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Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1968

Page

2

The Corral Staff Credits and Contributors

A list of student contributors to The Corral at Childress High School includes Joe Hardison Rita Evans Alice Harris Jerry Barfield Nancy Hill Keebra Bird Phyllis Preston Roonda Burchett Robert Proffitt Phil Campbell Cecelia Rutledge Tommy Eubank Jack Smith Rita Evans Ronnie Smotherman Tim Wyatt Gloria Garcia David Grimes. The roster reflects staff roles across sections and years.

Childress High School Journalisn The Corral Joe Hardison Rita Evans Alice Harris Jerry Barfield Nancy Hill Keebra Bird Phyllis Preston Roonda Burchett Robert Proffitt Phil Campbell Cecelia Rutledge Tommy Eubank Jack Smith Ronnie Smotherman Tim Wyatt Gloria Garcia David Grimes

Two Senior Girls to Receive State Degrees

Two senior girls Teresa Gray-Waring and Debbie Bird will receive the State Degree, the highest FHA honor, for demonstrating initiative and responsibility. Ceremony rehearsals are set for April 17 at 7 30 p.m. in Austin Municipal Auditorium with the ceremony on Friday, April 1.

Mum Amari Teresa Debbie Austin Séarsthenet Foundation Secorit Seassion Debbie Bird Hughes Teresa Gray

Strange Bits of Conversation Heard in CHS Halls

In passages from CHS corridors a visitor would hear snippets of talk about Renaissance definitions. The chatter includes remarks on leaving for the theater, packing, snow, math problems, and a library open today. Miss Eavesdropper is described as prowling the halls.

CHS Sandra

CHS Sponsors Open House at Childress High School

Childress High School held an Open House on Monday evening March 4 to mark Texas Public School Week. Principal James Ieenhower opened with a general assembly outlining high school rules. FTA guides and Student Council assistants escorted parents through a six to ten minute period sequence. Senior guides Rita Evans Phil Campbell Donna Garrison Sandra Nelson also aided, with FTA assistants Judy Henderson Jackie Mills Deanna Allison Kay Holtman Debbie Deepwood Lileesa Wyatt. Office helpers Jimmy Don Rothwell Sharon Briley and National Honor Society members Jeffery Corcell David Grimes Nikki Murphy Brenda Lewellan Monte Cameron assisted.

Childress High School James Ieenhower FTA Ose Rita Evans Phil Campbell Donna Garrison Sandra Nelson Judy Henderson Jackie Mills Deanna Allison Kay Holtman Debbie Deepwood Lileesa Wyatt Althea Allison Persie Bird Marv Lou Watkinds Ben Bob Walker Genie Arts Aga Jack Smith Jimmy Don Rothwell Sharon Briley Jeffery Corcell David Grimes Nikkie Murphy Brenda Lewellan Monte Cameron

Priscilla Retires From Corral Staff at Childess High

The Corral Staff announces Priscilla’s retirement from Childess High School after a year of helping students. Mentions her times of dismay with student problems and notes Ann Landers offered her a chance to quit, with a new helper expected in a few weeks.

Childess High School Corral Priscilla Ann Landers Bar

Blue Notes Clinician Guides Band March and April

Blue Notes conductor Mr Kyler led a March 1 clinic for the Graver band to review three pieces. He helped the bass section smooth rough spots. another clinician was set for March 18, while all sections push hard for the contest on April 3.

Kyler Graver Lou Watkins Vickle

Senior Personality: Teresa Graham Profile 1949

Teresa Graham born to Mr and Mrs N R Graham on November 3 1949 is described as an 18 year old with black hair brown eyes height 2 feet and weight 105 pounds. She favors an American dinner and reading Great Gatsby while watching Georgie Girl and dreams of owning a 1967 Sunbeam Tiger car. She hopes to stay in high school then go to college.

Teresa Graham N. R. Graham Teresa

Teachers Hold District Meeting Amid Education Theme

The District 9 TSTA meeting at CHS Municipal Auditorium opened at 9:45 a.m. with Mrs. Laura Huckabey presiding. Antoinette Miller serves as area president while Dr. Charles Allen, minister of First Methodist Church Houston, delivered the keynote survey.

Amrillo Tsta Laura Huckabey Antoinette Miller Charles Allen First Methodist Church Houston Setvey

Interscholastic League Event Preparations

Students gear up for Interscholastic League contests across debates, speeches, poetry, reading, spelling, shorthand, and plays. Notable participants include Barbara Portwood, Joe O’Donnell, Pam Morey, Darlene Whitten, Verlin McKeever, Steve Howard, Pam Morey, Debbie Bird, Vicki Lee, and many others across girls and boys divisions.

