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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1971
Page
5
This article debates whether 18 year olds are mature enough to vote in national elections. It weighs arguments about maturity versus experience, compares 18 and 21 year olds, and argues that if youths can die for their country they should have the right to vote in all states.
Seventeen member Mexico Public Schools cafeteria crew feeds 720 daily with hamburger menus and salad plates. Managers Lillian Hamilton and Nannie Watts lead a team including Dorothy Walker Mildred McFarling Peggy Johnson Naomi Silvernail Barbara Lewis Mary Yardley Cora Utterback Iva Norton Anna Alderson Phillis Sanders Geraldine Hays Eileen Miller Shellie Wolfe Laura Houchins. They also support ten banquets seven teas three chili suppers and more, with overtime after two and on Saturdays.
Juniors name aims for senior year including prom homecoming and sports. Respondents cite freedom, focus on studies, fashion changes, cafeteria quirks, and hopes for orderly halls as they anticipate becoming seniors in 1972.
Students rallied a soggy Saturday for Stu-Co Block Party raising $250. Highlights included Assistant Principal David Wilkinson on the teachers’ booth, a jail break by Sheriff Lester Miller, a 16 minute Hula Hoop win by Jamie Nielsen, a car bash with McGee’s Packing Co donation, and a hog calling contest won by Bruce Moore.
Brenda Niekamp seventy one was named outstanding member of the Pep Squad at the annual Mother-Daughter Banquet with the theme What would I do without a mom like you. The event featured a talk on mothers by Mrs. Mary Jane Richards and Red Pepper awards for freshmen through seniors.
Art students display a mural titled Sprightly Spring in the cafeteria and pursue weaving macrame and portraits in Art III. Ecclesiastical Art study included visits to Good Shepherd mural works and local churches. Spanish Club plans May 11 picnic at Lawrence Shelter with next year elections. Science group tours to A B Chance Centralia Nuclear Reactor Columbia and A P Green Refractories amid National Engineering Week observance.
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