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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1976
Page
2
Reporters Pat Reeder Charley Raines Steven Conrad Jeanne Moore Troy Raines Cynthia Stringer Donald Symank Carol Outlaw highlighted in a features rundown. The piece profiles their roles in covering teams, events, and community sports scenes with brief insights.
Seniors elected 1976 CHS Senior Superlatives with pairs across categories including Highest Achievers Ted Outlaw and Karen Wiederaenders, Best Looking Jo y Garf and Linda Erickson, and Most Athletic Charley Raines and Tina Yde. other winners include Most Dependable Keith Finstad and Kim Davie and Most Talented Dan Orbeck and Sarah Homerstad. Mr. and Mrs. CHS named, to be revealed in the 1976 annual.
On February 26 Clifton High School iris basketball squads left Clifton for the state tournament at Gregory Gym on the University of Texas campus. The UIL 26th annual Girls Basketball Tournament featured Midway taking the AAA title and Crawford narrowly losing to Neches in B finals. Sponsors were Mr and Mrs Lee Stanley and others. players include Teresa Baker Sherry Conrad Lynn Canutesen Janet Sanders Sherry Finstad Sue Chapman Lori Blewett Julia Culp Emily Key Yvonne Baker Lisa Hill Pam Anz Barbara Anz Julie Bruesel Terri Schrantz Dasshel Linderude Vicki Haorcis Debbie Ludwig Monica Philips.
On March 3 the Homemaking II class toured Dallas Apparel Mart Neiman Marcus and Nina Carron's. Guides Noni Rawlin Barbara Bailey led tours of fashion hall textiles and rare fabrics while learning about architecture and a $1000 Chinese robe and Italy festival. They returned home at 6 30 p m.
The Oklahoma production drew large crowds over two nights with a full cast listed in stage order. Leading roles included Aunt Eller Karen Wiederaenders Curly Mark Horak Laurey Kim Davie and Jud David Flanagan with a large supporting group and additional performers.
The Clifton High School Chapter of Future Teachers of America had pictures taken last week for the CHS Old Mill. A group shot and four action candid photos were captured in Mrs Jenson's room, with Mrs Jenson serving as FTA sponsor for the publication to be distributed next school year.
The Seniors from CHS will depart Thursday April 29 at 5 pm for New Orleans Louisiana and return Monday night. They expect to arrive about 8 am Friday April 30 and plan to visit French Market Bourbon Street and other landmarks for a fun trip.
The Clifton tennis team lost to Whitney in an away match on Wednesday March 3. Scott Hiarmon and Chuck Hill won their doubles contest while the remaining singles matches went to Whitney. Clifton will host Whitney later this year and has a Moody clash in Clifton on Thursday March 12.
FFA boys attended a tractor pull and farm equipment show in Fort Worth on March 5. They left the school at 12 30 p.m. and returned at 2 a.m. Saturday March 6. They traveled by school bus driven by Mr Lind ly.
The Vocational Age classes at Clifton High School completed their first trailer of the 1975-76 year for Mr. Kenneth Cruse of De Soto. Work started early February and finished in March. FFA advisor Mr. Lindley praised the crew as among the finest trailers and said more will be built, with contact available at the Ag building during the week.
The CHS Stageband competed in two festivals over two weeks. At MCC Clifton earned a third division rating, and at the University of Texas at Arlington the band finished in third place. Danny Orbeck won an outstanding musicianship award.
The FHA group discussed the forthcoming state meeting in Fort Worth from April 29 to May 1. Hazel Bronstad will represent the local chapter with Barbara as voting delegate. Angela Veiles and Janet Sanders attend after completing three encounters. Mrs. Wynn will accompany them. An installation banquet is planned for April 8 with Beau Steven Conrad as guest.
Clifton High School prepares for UIL competition March 30 and 31 with events at Hillsboro and Baylor University. The One-Act Play titled Lilly Dan and the Three Ladies will be staged at Hillsboro on March 30, along with ready writing at Baylor. March 31 covers spelling number sense and journalism at Baylor with sponsors funding travel and representation efforts. A number sense practice meet was held at Terleton on March 6.
Students in the HL.E. Department at Clifton High School complete a Tuesday February 24 divorce unit. Couples previously married explored wedding planning, budgeting, furniture prices, groceries, field trips, and guest speakers to learn about homes and families.
The Clifton Band plans to attend the Six Flags Open Contest in May with performances on May 14 morning. Mr Braun has arranged a ticketed entry to Six Flags Park at $8 per member, split with $2 covered by Band Boosters and $1 by the band. A Division 1 result could qualify them for the Six Flags Invitational Contest, noting the contest’s reputation as one of the hardest in the area.
Try-outs for Lily Dan and the Three Ladies produced a cast selection. Students Mike Maples Todd Qutlaw Pat Reeder Kim Davie Christy Eggen Sarah Homerstad Tina Hyde Jan Marshall Karen Wiederaenders and Sherry Wolf were chosen for roles while others joined technical crews. Mrs. Susan Smith sponsors and directs.
The Clifton Cubs defeated the Gatesville Hornets 5-3 on Tuesday afternoon March 2. Pitcher Chris Raines led the effort with strong pitching and clutch hitting as the Cubs scored five runs in the sixth inning to seal the win and move to 1-0 on the season.
The Clifton Cubs beat the Wildcats 149 on Thursday afternoon March 4 after overcoming an early Whitney lead. Pitchers Craig Culp and Keith Finstad sparked the win as Ted Jones Mark Horak Steve Henry and John Richardson led the offense with solid support from Troy Raines Lynden Smith Timmy Pierce Roriik Busher David Symank Anthony Pierce and Chris Raines.
CHS Future Teachers selected April 27 for their annual awards banquet. Four teen members plus prospective sophomores expected to attend. Speaker will be Mike Pierson, Clifton High graduate and current MCC student. Pencils in CHS colors white with green lettering are sold to fund the banquet. Contact an FTA member to buy pencils.
The Clifton High School honor roll for the fourth six weeks lists seniors Steven Conrad Va linda Cook Kim Davie Christy Eggen Linda Erickson Sarah Homerstad Jan Marshall Danny Orbeck Ted Outlaw Pat Reeder and Karen Wieder anders. Juniors include Billy Ant Teresa Baker David Burden Lynn Canuteson Janet Conrad Craig Culp Jim Hedrick Marx Horak Jimmy Hraska Ted Jones Deborah Ludwig Ricky Richards Danny Schulze and Linda Stenson. Sophomores are Lisa Aber crombie Barbara Anz Phillip Anz Hazel Bronstad Nancy Carpenter Don Conrad Sherry Conrad Julie Curlee Debra Harmon Debbie McDowell Monica Phillips Joan Pierson Sheri Raching Debbie Rush and Cynthia Stringer. Freshmen listed are Susan Boren Don Burden Cissy Compton Julia Culp Bob Davie Kevin Fossett Lesa Hill Emily Key Darlene Miller Teresa Parks Ronnie Payne Terry Schrantz and Lyndell Smith.
Clifton earns multiple selections to the 22AA Girls All-District team. First team includes Lynn Canuteson as forward, second team features Debra Ludwig forward and Tina Hyde guard, with honorable mentions Sherrie Finstad Janet Sanders and Teresa Baker in the guard and forward slots.
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