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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1974
Page
2
Comment criticizes CMA prize choices and notes more than 50 entertainers form the Association of Country Entertainers after breaking ties with CMA. It argues awards reflect wealth and exposure, not artistic revolution, and predicts ACE will create its own yearly honors.
The staff attended MCC Press Day focusing on news writing layout and advertising. Dr Loyal Gould head of Baylor journalism shared experiences as a Berlin Wall correspondent and presented slides. The day energized plans to improve the school page and monthly school happenings report.
The readable fragment lists staff members and faculty roles including Lynn Canuteson Lisa Abercrombie Cynthia Stringer Mark Horak Kathy Steinblock Scott Stringer Clinton Albrecht Hank Horak John Musselman Steven Conrad Cindy Holder Janet Conrad Pat Reed Beverly Jones Amy Abercrombie Wade Dansby Linda Poston Debra Harmon and Faculty Advisor Eloise Horak.
Clifton JV Cubs beat Hillshoro 18 to 12 at Cub Stadium despite heavy rain. Kenny Adams led with 111 rushing yards, Wilson of Hillshoro toped Eagles with 78, and Mark Kried added 52 for Clifton. Coaches Stanley and Evans praised players and supporters.
CHS students compiled a note for the 1974-75 school year describing Thanksgiving traditions. It covers origins from Hale to Lincoln, the shift to the fourth Thursday, and 1974 meaning with parades family gatherings and a wish for a turkey in every pot.
The senior class has raised only one third of the $3,500 needed for the senior trip. Plans include a Lock Hop at the Junior High Gym on November 30 with $1 admission and a fruitcake sale at $6.50 for a two pound cake. Texas Lutheran College and Air Force ROTC programs were presented in mid November. The year is nearly halfway done.
The freshman class reflects on a 1974 football season ending November 15 with participation as players spectators and halftime entertainers. Clifton Homecoming occurred November 1 with two of eight candidates for Homecoming Queen, including Lisa Abercrombie a band member.
Terri Smith joins the basketball team and band as a junior varsity cheerleader. The article notes anticipation of the Thanksgiving holiday and upcoming first semester exams for freshmen, marking their first experience with these tests.
The sophomore class notes report cards were issued last Wednesday and hopes many passed well. No meetings have been held yet but a Christmas party idea is on the agenda. Thanksgiving wishes are extended to all.
The Clifton 4H Club elected Lisa Abercrombie as president Ma Horak as vice president Lind Poston as secretary treasurer Donald Rueter as reporter Walter Poston as council delegate Terry Smith as council delegate girl Sheri Rachiig and Debbie McDowell as recreation chairmen The group plans a November hayride and continues selling light bulbs to fund the State 4H Center under construction on Lake Brownwood.
Nell Jenson and Susan Belasco represented Clifton High at a Texas Joint English Committee workshop in Waco on Oct 18 with English teachers from Districts XII and XIII. The group heard Elizabeth Foy from Southwestern University as guest speaker and later attended a District XII House of Delegates session in Waco on Nov 10.
The Clifton High School Band traveled to the UIL Marching Contest in Waco on November 19. They performed Constitution State Bristol and Greenbury. Music was memorized and presented to Mr Braun to earn band letters. The group marched well and returned with a Division.
The Cliffor district reports UIL Division I rating for the CHS band with a Christmas program set for Sunday December 15 in Bettis Auditorium at 3 p.m. The Stageband will perform South Pacific with students in acting or singing roles. FFA holds officers for 74 75. Beverly Jones is FHA Sweetheart. Volunteers aided at the State Polled Hereford Show in Clifton and the PTO Carnival. The Cub Cagers announce a tentative starting lineup and JV roster for an upcoming season. support urged.
FHA reports October party with popcorn balls cake and punch from HEI class. Jane Burden led a color game. November 5 Tupperware party in Homemaking Department raised about 150 dollars with punch cookies and prizes including a door prize won by Mrs Bill Blewett.
Clifton High School begins the 1974-75 season with head varsity coach Richard Stark and junior varsity coach Dan Evans guiding the team. The goal is to build a competitive squad and establish early momentum.
Clifton Record report from Clifton Texas dated Thursday November 28 1974 covers local news on page 3A including events, notices, and community items.
The Clifton Chapter of Future Teachers of America held its November 12 meeting with Cindy Holder presiding. Minutes by Jane Burden and treasurer Ted Outlaw reported. Members discussed Lisa Léchler’s state office bid and TSTA NEA unification debates due by September 1, 1975. Refreshments were served. Christmas gathering planned for December 11 at Mrs. Jenson’s home.
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