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Newspaper

San Antonio Light

Location

San Antonio, Texas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1941

Page

8

Recess At Local High Schools Reveals Oddities And Trades

This week Blaheo Future Paracrs of Asner fea Syine Breedece association visited Burbank High School to judge Classy Superba. The class was sold to Blanco dul Tor 50 per pound after a directors vote. Brackenridge High approved regular sales and exercises with no gowns. Third graders planted seeds in painted eye-whels and shared them with parents at Easter. Jefferson High reports 490 articles returned by its department sponsor. Jefferson Parade plans and new sponsors are to be announced at the school grill event.

al Landers Blaheo Future Paracrs Asner Fea Syine Breedece Association Burbank High School Blento Boys Tony Ana Ie Burbank FF A Jala A Brackenridge High School Tryis Enater

Hansel and Gretel Theme Float At Harlatiane High

Harlatiane High School’s fair float depicts a Hansel and Gretel scene from an old tale. Candy house surrounded by a fence features Hansel in a cage. The witch and Gretel stand by the house door with two students in roles of the characters.

Harlatiane High School Noac Hansel Gretel Tie Hase Don Rogers Hanuel Dorks Raidiln Grete Prances Pierer

Irving Legend Float at Battle of Flowers Theme

A San Antonio ROTC float for Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle legend will feature actors and villagers in a Catskills tavern scene. Medals for outstanding ROTC and scholastic work will be awarded by sponsors including Veterans groups and local merchants at a reception planned at Brackenridge High School.

Washington Irving Junior School Rip Vaan Winkis Washington Irving Catskill Mountains Hari Plesin Rip van Winkle Harry Fischer Mildred Fried Rips Caveh Kenneth Aleden Rip Marguerite Breeden Gilda Rise Sidney Isdale

Burbank Seniors Set Dinner Dance

Burbank High School plans a senior banquet and a junior senior dance at the Plaza Hotel through May 7. The event marks the second graduating class of the new vocational school with Buddy Hancock's Orchestra providing music for the dance following the banquet.

Burbank High School Plaza Hotel Buddy Hancock

Press Delegates Chosen for Interscholastic Meet

Doom Hardy and Doris Heroes named Brackenridge High School delegates to the Interscholastic League Press conference in Austin on May 12. They will enter news writing, headline writing, copy reading, feature writing, and editorial contests. The Times praised as a top school paper in regional competition. Margaret Rodgers named best shot at Jefferson High School in girls time class. Hess Richards, Rostmnary Tobbs, and Helen Vider noted as runners up.

Doom Hardy Brackenridge High School Times Doris Heroes Austin Times Miss Rodgers Margaret Rodgers Jefferson High School Hess Hichards Rostmnary Tobbs Helen Vider

Aladdin Theme Floats for Jefferson High Parade

Jefferson High's Battle of Flowers float will feature an Aladdin motif with jeweled flowers and 1200 blossoms. Marvin Verler will portray Aladdin with Fairfax Nesbit as the prince, while a wedding coat from Miss Julia Guiphant’s collection will be worn by one of the ladies including Bocorra Trevina and others.

Jefferson High Schol Aladdin Bionsamk Une Tinat Marvin Verler Fairfax Nesbit Julia Guphant Bocorra Trevina Bess Mate Watford Norma Chirael Evelyn Alsup Prances Blasters

Pupils Earn Cash For Austin Tour

Ten Woodlawn school pupils from Littin Hupile raised funds to support a trip to Austin with 700 other San Antonio students. Helpers included Hester Guni and Eve genie Wells washing and frying dishes, while many students aided families and teachers.

Austin Ten Woodlawn School Fow

Float Presents Robin Hood in Battle of Flowers Parade

The Robin Hood float from Sherwood forest is slated for Friday’s Battle of Flowers parade. Cast includes Ray Hell as Prince John and a list of participants such as I M Teague Bri Cing Melba Bradshaw Carl Buckholdt Robin Head Joe Knight Will Bearlett Howard Vandergrift Prisr Tuck Edward Wentz Bruce Carter and heralds.

Robin Hood Merry Men of Sherwood Forest Battle of Flowers Luther Burbank Vecadenal Nh Senna Ray Hell Prince John I. M. Teague Bri Cing Gts Melba Bradshaw Carl Buckholdt Robin Head Joe Knight Will Bearlett Howard Vandergrift Prisr Tuck Edward Wentz Bruce Carter Heralds

Lassos Sponsor Campus Beautification Drive

The Lasso group has launched a campus beautification fund led by the Lasso Girls. A Chark Wagon day show titled The American Way raised over $50 for the effort, supporting improvements to the athletic field and surrounding grounds.

