Texas High School Press Association Names Editors
The Texas High School Press Association announces Charlene Reeves as sponsor and Tom Higtey as editor with Phyllis Later as news editor. Staff includes Norma Manue, Jean Smith, Yvonne Hemeteller, Shirley Jordan, Judy King, Pat Alexander, and Odessa Gi leapie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Higtey
Phyllis
Jean Smith
Yvonne Hemeteller
Shirley Jordan
Judy King
Pat Alexander
Odessa Gileapie
Dear Diary Bits and Schoolroom Whimsy
A playful diary style page notes diary entries about report cards and classroom characters. Highlights include Fern Cawthon's expressions, Linda Smith in trouble with a home paper feature, and the contagious giggle of Sharon Jones. The piece closes with casual, friendly farewells until next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Cawthon
Linda Smith
Sonia
CHS Senior Exceeds Energy in Holiday Show
A humorous reminiscence from CHS features Iris McBrayer visiting Fort Worth and Linda Stephenson, with scenes of junior and sophomore girls in a holiday spirit. The piece mentions Eddie Fisher, a senior exalting the crowd, and a peanut sale by juniors that ends with a playful mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris McBrayer
Fort Worth
Iris
Linda Stephenson
CHS
Sue Gibbs
Sue
Jimmy
Lynn Laningham
Eddie Fisher
Just A Little Sneeze In The Quiet Study
In a quiet study hall a sneeze erupts with startling force scattering papers. Fern Cawthon’s face glows red as the room reacts to the most terrifying sneeze ever heard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fern Cawthon
Bobcats Fathers Honored At Annual Grid Banquet
The Bobcat Mothers Banquet honored the Bobcats and their fathers at the City Auditorium. Attendees included the Bobcats mothers stage band and other guests with Chow Hounds aiding in serving. Speakers included Roe L. Smith Dick Risenhoover and Coach Charles Churchill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobcats
City Auditorium
Chow Hounds
Churchill-Martin
Roe L. Smith
Dick Risenhoover
Oveta Mullins
F. A. Davis
Risenhoover
McNallen
D. P. M McNallen
Lynn Laningham
Elvis Presley
Pat Boone
Jackets Topic at DE Club Meeting
Kenneth Ferguson president read an editorial urging clubs to wait for official jackets before ordering. Mr Wright sponsor outlined the State DE Convention schedule in Austin in February. Ferguson adjourned the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Ferguson
State DE Magazine
Mr. Wright
Austin
Ferguson
Busy Classrooms Keep Students Working Hard
The report highlights how American History, journalism, typing, chemistry, and English classes stay active. Students prepare newspaper reports, write and edit formulas, assemble assemblies, and gather research materials from the extension loan library in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Eva Jefferies
Lula Caudell
Mary Maude Denny
Charlene Reeves
Corral
Extension Loan Library
Austin
Odd Locker Finds At CHS Highlight Student Belongings
A reporter inventories unusual items found in CHS lockers beyond school supplies. Items range from a shoe and socks to a cigar box and a mirror, with others noting books, wraps, a towel, and odd labeled possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHS
Odessa Gillespie
Jerry Hassell
Dan Cawthon
Dan
Thomas Tippett
Linda Hughes
Claudia Robinson
Butch Farha
Dave Brummett
Theresa King
Lottie Werner
Evelyn Weir
Mirror
Carolyn Dorsey
Rue Gambol
Glen Kinney
Uncle Sam
Otto Stahl
Dwaine Holman
FHA Members Honor Mothers Christmas Tea Story
Miss Nellie Agnes Kennedy told a charming tale titled Small One at the FHA Christmas tea to honor mothers Tuesday December 6. Alix Hargrave Raydell Thomas greeted mothers at the register while Claudia Robinson and Louise Veale served punch sandwiches cookies and peanuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Agnes Kennedy
FHA
Alix Hargrave
Raydell Thomas
Claudia Robinson
Louise Veale
Claudia Robinson Hughes
Rita Conn
Judy King
Linda Smith
Carol Rucker
Claudia
Miss Kennedy
Names Make News Column Confuses Readers Week To Week
