chosen Friday to represent. VY.H.S. in the feature sec- tion of LA I'AI.M.-L Students reprcsxuating most beautifull girl, most. handsome boy, most popular girl, most. popular boy, and best :ill .-mural boy and girl, respectively, are as follows: left. to right, top row: Seniors, ..,-veta Johnson, Bill Pickard, Frances Hudson, Tommy Pep- per, Pattie Sue Schellhamer, and Carl Iiobitzg second row: Juniors, Mary Sue Hampton, Roy Davis, Ulene Riley, Floyd Mt-Farland: best all-around, Martha Ann Knapp, and Bob Guess, lll0Ht. popular: bottom row: Sophomores, Sue Thompson, Boyd Dawson. Patsy Pace, Marvin Moore, Charlotte .lack- son, and Stanley Keathley. Senior Play Cast I lmsen by Joy The cast for the Senior play. Home Sweet Homicide, to be presented on April 28, was an- nounced by Miss Flmily Joy, direc- tor, Friday, March 18. after try- outs had been Completed. The cast is as follows: Marian Carstairs, a mystery- story writer-Pat Ross: Archie. her son-Ric Chenikg April, her dramatic daughter-Dolores Trip- lettg Dinah, her practical daughter -Betty Robertson: Pol'y Walker. an actress-Leola Normang Wallie Sanford, a neighbor - Skippy Frizzelli Mrs, Cherington, a gar- den fan-Mary Nelle Davenportg Mr. Cherington, her husband - Tom Pepperg Rupert Van Deusen, a surprise -Jimmy Kelly: Frankie Riley, a racketeer - Corky Blockg Bill l Smith. a police lieutenant-Bill Mclieeg Sergeant O'Hare, his as- sistant - Bob Ha n ka lg Pete, Dinalrs one and onIy -Jack Parker: Joella, a menace - Joan Davsg Flashl ght, one of the mob -Ray Clecklerg Wendy, one of the gang-Dolly Dibrellg May. also one of the gang-Jane Bartley. Tlie play revolves around Mrs. Caisiaiis and her three children, wlto ale ambitious for their mozltcr to solve the murder that has cccurred next door. Their zgmb tion is so great that they end by solving the murder them- selves and by marrying their mother to the handsome police ieuienantg not. however, before a xezy merry mix-up. Itob: I tossed a coin to see whether I should rake leaves or go to the movies. Billy: The movies won. I see. Hob: Yes, hut it Wasn't easy. I had to toss five times. DugatMadeScienee Division Chairman Of District 3 Alvin Dugat, science teacher. was appointed chairman ot' thc science division of the Texas State Teachers Association, Dis- trict 3. at, a recent meeting of this organization in Laredo. ltlr. Dugat will have charge 'Al' next year's program for tltc science division, which include.: all science teachers frcm primwrlx and secondary schools in this .lis- trict. The program next year will include a talk by an i:i.lus- trial engineer on what industrial companies want science instruc- tors to teach students. Several students will be asked to speak on what they want to learn from science courses. THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1949 Sit IT , ii i 'T Once again I maneuver my pen over the paper to have a little sense and a lot of nonsense ap- pear in that innocent t'?J column, 'tAs ,i See lt. Yea, .lunior High! Vote for the Sophs! screams an inno- cent little sophomore. Seconds later he is hit. over the head by a determined junior, who yells at the top of his lungs, Kids, the Juniors just love you from the bottom of their hearts! However, this victim is silently put away by Ray Bouncer Fleckler, who in- sists that the Seniors are the best. After all this campaigning is over for the popularity contest, everyone will be friends againg but now they are fight.in' it out. The winners will be an- nounced next week in the HI- Lllfllflg therefore let's all buy a paper to find ollt who the lucky ones are. Out-ii! iJon't. hit me in that arm. because Mrs. l-lankai just 'shot' me this morning was heard all over the campus last week when nearly everyone had smallpox vaccinations. lt's worth all that painin'. though. to escape that d-readtul disease. l'hief yo-yoer of XY1-slaco High is that professional, .Iimmy Kelly. Determined to make history tor sumthin' else like that, namely the HI- LIFIGJ .linnny's brilliant mind got busy. He tied three yo-yo strings together, stood on the balcony edge in the auditorium, and tried 'out his 'super new brainstorm. It just takes .limmy to think up stunts like l 4 i o o Are You Building or Tomorrow? Did you ever stop to realize that your character is being formed each day by the thfngs you do? You cannot s l grow up, I am going to be honest, fair, and truthful. ideals cannot, suddenly be attained overnight. Our ch the future will probably he what they now are. Recently in Weslaco High two incidents occurred cause you to stop and think- Iiast week a student used a Mexican dime to buy Since the coin closely resembled American money. it noticedg and the person received seven cents change for a 'tdime ay, YVhen No, these aracters in a HI-LIFE. passed un actually worth about a penny. Oh, but whats a little thing like that? you ask? He probably just wanted to see it' he could get by with it. Then, on the same day. a little girl came into the Journalism office to pay a quarter for her ticket to the special assembly program that morning. Although she had a ticket from the last program that she had been unable to use because of illness. she nevertheless insisted on paying for the ticket. Why didn't she just go on and use it anyway? No one would have ever known. Small and comparatively minor as these incidents may scem. they can be taken as real examples of the two attitudes-that of honesty and that of dishonesty. iVe, the youth of today, will bc the adult leaders of tomorrow. As it has been sa'd, the strengfth of a nation lies in its common people. Perhaps we should stop, stand back, and look at ourselves. Xvhat kind of characters are we building? 'l.ei's Hove A Good Election! Who will win? Seniors? Juniors?? Sophs'?'?'? Maybe thc vote will be divided among the three classes. These questions are running throueh the minds of the entire school population of about 700 as popularity contest time rolls around. Eighteen students from the three upper c'asses have been chosen as candidates and will be presented in assembly tomorrow mornina. Occasionally these contests have not run exactly according to Hoyle . It is our duty to see that this contest and those fol- lowing are engineered smoothly, just as it will be our duty to do so when we become qualified voters in this country later ou. , Members of the LA PALMA staff are working hard to make this contest a success. If we abide by the rules set up for us and main- tain good sportsmanship during the campaign, everyone will bc happier. Some of us remember that several years ago the first ballot box was discarded, and everyone voted again. A few students voted absentees, substituted fake and real names, and showed Ulm: other marks of poor sportsmanship. X'i'e might not get a second -i' , chance if this happened again. itehcarsals have begun on thc! peyg have an honggfr eiecffon- senior play. 'tllome Sweet Homi- makc thc play a wonderful suc-l VQSS, tlnr hats are off to the girls' softball team, which won sec- ond place in the Vlass A divi- 4-im, A fimt mst has begin sion of the La Feria Tonvna- 3 Delfino: Do you talk all the Amgen ,md 5 know they Xvill , ment. Maria Fadena. captain. , time? ' received the second place Tillie: No, sometimes refpic trophy 'Friday night. . . . . . . . l interrupt me, l i Mary Nelle: l7MtlWt'l12iiifIGtl my l've gotta go now and start mind. Fiimilllisililig- DONT f0l'S91 to Hoi Rob Hankal: Do you fini . to the prlls tomorrow. iworks better now? which may THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY. MARCH 24, 19-'lil Gl S'B T ' .LA PALMA Contest Places Second ln Tournament The Pantherettes placed second in the La Feria Lettermen's Tournament by losing two games in the double elimination ruling. They lost both games to La Feria. The game for first place was played lllonday. March l-l. With Maria Cadena on the mound the llantherettes lost by the close score of 3 to 2. .loy Stallings and Maria Cadena were responsible for NVeslaco's two runs. Since it is necessary for a team to be defeated twice in the double elimination series. VVeslaco and lla Feria were forced to play an- other game. Wednesday. lllarch 16. was the scene of the 17 to 3 defeat handed the Weslaco girls. Maria Cadena began the pitching but was later relieved by Floyce Carpenter. Rosemary Evans. Kathryn Geraughty. and Flo-yee Carpenter made the three runs for Weslaco. Although the Pantherettes would have liked to win this tournament, their main object was to develop a good team to compete in the district meeting during the first week of April. Track Team Takes Fifth in Relays The Weslaco Track aggregation took a fifth place in the Magic Valley Relays at Pharr against stiff competition. The Panther 880-yard relay team. composed of Bob Guess. Robby llenbow, Baldwin Thomp- son. and Ray Jackson. took sec- ond. being nipped in the last few yards by Falfurrias. The 440-yard relay team com- posed of the same four boys took third behind liingsville and Edin- burg. With a time ot' 33455. the Pan- ther mile-relay team outdistanced every valley team to take a sec- ond place behind Falfnrrias, one of the top teams in the state. Boyd Dawson, Guess. Benbow. and Thompson ran the relay for VVes- laco. To Close Friday Skits To Be Given Friday Morningp Entire School to Vote in Election Eighteen candidates were chosen for the annual LA PALMA popularity contest by the three llllllttl' classes at 11:30 o'clock last Friday. Six of these will be elected by written ballot tomorrow. Candidates chosen from each class are as follows: Senors-Pattie Sue Schellhamer. best all-around girl: Carl liobitz, best all-aroundi boy: .loveta Johnson. most beautiful: Bill Pickard, most handsome: Frances Hudson, most popular girl: and Tom Pepper. most popular boy. Y?-Qf iw T -Q' 5 l. :I THE l X QIIDELNES The XVeslaco track team par- ticipated in the first Magic Valley Relays held at the new stadium in Pharr last Saturday. The 880-yard relay team won second place, the mile relay team won a second, and the sprint-relay team w'0n third, thus making a total of 8 points. Nice going, boys: let's heat Fal- fnrrias in the next meet. Choir to Present KRGV Broadcast The High School Choral Club will present a radio broadcast over KRGV tomori ow night tFri- dayl at 7 o'clock. according to Mrs. Sibyl Mattar. director. Among the selections to be presented by the chorus are as follows: Brother James' Air. An Easter Suite. The Holy Cityf' Louisiana Hayridef' All the Things You Are. and Drlnk to Me Only with Thing Eyes. The girls' chorus will sing C Far Away, the boys' quartet will present a number. and the boys' chorus will sing cnc selection, Mrs. ltlattar said that this is' Weslaeo's part in a se i-is of Val- ley high school choral l5l'01lClC'lK1 -K l each Friday night over Kl'lGf.'. Juniors-Martha Ann Knapp. best all-around girl: Floyd Mclfar- land, best all-around boy: Mary Sue Hampton, most beautiful: Roy Davis, most handsome: Olene Riley. most popular girl. and Hob Guess. most popular boy. Sophomores - Charlotte .lack- son. best, all-around girl: Stanley Keathley. best all-around boy. Patsy Pace. most popular girl: Marvin Moore, most popular boy: Sue Thompson, most beautiful. and lloyd Dawson. most hand- some. Each ot the three classes will present skits Friday morning to introduce t.heir candidates, and voting will take place at noon on the campus. The winners will be kept secret nnt.il they are an- nounccd in the HI-LIFE the fol- lowing 'l'hnrsday, Full page pic- tures of the six will he put in LA PALMA. Something new has bcen added to the track managers' chorts They now give the boys a good rub-down before the run. The rub-down loosens the musc'es til' they have anyl and makes them feel relaxed. It's nice to see Coach .lung- man's shining face back at school again. VVelcome back. Coach! lr Coach .lnngman's absence. Coacit iHenson has worked with tht baseball boys. . XYeslaco's thinly clads will participate in the annual Donna Relays next Saturday. Herc's hoping you boys bring home some first place honors. Good luck. t E vtctiiit Unit ........-...--- -11-9 - f V ' I u at - P-5-5!3ftf.aILi 0.58.1- How are all the studes of VVHS this fine morning? VVell. you may not. feel the same after the dirt is emptied! , Seen at the Wagon over the week end were .IACK PARKER and .IO ANN WILSON, GAIL HENSON and ED COMPERE, PEGGY JEAN Mt-DONALD tEd inlaurgt and RICHARD RAISE, TOMMY PEPPER and KAYE CLARK, PAT ROSS and DON CHANDLER, and CHARLES SHERRILL and GAIL HENSON. Several ot' the WHS studes seemed to he patronixing the Drive-in over the week-end. Among them were DOLORES TRIPLETT and ROBERT WIL- SON. DOLLY DIRRELL and CLIFF DAVIDSON tMereedest, l-'EGGY KIRGAN and BOB HAN-. KAL. MARTHA CRAWFORD! and MASON RAMSEY. ELEA- NOR RRADSHAW and GLENN HAAS, and KATHRYN CLECK-t LER and MARVIN MOORE. BILLIE GENTRY and ROR CLARK surely have heen seen together a lot lately. They were in Harlingen together Friday night, Q Seen riding around over thet week-end were FRANCES and' RIC, Sl'Zl ECCLES, LORET'I'A SHIELDS. and JAMES HOW-l ARD, RIIIY MAULDIN and BORI ROSS with a couple ot' Mereedes girls, ED and FLOYCE. andl KAYE and TOMMY. A few of the couples at the Bap- tist hayride Friday night were .TOY STALLINGS and RCD DAV- ENPORT, GEN BALLARD and! ITODRY RENROW. .IOY WILEYN and JIMMY SWINNEA, SHIR- LFY M e MllR RAY and .IOE LACKEY. and PATSY HANKAL and TOMMY MeMANN. I hear that several ot' the trees out at Moon Lake have some new' in- itials rarvetl on them now. What about that. .IOY and BUB? MARY PATTIE SIGLER and DAVID ROBERTSON. CHARL- ETTE JACKSON and WILLARD HALL. BETTY ROBERTSON THE VVESLACO-MHI-LIFE-THURSDAY. MARCH 24. 1949 A I 'I' ' i l1,,,.nl'1,.... I The Andrews Trio, an instru- mental group featuring ma- rimha, violin, and piano, will l present a prograln of melodie and ELDEN NVREN. JACKIEI FAYE ROBERTS and ALEX W XVES'l'l1ROOK. S I' E 'FHOMI selertions ranging from the classic-al to the popular in a special assembly in the audi- torium Friday, March 31, at 9 ok-loek. This program will he sponsored by the Journalism Class, The show is made up of three talented. glamorous young ladies. Dressed in beautiful eostumes and displaying both beauty and mu- sit-al artistry, the group features tri s, duets. and solos. Beverly Reynolds, marimhist, ot' New York. studied eight years 'it the Eastman School of Music, Rochester. New York. and one year at the American Conserva- rwix' Il' Music, Chicago. SAN. EVELYN HAAS, DICK RYAN, and HAROLD DEAN PATE seemed to be having a gay time at the Methodist square rfanee F-riday night. Say, PATSY POTTS, who was at your house in a blue lvlereury Friday afternoon? Could it have heen .IOHNNY MOTHERSHED t'1om Harlingen? The CSB Banquet at the Aztec Tuesday night was quite a gala affair. Some of the couples seen enjoying themselves were RA- MIRO and TONIE tEtlinhurgt, Mary Nell Snow. pianist. nf Dallas. studied at Southern Meth- odist University and the Univer- sity ol' Texas, She has lreen pianist for the Dallas Training Symphony orchestra, and she did accompanying and diieeting at the Community Center, Auflttsta. Georgia, Marguerite Gillette. violinist. hails from Miami, Florida, At th'- age of fifteen she went to Chit-irzo to study under the late Dr. Lefn Semetini. teacher and vfee presl- dent at Chicago Musieal Crl'eg . At his death she was trans e:'.et to Patil Stassevieh. who sueeeel- er Dr. Semetini. Admission for this assembly will he 30 eents, and tiekets may he ohtained frfnn any memlter of the .Ic:ninn'i-ri Class or Miss Black. MANCEL and ALICIA. .IOEI CARDENAS and IHENITO. DEI,- FINO and LYDIA. RETO GON- ZALEZ and ORALIA. ORALI-X PEREZ, TILLIE GARCIA and MAC TORAR. Some ol' the cou- ples went ear riding alle the hanquet and some went to the Drive ln. Was the sh: w gfo d. MANUEL? Now I must put the ole YAC- UUM together again and prepare for a hig eateh next week, The VACIRTM will get you if you don't wateh out! 'IHIG WIGSIAAFO I-ll-LIFE, THURSDAY. MAlll'H Ill. lll-lil Johnson, Pickord, Hudson, Pepper, Sohe lhomer, Lobitz Win l Pictured above are the six winners in the LA PALMA popularity contest. Top row, left to right: .lovetar Johnson, most beautifull girl: Bill Piekurd, most handsome boy: and lflranees Hudson, most popular girl. - Bottom row, left to right: 'Pom Pepper, most popular boy: Pattie Sun- Sehell- hanu-r, ln-st all-aurouml girlg and Furl Lobitz, best all-zu'0und boy. Four More Students Make Quill, Scroll lfour more seniors oi' the .leur- nalisni Class have been recom- . . , . ivenrlecl Im' Quill and he-roll. lll- ternalional honor srieiety for high seliuul journalists, liy Miss Louise lllaek. sprmsor. 'Fhese are Leola Norrinan, Rim' Vlienik. .lim Me- Leaisli. and limi Vhandler. These sledents have mel re-i f'nix'etrents llPl'C'Q'Zll'Y to lie rn-' Hampton 'lected -Teen President Nlary Sue Hampton was elected president ol' the Y-Teens for next year at a meeting Tuesday after-1 eoininended for Quill :mil Scroll. Miss Black stated. Meniliership applieations and samples of the applicants' wiirk' will lie sent to Edward Nell. na- Liunal executive secretary. an Nortliwestern University for hifi approval. , noon. Illareli 122. at the lionie of Gen llallard. Other ot'l'ic'ers chosen iare as follows: Yll'C-lll'0SlllClli. Size 'I'limnpsni: seerelary, Gen Ballard: treasurer. Martha Ann Iinappg and som: leader. KIIITC Clark. l'rec-eding the election. Rev. lfraiieis Craig, pastor ut' the First Christian l'liureli, presented ai l lalli on how to live a C'ln'istian life. After the meeting reireslnnenrs ni' 4-rmfmkies and eliceeulate eandy were served. THE WESLACO Hl-LIFE, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1949 . ' ' , s f 1 . f 1. . GSI 1 ,f if IT .5 it As I See It reveals a very ' 7 ' 1 -:Egg Q busy weekg therefore hang on to your seat, because here we go! First, bushels of orchids go to the lucky six who emerged vic- torious in the popularity contest, even though no one will tell me who won. This has been such a long week of suspense and suffer- ing, hasn't it, kids? Won't it be kinda hard to pass a twirling baton? innocent- ly asked Barbara Bledsoe just before the girls' relay in Donna last Saturday. All the time Bar- bara didn't know that the baton was a short cardboard stick. ll0n't feel so bad about it-y0u'll learn-maybe! The Choral Clubs radio broad- cast Friday night was indeed one of the best. Under the able direc- tion of Mrs. Mattar, the choir is bound to go a long way. Keep up the good work! Uongrats really go to the girls' track team, which carried off for the second time the first place trophy at the Donna Re- lays. The new name for Tommy .Io Lott is Speedball, because that girl can really run! Are they t'rom the insane asylum? They're horrible looking! Mary Sue, Billie Janet, and Mar- tha Ann all looked like nuts after silvering a big bunch of cedar bushes last Saturday for the Junior-Senior Banquet. They had silver all over them, and no doubt Bob would have fallen over in a faint if he had seen ltlary Sue! Swcltering band students pre- sented a wonderful concert downtown Saturday for the pur- pose of advertising the Army Air Force Hand. Always leave it up to the band t.o be working for a worthy purpose. E l l i Congratulations to All! Now that the pirates and the cowboys and the strains of 'tliicycle Built for Two have faded away, the signs are torn down, and the Sophs. .Iuniors, and Seniors are friends once more, twe hopel, it's time to congratulate the students of W. H. on a job well done. Recognition should be given to Mary Sue Hampton and Bob Hankal. feature editors of LA PALMA, for the excel'ent organization of the popularity contest. It has been a long time since W. H. S. has seen such enthusiasm and good sportsmanship displayed in a campaign. The Juniors declared that they put up about G0 signs, while the Sophs and Seniors were not far behind with the artistry and in- genious ideas. The skits presented in assembly Friday showed much thought and originality, which were rewarded by the attentiveness of the student body. incidentally, now that the big news is out, it looks as though the Seniors proved the best politicians, after all! ln counting the ballots, the tellers found no fictitious names, and only about 12 ballots of the 548 had to be discarded because no name was signed. Again we say, 'tCongratulations. W. H. S.