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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1957

Page

5

Corral Prepared By Childress High School Journalism Club

The Corral is produced by the Childress High School Journalism Club with Helen Clifton as editor and Lynza Caradine as sports editor. Other staff include Diane Wricht exchange editor and Joan Strickland feature editor, plus team members Marilyn Self Johnny Eason Theresa King Jo Ann Harrison Shirley Jones Peggy King Dana Purcell Rita Conn Diana Mullins and Marie Davidson.

Corral Childress High School Journalism Club Linda Smith Marilyn Self Johnny Eason Theresa King Jo Ann Harrison Shirley Jones Pegey King Dana Purcell Rita Conn Diana Mullins Marie Davidson

Among Those Present Seniors

Senior profiles describe Roberta Hash daughter of Mr and Mrs R S Hash born August 21 in Chil dress. She resides at 1306 Avenue D with tall height and slim build. Roberta favors Mercury cars study hall and teachers Miss Kennedy and Mr Risenhoover. She loves music movies actors and TV programs and plans to attend ACC after graduation.

Roberta Hash M .R R._ S. Hash Roberta Childress Avenue D. N Mercury Nellie Agnes Kennedy Dick Risenhoover Pat Boone Ricky Nelson Tommy Sands Rosemary Clooney Sal Mineo James Dean June Allyson Rebecca Ozzie and Harriet Tennessee Ernie ACC

Ideal Freshman Girl Profiles and Kansas History Note

A list of attributes for a freshman girl feature naming several individuals with traits such as Hair Peggy Carter Eyes Marilyn Baker and Smile Charlotte Shipman. It also includes a historical note that the name Kansas derives from a Sioux tribe calling themselves People of the South Wind.

Kansas South Wind

Delores King Spotlight Asks Nursing Ambitions

The week's spotlight falls on Delores King 17 residing with Mr and Mrs Orville King at 704 Ave C Sw She works at Hargrave Laundry and has been in D E for two years After graduating this spring she hopes to become a nurse and a successful housewife She aims to attend St Anthony in Amarillo and serves as D secretary this year

Delores King Delores Orville King Ave. C. Sw Bert Hargrave Hargrave Laundry D. E St. Anthony Amarillo

Campus Capers and Notable Campus Happenings

Agnes Hughes plans a trip following the Father Daughter Banquet while Nellie Kennedy invites viewing the Line-Up of Roses Gallery with daily student photos. Jim Lowe earns Most Outstanding Player. Francis Webb trains as a top staff typist. John Eason named most handsome among senior girls. George Moore was seen in Wichita.

Agnes Hughes Hughes Wichita Nellie Agnes Kennedy Bob Crain Jim Lowe Jim Francis Webb John Eason George Moore

Quiet Noisy Student Sparks Classroom Tension

A note from classmates laments a disruptive student who mocks teachers and distracts peers. The writer urges removal, joking about the principal’s reaction and noting ongoing U S concerns that the nation lacks 160000 classroom spaces for public school students.

Tips and Talk column from Corral yearbook page

Readers share playful reflections on waiting for the paper and celebrating class activities at CHS. Notes welcome Pat and Raymond Merrit and Weldon Howard back. teachers plan parties and students joke about hair dye, laughs, and a 14 day countdown to Christmas.

CHS Pat Raymond Merrit Weldon Howard Mary Jane Heath Helen Johnson Kenneth Hart Mrs Heath Sue King Peg Shirley Velma Steed Velma Cecil Goff James Goff Peggy King Corral

Sophomore Remembrances and Misdirections in Class Changes

Notes from the school week highlight two Pat Merritt and Pat Jones causing confusion in first period homemaking. Donna Gillespie spends long time on her jacket while chatting with Sue McClendo. Espleta Gresham must quiet Babs Bartlett in library trips, Roy Hopkins prefers his world history book in Mrs Eva Jefferies class. Ex coach Dick Ris enhoover visits, drawing interest from many students.

Soomore Pat Merritt Pat Pat Jones Donna’ Gillespie Sue McClendo Babs Bartlett Espleta Gresham Roy Hopkins Eva Jefferies Dick Risenhoover

Autumn Days and Animal Tales

Poem fragment describes autumn scenes with leaves, streams, and critters preparing for winter. It mentions squirrels and chipmunks gathering stores while a turkey faces a grim fate near Thanksgiving. A stray note about Jumbo the elephant ends the piece with circus imagery.

Ideal Freshman Boy Features In Yearbook Ballot

A playful listing of student traits and qualities for a freshman profile. Named peers include Jimmy Rowland Johnny Myers David Hamilton Tommy Garrison and many others. The compilation assigns attributes such as athletic ability vivacious wit and politeness to the roster of classmates.

