On Tuesday evening, I officially became the "Immediate Past President" of the TJHS Lasso Alumni Association ("LAA"). Incoming President of the LAA for 2012 is Patricia Schroeder Moss, class of 1967. Congratulations Pat!
It has been a true joy to have served as president of the LAA during 2010 and 2011. I have enjoyed working with a board of directors that is the hardest working board in the city! Each member brought incredible gifts to the table to build a team that accomplished many goals this year, which are listed below. I met many new women who were Lassos from other generations both before and after my time at TJHS in the seventies and discovered that all of us have a common goal-- to support the current Lassos, their sponsor and help carry on an organization that is now 80 years old!
During these last two years, I discovered that TJHS male alums and non-Lasso alums also have a "heart" for supporting the Lassos and students at TJHS.
Below is a list of accomplished goals and activities in which the LAA participated during 2011:
Many thanks to sponsors for this year: Jefferson State Bank--donation for Chuck Wagon; women who donated uniform parts for the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum event; Good Time Charlie's owners Millard Stetler and Eddie Ruffo; JoAnn Karambis, Simple Simon's Pizza; and Chris Madrid's.
A special thanks and appreciation to Ms. Joanne Cockrell, principal of TJHS, who supported the LAA every step of the way. We are very proud of the work Ms. Cockrell has contributed to make TJHS strong, with a good reputation in the community.
Ed Garza, is another supporter that cheered us on, connected us to donors and convinced us the Chuck Wagon would be a piece of cake!
Lasso Sponsor Nikki Howell has wowed us with her ability to build a Lasso Team that not only perfects dance and roping numbers, but a team that understands the heritage of being a Lassos and a TJHS student. We are very happy that Nikki is at the helm of Lassos!
But most of all thanks to all of our alums, who bought t-shirts, ropes, sent the LAA money for donations and membership and spread the word about the LAA to others. Your generosity is what has allowed the membership of the Lassos to increase from 10 in 2006 to 36 in 2011-12 and has provided college scholarship money!
We have several upcoming events for 2012: Night in Ol' Jefferson, February 25, 2012, 6-11 pm TJHS, an event to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the school which will be hosted by TJHS; March 30, 2012, 6pm-presentation of the LAA Fiesta Medal celebrating the 80th anniversary of Lassos and TJHS to TJHS Alum Dignitaries. The event will be held at Deco Pizzeria, 1815 Fredericksburg Road. Lassos will perform!
Upcoming Lasso performances in 2012:
March 3, 2012 Austin Dance Competition
March 9 & 10, 2012 National Competition @ UTSA
May 16, 7pm--Spring Show, TJHS
The new LAA Board of Directors and Officers are listed as follows:
President - Pat Schroeder Moss
Vice President - Nancy Graham York
Secretary - Linda Rodriguez Lieck
Treasurer - Nancy Nemky Froelich
Committee Chairs:
Lasso Needs-Roping: Joe-Beth Kirkpatrick
Lasso Needs-Uniforms: Beth Smith
Scholarship - Susan Dorough Hollingsworth
Board of Directors:
Ex Officio Members:
Susan Dorough Hollingsworth Class of 1972, Past President
Beth Smith Class of 1975, Past President
Beth Bender Wells Class of 1973 Past President
I look forward to continuing to work with the LAA and hope to see you at events. Check the LAA website, as we update it regularly!
Thank you again for making these last two years memorable for me!
All the best,
Beth Smith, Class of 1975
Immediate Past President, LAA
It has been a true joy to have served as president of the LAA during 2010 and 2011. I have enjoyed working with a board of directors that is the hardest working board in the city! Each member brought incredible gifts to the table to build a team that accomplished many goals this year, which are listed below. I met many new women who were Lassos from other generations both before and after my time at TJHS in the seventies and discovered that all of us have a common goal-- to support the current Lassos, their sponsor and help carry on an organization that is now 80 years old!
During these last two years, I discovered that TJHS male alums and non-Lasso alums also have a "heart" for supporting the Lassos and students at TJHS.
Below is a list of accomplished goals and activities in which the LAA participated during 2011:
- January: Hosted a reception for Lasso Alums of the '40s & '50s;
- February: Attended Lasso competitions in Boerne in February and at Wagner High School in March; Hired a webmaster, Jorge Infante-good investment.
