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Newspaper
Comanche Chief
Location
Comanche, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1963
Page
12
CHS students competed in district ready writing and literary events with Cathy Fanning and Ruth Cattles among participants. Awards were given to Franklin Power, Margie Vineyard, and others. editors Ruth Cattles, Lynne Grimmer, and James Fritts were honored for work in The Warrior and The Arrowhead.
Jerry Todd a 175 pound senior at Comanche High School earned the school’s top athlete honor. A three sport letterman in football basketball and track he earned all district honors in football and basketball and starred on sprint relay and field events. He signed to play football with West Texas Canyon State College Buffaloes and served as co captain on district title squads.
Morning gatherings in the high school auditorium feature seniors rehearsing under Jack King to prepare for a hoped for graduation performance. They practice at 9 30 and 10 00 with songs like America the Beautiful Onward Christian Soldiers and God of Our Fathers. The Class of 63 may graduate in May if the voices improve to reach the goal.
Jerry Foreman placed second in Poetry interpretation statewide and first in regional competition. Ann Green and Ruth Cattle won district and regional ribbons in prose and ready writing, with Lynne Grimmer and Travis Phifer earning district wins in journalism and extemporaneous speaking. Gail Gleaton and others also claimed district honors while Sandra Prather and Lynne Grimmer qualified for a Lubbock tournament.
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