--to those who worked and to those who won! Best of luck, Contestants Weslaco High has a good chance to win this year. That is the opinion of many students as the annual literary and athletic contests two or three years, we have not performed in some of these events. This year will be a different story if pre- paredness has anything to do with the results. Most of the literary and athletics contestants have been work- ing for some time. With th's preparation behind them, the par- ticipators should be on the beam when they appear in their dif- ferent contests. Debaters, spellers, ready wr'ters, declamation entrants. typists. and all the rest will be striving to uphold the traditions of the school. ln athletic contests the traeksters and girl softballers have shown the lntescholastic League and teachers of Weslaco roll around. ln the last to the best of our ability flashes of brilliance and will certainly have to be reckoned with. Xvin, lose, or draw, XVeslaco High will be proud of all of these for their efforts. show Tuesday night in the Ritz theatre. Say, Rosemary, that bathe ing suit is some beauty! The girls' volley ball team is getting so good that they pra- cticed with a professional team from Dallas last week. The Dal- las team split sidesg however about the only exercise our girls got. was moving their eyes try- ing to see that fast-moving ball. bathing suits. housecoats, pajamas, , ..... Street dresses, play clothes and other types were modeled inl The 8lV Class really deserve the, we go to the game. lf it stands more money than anyone else for the Mr. and Miss X contest. The mystery boy and girl from the SIV Class will be revealed at '1 dance being planned for the future. Fome again next week, 'cause azrotlzer week means another column. l'll flip a coin. If it's heads, we go to the party. lt it's tails, the lfuture Home-makers' stylel compliments, since they turned inlond edge. we study. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE. THURSDAY, MARCH 31. IU-19 Trophy in Relays The girls' track team copped the girls' trophy with 13 points at the annual Donna Relays Saturday, March 26. Billie Parker set the record in the 50 yd. dash by running it in 6.9 seconds. Tommie .lo Lott made the record in 75 yd. dash in 9.2 seconds. The girls' relay team. consisting of Billie Parker. Barbara Bledsoe, Kathryn Cleckler. and Tommie .Io Lott. took second place in the girls' 220 yd. relay. The total points made by the track team was lil, McAllen was second with 1tl points. '7 monmewl X IIDELNES A big hand goes to Johnny Porter for placing third in the discns throw at the Donna Re- lays last Saturday. Johnny cle- feated all competition in Class A: therefore he should have a good chance in the District meet, which is to be held at Pharr April 9. Nice going, and good luck, Johnny! Congratulations are also in order for the sprint relay team for win- ning a third place. the 880-yard relay team for winning a third place. and the mile relay team for a second place. The mile relay team consists of Boyd Dawson. Bob Guess, Bobby Benbow, and Baldwin Thompson, The other re lay teams consist oi' the same boys. except Dawson. Jimmy Vaughn looks like a good prospect for the mile event. Run a little faster on the first two laps, Jimmy: then use a pogo stick on the last two, You can't be beaten! t'l'hese last in- structions carrie from S. M. U. and R. J. CJ The baseball team won their first game of the season with a score of 8 to 5. The game was played with Brownsville at Brownsville. Too bail Corky is GMS' Team Takes Senior Candidates Talce All Places Upperclassmen Score Total Victory For Second Consecutive Year For the second consecutive year the Senior Class scored a sweep- ing victory over the Juniors and Sophomores by electing all of their candidates in the annual Popularity Contest sponsored by LA PALMA. .loveta Johnson was chosen W.H.S.'s most beautiful girl, Bill Pickard, most handsome boy: Frances Hudson. most popular girl: Tom Pepper, most. popular boy: Pattie Sue Schellhamer. best-all-around girl: and Carl Lobitz, best afl-around boy. The winning candidates are all prominent on the VV.H.S, campus. .Ioveta is one of the senior cheer leaders and social chairman of the Senior Class. Bill is one of the art editors on the LA PALMA staff. Frances is editor of LA PALMA, a member of Quill and Scroll. H. E. III Sponsors Annual Style Show Approximately fifty girls and ten l boys participated in the style show held Tuesday night at. the Ritz Theater at 8 o'clock. The girls modeled clothes they made or from local stores. The boys wore clothes from the local men's stores. Supplying articles of clothing for the style show were La Mode Shoppe. Terry Farris. Anthony's, J. C. Penney's, Feder- rtefl S'ore. l-Z. de la Rosa. Mattar Brcs. Valley lXlen's Supply. and Levine's. l Fyery year the Home Eeonomicsl Ill class sponsors a stye lshow in 1 school assembly. This year. however, .lack Verser. manager of the Ritz Theatre. offered his. stage. Bob McDonald. KRGV news broadcaster. was the narrator. I A P' I ineligible for all sports: he surelyi would make a good pinch-hitter,r wouldnt he. Coach Jungman? . I XVelcome back to school, Roy Davis and Dick Chenik. Did you have a good trip to XVashington'? l l Stanley: B-etcha I can tell you! the score of the game before it starts- 1 Patsy Pace: Oh yeah? VVhatf ' Ftanley: Nuthin to nuthin! vice-president of Choral Club and accompanist, Y-Teen representa- tive to the Student Council, a member of Little Broadway, and one of the F. F. A. Sweethearts Tom is president of the Senior Class. a member of Key Club, president of Science Club, one of the business managers of the HI- LIFE and LA PALMA. publica- tions representative to the Student Council, and a-member of Quill and Scroll. Pattie Sue is a senior cheer leader. secretary-treasurer of Stu- dent Council. program chairman of Y-Teens, Student Council repre- sentative from Little Broadway. and one of the F. F. A. Sweet- hearts. Carl vice-president and stu- Fent conductor of the band, vice- president of Key Club, and Senior Class representative to Student Council. Balloting was held last Friday at noon on the campus. The classes presented their candidates Friday morning during an as- sembly held third period, and stu- dents reported to their class vot- ing boxes between 12:30 and 1 o'clcck to name their choice in candidates. Approximately a dozen votes had to l'e thrown out be- cause the students failed to sign their names to their ballots. The six winners of the contest w'Il have full page pictures in LA l'AlilXlA. Weslaco School an- nual. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE, THURSDAY, MARCH 31, 1949 TE 5 DNS Puck UvAu.THE Dmtl It is a dark. dreary night as your reporter creeps into a tent belonging to a wise old fortune teller to find out the various acti- vities of the studes of W. H. S. over the week-end. The first thing coming into View in the crystal ball is the swell barbeque given by SUZANNE WATERS last. Firday night to honor her roomate. PAT BULA- SKI, from Dallas. Among the couples there were BETTY JEAN ROBERTSON and CARL LOBITZ, NIARY NELLE DAVENPORT and ARNOLD DREYER, GAIL HEN- SON and DON CHANDLER. CI-IARLES SHERRILL and JO ANNE WILSON, KAYE and TOM. and PEG amd BOB. The view clears a little, and we see PEG and BOB, and DON and GAIL at the Wagon after the barbecue. Also there are ROSE- MARY EVANS and DENNIS WELLS. LJOLORES TRIPLETT and ROBERT WILSON. MARK and MASON, .IO RAY LOTT tMc- Allenl and BILL PICKARD, GEORGE HARREN and FRAN- CES HENRY tlvlercedesl, and BOB FIELDS and DOROTHY LANG tliercedesl. By the way, FIELDS. have you started typing yet? The ball also shows BETTY JEAN and CARL at the show in Weslaco Friday night. PATSY POTTS and JOHN MOTHERSI-IED tHarIingenD were also together Friday night.. The scene now shifts from Fri- day to Saturday night: the crystal ball gets clearer. and we see KAYE and TOM playing miniature golf in McAllen, and PEG and BOB at the Sky-Vue Drive In. ELEA NOR BRADSHANV. MARY S 1' E HAMPTON. P A T TIE S C H E L L H A M E R, and SUE THOMPSON were at the Donna Relays Saturday night. lsn't that RICHARD LANNERT we sec taking you home. SUE? Another little item of interest we learned was the fact that BOB ROSS and RUTH HOPPE tlVIer- ccdesl were also together over the weekend. Cruising around over the week- end were TILLIE and TAVO double dating with another couple I l VACUUH tlttlitll 26 W.H.S Students To Enter Contests literary Events CluimSpotligh1g Some Athletic-Matches To Be Played Twenty-six students and twelve alterrnates from Weslaco High School have been entei ed in the literary contests of the Interscholastic League meet of District 31 A. to be held in Pharr, April 1-2, accord- ing H. L. Bradshaw, principal. Eight Valley schoofs-Rio Grande City, Mission. Pharr. San Juan. Alamo, Donna, Weslaco. La Feria. Raymondville, anzl Mercedes-will enter the meet. Students from Weslaco who will be entered in the various literary events and their alternates are as A' F B d follows: lr t Debate: Dick Chenik. .lim Mc- 0 Leaish, Frances Hudson, Pat Ross. To N One-Act Playi Robert Fields. , ,Bob Hankal, Caroline Goodson, Qu tlkolores Triplett. Donald Chand- The United States Army Airllell' ' U' P Y' H 111 Force Band will present a matinee t TIlIEtJ'?Qx1ti1g'ni7MEJQMEDZVB and a night concert on Barbeel 1 ' ' ' f ' i - ' 'K Field, Tuesday, April 5. at. 1:30tH1H' Betty Jean Neebet Ch-N111 and S o'clock p.m.. respectively. The band consists of seventy musicians. including f e a t ure d soloists and the famous Singing Sergeantsu of radio fame, under the direction of Lt. Col. George S. Howard from Washington, D. C. To publicize the event, the Wes- laco High School Band presented a concert., Saturday, March 26, at -i o'clock at the Knapp Motor Com- pany parking lot. The band play- ed marches and overtures. The Air Force Band was in- v'te:l by the Weslaco Band Par- ents' Association and is co-spon- sored by the Weslaco Federated Clubs. Proceeds from the con- certs will be divided between the Federated Clubs and the Weslaco Band. Students attending the after- noon concert will be dismissed from school that afternoon. accord- ing to l-I. L. Bradshaw, principal. TIckets may be purchased from any member of the VVes'aco Band at 60 cents for students and 551.20 for adults. fiom Edinburg, Just before We left. we tfxok special note of the events to take place in the future: such as the Jr.-Sr. Banquet -and a couple of beach parties. We'll be back next week to reveal the outcome of the coming weekend. l Cardenas, Carl Lobitz tfour to be enteredl. Shorthand: Peggy Kirgan, Dolly Dibrell: Patricia Ross, alternate. Declamationz Senior girls, Tillie Garc'a3 Charlotte Jackson. alter- nate, Senior boys, Melvin lVIoore. Ready Writing: Junior, Sonya Chambers: David Rogers, Eva Lou Poinbeouf, alternates. Senior, .lim McLeaish: Peggy Kirgan, alter- nate. Spelling: Junior, .Iacie Chapin. Sharon Flemingg Allie Aldridge. Pat Kaufman, alternates. Senior. Tillie G a r c i a. Lola Valadez: iYvonne Thompson, Mary Nelle l Davenport, alternates. Slide Rule: Elden Wren, Tom Pepper, Don McNeely. The schedule for the contests is as follows: Friday, April 2. Sl a.m., number sense and shorthand: I0 a.m.. story telling. ready Writing, and typing: 11:30 a.m . slide rule: 1 p.m., spell- ing and extemporaneous speech. Softball and volleyball contests will start Thursday. March 31, and continue Friday and Saturday. Aprirl 1-2. with the finals Satur- day afternoon at 3 p.r.i. Weslaco will have entries in girls' volley- ball and softball. The one-act play contest will bc held in the Mercedes High School auditorium Thursday e v e n in gk April 7. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1949 Mcleaish Wins Essay Contest Jim McLeaish emerged as win- ner of the essay contest which was sponsored by the U. S. Army for Army Day. April 6. Boys and girls of the Senior Class participated in the contest, which consisted of essays written on any phase of the army or about any of its branches. Jim's topic was 'fPreparation for Peace. .lim will go on the air at Radio Station KRGV and will also be a special guest at the concert in Weslaco by the United States Air Force Band on April 5, 1949. WHS Wins 65 Points In league Meet Weslaco won 65 points in the first section of the Interscholastic League Meet held at the Pharr- San Juan-Alamo High School last Friday and Saturday. Pharr won this part of the meet with 157 points. The Weslaco winners were as follows: Boys' debate - Dick Chenik and Jim Mclaeaish, first, girls' debate - Frances Hudson and Patricia Ross, first: boys' declamation - Melvin Moo1'e, sec- ond: girls' declamation - Tillie Garcia, fourth: typing - Barbara, first: Tillie Garcia, third: 'and shorthand-Peggy Kirgan, fourth. Current Event Club P ans Field Trip a A field trip is being planned by the Current Event Club for Satur- day, April 9. The group will go up the Valley, stopping at Mis- sion to visit the Oblate Mission, where Catholic priests are trained. After seeing the cross, between Mission and Rio Grande City, and El Grotte, the class will proceed to Roma to the Davis Landing, where boats landed during the Civil War. The petrified forest will also be visited. Next the group will visit the spot where the Mier Expedition crossed into Mexico, ten miles west of Roma. l Gym ls Setting For Jr.-Sr. Banquet arclen cene Furnisltes Colorful ackgrouncl for Annual Event The annual Jun'or-Senior Banquet, which in previous years has been held in various places in Weslaco and over the Valley, was held for the first time in the Gymnasium last Saturday night. The Gym was decorated as a garden scene, with white lattice fences twined with green fern, flowers. and potted plants, which separated the banquet tables from the dance floor. The orchestra stands were flanked by plots of green grass, enclosed by small white picket fences, potted palms, flowers, and silvered cedar branches. Behind the orchestra was a large silver HW with blue streamers: and above, the basketball basket was filled with white gladiolas, silver branches, and blue balloons. Other basketball goals were filled with balloons, and canopies of blue crepe paper hung overhead. Eighth Grade Plans Class Social The eighth grade is sponsoring a campaign to raise as much money as possible by the end of the school year. With this money they plan to give a social for the entire class the latter part of April. Money has been raised through bake sales, pictures shows, penny campaigns, and other types of sales. Each section has selected a Mr. and Miss X. The section making the most money will have the honor of having their candidates crowned and given a title at the dance. Section 8 II has chosen Paula Sue Strong and Ernest McMur- ray: 8 III, Patsy Emery and Don- ald Fisher: and 8 IV, Barbara Wil- liams and Charles Griffin. Eight one has withdrawn from the con- test in favor of 8 IV. 'Five teachers - Mrs. Bonnie Harmon, Mrs. Louise Bower, Mrs. Mary Hoge, Mrs. Ava Lee Jones. and Marvin Palmer are sponsor- ing the campaign. Students will meet at the high school at 9 o'clock that Saturday morning with their lunch, cam- eras, and notebooks, and will re- turn around 4 o'clock. Mr. Crowell will drive the bus. The banquet tables were dec- orated with trails of green fern and spring f'owers: the place cards were miniature hand-painted boys and girls carrying cloth umbrel- las: while the blue and white pro- grams carried out the garden scene. The menu consisted of tomato juice cocktail. creamed chicken with dressing, green beans, mash- ed potatoes, pineapple salad. hot rolls, ice cream, chocolate cake. and iced tea. The program for the banquet was as follows: Invocation-A. C. Murphy: welcome - Kathryn Cleckler: response-Tom Pepper: and sofos-Mrs. Woodrow lsham. After a fifteen minute intermis- sion, the dance started with a grand march, led by the class of- ficers: then the guests began dancing to the music of Joe Bel- lamah's orchestra. Later in the evening, the pro- gram for the dance was presented as follows: Piano duet-Frances Hudson. Bob Hankal: reading - Pat Ross: Barber Shop Quartet -- Ed Compere, Bob Hankal, Everett McAulay, and Jim McLeaish, ac- companied by Mrs. Bonny Har- mon. At the close of the evening, the seniors formed a line, and the juniors and faculty members passed by to bid them farewell while the orchestra played Auld Lang Synef' Approximately one hundred and forty guests attended the banquet. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1949 Slsitll A Spring has sprung, but it sure ain't begun. With my poetry ex- pressed in beautiful English, the time has come for tYou could never guessl, As I See It. The Junior-Senior Banquet and Dance held last Sat.urday night in the gym will always be remembered. Since only three waitresses turned up, the gallant heroes tboys, in other words! came to the rescue by serving their dates. tIt has been rumored that Ric Chenik has been offered a job as a waiter in the Shamrock Hotel in H0ust.on.l After the quite informal ban- quet, the dance began and was a huge success. All those who helped decorate the gym really deserve the compliments: fur- thermore, thanks go to all the women of Xveslaco who fur- nished the flowers for decora- tions. 't0h, my legs. They're killing me! screamed Patsy Pace. Gen Ballard. and all the other sopho- mores who are trying out for cheerleaders. They have been practicing yells all week with Pattie Sue 'tl'll teach 'em or kill 'em Schellhamer and the other three cheerleaders in charge. To- day is big election day: there- fore all you kids be sure to vote for the two that you want. Fongrats go to Helen Pray- tor and Billie Ruth Parker, re- spectively, who were elected captain and co-captain of the volleyball team. Also, Tommy Jo Lott was chosen captain of the junior baseball team. I know they'll make good leaders. The F.F.A. boys have been busy at the Mercedes Stock Show this week. Marvin Moore and Ray Cleckler will probably smell like pigs. since they have been with their pigs all week. Some life. no? Vl'eslaeo High extends con- gratulations to the debate Cleckler Chosen Jr. Class Entry Kathryn Cleckler was chosen as Weslaco High's candidate for the T950 cover girl ofthe Mercedes Livestock Show at a Junior Class meeting last week. Kathryn must be at the show each night this week. Tuesday she attended the parade, the Dedi- cation Cereinones, a dinner, and the circus cavalcade, where she was introduced to the audience. Wednesday night Kathryn was one of the honored guests at a square dance. The Cover Girl Dance will be the feature attrac- tion tonight, when she will be honored. Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock she will meet with other candidates at the show grounds for final judging. Contestants will be judged on the following points: Originality of costume. farmerette or cowgirl, poise, personality, general appear- ance. and posture. Interscholastic League. Francesl Hudson and Pat Ross, and Ric Fhenik and Jim Mclieaish were so glad they won first in debate that they hugged everyone around them within a mile. Barbara Bledsoe won first in typing, and several other con- teestants won places. VVe're proud of all of you, Ralph Knott has the honor in biology class of having more hairs in a square inch on his arm than onyone else. He had 135 hairs, and Mason Ramsey ran a close second with 125. There's no telling what Mrs. Carrothers will think of next! Wrapped in a bundle of fur and drinking hot chocolate, I will now close your very faithful column. Adios. . First place winner will receive S535 in cash in addition to an orig- inal painting of herself. Second place and third place will be 5525 and S15 respectively. . L - .. . . I I ' o I - X s -, X In It's All Up to You, Students! Several weeks ago the Student Founcil began their project of opening the study hall before school in the morning and at noon. Although the plan seems to be working fairly satisfactorily, there are some things that might. be said in connection with it. The front door only is to be unlocked for students to enter the building. Sometimes a student may rattle incessantly and bang on a side door until Pedro comes to 'et him in. This is a thoughtless and lazy person, indeed, for he makes more work for Pedro Each morning and noon a Student C'ounc'l member is put ill charge of managing the study hall group. As a rule, the students are quiet and make good use of the privilege. However, many times lllIlgZlZiIIES and encyclopedias are left. on the tables, and paper is thrown on the floor. This again causes our librarian and our jan't0r to spend time straightening up after the students. lt's us to us, studes. Do we, or do we not wish to maintain this privilege? Let's show the Student Council that we do! Congratulations, Juniors Every year about this time one of the most important events of the school year takes place. That is the Junior-Senior Banquet. For the first time, the banquet and dance were held in the gym. decorated as a garden, with April Showers as the theme. An enjoyable time was had by all, with a good mea', a very excellent program, and dancing to the tune of an excellent orchestra. The Juniors are certainly to be congratulated for a job well done teams t'or their showing in the Orchids to them, and best of luck to the Seniors. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1949 GMS Hi' Two w S'. Traclcsi-ers to Enter One loss in Meet In of District 31-A Meet elimination softball play Thurs- day, the Pantherette Diamondeers pounded out a 13 to 1 win over ye , ' the Mission girls. ' Q .M X The second round dropped the Pantherette girls as they were X defeated bv La Feria 13 to -7 Maria Cadena was on the mound for both games. The Junior High Girls tromp- ed Donna 21 to 11 in the first round but were defeated by Mis- sion 7 to 6 in the second round. Tommie Jo Lott pitched for the two games. Although the girls' volley ball team was beaten in the first round, they made a very good showing. The scores for the match were 15-7, 7-15, and 10-15. Outstanding players were Billie Parker. Floyce Carpenter, and Helen Praytor. Baseball Schedule Announced The Weslaco Panther baseball team, under Coach Claude Jung- man, opens conference competi- tion against Mission, Tuesday, April 12. , The remainder of the schedule for this season is as follows: Date Opponent Place Tues,. April 12, +Mission, there Friday, April 15, open Tues.. April 19, tRaymondville here Friday. April 22, 'Pharr here Tues., April 26, +R. G. City, there Friday, April 29, +Mission, here Tuesday, May 3, Edinburg, here Fri., May 6, Raymondville, there Tuesday, May 10, Pharr, there Fri., May 13, +R. G. City, here t+Denotes conference games! Seniors Decide Dates For Coming Events The dates for several Senior events were decided at the meet- ing of the Senior Class Thursday, March 31, at noon in Mr. Sans- ing's room. On April 26 the Seniors will present their play. Home Sweet Homicide, in the high school l I VVith the district track meet just around the corner and a determined band of thinly clads working hard, indications are that XVeslac0 has a very good chalice for number one trophy honors. The meet will be held at the new stadium in Pharr on April 8. XVeslaco's top con- tenders will be Mission and Pharr. A practice meet was held at Donna last Wednesday afternoon with Donna, Weslaco, Edinburg, Mercedes. and McAllen participat- ing. The Purple and White mile- rclay team won second place. In- dividual honors went to Johnny Porter for winning second place in the discus throw, Baldwin Thompson, who won first place in the 200-yard low hurdles, and Ray Dempsey, who took third in the mile run. Weslaco made a total of 18 points. Coach Jungman's battling baseball bunch dropped a close decision to Edinburg last Wednesday by a score of 5 to 3. 'Tough luck, boys! You baseball boys had better watch out. 'cause you have a tick among you, and if he gets on you. helll slick to you like glue for bet- ter or worse. All kidding aside. when Maurice Allen starts some- thing, he doesn't qu-it until 1t's finished. How about that, B.J.C.'? Here's wishing you success on your project, Maurice! auditorium. Kid Day will be held April 28. After presenting a short skit in the auditorium, the class will go swimming and picnicking at Crystal Waters in Mission. The Seniors will be honored by the Baptist Church with a break- fast at 7:30 a.m. Saturday, April 16. With high hopes of their first track championship in several years, the 'Weslaco Panthers will journey to Pharr Friday, April 8. for the District 31-A Track Meet. Pharr, Donna, and Mission will probably be the top contenders, along with Weslaco, for the title. Following is a list of entries for the individual events: pole vault-Wortham, Barth, Allen, high jump-Day, Vaughn, Allen, shot put-Haas, Porter, Guess, 120-yard hurdles-Miller, McFar- land, Guess: 100-yard dash - Jackson, Davis, Luna, 440-yard dash-Dawson, Moore, Benbow. Broad jump-Luna, Davis, dis- cus--Haas, Porter, Guess, 200- yard low hurdles - Thompson, Miller, Moore, 880-yard dash - Jackson, Davis, Luna, 440-yard relay-tGuess, Jackson, Benbow, Thompsonl, one-mile run-Demp- sey, Tanner, Vaughn, one-mile re- lay -- tDawson, Guess, Benbow, Thompson? Second Annual Payment Due New Second payments on LA PALMA will be collected, begin- ning today, Bill McKee, business manager, stated. Though the annual will not be issued until the first week of school next fall, bills must be paid this year. A total of approximately S2500 is being spent on the HI- LIFE and LA PALMA. The price of this year's annual is 953, which is only 25 cents more than last year's, yet this year's book will contain 96 pages of pic- tures I18 more than last year'sl and 36 issues of the HI-LIFE. Those who made a first payment of SB1 owe 32, while those who paid 251.50 have a balance of 31.50. The second payment should be made to the same person who took the first, Bill said. Names of LA PALMA salesman are on the re- ceipts issued with the first pay- ment. About fifteen annuals are still available. These may be secured by paying 33, Bill stated. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL 7, 1949 vlctiif tllllltl f.w'g-PnEk Uv A LL Tifef.D1RTl As ye ole snoopin' reporter hopped in a helicopter and took off to scan the Valley for juicy bits of gossip, the first thing which attracted my attention was a large garden with couples in beautiful formals and spring suits. Deciding to investigate this scene, I glided down and landed on a basketball goal. This turned out to be the scene of the Junior-Senior Banquet. Some of the many couples seen there were MARY NELLE and ARNOLD DREYER, FRANCES and RIC, BILL and JZERE, JACK and PATIA, DON and JO ANNE, BABB and GAIL, FIELDS and DOROTHY LANG, GEORGE and MARTHA ANN, NANCY ANN and CHARES, BETTY JEAN and CARL, DOLLY and CLIFF DAV- IDSON, JIM and CAROLINE, BILLY and CARLINE, BILL and LEOLA MAE, ROSEMARY and DENNIS, PAT Elenburg and EV- ! ERETT, BOB and PEG, JOHN and PAT, KAYE and TOMMY, MAR- THA and MASON, DOLORES and ED, MAURICE and SUE, KATH- RYN and MARVIN, PATTIE SUE and RAY, MARY SUE and BOB, BILLIE and BOB, JOHNNY and BOBBY, OLENE and DIZZY, JOE and SHIRLEY, HELEN and LOWELL, HELEN and GERALD BROWN, JIMMY and BOBBIE, CAROLINE and JULIAN, HELEN MCDANIEL and JIMMY CLARK, REX and JEAN, GLEN- DY and ABEL, ELSA and RA- MIRO, MANUEL and LUPE, HILDA and JOHNNY, BARBARA and ROLANDO, DELFINO and NOELIA, JOE CARDENAS and MYRTALA CASTILLO tElsaJ, MARIA CADENA and H. SARI- BAY tMercedesl, HORACIO and NAOMI. MINERVA and RO- JELIO, MARY C A N T U and IS R A E L BENAVIDES, LINA MENDOSA and EUGENE, and TILLIE and TAVO tEdinburgl. Tiring of watching the dance, I reveal my motor and continued to cruise over the Valley. MARY NELLE and ARNOLD were seen at the midnight show at the Har- lingen Drive-In after the dance, and BOB and BILLIE were at the Drive-In in Elsa. Nine Chosen to Enter In Choral Contest Nine students were chosen to enter as soloists in the Interschol- astic League Choral Contest. to be held in San Benito April 29 and 30. Incidentally, just where was this big slumber party that so many of the Junior and Senior boys had after the banquet? There were a mighty lot of sleepy boys Sunday morning! Isn't spring wonderful! SUE ,and WARREN are back together ' again! Say, PATSY, where was STAN- LEY Saturday night? Seen together over the. week- end were JOY and BUD, and PAT ROSS and 'tBull', SANDERS. Say, DAVID, who is your lat- est flame? Could that have been PATSY BRADSHAW you were Isitting with in the show Saturday , night? After that, my helicopter came crashing to the ground and blew to bits. preventing further snoop- in'g however. never fear, studesg ye ofe snoopin' reporter wasn't hurtg consequently l'll be back again next week! Chenik Describesi Key Clubbers' Visit to Wushingtonll The following is an account of the trip to- IVashington, D. C., made by Ric Chenik and Roy Davis, representatives of the Key Club to the Interna- tional Key Club Convention, as written by Ric for the HI- LIFE: Have you ever been to VVash- ington with 2.300 boys? I have. Leaving Weslaco, I caught the 10 o'clock bus with my buddy, Roy Davis, to Dallas. There I met many fine boys who were also Key Clubbers. Vile all boarded the chartered bus and were on our way to Washington. ln St. Louis another bus was waiting to take 29 of us farther. This bus was called a Buffet Coach. as it had a snack bar and restroom. , ,We arrived in Washington about 9 o'clock and registered at the Raleigh Hotelg then I walked around a bit. Friday morning I attended the opening meeting of the con- vention. The w el c o rn in g speech was given by Senator Bricker of Ohio. His topic was I It's fun to live in America. After the first meeting, I at- tended the sergeant-at-arms meeting, as I was appointed sergeant-at-arms of Interna- tional Key Clubs. Friday afternoon I walked around town, waiting for the rain to stop. I stepped into a cafe and ordered Chopped French Steak on Scottish Bun with Garnish. The meal turned out to be a ham-- burger in a bun with cole slaw. flt cost S1.00!l I got up at 6:30 A. M. Satur- day to see President Truman. Every morning he takes a walk from Blair House to the Vllhite House: therefore, I stood on the curb and, along with one hun- dred other boys, called to him. I-Ie waved in a friendly manner. Saturday was the most strenu- ous day of all. I attended an elec- tion meeting from 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. This meeting was fun, al- though it turned out to be a lot of work. In all good fun, the north and south split during the convention, however, the boys were not serious. At the end of the meeting all the boys, north- ern and southern, walked arm in arm around Washington. That night I attended a supper in the Naval Departmental Build- ing given by Kiwanis Club Inter- national. After the dinner, the conven- tion was formally closed, then we all took off a mile a minute to see as much as we could of Wash- ington in one night. Sunday afternoon we went sightseeing. Among other j things I saw the Vvashington l Monument, the Lincoln Me- morial, the Tomb 'of the Un- known Foldier, ,4llllIg't0Il Cem- etery, the Capitol, and the IVhite House. I took pictures of many other buildings, and I'm hoping they are good. . Instead of taking the chartered bus by the northern route, Ro-y and I exchanged our tickets and took a regulation bus through the south. All in all, we rode through fourteen states and the 'District of Columbia. enjoying every mile of the way. THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL lil, IC-HL Band to Have Part ln Festival Parade The Weslaco High School Band will participate in the San Jac- into Festival and the Battle of Flowers parade to be held in San Antonio. April 20-22. This year's marching fete will take place in Alamo Stadium at 6 p.m., Wednesday. April 20. There will be 15 bands and drum and bugle corps from San Antonio and 14 bands from outlying towns. Each individual band will be allowed six minutes on the field on marching, and playing, to the time get first divi- awards being and will be rated maneuvers, dress. and on adherence schedule. The best sion awards, such large silver loving cups. 1 Band members who go to San Antonio will arrive on Wednes- day for the Festival, will be enter- tained by the Battle of Flowers Association on Thursday, and will take part in the Battle of Flowers parade Friday. Senior High School To Elect President The election of the Student Council president for 19-19-'50 will be held Wednesday. April 27, on the school campus from 12:30 to i o'clock, according to Bill Mc- Kee, president. Candidates will be juniors who are members of the council this year. They are as follows: Kaye Clark. Junior Class representative: Roy Davis, Junior Class repre- sentativeg Alex Westbrook, Band representative: Russel Vos, Fu- ture Farmers representativeg and Charlie Cardenas, Key Club re-1 presentative. At a recent meeting of the Stu- dent Council it was decided that voting would be open only to senior high students, ninth through twelfth grades, since the council represents only senior high. Placing benches around the campus was also discussed in the meetingg however, it was sent back to the civic committee for further planning. .v Ballard, Pace Elected Cheerleaders Pictured above are the newly elected junior cheerleaders, Gen Ballard and Patsy Pace, who will lead the cheering section for the next. two years. Gen has been very active this past year, as she was a mem- W ber of the Future Homemakers and Y-Teensg in addition, she has played a saxophone in the band for five years. Next year Gen will be secretary of Y-Teens and vice-president of the Future Homemakers. Patsy, being very sports-minded quite busy, since she was a member track and volleyball teams. She is makers, and next year plans to join Ballard, Pace To Be New Yell leaders Patsy Pace and Genevieve Bal- lard were 'elected Junior Cheer- leade s for '49-50 last Friday, at noon on the campus. , ' The eight girls who tried out for cheerleaders were presented in an assembly Friday, and the elec- tion was held at noon. Kathryn Cleckler and Mary Sue Hampton, juniors, will succeed Joveta Johnson and Pattie Schell- hamer as senior cheerleaders next year. Head cheerleader for next year will be elected in the near fu- ture by this year's senior cheer- leaders and the two newly elected juniors. and athletic, has been kept of the basketball, baseball, also in the Future Home- the Y-Teens. One-Act Play Rates Excellent Weslacds play, The Bishops Candlesticks, was judged excel- lent in the interscholastic League one-act play contest held in the Mercedes High School auditorium last Thursday night. Bob Hankal was rated the best boy actor and Bob Fields second best boy actor on the district all- star cast, which consisted of the six best. actors in the district. Don Irwin of McAllen was the judge. Miss Emily Joy directed the cast, which included Bob Hankal, Bob Fields, Caroline Goodson, Doloies Triplett and Don Chand- ler. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1949 AS I SEE IT .J Attention! Please try to keep your baggy six weeks, exam eyes open long enough to read what As I See It has in store for you this week. Congratulations come first to Gen Ballard and Patsy Pace, newly elected junior cheerlead- ers. lt's too bad that all the can- didates couldn't have wong nev- ertheless, we know these two lucky ones will make good cheerleaders! Mary Ann Clifford, ex-student of Weslaco High, has really made a name for herself in Sanger, Cali- fornia, where she has been chosen valedictorian and the most betu- tiful girl. We're proud of you, Mary Ann! Recognition goes to- F.F.A. boys Ray Fleckler and Bernard Boecker, whose entries and chapter calf placed in the Live- stock Show. Have you ever paid a quarter to sit on concrete bleachers for two hours in the dark? Many of. the Weslaco track fans hadn't either until last Friday night at the track meet in Pharr. The lights would not turn on, therefore the meet had to be postponed until Saturday night. Herc's wishing the best of luck to the fortunate boys and girls of the Junior Class who were chosen to attend Boys' and Girls' State in Austin this summer. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our government. WVhile the cry of HI-LIFE was still echoing over the cam- pus last Thursday, G. L. Tatum, seventh grader, paid his second annual payment. That's the way to get things dbne in a hurry, G. L, 1 l 1 7 l p,r It Won't Be long Now--- It won't be long now until the Seniors don their caps and gowns to bid farewell to Weslaco High, and the underclassmen will be look- ing forward to moving a step nearer their graduation. Yes, there is only one more six weeks left till the doors of W.H.S. close on another school year. To some of us, the final lap may determine whether we pass or fail. Many of us complain about having to do lessons, but few ever stop to realize that teachers also have a job to do. Hardly a week passes that several classes are not missed. Last, for example, some students missed school to attend the Livestock Exhibit, the Air Force Band, the Choral Club concert for P.T.A., the track meet, the Student Councll, or perhaps some other activity. Although teachers do not want to discourage extra- curricular activities, they have assignments. As the days go by, the pile of to hold student sresponsible for term themes, Scrapbooks, book re- ports, and notebooks gets higher and higher. But, remember, studes, it won't last much longer. Let's keep up our work to the end! let's Go to Church Sunday Easter bunnies, new spring outfits, flowers blooming on every hand, music in the air-these are just a few of the reminders of Easter. An occasion never equaled will begfn tomorrow with Good Friday, the day Christ was crucified on the Cross. On Easter Sunday He arose, thus giving to the world definite assurance of life after death. Probably the most outstanding service in the Valley will be held at Sunrise Hill, north of Mercedes. Our high school choir will par- t'cipate, along with choral groups from other schools. A very in- spiring pageant is always presented, and the service is deeply mean- ingful to religious worshipers. Church services with lovely floral decorations, and music that sometimes seems heavenly should insp're students of VV.H.S. to attend the church of their choice. Though we will feel very dressed no in our new spring suits hats, shoes, and the rest, let us not forget the real significance of Easter. when they walked into the class- room and saw Calvin Voelkel and Doyce Cleckler, former members of Weslaco High, now E. J. C. students, grinning like cats that had swallowed some Canaries. As they had to write a theme on the typical classroom, they chose Mrs. Robertson's class and were taking notes. Y-Teen camp in Rio Hondo proved costly to one of the Six Girls, One Sponsor Attend Y-Teen. Camp Six girls and one sponsor from Weslaco attended the Y-Teen Spring Conference at Camp del Arroyo in Rio Hondo last week- end. The girls went down Satur- day morning and returned Sun- day afternoon. tendetihe caixgsailffdrdhref hours Saturday night by the swimming pool. 0h-that har- mony! Dumbfounded and stun ned, Weslaco girls, as Pat Ross lost were the members of the fourth the diamond from her dime- That sums up the news for period history class last week store ring. The girls that at- lweek. Bye. this THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1949 I To Be Held April I9 The Spring Banquet of the VHSPC B q Boys Talce Second Qt... S.,..... ln District Meet ference will be held in the new Cafetorium in Pharr, April 19, at 7:30 p.m. At that time awards for the best newspaper and for individual winners in news stories, features, editorials, sports stories, inter- view stories, columns, and adver- tising copy will be made. Plaques will be awarded to the first place winners in the newspaper and to the grand champion: while certificates will be given individu- al winners and lower places in the newspapers. The three divisions in the con- test for school papers are Class AA, Class A, and a class for mimeographed papers. The papers and individual stories are being judged by the Journalism Department of North Texas State Teachers College, Denton. The program for the banquet will be supplied by San Benito, Harlingen and Weslaco. The speak- er is to be obtained by Pharr. The boys' quartet of Weslaco High will sing several numbers as Wes- laco's contribution. They will be accompanied by Mrs. Bonnie Har- mon. The following schools will have officers for the 'next year: Mer- cedes, president: Weslaco, vice- president: San Benito, secretary- treasurer: and Edcouch-Elsa, his- torian. The vice president will be Everett McAulay, who was elected by the Journalism Class Friday, April 8. About twenty-two students and their sponsor will attend the ban- quet from Weslaco, The HI-LIFE and individual stories in six con- tests have been entered. Seniors To Be Honored With Breakfast April 16 The Seniors will be honored with a breakfast given by the Baptist Church at 7:30 a.m. Sat- urday, April 16. The breakfast will be held in the Baptist Church. Almost all of the Seniors have indicated that they would attend, according to Mrs. Lelia Carrothers, Senior sponsor. Six First Places Wong Thompson Sets New Record in low Hurdles The Wesfaco Panthers took second place in the District 31-A Track Meet at Pharr, Friday and Saturday, April 8 and 9. Led by timber-topping Baldwin Thompson, the Panthers gath- ered in six first places behind Pharr, who won the meet with 46 points. Thompson set a new district record of 23 seconds flat in the 200- yard low hurdles and anchored both the winning sp,rint and mile relay teams. Winners fn the district will compete in the regional meet to be held at Kingsville April 23. 