Brown Eyed Boy Born to Felix and Felix Guadian in Corpus Christi

On July 27, 1949 in Corpus Christi Texas Mr and Mrs Felix Guadian welcomed a brown eyed boy with black hair who stands five ten The child named Robert Guadian resides at 610 2nd Street NE His interests include speech clubs annual staff and Spanish He enjoys swimming and attends Jr Sr Banquet last year His post graduation plan is to go to Miccan and pursue a life philosophy of striving for the best.

Corpus Christi Texas Felix Guadian Robert Guadian 2Nd Street Robert Faye Dunway Sean Connery Jnnizit Miccan

Carolyn Portwood Takes D E Spotlight

Carolyn Portwood enters a program labeled D E as she discusses its focus on preparing students for employment. She notes the course teaches practical work habits and punctuality to improve job readiness.

Carolyn Portwood

Sam Jones of Quanah Texas Plans Aerospace Studies

Born November 29 1919 in Quanah Texas Sam Jones is the son of Mr and Mrs C R Jones He is six feet tall weighs 130 pounds has green eyes He enjoys pizza or Mexican food and watching The Birds or James Mason films He would ride in a Porsche 911 5 and listen to the Beatles He values friends who own property like the color white and brown He was in Speech Science and Latin Club and served as Science Club vice president He intends to study Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington.

Quanah, Texas Sam Jones C. R. Jones Sam James Mason University of Texas At Arlington

Wise Sayings Found In Eychanne Panel

Central Catholic High School Abilene exchange paper Campus Crier contains wise sayings and an editorial on freedom. Elma Ehrle formerly CHS teacher acts as advisor. The piece notes quotes about education, talking, and doubling money, and promises more features from exchange papers.

Elma Ehrle CHS Central Catholic High School Abilene

Talent Show Draws Big Crowd in Childress Auditorium

The annual talent show held March 5 in the Childress auditorium drew a full house and about 350 dollars in earnings. Judges were Mrs Helen Johnson, Mrs Joe Allen, and Mrs Bill Collier. Junior high winners were Dark Shadows with Terry Bettis Kerry Wood and Bobby Wood. High school winners were The Supernatural Syndicate led by Steve Baker Ross Butler Rocky Rippy and David Bradford.

Childress Helen Johnson Joe Allen Bill Collier Dark Shadows Terry Bettis Kerry Wood Bobby Wood Monica Rucker Julia Browning Terri Jones Andrea Rogers Carol Hart Sherry Poling Althea Allison Mary Lou Watkins Cheryl Jones Deanna Allison Roxanne Jones Supernatural Syndicate Steve Baker Ross Butler Rocky Rippy David Bradford Zella Brannon Geraldine Brannon Nae Deen O’neal Lydia Shelton Cynthia Jo Ann Nickerson Rhonda Hardison Rhonda Garrison Becky Stader Carolyn Forster Terry Smoot Fred McCain Jimmy Don Fuller Raymond Martinez Oscar Garcia

Senior Class Talent Show and School News Highlights

School week notes include class favorites for Vicki and Janet Gloar, Debbie Bird named Lions Club Queen for 1968 69, and congratulations for a volleyball team placing second. Reports cover Hamlet study, a talent show mishaps, and open house events with numerous student names and classroom happenings.

Tim Wyatt Vicki Gloar Janet Gloar Donna Garrison Debbie Bird Lions Club Joe Bill Hardison David Grimes Don Bailey Phil Campbell James Johnson Tommy Eubank Nancy Hill Sailor

Miss Kennedy's Class Presents Radio Program at School

Childress High School aired a Sunday radio program from 1 to 1 on air, hosted by Nellie Agnes Kennedy in English four and fifth period speech. The senior English class presented book reviews and an Interscholastic League One Act play about the next war with a cast including Phyllis Preston Byron Garrison Larry Knight Vicki Lee Debbie Bird June Shackleford Barbara Trent Diana Goundie Jack Smith Pam Morey and Phil Campbell.

Barbara Carolyn Portwood Kairen DeArmond Bobbi Henderson Joe O'Donnell Jim Decker Steve How Donald’ Hatcher Tim Wyatt Pam Morey Alton Smith Darlene Whitten Earl Griffin Verlin McKeever Pat Hill Barbara Trent Childress Nellie Agnes Kennedy Larry Browing Robb White Phil Campbell Irene Hunt Neet Rudya Ipling Robert Guadian Arthur Miler Galsworthy Joe Hardison George d Interscholastic League Phyllis Preston Byron Gatrison Larry Knight Vicki Lee Debbie Bird June Shackleford

Students List Main Hobbies at CHS

A CHS list shows students and their hobbies including Debbie Bird swimming and piano, Larry Browning roping and riding, Sponze fishing hunting and golf, Donald Hill hunting and riding, Lynn Simmons riding chores and roping, Lloyd Eaton playing poker, Phillips Gray riding and milking cows, Susan Bird swimming, Karen DeArmond eating, Genie Alen riding and analyzing people, Bom Walker chasing girls.

