Bobcats Rally Spirit After Wide Victory To Open Season
The account notes a packed opening game crowd and the Bobcats confidence despite a rough road ahead. It contrasts Phillips and Stamford results, hints at regional finals against Breckenridge, and praises Childress support for the team as they eye state contention.
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Saintly Sinners By A Saint
A senior notes page style column mentions editor Tom Higley, critics, and band members. It jokes about a head injury, clippings, and threats, then quips about Dorsey and Kenneth Dashier’s Christmas list with a final farewell to the seniors.
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Dorsey
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Senior Class Chooses Invitations in Class Meeting
Senior Class officers Charles Eatherly Tom Higley Gary Dowia Louise Veale and Claudia Robinson led a Tuesday November 29 meeting to narrow invitations to three options. The class voted under Mrs Maury Jane Heath’s presidency.
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Tom Higley
Gary Dowia
Louise Veale
Claudia Robinson
Maury Jane Heath
Freshmen Lead Honorable Roll Again In Six Week List
The freshmen top the second six weeks honor roll with 48 names led by Betty Liles. Sophomores total 37, seniors 30, and 22 juniors earned recognition. Numerous students across multiple classes are listed in the compiled roll of honor with several sections labeled A and B.
Stuck-On Tops Students List Of Pet Peeves
A roving reporter gathers student grievances listing pet peeves from among peers. Repeated themes include rude behavior, gossip, nosiness, snobbery, and unfriendly conduct.
Turk Named Proxy Of Projector Club
Delbert Turk heads the slate of officers elected to the Projector Club with Ger ald Wakefield as vice president Charles Graham as secretary and latel Rucker as reporter Other members include John Robinson Glen Kenney Gary Dowis Richard Stowe Byrida Vandiver Barbara Fields Randald Odell Lynn Williams Jerry Lane and others The club aims to teach members the fundamentals of operating a projector for showing films.
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Delbert Turk
Projector Club
Gerald Wakefield
Charles Graham
Latel Rucker
John Robinson
Glen Kenney
Gary Dowis
Richard Stowe
Byrida Vandiver
Barbara Fields
Randald Odell
Lynn Williams
Jerry Lane
Dwaine Holman
Jerry Price
James Braly
Ralph Cannon
Kenneth Dashier
Thomas Tippett
Harry Buster
Jimmy Collins
F. A. Davis
Betty Liles
Everett Groseclose
Helen Clifton
Ellie Howard
Pat Steed
Editor Banishes Another Reporter
A lighthearted note from a columnist laments being banished by editor Tom Higley. The piece recalls nine prior oustings and asks readers to hope for eventual forgiveness while preserving the paper’s quirky camaraderie.
Senior F. A. Davis Named District Sports All Round Star
F. A. Davis son of Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Davis, 406 Avenue E Northwest, stands six feet two and was all district and all regional last year. Co captain of the Bobcat basketball team this season, he also led in football doubles in tennis and played three years of baseball. He is FHA Sweetheart, vice president of FTA, reporter for the second period speech club, and plans to study law at Texas University after graduation.
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What Boys Think Of Hoop Skirts
A group of boys share mixed opinions on hoop skirts worn at school. Reactions range from displeasure and indifference to acceptance with comments noting practicality and personal choice.
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Tom Higley
J. Anderson
Mickie Barron
Danny Howard
David Collins
Bob Crain
Too Much Wheat in Diet Sparks Classroom Incident
In a quiet journalism room Bobbie Ann Finn caused a scene when a chair leg gave way and she sat down hard, leaving her without a bottom. The class jokes about checking her calorie chart as the moment lingers.
