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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1971
Page
5
Growl editors argue Mexico High School lacks an official bulldog emblem. They note numerous bulldog designs appear on uniforms programs and gear, urging Student Council or student vote to unify to one official bulldog symbol for school spirit and athletics.
The essay traces Valentine’s Day origins to a Roman festival, Lupercalia, noting the holiday’s Christian roots diverge from ancient customs. It contrasts U S practices with other countries, where cards, feasts, or matchmaking traditions persist, and imagines replacing present celebrations with Roman-style methods.
Everett Trabue, class of 1972, wins MHS's Heap of the Week with his light green 1957 Studebaker truck nicknamed The Stude. The 259 V eight engine rambling tale notes the truck's family ownership since new, its daily school commute, and a playful boast about its yardage and bucket seats as classmates marvel at the gleam on the road.
The Growl announces its editorial lineup with Carol Rutter as editor in chief and Terry Maguire, Lorie Ramsey, Janie Gardner named editors for pages four, two and one respectively.
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