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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1971
Page
5
Editorial urges freshmen and sophomores to start money making efforts for prom fund raising. It notes juniors stage bake sales while underclassmen do little, stressing eight month window to raise about 1200 dollars. It argues involvement builds future leaders and delays costly last minute rush.
Mrs. Linda Bancroft, wife of coach Mert Bancroft, becomes assistant pep squad sponsor joining Laura Bancroft, two, as the team’s youngest fan. She will ride buses to away games, check seating, attend executive meetings, and handle incidents. Laura has attended games since infancy and the duo missed one game while scouting Sedalia.
Freshman basketball coach Bob Ligon painted a 54 x 90 foot Bulldog doghouse on two masonite panels, mounted on the gym west wall. He says his school service ethic guides his work, noting prior posters of a Wildcat and a Tiger in other schools. He claims no art training is needed, only a pattern. The piece may move to the football scoreboard if time allows.
This week’s heap of the week celebrates MHS faculty member George C. Craddock and his 1950 black Buick nicknamed The Black Bouncer. Purchased in St Louis during his sophomore year, the four door Buick reportedly has an eight cylinder engine and has undergone front floor repairs. Craddock teaches General Chemistry, Chem Study and Physics and may even devise a cheaper fuel for the car.
Ron Heuer of MHS class of 1971 has been chosen as February's DECA student of the month. The Distributive Education Clubs of America honor him for top class participation on the job training and appearance. A first year DECA student, he works at Jay's IGA.
The staff editorial roster identifies Carol Rutter as Editor-in-chief and Page One Editor, Terry Maguire as Page Three Editor, Page Two Editor Lorie Remsey, and Janie Gardner as Page One Editor.
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