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DTEX 2024.001-4-3 Hispanic Heritage Month in Denton County, 1986-2015 ■ HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN DENTON COUNTY The Denton League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council Number 4366 and the Denton County Office of History and Culture are proud to recognize the extraordinary contributions and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States. During National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, 2015, the Denton Courthouse-on-the-Square will host weekly activities that celebrate this rich heritage and culture. Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith, hard work and service. They have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries-old traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their communities. This month-long celebration recognizes the valuable contributions made by our Denton County residents of Hispanic and Latino descent to all aspects of American life, including leadership in public service, business, the arts, education, and civil rights. `'/ 'C�Ui Cevl lnvlial C� L 1 EVENTS IN I COUNTY CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH September 15 9:OOAM Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Event: Proclamation by Denton County Commissioners Court Hispanic Heritage Showcase Exhibit Opening & Reception 6:30PM Denton City Hall Event: Proclamation by Denton City Council Presentation of friendship cities agreement between Muzquiz, Coahuila, Mexico and Denton, TX September 24 6:30PM Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Event: History of Latinos in Denton County: featuring Lilyan r Prado-Carrillo, Emilio Leo Gonzalez, Dorothy Martinez, Anita Martinez-Strickland, and Dr. Rudy Rodriguez Performance by UNT Mariachi Aguila October 1 6:30PM Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Event: Family Cultural Evening: Games, face painting, pinatas, health screening, voter registration, music, and more... October 8 6:30PM Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Event: Denton Public Library Art Show & Reception Presentation of a traditional reenactment by Matachines of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church October 15 6:30PM Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square Event: Mercedes Olivera, Columnist, Dallas Morning News, Keynote Speaker: "La Vida Latina": A Remembrance of Our Past, A Celebration of Our Present, and Hope for the Future Performance by TWU Ballet Folklorico Hispanic Heritage Month 2015 September 15 — October 15 (Suggested activities by representatives from the Office of History& Culture and LULAC) September 15 (Tuesday) Prayer & Pledge (LULAC member) Commissioners Court Proclamation (Commissioners Eads) 9:00 a.m. Exhibit Opening (Office of History & Culture) Reception (LULAC) September 24(Thursday) Panel Discussion Courthouse-on-the-Square 6:30 p.m. Courthouse lawn UNT Mariachi Aquila 7:30 p.m. October 1 (Thursday) Family Fun Day! Courthouse lawn (games, face painting, pinatas, arts & crafts, 6:30 p.m. Denton ISD Mariachis, Robert E. Lee Ballet Folklorico, ect...) October 8 (Thursday) Art Show & Reception (Office of History & Culture) Courthouse-on-the-Square 6:30 p.m. October 15 (Thursday) Celebration (end of Hispanic Heritage Month) Courthouse lawn (TWU Ballet Folklorico and Calhoun Student Mariachi) 6:30 p.m. HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH IN DENTON COUNTY ■ ■ ■ 15 I I ■ ■ 15 During National Hispanic Heritage Month we recognize the contributions made and the important presence of Hispanic and Latino Americans to the United States and celebrate their heritage and culture. Hispanics have had a profound and positive influence on our country through their strong commitment to family, faith,hard work,and service. They have enhanced and shaped our national character with centuries-old traditions that reflect the multiethnic and multicultural customs of their community. In 1968, President Lyndon B.Johnson declared the week beginning September 15th as National Hispanic Heritage Week, a week celebrating Hispanic culture, history, and their contributions to the United States of America. This cultural celebration was expanded in 1988 to what is now known a;the Hispanic Heritage Month,extending from September 15 to October 15. While Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the American citizens who have come from various Hispanic backgrounds, it also coincides with the independence days of Mexico and several other Latin American countries. According to the 2010 census, the Hispanic or Latino population represents the largest minority in the United States,Texas, and Denton County. I' ,1 �p0 EVENTS IN DENTON COUNTY CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH September 15 9:30AM Courthouse-on-the-Square Event: Proclamation by Denton County Commissioners Court Hispanic Heritage Showcase Exhibit Opening & Reception 6:30PM Denton City Hall Event: Proclamation by Denton City Council September 24 6:30PM Courthouse-on-the-Square Event: Panel Discussion: Lilyan Prado-Carrillo, Leo Gonzales, Dorothy Marti nez, Anita Martinez-Strickland, Rudy Rodriguez Entertainment: Mariachi Aguila of University of North Texas October 1 6:30PM Courthouse-on-the-Square Event: Family Fun Day (games, face painting, arts & crafts) Entertainment: Robert E Lee Ballet Folklorico, Borman Kindergarten Singers Woodrow Wilson Ballet Folklorico October 8 6:30PM Courthouse-on-the-Square Event: Reception for Art Show winners Entertainment: Los Matachines October 15 6:30PM Courthouse-on-the-Square 'y� , Event: Keynote Speaker: Mercedes Olivares,e�h W 4 -- W 1-" Entertainment: TWU Ballet Folklorico The Denton County Commissioners Court The Denton County Office of History & Culture and Denton LULAC COUNCIL #4366 Invites you • celebrate NATIONAL • MONTH Denton County Courthouse-on-the-Square September 15 through October 15, 2015 09/15 at 9:OOAM Courthouse-on-the-Square Proclamation by Denton County Commissioners Court Hispanic Heritage Showcase Exhibit Opening&Reception 09/15 at 6:30PM Denton City Hall Proclamation by Denton City Council Presentation of friendship cities agreement between Muzquiz,Coahuila,Mexico and Denton,TX 09/24 at 6:30PM Courthouse-on-the-Square Panel Discussion-The Denton County Hispanic American Presence and Experience: Reflections and Momentous Points Performance by LINT Modachi Aguilo 10/01 at 6:30PM Courthouse-on-the-Square Family Cultural Evening featuring Denton ISD Schools children folkloric dance,cultural music and games,pinatas,face painting,health screening and more... 10/08 at 6:30PM Courthouse-on-the-Square Denton Public Library Art Show&Reception Presentation of a traditional reenactment by Matachines from Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 10/15 at 6:30PM Courthouse-on-the-Square Mercedes Olivera,Columnist with the Dallas Morning News Keynote Presentation:La Vida Latina: A Remembrance of Our Past.A Celebration of Our Present,and Hope for the Future Performance by TWU Ballet Folldorico _��i` r - !P•►��[ �r� , r'.•41r •. t' y � y'': ��i'� Y yi.. St 4 tc- ol ' - -;�- ,V d►' •'!fit 1"� " ` 'e.'�t'� L-p,,rt�>. ..�'` �'1 �!" rr. 4W •~ r ' iL a. 7 E Resolution WHEREAS, in 1968, President Lyndon B.Johnson declared the week beginning September 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Week celebrating Hispanic culture, history, and their contributions to the United States;and WHEREAS,this cultural celebration was expanded in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan and was enacted into law on August 17, 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15; and WHEREAS,this month-long celebration recognizes the valuable contributions made by residents of Hispanic and Latino descent to all aspects of American life, including leadership in public service, business,the arts,education,and civil rights; and WHEREAS,the mission of the Denton League of United Latino American Citizens(LULAC)Council number 4366 is to advance the economic condition,educational attainment,political influence,housing, health and civil rights of the Hispanic and Latino population in Denton County; and WHEREAS, LULAC Council Number 4366 has taken the-leadership in organizing cultural activities and events as a mean to showcase the history,culture,and contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in Denton County;and WHEREAS,during these cultural events, all residents of Denton County are asked to recognize the role that our Hispanic and Latino community has played in enhancing and contributing to the rich diversity of our County and State. NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Denton County Commissioners Court, Denton County, Texas,does thereby proclaim SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 15,2015 as DENTON COUNTY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH 411 DONE IN OPEN OURT,thi the day o upon motion made by *A and seconded by d members of the court being present and voting. MARY HORN OUNTY JUD I OLEMAN,COMMISSIONER A Cb ISS N R P CT ECINC BBIE J.MI SSIONER ANDY EADS, MMISISIONER PRECINCT 3 PRECINCT 4 1 ATTEST: l JULI LUKE,County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Commissioners Court of Denton County \' BY: � I Resolution WHEREAS, in 1968, President Lyndon B.Johnson declared the week beginning September 15 as National Hispanic Heritage Week celebrating Hispanic culture, history,and their contributions to the United States;and WHEREAS,this cultural celebration was expanded in 1988 by President Ronald Reagan and was enacted into law on August 17, 1988 to cover a 30-day period starting on September 15 and ending on October 15; and WHEREAS,this month-long celebration recognizes the valuable contributions made by residents of Hispanic and Latino descent to all aspects of American life, including leadership in public service, business,the arts,education, and civil rights; and WHEREAS,the mission of the Denton League of United Latino American Citizens(LULAC)Council number 4366 is to advance the economic condition,educational attainment, political influence, housing, health and civil rights of the Hispanic and Latino population in Denton County; and WHEREAS, LULAC Council Number 4366 has taken the leadership in organizing cultural activities and events as a mean to showcase the history,culture, and contributions of Hispanics and Latinos in Denton County;and WHEREAS,during these cultural events,all residents of Denton County are asked to recognize the role that our Hispanic and Latino community has played in enhancing and contributing to the rich diversity of our County and State. NOW THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Denton County Commissioners Court, Denton County, Texas,does thereby proclaim SEPTEMBER 15 THROUGH OCTOBER 15,2015 as DENTON COUNTY HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH DONE IN OPEN KOURT,thi e A t a of ,upon motion made by and seconded by ��, G nd• members of the court being present and voting. i ARY HORN OUNTY JUDGE GH C )LEMAN, OMMIS N MARC NT, CO SSIONER CT P CINCT BIE J. MI OMMISSIONER Y EA S,19TMIS PRECINCT 3 PRECINCT 4 ATTEST: JULI LUKE,County Clerk and Ex-Officio ;y Clerk of the Commissioners Court of Denton County ' BY: NX WIL Denton's Hispanic Community lai I 1 Organizes I ............... n 1971, a small group led by a beloved and Chicano charismatic married couple, local hairstyling Celebration entrepreneurs Popo and Lupe Gonzales, formed Las Set Saturday 1 4 Familias Unidas—Families United. It was primarily aAM social group for Denton Hispanic families at first. But as members shared their desires for greater representation �.-- in Denton public life, in ten years it transformed into the more advocacy-oriented Denton Chapter of Las Familias Unidas LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens). LULAC's first areas of focus in Denton were on hiring of Hispanic professionals in the schools and on naming of public amenities to reflect the increasingly Hispanic population. One tangible result of that effort was the naming of the nearby Tomas Rivera elementary school built in 1994. Dr.Roland Vela Dr.Rudy Rodriguez Dorothy Martinez Denton's Hispanic community also began to emerge into political life in this period. The first Hispanic city council member, Dr. Roland Vela,a muzquizence and the , namesalge of Vela Parks,served 1979-80. The first Hispanic school board member, Dr. Rudy Rodriguez,served 2008-14. rr He is co-namesabe along with his wife Rosemary of Rodriguez Middle School. Dorothy Martinez,the first O M UZQU� I Hispanic female school board member, was elected in ��lirrr 2014 and served until 2020. r 1 ` 4"� - Y Tn Also, in 2014,ten muzquizence Dentonites under the leadership of Mayela Jimenez and Aida Urquidez formed a group called Proyecto Diez (Project 10)to provide aid and foster closer ties with their home city. Muzquiz was officially designated a Friendship City to Denton in 2015. Proyecto Diez CITY FF I)ENTON. - - - - Denton's Heritage Started Here ITTraqueros, or Spanish-spealzing worizers who helped lay the railroad tracks that changed the city,were among Denton's first Hispanic residents, here as early as 1880. Later came Tejanos from South Texas, people whose families lived in Texas for generations before independence. The late 1960s and 1970s J •�" '"' saw an influx of new Dentonites predominantly from Muzquiz,a ranching and coal mining city in the Mexican province of Cuahuila. _ Muzquiz was officially designated a Friendship City to Denton in 2015. The next wave of Hispanic Dentonites came from Central and South America beginning in the 1980s, with many choosing to live in Hand-crafted saddle,a gift to Denton from the city of Muzquiz. Southeast Denton. As far as institutions,what began as a largely social organization in 1971—Las Familias Unidas;led by Popo Gonzalez—eventually became the more advocacy-oriented Denton Chapter of LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens)ten years later. Its early focus was on representation in school hiring and naming of public amenities to reflect the increasingly Hispanic population, leading to naming of the nearby Tomas Rivera elementary school built in 1994. Denton's Hispanic community also began to emerge into mainstream political life in this period. The first Hispanic city council member, Dr. Roland Vela- Muzquiz (a seventh generation descendant of one of the founders of Muzuiz, Coahuila and the namesake of Vela Park?), served 1979-80.The first Hispanic school board member, Dr. Rudy Rodriguez (co-namesake with his wife Rosemary of Rodriguez Middle School) served 2008-14. At this writing,the Hispanic population is estimated at roughly one +. quarter of Denton, contributing to every aspect of the life of the city. Clemente Ramirez,Denton Traquero DENT : 1 Denton County HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH Hispanic Heritage Showcase Location: 1896 Room East Wall Panel 1.1 Origins of Hispanic Heritage Month In 1968, President Lyndon B. Johnson declared the week beginning September 151h as National Hispanic Heritage Week, a week celebrating Hispanic culture, history, and their contributions to the United States of America. This cultural celebration was expanded in 1988 to what is now known as the Hispanic Heritage Month, extending from September 15 to October 15. While Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the American citizens who have come from various Hispanic backgrounds, it also coincides with the independence days of Mexico and several other Latin American countries. The Hispanic culture prides itself on family oriented principles and their desire to improve their community. The Denton County Office of History and Culture commemorates Hispanic Heritage Month by raising awareness of Hispanic culture and inspiring figures. 4 i fl z,..�.. ., or Photo Label and Credit: Representative Henry Gonzalez of Texas meets with President Lyndon B. Johnson in 1968 at the White House. Courtesy of the National Archives and Records Administration Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 f \ 2 Panel 1.2 Hispanic Beginnings in Texas History Manuel Lorenzo Justiniano de Zavala Disagreeing with the oppressive regime of Santa Ana,many native Mexican leaders joined the fight for Texas Independence. Lorenzo de Zavala, born in YucatAn, Mexico in 1788, was a proud advocate of democratic ideals and a very active politician throughout the 1800's. Zavala began his career as the founder and editor of several newspapers supporting reconstitution towards a more democratic government in Mexico. After denouncing his position from Mexican president Santa Anna's ministry, he travelled to Texas only to become fascinated with Texas politics. His initial intentions of creating a Mexican Federalist government then shifted towards the cause for Texas independence. Thanks to his diplomatic and ministry expertise, he was instrumental in the drafting of the constitution of the Republic of Texas and qualified to be the first vice president of the Republic of Texas. •y 5 Courtesy of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 3 Panel 1.3 Juan Nepomuceno Seguin Juan Seguin was widely recognized for his political and military service in the Texas Revolution and the Republic of Texas. Born in San Antonio, Texas in 1806, Seguin commenced his early political career as an alderman in 1828 before serving as a political chief of the Department of Bexar in 1834. Subsequent of his political chief term, Seguin was appointed by Stephen F. Austin to lead a militia group of thirty-seven men. He and his assembly undertook search and supply operations for the revolutionary army in addition to their involvement in the assault on General Martin Perfecto de Cos and his army at San Antonio. Seguin served as a courier at the battle of the Alamo, and his company provided reinforcements for Sam Houston's army. After the Mexican army surrendered in 1836, Seguin continued his political path by serving the Second, Third, and Fourth Congress as the only Tejano in the Senate. Courtesy of the Texas State Preservation Board Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 4 Panel 1.4 Jose Antonio Baldemero Navarro A native Tejano,Jose Antonio Baldemero Navarro was born in San Antonio de Bexar to a Corsican father and Spanish mother. He became instrumental in the colonization of Texas by aiding Stephen F. Austin with his first empresario's grant and serving as the commissioner for the DeWitt Colony.Navarro was a staunch supporter of Texas Independence and was one of the three Mexican signers of the Texas Declaration of Independence.Navarro reluctantly agreed to join the Santa Fe Expedition in 1841 to convince New Mexico to secede from Mexico and join the new Texas Republic. Although the mission was unsuccessful, and Navarro spent the next four years in Mexico's most dreaded prison, he returned to his ranch with a hero's welcome. � � s t �1 z "i a i rife"isP r C f a e 9mW° spa :v'Eit p 9, s NMI tau 4s ft t; 14 es, d { f Courtesy Texas A&M University Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 5 Location: 1896 Room West Wall Panel 2.1 Hispanic Families of Denton County In the 1870s, very few Hispanic people lived in the Denton County. Most of them were "empresarios"who received land in exchange for inviting new settlers. By the 1920s,more families settled and became part of the Denton County community. These families lived primarily in Denton, Roanoke, Justin, Sanger, Slidell, and Bolivar. Some of them worked as restaurant owners, laborers, wood cutters, or ranch workers. The Hispanic families who settled in the Denton County maintained a strong connection with the community and retained an active role in supporting their neighbors through economic and social hardships. Photo: Antonio, Margarita, Ramona. and baby Tony Villanueva, before 1913. Courtesy of Rod Fleming Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 6 Panel 2.2 Ramirez Family The Ramirez family moved to Denton, Texas in the late 1950s during the rise of the Hispanic influx into Denton County. Clemente Ramirez worked as a rancher in Hunt County until he moved to Tioga in Grayson County where he worked for the Texas&Pacific Railway. Clemente, also known as Mike, lived with his wife Pearl Garza Ramirez who was born in California. Pearl and Clemente had six children: Juan "John",Joba"Jovita", Tonnie,Amelia"Molly", Rosa "Rosita", and Victoria"Vicky". Pearl died in 1949. In 1957, Clemente moved his family to Denton where he retired after completing 35 years working for the railroad. ; Q , W Clemente Ramirez with his daughter Rosita Ramirez and her husband James Ramirez, August 1963. Courtesy of Joba Ramirez Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 7 Panel 2.3 Villanueva Family Generations of the Villanueva(Veanueva) family resided in Denton. Widower Antonio Villanueva married Margarita after she came to visit him from Mexico. They had eight children, three of their sons—Ben, Sam, and Braley—served war during World War II and the Korean War. Antonio was a business owner who worked with Juan Menchaca in his restaurant. d fr. M Villanueva Family, 1936. Courtesy of Gloria Villanueva Anderson Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 8 Panel 2.4 Menchaca Family One of the earliest prominent Hispanic families recorded in the Denton County was the Menchaca family. Juan Menchaca owned a cafd on the South side of the Square in the 1920s. He also sold tamales from his business location and operated a cart. In 1932, Juan and his wife, Candida Menchaca, returned to Mexico and lived there until his death in 1940. Candida Galindo Menchaca was born in Cameron, Texas and lived in Denton before her death in 1978. j. t c R,, i I AOAWOV"M AAUL osei :s Juan Menchaca, c. 1920. Courtesy of Gloria Villanueva Anderson Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 9 Panel 2.5 Cooper Creek and Oakwood Cemeteries Established in 1878, the Cooper Creek Cemetery is located near Cooper Creek Baptist Church and is one of the few reminders of a rural community which dates back before the Civil War. Cooper Creek Cemetery did not segregate by race or religion and even the Villanueva family and Tiburcio Menchaca, who worked for the Menchaca family, lie next to their Anglo neighbors. The Cooper Creek Community still maintains the active cemetery today. The City of Denton established Oakwood Cemetery around the same time Denton became the new county seat in 1857. Many Hispanic families lie in the Oakwood Cemetery including Antonio, Braley, and Margarita Villanueva as well as Candida Menchaca. 