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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1976
Page
9
Steven Conrad and Charley Raines are named as faculty advisor and assistant in a report highlighting staff roles with Mrs. Jayne Warlick listed as a related figure. The piece centers on school sports features and editorial coverage.
The seniors planned travel to New Orleans from April 29 to May 3 with a return to school on May 4. Western party at Womack Hall May 7. Banquet May 8 at the Sheraton Inn in Waco. Senior hamburger supper May 11 and barbecue May 15. Baccalaureate May 16. Graduation on May 24 at 8 p.m.
Clifton High School ensembles earned first division medals at a March 29 contest. The cornet ensemble featured Billy Anz Ricky Richards and Ronnie Watley. a flute quartet Julie Krueger Terri Smith Sheri Raching Julia Culp. a flute trio Lynn Canuteson Jan Marshall Cynthia Stringer. and saxophone quartet Marianne Richards Joan Pierson Cissy Compton Sherie Herzog. A mixed trio Susan Boren Terri Wilson Yvonne Baker also won first division. The band plans a fundraiser selling 500 BBQ tickets at $3 adult and $1.50 child to fund new equipment. Twitter and drum major tryouts were held April 14 and the stage band performs April 21 at the Texas State Teachers Association meeting in Walnut Springs.
The new cheerleaders for the 1976-77 season are Teresa Baker Janet Conrad Debbie Ludwig Sherry Finstad and head cheerleader Debbie Morrow. Tryouts occurred the week of March with students turning out. Senior Sherry Finstad will become a junior next term.
Students at Clifton High School compiled a yearbook for the 1975 76 school year featuring classroom, sports, club activities and student portraits amid school events and student contributions.
School journalists at Clifton dominated Baylor UIL events with Pat Reder taking first in Editorial Writing and News Writing, Ted Outlaw second in Feature Writing, Charley Raines fourth, Joey Garf sixth, Emily Key first in Ready Writing, Troy Raines and Steven Conrad first and second in Headline Writing. Linda Stanton third in Spelling, Lyndell Smith sixth in Spelling, Phillip Anz third in Slide Rule. First and second place winners advance to Brenham on April 23 for regional UIL events.
Clifton High School won one award at the district UIL One-Act Play Contest held March 30 at Hillsboro High School. The entry Lilly Dan and the Three Ladies competed against four area schools. CHS student Pat Reeder earned All-Star Cast honors. Judge Dr. Wayne Leone of Temple Junior College announced awards and provided critiques.
Debra Harmon receives a National Poetry Press letter congratulating her poem to be published in the semi annual anthology Young America Sings. CHS principal Mr Joe Bryan will purchase a copy for library files and commends Debra on the recognition.
The Clifton Future Homemakers of America held a March 22 meeting to elect officers for 1976 77 and plan FHA Week from April 4 to 9 with activities including flowers in churches a Slave Day Secret Pals and an installation banquet at Bettis Auditorium on April 8. Officers installed included Barbara Anz president Julie Krueger first vice president Monica Phillips second vice president Hazel Bronstad third vice president Sheri Herzog fourth vice president Theresa Barnett fifth vice president Janet Sanders sixth vice president Liga Abercrombie secretary treasurer Sherry Conrad pianist Angela Voiles historian Nancy Struempler parliamentarian and Lisa Harris page.
The annual Junior Senior Prom will sail on the riverboat Brazos Queen in Waco on April 19. The boat departs at 8 p.m. with entertainment by Radio Station KRZI.
Students in English TIE classes completed research papers on diverse careers. Teachers Mrs Susan Smith and Mrs Jayne Yarlick organized talks by speakers including Dr Tom Browder veterinary work Mr Steve Roberto gas careers Rev Frank Horak social ministries Mr Gerald Baker law enforcement Jim Jones private businesses Harold King farming park rangers Mrs Othmer health field James Boren art Dr W D Goodall medical career Mrs Anna Lindley business Tom Parks insurance Arthur Richards auto mechanics and Bobby Joe Conrad professional athletics. Alma Spence and Frances Wood offered guidance and library techniques.
The senior class raised $650 at a Saturday rummage sale sponsored by the seniors with expected goal of $500. Helpers included Mrs. David Conrad Mrs. Aubrey Cook Mrs. J. M. Finstad Mrs. Jack Henry Mrs. Leo Marshall and Mrs. Charles Raines. Sponsor Mrs. Frank Horak assisted as well. Many clothes kitchen utensils and home appliances were sold though rain ended the event with items left unsold.
Two films attract large theater crowds as cinema returns to classic adult entertainment. Gable and Lombard stars James Brolin and Jill Clayburgh showcase a glamorous 1930s world with ornate scenery. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, led by Jack Nicholson, blends comedy with a grim tragedy in a satirical treatment of mental institutions.
The Clifton Chapter of the Future Farmers of America held a barbecue and dance at the high school on Friday March 19 to raise money for the agriculture department equipment. Barbecue service began at 6 p.m. and ended at 3 p.m. David Conrad and Henry ...
Clifton Cubs rally to beat Matt Panthers 5 1 at Mart behind Chris Raines pitching and hits by Troy Raines Mark Horak Steve Henry and Craig Culp. Cubs move to 1 0 in district play tying West for second while Robinson leads at 2 0 and Mart Hillsboro sit 0 3 McGregor at 2 1.
Clifton Cubette Relays hosted by Clifton on April 3 with teams from Groesbeck Hamilton Mart McGregor Millsap Reicher Rosebud Lott West and Clifton Division 1 and Aquilla Coolidge Crawford Gap Dawson Godley Palmer Penelope Rio Vista St John Clifton JV Division 2 Coolidge won with 137 points Rio Vista 104. Clifton varsity medals went to Culp Finstad Abercrombie Key and relay squads with several top six finishes.
The Future Teachers of America will hold a banquet on April 27 in Clifton High School Cafeteria with Mike Pierson as speaker. Mrs Spitzer prepares the meal, Sanders were the cooks, Henry Sanders supplied the beef, and 350 attended the barbecue. Senior members receive a pin guard and juniors receive a pin.
Morgan hosts a community gospel singing from 2 to 4 p m Sunday April 25 in the high school auditorium. Mrs A C Allen invites all to attend.
The executive committee of Region XI Comprehensive Employment and Training Act Consortium will meet at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 22, at the CETA office 216 North 5th Street in Waco.
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