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Newspaper
Childress Index
Location
Childress, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1963
Page
8
Prepared by Childress High School Journalism Students with Texas Interscholastic League affiliation and Panhandle High School Press Association guidance. Includes noted sponsors and editors amid a chaotic placeholder text.
The National Honor Society at CHS led an April 30 assembly under sponsor Mrs. Sooter. Worshipers recited the pledge, a scriptural reading was offered by Jerry Newberry, and members read letters to famous men and women. The program included a candle lighting ceremony and a roll call of current and probationary members.
Several students were nominated for 1963 64 posts as officers of the Childress High School Student Council. President Wayne Havens led the meeting and assigned workers for the Home Show soft drink booth to fund the council. Voters will decide on these nominations May 13 with multiple contenders for each office.
An editorial discusses two social types, squares and wheels. It contrasts the diligent, rule-following student with the thrill seeking card and speed lover, questioning which path earns social approval and identity.
Bobby Huff son of Mr and Mrs B W Huff resides at 910 Ave D Nw with his grandmother born Chil dress on March 28 1945 he is 18 stands 5 8 weighs 140 lbs brown eyes black hair and enjoyed a high school career as freshman class president treasurer of junior and senior classes science and Spanish clubs and Tri captain of football he aims to major in Business Administration and start his own business after college.
The Moral in the fall of CHS asks if schools are the only places with rules. It cites Bohn Aluminum and Brass Corp on definite rules for smooth operation and lists offenses that can lead to disciplinary action or discharge. Causes include fighting theft habitual absence tardiness false statements and habitua l tardiness. A note mentions a fan in SOAR tethered.
The Moody Foundation announces five $4 000 awards administered by the Texas Interscholastic League Foundation. Grants will be $1 000 yearly for four years to students entering physics biology or mathematics. first awards begin in September with blanks available from the UIL.
A humor piece lists eight tips on avoiding future invitations by misbehaving at gatherings. It playfully questions whether readers will be judged or forgiven for actions such as late arrivals, line pushing, overeating, rude remarks, dominating conversation, nitpicking gifts, and leaving early.
Don Morgan born January 15 1945 in Amarillo weighs 150 pounds and is 5 11. He active in science club DE Club golf team and FFA in high school. His favorites include Ford Galaxie XL 500 blue steak watermelon The Magnificent Seven Robert Mitchum Sophia Loren Tom Sawyer and his pet peeve is people who complain. His hobbies are hunting fishing and roping. He plans to attend Tarleton State College after graduation.
The article highlights diverse roles in agriculture ranging from processing and distribution to research and teaching. It notes substantial employment in agriculture with 26 million in the field, 8 million on farms, 7 million in farm production and service, and 11 million in processing and distribution, plus half a million scientists.
Joy Hackler Patricia Painter Evelyn Holland Julie Hampton Sue West Miss Frances Long and Mrs W L Hughes traveled to the State Fair Music Hall in Dallas for the State FHA meeting. The group practiced for the Degrees of Achievement ceremony and attended multiple general sessions with speeches, entertainment, and a State Chorus performance.
A reflective piece notes that four years of high school do not guarantee knowledge and that college entrance exams and freshman year bring humility. It argues lifelong learning is endless and education should be put to effective use.
Childress High School band directed by Norman Hemphill gave an April 22 assembly in the high school auditorium. They performed three contest numbers Diamond Jim March Soliloquy and Overture for Winds plus a Battle Hymn of the Republic encore. Awards were presented to first division band members.
Denton, November 15, 1944 Mr and Mrs M K Wilcoxson announce the birth of their son Jimmy. Now 17, he is 6 ft 1 in tall and 160 lbs with blue eyes and brown hair. A senior with top basketball and golf honors he plans to attend Texas Tech to major in business admin and minor in physical education aiming to be a basketball coach in Childress. He lists Nicki Sooter as his ideal girl and belongs to science Spanish and letterman's clubs.
In a UPI report from New York, advocates urge adopting European school models, criticizing current U.S. approaches while highlighting Catholic education as a reference, and presenting comparative figures to support reform.
The following students at area high schools were selected for Who's Who Among Students. Names include Sandra Dean Dement Barton Wayne Havens Quentin Ray Henderson Sharon Raenell Molloy Clara Ann Robinson and John Doran Wright. Established in 1954 the national program honors scholastic leadership and service with a Gold Seal certificate and yearbook publication.
Childress High School girls Linda Key and Kay Eatherly traveled to Lubbock on April 2 for Region I competition. They won District 5AA in Electric on March 3, with wins over Dalhart and Alpine, but lost in the second round to Muleshoe. Alpine finished second and Childress third. The debaters tackled the Common Market topic and endured five during speeches after four 10 minute rounds. Terry Terrell competed in Ready Writing, placing second in District but not in Regional, choosing the topic Signs of Maturity.
The CHS Band traveled to Wichita Falls last Saturday for Region XIV Playing and Sight-reading contests. They played three numbers with the finale Battle Hymn of the Republic and awarded medals for first division ratings at solo and ensemble events.
The senior boys met April 24 in the high school auditorium with Navy and Marine Corps recruiting officers to discuss obligations to the military. A Marine Corps non-commissioned officer and a Navy recruiting officer from Amarillo spoke on opportunities for males aged 17 to 35.
In Region I action at Lubbock two weeks ago CHS advanced one boy to the State meet in Austin. Charles Mitchell won the 100 yd dash despite a 20 mph head wind, while the relay team set a career best. Golf led by medalist Jimmy Wilcoxson, and the girls volleyball squad reached the semi finals before falling to Crane.
A school notice lists students born in May: Linda Bridges, Lynn Bettis, Darlene Curtis, Timothy Crone, Ronald Clift, Clifton Clements, Cynthia Davis, Caroline Downing, Patricia Daniel, Bill Edrington, Gerald Grantham, Ricky Hamm, Joe Howard, Soran Tove, Lishmy Tassen, Ilene Park, Patsy Poling, Linda Priest, Jack Privitt, Irwin Priest, Mae Ritchie, Gary Trolinder, Terry.
A compilation of quotations from 1962 63 seniors recalling what they will miss most about high school From sports to bands banquets and exams the comments cover teachers friends extracurriculars and pivotal school moments Highlighted memories include basketball regional golf band trips and the senior play with personal reflections on lockers exams and Farewell events.
Local residents including Terrell Jerry T, Joan Vaughan, Eugene Widams, and Sue Yager are listed among attendees for an upcoming community meeting. The event focuses on neighborhood concerns and potential projects.
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