Spring elections set for Sidney High student government
Voters at Sidney High School will vote next week in primary elections for state and national student government officers. Winners advance to the May 7 general election with 18 House seats, three national Senators, 18 unicameral legislators, and 12 state officers including governors and secretaries. The plan, approved by SHS and state legislatures, shifts student elections to spring, with districts to be defined later and ballots counted by Miss Mable Nielsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Eddy
Sidney High School
House of Representatives
Treasury
SHS
SHS Senate
House
Ralph Spencer
Mable Nielsen
Sidney High
SHS Exchange Student Reflects on Year in America
Isabel Montero, an AFS student from Costa Rica at Sidney High, describes a year full of new experiences. She highlights dances, Jobs Daughters, and visits to many churches, notes strong team spirit at SHS, compares coursework and study habits, and admires American liberty though missing family and hoping to return someday.
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Arlys Bees
Sidney High
AFS
Isabel Montero
Isabel
Yvear
America
Costa Rica
United States
U. S
FTA Members Plan Elementary School Visitation Schedule
Future Teachers of America members will visit four elementary schools on April 30 to observe classroom operation and teacher activities. Participants include Jim Allen 5 South Jadice Biggs East kindergarten am special ed am Kristin Bitner South 6 and more educational placements across North Central East and South schools.
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Diane Sedgwick
Future Teachers of America
Jim Allen
Jadice’ Biggs
BarData ‘Milner
Kristin Bitner
Arlys Beese
Jerry Cronk
Tom Crouse
Janice Cutright
Jean Cutright
Gary Fisher
Musse
Vicky Gallardo
Walt Griffiths
Pam Hammond
Judy Hinn
Jim Knicely
Sharon Lindell
Ken Mangels
Cheryl Mintken
Jon Munderloh
Gayle Nelson
Larry Nelson
Margaret Nelson
Pat Olinger
Rene Pfeil
Sandra Ribera
Neal Schmale
Betty Stately
Jerry Swanson
Richard Anderson
Sheri Schou
Winnie Swanson
Phil Miller
Mary Pass
Richard Alcaraz
Senior Plans Outlined By Class of 63 Graduates
Five weeks remain for the class of 63 to celebrate achievements and learn future plans. Dan Blanke will join the National Guard. Richard Carmen aims for the University of Wyoming or Kansas. Bill Hyde attends the University of Nebraska. Marvin Farmer goes to Scottsbluff Junior College. Betty Rolls will be a steno secretary in California. Dave Sherrerd heads to Kearney for Optometry. Dan Summer to the University of Florida in Fort Lauderdale. Larry Nelson plans Hastings College and New Mexico State. Barb Bitner pursues teaching at the University of Nebraska. Mary Pals will finish Beauty School in Sidney, Midland next year.
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Steve Smiley
Dan Blanke
National Guard
Richard Carmen
Wyoming
Kansas
Bill Hyde
University of Nebraska
Marvin Farmer
Scottsbluff Jr. College
Betty Rolls
Steno
California
Dave Sherrerd
Kearney
Dan Summer
University of Florida
Ft. Lauderdale
Larry Nelson
Hastings College
New Mexico State
Barb Bitner
Mary Pals
Sidney
Midland
April 29 to May 4 school events calendar
PTA scholarship interviews at 1 pm on April 29. April 30 features a high school election a track meet at Ogallala and a G A A meeting at 7 pm. May 4 hosts a golf meet at Kimball along with the junior and senior banquet and prom at 6 pm.
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Diane Sedgwick
PTA
Ogallala
Kimball, Jr and Sr
Seniors Weigh Graduation Mix of Emotions at Sidney High
The 1963 Sidney High graduating class of 107 expects 19 school days left. They finalize papers and work, choosing blue and white colors with a Live and learn and learn to live motto. The class gift includes a victory bell a marble step and state and school flags.
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Pat Olinger
SHS
Sidney High
Sidney High golf team rises to statewide challenge
Larry Boye notes the Sidney Maroons golf squad has never finished below third this season at Western Nebraska meets and invitational events. They beat Ogallala in a dual, were runner-up at two Western meets, and topped a five-team field at Sterling including Wyoming powers. At North Platte Invitational they set a school record of 243 and beat Nebraska schools. Coach John Hettrick says Sidney has the best chance to win the 1963 Nebraska State title on May 19.
