Shepherd High honors National Merit commendation for Jacqueline Stowell
Jacqueline Stowell, a Shepherd High senior, is honored for high NM SQT scores. She will receive a Letter of Commendation signed by the principal and the National Merit Scholarship Corporation president. The program recognizes top scorers and may provide four year scholarships.
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Jacqueline Stowell
the Shepherd High School
Jacqueline
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
Merit Corporation
Merit Scholarship Corporation
United States
Coffee Break Proposal Draws Student Voices
Student quotes reflect crowded halls and stomach growls between classes. A call for a brief coffee break during periods aims to reduce embarrassment and help students reach classes on time.
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Karen Williams
J.V.'s Offense Powers Scoring Charge This Season
The Shepherd J.V.'s offense drives a 105 point four game stretch with Leland Curtiss leading at 65 points. Jim Kaiser adds 30, Don Cochran 12, and Bob Gluck 3 as they plan two more games against Sacred Heart and Midland this Wednesday in home retries.
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Shepherd J. J.’s
Ithaca
Alma
Clare
St. Louis
Leland Curtiss
Jim Kaiser
Don Cochran
Bob Gluck
Sacred Heart
Midland
Midland Beats Shepherd Freshmen 43 to 6 in Kansas Class A clash
Midland fielded a strong freshman squad and defeated Shepherd 43 to 6. The game opened 0-0 after the first quarter, then Midland scored three touchdowns in the second period with two extra points to lead 20-0 at halftime. In the second half Midland added 23 points while Shepherd's lone TD came on a reverse by Pat Bollman.
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Shepherd
Midland
Pat Bollman
Librarians Meet At Roscommon Carded By Lorna Sansote
Librarians gathered in Roscommon for a meeting starting at 10 30 with roll call and guest speakers. After lunch and discussion groups the session resumed at 1 15 to elect new officers and decide next year’s meeting location.
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Lorna Sansote
Roscommon
1961 Shepherd graduates pursue college and service
The 1961 Shepherd High School alumni list shows Pat Hoover and Danny Berry at Michigan State taking Short Courses. Dave Benzinger, now Betty Benzinger, is married and in the Air Force stationed in Texas, with Jim Bauer also in the Air Force. Judy Hartman attends Northwood Alma and Lorraine Peters plans Central Michigan University. Kent Curtiss, Ralph Young, Phil Young, and Frank Benn also head to Central Michigan University or related programs, while Chippewa Canoe races and future plans are noted with optimism. Carole Brien offers best wishes.
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Shepherds High School
Pat Hoover
Michigan State
Danny Berry
Dave Benzinger
Betty Stone
Betty Benzinger
Air Force
Texas
Judy Hartman
Northwood
Alma
Lorraine Peters
Central Michigan University
Kent Curtiss
Jim Crowley
Ralph Young
Phil Young
Frank Benn
New Scoreboard Donated by Local Firms Proves Popular
Shepherd High students praise a new football scoreboard donated by Rex Williams Insurance Agency and Hood Lumber Company. The device enhances game nights though some fans still ask neighbors for the score.
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Rex Williams Insurance Agency
The
Hood Lumber Company
Shepherd High
Halloween Causes Debate Over Teen Pranks
A column questions if Halloween symbols and teen mischief are limited to the holiday or occur year round. It defends teens while noting adults’ tolerance of Halloween pranks and wonders who is responsible for Halloween behavior.
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Linda Coughlin
Senior F H A Names New Officers for Year
The Senior F H A elected officers including President Carol Fairchild Vice President Peggy Stone Secretary Joyce Dreamer Treasurer Carol Conrad Reporter Alice Pultz Student Council Rep Carolyn Carter Alternate Libby Nelson Parliamentarian Barbara Meyer Chaplin Belva Klumpp Song Leader Carol Eisenberger Pianist Susan Guild Historians Irene Moeggenberg and Anita Fairchild Chapter Mothers Mrs Fairchild Mrs Nelson and Mrs Bates.
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Dorothy Wood
Carol Fairchild
Peggy Stone
Joyce Dreamer
Carol Conrad
Alice Pultz
Carolyn Carter
Libby Nelson
Barbara Meyer
Belva Klumpp
Carol Eisenberger
Susan Guild
Irene Moeggenberg
Anita Fairchild
Fairchild
Nelson
Bates
How All-State Prep Teams Are Picked
A Free Press All State Board of six members from different areas oversees the process. Screening committees of three to six coaches assist. Weekly reports come from panel representatives and coaching staffs report top players. After the season, each district evaluates and the six panelists select the official All-State Football team. George Perry of Clare represents our area.
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Bob Bourl
Free Press Board
George Perry
Clare
Sit One Out At School Dance Says Let Girls Lead
A plea urges boys to step up at school dances and ask girls to dance. The writer notes many boys sit with dates in corners and encourages giving girls a chance to have fun at the next event.
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Dorothy Wood
Rivalry Begins In New Conference For Shepherd
Comments around Shepherd note the Blue Jays will leave the Mid-Michigan B Conference for the Saginaw Gratiot Conference. Fans oppose the move citing long travel and weakened rivalries with St. Louis Chesaning and Durand. New foes like Hemlock Breckenridge Michigan Lutheran Seminary St. Charles Lakeview join the schedule as Shepherd adapts to the future.
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Jan
Bonnie
Shepherd
Blue Jays
Mid-Michigan
Durand
Welcome Addition To Our School Mrs Peters Joins Shepherd Jr High
Mrs Peters is the new math teacher at Shepherd Junior High. She hails from Louisiana, earned a bachelor’s degree, and has twelve hours toward a master’s. She has taught three years in Mississippi and previously in Louisiana Public Schools and Hawaii. She and her husband have three children. Fractions unit starts next week as two seventh grade math classes are tied at 9 to 9.
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Linda Coughlin
Peters
Shepherd Jr. High School
Louisiana
Shepherd
Laurel
Mississippi
Louisiana Public Schools
Honolulu
Student Voice on Noon Hour Driving Rules at Shepherd High
Students question noon hour car restrictions at Shepherd High School urging reasons behind the ban. They argue weather, safety, and spirit need balancing with privileges and crowd support for football and pep performances.
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Shepherd
America
Please Could We Have More Time
Bonnie MyShock laments the Shepherd High cafeteria schedule in a student voice piece. Students describe forty minutes for meals and the rush to attend afternoon classes and meetings, limiting time to study or pursue activities.
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Bonnie MyShock
Shepherd
Keep It Kool at Shepherd Students Embrace Fashion
Shepherd students show cloths consciousness with knee socks and matching sweaters. Girls coordinate outfits while boys keep kool in neat crew cuts and limited blue jeans. Underclassmen may follow this stylish trend.
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Shepherd
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