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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1971
Page
11
Tonight is the final performance of Love Is a spring production by the Vocal Music Department. A full crowd attended last night and tickets cost 1.25 dollars for adults and 0.75 dollars for students. No reserved seats. arrive early. A post show party for cast members runs 10 to 12 p.m. at the youth center cafeteria.
Eight MHS vocal students formed a Boys Double Quartet and earned an I rating at the State Music Festival on the MU Campus in Columbia. Members include David Adams Dale Admire Greg Barbour Jim Forbis Steve Lierheimer Jeff Marsh Tom Stuart and Chester Trotter. David Davidson and Jim Forbis earned II honors in solo events. Five of eight quartet members also earned I ratings at the District Festival at MHS last month. This marks the second straight year for five members to reach State in Boys Double.
After top ratings at the district speech tournament in Kirksville, four drama students Julian Beever Nancy Hotep Pat VanHorn and Ellen Williams attended the State Speech Festival in Columbia. The district results also note duets and individual performances with superior and excellent ratings by Karen Ogar Buddy Gilbert Carol Park Pam Rolle Dwight Hubert and Greg Bryson.
Juniors rush to prep for the May 14 Prom with free invitations for those who contributed to the chili supper. Seniors may also get free invites. others can buy for 2.50. Invitations distributed May 10 11 12 in the cafeteria. After Prom runs 1 4 a.m. at the Youth Center or Empire Club with Palace Guard. Senior mothers selling tickets at 2 in cafeteria next week.
Mexico High School makes history with its first FBLA state officer Janet Holtkamp 72 elected state historian at the state convention held April 30 to May 1 at the Ramada Inn in Jefferson City Twenty one MHS members attended with sponsors and the event included Joy Horton 71 winning the district public speaking contest and Betty Burton 71 receiving an outstanding member certificate at the luncheon where new officers were installed.
Deadlines and paste ups shaped next years Bulldogs Growl issue as this year’s editors and photographer assisted. Incoming staff named include juniors Chuck Buckner Caryn Cline Lawrence Epple Jeff Fine Janie Gardner Tim Gourley Nancy Hotep Kathy Jamison.
Dr Harold P Hamilton newly named president of Central Methodist College Fayette will address Mexico High School at the eighty ninth annual commencement. The ceremony, at Hawthorne Heights, begins 7 30 p m Tuesday May 25 with graduates of the Class of 71.
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