'C C, manner IIDEL 5 Pharr-San Juan-Alamo's win- ning streak continued as they took the District 30-A track championship from the hands of the fighting Panthers last Saturday night at the new sta- dium in Pharr. The Bears were paced by speedy Jimmy Barber, who took the title of high point man of the meet with 2054 points. Hats off to Baldwin Thompson lfor setting a new record in the 200-yard low hurdles at the dis- trict track meet last aturday. The new record is 23 seconds flat. Congratulations are also in order for Donald Miller, first, place winner in the high hur- dlesg Boyd Dawson, first place winner in the 440 yard dashg John Porter, first place win- ner in the discus throwg and the sprint relay team and the mile relay team, who also won first place. What would your reactions be if you woke up in the dark and found an opossum crawling around over you? After last Sat- urday night Roy Davis and Jimmy Vaughn can tell you. Rumors are that Pinky Day and his buddy had something to do Those placing the meet were as follows: 120 yd. high hurdles - MilTer first, time 16.6: 100 yd. dash Jackson fourth: 440 yd. dash - Dawson first, 54 seconds: Moore fourth: 200 yd. low hurdles - Thompson first, 23 seconds: 220 yd. dash-Jackson fourth: discus -Porter first, 128 feet, 6 inches: shot put-Porter fourthg 880 yd. dash-McKee fourth: 440 yd. re- lay-Weslaco first tMoore, Jack- son, Luna, Thompson? 4:5.9: high jump-Allen tied for third: one- mile run-Dempsey third: one- mile relay-Weslaco first tDaw- son, Mauldin, Moore, Thompson! 31378. Panthers Lose, I2-l , To Corpus Bucs The Weslaco Panther baseball team was defeated by the Corpus Christi Bucs Wednesday of last week. Weslaco scored quickly when Joe Sanchez swung for a double hit. Ray Cleckler the-n hit a two- bagger to bring Sanchez home. At the top of the fifth inning, the Bucs were still hitiess. but errors and walks gave them five runs to their credit. The game ended with Corpus Christi holding a wide margin of 12-1. with the animal being there. That should teach them not to sleep when they're supposed to be frog hunting. How about that, boys? THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL 14. 1949 ' p 0 GAA Qrganlzeci In Weslaco High Association Formed to Promote Interest in Girls' Athletics A Girls' Athletic Association was organized last week under the leadership of Miss Martha Stallings, girls' physical education director. The purpose is to promote interest among girls in athletic activities, health, and good sportsmanship. Membership is open to all the girls in senior high who are passing three academic subjects and have met the preliminary requirements of the association. Rather than being a real organization this year, the GAA has operated more as a means for providing activities. Although nothing definite has been set up should be earned and the value placed on the activities that will be offered, it is certain that no as to the number of points that girl will be able to accumulate enough points by participating in just one sport. Emphasis will be placed upon all-around participation in a variety of awctivfties. It should be emphasized that Vflfllllf tltlltl 's KWH, P1e?ll'fQALL.TEl?53 Here's your reporter back again to give you the latest gossip. Among the couples seen at the stock show at various occasions were STANLEY and PATSY, FRANCES LASITER and RICH- ARD CHILDERS, PEGGY C. and J. W. PACE, PEGGY B. and O. B., KATHRYN and MARVIN, SUE and MAURICE. Flash!-'KAYE and TOM are go- ing steady! The happy movement came the night of the Jr.-Sr. Ban- quet. Enjoying the show in Donna were none other than JOHN RANSOM and JOAN VERCHE- VAL PEG and BOB! At the 'Wagon Friday night ye ole reporter found BILL and GAIL, GEORGE and DOT LANG, and JACK and BOB GOODEY. While visiting the Cactus Fri- day night I saw ED and FLOYCE, DAVID R. and CARLENE AL- LEN, RILLIE and BOB. KAYE and TOM were at the show in Pharr. Also at the Drive-In the week-end were MANUEL GAR- ZA and JUDY t?l from Browns- ville. l A l these awards will not be for any specific sport but for a variety of sports. To eliminate that pos- sibility, the awards will be called GAA awards. Since there was not a definite point system or any strictly ob- jective method for deciding the basis for awards this year, the girls will receive them on the basis of their classification, goodl development and all-around devel- opment. Plans are being made to have the association organized well enough to have a point system in operation by next year, where- by girls may work toward a de- finite award. If plans are com- pleted, there will be four types of awards: the GAA' pin for freshmen girls, the GAA silver key for sophomores, the letter- ed sweater for junior girls, and wall plaques for Seniors. It is hoped that these awards will encourage girls to take part in a variety of sports with the aim of learning enough about var- ious sports to carry over into their leisure time. Next year the GAA will be a self-supporting organization. The association will also sponsor some money-making events to finance the awards that will be given each year. Winning the awards, however, is not the main purpose of the organization, but merely a means for recognizing l 1 Complete Cast Chosen For Senior Play The complete cast has been chosen for the Senior play Home Sweet Homicide, according to Miss Emily Joy, director. Since the rehearsals were de- layed last week by the absence of one of the main characters, the cast began building the scenery. Although the sets have not been completed, a very good start has been made. Both scenes of Act I have been blocked out, and the lines of the act have been memorized, accord- ing to Miss Joy. The play will be presented Tues- day, April 26, in the auditorium. The relays gathered a crowd Friday and Saturday nights. A few seen at this event were GEN and BOBBY, EVELYN, ELEA- NOR, MAURICE, ROY. DICK. SUE. WILLARD. JIMMY ROG- ERS, BOB CLARK, TOMMY, MARY SUE and BOB, PATTIE and RAY, and D IZZY and OLENE. Over the week-end I also saw MARY ANN and TIP tSan Benitol, and PATSY POTTS and JOHN MOTHERSHED tHarlin- gent. WILLARD and CHARLOTTE were riding around one after- noon, Why all the bruises, HELEN? Was it because you and GERALD went skating Fridav night? BILLY MAULDIN seemed in- terested in DORIS CAMPBELL at the Circus Cavalcade Saturday afternoon. ROBERT A R M S T R O N G, CHARLES M cCALLUM, and CRAIG STEPHENS, who was it you went to see Friday night? Was it HKOOCHIE ? JOHN PORTER was seen with JEANNE CRAFKA Saturday in Brownsville. Could this be a flam- ing romance? Have you seen JOVETA'S sparkling new ring BOB gave her? They are now officially en- gaged. That's all the dirt for this week, fans, but I'll be back with more! the accomplishments of the girls. The GAA hopes to improve the physical education classes, de- velop better attitudes toward play and competition, and promote a desire to play and play well a variety of games and sports. THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1940 last Weeks to Hold Numerous Events The last month and a half of school is sometimes considered dull and uneventful, but a glance at the school calendar will soon dissolve that impression. Follow- ing is a list of the activities and events: April 23-Regional Track meet in Kingsville. April 28-Senior Kid Day. April 29-30-Choral meet in San Benito. May 6-Senior Play. May 6-7-Band competition in Mercedes. May 13-Choral Club Spring Concert. May 14 - Journalism picnic, Harlingen. May 19-20-Senior Exams. May 22-Baccalaureate Services. May 25-26-Final Exams. May 27-Commencement Exer- cises. May 28 fSaturdayl - Report Cards. May 28-F. H. A. Swimming party. i Oelrler Presented Quiz Kid Award Martha Ann Oehler, 7V student, received honorable mention for a letter she entered in the Quiz Kids' Best Teacher Contest last November. Martha was presented with a gold Quiz Kid pin and a certifi- cate of membership for the Quiz Kid Organization, at a special radio program over KRGV April 11. On this program, sponsored by KRGV, teachers present were asked to compare the alertness of students today with those of ten years ago, as a result of new inventions and methods of teach- ing. Mrs. Mary Hoge, Junior high social science instructor and Mar- tha's choice as the best teacher, was presented with a Quiz Kids' Best Teacher certificate, by Mar- tha. Dolores Luna, another seventh grader, also entered the contest with a letter about Mrs. Hoge. Seven to Attend Boys? Girls'Si-at-e Weslaco Clubs to Sponsor Trip For One Girl, Six Boys to Austin One girl and six boys, with two alternates, have been chosen from the Wes'aco High School Jun'or Class to attend Boys' and Girls' State in June. Those selected were Mary Sue Hampton, Tillie Garcia talternatel, Billy Mauldin, Charlie Cardenas, Julian Hill, Alex W'est- brook, Bob Guess, Don McNeely, and Manuel Garza talternatel. These students were selected by the high school faculty for their ability to get along with other students and for their leadership, Seniors Honored With Breakfast The Senior Class of 1949 was honored by the Baptist Church with a breakfast Saturday morn- ing at 7:30 o'clock. The menu included ham, eggs, grits, hot biscuits, jelly, and coffee or hot chocolate. The class was welcomed by Mrs. Clifford Scott, president of! the Women's Missionary Society, then a response was given by Tom Pepper, president of the class. Pat Ross and Carl Lobitz pre- sented a humorous skit, An Old Spanish Custom, after which a quartet, composed of Don Chand-N ler. Jimmy Kelly, Bob Hankal, and Jim McLeaish, sang two negro spirituals. Mrs. Lelia Carrothers served as toastmistress. Other guests pre- sent were Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Mason: John Griffin, who led the group in singing: Hal Potts, and Bill Dyal, leaders of the Baptist Youth Revival, Mrs. Fred Robert- son, and Miss Louise Black. Senior Committees Prepare for Class Day Committees for Senior Class Day are now working on the class prophecy, will, history, and poem, according to Tom Pepper, presi- dent. The chairmen and committees are as follows: prophecy, Mary Nelle Davenport, chairman, Leola Norman, Domingo Sepulveda, Kathryn Eoff, Ray Jackson, and character, and scholarship. The American Legion and vari- out service clubs are sponsoring the boys, while the American Le- gion Auxiliary sponsors the girl. Girls' and Boys' State is held in Austin in June-Girls' State at the Texas School for the Blind and Boys' State at the Texas School for the Deaf. The purpose of these organizations is to show the youth of today how our government and democracy work and to give them actual experience: therefore they elect a governor and divide into towns, countries. and districts. the entire camp being the state. Daily sessions of the Senate and House are held, which divide into two parties. Students learn how to pass bills and how our democracy works in general. Towards the last of camp the students will visit the Capitol and sit in on the sessions of their respective offices. Girls' State is climaxed with a tea at the Governor's Mansion, while Boys' State is climaxed with a Governor's Ball. About 300 stu- dents attend each state, the two groups being held during different weeks. Other activities include recrea- tion, meetings, and a tour of in- teresting points in Austin. Patt Ross: will, Jim McLeaish, chairman, Carl Lobitz, Peggy Kir- gan, Joveta Johnson, Joyce Nor- ris, and Bob Schuppg history, Pattie Schellhamer, chairman, Elsie Jean McAlpin, Betty Robert- son, Elden Wren, Maria Cadena, and Don Chandler, poem, Frances Hudson, chairman, Bill McKee, and Bob Hankal. These will be read by the re- spective chairmen on the Class Day program, May 24. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1949 'JACUFQE all WEE g PICRUPGA LL TN Q DiiR-Ile It all comes back to you now. Heres what you did over the holi- days, in case you wonder, HWha' happened? MARY NELLE DAVENPORT shone in all her glory this week- end, as she was honored with two parties. Mrs. J. A. Clifford gave a buffet supper Thursday night honoring MARY NELLE. As I climbed over the Cliffords' back fence, I saw MARY NELLE and BILL McKEE, BILL PICKARD and PAT ROSS, DON CHANDLER , A , - ' l ' X I 5 .W 1 . 5 W, A-A r X J, , if X I 1 - , 5 . , ' 4 J.. , psf ' Y HI-LIFE STAFF EDITOR A ., .,.,...,.,,. 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K A T II R YN CLECKLER '-VACUUM CLEANER . .......,............ . ...., -- ..............,...........,......... ..... ..,.. ................ 1 1 1 1 TYPISTS .......... ...,..,.........l......V........,. ....,,.. J O VETA JOHNSON. CAROLINE GOODSON REPORTERS .,l....... -- ..,.....ll..........o.... ........, .... M ARY SUE HAMPTON, BOB HANKAL' MANUEL GARZA. BOB DAVIS, DON CHANDLER SPONSOR ,.,.,,.. .,.........,,..ol,.....o,,., , . .,,.l.. ..., ,.,... . , . ..... ..... ...MISS LOUISE BLACK and DOLLY DIBRELL, RIC and FRANCES, TOM PEPPER and DOLORES TRIPLETT, CARL LO- BITZ and LEOLA NORMAN, and BOB and PEG. Sunday MARY NELLE had a tea at her home. Everyone was there, and MISS BLACK was finally persuaded to play Twelfth Street Rag! The Wagon entertained JOHN RANSOM and JOAN VERCHE- VAL, RIC and FRANCES Satur- day night. .At Edinburg Saturday night were DON CHANDLER and DO- LQRES TRIPLETT, BOB HAN- KALA and PAT ROSS, ARNOLD DREYER and PEG KIRGAN. Wha' happened? , SHERRILL, BABB, HARREN, and FIELDS gave the Valley a good going over Saturday night. Those boys! The kids from college were UOINQ giving Weslaco the going- over. DORIS POTTS. DOREEN YODER, MARJORIE ROGERS, and KITTY SUE ALLEN, pattered their little feet up and down halls. Leave it to them to pick exam day! SUZI, LORETTA, PAT KEEN, and JACKIE ALLEN added their bit to the week-end mob. 39911 enjoying themselves at Delta Lake were LYDIA and RO- NALDO, AURELIA and RALPH, MANUEL GARZA, RAMIRO, HO- RACIO, and TILLIE and TAVO. Did you have a wet picnic, kids? The Mariner Scouts took off for Corpus, and Saturday there were some far-away looks in their eyes. TIP came all the way from San Benito to see Mary ANN, and WARREN STANSBERRY could hardly stand it without SUE CLARK. . Best of luck to the New GAA VVeslaco High has recently witnessed the birth of a new organization, the GAA, OI- Girls' Athletic Association. For the first time in VV.H.S. now has an activity for sports-minded girls. The purpose of the GAA, an honorary society, is to cultivate good sportsmanship, promote interest among girls for athletics, and develop a worthwhile knowledge of a variety of sports. To be eligible for the club, a girl must have the specified number of points and must participate in at least two sports. The freshman members will receive a GAA ping the sopho- mores a silver keyg the juniors, a sweater: and the seniors, a wall plaque. By the use of these awards, the sports department. will be able to recognize the accomplishments of the girls. Best of luck, Teach, with your organization. the GAA! Take Nle Out to the Bull Game With the crack of horsehide and the strains of Take Me Out to the Ball Game floating gently or noisily through the spring air. the time for that grand American sport, baseball, has come. Our baseball team, although it is only in its second post-war season, has been playing nearly a month. Its record last year was ct editable. and this year it appears that Weslaco High will again be proud of her nine. The Panthers have been working hard to achieve a good seasonal stand ngg and to give them a little more vim, vigor, and viltality, we could be present at their home games. Nearly everyone goes to the football games. Why not attend , the baseball games? Let's fill the bleachers in the next game and thus show the boys and their coach that we are behind them. ' M VAN SIDENER took MARTHA KNAPP, CATO CHRISTENSEN, and LEOLA NORMAN to the Mc- Allen Country Club Saturday night. Oh, these college guys! TOM and KAY went to the show -in McAllen Saturday. What's the attraction in McAllen? l Now if someone will pull the dagger out of my back, I'll let my lbloodthirsty pen rest a while. Davis Gives Report On National Meeting A report on the Key Club Con- vention in Washington. D. C., was given by Roy Davis at the Kev Club meeting Tuesday, April 12. The club heard an account of the activities carried on at the convention. Ric and Roy heard ,speeches by many important men. 'including Senator Bricker from . Ohio. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1949 Knapp Elected GAA Presiclent tv i ' QMartha Ann Knapp was elected president of the Girls' Athletic As- sociation at the initial meeting in the recreation room of the gym Wednesday, April 13. Other officers elected were Peggy Bradley, vice-presidentg Kathryn Cleckler, secretary: and Olene Riley, treasurer. These of- ficers will serve next year. A discussion of the purposes of the G.A.A. was held before the election of officers. ' Eg ,C , rnonmel x 'i The Regional Track meet will be held next Saturday at Kings- ville. The following boys will participate: Donald Miller, Fran- cisco Luna, Boyd Dawson, Bobby Benbow, Baldwin Thompson, Mar- vin Moore, Bob Guess, and Ray Jackson. They will enter the high hurdles, low hurdles, broad jump, discus throw, 220-yard dash, sprint relay, and the mile relay. Good luck, boys! liettermen in track have been announced by the track coach, Woodrow Isham. The following will receive jackets: Bill Mc- Kee, F r a n c i s c o Luna, Ray Dempsey, Donald Miller, and Tommy Xvaggoner, manager. Baldwin Thompson and Ray Jackson will receive a letter with a captain's star, and Mar- vin Moore will receive a letter. Other boys also lettered, but only those who haven't received an award got jackets, while seniors get letters. The local baseball boys came out on the losing end of the score last Wednesday, when they p'ayed Mission. This is a little late, but con- gratulations go to all-around ath- lete Ray Cleckler and his hog. Nice going, Ray! Keep up the good work: and you'll be a star American farmer next year! , Tra clcsters to Go To Regional Meet- Nine Members Will Enter Track Carnival in Kingsville Saturday Nine members of the Weslaco Panther track team, accompanied by their coach, Woodrow Isham, will go to the Regional Track Meet in Kingsville April Led by Captain Baldwin Thompson, the Panthers will enter eight events in hopes of qualifying several men for the state meet. Thompson has posted a time of 23 seconds in the 200 yard low I hurdles, which is one of the best times in the state in Class A circles lthis year. Big John Porter, discus thrower, is expected to get a lblue ribbon in that event. Porter won in district with a heave of 128 feet, 6 inches and has thrown the platter better than 140 feet in practice. Also highly rated are the Panther mile and sprint relay teams. The mile relay team will meet its stiffest competition from the Fal- furrias quartet, to which they have run second in two meets. The speedy 440 yard relay team has been running under 46 seconds con- sistently. Errors Cause Panthers' Defeat by Mission Ten errors and bad fielding caused the purple and white Panthers to go down in defeat against the Mission Eagles Tues- day of last week. This was their first conference game. ' The game started with Tony Rico on the mound for Weslaco, He allowed three walks and then stopped a high fly ball to right field. From then on, Lady Luck was against Weslaco, for the game ended with a score of 10-0. Out- standing player for Weslaco was Rico, who struck out eight Mis- sion batters. Seniors to Observe Kid Day April 28 Senior Kid Day has been sched- Iuled for Thursday, April 28, ac- 'cording to Tom Pepper, Senior Class president. The class hopes to have the out.- ing at Crystal Waters Swimming Pool in Mission, however, because the pool is undergoing repairs, the event may be held at Cascade Swimming Pool at McAllen. A skit depicting Kid Days will be given in assembly preceding the trip. i I I I l 4 I i l Tryouts are being held Tuesday and Thursday of this week to de- termine the members of these teams. Bobby Benbow, Marvin Moore, Cisco Luna, and Bob Guess are trying out to join the regulars Thompson and Ray Jackson on the sprint relay, Benbow, Moore, Jackson, and Guess are in com- petition for the two places on the mile relay, of which Thompson and Boyd Dawson are regulars. Corpus Christi in the Class AA, Pharr in the Class A, and Bishop in Class B are favored to take home high-point team trophies. Entries from Weslaco and the events they will participate in are as fo?lows: 120 yard high hurdles, Donald Millerg discus, Porter: 200 yard low hurdles, Thompson, Moore, Millerq 440 yard low hur- dles, Dawson, Jacksong mile run, Ray Dempsey: sprint relay and mile relay. 'VVVVVVVVVVVN Cards To Be Issued Today in Homerooms Report cards will be issued today at 11:55 to junior and senior high school students, ac- cording to H. L. Bradshaw, principal. All cafeteria bills and library fines must be' paid be- fore a student may receive his card. LAAAAAAAAAAA A THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1949 HS Did everyone have a Wonderful time over the holidays? Settle down, now, and listen to the news. t'As I See It. Stiii l The green'n gold band is hav- ing a wonderful time in San Antonio at the Battle of Flowers. They left early yesterday morn- ing and will return some time tomorrow night. Welcome home, ex-students! The holidays brought many of our graduates home, and we were really glad to see all of them. The Style Show Monday night sponsored by the Aemrican Legion was a huge sucess. Many of the Homemaking girls modeled bath- ing suits for the occasion, and they certainly did look pretty, How? By using- Calumet baking powder, of course. Near- ly all of Hleslaco turned out to hear Sheb VVooley and his Calu- girls had swooniug fits over met Indians at the Ritz last Saturday. From all reports, the that nineteen-year-old ' steel guitar player. W'hat about that, boys? Tired and sleepy-eyed were the Choral Club members who had to be at school at 4:15 Sunday morning. They sang at the Sun- rise Service in Mercedes at five o'clock, and the music was very beautiful! Donit forget to make your final payment for the annual because the deadline for payments will soon be here. The Juniors will be stepping high this week or next when their Senior rings are ordered. The rings are going to be just beautiful, according to the Juniors. The Homemaking girls were i I busy all day last Thursday dyeing I eggs for the community Easter egg hunt Saturday at the City Hall. That was a fine project for Council President To Be Chosen Pictured above are the Stu- dent Council members running for president for 1949-50. From left to right they are Kaye Clark, Charlie Cardenas, Russel Vos, Alex Xvestbrook, and Roy Davis. The election will be held on the campus from 12:30 to 1 o'clock VVednesday, April 27. All students from the ninth through the twelfth grades will be eligible to vote, Bill McKee, student council president, stated. Congratulations go to Everett Mc-Auley, who was elected vice- president of the Valley High School Press Association. VVe know you'll make a good one, Everett. Even though Monday was a holiday, a few journalism mem- bers came to school and sent the paper to press, the band marched, and the Seniors had play practice. The old school seems like a mag- inet, doesn't it? The Senior breakfast given by the Baptist Church at the wee hour of 7:30 o'cl0ck Saturday morning was very nice and en- joyed by all the Seniors who attended. Well, as the parcel post man said at the endo of the day. I guess that just about wraps it up 1, Home Sweet Homicide Postponed Until Moy The Senior play, Home Sweet Homicide, has been postponed until May 6, according to Miss Emily Joy, director. U19 gil'lS to UHfi91'l21k6. i lfecause the band will attend Third Copy Shipment To Be Mode by Moy l Work on the third shipment of LA PALMA copy to be sent to Steck Company by May 1, is pro- gressing satisfactorily, according to Frances Hudson, editor. A total of 48 pages has been sent so far, Frances statedg and at least 24 pages will be included in the May 1 shipment. These will include sports pictures, snapshot pages, and sevei al title pages. Second payments on the annual are now being collectedg and Bill McKee, business manager, urges that students make them if pos- sible, to the same person to whom the first was made. the Battle of the Flowers in San Antonio and various other activi- ties will take place, the practice schedule for the play has been delayed, and Miss Joy decided that it would be necessary to take more time for the play. ' There was a young fellow named Weir Who hadn't an atom of fear. He indulged a desire To touch a live wire tMost any last line will do here? THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 19-l9 HI-urs, Solether The Vl'eslaco HI-LIFE won second place in the Class A newspaper awards, it was an- nounced Tuesday night, April 19, at the annual spring Valley High School 'Press Conference banquet held in the Cafetorium in Pharr. Nancy Ann Solether, only WVeslaco journalist to place in individual contests, won first in news writing on her story of the outcome of the popularity contest. The McAllen WHEEL won first in the Class AA newspaper awards, the Harlingen CARDINAL second, and the San Benito GREYHOUND GROWLS third. The Mercedes TIGER placed first in the Class A newspaper award, the Weslaco HI-LIFE second, and the Pharr- San Juan-Alamo BEAR'S TALE third. Of the seven papers en- tered in the Class A division, five were four or six-page papers, while the Weslaco HI-LIFE and the Donna TOMAHAWK are pages in the local paper. Rio Hondo won first in the Class B news- paper awards, and Santa Rosa sec- ond. There was no third place in the Class B awards. Mereceds was the sweepstakes winner with 44 points, McAllen was second with 33 points, and Harlingen third was 27 points. Bill Holmes, professor of Jour- nalism at AGI College, Kings- ville, presented the awards to in- dividual writers and to the school papers. C. E. Shuford, head of the Journalism Department at North Texas State Teachers' Col- lege, judged the newspapers for the VHSPC this year. Plaques for winners of the an- nual contest were also presented during the banquet. W'eslac0 won second place in the Valley on last year's LA PALMA. The program consisted of a piano solo by Bert. Tippitt, San Benito: two readings by Josephine Poneleit, Harlingen. and two songs by the NVeslaco boys' quartet, con- sisting of Everett McAulay, Jim McLeaish, Bob Hankal, and Ed Compere. They were accompanied by Mrs. Bonnie Harmon. Eighteen members of the HI- W. PI I Seniors to Present In NCES ll l A VHSPC Contests , ree' Ct Play Home Sweet Homicide To Be Staged Moy 3 in High School Auditorium Comedy is combined with whodunit mystery in Home Sweet Homicide, three-act play to be presented by the seniors May 3, at S o'clock, in the high school auditorium. The play revolves around three children, whose ages range from twelve to sixteen. Archie, the Youngest, April, the in-between. and Dinah, the oldest, create an idea for a murder, the purpose being to provide an opportunity for their mystery-story-writer mother, Marian Carstairs, to solve a murder in order to get publicity for her books. . To their surprise, a real murder is committed right next door. When the police officeis arrive on the scene and start questioning the children, the hflarity begins. Adding more confusion, the children get the bright idea of scheming a romance between Police-Lieutenant Bill Smith and their widowed mother. Many likely prcspccts arrive to make the case more confusin GAA Presented Awards April 21 Awards for the Girls' Athletic Association were distributed to the gir's Thursday, April 21, in the Recreation Room of the gym. Those receiving the Silver G A.A. pins are as follows: Evelyn Haas, Tommie Jo Lott, Laurie G a r r e t t, Kathleen Geraughty, Julia Valadez, Eva Campos, and Lola Valadez. Those receiving the sterling sil- ver keys with a raised W are as follows: Peggie Collins, Peggy Bradley, Gen Ballard, Joy Stall- ings, Helen Praytor, Olene Riley, Billie Ruth Parker, Billie Gentry. and Helen Pate. Those receiving the white sweat- ers with a purple W are as fol- lows: Maria Cadena, Dolores Trip- lett, Mary Nelle Davenport, Nancy Solether, Martha Knapp, Kathryn Ceckler, Pat Thomas, Shirley Mc- Murray, and Yreva Teston. This is the first time that G.A.A. awards have been given, and it will be made an annual event. LIFE staff. their sponsor, Miss Louise B'ack, and two guests at- tended the banquet. 1 I FZ. along with the children's gift of mixing everything up. The play ends with a surprising conclusion to the murder case as well as the solving of other difficulties in- volved. The cast includes Pat Ross as Marian Carstairs. the mother: Ric Chenik as Archie, the twelve- year-old son: Dolores Triplett as April, the fourteen-year-old daugh- ter: Leola Mae Norman as Polly Walker. an actress: Skippy Frizzell as Wallie Sanford, a neighbor: Mary Nelle Davenport as lVIrs. Cherington, a garden fan: Tom Pepper as lVlr. Cherington. her husband: Jimmy Kelly as Rupert Van Deusen. a surprise: Corky Block as Frankie Riley, a racketeer: Bill McKee as Bill Smith, a police lieutenant: Bob Hankal as Ser- geant O'Hare, his assistant: Jack Parker as Pete, Dinah's O and OZ .loan Davis as Joella, a menace Bill Pickard as Flashlight, one of the mob: Ray Cleckler as Sulkey, another one of the mob: Dolly Dibrell as Wendy, one of the gang: and ,lane Bartley as Meg, one of the gang. Miss Emily Joy is the director. and Frances Hudson is student director. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1949 r as ' SISEE l-T A After my eardrums have been weakened with all the shouts of The band won first division in marching, I will sharpen my pencil and write tidbits of the news 'Els I See It. 'We're really proud of the band since they rated first in marching and got. a huge trophy for it. The drum major was given an identi .ication bracelet. E know Mary Sue Hampto: newly elected head clieerleader.. will make a super one! More rower to you, Mary Sw? Many of the Junior girls were out stepping high last week after the G. A. A. sweaters were issued. Pat Thomas and Martha Ann Knapp nearly had to be taken to the hospital, because they almost suffocated. That 90 degree weather hardly agrees with those sweaters, does it., girls? The Freshmen and Sophomore awards We1'e also nice. Nancy Solether deserves a huge orchid for winning first place in news writing in the VHSPU contests, for her st.0ry was in competition with atleast 35 other news stories -- and that's competition. The HI-lillfllil, too, earned honors by placing second among Class A newspapers, epecially since our one-page paper won in competition with five four-page papers. Did you know 86 students from freshmen through seniors made an F, D, or an I this past weeks? The sophomores rated lowest with 30, the juniors next with 25, the freshmen third with 21, while the seniors were highest with 10. There are only four more weeks of school: therefore what is going to be done about these poor grades? The popularity winners and the band and football sweet- hearts had their pictures taken for the annual Sunday afternoon Seniors Turn Kids for u Day Many an underclassman may stand in awe today as he watches the so-called Udignified Seniors return to those carefree days when they first started to school. To those of you who do not already know, this is Senior Kid Day, and with it come pinafores and pigtails, short trousers and teddy bears. This event is eagerly anticipated by the Seniors each year-a day when they can forget school and Hbe a kid again. The poet surely must have expressed the thoughts in the minds of the Seniors today when he wrote: Backward, turn backward, O Time in thy flightg Make me a child again, just for tonight. Congrats to All Our Winners Of all the screaming, yelling, and back-patting ever heard and seen, the Weslaco Band did it. It was probably the most jubilant of all the bands participating in the Battle of Flowers Marching Contest in San Antonio. As the saying goes, The third time's the charm. It really was for the band. Having scored two Second divisions in previous San Antonio contests, this year's edition of the band came through with il First. Much credit should be given to the HI-LIFE, State page-in- local-paper champions for the past five years. The HI-LIFE, in competition with five four-page Class A papers, placed second in the VHSPC contest last week. Nancy Solether is to be com- mended for winning first in news story writing. Her story com- peted against approximately 35 other stories. Congrats also U0 the debate teams. The girls defeated Aran- sas Pass by unanimous decision, while the boys only had to appear to collect a blue ribbon at Kingsvillez they had no opponent at regional. Their slogan is- State Meet, Here VV:- Tome! Weslaco is proud of all those who competed and those who placed in various contests. when Old Man Sun finally ven- tured from behind the clouds to show his shining face. Here's wishing the best of luck to the Choral Club tomor- row when they enter the contest Woodwork, Shop Plan For Proiecf Display The woodwork shop is planning to display some of the projects which the boys have made this year, in the window of J. C. Pen- in San Benito, Iney's the last of May, according The supposedly dignified t?l seniors are going back today eleven, twelve, or even more years ' into the past to those dear gram- mar school days. Beware of the little kiddies. who will be throw- ing spitballs, shooting water guns, and doing everything else child-, 'to L. K. LeMaster, instructor. Projects to be shown are a lamp, end tables, wall shelves, book ends. magazine racks, a bed, cedar chests. what-not shelves, and ine- chanical drawings. VVcll, pallers, good bye and good running. tA plug for the ish. What seniors! l track hoys.l n 1 ll! lil l + THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, APRIL 28, 1949 VVVVVVVVVVVV 91,1 Sf-udent-5 Make wnspebafe reamswan, WH.S. Honor Rolls 39 Named in Top listp Girls Oulnumber Boys 59 to 35 for Six Weeks' Period Are girls in W.H.S. smarter than boys? It would seem so, judging by this six weeks' honor roll. Of the 94 students on the lists, 25 girls and 14 boys made the superior honor roll, while 34 girls and 21 boys made the honor roll. Are girls really smarter, or are they just more industrious? The complete lists are as follows: . Superior Honor Roll tAll A'sl Seniors: Peggy Kirgan, Leola Mae Norman, Tom Pepper. Juniors: Mary Sue Hampton. Sophomoi-es: Gene McMullen, Robert Joe Potts, Patricia Shirey, Mary Pattie Sigler, Mary Ann Dreyer, Caroline Carrothers. Feshmen: Laura Jane Oehler. Simmy Parker, Warren Stansbury, Delia Gutierrez. Eighth: Dewayne Rutledge, Robert Cardenas, Sonya Chambers, Patsy Hankal, Carolyn Halzafel, Nell Glynn Koester, Janet Lester, Gordon Roe, Patsy Akin, David Rogers. Seventh: Marilyn Kaarup, Ellen Kaufman, Ginger Roberson, 'file ' Vltuum utllll g fwge Puck UPRALL Q5-DlRTl Hello, everybody! Did you have a nice time over the weekend? Well, here's a dirty bag full of memories you left behind. Saturday night Harlingen at- tracted many lads and lassies from W.H.S. A few seen at the Arcadia were BOB CLARK and BILLIE JANET, ROBERT JOE POTTS and MARY ANN DREYER, BUD HALL and CHARLOTTE JACK- SON, DAVID and BETTY DEYO tMercedesl and KAYE and TOM. BILLIE and BOB seem to be going W together pretty steady. Mercedes attracted SUE and MAURICE over the week-end. KATHRYN and MARVIN decided the Ritz was their choice, and so did MARY SUE and BOB. EVELYN and BILLIE JANET were having a ripping good time at the Rodeo in Raymond- ville. Weren't the horsies pretty, though? GAIL HENSON and RICHARD BABB, CAROLINE CARROTH- ERS and CHARLES SHERILL, KAYE and BOB HANKAL, JOAN Peggy Ann McFarland, Jacie Chapin, Dolores Ratajack, Max Kele, Sharon Fleming. Sixth: Ruth Ann Cloud, Billy Hankal. Elle Boyd, Travis Crosby, Luis Mendosa, Joe Hightower, Coleen Coble. Honor Roll 13 A's: Other Grades Bl Seniors: Betty Jean Robertson, Kathryn Eoff. Juniors: Roy Davis, Billie Ruth Parker, Nancy Ann Solether, Jo Anne Wortham, Martha Ann Knapp, Roberta Goodey, Kaye Clark. Sophomores: David Robertson. Charles Sawyer, Joy Stallings, Den- nis Wells, Charlotte Jackson, Joan Herold, Genevieve Ballard. Freshmen: Antonio Barbosa, Sue Clark, Joy Wiley, June Smith, Jose Sanchez, Kathleen Ger- aughty, Teresa Lancaster. Eighth: Carole Jean Sawyer, Oscar Gonzales, Allie Aldridge, Jay Cloud, Gay Cloud. Seventh: Hugh Jackson. Verna Lee Frase, Wanda Moses, Darrell Bach, Martha Oehler, G. L. Tatom Billy Boyd, Elysia Campos, Jim- mie Carter, James Caston, Oralia Cuellar. Sixth: Marie Fields, Wanda Gish, Sharon Henson, Geneva Nor- ris, Frances Yoder, Sue Brixey, Johnny Moyer, Bill Malone, Ester I l 1 l First In Regional Meet Jim Mclieaish and Ric Chenik, Frances Hudson and Pat Ross placed first in Class A boys' and girls' debate, respectively, in the Interscholastic League Regional meet last Friday in Kingsville. The boys' competitors did not arrive, but the girls competed with a team from Aransas Pass and won. Tillie Garcia won fourth in the Regional typing meetg how- ever, the other places have not yet been announced. LAAAAAAAAAAA4 WILSON, and JACK PARKER and BILL RICHARD, stags, were seen enjoying themselves at the Ana- cacho Room. This dates way back to Thursday night long be- fore the week-end. DON CHAND- LER and PATSY POTTS were also there. Hum-ni-m, all these Senior and Junior boys with W.H.S. little So p h o ni ore and Freshman sweeties! DOLLY, did TIM RUSSELL from P.M.A. ever find you Wednes- day night? Or was that who it was? SUE and ELEANOR were hav- ing a swell time in San Antonio after MAURICE and DICK turned up. . JANET LESTER is going steady with JACKIE GATTON. It seems that more people around here are going steady than those that aren't. Anyway, it's coming to that.. I don't think I mentioned last week that SUE and MAURICE are going steady. Well, so what if it isn't news! Looks as if RICH- ARD lost out. It seemed that KATHRYN and MARVIN almost dropped out of this little world of steadies. but everythings all right now twe hopei. TOMMY JO and BOYD were to- gether Saturday night. Are you two going steady? FLOYD and JUNE SMITH are hitting it regularly. ELEANOR and SUE can surely sing Lovesick Blues well on the band bus, can't they, band mem- bers? Bye, bye, now. Hernandez, Jimmy Akin, Doris Deihl, Joveta Ramirez, Julia Rami- rez, Miguel Reyna, Roberto Sua- rez, Ronald Tolson. THF WESLACO HI LIFE THURSDAY APRIL 28. 