As Texas Dries Out, Life Falters and Fades (San Antonio, Alamo: middle school, activities)

[Cathy4017]

Originally Posted by ScoPro

Ask the Apaches about their relationship with the Comanches in early 18th Century Texas.

And......also read the history of the Comanches...and their relationships with OTHER tribes.

[mimimomx3]

Originally Posted by G Grasshopper

I don't believe the idea that arrogance is what Texas is all about. Since I first moved to Texas, in 1969, I have noticed that Texans have more pride in their state than many others, and have the boldness to state that. (I have to admit that I haven't lived all over the country, just Wisconsin, Texas, and California, but this is my impression.) Texans may have a good measure of confidence and swagger, but I have never seen it as arrogance. In fact, the attitude of personal superiority that defines arrogance is not something I have seen often. Most are helpful and friendly and welcoming, and most believe in things bigger than themselves. Texans are subject to the foibles that all humans are subject to, so yes, there are some arrogant ones, but I would not characterize all Texans that way. If that were true, there would be no "Texas friendly." So mimimom, if you are actually an arrogant person, so be it. But justifying that by calling all Texans arrogant is not something that holds water with me. Texas was built with courage, determination, a certain willingness to break the rules, some deception, stubbornness, love of the land, hard work, and the confidence to put that all together. And most Texans are humbled by the things they hold dear, and that is not arrogance.

We can argue semantics, what many call arrogance, I call pride. I'm proud to be a Texan, and I'll leave it at that.

[orngkat]

I don't know what they teach in public schools these days, but when I was in elementary school in San Antonio back in the 60s, Texas pride was part of the curriculum. Every morning, we had to sing The Eyes of Texas along after the Pledge of Allegiance. We had to learn the songs from the Alamo movie. I also recall years of Texas history.

[ScoPro]

Originally Posted by orngkat

I don't know what they teach in public schools these days, but when I was in elementary school in San Antonio back in the 60s, Texas pride was part of the curriculum. Every morning, we had to sing The Eyes of Texas along after the Pledge of Allegiance. We had to learn the songs from the Alamo movie. I also recall years of Texas history.

So, it appears your principal was a t-sip and a John Wayne fan.

[neddy]

I don't think that my kid even knows the "eyes of Texas" ...well maybe from grandma not from school but he does know the Texas pledge and we are trying to make him forget that he was born in Nebraska where we lived for 3 years! We can't do much about the weather and those born or been here long enough know things at some point will flood and all will be normal again in Texas. Those newcomers are wondering what the h**l they got themselves into and perhaps they should not have paid so much attention to the "list" saying all was right in Texas or perhaps listened to us when we told them it was hot and bugs and snakes are everywhere. Texans are proud to live in a tough state..not everyone was meant to live here....

[ScoPro]

For everybody's info:

The "Eyes of Texas" is the University of Texas school song.

"Texas Our Texas" is the State of Texas song.

[capcat]

Originally Posted by orngkat

I don't know what they teach in public schools these days, but when I was in elementary school in San Antonio back in the 60s, Texas pride was part of the curriculum. Every morning, we had to sing The Eyes of Texas along after the Pledge of Allegiance. We had to learn the songs from the Alamo movie. I also recall years of Texas history.

Isn't this true of all states, though? Of course, not Texas history, symbols, songs, etc., but about the culture and history of their own state?

[neddy]

Capcat, I don't think every state has a whole class on it. My cousin before she moved here was in VA and she never had one in her days at public school.
Scopro-that is the reason my boys would know it cause generations of family members have been going to UT. I was the first one not to and get picked on all the time cause of it..went to SFA.

[capcat]

Originally Posted by neddy

Capcat, I don't think every state has a whole class on it. My cousin before she moved here was in VA and she never had one in her days at public school.
Scopro-that is the reason my boys would know it cause generations of family members have been going to UT. I was the first one not to and get picked on all the time cause of it..went to SFA.

Go Lumberjacks! I didn't go there, but have a family member and many friends who did. Nice place.

[ScoPro]

Originally Posted by neddy

Capcat, I don't think every state has a whole class on it. My cousin before she moved here was in VA and she never had one in her days at public school.
Scopro-that is the reason my boys would know it cause generations of family members have been going to UT. I was the first one not to and get picked on all the time cause of it..went to SFA.

Most states don't have the amazing history Texas has.

My brother graduated UT then got his MBA from SFA a long time ago.
One of his oldest friends, Bill Abbott, is a bigshot professor at SFA (English or History - don't remember which).