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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1966
Page
4
SHS Pep Club announces reforms including a nine week probation for all freshmen and new members. During probation, new members sit behind the main group and wear no uniforms. The edits were voted on and accepted but remain subject to change.
The piece identifies Pam Jeppesen as last week’s Kiddi Kandid via Mary Mahaffey Dale Trude and Charlenne Greene. It notes this week’s senior candidate born December 9 1948 in Scottsbluff Nebraska who moved in 1954 attended North and Central Grade Schools. It describes club roles cheerleaders wresting chantleaders and the selection process including GPA and parental approval with a comprehensive test for nine representatives.
A high school survey explores going steady with student views on dating rules, parental influence, and age readiness. Quotes fromVonnie Pittam John Jones and others weigh companionship versus potential social isolation and breakups.
Two Sidney Junior High students earn Week of recognition. Joanne Owen, born May 1, 1952, active in Honor Society, House of Representatives, Pep Club and Junior Luther League. enjoys swimming and music. Mike Selzer, born September 18, 1952, active in Chorus and Honor Society, vicepresident of Jr. National Honor Society, member of Episcopal Church. hobbies golf coin collecting and sports.
At Sidney High the Pep Club plans changes for 1966 67 to revive its purpose by eliminating loosely tied members and ensuring only those truly interested remain. The article urges other school clubs to reassess goals and member commitment to avoid half hearted participation.
Henry Reitz FCA sponsor praised active participation in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes as key for boys. The club, open to all regardless of athletics, meets Thursdays at the Methodist Church during football season with 22 to 38 attendees. Last summer 13 Sidney boys attended the Estes Park FCA camp with Reitz, hearing talks by athletes linking faith and daily life.
The feature spotlights Jason Minshall Pat Cox Kent Brunzell and Nancy Hiett. Born 1947 1948 year details plus high school activities plans for further education and notes on memorable moments are given with hobby interests and family backgrounds.
James Mansfield joins Sidney as business manager and secretary of the Board of Education after stints as principal of Scottsbluff Junior High. He studied biology at the University of Nebraska and Minnesota, earned bachelor and master degrees, and lists beekeeping as a hobby learned while working with Kimball High School principal Ivan Christian in Bayard. Mansfield and his wife have no children.
Announcement distribution set for April 12 and 13 with 140 seniors receiving items from Bud Harris Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning. A $1,400 commission helps cover caps and gowns while each announcement costs seventeen cents. the oblong silver and red announcements feature the school emblem.
Sidney High opens spring golf with 24 players including 4 freshmen and 4 lettermen led by seniors Mike Fosher and Rod Jobman. Coach Bob Cook praises a stronger team with younger players showing promise for future seasons as the schedule unfolds from April to May 1966.
Connie Fleen or Dyeing Easter eggs, waiting for the Easter bunny, a new hat. all a traditional part of Easter, but what is the deeper meaning of this festive occasion. The article reflects on how teens view Easter as a Spring break and fashion show, while tracing customs to Lent restrictions and symbols like red eggs and the hare. It notes ancient origins, connects the hare to fertility and new life, and urges rekindling brotherhood and goodwill beyond the holiday.
Sidney High students in 1965 66 press ahead with House of Representatives activities. The group pledged support to high school groups and administration, helped at Teachers Convention, attended state conventions, and ran Americanism programs. They plan to sponsor ushers for graduation and propose party conventions to focus on issues for school elections. Mr Hartmann praised the House as a worthwhile liaison teaching democratic practice amid student apathy.
The Senior High School Library received multiple gifts from exchange students, alumni, and others. Notable items include a 1920 Trail donated by Maynard Roach, an alumnus of Sidney High, a record titled The Fourth Marine Division in World War II given by Simmons W. Cook Jr., and a copy of the National High School Oratorical Contest presented by the Sidney American Legion Post.
Three Sidney High girls Susan Beyer Susan Knicely and Patti Echternach are named Rotary Exchange Students for 1966 67 to Holland and Sweden They face a year abroad with prep interviews in February andJuly departures with tours across Europe They will represent America and learn Dutch and tour Europe while maintaining American customs
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