Shepherd Blue Jays remain undefeated with 70 60 win over Chesaning
The Shepherd Blue Jays beat the Chesaning Indians 70 60 to stay the only undefeated team in the Central Michigan area. Phil Curtiss led with 18 points while Tom Williams added 15 and Jim Bauer 14 as Shepherd built leads and held off a late Indians rally. The Jr Varsity won 53 40 as Boyd Curtiss scored 16 and Tom Salisbury 14.
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Education Is Necessary Says Columnist
Pat Lau argues that college education is essential for good jobs and higher pay. He notes increasing competition and polls showing the unemployed are often those without advanced education and urges parents to discuss college early, starting in seventh grade, to influence course choices.
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Pat Lau
Did You Pass At Shepherd High Exam Reveal
Sixth hour Tuesday brought tense relief as Shepherd High students learned if they passed the first semester. Reports spread of grades in Algebra and Mr Swenson’s exam results, with cheers of Whoopee I passed signaling relief before the next semester tests.
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Barb Curtiss
Shepherd High
Senior High Glee Club Plans Spring Concerts
The Senior High Glee Club begins planning for a Spring concert and festival numbers, selecting songs from the different seasons. They were asked to sing at the Dedication of the New School and feel privileged to perform at the occasion.
Vandalism at new high school nets missing basketballs
Five basketballs and two warm up jackets were stolen from the locker room between January 21 and 23. Each basketball is valued at 24 dollars, and the school asks for their return, noting two jackets would identify players if worn outside. Report any sightings or returns to the school.
Wrestling Proves Very Successful at Shepherd High
On January 21 a wrestling event at Shepherd High School gym drew about 1700 spectators. The Town and Country Recreation Association grossed 2500 dollars, paid 60 percent to wrestlers, netting about 1000 dollars for Little League uniforms. organizers may host another show later this year.
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Pat Lau
Shepherd High School
Town and Country Recreation Association
the Recreation Association
Shepherd
Jays Clash North in Clare Rematch
Friday February 3 the Blue Jays from Shepherd visit the Clare Pioneers for a second meeting. Shepherd won the first game 62 to 51 at Shepherd and Clare aims to rebound in this showdown.
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Kent
Sally
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Coe Township Voters Approve Center, Reject Library Plan
January 23, 1961 polls showed 220 yes and 162 no for the Community Center while the Library issue failed. The piece notes student speeches on topics like Segregation and Democracy and praises the class performance as Mrs Carr assigns marks for content and delivery.
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Coe Township
Speech Class Debates Highlight School Activity
Jackie Carey reports on a lively speech class where six debate teams debated daily on topics including Co-Educational Housing and Red China’s U N admission. Students presented eight minute orations for semester tests.
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Jackie Carey
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