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Newspaper

Shepherd Argus

Location

Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1961

Page

2

Four Named To National Honor Society At Shepherd High

At a Shepherd High School National Honors Council meeting four junior students were named to the Shepherd Chapter of the National Honor Society Thomas Berry Carolyn Carter Carol Conrad and Barbara Meyer join current members Becky Adams LeRoy Carter Nancy Figg Stanley Seifker Jacque Stowell and Bonnie Struble. Membership hinges on scholastic achievement and leadership character citizenship and community service.

National Honors Council the Shepherd High School Shepherd National Honors Society Thomas Berry Max Berry Caroyn Carter Donald Carter Carol Conrad Fred Conrad Barbara Meyer Edward Meyer Becky Adams LeRoy Carter Nancy Figg Stanley Seifker Jacque Stowell Bonnie Struble

Sadie Hawkins Dance Friday at Jr High Gym

The yearbook staff sponsors a Sadie Hawkins Dance in the Jr High Gym Friday at 8:00 PM. Girls have asked out the guys all week, and a lively crowd is expected with students in casual attire for an evening of fun.

Jr. High

Tsansos Merchants Thanks Message From The Yearbook

The year book staff thank Tsansos merchants for supporting the annual book through ads. They express gratitude for the cooperative help, noting the ad contributions make the publication possible for the school.

Tsansos Pe Bollman

College Board Test Scheduled at Shepherd High School

On Saturday December 2 Bruce Marshall reports a college board test will be held at Shepherd High School. The long test lasts most of the day and costs about thirteen dollars. It is required for college admission and many students see it as important for scholarships. About thirty two students participated in the prior qualifying test and most did well. many plan to take the upcoming exam.

Shepherd High School

The Last Time By Bob Bourland Ends 1961 Season

This Friday night marks the end of the 1961 football season and final games for the senior cheerleaders band members and players. The seniors will remember these moments with great satisfaction.

Bob Bourland

Varsity Club Officers Prepare First Meeting

The Varsity Club lists Stan Leither as President Phil Curtiss as Vice President LeRoy Carter as Treasurer Bruce Marshall as Student Council Rep and Mr Nelson as advisor They have not met yet this year but will start meetings as football season ends They plan initiation and other business The sole requirement to join is earning a varsity letter

Stan Leither Phil Curtiss LeRoy Carter Bruce Marshall Mr. Nelson wWllaw

Where Are The Birds Pifer Reports Local Hunt Totals

Pat Pifer notes a mixed pheasant outlook from Shepherd area students and hunters. Most students saw few birds while dogs and hunters found many roosters and hens in bands near Bay City Pontiac St Louis Alma Pleasant Valley and surrounding areas.

Shepherd Bay City Pontiac St. Louis Alma Pleasant Valley

What Football Has Done For Me

Former Shepherd High School student Kent Curtiss reflects on football's impact. He cites improved physical conditioning and better sportsmanship from bench experiences, leading to his current role as a starting tackle at CMU and strong performance.

Bruce Marshall Shepherd High School Kent Curtiss Kent

A Plan For The Future By Kaye Salisbury Wes

Seniors are urged to start planning their futures as college paths take shape. Mr. Butler helped many fill out applications and answer questions while some students moved quickly to secure acceptances. Nancy Figg Becky Adams Vicki Doepker and Jacque Stowell have been accepted at Michigan State University.

Kaye Salisbury Wes Butler Nancy Figg Becky Adams Vicki Doepker Jacque Stowell Michigan State University

Honor Students Rate Teachers

Michigan State based survey summarizes honors students views on high school teachers. Students praise teachers who set high standards know their subject, explain clearly, are fair, helpful after class and inspiring. They criticize teachers who refuse to admit mistakes overuse notes and assign little outside work. They urge firm fair instruction and respect for hard work.

Michigan State

Shepherds Second Wrestling Card at High School Gym

Shepherds second wrestling match drew about 550 fans on October 28 at 8 30 pm in the High School Gym. The Town and Country Recreation Association sponsored it, netting around 150 dollars after expenses. The first match drew roughly 1 600 attendees with an estimated 800 dollar net profit. bouts featured Cry Baby McArthur versus Wee Davy Duncan and Louie Martinez versus Dick Garza in the second bout. The show culminated in a six tag team main event as crowds cheered and even helped entertain between bouts.

