Local School Newsroom Credits Read Like Yearbook Page
Prepared by Childress High School Journalism Students Interscholastic League Texas High School Press Association Panhandle High School Press Association. Names include Darryl Morris sponsor editor Carey Higley associate editors Rickie Turner Karen Trosper Betty Smith Mike Starkey sports editor and others.
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Texas High School Press Association
Panhandle High School Press Association
Darryl Morris
Carel Higley
Rickie Turner
Karen Trosper
Betty Smith
Mike Starkey
Tere Hughes
Gin Boggs
Roy Southaen
Jimmy Czewski
Celia Farha Shines As Bright Homecoming Senior
Celia Farha arrived in Childress on September 19 1944 and grew into a small but spirited senior. She excels as a leader, serving as F H A president senior class secretary and Corral staff typist while planning to study elementary education at Southwestern State College.
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Celia
F.H.A
Corral
Southwestern State College
Jo Ann Mitchell
Agricultural education seeks more college trained leaders
E V Walton of the Agricultural Education department warns that the United States must maintain a steady supply of college graduates in agriculture to keep its lead. He cites annual needs across research, education, business, conservation, communications, and services to defend that standing against Russia.
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United States
E. V. Walton
Department of Agricultural,Education
Russia
J. RR
It's All Yours Cynthia Howard and Dune Prince Engaged
The school page notes Cynthia Howard and Dune Prince are engaged to favored boys. Rumors fly about matches, with students gossiping about chemistry class antics and a lively Christmas mood.
Interesting Frame in Main Hall Depicts Work Ethic Message
In the main hall a framed cartoon highlights a moral about earning a living. The caption reads I’d like to go to college but and shows a tramp asking a psychiatrist about work. The piece argues effort is needed to meet goals.
English department to honor Student Council for new records
The English department thanks the Student Council for the new ty records documenting prosaic and poetic works by professional authors. These items enrich English classes and are a welcomed addition to department offerings.
Billy Drake Celebrates Fifth Year At CHS And Hopes For Adventure
Betty Smith notes Billy Drake a CHS senior with brown hair and eyes who interests include electrical gadgets and radio and TV work. His wishes include a Jaguar XKE and a movie trip to see Troy Donahue and Debbie Reynolds, plus a Hollywood visit. He recalls receiving his first FCC radio-telephone license last summer. blue is his favorite color.
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Betty Smith
JW. Drake
Billy
Wim
CHS
Federal Communications Commission
Cats Corner Vernon Comeback Gives Bobcats 1961-62 Win
The Childress Bobcats opened the 1961-62 season with a 56 to 48 victory over Vernon. Gien Beal hit a last second jumper to put the Bobcats ahead at the half, and Travis McCain led with 24 points. Jimmy Hamm added 14, Wilcoxson 4, and Beal 2.
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Childress Bobcats
Vernon
Bobcats
Gien Beal
Beal
Jimmy Hamm
Travis McCain
Wilcoxson
Childress Bobcats defeat Burkburnett Bulldogs 53 to 42
The Childress Bobcats won their second meeting with the Burkburnett Bulldogs 53 to 42. The game stayed tight to halftime with a close score, and Childress pulled away by eleven points after the third period. Travis McCain led with FE points before fouling out, followed by Jimmy Wilcoxson with 10 points and Jimmy Hamm with 9.
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The
Childress Bobcats
Burkburnett Bulldogs
Cats
Travis McCain
Jimmy Wilcoxson
Jimmy Hamm
Wilcoxson
Self
Thornton
Beal
Fanning
King
Faculty Meeting Announces Two Percent Sales Tax on Annuals
In a Tuesday morning faculty meeting it was announced a two per cent sales tax will be added to all annuals sold this year. Patrons who have paid may owe eight cents tax with their balance. those who already paid will settle the eight cent tax upon receiving their annuals.
