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Newspaper
Silsbee Bee
Location
Silsbee, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1963
Page
10
Editorial notes Constitution Week proclaimed by President Kennedy and urges pride in the 1787 Convention. It recalls the need for a strong central government, the Constitution’s role in uniting states, and its amendments and enduring guide for all 50 states.
The band thanks Chief of Police Tarver and Officer Max Zellers for escorting them back from Liberty last Friday. Gratitude is also extended to chaperones Mrs. Andrew Hicks Mrs. J. R. Perritt and Mrs. Pat Ward and to Mrs. Wright of Art Flower Shop for corsages for the band leaders and staff.
The first meeting led by vice president Leslie Ashworth approved paying 25 percent of pep rally materials costs with Carl Adams approval. At the second meeting, girls attended to discuss Twin Week and boys to be auctioned were chosen.
Last week at SHS Linda Hanzel Patricia Herron Joy Hopkins and Susan Williams were called to Kountze to testify before a grand jury about recovering purses stolen from the choir room of the First Baptist Church. The rest of campus life included hurricane Cindy closings football pep rallies and new staff.
Hurricane Cindy damages the Silsbee High School Tiger mascot at Kirby Memorial Stadium with a broken tail after high winds. Robert Parks rescued the mascot. some rooms flooded due to rain and window leaks. All classes were dismissed Tuesday, Sept. 17, with Wednesday morning classes resuming.
Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company begins a two policy program for Silsbee School System students and staff after last year’s policy lapse. Plans include a school time policy for 5.00 per year and a full time 15.00 per year, with coverage during school hours or 24 hours a day respectively. Lawrence Bruckman Co. handles Texas agencies from San Antonio. Standard Life’s home office is in Oklahoma City.
The article recalls September 18 1959 marking the first performance of the Civil War era song Dixie by Daniel Decatur Emmett a Yankee born songwriter in minstrel shows. It notes Dixie became the Confederacy battle hymn at Jefferson Davis inaugurations and Emmett faced Northern hostility selling rights for $300 before dying in poverty.
Mr. Howard Perkins, English teacher, becomes sponsor of the Tiger Rag. Mrs. Don Hough resigns to devote time to Satsuma duties. Perkins studied journalism and served on his college paper staff. News deadline is Friday afternoon. Contributions contact editor Jean Poshajiuske or Mr. Perkins in room 202.
On September 20 1963 the Silsbee FFA chapter initiated 22 Greenhands including Dennis Allen Obert Blaisdell Robert Covington Richard Ferguson Darrell Gore Larry Gore Jimmy Hoke Sammy Humble Joe James Daniel Jenkins Ellis Jones Steve Livingston Roy Marshall Charles Miller Johnny Okun Robert Ruggles Samuel Ruggles Calvin Wells Mike Williams Lynn Wood and Larry Wright. The ceremony began in the Ag shop with blindfolds and a chain formed by belt loops as they recited the FFA Creed. After badges were awarded they faced a playful hazing that included reversed shirts belts around necks and improvised costumes before being sent outside to perform cheerleader routines.
Silsbee Tigers stomped Liberty Panthers 29-6 led by Paul Johnson and Punky Parks as the defense smothered the Panthers. Gerald Walker’s miscue and Reggie Madison’s 25 yard return helped seal the win before a big upcoming test against French Buffaloes.
The Silsbee High School Chorus announces its 1963 64 officers with Alice Hare as president Bonnie Greene as vice president Evelyn Barrett as secretary treasurer and Judy Yarbrough as reporter Director Robert Nevignid expects a successful year as the group learns new music and organizes this week
The article introduces Silsbee High School science offerings and facilities. It outlines courses chemistry physics biology and advanced biology led by Mrs H M Donelson. Chemistry classes total 115 students across four sections with a well equipped lab featuring eight benches and a four student per bench arrangement.
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