Santa alive and well 1678 years old
Joe Reed outlines the origin of Santa Claus from Saint Nicholas of Myra 300 A D to the modern jolly figure. He credits Washington Irving’s Knickerbocker History of New York with shaping today’s image of Santa as a plump, rosy cheeked figure.
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Santa
Santa Claus
Saint Nicholas
Myra
Lycia
Turkey
St Nicholas
Saint
Sinster Klaas
Washinton Irving
Knickerbockers History of
New York
Christmas Recital by High School Choral Group
The high school choral group directed by W. E. Mayes performed a Christmas recital Sunday December 17 in the high school auditorium. Five grade levels are represented across four groups with the fifth sixth and seventh as one and the eighth ninth as another. Each group sang separately for service clubs. Fifth grade students Cathy Barrett Mark Denson Mellissa Goree Shawn Lindsey Barbie McGaughey Misty Mayfield Sharon Rhea Beth Stanford Cryst Stovall Mark Taylor Tiffne Taylor Lenora Willis performed selections To Bethlehem When Christ Was Born and Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer. The sixth grade sang.
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Bethelehem
Christ
Talented sophomore artist draws horses and cars
Jody, a Franklin High sophomore, pursues drawing as a favored hobby despite a crowded home. He has two years of art lessons under Miss Roni Haxton and Miss Judy Ingram, contributes posters for the Thespians, and plans to continue art in high school. He comes from a large family and works at the Cliff House Restaurant.
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Dena Underwood
Nancy Young
Franklin
Jody
Roni Haxton
Judy Ingram
Connie Stovall
Dennis
Stovall
Alfreda
Cliff House
Local girls varsity basketball opens ACHS tourney vs Abilene Christian High
The girls team meets ACHS at 5 30 pm in the opening round of the ACHS tournament. Stamford beat Sweetwater 36 35 led by Tressa Giddings with 16 points and Patty Bolin with 10. In the Key City Tournament Stamford lost 42 29 to Lubbock Estacado in the first game.
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Abilene Christian High School
ACHS
Stamford
Sweetwater
Tressa Giddings
Bulldogs
Patty Bolin
Lubbock Estacado
Key City
Tressa
Abilene High JV
Rayshell
Stamford bands stage traditional Christmas concert
Students hear a Christmas concert by Stamford High School and junior high bands during school hours. The junior high performed Three Christmas Carols featuring Away in a Manger We Three Kings O Come All Ye Faithful Pat-A-Pan Carol of the Bells and Tinsel and Holly. The high school presented Saint Nicholas Suite The Christmas Suite and Christmas Pops Medley.
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Stamford
Pictures distributed at school for yearbook sale
School announces student picture distribution with price options for full packet three ninety, one sheet one seventy five, two sheets three twenty five. Best value is full packet at three ninety according to Kim Cook. Payments may be cash or bank checks and packets not held after classes unless arranged. The 1979 Bulldog annual is on sale at ten dollars until February first, then twelve fifty for unpaid. Annuals available from any staff member.
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Kim Cook
Bulldog
Bulldogs Split Opening District Games In 1979 Update
The varsity opened district play December 12 losing to Wylie 43 as Edward Gardner led with 18 points. They won December 15 against Anson Tigers 44 to 41 with Danny Davis scoring 13. JV fell to Wylie 44 24. Stamford beat Anson 40 36 with Rocky Lewis at 12. Ninth graders lost to Anson 33 22. top scorer Ernie Manske with eight. Eighth graders resume January 1979.
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Wylie Bulldogs
Edward Gardner
Anson Tigers
Tigers
Danny Davis
JV Boys
Wyle Bulldogs
Rocky Lewis
Stamford
Anson
Bulldogs
Ernie Manske
Mark Dunn
Billy Wedeking
Scott Olson
Jimmy McCorkle
Handmade Ornaments Warm Up High School Christmas Tree
Student Council members created and hung handmade ornaments on the school Christmas tree. Under SC president Sue Hammer they pasted cut felt and paper orna ments in butterfly, stocking, candy cane, tree, bell, and heart shapes, then added a popcorn chain. New ornaments will join the collection annually.
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Stamford
Tammy Holbrooks
Kevin Wade
Ricky Miller
Tamera Newland
Sue Hammer
Holidays Start Today At SHS As Break Begins
Students at SHS will be dismissed at 2 30 p m on Thursday December 21 for Christmas holidays and return on Tuesday January 2. December 22 is an in service day for teachers and seniors with a film How to Pack Your Own Chute about overcoming fears.
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Santa Claus
Bulldog News
SHS
Homemaking students craft Christmas gifts showcase
Homemaking 1 and 2 classes devote time to making Christmas gifts including beaded bells macrame plant hangers name pillows crocheting ceramic tree ornaments and macrame jewelry. An open house on December 20 allowed visitors to view the handmade presents hour by hour.
Speech class presents play today at 5 p.m.
The first period Speech I class stages the final of three Christmas programs at 5 p.m. featuring letters to Santa Claus. Last week showcased an all male chorus from the third period class performing The Twelve Days of Christmas and Jingle Bells. Mrs. Lillian Southerland praises the first A Capella attempt on the radio program and the boys’ excellent effort.
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Santa Claus
Lillian Southerland
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