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La Ward School 1941 - Grades 5 & 6 
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La Ward School 194?  Front row: James Thomas "J. T." Joines, second from left
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La Ward Spanish Class I & II, 1946-47, at
LaWard High School, Jackson County, Texas. Back Row: Marvel McFeron, Bobby Upton, Louise Duffy, Mildred Reese, Adela Kutash
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La Ward Junior Class 1946-47
Junior Class at LaWard High School, Jackson County,
Texas, 1946-47 Back Row: Jerome Hubalek, Marvel McFeron, J. C.
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Industrial Consolidated Independent School To Open September 7 Edna Weekly Herald, September 2, 1948 Staff Assignments 1948 - 49 Superintendent of Schools: Mr.
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LaWard Defeats Goliad 13 to 0. The Rattlers' downed the Goliad team 13 to 0 on the LaWard gridiron Friday afternoon in an interesting and hard fought game. The Rattlers kicked off. The Tigers, with some good blocking, ran the ball back to their 40 yard line. The Rattlers stopped the Tigers on the 13 yard line after a hard fight. The first quarter was scoreless. The Rattlers took the ball in the second quarter and made three first downs, Valigura and Hayes gaining on laterals and repeated gaines by Smith through the line, they put across a touchdown, and also made the extra point, Brown kicked for the extra point which was the first extra point the Rattlers have made this season..All during the second half the Rattlers showed a good exchange of formations, single and double wingback and also punt. The half ended with the score 7 to 0 in favor of tile Rattlers. The third quarter opened with the Rattlers kicking to Goliad and holding them for downs and later blocking their punt. This quarter was an exchange of punts. The last quarter was one of much excitement. Hayes received a long pass from Browning and took the ball to the 22 yard line. On the first play about 2 yards were lost, then Smith and Valigura made runs through the line, leaving it a 3rd down and one yard to go. The next play Hayes ran through the line for a touchdown. Try for extra point failed. It is believed as a whole the Rattlers played their best game of the season.—Reporter We Juniors
We juniors are feeling a wee bit better this Monday. The reason is,
the game Friday. In case you haven't heard the good news; we beat
Goliad 13 to 0. We have a right to go around strutting because
“Pluto” Hayes, a member of the Junior Class, was the star of the
game. His punting and line-plunging We sincerely hope that they will go again soon. And take Mrs. Shannon along.
Edna Weekly Herald,
November 21, 1935 |
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Since the Seniors have been enjoying so many Thanksgiving holidays, we suppose they are ready now to come back to school and take up their daily task with a smile. We notice that some of the boys are rather sleepy and unusually drowsy this morning. We think the reason for this is that they did too much studying during the holidays. There are several of the boys, we think, who studied until mid-night Saturday. However, it is impossible for me to say what they studied. Junior News Another Monday turns up with sunshine and chilly thrills. The great doors of the hallway opened with a click and in stepped many smiling faces rejoicing over the well deserved holidays, but especially over the victory won by the LaWard Rattlers over the Palacios Sharks Wednesday afternoon, November 27th. This game ends the season for the Rattlers which was one of success and one that put Rattlers on the map for a better ’36 season. “Our season opened with a defeat,” says the Rattlers, “but we ended it with a longing victory over the Sharks.” Hurrah for the Rattlers and the grand old pep squad, who stood behind them through victory and pushed them forward when in defeat. We must also give our praises and compliments to Coach Compton, the king and faithful pilot of the Rattler Squad. The Juniors The Juniors are feeling “kinder” blue this Monday. For one reason, supply the fact, that we turned in our football suits. Last, but not least, are six weeks tests. These really give us a headache in the “stomach.’ They would do the same to you, too, if you knew how hard Mrs. Shannon, Prof., and Miss Lawrence can give ‘em. If we pull thorough these safe and sound we might think about taking up tennis, track or basket ball.
Edna Weekly Herald,
December 5, 1935 |
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The Junior Standby After pulling through the mud and withstanding the bad breath of a healthy breeze, the Juniors, as usual, have pep to spare. During the recent week of disagreeable weather they have formed the basis of the largest class in high school and by doing so have added another notch to their clinging diversity of knowledge. In order to take the unpleasant weather off their weary minds, ten Juniors Thursday morning were made the boastful owners of awarded sweaters given to all the lettermen of the mighty Rattler squad. During the week end the notorious little city of LaWard was brightened with the [paper damaged] loyalty to the insignia of good old L. H. S. and enabled her to pull through with an enjoyable season. Next season we, the remaining and future Rattlers, hope to come through with a sweeping dash and make unsurpassed record. We believe that this is possible with the help of our present coach, Jack Compton, to whom we wish to pledge our sincerity in behalf of his kindness during training and the victorious results in ending a season filed with patriotic support of all citizens. The Juniors This week all the Juniors join in and sing that well known song (modified a bit), namely, “Whose Afraid of the Big Bad Cold.” We Juniors surely have lost all fear of the cold now, because nine of us received nine of the long awaited football sweaters. All in all there were seventeen young and ambitious lads who played the required number of quarters and therefore received the coveted sweaters. Of this group 9 were Juniors, 6 were Seniors and 2 were Sophomores. How these Rattlers do strut when they don the maroon and gold. The arrival of the sweaters must have put a little energy into the Juniors because— Brother Newton, whose real name if Henry Tolbert, has been given a new nickname by his admirers. He is now called “Hen” for short, because he lays around the house so much. (Har, har, did you catch that one?) Tillman has become a great rival of Shelley, the love poet. He gets worlds of inspiration for his poems from Geraldine. Willie, who got his arm hurt playing Edna last Friday, informs us that he exercised it enough during the week end to keep it from becoming sore. Sophomore Symphony Oh, but it has been hard to exist this past week. As the bus has not been getting to school, half of the sophomore class has been absent. When those who have been absent get to school again, it seems that we will never catch up. It seems that you cannot dream of anything at night but Spanish verbs converted into all sorts of fantastic shapes. And those Algebra graphs have already given us the arm ache, much less the headache. Now that English literature is over, English grammar has started. Everyone has had to drain their pockets completely to pay for that dinkey little English book. But, all in all, maybe we will live through the weather, lessons and depressions. Basketball Notes After winning an 11-2 victory over Palacios, the LaWard baseball team has played only one game. Last Friday they won a hard fought game from the Edna team. LaWard was leading at the half by a score of 11-6. At the beginning of the second quarter the Edna boys, settled down to some hard playing and tied the score 17-17. Shortly before the game ended, the LaWard team, by a few snappy passes, managed to make another goal and won the game with a score of 19-17. Considering the fact that the boys won that game without any practice the week before, they should be able to play some good games during the county meet.
