Interscholastic League Staff Roster and Roles
School publication lists staff positions and names for editors reporters and managers. It names Mrs Helen Johnson Karen Trosper Carol Clem Higley Kenneth ch paanenes Euiver Sharon Steelman Travis Simmons Charlotte Jordan Barbara Wynn Sue Carrick Brenda Henson Rickie Turner Jerry Norman Louiie Bearden Gladys Lane Ray Kelley Judy Profitt Ann Smith Jerry Thomas John Townsend Linda Larned Rickie Mille James Dorman Barbara Helm Freeman with notes on roles and contacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corral
Helen Johnson
Karen Trosper
Carol Clem Higley
Kenneth
Paanenes Euiver
Sharon
Gladys Lane Aranager
Ray Kelley
Judy Profitt
Ann Smith
Jerry Thomas
John Townsend
Linda Larned
Rickie Mille
James Dorman
Barbara Helm Freeman
Band Presents Christmas Program Tuesday Night
The CHS band staged a Christmas concert on Tuesday in the ChilDress High Auditorium. It featured varied numbers including Jingle Bells Winter Wonderland and White Christmas with solo and lead parts by Joan King Carrollene Holleman Jimmy Lane and Larry Harris King. The program included many classic carols with explanations of origins and composers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CHS
Childress High Auditorium
Joan King
Carrolene Holleman
Jimmy Lane
Larry Harris
AdéSste Fedeles
Emmanuel
John Mason Neale
Bethlehem
Phillips Brooks
Boston
Philadelphia
Lewis Redner
England
W. B. Sandys
William C. Dix
Lennor Hester Speaks at Assembly on Life and Health
The assembly opened with remarks by Jerry Harmon and prayer by Mary Brummett. Rev Lennol Hester, of the First Methodist Church, urged youth to live healthfully, avoid heated disputes, and value church involvement. Miss Nellie Kennedy closed with a Texas Highway Dept poem "Death's Night Before Christmas" paraphrase by Gene Brewer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Harmon
Mary Brummett
Jerry
Lennol Hester
First Methodist Church
Hester
Nellie Kennedy
Texas Highway Department of Public Safety
Gene Brewer
Good English Key to Advancement Says Caterpillar Supervisor
Paul Griebiel, Training Supervisor at Caterpillar Tractor Company, urges better English as the open sesame to job advancement. He notes successful men often built strong speaking and writing vocabularies, sometimes over years, and that high school students can gain this through a concentrated English program advertised on a poster at Childress High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Griebel
Caterpillar Tractor Company
Childress High
Snowball clashes and school life fill Corral year end
A bustling school column reports snowball fun turning chaotic with broken shields and a window. Principal Terrell halts activities as Ronnie Dya cracks a windshield and Paulette McGee notes her first glimpse of falling snow. The piece also mentions fashion mishaps, a medical scare for Mrs. Jefferies, year-end fund success, a zoo joke, and Christmas wishes from staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terrell
Ronnie Dya
Clemi Higley
Paulette McGee
Arizona
P.E
Corral
Paducah West
Jefferies
Bill Whitten
Kennedy
Travis McCain
Vernon
Bobcat
Wizards of Ahs
Tulsa
Bus Students Have Their Troubles Too
The piece notes that about 68 bus students reach Childress High School daily and recounts rough mornings and jolting bus rides. It lists drivers for several Childress buses including Jack Norman John Stevenson Gees McDaniels Marvin Clements Earnest Ham R L Stevenson Kenneth Couch Porter Steffy and Cecil Carrick with Tell Independent bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Childress High School
Childress
Jack Norman
John Stevenson
Gees McDaniels
Marvin Clements
Earnest Ham
R. L. Stevenson
Kenneth Couch
Porter Steffy
Tell
Cecil Carrick
Study Period SET ASIDE for student in-class time
All teachers are reminded that each student should have a 15 minute study period at the end of class. During this time students must study the assignment given in class. If they fail to study, they will lose this privilege.
