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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1975
Page
10
A jumble of items unfolds from a Thanksgiving game to ice cream holes, oldies on the bus, a dancing bowling milestone, snacks, coats, and city holiday signs as December nears. The tone echoes carefree winter routines, shopping, and seasonal preparations.
Coach Fred Williams leads Silsbee Tigers basketball through pre district games aiming to improve each outing. After a season opener win over Baytown Lee the Tigers lost to Beaumont Charlton Pollard by about 20 points as turnovers hurt them in the second half. Williams emphasizes conditioning and system acclimation and predicts a strong district showing alongside Little Cypress Mauriceville and Orange Stark with a fast break style.
A playful note describes students running around bushes and trees with long white streamers in a toilet paper spree. They shivered but persisted to show their teacher is number one, dedicating the stunt to several named individuals.
Silsbee High School weekly Tiger Rag reports on Interscholastic League Press Conference status and student editors. Names listed include Pam McMillan Kathy Stanton Gloria Robinson Greg Edwards Chris Bottoms Donna Hardison Debbie Wallace and others.
The editorial argues that Silsbee High School lacks an auditorium and should have one. It criticizes the gym as unsuitable for music programs and meetings and urges better student conduct during gym events. It notes no plans to build an auditorium and suggests making the best of the current facilities.
The Silsbee Tigers basketball team beat PNG to move to 2-1 and will play Forest Park in Silsbee on November 24. The district will dismiss early for Thanksgiving. A Lufkin speech tournament by Silsbee High yielded 22 ribbons for the students.
Silsbee High School reports 131 students with a 90+ average in the second six weeks of the first quarter. The senior class leads with 57 honorees, followed by juniors 37, freshmen 19, and sophomores 14, with a detailed class listing of names.
The senior class met on Wednesday November 19 to choose a class song motto and flower. Suggestions were due by Friday noon and were to be serious. A committee cut the ideas to four per category and seniors voted Tuesday. Results will be announced later.
Congratulations to Mr. Gilchriest named teacher of the week. He graduated Silsbee High in 1966 and Lamar University in 1971. He began teaching at Silsbee High in 1972 and taught the senior class that first year reading The Lord of the Flies. He enjoys gardening and playing guitar with friends while urging students to value education and consider leaving school for a time to gain real world experience.
The 1975 deer season officially opened on Saturday November 15 in Texas. About 70 000 deer were taken over the first weekend according to Texas Parks and Wildlife. The piece urges hunting for food not sport and notes early success for Texas hunters.
Campus Rambler notes SHS Tiger Band earned an excellent rating at the marching contest on Nov. 22. The Tiger Rag staff thanks band members for their hard work and performances that make SHS proud. Best wishes to SHS basketball teams for the 1975-76 season.
Silsbee High School adds a golf team with coach Pat Day. A Nov 18 meeting invited interested players. Tryouts include a 72 hole qualifying event. the 10 lowest scores earn spots, but positions are not permanent. Open to all grades. contact Mr Day or the office.
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