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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1975
Page
9
Black History Course At Silsbee High Launched
Silsbee High adds a 12 week Black History course taught by Mrs. Simicou. The class surveys Black American origins to present day without textbooks, aiming to unite and educate both majority and minority students. Students show enthusiasm as the program seeks continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simicou
Silsbee High
B. Simicou
Africa
America
Silsbee Tigers Volleyball Week Mix of Wins and Losses
The Silsbee volleyball team traveled to Little Cypress for a district opener with close JV and varsity games. JV won 15-13 then 15-9, while varsity edged 18-16 then lost 15-13, with a tight third game. Later JV beat South Park 18-16 and 15-13, but the varsity lost to South Park. Coach Pat Hare praised the squad as an unusually good team ready to win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee
Little Cypress
Tigers
Varsity
South Park
Pat Hare
Students Attend Lamar Workshop at Lamar University
On Saturday September 20 a bus trip took SHS students to Lamar University for a workshop in dramatics forensics and journalism. Led by James Leigh with R H Wilkerson overseeing journalism, participants from several schools practiced prose poetry drama oratory debate and speeches. The Southeast Texas Speech and Drama Association sponsored the event with the session running from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamar University
James Leigh
Bertie Standley
SHS
Southeast Texas Speech and Drama Association
Lamar
R. H. Wilkerson
Terrific Tiger Trading Post Named by Student Council
The school store earns a new moniker named by Teressa Fontenot after a student contest. Student Council officers praised the selection and pledged support for campus cleanliness drives and ongoing projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DECCA
Teressa Fontenot
Tiger Trading Post
D.E
M&m
October Calendar Highlights for Local Clubs and Games
October calendar lists club meetings and bon fire on Oct 2, homecoming events with Livingston on Oct 3 including a dance, and homecoming parade on Oct 4. Volleyball games against Jasper and Bridge City occur on Oct 6 7 with football games versus West Orange on Oct 10 and Jasper on Oct 24. Senior and admin pictures set for Oct 28 29 with multiple volleyball matches throughout the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Fire
Livingston
Jasper
Bridge City
West Orange
Stark
Little Cypress
South Park
A Word From Mr Kellar Praises Silsbee High Students
Mr Kellar commends the Silsbee High student body for improved courtesy and attitude. He notes more polite behavior, fewer smart-aleck remarks, less horseplay in the halls, and fewer fights, and sees a growing pride and effort to improve the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee High
Trophy dash and main event highlight Texas Louisiana stock car weekend
Championship stock car racing continued in Texas and Louisiana with John Whittington Jr winning the Trophy dash and B feature at Thunderbird Speedway Dallas and placing second in the 125 lap main. Paul Fleming won the main event. Don Seymour finished third. Details from Heart of Texas Speedway Waco and Forrest Hill Speedway Louisiana noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Louisiana
Thunderbird Speedway
Dallas
John Whittington Jr
Victor
Whittington
Paul Fleming
Fort Worth
Don Seymour
Mike Culver
Motorama Speedway
Heart of Texas Speedway
Waco
Charles Kettl
Bill White
Temple
Forrest Hill Speedway
Billy Melton
Shreveport
Eddie Taylor
Monroe
Beaumont
Silsbee High Drill Team Grooms Talent For Friday Show
Silsbee High School's 28 member drill team spends weeks in practice studying routines learned at camps. Senior lieutenants coach 22 visiting peers, while families fund outfits and phase through demanding rehearsals. The group balances academics, discipline, and performance to deliver a spirited halftime show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee High School
Haden
Stephen F. Austin
Leslie Birdwell
Tina Ferguson
Nathalia Johnson
Sue McDonald
Silsbee
Leslie
Tina
Nathalia
Sue
Maryvonne Fredien
Irene Beard
Cindy Santos
Debbie McDonald
Silsbee High
First National Adds Four Temporary Drive In Windows
First National Bank of Silsbee expands drive in facilities with four temporary motor teller windows. Two open this week with two more soon. Located south of the bank, they supplement north side tellers. Hours remain 8 to 5 30 weekdays and 8 to 6 Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National
First National Bank of Silsbee
Nelson Long
Long
Speed Queen Laundry Pairs On Display At Savings Event
New 1975 model Speed Queen washer dryer sets available only to Houston Natural Gas residential customers. Some units show light scratches dents or dust but all include a full two year parts and labor guarantee. Limited quantities and hours 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uoffice
Speed Queen
Houston
Retired Teachers To Be Guests Of Silsbee Club
The Silsbee Woman's Club Education Committee chaired by Mrs. Janie Williams hosts retiring teachers as guests. Guest speaker Mrs. Betty Ties from Lumberton ISD discusses From McGuffy to ITA at Silsbee State Bank with social hour at 3 p.m. and program at 3:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silsbee Woman's Club
Silsbee Woman’s Club
Janie Williams
Betty Ties
Lumberton Independent School District
McGuffy
ITA
Silsbee State Bank
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Raggy
P.S
Paine
Baggy
Miss Shining Star
Star
Run
Soph
Lamar Workshop
Sillbee
PIZZA
Pine Plaza
Mr. Retailer
Coleman
M&m Grocery
U.S
S.—In
Club News
Chris Bottoms
Theresa Fontenot
Tammy Reeves
Debra Langely
Rhonda Skillern
MR. Kellar
Fredien
Rangerettes
Kilgore College
Tigerettes
North 4Th St. Silsbee
Big Ben Wind Wesdlox
Savon Drug
Hardin County
Savon Drugs
Silsbee, Texas
Lumberton
Davis Whitted
Tommy Wright
Aaron McBride
South
Brown
Dean Lyda Kountze
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