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Newspaper
Mount Dora Topic
Location
Mount Dora, Florida, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1971
Page
6
The 1970-71 Stray Leaves yearbook arrived May 14 at MDHS to applause from students and staff. Journalism sponsor Mrs. Wimberly and her class earned praise for originality and memorable design with the United We Stand theme. The cover blends orange white and blue stripes to honor senior colors.
Earl Jones won the Jaycees Good Citizen award for character and citizenship as a senior. He played varsity football basketball and baseball and received the honor at the Jaycee Banquet.
Mount Dora High School held a May 31 Senior Awards Assembly at the Community Building. Mike Spear won the Bank of Mount Dora First Annual Scholarship. Rita Knorr and Robbie Johnson received Kiwanis scholarships. many students earned college, athletics, and service awards led by Linda Haynes, Kathy McWhorter, and Mike Spear among others.
The annual FHA Mother Daughter Banquet was held May 30 at the Community Building. Outgoing President Kathy Reynolds received a small token of appreciation as officers reflected on a lovely program. New officers for 71-72 include Donna Pitizer president and Karen Heinrich vice president with program responsibilities.
Poetry manuscripts from five MDHS students Sara Andrews Roxanne Horner Claudia Wald Mary Ann Gebben Richard Calkins were selected for the semi annual anthology Young America Sings. National Poetry Press will award certificates for their submissions among thousands of high school entries.
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