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Photograph of eleven male San Marcos High School students standing and posing together in front of building. The San Marcos High School organized the school's first safety patrol on January 4, 1938. The purpose of the organization was to provide a safe environment for students crossing North Austin Street on their way to and from the school. Charter members were Fred Pferdeort – Captain. Eddie Dedeke, John Matthew Cape, Bobby Wright, Craig Johnson, Woods Kone, Rufus Alexander, Billy Williams, and Oliver Jennings. Members were chosen on the basis of courtesy, dependability, thoughtfulness, cooperation and scholarship. Faculty advisors were Riley Housewright and Ivan Johnson. January 7, 1938

Photograph of an unidentified young traffic officer on North Austin Street (now North LBJ street) when it ran through the Southwest Texas State Teachers College campus. A member of the Campus School Safety Patrol which was first organized on January 4, 1938. The purpose of the organization was to provide a safe environment for students crossing North Austin Street on their way to and from the school. January 7, 1938

From San Marcos Record: Three-hundred-foot tower to which a TV antenna will be attached for the college to send and receive closed taped classroom instruction is nearing completion. The educational television station will be completed by September 11th and go into full operation by the 17th.

From San Marcos Record: Fifty-five kids participated in the annual Kids Fishing Rodeo held for the first time at the Lowman Pond near Staples. Kids were provided their own pole and bait for the event.

From San Marcos Record: Eager fishermen await the starting signal at the annual Kids Fishing Rodeo held for the first time at the Lowman Pond near Staples this past Sunday. Here Ben, Steve, and Rebecca Thielemann (left to right foreground) are poised to put hooks in the water.

From San Marcos Record: A firm grip is needed if one is to land a whopper, according to this youngster at the annual kids fishing rodeo. From the boy's size, he may have needed an anchor, too, in case he hooked onto something bigger than he was.

From San Marcos Record: Surrounded were the fish at Lowman's Pond Sunday at the Kid's Fishing Rodeo. Andy Simon, left, pulled three fish out of the water right under the nose of Bob Mooney, right, to tie for first in the "most fish" category.

From San Marcos Record: The annual Kids Fishing Rodeo held for the first time at the Lowman Pond near Staples.

From San Marcos Record: Fifty-five kids participated in the annual Kids Fishing Rodeo held for the first time at the Lowman Pond near Staples. Kids were provided their own pole and bait for the event.

From San Marcos Record: Checking pose for the 1961 – 62 Strutters is Barbara Guinn, [left], organizer of the renowned high – steppers. Sandy Casey looks like a good bet for the Strutters line, with just the right tilt to her hands and head.

From San Marcos Record: Checking pose for the 1961 – 62 Strutters is Barbara Guinn, right, organizer of the renowned high – steppers. Sandy Casey looks like a good bet for the Strutters line, with just the right tilt to her hands and head.

From San Marcos Record: The Jim Corley Family – Left to right – Kala, Barbara, Jim and Kymm. The family moved to San Marcos for Jim Corley to become the new assist manager of Penny's.

From San Marcos Record: The Jim Corley Family – Left to right – Kala, Barbara, Jim and Kymm. The family moved to San Marcos for Jim Corley to become the new assist manager of Penny's.

Cover story on Chris Holzhaus