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Newspaper

Sidney Telegraph

Location

Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1967

Page

4

Kuhns Sullivan Geu Named SHS Publication Editors

Connie Kuhns Alma Sullivan and Janis Geu were elected as editors for SHS 1967 68 journalism publications. Connie and Alma will co edit the Trail with Janis editing Hi Life, under Jim Rundstrom with two yearbook co editors Jim Johnson and Rita Blome.

Janis Gell Alma Sullivan Connie Kuhns Kuhns, Sullivan Geu Shs’s Janie Gel Harold Kuhns Connie Alma A. G. Sullivan Janis Geu Janis Earl Geu Jim Rundstrom SHS Jim Johnson Rita Blome Connie Holbrook Hi- Life

National Merit Scholarship Test Scheduled for Tuesday

The National Merit Scholarship test will be held Tuesday February 28 in the Senior High cafeteria. Students may sign up in the Guidance Office. a two hour test fee of one dollar is due the day of testing. The test measures achievement, aids Merit Scholarship applications, and can serve as a Regents alternative for the University of Nebraska placement. Last year’s Sidney finalist was Christiana Cramer, and this year Jill Jackson joins the finalists. Thirty students took the ACT on February 18 from Sidney and surrounding towns. participants listed include Ken McKay Don Hume Gary Caster Rose Hockman Bob Tobin Steve Anderson Gary Englebright Kathy Hutton and Peter Jonnson. The ACT assesses Science English Social Studies and Mathematics.

University of Nebraska Sidney High Christiana Cramer Jill Jackson Sidney Potter Kimball Chappell Gurley Oshkosh Lodgepole Lewellen Big Springs Ken McKay Don Hume Gary Caster Rose Hockman Bob Tobin Steve Anderson Gary Englebright Kathy Hutton Peter Jonnson Mid-West

Hi-Life Staff Roster and Contributors

This item lists Hi-Life staff members and contributors including James Rundstrom, Connie Holbrook, Rita Blome, Cathy Brening, Deanna Clarkson, Janice Griffiths, Kathy Hall, Dean Hyde, Jim Johnson, Irene Keiper, Colleen Mintken, Janet Mitchell, Jan Gell, Suzie Janda, Connie Kuhns, Mary Prester, Alma Sullivan, DeAnne Theis, Teresa Tucker, Rita Underdown, Cindy Wolf, and June Zwickl.

James Rundstrom Connie Holbrook Rita Blome Cathy Brening Deanna Clarkson Janice Griffiths Kathy Hall Dean Hyde Jim Johnson Irene Keiper Coleen Mintken Janet Mitchell Jan Gell Suzie Janda Connie Kuhns Mary Prester Alma Sullivan DeAnne Theis Teresa Tucker Rita Underdown Cindy Wolf June Zwickl

Sidney High Wrestlers Shine at State Meet

Last weekend eight Sidney High wrestlers traveled to Lincoln for the state tournament where twelve singles claimed state titles. Senior Spotlight features Rich Slocum born March 4 1948 in Great Bend Kansas and Tammy Schilreff born October 17 1949 in Scottsbluff Nebraska both active in wrestling cheerleading and student organizations.

Connie Holbrook Sidney High Lincoln Rich Slocum Tamemy Schilreff Kyle Mines Great Bend Kansas Rich SHS Rich Johnson Omaha South Scottsbluff, Neb

Thespians announce cast for Seven Women and readings

The cast for the one act play Seven Women will feature Mr. Tovay Steve Anderson Mrs. Tovay Pam Himes Captain Rattray Jerry Benzel Leonora Bobbette Bryand and the Maid Cheryl Mitchell The interpolative reading stars Lady Bracknell Linda Garcia Gwendolen Fairfax Gayla Yester Jack Worthing Bob Sawicki and Introduction Janet Mitchell The pieces will be performed at the district speech contest in Chadron on March 16 and 17 with possible advancement to the state level if rated excellent or superior.

Tovay Steve Anderson John Emerson Lady Bracknell Linda Garcia Gwendolen Fairfax Gayla Yester Jack Worthing Bob Sawicki Janet Mitchell Oscar Wilde Jack Gwendolen Emerson Chadron

Teen Center Forms With Community Support

A town rally sparked the creation of a new teen club as residents pledged industrious help. The initiative aims to provide a constructive space for youths, addressing idle time and offering organized activities and leadership opportunities.

Dissecting Fetal Pig Class Shows Human Body Parallels

In Mr. Englebright's ninth period biology class students dissect fetal pigs using a guided nine day lab. Partners study all organs and systems, comparing development to human anatomy. The Keen Teen Club in Sidney hosts organized dances with rules, parent sponsorship urged, and ongoing weekly events through March.

Mr. Englebright Bob Englebright

Boredom Encourages Class Napper Habits

A reader essay notes classroom napping tied to boredom behind in work and disinterest. It suggests more engaging teaching methods and student effort to curb the habit, urging both teachers and students to participate in lively discussion and creative thinking to stay alert. Irene Keiper

Irene Keiper

Tiny Tot memory quips and school clubs spotlight

A Sioux City born junior at SHS is praised for memorizing lines in the grade-school play and for promptness. She stays busy with Honor Society Math Club French Club FTA Pep Club Job's Daughters and "17" Club. Her family includes parents and two sisters. Last week's Tiny Tot was John Siedel.