Edna Weekly Herald,
February 6, 1936 |
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Edited by Pupils of LaWard High School, LaWard, Texas Senior News Most of the seniors have thawed out now, and the grey matter in their hard, granite like cranium is beginning to function again in the same old familiar way. We believe that most of the seniors are cold-blooded, anyway, especially Tait and Valigura. If it doesn’t quit raining we are afraid some of them will be humiliated by the growth of webs between their toes. However, this would just suit Lloyd then he could go to see his—that is, go to school better when it rained. Laying all jokes aside, the senior are really hoping that the weather will be dry for the next few days. We think the reason for this is that they are looking forward to a football banquet in the near future. The seniors that play on the Rattler football squad have already received their football sweaters. One can imagine how important and noble-hearted they look while they are wearing the good old maroon and gold. The girls also show great admiration for the lionhearted Rattlers. The Sroinuj (Juniors) Well, as we live and try to keep our hair combed straight. If this isn’t another news dispatch of the Juniors. This week we juniors all “feel like a feather in the breeze, having our fun, kissing the sun.” Most of the young lads and lassies, except two or three, including yours truly, have gone wild over a new game, so-called “Puppy Love.” The contestants in this sport inform us that they enjoyed it very well, thank you and many happy returns. In fact here are some of the latest news flashes concerning them.
Flash-- Flash—Wendell intends to go into the hotel business. He has already selected a name for it, but the writer thinks he has a more fitting one. He suggests that Wendell call it the Violin Hotel, because it will probably be a “vile inn.” Flash—Willis is surely a studious boy these days (and nights). In fact, he even walks into town to study with Herman, and at 1 a. m., after dodging the bull dog for many hours, he finally manages to crawl in bed with Herman. What did your dad say the next morning, Willie?
Flash—F. H., the juniors’
gift to the women had a new “line” to give to the girl friends. It
goes like this— The Junior Prowlers Well, well the juniors have pulled…through another week of pitch battles with the north wind and have won a mud-slinging campaign. Although they have pulled through with frost bitten toes, several had spirit enough to participate in a Thursday night frolic. A high powered flash light and a guitar were their entertainers, but “Big Little Bill,” the power house was absent. “Uncle Tom the Second” would have been there had had he not been recuperating from an all day struggle with the girlie who now resides in his old desk of longing thoughts. This struggle of many “love licks” caused the janitor from Cincinnati O-Ho, a little trouble of repairing a desk while he was entertained by the tune of a compass point. When the spirit of good old L. H. S. falls, the compass point is the only tool needed for a revival. Another young gent absent from the frolic was a slender sport from Lolita who has been notified that his “good night and I’ll see you tomorrow” plan is somewhat long for the healthy breeze that fills the midnight air. This gent wears two stars on his sweater and must be reminded that the young ladies aren’t capable of enduring the frost-bitten air as is a professional football captain. Sophomore Brigade Oh, my, but if there weren’t some sleepy but rather happy people in school today (Friday). This morning Alvin Lee said in civics class that he stayed up ‘till midnight studying civics. It must have been a new kind of civics long civics or something of close kin. When the football sweaters came, everybody, of course, had to put them on immediately, and a day or two ago when it was rather warm, Troy wore his sweater to school anyway. It seems as though some sweet little one must have been on his mind and he thought maybe the sweater would catch her eye. I surely do wish you could have been here to see Agnes “possum” grin and whoop and jump around when she found out she had passed her civics for mid-term. Everyone was happier than usual; even Tracy could see the bright side of life this morning. Likely, the reason for this is that she did not have to take a Spanish test this morning. As there is very much confusion at this time of day, the writer must close this “silly symphony.” Freshman Luck The Freshmen from good old L. H. S. are really working to receive their report cards with some good old As on them, but the freshmen are just practicing so that they can start this next weeks period right. Even now when the freshmen hear the one o’clock bell ring their hearts start beating faster and instead of music going ‘round and ‘round, their heads go ‘round and ‘round for it is time for the junior science. After an hour and one-half the freshmen hear the 2:30 bell ring. By this time their hearts have almost stopped beating and they begin to get so nervous that they can’t work algebra I. The freshmen just don’t see how they could make a practice of having a double period in algebra. They should feel proud of themselves if they pull through a double period very often. It is really a pain and a struggle to get through one period. Marvin Browning just couldn’t get back to school Thursday. Mr. “Prof” asked him why he didn’t come back to school. Marvin’s answer was “Just too much junior science Wednesday.” LaWard Wins Over Lolita 31-20 The LaWard Rattlers journeyed through the mud to Lolita Friday afternoon to play the first game of basketball in the double round robin series. The Rattlers expected tough competition after hearing that Lolita had defeated the Ganado Indians in a hard fought game earlier in the week. The Rattlers ran up a nice score in the first quarter, but the Lolita boys did some nice work in the second quarter, and the half ended with Lolita leading 12-11. The Rattlers showed snappy work in the second half. They scored often and played an almost air tight defensive game. The whole team played a tip top game. They showed that they have had some splendid coaching. This game produced a new star for LaWard—Willie Sears. He scored 12 of the points made by the Rattlers. Willie has the making of a great basketball player.
