Thomas Jefferson High School Lasso Alumni Association, Inc. JUNE 2016 NEWSLETTER

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1 Thomas Jefferson High School Lasso Alumni Association, Inc. JUNE 2016 NEWSLETTER OUR SINCEREST APPRECIATION TO OUR SUPPORTERS OF THE BIG GIVE CAMPAIGN!! Thank you so much for your continued support of the Lasso Alumni Association! In spite of the technical difficulties experienced by the Big Give website, we were still able to raise $2,629 thanks to your generosity!! We want to thank each and every one of you who contributed! These funds will be put to good use supporting future Thomas Jefferson Lassos! Terry Mazuca, 76 Big Give/Foundations/Yahoo Account Chair Contributor Diana Cadena Theresa Flores Lopez Linda Grimm Elizabeth Wells Nancy York In honor of: Annie Marie Castillo Cindy Sanchez In honor of all of our former Lassos that we have lost and are now roping/ dancing in a better place. Mark Bender Jim Graham Thank You! Your Support Means So Much! Contributors Nancy Andry Susan Goodwill Fred Moss Sandy Deitchle Liz Herrera Deborah Oliva Paul DeLauter Ernest Herrera Ruth Pina Stacye Dick Priscilla Ingle Susan Ruiz Yvonne Donel J-B Kirkpatrick Beth Smith Alfredo Donel Linda Lieck John Sutherland Rita Duggan Thomas Lieck Carolyn Taylor Mary Lou Ezzell Theresa Mazuca-Garcia Laura Volluz Anysia Garcia Cecilia McGuinness Elizabeth Wells Gabriel Garcia Ethel Moss Shirley Wills Kate Gonzales Patricia Moss Victor York Anonymous James Moss Anonymous

2 2016 Senior Lasso Dinner On May 25, 2016 the 2015/2016 Lassos and Manager, their family members, Sponsor Melanie Davis and LAA members gathered at the Spaghetti Warehouse for a dinner honoring graduating Lasso Seniors. The LAA was proud to treat all of our 2015/2016 Lassos and their manager to dinner. The night began with socializing and a look back at the events of the past year of Lasso performances and daily life in a slide presentation and program courtesy of LAA members, Pat and Jim Moss. Pat and Jim are great supporters of our Lassos and attend and record the majority of Lasso events during the year. After dinner, LAA President Nancy Andry presented gifts to the Senior Lassos including a silver Lasso pendant and a 1st year of LAA membership! Melanie Davis also presented fun awards to the Lassos as the Lasso sisters tried to guess the recipient of each award certificate! And the icing on top...cake (of course) and a set of DVDs which recorded the past wonderful Lasso year from Pat and Jim Moss!

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4 2015/2016 TJHS 78th Chuck Wagon! On May 26, 2016 the 78th TJHS Chuck Wagon was held! The Lasso Boosters sold yummy plates of BBQ in the school cafeteria. Following Chuck Wagon, a few of the LAA members took a tour of the Lasso practice facilities attached to the girls gym. It s a beautiful dance facility complete with mirrors, ballet bars and a locker room. There is also room for Lasso memorabilia. I was personally delighted to see a large collage Lasso Officers getting ready to pin next year s Officers. You served the Lassos well and we welcome you into the LAA! Natt Puentes, Rope Capt., Vyanni Gomez, Dance Capt. and Klarrisa Valdez, Major. Klarissa Valdez pinning the Lasso Major, Yalleen Soriano. Great job this year, Klarissa! Have fun leading the Lassos next year Yalleen! Page 4

5 with individually labeled pictures of every Lasso! We then proceeded to the boys gym for the presentation of awards. The band played, the ROTC team presented colors, the athletic and spirit teams attended along with many of the other school organizations. The faculty and special guests presented awards and announced the school leaders for next year. Melanie Davis, Lasso Sponsor Extraordinaire, announced the Officers for the school year. We salute the outgoing Lassos and welcome them into the LAA! We welcome the new Officers and wish them all the best in their new positions! Lasso Officers: Rope Capt. April Ruvalcaba, Lasso Major Yalleen Soriano, Dance Captain Yamilex Vela. LAA College Scholarship Recipients: Desiree De La Cruz, Klarissa Valdez, Savannah Pullin, Melissa Hernandez and Brianna Maravilla. Best Wishes Lasso Ladies for a Brilliant Future! Yvonne Luna Donel 79 Public Relations Chair Page 5