Christmas Island: British Possession in Indian Ocean
Christmas Island is a British possession located in the eastern Indian Ocean. Its status as a territory has historical ties to colonial administration and strategic proximity to maritime routes. The island features a small population and unique ecological reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christmas Island
Indian Ocean
Worry Asks Interest On Trouble Before It Is Due
A reflective adage notes that worry compounds trouble by charging interest before problems arise, urging a calmer approach to anxiety and future challenges.
Liquid Air Demonstartions At Childress High School
A January 3 program presented by the Southern School Assemblies features K A Mackenzie Liquid Air Expert performing dramatic demonstrations. Flashes explosions and vapor at 312 degrees below zero will astonish students as items are frozen transformed and cut by liquid air. Humor and science mix as audiences learn uses of Liquid Air in modern America.
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Childress High School
Southern
K. A. MacKenzie
MacKenzie
America
Senior personality Linda Halford Shares Embarrassing Moments
Linda Halford recalls slipping during a dance and mispronouncing words in English class as her most embarrassing moments. She notes visits to Texas Tech and the football queen nomination as exciting times, lists favorites, and outlines future plans to attend Texas Tech or Draughon’s Business School at Lubbock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Halford
Linda
Texas
C. B. Halford
eTxas Tech
June Allyson
Paul Newman
Charleton Heston
Texas Tech
Draughon
Lubbock
Silence Rules in Library Says New Librarian
Teachers announced students may not talk in the library during activity period. Violations lead to removal from activity and loss of library privileges. The piece notes the library should be a place to study and research as silence is emphasized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn McDaniel
Hughes FHA Chapter Christmas Party Recalls The First Noel
The Hughes FHA Chapter held its annual Christmas Party in the Auditorium last Thursday during a civility period. President Jane Vaughn led the meeting. Nellie Agnes Kennedy read A First Noel. Members drew numbers and exchanged gifts as a Christmas tree lit the stage.
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Hughs Fha
Hughes Fha
Jane Vaughn
FHA
Linda Key
Sherry Snider
Nellie Agnes Kennedy
Christmas Program by Future Teachers Club
The Future Teachers met in the auditorium during activity period for a Christmas program with Karen Trosper as narrator. Each girl read minutes and represented different Christmas customs of Denmark France Germany and Mexico with Charlotte Jordan Joy Schaefer Carol Higley Celia Farha and Judy Rutledge. The group sang carols and enjoyed refreshments afterward.
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FTA
Karen Trosper
Charlotte Jordan
Denmark
Joy Schaefer
France
Carol Higley
Germany
Celia Farha
Judy Rutledge
Mexico
Second Period Speech Class Performs An American Family
The second period Speech Class presented the play An American Family on Monday and Tuesday. Cast included Jerry Norman Travis Simmons Jean King Ray Kelley Lawana Fstoll Carrie Scates and Ronald Jones with Kay Ingram directing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Norman
Travis Simmons
Jean King
Ray Kelley Lawana Fstoll
Carrie Scates
Ronald Jones
Kay Ingram
Student Council Plans Dress Up Day and Party
Student Council met Tuesday during activity period in the Study Hall to discuss Dress-Up Day and Western Day. A Dec 22 party is planned at Z. J. Harmon home with each attendee bringing a gift after name drawings. President Jerry Harmon adjourned the meeting.
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Z. J. Harmon
Jerry Harmon
Hard Working Juniors Have Money in Bank
The juniors report funds raised for their Junior-Senior Banquet and activities. They list football concessions 356.23, Junior Play 96.20, candy sales 246.50, with a current balance of 1408.14. The note praises the juniors for their able work and plans the next banquet project.
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Sun Ior
Census Time Again at School
The annual school census requires each family to fill out census cards. Cards are given to the oldest family member attending school and must be returned in January. Students should provide accurate information about themselves and family members and return the form promptly.
Christmas Spirit and Family Ties Reflect Holiday Season
The Christmas season is a time of peace and love, drawing families together. Snow covers the land as people seek social joy, churchgoing, and hearty greetings, recalling Washington Irving’s "Christmas" and the enduring festive spirit.
