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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1973
Page
7
The Sidney High School Student Council sponsors a chess tournament starting next week open to all S H S students. Last year about 25 played and this year may exceed that. The event lasts about three to four weeks with match times to be agreed by players. A new chess set was awarded to last year's champion Wayne McConnell.
Two Sidney youths Kim Ballman oboe and Randy Paxton trombone reach finals for All-State band to be held at Fremont November 15 17. Five Sidney choral students selected at try outs for All-State at Ogallala travel to Fremont for state competition November 15 17. Altos Shelly Stasch and Trish Cornelius Tenor Wayne McConnell Baritones Duane Franzen Tim Brei named among finalists. Of 170 students 41 made district for All-State.
Sidney High honors American History and Driver Education instructor Carl Crouse as Teacher of the Week. A 27 year veteran, he holds a BA from Chadron State and an MA from the University of Northern Colorado. Born February 8 1917 in Paxton Neb his family includes wife Linda and children Sharon and Tom.
The calendar lists Nov 16 through Nov 30 events at JH Gym SH Aud Cafeteria and more. Includes district volleyball travel series science club pep club plays student councils and a state volleyball tournament at SH Auditorium with times mostly around 3 to 8 pm and notes Thanksgiving vacation no school.
The 1974 Oratorical Contest sponsored by American Legion Post 17 at Sidney High and St. Patrick's High will award at school level 25 15 and 10 dollars for top three. District winners receive trophies with state prizes of 758 150 and 100 dollars. National level totals include 8000 6000 8000 and 2000 scholarships. Winners from Sidney include Scott Cook last year and Jim Knackstaedt two years prior. Contest requires 8-10 minute oration on the Constitution and 3-5 minute extemp on six subjects. For details contact Mr. Carl Crouse.
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