The Bell Ringer / Victor Rodriguez.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rodriguez, Victor, 1932- author.

Series:

Number 11 in the Al Filo, Mexican American Studies Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Rodriguez, Victor, 1932-.

Rodriguez, Victor.

Track and field athletes--United States--Biography.

Track and field athletes.

Mexican American athletes--Texas--Biography.

Mexican American athletes.

Mexican American teachers--Texas--San Antonio--Biography.

Mexican American teachers.

Hispanic American educators--Texas--San Antonio--Biography.

Hispanic American educators.

Genre:

Autobiographies.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (1 volume)

Place of Publication:

Denton, Texas : University of North Texas Press, 2005.

Summary:

"This is the story of Victor Rodriguez, star track athlete and San Antonio educator. From his earliest days in South Texas in the 1940s he broke many barriers. As a football player and track star he set records and won trophies at Edna High School, at Victoria College, and at North Texas State College. At each stage of his education, he often found himself the only Mexican American in his group.He developed his sports prowess from nine years of early morning running to the church in Edna, to ring the bell before Mass. He earned the first Hispanic scholarships as an athlete at both Victoria Junior College and North Texas State College. After graduating in 1955, he began a career in the San Antonio School District, ultimately retiring in 1994 after twelve years as Superintendent of the District. As a pioneer Mexican American educator in San Antonio, he brought dignity and respect to the people of the Westside, where he remains a role model today"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Part I . Growing Up in South Texas, 1932-1951: Returning Home

Two Outstanding Teachers

The Mark of Rodriguez

First Christmas in Edna

Robert Barnes

The Saturday Night Dance

A Year of Transition

Making the First Team

Beeville Track Meet

Two Sides of the Coin

Coach Eddie Shinn

The First Visit to College

The Sprint-Medley Relay

Jesus Gonzales

The Test

The Final Ringing of the Bell

Part II. Becoming a Man, 1951-1957: First Job after Graduation

Freshman

Working on the Railroad

North Texas State

U.S. Army

"The Spearhead Division"

Two Lucky Days

Ohio vs. San Antonio

Part III: San Antonio, 1957

: Beginning a Career with SASD

From Lanier to Highlands

From Vice Principal to Personnel Director

The Pre-History of an Effort to Change

The Substance of the Effort of Change

Promotions and Awards

A Touch of Nostalgia.

Notes:

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-57441-846-7

OCLC:

1273426420