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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1974
Page
10
A lively look at upcoming Senior Day events and weekend plans. The piece mentions Midnight at the Oasis rising in popularity, school traditions, and final celebrations for the Class of ’74. It notes graduation practice, notebooks, and a Dixie Queen sendoff alongside casual campus adventures.
On Friday May 10 the Freshmen cheerleaders were chosen Debbie Almond Melinda Guillory Sissi Loyd and Suzanne Sanchez. They will cheer at all Freshmen football and basketball games Homecoming and other events requested.
Biology II students from Mrs. Sue Jacob’s class toured Houston May 15 visiting Herman Park Zoo the museum and planetarium then toured St. Luke’s and MD Anderson hospitals. Some students were lost briefly but retrieved. Steven Lovelady received an EKG and was relieved to be normal.
After weeks of confusion SHS enters dead week as seniors are excused after Thursday classes and underclassmen finals begin next Tuesday. Ten and a half weeks of summer break await after this week of concentration.
The Silsbee High School senior schedule is announced with May 24 as final student day for the class of 1974. May 24 includes senior exams and graduation practice for the May 30 ceremony. May 27 is labeled senior day with no class attendance.
Silsbee High School annual issue lists staff editors and sponsors. Names include Lois Ann Conner editor in chief and sponsor, with sections for features sports exchange and student contributors. The publication details VOE secretary and staff rosters, reflecting a campus yearbook style school newspaper.
The 1973-74 Tiger Rag editors reflect on a year at SHS with mix of frustration and reward. They note coverage challenges, praise staff relations, cite topics from leadership to open campus, and call for sports expansion and age changes. The piece closes with best wishes to successors and a fond goodbye from Lois Ann and Sharon.
The Silsbee High School S Awards program will be held today in the gym at 1 30 p m. Certificates will be issued to deserving students with a few medals. It covers awards not presented at Satuma Awards Day and includes academic and athletic excellence school service perfect attendance and extra curricular performance. Mrs Jo Ann Rolls Mr William Gilchriest and Student Council President Scott Skinner will oversee the ceremony.
FTA teachers took a rare excused day off to relax at the Public Pool last Thursday. They lounged in bathing suits with radios and suntan lotion after long hours at Kirby Read O'Neil Junior High and the Baptist Church, enjoying a much deserved break.
Jerry Galloway 6 ft 4 in 245 lb senior shines at SHS as captain of football and track teams. All district football performer, Tiger basketball member, Key Club and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Chooses Nichols State University on a football scholarship to study coaching.
Lamar University offers top high school juniors a chance to earn college credit in the summer with credit held in escrow until after graduation. Selection requires high GPA, strong test scores, and counselor recommendation, with annual deadlines and a June registration for Stephen C. Tutt of Silsbee High School.
SHS Student Council journeyed to the Galleria last Monday and skated on the ice while exploring shops and dining at El Felix and Farrell. Sponsor Mrs. Joan Rolls led the group, with bus driver Mr. Joe Hignet.
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