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Austin, TX  USA
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5/19/2025
ROBERT "BOBBY" ARDEN SPEARS, III
We were saddened to learn of Bobby's death on May 8th. His birthday, May 16th, was posted on the website before we learned of his passing. We hope you thought of him and wished him a "Happy . . .  Continued

3/29/2025
AMUEL RUDOLPH WIER, JR.
We recently learned of the death of Amuel Wier and express our deepest sympathy to his wife, Linda and their family. Amuel Rudolph Wier Jr. was born on March 28, 1941, in Austin, Texas, and . . .  Continued

12/27/2024
CONSTANCE CLARE TODD
Today is Connie's birthday! Because I was going to be out of town for Christmas, I posted her birthday early. I learned of her death while I was gone. I'm sure she's celebrating and singing . . .  Continued

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  Jimmy Stegall, Class of '58 Class of '59

  Jimmy Stegall passed away on February 18

Sat 2/22/2025 9:36 PM

  Jo Nelle Jamar Riffe, Class of '58 Class of '59

  JoNelle passed away on February 16, 2025

Sat 2/22/2025 9:32 PM

  Death of Trudy Reynolds, Class of '60 Class of '59

  Trudy passed away suddenly on September

Sat 9/28/2024 8:38 PM

  Bruce Mading, Class of '60 Class of '59

  Bruce Mading passed away on July 11th af

Sat 7/20/2024 9:25 PM

  Iris Votaw Rucker and Family Class of '59

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Tue 6/4/2024 8:57 PM

  Judy Howell Cairnes and Family Class of '59

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Mon 11/20/2023 7:42 PM

  Congratulations to the Johnsons! Class of '59

  Diana (Nichols) and Lowell(Dub) celebrat

Wed 11/15/2023 7:45 PM

  Anniversary Wishes to the Caldwells!! Class of '59

  Betty (Wright) and Gerald celebrated 62

Tue 11/7/2023 7:55 PM

  Happy Anniversary to the Blomquists!! Class of '59

  Marvin and Judy celebrated 60 years of m

Fri 11/3/2023 8:15 PM

  Anniversary Wishes for the Pringles! Class of '59

  Margaret (Johnson) and Richard celebrate

Tue 10/10/2023 7:38 PM

  Happy Anniversary to the Johnsons! Class of '59

  Donald and Carolyn celebrated 60 years o

Sat 9/16/2023 8:58 PM

  Congratulations to the Huckabys!! Class of '59

  Lester and Linda celebrated 60 years of

Sat 9/9/2023 9:12 PM

  Anniversary Wishes for the Hoopers! Class of '59

  Doug and Mary celebrated 61 years of mar

Wed 9/6/2023 12:48 PM

  Congratulations to the Horyzas! Class of '59

  Pat and Carol celebrated 62 years of mar

Tue 8/29/2023 8:52 PM

  Happy Anniversary to the Mettkes! Class of '59

  Amelia (Hielscher) and Paul celebrated 6

Mon 8/28/2023 10:10 PM

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William 'Butch' Schwartz


From the 1959 Wm B Travis Rebel Roundup:
"In every way he's mighty hard to beat"
B-team Football, Rod and Gun Club, Student Council Alternate, Varsity Football, Ballroom Dancing Club

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Quiting work this year to run and play ... work on my old 1940 Ford, ride my Motorcycle, hike the Arizona trail, hit Vegas 3 or 4 times a year, stay healthy so I can fight with my wife--Paulette.....


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In September 1954, The American Statesman started a column called "Tri-High Scoop". A student from each high school wrote about the happenings at their school and then it was published in the Sunday paper. Each school had a "catchy" name, Austin was Maroon Musings, McCallum was 'Callum Clues and Travis was Travis Drawl. Enjoy reading about the days when you were at Travis.

Travis Drawl
By Joy Toungate
May 15, 1959

Graduating Rebels will observe baccalaureate services Sunday, May 24, at 8pm. The Rev. David F. Larson, pastor of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, will deliver the baccalaureate sermon. About 180 members of the Rebel class of '59 will be the first Austinites to graduate from the Municipal Auditorium May 26 at 8pm. Other senior activities included the senior banquet and prom Saturday.

Nancy Thomas and Jimmy Rogers were each awarded a $100 scholarship as winners in the annual handwriting contest sponsored by the Austin National Bank last Thursday.

The Rebelettes had their last official association of the year Wednesday evening at their banquet. Next year's officers were announced at the banquet: President, John Ellen Warren; vice-president, Pat Nowell; secretary, Arlene Fox; treasurer, Jackie Campbell; reporter-historian, Kathy Keller; and sergeant-at-arms, Cecilia Thomas. Bette Smith, last year's Rebelette president, Principal W. A. Sloan, Mrs. Bernard Forster, Rebelette sponsor, and each officer for this year made short speeches.

Martha Gaskin and Frank Ray were named Best Actress and Actor of the Thespians of the Scarlet Masque at the Thespians' banquet Tuesday. Bobbie Ann Darter was named Best Thespian; and Gerald Walker as Best Masquette. The officers of the club were also announced: Chester Eitze, president; Leila Palmer, vice-president; Judy Ransom, treasurer; Jackie Hammer, reporter-historian; Jimmy Herrell, sergeant-at-arms; and Ann Moreland, point keeper.

Travis' chapter of the Future Farmers of America had its Parent-Son banquet last Thursday. Meritorious certificate awards were made by the FFA sponsor, Mr. Tom Branyon, to outstanding members of the club. About 65 people had barbecue chicken served by the Future Homemaker's Chapter II.

Both Travis FHA Chapters I and II are making preparation to attend the FHA camp in the LCRA administration building at Buchanan Dam to plan their program for next year. Mrs Anthony Ferris’ Chapter I will send seventeen girls to the camp June 3-5. The camp will be included in a two-week summer planning program.

Mrs. Chester Falk's FHA Chapter II will send its newly elected officer to the camp June 1-3: Ruthann Bray, president; Janet Bailey, vice-president; Judy Stewart, secretary; Betty Pearson, treasurer; Bette Puckett, reporter; Martha Cain, historian; Pat Nowell, song leader; and Judy Miles, pianist.

Updated 7/08/25


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