Recreation Is Scheduled For Saturdays in Sidney
The Sidney Public School sponsors a Saturday recreation program starting November 17 1962. Directors Gwen Ayres and Ivan Adams lead activities for women and girls and for men and boys in the junior and senior high gyms. Activities include basketball volleyball wrestling tumbling trampoline table tennis shuffleboard checkers dominoes and chess with a daytime schedule for different grade groups and an adult session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Public School
Gwen Ayres
Ivan Adams
Post-Game Dance Nets $40 For NHS
Approximately 90 students attended the National Honor Society sponsored post game dance in the high school gym after the football season. Admission was 35 cents per person or 50 cents per couple, yielding about $40. Mr. Sheaman led the event with records supplying the music, and the dance ended at 11 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Plant
National Honor Society
Sheaman
Flash Backs at Sidney High School Young Star
Mary Pittam notes a Sidney High School junior active in many activities. Born September 26, 1946, he attended Central South Ward and Sidney Junior High Schools. Finger sucking habit mentioned. Congratulations to Bob Fry and Dennis Spéar identifying last week’s Starlette Sheri Schou.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pittam
Sidney High School
Central
South Ward
Blazers Turn-In Reminder For Sidney Players
The Sidney school asks football players who still have their red blazers to turn them in so others may benefit. The message notes many compliments on the team's appearance representing the school and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney
College Night draws many with sixteen colleges represented
Sixteen colleges and universities were represented at the eleventh annual College Night at Sidney High School. Junior and senior students from Sidney and nearby areas attended with parents. Speakers included Douglas Johnson Central Business College and others from Nebraska and Colorado schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Olinger
Sidney High School
Sidney
William Fankhauser
Ralph Spencer
Douglas Johnson
Central Business College
Dick Tibbits
Nebraska State Teachers College
Chadron
Dean Burdick
Colorado School of Mines
Norvel Daniel
Colorado Womens College
Gerald Tanner
Colorado State College
Robert McCleery
Denver University
Jerry Bowker
Doane College
Carl Esterbrook
Kearney
Don Payne
Lincoln School of Commerce
Ralph Ritzen
Midland College
John Arronson
Nebraska University
Lindell Churchill
Nebraska Vocational Tech
Jess Weyand
Nebraska Wesleyan
Ore E Rhoades
Scottsblu
Sidney Wrestling Opens Practice For 1962 63 Season
About 55 boys attended the first organized practice Monday under coaches Ed Rath and Jim Holechek for the 1962 63 season. The team will open with Alliance at 7 30 p m on Friday December 7 as they defend Western Conference and District titles against Gering Ogalla and Alliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Heizer
Ed Rath
Jim Holechek
Alliance
Sidney
Ogallala
Gering
Arce
Categorically Which Are You Judy Hinn
A humorous critique of drivers labeled Swivel-head Sam No-hands Andy Hair-brained Harriet Cut-out Carl and Hot-rubber Harry. The piece warns readers not to be these stereotype motorists and to reflect on safe driving behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Hinn
Sam
Andy
Harriet
Carl
Eddy Stresses Patriotism In House Speech
In the House, Rep. Bill Eddy urged daily Pledge of Allegiance recitation in schools and assemblies. He proposed a three part resolution to require daily recitation, full body participation at assemblies, and a permanent patriotism committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddy
House of Representatives
Bill Eddy
Representative Eddy
James B. Piham
Youth
Companion Magazine
Boston Herald
Pop Star Playlist Hits Teens Ten and Oldies
A list of 1960s pop songs and artists including Elvis Presley Brenda Lee Gene Pitney Neil Sedaka Johnny Mathis Bobby Pickett and Chubby Checker with upbeat tunes like Do You Love Me and Monster Mash reflecting a retro music segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elvis Presley
Brenda Lee
Gene Pitney
Neil Sedaka
Johnny Mathis
Menor Gaesueareeenens
Bobby Pickett
Popeye Contours
Chubby Checker
Fall Sports Wrap Up and Upcoming Winter Plans
Our fall season ends with cross country at the state meet in Lincoln where Merle Swanson finishes 38th and Gerald Briggs also scores. Our football loses to Chadron 186 while Nebraska fumbles Homecoming at Lincoln against Missouri. Winter programs begin with wrestling in Omaha on November 29 and basketball practice starting as North Platte visit looms.
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Lincoln
Merle Swanson
Sidney
Gerald Briggs
Chadron
Omaha
North Platte
Nebraska
Cornhuskers
Missouri
Tigers
Bob Devaney
Kansas
Oklahoma
Golden Buffaloes
Colorado
I.ands
Junior High Honor Roll First Nine Weeks
Seventh grade honors list shows Cheryl Johnson with four A grades and a number of students with three A’s and B’s. Eighth grade includes Tom Edwards and others with four A’s and multiple four A performers. Ninth grade highlights Vickie Epley Christine Cramer and many peers earning high marks across subjects.
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Cheryl Johnson
Ron Heath
Kathy Akin
Richie Henkle
Winnie Schooley
Steve Alcorn
Kathy Borgmann
Bruce Luehrs
Dan Jensen
Janie Oliverius
Cynthia Schmale
Vickie Epley
Christine Cramer
Old Soldiers Fade in Alumni Football Game at Weymouth Field
The annual alumni versus young team football game is set for Sunday at Weymouth Field with 2 30 kickoff. Merle Bobo leads a large oldtimers squad, while Jerry Hile relies on youth to counter the “hunk of meat.” Dean Wilson mayor will kick off and tickets support the Junior Legion and Midget Baseball programs.
