Galloping Goose Roosts Onward as School Bus History
A school district reflects on its bus fleet from the retired Galloping Goose to the 1960 Continental Trailways purchase. It notes 140000 miles logged by two buses over nine years, no serious accidents, and features like heaters and individual reading lights. The piece highlights costs, mileage, and pride in travel to tournaments, conferences, and a state wrestling championship.
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Bill Watts
Omaha
Nebi
Continental Trailways
ACF Brill
Trailways
Sidney School
Existtence
Are You Driving More Enjoying It Less
A humorous reflection on courteous driving. The narrator recounts two encounters at a red light and with a truck driver, both ending badly due to misread politeness. A news story about a courteous driver who was fined is mentioned, illustrating mixed outcomes of courtesy on the road.
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Bruce Hennie
FTA Panel Records Student Preferences On Teaching
Diane Sedgwick reports a Future Teachers of America panel on what students like about teachers. Members Rene Pfeil Jerry Swanson Cheryl Minken Mary Pals and Mr Spencer shared opinions. Plans were made for a teacher aid program and members were asked to sign their first and second teacher choices in the library. The next meeting is February 26.
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Diane Sedgwick
Future Teachers of America
Rene Pfeil
Jerry Swanson
Cheryl Mintken
Mary Pals
Mr. Spencer
F.T.A
Home Economics Panel Highlights Student Projects
Speakers and a panel on dating and social relations engaged Home Economics students. Mrs Bess Rothman advised making the most of high school years and demonstrated proper posture. A Home Economics II visit covered pre fabricated houses and furniture price and quality comparisons.
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Bess Rothman
Sidney High approves new school constitution in short session
The Sidney High House of Representatives unanimously approves a revised constitution proposed by Rep. Kris Bitner. Section IV on sprag elections is held for discussion after guidance counselor Ralph Spencer signals need for more time to explore congressional districts. Students will vote in homerooms as Senate prepares to consider the measure next week.
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Bill Eddy
Sidney High House of Representatives
House
Sidney High School
Kris Bitner
Committee On
Sprag
Ralph Spencer
SHS
Sharon Crouse
Pat Mahaffey
Spencer
Senate
February events in G A A and high school schedule
The calendar lists February 19 G A A meeting at 7 p.m. February 22 senior high basketball vs Cozad at 8 p.m. with a National Honor Society dance after the game. February 22 and 23 state wrestling tournament. February 23 senior high basketball vs Torrington at 8 p.m.
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Diane Sedgwick
Cozad
Torrington
District wrestlers chase state berth at Scottsbluff meet
Varsity wrestlers face the district meet at Scottsbluff with four teams Alliance Scottsbluff Gering and Sidney in contention. Defending champions the Maroons confront a tough field as Sydney and Scottsbluff loom, with the top two qualifiers advancing to the state meet in Bellevue February 22 and 23. Readiness comes from a Week of rough workouts under Coach Rath as many weight classes including Perkins 95 Langdon 120 Langley 165 and DeWeese heavyweight aim for state.
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Langdon Brothers
Jerry
Jack
Jim
Scottsbluff
Winn
Rath
Bellevue
Alliance
Gering
Sidney
Maroons
Jed Perkins
Bob Shoopman
Walt Griffiths
Jerry Langdon
Jim Langdon
John Rechter
Jack Langdon
Rusty Landmesser
Ken Bauer
Dallas Langley
John Deir
Bob DeWeese
HOS SHOW On KSID Schedule
The F program HOS SHOW airs every Thursday at 620 on KSID. Hosts promote music and community events in a local radio slot. The segment runs weekly, bringing updates and entertainment to listeners.
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F “Hos
KSID
Sweetheart Candidates Named for Sidney High Crowd
Sidney High selects its Sweetheart candidates for the February 16 game halftime ceremony. Senior contenders are Anne Thomas and Pam Hammond, juniors Glenda Printz and Cheryl Miniken, sophomores Jean Olinger and Susan DeVier. The candlelight heart ceremony and coronation precede the annual sweetheart dance.
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Sidney High
Sidney Vs. Torrington
Anne Thomas
Leo J. Thomas
Pam Hammond
B. D. Hammond
Glenda Printz
Victor Printz
Cheryl Minitken
Lloyd Miniken
Jean Olinger
J. D. Olinger
Susan DeVier
F. J. DeVier
The Student Speaks: A Walk Through The Seasons
A nostalgic verse by Kelly Dillard invites a walk along a sunlit country road with nature turning leaves to gold and winter snows. It imagines Spring awakening the queen of seasons, whose colors shift from cherry blossom pink to summer sun as time goes on.
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Kelly Dillard
FCW Discusses Wars At Fourth Meeting
Fellowship of Christian Women members held their fourth meeting on February 12 at Mary Pals home with 38 girls present. Pam Hammond selected hymns, Margie Nelson led a discussion on whether war is justifiable and if nuclear weapons can be abolished, followed by Onward Christian Soldiers and a prayer for peace.