The columnist laments name changes of the feature and muses on quotes and local anecdotes. Readers like Odessa Gillespie win praise for a Jaycees contest, while the writer jokes about custody of the column and common sense as genius in working clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Davis
Bobby Jackson
Danny Imhof
Lavon Jones
Billie Larned
Jimmy Longbine
Ray McClendon
Glen Kinney
Fred Cawthon
Sue Ann Gibbs
Wayne
Dick Risenhoever
Tessing
Rise
Lonely Hearts
Odessa Gillespie
The
Jaycees
Sneaky Peanut Mishap Sparks Classroom Trouble
Carolyn Vaughn ignored clear peanuts ban in art design class and slipped in the sewing room tripping over an obstacle while carrying four cans of peanuts. The incident halted activities as others noted a failed plan and called for better scheming in future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn
Carolyn Vaughn
Senior VIP Sue Trosper of Childress Born 1938
Senior profile highlights Sue Trosper born April 29 1938 in Childress now living at 207 Avenue G NW. She is 5 feet 2 inches tall 110 pounds with brown hair gray eyes dislikes stuck up people cooked carrots and sand storms and dislikes showy drivers. Her hobbies include sewing reading and cooking and her best moment was marrying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Day
Bill Cummings
Sue Trosper
Childress
Avenue G
Sue
CHS
FHA
FTA
Student Service Council
Eva Jefferies
Lula Caudell
Predictions of 15 Years Ahead From Small Town People
A playful list imagines future lives for local residents. Mickie Barron runs a steel factory, Dan Cawthon joins the circus, Betty Jo Liles cares for many drummers, La Verne Swain remains engaged, Janelle Kindle mentors many students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickie Barron
Dan Cawthon
Betty Jo Liles
la Verne Swain
Bob Caradine
Janelle Kindle
Lynda Garrison
USA
Carolyn Jarrell
Paducah
Crews Bell
Ford
John Chapmen
Grady Clifton
Lula Mae Carter
Horace Henson
Ronnie Hill
Don Preston
Horse Power Study Ends With Funny Finding
A physics class gathered at the stairs for a mid morning run to test a theory. Students ran up and down writing notes as a playful measure of horse power for Miss Lula Caudell. No horse was present, only classroom curiosity.
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Lula Caudell
Bobcats Slip in Two at Abilene Tournament
The Bobcats suffered two defeats at the Hardin-Simmons High School Tournament, 58 to 40 against Abilene and 51 to 34 against Birdville. Next they travel to Borger to face the Bull Dogs then meet Quail in Childress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobcats
Birdville Buffaloes
Abilene
Birdville
Cats
Borger Bulldogs
Borger
Quail
Hollis
Wichita Falls
Tangel
Bobcat Gym
Carolyn Dorsey Honored In Local Spotlight
News notes about Carolyn Dorsey born August 31, 1938. Mentioned as a CHS beauty in 1955, Spanish Club vice president 1953-54, now pianist for the Hughes Chapter FHA, and active in First Methodist Church, CHS Band and choir. Ends with best wishes for her future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Dorsey
Austin
Carolyn
Dorsey
Hughes
FHA
First Methodist Church
CHS
FTA
Mary Jane Heath
Eva Jefferies
Lula Caudell
Jackie Gleason
Stardust
Cluttering Up The Court After Abilene Tourney
An account of a hard weekend basketball trip by the Bobcats to Abilene for the Hardin-Simmons tournament. The piece notes missed shots by F A Davis and others, duels with Avoca and Borger upcoming, and social antics with ex-students, dorm-initiation pranks, and a wild chase home via hitchhiking after a late gas stop near Anson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobcats
Abilene
F. A. Davis
Avoca
Borger
Childress
Bob Powell
Joe Cooper
Don Gage
Don Raney
Danny Howard
Howard
Bill Martin
Bill
Rod Mullins
Rod
Davis
Don Chism
Anson
Carolyn
F. A
Dick Risenhoover
Don
Mullins
New Hair Do Sparks Mystery at Hallway Catch
In a tense hallway moment a striking, largely unrecognized girl appears. The onlookers wonder if she is new, while speculation hints at a bold hair change by an individual named Gay Nip pert.
