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Newspaper

Mexico Ledger

Location

Mexico, Missouri, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1970

Page

7

FFA Plans Kansas City Convention 1970-71 Officers

District No 7 announces officers for 1970 71 led by Pres Lynn Pasley Vice Pres Gary Linnenbringer Sec Vee Vorhis Reporter Glenn Jones Treasurer David Craig The group prepares for the National Convention in Kansas City staying at the Continental Hotel They held their first meeting September 17 with Pasley presiding and a roster of members and committees named for the year.

FFA Pres Lynn Pasley Gary Linnenbringer Vee Vorhis Glenn Jones David Craig Andis Kansas City Heaq

Pep Club Plans For Homecoming Festivities

Pep Club at Callaway High School outlines plans for homecoming events. A Homecoming game is set for September 8 with a 7 30 p.m. kickoff, followed by a dance after the game. Officers for 1969 70 are listed and uniform themes discussed.

FHA Officers Travel To Fayette

North Callaway Future Homemakers of America officers traveled to Fayette for Region 16 officer workshop on Thursday September 10. Attendees included Nancy Hosenfelt Kathy Gruer Regina Phillips Jackie Davis Mona Slater and Mrs James FHA advisor. Welcome was given by W N Clark Fayette R III Schools superintendent. Officers joined rank groups to review duties and chapter customs before adjourning with the closing ritual and cookies and Cokes.

North Callaway America Fayette Region 16 Nancy Hosenfelt Kathy Gruer Regina Phillips Jackie Davis Mona Slater Mrs. James FHA W. N. Clark

Non-Teaching Staff at R-l: Returning Faces and New Hires

The school lists returning non teaching staff led by Lucille Boyd, Julia Christian, Brenda Hickman, Esther Reed, Lena Dockery, Millie Pope, Grant Chenoweth and Millie Pope plus new members Wanda Holt and James Henderson. The reasons staff stay include workplace appeal and convenience.

R-l Lucille Boyd Julia Christian Cain Brenda Hickman Hobson Esther Reed

Seniors Sell Yearbook Ads in Car Caravan Drive

The Talon staff reports ad contracts totaling over 1900 dollars. Sept. 14 15 the senior crew planned yearbook ad sales with Mrs Nivens advisor and editors Debbie Whalen and Ron Berry coordinating efforts in Mexico Fulton Aux Kingdom City and surrounding areas.

Seledt Mexico Fulton Aux Vasse Kingdom City Talon Nivens Debbie Whalen Ron Berry

T-Birds On Way To Best Year

The North Callaway T-Birds, led by halfback Greg Hobson and quarterback Ron Atkinson, rolled to a decisive 44-6 victory over Milan in the season opener as rain and mud slowed play. The squad then posted 22-8 and 41-0 wins, building an 8-0 mark under new head coach. Key players included Harvey Sydenstricker, Bruce Graham, Joe Magruder, and Loran Hume. The team faced tough tests ahead against North Shelby and Centralia as they pursue a strong season in 1970.

Wildcats Thunderbirds Sion North Callaway H T-Birds Greg Newsnight Hobson Ron Jim Blacklock Atkinson Green Birds King Panther Tralia Kemper Willjfense North Callaway Ward Milan Centralia Thunder Centralia Panthers North Calla Greg Hobson Panthers Ron Aton John Bellkinson Joe Magruder Ron Remley Ates N. C Harvey Sydenstricker Loran Hume Ling Bruce Gra Ham Ron Atkinson Eam Evan Hume Harvey ‘Tank Sydenstricker J. Birds Sydenstrickersombo Nor-Cal Bowling Green Hume T-Bird Tank Bruce Graham Suas Erus Northfeathers Shelby Raiders Alan Baumgartner Don Boulware North Shelby Harvey Sydenstrickers Gerner Uieg MmeeUng Steve Whitaker Regina Phillins Tace Ssst Wassue Dennis Haden Haden Willis

Regina Phillips Heads French Club

Regina Phillips leads the French Club initiating activities on September 2, marking the first organized event for the group at Santa Lt.

Regina Phillips Santa

Majorettes Prepare First Time for North Callaway High

North Callaway High Majorettes plan a debut season after attending Kirksville twirling clinic in June learning new routines and a "Twirly Birds" act. Seniors Jeanie Applebee and Jean Bor It lead with juniors Betty Bates Janet Graham and Jennifer Cooke. Betty Barnes chosen as drum majorette 1970-71. Advisors Miss Farber and Mrs Branscom assist under Mr Cain’s decision.

NCHS Thurman’s Kirksville Marjorettes Mare Kansas City Jeanie Applebee Jean Bor N Shyrock Jana Frame Betty Bates Janet Graham Jennifer Cooke Ridgeay Betty Barnes Miss Farber Branscom Cain

New Band Uniforms For N C After Years Of Work

North Calaway High School unveils new dark green uniforms costing about 120 each. The outfits resemble suits with NC monograms and matching bow ties, white marching overlays, green Thunderbird back decorations, high crown hats, and a drum majorette baton led by Betty Barnes. Band members listed include Marsha Atkinson, Mary Beth Bailey, Linda Barnes, Alan Baumgartner, and many others.

