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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1967
Page
16
Six seniors are listed Connie Adams Gail Bosley Donna Cornelius Curt Blome Bob Hessle and John Seidel as Cotillion royalty candidates. Two will be chosen December 16 in the senior class ceremony with Connie and Gail among the contenders.
The article extols Christmas generosity as the heart of the season. It links sharing with happiness, portrays festive acts like decorating and gifting, and recalls the Christian gift of Christ’s birth. It urges giving of oneself to spread joy in one’s community.
Flu epidemic prompts McCook and Sidney schools to cancel the basketball game and close schools yesterday and today. John Seidel led Sidney in scoring and rebounding in last week's wins over Sterling and Fort Morgan.
John Schou from Sidney qualified for the Civil Service Exam for West Point. He took the December 1, 1967 academic test at the Sidney Post Office and is the lone Sidney boy in the group.
Sidney high school wrestling team defeated Alliance Bulldogs 35 to 13 and now battles Gordon Broncs in a 7 30 p m dual meet at the junior high auditorium. Probable starters include Abrams Bau er Kurz Geiger Steele Countryman Mika Bosley Blome Jeppesen Kenton. Following the match Sidney hosts its Invitat ional on December 29.
Thirteen 1967 graduates visiting Kearney State College shared views with Sidney High School seniors on December 7. They urged stronger reading prep and time management, stressing the need to learn effective study habits for college. Students present included Barb Christ, DeAnna Clarkson, Mike Hickey, Brian Hiett, and others.
Connie Kuhns surveys Christmas customs around the world from Puerto Rico’s Three Kings Day on January 6 to South America’s December 16 to Christmas Eve period, Saint Thomas traditions in Norway, Boxing Day in England, and Holland’s Santa Claus origins. France centers gift exchanges on New Year’s Day.
Did You Know highlights several former Sidney High School staff bios. Ancel Lewis, typing instructor, once worked on a band anna plantation in Honduras. W. T. Miller, science instructor, reportedly did five landings on an aircraft carrier. Bill Russell, Spanish and World History, served as a Patrol Inspector for the U S Department of Justice on the Mexican border. Glen Houtz, journalism and English, cared for a Girl Scout Camp for three summers.
The annual Christmas Choral Concert by the Sidney Music Department takes place December 19 at 7 30 PM in the Junior High auditorium. Performers include 6th grade combined chorus 6th grade select chorus 7th and 8th grade choruses and the Senior High Choir. Directors are Mrs Ann Peterson and Mrs Alice Zack for elementary groups Miss Carol Barbury student teacher and Mr Duane Nichols for junior and senior high. Songs include The Carol of the Drum traditional carols and selections from Messiah. The choirs will sing Christmas carols from other countries and Senior High members will wear new robes.
The Sidney High School Hi-Life is prepared by the student journalism class under instructor Glen C. Houtz.
Sidney High School ends the Maroons era on December 12 and adopts Red Raiders with red and white uniforms. A unanimous 67 68 House bill approved the name and colors after student voting favored Red Raiders over Spartans and other options. A school board vote sealed the change along with plans for a mascot contest.
Sophomores and new members at Sidney High performed fairy tale themed skits during Pep Club initiation led by senior members. Three of eight skits were selected to entertain at the rally before the Sterling game. The event featured costumes from cows to spoons and concluded with the winner Little Jack Horner.
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