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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1969
Page
4
Walkersville High School graduates near. Monica Malin notes Virginia Mae Brashears and Mr Pleasant GEICO congratulate students who have completed practical exams and firm plans for the future. The article highlights preparation, tests, and industry readiness ahead of graduation.
Brunswick High School voters named Dave McLane MVP for the 1968-69 basketball season. He tallied 282 points in 18 games, 261 rebounds, and averaged 15 a game, while also playing football and baseball. Paul Gaither earned runner up. In a separate note, seventh grader Peggy Wenner won first place in the Daughters of the American Revolution American History essay contest with a piece on Phillis Wheatley.
Frederick High shifted morning devotions to a student driven format with the Young Rascals tune A Beautiful Morning playing over the PA. Students under the Student Council and Inspiration Club now present essays on topics like Pine Trees and Shape of Things to Come, inviting written programs from any student after committee approval.
Catoctin High School wrapped up its spirit week with class point tallies determining the Spirit Award winner for the Senor class. Juniors and seniors attended the first assembly on Feb 27 featuring a Frederick All-City Jazz Band concert. The junior Glee Club joined the Frederick County Choral Festival on Feb 28, while the school prepares for the Regional Band Festival on Saturday with Frederick Carroll and Washington Counties joining. Band members Connie Calimer Carol Fahenstock Charlotte Heaterly Rev. Davi ninot Martha Wubbar cd co clarinet Tate Wood and Bob Frushour were noted as AH County Band participants.
Boonsboro High School’s Warrior Varsity Club sells navy and white cushions bearing the school emblem for two dollars each. Proceeds support the Annual All Sports Banquet and awards. Prizes are awarded to top salespeople based on individual sales totals.
Brunswick High School girls basketball closed their season on February 20 with a 22 to 22 tie against Thomas Johnson. The team posted one win, five losses, and two ties, finishing a disappointing season. Roster included Billie Grams captain, Terry Dawson co captain, Grace Fauble, Debbie May, Donna Russell, Shirley Gilbert, Cindy Main, Peggy Gaither, Evelyn Holland, Sherry Main, Linda Smallwood. Marshall New was manager and Shirley Moser scorer.
Gaithersburg High School students earned 20 superior ratings at a speech tournament hosted by Winston Churchill High School on Feb 22. Awards spanned serious pose, serious drama, serious poetry, humorous literature, children's literature, original humor, reader's theater, and persuasive oratory, with several students cited for superior marks and a Gold Key Award for Gloria King in art.
Linganore High School prepares for student council elections for the 1969 70 year with primary March 7 filing and March 17 campaigning. Candidates listed for president and other roles across freshman through senior classes. Voting by legal machines planned. registration March 12. Senior class presents the play A Pennant for the Kremlin tonight at 8 30.
In Maryland Federation of Woman's Club Pennies for Art Contest Barbara Musser received an Honorable Mention. Susan Alcox and Jeffrey Marks were honored with Honorable Mention Prizes in the Hallmark Art Contest.
Seniors participating are Keith Mull Pam Smith Jim Van Laan David Fisher Vicki Mor ris Sharon McCrumb Robert Venable and Barbara Myers. Other participants are Pat Mathews Darlene King Charles Long Ralph Kriemer Richard Blalock Harry Johnson Charlie Watkins John Day Joe Ganley Ernest Hurd Dennis Poole Denise Humphrey Beth Anderman and Carla Lewis. Also Susan Gorsuch Deanna Davis Janice Jones Toni Curtin Dixie Engberson Rachael Butler Shirley Jahn and Patty De Lauter.
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