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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1961
Page
3
The COLT COURIER announces staff roles with Elizabeth Sousa as Editor in Chief and Louanne Guida Gail Goglia and Mary Martins as Associate Editors. Ermina Sousa serves as Literary Editor.
Elizabeth Sousa reports on senior scholarships including Lockheed Leadership Fund ten four year awards seven in engineering and three in air space electronics. Other notices cover Lowell Tech Institute paper technology scholarships, Worcester Polytechnic Institute freshmen scholarships, Clark University and Providence College awards, National Foundation Health Scholarships, Maryland fire protection scholarships, Dartmouth-Rhode Island Ruggles grant, and GM scholarships with December 30 1961 deadlines.
The Athletic Association with advisor Carl Carlson stages its annual Christmas dance on Saturday December 16 from 8:00 to 11:30 p m in the Colt Auditorium. Football players receive complimentary tickets. Refreshments to be served and a well known orchestra will provide the music for the event.
Miry Joan Finucci, a new algebra and geometry instructor at Bristol Senior High, told a Courier reporter she enjoys her position at Colt. A Warren High School graduate, she attended the University of Rhode Island. She contrasted college and high school students noting college work is harder and students are more mature.
Genevieve Rodrigues, a sophomore, won a year’s subscription to the Bristol Courier by choosing the name Courier for Bristol Senior High School page. The judging result was announced by Elizabeth Sousa, editor of the page.
Volleyball teams for girls organized at Pior High School under Miss Gladys Brightman. Each six players with alternates. games on Mondays and Wednesdays on two courts. Students act as referees umpires scorers and timers. Teams include The Bullets The R Lites The Untouchables The Potatoe Skins The Colts The EvengReady's and the La Bande dAnges.
A meeting led by Michael Sargento addressed whether a student should be limited in participation or in holding multiple offices. The council voted unanimously against limits, with the entire student body voting. Some members argue officers can manage two clubs effectively while preparing for the Christmas assembly. About 15 members of the Student Council organization plan to participate in an event.
The combined clubs under Dr. Paul Fletcher debated whether Red China should be admitted to the United Nations. Joyce DeLuca and John Andrade spoke for the affirmative while Joseph Bullock and Fran Matthews argued the negative. Bullock questioned the UN’s elimination and DeLuca urged admission to enable world talks and reflect China as a nation.
Gregory Bullock was elected president of the senior Dramatic Club at a recent meeting. Mary Rego was appointed vice president and Joanne Brown among others were named to new officer roles as the group plans its upcoming pantomime selections.
The Bristol Colts start the 1961 62 schedule tonight in Newport against Rogers High School Vikings. Coach Domenic N Raiola notes drills have sharpened plays and expects improvement over last season with returning players Rusty Correia Cheecho Di Pietro Thorn and others. The junior varsity and a mix of reserves round out a squad aiming for a solid campaign in a tough division.
The Berrington College School of Music showcases its annual Musicale at St James Church. Cappella Choir led by Warren E Adams and Chapel Choir directed by George B Biggs perform with student body, a mixed quartet, harpist Dorothy Place and instrumental guest Mallones.
A critical look at Leon Unis Exodus tracing lives shaped by migration to Israel. Kit Fremont resists the cause but learns to endure and love Ben Canaan who leads amid tension. Karen and Dore appear as youths discovering ghetto life and seeking understanding, while themes of hate and resilience unfold.
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