0 � Rudy Rodriguez and Ramiro Valdez explore Cooper Creek Cemetery, 2015. Courtesy of Denton Record Chronicle Y} Maria Contreras Dario Ortiz Tiburcio Menchaca May 5, 1916 January 11, 1885 July 3, 1920 Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 10 Location: 3rd Floor Niche Cases (Case 3-1) Groups and Organizations Like any big family, it is important to have a strong foundation and support network. Organizations like Familias Unidas (United Families), which later became League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the Mexican-American Student Association(MASA) were some of the few groups where Hispanics from various backgrounds could rely on one another and spread awareness on Hispanic culture and heritage. .y��-,.�a� Raonte:-lou i.Fioi[S ceeicc :Ma ' -ter.n apF(.lrehito me—doo flat Wi nut L.el,:e an Which c_...0 .....,....o ...t.r.•.a.,.c�.nl.. r�lMitrn w<<i�tix:»thor atndr the Sown.mar ,•.�, ,.�`¢'°".•"-p,� FreSirygb�n me re em arint tweh t1 t., ilfilis a at ceart.3-eta tha i:u.ti4nnxrScuM tnlatsncioo �+'.d-�e�"`+._.�•J.°":��- m enr.t? .mwt.lace»one m ela yi.rYiacn�'Pe. .+fS`" ...earr;.a:`• Trier t> the Hart sartie6, w imF!.r wer to t.e>tiu. etat We—e ult 119d Prcal aq Hies.�r a weir to .-h _ •• -F*M w, lndi-The +(twer b*t"n itthe t ima3 butt n9 asl.p.Sa Mom, s2ad!la:GTtereaea beLeaeo eba tn arjantutieut a ru.na o ba latnri•rr.� r1aiDLJ atN autewiaa atfArnum sarrraa'irrvi'" :+NiYM`w+il Pnndli nr Naidu•ena r Han prtA ere Imca7 raaniutian. e� `P.`•.o T".r111 -+iaa:r-. acre ahualt c Sn ohr nphnxach. .-.�ir.�"�-`t'"er`:a"��i.r+•�ow�i�:":µ 3a ara CnP.aa.ao.Wurnen a;:>• w.nose a,:raat.,et lnrt .,...w,.. u. _ �.a.11... ..:u... r �1:.'�.�,u• �w.. :•.WnrJaul . _ ^4t2ty Y.ror 9 M InAI uepwui.l....•r it ,�w f��inµ�� ' ,rlR t1� 1?4,kCJOW M J1WnJl f�r6. 'I-k s. tfrt:., . ��ii'wlrn .s.�,nu�s.a��tiu.t•ry y..m ". ��ieign.i��i�•.r�i��y..y..�err�`..yd+`i�M.+�a t�l�•w (3.1.1) Minutes from the February 22, 1981 meeting noting the need for a Hispanic organization in Denton. Courtesy of Isabella Pina-Hinojosa, Ed.D., Denton LULAC Archive (3.1.2)Agenda for organizational meeting, March 8, 1981, Emily Fowler Library, Denton, Texas. Courtesy of Isabella Pina-Hinojosa, Ed.D., Denton LULAC Archive Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 11 tLLJL:]fMlflll rsal DYYIt a..a.el�ar,p>,,.....n.eefa it inv� c.-{.nt..t�mw am•x ,r n.t..yrvr o:C._u+:.urz a ausnn i�fial:i rxrR� frru�.rin :rear 1Y T eaatln[a,Gn rdnrrda•r or UriN.r>t3vK fir'.at at Ntte-rm1 um)!r tlat�tlu.ne e.R,fYr orfll•nti•n A irLw\\rd sIlxUrn nn\Pn3 9.Iflt+. '�do awJ nt lN>t lM(I(3)3e Qlrl Yea.•r nSP:D. 'fin atc\'Orrplgp.a lui tnn sat,:Wr+nlMnrr D^ni'.4 m tn:ldsd: Yeeal laaa IrAn1Lr•nUnwwt;a irdm-bna7 {d.M, YYrl Boni 6:Ha hnr(ppr-I.nl i:..'� IxAnitl+a.L-A\S ellaa Pwa(.»w Heel ♦.:V {:9.. {rP.00 Uarur Ift b�.tnd>l nr<^nlxax�a. >✓'ark:hat wa wat•wer:l.: n.Oe au•ud ma to.nrf foot du.s at\;,P... mar nrru:nv:»roes rtu u.and.nreu•.:. f.:f!+ ,<tl<!ii nlrn�Y�re. t::.n•ua,izelnir'4'r. r�rr<!Sq Yan,yra5ns,nst:S oMrrrr,w!'1 As prnnaoa. 91 x: frt�tl A.e, ):,:., isita m•t.r warns �icr orr7r.. (3.1.3) Memorandum regarding charter application for the Denton Chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens, April 1, 1981. Courtesy of Isabella Pina-Hinojosa,Ed.D., Denton LULAC Archive Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 12 (Case 3-2) Mexican-American Student Association Best known as a student activist group,the Mexican-American Student Association, or MASH, was founded in 1974 to increase Mexican—American culture throughout the campus of North Texas State University (now UNT). They worked with the Center for Ethnic Affairs to attend to the minority students at NTSU. They also helped benefit the community by organizing a Christmas event for the neighborhood children. They later became Mexican American Student Organization(MASO) in 1975 and the Hispanic Students in Higher Education in 1989. From 1999 to today, the organization has been known as Latin American Students or ALAS. t 4 3 (3.2.1)MASO 1977 Spring Dance. Courtesy of Isabella Pina-Hinojosa, Ed.D., NTSU MASO Archive. 9 (3.2.2) Washington, DC Protest, April 1977. MASO representatives and Latinos across the nation protested President Jimmy Carter not naming Latinos to his cabinet. Courtesy of Isabella Pina- Hinojosa, Ed.D.,NTSU MASO Archive. Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 13 E $4', 9 S (3.2.3) Bishop Patricio Flores (now Archbishop Emeritus) of San Antonio led the protest in Washington, D.C., 1977. Bishop Flores was chairman of the Texas State Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission of Civil Rights and the national chaplain for LULAC. Photograph by Herlinda Trevino. Courtesy of Isabella Pina-Hinojosa, Ed.D.,NTSU MASO Archive. Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 14 (Case 3-3) Familias Unidas A group of Hispanic Dentonites founded Familias Unidas in the 1970s as an organization where the Hispanic people created an accepting environment while serving the Denton County community. They awarded Hispanic high school students with scholarships and grants to attend college or university. In April of 1981, the organization became the Denton League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and to this day it is still an active organization benefiting the Denton County community. Shr�tatr�ol�nex >n.aDry JI$ml ...rl....a.rVi •�..-Jul ,.a4'i;r••r Jr r•xxC q•.1•It.r rDx.0 .aala•xC4•InikJ till a.YliJli ir:xl.ur:.In[:r l...lC ryr CK ..•c:.aC.a,.•.i�w u.. Dr..:•.+•Jr ca•a.r.x ,uoa xr•.r.a.ru.aarw n a.n v...auD•SrxwD•ro x (3.3.1) Charter and articles of incorporation establishing Familias Unidas,June 14, 1974. Courtesy of Isabella Pina-Hinojosa, Cd.D., Denton LULAC Arcliive Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 15 Location: 1st Floor Niche Cases (Case 1-1) Pearl Ramirez These dress and shoes belonged to Pearl Garza Ramirez who was born in California and lived in Tioga, Texas. She died in 1949 before her family moved to Denton. Please visit the third floor to learn more about the Ramirez Family and Denton County's Hispanic Heritage. Artifact: Pearl Ramirez' dress and shoes. Courtesy of Joba Ramirez PEARI GARCIA RAMIREZ r: 1935 Photograph of Pearl Ramirez, c. 1935 Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 16 (Case 1-2) Clemente Ramirez This shirt was worn by Clemente Ramirez who worked for the Texas and Pacific Railroad while living in Tioga, Texas. In 1957, he moved with his family to Denton. Please visit the third floor to learn more about the Ramirez Family and Denton County's Hispanic Heritage. Artifact: Clemente Ramirez' shirt. Courtesy of Joba Ramirez MCI!" yy�L 9 '1' { 7 „- 6�3 tl ham 47� . CL-EmENTE RAMIREZ C. 1950 Photograph of Clemente Ramirez, c. 1950 Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 ba 17 (Case 1-3) Braley Villanueva This Army jacket was worn by Braley Villanueva during the Korean War. Several Hispanic residents of Denton County proudly served in the military during World War II and the Korean War. Please visit the third floor to learn more about the Villanueva Family and Denton County's Hispanic Heritage. Artifact: Braley Villanueva's Military Jacket. Donated by Rod Fleming. h na d c ¥r f Photograph of Braley Villanueva, Korea, 1953 Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 18 (Case 1-4) Poster of Denton County Hispanic Heritage Month Calendar of Events To be designed by Joe Duncan, OHC Curator of Exhibits Exhibit Script, 8/4/2015 Wonderful experience Hispanic Heritage Month l:as been such a wonderful experience. Our local LULAC Chapter 4366 has worked in -ollaboration with the Denton County Office of History We still have our art contest showcasing and Culture staff for what feels like a year. area students who won ribbons for their art We have now seen all of our hard work work on Thursday and then well end with a come to fruition week after week,and it has wonderful speaker,Mercedes Oliviera with been so much more than what we imagined The Dallas Morning News. Each of these —from the Denton County Commissioners events will begin at 6:30 p.m.at our beauti- Court to the Denton City Council to our pan- ful Denton County Courthouse on the el of Dentonites and our Family Cultural Square. Event this past Thursday. Knowledge is power! I want to thank everyone who has helped Anita Martinez-Strickland, with this wonderful endeavoa;and for the re- �n� � �� Denton maining two weeks of our celebration. 'S 6:30pm Panel Opening Hispanic Heritage Month Denton County Courthouse Welcome: Tim Sanchez, LULAC President Pledge: Dr. Roxanne Del Rio, NCTC Prayer: Tim Sanchez Introduce Moderator: Tim Sanchez Moderator: Dianne Costa Introduce Panel: Dianne Costa Instructions: Dianne Costa Time keeper: Sylvia Guzman Panel: Dr. Rudy Rodriguez Dorothy Martinez Anita Martinez-Strickland Emilio Gonzalez Lilyan Prado-Carrillo Q & A - Postcards completed and given to Dr. Frank Perez Rudy Rodriguez Bio 1.) 1975 — 2002 — Education professor — TWU; from 2002 — 2008 — Education professor— UNT 2.) 2002 — present — Independent Bilingual Education Consultant to TWU, UNT — Dallas, University of Houston— Clear Lake, TX. A&M University at Commerce 3.) 2008 — 2014 — Served as member of the Denton ISD Board of Trustees 4.) Member of Denton LULAC since 1981 — have served in various Denton community service boards and committees since 1975, including chair of the Denton County 2010 Census Committee, member of the Serve Denton Advisory Committee, Denton Ad Hoc Refugee Children Humanitarian Relief Committee, member of the Denton County Hispanic Heritage Month Planning Committee Dorothy Martinez Bio 1.) Dentonite since 1966 2.) Mother to Lilo Jr., Christopher, Anita and Charles, with 6 grand children, and 3great-grand children. 3.) Educated at TWU and UNT, with 2 degrees, and 3 certifications. Retired from education after 32 years as a teacher, a principal, and a Dean of Instruction. 4.) Second career as a Realtor, and a community leader of several organizations, committees, boards and currently a board of trustee for the Denton ISD. Anita Martinez-Strickland Bio 1.)A 1978 Denton High School graduate, with an Associate's Degree from TWU. Married to David Strickland, mother of two to Blake and Alicia, mother-in-law to Shelby Jean and Nana to Sierra Nicole. 2.) Retired from the State of Texas after 25 years, the Department of Aging and Disabled Services (DADS). Began my career as a nursing home Medicaid worker, then an In-Home and Family Support Program worker, and ended as a DADS Supervisor my last 8 years. 3.) Currently on the City of Denton Human Service Advisory Board, the City of Denton Parks Foundation Board, LULAC Scholarship Chair, a LULAC Member, and babysitter to her granddaughter. Emilio Leo Gonzalez 1.)Born and raised in Denton, Texas 2.) Son of Popo and Lupe Gonzalez 3.)Proud graduate of UNT 4.)Prouder veteran of the United States Marine Corp and the Persian Gulf War 5.) Served as Chairman of the Monsignor King Outreach Center 6.) Served as a board member of SERVE Denton Lilyan Prado-Carillo 1.)Bom in Guatemala and raised here in Denton since the age of 4. 2.)Denton ISD graduate in 1998. 3.)Attended NCTC and graduated from TWU with BS in Education 4.)Earned her Master's degree from UNT in Public Administration 5.) She has worked and served in the field of education ranging from K-12. 6.)Volunteering with National Council of La Raza, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute. She was the national spokesperson for Sallie Mae Fund College Access tour, and Chair to the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas, Denton Chapter. 7.) Currently serving as a Bilingual specialist at Lee Elementary. 8.)Mom to 5 great kids, ranging from college to diapers. Dianne Salvaino Costa PERSONAL Mrs. Costa was born and raised in San Antonio. She and her husband and children moved to Denton County after her husband completed his military service. She has been blessed to be a part of raising 9 children (seven boys and two girls) and is the proud grandmother of 19 grandchildren, 6 of who live here in the area. Education Texas Women's University Graduated Magna Cum Laude Major: Family Studies; Minor: Government Business Mrs. Costa is owner of Counseling, Education & Mediation Associates of North Texas (CEMA of North Texas, LLC) and maintains offices in Denton and Flower Mound. 4 Community Service Mrs. Costa has served as a volunteer and motivational speaker at high schools in Ft. Worth and Dallas, where her presentations encourage minority students to complete high school and challenge them to acquire college degrees. She is a speaker for marriage, parenting and leadership. Mrs. Costa: • Is a charter member of Rockpointe Church in Flower Mound • Is a member of Denton LULAC • Serves on the Economic Development Partnership Board for the City of Denton • Serves on the Steering Committee for Denton County Child Advocacy Center • Serves on the board for the North TX Pink-Out Breast Cancer Foundation • Serves on the Governing Board for Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital —Flower Mound • Is a Certified Family Life Educator • Is a Distinguished Credentialed Mediator In 2009 Dianne was named Woman of the Year for Business by Zonta International, a worldwide organization of executives in business and the professions working together to advance the status of women. Rudy's Speech 1960s — 1970s: Focus on full assimilation - No special treatment or programs to address academic/cultural/language needs of Hispanic students 1.) Denton Schools slow to move in addressing the state's historical educational neglect of Hispanic/Mexican American Students a.) Hispanic/English language learners subjected to English — only education designed to strip kids of their language/cultural differences —Spanish viewed as a barrier (or handicap) to learning English and full integration into the mainstream b.) Although there were civil rights requirements and programs of bilingual ed addressing the special language/cultural needs of Hispanic/ELL students in Texas schools, these were virtually ignored in Denton. The focus was primarily on resolving issues related to Black—White relations. c.) Focus was on desegregation and creating more responsive schools to needs of African American students. This was also evident in the naming of more schools and facilities to honor the African American community. d.) Why the neglect of Hispanic/Mexican Americans students in Denton Schools: School leaders and board members committed to preserving the status quo. 1990s to the Present—Era of transformation 2.) The shift toward a more improved and responsive program a.) Social/political factors creating the impetus for change, e.g., changes in the make up of school board members, members elected with a broader and more inclusive view of educating children; hiring of school leaders at all levels of administration that reflected a more progressive and open minded view of educating diverse communities of learners b.) LULAC taking a stronger role in advocating for Latinos and ELLS c.) Hiring of Hispanic/Mexican American central school office and campus administrators &teachers d.) An expanded program of bilingual ed; dual language ed; Spanish language education via the IB programs e.) Training of all teachers on methods of teaching ELLs f.) Expansion of extracurricular activities designed to keep more of Hispanic kids in school and promote their graduation g.) The Denton Mariachi as added cultural enrichment to Denton school curriculum We've made some significant gains , but we are still lagging behind ( I will leave open ended for further discussion during Q& A) Emilio Gonzalez Bom and Raised in Denton.Texas A proud Graduate of the University of North Texas A prouder veteran of the United States Marine Corp and the Persian Gulf War The proudest son of Popo and Lupe Gonzalez Member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Served as Chairman of the Monsignor King Outreach Center Served as a Board Member of Serve Denton I grew up in Denton in the early 70's when there was virtually a handful of Latinos living in Denton. My parents,who grew up in South Texas in the 40's-60's had a much different experience that I did in my younger days. Mom and Dad have story after story of their experiences discrimination and hardship simply because of the color of the skin or the accent in their voice. My father was kicked out of school for speaking Spanish and became a barber because he and his Hispanic friends had a hard time getting anyone to curt their hair.My mother was ridiculed by her peers for the color of her skin and fired from a job at a dentist office because of her accent.These discriminations deeply wounded my parents yet also strengthened their resolve to make their communities better by taking action. Growing up, I too faced bouts of"discrimination".Nothing like my parents and things that today may be labeled as bullying or teasing.But the fact of the matter,it was because of my race.But let's be honest, those actions were not driven by an entire community; it was by a few individuals who were misguided or taught to believe that way.At that time Denton was overall embracing the Hispanic culture as we saw more events and celebrating our culture and more community involvement of Hispanic leaders.Some people will always find something to"discriminate"or set you apart from them whether it is your skin color,your religious beliefs,your choice of employment,the type of car you drive,etc.B One thing my parents always taught me is that people are people.We all have our strengths and our faults. My father could have easily had a grudge against the"education system"for what happened to him but he saw it as an educator who was biased not the entire school district. In fact,my dad's main message to kids is to stay in school and get an education.My mother could have had a bad taste in her mouth for ALL corporate employers,yet she knew it was this one man who was ignorant and not all employers.Her message has always been to work hard,have a good work ethic,and never give anyone a reason to doubt you. I feel as a younger generation we owe so much gratitude and respect to those who have advocated and worked hard for the fair treatment of minorities. So many have worked tirelessly to make positive changes to our society. And the best way we can show that appreciation is to be good ambassadors of who/what we represent.The responsibility falls on us as individuals to represent those things we identify ourselves with in a positive manner.Because these people have worked so hard and have so much respect for them,I will represent my culture to those who do not know my culture or may have limited knowledge in a positive manner.........Remember what my mama said,"never give anyone a reason to doubt you". The young Latinos need to embrace that times are much,much better for us than our parents and grandparents but it is up to us to maintain these successes. We will maintain these positive changes by being involved in our communities,being productive and positive members of our society,continue to educate our communities of the positive aspects of our culture. Too much time and effort has been given to the idea of"racial tolerance". In a society or community,we are in a relationship with one another. If we are merely"tolerant'we only"put up with"others with a collateral effect of resentfulness.That does not make for a good"relationship".In any relationship we have differences:we must celebrate what each person brings to the table.ALL cultures and races bring wonderfiil customs and flavors that can enhance any community or relationship.We should celebrate those differences.As Monsignor King once said."We are more alike than we are different,let's celebrate that'. n � mac' ��i,.