UIL Speech Program Aids Future Tournament Fund Drive
The UIL speech class presented a Friday program led by sponsor James Meldrum. Seniors Joanna Evans and Duane Thompson opened with a duet from The Owls and the Pussycat, followed by a reader’s theater and a satire titled Room 106. The show highlighted campus humor and student roles while raising over 120 dollars for future competition fees.
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UIL
James Meldrum
Meldrum
Joanna Evans
Duane Thompson
Bill Manhoff
Duane
Felix Sherman
Joanna Apeared
Doris Wheeler
Dayle Davis
John Schuler
Maggie Enright
Joe Brennan
Maurine Denson
Paula Taylor
Brian Friel
Maggie
Joe
SHS
Sammy
Mr. Meldrum
Fanny
Connie Gilder
Joavet Smith
Sharon McDonald
Saramy
Fanther
Joanna
Protista Kingel
Nana Mia
Etvices
Bertie
John
Pugle
Bere
Maurine
Tudent
Paula
Breeder
Wonderbird
Doyle
Charles Dickens
SHS Gains Seven Student Teachers
Silsbee High began the second semester with seven Lamar University student teachers assigned to seven teachers for nine weeks or a full semester. Four former Silsbee graduates contribute while University observers supervise their progress in classes across P E civics biology typing and more.
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SHS
Silsbee High
Lamar University
Silsbee
Kathy Barclay
Mary Fredien
Barclay
Carolyn Grubbs
Carol Seabrook
Grubbs
Daniel Jenkins
Mary Delaune
Debbie Stephens
Sherry Woodard
Douglas Davidson
Port Acres
Riley
Davidson
Jeanette Pate
Warren
B. B. Simieon
Brendt Tantzen
Beaumont
Betty Ann Mitchell
Bookmobile Sails In For SHS Visit On Feb 5
Joe Byars of the Creative Writing Club announced SHS will host the annual Bookmobile on February 5. Students are urged to bring money for books as the vehicle offers a wide range of literature including a seniors favored classic section. The Bookmobile event funds Focus, the SHS literary magazine, via a commission paid to the Writing Club.
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Joe Byars
Creative Writing Club
Focus
SHS
Prom Candy Sale Sparks Rumor Mile in School Notes
Freshmen and seniors are depicted in a light, gossip rich school column. A junior plans a candy sale for Prom while a sophomore seeks a loan and a gal promotes her research progress with note cards.
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Gal
OEA Week Proclaimed In Silsbee Texas
Mayor Jim Hays proclaimed February 5 to 9 as Office Education Association week in Silsbee during an interview with V O E coordinator Bobby Meigs. The Silsbee High School chapter has led service projects and aims to boost interest in office education programs for about 40 000 members nationwide.
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Jim Hays
Office Education Association
OEA
Silsbee
Texas
Silsbee High School
V.O.E
Bobby Meigs
Hays
Meigs
Fresh Bounce Dunbar Rattlers Triumph Over Underdog Tigers
The Tigers defeated the Dunbar Rattlers 70 to 51 after leading 46 to 21 at halftime. Oliver Lewis led scorers with 18 points as Dunbar, previously undefeated, fell short and the Tigers moved into a tie for first in district.
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Freshmen
Tigers
Beaulmont
Dunbar Rattlers
Rattlers
Dunbar
Oliver Lewis
Tigers Roll In District Play With 6 0 Record
Varsity gains two more wins to go 6 0 in district play and lead 10 3A East. Mitch Dinkle pours in 23 against Stephen F. Austin, with Charles Stanley 19 and Steve Albrecht 17. Jasper loss followed 56 35 as Dinkle 10 and Simmons 13 paced the Tigers.
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Tigers
Bengals
Stephen F. Austin
Mitch Dinkle
Charles Stanley
Steve Albrecht
Michael Dabney
Dinkle
Jasper Bulldogs
Tiger Gym
Jasper
Bulldogs
James Simmons
Herbert Sapp
Bridge
Creative Writing Club Literary Contest Open at SHS
The Creative Writing Club sponsors a six week school contest from Jan 22 to March 5 with March 16 prize announcements. Winners receive cash and ribbons, entries to be judged by SHS English Department chaired by Mrs. Vanderburg, and featured in Focus.
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Creative Writing Club
Focus
SHS
Charlene Free
SHS English
Stella Vanderburg
SHS and Campus Activities Highlight Winter Sports and Events
The SHS Cagers beat SFA on January 23 and defeated Jasper 56 to 35 on January 26 at Tiger Gym with a 7.1 pm varsity start. The girls track team began workouts January 29 with tryouts planned later. a Health Career Day is set for February 3 at Lamar University.
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SHS
SFA
Tigers
Jasper Bulldogs
Tiger Gym
West Orange
VOE Candy Sale Supports May Appreciation Banquet
VOE at SHS sponsors a candy sale run by Vocational Office Education classes. The “footsie roosie rolls” come in a box shaped like a giant candy and sell two pieces for a nickel or $1.25 per box. Proceeds fund an appreciation banquet for VOE student employers in May.
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SHS
Silsbee High
VOE
Juniors Tackle Term Papers
Mrs. Lee Flowers guides junior English III students in writing research papers focused on how to research. The program emphasizes steps from working bibliography to final draft with outlines and drafts, aiming to build library and writing skills for college readiness by late February.
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Lee Flowers
Ink Stained Tenant Poem by Charlene Free
A light hearted poem by Charlene Free explores sky watching and clouds with a subtle cynicism. Imagery includes spirals, cotton candy palaces, and fallen clouds drifting over a quiet town.
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Charlene Free
Tiger Band Adds New Members at Silsbee
Silsbee's Tiger Band welcomes two new members, Cindy Burns joining the saxophone section and Ernest Lewis, a National Guard Band member, performing with the group as an admired guest tuba player during inauguration season.
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Silsbee
Tiger Band
Odessa
Texas
Cindy Burns
Lewis
Ernest Lewis
National Guard
Dolph Briscoe
Texas National Guard
SHS
Aleacher
Girls Track Introduced at SHS With 50 Signups
A new girls track program starts at SHS. About 50 girls enrolled two weeks ago. many will be cut. Workouts began Monday January 29 and run through Wednesday. Training includes running jumps and discus, under instructor Coach Wayne Riley.
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SHS
Wayne Riley
One Tea Bottle From Boston Tea Party Survives
A single bottle from the Boston Tea Party remains in the Massachusetts Historical Society Rooms, a relic of colonial protest preserved for public viewing.
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Boston Tea Party
Massachusetts Historical Society
Velvetia: Swiss stamps use Latin country name on issues
Velvetia or Switzerland is shown on Swiss postage stamps to avoid printing in the four official languages. The Latin form standardizes branding and reduces multilingual production.
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Switzerland
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