6 2016 Upcoming Events We invite you to the upcoming 2016 events! Some dates are still to be determined so stay tuned for updates! Hope to see you there! June 17 July Movie Premier of Marcia Birenberg Nasatir s story A Classy Broad. Marcia is a 1943 TJHS Graduate and former Lasso! (Details on page 8-9.) *Summer Camp Lunch at TJHS (a date during the week of July 18th. Stay tuned for an update.) August 18 Ice Cream Social at TJHS September *Alumni Football Game at Alamo Stadium October 19 *3 rd Annual LAA Golf Tournament at Cool Crest November December Tommy Bowl & Homecoming at Alamo Stadium Annual Meeting & Christmas Social Our membership dues provide Lassos with additional support to participate in Lasso activities and events. Annual LAA dues (Jan. Dec.) are $40 for Alumni and $25 for Non-Alumni. Lifetime Membership is only $250 There are several ways to join. You can print and complete the application on the next page and mail to LAA with your check payment or you can access the application on our website at: and pay your dues via PayPal.

7 Date: Thomas Jefferson High School Lasso Alumni Association, Inc. Please Mark Applicable Membership: Membership Application Return application and dues to: TJHS Lasso Alumni Association, Inc. PO Box San Antonio, TX New Member Renewal Former Lasso $40/year (Jan. thru Dec.) Non-Lasso (non-voting) $25/year Lifetime Member $250 Other Donation: $ for Method of payment: Check Cash Make checks payable to: TJHS Lasso Alumni Association, Inc. or pay online at Please complete the following information: Last Name: First Name: Mi: Maiden Name (if applicable): Birthday: Month Day Class Year: Officer: No Yes (if yes) Address: Apt # City: State Zip Phone: (Home) - - (Cell) Favorite Lasso Memory: Please send general correspondence to: lassoalum@yahoo.com The TJHS Lasso Alumni Assoc is a 501(c)3 non-profit. Consult your tax advisor regarding the deductibility of your donation. Page 7

8 Join us on Friday, June 17 at Thomas Jefferson High School, for the San Antonio premiere of a new documentary entitled, A Classy Broad honoring 1943 Jefferson graduate and Lasso, Marcia Birenberg Nasatir. The new documentary, "A Classy Broad," chronicles the career of trailblazing Hollywood executive Marcia Nasatir of San Antonio, who broke through the glass ceiling back in the '70s. At a time when gender inequality in Hollywood continues to make headlines, Anne Goursaud's movie, first shown in Santa Barbara, seems especially relevant. Marcia achieved success as a producer and as the first woman to serve as vice president of production at a major Hollywood studio. In other words, she picked which movies to make! DETAILS 5-6 pm Explore outside campus. 6-6:30 pm Limited tour of the interior of the school. 6:30 pm Local comedian Cleto Rodriguez, MC, honors Marcia Nasatir. 7 pm Documentary begins. After 7 pm NO FURTHER ADMITTANCE 8:30 pm Q&A with Marcia Nasatir & Producer -Anne Goursaud. Tickets available at $10 per person via Paypal, credit card or at the door until 6:45 p.m. Visit for more information.

9 Board Members with Marcia during the filming of the movie. Left to Right: Joe-Beth Kirkpatrick, Nancy York, Marcia Nasatir and Beth Smith. Roping in the Main Hall at TJHS Joe-Beth Kirkpatrick, Marcia Nasatir and Beth Smith.

10 Please Share our Message with Your Friends! Please share our mission of providing support for current and future Lassos with other Lasso alumni and supporters by Contacting us at: on our website: or by mail at : lassoalum@yahoo.com P.O. Box San Antonio, TX A Special Thank You to Terry Mazuca 76 for her extra efforts and commitment to the success of the Big Give Event! We Appreciate You!

11 2016 LASSO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS: OFFICERS: President: President-Elect: Secretary: Treasurer: Nancy Andry 74 Terry Mazuca 76 Ruth Pina 75 Linda Lieck- 71 COMMITTEE BOARD MEMBERS: Terry Mazuca 76 Big Give, Foundations, Yahoo Account Manager Priscilla Ingle 76 Christmas Party Chair Nancy York 65 Fiesta Medal Sales Beth Smith 75 Fundraising/Special Events Nancy Andry 74 Lasso Liaison Liz Herrera 79 Life Member Chair Melina Lopez 84 Membership Pat Moss 67 Merchandise Sales Yvonne Donel 79 Public Relations Joe-Beth Kirkpatrick 71 Roping/Reunions Beth Wells 73 Scholarships/Fiesta Medal Design Megan Kee 13 Social Media Shirley Wills Carroll 69 Website/Communications