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Newspaper
Winters Enterprise
Location
Winters, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1968
Page
4
The snippet lists staff positions including Assistant Editors Melba Lewis and Bill Brock, Feature Editor Gene Templeton, Copy Editor Susan White, Sports Editor Beverly Sprinkle, and Extension Editor Mike O'Deil. No events or actions are described.
The Junior High and High School students attended an auditorium assembly where Fay and Fay demonstrated juggling fundamentals. They juggling 2 to 5 balls, rode a unicycle while juggling three pins, balanced four balls on a forehead stick and three on a mouth stick, entertaining the crowd.
A performer balanced on an eight foot unicycle spinning four rings on his arms while students tossed a ball for him to catch and balance on a stick. He stacked five cups and a teapot and balanced six candies with candle sticks on his head. Fay and Fay then jointly juggled six juggling pins before students returned to class.
The school held Six Weeks Tests Week with students rushing between rooms and teachers issuing orders before the tests. Excitement and nerves ran high as pupils wondered if they would pass or fail while teachers offered encouragement. Afterward relief followed the tense period.
The article notes a return to the regular routine of school after a break. Students and staff adjust to standard schedules, with classrooms reacquainted and daily lessons resuming across districts.
The Senior class met February 27 after the Southern School Assembly to decide on a fundraising project. A car wash was discussed and Bobby Mayo offered use of the State Theater for a talent show. Everyone agreed on the talent show and plans were discussed before returning to class.
The Quill and Scroll organization met briefly on Tuesday January 20 to select its February Teacher of the Month. Mr David F Ledbetter, History and Civics teacher, was chosen for his outstanding character and keen understanding of students. Congratulations and thanks from the organization.
Senior Mike Pumphrey born July 4 1948 in Winters Texas is known for watching girls and serving in student council. He admires Richard Burton Baylor University Exit Exodus and the film A Man For All Seasons. His ambition is happiness and his greatest success was student council while his disappointment stems from being too optimistic.
Sixteen members of the Winters High School band will attend the Region VII Band Solo and Ensemble contest at Cisco Junior College on Saturday March 9. Cisco Junior College hosts musicians from 35 area schools for solos and ensembles with 560 entries and about 800 attending. Homer Krueger heads the CJC Music Department and is event chairman.
Mrs. Dianne Davis and Mrs. Nina Hale of Winters Primary School attended an information breakfast of the Texas Classroom Teachers Association at the Texas Grill in Ballinger. Twenty five teachers from Winters Ballinger and San Angelo joined in the Saturday event with special speaker Mrs. Marguerite Ross of Comanche.
Sandy Jensen of Dallas a student at North Texas State University visited Jan Johnson of NTSU and stayed at the Johnsons home with Mr and Mrs J L Johnson over the weekend.
The Wylie Bulldogs edged Stamford 87 to 83 in the Blizzard Relays held last Saturday. Wylie set two records, Ricky Parris vaulting 11-3 and Haskell's mile relay time of 3:32.8, while Haskell placed third overall with 69 points and several other teams posted notable marks.
Winters schools will be closed Friday March 8 so teachers can attend the District XI convention of the Texas State Teacher Association in San Angelo. The event at San Angelo Central High School and Sarah Bernhardt Theater includes committee discussions led by Mrs. Virginia Schwartz and speakers such as Dr. John H. Furbay.
A Ben Barnes Appreciation Day dinner is scheduled for Tuesday evening April 2. Ben Barnes, then Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives representing Runnels Coleman Brown and Comanche counties, is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor. Organizers promise more details soon.
Willis principal George M. Beard announces Winters Elementary and Jr High honor roll for the 1967 68 school year with 90 or above averages. Fourth Grade Dana Davis Marilyn McLemore Rebecca Bryan Tonya Bahlman Fifth Grade Glen Colburn Mary Kay Bauer Mike Moore Kerri Lynn Laughan Elvin Rodriguez Susan Burns Paula Meyers John Parramore Sixth Grade Keva Harrison Brenda EastThe Winters Enterprise Winters Texas Friday March 8 1968 page 8. Delores Arnold Ruth Crenshaw Johnny Martinez Steve Tatom Eight Grade Seventh Grade
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