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Page 6 La Voz de Guadalupe County - June, 2011Reflecting on Rosita OrnelasRosita Ornelas was born in Staples, Texas onSeptember 4, 1935 and has been resident of Seguín sinceJuly of 1952. In October of 1952, she began to work forthe radio station KWED where she continues working tothis day. In the beginning she worked at the station helpingto put the records inside their covers and then, later, littleby little, she began to learn how to use the typewriter, “justwith two fingers,” she says with a smile.As she began to help out more and more, she began towork with the documents in the office and in time was givenincreasing responsibilities and “privileges” as considersthem she. This is how she began her career as a radioannouncer and the first woman of Hispanic descent to beon the air in the region. The owners of the station KWED,recognized her talent and soon offered her the opportunityto have her own radio program which consisted of puttingtogether the news, translating from English to Spanish,selecting the music and taking dedications over the phonefrom listeners especially on holidays like Mother’s Day. Herprogram, which was entirely in Spanish, was a true treasurefor the community in that it allowed people in Seguin areato stay in touch with one another.The main objective of her radio program was to informher listeners of all types of news including, funerals,community events, weddings, anniversaries, and theopening of new businesses. In the beginning, her radioprogram ran from 3:00pm to 5:00pm. As the success ofthe program grew, the hours changed and the programran from 1:00pm to 5:00pm seven days a week. Mrs.Ornelas stated, “We broadcast that program for 39 yearsand covered an area with a radius of 80 miles whichincluded, Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels, SanAntonio, Stockdale, Lockhart and other cities and townsin between.” In those days, the radio station wasbroadcasting on both AM and FM bandwidths. Then it soldits FM operation to a group in San Antonio andunfortunately her radio program came to an end.Rosita continued with the company as a receptionistand then took on the added responsibility of director ofcirculation for the Seguin Daily News. She is one of twopersons who deliver the publication to over 300 businesses.Por Jeremy Drollinger y Ana María González.Rosita OrnelasRosita has a passion for public service and is veryloyal to KWED. She has worked hard all her life.Reflecting on her time as a broadcaster, she said,“The time spent on the radio is something that willalways live within me. My work with the station hasbrought me many honors and awards and people tothis day still recognize me and miss the radio program.It is nice to be recognized and know that peopleappreciated my work. It is something that for me doesnot have a name or a price.”In 2001, Rosita was inducted into the Tejano MusicHall of Fame in San Antonio, Texas and in 2008she was given the same honor in the Teajno ROOTSHall of Fame and Museum in Alice, Texas. It is forthis reason that Rosita will continue to live on in thehistory and culture of Tejano music. The HispanicChamber of Commerce in Seguin has establishedthe “Annual Rosita Ornelas Prize” which is grantedto an individual who has made outstandingcontributions in the area of communications andworked to advance the spirit of her work in Seguinand the surrounding area.On the right is a resolution from theTexas House of Representatives.Texas House ofRepresentatives ResolutionR E S O L U T I O N - WHEREAS, On April 7, 2001,Rosita Ornelas of Guadalupe County became the firstfemale disc jockey to be inducted into the Tejano MusicHall of Fame; and WHEREAS, Her illustrious radiocareer began in the early 1950s in Seguin when sheassisted the KWED radio Spanish language directorbetween her split shifts as a waitress; in 1963, she becameSpanish program director and developed into a livinglegend to thousands of people in South Texas aspopularity mounted for her news and music dedicationprogram, “Cita Con Rosita”; since 1985, Ms. Ornelashas been affiliated with KWED’s Daily News publication;and WHEREAS, The recipient of numerous requests tobe mistress of ceremonies for functions ranging fromquinceaneras to fiestas, Ms. Ornelas has been honoredby city and county governments as they observed RositaOrnelas Day; she has been presented the DistinguishedCommunity Service Award by Texas Lutheran University,and the Seguin-Guadalupe County Hispanic Chamber ofCommerce has established the Rosita Ornelas MediaAward to recognize individuals who