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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1973

Page

12

Real Swingers and Organic Chemistry Engage Students

On Tuesday a series of school activities showcased gains from indoor golf practice. Carrie Higgins delivered the longest drive while Sheila Fortney posted the straightest shots and Teresa Dobyns displayed a natural full swing. In chemistry Mr Craddock’s class explored real chemicals with intriguing results such as benzaldehyde’s cherry scent and a dangerous taste test. Senior English students will visit the Winston Churchill Memorial next Tuesday, departing by bus after roll and returning about 12 30.

Sue Priest Carrie Higgins Shelia Fortney Teresa Dobyns George Craddock Connie Gallagher Brian Admire Lois Illingworth Winston Churchill Fulton

Five Musicians Receive Ratings In State Contest

Five MHS musicians and vocalists earned ratings at the state contest after District Evaluation entries. Conflicts kept some performers away. Beth Smithey earned an excellent rating in girls high voice and Tony Rummans a superior in boys low voice. The Girls sextet earned a superior rating, and the Girls quartet plus Lois Hill's piano solo also rated well.

MHS MU Columbia Beth Smithey Tony Rummans Janis Kossmann Brenda Erden Joan Balser Martha Heerboth Pam Brown Carol Rutherford Girls’ Quartet Kathy Erdel Judy Weber Joanne Kasper Holly Nielsen Lois Hill

VICA Contest Awards At Springfield Nine Honors For Mexico

The 1973 VICA state contest in Springfield awarded nine honors to Mexico participants from roughly 4,000 district attendees. Winners include Suzan Miller first in food service and Kathy Holtkamp third in health occupations, with many others earning I or II ratings and trophies in fields like nursing, drafting, auto mechanics, and job interviews. Sponsors Clark Mefford and Jerry Dunlap attended with their wives as honors were presented for I II and III ratings across multiple categories.

VICA Springfield Mexico Clark Mefford Jerry Dunlap Suzan Miller Kathy Holtkamp Don Alverson Steve Craghead Mary Davidson Debbie Harlow Greg Peck David Ragsdale Bill Wilson Mefford DeDe Heilwagen Steve Sims Lloyd Prosser Diana Hunsaker Dennis Terpstra Marvin Goff Roger Martien Stephanie White John Alverson Debbie Eisenhower Cato Sims David Ragsdale Mike Young David Qualls Jim Wagner Bill Lecrease Gary Campbell

Radio and TV Classes Named for Next Year

Instructor John Woodfin selected the Radio and TV classes. First semester participants editing and presenting Bulldog Pipeline on Radio Exec and MHS Presents on See TV include Joe Beauchamp, Lisa Davis, Cathy Foreman, Connie Gallagher, Gara Guthrie, Barry Knipfel, Julie Napier, Kenny Rahmeyer, Mary Reddick, and Tim Wehrewald. Second semester picks are Bob Barnes, Mike Botkins, Rob Deason, Lara Goslin, Mark Lawrence, Cheri Lotz, Jerene Meissert, Fran Phillips, Terry Weatherspoon, and Tim Williams.

John Woodfin Bulldog Exec MHS See TV Joe Beauchamp Lisa Davis Cathy Foreman Connie Gallagher Gara

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