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Sidney High
Maroons
Ogallala
Sterling
Alliance
State
Western Nebraska
Scottsbluff
Sidney
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Central
Fort Morgan
Nebraska
North Platte
Lincoln
Kearney
Cozad
Lexington
John Hettrick
Sidneyites
KSID Top Ten Hit Parade Feature
Echoes from Sidney High presents school news with a chart listing ten songs led by The Reverend Mr Black Kingston Trio and Puff by Peter Paul and Mary. Includes titles from Bobby Vee Dion Brenda Lee and Sam Cooke among others.
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Reverend Mr. Black Kingston Trio
Puff
Peter, Paul and
Mary
Bobby Vee
Carlo
Peggy March
Paul and
Paula
Deedee
Chantays
Sandy
Dion
Chiffons
Brenda Lee
Sam Cooke
Sidney High School Bands and Chorus Shine at District Six Music Contest
Sidney High School showcased the band and chorus at Scottsbluff High School for the District Six Music Contest drawing 3,000+ students from 40 schools. The Sidney program, led by Dean Killion and band director Mr Hinn, has earned superior ratings for 12 years, with 12 bands competing and a packed schedule from 8:42 a.m. to 5:27 p.m. The choir featured Girls Glee, a solo by Clifford Rowan, Madrigal, and full chorus, while the band performed multiple solos and ensembles.
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Richard Heizer
Sidney High School
Scottsbluff High School
Sidney Public Schools
Dean Killion
Clifford Rowan
Hinn
Masque and Gavel committee chairmen named for festival
Behind the scenes work on Masque and Gavel began as chairmen for lighting properties costumes publicity house manager make-up sound effects and set design were announced under stage manager John Helms. Three one act plays Sandbox Four Cornered Triangle Sorry Wrong Number perform May 17 18 at the Senior High Auditorium directed by Judith Hoemann.
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Bill Eddy
John Helms
Ric Taylor
Rachel Perez
Connie Noteboom
Jeff Pippitt
Jim Knicely
Phyllis Madsen
John Sitter
Billie Blake
Jon Healy
Lucille Fletchall
Judith Hoemann
Masque and Gavel
Betcha Didn't Know Who Moved Jim A's Car This Week
A jumble of small notes shows Larry B and Lynn W moving Jim A's car while he rode with someone else Sunday. Other items include Dave C injuring a hand in a scooter mishap, Sherrie B sprinting nightly, and Pat F planning to break a horse this summer.
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Larry B
Lynn W
Jim A
Jim
J. W
M. T
Dave C
Sherrie B
Gary B
Archibald
Colleen B
Jane L
Janie
Phyllis M
Bob P
Denver
Pat F
First graders welcomed two new students to Mrs Prickett class
The class welcomes Carol Wiggins from Greeley Colorado and Sherrie McMillen from Waco Texas. The arrival marks new beginnings for the 1st grade under Mrs Prickett as they settle into the classroom.
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Prickett
Carol Wiggins
Sherrie McMillen
Greeley, Colo
Waco, Tex
The Student Speaks Friendship by Donna Landmesser
A reflection on friendship citing Emerson and biblical guidance. It defines friendship as a precious, multifaceted gift that enriches life, promotes kindness, resilience, and mutual support, and elevates character through shared joys and troubles.
Cheerleaders Named At Pep Club Banquet
Four varsity and three junior varsity cheerleaders were chosen after two rounds of screening by the S Club Pep Club and coaches Chaffee Cook and Rath. Candidates met high moral character attendance at games and a strong average. The new squads were announced at the Pep Club banquet last Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Heizer
Chaffee
Cook
Rath
Sidney High Track Team Shines At Western Nebraska Meet
Sidney High cindermen posted key times at Scottsbluff with Jerry Swanson racing to 22.2 in the 220 and Dave Sherrerd, Swanson, Roland Schobert and Doug Adams clocking 3:48.2 in the mile medley. Other SHS scorers included Griffiths, Spiker, Koenecke, Thompson and Fleener as they prep for the Western Conference meet in Gering.
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Bill Eddy
North Platte
Sidney High
SHS
Grand Stand
Tom Millsap
Jerry
Maroons
Dave Sherrerd
Jerry Swanson
Roland Schobert
Doug Adams
Kimball
Schubert
Swanson
Roland
Doug
Walt Griffiths
Lee Spiker
Bill Koenecke
Gary Thompson
Jim Fleener
Gering
Alliance
Ogallala
Scottsbluff
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