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Newspaper
Mexico Ledger
Location
Mexico, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1971
Page
5
The piece urges MHS students to vote in school elections starting next week with primaries on Thursday September 23. It argues students must choose candidates who will best serve their class and school, stressing personal responsibility and thoughtful selection.
Readable quotes from freshmen reveal varied views on MHS. Diane Diehl notes liking the boys and criticizes hall traffic. Others buoy football spirit, pep assemblies, bands, and science classes. Several mention crowding, lunchroom noise, and long hallways.
The school calendar lists events from September through October including dances, club meetings, cross country meets, and grade testing. Homecoming is set for the week of October with a Friday game against the Smith-Cotton Tigers of Sedalia and a Saturday dance.
About 50 teenagers from Missouri Illinois and Arkansas arrived in Mexico for the Youth Witness Mission. The mission aims to help junior and senior high students through dinners discussions Coke groups and sharing sessions at churches and youth centers. Activities wrap up tomorrow night with a follow up at the Methodist Church.
The Growl announces a literary feature starting next issue with poetry by MHS students or faculty. Readers may place poems in Room 106 poetry box, signed or anonymous submissions accepted when space allows.
Marilyn Moore and her Mrs English classes staged the one act play The Oyster and the Pearl with minimal props. Notable performances featured Dave Sutton Randy Day Steve Collins Bill Whalen and Lisa Gardner as well as Mike Jesse who offered to play the oyster but declined. The show stood out in MHS dramatic season with over 40 participants and hints of talent even among those who misplaced lines.
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