Effereen Scniors Lasso Gir

Marion Coulter to Feature on Brackénringé High School Float

The Battle of Power parade on Friday will spotlight Marion Coulter as the central figure at Brackénringé High School HLohengrin with peers Wily Slaughter Adeline Siealen and Margaret Kincald also on the float.

Marion Coulter Mation Gautier Brackénringé High School Hlohengrin Moat Wily Slaughter Adeline Siealen Margaret Kincald

Jefferson High Latin Club April Medtleg and Piesta

Jefferson High Latin Club plans an April event featuring a fundraiser and river outing. Students will host a Piesta fondolas style activity with games, food, and community engagement to support club activities.

Jefferson High School

William Tell The Battle of Flowers Parade Float

William Tell appears as Page Legend in the Battle of Flowers parade at Page Junior School. Norman Kidd plays William Tell and Archie Young his son, with Edward Schmidt as Gessler the tyrant and guards David Nickel and Derry Calhoun. Others, including Dery Turner, Gloria Tyter, Martyn White, and Jonel Haman, portray townsfolk in a red decorated market scene.

William Tell Page Willener Switzerland Wiliam Cell Alédorf Martyn Whitie Jonel Haman Dedendrotts

Travis High Third Elects Fire Chief

Travis High Third elects Gorton Shelyer as site chief of the high third grade at Travis Elementary. Other officers include Diane Saaiders doorman Pegsy Pinson Worarlan dagk Scharff attendance lip Bobby Martin tasket monitor Bev erly Josephson Lars Murmy girl readers BM Rnmpton and Eugene Hubbel boy readers. All officers will serve one span.

Gorton Shelyer Travis Diane Saaiders Doorman Pegsy Pinson Worarlan Dagk Scharff Bobby Martin Tasket Monitor Beverly Josephson Lars Murmy BM Rnmpton Eugene Hubbel

Six Brackenridge Groups Parade Through Town

Six Brackenridge High School clubs joined a city parade led by the Purple Jackets, White Guards, Wand Drum and Bugle corps, RO, T. C, unit and the ROTC sponsors. The procession highlighted school groups during the autumn event.

Brackenrigge High School Alamn Monnay Nighe Purple Jackets

Jack Skaggs Named President of Jefferson High Student Council

Jefferson High announces Jack Skaggs will be president of the student council next year after defeating Berlette Capt in a primary. About 2200 students participated, with Altert, Orsinger, and Helsnting noted among other contestants in the selection process.

Bank Skages Jefferson Bigh Caunet Berlette Capt Par Orsinger

Honor Society To Induct Tech High School Seniors

Tech High School Nations Honor Society chapter will induct forty seven seniors and seven Waters as new members Wednesday. Listed names include Tommy Arnold Lagiay Harnett Jeanie Carrera Ernest Bien Mike Beiseno Erasmo Cantu Frank Clifton Angelina Davin Catherine IMT Floreate Duling Maurice Edana Trudeton Enguivel Robert Ado Galvan Robert Alspe Galvan Gladys Gasch Yeorke Gee Fildrence Raltoher Mary Amparo Genzates Anne Gratz Dana Hugs Zvelyn Haas Marc Jenningsen Sherrell edule jalvin mach Lillian Krave Jimmie Lawernce Chris Lindsay Mazel OVINE Wilma McHawen Selen McNee Hard win Heterson Doris Pittman Bebe Quion Flo Radack Ruth Kulen Meld Porin Reety Margaret Rodrigues Wil Nz Rohjing Jaahet San Barco Due kwood Schrrts Dorothy Seba Harlen Mtarnia Story SUM Buzene Sturrock Lacie Taleh Pwutlie Welle Dor sling WoRanYy Mantara uideted Wallace Bond Fernandh Caley Qarachy Ikazen John Lovell Mare Helen Lancent Elizabath vimsth Daria Whey.

Senlora Waters Miei Tech High School Nations John Lovell Mare Helen Lancent Elizabath

Homemakers to Entertain FPA Event by Turhank High Club

Porky members of the Turhank High School Homemakers clubs will host a party for FPA Thursday night. Pupils will prepare a trick and the arrangements committee includes Colleen Covell, president, Dorothy Alapaon, Maired Gray, and Condma Covi.

