Six Seniors Compete For Cotillion Royalty
Connie Holbrook reports the 1966-67 Cotillion candidates are Rich Slocum Tammy Schilreff Henry Loebe Leslie Robinson Tim Smith and Lin Abrams. The king and queen will be announced at the Cotillion dance December 17 at the Fort Sidney Motor Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Holbrook
Rich Slocum
Tammy Schilreff
Henry Loebe
Leslie Robinson
Tim Smith
Lin Abrams
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Paul Sheaman
Oklahoma State College
Rich
Dorothy Slocum
Robert Schilreff
Job
University of Nebraska
de Molay
George Loebe
Air Force
Sher
Leslie
W. J.robinson
Job’s Daughters
Kearney State College
Tim
Thomas G. Smith
Wendel J. A
Christmas Cotillion Through the Years at Fort Sidney Hotel
This 22nd annual Christmas Cotillion at Sidney High School marks changes since 1945 including a venue shift to Fort Sidney Motor Hotel, updated decorations, and a band. From 1945 onward the event featured royalty each year, with gaps in 1950 51 1954 1956. 1960s royalty included Dianne Puffer Phil Fleming 1969 not listed. 1960s-61 62 63 64 Crownings noted. The 1965 article previews the 8 to 12 p.m. December 17 dance with Coachmen band and admission of one dollar per couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Hall
Sidney High School
Fort Sidney Motor Hotel
Maxine Tomasek
Junior Borcher
Alberta Gentle
Gary Seevers
Margie Copley
Ancel Lewis Jr
Millard Music
Nancy Davis
Jim Hansen
Nancy Bretz
Jerry Mangles
Streamers
Bonnie Brown
Calvin Cuteright
Barbara, Hyde
Mike Fisher
Dianne Puffer
Phil Fleming
Pam Hinrichs
Hans Zellweger
Pat Olinger
Jerry Langdon
Kris Bitner
Doug Adams
Friendly Beasts Choral Concert Planned for December 20
Sidney School’s annual Christmas program The Friendly Beasts features the High School Varsity Chorus Madrigal Singers and graded choirs from Seventh to Sixth Grade under Duane Nichols Connie Panwitz Ann Peterson and Paula Kiteh. The program includes hymns spirituals and carols with the Madrigal singing verses of the theme between performances and a mass chorus finale. A separate Christmas assembly for seniors is set for Friday December 23 at 2 30 in the Senior High Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Music Department
Madrigal Singers
Duane Nichols
Connie Panwitz
Ann Peterson
Paula Kiteh
Madrigal
Trail Staff Ready To Complete The 1967 Yearbook
Dean Hyde notes yearly staff activity at Sidney High as the 1967 Trail yearbook nears completion. Journalists juggle class time and production, finalize the theme parts of the whole, lay out sections, and shoot candid photos despite weather delays and photo retakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Hyde
Sidney High
Journalism
Fin
Life staff and advisors listed for publication
The Life section credits include Staff James Rundstrom, Advisor Connie Holbrook, Editor Rita Blome, Cathy Erening, Deanna Clarkson, Janice Griffiths, Jim Johnson, Rene Keiper. Names acknowledge contributors and editorial roles in the feature.
True Christmas Spirit Found Only In Heart
A reflective piece on Ebenezer Scrooge and the Christmas spirit. It contrasts material festivity with genuine care, urging readers to remember love and charity as central to the season rather than mere merriment or shopping.
Tiny Tot Drives Truck Incident in Sidney
A four year old girl in Sidney climbed into her father's truck and inadvertently started it rolling. Her older sister jumped in and braked the vehicle, leaving the child dazed but unharmed. Born in Great Bend Kansas July 21 1949 she moved to Sidney in 1959 and attended local schools.
