From Charles M. Robinson, III, A History of San Benito, "The first school in San Benito opened December 7, 1907, for a six months' term in a little one-room building at 340 North Travis Street. There were 48 pupils enrolled during the term, representing five nationalities: Americans, non-English speaking Germans, Bohemians, Spaniards, and Mexicans. " "The Escuela Guadalupe, a parochial school, was opened in 1912. Many Spanish-speaking residents received their only education at the school, under the direction of Mrs. Carmen Martinez. The school remained at the intersection of the Expressway frontage and Corral Street until 1978, when all but the front porch was demolished."

"Entire Student Body San Benito Public School, Session 1906-07. Taught by Miss Kate Purvis" Found in the 1913 El Sendero Yearbook

"The second year Miss Purvis' future husband, J. Scott Brown assisted her as principal and teacher of the four upper grades." First School--Traditional 'One Roomer'--opened Door in 1908, San Benito News, February 27, 1961.

Mr. J. Scott Brown was the first superintendent for the 1907-08 school year. From an oral interview with Margaret Brown, daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Scott Brown, by Felicia A. Brown.

R.F. Woodward From Page 6 Book 1 of the SBISD Board minutes

R.F. Woodward From Page 6 Book 1 of the SBISD Board minutes

From Charles M. Robinson, III, A History of San Benito, "Trustees were Sam Robertson, Alba Heywood and Enrique Curan."

Charles E. Barber From SBISD Board minutes April 17, 1909, page 3.

April 17, 1909 From Page 3 Book 1 of the SBISD Board minutes

Alba Heywood, Charles E. Barber, F.C. Van Ness, R.M. chesney, A.E. Purvis, John M. Breen, and C. M. McCormick. The treasurer was W.B. Hinkly not a trustee. From Page 3 Book 1 of the SBISD Board minutes.

Angela Leal 1956-57 SBCISD Board minutes

Volume 1, 1912-13 school year

Military Training begun at SBHS "A motion duly passed, it was ordered that Military Training be taken up as a regular course in the school, the Army officers agreeing to furnish an instructor, without cost to the school..."

From SBISD Board Minutes page 92 Book 2.

Mrs. W.S. Fairey.

From SBISD Board Minutes page 177 book 2.

Miss Julia Gonzales 1926-27 school year. She taught at the Mexiquito School. (later Fred Booth School).

From SBISD Board Minutes page 308 book 2.

Miss Lois Spears. Hired for the 1917-18 school year at $111.11 per month.

Page 101 of Book 2 SBISD Board Minutes.

1924-25 School year. Offered to G.C. Jones. $3,600 per year.

From SBISD Board Minutes page 228 book 2.

August 10, 1921

From SBISD Board Minutes page 155 book 2.

"In 1911 the old San Benito High School was built at its present location (1961) and two years of high school training was offered. The first graduating class that year had but three members--Lois Agar, Miss Mary Talbot, and Miss Paulene Bayless."

First School--Traditional 'One-Roomer'--Opened Door in 1908, San Benito News, February 27, 1961.

Miss Tayco Kawamura 1937-38 school year. She taught at the Mexiquito School through December 1942. (later Fred Booth School).

From SBISD Board Minutes page 330 book 4.

$3 per day for elementary, $4 per day for secondary.

From SBISD Board Minutes page 194 book 2.

Enrique Curan

From Charles M. Robinson, III, A History of San Benito, "Trustees were Sam Robertson, Alba Heywood and Enrique Curan."

Ray Gomez elected April 10, 1951.

From SBISD Board Minutes.

Grady St. Clair was Superintendent of SBISD in 1939. He was a graduate of the class of 1917

SBHS permanent school records and SBHS 1917 El Sendero yearbook.

Michael Hurd, grandson of Joe & Fannie Callandret, graduated from San Benito High School May 1963.

Valley Morning Star and interview with his sister Doris Baker by Sandra Tumberlinson

San Benito High School permanent school records.