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Bobbie
Senior VIP Donald Chism Described In Descriptor Portrayal
Donald Chism, senior VIP, is 6 1 and 155 pounds with blue eyes and brown hair. He is the son of Mr and Mrs J M Chism, living at 505 Second Street NLE, born November 20 1936, and played football basketball and track at Childress High School. His favorites include football basketball green Ford chicken Shane Alan Ladd Elizabeth Taylor and Blue Moon. His dislike is stuckups. His most embarrassing moment was during the Moore Marciano fight when he asked a couple in a car who was winning. His ideal girl is Carolyn Vaughn.
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Senior VIP of the Week Jack Richardson profile
Jack Richardson born September 22 1934 in Houston is the Senior VIP. He lists his likes including broiled steak popular music and The Wild One while disliking homework liver and early school. He aims to be a billionaire and plans Baylor University after graduation.
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Freshman Locker Woes And Schoolroom Snapshots
A diary style collection from a high school yearbook page reveals locker confusion during cold weather as freshmen complain about bottom lockers and a crowded hallway. Jokes, crush hints, and notes on seats, meals, and class chatter hint at daily life and friendships.
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Fred Cawthon
Charley Patridge
Mickey Cawthon
Ronald Sims
Dan Mitchell
Tommy Hicks
Donald Darling
Tony Hunter
Jerry Lane
Jerry Smith
Ronny Leach
A. V
Joan Strickland
Joan
Haymes Speaks At Assembly At First Methodist Church
Dr J O Haymes minister of the First Methodist Church spoke to the student assembly last Wednesday urging youth to resist groupthink and choose to do right. He illustrated his point with biblical stories as Betty Jo Liles introduced him and Bill Sport led the student body in singing the Lord's Prayer after Alton Voyles led the pledge. Ray Fulenwider announced a Junior Class fundraiser while a student comment about hair length ends with a note on a local fashion remark.
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J. O. Haymes
First Methodist Church
Haymes
Betty Jo Liles
Bill Sport
Alton Voyles
Ray Fulenwider
Scribbles From The School Halls And Classrooms
Overheard chatter in a high school setting features Evelyn and Cala dia Robinson hair spray talk, a dramatic art class moment with Carolyn Vaughn, and playful notes on Louise Veale and Bill Sport. It mentions shorthand students and two song records by Geisele MacKenzie and Pat Boone.
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Caladia Robinson
Evelyn Weir
Carolyn Faye Vaughn
Carolyn
Louise Veale
Bill Sport
Geisele MacKenzie
Pat Boone
First Snowfall Transforms Night Into Fairyland
On November 30, 1955 a late afternoon snow transformed the landscape into a fairyland. The tone suggests a universal joy as both young and old feel renewed in nature’s quiet miracle marking the year’s first snowfall.
MecNallen Given Jacket As Present
A band committee including Kenneth Dashier Shirley Jordan Evelyn Weir Mary Hudson Janice Preston and Paula Graham bought a birthday gift for Mr McNallen a sports jacket. The students had fun planning and presenting the gift with a cheerful birthday nod.
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Shirley Jordan
Evelyn Weir
Mary Hudson
Janice Preston
Paula Graham
McNallen
Salted foods pitting aluminum pots may ruin pans
High salt content in foods left in aluminum cookware can cause pitting inside the pots and pans and make cleaning difficult.
Workers Need Security Cards For Seasonal Jobs
Seniors and juniors may need social security cards for Christmas work. If you misplaced yours, apply for a duplicate or, if first time, apply now. Get an application blank at the post office and mail it to the Social Security Administration in Amarillo Texas.
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From There To Here Webster Hum or Dictionary
A playful column offers a spoof dictionary style with punny definitions and jokes about marriage, driving, chemistry, and social tropes. It presents cheeky phrases like a married man's last word and Kangaroo as nature's cheerleader, in a lighthearted, ribbing tone.
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Webster
Eagle Chatter
Nature
Notebook Chaos in Study Hall Causes Classroom Stir
Sue King cries out in distress as her notebook flies from her hand during the noon rush to lockers. Students hustle past in a crowded hallway as confusion erupts over the airborne debris and spilled contents.
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