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Tiny Tot
Great Bend
Kansas
Sidney
North Ward
Central
GAA
Sidney Council
Thoughts and Actions Show Spirit As Christmas Nears
A reflective piece asks students and teachers to consider their mindset during the approaching Christmas season. It questions how chores for mom, shopping, card choices, and greetings at home reflect thoughtfulness and the true spirit of Christmas rather than rushing, high prices, or careless effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Mitchell
The
Zesta
Mom
Cheetas
Winter Drama Offerings Across Nebraska Area
Multiple colleges and community theaters in Nebraska and nearby regions plan winter productions. Plays include Annie Get Your Gun at Nebraska Wesleyan University January 12–15, Devils Disciple at Omaha Playhouse January 15–29, Death of a Salesman at Chadron State College February 16–19, You Cant Take It With You at Onitha Playhouse and Lincoln Community Theater March to April, Visit to a Small Planet at Crescent Island Little Theater, with further titles from Chadron State College and Donor centers.
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Agape
Nebraska Wesleyan University
Omaha Playhouse
Chadron State College
Sidney High School
Onitha Playhouse
Lincoln Comdumunity Theater
Maret
Chatron Tate College
Dame Ua
Stade
Sidney High Cagers and Matmen Face Weekend Contests
Sidney High hosts McCook Bison in basketball at 8 p.m. in the junior high auditorium while the undefeated wrestling team wraps pre Christmas action by hosting Holyoke at 2 p.m. in the same gym. Basketball has four losses led by Seidel 49, McKay 39, Smith 26 as reserves seek first win. Wrestling on a 4-0 run features Kurz 103 Slocum 138 McCaslin 145 Kenton Hwt with 27 straight wins. The teams go idle until January while the mat squad hosts Fort Morgan on December 22 and Sidney Invitational on December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cindy Wolf
Sidney High
McCook Bison
Holyoke
North Platte
Cheyenne East
Sterling
Fort Morgan
Bison
John Seidel
Ken McKay
Tom Smith
Fort Collins Poudre
Greeley Central
Alliance
Maroon Grapplers
Phil Kurz
Rich Slocum
Larry McCaslin
Ray Kenton
Hwt
Slocum
Fort Collins
Greeley
Gering
Microscopes Do Over Time In Biology II
Nineteen students in Advanced Biology shift from lectures to lab work with over half class time in observation. They will study bacteria growth genetics in fruit flies and dissect a fetal pig before year end. A field trip to the Denver National History Museum complemented lessons and instructor Roland Englebright urges medicine agriculture and forestry hopefuls to take the course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver National History Museum
Roland Englebright
21 Members New To NHS
The Sidney Chapter of Honor Society adds 21 new members for the 1966-67 term reflecting scholarship, leadership and service. New seniors Connie Holbro, Jim Johnson, Nancy Knice, Jill Jackson, Bob Tot join, with juniors Ellis Vaughn, Suzie, Rita Underdown and others earning invitations after faculty voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Chapter of Honor Society
NHS
Memb
Connie Holbro
Jim Johnson
Nancy Knice
Jill Jackson
Bob Tot
Ellis Vaughn
Suzi Uv
Senior spotlight highlights Sidney wrestlers Larry McCaslin and Martha Nelson
Larry McCaslin undefeated at 145 pounds and Martha Nelson among the varsity wrestling cheerleaders are the week’s senior spotlight picks. Both born in July 1949, they balance athletics with choir, church groups, and school activities. Martha plans Alaska move after Christmas but vows to remain proud of Sidney High Maroons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Holbrook
Larry McCaslin
Martha Nelson
Larry
Martha
Gerald McCaslin
Carl Nelson
Fellowship of Christian Athletics
Ft. Collins
Greeley
Sidney
Alaska
Sidney High Maroons
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Tammy Schilbeff
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Hi -Life
James Rundstrom
Rita Blome
Cathy Erening
Deanna Clarkson
Janice Griffiths
Rene Keiper
Coleen Mintken
Janet Mitchell
Ebeneezer Scrooge
Scrooge
State of
Nebraska
Dorothy Holloway
SHS
Sporting
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