perform exceptionalacts of community service; and WHEREAS, Acommitment to Tejano music programs and a devotionto the community are exemplary traits consistentlyexhibited by this pioneer in the Tejano movement, andshe truly deserves special recognition; now, therefore,be it RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives ofthe 77th Texas Legislature hereby congratulate RositaOrnelas on her entrance into the Tejano Music Hall ofFame and extend to her sincere best wishes for continuedsuccess and happiness; and, be it further RESOLVED,That an official copy of this resolution be prepared forMs. Ornelas as an expression of high regard by the TexasHouse of Representatives. Kuempel_______________________________ Speaker of theHouse I certify that H.R. No. 1013 was adopted by theHouse on May 18, 2001, by a non-record vote._______________________________Chief Clerk of the House
La Voz de Guadalupe County - June, 2011Page 7“Cita con Rosita”Por Jeremy Drollinger y Ana María González.Rosita Ornelas nació en Staples,El objetivo principal del programa eraTexas el 4 de septiembre de 1935 y hainformar a los ciudadanos sobre todo tiposido residente de Seguín desde julio dede eventos tales como funerales,1952. En octubre de 1952 empezó aactividades de la comunidad,trabajar para la estación radiofónicacumpleaños, bodas, aniversarios, laKWED donde continúa ofreciendo susapertura de nuevos edificios o negociosservicios hasta la fecha.entre muchos otros. Al principio setransmitía de la una a las tres de la tarde,Al principio trabajó en el programapero con el éxito obtenido se agregaronTejano ayudando a poner los discosdos horas más, y después era de la unadentro de sus cubiertas y después pocohasta las cinco de la tarde, los siete díasa poco empezó a escribir a máquina,de la semana. “Transmitimos el programa“nomás con dos dedos,” nos dice con unapor 39 años” nos comenta, “y cubría unasonrisa. También ayudó con losdistancia radial de 80 millas.” Estadocumentos en la oficina de la estación ydistancia incluía Austin, San Marcos,de esta forma le dieron másNew Braunfels, San Antonio,responsabilidades o “privilegios” como losStockdale, Lockhart y otros poblados.considera ella.En ese entonces la compañíaradiofónica tenía dos ondas radiales, unade AM y otra de FM, pero cuando sevendió la FM a San Antonio,lamentablemente su programa tuvo queFue así que llegó a ser locutora de laterminar. Rosita continuó con laestación de radio local, convirtiéndose enla primera mujer hispana en la región eneste trabajo. La compañía KWEDreconoció su talento de tal manera que leotorgó la oportunidad de tener su propioprograma, el cual consistía en dar lasnoticias que a veces tenía que traducir amano del inglés al español, pasar todo tipode anuncios, poner las canciones, y unaparte muy popular del programa eran lasdedicaciones a familiares y amigos,especialmente en ocasiones especiales,como “El Día de las Madres.” Suprograma era en español y significaba unvalioso tesoro porque gracias a él habíaun medio de contacto y de comunicaciónpara la población hispana de toda el área.compañía como recepcionista y con eltiempo se le dio el puesto de Directora deCirculación de “The Seguin DailyNews.” Ella es una de las dos personasque hoy en día entrega esta publicacióninformativa a unos 300 negociosaproximadamente. Rosita tiene una granpasión por el servicio público y ha tenidosiempre mucha dedicación a la compañíaKWED. Ha trabajado duro toda su vida.“Es una cosa que siempre va a vivirconmigo,” Rosita nos explica sobre susexperiencias en la radio y su trabajoactual. “Mi trabajo me ha dejado muchosgrandes honores hasta la fecha.” Ellamenciona que hay varias personas quela reconocen y la extrañan tanto a ellacomo a su programa. “Es muy bonito serRosita Ornelasreconocida y ver que hay gente queagradece. Esto para mí, es un privilegioque no tiene nombre ni tiene precio.”En el año2001 fuereconocidaen el Salónde la Famade laMúsicaTejana(TejanoMusic Hall of Fame) en San Antonio yen 2008 recibió otro reconocimiento en elMuseo y Salón de la Fama de lasRaíces Tejanas (Tejano Roots Hall ofFame and Museum) de Alice, Texas. Deesta manera, Rosita es y seguirá siendouna leyenda en la historia de la música yla cultura tejanas, a través de su valiosolegado tradicional para la comunidadhispana. La Cámara Hispana deComercio tiene a su vez el “Premio AnualRosita Ornelas” a una persona que sehaya destacado en el área de lacomunicación para beneficio de lasociedad con el afán de preservar el valorde su trabajo tanto en Seguín como ensus alrededores.
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