Two FFA sweethearts Crowned For 1980 81
Kara Bolding and Kristi McKeever were elected FFA sweethearts for the 1980 81 year at SHS by secret ballot. Kara, a senior and twirler, participates in Fine Arts NHS ITS FHA UIL and piano. Kristi, a freshman, engages in Fine Arts voice athletics and piano. They will distribute ribbons and awards at the Tri Area livestock show and 1981 FFA banquet. Tickets on sale for Dallas Theatre Center production Alice in Wonderland at SHS auditorium January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kara Bolding
D.A. Bolding
Kristi McKeever
Billy Joe McKeever
FFA
SHS
International Thespian Society
FHA
UIL
Tri-Area
Kara
Dallas Theatre Center
Lewis Carroll
Lillian Southerland
Reynolds
Oliver
Abilene
Anson
Avoca
Hamlin
Haskell
Paint Creek
Stamford Isd
Dallas’ Theatre Center
Texas
Paul Baker
Irene Corey
Springs
Alice
Texas Commission of the Arts
New junior high teachers Xan Holub and Cynthia Hearn arrive at Reynolds
Two new junior high teachers join Reynolds, Xan Holub from Abilene with a BS in Education, English and PE, Summa Cum Laude, and Cynthia Hearn a Stamford graduate, McMurry College alumna in History. Both bring diverse hobbies and active church and campus leadership histories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
Xan Holub
Cynthia Hearn
Xan
Cynthia
Zan
Abilene
Abilene High
Abilene Christian University
ACU
Alpha-Chi
W-Club
Kappa Delta P
Omega Thi Alpha
Ko-Jo Kai
Abileneigh
Stamford
Old Glory High School
Dorman Holub
Orient Street Church of Christ
Stamford Fourth Grade Makes Refrigerator Magnets for Christmas
Stamford fourth grade students created spray painted cookies with magnets for gifts. Teachers Betty Murphree Elizabeth Hollabaugh and Melodee Christian assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Murphree
Elizabeth Hollabaugh
Melodee Christian
History of Christmas Traditions and Saint Nicholas Origins
The article traces Christmas origins from Asia Minor and Saint Nicholas the Bishop of Myra, noting how his legend spread to Bari, Europe, and America shaping Santa Claus. It covers gift giving roots in Rome, varying date customs in Italy Spain and Germany, and enduring modern decorations and meanings across cultures.
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Santa Claus
Saint
Nicholas
Asia Minor
Myra
St. Nicholas
Bari
Italy
Europe
Saint Nikolaus
Kriss Kringle
Germany
Saint Nikolas
Sinterklaas
Holland
America
St. Nicolas
Spain
PSAT Scores Reviewed At Juni Class Assembly
The Juni Class held an assembly on December 16 to review PSAT results. Principal Bill Preston explained the scoring system and said he will counsel each student before the SAT. Eligibility for college requires 41 verbal and 46 math on PSAT results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Preston
Seymour Sweep Lands Girls Basketball Run Recent
Seymour’s varsity girls beat SHS in a recent matchup with Bolin top scoring at 10 points. The J W team and freshmen also faced Seymour, as did eighth grade squads in losses to Anson. Holiday tournament dates loom with Dec 30 and Jan 6 games on the schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seymour
Brenda Bolin
Parris Harrell
Lydia Heller
Lori Medford
Cindy Oman
Bolin
Sandra Arellano
Heller
Debbie Manske
Anson
Robbie Brock
Deborah Carlton
JoAnna McMains
Melanie Schoonmaker
Lynette Welch
Brock
Carlton
Schoonmaker
Deanna Coppedge
Welch
Gail Cedillo
Terri Pierce
Choral Groups Sing Locally on Square Program
The high school junior high and Reynolds choral group directed by W E Mayes joined a Christmas program on the square last Thursday night. Some girls have sung with Mayes up to five years. Mayes also directs the Chansonettes, a group of sophomores juniors and seniors. The Chansonettes perform for programs and club meetings. They sang for the Exchange Club last Friday at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reynolds
W.E. Mayes
Mayes
Exchange Club
Senior Class Readies for Pageant Style Play
Stamford High School seniors competed for 20 speaking parts in the comedy Youre Only Young Once by Glenn Hughes. About 29 of 73 seniors auditioned for the Saturday night performance in the school auditorium with Mrs Lillian Southerland directing and Jerry Schubert promising an evening of excitement and entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Hughes
Stamford High School
Hugh
Gabby
Gallagher
Benito Perez
Ron Dayton
Rocky Lewis
Melvin “Cluck” Biggs
Eddi Martinez
Dick “Speed” Miller
Lewis Alambar
Pop” Wilson
Lloyd Funk
Paul Chapman
Charlie
Burton Lee
Clara Gonzales
Harriet Jones
Sharon Gilbreath
Lillian Southerland
Jerry Schubert
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Dallas
McKeever
Don Ameche
Claire Trevor
Mr. and Mrs. Murgatroyd
National Endowsorment of the Arts
Washington, D.C
West Texas
Southerland
McMurry College
Sigma Tau Delta
Phi Alpha Theta
Greece
Fortegn
Holy Land
Santa Funk
Tony Nauret
Bulldog News
Brandon Baize
Carol Petty
Mary Lou Schubert
Marion Smith
Studnts
Stamford Memorial Hospital
Teakwood
Skyview
Billy McKeever
Merit Student
Christ
United States
Teresa Mueller
Tony Navert
Tracy Wilson
Ernie Manske
Rosie Clevenger
Sania Funk
Chuck Howard
Rose Maldonddy
Glenda McCandless
Ted Scarborough
Lori Schoonmaker
Wayne Seay
J.W
Kay Alvarez
Rochelle Calhoun
Laura Denson
Kathy Dilliard
Karen Gilbreath
Denson
Dillard
Patsy Spalding
Alvarez
Davis
Bronco Seed
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