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Jennifer Johnston
John Carradine
Mickey Mantle
Roger Maris
Canada
Bas 1c
Hackenack Philharmonic
Dr. Frankenstein
Andy Hardy
Oral Roberts
All Right
Mickey Na
Jude Hardy
Andy
Himalayas
Polly Benedict
Judge Hardy
Mount Rushmore
Polly
Red China
Gracho Marx
Joyce Brothers
Loretta Young
Art Linkletter
Dr. Malone
Danny Thomas
Dick Clark
Yowi Bear
Mister Magoo
Ramar
Quick Draw McGraw
Ben Casey
Boris Karloff
Hennessey
Doctor Casey
Mr. Karloff
Dr. Hennessey
Betsy Palmer
Gary Moore
Winston
Dr. Secret
State Of Lockers In CHS Halls Notes Many Student Belongings
Journalists catalog locker contents across CHS halls noting torn books, coats, textbooks, catalogs, notebooks, aprons, uniforms, and miscellaneous items. Lockers 20 6 206 26 237 255 329 203 331 385 271 reveal a mix of schoolbooks, personal garments, papers, and small items recorded by journalism students.
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Fort Worth College
Amarillo High
F.H.A
Dairy Mart
Mrs Jefferies Visits CHS for NHS Assembly
Mrs Jefferies and her husband visited Childress High School during activity period to attend the National Honor Society assembly postponed to December 13. Seniors recalled last year's American History memories and welcomed her back to the event.
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Rowden Jefferies
Childress High School
National Honor Society
Bobcat Basketball Schedule Highlights Conference Marks
The schedule lists remaining Bobcat basketball games from December through February including tournaments in Iowa Park Floydada and Wichita Falls. Conference games are marked with x and include Perryton Spearman Quanah Shamrock Wellington and Shamrock again.
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Bobcat
Iowa Park
Vernon
Floydada
Crowell
Seniour
Wichita Falls
Wellington x
Perryton x
Quanah x
Shamrock x
UT expands language offerings to 15 modern tongues
The University of Texas in Austin adds Chinese to its linguistics curriculum bringing total languages taught to 15. The program includes languages described as critical under the National Defense Education Act.
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Austin, Tex
UPI
University of Texas
American Language Borrowings Highlight Everyday Speech
The piece notes how American conversations mix in foreign terms from Spanish French Italian and German and even Latin phrases. It lists examples like Rodeo-Spanish Chile Con carne Patio-Spanish Cafe-French and Saerkraut-German to illustrate language blending.
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Rodeo
Chile
Concarni Plaza
Patio
Pinto
Cafe
Cologne
Chauffeur
Petit Jury
Grand Jury
Nine Outstanding State Students From Childress High
Nine CHS seniors were named Outstanding State Students for academic achievement and leadership. Recipients include Carl Lee Donna Sanders Judy Rutledge Marilyn Harp James Self Jim Hamm Donna Cole Joy Schaefer and Ray Hamilton. Selection weighed scholastic 75 percent leadership 75 percent and sports or social participation 0 percent.
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Childress High School
Texas High School
Carl Lee
Donna Sanders
Judy Rutledge
Marilyn Harp
James Self
Jimmy Hamm
Donna Cole
Joy Schaefer
Ray Hamilton
CHS
Records Arrive for English Classes Reading List
English classes receive a diverse set of reading records including Sonnets From the Portugese, Poetry of Millay, Burns, Frost, and Dickenson, along with Beowulf, A Tale of Two Cities, Jekyll and Hyde, and Emerson. Actors or authors perform readings to boost music appreciation and literature study.
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Edna St. Vincent Millay
FEA
Poe
Robert Frost
Burns
Omar Khayyam
R. W. Emerson
Mark Twain
Dr. Jekyll
Mr. Hyde
J. B. Priestley
Emily Dickinson
Beowulf
Chaucer
High School Commandments
A playful list warns students against copying work, skipping class, talking in halls, and vandalism while urging timely effort and safe behavior. It covers respect for teachers, avoiding late-semester rushes, and cautions about speeding in school zones.
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Hells
White Cliffs Formed by Ancient Sea Creatures
England's chalk cliffs consist of tiny fossilized foraminifera that died millions of years ago, building the landscape through geological time.
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England
School resuming after Thanksgiving with band section leaders
It notes the return to classes after Thanksgiving and lists section leaders appointed by Mr. Hemphill. The Band Council voted for a Freshman G I Party and the Band Hall will be cleaned three times yearly, with a Senior leading a team and sections divided by floors and equipment.
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Hemphill
Gale Sisco
Linda Holland
Jane Vaughn
Larry Harris
Mildred Long
G. I
Dream lofty dreams and become what you envision
Quote from James Allen about dreaming big shaping future self. Vision forms destiny and future self as prophecy. Unclear context but focuses on personal development.