Edna Weekly Herald,
February 13, 1936 |
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Edited by Pupils of LaWard High School, LaWard, Texas Senior News The seniors, the cream of LaWard High, go through so many thrilling experiences that it is no easy task to follow them with pen and ink. Of course, there are some of the janitors who try to atone, but when a difficult task confronts the high school it does not take them long to realize that the seniors possess genuine ability, while they (the juniors) are just painted over. Of course, you can hardly expect them to admit that they are suffering defeat, but their drooped shoulders and the meek expression on their faces are sufficient evidence. Lulla Valigura seems to be assuming quite an interest for biology the last few days. Her interest in the subject may induce her to put forth the effort necessary to bring her within the rank of some of the boys. There are some boys that have been scouting ahead in this subject and their reports are not favorable. Mrs. Shannon has been teaching us some very interesting lessons of social etiquette, introduction and other such things. Murmurs of suspense arose as Harold Tait asked for information as to parlor etiquette. Strange as it seems, however, the girls only smiled as if they were unconcerned in the matter. We wonder if Browning will take up a course in hat making when he enters college. He seems to have a great liking for certain hats on certain people. Browning can really go, either on the athletic field or in the study hall. The Junior Bystander
“You look in here, And we’re all busy at one thing or another this week. These “things” vary in size, length, shape, location and meaning. Some examples of these are cooking, studying, puppy loving, etc. The result of the tries at these are something like this. Geraldine, the junior’s gift to the boys (especially Tillman) tried her hand at cooking the other day. Her recipe read “For better results grease your pan.” So the next time Tillman saw her she had a very well greased face. F. H., the Romeo of the Juniors, informs us that the more he hears the new song hit “No Other One,” the more he likes it. It undoubtedly reminds him of what Red generally tells him. Earl is very ill with tonsillitis this week. In fact, he can’t even talk. However, he can still write a letter, so Ruby says. It has been observed that Willie’s sweater has two or three snags in it around the shoulders. Old Pal, the bull dog, must have jumped pretty high, eh Willie? The Junior Activities Whoopee! The juniors are flustrated with pep. They have traveled through a week sprinkled with sunshine and coated with frosty mornings—the kind that produce energy in every feeble food. But to be sure we have no feeble-footed juniors at LaWard, the home of good old L. H. S. To prove this statement, just take a peek at our present basket ball record, but be sure to take a backward glance at the days gone by, and never forget to look through the misty days of the future. They shall and always will be filled with dauntless efforts and inspiring calculations. To mention things more in action at present, let us investigate the process of knowledge, the subject we are noted for. The new idea of swift progress and “follow the leader” in studying which has been organized by Professor Shannon, seems to be accumulating a desire for “check” service on some of the students by a few of the others. The study of biology is running away with itself under the “New Deal” with Honorable Marshall George as throttle master, but American History has not received the tip off at present, we expect the “lame subject” to begin with leaps and bounds during the future weeks. We think that this idea will work splendid when well under way, at least, we hope so. Basketball Notes This has been a fairly successful week for the LaWard basketeers. On Monday afternoon they met the strong Ganado Indians and were defeated by a score of 25 to 21. The LaWard boys led until the fourth quarter, but Ganado put on a desperate last minute fight which netted them the game. The next game was played with Lolita at LaWard. As a whole, this was a good game although both sides were poor on shooting. At the half the score was tied 6-6. The LaWard boys seemed to wake up in the last half and began playing good ball. The final score was 16 to 13. On Wednesday evening the Rattlers played Ganado here. Ganado led the first quarter 5 to 2. The second quarter the Rattlers seemed to snap out of it and played as if inspired. The half ended 17 to 9 in favor of LaWard. The second half was one of close guarding and accurate shooting on the part of the Rattlers. The Indians made only five points more. The game ended 28 to 14 in favor of LaWard. This victory put LaWard further in the lead.
Edna Weekly Herald,
February 20, 1936 |
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Edited by Pupils of LaWard High School, LaWard, Texas Senior News Some of the seniors had a chance to show themselves up a little last Friday at the county meet. There are not many of them that wore their hats to school this morning (Monday) and to the writer this looks very suspicious. He knows by experience, however, what those ribbons will do for a fellow. It seems that all the senior boys won their share of the ribbons to the disappointment of the juniors and the high honor of their lady. As usual, before an English test, the faces of the seniors are full of gloom. They all know that Mrs. Shannon does not have any mercy when it comes to English. At any rate, they haven’t been day dreaming any more. Arthur White must have been doing some visiting. Yes, we all noticed that far away look and those sleepy eyes of his this morning. Arthur, was that your first experience in keeping late hours? Miss Lawrence certainly is a strict study hall teacher. As this is leap year, she should have a merry twinkle in her eye. She has the twinkle all right, but it certainly doesn’t mean what one would think. Arthur Smith, the girls’ lump of sugar, has been receiving mail from Houston. That certainly is a wide range for a boy of his age. On being asked if he was about to lose his Houston girl, he answered that he didn’t really have any competition. Arthur, don’t you know that the sweetest fruit is always that which is so hard in reach? Senior Topics Our two senior girls are really serious now and they have been heard to express that they are glad that the county meet is over because they are a lot more interested in the senior play. They must be figuring that they will both get leading heroine parts. Good luck, girls. The senior boys are all still full of that old tireless spirit, and since today they feel that they all really know their punctuation in grammar. They hate to see those last days of school roll closer. However, most of them say: “I’ll be glad when school is out.” Yes, seniors, your school days are about over and let us all hope that the rest of your lives may be spent in as much contentment as you have known in your last year of high school. We think that the seniors have a splendid high school education that will enable them to have a strong foundation for building their future “education: and life’s work. The Juniors This week the county meet is over and the juniors have returned to their normal selves again. We are very, very sorry to say that Ganado outpointed us in the meet. To be sure this nearly kills our souls, but with a little encouragement we might survive this shock. We know one thing for sure, though, and that is that our junior high school team, composed of 5 members, came through with flying colors. This team accounted for 27 points which Ganado and Edna made 20 and 17, respectfully. The probable star of the meet was Willie Sears, our star dash man. Although he won no first places, he collected a total of 10 points to capture the runner-up position in scoring points. The remarkable part of the business is that Willie had been a victim of the flu six days and had gotten out of bed only the day before County Meet. In doing this he certainly earned the praise of L. H. S. and so proved what a real “Rattler” he is. LaWard will be represented in the District Meet in Junior Track and Field by a team made up of four members, Willie