�'�2•'� 4. Azo i ILA, t �5.��li� �L�-ram -- -�' __t r_ �_ L L� �':J.r _r�-Q��., I t.C.•'�y�. v-� GL) T .,off ..7 r 4,0 y� u QrA , mac- - 2bC$)+ l7�"ura�.�c� -- rnp r w r I I I My story of Denton began when we moved here at the age of 6 years old. The missile base that was located in Denton at the time brought all of us from Mineral Wells. I am a product of the Denton ISD, which at that time only had a hand full of schools with only one high school at the time. Go Broncos! only had two instances when I was dating a boy only to find out that their parents were biased and the dating ended, not because they wanted it to end, but because I saw no future when a family wants nothing to do with you. I'm sure there were other situations but chose not to dwell, and chocked it up mean people. My parents brought us up not to automatically "judge" people, but to get to know that person and not to automatically take someone else's word for that person. They encountered people "judging" them, and they wanted to make sure we did not do the same. My story may sound all peaches and cream but the reason for this picture was because I had two older brothers (Lilo Jr. and Chris) who were the ones that encountered and i dealt with bullies, harassment, and insults. It wasn't just kids that my brothers had to deal with, but the police too. I remember we had a local attorney on call at all times by the time I was in middle school, but didn't even realize this wasn't normal at the time. My two older brothers paved the way for me and my younger brother to sail thru with wonderful memories. It also helped that my parents owned a business, as well as my Dad working full time in the military, and my Mom being the perfect "stay at home Mom". This put me in a different class, and I was looked at differently by my peers. My parents could afford to buy all of us a new car for our high school graduation present, and they paid for all of my college expenses up front. I was also raised in an English speaking household, where education came first. Teachers told my parents that less Spanish taught at home would be best because it could negatively impact my schooling. That's the way they thought back then! So it came to be that all of my brothers and me along with my cousins that lived in Denton at that time were raised this way. It wasn't until I was in college that I met other students that were brought up the same way from Florida and California. was never allowed to work until after I had graduated from high school. School was my "work" and I was to do it well. I participated in extracurricular activities from Fillies, to track, to Fillies Follies, and then fast pitch softball, with only a 2 week break between each. So I figured never had time to work anyway with that kind of schedule. Then as got older, I figured out that they were trying to keep me out of trouble was why they kept me so busy. Nothing slow about me! We've always lived on the north side of Denton, and I can only remember a hand full of families that looked like us, which I was kin to two of those families. r � I �f-' , !�!li'!1 i'?O'i� +'�;�Y ��f'-�•? _1 `�� U „-t�Lw'tr� y��;. ;fr,_J �iM<<.��, 1 1g,�.a..� ..4W im-ll bri tl 11MU Aow 0) r:.r.v011s ;.'v in zL'Al '1 --O�r of aw -b, s "riow" , 'n "Ga Igor-. 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I believe that if you take the time to consider your future and that of your children, positive change will occur. The American Dream is out there for you to capture if you will open up your heart and allow positive forces to impact your life and that of your family. Thank you! Denton County Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Exhibits/Presentations August 18, 2015 Exhibit/Presentations #1 : Our FREEDOM is not FREE: A Tribute to Denton Hispanic American Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces Through partnership with the Denton County Office of Culture and History, the Denton LULAC Council has produced exhibits of historical artifacts, photographs, and other media that pay tribute to Hispanic American veterans who served with courage and honor in the various branches of the United States Armed Forces. This collection highlights a series of video tapes produced by LULAC President— Elect Sylvia Guzman. The videos feature taped testimonials in the actual voices of Denton County Hispanic American veterans who served bravely in the U.S. military. Thanks to Ramiro Valdez for his help in organizing this exhibit. Further tribute to our Hispanic American veterans is planned for November 11, 2015, as part of the national commemoration of Veterans Day. Presentation/Exhibit #2: Early Denton County Family Leaders: An American Story Also in collaboration with the Denton County Office of Culture and History, the Denton LULAC Council will present an exhibit of archived documents and photographs from early Denton Hispanic families to the present, including early documents confirming the formation of Familias Unidas as a first attempt by Denton Hispanics to unite as an ethnic minority group. The Denton League of United Latin American Citizens formed in 1981 as an affiliate member council of the national LULAC was organized primarily to advocate for improved educational opportunities and overall equity and social justice for the general population of U.S. Hispanic Americans. Thanks to the special efforts in compiling and organizing the exhibit material to LULAC Archival Researcher, Dr. Isabella Pina-Hinojosa. Further support was provided by Ramiro Valdez. ■ ■ispanicHer"itage Month Art Theme: Latino Americans: Building America- Past, Present, or Future Entries will be accepted at your local Denton Public Library (DPL) branch from youth grades 4-12, beginning September 1. All entries are due to your local DPL branch by closing on September 15. a c3 Art must represent positive images. Art must be original. Copies of other works are not acceptable. Entries may be no smaller than 8.5" x 11" and no larger than 9" x 12". Art work on notebook paper will not be accepted. Art work can be in any medium but not mounted or framed. Digitally created art will not be accepted. Artists may enter a maximum of 3 pieces, but there will be only one winning entry per person. Each piece requires a completed entry form adhered to the back. Art work will be displayed at North Branch Library Judges TBD Winners will be notified by phone, and recognized through a press release, the library's blog & social networking sites. Ribbons will denote winning pieces. Winning art work will be mounted on foam board to be displayed at Denton County Courthouse on the Square on October 8. All entries may be picked up from North Branch Library beginning October 9. Entries remaining past October 23 will be discarded. *DPL will not display art that does not meet specified criteria. www.dentonlibrarV.co Published 4/2015 «ww:CgyoldenI9n_cum &,� iiiiln Denton (940)349-8752 ADAIEOE/ADEA DENTON RLIC LISAARV TDD (800)735.Z989 VfI September 15, 2015 — October 15, 2015 Hispanic Heritage Month Week— By— Week Event Plan September 15 (Tuesday) — 9:00 am, Courthouse-on-the-Square Commissioners Courtroom, 2"d Floor • Prayer — Chaplin Tom Silva • Pledge - Dr. Roxanne Del Rio • Proclamation - Commissioner Andy Eads • UNT Mariachi Aguila to perform • Museum Exhibit ribbon cutting • Refreshments September 15 (Tuesday) — 6:30 pm, Denton City Hall City Council Meeting • Proclamation by Mayor Chris Watts September 24 (Thursday) — 6:30 pm, Courthouse-on-the-Square 2nd Floor Commissioners Courtroom • Panel Speakers & Roundtable Discussion • Performers by UNT Mariachi Aguila NOTE: Office of History & Culture will provide gift bags to speakers October 1 (Thursday) — 6:30 pm, Courthouse-on-the-Square, Courthouse Lawn Family Fun Night UNT LULAC TWU LULAC Project GOAL Robert E. Lee Ballet Folklorico Borman singers Woodrow Wilson Ballet Folklorico Health Screening Denton Police (child ID kits) Voter Registration LULAC (info booth) October 8 (Thursday) — 6:30 pm, Courthouse-on-the-Square • Denton Public Library Art Show winners • Reception • Performers by Matachines NOTE: Office of History & Culture and the Denton Public Library will share the cost of the reception October 15 (Thursday) — 6:30 pm, Courthouse-on-the-Square, Courthouse Lawn Closing Ceremony • Speaker: Mercedes Olivera, Columnist for Dallas Morning News • Performers by TWU Ballet Folklorico "OTE: LULAC will provide gift bag for speaker Confirmed as of August 14, 2015 SEPTEMBER 24 (Thursday) ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION: A panel of Denton Latino/a history makers and leaders will reflect on the theme.. History of Latinos in Denton County: Past and Present Momentous Points and Future Considerations Tim Sanchez, LULAC President, open event and welcome MODERATOR: Carmen Rivera Worley (introduce panelists, establish ground rules, announce there will time for Q & A. PANEL MEMBERS: (1.) Lilyan Prado-Carrillo (2) Anita Martinez-Strickland (3.) Emilio Leo Gonzalez (4.) Dorothy Martinez (5.) Dr. Rudy Rodriguez. (7 minutes time allotment for each panel member) Time-keeper: Sylvia Acuff 1.) Panel members are confirmed. 2.) Need to assign topics to each member. POSSIBLE TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION: Comments from some of the early Denton residents; reflect on the 50 — plus years of civil ri �s and how the N"e cican American/Latino community was affected. This could be in for93-of commemoration with discussions about�omentous/pivotal points in history; discussio -of early Mexican American families and reflections of h0_1"u s and how far we've come- i he Denton and Denton County; what were "watershed" moments for the-Latino communi ; where are we now; what are projections for the future and what do we need to4c to develop-new Latino leadership, via the Chamber of Commerce Leadership Denton, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce...; other potential substantive considerations, e.g., immigration, education; how can our-Latino community be part of mainstream issues and concerns...the demographic shift in Denton with emphasisgn t`he growth of the Hispanic population in the city and country. What are the factors contributing to-the surge Try ulation? Where the-pockets of concentration of the group and in what ways are are they contr' ing_tohe region's economy? 3.) Allow 45 minutes for the round-table discussion? (4.)Be sure and set aside time for Q & A. After panel session closes we will follow up with fiesta (cultural) activities on courthouse yard. Confirmed as of August 14, 2015 � ` 00 HHM Week-by — Week Event Plan September 2, 2015 HHM EVENT/TASK HHM RESPONSIBLE STATUS/COMMENT COMMITTEE FOLK Sept 15-Tuesday Event#1: Commissioner Proclamation-9 am Event#2-City Council Proclamation-6:30 pm Mariachi Aquila Sept 24 (Thur)-6:30 pm Panel -7:30 pm October 1 (Thurs)-6:30 pm �. Family Cultural Festivities - October 8 (Thurs)-6:30 pm Youth Art Contest- Matachines October 15 (Thurs)-6:30 pm Mercedes Olivera - Speaker- TWU Folkloric Dance Group Exhibit#1: Denton Leaders Exhibit#2: County Vets, Video Information Tables Publicity Other J0 Sept 24, 2015 Plan UHF September 24 (Thursday) — 6:30 pm, Courthouse-on-the-Square 2nd Floor Commissioners Courtroom • Panel Discussion • Performers by UNT Mariachi Aguila NOTE: Office of History & Culture will provide gift bags to speakers Panel Discussion Topic: The Denton Hispanic American Presence and Experience: Some Reflections and Momentous Points OVERVIEW: A panel of Denton County residents reflect on how it was and how far we've come in our city and county; what are "watershed" moments; where are we now; what are projections for the future and what are substantive considerations in building new Hispanic leadership. Opening Remarks: Tim Sanchez, President, Denton LULAC Council #4366 Moderator: Dianne Costa Timekeepers: Sylvia Guzman & Mary Dorwaldt PANELISTS: Anita Martinez — Strickland Dorothy Martinez Emilio Leo Gonzalez Lilyan Prado-Carrillo Dr. Rudy Rodriguez ALTERNATE: Ramiro Valdez Q and A October 1 - INFORMATION TABLES - Frank Perez, Coordintor Project GOAL National Education Systems ( Materials in Spanish) ODIS Denton LULAC Health Awareness and Screening City of Denton Parks and Recreation Serve Denton Voter Registration Denton ISD Office of History and Culture? City Library?? TWU Mobile (College Information) Unit - Call Becky Rodriguez Other??? r3) Denton County Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration Exhibits/Presentations Exhibit/Presentations #1 : FREEDOM is not FREE: A Tribute to Denton Hispanic American Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces Through partnership with the Denton County Office of Culture and History, the Denton LULAC Council has produced exhibits of historical artifacts, photographs, and other media that pay tribute to Hispanic American veterans who served with courage and honor in the various branches of the United States Armed Forces. This collection highlights a series of video tapes produced by LULAC President— Elect Sylvia Guzman. The videos feature taped testimonials in the actual voices of Denton County Hispanic American veterans who served bravely in the U.S. military. Thanks to Ramiro Valdez for his help in organizing this exhibit. Further tribute to our Hispanic American veterans and families is planned for November 11, 2015, as part of the national commemoration of Veterans Day. Presentation/Exhibit #2: Early Denton County Family Leaders: An American Story Also in collaboration with the Denton County Office of Culture and History, the Denton LULAC Council will present an exhibit of archived documents and photographs from early Denton Hispanic families to the present, including early documents confirming the formation of Familias Unidas as a first attempt by Denton Hispanics to unite as an ethnic minority group. The Denton League of United Latin American Citizens formed in 1981 as an affiliate member council of the national LULAC was organized primarily to advocate for improved educational opportunities and overall equity and social justice for the general population of U.S. Hispanic Americans. Thanks to the special efforts in compiling and organizing the exhibit material to LULAC Archival Researcher, Dr. Isabella Pina-Hinojosa. Further support was provided by Ramiro Valdez. Guest Column for the Denton Record— Chronicle Submitted: August 26, 2015 Celebrating Denton County Hispanic Heritage Month The Denton League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the Denton County Office of History and Culture, in keeping with the federal Hispanic Heritage Month Act, this year will highlight the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans with a series of events from September 15 to October 15 during National Hispanic Heritage (HHM) Month. The planned HHM activities are: September 15 — 9 A.M. - Courthouse—on—the—Square HHM Proclamation by Commissioner Andy Eads and the Denton County Commissioners Court; Hispanic Showcase Exhibit Opening and Reception; Entertainment by UNT Mariachi Aguila September 15 — 6:30 P.M. - Denton City Hall HHM Proclamation by Mayor Chris Watts and the Denton City Council; Presentation of Friendship Cities Agreement between the cities of Muzquiz, Mexico and Denton September 24 — 6:30 P.M. - Courthouse—on—the—Square Panel discussion by Denton County residents. Panel session title: History of Hispanics in Denton County: Reflections on Past and Present Experiences and Future Considerations. Entertainment by UNT Mariachi Aguila. October 1 — 6:30 P.M. - Courthouse—on—the—Square Lawn Family Cultural Festivity: Denton ISD students' cultural musical performances, children games, face-painting, pinatas, voter registration; health awareness and screening and more. October 8 — 6:30 P.M. - Courthouse—on—the—Square Denton Library Youth Art Exhibit. Matachines, indigenous (live) re-enactment, of the Denton Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. October 15 — 6:30 P.M. - Courthouse—on—the—Square ems, � Mercedes Olivera, Columnist, Dallas Morning News, Keynote Presentation (in English): La Vida Latina. Entertainment by TWU Ballet Folkl6rico The Museum inside the Courthouse-on-the-Square will feature on-going exhibits of Hispanic Veterans of Denton County (a special tribute) and a History of Hispanic Leadership in Denton County. All events are free and open to the public. We are excited to offer these series of Hispanic Heritage Month activities to the Denton County community. We urge everyone to join us in this celebration of our diversity and the rich cultures that make our nation unique and so extraordinary. Rudy Rodriguez, Co-chair Peggy Riddle, Co-chair HHM Planning Committee HHM Planning Committee Denton LULAC & Director, Denton County Member of the Denton County Office of History & Culture History and Culture (940) 349 2850 Advisory Committee (940) 391 9764 Ga The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) Council #4366 AND The Denton County Office of History and Culture Hispanic Heritage Month 2015 — Closing Event — SPECIAL INVITATION PLEASE JOIN US "' Mercedes is superbly La Vida Latina: qualified to address the assigned topic. Her A Remembrance of Our Past, weekly column in the A Celebration of Our Present, Dallas Morning News is and Hope for the Future always enlightening, Featured Guest Speaker: covering the MERCEDES OLIVERA whole spectrum of Columnist for the Dallas Morning News. issues affecting our community, among others: Thursday, October 15 Hispanic impact on demographic shifts, education, issues of immigration, ethnic group 6:30 — 8:30 PM relations. Denton County Government Officials Attending the Session: Courthouse-on-the-Square Mayor Chris Watts Denton City Councilman District 1 Kevin Roden b . Denton County Court Denton 1SD Board of of Commissioners Trustees, Place 7 Judge Mary Horn q Dorothy Martinez THE SESSION IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. v. N�, fL Thanks to Mayor Watts and the City Council for the proclamation officially declaring Sept 15 through Oct 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. Representatives from the Denton LULAC organization in partnership with Denton County and the staff of History and Culture and many entities from the region that have all collaborated in planning for the month long Hispanic Heritage program as a way to showcase the history, culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans. The program combines fun activities with wonderful opportunities for citizens of Denton and Denton County to learn more about the cultural richness that Americans of Hispanic/Latino backgrounds bring to our community and who proudly claim this country as their home. This is a group that has made many important contributions in every facet of American life. And, in a major way, has demonstrated their patriotism & spirit of devotion to this country through service in every war since the founding of this nation country in 1775. We urge everyone to join in our celebration and the many great experiences we have to offer through October 15tn. Thanks again to the City Council & City Staff for working with the LULUC members in making possible this event for our region. E� Thanks to the Denton County Commissioners Court for the proclamation officially declaring Sept 15 through Oct 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month. Those of us in the Denton LULAC organization appreciate the Denton County and the staff of History and Culture and many entities from the region that have worked with us in planning for this month long Hispanic Heritage program as a way to showcase the history, culture and accomplishments of Hispanic Americans. This is a group that has made important contributions in every facet of American life. It is a group that has has shown their patriotism & spirit of devotion to this country thru service in every war since the founding of this country in 1775. Our goal during the four weeks of HHM and celebrate the Hispanic legacy with special focus on Denton county. There will be children from various Denton schools demonstrating their value and appreciation of culture through dance and folkloric dance performances. Local Hispanic American residents will speak candidly about their experience living in Denton. These are stories that we believe this generation of Americans, including Hispanics need to hear. Great opportunities for all to enjoy fun activities with good mix of opportunities for us to learn more about the cultural richness that people of different languages and culture bring to our community. TEJANO TEXAS HISTORY: Hispanic Heritage in Denton County Presented by Denton County Office of History & Culture TEJANO TEXAS HISTORY: Hispanic Heritage in Denton County Presented by Denton County Office of History & Culture r. ' - '•l• .. ,J' .. )lam.' aa� -�•'�'�'�w1� -- ' _ r .. . �„-,3.'