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The album · 32 photographs

1960s

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1960

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  • “Our Campus”: an aerial view from the 1960 yearbook.
    1960 · “Our Campus”: an aerial view from the 1960 yearbook.“Pan Am 1960 (scanned from 1960 year book.)”Shared by Jim Erdman · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove

1962

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3 photographs · from the school’s Facebook group and page
  • Halloween 1962: Adriana, Vicky Cáceres and David Flores in costume.
    1962 · Halloween 1962: Adriana, Vicky Cáceres and David Flores in costume.“Halloween 1962”Adriana Martinez ’64 · Victoria Anita Caceres ’64Shared by Adriana Martínez · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • The Pan Am Choir with its director, Mr. Owens, and his wife, a professional soprano, on the spring 1962 tour to Mexico City, where they sang atop the Pyramid of the Sun.
    1962 · The Pan Am Choir with its director, Mr. Owens, and his wife, a professional soprano, on the spring 1962 tour to Mexico City, where they sang atop the Pyramid of the Sun.“The Pan Am Choir. I think this was our trip to Mexico City but I can't remember the year. Our Choir Director was Mr Owens. Here he is with his wife who's a professional soprano. …”J. Diego Ruiz Rivera ’64Shared by Diego Ruiz-Rivera · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • A hayride at Pan Am around 1962; a classmate spots Moises Garcia and one of the de Lugo sisters.
    c. 1962 · A hayride at Pan Am around 1962; a classmate spots Moises Garcia and one of the de Lugo sisters.“Hayride at Pan Am; Year: about 1962. Can you add names to faces?”Shared by Rob Uribe · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove

1963

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  • Teachers of the early 1960s: “Miss” Roberts — she always insisted on Miss — Mr. Stock and Mr. Reed, the history teacher and poet who collected courthouse postcards.
    c. 1963 · Teachers of the early 1960s: “Miss” Roberts — she always insisted on Miss — Mr. Stock and Mr. Reed, the history teacher and poet who collected courthouse postcards.“"MISS" Roberts, Mr. Stock and Mr Reed”Shared by Diego Ruiz-Rivera · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • Square dancing in the early 1960s; classmates name David Flores, Bertha de Lugo, Lydia Hernandez and Steve.
    c. 1963 · Square dancing in the early 1960s; classmates name David Flores, Bertha de Lugo, Lydia Hernandez and Steve.“A guy like me, from NYC, doing square dance? I tried it and got hooked!”J. Diego Ruiz Rivera ’64 · Bertha de Lugo ’63 · Lydia Hernandez ’63Shared by Diego Ruiz-Rivera · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • Diego and Moises in costume at what he believes was a Halloween party.
    c. 1963 · Diego and Moises in costume at what he believes was a Halloween party.“"Moi" in what I believe was a halloween party! With Moises and can't remember the girls name!”J. Diego Ruiz Rivera ’64Shared by Diego Ruiz-Rivera · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • Eunice ringing the dining hall bell; alumni remember the cinnamon rolls on Wednesdays.
    c. 1963 · Eunice ringing the dining hall bell; alumni remember the cinnamon rolls on Wednesdays.“Eunice, ringing the "bell"?”Shared by Diego Ruiz-Rivera · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • The choir on its tour through Texas cities in the early 1960s; Rafael Cortés and Beatrice Gonzales spot themselves.
    c. 1963 · The choir on its tour through Texas cities in the early 1960s; Rafael Cortés and Beatrice Gonzales spot themselves.“The Choir. Not sure if the trip to Mexico or the tour through Texas!”J. Diego Ruiz Rivera ’64 · Rafael Cortes ’65Shared by Diego Ruiz-Rivera · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • Dancing in the lounge, early 1960s; the poster marks classmate Robert Renobato with an arrow and remembers Steve Gamboa and Jorge Villardel.
    c. 1963 · Dancing in the lounge, early 1960s; the poster marks classmate Robert Renobato with an arrow and remembers Steve Gamboa and Jorge Villardel.“RIP Steve Gamboa and Jorge Villardel. The rest of my senior class is accounted for except for Robert Renobato, indicated by the arrow. Been trying to get information on him for over 2 years. The very first place I stayed at during my first school recess was in his home. …”J. Diego Ruiz Rivera ’64 · Robert Renobato ’64 · Esteban Gamboa ’64Shared by Diego Ruiz-Rivera · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • The Presbyterian Pan American School Chapel Choir, 1963, in robes before the organ pipes — the choir that sang atop the Pyramid of the Sun on its Mexico trip.
    1963 · The Presbyterian Pan American School Chapel Choir, 1963, in robes before the organ pipes — the choir that sang atop the Pyramid of the Sun on its Mexico trip.“How blessed was this choir that got to sing on its' trip to Mexico atop La Piramide del Sol”J. Diego Ruiz Rivera ’64Shared by Diego Ruiz-Rivera · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • Diego, Sammy Rodriguez from New York and Oscar Gonzales from Victoria, Texas, in their dorm room.
    c. 1963 · Diego, Sammy Rodriguez from New York and Oscar Gonzales from Victoria, Texas, in their dorm room.“Them were days to remember! Moi and Sammy Rodriguez from NY and far right my dear friend Oscar Gonzales from Victoria, Texas!”J. Diego Ruiz Rivera ’64Shared by Diego Ruiz-Rivera · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • Dorm life in the early 1960s, starring Sammy, Oscar and Diego.
    c. 1963 · Dorm life in the early 1960s, starring Sammy, Oscar and Diego.“Part II of dorm life at Pan Am starring Sammy, Oscar and Moi!”J. Diego Ruiz Rivera ’64Shared by Diego Ruiz-Rivera · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • The 1963 Faith Commission, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stock with Ruth Casares as chair; Lucy Torres sits between Mr. Stock and Angie Rodriguez, and Rob Uribe is back row, far left.
    1963 · The 1963 Faith Commission, sponsored by Mr. and Mrs. Ray Stock with Ruth Casares as chair; Lucy Torres sits between Mr. Stock and Angie Rodriguez, and Rob Uribe is back row, far left.Ruth Casarez ’64 · Robert Uribe ’66Shared by Lucy Torres · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • Ninth-grade typing class: Gary McGill, Hope Loya, Joel Rugerio, Lucy Solis (Torres), Imelda Garcia and Lydia Serrata — typing to a tune none of them could ever name.
    c. 1963 · Ninth-grade typing class: Gary McGill, Hope Loya, Joel Rugerio, Lucy Solis (Torres), Imelda Garcia and Lydia Serrata — typing to a tune none of them could ever name.Gary McGill ’66 · Hope Elaine Loya ’66 · Joel A. Rugerio ’66 · Imelda Garcia ’67 · Lydia Serrata ’66Shared by Lucy Torres · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove

1964

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  • A 1964 bulletin with the portraits of the freshman and sophomore classes and their sponsoring Presbyterian churches, saved by an alumnus’s mother.
    1964 · A 1964 bulletin with the portraits of the freshman and sophomore classes and their sponsoring Presbyterian churches, saved by an alumnus’s mother.“My mom saved this 1964 bulletin. Freshman and sophomore classes.”Agustin Calderon ’65Shared by Agustin Calderon · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • Seniors singing from their music folders, February 1964.
    1964 · Seniors singing from their music folders, February 1964.J. Diego Ruiz Rivera ’64 · Vivian E. Whiteley ’64Shared by Diego Ruiz-Rivera · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • The Class of 1964 outside a classroom building in February 1964; classmates marked those who have passed, including Robert Renobato and Esteban Gamboa.
    1964 · The Class of 1964 outside a classroom building in February 1964; classmates marked those who have passed, including Robert Renobato and Esteban Gamboa.“Class of '64. Can anyone add information!”J. Diego Ruiz Rivera ’64 · Robert Renobato ’64 · Esteban Gamboa ’64Shared by Diego Ruiz-Rivera · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • The 1964 Student Council officers: Elizabeth Hernandez, president Diego Ruiz-Rivera, James Erdman and Ruth Casarez.
    1964 · The 1964 Student Council officers: Elizabeth Hernandez, president Diego Ruiz-Rivera, James Erdman and Ruth Casarez.“1964 Student Council. Left to right Elizabeth Hernandez (Secretary), I was the President, James Erdman (Secretary) and Ruth Casarez (Vice President) Don't know about now but at that time the entire Student Council was composed of the Executive (below) plus all the Class Presidents (4) and the 5 …”Elizabeth Hernandez ’65 · J. Diego Ruiz Rivera ’64 · James Erdman ’64 · Ruth Casarez ’64Shared by Diego Ruiz-Rivera · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • Robert C. Scott, choir director, in the 1964 Juntos.
    1964 · Robert C. Scott, choir director, in the 1964 Juntos.“Robert C Scott, PPAS Juntos 1964, Choir Director”Shared by Saints Canales · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove