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James Allen
Forest Fire Toll in 1960 Reaches New High
In 1960 the nation logged 104,662 forest fires burning over 4,155,591 acres of timberland across multiple states. The figures reflect extensive wildfire activity and impact on woodlands nationwide.
Larry Clifton Centers D. E. Spotlight At 17
Larry Clifton, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Clifton, is featured in this week’s D. E. spotlight. He works at Eubank and Park Drug as a cleaner, has green eyes brown hair and stands five feet eleven inches tall. He weighs 185 pounds and plans to become a highway patrolman after graduating from C. I. L. S. Roy Southern took the photo.
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Fam Hughes
Howard Clifton
Grady
Helen
Larry
Sharon
Gary
Clifton
West Texas Gin
Eubank
Park Drug
C.1ls
Roy Southern
Local Youth Billy Ray Merrell At Stahl Sheet Metal Shop
Ruthie Lucky describes Billy Ray Merrell, a 17 year old son of local fireman Mr. and Mrs. Y B Merrell, visiting Stahl Sheet Metal. He stands about 5 5 and weighs 140 pounds with black hair and brown eyes. He has four sisters and two brothers, ages 22, 10, 19, and 15. The piece notes the family and mentions Roy Southern’s photograph.
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Stahl Sheet Metal
Billy Ray Merrell
Y. B. Merrell
Billy
Roy Southern
Girls Gymnastics Club Elects Officers At November Meeting
Shirley Neel reports the Girls Gymnastics Club organized on November 2 with Marilyn Harp as President, Carol Prigley Vice-President, Celia Farha Secretary-Treasurer, and Shirley Neel Reporter. Members include Harp, Prigley, Farha, and many others. they will perform at half-time during a home basketball game. The Sophomores planned a candy campaign on November 30 to fund next year’s Junior-Senior Banquet. four captains lead sales, with prizes for top sellers and top fundraisers.
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Cynthia Howard
Dune Prince
Ronnie Kindle
Doug Greer
Dames Sells
den Seal
Jimmy Lassen
Giner Borys
Chet
Jimmy Trent
Elterbrook
John Bragg
John
Morris
Hemphill
Vaii
Ja Ann Neel
P. EB
Seymour
Miss Kennedys
Karen Trosper
Judy Rutledze
Celia Farha
Clare Veale
Basil Gars
Kette Jordan
James Helton
Shirley Neel
Marilyn Harp
Carol Prigley
Celia ¥Arha
Carol High
Joy Schaefer
Sup Sims
Linda Landrum
Marilyng Harp
Judy Rutledge
Shirley Nd
Jennifer Johnston
Paula Leagh
Gay Morris
Juanita
John’ Sims
Annual FHA Banquet at First Methodist Church
The FHA held its annual banquet in the First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall with Oriental Garden decor. Students, 98 in number, formed the program under the direction of Mrs. W. S. Hughes and Miss Francis Long, while Supt. and Mrs. J. W. Hamilton attended. Judy Wilson, Terry Terrell and Gay Morris painted a stage mural and 18 guests joined the event.
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First Methodist Church Fellowship Hall
F.H.A
Judy Wilson
Terry Terrell
Gay Morris
FHA
Jackky Petty
Sandra Dement
W. S. Hughes
Francis Long
Supt
J. W. Hamilton
First Methodist
Foods
A. Verner
Juniors Seniors To Get Band Awards
The juniors and seniors were measured for band awards during first period Tuesday November 28 1961. Juniors will receive sweaters and seniors will receive jackets. There are awards for freshmen and sophomores. The sweaters and jackets should arrive early this spring.
Bobcat yearbook photos sought for 191 and 1962 editions
Staff requests students submit snapshots to Mrs. Wallin for the Bobcat yearbook advertisements. Photos will appear in the ad section and other annual features.
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Sharon Molloy
Sue Sime
Carol
LIONS
Mauu OY
Ginger Boggs
Childress
Dia Wnese
Agathet
M.A. Farha
Avenue F. N.W
Jack Parr
Ethel Merman
Donald O'Conner
Hugh Downs
Merman
Musketters
Texas
C.H.S
Robert Maxwell
Cats Corner
By Mike Starkey
F H. A
Mrs. Jefferies
Husband
Dimmitt High
Joan Bruce
Norm
Ruthie Lucky
By Judy Wilson
Mrs. Wallin
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