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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1966
Page
9
Mt Airy junior Bette Pickett, 16, says she is thankful for both small daily comforts like the kitchen dishwasher and enduring blessings such as her mother and father. She urges others to pause and count their fortunes during the holiday.
The first annual Patriots Dance at Governor Thomas Johnson High School is tonight in the school cafeteria. Winners of the king and queen contest will be announced during the event. Jade Brothers provide music and semi formal attire is requested.
St Johns High School moves to finish its yearbook fund drive with a goal of 1700 nearly met. Juniors led by Diane Slagle reached their 400 quota early and won a 25 prize in an underclassmen contest. Top sellers include Patricia Carpene with 129 and Josie Mitchell leading seniors with 217. A new journalism curriculum at Emmitsburg High combines the school paper E Hit Times and the Liner yearbook.
Margie Hollingsworth and Jack Gaither were elected Homecoming King and Queen for 1966 at Frederick High School. They were crowned Wednesday night at the annual homecoming dance.
A Walkersville High School faculty basketball game is set for 7 30 p m December 2 at Walkersville High School. The home team features Thomas Ford Gerald Ingle Thomas Slater Keith Gary William Brachey and Herbert Deener. Profits go to the school.
The Junior Class Band Dance runs 8 to 11 PM at Singanore High School gymnasium. Casual dress and American Teens provide the music. The event is private and not open to the public.
Emmitsburg High School students from grades 9 10 and 12 attended the film Doctor Zhivago in Baltimore after a briefing about the book and movie. The group comprised academic sections and prepared beforehand for the viewing.
A long list details fall 1966 freshmen from Frederick County enrolling at Mount Saint Mary of Case Institute of Technology and Mary’s College in Emmitsburg and nearby towns. The report notes majors in mathematics, high school activities, and several students also linked to Mount Holyoke College honorary society Blue Key.
Damascus High School held a mock election on November 4 with Maryland’s Agnew defeating Mahoney 226 to 213. Hanson led for Congress 246 to 140 over Gude, while Aitken beat Wiser 221 to 217 for the state legislature. Seven student speakers debated Viet Nam, pollution, inflation, teachers’ pay, law enforcement and traffic.
Linganore High School selects June Blucher and Dwight Repp as Future Farmers of America Sweetheart and Future Homemakers’ Boyfriend. June, an academic senior from near Mt. Pleasant, received a white jacket and participates in Thespians Recreation Council Tri-Hi-Y and girls basketball. Dwight, son of W. Franklin Repp, from Liberty, is active in Hy-Y Vo-Ag soccer baseball and basketball.
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