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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1961
Page
2
Barb Curtiss reports two new electric typewriters for the typing classes and five added to the Journalism class bringing total to eight. Journalists say the machines will reduce delays and enable timely stories. Typing 2 will mainly use them while Typing 1 and 2 share access, with each student using one for about a week. The student body expresses pride in the school's purchase.
In a Class C draw at Central Michigan University the district teams selected positions for the tournament. Shepherd Coleman drew third place and will meet Coleman on March 9 at 8 45 PM at the college fieldhouse with coach Clyma hoping Sacred Heart and Remus prove tougher opponents.
The Shepherd Blue Jays finished their season undefeated with an 87 to 49 victory over Breckenridge. Tom Williams scored a game high 34 points, adding 28 by halftime as Shepherd raced to a 80 15 lead. Jim Meyer added 13 for Shepherd while Bob Myer led Breckenridge with 20.
Seventh grade won the game at Clare while the Eighth grade lost. Mrs Kehovich returned to school and was celebrated by most Math classes. Her classes worked on graphs this past week. Mr Nelsons class studies Japan and Korea. Tune in two weeks for more Junior High News.
The menu lists weekly meals planned by Charlotte Lantz Diana Wiltse and Kathy Foster for Monday through Friday. It includes entrees side dishes desserts and beverages such as Chili Con Carne Escalloped Potatoes with Ham Vegetable Beef Stew Baked Macaroni and Cheese and assorted fruits with items like Banana Cream Pudding and Frosted Chocolate Cake.
Judy Stowell invites attendance at Shepherd High School on April 7, 1961 for Varsity Varieties centered on the Roaring Twenties. The show will feature Charleston soft shoe and flapper acts with derbies beads and period style fun from days gone by.
Shepherd finishes undefeated to claim the Mid-Michigan "B" Conference crown. Coach Clyma earns his first championship in three years, with future wins expected. district play begins against Coleman at Central Michigan University Fieldhouse.
Shepherd's team defeats Ithaca 62 39 with Al Gross scoring about 35 points. Kent Curtiss Gary Himebaugh Lonnie Richardson and Pat Judge shared the remaining points while John Strupe led Ithaca. The game opened with Shepherd jumper and maintained the lead throughout.
The Little League Basketball program in Shephard concluded last Saturday, March 6, drawing strong attendance. Mr. Clyma said the aim is to create interest and self-improvement, not just teach fundamentals. Standings show Buchanan 8 2, Grace 7 4, Williams 3 5, Curtiss 3 6, Howard 2 8.
Mrs Ahlander's fifth grade reports David Huffine in hospital this week with return hoped soon. March birthdays include David Hackett Chuck Moeggenberg Douglas Knorr Marlene DeLong and Jerry Sills. Science covers solar and planetary systems with eclipse drawings. Social Studies focuses on Rocky Mountain states Yellowstone Park and Old Faithful. Mrs Wachner's sixth grade forms abstract designs by cutting cardboards weaving thread and pins.
In Arithmetic students learn to multiply whole numbers by mixed numbers and decimal fractions. Germany fascinates Social Studies reports. Joanne Ludwig celebrates a birthday this month.
The following students have not been tardy or absent this marking period Louanne Gates John Lyon Judy Moeggenborg Nancy Moeggenborg Kathy Moe geenborg Pam Myers Janet Peak Sharon Thrush Caroline Wieferich and Ron Yarnell.
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