Carolyn Wright Shepherd Town and Country Recreation Association Cry Baby McArthur Wee Davy Duncan Scott Louie Martinez Dick Garza

Office Workers By Karen Williams

Mrs. Stalter works in Mr. Warmbrunn's office handling finances and secretarial tasks. Ann Stalter supports with phones and errands while Ann’s help is valued. Mrs. Green recently joined to handle hot lunches accounting, working Tuesday afternoons and Fridays. Student body extends thanks for office staff support.

New Bulletin Board Advises Students On Vocation Choices

A school commons bulletin board displays literature on choosing a vocation with topics like business colleges airline hostess training and IBM courses. Counselor Mr Butler organized the materials to help students select a field after graduation.

Bonnie Busines IBM Butler Mr. Butler

Curriculum Offered Through High School

Ninth grade requires English 9 and one math class with electives in Algebra 1 French general science homemaking shop Band Glee Club Boy Athletics General Math and Agriculture 1. Tenth grade requires English 10 World History Latin Plane Geometry Biology French Algebra I II Typing I Art Band Glee Club Boys Athletics Homemaking II Practical Typing General Business Drivers Education Agriculture and Farm Shop. Eleven grade requires American History English III Chemistry Homemaking III Plane Geometry Latin I French Algebra II Trig Advanced Shop Journalism Bookkeeping Typing I or II Band Glee Club Boy Athletics Drivers Education Shorthand I Agriculture III. Twelfth grade requires United States Government elective Physics French Sociology Economics Business Law Refresher Math Journalist Typing I or II Bookkeeping Shorthand II Algebra II Trig Latin I Plane Geometry Art Band Glee Club Drivers Education Boys Athletics English 4 Agriculture 4 Homemaking 4.

Bob Bourland United States

My Last High School Football Game Meaning

The speaker reflects on the final high school football game marking the end of playing and the start of watching. It notes lasting memories, fun, and the camaraderie built with teammates and classmates.

Bob Bourland

Nat Thespian Society Installation at Shepherd High

The Na tion Thespian Society installation and charter member induction for troop 1381 will be held November 9 at 2 30 p m in Shepherd High Gymnasium. Mt Pleasant Thespian Chapter sponsored by Mgr Gene Duckworth will lead the event with Dramatics Club members and student performers from the drama program.

Karen Williams Nation Thespian Society Shepherd High Gymnasium Mt. Pleasant Thespain Assembly Trene Moeggenberg Norma Woodward Paula Scott Richard Doll Rodger Freeze Dramatics Club Tom Berry Dick Bowen John Harry John O'Connor Dick Thrush Connie Coughlin Vernon Todd Betty Allen Bonnie Struble Nancy Figg Kathy Williams Dramatics Cult Kaye Salisbury Florence Dean Jacque Stowell Jenny Wells Vicky Doepker Janet Bauer Charlotte Lantz Russ Strauss LeRoy Carter Dale Hughes

F F A Game Supper Highlights Conservation Talk

The F F A held a November 1 supper in the senior high cafeteria with Howard Rowe as guest and film on conservation. Members donate game. eight F H A girls served. Prizes awarded for most game four dollars, best table centerpiece, and tail lengths to members Paul Curtiss Bob Pifer and Jerry Darnell.

Pat Pifer Howard Rowe Paul Curtiss Bob Pifer Jerry Darnell

Latin Club Elects Officers At Shepherd High

The Shepherd High Latin Club opened its first meeting on November 2 in the gym with sixty nine members. Officers elected are President Bonnie Struble Vice President Vicki Doepker Secretary-Treasurer Betty Kadlabitsky. Advisor is Mrs Steward with Mrs Riley. The group discussed the Annual Roman Banquet and seniors Connie Van Arker Carol Shepherd and Judy Conrad shared last year’s banquet notes.

Linda Coughlin Shepherd High Latin Club Bonnie Struble Vicki Doepker Mrs. Steward Mrs. Riley

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