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Newspaper
Pecos Enterprise
Location
Pecos, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1925
Page
5
A Pecos High School message laments the lack of pep among students and townspeople at football and basketball events. It urges renewed support from faculty, patrons, and the town to revive spirited crowds, vie for better sportsmanship, and restore school energy.
The Independents visit Pecos High for a pivotal clash against the high school. Reports say the Hackers have dominated earlier meetings, but Pecos hopes to counter by fast play and strong guard defense led by Green and Coach Norman. The scene also notes ongoing athletic activity with football practice, indoor ball, baseball pitchers, and girls volleyball.
Students anticipate the senior play cast as teachers select roles for the beautiful heroine and the dashing hero. Hope runs high among the high schoolers and new books spark excitement.
Bettie Harrison and Virginia Maulding recount a playful class note from Juniors missing two pupils for Hamlet memorization and a two week “vacation.” The item highlights new trousers for Gordon Stine, sleight of hand by William Adams, and various school quirks including misfired chalk and a two minute early bell.
The Junior Class and High School pay tribute to departed classmate Tullus Randall with heartfelt sympathy for his family. They recall his steady work and never shirking duty from first grade onward, hoping his example guides them as they move forward in athletics and academics amid recent illnesses.
Humorous verse contrasts seniors and sophomores with the way they puff or conceal their chests. A light jab at freshmen and a coy remark on juniors.
Mr Norman dares Mr Green to sing a song he is whistling and Mr Green agrees asking why. Mr Norman replies that he should sing because he cannot whistle it.
A concise verse laments Latin as a dead language harming the speaker. It invokes the ancient Romans and personal demise as motifs, expressing persistence of Latin's decline.
The seventh grade reports a large flu outbreak with many students and even Mrs. Cole ill yet teaching. The Parent-Teacher Association provided books to keep students engaged. No one earned Hon or Roll, but students strive to have their names listed this month.
The sixth grade will host a Valentine Box event this Friday to honor the Fourteenth while students focus more on valentines than lessons. Many pupils are absent with the flu, and their absence is felt as teachers hope for quick returns.
The sixth grade writes of many students out sick with flu and pneumonia though few serious cases exist. Loys Roberts recovers and will likely miss the term. Students eagerly anticipate Valentine Day with plans for heartfelt notes. A joint Valentine Box with the Fourth Grade is proposed to guide younger students.
Many students returned after illnesses in the fourth grade as honor roll eligibility demands a 90 average in all subjects and 95 in department. Norabel Hollebeke was the sole honoree last month. A Valentine Box event for grades four and five follows Friday with readings and songs, while a town nurse visits the school inspecting children through fifth grade.
Mr Norman the Professor gives the third grade a bat and ball and both girls and boys enjoy a baseball game. The class schedules a Valentine Box event for Friday the 13th and is making plans for the celebration.
Pupils discuss deportment and a two month room cleanliness challenge offering a fourth holiday if completed. Many students are absent due to sickness, and a visiting nurse arrives at Pecos public school, welcomed by staff and pupils hoping for quick recoveries.
Many sick pupils in the second grade were examined by county nurse Mics Ablard. The class is forming a health club and decorating three boxes for Valentine Day as they await Friday afternoon to discover the valentines.
First grade shows fewer absences due to sickness this week than last and a notable improvement is seen in student work.
An advertisement claims capability to cut a roast from real feed stock at Mer cantile Market. The copy asserts customer satisfaction and urges action with a phone-style contact line. It adds a motivational note on overcoming bad habits by desire.
A note warns that unregistered season ticket holders will be charged 50 cents per nine holes. Jack L. Wood urges players to contact him, questions plans for 1925, and comments on parental blame for children.
A witty remark contrasts marriage missteps with fiscal caution. The quote labels some couples as making only one mistake in marriage and critiques the tax department’s practical guidance to avoid overpaying taxes.
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