Disease and ignorance flagged in Sidney High survey
A Sidney High School Current Topics survey of about 430 students reveals widespread gaps in world, U S, and local knowledge. Results show low patriotism, limited awareness of Viet Nam policy, and unfamiliarity with local officials and state Senators, sparking concerns about future leadership.
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Sidney High School
U.S
Nebraska
Sidney
SHS
Viet Nam
Hubert Humphrey
United States
Dean Rusk
George Felsh
C. B.dorwart
Immaturity and apathy threaten democracy and our schools
The letter argues that lack of knowledge and engagement among students and citizens endangers democracy. It cites a dishonest questionnaire response and compares Sidney High to other schools, urging informed citizenship and active effort to combat ignorance.
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John
Sidney High
Thomas Jefferson
Anthology Staff Seeks Student Submissions for Edition
The English Department announces the third annual Student Anthology with Junior High participation. Grades seven to twelve may submit short stories essays poetry one act plays and literary analysis by April 29 to their English teacher. Winning entries will be published and a list posted in English classrooms.
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Chris Cramer
Jill Jackson
Deanna Clarkson
Sharon Wilson
Susan Beyer
Julie Bruce
Faith Hunt
Judy Hochman
Kathy Grant
Connie Kuhns
Holloway
Miss White
Now And Then Feature Focuses On Local Students
Cheryl Wicks Steve Banks John Frerichs and Twila Howlett headline this week’s Now And Then. Cheryl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Clark Wicks, attended Sidney High two and a half years and plans to study elementary education at Kearney State College. Steve Banks, son of Jackie and Pauline Banks, is the youngest senior with about six and a half years at SHS and varied prior schools. he hopes to become a certified accountant. John Frerichs, born March 31 1948, has four years at SHS and is involved in chorus Madrigal Masque and Gavel, aiming for Chadron State Teachers College in vocal music. Twila Howlett, daughter of Rolland and, plans to study pharmacy at Oregon State University. she is MathClub active and enjoys skateboarding and records, with an amusing moment about tossing a paper wad.
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Cheryl Wicks
Steve Banks
Twila Howlett
John Frerichs
Cheryl
Clark Wicks
Sidney High
F.T.A
F.H.A
G.A.A
Sidney
Kimball High School
Kearney State College
Jackie
Pauline Banks
SHS
Waterloo
Iowa
Fremont
Neb
Westminster
California
Steve
Mr. Moncrief
P.I.E
Weert Frerichs
Burlington
Colorado
Gordon, Nebr
John
Chadron State Teachers College
Rolland Howlett
Sidney Public School
Oregon State University
Why Bother With College A Teen Debate
A school discussion explores whether college is essential for future success. Students, parents, and teachers weigh high school value, future income, and advancement against diploma sufficiency, with quotes from Martha Nelson Cheryl Thompson Mary Hanneman Judy Tolles Janice Griffiths Judy Runge Twisla Howlett Henry Loebe and others. The piece frames college as a potential gatekeeper in a changing era.
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Martha Nelson
Curriculum Changes Set For 1966-67
School plans a six period schedule with seniors gaining two hour courses in woodworking or auto mechanics. A new radio and electronics course debuts under Principal George Hinn. Seniors may substitute economics for modern problems or speech English IV for vocational tracks. Biology I requires a C or better in prior science courses. Graduation stays at 140 credits with biology social studies history and English II III required.
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George Hinn
Pep Club Girls Bid For Posts As Cheerleaders
Pep Club outlines a reshaped cheerleader program for next season with six varsity members selected from seniors and three junior reserve cheerleaders. Candidates apply to Judy White, faculty screen, then a three-sport test precedes tryouts. Selection occurs April 28 before Pep Club and S Club.
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Pep Club
Judy White
Apathy A Problem In Student Elections
Primary elections for class officers will be held Tuesday April 26. The article argues apathy hurts student government and urges eligible students to run, form campaigns, and show genuine interest to improve the class. It notes few posters and candidates, warning that elections risk poor leadership if only one candidate runs. It urges proactive participation for a successful student government.
