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Newspaper
Llano News
Location
Llano, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1962
Page
9
A reflective piece imagines Llano High School as a quiet empty building after graduation. It recalls memories of a first football game, campaign posters, student council petitions, and trophies won by athletic teams FFA judging band and honors. It ponders a fictional Ghost of School Years Past roaming the halls.
The editor of the Buzz expresses gratitude to Mr. Cunningham, Mrs. Larremore, and Mrs. McSween for their support. Mrs. S. M. Stephenson attended Carrie Ponton’s funeral in San Saba. Laura Borrer died in Ponca City at 98, formerly living in Llano and aunt of O. C. Hadden.
The junior class meeting closed with Jamie Winkel presiding and a $183.05 balance. A motion to refund $1.00 dues passed and Coach Lange outlined funds from ads and football programs for the All Sports banquet. Students volunteered to sell ads Saturday. The ring committee was asked to meet in the library Wednesday.
A meeting discussed selling ads for the 1962 football programs. Four volunteers from the Junior Sophomore and Freshman classes will work in Llano Buchanan and Kingsland areas Saturday. Ads 2x314 inches sell for $8. Proceeds fund the All Sports Banquet next year.
The freshmen held their first class meeting of the year on Tuesday. Old business was completed and committees presented final reports. The treasurer announced the class project raised almost $100 and thanked those who lent automobiles and those who hired the students.
An ad promises rapid foot relief using T4 L Solution for the 52 bones 66 joints and ligaments of the feet. It claims cure of athlete s foot and invites readers to claim a 48 cent back if not pleased within one hour at all drug stores.
Friday May 4 saw the science contest winners named. Johnny Fowler won Physics chemistry Mild red Allen and Jamie Winkel tied for first Jamie wins third medal and gold. Lloyd Beesley won Biology. Stephen Pryor and Duane Conley tied for first in General Science. Johnny has two prior wins and will get a silver. Jamie earns gold. Remaining winners receive bronze.
The 1961-62 LHS year nears close as seniors finish tests on May 21 and graduation looms. The FFA team shines with regional success, the Jacket Band wins Sweepstakes, and many seniors receive rings and bid farewell at the Junior-Senior Banquet.
A lively report describes a healthy classroom chick, daily care with oatmeal, and frequent visits by students and Principal Pechacek. Children enjoy a football field picnic, sack lunches, and Mother's Day crafts including dresser scarfs, iron set colors, and fire posters.
The sophomore class met on May 8 to appoint salesmen to sell ads for the student council. Ads will appear in next year’s football programs to fund the All-Sports banquet. Appointed were Darrel Russell Frosty Miller Sandra Russell and Gene Hall. Gene reported on the last student council meeting and Darrel Russell adjourned the session.
Boy Scouts of Troop 301 joined units from Mason Burnet and Marble Falls for a camporee. Llano took first place overall and the top scoring patrol. Travel began 8 30 Saturday morning and ended late Sunday evening.
The message urges juniors to value the coming year with pride as they prepare for senior responsibilities. It notes parking privileges, the Junior Play, and the Junior Senior Banquet, while warning of tougher work and more tests as college considerations rise. It ends with a Lincoln quote about future descendants, prompting reflection.
Fragmentary lines discuss not knowing what to do until you try and until you act. The words resemble a proverb about risks and learning through effort. The text appears as a garbled quotation with missing context and author.
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