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Arlys Beese
Fellowship of Christian Women
Mary Pals
Pam Hammond
Margie Nelson
Pam
Margie
Jane Dodds
Bev Busbocm
Rene Pfeil
Cheryl Schnell
Flash-Backs By Mary Pillam
A Hicks High student born December 24, 1946 is a sophomore at Sidney High School. She moved from Onaga Kansas during grade school and now attends Central and Sidney Junior High as part of the Sidney High Band. Her mother recalls she got lost on the first day of school and a kind woman brought her home. The piece notes the musical love since childhood and mentions last week’s star Jack Lang don identified by Linda Wright and Gayle Nelson, asking who’s next.
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Mary Pillam
Onaga
Kansas
Central and
Sidney Junior High
Sidney High
Jack Langdon
Linda Wright
Gayle Nelson
Sidney freshmen roll past Sterling as sophomores falter
Sidney freshmen beat Sterling 38 27 while the sophomore squad suffered a heavy defeat. The article notes Coach Hettrick’s disappointment and mentions upcoming district tournament action against Gering on March 6 at Alliance gym. It also previews a Torrington game and lists top free throw shooters.
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Sidney
Sterling
Rey
John Hettrick
School News Highlights From Lower Grades and Mrs Dixon Classes
The item lists classroom activities and events across grades. Officers elected include Kathy Koenecke as president and Debbie Noble as vice president. Students craft Valentine boxes and study geology electricity geography and fractions, with various art projects and letters.
Woody Ramos Named Player of the Week for Ma roons
Woody Ramos earned player of the week honors for his all around game last Saturday. He played 32 minutes without fouling and led the Ma roons with 16 points. Jerry Cronk earned second choice for strong defense against Gary Niebauer and received cheers from teammates.
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Woody Ramos
Woody
Maroons
Jerry Cronk
Jerry
Gary Niebauer
Bearcats
Cheyenne Central
Sidney
Gering
Torrington
Sidney Sidney
Scottsbluff
McCook
Echoes Show profiles daily school interview series
Echoes Show presents a weekly sequence featuring interviews with students and staff at the school. The program highlights personal stories, activities, and insights from campus life.
For My Country: A Call to Speak and Vote
An earnest editorial by Steve Smiley urges individual responsibilities in a democracy. It frames freedom of speech as a power and duty, urging informed voting and active civic engagement to protect liberty and equality for all Americans.
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Steve Smiley
United States
Volin
Yo Montesquieu
Atlas
America
Loy
Vintage Teen Idol Chart Medley Listing Hits
A compact list of classic 1960s chart songs featuring The Four Seasons Roberta Flack style rhythm Rain by The Cascades Hey Paula by Paul and Paula Ruby Baby by Elvis Presley Walk Right In by The Rooftop Singers Broad by Johnny Crawford The Turkey Trot by Little Eva Alice In Wonderland by Neil Sedaka In Dreams by Roy Orbison highlights popular titles and their artists from the era.
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Diane Sedgwick
Cascades
Paula
Paul and
Ruby Baby
Dion
Elvis Presley
Johnny Crawford
Little Eva
Neil Sedaka
Roy Orbison
Silent Ballpoint Pens Spark Study Hall Mayhem
Exchange students contemplate why silent buttons on ballpoint pens do not exist as classmates assemble pens in study hall. A disassembled pen scatters parts, a piece is lost, and the student hides the rest in a nearby purse with a reckless show of mischief.
Faculty impersonations steal show at pep rally
Judy Hinn reports that last Friday's pep rally featured faculty impersonating cheerleaders and basketball players. Kent Helen as Ladybug Wes Cook as Zelda John Hettrick as Heidi Glen Houtz as Hilda. Judy LeBar Jeanette Murphy Alice Fitzgibbon Judith Hoemann Carol Mason parodied the team with a serious, inspirational tone shaping future cheerleading.
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Kent Helen
Ladybug
Wes Cook
Zelda
John’ Hettrick
Heidi
Glen Houtz
Hilda
Judy
Lumbering
Girls Describe Ideal Boyfriend Qualities
A collection of student quotes from Sidney High School where girls list traits they value in boys. Responses emphasize character, respect, consideration, good conversation, friendliness, and a fun, easygoing personality alongside being well liked.
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Diane Sedgwick
Ake Aie
Sidney
Bey
Sharon
Lindell- Mk
Sone
Bev
Arlys Boese
Echoes from Sid Ney High Thursday
Echoes from Sid Ney High airs every Thursday featuring school updates and student voices in a recurring segment. Administrators invite listeners to tune in for highlights, events, and brief interviews with staff and students.
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Sidney High
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