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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1970
Page
5
Vic Holmes of Central High School St Joseph MO writes an editors note for the 1969 Christmas edition. He wittily surveys neon Santas plastic mangers and aluminum trees as Yuletide symbols. He playfully bones about polyethylene blood and a merry holiday spirit.
The eight page Christmas edition features a riddle labeled the mystery heap nicknamed The Trip. Clues point to a large, red and green vehicle with two doors and plenty of space. The owner is described as popular, warm, and big. The mystery heap and owner is Santa and his sleigh.
The COE executive committee met at Clark Mefford's home to discuss plans for the annual Employer-Employee banquet. Profits from the candy sale were distributed. Committee members for 1970-71 include Charlen Allen, Betty Burton, Harry Flynn, Ernie Prosser, and Larry Stephens.
A campus feature surveys MHS students and faculty about New Year resolutions. Entries include diverse aims from passing tests and finishing homework to learning Latin endings, avoiding procrastination, and even humorous or ambitious plans.
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