CHS Debbie Bird Teresa Gray Larry Browning Sponze Donald Hill Lynn Simmons Lloyd Eaton Phillips Gray Susan Bird Karen DeArmond Genie Alen Tommy Eubank Janet Gloar

Class Favorites Named In CHS Elections

Four CHS classes met on Tuesday March 5 to choose favorites. Freshmen winners are Kevin Wood and Susan Shelton. Sophomore winners are Van Bearden and Vicki Gleor. Juniors name Janet Gloar and Stave McReynolds. Seniors honor Na Mooney and Robert Kuhn.

CHS Kevin Wood Susan Shelton Schnemere van Bearden Vicki Gleor Janet Gloar Stave McReynolds Freenior Na Mooney Robert Kuhn

First Day of Spring Sparks Spring Fever in Classrooms

The piece notes students feel spring fever on the first day of spring, struggling to study at night while grades slip. It mentions playing tennis and being distracted by the season, with a tone that spring is as regular as the season itself.

Betty Crocker Test Results Reported At Local School

December Betty Crocker Test results were sent to Miss Barbara Waybourn from Childress High School. The top score tied among several girls, with no perfect score nationwide. standout results included Karen from Griffin and Sandra Nelson among others. Fifteen girls rated good.

Betty Crocker Barbara Wa Barbara Waybourn General Mills Karen Pias Rom Childress High School Wom Griffin Dainm Sandra Nelson

Norway's Guttermsen Sets 10000m Speed Record in Inzell

Norwegian skater Willy Guttermsen unexpectedly breaks the world 10,000 meter speed skating record in Inzell Germany during a wartime season event. He shatters the previous mark to top a rival Fred Antonier from the same country.

Inzell Germany UPI Per Willy Guttermsen Norway Fred Antonier

Saint Patrick Feast Day Observed on March 17

Saint Patrick, patron of Ireland, is celebrated on March 17. Born at Bannavenn, he endured kidnapping and six years of slavery before returning to Ireland as a bishop, founding over 300 churches and baptizing more than 126,090 people.

Patrick Ireland Saint Patrick Bannaven

Shoose Top Ten Records in Childress

Childress music scene charts a top ten with titles including I Can Take or Leave Your Loving, Doctor John You're My Medicine Man, We Can Fly, Sunshine of Your Love, There Is, Spooky, Itchoo Park, Words, Look Here Comes the Sun, and Carpet Man. The list reflects local record interest and familiar classics aged in a vintage chart style.

Childress Doctor John Itchoo Park

Pride Defined By CHSers

Pride defined by CHS students includes a clean campus a desk free of carvings a chair without initials on it neat lockers and a litter-free classroom They value an assignment well done a neat locker and playing fair in games The piece notes UPI reporting on Protestant denominations planning common Christian education programs for the mid-1970s with six member exploration teams and missionaries.

Common Education Cleveland UPI United Church of Christ United Presbyterian Church U.S.A Episcopal Church

Two Streets in Buenos Aires Host Nearly Two Hundred Movie Theaters

Lavalle and Corrientes in Buenos Aires feature about 198 cinema venues. The tally reflects a dense entertainment district with numerous screens and businesses serving locals and visitors.

Buenos Aires Lavalle and Corrientes

Cornerstones missing from Washington monuments baffle Geographical Society

In a light column, Dick West jokes about the missing cornerstone legends of the White House Capitol Treasury and Washington Monument. He theorizes a theft ring, proposes stuffing Greenland radioactive snow into cornerstones to trap thieves with a Geiger counter.

Washington UPI National Geographic Society White House Capitol Treasury Washington Monument The Geographic Society Society Buddy United States America Greenland

Netherlands’ Okker and Richey win Snips titles at Barranquilla

Tom Okker of the Netherlands defeated Marty Riessen 68 63 63 in the men’s singles final. Nancy Richey of San Angelo Texas beat Lesley Turner of Australia 62 60 for the women’s championship in Barranquilla Colombia.

Barranquilla Colombia Tom Okker Netherlands Nancy Richey San Angelo Tex Snips Okker Marty Riessen Evanston Lil Mike Richey Lesley Turner Australia

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hurhe Carolyn E. Sw Dairy Mart Eychanne Dick Risenhoover Bobcats Tim Engish Ronna Mooney Soph Miss Kennedy Marlynn Hottchin Christie Kay Doyle Moore Mrs. Holland Johnie Williams Charles Stepheng Marilynn Houchin Phil Ronmie Jack Jerry Byron Wayne Mrs. Kennedy Milton David Rita Marlynn Houchin Bom Walker Marsh St. Patrick's New York State By Dick West
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