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Newspaper
Alpine Avalanche
Location
Alpine, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1925
Page
4
An editorial urges student and fan behavior at Alpine High School games to be sportsmanlike. It calls for welcoming visiting teams as guests, cheering respectfully after plays, avoiding taunts, and maintaining quiet focus during critical moments to ensure Alpine is seen as strong, clean, and fair.
A garbled note from High School thanking town friends and businesses for support. It mentions basketball girls thanking Mrs tor roning and the Weat Texan garage for a car loan and expresses pride in improved school work and athletic programs amid town support.
Sanderson Eagles and Alpine Bucks played a Thanksgiving Day gridiron clash. The text details early series with Allen gaining on a right tackle and a safety by Alpine, followed by Sanderson drive to first downs and a six yard run by fullback Joe Dig.
Alpine and Sanderson battled to a hard fought game with Alpine holding a late edge. Allen gained 1 percent yards as the Eagles’ field general drove important drives. Key injuries included Cross with a broken collarbone and Woodward Young sidelined.
Alpine High School girls basketball hosted Sanderson Thursday, losing 28 to 3. The Alpine team fought hard but Sanderson maintained a strong defense and rapid offense throughout the game.
Superintendent Melton of Ale inhchoo returns from Dalian after attending the State Teachers Association convention. He heard speeches by U S Commissioner of Education De H Tigert and others. Melton spoke on music and art, opposing a motion about superintendent organization and separation in 680 groups.
A 6 o'clock dinner organized for football boys by the H E Girls turned informal despite plans for formality. The table featured a pumpkin centerpiece with purple and gold accents, miniature football placecards, and a menu of baked chicken, dressing, gravy, mashed potatoes, creamed peas, hot rolls, pear salad, cheese straws, and coffee. Attendees included Reynolds, Floyd Carter Johnson, Harry Watson, Tom Cross, Vitchie Young, Quanah Allen, Ralph Ridgway, Charles Treadwell, J C Creamer, J T Mullex, and Thomas Skevington, AHS.
During the absence of an ISS nones member the Sophomore H. E. girls were noted for their work with tea towels. The article expresses pride in the group’s industry and implies more fuss would have occurred if the member had been present.
Alpine High School announces basketball practice starts this week. Three former lettermen return and many new players join. Strong team expected. students urged to support games and pay class dues. Also notes seventh grade English club meeting with officers elected and a play performed.
The Titelary Society will not meet until Friday with regular meetings set for every other Wednesday. Miss Martha Bon of Dallas is away during holidays. Miss Eda Weyerts, fourth grade teacher, spent Thanksgiving in El Paso. Seventh Grade teacher Miss Jackson was absent due to illness. Mrs Middlebrook substituted. Miss Babe Garnett hosted a delightful dance for DeMolay with El Paso guests. Third Grade party on the 24 included Spin I Spy and singing. all enjoyed a grand time.
A High School dinner honoring Mr McKenzie and the foottail boys drew rumor of his air arrival. The guest reportedly planned a dramatic entry, but a repeated swoop by the pilot led to nerves and his belated attendance. The scene featured committee members and curious chatter among guests.
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