1949 'r .H soon-ne Bond Places First Davenport Chosen ' In 1949 Festrvul The W eslrco Green 'md Gold Band, dn ected by Ioe Bell rm th, iecened 1 first division rating in the 1949 Battle ot lrlowers Band Festival held last W ednes d ry, April 20, it Alamo qffldllllll in Sin Antonio Nesrlv 1500 school students par trcrpated in the 30 bands enter ing the contest The Weslaco Band was the only band represent mg the I ower Rio Grande Valley C cttrng rcadv for the sis minute per tor mance the band lined up on the north side of the field After the starting signal was given the band started its maneu vers on the drill field The band played A11 Waves and Colossus of tolumbra while rnarchmg an ercecutrng required movements A large silver loving cup with a blue ribbon was presented to bue Thompson drum major shortly after the results were 'rn nounced All high school binds entered in Class A B or 1 according to school ind division Nl eslfrco tntered ln tliss B competition Tuo other b ands Cisco md Alimo He ghts, in that same cl rss received a first division In the Band ltestlvil, schools 'ne not ln competition, but are Judged on '1 comparison b isis ind in rel ation to fi required norm rl stand rrd The Weslaco Band also marched in the l3att'e of Flowers parade Frrdav in downtown San Anton o Band rudges were Dr D O xV1l9V band director of Texas Technologrcrl Lollege lubbock Col George F Hurt director o Ionghorn Band Unrversrty o Texrs Austin and Robertl Mal dox band director Odessr High School Odessa Intramural Contests To Be Held Aprrl 30 The volleyball intramural tour narnent will be held Qaturday Aprrl 30 starting at 9 oclock in the gvmn This will be an elrrn rnatron tournament 'learns that have entered thus far are as follows The Brown res with brown eyed coach Joan W H S Good Citizen Mary Nel'e Davenport was chosen the schools Good Crtrzen last week by the senior high school faculty according to Mrs Lelra Carrothers senior sponsor Lach year the Daughters of the American Revolutron sponsor a senior girl for good citizenship. In order to be eligible for selec- tion a senior girl should possess dependability servrce cooperation courtesv consideration for others leadership personality self con- trol and patriotism to an out- standing degree I lst week the senior girls met and se ected three girls Peggy Isngan Marv Nelle Davenport, and Betty Jean Robertson as candidates for this honor Out of these three Mary Nelle was se- lected by the faculty The Good Crtrzen is entitled to a certrtrcate of award and rs also eligible to receive the Good Citi- 7ensh1p Pilgrimage Pin These, nw ards vrrll be presented to Mary Nelle at commencement Mrs Car- rothers stated GAA Chairmen Chosen At Business Meeting A business meeting of the G A A. off cers was held Wednesday, Apr rl 20 in the gym The draw- ing up of the constitution and the days for meeting were discussed. 'lhe dutres of the officers and committee chairmen were also dis- cussed Committee chairmen were ap- pointed as follows finance Olene Riley program Peggy Bradleyg scrapbook Trlle Garcia year book Billie Ruth Parker and Johnnrne Mayo publicity Gen Ballard sports Peggre Ann Col- rns and Yreva Testeon typrst, Barbara Bledsoe and social Joy Qtallrngs Vercheval the Red Devils with chief red devrl UD Pat Thomas: the Tomnne Hawks with Tom- mie Jo Lott as the head the Amazons with little amazon Helen Pravtor as coach the Scor- prons with Chrrstrne Hendrix as coach the Baby Dolls w1thShir'- lev NlcMurrav in the lead and the Barefoot Girls with Dorothy Miller as coach J ' 1 o 0 0 o ' 1 1 , . . , . . . 1 , , . . C t 1 V 1 ' 1 4 . . . , , 1 , ' ' . ' 1 ,r r L s . ra' s, . 1 v ' 1 1 ' 1 1 .l . I t . t t . . C . n r n ' l A . s 7 L A , It l . ' s ' . l Y ,A 1 ' . 1 7 'Y 'Y ' 1 1 . ' ' , l I t ' Ii H .1 K A . 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Paced by hard-hitting Joe Sanchez, they defeated the Mis- sion Eagles and the P.S.J.A. Bears. Nice going, fellows! Rumors are that Ryan and Allen enjoyed their trip to the Battle of Flowers. The Regional track meet was postponed from last Saturday to last Tuesday because of rain, and the site was changed from Kingsville to Corpus Christi. The lveslaco spikesters left Monday afternoon. Because the paper went to press on Monday, the results could not be printed. Good luck, boys! The track boys slept in the old navy barracks on the east campus of ASLI College last Friday night. Their beds faced north and south, and during the night a big rain came. When the boys awakened. they were six feet under water! Too bad D aw so n and Guess ' couldn't swim! Helen Praytor and Billie Ruth Parker, captain and co-capta'n of the volleyball team, were practically carried of to North Austin last week by the nut c:tcher after they heard they had been invited to a tourna- ment in Brownsville. They jumped up and down for joy and were making all kinds of queer noises. Hampton To Be '49-50 Heacl Cheerleader Mary Sue Hampton was elect- ed head cheerleader for next football season, when she will he a senior. The outgoing seniors, Pattie Sue Schellhainer and .loveta Johnson, and the newly elected Juniors, Gen Ballard and Patsy Pace, voted for head cheer- leader last week. He: 'tDearest, am I good enough for you? She: No, but you're too good for any other girl. THE WESIJACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1949 PEG KIRGAN TOM PEPPER Students Take Drivers' License Examinations Students in Drivers' Education classes, sixteen and older, took drivng ters to secure the'r li- censes Iast Monday and Tuesday. according to Cfaude,Jungman, in- structor. Students who were old enougli and felt that they were qualified took the driving tests, Mr. Jung- man said. Since the classes have been, without a car, a jeep was use-'l last week to prepare the stuclents fo their tests. Kirgan, Pepper Win Top Honors 94.9 and 92.63 Are Two-Year Averages For Vuledictoriun, Sulututorion Peggy Kirgan. with an average of 94.9, and Tom Pepper, with 92 63, have been named valedictorian and salutatorian respectively of the 1949 Senior Class, according to H. L. Bradshaw, principal. A very active student in VVeslaco High, Peggy is editor of the HI-LIFE this semester, and she is amember of Quill and Scroll, honor society for high school journalists. Peggy is president of the Future Homemakers, secretary of the Senior Class, secretary-treasurer of Choral Club, and treasurer of ' Y-Teens. Davis Elected To Head Council Plctuied above is Roy Davis, elected Student Council p1esi.len'1 for 1949-50 by students in the ninth through twelfth grades Wednesday, April 27. Roy will take office at the be- gnning of next year. Other offi- cers of the council will be elected from next year's group. As chairman of the civic com- mittee, Roy has been active in Student Council work this year. He is a charter member of the 'sewly organized Key Club and at- tended the National Key Club Con- vention in Washington, D. C. He 4 Last year she was secretary- treasurer of the Future Home- makers and a member of the Stu- dent Council and of Current Event Club. Peggy was also elected Who's Who in history last year and most talented and most ambitious girl in the Junior Class. For five years she was a member of the band. Peggy plans to attend Edinburg Junior College after graduation and major in music or journalism. Tom. who is also very active in high school, is president of the Senior Class, a member of the Student Counc'l and of Key Club. and president of the Science Club, Tom is also one of the business managers of the HI-LIFE and LA PALMA and is a member of Qui! and Scroll. Last year he was president of the Current Event Club, vice- president of the Science Club, vice- president of the Junior Class, and a member of the Roliki Club. Tom was also elected most ambitious boys of the Junior Class. He was a member of the band for five years. Tom has been accepted to R'ce Institute in Houston next year. where he will major in chemical engineering. is also active in sports, being a member of the football and track teams. When asked what he planned to do next year, Roy replied 'tl hope the Council can carry on the proj- ect of opening the study hall be- fore school and at noon. and start a point system. THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY. MAY 5. 19-19 I . Y T Et IT .gf 1, 1 , -- ' iff ' - . Come one, come all. Hop in your jalopy and let's take a spin around the dear old campus and see what's brewing this week in your faithful column. My customary bushel of or- chids just. isn't good enough for Peggy Kirgan and Toni Pepper, hardworking seniors who have been named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. VVe're really proud of you! Our four debaters, Pat Ross, Frances Hudson. Ric Chenik, and .lim Mcl.eaish, will journay to Austin for the state meet there this weekend. Best of luck to you! It's nice to welcome Miss VVil- liams back to school. She has been absent for the last two weeks because of her ntother's death. The faculty and student body extend their deepest sym- pathy. Congratulations to the Choral Club, the ensembles, and the solo- ists. who made good records at the Choral Club meet in San Benito last Friday night. That Senior play Tuesday night was really a scream! Wlith a mixed combination of comedy and mystery, the play rated a huge success. Much Senior tal- ent was r e v e a l e d - namely Corky Block and Ray Fleckler. At last the Senior and Junior VVho's NVho winners were chosen, lt was a difficult task to select the laziest person, since there were so many nominees: 1 1 r l 1 1 however. Bobby Mitchell andl Corky Block finally emerged Vic-3 torious for the honored t'?1 posi-Q tion. Hurry and turn in your pic- t tures for the unusual snapshot 1 section of the annual. The dead- line will soon be here: therefore give your entries to either Manuel Garza or Kathryn Fleck- ler. i Do Something pecial tor Mom Have you forgotten that Sunday is Mothers' Day? Are you planning to really make it Mother's day at your home? Few of us probably even stop to realize what all our mothers do for us. Along with the many household duties. there are the hundreds of little things for which Mom is called upon- Oh, Mother. could you please put the hem in my pink dress? I'm in suc a hurry-please? Or. Say, Mom do you know where my red socks are? I've looked everywhere! Do these questions sound familiar? Yes, what would we do without our Mom? Let's turn the tables and show her how much we really do love her. Although every day should be Mother's Day, let's do something extra special for her Sunday. Congratulations, Winners Two more W.H.S. winners have been announcedg these two are the chorus, which made three first divisions, and the tracksters, who took three first places at the HegionaT meetin Corpus. The choir Will receive awards for their singing at San Benito. Among those making Division l were the boys' chorus and mixed chorus in sightreading. and the girls' chorus in competition. In Corpus, Donald Mi'ler, Baldwin Thompson, and John Porter took first places in track and field, therefore qualifying for the State meet. Heres to good singing. choral club, and good luck in the State meet, runners! , Hats Ott to the Graduates Hats off to the honor graduates! Peggy Kirgan and Tom Pepper, valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, have won over the field. Though the race was close, these two students have shown the school that they have worked hard and are worthy of receiving well earned tewards. These prizes, scholarships to a Texas college, are honors worth receiving, Loads and loads of luck, and imtney Mayoiimpecl-marfandqt happy studying, Peg and Tom. down and nearly injured her ptecious volleyball arm when she finally made a point in the intra- mural tournament last Saturday. She had been playing all day with l.ady liuck against her: neverthe- less. determined .lohnney finally made one. Floyce Carpenters team. the Hoosier Hotshots, are to be congratulated for winning first. tVith my usual plea, Pay your second annual payment, I now leave you dear souls. Thompson Speaks On Vocations to Y-Teens Mrs. V. C. Thompson. counselor, talked on vocations to the Y-Teens on Tuesday, May 3, in Room 1. L Plans were made at the meeting ifor a mother- daughter covered dish supper to be held some time in the near future. I Sue Thompson was chosen dele- Ngate to the Y-Teen State Conven- ttion .lune 4-11 in Glenrose, Texas. THE VVE SLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY. MAY 5, 1949 Panthers Take 1 Fourth Place In Region VII Meet Despite hard luck with their relay teams, the Weslaco Panthers won fourth place in the Region VII Track Meet at Corpus Christi April 26 with 15 points. The 4-tO yard sprint relay drop- ped the baton when one runner was jostled in the narrow lanes. At the time of the accident, the Panthers were leading. The event was won by Falfurrias. The Panther mile relay did not l finish the race, as the third run-I ner fell. The Panthers were in third place at the time. This event was also won by lfalfurrias, who won the Class A division. First Wilmer for Weslaco was long-legged Don Miller. who took 'he 120-yard high hurdles in 16.6. Baldwin Thompson, ace low hurdler, earned his trip to state meet by winning the jrard low hurdles in 23.9. The other Panther winner Big .lohn Porter. Porter won the, discus throw with 138 feet G inches' while second place was 124 feet. Miller. Thompson. and Porter will compete in the state meet at Austin. May 5 and 6. 200- VVFJS I-lot Shats Win First I At Volleyha I Meet The Hoosier Hot Shots, who several months ago won the basketball intramural contest, again cupped the intramural tour- nament. only this time it was volley ball. In the first round of single elimination play the Little lied Devils beat the Scorpians 15-5. l 15--li the Brownies beat the Bare-l foot Girls 15-3, 15-5: the Tommie Hawks beat the Amazons 15-9,i 15-S33 the Hoosier Hot. Shots beat: the Baby Dolls 15-o. 15.3. l In the second round the Brown- ics beat the Red Devils 15-13. 15- 10. and 15-2: and the Hoosier Hot Shots beat the Amazons 15-4, 15- 4. For the finals the Hoosier Hot Shots beat the Brownies 15-7, 15-8. ln the contest for third place the Amazons beat the l-tel Devils 15-0, 15-Sl. illE'I Panthers lose To Eagles I0-9 Coach Jungman's fighting base- ball nine threw a scare into the 30A baseball picture for nine in- nings before they collapsed to the leading Mission Eagles 10 to 9. The game started with Mission scoring 4 runs in the first inning. Weslaco came back in the second stanza to look like big leaguers when they got G hits and 8 runs to slam Chapa, Missions Ace pitcher. out of the mound. The game remained in XVeslaco's favor till the sixth inning, when two Weslaco errors started a Mission rally. The sixth inning ended with the score at S to 8. The seven-inning fracas ended with the score still tiedg hence the game was extended an extra inn- ing. lylision scored quickly to take the lead, but an inspired Panther team came back to tie the score at 9 to 9. The score was tied when lleziavides stole home to send the game into another extra inning. The Eagles scored their winning tally in the first of the ninth to end the game, Tony Rico. XVeslaeo pitcher. was having his best day at the mound when he struck out 13 Mission batters, Maurice Allen took high ht fnors at the batter's box when he got 8 hits out of 5 trips to the bat. T- ,, , mor-:tus X gnnetma Individual honors this week go to Baldwin Thompson for winning first place in the low hurdles, John Porter first in the discus, and Donald Miller first in the high hurdles, at the Regional meet in Corpus Christi last Vl'ednesday. The above mentioned boys will :attend the state track meet in Austin May 5 and 6. Good luck, boys! During the trip to the Regional rack meet, Coach Isham stressed the fact that the boys would have a dollar limit on each meal. One of the boys-made sure he reached his dollar limit even if he had to order two plates. Coach said he surely hoped the boy got full. How t t i VVVVVVVVVVVV Seniors, Juniors Name Who's Who by Ballot Noted and notorious students were named last week when the Junior and Senior classes held the annual Who's Mille election. The Seniors selected Betty Jean Robertson as most. talented girlg Bob Hankal, most talented boy and wittiestg Mary Nelle Davenport, most. athletic girlg Ray Cleckler, most athletic boy, Peggy Kirgan, mo-st ambitious girl: Tom Pepper, most ambiti- ous boy and best-natured boyg Carl Lobitzg best all-around and best dressed boyg Lcola May Norman, best-natured girl: Joyce Norris, noisicst: Clara Fay Gar- nett, best. dressed girl: and Corky Block, laziest. 'l'he Junior winners are as follows: Bobby Goodey, most talented girl: Robert l+'ields, most talented bloyg Kathryn Cleckler, most athletic girl, Bob Guess, most athletic boy: Nancy Solcther, most ambitious girl: Roy Davis, most ambitious boy, Martha Ann Knapp, best all-around, best-natured girl: Melvin Moore, best-natnrcd boy: Fleaner Bradshaw, wittiestg Bil- lie Gentry, noisiestg Tonlnly Sue Bartley, best. dressed girl: Rich- ard Babb, best dressed boy, and Bobby Mitchell, Iaziest. AAAAAAAAAAAA Sue- What is your brother in college? l Maurice- A half-back. Sue--'tl mean in his studies. Maurice- Oh. in his studic e's away back. h . bout that, R. ll? Brownsville will be the site of education next year fora few athletes 'of the pa:-at Panther aggregation. The .lunior College Conference rule has been chang- ed., and now an athlete can attend a high school and play junior college football in the same town or city. George Thompson, Baldwin Thompson, and Marvin Moore will attend lfn-ownsville High next year, and play college football. Ray Jackson will attend Brownsville Junior college, also, on a foot- ball scholarship! Best luck to you bcys! Ll THE VVESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1949 E vltliifl gltlllill tw E Duck do Attxwfbmtl 'Although the vacuum cleaner was nearly knocked out of order because of the Choral Contests Fri- day night. we've still been able to sweep together plenty of dirt, so let's swish along. Flash! PAT ROSS and ROBERT FIELDS were together Friday night at the Cabana Room in Har- lingen. Doubling with them were .IACK PARKER and JOAN WIL- SON. Who knows what might be- come of this strange new com- bination of PAT and ROBERT? However. the reason PAT is turn- ing on all the charm and playing the field again might be that JOHN RANSOM and .IOAN VER- CHEVAL are going steady. Nice going, kids, Although we mentioned the fact that the Choral Contest was held Friday night in San Benito, it didn't seem to cramp anyone's style, since DOLLY and CLIFF DAVIDSON fNlercedesl, GEORGE HARKEN and FRANCES HENRY 1Mercedesi, PATSY POTTS and JOHNNY MOTHERSHED, KAYE and TOM. MARTHA ANN and BILL. JOY STALLINGS and BUD, PEG and BOB, and DONNA BUTTS and ED PENNELL tiller- cedesl were all enoying the . . , ah-music. .IOE CARDENAS is going steady with ELVA DE LA FUENTE lEdinburgi. They were at Delta Lake over the week-end. Friday night was also the scene of the week-end's biggest event, a slumber party given by GEN BALLARD. Among the couples there, were PATTIE and RAY, MARY SUE and BOB, SUE and MAURICE, KATHRYN and MAR- VIN, and BILLIE and BOB CLARK. Of course, the boys left before very late. EVELYN HAAS. ELEANOR BRADSHAW. MARY AN DREY- ER, PATSY POTTS, JANE DIP,- RELL, MARY PATTIE, GEN BALLARD. and CAROLINE CAR- ROTHERS also attended the party. Saturday night ROBERT WII.