Unniforms North Calaway Thunderbirds Betty Barnes

North Callaway Band Boosters Form New Fundraising Group

At North Callaway High School a Band Boosters extension was organized to raise money for band uniforms. Officers elected include Mrs Ed Past president, Mrs Herbert ley president, Mrs Lamar Craighead secretary, and Mrs Rob treasurer. Dues set at $2.00 with aims to recruit help from band members and supporters. first meeting discussed activities and concert admission.

North Callawayj Lin Jac la F On Rob Maddox Ley Herbert Lamar Craighead Growl Bill Burt Ridgway Homer Sprad

Band Club Leads Little Dixie Festival Prep

Cheryl Wilkerson, a four year band member, was elected president of the Band Club in the first meeting of the year. Officers include Kathy LaFon, vice president. Marsha Atkinson, secretary. Jake Baumgartner, treasurer. Susie Spradlin, reporter. and Vicki Schutte, student council representative. The Band Club, sponsored by Mr Ridgway, will host the Little Dixie Band Festival in April with area schools forming a large band for a public concert. The afternoon will be set aside for practice and the annual Winter and Spring Concerts are planned. No date is set. Those seeking school record books or a pennant should contact band club members for tartar information.

Cheryl Wilkerson Kathy LaFon Marsha Atkinson Jake Baumgartner Susie Spradlin Vicki Schutte Ridgway Little Dixie Band Mechs Tartar Informaion Cindy Atkinson Julie Christian Eporter Paula Koprivica Roger Penn Don Boulware Beverly Austin Terry Lubbers Vicky Wilkerson Leslie Edwards Paul Pasley Jerry Spradlin Joe Shryock Janet Graham Nathan Mackey Nancy Rosenfelt Joy Vore Alan Baumer Lea Nelgon David Craighead Carol Moore Jennifer Cooke Debbie Jones Clase Joz Magruder Jana Trammel Marsha Harhoff Nancy Shryock Mike Wis Harvey Sydendricker Jeanie Applebee Jebbie Whalen Cherry Wilkern Vicki Shutte Beverly X

Elected to Council Sets 70-71 Plans at NC H S

The Student Council at Rely North Callaway met on September 22 to organize work for the coming school year. Freshmen Brenda Lewis and Sherry Sparks lead class officer teams with others across sophomore junior and senior classes. Pep club reps and student council delegates were named for each class and officers were elected on September 17.

Rely North Callaway Say Brenda Lewis Sherry Sparks Pat Mills Kevin Wright Terry Lubbers Beverly Austin Don Boulware Roger Penn Joy Vare Lea Nelson Alan Baumgartner David Craighead Debbie Whalen Jeanie Applebee Harvey Sydenstricker Gary Linnenbringer Jan Guthrie Debbie Garrett Debbie Lindeman Gary Hopper Dara Foster Kim Kunt Debbie Cooper Debbie Trammell Paul Roberts

Spirit Dance brings seventy at NCHS event

The Student Council hosted a Spirit Dance with about seventy attendees at NCHS. Lead guitarist Mike Sparks and drummer Jerry Wilkerson performed as Two Of ’69 Class In Spirit Dance Band. A Homecoming dance is planned for October 23 after the Kemper game.

Foster NCHS Mike Sparks Jerry Wilkerson Kemper

Deficiencies What They Are by Graham and Magruder

A report on deficiencies as tools for informing students and parents about academic gaps. Teachers vary in use from noting missed manuals to conduct and attitude, with suggestions for improvement and more parent–teacher conferences as potential changes.

Bruce Graham Joe Magruder Miss Farber Miss Carter Mr. Hobson Mr. Cain Cain Hobson

Vee Voritis and Joy Vore Lead Club Officers

Vee Voritis named vice president and Joy Vore elected secretary as Nancy Hosen served as reporter. The meeting drew members including Vee Vorhie who presented a tentative plan for upcoming activities.

Vee Voritis Joy Vore Nancy Hosenfelt Vee Vorhie Par- Tinvanteveey

Meet the Faculty: North Callaway Adds New Staff

James Trisler reports on new North Callaway teachers including Mr John Carey American History and English TIl, coach Jim Cecil who teaches chemistry biology and advanced biology, and Miss Nancy Farber guidance counselor and sociology psychology teacher. Carey and Cecil discuss teaching dual subjects while Farber outlines guidance goals and a new sociology psychology course to study human groups and social problems.

John Carey Carey St. Louis Missouri Columbia Heidleberg North Callaway Washington Army Amberg Germany Washington University University of Missouri James Trisler Jim Cecil Baltimore Maryland Coach Cecil St. Joseph Farber Patie

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