Typing Students Present TV Program for Assembly
First year typing students staged a humorous TV show assembly on DDT TV. Contestants included Butch Farha and Linda Garrison. Eva Jefferies drank from a baby bottle in a race. musical numbers featured Eartha Kitt imitations and group performances. Gift presented to Mrs. Mary Maude Denny after the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DDT -- TV
Dizzy Denny
Carolyn Vaughn
Gary Dewis
Nancy Nelson
Alix
Hargrave
Butch Farha
F. A. Davis
Tom Higley
Mickie Barron
Don Chism
Bill Sport
Dan Cawthon
Alton Voyles
Thomas Tippett
Everett Groseclose
Gene Stinnett
Linda Hughes
Linda Stephenson
Linda Garrison
Potluck High
Dick Risenhoover
Eva Jefferies
Lula Mae Carter
Jim Martin
Yvonne Helmstetler
Kenneth Dashier
Fred Cawthon
Mickie Carter
Dan Mitchell
Carolyn McFarland
Gail Herbert
Paul Ed Wright
Jan Smith
Don Preston
Buddy Ehrle
Tommy Williams
Carol June Cates
Jackie Simmons
Charlene Hammond
Kay Long
Eartha Kitt
Pat Smith
John Robinson
Paula Graham
Linda Dahil
Della Wright
Janelle Kindle
LaVerne Swain
Carolyn Jarrell
Deadly Dozen
Don Cawthon
Crews Bell
Rodney Mullins
Bill Martin
David Collins
Charles Eatherly
Danny Howard Harold Smith
Bobby Short
Ray Fulenwider
Alan Gage
Rue Gambel
Rainbow Ribbons
Carolyn Dorsey
Janice Preston
Mary Maude Denny
John Loter
Jan Preston
Teachers Join New Fad Act at CHS
Mrs Eva Jefferies introduced a new fad at CHS sparking talk of teachers wearing mismatched shoes as part of a playful race for fame. Students already participated and the idea hints at broader staff involvement this unusual trend.
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CHS
Eva Jefferies
Bobcat Mascot Escapes CHS After Three Days On Display
The CHS campus housed a live bobcat mascot for almost three days before the animal escaped. Fans watched as plans to calm and transport it faded, leaving only the memory of the brief, wild presence.
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CHS
Bobcat
Dressed to Fit a T and Busy Senior Hallways
Two senior boys Charles Eatherly and Gerald Wakefield were zipping through halls during first period as if preparing for the next assembly. Carolyn McCoy hints at May graduation marriage plans while a vase of red carnations brightens the study hall area. Mickie Barron earns nickname confusion and Billy Gene Keys’ flashy car is noted. The week’s record is Moments to Remember by the Four Lads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Eatherly
Gerald Wakefield
Carolyn McCoy
Hughes Chapter
Billy Gene Keys
Mickie Barron
Big Mick
Little Barron
Juniors Get a Voice in Class of Fifty Seven
In the Corral a junior column is established for the class of 1957. The writer laments lack of junior coverage and asserts the new feature will offer junior perspectives distinct from the seniors Web and freshmen Dear Diary columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.H.S
Corral
Douma
Singers Named State Alternates From Childress Trio Chosen
Three of five Childress contestants earned alternate spots at the All State Choir Contest in Canyon on Friday December 9. The alternates named are Carolyn McFarland Janet Wakefield and Shirley Jordan. Theresa King and Betty Liles were the remaining two Childress contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. P. McNallen
Canyon
Carolyn McFarland
Janet Wakefield
Shirley Jordan
Theresa King
Betty Liles
Childress
1956 BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Dec 15 through Feb 14
The Borger schedule lists 1956 basketball games with venues in Borger Wellington Avoca Mangum Seymour Quanah Pampa Electra Burkburnett and Phillips. District games marked and all home games start at 6 30 and 8 15 with admission 25 and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borger
Childress
Wellington
Avoca
Mangum
Okla
Wichita Falls
Seymour
Quanah
Pampa
Phillips
Electra
Burkburnett
Girls Attend CHS Bobcat Banquet As Reporters
At the Corral staff hosted Bobcat Mothers banquet last Thursday night two female reporters Yvonne Helmsteter and Shirley Jordan attended. They were not players or mascots but covered the event with stories for the Corral. Wanda Bridges Dale Hightower Kay Foster noted during the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corral
Yvonne Helmsteter
Shirley Jordan
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Donald Darl
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Dan Mitchel
Gail White
Jerry Lane
Sharon Jones
Sharon
Jimmy Lowe
Charles Churchill
Mrs. Mullins
Jack Fox
L. W. McClendon
A. D. Johnson
Presley Wright
Omar Carlile
M. K
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McClendon
Givn
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Peanut
Robert
Robert Hays
Cecil
Tennis Cecil Goff
Kenneth
Kenneth Cook
Princess
Gay Nippert
Pat
Texas
Ohio
Canada
DNEA
Mark
Dale
Lowtower
Smalltower
Hightower
Kay
Kay Foster
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