Sears, Durand Bonnot, Alvin Lee Moody and Chub Holstein. There were other members of the Junior Class who gained prominence last Friday and Saturday, too. F. H. Goodman placed in the high and low hurdles. Bro. Hunt placed second in the 880 yard run, was a member of the mile relay team, entered the high jump, and won second place in senior boys’ declamation. Earl ran second in the 100 yard dash, placed second in the 880 yard run, and was a teacher of the mile relay team. “Hen” entered the pole vault and did swell considering what little practice he had had. “Pluto” carried our colors in the high also. He placed in the javelin, the 220 dash, the 220 low hurdles the broad jump and won first place in the pole vault. Wendell entered no events in the meet. He was probably playing the part of the “early bird” again, if you know what that means. Of course, our own (or Tillman’s) “itty bitty witty Pete” was a member of the volley ball team that took second place honors in the county meet. The Junior Standard Yes, here we are again, the junior squad, American’s greatest gift to the world. What a gift! Do not take our word for it, but think of the unchallenged record we made in the radiant days of the past meet which prolonged grand ole’ L. H. S. as the “hub of the universe.” All senior trackmen this season were juniors with the exception of four or five and practically every junior that entered is on his way to obtain a place in the district. Several are trying for a trip to Austin in order to compete in the Texas Relays which will be held there March 28th. Every junior that will not participate is behind his classmates one hundred per cent strong. All members of the track and field teams were very sorry that Mr. Compton, their worthy coach, who had stuck with them through many hardships, could not be with them during the meet because of the death of a relative. Every contestant sends his warmest sympathy. LaWard Juniors Win County Junior Track Meet The LaWard Junior Track Team took first place honors in the Jackson County meet this year with a score of 27 points, leading their nearest competitor by 7 points. One of the main men, Willie Sears, had been sick the previous week, and was therefore, not in the best condition. He placed in all events getting second in 50 yard dash, third in 100 yard dash; 4th in high jump; second in broad jump, and helped bring in the baton for second place, making Willie a total of 9 ¾ points. Chub Holstein was high point man with a score of 13 ¾ points. He placed as follows: 3rd in 50 yard dash; 4th in 100 yard dash; 1st in broad jump; 1st in high jump and also helped in the relay. Alvin Lee Moody was another one of the track team. He placed third in high jump and was also one of the members of the relay team. Alvin Lee also won second place in the junior tennis singles. Durand Bonnot also helped compose the relay team that carried the baton down the track to finish second. This is the last year for all four of these boys to enter junior track and these coming weeks preceding the district meet, they are going to get in shape so as to carry home the honors from the district meet in Victoria. Track Although the senior trackmen did not win first place in the county. Coach Jack Compton is proud of the record by the Rattler trackmen here at the county meet Saturday. Every man on the team placed in one or more events. Stienke of Ganado was high point man with 23 points, Browning of LaWard was second in points with 21. Browning had just gotten up from a case of flu two days before. The boys are now training for the District Meet. Coach Compton is also going to take a medley relay team to Austin to compete in the Texas Relays. Everyone is working hard for a place on the team. The following weeks the District meet will be held at Victoria.
Edna Weekly Herald,
April 2, 1936 |
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Edited by Pupils of LaWard High School, LaWard, Texas Well, the most successful and happy school days of the Seniors are slipping by. Only one week and the Seniors will leave the good old LaWard High School behind them and go forth into the world and try their own fortunes. Most of the Seniors look upon their last day in high school with a sigh of regret. They know that in the future there will be trials and responsibilities that they have not known in the past. There has been quite a bit of rivalry between the Juniors and Seniors, especially in the last semester. Of course, the Seniors “riled” the Juniors so that it might seem that the Juniors were of minor ability. But the Seniors hereby state that the Juniors are very worthy, both as students and as athletes. Although the Seniors may not seem to recognize this Junior strength, they do. They know that the Seniors next year will be possessed by the ability such as LaWard has not known very often in the past. The Senior invitations to their commencement exercises next Thursday night will soon be on their way to their unwanted destinations. As this is “that Friday,” the Seniors are planning to give the Sophomores and Juniors a bay party. If it doesn’t rain they will make merry together for the last time tonight in sand, sun, water and moonlight. The Freshman Now, folks, the Fish just hardly know how to take this. School will soon be over for this term and it will soon be time for the fishes to bid all farewell. The fish have really enjoyed going to school this tern, and what they haven’t learned, can’t be learned. It seems to them probably it’s the ones who taught them why they have enjoyed it and learned so much. The fish have all learned what high school is now, so they are ready for a much higher education. The fishes are preparing for some hard examinations this week so we haven’t time for but one more thing and that is a party. We are going to have the party Saturday night, and the fish and their guests are the only ones going. The Junior “Grand Finale” Ladies and Gentlemen, Friends and Enemies, Flappers, Sheiks and Shebas, the Junior of LaWard High School take this last opportunity of bidding you adieu as members of the Junior Class. Next year we’ll be great big, bad Seniors. We have had a fairly swell time this year, but the hard studying that we put out just about got us. Some of the outstanding events of the year were:
May 15—Junior-Senior
Banquet The Junior Class was well represented on the football team but the Seniors dominated the basketball squad. Ole Man Puppy Love took an enormous toll of the Juniors this year. Mr. Hunt, Mr. Sears, Mr. Hayes and Mr. Burchard were the Old Fellow’s worst victims. Despite this ailment, the Juniors have exposed a final thought. Tillman hopes that Mr. Peter’s billy goat gets bar-b-cued before next September. Geraldine is waiting on needles and pins (and Bro. Hunt, too) for Greenawalt’s return from Arizona. Willie wishes that his pay, Little Olson’s bulldog, would go take a running jump in the lake. (This would save a fey pairs of pants.) Pluto, want the lady friend to try some “kiss proof” in the very near future. Goodman suggests occasionally that Tait really should go to College soon. This really would relieve a little pressure. “Hen” sincerely hopes that a certain school trustee doesn’t put a “stoppo” on his almost nightly visits (not to see Willie, of course). Earl, a star 100-yard dash man, need not worry as much about the nightly (not knightly) excursions this summer as should Spongy. He might be able to outrun or sidestep the buckshot. “Windy” hopes that his ability as a mechanic doesn’t fail him when he undertakes the task of repairing the old “Dodge.” You see, it is just about necessary that we have a car because it would be bad if Tracy had to walk. Mrs. Shannon, our class sponsor, worries about the idea of an Eastern trip this summer. It would seem that Prof. might be a little uncontrollable if they went through old “Mi-zoor-ri” (Missouri). Yours truly has enjoyed writing the scandal of the class this year. He hopes that there will be plenty of such material to write on next year. He also hopes that eyes that “kinda close” once in a while will be concentrated on the Senior Class next year. This is your favorite radio station (not KPRC or KTSA) but C-H-U-B signing off for this week and this school year.
