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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1963
Page
7
Reporters Pat Painter Gwen Naron John Steed Julia Ann Stamps Charles Crouch Doug Greer John Townsend and Chesta Ann Carter named to committee covering member events and public outreach duties for the organization.
CHS students traveled to Abilene Friday for the YWA Houseparty on the Hardin-Simmons Campus. More than 1500 girls attended the event learning about missions and mission work in foreign and home fields.
Childress High School shifts morning timetable to create a 30 minute Inter scholastic League period. At 11 30, contest participants move to practice rooms while nonparticipants study in the auditorium for 30 minutes. First year with this schedule. effectiveness tied to UIL contest results.
Editorial argues that quitting school risks future opportunity and earnings. It contrasts high school dropouts with graduates who seek higher education or vocational training, noting modern machines replace manual labor and only those with special qualifications survive. The piece urges staying in school.
CHS choir directed by Norm Hemphill performed a March 6 assembly for teachers, parents, and students. Sandra Dement accompanied the choir which opened with Ezekiel a Negro spiritual then You Tell Me Your Dream and Aloha Julie Hampton sang solo pieces. Hemphill featured in Turn Ye to Me while Now the Day Is Over closed the program.
Linda Sally born in Childress on July 6 1945 is the 17 year old daughter of Louis and Mrs Sally who live at 408 Avenue F Se. She stands 5 8, blue eyed with brown hair and lists fried chicken and orange as favorites along with cars a 1963 Corvette Shark and a 1963 Ford Thunderbird. She hopes to attend the University of Texas and study. Linda has served as secretary treasurer of the speech club and joined FHA FTA Spanish club science club the band and other activities while in CHS and plans to continue dating.
Twenty five junior students sat the 1963 National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test in the high school auditorium on March 5. The three hour exam assessed educational development to determine eligibility for 1964 Merit Scholarships. In 1962, 1041 scholarships were awarded with 634 from 151 sponsors and 409 by the Merit Corporation.
Tony Martinez of The Real McCoys on the CB Television Network is described as an ex Golden Gloves bantamweight boxing champion from Puerto Rico.
This student essay discusses who earns American citizenship and what it means. It argues that deserveability depends on actions such as church attendance voting and patriotism, while inner thoughts and feelings also gauge fitness for citizenship.
Childress High School golf seeks its first District 5-AA title after finishing second for two years. Six returning players compete for four first-team spots as the team schedules two matches and a district tournament buildup with events in Vernon and Amarillo before the district meet at home.
A local notice features Jimmy Czewski as this week’s senior personality born September 26, 1944 in Childress. He now lives with his parents at 407 Ave F NW. He is described with brown hair hazel eyes and 125 pounds. He says he is always embarrassed when asked about his most embarrassing moment.
CHS band members celebrate two weeks with a new tape recorder donated by Band Booster Club led by Jack Privitt and Leon Bean. They prepare for Region XIV contest with Over Tur for Winds Soliloquy and Proudly We Play, plus sight reading pieces.
During the Houston Fat Stock Show on February 28 James Roy Austin was elected President of the Texas Junior Hereford Association He previously held the office of vice president of the association last year The organization aims to promote more interest in raising Hereford cattle Austin is the son of Mr and Mrs R B Austin
Harold Simmons, a 19 year old from near Childress born in 1943, lives with his parents. He is 5 foot 8, 155 pounds, with green eyes and brown hair, enjoys sea foods, fried foods, gold and red, and plays pool. His interests include science and speech clubs, FFA, and Lettermen, with plans to attend Frank Phillips College in Berger next year to pursue college ambitions. He aims to graduate as his most exciting moment.
Route Two Kirkland resident Linda Key born September 14 1945 in Childress grows from child to FHA secretary and officer. She favors Spanish rice and steak over others and admired Gone With the Wind Troy Donahue and Doris Day. Linda joins NHS FTA pep squad and Farm Bureau Queen runner-up while dreaming of happiness.
Future Teachers of America handed out Day teaching assignments at the March 4 meeting led by President Clara Robinson. Sophomores lose teaching slots due to teacher shortages. Diane Veal spoke on The Elementary Teacher and the club adjourned after discussing a party.
Responses include calls for new buildings and gym space, upgraded science labs, newer equipment for departments, longer lunch periods, more color in rooms, enhanced auditorium and band facilities, upgraded lockers and seating, and increased school spirit and activity periods. Many cite better facilities for science, arts, and athletics as priorities.
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