��c�< A �� 1 `rl'� j'a •`ter r � f - . .-. - � •��'. .. � �.. '�. -� - _ .err. • . � ,�• '�� • �. ,^....� S fi Y�f w.�e1i V,lt'`.�r.• � rt• �•4'ti�"-: i� '��e n ..r/ ,�i;..�►Jf. '�i1. c `�!w S. ,�,.� r. r .`��.�., ,r • .•.• �+f.V- ` {�~�;.tn 'V�'j�� a..y,�� .fir ,t ,�•C -�'.+�.�ea .04 * r Courthouse-on -the -Square Museum Denton County Historical Park .......... 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Rid lr SAM •.• _ foal ,�: ► Fan • g �y ,t �. ��y� � } LDEM co , BFN,XA do MArArnKnA i Ah 1836 TEXAS d t� Slwx-rV rounha aralyd 4 by erlgrrsalgm-emment i Z S�lv Pxnruo IA, ttrnton of mUm Texas in 1835 includtd mast npmwn of ua+tttbd array. In earl] 1836. At p7omisonal dormment Of Ttxar created a number of exuntiet from the preorour hwd 'departmewts." Alm shown art the major roads of thif time Wert of Namtdocha• U&7 and hu frUem punters cWhshtd a seltlerrunt that later heromr F&rt Ilouston. The Peter's Colony 1841 William S. Peters and Zo investors Settle200families in 3 years ! Texas Emigration & LandCo . Married Man *. Single Man 640 acres 320 acres V i 1 I aI . r r• ,. ire" .`N:.�Y r�}erl 1 - #" � � `,�,1. - �,, i V 106* At A —T .MMP6— 4 Texas Emigration & Land Co . Office in SE Corner of Denton County I 3 f1 G V;r -.. lobb Mill- A - .i r � M L � ' � N r TPF L 'I w, Al a ., • y -``- .. r , , � stir 1 4 � ` „ It took 20 years for all land titles to be settled ! DEN70N COUNTY I 1 11 U k f 1" O 1 \ 1 1 j� 6 It 1 M O N 1' 0or 1p r 7 _ r- 1 � -J ✓ r 0• � 1870 Vr. ev W1.1.4 jr ► �� 20 Hispanic Me families 300 LP r t ..... .... 3:. Ray Roberti F t' .Lake.Steite.i?•yr,b::.. ....... ........ Pilot Point Sange I Field Il I 2153 I f �377 Ironnead I f A.i rp n rt T E�?� A S ~- Aubrey yV f/ � 1385 _--(428 1 , 6 428a 1 � ruger�ill r` 8ruM `2931� f 38o F---�— L ss ds Pros _ incoln Park _ , -- Palm$r Field 425` - 1380 'f7 11" Oak Point � Ponder 244A:-- - f, Shady Little _l44 3; 2924"�or Shores __ 't5s, 3 — Elm oHa kberry '183) 2181 Hickory Creeko} Lakewood V age Argyle I a 9 ake Dallas . .407'�, No al a a 1 Thy coo Bartonville I o f`��-• Frirr��_�:_hi_� • orthwest I land Park Double aka � -SMA�e- �T ek n_ -- - _ 114 _ FJOWer >> 1 t2281) S �. F o rtji �orth Trophy Mound-) ` 9 AI lnote oanok -(�, Club i 304d 121 ...._......w�• .. �' � ... �• i�- •vim. 170 24891 121 _ �'1 '1 r 1' ♦ 1 1 � w r ;PO4 As ilk �� " AM f �► ,r Farm Workers i� IA Ranch Hands '1 a � a � •r r, rm im It i Ir IL Railroad Construction Workers Iq f I wk _ -_� 'Y'r�:'•. it _ .r+ -. �� _ K Brickyardoke W r rs .\'•i � Crt'S�t .�� •j awe r t r ` AL r I -�+ JUAN MENCHACA c. 1920 - .. f f NEW lit r ; • {yam ((�� . - '� D' r '.• y JI i�, ,. Y<�.�, y fir •C�. .. �.. 4 1 � .�. ` YMi { :' 40 77 Vic: y' 1 - ��ryi r�e��•� .. , rail . • DAMS TEate�s �ig�i�ors • SAX 0 oll + It AI?IA)M?.S xa a IT 0 �xlco ' � F4� �• , < ' ,1 1�. • ^fir,. . ,♦Y ` dy �c. r 1 • WOAW 44, elk AVQ 14 Antonio Villanueva came from Mexico to Denton in 1903 . How do we know this information ? From his granddaughter ! NEW NEW Oral History Gloria Villanueva Anderson Antonio Villanueva - Veanueva ma . My grandfather ?� came to Denton from Mexico in 1903 1 R My grandmother, Marguerita was a hard worker ! 3 � or - -)VA i • a r u e rita Avila Villaneuva � f What was one thing she was not ,_ ... � happy about 60 0.0 TOP 1 � � /� ,f� "Here we were at a time when there were no Hispanic families... . ) always felt that we were rather special because of being Hispanic because we did have two different languages, because we did have a culture that was a little different. I thought it was a wonderful upbringing:" "Everyone was helpful to the family. A lot of the business people knew them because of the restaurant on the square:" Gloria Villaneuva I i _� �� , t �' . , � _ - � a > � � . l l�. \� -� \ r . .� f� ��\ y`D 'h � � .; _ _ ';;. �� '1Y u �� t: � / �. � � � � � � � • � � � • --� ,ROW 'Row And here's m v y Uncle Braley and ........ ...... Aunt Margaret WORLDwhen they were older and had gone into the s* military service . , L v •a ra ORLDW WAR _ ,. �►� . _ 1� t i � _, r da^ ' i � I �` 'c � `^ I �F �, .i�L 1 1 1 � '1y • � � _ �� I � � .� • � V 1 r � '� iV _ � ' � � � � � . r• .� _ 4 • ��.t h'�\.�. � �_� ,, . _ . , .err � � � � ,.. Now t�ryt a-il LI , i -L My dad worked at Dr. Stiles vet office in Denton . My dad Villanueva -Veanueva iNw � r � - " PFC.BEN VEANUEVA .� U.S.ARMY,WORLD WAR II k+ CPL.SAM VEANUEVA U.S.ARMY,WORLD WAR II r . f mother,My My mother came to k Denton to work in the restaurant. She was 16 years old . She met my daddy at that time . Mk When I started = - school why do you think I refused to go to recess ? "ems J.-1•.r.�•.� :1'#tJ' r,�•�1�•�-tea+i�yrFi�1��, } _�'Y _ _ • _ WPOW' My father took my report cards to the vet clinic, and he put them on the bulletin board... That's quite a bit of motivation. You don't want a - failing grade up there so we worked hard. I liked North Texas. It was wonderful. But in 1952, 1 saw •�, this big poster the FBI had with this scholarship program. was soon going to be 17. 1 had graduated early because I skipped two grades. I looked at that and thought, A , "Wouldn't that be remarkable?„ 4� ENT Op J& �+� �,� z sal �q U OF 1� A WORK SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Denton Record Chronicle Business Answering Exchange Met Senator John Tower 20 to 2,500 customers Senator John Tower Governor Bill Clements Hispanic Advisory Board Worked for him for for North Texas two years in the Small Business Task Force * is ` . . . � ` =''r~-•.. lk J President Jimmy Carter President- ' onald Reagan White House Conference Regional Advocate for the on Small Business for the Small Business Administration �,�y� , ,,i,1;�`1 _ • '�M .fi w. , ' •� .�Kam., �yt fy 'Yi AM ant Villanueva - Veanueva Family - J i n .moo 1936 . .t How can you record your 'familys history ? ,r µ i • b LM Joba Rameriz Joba's father, Clemente Ramirez Born in Mexico Grew up near Austin . Why was it difficult for him to get an education ? r �� •�} C Migrant workers Daddy did not continue the =� migrant worker way of life. He farmed and ranched . At first he leased land but later bought 100 acres. He raised cattle. We had two or three cows and had our own milk. Mother and Father had gardens. .NONE■ ten■■ mono ■�■■■■ MI NOR iii■■ "BMMMMMM ■O■■■■■/g/tk ■■■■■■■�■■■�t�� ■ low �� ♦ �� MIEN His farm was in Quinlan, TX. We moved to Tioga, TX. This is where I was born. The Depression came. Dad lost his land. We were poor like everyone else. NEW or r �e Or i �j— I �c r r � 5 Tioga had a population of 300. Here he got a job working with the railroad . MV mother, Pearl Garcia Ramirez A very quiet, loving person Had 2 boys and 4 girls Loved to spoil us - Made all of our clothes "Her main language was Spanish, but I remember when we moved to town, was surprised to hear her speak English. Once we started school, we all spoke English." Joba Ramirez s, r "Here are my sisters, Molly and Rosita. We were a house full of teenagers. Our house didn't have indoor plumbing, but since very few people had it, it wasn't a big deal. We did have a faucet right near the porch, so we would go out there and get the water and put it on the stove. We had a big garden . Dad never wanted to waste food, we would help can vegetables with the neighbor ladies." HARD TIMES Y When my mother became ill Ar, and died, my grandparents came and lived with us. The railroad started to have layoffs, and my father had to travel around with jobs. . _ r 4r I had finished school and wanted to leave but my father wanted me to stay home and help with my grandmother. NEW "Shortly after we lost -� mom, I was making tortillas and dad said 11 J` . � didn 't think 1 would • ever eat tortillas all -= made crooked., It took me along time. invariably forgot the � . salt or baking powder." s . /; .•tom '�.' ..: f • ' - 1 1 a. 1! We moved to Denton in 1957. It was great. It was a three-bedroom house, so we had more space than in Tioga. Dad had a smaller garden space so we didn't have quite so much work. NNW Dad retired in Denton after working for the railroad for 35 years . Al ii ��bb k I I I I I I , 4 t lot w • ,• r t'+ "a Draftee at age 23 Today in 1986 My brother Tonnie Ramirez AE AV Joba Ramirez Where did she work ? Everyone asked , "What s h o u l d we do with the money?" Then we became members of LU LAC . ( League of United Latin American Citizens ) The End Cooper Creek Cemetery, Denton, Denton County, Texas Historical Narrative researched and written by Kate Singleton for Texas Historical Commission Historic Texas Cemetery Marker, Denton County Revised May 2013 The Cooper Creek Cemetery is one of the last remaining remnants of this small rural community that flourished in the northeast portion of Denton County. Cooper Creek is located within the city limits of Denton(note—Cooper Creek Cemetery is located in Denton County, correction by Marker Chairman Beth Stribling, May 2013) but was described as being three and a half miles northeast from Denton. The land for the cemetery, school and church had been set aside in deeds that date back to the 1870s. The Cooper Creek community was established around 1872 although families had been living in the area before the Civil War'. The land is located in the Thomas H. Living Survey in northeast Denton County. In a deed dated October 14, 1878, the cemetery or graveyard is noted as having been established2. The first burial was Richard Kale who died February 9, 1872. The cemetery is still active and contains approximately 800 grave sites. The area was settled due to the abundance of water, timber and sandy soil. The crops in the area were cotton, corn and other similar crops 3. Like many rural areas, as the number of farms grew, the community established a school and church along with a cemetery. The area consisted of the cemetery, school and two churches, First Baptist Church (known commonly as Cooper Creek Baptist Church) and First Methodist Church (known commonly as Cooper Creek Methodist Church). Cooper Creek is similar to the other agriculturally based communities in Denton County including Green Valley, Bolivar, Drop and Chinn's Chapel. Cooper Creek was an active community with participation centered at the school,churches and cemetery. The cemetery was part of the social structure and focal point of this farming community. The cemetery includes several families who were early settlers in the area. It is interesting to note that this cemetery is mainly Anglo, although there are several Hispanic graves. There is also a Jewish grave. The leaders and founders of the community were buried in this cemetery including the Farris family and Thomas Skaggs and family. James Farris was the pastor at the First Methodist Church. The family moved to the Cooper Creek area before the Civil War4. The Skaggs family had also been in the Cooper Creek area from the time before the Civil War. Several community leaders who had been school board trustees were also buried in the cemetery including David Argo, James Farris (see above)and J.A. Templeton. Templeton was one of the early settlers in ' Denton Record Chronicle March 24, 1923 p.5 'Reunion Sunday at Cooper Creek". '`Denton County Records,Vol. K,p.189,October 14, 1878. 3"Cotton Stripped of Foliage and Corn Ruined in Some Places",Dallas Morning News,July 1, 1904,p.10. 4 Mrs. W.A.Beeman,"Cooper Creek", Towns and Communities of Denton County, pp. 1-3. ed.Emily Fowler and Alma Lain Chambers,no date. the area having purchased property there in 1887.5 Templeton already owned prorrty in the Denton city limits and continued to purchase property in the city and county. Many local residents and farmers that were known in the county are buried in the cemetery. Charles Price's obituary notes that he was"a well known farmer and stockman in the county,7. P.G. Lanham, described as a"good citizen of Denton County" was also a farmer and businessman in Cooper Creeks. The cemetery includes veterans such as Lieutenant L.H. Owen who served during World War II. Owen had received the Air Medal and Oak Cluster before he was reported missing in North Africa?. David Payne who farmed in the area served in Company E, 291h Texas Cavalry, DeMorse's Regiment in the Civil War10. His relative, Hiram Payne, was considered the oldest Confederate soldier in Texas at 103. However, when he died in 1902, his gravestone indicated that he was born in 1808,making him 94 years old". The cemetery reveals sad stories such as a young boy, Freeman Amos, 14, who was struck by a train and is buried with other family members including B.L. Amos12. Several members of the Geesling family are buried in the cemetery. They had a farm in Cooper Creek and successfully raised cotton. Sim Geesling had the best first bale of cotton in 192213. In 1954,the Geesling family again won recognition for Denton County's first bale of cotton for that year14. The Hispanic graves in the cemetery include Tiburcio Menchaca,known as"Tom"who lived in Denton County for several years before his death. He knew Antonio Villanueva, a man whose family members were buried in Cooper Creek Cemetery'5. Mr. Villanueva's first wife, Ref igio was buried there in 1911. It appears that other family members were also buried in the cemetery 16. Other Hispanic graves include Murio Contrares who died in 1916, Jesus Mirles who died in 1930 and Ida Garcia who died in 194917. Mr. Villanueva did own property in Denton County. It may also be that his daughter, Delores,married into the Skaggs family, many whom are buried in the Cooper Creek Cemetery's. Many of these graves are in Spanish. The grave of Dario Ortiz has the letters"IHS". These letters represent the Latin phrase which when translated states, "Jesus, Savior, Man" but are more commonly associated with the Roman Catholic 5 Denton County Records,Volume 30,p.362,January 24, 1887. 6 Denton County Record,Volume X,p.385,January 23, 1884;Volume N, p.400,February 22, 1881. "Denton County Man,Charles Price,Dies",Dallas Morning News,September 23, 1952,p.23. 8"Death of a Good Citizen of Denton County",Dallas Morning News,June 6, 1886,p.1. 9"Denton Lieutenant Missing in Action",Dallas Morning News,October 8, 1943,p.4. 10"Denton Pension Applicants",Dallas Morning News,July 20, 1899,p.8. 11"Oldest Confederate Veteran", Dallas Morning News,May 2, 1900,p. 8. ►z"Train Hits Truck Near Denton,Boy Killed",Dallas Morning News,May 26, 1925,p.22 13"Denton,Texas",Dallas Morning News,December 26, 1922,p.2. 14"Bank President Buys Denton's First Bale",Dallas Morning News,September 9, 1954,Part 1,p. 13. 15 Denton County Records,Affidavit of Heirship,Volume 194,p.254,November 24, 1924. 16 Denton County Records,Volume 518,pp.36-38,January 13, 1965. "Carin Horn,Heather Taylor-Stonequist,Marilyn Moragne and Cathy Tent'. 1999 Cemetery Survey- Cooper Creek Cemetery, Denton County, Texas. Available at the Denton County Historical Museum Archives. 18 Denton County Records,Volume 518,pp.36-38,January 13, 1965. Church and their use of the phrase "In His Service" which began with the Jesuit missionaries. It can be assumed that many of the Hispanics buried in this cemetery were Catholic. This is interesting considering that most cemeteries are segregated by race and religion. The cemetery has fenced plots as well as concrete curbing around family plots. There approximately 30 areas that have concrete curbing to delineate family plots. The cemetery also has plantings that are associated with burials such as irises,roses and Cedar trees. Tiburico Menchaca's grave is fenced with yucca plants surrounding the grave. There are also several raised graves are made of concrete including the slab which is cast as one piece with the headstone. The grave of Minnie Jones and three others are of this style. There are two raised graves that have brick or stone walls. One of these is the grave of Richard Kale who died in 1872 and is one of the first people buried in the cemetery. It is important to note that the cemetery, along with the school and church, served as a gathering point for the community. The school was used for many community functions and the cemetery was the gathering place for many of the family and old timers' reunions. The community held decoration days19. The Cooper Creek PTA held fund raisers for the cemetery including "pie suppers"20. The school was used for the Cooper Creek Home Demonstration Club and for lectures by local luminaries21. The school, cemetery and church are the only remnants that signify the community of Cooper Creek, now a part of the city of Denton. The cemetery continues to be used. The most recent burial was in 2011. Every Mother's Day,the Cooper Creek Cemetery Association hosts a homecoming and cemetery maintenance day. They also continue to maintain the cemetery throughout the year including mowing, trimming trees,mending fences and gravestones. 19"Cooper Creek Decoration at Cemetery",Denton Record Chronicle,May 15, 1928,p.2. 20"Pie Supper at Cooper Creek Friday",Denton Record Chronicle,May 1, 1940,p.10. 21 "Area Happenings",Denton Record Chronicle,April 4, 1970,p.5. Bibliography County Records Denton County Records, Affidavit of Heirship, Volume 194,p.254,November 24, 1924. Denton County Records, Deed Records, Volume 518,pp. 36-38,January 13, 1965. Denton County Records, Deed Records, Volume K,p. 189, October 14, 1878. Denton County Records, Deed Records, Volume 30,p.200, October 14, 1886. Denton County Records, Deed Records Volume 29, p.229, September 17, 1885. Denton County Records,Deed Records Volume 106, p.210,July 30, 1907. Denton County Records,Deed Records Volume 566, p. 31, May 7, 1968. Articles from the Denton Record Chronicle "Cooper Creek Decoration at Cemetery", Denton Record Chronicle, May 15, 1928, p.2. "Pie Supper at Cooper Creek Friday", Denton Record Chronicle, May 1, 1940, p.10. "Area Happenings", Denton Record Chronicle, April 4, 1970, p.5. "Cooper Creek Decoration at Cemetery", Denton Record Chronicle, May 15, 1928, p.2. Dallas Morning News Denton Pension Applicants", Dallas Morning News, July 20, 1899,p.8. "Oldest Confederate Veteran", Dallas Morning News, May 2, 1900, p. 8. "Train Hits Truck Near Denton, Boy Killed", Dallas Morning News, May 26, 1925,p.22 "Denton, Texas", Dallas Morning News, December 26, 1922,p.2. "Denton Lieutenant Missing in Action", Dallas Morning News, October 8, 1943,p.4. "Bank President Buys Denton's First Bale", Dallas Morning News, September 9, 1954, Part 1,p. 13. Denton County Historical Commission Archives Carin Horn, Heather Taylor-Stonequist, Marilyn Moragne and Cathy Terry. 