Books Students Are Reading Listed
Last September this week the Dallas Morning News listed the twelve books teens like best. The list includes Anna Karenina, The Caine Mutiny, Of Human Bondage, The Old Man and the Sea, On the Beach, The Song of the Lark, Exodus, The Nun's Story, Cheaper by the Dozen, Endurance, Immortal Wife, and Kon Tiki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas Morning News
Leo Tolstoy
Hermon Wouk
W. Somerset
Maugham
Ernest Hemingway
Nevil Shute
Willa Cather
Leon Uris
Journalism Class Christmas Party at the Johnson Home
The Journalism class held a Christmas party at the Johnson home on Monday the 12th. The students and their dates roasted hot dogs and marshmallows and played games. A gift was given to Mrs. Johnson. Attendees included Karen Trosper Rickie Turner Gary Dorman Carol Higley Norman Naron Charlotte Jordan Mike Starkey Bar eam Jerry Norman Sue Close Travis Simmons Sue Sims Ray Kelley Joy Schaefer Kenneth Rich Marie Sims Brenda Henson Rickey Mills John Johnson and James Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Johnson
Mrs. Johnson
Karen Trosper
Rickie Turner
Gary Dorman
Carol Higley
Norman Naron
Charlotte Jordan
Mike Starkey
Baream
Jerry Norman
Sue Close
Travis Simmons
Sue Sims
Ray Kelley
Joy Schaefer
Kenneth Rich Marie Sims
Brenda Henson
Rickey Mills
John Johnson
James Johnson
Mummies Wrapped Up in Themselves
A pithy saying compares some people to mummies, noting they stay closeted in self interest and self focus. It suggests self preoccupation can hinder openness and growth.
Cat's Corner Bobcats Reach Tulsa Tourney Round Two
The Childress Bobcats defeated Lockney 58 to 50 in the first Tulsa Tournament round, but fell to the Canyon Eagles 41 to 58 in the next. Bell led Lockney with 20, McCaim paced Childress with 15, Harmon 11, Hamm 9.
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Childress Bobcats
Tulsa
Lockney
Canyon Eagles
Bell
Travis McCaim
Bobcat
Jerry Harmon
Jimmy Hamm
John Manuel
Bob Faord
Homer McGaugh
Jim Glenn
Eagles
McCain
Childress
Harmon
Hamm
Glenn Beal
John Myers
Cats
Crowell Wildcats
Crowell
Pampa
Brain size and function across genders
A historical note discusses brain weight with claims that male brains weigh about 160 grams more than female brains. It asserts both sexes use varying brain power and cites Einstein as using 75 percent, while joking about the saying We’re always straining our brains.
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Albert Einstein
Investment in knowledge yields the best return today
The adage notes that investing in knowledge pays dividends, with one informed decision today valued higher than two uncertain tomorrows. It emphasizes the enduring benefit of education and informed action over time.
Baby Boy Hamilton Jr. Born in Fort Worth February 1943
Mr and Mrs A P Hamilton Jr welcome David a gray eyed boy born February 19 1943 in Fort Worth The family resides 1010 S NW Childress David nicknamed Depa lists favorites blue food chocolate cake steak eggs salad Magnificent Seven Juarez Brown two door hardtop Pontiac Jack Palance Natalie Wood plans after graduation Denton North Texas State College.
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A. P. Hamilton Jr
Fort Worth
David
Hamiltons
S. N.W
Childress
Depa
Juarez Bown
oPtiac
Jack Palance
Natalie Wood
Childress High School
Denton
North Texas State College
New Woman’s Cook Books Highlight Convenience Recipes
New publications interest women feature cookbooks from Ladies' Home Journal Doubleday and Woman's Day Collector's Cook book. Cooking for the Freezer by Myra Waldo offers over 150 double duty recipes for immediate meals and freezer meals.
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New York
UPD
Ladies’ Home Journal
Doubleday
Dutton
Myra Waldo
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Joseph Mohr
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Lennor Hester
E.A. Sanders
Robert Holeman
Troy Adams
Roy McCain
Jimmy Trent
Washington Irving
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