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Alpine Avalanche

Location

Alpine, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 30, 1956

Page

3

Sul Ross Beard Growing Contest Begins

Registration for the Sul Ross Beard Growing Contest opens at 8:00 am on Tuesday April 3 in the Student Union Building. Co sponsored by the Student Council and the Rodeo Club the event promotes the annual Sul Ross College Rodeo set for May 5. Shaving permits sold at registration. beards judged after the downtown parade May 4 with prizes awarded during a rodeo performance.

Sul Ross Rodeo Club Sul Ross College

RAH Department Members Attend Conservation Meet

Range Animal Husbandry Department members and faculty attended an all conservation meeting on March 18 at the Rew Ivey Ranch. A new seed harvester pitting machine was demonstrated to boost grass growth in barren pasture land by conserving rainfall. The group discussed water runoff issues.

Range Animal Husbandry Departent All Conservation Meeting Rew Ivey Ranch Grace Seed Herverier Ree

Easter Sunday dinner table arrangement in floral style

An all-white setting for Easter dinner features satin sheen flowers with snapdragon florets and hyacinths. The arrangement illustrates how floral designs can be telegraphed worldwide in hours.

Sul Ross students attend State Future Teachers convention

Fourteen Sul Ross College students and sponsor Dr Virg fina Link represented the college at the State Future Teachers of America Convention held in Amarillo from March 22 to 28. Delegates from 26 colleges heard lectures by Texas educators, toured Palo Duro Canyon, and enjoyed a Nance ranch barbecue. Norbert Van Dinter and Jody Patrsykus competed for Mr and Miss Future Teacher of Texas, with Patrsykus finishing in the top six. Betty Hulsey served as state treasurer.

Virg Fina Link FTA Sul Ross College Future Teachers of America Amarillo Texas Palo Duro Canyon West Texas State College Canyon Nance Ranch Sal Ross Norbert ‘An Dinter Jody Patrsykus Patrsykus Betty Hulsey Sul Ross Rose Mary Urias Elidia Scat Magdalena Armendariz Asteria Urias Alicia Nunez Bobbette Roberts Ann Foreman Paul Ables Frank Krhut Billy Jack Houston Billy Hicks Norbert van Dinter Jody Pattykus Austin Texas University

Alpine student earns magna cum laude honor at UTCA

Kathleen Armstrong of Alpine is placed on the magna cum laude honor roll of the University of Texas College of Fine Arts for the current session's first semester. At Patuxent River Naval Air Station Md more than 450 planes land or take off in a 24 hour period.

Kathleen Armstrong O. Alpine University of Texas College of Fine Arts Naval Air Station, Patuxent River, Md

Texas Chi Hosts Tea For Fall Honor Roll Students

Members of the Texas Chi Chapter of Alpha Chi hosted a tea on March 19 to honor fall semester honor roll students. President C. J. Hansen welcomed guests and led a brief business session. Reports by Dr. Duncan, C. J. Hansen, Mrs. Donna Massey, and Miss Virginia Rogers covered their trip to the Regional Alpha Chi Convention March 9 10. Mrs Stather Thomas presented the $50 scholarship to Alma McAdams the top ranking junior member. Faculty former Alpha Chi members and General Administration were present along with Dean's Hist students and Alpine High School honor students.

Texas Chi Chapter Alpha Chi C. J. Hansen Duncan Donna Massey Virginia Rogers Stather Thomas Alma McAdams Alpine High School

Lawrence Hall Car-Wash raises funds with March car wash

A fund raising car wash at Pierce's Texaco Service Station on March 7 drew 21 cars washed by a group of girls. The event netted $21 in wages. Participants included Janet Hunt Peggy Edgar Pat Hutchinson Betty Meeks Denny Lees Beulah Fry Elodia Martinez and Mary Scott.

Terrence Gun Co Eas Pierce Texaco Janet Hunt Peggy Edgar Pat Hutchinson Betty Meeks Denny Lees Beulah Fry Elodia Martinez Mary Scott

TIPA Officer And Delegates To Attend Meet

TIPA Officer and three delegates from Sul Ross will attend the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association convention at San Angelo College with Marge Travend returning as Recording Secretary. Monnette Schneers Judy Welcott and Carroll Schoenewott elected as official delegates. The Press Club prepares an exhibit of Skyline Sage and yearbook material.

Marge Travsend Texas Intercollegiate Press Association San Angelo College Monnette Schneers Judy Welcott Carroll Schoenewott Press Club Sul Ross Sage Uture Sal Ross Press Club

Park News Highlights Local Visits and Park Concessions

Local residents hosted guests from Alpine and Levant Kan with mentions of National Parks Concessions staff. An Explorer Scout Troop from Afidland toured the Park, and a Mammoth Cave conference on concessions gathered plans. Also noted are college publication interests and reminders to pay dues before Kester holidays.

Bernice Ward Donna Alpine

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