Edna Weekly Herald,
May 28, 1936 |
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[Edited by Students of LaWard High School] Rattler Rattle Whoopee! Old L. H. S. is on the boom again. Fight! Fight! Are we right? Gee, I should, say so with all those good looking girls that blew in with the northwestern gale two long weeks ago. The boys, too, they are very handsome, but we have plenty of them. They are the legalizers of our great rampager The Rattle Squad. A hoy, Rattlers! Three cheers for the loyal pep squad. Solitude Is only a by word when they are with us, but how mournful our rattle sounds when we have left them behind—way back home, cheering silently for the Rattlers. Thanks for the new “Superior” (bus) and her gallant pilot. We are sure they will cooperate with the squad as much as possible in bringing our patriotic supporters—the pep squad—along in order that they might help put the all-smashing victories over with a bang. Land, sakes, is that “Superior bodied carriage” a beauty, comely as the lake herself; she flows as meekly as a kitten she takes the mud, but most of all she fills her required service—convenient transportation. Her interior is second only to a palace with the leatherette seating based on “bus line” formation. The trips are never too long to carry her along, providing her commander wishes to do so. All hail “Superior!” She’ll prove her worth, at least we hope so. New Subjects Added This year three new subjects have been added, namely: chemistry, World history and general math. Three that were taught last year have been dropped this year. These are Ancient and Modern history and Algebra II. Mr. Shannon is chemistry instructor. This is open to seniors and juniors. “Prof.” is also teaching a class for the benefit of outsiders who are interested every Tuesday and Thursday nights. Coach Compton has charge of world history. This if for the benefit of the sophomores. Miss Lawrence, our redoubtable math “prof,” teaches general math. This is a freshman subject. The word has got around that this is very simple and hence the “fish” should understand it, but we have our doubts. Summer Travels Vacations are over and school has started again, but many are the pleasant memories of things that were done during the summer. Some of the pupils went out for their first adventure as hired men, others worked at home, a few went on visits to relatives and several went to the Centennial Central Exposition at Fort Worth. All teachers for this year went to one summer school or another. Therefore, you see, all were engaged in something or another all summer. Three of the teachers went on a tour of the eastern portion of the United States and Southern Canada. They were Mr. and Mrs. Shannon and Miss Lawrence. They were gone six weeks, first going to Dallas and then on through the East. They had a most enjoyable time. Mr. Jack Compton, the well liked coach, went to San Marcos for the summer. He attended the summer session of the Southwest State Teachers’ College staying the full term of twelve weeks. So you see he had work mixed with pleasure. Miss Harper attended Sam Houston State Teachers’ College at Huntsville the second semester. Mrs. Holstein, the beloved primary teacher, and Mrs. Horne, teacher of grades 3 and 4, attended A. & I. at Kingsville for the first half of the summer session. Those going to Dallas and Fort Worth were Geraldine Peters, Annie Mae Carlton, Chub Holstein, Carolyn Lee Burditt, Allen Newton Burditt and Harold, Charley Joe and Durand Bonnot. They report grand trips and had the time of their lives. That trip is something that they won’t soon forget. Away to School It seems mighty fine to hear that three of the ten graduates of ’36 are going to college. Two of them, Marvin Browning and Harold Tait, are going to A. & M., while the other one, Marshall George, is going to A. & I. at Kingsville. The others have jobs, some away from home and some at home. It is great to know that they are getting started so soon on what they want as their life profession. Senior Class Organizes The senior class of 1936-37 met and organized. The officers elected are as follows:
President—Tillman Hunt The reporters of the senior class are Lena Clapp, Tillman Hunt, Chub Holstein, and Opal Price. We hope there will be some very interesting articles in the paper. Look every Friday for our column. From that talk that has been going around since school began, we learn that all the teachers had a fine time this summer. It seems that some of them like to travel because Mr. and Mrs. Shannon and Miss Lawrence made a tour of the eastern part of the United States. They visited 22 states and two Canadian provinces. The rest evidently thought they would need more knowledge to teach our dignified senior so they went to school. Those who went were Miss Harper, Mrs. Holstein, Mr. Compton and Mrs. Horne. Now maybe some of you readers would like to know what our dignified seniors did this summer. They believe in having a good time as you will readily see. Geraldine Peters and Chub Holstein went to the Centennial at Dallas, and Geraldine also visited in Huntsville. We had several members who went to the B. Y. P. U. Encampment at Palacios. They were Tillman Hunt, Tommie Hawkins and Wendel and Earl Burchard, Willie Sears and Tolbert Newton say “There is no place like home,” so they had a dandy time right here. Lillie Bell Green visited her uncle at San Antonio, and we think we almost lost her. She certainly seems to like San Antonio. Herman Hayes reports a good time, although he did work at Corpus Christi, and Opal Price says that she had a good time at Houston. F. H. Goodman went to Galveston, but was back in time to go to school. We knew that he would be. Another visitor was Lena Clapp who visited relatives in Live Oak County. Now this completes our report on vacations and we hope all of you readers had as good time as we did. Football Notes The Rattlers of ’36 suffered their first defeat of the season at the hands of the Victoria Stingarees last Friday night. For some reason or other, the boys never did get going, and Victoria scored at the last of the first quarter. The only break LaWard got in the game came when Victoria, backed up against her own goal line, attempted to punt out. The kick was knocked down and covered by several LaWard linemen behind the Stingaree goal. Victoria featured long, sweeping end runs with the fast Stingaree backfield. The Rattlers’ passing game did not function due to the wet, slippery ball which was almost impossible to catch. The score at the end of the game was Victoria 25, LaWard 6. Here is the Rattlers starting lineup on the offense. The defensive line was altered some.
