1960s - L ass os on the Grow

I n 1961, approximately 2,500 students attend histor y of SAISD at that time —710 students.

The Lassos per form for John Wayne. He

Brackettville, Texas. The Lassos per formed a 30-minute show for him at Wilford Hall Hospital. At the end, he called Roping Team Captain Marion Tolk back on stage to thank the group and tell her how impressed he was with the group’s rope sk ills.

Lassos continue to spark school spirit and represent the school at football and basketball games. The Lassos also make spirit boxes, write letters, design banners and decorate dressing rooms.

The annual Lasso drive to sell magazine subscriptions funds needed equipment, benches and choir risers as well as funding athletic banquets at the end of the season.

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