1999 Cemetery Survey-Cooper Creek Cemetery, Denton County, Texas. Available at the Denton County Historical Museum Archives. Emily Fowler ad Alma Lain Chambers, ed. Towns and Communities of Denton County, no date. Cooper Creek Home Demonstration Club and the School Building The Cooper Creek Home Demonstration Club often used the school for meetings, programs and as a place to hold fundraisers (ice cream suppers,pie suppers)that benefitted the school, cemetery and the community, The Home Demonstration Clubs were begun in Texas in 1912 and were patterned after the federal government's agricultural and home demonstration programs. In 1914,these efforts were formalized with the passage of the Smith-Lever Act. The legislation mandated that programs be established through the states' land grant universities and gave these programs funding. Texas established the Texas Agricultural Extension Agency through Texas A & M University. The established programs benefitted from the federal funds and the legislative requirement for matching funds from state and local governments. In the 1920s and 1930s,the program grew to 2,268 clubs and 48,712 members. During World War II, these clubs actively participated in"victory gardens" and"victory canning". The agents taught efficiency, cleanliness, comfort and beauty. The clubs gave scholarships to 4-H girls, raised funds for community projects and helped rural women develop leadership and parliamentary skills46 The Cooper Creek Home Demonstration Club used the building from 1962 to 1977 as their club house, leasing it for one dollar a year. In 1968,the Denton Independent School District decided to sell the school as surplus property. The Cooper Creek Cemetery Association feared that the parcel would be sold to a private landowner. They were concerned that their access to the cemetery would be compromised and that the school building, an important part of their community, would be demolished. The school district sold the association the parcel of land with the school building47. as Denton County Records,Resolution#3880,Volume 566,p.3,May 6, 1968. 46 Debbie Mauldin Cottrell,"Home Demonstration,"Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/articles/aah01),assessed September 11,2011. 47 Denton County Records,Resolution#3880,Volume 566,p.3, May 6, 1968. The building continues to be used to this day. It is owned by the Cooper Creek Cemetery Association. The Cooper Creek Baptist Church uses it for youth group meetings and activities and a Cowboy Church has services in the building. IV. Architectural Description The Cooper Creek school building is located at the corner of Fishtrap and Cooper Creek Roads in northeast Denton County. The building is situated on a tract of land that includes the Cooper Creek Cemetery and the former Cooper Creek Baptist Church. As noted before, the site was part of a parcel set aside in a deed in 1878. The community school district sold the parcel where the school is situated in 1907. In 1968 the Cooper Creek Cemetery Association purchased the property back from the Denton Independent School District. By doing this, the Cemetery Association made the original school, church and cemetery parcel whole again. The school building sits back from the road and has a parking area in front of the building (south facade). To the west is the cemetery and to the east is the church building. The property is bounded on the north by a farm. The Cooper Creek School is typical of rural school buildings that were constructed in Texas in the years following World War 1. Many of these schools are no longer extant or have been inappropriately modified. Neither the architect nor builder of the school is known. Construction of the third school building began in 1919 with bond funds voted on by the board. Apparently, a vote for school bonds by the community had failed so the board went ahead and voted to sell bonds in the amount of$4,000 to build a new school and buy equipment for it. The new school had four large rooms. There were wood burning stoves in the rooms. The outhouses were located behind the school building. Also on the site of the school was a well, a barn, sheds and a 3-acre garden48. The school is a one story wood frame rectangular building. It has a hipped roof with exposed rafter tails. The exterior is original 117 wood siding. There were two chimneys; one on the east side of the building and one on the west side of the building; these have been removed. The building has a center entrance porch with double doors and brick columns. The doors are metal panel replacement. The brick columns have a plain cast concrete cap. On either side of the entrance are five multi-pane windows. These are metal replacement windows. The Cooper Creek Cemetery Association that owns the 41 "Rural School and Teacherage in Denton County",Dallas Morning News, January 9, 1921,p. 10. school stated that they consulted with THC staff several years ago when they changed the windows. They have indicated that THC staff said that these replacement windows were acceptable. They replicated the original windows. The sides of the building have two sets of paired windows with modest wood surrounds. The rear of the building has two 6- panel wood doors that flank the two sets of 5 windows that are the same as the front. The foundation of the building is brick piers and it has a concrete stem wall around the periphery. The building has a central hallway with two large rooms on either side. The room on the southeast side has a small stage. The interior of the building is relatively intact, although it has paneling that was placed on the walls in the 1960s. The building is in good condition and maintains its integrity. V. Documentation Ed Bates,History and Reminiscences of Denton County(Denton, Texas: McNitzky Printing, 1918). C.A. Bridge,History of Denton County from Its Beginning to 1960(Waco, Texas: Texian Press, 1978). Mary Jo Cowling, Geography of Denton(Dallas: Banks Upshaw and Company, 1936). Emily Fowler and Alma Lain Chambers, Towns and Communities of Denton County, (Denton, Texas, 1960) E. Dale Odom,An Illustrated History of Denton County, Texas (Denton, Texas: Self Published, 1996). Captain B.B. Paddock,History of Texas: Fort Worth and Texas Northwest Edition (Chicago: Lewis Publishing Company, 1922). Joy Smith, Cooper Creek Baptist Church Standing Firm: The First 140 Years, (Denton, Texas: Smith, 2010) University of Texas Bureau of Business Research,An Economic Survey of Denton County Prepared for Texas and Pacific Railroad(Austin: University of Texas, June 1949) Myrtle Watson, "Education:A Debt the Present Owes to the Past", Paper Published May 6, 1976 as part of Denton County Bicentennial Celebration Handbook of Texas Online Debbie Mauldin Cottrell, "Home Demonstration,"Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/articles/aah01), assessed September 11, 2011 Handbook of Texas Online s.v."http://tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/DD/hcd6.html (accessed November 27, 2006). Handbook of Texas Online, s.v.","http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/DD/hcd6.html (accessed March 5, 2007). Oscar Mauzy, "GILMER-AIKIN LAWS," Handbook of Texas Online http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/mIgOl), accessed September 25, 2011. County Records Director's School Record for Denton County, O.N. Hollingsworth, Superintendent of Public Instruction, 1876 Director's School Record for Denton County, 1885-1886 Denton County Records, Vol. K, p.189, October 14, 1878 Denton County Records, Warranty Deed, Volume 106,p. 210,July 30, 1907 Field Notes of Cooper Creek District No. 26,Denton County Common School Districts, 1930 Denton County Records, Resolution#3880, Volume 566, p. 3, May 6, 1968 Texas Constitution Section 5, Constitution of the Republic of Texas, 1836 Section 2, Article X, Constitution of the State of Texas, 1845 Newspaper Articles "North Texas". Dallas Morning News, April 21, 1903, p.10 "Cotton Stripped of Foliage and Corn Ruined in Some Places", Dallas Morning News, July 1, 1904, p.10 "Cotton Report",Dallas Morning News, July 10, 1907,p. 10 "Loafer Tells of Things He Saw at the County Fair",Denton Record Chronicle, January 1, 1917,p.2. "Rural School Bonds Voted", Denton Record Chronicle,July 7, 1919, p.4. "Denton County to Receive $18,635 for Rural Schools", Dallas Morning News, October 8, 1919,p.11. "Rural School and Teacherage in Denton County", Dallas Morning News, January 9, 1921,p. 10. "Reunion Sunday at Cooper Creek", Denton Record Chronicle, March 24, 1923 p.5 "Pilot Point Leading in Denton County Meet",Denton Record Chronicle, March 28, 1924, Section 2, p.l "Eight Cent Raise in Ginning Prices Called Necessary". Dallas Morning News, July 28, 1932, Section II,p.8. "77 Pupils Enroll at Cooper Creek",Denton Record Chronicle, September 30, 1930, p.5. "County Interscholastic League",Denton Record Chronicle, March 27, 1931,p.1. "Cooper Creek Wins Athletic Events, Presents Play", Denton Record Chronicle, February 28, 1931, p.6. "Cooper Creek Service",Denton Record Chronicle, July 7, 1946, p.13 Vl. Photo Log Photo 1: Looking North at front facade of school Photo 2: Looking Northeast at west facade and south(front) facade Photo 3: Looking Northwest at east facade and front(south) facade Photo 4: Looking Southwest at the north (rear) facade Photo 5: Interior of the School, looking northeast in front room on east side Photo 6: Interior,Looking south at stage in east side of building Photo 7: Interior, looking northwest in front room on west side of building Photo 8: Interior, looking northeast in back room on east side of building Photo 9: Looking northeast on Fishtrap Road at Cooper Creek Cemetery and School Photo 10: Looking northwest from Fishtrap Road at Cooper Creek School and former Cooper Creek Baptist Church Photo 11: Looking northwest from Fishtrap Road at parking area and Cooper Creek School Photo 12: Looking north from Fishtrap Road at Cooper Creek School and former Cooper Creek Baptist Church Historic Photograph of Cooper Creek School and"Teacherage",Dallas Morning News, January 9, 1921,page 10 VII. Legal Description Denton County Deed Records, Volume 566, p. 29, May 6, 1968 being more particularly described as toiiows: BEGINNING at the southwest corner of said tract conveyed by J. R. Templeton et ux to the Trustees of Cooper Creek School District No. 26; said beginning point being the southeast corner of the Cooper Creek' Cemetery tract; THENCE EAST along the South boundary line of said Cooper Creek School District. No. 26- tract to., a point which is 60 feet from the beginning point, a steel pin; THENCE NORTH parallel with the west boundary line of said Cooper Creek School District No. 26 tract and the east boundary line of the Cooper Creek Cemetery tract, 324 feet, more or less , to a point in the north boundary line of said Cooper Creek School District No. 26 tract; THENCE (JEST parallel with the south boundary line of the tract herein conveyed along the north boundary line of said Cooper Creek School District No. 26 tract, 60 feet to the northwest corner of said Cooper Creek School District No. 26 tract; THENCE SOUTH along the common boundary line of the Cooper Creek School District No. 26 tract, 324 feet, more or less , to the PLACE OF BEGINNING. Current Description Legal Description A0729a T. H. Living, Tr 52, 53(pt), 4.76 Acres, Old Dead Tr 21,22 ueniOn k ounty, 1 eXaS - n1SLVfI; n1SpQ1111: rats mrl , w UUMV11 %_,vu11ty 1 arc vi Home I Departments I Locations&Maps I Services I Site Features I Search I Links Tuesday August 10. 2010 ++ �� r74"M---= click here for department list 110 W. Hickory St., Denton,TX 76201-4168'Phone(940)349-2850'Fax(940)349-2851 Search Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum Exhibit: Historic Hispanic Families of Denton County Miga Department Links Exhibit: Historic African_American Families of Denton_County *Courthouse Museum Exhibit: Historiic Hispanic Families of Denton County Department Home Exhibits Located in Government Centers *Exhibits The Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum houses a permanent exhibit about the *Historic African historic Hispanic Families in Denton. This exhibit was the second of the Denton American Families of County Family History Exhibits that are in the main exhibit gallery of the museum. Denton County *Historic Exhibits and This exhibit was in cooperation with Denton LULAC Council #4366, the Denton Special Collections Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the Hispanic Friends of the University of North Texas. *Historic Hispanic Families of Denton '11 County In the 1 more than twenty Hispanic families received Texas Land Patents in Denton County. Of this group, many were empresarios that never lived in Denton County, but others settled in the county. The 1920 census reveals that there were many people living in Denton County who worked for the Gulf, Colorado and Santa e ailroad; for Acme Brick; and on various farms and ranches in the County. Although a significant segment of the population living in present day Denton County is Hispanic, the majority of these families did not begin arriving until the 1960s. Prior to that date there were very few Hispanic families in the county. One of the most prominent families in the city of Denton was the Villaneuva-Veanueva family. Anthony and Margurite Villanueva came to Denton County in the early 1900s. Mr. Villanueva was a food vendor. They had eight children, four of whom--Ben, Braley, Sam, and Margaret--all served in World War 11_ Braley also served in Korea and was decorated in both wars. In the 1920s, Juan Menchaca owned a restaurant on the square in Denton. His wife Candida was the aunt of Ben Veanueva's wife Mildred. For many years these were the only Hispanic families in the city of Denton. The Ramirez family lived in the Tioga-Pilot Point area and later moved to Denton. Clemente and Pearl Garcia Ramirez came to Denton County in 1902. Mr. Ramirez was employed by the railroad for more than 40 years. They had six children. Jose Rodriguez and his family lived in the Aubrey area and had three children. Two of the sons, Mariano and John, served in World War 11. The museum is located in the historic 1896 Denton County Courthouse on the Square, at 110 West Hickory in Denton, TX. The museum is free and open to the public Monday- Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The building is handicapped accessible through the north entrance of the building. http://dentoncounty.com/dept/main.asp?Parent=666&Link=671 8/10/2010 uenmut-IouoLy, /cXau - rnum�� rUSmoC r1lSpmu rmm/iuu Home | Departments | Locations uMaps | Services | Site Features | soomh | Links Tuesday click here for department list NR'^ ----'-- -------� �M ��ovxmckoryat'Denton,Tx7e2o1'*1O8^Phone(94o)a4e'u000'Fax(e4Wn4yzno1 .. " Search U�y��T��U�~� / r/�� ^ � o Historic' Hispanic Families � Denton County � f n o��[�� n '��l�� n �MO///�� O^ «��l� ��U��V - - - - r — - — - - - - - - -' ' x Department Links *CHOS88uswumm Home ^ *African American � Museum *DCAAA0 Brochure *Exhibits; Located in Government Centers *Historical Park *Special Gifts Clemente Ramirez,age 10 *Bayless-SelbyHmusm K0umeurn *Historical Commission *Exhibits *Lectures; *Tours; *Traveling Museum *Research *History: John B. Denton ` *History: Brief History -` mf Denton County ' Villanueva Family, 1936 *History: Earliest People and North In the Fall 2002, the Courthouse-on-the-Square Museum opened a new permanent American Indians exhibit. Historic Hispanic Families of Denton County. This exhibit was completed in *History: Historic partnership with the Denton LULAC Council#4366 and the Denton Hispanic Chamber of African American Commerce. Members of these organizations searched census nemondn. visited Families cemeteries and documented graves of early Hispanic families, searched land patent grants from the late 1800s, and collected information, photographs, and memorabilia * about historic Hispanic families of the county. bttp://dcotoocountv.com/dcp1/nuaio.aap?Dept=728bl.ink~~939 8/10/2010 uenton Lounty, 1 exas - History: Historic Hispanic ramifies Page 2 of 4 History: Historic 1920 Census Hispanic Families in Denton County Hispanic Families *History: China PaintsThe 1920 census lists families living in Denton that were born in Mexico. These families Inspired Women lived primarily in the Denton, Roanoke, Justin, Sanger, Slidell, and Bolivar. *Tourism Reservation Request a In the city of Denton, the heads of the families are listed as restaurant owners or workers or as food dealers. There are only four families listed in Denton. *Links . In the Roanoke and Justin area, the census lists families as well as single *Guest Book individuals. Although there are some farm laborers the majority of the workers were section laborers, laborers, or wood cutters for the Gulf, Colorado and Santa *Microfilm, Denton Fe Railroad. The majority of the families arrived between 1910 and 1919 although Area Newspapers, there were some families that arrived as early as 1898. 1892-1911 a West of Decatur in Denton County, a large group worked as laborers for either a brickyard or possibly the railroad. The name of the town is smudged on the *Notice of Meeting & census sheet but it could be Acme addition. Agenda-DCHC * In the Sanger area, the families worked either as farm laborers or section hands Museum Committee for the Santa Fe railroad. . In the Bolivar area, several of the families lived near the Waide and other ranches. They may have been ranch workers as well as farm laborers. Some Prominent Hispanic Families in Early Denton County The Menchaca Family in Denton Juan chaca came to Denton in 1920. He owned a cafA©on the South side of the Square where he sold tamales from his business location and from a cart. Juan was married to Candida Galindo Menchaca. She was the aunt of Ben Villanueva €TMs wife, Mildred Garcia. In 1932, Juan and Candida Menchaca returned to Mexico. After his death in the mid- 1940s, Candida returned to Denton and lived here until her death. When she returned to the United States she had to confirm her citizenship and certify that she had been born in Cameron, Milam County, Texas. The Ramirez Family in Tioga,_Pilot Point, and Denton Clemente Ramirez was born in Webberville, Travis County, Texas in 1902. He was married to Pearl Garcia who was born in California. They had six children: John, Jovita, Tonnie, Amelia (Molly), Rosita, and Victoria. His parents, Serapio and Clemencia Ramirez eventually moved to the North Texas area, living in McKinney. Clemente, known as Mike, was a rancher in Hunt County. Then, in 1942 he moved to Tioga in Grayson County where he worked for the Texas and Pacific Railroad. In 1957, the family moved to Denton. He retired after working for T&P for 35 years. The Jose Rodriquez Family Mn Aubrey The Jose Rodriguez Family lived in Aubrey. They had five children: Anna Maria, John, Marino (known as Babe), Angela, and Carmen. All of the children, except Anna Maria, attended Aubrey schools in the 1930s and 1940s. The two sons served in the military during World War II. The Villanueva-Veanueva Family in Denton Antonio Villanueva came to Texas from Mexico in the 1920s. He was a widower with a young daughter, Ramona. Friends arranged for a young widow, Marguerita to come from Mexico and meet him. They married and had eight children: Antonio, Braley, Trina, Margaret, Sam, Ben, Delores, and Josephine. Antonio was a business owner. He worked with Juan Menchaca at his restaurant and he was also a vendor. Three of the sons;�€" Ben, Sam, and Braley 5E" and one of the daughters, Margaret, served in the military during World War Il. Ben Veanueva worked for Dr. Jack Skiles in his veterinarian office. http://dentoncounty.com/dept/main.asp?Dept=72&Link=939 8/10/2010 Traveling Museum and Tours Historic Hispanic Families of Denton County For details about this exhibit, see Exhibit: Historic Hispanic Families of Denton County and History: Historic Hispanic Families of Denton County. Traveling Museum and Tours Two illustration panels about Historic Hispanic Families of Denton County are available to be taken to the schools or other community groups. The illustrations are relatively small and it is recommended that the presentations be made to relatively small groups, usually no more than two classes at a time. It is also suggested that some of the artifacts from either the Farming or Early 20th Century Traveling Museums be included to supplement the illustrations. These artifacts are appropriate and timely for this presentation. Tours The Hispanic exhibit is included in the organized tours of the Courthouse. The tours and outreach program for schools are free and open to any group in Denton County including public and private schools, senior citizen groups, day care centers, and other community groups in Denton County. Each presentation takes about 45 minutes. Scheduling Groups are encouraged to schedule ahead of the requested date. The months of October, November and early December, March, April, and May are especially busy, so we encourage you to plan well in advance so that we can schedule the requested time. Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills This traveling museum is suitable for teaching about Denton and Denton County, early Texas history, or about communities in general. It can be adapted for grades K-12. Please contact the Education and Tourism Director to discuss the TEKS that are appropriate for each grade level. Depending on the grade level, the traveling museums are appropriate for teaching multicultural, history, social studies, reading and language, writing, and some fine arts, science and mathematical skills. http://dentoncounty.com/dept/main.asp?Parent=667&Link=791 11/4/2008 ■ Denton LULAC Council 4366 City of Denton Sesquicentennial 1836 - 1986 I Denton City Council of PTA's District II - Texas 1985-86 Denton Independent School District celebrates The Texas Sesquicentennial 1836-1986 ��NDENc� c0 (0 G� SESy�1 wr-wr DENTON Y Covered Wagon Pachuan Wongsrikul Grade 6- Borman Featuring artwork of Denton Independent School District students, a portion from the "Texas Wildflowers"competition sponsored by the Greater Denton Arts Council& Texas Bluebonnet Women's University. Ladies'Tresses Sandra Vellejo Joshua Jones Grade 6-Wilson jaTexas Sesquicentennial Wagon Train locations will Grade 4 • Borman be on the dates designated by the logo. C Tot f _ Sunflower Sdw John Benedict, II Grade 1 • Lee Cattail Tim York McCartney Rose Grade 5 - Borman Leila Harper Grade 4 -Wilson Lone- Star F1c,� In bb C,�Cor*—ldles .. I1oo�.— 1875c. 1f b �oonngTrp�rirnan "�-- C y ornancht - o Country s Sarah Bru11ty0«daon •El pose & 7° San Felipe his �vvrl�ion o� 183� S a +�P6TD Battle- 0�- 4he AIomO �o Cf'N E ATW Land = do Qt Ober 2,1835 Texas Sunflower Kristie Berthelot Scott Campbell Grade 7 - Calhoun Grade 5-Ginnings September 1985 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 CC PTA Exec. Brd. 4 S. Houston-PTA Exec. 5 Vol.Adv. Brd.,9:30 A.M. 6 0 DHS v. Plano 7 1 P.M.,909 Linden Brd., 1 P.M. 909 Linden �J H(Fouts)8 P.M. LABOR DAY U.S.Congress passed HOLIDAY CLASSES BEGIN Compromise of 1850 8 9 10 School Board,7 P.M. 11 12 CC PTA,9:30 A.M. 1 3 0 DHSv.N.Smith 14 B P.M. 909 Linden 909 Linden �// S.Houston-PTA Mtg. 7 P.M. 15 16 House&PTA Mttgn 1 • W.2:51lson-P.M PTA Brd.118 8 19 DISD ttation,Robt. Ef Leen �•O L% T DHS i TA)7:30 P.M. 21 6:45-8:00 P.M. F. Borman-Open a� 9:00 A.M. Calhoun-Howdy Party House,7:00 P.M. N. Rayzor•PTA Exec. 7:00-10:00 P.M. Brd.,1:30 P.M. Strickland PTA Membership Drive • Robt.E.Lee PTA Memberehlpi'Drlye '? 4 First Giessen Parent Lunch/Work- Ginnings-PTA Brd. Texas Normal College shop, 11:30-1 P.M. 7:00 P.M.,Cafeteria (NTSU)1890 Calhoun Library Mokjjowlsh New Year 2 A 3 Calhoun-Fall Open /� W.Wilson•Open 7 2 Q DHS-Regional Jazz �+ House& PTA Mtg. 4 House,7:00 P.M. V Band Tryouts 7:00-8:30 P.M. Ginnings-PTA Mtg. DHS v.Skyline Strickland-Open Meet the Teacher Night H 8 P.M., Homecoming House&PTA Mtg. 7:00 P.M. 6:00-8:00 P.M. N. Rayzor-PTA Mtg. & Evers.PTA Open House Open House,7:30 P.M. First Classes Texas Senate convicted State Industrial School Gov.Jim Ferguson Indians defeated at for Girls(TWU) 1903 on 10 counts, 1917 YOM KIPPUR Plalo Duro Canyon, 1874 29 30 AUGUST OCTOBER S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 3 4 S 6 7 8 9 10 6 7 e 9 10 11 12 13 14 1S 16 17 to 19 to 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 29 30 31 Battle of U zales"Conti and Take It" Koo►ush Goodarzi Tahmassi Grade 7-Calhoun t COME ANOTA con.Flower Michelle Price Grade 5-Ginnings t Mexican Hats Emma Cook Lotus Flower Ime Etlm Bryan Korba Jason French Grade 4• Borman Grade 8-Calhoun Grade 5-Rayzor October 1995 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday C PTA Exec.Brd. uel 1C P.M.909 Linden 2 3 909 LindeVol.Adv.Brd.,9:30 A.M. 4 YG� T(iPleasanrt Grolve) 5 7:30 P.M. S.Houston•PTA meet DHS College Night the Teachers Night 7-9 P.M. Evers.Individual Pictures Beginning of Texas Revolution at Gonzales 6 S Picture,8:45rA.M up 9 DDa�t.E. Lee-Picture 10 9 9 PTA, �de 30 A.M. 11 12 School Board,7 P.M. Ginnings PTA Exec. i/71 DHS v.Richland Hills DHS-SAT-Grade 12 909 Linden Brd.,7 P.M.,Cafeteria T 8 P.M. End of 1st Six Weeks 7 DHS Teams(Exit Level Test)Grade 11 13 14 15 Mtg.,I12:15 P.M. Br 16 letters E.Lee-News• 7 Z 1 Q 1 F.Borman•PTA Mtg. S.Houston-PTA Exec. 1 N.Rayzor Exec.Comm. 1QDHS v.Haltom City 1 DHS•PSAT•Grade 11 7 P.M. Brd.Mtg.,1 P.M. 1:30 P.M. T 8 P.M. DHS-PTA&Open Ginnings Fall Festival House,7:30 P.M. Resolution to create Texas Rangers Intro• COLUMBUS DAY duced 1835 20 21 22 23 24 7N. :30P.Mr-PTA. 25 26 DHS v.Wichita Falls DHS-ACT-Grade 12 H 8 P.M. W.Wilson-Halloween Carnival,5-8 P.M. Sam Houston Inaugurated Evers-Family Portrait Coupon Sales 7 as first president,1836 2 / 2 Q 7 P.M.E.Lee-PTA 29 30 31 v Ginnings•Costume SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER Day for K-3 S M T w T F S 5 M T w T F 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Evers-Family Portrait Coupon Sales - •` '� ="ma 29 30 K'I owas and K i o we Apachel 5u'r��g r W t�►�1g Cc16 dae5 ee pe0o partners Virginia Peppergrass Jay Stephens h� �Ueb raide.s UW-) Grade 2- Borman r CoaY►u►l�-ec� .� '� �\ Trav¢Iiers x�<QX. All /h +► Indians of Texas Patrick Bonds Grade 7- Calhoun Hedge Hog Cactus Kyle Roberts Grade 6-Wilson Hallay't Comet—1st close approach visible all night through binoculars&small telescope November 1 9 8 5 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 DHS v.W.F.Rider T 8 P.M. 2 OCTOBER DECEMBER S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DHS SAT Grade 12 - 6 7 8 9 10 I1 20 2. 23 24 23 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 31 29 30 31 3 4 5CC PTA Exec.Bird. 6 7 Vol.Adv.Brd.,9:30 Q 0 DHS v.Sherman 9 1 P.M.,909 Linden / A.M.,909 Linden Q H 8 P.M. S.Houston-PTA 7 P.M. a-'Grade 8&"10 ELECTION DAY 10 11 12 Parenshop,t11:30 h1 P.M. 1 3 14 909PLinden30 A.M. 15 16 Calhoun.PTA,7 P.M. Calhoun Library DHS-Jazz Band Clinic City deadline for Cultural Evers-Family School Board,7 P.M. &Concert,Brewer High Arts Reflections Project Portraits taken 909 Linden School Stanford Achievement Tests-Grade 8&10 DHS Jazz Band Clinic&Concert-Brewer High School Evers-Family Portraits taken Robert E.Les.Book Fair 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 ® Girls v. Mesquite DHS v.Dunbar S.Houston.PTA Exec. N.Rayzor.PTA Exec. DHS v.Sam Houston T 617:30 P.M. T 617:30 P.M. Brd.,1 P.M. Comm.,1:30 P.M. T 617:30 P.M. W.Wilson-PTA Brd. 12:15 P.M. End of 2nd Six Weeks F.Borman-PTA,7 P.M. Girls Denton JV Tournament � I I Girls Boswell Varsity Tournament 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Girls v.Gainesville Robt.E.Lee•News- DHS v.MacArthur T 617:30 P.M. letters The remains of Capt.John ® H 617:30 P.M. ® DHS v.O.D.Wyatt B.Denton were re- H 617:30 P.M. interred on the Denton C W.Wilson.PTA,7 P.M. o.Courthouse lawn,1901 Constitutional Convention adopted new Constitution, 00010111I `HO IDAY 1875 THANKSGIVING ��---` -•- - - ,� -= red .� VA�� ;•-�.....ate �� .��`�.. � G�n� ♦ � -. , N!•,•1�1I�1I'^ •`�� i �� 11` 1�� `•.'•,i�1•� '�_7%`�`.ii•��f��f`�\IIII�►•11�,��.�f;��b � �,'' ' 1\ � fir' 2 F.Borman-Festival of �1.`'%e' .��+�1�10•��%r��' � s��h�Ll�►! �►!�.\C�\�?r-�: <�l r-.��j�• ice" ._"r �` 9�► • • Carols Rehearsal,7 P.M. rhl r r HS v.Western Hills O y 1 Cc PTA Exec.Brd. ,. Linden F.Borman-Festival of S.Houston-Christmas Musical,7 P.M. �► . City deadline for Cultural , . Arts Reflections Project • • ie^ Girls v.Trinity ' • Z , .,. t►�7 P.M. School Board,7 P.M. <O r 909 Linden Girls v.Pinkston DHS v.Martinft SX,DHS Y.Arlington S.Houston-PTA Exec. 4S�k Girls v. • - Christmas Evers-PTA&Christmas `�L� , Program,2 P.M. • , �1Girls v.Hillcrest NOVEMBER `t�� to make Texas a part of Mexican Hats Q Kelly Hunter Grade 6- Houston Ns �G` � Poinsettias Matthew Chambers i' 1 Grade K- Lee I IAy/ j Declaration of Independence of Texas Scott Hodges Grade 7-Calhoun Adderstongues Wildflowers DO�wood Vidal Longoria Leslie Rogers Richard Goldfield Grade 4 - Ginnings Grade 6- Borman Grade 2- Houston Halley's Comet—1st-20 Naked eye In dark sky;early evening January 19 8 6 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 DECEMBER FEBRUARY DHS JV v.Vines Girls v.Haltom City DHS Var.Y.Pinkston S M T W T F S S M T w T F S ® H T 617:30 P.M. H(NTSU) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 t Texas&Pacific joined DHS v.Skyline 3 4 5 6 7 8 Southern Pacific at Sierra VV T 6/7:30 Skyline Blanca(92 ml. E.of �I P:csn, tafl? Sulphur Springs 29 30 31 23 24 25 26 27 28 Holidays NEW YEARS DAY Simpsonville CC PTA Exec.5 6 11 P.M.909 Linden 8 909 LI den30 A.M. 10 ®T1rls 617:30 P.Malis 1 1 H 617 30 PM Houston ® Hlrls v.6/7 30 p M. � H 817 30 P.M. Its Spindletop oil well blew In 1901 First lots auctioned in ®� new township of Den- Gilmer EPIPHANY FkT Marshall ton, 1857 12 13 14 shop tt L 30 h/Wor 15 16 17 18 Calhoun Library S. Houston-PTA Exec, N.Rayzor-PTA Exec. Girls v.Rider School Board,7 P.M. Brd.,1 P.M. Comm.,1:30 P.M. T 67:30 P.M. 909 Linden Vol.Adv.Brd.,9:30 A.M. DHS v.Rider t�l Girls v.Richland 909 Linden �y H 617:30 P.M. H 617:30 P.M. DHS v.Richland n End of 3rd Six Weeks Corrigan Mount Enterprise T(Blydvllle)617:30 P.M. 1�TIY, Nacogdoches !� Lufkin DHS All Regional Clinic&Concert-Trinity High School 19 20 21 W.Wilson-PTA Brd. 22 23 24 25 Mtg.,12:15 P.M. � Girls v.Sherman Calhoun-Teachers F. Borman-PTA,7 P.M. Robt.E.Lee-News- T 617:30 P.M. DHS-SAT-Grade 12 Luncheon by Exec.Brd. letters Girls v.Haltom City � DHS v.Sherman H 617:30 P.M. H 617:30 P.M. DHS v.Haltom Golden Triangle Mall- T 617:30 P.M. "Denton,Texas"A pictorial j, TEACHER INSERVICE display of Denton and } p " STUDENT HOLIDAY A Conroe Denton County Tomball 26 27 28 29 30 31 Robt. E. Lee- PTA Girls v.W.Falls ® Girls v.Richland `�7 P.M. H 617:30 P.M. T 6/7:30 P.M. IT DHS v.W.Falls DHS v.Richland kZN T 617:30 P.M. H 617:30 P.M. W.Wilson-PTA,7 P.M. Convention voted �I�r.Fc.a,v secession from U.S. } Brenham Carmine 1861 \ a � Wildflower Rochelle Bowery 4 ` Grade 4 Borman Wild Berries J Kim Isom \ Grade 3 •Wilson Lilies Brian Elmore Grade 8• Strickland s r - y = Devil's Head Cactus Mission San Francisco de la Espada Jamey Ward Rachel Obaldo Grade 4 • Houston Grade 7 - Calhoun e Comet Feb- Perihelion(Comet disappears behind Sun) Feb. February 19 6 6 F 20 20-March 155:Reappears before dawn,naked eye with rapidly lengthening Tali Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 7 DHS-Solo& 1 Ensemble Concert JANUARY MARCH 5 M T W T F $ S M T W T F 5 1 2 3 4 1 6 7 8 16 17 IS 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 0 ", 25 26 27 28 29 2 3 4 c•C:) Hirls 617:30 P.M. 5 6 I ® H 657.30 Plthom Q DHS v.Rider Vol.Adv. Brd.,9:30 A.M. DHS-ACT-Grade 12 T 617:30 P.M. 909 Linden CC PTA Exec. Brd. Ginnings-PTA Exec. 1 P.M.,909 Linden Brd.,7 P.M.,Cafeteria Woman's Club Building S. Houston- PTA "Celebrating Texas 7 P.M. Sesquicentennial" Austin South 183 Mendoza } } Gonzales Hochheim F.M.766 S. Houton-Teac 9 10 11 � TD61730 p Sherman1 2 1 3 9 9 CC Li den30 A.M. 14 App ecsattion Day her 15 W.Wilson-PTA Brd. Calhoun•Valentine's 12:15 P.M. Day Dance,7-10 P.M. Ginnings-PTA 3:15 P.M. School Board,7 P.M. Goliad 909 Linden Teams Test-Grade 3,5,7,'9 Y_ T- i ASH WEDNESDAY """ DHS-PTA,7:30 P.M. LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY VALENTINE'S DAY Rcbstown 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Visual Arts Center Strickland•PTA,7 P.M. W.Wilson-PTA,7 P.M. S. Houston-PTA Exec. N. Rayzor-PTA Exec. "Hispanic Art Exhibit" F. Borman-PTA.7 P.M. Brd., 1 P.M. Brd., 1:30L P.M. 2:00 P.M. Texas School Lunch Week Teams Test-GqgjA, 5,7,turned Republic 9 Py�JI Kingsv lie WASHINGTON'S Q� BIRTHDAY Tel OBSERVED over xas r to U.S.,1846 San Diego } f Freer 23 24 25 26 27 7N. :30P.Mr-PTA. 28 Anti-Drug Rally,7:30 P.M. End of 4th Six Weeks Denton High School U.S.passed Joint resolu- tion to annex Texas, 1845 Fall of the Alamo GO (70.r,i19/ Debbie Elliott Grade 7 -Calhoun kOr; Go Irnrl+�^ d +ch 11'Pou ndar5 Poi✓d CHuRcN r f,l ltry—� C ov r}ya C B,Qach n / w0.t` uar►,erY horse Corral} elFj [ir�nt i Q-_ ®03 9 I I 9 CbFluv.)poro4e}J (a�F ii-^`�l- � � � 'ecrockt4+'s _ Fo.�.r-�cu»dars ® ® Nose fal bey I PQl�s�e' rgvis 1 p o/VCr V t b� PLAZA OF BARRACKS Bow esroorn �~ I� O��C2r50 ar4tr!5 r `L AN O `W¢�� r _ y Eigti+-paurders f-une+t e 414s t L OW )�,#RRACKS Wal I rrr gat ion d%`{'ck Ar ,llery IS Pounder Corn rhand Past t' •a Wildflowers Wildflowers Cattails Darren Lee Daniel Jones Milara Oonk Grade 1 - Houston Grade 3 - Lee Grade K- Borman Malley's Cornet—Feb.20-March 15:Reappears before dawn,naked eye with rapid. ly tell March 1986 Marchrch 1 15-25 25::Best for those above latitude 35'N(Taxes Panhandle)6 S.E.for a few hours pre-dawn;tall near longest Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 FEBRUARY APRII DHS-Orchestra Contest S M T W T F S S M T W T F S Lamar High School 1 1 2 3 A 5 11 12 9 10 II 16 17 18 19 23 2A 25 26 27 28 27 28 29 30 Adv. 2 "Celebrating Denton's ourt HouselLawn 3 Open House,6:45 P.M 4 CC PTA Exec. Brd.11 P.M., 09 Linden 5 letters Lee•News- 6 Vol. Linde rd.,9:30 A.M. 7 8 Sesquicentennial with / V Music" Calhoun-PTA&Open W.Wilson-PTA Exec. Ginnings-PTA Exec. House,7-8:30 P.M. Brd., 12:15 P.M. Brd.,7 P.M.,Cafeteria Evers-PTA,7 P.M. S. Houston-PTA& Open House,7 P.M. DHS-PTA&Open Texas declared indepen- House,7:30 P.M. dence from Mexico, 1837 Spring Branch f''rT L.B,J. Ranch Fall of the Alamo, 1836 � Kerrville Hunt 9 10 11 Parenshop,11130-11P.M. 12 13 909Pinde30A.M. 1/' 15 Calhoun Library Evers-Individual&Class W.Wilson- PTA,7 P.M. Pictures Ginnings-PTA&Open House,7 P.M. TEACHER INSERVICE School Board,7 P.M. STUDENT HOLIDAY 909 Linden �I lr(n��l Felix Kline Ranch Ginnings Book Fair }l�{ Tillman Ranch Mnnani "�T E 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 S. Houston-PTA Exec. Brd., 1 P.M. Spring Break•School Holiday ROIJeit Cavelier,Sieur - k.Y ®� de LaSalle,murdered ST. PATRICK'S DAY T'R San Angelo by own man. 1687 tom► Barnhart l 1 t-:-ka 23 24 25 26 27 2(()18 29 PALM SUNDAY 1'R Fort Stockton 30 31 SCHOOL HOLIDAY James W.Fannin,Jr. EASTER McCamey and 350 massacred, 1836 GOOD FRIDAY �' Anahuac O� b 40 Hill LynchbltrJ � �• df. Wlidfowers Jeff Hazelwood Grade 9-Strickland Cam P41 of 7 TURK-9RMy ate° t a i / 9w1ej411 rnlltand t Heckle < �+ y San+a anti A eery La ke Lamar `(alp") Cdlvary Skirmish ,rrrr Vince'S Calvary /' Br l d3 e Res eevts M exi CRN ARMY N v Camp 00 San 3 A A A A A A Kelly Southard nto Yucca Battlefield April 21, 1836 Yucca Z 1 Grade 7- Calhoun Amy Citzler Grade 5-Ginnings Malley's Comet— 10-11:Closest approach to Edrth,but also farthest south 12• Comes rapidly north;shortening tall &dimming,but visible for much of April 1986 night;;n noon becomes a problem April 26-May 4:Last naked eye view;visible much of night Sunday Monday Tuesday ' Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 CC PTA Exec. Brd. �2 Vol.Adv. Brd.,9:30 A.M. 4 5 1 P.M.,909 Linden 2 3 909 Linden MARCH MAY$ M T W T F $ $ M T W T F $ Calhoun-PTA,7 P.M. Ginning s-Class Pictures 1 1 2 3 10 27 28 29 30 31 Kent T"r7 Van Horn Allamore 6 7 Q DHS-PTA 9 DayRobt. E. Lee-Picture 10 9CC PTA,9 Linden 30 A.M. 11 12 School Board,7 P.M. DHS-ACT-Grade 12 909 Linden } Sierra Blanca Mexican decree pro- hibiting colonization, 1830 Ft.Quitman Ft. Hancock } Tornillo San Elizario 9.' 13 war 14 15 q 16 17 1 g End of 5th Six Weeks"Denton County 19 "De Children's Texas W.Wilson- PTA Exec. S.Houston•PTA Exec. N. Rayzor-PTA Exec. Downtown Square Wildflower Art" Brd., 12:15 P.M. Brd., 1 P.M. Brd., 1:30 P.M. Street Dancing 8.11 P.M. F. Borman-PTA,7 P.M. National Library Week �a 1- Evers-Book Falr _ Robert E.Lee Book Fair ^•^ ^ 20 21 2 2 2 3 1eo etrsE. Lee-News- 24N.Rayzo 30 P.M.r-PTA 2 5 2 6 Calhoun-Dance,7 pring W.Wilson PTA,7 P M Fairgrounds Teams Teat•(ir "Denton Spring Fling" n 40NOt40L HOLIDAY DHS Concert&Sight Reading Contest-Trinity High SchgdT 1"�T 111'"��t11 Victory at San Jacinto, Bob Farmer Ranch T'? 1836 PASSOVER(First Day) 2 7 287 P.M. 29 Lee-PTA 29 30 Fairgrounds Strickland-PTA "Denton Spring Fling" 7 P.M. Notrees } Kermit Teams Test-Grade 1 Odessa a1a , =,. Dogwood Lara Ebersole l( Grade 6- Houston ` The Old Stone Fort • Nacogdoches Reem Elsayed-Ahmed Grade 7-Calhoun t � 1 I Prairie Larkspur Wildflowers Yellow Flax Dianna Ciulla Torin Wallace Tracey McKinzie Grade 3- Rayzor Grade 9- Strickland Grade 2 - Borman 1lMNy'e Comet—April 26-May 4 Last naked eye view;visible much of night May 1 9 8 8 May-August:Seen through small telescope until lost In sun's glare Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 Vol.Adv. Brd.,9:30 A.M. 2 3 DHS•SAT-Grade 12 909 Linden APRIL TUNE Glnnings-PTA Exec. 5 M T W T f 5 5 M T W T F 5 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Brd.,7 P.M.,Cafeteria 6 7 8 9 10 II 13 14 IS 16 17 IS 19 IS 16 17 18 19 20 21 Teams(Exit Level T4.#t)Gr . 27 28 29 30 29 30 AMldlanr 4 DHS-National Society Inductiononor 5 Evers-PTA,7 P.M. 6 Houston PTA 7 Q Glnnings-PTA,7 P.M. 9 Cougar"3 30.8 P.M. 1 0 1:30 P.M. Q TOSMS(Exit Level Test)Grade 11 Patricia } Lamesa } O'Donnell �} Tahoka t'ry Lubbock Levelland 11 12 13 9School 09 Linden Board,7 P.M 14 15 16 17 DHS-Prom W.Wilson•PTA Exec. DHS-Band Banquet Brd., 12:15 P.M. Silver Eagle Ballroom NTSU Confederates win last (n} battle of Civil War at n Tt 7®TI Littlefield Brownsville, 1865 }�Tyf Dimmitt President of U.S.declared MOTHER'S DAY Spring Lake war on Mexico, 1846 Treaty of Velasco, 1836 Herefordf Amarillo 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 John B.Denton was killed Cabeza de Vaca arrived at in an Indian fight during the Village Creek Exoedi- Culiacan Gulf of California Completion of Denton tion and buried by Denton 1536 Claude Co.Courthouse. 1897 Clarendon } Brice Creek 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 End of 6th Six Weeks Holiday MEMORIAL DAY 14 Glenn } TRADITIONAL To Dickens Pitchfork Ranch rrey NATIONAL OBSERVANCE MEMORIAL DAY 6666 Ranch a.r E � Prickly Pear Jake Avery Grade 3-Ginnings Lost Branch Thistle Lonnie Montgomery Stephanie Will Grade 9-Calhoun Grade 5-Wilson 7-. i Cowboy Life Daffodil Century Plant Tammy Engle Jesse Carter Ubaka Nwoko Grade 7-Calhoun Grade 6- Houston Grade 5- Borman Halley's Comet—May-August:Seen through small telescope until lost in sun's June 1986 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 Last Day of School 4 5 DHS-Graduation 6 7 DHS•SAT-Grade 12 } Rochester ®. Spaniards establish first f�} Benjamin mission In TeJas, 1690 Haskell Stamford Anson Abilene 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 School Board,7 P.M. DHS-ACT-Grade 12 909 Linden®� ® A Windthorst TAT Albany M`4 Ft.Griffin 1'TT Olney i'>:T Archer City FLAG DAY 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 T+7 Muenster Parade&Activities cele- "Juneteenth" brate Texas.10 A.M.Fred Wichita Falls ®� Moore Park.Sponsored by EmancFATHER'S DAY Henrietta Nocona InTexas,ia tion of slaves 1865 Gainesville Vietnam the Lilly Garden I Vets of S.E.Denton 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Texas Farm Equipment, 150 years of history-North Texas Fairgrounds n Sequicentennial Texas n Imo, Wagon Train scheduled Pilot Point rn to arrive in Denton Ponder Argyle Lewisville Irving 29 30 MAY JULY S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 11 12 27 28 29 30 31 GrapevinelColleyville � North Richland Hills I Cactus Kevin Beasley Grade 3- Lee t Wildflower Brian Keating Grade 9-Calhoun Jean Lafitte•Gaiveston Island Tay Ly Grade 7-Calhoun • e Rainbow Flowers Indian Mallow Indian Paintbrush Letricia Trimble Geoff Hays Brad Galles Grade 5- Borman Grade 5-Wilson Grade 4- Rayzor Na1Ws Canal—May-August:Seen through small telescope until lost In sun �� glare Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 Texas Sesquicentennial Fire Works Show.Spon• sored by Klwanls.Fouts Field INDEPENDENCE DAY 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 JUNE AUGUST S M T W T F S S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 IS 11 12 13 14 15 16 29 30 "3, 25 26 27 28 29 30 e� A y,y w' � '4 � u' `� /i The Buffalo Hunt Melanie Mathers Grade 7 - Calhoun .1 l I.' r�. r Wildflower Wildflower Roadside Views James Mundin Joanne Bauder Joel Johnson Grade 1 - Borman Grade 2- Houston Grade 6 - Ginnings August 1986 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 JULY SEPrEMSER S M T W T r S S M T W T f S 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 6 9 10 1 13 14 IS 16 17 I8 19 14 IS 16 17 IB 19 20 70 ?I 73 ?A 25 76 77 27 28 29 30 31 28 29 30 LaSalle set sail from France, 1684 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 43 14 15 16 Mexican Colonlzatlon Law passed, 1824 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 President Andrew Johnson declared Insurrection In Texas at an end, 1866 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 WOODROW WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FRANK BORMAN ELItalv�lENTARY SCHOOL SAM HOUSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1501 Emerson 382-9313 2429 Parvin 387.7502 3300 Teasley Lane 565-1845 Principal: Doug Key Principal: Robert Estes Principal: Robert Ramsey Assistant Principal: Dr.Sue Nelle DeHart Assistant Principal:Gerald Stevenson Assistant Principal:Beverly Watson Secretary: Margie Abbe Secretaries:Judy Hartman,Chelo Jimenez Secretary: Natalle Mason P.T.A.OFFICERS FOR 1985-86 P.T.A.OFFICERS FOR 1985-86 P.T.A.OFFICERS FOR 1985-86 President:Marianne Burns...............................383-3476 President:Cathy Hartman ...............................382-1083 President:Ann Newman .................................566.09W 1st Vice President/Programs:David&Deanie Martino ........387-7362 1st Vice PresldentlPrograms:Glennis Hogan ...............382-6039 1st Vice President lPrograms:Shirley Goldfield..............566-0899 2nd Vice President/Finance:Sherry Phillips.................383.1044 2nd Vice President/Courtesy:Karen Fipps........,.........566-2717 Assistant:Phyllis Eames ............................382-8246 T-Shirts:Sherry Phillips..............................383.1044 3rd Vice President/Newsletter:Blanca Ramon ..............566-3812 2nd Vice President/Fund-Raising:Paula Loveless............387-4964 Assistant:Linda Thaten ....