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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1970
Page
5
Mark Mackie critiques the idea of peeling bananas from the bottom up as a threat to societal mind. The piece suggests unwritten laws govern behavior, labeling those who break them as undesirable and treating them as anomalies in a robot society.
Larry Byrd owns a 1963 white Falcon nicknamed The Pinto. The Heap of the Week feature highlights a car from the MHS parking lot chosen for appearance and driving, with Larry noting the ride is better than waiting but not as cheap.
The Madrigal choir selected from 35 auditioning students includes Soprano I Jackie Spurrier and Karen Sperry, Soprano II Carol Rutter and Laura Hoffman, Alto I Joan Adams and Cindy Arnall, Alto II Donna Farris Barbara Benjamin and Linda Snook, Tenor I Jeff Doolittle Tom Whalen and Greg Barbour, Tenor II Chester Trotter and John Stutsman, Bass I Jim Forbis and Jeff Marsh, Bass II Clay Brashears and Steve Lierheimer. A wooden recorder ensemble will be added to the historically authentic madrigal with a full recorder set.
A new English II teacher at MHS, Mr. Douglas, joins as a longtime sports fan and self described side line coach. He has a varied background including writing for The Purple and Gold, six grade flag football refereeing, and past roles at Crowder College and the University of Missouri. He values the town and school and plans to contribute both in class and school spirit while maintaining an aquarium hobby.
The Latin Club held its bi monthly meeting to initiate new members. Barnes served as consul presiding with pro consul Spurrier secretary Holtcamp and treasurer Farnen. New members received rib bons for wear next week as committees were formed for the next meeting.
The calendar lists JV and varsity football games against Hannibal Moberly Fulton Waynesville and Keokuk with dates from October 26 to November 14, plus a student council meeting, a drama tournament, a Sadie Hawkins Dance, and state teachers convention dismissals on November 5 and 6. Notable entries include a Sadie Hawkins Dance at the Armory from 9:30 to 11:30 p.m. and a Waynesville varsity football game on a November midweek.
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