Tober Robert Schilreff Tammy East Ward Sidney Job’s Daughters Sioux City Iowa SHS Daugheters John Siedel

Old Memories Return for Sidney Allies District Tourney

Sidney recalls its 1916-17 Western Nebraska championship team as it prepares to face Alliance next Wednesday. The squad, led by coach G F Liebendorfer, went 13–2 in the season, beating Kimball twice and capturing the state tournament bid in Lincoln. Players cited include Ray Clinton Elmer Wright Glenn Andrews Clarke Woolwidge Charlton Bentley Melvin Simpson and Morris Roach.

Sidney Alliance Nebraska Kimball Ray Clinton Elmer Wright Glenn Andrews Clarke Woolwidge Charlton Bentley Melvin Simpson Morris Roach G. F. Liebendorfer Lincoln

Future Homemakers Seek New Horizons

The SHS branch of Future Homemakers of America pursues growth under the motto Towards New Horizons. Projects include a pop bottle drive to fund delegates for the state convention in Lincoln on April 1 and workshops in Kearney plus Hospitality Days in Lincoln. Members shared gifts to an orphanage and rewrites of the FHA constitution. Officers are Chris Rankin president Gail Chingren vice president Kathy Wilson secretary Connie Fisher treasurer Susan Fisher music chairman sponsor Miss Margo Bartlett.

Future Homemakers of America SHS FHA Lincoln Kearney Chris Rankin Gail Chingren Kathy Wilson Conenie Fisher Susan Fisher Margo Bartlett

Cagers Clash With Indians Tonight For District Showdown

Sidney High cagers meet Ogallala tonight at 8 for the final regular season game. A win would lift Sidney to 5-3 in the Western Conference and second place. Reserve game at 6:15 features the 8-7 sideliners. Next week Sidney heads to District action against Alliance with the tournament favorite their target.

Sidney High Cagers Ogallala Indians Sidney Redskins Bulldogs Maroons John Seidel Steve Adams Seidel Adams

Slocum II State Champ Leads Lincoln Wrestling Field

Rich Slocum of Slocum II captured the 133 pound state title at Lincoln, running his two year undefeated record to 47-0 and finishing 1967 with a 24-0 mark including 19 pins. He defeated Terry Murtaugh 11-5 in the final after earlier beating Bruce Moore 19-3 in the semifinals and Fred Steier 13-0 in the finals. Sophomore Phil Kurz placed fourth at 103 pounds, with notable results from John Barearra and Don Coleman among others, as Omaha South won the team title for the 19th time, 54-45 over Scottsbluff.

Maroon Lincoln Rich Slocum Slocum Terry Murtaugh Omaha North Bruce Moore Omaha Westside McCook Fred Steier Phil Kurz Kurz Bellevue Steve Sellin Omaha South John Barereara Bill Bonneau Grand Island Don Coleman Randy Bauer Tounament Shay Beneviato Omaha Ryan Beneviato Larry McCaslin Boys Town John Corrigan Bob Thompson Bob Taren Lincoln Southeast Mike Shelley Shelly Toe James Kaylor Sam Bonaccorso Kaylor Bob Pewthers Tom Landmesser Gene Nyffeler Columbus Ray Kenton Duane Franci Sidney

Helpmobile staff includes Chaffee in Nebraska program

The Nebraska Helpmobile, in conjunction with the NSEA, will assist teachers across Pros pect English K 12 and various physical education and library roles. Harold Chaffee, SHS boys P E instructor, joins the staff. Recent events held in McCook on Feb 11 and Nebraska City on Feb 18. upcoming stops are Alliance on Feb 25 and O'Neil on March 4. Arland Tangeman praises the staff as outstanding.

Nebraska NSEA Harold Chaffee SHS McCook Nebraska City O'Neil Arland Tangeman Helpmobile

Modern Problems Class Studying American Religions

Mary Prester reports Sidney High students in modern problems classes study 30 American religions led by Mr. Paul Sheaman and later ten world faiths. The aim is to understand people through beliefs while outlining Catholics Jews Baptists Methodists Mormons Salvation Army Jehovahs Witnesses Christian Science and others.

Mary Prester Sidney High Paul Sheaman America Sheaman Church of Jesus Christ of Late Ter Day Saints Salvation Ary Christian Science Jehovahs Witnesses Salvation Army United States Christian Science Church

Also Mentioned on This Page

Hi-Life Tammy Schilreff Bio II Sidney Council of Youth Keen Teen Club Youth Council Keen Daryl Johnson Paul Rathbun Connie Wilson Cheyenne County Rita Bloome Teen Center of the Sidney Public Schools Sidney Hi-Life Sidney Telegraph Sidney High School Indians Torczon Monte Saux Bill Cox John O’connell Larry Lingwall Gering Ogallala Slocum II State Chaffee God Joseph Smith Methodist Baptist Mr. Sheaman
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