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House of Representatives
Junior High Students of the Week Named Julie Bruce and Tom OConnell
Julie Bruce and Tom OConnell are recognized as Junior High Students of the Week. Julie, born October 14, 1953 in Oakland Nebraska, moved from Dodge to Sidney with her family and enjoys math swimming and bicycling. Tom, born March 14, 1953 in Sidney, is son of Mr and Mrs Thomas OConnell with five brothers and two sisters and hobbies include golfing hunting basketball and football.
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Julie Bruce
Tom O’connell
Julie
Oakland
Nebraska
Dodge
Sidney
Leroy Bruce
Steve
Tom
Thomas O’connell
John
Jeff
Tim
Chris
Doug
GeeGee
Cathy
Biology II and Math Club Annual Field Trip Plans
The Biology II class and the Math Club will visit Denver and Fort Collins on Wednesday, April 27. The bus departs at about 5 45 a m, taking the Math Club first to Fort Collins for a CSU visit, then to Denver for museum and zoo tours. Lunch at the University, sack lunches for biology students, steak dinner in Fort Collins, return to Sidney by about 8 30 p m.
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Denver
Fort Collins
Colorado State University
Museum
Zoo
Sidney
SHS Parties Offer New Platforms For Student Government
Sidney High students studied party platforms as Independent and Progressive groups outlined goals and proposed reforms. Elections were announced with filing beginning Tuesday, primary on April 26 and general on May 3, with new officers installed next year.
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SHS
Elmer Hartmann
Sidney High
Gayle Osborn
Steve Harlan
Girl and Boy Stater
Gayle
Steve
Bruce Luehrs
John Hutton
Independent Party
Nebraska Student Council Association
Progressive Party
Sidney Public High School
Nebraska
Three Student Teachers Arrive at Sidney High School
Three student teachers from Chadron joined Sidney High at the start of a nine week term. Miss Mable Marie Bauldoff from Rushville assists with English and speech. Dave Zimmermen from Harrison helps with sophomore English and Modern Problems. William Slater from Hot Springs teaches Industrial Arts and praises the school and its students. The move brings new faces and teaching approaches to Sidney High.
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Sidney High
Chadron
Mable Marie Bauldoff
Woodburn
Holloway
Dave Zimmerman
Reitz
Sheaman
Slater
Everett
Burrows
Miss Bauldoff
Rushville
Nebraska
Hay Springs
Dave Simmerman
Harrison
Mr. Zimmerman
William Slater
Hot Springs
South Dakota
Colorado
Sidney
National Library Week Observed At SHS With READ Theme
National Library Week runs April 17 to 23 marking its ninth year with themes KNOW WHAT YOU'RE TALKING ABOUT READ and KEEP GROWING READ. SHS librarian Nancy Patrowsky notes two aims: early exposure to books and reading as the start of a lifetime of enjoyment and learning. Library Week features include library posters and aREAD bookmarks given with each checkout.
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National Library
Nancy Patrowsky
SHS
Juniors Plan Prom and Banquet Nears
With the 65 66 school year ending, the Junior class finalizes Prom and Banquet plans. The banquet is set for April 30 at 5 30 in the Elks Auditorium with a salad chicken shell corn bread and butter coffee or milk cake mints and nuts on the menu. Juniors expect a large crowd and pride themselves on past successes.
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Elks Auditorium
Sidney FHA Delegates Attend State Convention
Three Sidney Future Homemakers of America delegates Vonnie Pittam Chris Rankin and Gail Chingren attend the Lincoln State Convention where chapters elect officers and set yearly goals. Delegates are chosen by chapter with one per ten members. A Panel of American Women speaker will discuss religion and minority representation. The day includes new homemaking techniques.
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Sidney Future Homemakers of America
Lincoln
Vonnie Pittam
Chris Rankin
Gail Chingren
Beaver Sculpts Willow Tree Fastest Five Inches Thick
An American beaver in a controlled observation bites and gnaws a willow tree five inches thick, reportedly completing the task in about three minutes, demonstrating remarkable cutting speed and dam-building behavior.
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Jim Rundstrom
Tom O'Connell
Don Sutton
Daryl Johnson
John Sidell
Gary Harlan
Connie Chaffee
Paul Patterson
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