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Newspaper
Shepherd Argus
Location
Shepherd, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1960
Page
2
The 1960 Homecoming parade featured eight floats led by the band with strong improvements over last year. Glee Club won best float while Juniors and Sophomores earned second and third. judges noted substantial effort from all grades and urged wider participation next year.
The Dramatics Club met at noon last Thursday to read parts from Antic Spring The Romance Of The Willow Pattern and Star Song and debate whether to order playbooks now or wait for the new school. Members await access to the new stage to practice and perform.
Shepherd High School stayed in session on the first hunting day as sixty five percent of students were absent to hunt. Absent students needed permits signed by teachers and the quiet halls contrasted with the empty classrooms.
Homecoming quieted and a hunting season began with a two day school holiday. Ninety two students grades 9 through 12 were excused for hunting with 3 girls among them. The note advises caution for all readers planning or on hunting trips.
The Shepherd High School homecoming crowd fills the stands as the team defeats Care 6 to 0. Alumni, mums, and blue pennants show a festive atmosphere with notable appearances by George Yost, Dean Cottrell, Donnie Carey, and Neil Green.
The Glee Club directed by Mrs. JoAnn Bailey won first place for the second straight year in the Homecoming Parade. About 100 girls makeup the largest class yet as the float themed Homecoming Hit Parade featured a stairway display of scores from the last ten Homecoming games. The top tune highlighted was Shepherd Defeats Clare.
The Shepherd Blue Jays host Durand on Friday in the final home game of the season and the last in the Mid Michigan B Conference. A win could lock up at least a share of first place, with star Pat Judge returning to bolster a backfield featuring Curtiss Bauer and Oswald.
Region 12 MEA gathering in Bay City drew teachers from Isabella Clare Midland Bay and Arenac counties. Dr Lynn Bartlett spoke on 1985 predictions while Dr Charles Anspach stressed attitudes. Luncheon featured Corma Mowrey. Students studied light years and minerals in follow up discussions.
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