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Newspaper
Eagle Lake Headlight
Location
Eagle Lake, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1965
Page
3
OLH Eagle Lake High School editorial urges students to stand up for beliefs but warns against extreme hair styles and dress. It argues unusual looks distract peers and hinder study, suggesting attire signals maturity and cultural belonging amid student life.
Strictly Senior Betty Ann Semora, a member of the FL . A. and Band Booster Cit, is a senior candidate for the Christmas Queen. Her favorites include foods, shrimp, Dean Martin, and the song I Wh by Dean Martin. Freddie Armstrous plans to attend Sam Houston State Teacher College after graduation and is active in football, basketball, and track, serving as a reporter for the FTA and Sr. Representative for the Student Council. His favorites include toast, beef with mashed potatoes, and the Rolling Stones song Get Off at My Ke. He aims to finish school, secure a job, and marry.
John Matthys selected as back of the week. As a junior and two year Jetterman Johnny is a versatile offensive player and can quarterback any needed position. He contributed on defense with several tackles. Lineman of the Week honors go to Rudy Luna, a sophomore with one year letters.
The Eagle Lake FFA met November 1, 1965, to plan a money making project. No final project was decided. Beef would be served at the FRA Banquet and FRA attendees would also attend the San Antonio Fat Stack Show and Rodeo.
The Future Homemakers of America group met on Monday November 1 at 700 pm. Alive Teun Cunter was elected Degree Chairman. They discussed fundraisers including a December 4 date sale and cookbook sales. Christmas Queen candidates were named: Senior Betty Seniors Junior Gloria Morales Sophomore Laurel Baker Freshman Nancy Baird. Voters will place choices on a Christmas card sent to hospitals and rest homes.
Victor Valdez promotes the reshowing of Shenandoah, calling it a deeply emotional Civil War family drama offering factual information and strong lessons for history students. George Glasing adds a note on education as a rare, costly achievement.
Victor A. Scott is the Eagle Lake High School principal, a former athlete and University of Texas Physical Education major. He became principal in 1961 after eleven years teaching, stressing student growth and improved habits, and reflecting on his teaching purpose and evolving goals.
The Future Homemakers of America lake chapter selects four candidates for Christmas Queen, one from each class. Voters send unaddressed cards with stamps to a girl of choice, benefiting hospital patients who cannot afford cards. Nominees are Betty Semura, Gloria Morales, Laurel Baker, and Nancy Baird.
The piece discusses the wide duties of a school secretary, noting many people underestimate the role. It outlines research into secretarial employment and hints at the varied requirements for the position.
On October 28 eight new members joined the Eagle Lake National Honor Society Diana Baker Norman Clark Melon Davidson Don Prnka Marcia Kveton Allen Marquart Johnny Matthys and Margaret Summer Speakers included NHS sponsor Dale Eberhart and current members who spoke on Scholarship Service Leadership and Character The inductees recited the NHS pledge and received membership cards and certificates with Margaret Sommer noted among them.
The Eagle Lake Student Council joined the District Conference of the Colorado Valley Association of Student Councils on October 25, 1965, at Bay City High School. The event featured a general assembly, delegate room skits, and meals with entertainment, plus remarks on secretaryship duties and school administration careers by Mrs. Morg and Mrs. Marquart.
Mrs. Anderson teaches basic skills in passing shooting guarding and dribbling as girls practice after school Monday through Friday. The top players will form A and BY teams with the first game set for Monday November 15 at Waller. Diana Baker reports.
Seniors at UN Urtoper Libis celebrated with a Packie party. Balloons containing fortunes were popped for prizes Tol Ray and Norman won. A ham and salad meal followed. Winners Lea Corfova Glenda Kveton for shadow parade and Bill Torres for bobbing apples. Roslyn Reese and others thanked the Presbyterians for the evening.
Elizabeth Senhoti lists SPONSORS and JUNIORS with names and titles. Key figures include Pres. dingita Clip son, Vice-Pres. Narnia Clack, See Maveia Kyetan, and Student Council reps Julia Walls and Clarke Powers.
Readable fragments show multiple student organizations with officers and sponsors across grades seven to ten. Names include presiding officers and vice presidents such as Terry Causey and Ho Ward Reed, sponsors like Mr. Otis Sowell, and groups including Future Homemakers of America and Future Farmers of America.
Troop 320 met at Methodist Fellowship Hall. Mirsa Scott served refreshments. Judy Meitzen to provide refreshments next Monday. Troop 318 elected a new treasurer Nancy Simelic and assistant scribe Ofilia Gutierrez. Troop 580 report field trip postponed. members learned hat-making with handkerchiefs and received refreshments. Troop 591 met at Presbyterian Church to form patrols and work on Christmas Service Project. Weekend visitors included relatives of the Marshall family. A local couple purchased a new name in Deer Park and will move from Pasadena to 402 Helen Street.
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