- SON and DOLORES were together. I wish someone would explain the deal about DOLORES, ED. and Records, Machine Bought for School Eleven albums and eight sep- arate records were ordered re- cently for junior-senior high school by the Parent-Teachers' As- sociation. They are being used in the English, speech, reading, his- tory, Spanish, and music depart- ments. Several of these records were played in the P. T. A. meeting Wednesday. An electric record player has been purchased by the English Department with funds made from the concession stands last fall. Among the albums ordered are t'Mac-beth, recorded by Maurice Evans and Judith Anderson, The Lonesome Train tdeath of Lin- colnlg The Man Without a Coun- try,'i by Haleg The House of Seven Gables, by Hawthorneg and Ballad of America tWestminster Choirl. F A Mothers Given luncheon Monday The Future Homemakers hon- ored their mothers with a lunch eon in the Home Economics de- partment last Monday at noon. The menu consisted of chicken salad, pineapple cheese sand- wiches, potato chips, olives, cook- ies, and iced tea. Caroline Car- rothers gave the welcome, and Mrs. Bob Ross gave the response. After the luncheon an installation service was held for new officers. Approximately seventy mothers and daughters attended the lunch- eon, of which Kathryn Eoff was general chairman. 'tHave you ever appeared as a witness before? Yes, your honor. In what suit? ROBERT. My, it seems her theme- song must be 'iFeudin' and Fight- in. In McAllen Saturday night BILL and MARTHA and TOM and KAYE were enjoying the show. Aly. it seems that we've run out of that nasty stuff called dirt, but we'll be back next week with big shovelfuls. See ya' then. l l l l l Choral Groups Rate First Division In Three Contests The VYeslaco High School Choruses rated three first divi- sions and three second in the lntcrseholastic League Region IV nmsic festival held in San Benito last. Friday and Satur- day, Division One ratings were scored by the girls' chorus in concert. and the boys' chorus and mixed chorus in sighbread- ing. The girls' chorus placed second in sight-reading, while the boys' chorus and mixed chorus placed second in con- cert. Three ensembles and eight solo- ists entered from Weslaco. These carned four second ratings, six third, and one fourth. The soloists and their divisions are as follows: David Robertson III, Charlie Car- tfenas III, Jim McLeaish II, Ever- ett McAulay III, lleto Gonzalez IV, Roberta Goodey II, .Ioan Ver- cheval III. and Charlotte Jackson III. The mixed octet. composed of Billy Doyle, Charlotte Jackson, Patsy Potts, Jov Stallings, Craig Stevens, Roberta Goodey, Billy Mauldin, and Charlie Cardenas, rated second divisicn. The boys' quartet. composed of Ed Compcre, Jim Melieaish, Bob Hankal. and Everett McAulay, also made sec- ondg while the girls' trio, composed of Sue Clark, Gen Ballard, and Kaye Clark, made third. Interscholastic ratings are as follows: I-superior performance: ll-excellent perfornianceg lll- goodg IV-fair: and Y-poor. W.H.S. Band Presents Concert May 4 The VVeslaco High School Band, directed by Joe Bellamah. present- ed a concert, Wednesday, May -I, in the junior high auditorium. The band played several over- tures and morches. The program was concluded with the school song. Marvin: Do you want me to call you a taxi?,' Kathryn: Yes, I wish you would. Marvin: t'All right-you're a taxi. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1949 W.H.S. Band Makes I8 First Ratings In Mercedes Festival The XVeslaco High School Band, directed by Joe Bellamah, placed 18 out of 29 scholastic al held in 7. The band received a first divi- sion rating in concert and in sight- reading. Results in individual solos and ensembles are as fol- lows: Soloists: Caroline Carrothers, baton, II: Sue Thompson, baton, I, Margaret Morgan, flute, I, Jul- ian Hill, bassoon, I, Sharon Flem- ing, clarinet, II, Edwin High- tower, clarinet, II, Joe Hightower, clarinet. III, Jo Ann Finch, clari- net, III, Donald Watkins, trumpet, I, Donald Waugh, trumpet, I, Al- bin Crutchfield, Cornet, II, Luis Ramirez, cornet, II, David Rogers, cornet, III. Nell Glynn Koester, alto saxo- phone, I, Teresa Lancaster, tenor saxophone, II, Carl Lobitz. ,rom bone. I, Robert Fields, tuba, I, Allie Aldridge, piano, I, Julian Hill, piano, II, and Everett Mc- Aulay, piano, II. first division ratings entries in the Inter- League Band Festiv- Mercedes, May 6 and hlnsembles: Cornet trio, Donald Watkins, Donald Waugh, Manuel Garza, I, cornet trio, Manuel Gar- za, David Rogers, Albin Crutch- field, I, trombone quartet, Carl Lobitz, Rex Bledsoe, Gay Cloud, Evandale Hintner, I, brass quar- tet, Luis Johnston, Gordon Roe, Gay Cloud, Norman Roe, II: flute quartet, Mary Ann Dreyer, Patsy Potts, Margaret Morgan, Sonja, Chambers, I, clarinet trio, Bud Davenport, Caroline Carrothers, Jo Ann Wilson, I, saxophone quar- tet, Gen Ballard. Eleanor Brad- shaw, Kaye Clark and Selma Frase, I. Student conductors, Carl Lobitz, Manuel Garza and Patsy Potts, re- ceived first division ratings. Judges for the festival were Maurice McAdou, North Texas State Teachers College, Glenn Stuchberry, Pasedena, T e X a S: Ralph Dhossche, San Antonio Tech, and Weldon Covington, Austin. Six 01556 Seniors A verage 90 or Above 3l Others in Class Make Grades In Eighties, l 9 in Seventies Six seniors of the 56 who compose Weslaco High's graduating class have averages of 90 or above, according to H. H. Bradshaw, principal. Thirty-one have averages in the eighties, while nineteen come in the seventies. Those students coming in the top fourth of the class and their averages are Peg Kirgan. 94.29, Tom Pepper, 93.63, Betty Jean Robert- son, 92.91, Leola Mae Norman, 92.25 Elden Wren 91.95, Joe Cardenas, 91.2, Mary Nelle Davenport, 89.5, Bill McKeen. 89.2, Pat Ross, 89.2, Dolores Triplett, 88.8, Carl Lobitz, 88.66 Ray Cleckler. 88.5, Frances Hudson. 87.5, and Kathryn Eoff, 86.8. Choral Concert To Be Presented The Choral Club Sweetheart will be presented at the annual springt concert Friday night, May 13, in the high school auditorium, at 8 o'cl0ck, according to Mrs. Sibvl Mattar, director. The concert will consist of num- bers by the girls' and boys' choru- ses and the mixed choir. Divided into two parts, the program will include religious selections and lighter, more modern music. The first part of the concert will be sung in the green and gold choir robes, and the last part in for- mals and dress suits. As has been the tradition, a formal dance for choir members and their dates will be given after the concert. This dance is to he held in the home of one of the students. The concert program is as foi- lows: Religious music- Beauti- ful Saviour, HO Rejoice, Ye Christians, Loudly, Brother James Aire, The Beatitudesf' Call to Remembrance. and The Holy Cityfl Lighter music- Softly at Night- fall, Stouthearte:l Men, How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings, All the Things You Are, Louisiana Hayridef' Drink to Me Only, Dry Bones, The Lost Chord. The second fourth contains Jane Bartley, Maria Cadena. Clara Fav Garneft, Joveta Johnson, Pattie Sue Schellhamer, Edna Veach, Hankal, Fred Ray Jones, ,Jimmy .lohn Crofford, Bob Davis, Bob Kelly. Jim McLeaish, Darrell Schulz. and Donald Schulz. Students ranking in the third quarter are Barbara Barbosa, Maria Cantu, Pat Elenberg, Caro- line Goodson, Gwen Tisdale, Cor- win Block, Ric Chenik, Ray Jack- son. Bill Pickard, and Rolando Robles. Those in the fourth quarter are Jo-an Davis, Helen McDaniel, Dolly Dibrell, Joyce Norris, Gendora Quintanilla, Maria Rodriqucz, Gene Barth, Jimmy Clark, Warren Nichols, .Iack Parker, Horace Pe- rez, John Ransom. Domingo Sep- ulveda. and Bobby Schupp. H I-LIFE Makes Error In Giving Averages Because of the excitement of Kid Day, a mistake was made by the reporter in the story of the honor students. The averages of 94.9 for Peg K'rgan and 92.63 for Tom Pepper should have been 94.29 and 93.63, respectively. The HI-LIFE sincerely regrets making this error. and The Green Cathedral. The concert will be concluded with the traditional benediction 'tThe Lord Bless You. This year's class has gone through the same grind and has THE WESLACO I-II-LIFE THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1949 'ITIE 6 I is ' i ' VACUUM tit - . . 5211. 'us xx f' WE Pnc.kIUvAu. HE Dmti ,'j - Another week-end has rolled by, and the VACUUM was kept pretty busy picking up all the dirt. I see that OLENE, ELEANOR, KATHRYN. and EVELYN visited ye old swimming hole in McAllen over the week-end. Also seen en- joying the cooling water were RAY JACKSON. JIMMY VAUGHN. PINKY DAY, A. L. BROMLEY. and DONALD PEMELTON. JOY VVILEY is really a Hpoet- ess' first class. Is that right, JIM? BILLIE JANET and BOB CLARK were seen enjoying the Valley scenery over the week-end. Where were most of our Wes- laco Romeos Friday night? At a certain party in Mercedes, maybe? At the Sky-Vue over the week- end were several Weslaco couples, RIC and FRANCES. PEG and BOB, RAY and PATTIE, OLENE and DIZZY, and REX BLED- SOE and PATSY FITZGERALD 1Mercedesl. Dates oi' the week go to ROY DAVIS and GAIL HENSON, BOB- BY ROSS and 'PATIA LINK. and FLOYD McFARLAND and JUNE SMITH. 'EVl1ILYN's eyes certainly seem- ed to light up' when she saw that l I l certain someone at Cascade. Couldl it have been LINDY LEWIS from Elsa? Seen at JOYCE STEVVARD's flfllsal barbecue Saturday were RAY and PATTIE. and BOB and MARY SUE. Did you have fun t?l. RAY? Seen at the Wagon Saturday night were CHARLES SHERILI, and CAROLINE CARROTHERS. BILL and GAIL. and DON CHAN- DLER and MAXINE fEdinburgl. Well. so REX BLEDSOE had a date with DOLORES Friday night. Renewing an old acquaintance, REX? Doubling with them were ROR SCHUPP and MARGARET BOYD tEdinburg,l Though l could have picked up more juicy material, I guess this EDITOR . ..... ASSISTANT EDITOR ., BUSINESS ,MANAGERS ....... .... . , . . -- CIRCULATION MANAGER MAKE-UP EDITORS ..,.... ., EXCHANGE EDITORS ...... 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MISS LOUISE BLACK Roses to You, Contestants! Las week-end another organization added its laurels to the grow- ing number of Weslaco High honors. Yes, our Green-and-Gold-clad musicians, the Weslaco High School Band, again placed a first division, excellent ratfng, in both concert and sight reading at the Music Festival in Mercedes Sat- urday night. Perhaps some of us remember how at the first of the year it seemed impossible that this organization could uphold the stan- dards of past years. Although it was the first year in the band for about thirty-five of the members, they have proved to us what hard work and determination can do. Much of the credit and praise goes to Director Joe Bellamah, whose excellent musical ability again developed a top-rating organization. Congratulations, Band. WJ-LS is proud of you! Last week-end also resulted in the outcome of the State Meets in Austin. ln track Baldwin Thompson won third in low hurdles, while John Porter took fourth place in the discus. All the track boys certainly deserve praise for their hard work and fine show- ing. Our debaters, although they came out fourth, are to be con- gratulated, also. YVe're proud of you, too, debaters. high Indeed, our hats go off to all for raising Weslaco High's name on Geod,luck,W.H. ,Forty-Niners! One last big week! That's all there is left, Senio1s. One week crammed full of work, work, work. fo is It wasn't too long ago that this class was ca 'e'ly looking rward to being seniorsg and now that magic time, graduation, just around the corner. been run through the same old mill as were the preceding senior classcs: however, every senior has had mans' good times and can look back on his alma mater with happy thoughts. And every class is different. including the Forty-niners of IV1-slaco High School. Good luck and best wishes. YV. H. S. Seniors of 1940. I N f'This is an ideal spot for al t'It. must. be. Fiftv million in- adrrs and have fun. ,pic-nicjf :WMS mmf, hp Wrong-ff will have to do for the week. So , THE wnsLAco HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1949 g g Haus, Gentry, Cox Attend F. H. A. Meet Fricluy, May I3 Billie Gentry, Evelyn Haas, and Miss Beryl Cox attended the Fu- ture Homemakers' state meeting May 5-7, in Dallas. The theme of the meeting was International Good Will. Thurs- day night, Senor de la Rosa of St. Louis spoke on International Re- lations. The girls attended meet- ings of the delegates Friday on the State Fair Grounds. Friday night Miss Cox, Billie, and Evelyn went to a formal banquet held in the Crystal Ballroom of the Baker Hotel. Miss Frances Per- kins, a member of State Board of Vocational Advisers, spoke on Making Home Life Better. The installation of new state officers was held Saturday morn- ing, and Weslaco's delegates left for home about one o'clock that afternoon. Miss Cox said that they all enjoyed the trip and meeting very much. Different Activities Started in P. E. Classes Although the competitive branch of girls' sports ceased with the intramural volly ball tournament, other activities are underway in the P. E. class curriculum. Badminton and archery were started several weeks ago, while tennis has been in session a month. Volleyball and handball are also played. Directly involving the P. E. classes is the newly organized G.A.A. Another meeting is schedf uled before school is out, Plans for the installation of the point system will be introduced next vear. Choice Slips Issued F For Next School Term Choice slips were distributed Wednesday during haome room meetings among students who will be in high school next term. Listed on the slips were t.he required and elective subjects for each grade, minimum require- ments for graduation, and require- ments for eligiblity for honors as a graduate. , - ,manner x .FIDEL l'0ll2ratulations are in order for Baldwin Thompson and John Porter for winning a third and fourth place respectively in the Class A State Track Meet at Austin. This is indeed an honor, and all Vt'eslaeo High congratu- lates you. John has another year to participate in athleticsg therefore rel'e's hoping he 1YillS first place next year, The baseball nine. clad in pur- ple and white, played an out- standing game last Friday after- noon and defeated the rugged Ray- mondville Bearkats 4 to 3. The Bearkats led 2 to 0 for almost seven innings, then the Panthers I caught them. From then on, it was a neck and neck battle until the ninth inning, when Bobby Benbow knocked a two-bagger and brought the winning run in to 'ew up the game. Incidentally, Alvin Leon Bromley surely ran to bring in that winning run. Nice going, fellows. Rumors are that when John Por- ter left the track boys as San Marcos, he casually ventured over 1 San Antonio to visit his old flame. Hear ye! Hear ye! Don't forget to come ollt for the Student vs Faculty baseball game to be played Monday, May 16. The faculty boasts of several ex-pros, such as Swinging San- sing, Hugging Henson, and w'0llllCPflll Vl'oody. Three New Members Added to Key Club Last week was the last meet- ing of the Key Club for the school year of 1948-1949. Three new members- -Bob Ross. Bill Mauldin, and Gene McMullin -were voted into the club during the closing meet'ng. An appropria- tion for the erection of a concrete bench to be placed on the campus was made also. l Weslaco wins Over Ruymomlville 4-3 The fighting Weslaco Panthers emerged victorious over the Ray- mondville nine, Friday, May 6. in the Onion City. Raymondville took the lead early in the third inning when they drove in a run on one hit. The Bearkats scored again in the fourth stanza on two Weslaco errors. The fifth and sixth innings were played on even terms. as both teams displayed brilliant ilefensive ball playing. The fire- works started in the last inning of play, when Ray Cleckler hit 3 single. Tony Rico got on bas: on fielder's choice, but was put nut on second base. Rico stole second base and advanced to third on a bad throw. Israel Ben- irides then hit a long single. and Yico came on home to score the first run for Weslaco. Benavides scored the tying run when A. L. Bromley hit a grounder to bring him home. The regular 7-inning game ended with the score tied at 2-2. The game was extended an extra inn- ing, and Weslaco scored to take the lead, but Raymondville surged back to tie the score at 3-3. In the ninth inning Bromley got on base on a hot grounder. Bobby Ben- bow, a pinch hitter, hit a beauti- ful Texas leaguer to bring Brom- ley home with the deciding tally of the game. , Tony Rico was the winning pitcher, as he struck out 10 Ray- mondville batters and didn't allow a single base on balls. Benavides took batting honors by getting three hits out of four trips to the plate. The Panthers will end their re- gular conference schedule to- morrow against the Rio Grande City Rattlers here. Reports cn Hawaii To Feature Meeting A meeting of the Current Event Ciub will be held this afternoon at four o'clock in Room 1. Yreva Teston. Helen Pate, and Johnney Mayo will give reports on the customs relfg'on, and geography of Hawaii. Billie Gentry, president, stated that this meeting will be the last one this year. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MAY 12, 1949 Sit l Q 5 Now I pick up my writer's kit, And open it to give As I See It. Tony Guerra, Class of 43, has really made a name for himself at the University of Texas. He has been elected Associate Edi- tor of the Ranger, the Univer- sity of Texas monthly magazine, in a recent contest there. While in school in VVeslaco, he served as the sports editor on the HI- LIFE for three years, and for two consecutive years Tony won first in sports writing in VHSPC. This week a whole train of con- grats go to the Band for making first division in their contest in Mercedes. Mighty good goini! If anyone has been noticed wearing a steel armor suit from head to toe and carrying a sign, ed jabbing the unhappy vic- lt's only the studes taking their typhoid shots. Mrs. Hankal start- Keep Away, don't get excited. tims last Tuesday and XVednes- day. Lieutenant Sam J. Kaiser, who has changed from Camp Halabind, Md. to Fort Lewis, Washington, wrote that Charles F. Peralez, an ex-student, is also stationed at Fort Lewis and is in the same com- pany as Mr. Kaiser's youngest 1-other. Mr. Kaiser says that Weslaco is the main topic of dis- cussion when they get together. Ah me, small world, isn't it? Seen rolling big cannons around the school this week are the annual staff members in an effort to collect annual pay- ments. Rumors are that if all payments aren't in by Friday of next week, the non-payers will have to stay in the torture cham- ber for several weeks. Better get your money in, kids! The Archery girls are nearly goin' mad. It seems that they are all professional little Robin Hoods. Instead of hitting the target, they spend the whole time looking for arrows. Cherry Gundry is official ,, ' Three-Act' ,Comedy T pronounced Success Home Sweet Homicide, three-act comedy by Ann Reynolds. was presented by the Senior Class last Tuesday evening, May 3, in the high school auditorium before a large and appreciative audience. The play revolved around the Carstairs children, who were con- tinually planning ways to get their mother married to the handsome Bill Smith, lieutenant in charge of the Sanford case. Mrs. Miriam Carstairs, a charming mystery-story writer, was well portrayed by Pat Ross, while her children, Archie, the 11-year-old son and a typical younger brotherg April, her dramatic 14-year-old daughter: and Dinah. the 16-year-old daughter who carried the responsibilities of the house, were delightfully played by Ric Chenik, Dolores Trip'ett, and Betty Jean Robertson, respectively. YVVVVVVVVVVV' Seniors, Underclassmen To Have Scheduled Exams Senior exams will be given Thursday and Friday, May 19 and 20, and those for other classes Xvednesday, May 25, and Thursday, May 26, according to H. L, Bradshaw, principal. 0n Thursday, May 19, the first, second, and third period senior classes will have their exams according to the follow- ing schedule: 9-10:30, 11-12:30, and 1:30-3:00. On Friday, May 20, the same schedule will be followed with fourth, fifth and sixth period classes. Exams for other students will follow in the same order and time schedule on the days an- nounced. sA444444AA4.44 Journalists to Swim, Eat, Tour STAR Plant About twenty members of the publication staffs and their spon- sors will have a picnic, swimming party, and trip through THE VALLEY MORNING STAR plant in Harlingen, Saturday evening. May 14. Hgoer after arrows in fifth period. Seen with faces of woe or glee are the Seniors happilyt?J anticipating their final exams uext week. Why, Jack Parker is even turning hand springs down the hall over the happy prospect. That will end this usless chatter. And let you read more serious matter. 1' The roles of Mr. and Mrs. Cher- ington were well depicted by Tom Pepper, as the White haired beard- ed gentleman with a military bear- ing, and Mary Nelle Davenport, as a plump, graying woman in her sixties, who was a little vain and a little silly, but very good-hearted, The handsome police lieuten- tant was capably played by Bill McKee, while Bobby Hankal, with his usual skill, enacted the role of his assistant, Sergeant O'Hare. The role of Polly Walker, the beautiful actress, was satisfactori- ly depicted by Leola Mae Norman: and the mysterious Rupert an Dusen, who turned out to be her fiance, was well managed by Jimmy Kelly. Frankie Riley, the dark-faced racketeer, was played by Corky Block. Skippy Frizell depicted the part of Wally Sanford, who was thought to have murdered his wife. Both were good in their roles. , Dinah's one and only Pete tJack Parkerl, Archie's buddy, Slukey CRay Cleckler,J and the rest of the gang, Wendy tDolly Dibrell? Mag tJane Bartley! and .Ioella tJn:-an Davisl, a menace to Dinah's love life. were all there for a party. Ray drew a number of laught as Archie's pal. The surprise ending occurred when the meek Mr. Cherington, Tom Pepper, was discovered to be the real murderer. To make it a happy ending, Bill Smith asked Miriam Carstairs to marry him, and Dinah kept her date with Pete. Between the second and third acts, Miss Emily Joy, director, and Frances Hudson, student dir- ector, were presented gifts. f V THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1949 Graduation Plans Made For Seniors Closing Exercises Set for May 22-275 Church, umpus Selected for Site Plans for graduation exercises of the 56 Vtfeslaco High seniors have been completed, according to the school administration. The Baccalaureate service will be held in the First Baptist Church of Weslaco May 22. at Spni. Class night will be presented in the High school auditorium May 23 at 8 p.m.g and Commencement is set for May 27 at 3 p.m. on the Weslaco High School campus. Rounds of social activities complete the senior picture for this year. Kirgun, Hunkul Are Rotary Girl, Boy ' Peggy Kirgan and Bob Han- kal were chosen Rotary girl and Rotary boy respectively of the Senior Class of 1949 by the students of grades nine through twelve in a campus election last Friday. These two will receive watches from the Rotary Club, and the awards will be presented at the Conv mencement exercises May 27. In a senior high facility meet- ing Tuesday, May 10, at noon, three girls and three boys were nominated: Betty Jean Robert- son, Peggy Kirgan, Mary Nelle Davenport, Toni Pepper, Elden Wren, and Bob Hankal. Scholarship, extra-curricular act- ivities, citizenship. general co- operativeness, and personality were named by the Youth Ser- vice Committee of the Rotary Club as the qualities to be taken into consideration by the faculty in selecting the six students. It was the desire of the club, how- ever, that the final selection of the two winners should be de- termined through election bv the students cf senior high school. Peggy is editor of the HI-LIFF. president of the Future Horne- makers, secretary of the Senior Class, secretary-treasurer of Choral Club, treasurer of Y-Teen, and a member of Quill and Scroll. Last year she was secretary-trea- surer of the Future Homemakers and a member of the Student For the second consecutive year, the grounds between the junior and senior high buildings have been chosen for commencement exercises. The line of march will be made through the avenue of trees bordering the central walk. Rev. Harry S. Hamblen, pastor of the First Baptist Church, Har- lingen, will deliver the sermon for the Baccalaureate services. Carl Lobitz, senior, will play a trombone solo, and the high school choir will sing one number. Mrs. Carl Lobitz and Richard White will be at the organ and piano, respectively. Ministers from sev- eral local churches will give the invocation, prayer, and benedic- tion. Rev. R. W. Jablonowski. pastor of First Presbyterian Church, Edinburg, will be the speaker at the Commencement exercises. Other talks will be by Peggy Kir- gan, valedictorian, and Tom Pep- per, salutatorian. The invocation and benediction will be delivered respectively by Rev. C. T. Kelly, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, and the Father James Cassidy of the Catholic church The high school band and choir will present musical numbers. Council and of Current Event Club. Peggy was also elected Who's Who in history last year and most talented and most am- bitious girl in the Junior Class. For five years she was member of the band. Bob is a member of Little Broadway and president of that club last yearg feature editor of LA PALMAQ member of the band Murphy Resigns Superintendency A .C. Murphy, superintendent of Weslaco schools, has resigned to accept a position with the Ex- tension Division of the Univer- sity of Texas. He will do part time teaching in the field of Child Growth and Development and continue work on his Doctor of Philosophy degree. . Mr. Murphy's resignation was accepted at a special meeting oi' the school board Thursday May 12, and will become effective July 1. O. R. Scott, principal of Ncrth Ward School, will succeed Mr. Murphy as superintendent ol' Weslaco schools. Mr. Murphy first served as prin- 19413 cipal of Weslaco High in however, his term was interrupted three in the spring of 1942 for years, as he entered milita1'j,' sc '- vice. He returned to his previous position in the fall of 1'7-15 and served as principal until the re- signation of Joe HQ Wilsfn in tl'e summer of 1948, when he was elected superintendent. Mr. Murphy stated that leavin? Weslaco was a hard d ciai:m ts make. but that he felt he was leaving the work in capable hands. several years: member of the Key Club, the choir, and the boys' quartet: and Senior campaign manager in the popularity contest. He has had important roles in several Little Broadway plays and in the Senior play. THE Wifi SLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1949 HS lm, Amid all the confusion of final school days, I now bring you As I See lt. Many tearful eyes have been seen after everyone heard about Mr. Murphy's resignation as superintendent. VVe're really sad to see him go, but all the luck in the world goes to our friendly friend, Mr. lllurphy. Journalism students had a grand time on their trip through the STAR plant in Harlingen last Sat- urday night. Ric, who was very curious, nearly fell in the big presses! t'ongrat.s go to the Choral Flub on a concert well given last Friday night, and bushels of orchids to Martha Ann Knapp, the sweetheart. Barbara Williams and Charles Griffin made grand eighth grade queen and king at the big formal dance Saturday night in the gym. Everyone had a wonderful time. lVe're proud of our two sen- iors, 'Peggy Kirgan and Hob Hankal, who were elected by senior high school to receive Rotary watches. ,l,l,l..l..-- Word has been received that Suzi Eccles and Loretta Shields, freshmen at San Marcos, were both issue editors of recent edi- tions of the school paper, The College Star, VVilma Walker, a student at Corpus Christi, is one of the newly elected cheerleaders for next year. The Seniors will soon be leav- ing XV. H. S., for commence- ment exercises are just around the corner. Our school is losing a fine group of students. lt's time to bid adios to your faithful column, since this is the last paper this year, Bye. and 30 . ' 6 - - 'ff -A wg 'A 0 . ,thx ,X 4 .I A, We'll Miss You, Mr. Murphy! Before long, VVeslaco High will bid farewell to one of its most beloved and respected citizens, Mr. Murphy. It will seem strange- not hearing those busy footsteps down the hall-and not seeing him stop while passing by some classroom to inquire with a grin, Well are you teaching them anything? That friendly smile and lrisb wit. have done much to spread sunshine about our halls and campus But more than these things, wt-'ll miss YOU, Mr. Murphy. Through the years that you've been principal and superintendent there is not a one of us who has not grown to respect your integrity and your decisions. Yes, more than a few of us, I imagine, have at some time or other uncertainly entered your office door: yet we have always emerged admitting, sooner or later, that you were fair in your ilecisiions. And then there are the times we have come to you for help and advice, which you always gave freely and willingly. Truly, Mr. Murphy, you have a way with students, that is something to be admired by all. The HI-LIFE, on behalf of the faculty and students of Weslaco High. wishes to tell you how much .we have appreciated your whole- hearted cooperation in all our undertakings, and to ,express our gratitude for all you've done to further progress of our, schools. Good-bye, Mr. Murphy, we're going to miss you more than you know. However, you have well deserved the honor that has ctmme to you, and we wish you the best of luck in your new work. , HI-urs Bids Adios and sou! Today marks the end of the 1948-49 edition of the HI-LIFE. Written by budding young journalists, supervised-and occasionally censored by a very capablesponsor, and publ'shed by the Weslaco NEWS, the HI-LIFE is closing what it feels has been a success'ul year. , The HI-Ll FE has tried to serve the school and the city in a way befitting its name, endeavoring to give a picture of the work and play that fill a school year. lve of the staff hope you have enjoyed the paper. School has been in sess'on 35 weeks, and this is the 35th HI- LIFE of the year. This is a pretty good record, considering sickness, cold spells, high water, and interfering activities. No paper will be issued next week, as seniors will be out and others will be taking exams. Thanks to the school for giving us such good support. Here's wishing all of you a happy vacation. As t'Old Sombrero would say. Adios and ISO! blames-Abdmiited '1 Ccirclaenas Named to-lilead From List of Averages Through an error at the print- ing office, the names of three seniors and parts of two others were omitted from the list of averages in last week's HI- LIFE. These were Elsa Guerra, Elsie .lean McAlpin, Frances Sue Oeh- ler. Gwen Johnson, and Naomi Tisdale. All of these are in the l i i Kay Club for 1949-'50 Charlie Cardenas was elected president of the Key Club at the 'ast regular meeting of the school year, Wednesday, May 11. Robert Joe Potts and Alex Westbrook were chosen vice-president and secretary-treasurer, respectively. third quarter of the clasz. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1949 Senior Cluss.Nigl1t To Be Held May 23 The annual Senior Class Night will be held next Monday night at 8 o'clock in the junior high school auditorium. The program is as follows: Prelude .,..... Mrs. Processional .. Mrs. Carl Lobitz Carl Lobitz Welcome . . . Tom Pepper Class history Pattie Sue Schell- hamer Choral ensemble Mrs. Fouad Mat- tar, accompanist Class prophecy Mary Nelle Daven- port Solo .,.... . Bob Hankal Class poem . . . Frances Hudson Class will Jim McLeaish Presentation of awards A. C. Mur- phy Announcements A. C. Murphy School Song Recessional Mrs. Carl Lobitz Vos Elected President Of F.F.A. for Next Year Russell Vos was elected presi- dent of the local chapter of the Future Farmers of America for H49-50 at the last meeting of the year Monday, May 9, in the agri- culture building. Other officers chosen were as tollows: First vice-president, Don M i l -l e r, second vice-president, Poyd Dawson: third vice-president, Charles Tisdaleg secretary, Joseph Hellerg historian, Raymond Smith- eyg reporter, Charles Plankg treasu- ver, Mack Miller: parliamentarian Fugene Dayg and song leader. Roy Davis. Talks, Booklet Reviews Given in Typing Classes Short talks and booklet reviews on personality and business were the main features of Miss Louise 'Williams' typing classes last week, The talks were prepared and .given by the members of typing classes. The students also checked them- selves on a personality rating chart which graded their appear- ance, agreeableness, manners. in- terest , temperament, expression. intelligence, self-confidence, de- pendability, and loyalty. KNAPP ELECTED CHORAL SWEETHEART Pictured above is Martha Ann Knapp, newly elected Choral Club sweetheart, receiving a bouquet of roses from Charlie Cardenas, president. Martha Ann was presented before a large crowd attending the concert in the auditorium last. Friday night. Jr. High Girls Elected To Serve As Cheerleaders Junior high .cheerleaders elec- tion was held Monday at noon on the camus, and two girls from the sixth grade were chfsen to serve as cheerleaders for the next two years. The candidates were lTa bar:' Harrington, Judy McManus. Doris Deihl, Kay Leach Sharon Henson. Marjorie Fletcher, and Jeannette Waters. Since the HI-LI-FE went tc press before the winners were announced, the results could nrt be given. Stallings Chosen Best All-Around Girl Athlete Joy Stallings, sophomore. has been selected the best all-around girl athlete of 153-18-'49, Her name will be engraved on a trophy pre- sented by Briscoe's Sport Sup- plies. She was selected because of her general all-around perfor- mance in basketball, tennis. soft- ball. and volley ball, as well as for her good sportsmanship, The trophy will remain in school. and each year the name of the outstanding girl athlete will lre engraved on it. THE WESLACO HI-LIFE THURSDAY, MAY 19, 1949 Deep Dark Secret at Lust Revealed Ah, morning, studes. Here we are again with the last edition of the HI-LIFE, which you've been reading all year, we trust. But have you ever stopped to think just how this paper is written and composed? . . . Neither have we. Anyway, it's a simpletll little jobg so come with me while we take a brief look-see at how it's done. First, there are the roving re- porters, who rant and rove 'round the school, collecting . . . hum . . . well, just collecting. Next are the columnists, who belong to some column or other, like the Fifth Column. I guess they furnish the paper with the right amount of propaganda. Any- way, the headline writers come next. They are chosen by the size of their head. Let's take Bil- lie Gentry's for instance. No, she needs it too badlyg but take it. or' leave it. we have the make-up editors next. They wear the most and gaudiest make-upg hence it ' W1Fl.S. Band WinsrSpeciul Plaqlreln Charlie Cardenas, band president, and Sue -Thompson, drum major, are pictured above holding a special award plaque which the band received for winning first division in marching, concert, and sightreading. This is the first year this special award -has been presented. Seniors of '49 Discl An interview with the seniors of '48-'-19 reveals that almost 83 per cent plan to attend college in the near future. Some of the plans are indefinite and subject to change, but at the present they are as follows: Don Chandler, Carl Lobitz, Gene Barth, Mary Santos Cadena and Hilda Rodriguez are undecided where they will attend college. Pattie Sue Schellhamer. Bar- bara Barbosa, Glendora Quintanil- la. Elsa Guerra, Mary Cantu, Elsie Jean McAlpin, and Joyce Norris expect to enter Durham's College in Harlingen. V Frances Sue Oehler, Leola Mae Norman, Jim McLeaish, Domingo Sepulveda, Joe Cardenas, Rolando Robles, Bob Hankal, Peggy Kir- gan. Bill Pickard, Dolly Dibrell, Pat Ross, and Caroline Goodson will probably attend, Edinburg Junior College. A Kathryn Eoff, Edna Veacb, Joan Davis, Helen McDaniel. Jimmy Kelly, Clara Fay Garnett. Pat Elenburg, Horacce Perez, and Donald Schulz are planning to begin work. Joveta Johnson and Bob Davis will get married in June. ose Plans for Future I Bobby Schupp will enter Schrei- ner Institute at Kerrville, Texas, next year. John Ransom will either attend college in Arizona or enter some branch of the armed services. Ric Chenik plans to enter Texas AGM to study architecture. Dolores Triplett will attend Texas Christian Unversity at Fort Worth. Gwen Johnson will take a beau- ty course at Harlingen. Tom Pepper is going to attend 'Rice Institute, and Elden Wren will enter the University of Texas. Both boys will major in Chemical engineering. 1 Ray Jackson will play football lat Brownsville Junior College. Attending North Texas Agricul- ture College will be Jimmy Clark and Warren Nichols. I Petty Robertson plans to attend Southwestern U n i v e r s i ty in Ifleorgetown and major in religi- rus education. Majoring in physical education, Pay Cleckler will attend Southern Methodist University. I Another majoring in physical education is Jane Bartley, who will go to North Texas State Col-l I was easy to guess who would get the job. Then there are the wheels. the editors, who supervise tread all the stories before anyone elsel. and there the sponsor is included She walks to and fro from thc journalism room to her office, whiling' awayltime, and then on Monday misses her lunchfbecauso she's -on ae reducing diet. Finally we have the feature writers . . . W'ell, we have one feature writer. The other one was just dismissed from the staff! Kind Neighbor Ito a little boy eating an applel- Look out for the Worms. Sonny. NVilYie- When I eat an apple, the worms have to look out for themselves. lere, Denton. Frances Hudson will also attend N. T. S. C. Commercial Art is the interest ,of Mary Nelle Davenport, who will attend Stephens College in 'Columbia Missouri. John Crofford, Fred Rav Jones. and Bill McKee expect to enter ASLI College in Kingsville. 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