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Newspaper

Childress Index

Location

Childress, Texas, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1968

Page

2

The Corral Staff and Editors Feature Credited

The Corral staff and editors listed include Rhonda Burchett editor Debbie Bird associate editor Tim Wyatt news editor Rita Evans feature editor Don Bailey sports editor David Grimes columnist Tommy Eubank exchange editor Jerry Barfield and Jack Smith art editors The article credits reporters Phil Campbell Joe Bill Hardison Phyllis Preston Gloria Garcia Alice Hunt Robert Proffitt Ronnie Smotherman Nancy Hill and photographer personnel at Childress High School Journalism Students publication.

Rhonda Burchett Debbie Bird Tim Wyatt Rita Evans Don Bailey David Grimes Tommy Eubank Jerry Barfield Jack Smith Phil Campbell Joe Bill Hardison Phyllis Preston Gloria Garcia Alice Hunt Robert Proffitt Ronnie Smotherman Nancy Hill, Photographer Phil Campbell Robert Kuhn Kathy Trent Joe Bill Hardison Deanna Christy Kaye Karen Griffin Betty Crocker Lou Ann Summerall Eddie McGill Southwestern

Tahitian Holiday at Childress High School

Juniors and seniors stage a Tahitian Holiday themed show in the City Auditorium on May 3. Decorations feature palm trees palmetto plants and flowering hedges creating a tropical setting for the Senior Close event.

Childress High School

Four Months Of Happy Birthdays At CHS Prom Night

The May to August birthday list includes Jackie Mills Stevenie McReynolds Ronnie Smotherman and many others. The banquet featured Tahitian decor costumes leis hula dancers and a king and queen crowned by students. Prom followed with Horizon Club songs and a guest speaker Mr Bos tic Wester.

J. W. Hamilton Larry Bettis Larry Moore Deanna Allison Steve McReynolds Horizon Club Scott Johnston Danny Lane Bill Collier Jery Dobbs Mike Evans Mark Garrison Hotel Chrdress Benny Land Spanish HU Way Joe O'Donnel Keith Mills James Ragsdale King Genie Allen Mack Garrison

History Classes View Vietnam Film

A film was shown to History classes by Chief Hoffman Gunney and Set Hill from Marine Training Center em fal battles that are taking oe. After the films the students were asked to explain the situation and why we must stay and view the films. Afterwards the students were to understand the Cheese and know we are in Vietnam.

Hoffman Gunney Hill Marine I Serve Training Center Studene Sted Vietnam

Shades Of Blue Debuts At Tips With Original Tunes

Shades Of Blue perform their first Tip's show on Thursday night April 18, playing their own tunes and compositions. Members include Byron, Bimbo Keil on rhythm guitar, Richard Briley, Rocky Rippy on lead vocals, and Jerry Barfield who notes they aim to smooth rough spots and learn more songs.

Senior Personality Fernando Rodriguez Featured in Yearbook Columns

Fernando Rodriguez born January 1 1950 in Alice Texas is described in a yearbook profile. He stands five eight with brown eyes and black hair and lives with his parents Ignacio and Mrs Rodriguez. He lists favorites including meat loaf yellow The Saint Valentine Massacre Ann Margret Charles Bronson and a convertible. He is in Spanish Club and enjoys collecting records and sports. He cites homework as a pet peeve and hopes to join the army after graduation rather than attending college.

Fernando Rodriquez Alice Texas Fernando Ignacio Rodriquez Ann-Margret Charles Bronson Simon

Johnny Hughes Personal Profile from 1950s Notes

Johnny Hughes born May 8 1950 in Childress lives at 1101 Ave H NE. He is 5 2 with dark hair brown eyes and weighs 160 pounds. He lists fried chicken dinner with fruit salad and pecan pie as favorites, light yellow as his color, a 67 yellow Mustang with a black top as ideal car, and the Impressions song Were a Winner as his favorite. He played basketball football track and student council in high school and has first place honors in district and state typing and octet. After graduation he plans to attend the University of California Los Angeles to become a famous basketball player, with Ester Johnson as his ideal girl.

Johnny Hughes Ave. H. NE Childress Ike Hughes Johnny Marie van Doren Bill Cosby The Impressions University of California At Los Angeles Ester Johnson

Students See Film The Last Prom

Four class assembly screened The Last Prom on Friday May 3 to warn students what could happen to those who drink on prom night. The film aims to deter risky behavior and promote safer choices among attendees.

Charles Stephens at 1001 J Northwest Born 1951

Charles Stephens son of Mr and Mrs A E Stephens of 1001 J Northwest was born March 22 1951 He is six feet tall weighs 175 pounds has blue eyes and brown hair He enjoys sirloin steak French fries the color blue the film Exodus and Pink Panther with Shirley MacLaine and Peter Sellers He drives a Codre Charger RT and listens to House of the Rising Sun After CHS he aims to attend McMurry College

Charles Stephens A. E. Stephens J. Nw Charles Shirley MacLaine Peter Sellers House of the Rising Sun CHS McMurry College

Student Council Hosts Picnic With Gifts and Ice Cream

The Student Council hosted a picnic for members and their dates sponsored by Mr. Bobby Hart and Ben Bob Walker who cooked hamburgers and pops and served homemade ice cream for dessert Hart received a shirt and tie in appreciation of his service.

