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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1962
Page
6
The Tiger Rag announces staff roles with editors Victoria Jonte Beth Singletary Randy Read and reporters across sections. It lists editors News Amusement Society Sports Feature and student contributors plus sponsor Mrs Stella Vanderburg.
Editorial notes February as a month with 28 days except leap years and highlights birthdays of Washington Edison Lincoln Dickens and others. It mentions Groundhog Day and Valentine’s Day and lists a long honor roll of students across grades with many names.
The Silsbee Tigers A squad defeated the Victor Pirates 71 to 33 to break a two way tie with Jasper and move to sole first place. The Tigers had led the standings all season before a loss to Jasper and now return to the top spot.
The B team defeated Victor 49 to 22 last Friday to complete a perfect district record of six wins and no losses. They then played in Huntsville on Tuesday night as Conroe prepares to visit Silsbee tomorrow night.
During lunch hours girls in P E compete in volleyball on Tuesdays and Fridays when lunch hour exists. Mrs Fredein serves as sponsor and maintains a daily schedule in her office indicating which days games are planned.
The girls' P. E. classes viewed a film on volleyball Friday. It outlined rules and several plays, illustrated by professional players, and showed warm ups and practice. The aim was to teach correct technique and emphasize teamwork as essential to the game.
The band thanks Birdwell's Mini max and Crockett's for helping with a successful cake sale. The note credits many band members for their time and work but omits individual names due to space limits.
A group of smiling Junior Tigerettes displayed their new drill squad sweaters for the first time Tuesday afternoon. The maroon sweaters were distributed by Mrs. Fredien to junior members. white sweaters for senior members have not arrived yet.
Friday night Beaumont station aired a Tele Rama to raise money for the March of Dimes. The event continued until 4 pm Saturday with Key Club and Ludus Club volunteers handling phone donations. The effort totaled 22,280 dollars.
Last week pictures were taken of student council members and the choral club. The choral club photos included the pianist the director Mrs Neyland the group and the officers.
Last Thursday January 24 T B tests were offered to students and parents who requested them at the school. TB is contagious and dangerous but curable if detected early. Thousands contract TB yearly and the school priced the tests at 25 cents.
Henceforth there will be at least one teacher in the auditorium with duty in the mornings and during lunch hours to supervise students.
For the past two or three weeks there have been many cold and flu epidemics around. A number of measles and chicken pox cases are reported. Last week many students were out with measles or flu. Some basketball players were sidelined by sickness but most have returned to play.
Mr. Hignett urges seniors to begin college preparation now and discusses entrance exams. Students should visit his office soon to talk about options and improve their chances of acceptance.
The Silsbee Chapter of Future Farmers of America met last week to discuss the annual trip to the Houston Fat Stock Show and selling roses and candy to raise funds. They also covered area contests for the year.
National Honor Society members completed a donut sale and proceeds will be delivered Saturday to support a fundraising cause.
President Billy Tarver divides Silebee into four precincts for a new library project. Carmen Dominguez Jimmy Wills and Jerry Die named section captains to oversee orders in a quarter of the town.
The Junior class outlines fundraising efforts including two cake sales and a car wash held this year to raise money for the Junior-Senior prom. Candy has been ordered for sale by the group to support forthcoming events.
A community event plans a door-to-door sale next Saturday and adds a barn dance and Ugly Man contest as part of the festivities. The page mentions no organizer but highlights the social gathering and contests to attract participation.
A business club formed by students in Mrs. Janie Houghs Stenography and Shorthand II classes last week. Elected officers include President Sharon Simmons Vice President Polly Sue Bell Secretary Treasurer Lynette Witte Reporter Beth Singletary. Sponsor is Mrs. Janie Hough. Continued on Page 4.
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