\.......:.............566-3154 4th Vice President/Fund-Raising:Annie Bland..,............382-2917 Assistants:Judy Thomas ......,.....................382.8460 Carnival Booths:Carole Robertson ....................382.1020 Diana Rivera..................................'.....382-1968 Jeanette Titterington............................382.1192 Assistant:Elaine Fannin.........................565-0774 5th Vice President/Membership:Nancy DIMarco ............566-4983 Kim Christopher ..............................1.455-2596 Carnival Food:Vicki Holt ............................383.4376 Secretary:Jerilyn Doss..................................382-8480 Ruth Obaldo ...................................383-4708 Assistant:Elizabeth Ferring......................387.4874 Treasurer:June Brownlee................................387-0947 -3rd Vice President lMembership:Clla Lewis.................383.3238 Santa's Shop:Eileen Duffield.........................383-2185 Parliamentarian:Kathy Stockdale.........................387-8677 4th Vice President/Hospitality:Barbara Relchel .............566-1432 Assistant:Diane Crew...........................566-1186 Historian:Melba Daniels ..... ................ ....Bus.382.5421 Assistant:Kathy Flynn ..............................566.2571 . . . Book Fair:Nita Davis................................387-3762 Volunteer Chairperson:Sharon Betty ........................ 387.2392 5th Vice President/Newsletter:Nancy Krause .............•.382.0912 Assistant:Vicki Appleton ........................382-4703 Room Mother Coordinator:Cathy Studnicki.................387.5738 Directory:Ann May .................................566-0138 3rd Vice President/Membership:Cindy Davis................382-1658 Cultural Arts Chairperson:Lana Johnson...................387-4917 Joanne Riggs ..................................387-0917 Assistant:Diane Huffman..... ......................387-6011 Shirley Mize ........................................565-9250 6th Vice President/Health&Safety:Marybeth Barton.........387-2836 4th Vice President I Hospital Ily:Sherrie Ferguson ............566-5993 Youth ProtectionlDrug&Child Abuse:Sylvia Perez...........383-1477 Secretary:Pat Vorderbruggen ............................387.4700 Assistant:Sheri Foster . .......--....................383.3665 City Council P.T.A.F1.presentative:Annie Bland.............382-2917 Treasurer:Bonnie Coll...................................565.1221 5th Vice President/Health&Safety:Cathy Wenger...........382-1027 Diana Rivera.......................................382-1968 Historian:Linda Baker .................................1.497-2141 8th Vice President/Yearbook:Roxie Flncham ...............383-3487 Assistant:Shuba Mantrl .............................387-7228 Assistant:Heather White ............................382.7984 Parliamentarian:Cliff Black ..............................382-8583 Newsletter/Publicity:Diane Cannon ...............566-4851 Volunteer Coordinator:Jenl Seitz .........................382-6449 Historian/Scrapbook:Jennie Martino..............383-1888 , =•�! Assistant: ........... a Key .......................566.3239 Secretary-.Donna Gregory Y ••. 382-2326 � Homeroom Coordinator:Roberta Ke Treasurer:Mike Grande ry """"'......565-9331 �y• Cultural Arts Coordinator:Merrilee Kralik...................566-6235 Parliamentarian:Jane Boyle..................... 565.9453 i Drug Awareness Coordinator:Janet Cook 387-5478 City Council Representative:Eleanor Ismert 566.2575 Homeroom Mother Coordinator:Deanna Blackmon ..........387�5157 y p •• Assistant:Penny Oliver..............................566-6258 Assistant:Gerri Kozura..............................383.3973 Volunteer Coordinator:Virginia Ramsey....................566.0206 Co-coordinator:Julie Hale ...........................387-7926 Cultural Arts Representative: CALHOUN JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL City Council P.T.A.Representative:Carol Sailer .............387-7079 709 Congress 3B78566 Drug Awareness Representative:Janette Stalder ............382.4918 Principal:Tony Swafford Assistant:Lloyd Burns................................ Silky Camella Assistant Principal:Jack Howell Esther Fretwell Secretaries: Linde Ogilvie, Mary Lowry Grade 4 - Lee EVERS PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL iY� .,, 3300 Evers Parkway 382.1578 d� L � P.T.A.OFFICERS FOR 1985�6 Principal Barbara A.Coleman President Candy Hlckerson ............................1455-2541 Assistant Principal: Kathryn Land *�• :: 1 Vice PresldentlPrograms:Barbara Haflich..................566.1395 Secretary: Betty Tunnicllff Assistant:Dorinda Frick.............................566-6147 Vice President/Fund Raising:Ellsse Freemen .............1.430-1213 P.T.A.OFFICERS FOR 1985.86 Cougar Day Chairman:Eleanor Ismert .................566.2575 STRICKLAND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL Vice PresldentlMembership:Ruth Obaldo ..................383-4708 President:Judy Galles . .......I.. . . ................382-6251 324 Windsor 383.1621 Vice PresldentlVolunteer Services:Pat Caruthers............387.2944 1st Vice President lPrograms:Sharon Harmon...............387.5949 Principal: Robert Hardaway Vice Presl den tlPublicity:Mary Smith ......................566-1387 2nd Vice President/Budget&Finance:Jean Ann Harris.......383.3997 Assistant Principal: Mike Pierson Assistant:Pet Charney ..............................566.4730 3rd Vice PresldentlMembership:Ruth Jones ................382-7777 Secretaries: Mary DeMoss,Cherie Swafford Assistant:Shelia Lee................................387.2134 4th Vice President/Cultural Arts:Judy Hubnik...............382.7027 Assistant:Carol Gray ...............................566.5248 Secretary:Lisa Glenn .. ............................Bus.382.1576 P.T.A.OFFICERS FOR 1985-86 Vice President/Cultural Arts:Gladys Keaton ................387-7020 Treasurer Francine Clulla ...............................565.0173 Secretary:Jane Pearson .............:.................1-497.3421 Historian Jeri Schloeman Bus.382.1576 President:Jim and Kathy Hoot............................382-4072 Treasurer:Kathy Thomas ''''.''.'''''••'''••'• 382.5133 Parliamentarian:Diane Stevens...........................365.2839 1st Vice President/Program:Mary&James Earp.............382-0469 •.•••• 2nd Vice PresldentlFlnance:Sandra Garrett 387-6378 Historian:Saundra Wagley...............................382.2323 C Parliamentarian:Mary Ann Keffer .........................383-3472 Volunteer Coordinator:BckySmith...................Bus.382-6633 ""'•""""-' Drug Awareness/Safety Coordinator: 3rd Vice PresldentlMembership:Joanne Adams .............566.2093 City CounclI Delegates:Barbara Byrd.......,. 566-2423 41h Vice PresidentlHos Itallt Vicki Vawter 387-7880 •••••'•..•••' Bernadette Palmer Bus.387.5861 p Y "d..•••••••••' Carol Montalbo 383.2186 "•�"•��••- 5th Vice President/Publicity:Mary Key Shepherd 382-4578 •••• •'•""•" , Drug Awareness Chairmen:Hope Baker....................382.0891 61h SecrViceetary: PrDur en White Arts:Karen Ma....ddry .............382-7 59 Pat Guthrie ........................................566.1442 Secretary:Duren.White.................................382-9979 Teacher Representative:Sue Bode ....................Bus.3878566 "TEXAS" Treasurer:Betty Tunnicllff ...............................382.9979 p Parliamentarlan:Darlene Culpepper.......................387.0477 From the Indian word "TeJas" meaning "friends" Volunteer Coordinator:Betty Eddy ........................566-1267 ROBERT E. LEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL / 800 Mack Place 383-1427 GINNINGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 20 Sun Valley 387-3848 Principal: Dalton Gregory 8Principal:Amanda Bean Assistant Principal:Vicki Marshall Assistant Principal:Dianne Blair Secretary:Cindy College Secretary: Dorothy Clinton P.T.A.OFFICERS FOR 1985-86 President:Betty Jones .................. P.T.A.OFFICERS FOR 1985-86 ...............382-6497 President:Vicki North ............ li 382-9084 list Vice President/Programs:Peter Fernandez .''''''''''''382-8946 ...... .2nd Vice President/Newsletter:Beverly Delnes..............387-4254 Vice President:Martha Colburn .... ......................387-6623 Anita House ......... .•,,,•.387-B700 3rd Vice President/Fund Raiser:Sue Doyle 387-1623 .'••'''••••••••• ''''''''''''''--' Treasurer:Paul&Carmen Bowling 5658199 Secretary-Treasurer:Patti Wilson ...... ......-•--••......•••••• ••••••••..........382-4034 Parliamentarian:Judy Moudy.............................387-0840 Membership Chairman:Cecilia Payne .....................382.0396 Program Chairman:Darlene Culpepper.....................387-0477 Volunteer Coordinator:Cecelia Bayer......................566-3219 Publicity Chairman:Maxcine Jensen 383-4975 Assistant:Tandie Spurrier ••••......••••••••••• ••••••••..........566.3166 Membership Chairman:Amy Wan .........................383-4682 Teacher Appreciation:Penn/Abbott .......................382-6186 Homeroom Mother Coordinator:Winona Carlile .............387-7982 Assistant:Lydia Farmer .. ..382-2342 Volunteer Advisory Brd.Member:Peggy Widmer .. ..1.458-7058 Health&Safety:Barbara Atkins...........................387-6091 ' Volunteer Coordinator:Terri Smith Parliamentarian:Ann Stumbaugh .....................Bus.383-1427 •.'•••'.''''•••'••• 38P.77 ' 54 Cultural Arts Chairman: Hospitality Chairman:Terry Goodwin ......................565.0291 ......................................... �_ Fall Festival Chairmen:RoyAnn Ormsby .„....387-4778 Assistant:Janet Fisher.......... ....565-1576 Y ••••••••.... Jackie Parks..................City Council Representative:Sue Doyle ................... 387-1823 ••••••••••••••••••..•387-4743 Cultural Arts Chairman:Jim Matheson.....................387-0845 Book Fair Chairman:Rita Lanning.........................382-6525 Newsletter Chairman:Diane Hoff .........................382-7229 Youth Protection Chairman:Valerie Shaw ..................383.3330 NEWTON RAYZOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Drug Awareness Chairman:Susan Ingram ..................565-1145 1400 Malone 387-6166 Health and Safety Charrman:Judy Hildebrand ..............3878926 Principal:Charles Borth Texas Thistle City Council P.T.A.Representative:Debbie Wise.............383.4252 Assistant Principal:Vicki Sargent Buddy Sauls Parent Education Chairman:Cindy Avery...................382-1717 Secretary: Betty Larrahee Grade 4•4VIlson Historian:Annette Burke.................................565-0451 P.T.A.OFFICERS FOR 1985-86 President:Connie Reynolds..............................382.7017 DENTON SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1st Vice PresidentlPrograms:Paula Carpenter ..............387.8138 1007 Fulton 382-9611 2nd Vice President/Membership:Jean Sturges ..............387.4216 Principal: David Graham 3rd Vice President/Ways&Means:Tom Thompson...........382-0986 Assistant Principal:Ray Braswell 4th Vice President/Hospitality:Kay Boland .................565.0310 Assistant Principal:Donald Carlisle 5th Vice President/Publicity:Charlotte Davis................387.3208 Assistant Principal: Billy Ryan Secretary:Karen Struthers ...............................382-2871 Secretary: Bobble Trletsch Treasurer:Penn!Bodine .................................387-6574 Dean of Men:C.H.Collins Safety Chairman:Mary Anne Gardiner .....................566.3564 Dean of Women:Adela Nunez Cultural Arts Chairman:Cindy Venables....................566-2838 Registrar:Clare Douthltt Teacher Appreciation:Pat Weldon ........................387-4278 City Council P.T.A.Representative:Pam Eastup .............383-1721 P.T.A.OFFICERS FOR 198586 Drug Awareness:Sally Callahan ..........................382.9440 President:John Iverson..................................382.4281 Volunteer Coordinator:Judy Cohick .......................382.2720 y Vice President:Tom&Linde Bluck.........................382.3157 Assistant:Kay Boland...............................565.0310 Secretaries:Mike&Meredith Gregory......................383.1305 Treasurer:Roberta Key ..................................566.3239 Membership:Priscilla&Ronnie Smith .....................387.8434 JACKSON INSTRUCTIONAL CENTER Drug Awareness Chairman:Mary Ann Keifer ................3833472 112 Gary 382-1591 Special Projects:Bill&Mlckie McCarter....................387-2531 Director:Dorothy Minter Cultural Arts Chairman:Toni Thomas......................387-1159 Secretary:Belva Hennen Volunteer Coordinator:Rande Caldwell ....................387-4439 Volunteer Coordinator:Dr.Lois Fullerton............... ....382-1591 TEXAS, OUR TEXAS Texas,our Texas,all hail the mighty State! Texas,our Texas,so wonderful,so great! Boldest and grandest,withstanding every tests; Wild Morning Glory Nickname-Lone Star State Tree-Pecan 0 empire wide and glorious,you stand supremely blest. Edoard Banda Motto-Friendship Stone-Petrified Pelmwood God bless you,Texas! Texas! And keep you brave and strong Grade 5- Borman Song-Texas,Our Texas Gem-Topaz Bird•Mockingbird Dish•Chill That you may grow In power and worth,throughout the ages long. Flower-Bluebonnet Gress. hill is grams PTA OBJECTIVES PRAYER To promote the welfare of children and youth in home.school,church ��~ �� Heavenly Father. and community _!'^Y•:,.� e You are our Creator and our God To raise the standards of home life. !i Thank You for all the blessings You have bestowed upon us, more ry a_ especially To secure adequate laws for the care and protection of children and P Y for the children and our relation to them.We ask that You will youth � , endow us with wisdom and strength as we care for and nurture them. r 1 May we be Yor r instruments to lead our children to a realization of Your To bring into closer relation the home and school, that parents, teachers. and students may cooperate intelligently In the concern of power and Your love. education. Bless our fellowship as we work for the children of our land.Lead us To develop between educators and the general public such united ef- In steadfastness and faith toward the solution of the great problems forts as will secure for all children and youth the highest advantages in that confront our world today. physical,mental,social and spiritual freedom. i,l, Consecrate us to Your service and to the service of all children, j;. everywhere. larw — Amen DENTON CITY COUNCIL PT.A OFFICERS FOR 1985.86 Y✓' �'f� BOARD OF TRUSTEES President:Charles Kull 566-209ta'' , ,>✓ Meetings held at 909 Linden Drive,2nd Tuesdays Off:566-2508 Mr. Bob Crouch, President 1st Vice President/Cultural Arts:Betty Burns................382-3136 Diane Crew. � Mrs.Vicki Holt,Vice President D . ...................566-1186 � _ Mr. Lindell Vinson,Secretary 2nd Vice President/Programs:Barbie Kemerer ..............382-0491 ?+ Mr.Fred HIII Kathy Stockdale.......... .........................387-8677 Dr.George Holladay 3rd Vice President/Calendars:Marie Hawkins .............1-430.1736 i Toni Thomas.......................................387.1159 i': M Bettye Myers Mr. Bill Thomas Roberta Key .......................................566-3239 4th Vice President/Health&Safety:Amy Rodriquez ..........387-2549 Perenzia 5th Vice President/Drug Awareness:Lynn Carrico ...........387.7088 Jennifer Henry DISD NEWS . 387-6151 Secrets Grade 1 -Wilson Treasurer Pam Eastup ................................ Parliamentarian:Barbara Coleman ........................382.1587 Historian:Jo Ann Sims ..................................382.8975 FASTLINE for Suggestions and Information . 383 INFO Texas Sesquicentennial/Chairman:Carolyn Coward .........387.7237 DENTON INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT (383-4636) Marie Hawkins ...................................1-430-1736 1205 W. University Drive 387-6151 Eleanor Ismert .........:...........................566-2575 Receptionist: Martha Menard Roberta Key .......................................566-3239 TAX INFORMATION Jane Pearson.....................................1-497.3421 ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL 215 E.Oak 382-6300 Toni Thomas.......................................387-1159 Superintendent of Schools Dr.Robert T.McGee Kathryn Arrington Secretary...................................Reta Vanbebber Assistant Superintendent for Business Affairs....Mr.Gilbert Bernstein ADMINISTRATIVE ANNEX Secretary ...................... ...............AliceOrgaln 909 Linden Drive 387.3846 Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum/Instruction Texas P.T.A. Headquarters Receptionist: Mickie Saxe Secretary................................ . .. .Angle Miller Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers Assistant Superintendent for Support Services .....Dr.J.Blake DeHart 408 W. Eleventh Street Transport atation&Maintenance:Norm Sisk ..... 387-3846 Secretary......................................Betty Harden Austin,Texas 78701 Food Service:Bette Burk........ .. .. ..................382-2546 Melba Watson 512.476-6769 Health Service:Elizabeth Fox......... ...................387-3846 Director of Elementary Education .................Mr.Dean Anthony Coordinator of Public Information:Sara Turner ..............387-3846 Secretary.......................................Sybil Elkins District II President of Texas P.T.A. Director of Secondary Education ..................Mr.Ron Arrington Mrs. Estelle Chamberlain Secretary.............. .......................Judy Hillman 1904 Addington Director of Food Services ......................... Mrs. Bette Burk Irving,Texas 75062 Secretary ..............................Armenta Singdahlsen 214-255-6672 Director of Athletics...............................Mr.BIII Carrico LISTEN EARLY TO RADIO KDNT 1440 AM Secretary ...................................Mary Jane Lane Texas P.T.A. President AND CHANNEL 25 FOR SCHOOL CLOSINGS Director of Health Services...................... Mrs.Elizabeth Fox Mrs. Mary Tippin Director of Budgeting and Accounting .............Mrs.Carol Ridens 3024 Federal St. DUE TO BAD WEATHER Director of Service Center ...........................Mr.Norm Sisk El Paso,Texas 79930 Secretary.......................................Billie Taylor 915.562-2239 Director of Special Education ...................Mrs.Dorothy Minter Secretary .....................................Belva Hennan National P.T.A. President Director of Vocational Education ................Mr.W.R.Thompson Mrs. Elaine Stienkemeyer Secretary ....................................Janelle Griggs National P.T.A. Coordinator of Safety,Attendance& 700 N.Rush St. Calendar by Toni Thomas Personnel Relations ..........................Mr.Dennis Stephens Chicago,Illinois 60611.2571 Compiled by Marie Hawkins& Roberta Key Coordinator of Community Education ...............Mr.Frank Fuller 312.787.0977 i o � o� S AT URDAY APRIL 14, 1984 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM STUDENT CENTER THEATER MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY WICHITA FALLS FREE ADMISSION Cosponsored by: Texas State Library Texas Historical Commission Texas Oral History Association Texas 1986 Sesquicentennial Commission Wichita Falls Museum and Art Center Midwestern State University sESQw�tiN�E"� 1836-1986 Workshop Focus Content Workshop Leaders The 150th birthday celebration of The workshop will be conducted on THAD SITTON - Oral historian, Texas independence is on the way. two levels, introductory and Texas Sesquicentennial Commission; In 1936 the Texas Centennial pro- advanced. Practical help will be specialist in "Foxfire" method; duced a wealth of materials pro- given on such topics as: author of Oral History: A Guide moting historical preservation in for Teachers (and Others) and our state--historical markers, Starting a project editor of The Loblolly Book. monuments, books, and museums. The REBECCA 1986 Texas Sesquicentennial offers Oral history in teaching director, S.Baylor U i Assistant a unique opportunity to celebrate director, Baylor University the past in a more modern way, Basic interviewing techniques Institute for Oral History; specialist in transcribing and bringing Texas history to life through oral history research. The Specialized interviewing editing; director of Texas Oral History Clearing House. Texas Sesquicentennial Oral History Workshop will enable you Transcribing, editing & indexing THOMAS L. CHARLTON - Director, to prepare for 1986 in a special way. Equipment for oral historians Baylor University Institute for Oral History; author of Oral Individuals, families, teachers, Legal S ethical considerations History for Texans; editor of OHA researchers, genealogists, local Newsletter; president, Texas Oral historians, and institutional Funding projects History Association. representatives are invited to one RONALD E. MARCELLO - Coordinator of of a series of workshops in 1984 Local history research methods the Oral History Collection and and 1985 cosponsored by the Texas associate professor of history at Oral History Association, the Texas 1986 Sesquicentennial North Texas State University; exe- Texas Historical Commission, and statewide oral history project cutive secretary, Oral History the Texas 1986 Sesquicentennial Association; specialist in oral Commission. Texas State Library's regional historyof Texas depository program. politics, the New P Y P 8 Deal, and World War II. A full day is planned but there The daylong workshop will be held There is no admission charge and will be time for informal discus- in the student center theater on each participant will receive a sion and assistance to individuals. the campus of Midwestern State free learning packet. University in Wichita Falls. For more information, contact Ample, close parking is available. This project is funded by a grant Dr. Kenneth Hendrickson, Dept. of from the Texas Committee for the History, Midwestern State University Lunch will be available in the Humanities, a state program of the Wichita Falls, 76308, 817/692-6611 university cafeteria or in nearby National Endowment for the Humanities. or the Texas Oral History Assn. , restaurants. 817/755-3437. TEXAS SESQUICENTENNIAL ORAL HISTORY WORKSHOP PREREGISTRATION Preregistration is encouraged--seating is limited to 200 persons. Admission is free. Name Telephone Address City/Zip Organization (if any) Special interests Send completed form to: Dr. Kenneth Hendrickson, Program Coordinator Dept. of History Midwestern State University Wichita Falls, Texas 76308 T0�-9L se':ai uovia;I sa,ioy Tesod -[T9u �aut}.Iay� sy}o.�oil s� s Exa y u TI sy di te,s-6 ► 9861 Xog '0-d 996T'3!C60i_ - doffs 30M XJ01s1H Tv jEluua1uaalnbsaS sexay yM / O� n �, o rt Cr, M Co Cr, 0 U y� � 0 CJ' X E � now Cn �� rt � n ra x H H O o = c M M o k W cn El rt ►t � cn o M CL rw• n b �n " M 4 7d ca v9, Mcr rt g0g O O gg O CA C p n F3 r n > L4 4- M n F-4 f+ F+ h+ �p H [z1 x •• H m p 0 0 0 Cr A. Cn � � M W V 'JCC F'• r? F_k F+ F' Q1 CT rt m 0 0 0 h 1C 0t-' HMrtoo9 r CITY of DENTON DENTON, TEXAS 76201 MEMORANDUM DATE : January 2 , 1986 TO: Sesquicentennial Steering Committee FROM: Frank Davila, Chairman SUBJECT: Update and Additional Plans As we begin the Sesquicentennial year , 1986, I would like to thank each and everyone of you for helping Denton prepare for our own rendition of this state ' s Sesquicentennial . The enclosed calendar of activities provides a good glimpse of some of the activities to be spotlighted next year . Undoubtedly others will surface as the Sesquicentennial fever heightens . The Denton Sesquicentennial Preview Party in December was a successful event. I would like to acknowledge and thank the following individuals , businesses , and organizations for their contributions (as well as many of you) : TWU Carol Dickie - Sesquicentennial NTSU Charcoal Drawings Morrison Milling Carol Fairlie - "Texas" Cake Decoration Historical Museum St. James AME Methodist Church Knights of Columbus Texas Draft Horse & Mule Association Fred Moore Park Wagon Train (Denton Sesquicentennial) Lily Garden Club Piggly Wiggly #4 Texas Legacies Winn-Dixie Marketplace I-35 Denton Parks & Recreation Rollie Schaffer - Cowboys & Dragoons Denton Benefit League Display Claypot - Krum, Texas Dr . Pepper Ben E. Keith Holiday Inn M Bank Waldenbooks - GTM Kathy Cyr - Bloomfield School Denton Sesquicentennial Community Band Triangle Squares Denton Chamber of Commerce Page 2 Memo Jan. 2 , 1986 We still have some unfinished business to ensure the 1986 Sesquicentennial year is indeed a success . For that purpose , we need to meet on January 15, 1986 at 7 : 30 p .m. at the Visual Arts Center. Franc D vila Enclosures FD: oc CITY OF DENTON--SESQUECENTENNIAL STEERING COMMITTEE NAME ADDRESS RESIDENCE OFFICE Ann Caldwell 105 Heritage Lane 566-9008 382-9611 William C. Crouch 408 Magnolia 382-2946 382-5478 Frank Davila 2408 Fowler 382-7946 566-1039 Peggy Hoffer Courthouse Museum 566-1487 William Kamman 2225 Scripture 387-3389 565-2288 Mary Lee Kendrick 2821 Foxcroft Cir. 565-0673 Nancy Krause 3921 Waterford Way 382-0912 382-7895 Ronald E. Marcello 2300 Palmer 382-6479 565-2252 Adelene Martin 1812 Westchester 382-8839 Dorothy Martinez 2611 Royal Acres 387-6941 382-1587 Fred Patterson 2412 Kayewood 382-8594 387-3811 Keith Shelton 621 Grove 387-4715 387-3811 ,/- Elizabeth Snapp 612 Grove 387-3980 566-6415 ✓Denise Spivey 215 E. McKinney 566-8350 Ray Stephens 619 Ridgecrest 387-3340 565-3340 Thelma Stevens P . 0. Box 5193, NT Sta . 382-0163 Pat Warde 1120 Kendolph 387-4859 565-3485 Fred Rodgers 1800 Westminster 566-0371 TO : MEMBERS OF THE DENTON SESQUECENTENNIAL STEERING COMMITTEE FROM: PAT WARDE At the last meeting of the Committee on September 13, the members present elected Frank Davila to serve as the chairman for the coming year. I urge each of you to give Frank all of your support as we move closer to the Sesquecentennial year. The major item of business was to designate the membership of the four subcommittees. The following choices were made: SCHEDULING--Dorothy Martinez; Adelene Martin ; Elizabeth Snapp; Denise Spivey; Bill Kamman ; Bill Crouch PUBLICITY--Pat Warde; Keith Shelton; Ann Caldwell ; Mary Lee Kendrick BUDGETING/FUNDRAISING--Peggy Hoffer; Ray Stephens ; Fred Patterson; Fred Rogers MARKETING--Thelma Stevens; Ron Marcello; Nancy Krause; Frank Davila Everyone present agreed that the subcommittees should meet soon . We are asking that the first person named on each committee take responsibility for convening the committee within the month of October and report back to Frank Davila when you have done so. Frank will then decide the best time to convene the entire committee for our next meeting. Attached for your information is a new roster; please share any corrections that should be made w/ the group at our next meeting . DENTON SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ROLL NAME ADDRESS RESIDENCE OFFICE Helen Capps 1127 Thomas 387-1937 383-1621 \'�William C. Crouch 408 Magnolia 382-2946 382-5478 Frank Davila 2408 Fowler 382-7946 Alonzo Jamison 616 West Oak 382-9721 566-1372 William Kamman 2225 Scripture 387-3389 788-2288 Ronald E. Marcello 910 Eagle #110 382-6479 788-2252 Larry Matheson 414 Parkway 382-9693 V"Adelene Martin 1812 Westchester 382-8839 387-8566 Dorothy Martinez 2611 Royal Acres 387-4791 382-1587 David Ellison 215 E. McKinney 566-8350 Clovis Morrisson 2810 Santa Monica 387-5017 788-2321 Fred Patterson 2412 Kayewood 382-8594 387-3811 Keith Shelton 621 Grove 387-4715 387-3811 Gloria Stephens 1304 Heather Lane 387-2459 387-8566 Ray Stephens 619 Ridgecrest 387-3340 788-2034 Thelma Stevens Box 5193 NT Station 382-0163 566-1487 Denton, Tx. 76203 Pat Warde 1120 Kendolph 387-4859 788-2656 ✓ o� 61 61 � v ((Y'. -2- -� �s DENTON SESQUICENTENNIAL STEERING COMMITTEE SUB-COMMITTLEES BUDGETING/FUNDRAISING PUBLICITY Peggy Hoffer - Chair Pat Warde - Chair Ray Stephens Ann Caldwell Fred Patterson Keith Shelton Fred Rogers Mary Lee Kendrick Martha Robbins William Crouch Juanita Milam MARKETING SCHEDULING Thelma Stevens - Chair _- Dorothy Martinez —Chair Grady Stevens _ Elizabeth Snapp Nancy Krause Bill Kamman Frank Davila ._.Denise Spivey s Ron Marcelo - Adeline Martin �� ° -' -t�'� ' '"°'� Willie Frances McAdams Margaret McDougall WAGON TRAIN James Roden - Chair Robert Harris Weldon Burgoon Robert Louis Williams DENTON SESQUICENTENNIAL STEERING COMMITTEE Name Address Residence Office Ann Caldwell 105 Heritage Lane 566-9008 382-9611 William C. Crouch 408 Magnolia 382-2946 382-5478 Frank Davila 2408 Fowler 382-7946 566-1039 Peggy Hoffer Courthouse Museum 1-365-9580 566-1487 William Kamman 2225 Scripture 387-3389 565-2288 Mary Lee Kendrick 2821 Foxcroft Circle 565-0673 382-2787 Nancy Krause 3921 Waterford Way 382-0912 382-7895 Ronald Marcello 2300 Palmer 382-6479 565-2252 Adelene Martin 1812 Westchester 382-8839 Dorothy Martinez 2611 Royal Acres 387-6941 382-1587 Fred Patterson 2412 Kayewood 382-8594 387-3811 Fred Rodgers 1800 Westminster 566-0371 382-9611 Keith Shelton 621 Grove 387-4715 387-3811 Elizabeth Snapp 612 Grove 387-3980 566-6415 Denise Spivey 215 East McKinney 1-482-3464 566-8350 Ray Stephens 619 Ridgecrest 387-3340 565-3340 Thelma Stevens Box 5193 NT Station 382-0163 Pat Warde 1120 Kendolph 387-4859 565-3485 also add to mailing list : !/ Weldon Burgdon RFD 2 382-9487 382-1921 Robert Harris P . 0. Box 1352 565-1437 566-9099 James Roden 2124 Yorkshire 387-7213 387-2325 Jim Lee 1804 Wisteria Martha Robbins 1423 Oakland Anita Pitchford Principal , Ponder Elementary School Box 278, Ponder 76259 479-2245 383-3170 /1 1 /ftl' i D C T A EXECUTIVE BOARD 19.85-86 Pres. Liz Perkins 5.66"3204 Pres. Elect Dorothy Martinez 387-6941 Past Pres. Virginia Galliap 387-5767 Secretary Ann Stambaugh 387-0666"- Treasurer Erick Krupp 214 -.221-7410 Membership ,Susan Scallan 566^`_T4'95 IPD ( Instructional & ?" Ruth; Ann--=I�arwell� r.,� 387�013'9 Professional Development) Public Relations gWell Ton'ft 382-5938� Welfare :7erri Allen 387-7707 DE-PAC ( Denton Educators Virginia Gallian 387-5767�' Political Action Comm. ) = ' Status/Teacher Fights ` Darlene kitterscamp 497-4436 Human Relations ,dean Burch�j'�14 365-9460 Organizational Affairs Kim Kirklandju_ 38 7=630 8 Association Representatives V'Borman Margaret Cole- 382-8791 Pat Raney 382-9502 �vers Ca �.en�. Riney 382-3967 Lana',-Miller 3 82-6871 vG inning C14ire;=na ey:_,_ 382-7811 PaTn``15avila 382-7946 Houston .'-�`Windy Warner,: 387-2863 Lisa-King 382-2723 Karen Carlton 387-2237 V$ackson ' Linda 3pigne.rz ,- 566-3204 Lee _ Ann Stumbaugh 387-0666 ayzor Ka sha-.'.P drews 382-7864 �, Wilson Patty Bryan 566-2497 _ Bessie -Lou Dobson.: 387-1432 /Calhoun }.: Jean Burch 365-9460 Susan LoGuidice 387-4207 S' Gloria Stephens 387-2459 trickland Robbie Richards 382-3307 Donna Kuykendall Ju,ren 565-1685 ✓High School Virginia Sims 382-4226 Sheri Prahl 383-1086 Committee Members & ..Chairs ** Membership Pub-l0 ,ons -.Status/Teacher Rights C Susan Scallan** v • ^swell "Tar`iri *'* Darlene Ritterscamp ** Judy Palermo •Jenny Lumpkiii Maggie Dodd Dorothy Martinez Rocki Holder Frick Knapp Bessie Lou Dobson Wilma Litton Leo Jolly Gladys Ellis Organization. r anization. 1 Affairs IPD = Jan Ingram. Ruth Ann H.ar e1I * J Ifuman lbn&` Robbie Richards Nancy Knox ` ' .lean -Surqh ** DE-PAC, Virginia, Gallian ** Patty Bryan Virginia Sims Jert-i. Allen •/ Anita Reeves Sheryl Reese,/ John Fuerst Paula Joslin Darlene Ritterscamp Kathy Staruska Liz Perkins ,,.-LeonGarret Dorothy Martinez �: 'You are invited to attend the Sesquieentenniaf Visuaf Art Contest Awards Reception. Thursday, 'anuarry, 18, 2007 5:00 pin - 7:00 pin Awards Presentation 5.30 pin Denton Civic Center 321 E. McKinney Denton, 2X 76201 Presented by °y WELLS FAR.GO TIV NaGe UST yet upb t G •�•s �ZZ JA ,nor _A0 vft�-4t, January 12, 2007 John Cabrales FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 940465-4846 Local Organizations host a Visual Arts Contest celebrating diversity as part of Denton's Sesquicentennial Celebration Denton, TX- The City of Denton celebrates its 150t11(sesquicentennial)birthday in January 2007. Many festivities are planned this month to help celebrate this auspicious milestone. One of these activities is a visual art contest for Denton ISD grades K-12 students that celebrates diversity in Denton. The event art contest was organized by: Denton's League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,Black Chamber of Commerce,National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Greater Denton Arts Council (GDAC), Visual Art Society of Texas(VAST), and Wells Fargo Bank. Denton has a long and rich history reflecting the diversity of people who have called Denton home. Today, Denton continues to be strengthened and enriched by the diversity of religious faiths, ethnicities, cultural arts, cuisine,talents and contributions of its college students, individuals and families who relocate to Denton from across the country and from around the world. Denton ISD students have been asked to try to capture that diversity through submission of artwork that will be judged by artist from the University of North Texas,Texas Woman's University, and the Visual Art Society of Texas. The artwork will be judged under three categories: elementary, middle and high school grades. A"Best in Show," 1s'Place, 2nd Place and P Place winner will be selected for each category. The winning entries will receive a US Savings Bonds and Visa Debit Credit Card from Wells Fargo Bank. The wining entries will be presented to the community at a reception during the following: Thursday,January 18 5:00—7:00 p.m. Denton Civic Center(321 E. McKinney) The winning entries will then be displayed at The Art Project fine art gallery, 222 W. Hickory, from January 20 to February 2, 2007, and at the Wells Fargo Bank lobby at downtown branch location at 101 S. Locust, from February 3 to February 16, 2007 Artists from the University of North Texas, Texas Woman's University, the Visual Arts Society of Texas and local artist Justin Forbes judged the artwork. For more information, please contact Denton LULAC President Dorothy Martinez at(940)387- 6941 or Denton Hispanic Chamber Chair Jorge Urbina at(940)565-1919. 9. Contest winning entries will receive the following awards from Wells Fargo Bank in US Savings Bonds: • Elementary School Best in Show $75.00 $100 1s' Place $50.00 $75 2 d Place $25.00 $50 3rd Place $15.00 $50 • Middle School Best in Show $100.00 $100 1 st Place $75.00 $75 2nd Place $50.00 $50 3rd Place $25.00 $50 • High School Best in Show $150.00 $200 1 st Place $100.00 $100 2nd Place $50.00 $75 3`d Place $25.00 $50 10. Contest winning entries will be displayed or exhibited from January 18 to February 16, 2007 at the following venues: • January 18, 2007 - - Denton Sesquicentennial Cultural Diversity Celebration Reception at Denton Civic Center - - sponsored by Wells Fargo Bank. • January 20 to February 2, 2007 - - The Art Project fine art gallery opening at 222 W. Hickory, Denton • February 3 to February 16, 2007 - - Wells Fargo Bank lobby at downtown branch location at 101 S. Locust, Denton. 11 . Judges for the Visual Arts Contest: • Justin Forbes, museum exhibited artist • Visual Arts faculty of University of North Texas • Visual Arts faculty of Texas Woman's University • Professional artists of the Visual Arts Society of Texas ART TEACHERS PLEASE NOTE! Denton Sesquicentennial Celebration of Diversity art contest committee / organizations will meet soon to determine whether a scholastic year calendar featuring the 12 award winning entries might be possible and made available at print cost to classrooms of participating teachers / schools. All fundraising proceeds from the calendar sale would belong to the classroom for art supplies, etc. For more information please contact: Dorothy Martinez (940) 387- 6941 Elihu Gillespie (940) 498-1386 Carrell Ann Simmons (940) 382-5421 Michelle Cunningham (940) 349-7775 Jorge Urbina (940) 565-1919 tb! Ar" AP 1929 I Celebrate Denton's 150t" Birthday! Announcing a Visual Arts Contest celebrating cultural diversity in Denton! The City of Denton celebrates its 1501h (sesquicentennial) birthday in January 2007! Denton has a long and rich history reflecting the diversity of people who have called Denton home. Today, Denton continues to be strengthened and enriched by the diversity of religious faiths, ethnicities, cultural arts, cuisine, talents and contributions of its college students, individuals and families who relocate to Denton from across the country and from around the world. Denton's Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Black Chamber of Commerce, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), Greater Denton Arts Council (GDAC), Visual Art Society of Texas (VAST), and Wells Fargo Bank join as partners in a visual art contest for Denton ISD grade K-12 students that celebrates cultural diversity in our community with cash awards for the winning entries! Entry Deadline: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 Contest Rules and Guidelines 1 . The contest is open to Denton ISD students grades K to 12 grades. 2. Only one entry per student may be submitted. 3. The entry must be the original work of the student. 4. Two and three dimension art may be submitted (including sculpture, photography, and graphic art). 5. Two-dimensional pieces must be matted, finished, framed or squared, no larger than 18" x 24" including frame, if applicable. 6. Three-dimensional pieces must be no larger than 12" X 24". 7. Submit TWO (2) typed or handwritten identification note cards (5 x 7) with each piece: The Judge's card should have: Title of the entry Student's age and grade Medium used (oil, watercolor, pen, crayon, etc.) The Exhibition card should have: Title of the entry Student's name, age and grade Teacher/ school name & contact phone number Medium used (oil, watercolor, pen, crayon, etc.) 8. With no exceptions, all entries must be delivered by the STUDENT OR TEACHER on Wednesday, January 10th at Wells Fargo Bank, 101 S. Locust, Denton, Texas between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM. (continued on back) Winners of the Visual Arts Contest: Celebrating Diversity In Denton ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WINNERS BEST OF SHOW: Getting Alone Kathryn Knabe Kay Adamson-Art Teacher 10 yrs old Ginnings Elementary 5th grade 1" PLACE: Together Along the Road Macy Ragle Ms. Sherrill,Art Teacher 7 yrs old Sam Houston Elementary 1 St grade 2"d PLACE: Success Antonio Alonzo Ms. Heather White, Art 10 yrs old Teacher 0' grade E. P. Razor Elementary 3rd PLACE: Pinata Party Kate Conner Ms.Nancy Walkup, Art 7 years old Teacher, W. S. Ryan Elementary MIDDLE SCHOOL WINNERS BEST OF SHOW: Diversity of Denton Kayla Tunnell Adiodun Ijiyera, Art Teacher 13 yrs old Calhoun Middle School 8th grade I"PLACE: Colors of Denton Ashia Sato Same-Art Teacher 13 yrs old Calhoun Middle School 7th grade 2"d PLACE: You Better Believe This Is Denton Kylie Phillips Same-Art Teacher 11 yrs old Calhoun Middle 6'h grade School 3 d PLACE: Denton Courthouse Malinda Felts Adiodun Ijiyera,Art Teacher 12 yrs old Calhoun Middle School 6th grade HIGH SCHOOL WINNERS: Best of Show: Self Portrait Na-Young Wood Ms. Jessup,Art Teacher 18 yrs old Guyer High School Senior -90 1" PLACE: Safe for Diversity Zachary Gezella Ms. Dena Moss Wilson 17 yrs old Instructor,Advance Senior Technology Center 2"`' PLACE: Bubble Gun of the Square Susie Seo Mr. Todd Ford,Art Teacher 18 yrs old Ryan High School Senior 3"d PLACE: Modern Mayan Elyse Michelle Diamond Mr. Ricardo Ramirez 15 ys old Teacher, Guyer High School 10"grade