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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1962
Page
10
The Tiger Rag outlines 22 days left until graduation with final exams on May 17 and 18, baccalaureate on May 20, the senior trip on May 22, graduation night May 25, and numerous private parties. Seniors face choices about college, business school, or employment as they prepare for life after high school.
On Tuesday April 24 at 7 pm fifteen junior boys and girls met in the high school auditorium with Miss Williams and the present Thespians for the initiation of next year’s troupe. Each pledge was placed in a room alone and not allowed to talk or turn on lights. One by one each pledge was brought to the stage for calling.
After stage performances pledges were summoned to the stage and given pink slips to determine pass status. All pledges passed. For next year the Thespians will include Joan Meyers Linda Lee Yawn Iva Bledge Dee Register Mary Cook Barbara Best Johnny Cones James Francis Joey Taylor Sue Shine Jerry Stagner Dagma Rudisaile Diana Worthey Barbara Lee McConnell Paula Prewitt.
The South Park tournament saw Mrs. Fredien's volleyball team take first place after defeating Anahuac's South Park B team. Players Wanda Caraway Lynette Witte Virginia Woodard Bobby Jo Shepherd Linda Hanks and Kathy McWhorter starred with three Silsbee players on the All Tournament team and Woodard earning Honorable Mention. The team also earned a second place in another tournament and claimed district supremacy.
At the last meeting of the Future Teachers of America new officers were chosen for the 62 63 school year President Sue Mathews vice president Patt Grissom secretary Isabel Bledge treasurer Paula Prewitt and reporter Sue Shine Congratulations to each of these girls. Members may order jewelry through Ann Hayes by Friday May 4 Our Tigers headed to the State meet on May 5 have a strong chance to win.
David Drake Morris Windham and Pudgie Black, all ranked second regionally, compete in pole vault high jump and discus at this Saturday’s meet. Baseball losses due to rain left them 2-2 in district race with Victor earlier in the week.
On Friday April 27 civics students viewed a social security film highlighting old age and unemployment issues. The Beaumont Social Security Office supplied pamphlets and the film explained the administration and its functions.
Silsbee High School sends four contestants to the state meet in Austin May 4 and 5. J rery Die will compete in persuasive speaking after a regional win. Pudgie Black, track star, enters discus with a Houston regional record. David Drake, basketball standout, also vaults. Morris Windham tied for first in high jump at regionals. Band activities and senior banquet noted with prize winner Vicki Jonte and a pre-sale crowd expected.
Adrian M. Burk of Houston, a Baylor alumnus and attorney with Vinson Elkins, spoke on "Ten Years From Now." He urged seniors to plan ahead and choose the right master, stressing preparation before major life choices. The program closed with alumni songs Silhouette High Forever and Bless Be the Tie.
The Junior-Senior Prom will be held Friday May 11 with the Coustaliers providing entertainment. Juniors oversee fundraising and decorating at Kirby Elementary Cafetorium with the theme kept secret until the night of the event.
Miss Beth Madison of Silsbee returned from Beaumont where she served as Duchess in the Neches River Festival escorted by John Venza. The festival ran from April 29 with teas luncheons and dinners. Highlights included the Coronation and Royalty Ball, Queen's Ball and parade.
Virginia Woodard hosts a May 6 tea at her home to honor the king festival. Calling hours are 2:00 to 4:00 PM and Lyn n is listed as organizer. Continued on Page 4, Sec. 2.
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