Burchard—right end
Edna Weekly Herald,
September 24, 1936 |
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(Edited by Students of the LaWard High School) Boling Beats LaWard 6 to 0 The LaWard Rattlers motored to Boling Friday afternoon to play the Boling Bulldogs. The Rattlers and Bulldogs were evenly matched in every way. Both teams weighed about the same, both teams had scored 12 points and both teams had about the same number of substitutes. But the Bulldogs put another 6 points to their grand total during this game. The game was a very interesting one, from the time it started until it ended. The Bulldogs got to within 5 yards of the goal line in the first quarter, but didn’t score then. They made their six points in the second quarter. Neither team invaded the other’s territory very far during the rest of the game, but played just about evenly. The Final Turnover Today, Friday, October 30th, we meet the Boling boys. Wonder what the great returns will be? Victory for us, we prophecy, and so do the swarming stars. Ask Bro. Goodman if this isn’t so. He’s our astrologist and man of supernatural power; he knows and if he doesn’t he’ll argue the question until you withdraw and accept his conclusion. He is a good old scout, though and man, he can really catch the passes on the fly. Mingled with strenuous football practice of this week, were several series of night and day practices of Hallowe’en performances that are to be acted and reacted by the skilled performers of L. H. S. on the most ghostly night of the year. We hope that you will be one of the many to witness their “tickle box turnovers.”
The Venom Your “honorable” (?) correspondent, Mr. Kind, heard the other day that the Juniors were planning to have the official junior play some time before Christmas. The parties concerned should be complimented on their patriotic responsibility. The only good thing about the matter though is that the senior fans who attend this junior demonstration of horse play will forget how rotten it was by the date of the senior play and turn out enmasse to our contribution. It has been rumored that there were more attractions at Victoria last week than the W. Lee O’Daniels. Of course he was the main point of interest for the “she” males, but there must have been some other “magnet” because Spongy and Goodman were a little late getting home. Won’t you guys please give us the low down? To all whom this may concern, Coach brought a new pair of pants not long ago. He also wore them to school every day except one last week. If it is a mystery where they were that day, we wouldn’t mind a bit, Coach if you would solve it for us. Well, folks that’s all there is; there ain’t any more.” The senior class held a short called meeting yesterday, October 29th, to decide what we are going to do for Miss Lawrence. She is the senior sponsor, and she has been very ill. The entire class voted to send her a gift and a committee was appointed to select the gift. The committee consists of Lena Clapp, Geraldine Peters, Opal Price, Lillie Benn Green and Anna Bell Mays. Miss Lawrence is now at Edna. We certainly hope she can return to school before long. Her seniors are running around like lost chickens without her. Well I guess this is one trip that the pep squad is going to miss. The Rattlers have a big game scheduled with Boling to be played this evening, but one of the buses is broke and we won’t get to go. Mrs. Holstein is going to take a carful, but that isn’t even half of us as you know if you have ever seen our grand group of girls. Despite the mist and cold, we had a good time when we went to Victoria Wednesday. Two buses went and took all of the pupils from LaWard school. We certainly enjoyed the music given by the Hill Billy Band. Sorry all of you couldn’t go with us. Say, did you know that football boys aren’t supposed to stay up late? I wonder what time it was when Mr. Hayes got to bed Thursday night and where he was. This must be gossip, but we wonder where Jerry went Thursday night. And did she have a swell time, sez she.
Edna Weekly Herald,
November 5, 1936 |
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(Edited by Students of the LaWard High School) Our Ride The Halloween storm passed through our ranks with a great bang, but brought ___ instead of dismay. In spite of the disagreeable weather the P. T. A. carnival was a “grand festival” and a care-taker, or rather a promoter, for the most popular girl and the ugliest gent in the congregation. Miss Olga Dell Smith was chosen as the most popular girl and the fact was acknowledged by presenting her with a swell box of “chocolates.” Mr. Holstein (Uncle Tom) was chosen over his opponents, Mr. Stayton, Mr. Shannon and Mr. McCall (Whistle Britches) as the ugliest, the most horrible man ever to set foot on American soil. His choicable selection overpowered him with a large, red-striped stick of candy, which he accepted with a smile and acknowledged the unsympathetic fact. The program was one of the best to be staged at a Halloween carnival. The plays were exactly timed and perfectly presented, the singing was a melody encroached with no comparison, and the music was eccentric and turned to the last tone. After the carnival the ghost paraded all streets except “forty second” and did everything but rob the First National Bank. They intend to do this in the year of “ninety six.” All and all we had a grand time and hope to have a better one next year. Come and join us. The First, Comment Folks, read the paper thoroughly next week and you’ll see what we intended or did do to Goliad. Then if that doesn’t satisfy you, just keep your cars washed out and you’ll hear about what happens to the Bay City “A” team when we take a shot at them Friday night. November 13—bad night—oh, well you’ll understand why it’s bad after the game. Bet we make up for a few lost victories anyway. If this doesn’t have any effect on you, well, you will have to come see our athletic program that will be staged real soon. Adios folks, hope you get satisfied some day or later.
