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Stamford American

Location

Stamford, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1981

Page

3

SHS Wins Albany Tennis Tournament Trophy

Stamford High School claims the overall team trophy at the Albany Tennis Tournament held March 2 to 4. Benito Perez won the men's singles title, defeating Abilene Christian High School’s top player. Trung Pham finished third in singles and the varsity doubles team of Ray Alverez and Tony Nauert won the doubles.

Stamford Albany Benito Perez Abilene Christian High School Trung Pham Ray Alverez Tony Nauert Dung Pham Brenda Bolin

Shouse wins two mile at Stamford track meet

Margo Shouse placed first in the two mile at Stamford High School's girls meet on Saturday. Rochelle Calhoun took second in the 100 meter hurdles. Patricia Hatley finished fifth in the two mile. Debbie Manske and teammates placed in several events including a fourth in the mile relay and fifth in the sprint relay.

Margo Shouse Stamford High School Mmedals Rochelle Calhoun Patricia ‘Hatley Debbie Manske Patricia Hatley Karen Gilbreath Sylvia ‘Galardo

Stamford Joins Teams for Practice Relays Meet

Heavy rains canceled the Possum Kingdom Relays in Graham on Saturday. Eight teams stayed for a practice meet, including Stamford, Amarillo High, Borger, Cedar Hill, Decatur, Graham, Mineral Wells and Vernon. Charles Applin, Ernie Manske, Wayne Seay and Edward Gardner ran 45.1 in the sprint relay for sixth. Lana Gonzales took second in the 2 mile run. Rocky Lewis timed 41.5 in the 330 yard hurdles to place second in his heat and third in the 120 yard high hurdles with 16.8. Mike Woodson was second in his 120 yard high hurdles heat with 17.4, Paul Gomez ran 24.3 in the 220 yard dash to place second in his heat. Chuck Howard finished fifth in the mile. The mile relay team of Applin, Flores, Manske and Gonzales finished third in 3:35.

Graham Stamford Amarillo High Borger Cedar Hill Decatur Mineral Wells Vernon Charles Applin Ernie ‘Manske Wayne Seay Edward Gardner Lana Gonzales Rocky Lewis Mike Woodson Paul Gomez Chuck Howard Ernie Flores Ernie Manske

New Stamford High student Paula Hollan excels in gym and more

Paula Hollan, a Stamford High senior from West Texas, balances gymnastics with rodeo, dancing, and art. She plans to graduate, attend Angelo State and St Mary's College, pursue law, and continue gymnastics in college. Born in Roswell, she grew up in El Paso with two brothers and a mother who works at a gas company.

Paula Hollan Paula Far West Texas Hanks High el Paso Angelo State St. Mary's College San Antonio Tracy Talevera Stamford Roswell N.M Ronnie Scott

Homemakers present skit to local VIPs

Homemakers III and IV classes performed a skit titled Mini ral and Vitaman for local VIPs last week. Dena Underwood and Teresa Venable read problem letters from Sharon Gilbreath and Dina Lopez with solutions. Cathey Field narrated the program and the class closed with nutritional tips.

Gail Haterius Vitaman Ann Landers Dena Underwood Teresa Venable Sharon Gilbreath Minigal Dina Lopez Vita‘man Cathey Field

Homemaking I students sew nine weeks of garments

Members of the first period Homemaking I class finished nine weeks of sewing projects. The boys made shirts and the girls blouses. Rosa Sanchez Gomez and Rosa Gomez praised making clothing as fun and cost saving. Tony Gardner enjoyed making his shirt and may take Making II next year.

Rosa “Sanchez Rosa “Gomez Tony Gardner Gail Haterius Terry Lopez Rosa Sanchez Eva Gonzales John Applin Rosie Gomez

Piano solos qualify SHS coeds for state

Stamford High School juniors Marka Gray and Mandy McKeever earned first division piano solos, earning state contest eligibility in Austin this June. Band director Alvin Young praised their work as highly competitive at state level and noted the $48,000 annual state scholarship.

Stamford High School Marka Gray Mandy McKeever Marka Mandy Austin Alvin Young Competion

Stamford FFA to Enter Soil and Livestock Judging Contests

Stamford FFA members will participate in the California Creek Soil Judging contest Thursday and the Sweetwater Livestock Judging contest March 21 in Sweetwater. They prepared by judging land slope soil texture topsoil at Stamford Park and studying feeder calf slides for body frame size and muscle thickness. The club plans two teams for each contest and will publish results afterward.

Stamford Ffa California Creek Sweetwater Stamford Park

Clef Dwellers Elect Officers For 1981 82

Clef Dwellers elected new officers Monday March 2 at Tom Thompson's home for the 1981 82 year. Officers include Tiffne Taylor president Barbie McGaughey vice president Bridgett Griggs secretary Brett Mathews treasurer Kelley Thompson reporter historian and Laurie Marugg junior keynote chairman. Tom Thompson entertained with songs from Fiddler on the Roof. March hosts were Tom Thompson Ursula Richards and Michelle Russ.

Cleff Tom Thompson Tiffne Taylor Barbie McGaughey Bridgett Griggs Brett Mathews Kelley Thompson Laurie Marugg Ursula Richards Michelle Russ

St Patrick's theme ushers Fine Arts Club meeting

The Fine Arts Club met March 2 at Kara Bolding's home with St Patrick's Day as the theme. Parris Harrell opened the meeting as president. Sharon Gilbreath accompanied the hymn Press On Ye Sons of Light. Deanna Coppedge played Londonderry Air and Kim Ekdahl Sang I'll Take You Home Again. Kara Bolding offered a solo The Kerry Dance and Glenda McCandless with Susan Miller performed My Wild Irish Rose and When Irish Eyes Are Smiling. Hostesses included Kara Bolding Lisa Enfield Terri Pierce Monica Perez and Susan Miller.

St. Patrick's Day Kara Bolding Parris Harrell Sharon Gilbreath Londonderry Air Deanna Coppedge Kim Ekdahl Glenda McCandless Susan Miller

SHS Tests Schedule and Track Meets Highlight Week

AROUND SHS plans nine weeks tests for Thursday and Friday with period based testing and early dismissal at 2 30 p m Friday for spring break. Classes resume Monday March 23. SHS tennis hosts Clyde and Knox City at 4 p m Thursday. Reunion Relays set for Saturday at SHS track with a hamburger supper Friday at 7 p m in the cafeteria. Junior high and junior varsity track meet Friday in Albany and varsity girls track in Olney Saturday. 1980 81 yearbooks on sale for 15 dollars through March 15 plastic covers 50 cents extra order through staff.

SHS Clyde Knox City Albany Olney

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Jackie Cooper Evilene Dillard Kay Alverez Aspermont Shouse Deborah Carlton Lisa Enfield Lynette Welch Manske Calhoun Carlton Gilbreath Kristi McKeever Galardo McKeever New Stamford High Paula Holum Kim Rainer Shelly Tipton Pam Hanson Leslie Cooper FFA St. Patrick’s Fine Arts Club Een Nesw Teresa Mueller Lori Schoonmaker Tracy Wilson Jimmy McCorkle Sania Funk Rose Maldonado Ted Scarborough Cliff House Abilene Easilel Eurail Ctl Particu Enis Bishop Electric W. McHarg
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