Bobby Hart Ben Bob Walker Hart

Golf Team Takes Third at Regionals in Ft Worth

The golf team finished third at the Regionals held April 20 in Ft Worth. Players Bruce Morey Phil Davenport Jerry Dobbs Joe Bruce Atkinson and Wayne Yowell competed under coach Jack.

Ft. Worth Bruce Morey Phil Davenport Jerry Dobbs Joe Bruce Atkinson Wayne Yowell Jack

Seniors Participate In Kiddy Day at Rotary Bowl

The Senior Class Kiddy Day on May 2 featured juniors dressing as kids for a picnic at the Rotary Bowl. Principal James R. Icenhower and sponsors Agnes Hughes and A. B. Shaw picked best costumes as students enjoyed volleyball, sack races, tug of war, egg rolling, and a hootenanny. Donna Garrison and Lynn Simmon led songs, with Hank Williams tunes and guitar duets. An early shower ended the event before dismissal.

Rotary Bowl James R. Icenhower Agnes Hughes A. B. Shaw Jimmy Don Rothwell Debbie Bird Hart Donna Garrison Lynn Simmon Hank Williams Dona Lynn Sherry Poling

CHS Bobcat Band to Present Last Public Appearance of 1967-68

The CHS Bobcat band performs at 2 36 p m Sunday in the high school auditorium offering selections Akebono Toccato Stars and Stripes Forever Studio One and Taras Theme The John Phillip Sousa Award will be presented to a senior with four years band activity good grades and a positive attitude An outstanding Bandsman award will also be given Recognitions include Bass Horn section John Pleming Charles Richardson Joe Thomas Alto clarinet Teresa March Mary Katherine Dodgen Claudia Parks Baritone Sax Debbie Carter Ricky Furr

CHS Bobcat Stars and Stripes Forever Studio One Tara John Phillip Sousa John Pleming Charles Richardson Joe Thomas Teresa March Mary Katherine Dodgen Claudia Parks Debbie Carter Ricky Furr

D. E. Spotlight Profiles Travis Whitehead

Travis Whitehead, a Perry’s worker and junior student at 311 9th Street SE, shares how D. E. Spotlight helped him learn money handling, job retention, and responsibility. He urges lower classmen to take D. E. for future benefits.

W. G. Whitehead 9Th Street S.E Travis D. E. Spotlight Perry's D. E

Reception Given For Mrs. McDougle

A reception honoring Mrs. Suzanne McDougle was held Tuesday April 23 from 3 45 to 4 15 in the homemaking department. CHS teachers were invited to get to know her as blue and white decorations and Welcome to CHS on a white see tablecloth marked the event. Fresh orange cake milk punch mints and mixed nuts were served by first year homemaking girls including Nancy Baker Sean Bird Catherine Brown and many others.

Suzanne McDougle CHS Sean Bird Catherine Brown Katherine Dewdge Carlene Harris Judy Harris Pat Hill Virginia Hughes Sarah Nickerson Melba Rodyeuez Edith Sumpter Denise Sterling Mary Molina Sandra Arnn Rebecca Cooper Gracie Garcia Alane Green Janice McKeever Jo Murphy Beverly Nunnelley Mary Sprayberry Lou Ann Sumrall Myra Wakefield Mary Lou Watkins Bevela Davis Evelyn Castille

Girls Physical Fitness Winners Are Announced

Physical fitness tests determined top winners for events including broad jump shuttle run soft ball and sprint. Jannette Hall led with 140 set ups while Mary Ann Felton excelled in broad jump and 609 yard run. Patsy Fitzh–um posted 356 chins and Sherry Tucker achieved a 180 ft soft ball throw. The shuttle run requires a reattempt due to five ties.

Jannette Hall Mary Ann Felton Judy Harris Patsy Finchum Sherry Tucker

Senior Assembly Set May 24

The senior assembly for the 1967 68 term will be held May 24 marking the last day of school for seniors. Committees have been formed to present wills history and prophecy, with the class song The Impossible Dream practiced by students each Monday Wednesday and Friday at 7 30 AM.

Neonle Ty

Students Name Council Candidates and Election Results

Student Council elections were held on May 9 with nominations from English classes. Candidates for each office were Ben ny Land Dale Inman and Nick Custer for vice president. Genie Allen Cara Cordell Lileesa Wyatt for secretary. Bill Collier Danny Havins Deanna Allison for treasurer. Kevin Woods Orinda EFikman Randy Barber Sally Darling for parliamentarian. Jim Decker Par men Reynolds Roxanne Jones for reporter. T Jones began at the University of Texas in 1962 as a senior. in 1962 the Freshman Class at CHS had 146 students.

