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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
9
At Robert E Kee High School an assembly for sophomores introduced the student council representatives. Charlie Redden led the pledge and Danny DuPose was installed by Tert Hill president of the student body in 1962 with a talk on council work and program purpose.
DuBose was installed as president of the REL Student Council with officers Becky Camp and Carol Sarver as secretaries and Angie Streich as parliamentarian. Representatives to district and state associations were named, with travel plans announced for February events in Austin and Monroe.
The updated skating program includes weekly sessions for grades one through six on Fridays from 3 to 4 pm with races, relay events, and other contests conducted by the younger students while older students plan and assist. The program runs through the year.
A collage of classroom and campus glimpses includes students and staff such as Rosemary Rogers Harry Dinwiddie Luanna Gore and Jimmy Wilhite. Snippets note college credit ideas for a film projector course and various social, sports, and club moments with several named individuals and locations.
Baytown residents suggest mascot themes and colors for the new Robert E. Lee High School opening in fall. The neighborhood scene lists humorous quips about elephants and ducks and notes popular tunes and local performers shaping the community’s cultural vibe.
Debbie Elliott, daughter of Mr and Mrs Jack Fy Elliott, serves as drum major for Baytown Junior High, leading drills and assisting colleagues. She was elected school secretary and plans to attend the University of Texas after graduation. Deb weighs possible careers as nurse or teacher and will enter high school next fall with many activities.
The Lee College Book Store announces hours with Monday and Wednesday opening at 8 am and closing at 12 noon. Fridays see partial hours from 1 to 12 noon. Tuesday and Thursday arrivals extend to 12 30 pm and close at 4 pm with a noon reopening. Saturday details unclear. Textbooks, workbooks, supplements, and rafting course materials are available.
A Barbers Hill hootenanny titled yall come will be held in the high school auditorium at 6 20 pm with Alma Tyer Genie Brooks and student performers providing folk and popular songs Tickets cost 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students Don Branham is a sponsor Casual dress is urged Jett Larrison named new librarian at Barbers Hill and other notes include faculty meeting details and upcoming cub scouting events plus football homecoming talk.
Ayer and Genie Brooks share views on attending small schools. Jerry Mackrell of Barbers Hill notes closer student ties and fewer opportunities for obstreperous behavior. Tommy Parker, Barbers Hill junior, praises closeness, friendliness, and mutual help among students.
The Future Farmers of America at REL earned top honors as members received awards. Danny Cowart won the Lawrence Trophy for a second consecutive year, and Richard Franssen captured the Grand Champion Scramble Calf Award. Officers include Larry Troxell as president, Jimmy Ferrell as vice president, Billy Hutson as secretary, Richard Franssen as senior, Ronnie Pet as treasurer, and Richant Bryan as reporter. Sponsors Kerr and Casey back the event, held over about 70 days.
Two Baytown women Mrs Wallace and Mrs McGregor headline the fall fashion market opening October 27. The event features homemaker and child fashion items from seven lines, sponsored by national fashion groups, with Dallas Markets highlighted as a leading national fashion hub alongside New York and West Coast venues. Attendance by Mrs Wallace and Mrs McGregor is noted as a key draw.
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