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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1971

Page

24

Faculty King Queen Crowned At Senior Faculty Event

The Senior vs Faculty basketball night crowned Coach Kundert as Faculty King and Miss Carter as Faculty Queen after a 31-21 win by the underclassmen in the earlier girls game. A judo demonstration featured Randy Russell Danny Russell Larry Smith and Randy Davies with student helpers. Singers from Mexico performed and Bantered crowd energy surrounded the event.

Virginia Carter Fulton Chuck Kundert Columbia National Honor Society Randy Russell Danny Russell Larry Smith Randy Davies North Callaway Suellen Miss O'Neill Miss Farber Spies James Jones Nevins Farmer Kundert Miss Carter Davis Blacklock Cox

Murder Takes The Veil Opens April 3 At Convent High

A three act murder mystery titled Murder Takes The Veil adapts Margaret Ann Hubbard in a Louisiana convent setting. Directed by Mrs. Virginia Willis the cast features Linda Barnes Ricky Lindeman Carol Woods Barbara Glasford and many others. The junior play will be staged Saturday April 3 at eight p.m. in the high school auditorium.

College of St. Aurelien Louisiana Margaret Ann Hubbard Virginia Willis Hag Linda Barnes Ricky Lindeman Carol Woods Barbara Glasford Debbie Jones Glen Jones Marsha Karhoff

History notes from 1945 1634 and 1703 events

On this date 1945 Gen Eisenhower declared German forces on the Western Front defeated. In 1634 Leonard and George Calvert established Maryland's first settlement. In 1703 Peter the Great founded the city of St Petersburg.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Leonard George Calvert Maryland Peter the Great St. Petersburg

They Speak Spanish They Speak Spanish

Spanish students under Mrs. Linda Thistlethwaite explore new ways to learn and enjoy Spanish. They create coloring books of foods, play Spanish Password and Spanish Railroad, and practice conversations to use language in daily life.

Linda Thistlethwaite

North Callaway Player Named to Little Dixie Team

North Callaway Thunderbirds earned a spot on the 1971 Little Dixie Conference all conference team as senior guard Ron Atkinson was selected. Delegates from member schools met to decide the tournament host for the upcoming event to be held in North Carolina not North Callaway area.

Little Dixie Conference North Callaway Thunderbirds Ron Atkinson

Book Fair Sells Books Across Three April Days

The Library Club sponsors an annual book fair from April 20 to 22 with sales open all day. Club members will sell books during their study halls and some hand me down volumes from Aux Vasse High School will be offered.

Library Club Auxvasse Sherry Hahn Daryl Hendrix

FHA Plans Trip To Columbia For State Meeting

FHA officers will visit Columbia on April 3 for the annual state meeting at Stephens College Auditorium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. North Callaway will send a bus for the officers. The theme is Reach Out for Someone and chapters anticipate a day of learning and交流 with other FHA groups.

FHA Columbia Stephens College North Callaway Mona Slater

Youth To Washington Contest Finalists

Four finalists were chosen from NCHS and South Callaway for the REA Youth to Washington contest. Janet Graham Helen Schaefer Carol Woods and Mary Burkhart will present speeches in Fulton on April 21 for judge selection to advance to Washington D.C.

NCHS Washington Janet Graham Helen Schaefer Carol Woods Mary Burkhart South Callaway Fulton New Bloomfield Diana Austin Washington D.C Helen Shaefer

Intramural Girls Hopes Rise In NCHS Basketball

At NCHS girls basketball returns after a three year lull. Three teams, led by captains Cheryl Wilkerson Loretta Butler and Willetta Brown, compete with 3-2 records. Butler tops scoring with 15, Love 8, Wilkerson 7 per game. Brown’s squad finished 2-3 after a loss to Wilkerson.

NCHS Cheryl Wilkerson Loretta Butler Debbie Love Wilkerson Willetta Brown Brown Debbie Durk Cindy Atkinson Joe Magruder

Vocational Opportunities Shown At Mexico School

Counselor Mr. Houchins of Mexico Vocational School spoke to Sophomores and Juniors about careers in vocational education on March 10. He showed a film of the school’s departments and projects and described programs for both boys and girls in carpentry electronics child care and health occupations. He urged students inclined toward vocational paths to consider attending and noted the school provides needed training and opportunities for applicants.

Houchins the Mexico Vocational School Mexico

Prom Deadline Nears as Juniors Prepare Big Night

Juniors rush to meet the May 1 prom deadline from 8:00 p.m. to midnight. Comic Book Society will provide the band and yearbook photos. Coach Davis will take candid shots for students. Marsha Carhoff notes the rush and high school fans excitedly flirt.

Comic Book Society Coach Davis

Reed wins FFA Creed Speaking contest trip to Montgomery City

John Reed, winner of the FFA Creed Speaking Contest, traveled to Montgomery City on March 22 to recite the creed among representatives from other districts. He was selected with three fellow FFA boys Billy Winnegear, David Haden, and Walter Gruer to represent R-1, aiming to teach freshman members sportsmanship and public speaking.

John Reed Montgomery City John FFA Billy Winnegear David Haden Walter Gruer R-1 Marsha Karhoff

Sophomore Pilgrimage Honors Debbie Durk From Missouri School

Debbie Jane Durk was chosen for the Sophomore Pilgrimage on April 13, 1971 with Beverly Jean Austin as first alternate. Sponsored by the Federated Women's Club, the program gathers about 400 Missouri sophomores to tour the State Capitol and state government sites to promote citizenship and observe government in action. Durk is selected for scholastic excellence and leadership, chosen by the North Callaway faculty over other candidates. Beverly Austin is the alternate.

Debbie Jane Durk Beverly Jean Austin Federated Women's Club Missouri State Capitol Executive Mansion Supreme Court North Callaway Debbie Nurk Beverly Austin Nancy Shryock Debbie Durk Jefferson City Debbie Beverly

Twirl and Cheer Tryouts Scheduled for April 14

On April 14 during seventh hour, tryouts for next year’s cheerleaders and twirlers will occur. Girls who are juniors or seniors with a grade average of M or better may try out for cheerleading, while sophomores, juniors and seniors with the same standing may try out for twirling. A pre-tryout workshop will precede the 14th for preparation.

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NHL Willetta Butler Helen Schaeffer Betty Barnes Suzie Spradlin Chery Wilkerson Beverly Cox Debbie Bennett Denna Duncan Chuck “Killer” Kundert Joe Dipsy Doodle Jim Walker Tony Cool Hand Jim “the Black Don Our Man Fetsch Bill Dunkee Denton Jim Dandy Cecil Scot “Towels” Miller Harold Mighty Mouse Meiderhoff Sunflower Ron Azela Atkinson Loran Peoni Hume Joe Magnolia” Magruder Jr Buttercup Baumgartner Bruce Gladioli Graham Harvey Snapdragon Sydenstricker Marigold Greg Hudson Chuck ‘Purple Aster Adams Steve Passion Flower Foster Sam “Carnation Budnut Daisy Dennis Haden Terry ‘Chrysanthemum Crawford Mike Water Lily Lewis Daffodil David Foster Steve “Wisteria Whitaker Lynn ‘‘Petunia Pasley Dahlia Duke Moser Ron ‘the Rose Berry The Kingdom of Callaway Kathy Lafon Jeannie Applebee Diane Bradley Brenda Austin Debbie Anderson Marcia Fewell Marsha Carhoff
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