Diane Mullins Betty Jimmy Rowland Johnny Myers David Hamilton Tommy Garrison Don Edmondson Ray Kelley Teetle Sanders Ronald McCoy Mike Davenport James Goff Pat Ragsdale Troy Manuel J. E. Benham Jerry Harmon Eddie Nunnelly Jiminy Lane James Dorman Clinton Jones Neatness Joe Lane Travis Simmons

Ideal Teacher Portraits and Faculty Nominations

A school feature lists ideal teachers with humorous captions and traits. Names include Mrs. Brownie Kimbrough Eva Jefferies Mary Denny Helen Johnson Waydell Hill A B Shaw Lula Caudell Cliff Mehrtens Frank Palattie Mary Heath Oleta Gresham Harold Jackson Nellie Kennedy.

Brownie Kimbrough Eva Jefferies Mary Denny Helen Johnson A. B. Shaw Lula Caudell Cliff Mehrtens Frank Palattie Mary Heath Oleta Gresham Harold Jackson Nellie Agnes Kennedy

Face Turns Red When Poetry Is Forgotten

Frances Sanders froze during sixth period English as she forgot the poem and author name prompting laughter from peers. Future Teachers of America Club met December 5 in the auditorium with Jane Hicks presiding and Tommy Williams handling the program. Miss Kennedy presented a book report on Song of America before dismissal.

Frances Sanders Frances Future Teachers of America Club Jane Hicks Tommy Williams Miss Kennedy Song of America

Claudia Stone A Sweet Admirable Girl From Bowie

Claudia Stone born November 28 1980 in Bowie is described as five eight with brown hair and eyes living at 107 Avenue G Southwest. She is active in CHS as a freshman and plans to attend North Texas State College in Denton.

Avenue G Bowie Claudia Stone W. Stone Claudia CHS North Texas State College Denton Lincolns Mary Jane Heath A. P. Wright Green Pat Boone Rosemary Clooney April Love Perry Como Tony Perkins Natlie Wood

Mayflower IL Tom Etheredge seeks Aggieland future

Thomas Etheredge, CHS senior son of Mr and Mrs FE D Etheredge of 1511 Avenue H NW, is described as tall and athletic. He lists fried chicken, Ford cars, football, drag racing and math among favorites and Elvis Presley as a preferred singer. He plans to attend Texas A&M after graduation on May 23 1958 and aims to be an engineer.

Thomas Chs FE. D. Etheredge Avenue H Tom Memphis Charles Graham Elvis Presley Jane Morgan Kim Novak Frank Sinatra Texas A&m Aggieland

Lakes Misnamed as Seas in Regional Geography

The Dead Sea Caspian Sea and Sea of Galilee are in fact lakes. This reclassification highlights how historic naming can mislead about oceanic stature.

Dead Sea Caspian Sea Sea of Galilee Lakes

CHS Boys Drop Two In Abilene Tourney

CHS wrestles through a busy Abilene tournament with one win and two losses. The Cats beat the Abilene Eagles 59 57 in double overtime led by Tommy Ricks 25 points. They then fell 52 50 to Birdville before losing 69 51 to the Borg er Bulldogs.

Bobcats CHS Ers Abilene Cats Abilene Eagles Donald Darling Courage Mighty Blues Birdville Boys Borger Bulldogs Tommy Ricks Ricks Tommy Donald Belfry Electra Pampa Seals David Ito Birdville Waydelle Hill City Auditorium

Bulldogs Dominate Borger In Varsity 75 38 Victory

The varsity game ended 75 to 38 with Borger as the loser and Tom Ricks leading scorers for the Bulldogs. The B team beat BOP 52 to 46 with Eason as top scorer.

Bulldogs Tom Ricks BOP Eason

Also Mentioned on This Page

Eir Corral Staff Helen Clifton Lynza Caradine Sports Diane Wricht Itor Joan Strickland LONG Shirley Mortin June Hackler Marolyn Keely Carrolene Holleman Linda Denny Sec Lynda Garrison Brenda Garron Trea Ver Byrdia Vandiver Glenda Seal Chil Defense Betts Martin Ray Kelly Peggy Carter Marilyn Baker Betty Black Elaine McMullen Linda Story Patricia Rich Virginia Moran Peggy Philips Marie Sims Beverly Patterson Shirley Keys Sonja Garvin Barbara Nunley Charlotte Shipman Patsy McNabb Mary Margaret Brummett Lewine Bearden Linda Halford Jean King Darrellene Holleman Barbara Craig Joan Martha Harcrow Roger Hunter Paul Henderson Sleep Walker Theresa Mr. Noisy Buddy United States Clayton McKinney Jimmy Parker Jimmy Eleshans Jumbo the Elephant Cir FTA Thespians Dramatic Club Thomas Etheredge Borger Gea Serie Ge Owe Wee Herbie Hampton - Sonnell Childress Office Supply
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