Commencement Sermon and School Activities Highlight Campus Chatter
Campus Chatter notes Clayton Hopkins and Service Archer along with Mrs. Ramsey and Rev. Thomas J. Bradley will give the commencement sermon in the high school auditorium Sunday at eleven. Edwin Gamble leads music with band for processional and recessional. Student activities include Journalism Club, Commercial Club, Pep Squad, and a chapel reporter role, with strong grades and hobbies of stamps, swimming, dancing, and riding. Several girls attended the Timemaking Rally in Galveston with awards for Ann Bradford, Sue Gilliam, and others, enjoying banquets and coastal city diversions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. J. Bradley
The
Presbyterian Church
Edwin Gamble
Journalism
Chemistry Club plans May 8 8 picnic for Superintendent Rothmann
The Chemistry Club met May 3 with Charles Cunningham as president and Helen Reid as secretary. A picnic is set for May 8 8 to honor Superintendent Rothmann. Carlton Sisler Jo Margaret Buster and Helen Reid form the foods committee with Caddo Wright heading entertainment. Reports include You Laugh Because You're Snooty by Jo Margaret Buster and Don't Be Too Charming by Maurine Highsmith from Your Life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cunningham
Helen Reid
R. D. Rothmann
Chas. Cunningham
Carlton Sisler
Jo Margaret Buster
Caddo Wright
Maurine Highsmith
Farewell to the Seniors
The school bids farewell to its seniors with sadness and pride. The message honors the graduates as courteous, studious, and thoughtful, wishing them noble ambitions fulfilled as they enter higher institutions of learning.
Who's Who Among Seniors Mamie Joe Buster
Mamie Joe Buster is named a senior standout at the high school noted for intellect and initiative. She is popular with students and faculty and among the few who consistently generate ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Joe Buster
New Members Elected to National Honor Society
At a Monday high school faculty meeting senior Maurine Highsmith and juniors Elza Mae Neal and Charles Bissett were elected to the National Honor Society. Elections occur twice yearly with twenty percent of seniors now elected. no juniors were chosen at the mid term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurine Highsmith
Elza Mae Neal
Charles Bissett
Backwoods Broadcast Gossip and School Notes
A rowdy school bulletin mixes gossip about students and teachers with classroom reminders. It mentions Glenn and Audrey, Mau reen Jones, Gwen and Cam, Runnen Bringit, and rumors of scarce supplies, plus senior assembly tears and plans for exams and a senior trip.
H E Students Place in Contests at Galveston
Homemaking sponsor Miss Fowler and four students, led by Ann Harde, earned place positions in contests at Galveston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E
Galveston
Miss Fowler
Ann Harde
Senior Play Proves Great Success at School
The senior play Little Miss Dreamer drew a full house last Friday and nets about one hundred dollars for a gift project. Nancy Durst led as Little Miss Dreamer with strong support from Charles Cunningham Patty Patterson and a cast including Elizabeth Wright Roy McKay Hazel Spiller Carlton Sisler Barbara Clay Secrest Maurine Highsmith James Liverman Gorman Collier J L Baugh and Vivian Kirkpatrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Durst
Charles Cunningham
Patty Patterson
Elizabeth Wright
Granny
Roy McKay
Hazel Spiller
Marianne Miles
Carlton Sisler
Barbara Clay Secrest
Maurine Highsmith
James Liverman
Miss Dreamer
Gorman Collier
Elmer Hatfield
J. L. Baugh
Buck Lawless
Vivian Kirkpatrick
Miss Jensen
Library to Close on May 12 for Inventory
Mrs. Effie Roy Felps, high school librarian, announces the library will close Friday May 12. All books must be in by then to take inventory and complete year reports. Those owing fines or fees must pay to receive report cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Roy Felps
Gorman Collier Named Senior Class Most Representative
Gorman Collier, elected most representative boy of the senior class, is a four year football player with two letters and one year on track. His hobbies include sports with favorites football tennis baseball and swimming. He belongs to the J Association and the Commercial Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman Collier
J” Association
Commercial Club
Gorman Aims for Aeronautical Engineering Career
Gorman shows individualistic personality and a fine sense of humor. He is cheerful and popular among both boys and girls, choosing friends carefully as he pursues his aims and ideals. His ambition is to become an aeronautical engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman
Graduation Invitations At Junction High School
Forty nine seniors received graduation invitations on Tuesday May 9. The white parchment triple folders feature a golden eagle, an etched Junction High School picture on the right inside sheet, and a place on the left for the student card. The center page announces the commencement exercises and envelopes match the set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction High School
The Toy Shop Presented by Mexican Children
A drama titled The Toy Shop was performed by Mexican room children for parents on Tuesday night May 2. Dolls and tin soldiers made by Daddy Lackhammer came to life briefly through Fairy Bright Eyes before turning back into toys. Main roles included Engelica Padilla and Hortense a la Mode among others. twenty five children performed, with record attendance and credit to Miss Newby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daddy Lackhammer
