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Newspaper
Harper Herald
Location
Harper, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1968
Page
11
Mrs Edwin Dittmar and Mrs J F Cook visited Fredericksburg on Friday. They called on Mr and Mrs Pete Baethge and Mrs August and Mr Ruben Nixon who was hospitalized in Fredericksburg.
An area meeting of the Texas Small Schools Association at Center Point on November 26 showcased methods such as Science Inquiry, New Techniques in Social Studies, Semesters of Excellence, and Individualized Instruction. Attendees included teachers from nine area schools and consultants from the Texas Education Agency and the San Antonio Media Center. Harper faculty present were Supt. E Dean Hopf, Mrs. Alta McDougall, Mr. and Mrs. Leon Dunn, and Mrs. Betty Schmidt.
Mrs. Watkins Tarr and her daughter Mary Nell visited Austin Sunday and stayed with Mr. and Mrs. James Tarr who plan a California trip for Thanksgiving with their relatives. Mrs. Max Lange left for Houston to join her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. Gene Prestidge and will visit his parents in Grand Saline on Thanksgiving Day.
Harper Longhorns overwhelm Nueces Canyon 66 to 20 after leading 16 4 at end of first quarter. Gary Rahe tops with multiple scores including a 50 yard touchdown late. Heinemann Hartmann Rahe connect on several plays, Panthers unable to sustain drive after early deficit.
The Nueces Canyon group greeted the visiting band with a warm reception and a small number of football players rode the boys’ bus. Freshmen held a bake sale on November 22 while seniors prep for yearbook work and college planning talks. Captain selections include Leo Heinemann Larry Jung and Chris Bernhard. The Lady Longhorn B team fell to Llano B and Harper A beat Llano A.
Harper and Rock Springs, both eight man teams, meet at Antler Stadium in Kerrville for a regional final on November 27 at 730 PM. The writeup notes prior practice games, mentions Center Point’s close win over La Pryor, and praises St Mary’s Indians and Alamo Catholic Mustangs while predicting a fierce showdown at FHS Stadium on November 30 with a six point Indian victory forecast.
Gary Rahe was selected by teammates as the team's most valuable player and as the top offensive back and defensive back for the year. Chris Bernhard earned the honors as the most outstanding defensive player and the outstanding defensive and offensive lineman.
A quirky 1960s style roster assigns roles to a list of nicknamed characters including Hair Felix Eyebrows Morris and Eyes David Nose Craig and Teeth Homer in a playful montage. Annihilate The Angoras is noted alongside N L F and M A B as a closing line.
The Harper Longhorn band marched at halftime performing Bells Across the Gridiron Swing Gate Countermarch Anchors Aweigh March Marine Hymn and Washington and Lee before forming a block H and exiting.
The list outlines girls and boys cage games from November to February, noting home and district designation. Notable events include Schreiner and Medina tournaments, Harpers, and several league dates across Canyon Utopia Rocksprings and Center Point with Lian Leakey and Donotes as home teams.
The list shows daily meal plans with items such as chicken fried steak with baked potatoes and vegetables on Monday, hamburgers with fries on Tuesday, fried chicken with rice and peas on Wednesday, pork roast with sweet potatoes on Thursday, and fish sticks with lunch meats on Friday. Includes hot rolls, sides like applesauce, Jello, apricots, sauerkraut, cake, ice cream, beans, and ice cream.
Harper High named two captains Netty Fritz and Nancy Feller for the Longhornettes season. The Longhorn football squad elected captains Chris Bernhard Larry Jung and Leo Heinemann for the upcoming games praising their attitude and sportsmanship. Thanksgiving visitors include Raymond Jones and the Stevens family among others with local travel notes and visits across towns.
The pep rally began Friday with a booming cheer “Lookout” and a majorette routine. The Spirit Stick went to Mr. E. Dean Hopf as the band closed with the school song. Dick Hyde of San Antonio stayed at the Stevens home and Kermit Klaehn of Kerrville attended classes at A&M in Bryan.
Regional football game in Kerrville on Nov 27 at 7 30 pm. Thanksgiving holidays on Nov 28 29. Schreiner boys arrive Dec 3. Harper basketball tournament Dec 5 6 7. Piano students Christmas program Dec 9. Medina tournament Dec 12 13 14. FHA supper Dec 16. Schreiner here Dec 17. Llano there Dec 19. Close for Christmas holidays Dec 20.
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