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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1972
Page
8
An editorial voice reflects on Christmas as a mix of joy and sorrow. It contrasts festive cheer with global conflict and poverty, citing Vietnam, Northern Ireland, the Middle East, and modern tragedies. The piece honors a humble birth that embodies hope amid harsh realities.
Junior Fran Phillips of 1112 Luther Drive will host ISE student Marcia Franco Averbach from Sao Paulo Brazil. The 14 year old child of Fernando and Regina Leli plans to study medicine after schooling. She arrives mid December and will experience Christmas traditions and Mexican life in Mexico Missouri.
Outstanding Teenagers of America announced five Mexico High seniors as outstanding teens. The program grants two national scholarships of 1000 each and ten additional scholarships of 500 each to selected seniors.
The show by First Gear comes to MHS on Monday January 15 at 8 p.m. A 90 minute program sponsored by the Student Council, tickets cost 1.50 in advance and 2 at the door. a free 2 p.m. gym show for MHS students precedes it on Friday. The seven member group formed mid 1971, with Larnellée Harris as front singer and leader.
Thelma Miller a junior has won top honors in the local division of the 26th annual Voice of Democracy Scholarship program. Her winning speech My Responsibility to Freedom leads to district competition in O Fallon Missouri where students from 22 VFW posts may be represented. Local winners receive a $25 savings bond and a trophy or plaque.
Eighteen Manson High School seniors were selected for Who's Who Among American High School Students for 1972 73. Recipients include Bob Bastian Warren Cadwell Steve Collins Donna Ehrhardt Martha Heerboth Andy Tribble Linda Henderson Randy Higbee Bob Kennedy Charley McIntosh Vicky Moss Laura White Vickie Pasley Jim Recob Jeff Rudasill Mike Stubblefield Dave Sutton and Thomas Mike Young. The honor entails a biography and photo in the 1972 73 edition and an invitation to a national survey of high achievers with potential scholarship eligibility up to one thousand dollars. Selection emphasizes leadership in academics activities or achievement exams.
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