Fairy Bright Eyes
Hortense A la Mode
Paris
Engelica Padilla
Maria Anguiceno
Capt
Fritz
Eclia Galvan
Gretchen
Esperanza Garcia
Maria Espinosa
Jovita Galvan
Johnnie Hernandez
Alfonso Separta
Conrado Menchaca
Newby
Four Freshmen Named to National Honor Society
Four freshmen Joe Andrews Jr Sue Gilliam Janice Loeffler and Edwina Longren join five sophomores Annie Emma Bierschwale Audrey Borden Novene Baylor Howard Ernest Ragsdill and Tommye Dean Henderson in the National Junior Honor Society. Pins will be presented soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Andrews, Jr
Sue Gilliam
Janice Loeffler
Edwina Longren
Annie Emma Bierschwale
Audrey Borden Novene Baylor
Howard Ernest Rags Dill
Tommye Dean Henderson
Seniors Present Last Chapel Program at No Joke High
The last chapel program featured a mock graduation for No Joke High seniors led by Nickell with speeches from Parsimonious Pony Helen Reid Minto Mill cent Millbank Speer Wanda Speer Daniel Webster Nickell and class poetry by Edna St Vincent Bradford. The ceremony included diplomas from Professor McGoofus McGuffin and songs, scenes from Little Miss Dreamer, and medals for declamation awarded to four students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No Joke” High
Murr
Pony
Helen Reid
Minto Millicent
No-Joke High
Mr. Nickell
Jo Margaret Buster
Carlton Sisler
McGoofus McGuffin
Mack Earl
Caddo Wright
Patricia Patterson
Miss Dreamer
Ruth Simon Bode
C. W. McCarroll
Maurine Highsmith
Mary K. Cowsett
Charles Bishop
James
Golden Eagle 1940 selects editor and business manager
Ann Hardeman and Dick Borden were elected editor in chief and business manager of the 1940 Golden Eagle. A student committee of four class presidents and five members including James Liverman met May 8 with Miss Fae Jensen to choose candidates.
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Ann Hardeman
Dick Borden
Golden Eagle
Bob Hardeman
Novene Baylor
Charles Bishop
Kathryn Bradford
James Liverman
Fae Jensen
Students Choose Editors And Managers In Senior Class Vote
The Juniors selected editors Ann Hardeman and Charles Bishop and business managers Dick Borden and Charles Bissett after nominations. Balloting yielded 92 votes for Hardeman, 58 for Bishop, 84 for Borden, and 80 for Bissett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Hardeman
Charles Bishop
Dick Borden
Charles Bissett
Confucius Confusion in Study Hall and Senior Timetable
Fragmentary school notes describe Confucius dislike for curls and praise for learning. References to seniors, Mr Archer, a girl with green eyes, and a chaotic Tuesday typing room appear alongside invitations and chapel notes. The piece ends with reflections on youth and the passage of time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max
Doris
Mrs. Randolph
Confucius
Mr. Archer
Earth
Chemistry Club Picnic Honors Superintendent Kothmann
The Chemistry Club honored Superintendent R D Kothmann with a picnic at the Scout Camp on Monday afternoon. Baseball and swimming provided amusement while a supper of bottled drinks sandwiches potato chips pickles and cookies was served to about 25 club members and high school faculty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Kothmann
Chemistry Club
Junction School Band Buys Glockenspiel
The Junction School Band purchased a glockenspiel that arrived last week. It will be played by Janice Loeffler who has piano training and is rapidly mastering the instrument. The addition is expected to enhance the band’s sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Janice Loeffler
Freeman Mae Cox Joins Junction High as Tennis Star
Freddie Mae Cox entered Junction High School in 1938 and has proven an outstanding tennis player and volleyball addition to the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Mae Cox
Junction High School
Freddie Mae Plans Baylor University Attendance
Freddie Mae excels in tennis and volleyball winning medals and remains popular among many friends. She is a member of the Pep Squad and Home Economics Club and enjoys reading while making good grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freddie Mae
Baylor University
Who's Who Among the Seniors Bill Whitworth
Bill Whitworth of Junction High School is highlighted as an outstanding athlete. He lettered in football for two years and ran track for one year. A Chemistry Club member, he was elected vice-president of the senior class, admired for his good nature and sociable outlook. He aims to become a successful rancher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn
Audrey
Maureen Jones
Gwen
Cam
Runnen Bringit
Charles F. Cuningham
Mac Earl
Pony
Helen McDonald
Bill Hargit
Jensen
Fae
Tech
Miss Fae
Maurine
Gene
Marjorie
Evergreen
Bill Whitworth
Man Escapes Operation After Flivver Jolt Dislodges Fishbone
George McQueen of Smith Center Kansas escaped an operation when a jolt from his flivver dislodged a fishbone stuck in his throat while en route to a surgeon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McQueen
Smith Center
Kansas
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Tick
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Bree
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Call 22
Hart
Ford Fire Insurance Company
Denman Ins
Agency
Backwoods Broadcast
Lonnie
B. L
Arch
Miss Felps
Charky
Ickey
Little John
Wade
Blossom
Eaton
Lessenberry
Kirk and
Odell
Gregg
Louie Ragland
Ann Hardemann
MR. Kothmann
Almanac
Industrial Guide
the Encyclopedia of Texas
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State
Lathrop
Hamilton
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