1939-1940 senior class

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The Round Rock Independent School District was established on May 17, 1913, when voters approved incorporation of Williamson County Common School District #19 by a 57-2 vote.

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From Round Rock to the Moulin Rouge: the Story of Barbette

One of the most famous persons to graduate from Rock Rock Schools was Vander Clyde Broadway, a gender fluid trapeze artist whose aerial acts thrilled crowds at the Moulin Rouge and all over Europe during the 1920s and 1930s. Known by his stage name "Barbette," he was considered one of the greatest artists of that period.

From the Flats to the French Quarter: Artist Eugene Loving

After graduating from Round Rock High School around 1926,* Eugene Edward Loving arrived in New Orleans – drawn to the bohemian life and artistic scene that thrived in the French Quarter. Loving worked in the print mediums of etchings and serographs (silk screenings). He was active in the New Orleans art world and was a member of the New Orleans Arts and Crafts Club. His favorite subject was French Quarter architecture. Loving mainly sold his etchings from French Quarter galleries for $15 each. His work is widely available for sale today on various online auctions and marketplaces.

1945-04-01 A chance meeting on the shores of Okinawa

Chester Johnson, Leslie McNeese. William "Bo" Warren. They were teammates on the 1941-42 Bi-District Championship Dragon football team. Two years later, they found each other on the shores of Okinawa while unloading supplies – teammates again – this time while members of the U.S. Navy.

David Carlin recalls the challenges and rewards of a growing district

Even with all those students, the school was a close-knit family. Teachers steered and nurtured kids. We knew who was who. We had an environment where everybody had the best chance of learning. We had dedicated administrators and teachers. I remember Joe Lee Johnson and his wife, Mellownie Johnson, and Petronella McConico.

The Legacy of Joe Lee Johnson

Joe Lee Johnson served students in Round Rock ISD for 36 years – from 1950 until his retirement in 1986 – as a principal, teacher and coach. Johnson has a long history with Round Rock ISD, first as a student at the Hopewell Negro School, and eventually serving as principal of the school through its desegregation in 1966. His wife, Mellownie also taught at the Hopewell Negro School and at Central (Berkman) Elementary School.

From the Fish Bowl to the Rose Bowl

When I was a freshman I attended the "Fish Bowl" school. This was the last year that Round Rock HS had a 9th grade center due to the large number of students in the high school. It became Chisholm Trail MS the following year. When I was a sophomore, Westwood HS opened. I remember that the railroad tracks on 620 were the dividing line. There was nothing but open land between Round Rock HS and 183.