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Larry Boye
Sidney
Weymouth Field
Merle Bobo
The
Oldtimers
Jerry Hile
Dean Wilson
Inside Out. Sidney Public Schools Custodian Leader
Norm Fletchall, head custodian, began work in 1961 and supervises all school maintenance. Summer work includes painting and cleaning. current task is installing snow fences at the schools. Twelve men and two women are employed as custodians. He enjoys painting and fishing and appreciates student cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Landmesser
Norm Fletchall
Sidney Public Schools
Fletchall
Idols and Influences From Local Students
A series of candid quotes from high school students about their idols and role models. Students name mothers teachers and public figures like President Kennedy as inspirations, citing admiration for understanding, talent, and ambition.
Classes To Select Rings Juniors To Order Nov
Sidney High juniors prepare for class ring selection with 9th through 11th graders meeting November 12 at 10 15 a m with four firms to choose from Western Balfour Star Engraving Intercollegiate Press and Jostens The chosen firm will receive a three year contract and the junior class will order rings November 14 with Gift Shop Jewelers and Lockwood Jewelers handling the purchase Rings available after the year starts and semester ends.
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Mary Pittam
Sidney High
Western Balfour Company
Star Engraving
Intercollegiate Press
Josten’s
Lockwood Jewelers
Junior class play sparks chatter and quirks
Allen T.'s card tricks misfire at times while Cheryl M. combs her hair in class. Linda T. holds an engagement ring. twelve journalism students depart for Lincoln on Thursday. Bill E. enjoys football on TV. Mirgie N. and Gayle N. play gin during practice. Jeff P. attends an all girls college lecture during college night. Doug A. favors the color Cut Tight Blonde and John H. appears to hinder rather than help the play.
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Jim L
Linda T.'hols
Lincoln
Bill E
T. V
Mirgie N
Gayle N
Jeff P
Jeff
Doug A
Doug
John H
John
Junior class and club meetings listed calendar style
Diane Sedgwick notes a junior class officer meeting at 8 50 a m and a junior class meeting at 9 15 a m. Great Books Club gathers at 8 p m. State Music Clinic dates span November 15 16 and 17 with an in service day closing school. Drive carefully.
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Diane Sedgwick
Sidney Students Attend Norfolk Music Clinic Nov 15 17
Twelve Sidney High music students travel to Norfolk Nebraska for the Nebraska Music Educators Association Music Clinic on November 15 16 and 17. Eight vocal students Judy Hinn Charon Crouse Pat Foster Margie Nelson Tom Bickhaus John Bucker Cliff Bowen and Marv Farmer plus four band members Suzi Allison Larry Nelson Dick Bales and Gary Fischer will attend. Distinguished directors will lead sessions including Dr Paul Van Bode for band Joseph Levine for orchestra and Gene Kenney for choir.
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Sidney High Music
Norfolk
Neb
Nebraska Music Educators Association
Judy Hinn
Charon Crouse
Pat Foster
Margie Nelson
Tom Bickhaus
John Bucker
Cliff Bowen
Marv Farmer
Suzi Allison
Larry Nelson
Dick Bales
Gary Fischer
Sidney
Paul van Bodegraven
Joseph Levine
Gene Kenney
Harold Welch
Hugh Rangeler
Kermit Peters
Earle M. Boardman
The
Kearney High School
Columbus High School
Robert V. Larsen
Broadway
Duane Schulz
Marion Steinbeck
William Whitford
Junior High Elects Officers and Plans Activities
The Junior High Girls' Athletic Association elected Tammy Schilriff as president Mary Mahaffey as vice president Regina Jansen as secretary Coleen Miniken as treasurer and Phyllis McMillen Connie Chaffee as eighth grade reps Cheryl Johnson and Penny Pedersen as seventh grade reps. Dues are 50 cents by November 15. Pep Club plans a money making project and sweater orders due by Thanksgiving. Seventh grade officers met and discussed school projects. Seventh grade science reports on plants featured student topics and “Interest-Getters.” The basketball squad cut candidates from 120 to 4 and will begin seven game schedule at Kimball December 19. Other homerooms discussed etiquette and ethics, studying rules, and planned films on personalities for ninth grade study guidance.
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Junior High Girls’ Athletic Association
Tammy Schilriff
Mary Mahaffey
Regina Jansen
Coleen Miniken
Phyllis McMillen
Connie Chaffee
Cheryl Johnson
Penny Pedersen
Kimball
Cook
Grand Island School of Business
North Platte
Code of Ethics
Periol
Thterington
Shape Up Or Ship Out Editorial Warns Sidne y Students
Bruce Hennie argues about grading methods and urges Sidney High School students to improve. He notes the debate over fairness in grades and stresses that employers value a strong school record and good marks for future job prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Hennie
Sidney High School
Free People Have Privileges by Steve Smiley
An opinion piece urging U S citizens to vote. The author argues voting is a birthright and obligation and notes low turnout on election day. It questions why people complain about government yet skip voting and stresses that participation sustains freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Smiley
United States
Mirror Make Up Battle Among Sidney Girls
A column notes Junior and Senior High Girls at Sidney schools emphasize classroom focus over cosmetic displays. It criticizes daily efforts to appear more feminine through makeup and perfume and urges girls to reveal their natural selves rather than rely on masks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Eddy
Sidney
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