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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1962
Page
24
A student editorial argues that being oneself is best for friendships. Popularity does not justify acting differently and imitating others risks losing friends. Authentic self representation strengthens personal relationships and satisfaction.
At a National Honor Society Tea, William Fankhauser quotes a talk titled Where does Christmas Happen? He outlines three levels of Christmas: physical, mental, and spiritual, urging readers to welcome the inner miracle of peace and goodwill. Credit is given to The Complete Christmas Book and an article by Margeret Lee Runbeck.
Larry Boye reports coach Larry Cook praising Sidney High Maroons for improved rebounding and faster offense in a win over Sterling. He says the team played at their speed and that timing and baskets fueled the victory as McCook comes next with sharpshooters and a tough challenge. John Hettrick laments his junior varsity’s 70 37 loss to Sterling calling his squad disorganized and promising better play against the Bison juniors.
Woody Ramos was named player of the week for his hustle and ball control. He sparked the fast break with outside shooting that drew Sterling’s defense and earned the Omaha World Herald Star of the Week award for his strong display against the North Platte Bulldogs.
Veteran race car driver Bill Cheesebourg told junior and senior high students about highway safety. He outlined three rules courtesy mental alertness and keeping cars in safe condition. The program at SHS was presented by Champion Spark Plug Company with local police and safety officials present.
Norma Jean Olinger writes at age 15 asking for Christmas gifts including football shoes a basketball how to star in basketball gym equipment a 10 gauge pump shotgun a Lone Ranger cap gun and Tonto costume an army suit and helmet. She recalls a rock fight with Nelson boys and their theft of a bullfrog named Zach ary and mentions her mother helping write.
Sidney's reserve team lost 33 18 to Gordon last weekend with Jim Bonesteel and Dallas Langley standout efforts. Varsity placed fourth at Loveland quadrangular scoring 34 points. They opened with a 22 28 loss to Adams City and 32 12 to Trinidad.
The Band Auxiliary Gasoline Sale took place Saturday at the Born’s Skelly stations in Mexico. Proceeds support the band’s Mexico trip next summer with sales from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM and items such as tires batteries and accessories offered.
Steve Smiley argues that Christmas should return to hearts not pockets, criticizing ads and toy makers for preying on incomes too tight to meet the season. He cites a radio car ad urging a car Christmas and urges Madison Avenue to focus on meaningful cheer over lavish spending.
Bruce Hennie urges readers to make personal resolutions any time of year not just January. He argues individuality matters but everyone has faults and should resolve to improve, starting now and aiming to keep commitments rather than blame the calendar.
Students crafted Santa figures from construction paper and enjoy new reading books Fun With Our Friends and Think and Do. Attendance was perfect except Steven Atkins Monday. Christmas party and gift exchange set for Friday afternoon December 21.
The Junior High G A A met December 17 in the Senior High Gym to discuss the Constitution and plan future meetings. Ninth grade homerooms discuss a Christmas program and party with committees for food decorations and games, plus a grab bag and a snowman sing along.
Read as a light survey of Sidney High students answering how they will celebrate New Year 1969 amid plans ranging from church parties to dinners with friends and potential dates. Some students refuse to answer while others share casual outings or trips to the mountains.
Over 350 students performed in the annual Christmas concert by the Sidney Public Schools vocal department. Choirs from 5th through senior high, directed by Mrs Ollie Redjick and Mr Larry Delinger, presented traditional carols in a massed finale.
A column mixes playful nicknames for Billie B and Phil M with hints of adolescence like Butch T’s damaged car fender and Ann T’s boy troubles. Jane D receives a Christmas birthday greeting, Cheryl M attracts rumors of pigeon toes, and Ginger G is the recipient of a long-stemmed rose from an anonymous sender.
Approximately 35 first to third year French students attended a Christmas party at Barb and Kris Bitner’s home on December 12. A candle lighting ceremony was held with readings in French and English. A French dinner was served. Santa Claus arrived after Margie Nelson announced his coming.
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