Porky Turhank High School Whuib Boyn Ein Colleen Covell Hotemakrs Dorothy Alapaon Mawred [Gray Commda Covi

Brackenridge English Honor Society Rejects 18 Students

Eighteen Brackenridge High School students were rejected by the English Honor Society. The list includes J. Whim, Balderda, Minnis Beman, Laura Bell Trebs, Robert Prgish, Lorene Hoynle, Sylvia Hutchinson, Colleen Dillian, Janie Ingram, Eleanor McDonnell, Mary Levine Eliemann, Edith Tolwell, and others.

Ehameen Studenta Brackenridge High School Kneiish Ace J. J. Whim

Burbank to Induct Honor Society Banquet Details

A Burbank high school seniors honor society plans its annual banquet at the Orighia Mextont restaurant on May 5. Officers named include Day a Mes siser president Eugene Chaney vice president Frances Sheridan treasurer T Walker surgestit at arms and Marjorie Springer parliamentarian. Principal and Mrs Terrell FP Gates will present notices at the event.

Burontk Heh Avudent Courtesl Orighia Membess Bexar County Student-Leadership Association Hurbank Coynel A Messiser Eugene Chaney Frances Sheridan

Gipt of Flowers by Orange High Pep Organization

The Orange High pep organization presented flowers during the pre ceremony at the auditorium Saturday night. Student leaders and attendees noted the gesture as a small tribute to the school spirit event, with appreciation shown by faculty and peers.

Burbankigh

Burbank High School Honor Society Induction Banquet Set

The Burbank High School National Honor Society induction banquet will be held May 12. Elected spring members include Melba Bradshaw Meurine Gray Bernadette Berkebile and Zalla Ann Clark. Earlier inductees Karma Baird Edwin Dennis Gloria Gray Mary Frances Rusinisel Margie Springer and Joyce Zureck will remain active. Committees include handbook history publicity and chairing members.

Burbank Joyce Zurek Zella An Chall andBermadette Berkebile Mary Frances [Ysmisel Karma Ray Baird Melbo Branshaw Howdy Dennis Maregin Springer Mantine Gray Gloria Gray Edwin Dennis Dernadette Kerkeblie

Five Brackenridge Students Win Gregg Writing Award

Raenelle Couping Jers el MecConnell Anita Becker Chars tone Greene and Catherine Rode received the Gregg writing process award from the nation organisation. They were presented gold pins for their achievement.

Ennage Gregg Raenelle Couping Jersel MecConnell Anita Becker Charstone Greene Catherine Rode

Grace Smith becomes Mech High student council president

Grace Smith was elected president of Mech High School Student Council after the prior president withdrew. She was promoted from vice president and will serve until the May election.

Mech High School Miesbludent Council Grace Smith Lobby John

Leon Valley Apple Tree Float Theme Seen in Parade

Leon Valley school students plan a float titled In the Shade of the Old Apple Tree featuring Lurette Bristow and Mount Hillert aboard the Moat in the Battle of Mowers. The team seeks to showcase school pride through a nostalgic apple tree motif.

Leon Valley Leon Valley School Fleetend Lurette Bristow Mount Hillert

Also Mentioned on This Page

Big Sax Donald Heron Smith Beacon Hill School Jeheram High School Sedent Council Hes Jeffersoon Irving Legend ROTC Piditorium Organizsions Peraone Kaufman's Inc Qux- Mary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Service League American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Joske Brothers Frank Brothers Joe Bettercours W. Anderson Elas Vy Teta Ike ENE Chicago Helena Horst Potti Beckmann Robert E. Lee Thomas Cook Betty Jo Blair Phillip Caballero Betty Jean Kelley Jeff Techachool Virginia Beltran George Norman Gesnar Castro Robert B. Green Bertha Keller Evelyn Lay George Bell S Lassos Travis High Brackenridge Jack Skaggs Dana Morris Jefferson U High Dana’d Agnes Barnes Fernando Villasuna Ning Helen Engla Helen Gelford Hawthorne Junior School Hood School Hool Gva Ruiz Alejandra Martinez Arthur Rodrigues Marietta Garcia Honor Society F.P.A Weads Tech Council Randolph Field Fenwick School Jimmy Mahan Donny Raybourn Walter Gray Jack Sowell
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