- March: Sponsored a Rope Training Clinic for current Lassos and prospective Lassos;
- April 1: Held a fundraiser at Simple Simon's Pizza and presentation of inaugural LAA Fiesta Medal to Ed Garza;
- April 16: Chaperoned Lassos and Wranglers at the Fiesta Flambeau Parade and provided illumination for uniforms;
- March-mid-May: Assisted in the planning and hosting of Chuck Wagon 2011;
- May: Provided end of year award plaques for Lassos;
- May: Presented 2 college scholarships to two graduating seniors;
- May-August: Collected uniforms from all Lassos and then measured, fitted and distributed uniforms to Lassos for 2011-12;
- June: Hosted the Annual Chris Madrid's Fundraiser and Social, honoring Roping Team Captains and Roping Team Members;
- July: Provided lunch to Lassos during their lunch break at Dance Camp and presented a mentoring power point to Lassos;
- July: Provided a vintage uniform for the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum exhibit, "Texas High School Football: More Than a Game" and on August 5 attended the opening event at the museum;
- August 19: Attended Ice Cream Social as a group;
- September and October: As a group, attended two football games and walked in with Lassos during pass and review;
- October: Participated and dined at Good Time Charlie's during Fundraiser week at the same restaurant;
- December 4: Provided a bus for the Lassos and Wranglers to perform at the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum, as well as attended the performance and beamed with pride!
- Dec. 11: Held the Annual Meeting and Holiday Party at the lovely home of Belinda Molina and socialized with many alums, current Lassos, Lasso Booster Club members and Lasso Sponsor, Nikki Howell and her family;
- Dec. 30: Received a generous donation from Good Time Charlie's owners and TJHS Alums, Millard Stetler and Eddie Ruffo.
Many thanks to sponsors for this year: Jefferson State Bank--donation for Chuck Wagon; women who donated uniform parts for the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum event; Good Time Charlie's owners Millard Stetler and Eddie Ruffo; JoAnn Karambis, Simple Simon's Pizza; and Chris Madrid's.
A special thanks and appreciation to Ms. Joanne Cockrell, principal of TJHS, who supported the LAA every step of the way. We are very proud of the work Ms. Cockrell has contributed to make TJHS strong, with a good reputation in the community.
Ed Garza, is another supporter that cheered us on, connected us to donors and convinced us the Chuck Wagon would be a piece of cake!
Lasso Sponsor Nikki Howell has wowed us with her ability to build a Lasso Team that not only perfects dance and roping numbers, but a team that understands the heritage of being a Lassos and a TJHS student. We are very happy that Nikki is at the helm of Lassos!
But most of all thanks to all of our alums, who bought t-shirts, ropes, sent the LAA money for donations and membership and spread the word about the LAA to others. Your generosity is what has allowed the membership of the Lassos to increase from 10 in 2006 to 36 in 2011-12 and has provided college scholarship money!
We have several upcoming events for 2012: Night in Ol' Jefferson, February 25, 2012, 6-11 pm TJHS, an event to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the school which will be hosted by TJHS; March 30, 2012, 6pm-presentation of the LAA Fiesta Medal celebrating the 80th anniversary of Lassos and TJHS to TJHS Alum Dignitaries. The event will be held at Deco Pizzeria, 1815 Fredericksburg Road. Lassos will perform!
Upcoming Lasso performances in 2012:
March 3, 2012 Austin Dance Competition
March 9 & 10, 2012 National Competition @ UTSA
May 16, 7pm--Spring Show, TJHS
The new LAA Board of Directors and Officers are listed as follows:
President - Pat Schroeder Moss
Vice President - Nancy Graham York
Secretary - Linda Rodriguez Lieck
Treasurer - Nancy Nemky Froelich
Committee Chairs:
- Membership Chair - Minnie Mabry Hill
- Fundraising - Nancy Andry
- Web Site - Belinda Molina
- Historian - Jennifer Hernandez
Lasso Needs-Roping: Joe-Beth Kirkpatrick
Lasso Needs-Uniforms: Beth Smith
Scholarship - Susan Dorough Hollingsworth
Board of Directors:
- Nancy Craft Andry Class of 1974
- Patricia Longoria Borrego Class of 1991
- Nancy Nemky Froelich Class of 1970
- Jennifer Hernandez Class of 1989
- Peggy Kondoff Class of 1967
- Linda Rodriguez Lieck Class of 1971
- Theresa Mazuca Garcia Class of 1976
- Minnie Mabry Hill Class of 1961
- Joe-Beth Kirkpatrick Class of 1971
- Belinda Valera Molina Class of 1975
- Pat Schroeder Moss Class of 1967
- Patsy Long Skeels Class of 1958
- Shirley Wills Carroll Class of 1969
- Nancy Graham York Class of 1965
- Susan Dorough Hollingsworth Class of 1972
Ex Officio Members:
Susan Dorough Hollingsworth Class of 1972, Past President
Beth Smith Class of 1975, Past President
Beth Bender Wells Class of 1973 Past President
I look forward to continuing to work with the LAA and hope to see you at events. Check the LAA website, as we update it regularly!
Thank you again for making these last two years memorable for me!
All the best,
Beth Smith, Class of 1975
Immediate Past President, LAA