The “Venom” Well, as we live and try to check up on all the scandal, this surely has been a week for such doings. “Mae” just about takes the cake in this field. It would seem that he has a different date every night in the week. It would also seem that Carolyn Lee only had him Sunday night. However, we are sure the “Lil’ Flapper” made the best of her opportunity. Your honorable correspondent would appreciate it greatly if someone would please tell him what a “hissie” is. We’re heard lots about them and fact is we heard Lena say J. T. had one the other day. Now, please, won’t some body come to the rescue? Some people wonder why Bob never comes to school any more. Oh, well, there’s probably a greater attraction at the ranch.
Hawkins, our prize chemistry student, is well informed on some
particulars in chemistry. If anyone cares to know anything about
ozone, [just] consult [Entry about Henry Tolbert illegible] [Next two entries illegible] Senior News A certain senior boy seems to get his wires crossed sometimes. The other day Mr. Manning’s bus was on its way in Francitas and a car passed us which was fairly loaded down with fishing poles. The senior boy jumped up like an excited child and said, oh. I know some one has been duck hunting. Just look at the fishing poles. Maybe I had better tell you that the “dignified” senior was none other than Tommy Hawkins. Our school hardly seems real now since Mr. and Mrs. Shannon are away. We are sorry that they had to be away, and the sympathy of the entire class is with them wherever they may be. Pep rally again. Yes, sir! We have pep rally every Friday morning and everyone enjoys it. We hope that we cheered the boys so that they will go to Goliad with the intentions of bringing home a victory. Listen what’s that? Why, someone is making an announcement? This is, what they are saying of Junior play, the best ever given at LaWard High School, Dec. 4th. Everyone come. Now, people, the seniors want to warn you not to forget the date and place cause it means a banquet for us, we hope! Fish Express Sympathy The Fish are sorry to state that our gallant English teacher, Mrs. Shannon, had to be called to the bedside of her father who is very ill. Mr. Shannon left to join her in her sorrow this morning. Mrs. Jack Compton is presiding in her place. We wish Mrs. Shannon’s father a speedy recovery, and hope that she and Mr. Shannon will be back Monday. Miss Lawrence, who is ill in Edna, is expected to be back to teach next week. Mrs. Bonnot is a good substitute, but we hope that our major in math will soon be back. Miss Lawrence, the Freshmen miss you. Hurry back to old LaWard High.
Edna Weekly Herald, November 12, 1936 |
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(Edited by Students of the LaWard High School) Turkey Day is here, and the pupils of LaWard High have much to be thankful for. All six weeks tests will not be given before the holidays, although many will be given. Few pupils are failing in their work thus far. No serious injuries have occurred among the Rattler squad. (Have not heard the report on Tommy Hawkins fractured arm received in Friday’s game with Port Lavaca Sandcrabs.) Rattlers have had an unsuccessful season, but have suffered no humiliating defeats. They boast of playing good, clean football the entire season. The student body displays wonderful school spirit. Next Thursday everyone’s heart should be filled with thanksgiving for all the blessings that he enjoys:
“Make us truly thankful
For the many blessings, The entire student body and faculty extend deepest sympathy to Mr. Allen and his family in the death of their son and brother, J. V. Allen.
The Venom. Well they laughed when your correspondent came out for football; they knew the bench needed at least one more “warmer.” Moody and Sears have just about acquired the title of Meanies No. 1 at school. If they don’t watch their step, it is only probable that Mr. Shannon will have to “paddle their little canoes.” Bro. Hunt has been employing several “lawyers” who are well schooled in the art of puppy loving here lately. From all appearances, he evidently must be trying to obtain a “divorce.” (We wonder if “Pete” has similar ideas.) Johnnie has become one of Popeye’s prize protégés. He is persistently quoting some of the one-eyed sailor’s sayings. He also (we think) rather resembles Popeye in his looks. (Don’t get us wrong; we mean in the face, not in the muscles.) It has been heard around the campus that several senior boys have vowed to “turn in their football suits if they don’t win the Palacios game. (Yours truly, Mr. Kind, thinks this is one swell idea.) Port Lavaca Wins by Small Margin 13-7 The Port Lavaca Sandcrabs won over the LaWard Rattlers in a close, hard-fought game. Both teams started out strong, but the Sandcrabs must have started the strongest as they scored a touchdown on the first six or seven runs. The Rattlers held them the rest of the quarter. Then during the second quarter the Rattlers made line plunges and end runs until they made a touchdown. The extra point was made by a place kick. The half ended with LaWard ahead by one point as the Sandcrabs did not make their extra point. The second quarter opened with the Rattlers in excellent spirits, but in the third quarter, one of their backs eluded the Rattlers and ran about 60 yards for a touchdown, and the extra point was made, making the score 13 to 7. The rest of the game was evenly fought, neither getting in near scoring distance. This coming Wednesday (today) the Rattlers play their last game of the season. Palacios will play here, making only two games played at home this season—The Port Lavaca and Palacios game. Fish Bait Carolyn Lee surely has a lot of business to attend to on these Saturday nights, especially when we want to have our class party. Georgia surely treats a certain boy around here “ruff” here lately. We want you to be careful around this girl. We wonder why Mildred wears a graduating ring since she is not graduating this year. We wonder shy Mary is getting so many letters from Ganado here lately. We wonder if they are from a female or a male. Edward surely has been sprinting a lot lately. He must be in a hurry. We wonder why Wallace always has his mind on something else besides his lesson during class. We are sorry that Calvin has missed so many days of school. We hope he will be back soon. We wonder why Opal is always glad when the week end comes. We wonder if it is because she has company from Houston. Annie Mae surely does look nice in her pepper upper dress. Surely hope she doesn’t catch all the boys in school.