1965

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  • The chapel interior with its original pews, lantern lights and pipe organ.
    c. 1965 · The chapel interior with its original pews, lantern lights and pipe organ.Shared by Jim Erdman · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • Robert C. Scott directing the choir, from the 1965 Juntos.
    1965 · Robert C. Scott directing the choir, from the 1965 Juntos.“Robert C Scott, PPAS Juntos 1965, Choir Director”Shared by Saints Canales · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove

1966

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4 photographs · from the school’s Facebook group and page
  • Baling hay on the school farm around 1966; Eduardo Sanchez recognizes himself on the tractor.
    c. 1966 · Baling hay on the school farm around 1966; Eduardo Sanchez recognizes himself on the tractor.“Circa 1966”Eduardo Sanchez ’68Shared by F Clark Williams Jr · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • Graduation day, May 1966: the Class of 1966 congratulating one another; the poster names Martita Guzman and Albert Cortez.
    1966 · Graduation day, May 1966: the Class of 1966 congratulating one another; the poster names Martita Guzman and Albert Cortez.Martha Elva Guzman ’66Shared by Lucy Torres · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • The Class of 1966 on the steps of the courthouse in Corpus Christi; classmates spot Donald, Reno and Alejandro Pedraza.
    c. 1966 · The Class of 1966 on the steps of the courthouse in Corpus Christi; classmates spot Donald, Reno and Alejandro Pedraza.Shared by Lucy Torres · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • Graduation day, May 1966: Mr. Stock and his family, Mrs. Reisner and Jimmy, Daniel Alvarez and Lucy Torres.
    1966 · Graduation day, May 1966: Mr. Stock and his family, Mrs. Reisner and Jimmy, Daniel Alvarez and Lucy Torres.Daniel Alvarez ’66Shared by Lucy Torres · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove

1967

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  • Boys at a night event, March 1967; Joe Solis, who attended for one year, has his arms crossed, and Azael Lomeli is at far right.
    1967 · Boys at a night event, March 1967; Joe Solis, who attended for one year, has his arms crossed, and Azael Lomeli is at far right.Shared by Lucy Torres · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • The freshman class of 1967 and their sponsoring Presbyterian churches, from the Presbyterian Panamericana newsletter.
    1967 · The freshman class of 1967 and their sponsoring Presbyterian churches, from the Presbyterian Panamericana newsletter.“Class of 67”Shared by Lucy Torres · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove

1969

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4 photographs · from the school’s Facebook group and page
  • Some of the Class of 1969 in caps and gowns on graduation day, the classroom building behind them.
    1969 · Some of the Class of 1969 in caps and gowns on graduation day, the classroom building behind them.Clark Williams ’69 · Jose Lopez ’69Shared by F Clark Williams Jr · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • The Class of 1972 as underclassmen, posed against a brick wall with their certificates.
    c. 1969 · The Class of 1972 as underclassmen, posed against a brick wall with their certificates.“Class of 1972”Elpidio Alberto Padilla ’72Shared by Elpidio Padilla · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • The PPAS Student Council of 1969–70 on the lawn, with the chapel tower behind.
    1969 · The PPAS Student Council of 1969–70 on the lawn, with the chapel tower behind.Shared by Hector Garcia-Ortiz · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove
  • “The Duran campus family”, a 1969 yearbook photo kept by Miss Durán, shared by her child.
    1969 · “The Duran campus family”, a 1969 yearbook photo kept by Miss Durán, shared by her child.“Viendo anuarios de mamá Miss Durán, siempre le encantaba sentarse a observarlos y contarme sus aventuras en esta hermosa escuela. Esta foto es de 1969. Gracias a Dios!”Shared by Zuky González Duran · PPAS Alumni group on Facebook · Correct or remove