Sidney Hi-Life School Journalism Page
The Sidney Hi-Life printed by the senior High School Journalism Class under the direction of Mrs. Ethel Massie, instructor.
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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1963
Page
3
The Sidney Hi-Life printed by the senior High School Journalism Class under the direction of Mrs. Ethel Massie, instructor.
Seventeen Sidney High School delegates returned Sept 19 from the 17 Sidney Youth Conference with renewed energy and a slate of initiatives for the coming year. The group heard Governor Morrison call Nebraska youth the invigorating blood of progress and formed city workshops to pursue projects in recreation education and economic opportunities. Dr Otto Hoiberg outlined cooperation rules for youth and adults to ensure productive collaboration and steady progress on each plan.
The Guidance Program at Sidney High School led by Ralph Spencer offers counseling testing and college prep for all grades. Staff include Richard Black and Mrs Harold Chaffee with external tests like ACT PSAT and SAT administered through the Guidance office to aid students in college planning and scholarship opportunities.
Despite rain and cool weather the Junior High Band delivered a fine half time show at last Friday's ballgame. Conductor Ron Reidler led a precise drill with drum majorette Culeen Mintken. The band played a tribute to moms and pops in the crowd, earning a positive reception.
Senator Hruska announces immediate contact for Nebr high school seniors aiming at Service Academies. Exams to gain admission this year include the November 9 Civil Service test. He will nominate ten candidates for Merchant Marine slots and fill one each at Military Naval and two at Air Force Academies. eligibility requires 17th birthday by July 1 1964 and under 22.
The Sidney High School Hi-Life asks students and parents to complete a poll about preferred article types from the past two years and the first two weeks of this year. Readers may submit to The High-Life Staff or any staff member.
The Tuesday evening event at SHS launched a monthly science seminar series the public can attend. VT. Miller and Jay Hackett hosted an astronomy session at Cheyenne County Fairgrounds with a telescope view of Saturn Jupiter and the Moon under clear skies.
Jim Swanson was installed as Governor of the Sophomore class at the Senior High Auditorium. New officers Mike Fosher Roger Wuthier Peggy Jelinek Bob Selzer Tim Curless Jed Perkins Colleen Christ Linda Blake Gayle Osborn were sworn in and addressed the class. The election featured ex Governor Jed Perkins as Speaker of the House. Plans for a Homecoming float were discussed at the class meeting.
In a storied rivalry, Scottsbluff faces Sidney as the Bearcats seek victory. Coach Bob Cook profiles and career highlights alongside a historic run of results showing Scottsbluff's struggles against Sidney and Cook's coaching tenure across multiple schools.
Sidney High invites all 1965 graduates to register for the National Merit Scholarship program. The qualifying test will be held at 9 am on Tuesday March 10 or Saturday March 14, 1964, at the school. Fees may be waived for those unable to pay. stipends are renewable yearly. Students gain career guidance from test results and receive a Merit Program handbook to aid plans.
Larry Boye reports on the first House of Representatives meeting led by Speaker Gayle Nelson. Jane Landmesser elected secretary. a committee on noon ping pong sessions is formed, chaired by Glenda Printz with Donna Landmesser Sheri Kaylor and Cindy Connelly. Elmer Hartmann praises Sidney Council Youth and Jim Knicely summarizes the Youth Conference. Rep Perez to study member pins purchase duties.
Mrs Mary Winn heads the business department as September station tests are posted. Diane Baade passed the 100 word minute five minute test with 97 percent accuracy and will receive a pin and certificate. October tests follow in about three weeks.
Junior High students faced a Monday Constitution test directed by Mr. Black with two amendments making a passing score a filing prerequisite and offices non-political. Teachers noted increased interest in government and student candidates, while many pupils reviewed the Constitution from copies posted around the building.
Glenda Printz was elected D E head with W N Swanson as vice president Pat Jahaffey secretary Candy Hoal treasurer and Gob Plantz as reporter. The Sidney club plans to attend the October 19 delegate assembly in Kearney to elect state officers and set a date for the leadership conference profits from sticker and pin sales fund future trips.
Instruction in marketing and distribution is led by John Hetttuk. The program serves high school students in a twofold role, offering on the job training at various sites and functioning as a national state and local organization for Distributive Education.
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