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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1961
Page
4
ARDIS GROPPE reports Elks Lodge invites graduating high school seniors who are U S citizens and residents within the Order's jurisdiction to apply for the Most Valuable Student award. Applications require a 90 percent scholarship rating or higher and top five percent class standing, with filings due by March 1, 1962, obtainable from the Guidance Office.
Renee Hoyt reports that the Junior class play Sabrina Fair by Samuel Taylor ran November 10 and 11 in the senior high auditorium, attracting about 3,000 attendees over two nights. James Patrick directed. Cast included Janice Rude Jon Mahaffey Marge Kloberdanz John Dier Terry Hill and others. Critics were mixed but attendance was strong and promising for next year’s sophomores.
The principal is a pal and adviser to students. The worn carpet symbolizes the principal's time and patience helping with school and personal needs, often worn by troublemakers who damage it without reward. Students must decide whether to support the carpet or destroy it, recognizing the principal's guidance.
Bert Blin an Austrian Rotary Foundation Fellow spoke to Sidney High School during International Rotary Fellowship Week. A 24 year old Utah State University forestry student from Logan, he described exchange life, meals, and settling in the United States while praising the program’s value.
An editorial urges women to consider journalism as a lively career. Miss Sue Schnabel of Lincoln extols eight fields from advertising to photography, notes growing female entry in radio and TV, and lists requirements from perseverance to writing skill with starting pay around 4200 dollars.
A Sidney high school class discovers Thanksgiving meaning by raising funds to buy groceries for local families in need. Students plan to share the gift with two deserv ing families, reflecting on gratitude and generosity beyond holiday customs.
In a humorous Snooper column, Patti Olinger shares student responses to the prompt If you could say something to Khrushchev what would it be. Answers range from playful to sharp insults and questions about power and communism.
Baxter notes Sidney High School football under Coach Harold Chaffee posted eight wins and one tie, aided by assistants Cook and Trumper and 33 players. He predicts a tough opener against North Platte and mentions basketball and cross country prospects, plus a Dennis Claridge Nebrasketball upset hint.
Six Sidney High journalism students Kathy Fisher Renee Hoyt Jennifer Allen Linda Wright Mike Baxter and John Colone attended the Nebraska High School Press Association Convention in Lincoln with sponsors Mr and Mrs Kent Helen. They registered at the Cornhusker Hotel and at the Nebraska Union. John Colone entered photography earning excellent in portrait and still life. Jennifer Allen earned superior in feature writing. Dr Allen Banik of Kearney gave the banquet speech on Mysterious Hunza Land. The group returned Sunday calling the trip rewarding.
A list of ten songs and artists appears, headed by Big Bad John by Jimmy Dean. Other acts include Dion Runaround, Dovells Bristol Stomp, Ray Charles Hit The Road Jack, Brenda Lee Fool Number One, Sue Thompson Sad Movies Make Me Cry, Troy Shondell This Time, Haley Mills Lets Get Together, Paris Sisters I Love How You Love Me, and Gene McDaniels Tower of Strength.
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