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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1927
Page
6
The schedule lists March 10-12 state basketball tournament March 11 local declamatory contest March 25 commercial contest March 28 sub district declamatory April state district declamatory contest April 20 Western Nebraska music contest May 26 senior class play
A school week summary notes Chapet Chat Monday with Coach Weymouth guiding students through Chadron trip reflections and each basketball player sharing highlights Percy joking about not enough to eat. Tuesday features typing pins and certificates with Frances Greer plus Ada Gerard receiving a special gold pin and a Washington’s Birthday address by Mr Dimery. Wednesday assembly singing eases fear before recitations. Thursday pep rally for the Potter game hints at a big win. Friday Billy Swain returns lost money earning reward and assembly ends with study period.
Sidney reserves edged Gurley 25 to 15 in a hard fought basketball game. After a slow start the Sidneys pulled away late in the third period and maintained the lead through the fourth quarter. Gurley showed early resilience but could not keep pace as Sidney outpassed and outplayed the visitors throughout.
A short essay extols forming a happy habit to attract friends and brighten life. It argues optimistic, cheerful behavior wins more companionship than wealth or talent, noting happiness over gloom yields social success and daily dividends.
Potter's team dominated Sidney with a 209 to 11 win as Sidney struggled to breach a stout Potter defense. The opening minutes showcased Sidney's best basketball, while Potter appeared off their peak pace but still cruised to a lopsided victory.
Over confidence and height disparity hampered Sidney as Potter built a strong second period surge and maintained the lead through the second half. Alf Tadine led Sidney with standout defense and scoring while Kep fouled out. Poole O Williams Witters and Dimick supported Sidney as they prepared for a final Kimball matchup.
A class excursion from the high school took a day off to visit rural schools. Teachers honored include Mrs. Davis Miss Weatherwax Mr McMullen and Mrs Lingoni. Students enjoyed demonstrations of modern teaching methods and found ways to apply them, with lighthearted antics by Clara H Bee Luther Viola and Mable. The wind nearly scattered the group but the outing continued despite the breezy conditions.
The East Ward Grade VI list names pupils who raised their averages on the Do I Improve Roll. Neal Atkins Julia Bicknell Albert Butherus Joe Harp Lewis Morris Reta Walters and Miss Oldershaw, teacher.
A jumble of classroom quips and jokes appears, featuring dialogue about grades and social events. Dialogues include F R and H S exchanges, a history exam scene, a shoe clerk joke, and quips about longevity or looks. The pieces form a light social snapshot with unnamed students and teachers.
A college son writes to his father with a wry line No man, no fun your son. The father replies How sad too bad your dad. American Boy.
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