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Newspaper
Clifton Record
Location
Clifton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1974
Page
3
Clifton students participate in classroom activities and school events as reported in The Clifton Record. Details include editor notes and assistant editors credits for the Sept 19 1974 issue.
Clifton FFA members showed twenty five steers four hogs and one lamb at the Central Texas Fair and Rodeo. Steven Conrad led with multiple top placings including reserve grand champion steer and high point boy earning 100 dollars from the Clifton Chamber of Commerce. The group plans to attend the Heart of Texas Fair in Waco next.
Clifton High welcomes a diverse new faculty led by Miss Belasco a Pittsburgh born English and speech teacher and Mrs. Jan Wynn home economics sponsor from Waco who values hard work for students. Mr. Leonard Snider Ag teacher and avid dove hunter joins from Calm with his family. Mrs. Frances Wood librarian native of Hearne expects daily library use. The piece notes Clifton's friendly progressive town and a Walkathon for March of Dimes.
The editor collects a new school newspaper page for Clifton Record. Students plan a monthly publication with weekly sports news and invite reader feedback. They seek ideas for a title and welcomed comments from staff and readers.
A school newspaper column condemns mass media fixation on politics celebrity scandals and constant rumors. It lists irritants from Jacqueline Onassis to Nixon finances and pop culture fads, aiming to clear the air before new school year coverage begins.
A newcomer at Clifton High notes that involvement in school sports helps adapt to the small town. Football and other sports engage students and townspeople alike, offering quick social integration while welcoming nonparticipants as well.
The calendar lists events from September to October including varsity games at Hamilton Granbury Clifton Graham McGregor Robinson and Reicher, junior varsity games at Granbury McGregor and Clifton, tests such as Six Weeks Test Period PSAT and Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Test, plus a teacher in service day and a Halloween Carnival.
W A Stringfellow of Andrews promoted by Exxon Chemical USA to senior technical sales representative in the oil field chemicals division. Stringfellow joined Exxon in 1949, rose from lineman to marketing oil field chemicals in 1958, and was recognized as a top sales man in 1974. He is active in local clubs and professional societies and is married with four children.
Coach Jerry Jones teaches English chemistry biology and business while coaching football. He holds a cattle management degree and participates in FFA and land judging. He and Mrs. Jones anticipate a Santa visit early this year as their family grows.
Coach Donald Hennig, CHS head football coach and athletic director, leads Clifton Cubs with a message of shared responsibility beyond the team. He emphasizes outdoor hobbies, student participation, and early preparation while praising the community support around Clifton football.
Miss Susan Belasco is a Baylor alumna who has joined the speech and English staff in Waco. She commutes daily and enjoys needlework, with her apartment walls described as covered in embroidery.
The Salt 4 H Club outlines its purpose Heart Head Hands and Health and lists two county agents Delmelia Dunn and Robert Reich guiding activities. Meetings occur on the fourth Monday each month and the club highlights the Central Texas Fair and Rodeo as its latest project with invites to join.
A Clifton based junior auxiliary for girls from 14 to 12th grade offers hospital volunteer services. Current officers include Teresa Baker president and Lisa Abercrombie vice president. Members listed include Debra Harmon Debbie McDowell and others with dues of one dollar payable once.
Clifton Future Homemakers of America held its first meeting at Dahl Park. Officers led by President Nancy Golden map a year of activities including a Walk-A-Thon kickoff September 17 and a hike October 12 from City Hall to Norse Church with lunch and entertainment. Mayor Jim Smith is Honorary Chairman.
The Pep Squad announced officers for 1974-75: President Jane Burden, Vice President Nancy Golden, Secretary-Treasurer Vickie Harris, and Reporter Amy Ambercrombie. Members sew green and white uniforms as Beverly Jones leads cheer efforts with Janet Conrad Cindy Holder Linda Dietiker and Connie Brownsworth. Sponsors are Mrs. Betty Pearson and Mrs. Eddi Martin.
Tryouts held in the high school gym on September 16 named Debbie Morrow Debra Harmon and Terri Smith as JV cheerleaders for 1974 75. Other contestants included Lisa Abercrombie Diana Boatman Jamie Adams Valinda Cook Carol Outlaw Tina Hyde and Sonya Dooley judged by Meridian High School cheerleaders.
The Band elected officers led by President Steven Conrad and Vice-President Vickie Casper with Brenda Richards as Secretary-Treasurer and drum major. Sixty nine members form the corps under Donald Braun with new uniforms and a goal of strong marching and concert performances.
A brief notice invites readers to attend any church of their choosing this Sunday, encouraging community participation and religious observance across local houses of worship.
The first meeting of the Future Teachers of America Clifton Chapter was held on September 3 with Mike Pierson, 1973 74 president and now a McLennan Community College student, as guest speaker. Officers for 1974 75 were elected including Cindy Holder president and Scott Stringer vice president.
The senior class elected officers for 1974 75 with Scott Stringer as President and Larry Schulze as Vice President Amy Abercrombie serves as Secretary Nancy Golden as Treasurer Cindy Holder as Reporter A steering committee of Kenneth Bakke Jane Burden Beverly Jones Mark Painter Bill Pierce and Russell Riggs will guide activities Sponsors are Miss Bettis Mr Lindley Mrs Martin Mr Snider and Mr Stark Ring arrival Aug 23 marked a milestone for the class A meeting Aug 28 discussed the VFW speech writing contest with Mr and Mrs Bekkeland and Mrs Belasco offering help
The Clifton High School Junior Class met Monday morning August 26 to elect officers for 1974 75 and select a steering committee. Officers are Steven Conrad president Christy Eggen secretary Sarah Homerstad treasurer and Pat Reeder reporter. Steering committee members include Ted Outlaw Sam Wells Keith Finstad Dan Orsbeck and Kim Davie. Class sponsors are Eloise Horak Nell Jenson Donald Braun Dan Evans and Mia Jerry Jones. Junior classroom mothers are Mrs David Conrad Mrs Calvin Rueter Mrs J M Finstad and Mrs Troy C Eggen.
The sophomores elected Danny Schulze as president Linda Erickson as secretary treasurer and Lynn Canuteson as reporter The class sponsors are Miss Belasco Mr Tyssen and Mrs Pearson Rushed start to the year leaves little time for socials or other activities.
The 1974 75 freshman class elects Randy Riggs as president Donnie Lindley as vice president Lisa Abercrombie as secretary Terri Smith as treasurer Cynthia Stringer as reporter. Sponsors are Coaches Don Hennig and Lee Stanley and Mrs Jan Wynn.
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