Cooperation drives Mount Dora High School sports and play
In Mount Dora Hi Points the bi weekly issue stresses cooperation in academics and acts. It notes teamwork in debating plays and social events and highlights football passes, new plays, and players Chap man McNair Parker Sadler and Crawdy as the team gains experience despite a weak season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Dora
Hi Points
Florida
Ife
Scrubs
Tavares
Chapman
McNair
Iron Man Parker
Crawdy
Grit of Football Squad Faces Injury Toll in Finishing Schedule
After a dismal start the first team battles injuries that have hampered play. The squad remains determined to finish the schedule strong despite setbacks and a difficult campaign.
Girls basketball practice starts strong under Miss Craig
Coach Miss Craig says the school may lack a winning record but will field a fast team. Seventh through twelfth graders have joined, trying multiple positions until each finds a fit. Training rules matter as players give up sweets and adopt early to bed, early to rise habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Craig
Ial
Stormy forecasts and classroom woes at Mount Dora High
A storm is predicted near Mount Dora High amid six weeks of exams. Football plans for Titusville were canceled as weather unsettled activities. Thunder may accompany classes as absent students miss recitations while others study.
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Mount Dora High
Titusville
The Ideal Teacher From Mount Dora High Pupils
A playful MC article imagines the perfect teacher combining traits from many staff. It lists hair, mouth, complexion and wardrobe sources, plus abilities and dispositions, ending with a senior boy’s sarcastic remark about everyone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Meadows
Mrs. Laney
Miss Craig
Miss Cassady
Mr. Roseborough
Faulkner
Mr. Vincent
Mount Dora High
Old Songs and New Songs in Town Gossip
In Mount Dora and Winter Garden, rumors swirl about relationships and reputations. Buster Sadler and a former blond resident are said to be “Just Friends” amid chatter from readers. A coach’s reply to a sleepless night adds to the social flurry as Barbara Hopcraft sings softly in a round of memories.
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Buster Sadler
Mount Dora
Winter Garden
Barbara Hopcraft
Georgia
State OF
Florida
Charles H. Bates
Bates
L. C. Reed
Ricer Reed
Isaac Kess
J. Williams and Company
Olivia Williams
Claude Saville
Marie Shields
Pearl Geise
Estelle Anthony
Emma Anthony
George A. Woodward
Woodward
A. Miller
William Arthur Harris
J. Williams
R. L. Geise
W. A. Anthony
C. Boddy
Wm. A Sina Boddy
Saville
J. A. Shields
T. C. C. Anthony
Clark W. Cook
Josephine Reed
J. W. Reed
Circuit Court
Sixteenth Judicial Circuit
State of Florida
Lake County
Lake
Dances and Song Titles Pop Up in Talk of Romance
The piece lists song and play titles linked to dances and flirtations. Names like Roberta Widmer and Jean Smith appear alongside lines about romances and social events. The notes reference popular tunes such as Kiss Me and Stars Fell on Alabama and mention reactions at dances and social gatherings.
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Fenny Bob Peckine
Alabama
Roberta Widmer
Ruth Harvey
Jane
Cecil Parker
Arthur Haskins
Georgia
We, Incorporated
Girl born February twenty eighth travels then to Florida
The narrative follows a girl born February 28 who spent her early life in her birthplace town and later moved to Florida for high school. She enjoys tennis swimming and ice skating though skating is limited where she lives now. She visited Niagara Falls and the White Mountains then traveled to Virginia Ontario and Miami before planning college after high school.
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Florida
Niagara Falls
Helen
White Mountains
New Hampshire
Virginia
Mona Canada
Miami
Jean Smith of Patchogue Shines at Mount Dora High
A May night introduction to Jean Smith shows a sixteen year old Mount Dora High School senior active in class roles. She splits winters between Patchogue and Mount Dora, serves as class treasurer editor of the school paper and basketball team member, and plans college followed by social service work.
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Patchogue
Long Island
New York
Smiths
Jean Smith
Jean
Mount Dora
Mount Dora High School Athletic Association
Gainesville
Senior class eyes party after meeting
Seniors held a class meeting to discuss a possible annual class play and a party. The group resumed talks later with high hopes of hosting the event soon. They extend condolences to Mrs. Laney on her father’s death and note several illnesses among the class.
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Laney
Harriet Wise
Martha Fenn
Mrs. Laney
Cooper
Sophomore notes on The Initiation play cast
The sophomores rehearse the production The Initiation aiming for near perfection. The list of cast members follows to identify players in the sophomore showcase.
Ninth Grade Social Notes After Armistice Day
J M Green Tracy Kramer Lois Jerue returned to school after illness. Ninth grade reports Armistice Day activities with parties picnics and home fun. Freshmen girls join basketball.
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Lois Jerue
Eighth Grade Plans Christmas Party Week After Holidays
The eighth grade has organized a party to be held one week after the Christmas holidays.
Seventh grade news club officers elected this week
In the seventh grade Billy Lawrence was era and Bob Burkhart secretary. This week Almeda Dooley was voted president and Marjorie Niles secretary. The class plans to meet Monday with Miss Meadows, their adviser. The eyes of the master fattenedh the cattle.
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Billy Lawrence
Era
Bob Burkhart
Almeda Dooley
Vcted
Marjorie Niles
Miss Meadows
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