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Civil Rights leader had roots in Round Rock ISD
Juanita Jewell Shanks Craft, a leader in the Texas Civil Rights Movement and a recipient of several national humanitarian awards, had roots in Round Rock ISD. Craft was born in Round Rock, Texas on February 9, 1902. She was the only child of Round Rock ISD educators David Sylvestus (D.S.) and Eliza Lydia Balfour (E.L.) Shanks.
Sixth grade teacher inspired a life time love of reading
Editor’s Note: Maria Rodriguez Rogers submitted her story on February 18, 2013 as part of the District’s Centennial year celebration.Rodriquez Rogers was a student and elementary counselor in Round Rock ISD. Her life time love of reading was instilled by her 6th...
Former student recalls memories of Mexican School, integration and caring teachers
Also, Miss [Signe] Quick and Principal Claude Berkman didn’t tolerate bullying of Hispanic kids. Sometimes Mr. Berkman would ride the school bus to keep kids in line. He helped me understand that some people don’t see that we’re all just people. He believed that children should be taught to respect everybody.
First graduating class included WWI hero
In 1913, George Johns was a member of the first graduating class of the newly formed Round Rock ISD. Johns grew up in Round Rock on a ranch located about three miles southwest of Round Rock. After graduation, Johns enrolled in business classes at Trinity College in Round Rock and became a bookkeeper at the W.J. Walsh Limestone Company.
Round Rock ISD Veterans: Three 99ers gave all
Three boys. Three members of the Class of 1999. Three Round Rock ISD high schools. Joseph Fite, Steven Gill and Dustin Brisky made the ultimate sacrifice to our country during Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Students who made the ultimate sacrifice
From the very first graduating class of Round Rock High School, to the present day war in Iraq and Afghanistan, thousands of former Round Rock ISD students have headed the call of duty to serve our country during times of peace and at times of war. Not all returned...
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.
From a segregated school to President of the Board of Trustees
I ran for the school board and was fortunate enough to be elected. I served for 12 years, having served as president, VP and secretary of the Board. I was, in fact, the first Hispanic to be elected to the Board of Trustees.
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.
1934 graduate reflects on special teacher, football
A very special teacher I remember was Helen Booth who went to bat for Mitchell Wolf so he could graduate with our class. Mitchell was very smart, but missed a lot of school to help work on the family farm. Because of Miss Booth, Mitchell did graduate with us, and went on to be a very successful top construction foreman. One of his many success stories is the work he oversaw on the construction of Bergstrom Air Force Base that was completed in 1942.