Edna Weekly Herald,
November 26, 1936 |
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[Edited by Pupils of the LaWard High School, LaWard, Texas] Time is drifting calmly away, but progress is keeping in step. All activities are in full swing and spring time caps the entire situation off with her “lazy mood,” gaping jaws, thoughts of love, and moonlight nights. L. H. Sr. can stand it. In case you have your doubts, just glance at the theory below. Chemistry: Ask “Hen” the boy who got his car nitched from flying glass; the boy who caught too much H2 and Na fumes in his test tube. We are doing fine work, aren’t we Hen? Say, have you got those 200 equations completed yet? Folks, this last statement is nothing unusual for the chemistry class, for we never do business in small figures. English: Ahoy, six weeks’ test Monday. Are we prepared? I would think we should be for we have traveled from coast to coast and even ventured into the Holy Land with Mark Twain. Isn’t it a joy to ride that old steamboat with him again and hear the rumble of the paddle wheel, but shriek at the lonesome mid-night whistle. Tichnor, Hayne and Lanier took us through the Civil War and brought us safely our again, but poor boys, the latter two of them came out with inflictions to the very heart. Springtime: Coach? Why the big yawn? Guess you would stretch a mile if it wasn’t for walking back. Don’t worry. The class will be here when you return, so stretch to your heart’s delight. Friends, we’ll admit that Eco. Isn’t hard, but you must keep on the job. Time waits for no man—that Eco class is really railroading. Seen at the Senior Party “Speedy” and Herman wandering aimlessly around in search of a grapevine completely unconscious of the rest of the pioneers. Aha! Love in bloom! Hawkins reeling about under the emphasis of his terrific pipe. Mandy roasting “weenies” for Anna Belle. (So, hands across a “weenie stick,” eh!) Miss Lawrence prancing back and forth, tearing her hair, and biting her fingernails. (Our local Robert Taylor was only about 45 minutes late.) Ruth apparently staggering under the influence of a grapevine “stogie.” (We aren’t so sure that it wasn’t Sears effect that she was swaying under.) “Hen” gazing listlessly at the boys and girls (especially the girls) from Edna who were picnicking on the other side of the bridge. (Take a hint from one who knows and leave the Edna girls alone, Hen.) Earl driving a very prominent young man’s (he is also VERY prominent with our math teacher) car at the terrific speed of 60 per hour. Four senor “stags” graciously followed along behind to pick up the pieces as they fell off. “Jimmy” leaving Lena’s side long enough to get a cup of tea. (Gosh, he must love his stomach more than he does Lena.) The whole Senior Class flocking into the movie. (It was only bargain night, folks.) A Bit of “Psychogosky” Don’t say thing. What you are stands over you all the while, and thunders so that I cannot hear what you say to the contrary. (Emerson) If a person is one type of individual and he tries to make people think he is another, he really gets nowhere. He may think that he has his acquaintances fooled, but in most cases he is mistaken. (He should live and act in such a way that the people around him will know that he stands for what is right; then there will be no need for his announcing his good intentions and pointing out the good things about himself every time he can get an audience. In the quotation from Emerson given above. It is stated that what he really is thunders above what he is saying about his good points and the audience cannot believe what he is saying. These people have caught a glimpse of his real self at some previous time, and this glimpse now flashes across their minds, blotting out the words just spoken. I recently heard Tillman say that his “petting days” would soon be over. Well, now that’s just too bad, but let me remind you that he’s certainly making good use of what time he does have left. Heh, Geraldine? The male section of the English IV Class says that men have the more creative minds and that they have done much more than women in making the world what it is today. Of course, the girls have an answer for them. If the boys’ minds are so very, very creative, why don’t you beat us in written composition, we ask you?? Lolita came to LaWard yesterday, April 15th, to play a game of baseball. Everyone greatly enjoyed the game. The home team won with a score of 9 to 6. A fine beginning, heh? The Informer Spring—(it has been said) is the time of the year when young men’s (and young ladies) fancies turn lightly to thoughts of love and heavily (with 1000 and 1 sign) to such pressing and depressing matters as school work. The Seniors—have started to work in earnest on their annual play, entitled “The Whispering Room.” The Seniors rally don’t whisper, but they would appreciate it greatly if the audience (provided there is one) would just whisper comments instead of giving way to their real innermost thoughts. Alas! “Coach” Compton has probably permanently evacuated LaWard High. In his place “Prof. Jr.’ Compton has arrived. This was made possible by a recent meeting of the Board of Trustees. “T. L. Shannon, M. D.”—This will probably be hanging from an office window in about five more years according to Mr. T. L. Lately he has been soliciting business in this high school. It seems that he likes his patients in pairs, because he says that he can always kill two birds with one stone. Earl (S. S.) Burchard—hasn’t been appearing in this column lately for two good reasons. And it may be announced that those two good reasons were his very good fists. However, he did do some very suspicious things at the ball game last Thursday. “Mandy”—is a changed boy since a certain young miss came back to school. He and Sears agree that the Horne residence is one of the best in town. A Lad—from the grammar school has been offering Bud a lot of competition lately. Sometimes we are led to believe that he has completely outstripped Bud. (Alias “Ham and Hen Fruit.” No wonder Georgia’s report card doesn’t show to an advantage. The Informer—wouldn’t be a bit surprised if the pep squad three didn’t have something to do with Snuffy’s ardent desire to go to Milby High in Houston nest year. Our School—appeared to be in a light and airy mood last Friday afternoon. The Seniors, Juniors, and Freshmen are giving parties, and the Sophs were more or less invited to some of the various affairs.
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