Benny Land Dale Inman Nick Custer Genie Allen Cara Cordell Lileesa Wyatt Bill Collier Danny Havins Deanna Allison Kevin Woods Orinda Efikman Randy Barber Sally Darling Jim Decker Parmen Reynolds Roxanne Jones

Senior Party Highlights and May 28th Prep

Readable fragments describe multiple seniors and staff enjoying parties, senior activities, and preparations for May 28th. Mentions include Teresa Gray, Pam Morey, Barbara Nichols, Rhonda Burchett, Lynn Simmons, Phil Campbell, Rita Evans, and Danny Nations among many students.

Teresa Gray Pam Morey Barbara Nichols Rhonda Burchett Pir

Dennis Moore Joins Gibsons Discount Center as DE Junior

Dennis Moore, a junior in Delaware, begins work at Gibsons Discount Center. He says DE teaches respect for the public and that students should attend to build character, noting his first year in the state.

Dennis Moore Gibson’s Discount Center Denis Hts Dennis

Mrs Joe Allen Speaks at CHS Assembly on Patriotism

Mrs Joe Allen addressed CHS students in an April 1 assembly. Her remarks centered on what America means, focusing on patriotism, privileges, and religion. Paula Rogers and Robert Proffitt led the pledge of allegiance and the prayer.

Joe Allen CHS Mars. Allen America Paula Rogers Robert Proffitt

Corral Staff Selects Yesteryear Stars in 1962

Toshidi Kaifuu visited CHS classrooms as Corral Staff selected notable former athletes and figures from past years for a commemorative feature.

Corral Toshidi Kaifuu CHS

Senior Library Club hosts spring cookout and meets

Senior Library Club members Phil Campbell Vicki Lee Teresa Gray Sharon Briley and Alice Hunt attended a cookout at Mr and Mrs J S Hamilton home. Juniors Rebecca Cooper Julia Camp Vicki May Aleesa Wyatt Cathy Sides plus Barbara Waybourn guest. After organ music the group watched movie pictures. Six girls Nancy Hill Debbie Bird Teresa Gray Karen Griffin Paula Marshall Beverly Nunnelly spoke for Rotary about the Austin trip state FHA meeting.

Library Club J. S. Hamilton Phil Campbell Vicki Lee Teresa Gray Sharon Briley Alice Hunt Rebecca Cooper Julia Camp Vicki May Aleesa Wyatt Cathy Sides Barbara Waybourn Nancy Hill Debbie Bird Karen Griffin Paula Marshall Beverly Nunnelly Austin Rotary Club Nancy Debbie Teresa Karen Paula Capitol Beverly W. S. Hughes Waybourn Hughes

Talks to open on Turkish Cypriots future in Cyprus

Turkish and Greek Cypriots will open talks on the future of the Turkish community on Cyprus later this month in Naples. Diplomatic sources said the date would be announced next week.

Ankara Turkey UPI Cyprus Naples Seoul South Korea

Also Mentioned on This Page

Jackie Mills Stevenie McReynolds Gwendolyn Murphy David Lane Vicky Slater Mary Monliné Gary Gregory Vicki Meadows Sue Carlton Catherine Alex R Vickie Stevens Lynn Brown Kay Campbell Danny Nations Ellis Whitehead Brenda Lewellen Gary Farr Marilyn Robbins David Shackelford Brend Gorley Barbara O’daniel Susan Sims Donald Skinner Chrity Kaye Rocky Rippy Jamie Sloss Pat Smith Patti Smotherman Wayne Vowell Orinda Eikman Perry Garner Gerry Brown Judy Havins June Shackelford Karla Kindle Charles O’donnell Alton Nail Phillip Me Gitte Kiscanhon Larry Knight Mary Jo Fulmer Claudia’ Park Kathy King Douglas Shoffner Stephen Smith Frank Hines Patricia Love Kimm Morton Alton Smith Harold Fuller Gena Wells Joe Hardison Robert Guadian John Henry K Lynn Simmons Bill ‘Mier Thomas Hall Billly Jackson Garland Kincannon Clyde Kincannon Ave. C. NE Garland Childress Office Supply D.E Charles O'Donnell Denfield Lane C. W. O'Donnell Chateau Inn T. Jones University of Texas Kat Kratter Paul Newman Miss Kennedy Horizon Don Baily Vikki Glear Cheryl Jones Althea Allison Jeff Cordell Nikkie Murphy Fred Wilks Doris Barker Mary Lou Phyllis Gina Becky Sherry Rockey Rippy Marilyn Price Barb O'Daniel Paula Roges Phil Rita Larry Marlynn Houchin Alan Collins Silag Marner Jr Sr Debbe Marilynn Sandra Rita Renna Donna National Library Public Library Lois Stiner Ms Stiner Charles Stephen Jimmy Holbert Sett
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