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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1968
Page
8
The article recalls Abraham Lincoln’s decades of defeats and setbacks from 1832 to 1860 and notes his persistence, faith in providence, and belief that with God's help he would not fail. It frames his life as proof that defeats can lead to ultimate success and presidency.
The first semester of the 1967-68 school year ends with report cards and stress. Parents, students, and teachers brace for tests and averages as students fear failing grades and teachers face the gaggle of last minute questions.
Jan 26 Chadron gym 6 15 and 8 00 p m hockey wrest ling West Kear ny 7 30 Jr High. Jan 27 Kimball basketball 6 15 and 8 00 p m Jr High. Jan 29 Science Club Rm 203 FBLA cafeteria. Jan 30 FHA Room 110 VICA Room 111 GAA Jr High Gym 7 30 p m. Feb 2 Gering basketball 6 15 and 8 00 p m wrest ling 7 30 p m Jr High Gym. Feb 3 Scottsbluff basketball 6 15 and 8 00 p m Jr High Gym Parents Night varsity wrestling Cheyenne East 7 30 p m.
In 1947 Chappell bested Sidney 50 to 36 in a basketball game. Peetz defeated Sidney Frosh 30 to 24 the same year.
The report from the US Department of Labor and the Advertising Council warns that one million youths will drop out next year. It argues that higher earnings come with more schooling, with average incomes rising from about 3000 to 4700 for high school dropouts and over 10000 for college graduates, urging perseverance in education.
Marsha Pottorff prepares for her final high school semester as a senior cheerleader and Sweetheart Queen candidate. She has cheered in freshman through junior years and is among six seniors shaping plans for the year with Pep Club and royalty duties.
Sidney High School features its Playmate of the Week born February 17, 1951 in Sidney now a junior active in weight lifting and church life. Marsha Pottorff leads as Senior Princess of Job's Daughters with interests in Pep Club FBLA band and twirling. Monte Laux, two year football and track letterman, eyes business studies at the University of Wyoming with varsity spirit shaping future goals.
The Sidney Hi-Life is produced by the Sidney High School Journalism Class under instructor Glen C. Houtz with student contributors detailing campus news and activities.
Seventy five Nebraska high school students from SHS and other schools were chosen for the 1968 Honor Band to perform in Hastings February 8 to 10. Cynthia Schmale leads as First Bass Clarinet with Jeanette Jones First Tenor Sax, Nancy Meter Tenth Clarinet, and Bruce Cutright Sixth Trombone.
The Sidney High School Cabinet and House of Representatives work on a new Raiders mascot name with student input. Artwork by art students may be shown, a pop machine is debated, and February focuses on Americanism with speeches and assemblies. Homecoming changes are considered including a Spirit Week replacing the parade.
Rehearsals for the Sidney High School March 15 16 production of OKLAHOMA led by Mr. Duane Nichols are on schedule with lead rehearsals starting after February 20. Ticket sales begin February 15 and will be sold through all senior high chorus members.
Sidney High's Raiders chase Western Conference glory with a Friday visit to Chadron and a home clash with Kimball. Coach Gene Torczons' squad, ranked fifth in the state, rides seven straight wins, beats Gering 68 53 and Alliance 74 44, and eyes post season potential as Kimball and McCook arrive for tough tests. A West Kearney grappling showdown precedes Saturday Ogallala action.
Hi-Life staff credits include Glen C. Houtz advisor Janis Gell editor Suzie Janda Connie Kuhns Mary Prester DeAnne Thies Teresa Tucker Cindy Wolf and June Zwickl for the edition. The note acknowledges contributors across departments and roles.
Sidney High School seniors Ken Childers and Gary Borcher were elected to state offices at the VICA leadership conference held at Central Nebraska Technical School in Hastings. Childers became president and Borcher vice president.
State officers for 1968 to plan the Kearney spring convention include Ken and Gary, praised by sponsor Charles Everitt for a successful leadership conference. Local officers Elliot Noteboom Cary Nienhuser and Joy Cloud also attended the event.
Sophomores at SHS enroll in 36 hours of classroom study and six hours of actual driving. Under instructors Carl Crouse and Henry Reitz, students receive a certificate after completing the course. The program uses films to show the good and evil of driving and covers mechanical car details to promote defensive driving.
Sidney High student Karen Kay Meyer is among top high scorers in the Betty Crocker Search For The American Homemaker Of Tomorrow test. Nationwide 798 girls in 15 079 high schools registered for the 1968 exam. Local winners receive a Betty Crocker silver charm and eligibility for scholarships from 500 to 5000 dollars.
The Home Economics Department offers Favorite Recipe Cookbooks for as little as 1.00 and a 2.95 special with salads casseroles and desserts. Mrs. Margo Gish says the books are home recipes from many teachers. Sales run through January and February to fund three girls to the State Convention in Lincoln and five to the State Workshop.
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