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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1968
Page
14
Our Playmate born March 22 1952 in Omaha Nebraska is a Sidney High junior and high point scorer on the junior varsity basketball team. He enjoyed hunting swimming and skiing and once painted basement steps with open paint for his brother.
The SHS chorus to present Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma on March 15 and 16 under director Duane Nichols. Tryouts for 13 lead roles and the stage chorus have chosen Donna Golden Aunt Eller Murphy and Laurey Williams among others. Rehearsals began January 8 with stage crew, orchestra, and art department planning. the production marks the first since 1962.
Varsity wrestling Western Conference meet all day January 13. January 15 Sr High Honor Society tapping. January 16 FHA VICA GAA. January 17 Math Club. January 18 class meetings. January 19 varsity basketball at Ogallala and wrestling Kimball here. January 20 varsity wrestling at McCook. January 22 FTA. January 23 Pep Club S Club GAA. January 24 French Club Mas Que and Gavel. January 25 House of Representatives and Cabinet Art Club. January 26 varsity basketball at Chadron and wrestling West Kearney here.
Zwickl and Hessle chosen as school captains for the March of Dimes program at Sidney High School. The drive starts this month with two leaders per area school. Zwickl, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Zwickl, active in Pep Club Quill and Scroll and high school band. Hessle, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Hessle, is Master Counselor of Demolay vice president of Methodist Youth Fellowship and senior band representative. They will distribute March of Dimes cards and attend a regional dance with all area schools represented.
The Iowa Tests of Educational Development will be given January 22-23 to all freshmen and juniors in the second, third, fifth and sixth periods. The tests compare student progress with peers nationwide and assess knowledge gained from everyday experiences, guiding teachers to tailor instruction to individual needs.
The Sidney Hi Life is a feature published every other Friday in the Sidney Telegraph. It is prepared by the Sidney High School Journalism Class under Glen C. Houtz, instructor.
Sidney meets Alliance in Western Conference action at 8:00 p.m. with a 5 2 season mark and 1 0 in league. Starters Seidel 120 points at 17.1 ppg Scholl 15.7 ppg OConnell 12.0 ppg lead the Raiders. coach Torczon expects a tough test and praises fan support. Junior varsity also faces Alliance at 6:30 p.m. with a 2 3 record.
The Hi Life at Sidney High sponsors a monthly photo contest for trail shots by student amateur photographers. Entries must be black and white glossy prints 2.5 by 2.5 inches or larger, submitted in an envelope with the owner’s name by the 15th, pertain to Sidney High School and its students, and will be returned. Selected photos will appear in the Hi Life. those used in the Trail will be returned in August 1968.
Seniors Suzanne Janda Bobbette Bryant Sharon Statley and Cynthia Schmale have poetry accepted by the National Poetry Press in Los Angeles. Dorothy Holloway informs the group of the certificates of acceptance for the semi annual Anthology Young America Sings, priced at two dollars per copy to schools.
SHS Modern Problems students hear Sidney Public Schools leaders discuss laws and responsibilities. Superintendent Russell Pedersen outlines duties, while Buck Graham covers the budget and mill levy. January 15 16 feature Mildred Tillotson on elementary curriculum and future plans. 1964 graduate Bob Smith slated to present January 22 with Vietnam slides.
Eight Asiatic flu viruses spread across the United States causing school closures and rising death concerns. New York City reports nearly 300 flu related deaths, while Georgia sees large student absences over holidays. Sidney Public Schools note substantial absences and a westward flu advance is anticipated. The article also highlights the first married couple to student teach at Sidney High School, Ron and Rosiland Laux, with plans to teach in a small Nebraska town after graduation.
A 16th century quote from Cervantes frames modern teen guidance urging girls to preserve self-respect while navigating popularity and relationships. The piece counsels delaying romance, stressing time, wisdom, and planning for a long, joyful future with marriage and family. It cites Earl Nightingale and Morris Plan’s Key to Success via a Rapid City, South Dakota source.
The page names Hi-Life staff members and advisors including Glen C. Houtz advisor Janis Gell editor Suzie Janda and staff Connie Kuhns Mary Prester DeAnne Thies Teresa Tucker Cindy Wolf and June Zwickl.
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