Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 54, Number 9, Decatur, Adams County, 12 January 1956 — Page 11

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DECATUR HIGH By Doo Curb Striker

"Hit 'em again, hit 'em again, harder, harder!” — and that we did. The “mighty jackets” again i|efeated the Central Catholic Irish, in a very exciting game in D. H. S. gym last Friday

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night. The cheering bloc looked neat in their beanies and white blouses and they did a terrific Job "W supporting the team. The band, also, played some fine numbers, and a trumpet solo was very ably played by Jack Dailey. Nice going, Kids, keep it up! — D. H. S. — Tomorrow night, the Jackets will travel to Central high school, of Fort Wayne, to tangle with the Tigers. A cheering section and the cheerleaders will be there to yell for the team and we'll be hoping for another victory. The team is out to beat those Tigers and bring home a VICTORY!!! — D. H. 8. — “Mein’ries Are Made of This” was a successful dance sponsored by the senior class last Friday night after the victorious game with Central Catholic. The music for the dance was provided by*, high school combo, which did * swell job. The dance was well attended by members of several different schools and “a good time was had by all.” . — D. H. S. — Miss Pumphrey, school librarian, has returned home after spending some time in the south with her father, who is ill. He is reported to be somewhat improved. Welcome home. Miss Pumphrey! — D. H. S. — The speech class has been working hard on their constitution

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spooclMß* &ud lot Tussdsjr LHo class presentation of these speeches began. The high school contest, in which approximately six members will give their speeches before the high school, will be January 23. Good luck to all those participating In this contest. — D. H. S. — “It doesn’t seem possible that a half school year is over already, does It?" Well, it is and tomorrow is the “day of reckoning.” The grade cards will be distributed at the end of the day. There may be somp sighing and there may be some crying, but all will be relieved to have another grading period over. - — D. H. S. — . Terry Murphy is serving as Junior (Rotarian tor the month of January. Terry is a senior at Decatur high school. We hope you are enjoying the meetings, "Murph.” — D. H. S. — The student body of D.H.S. sincerely wishes Mrs. Hugh Andrews, who recently underwent surgery, a very speedy recovery. — D. H. 8. — . Ed Bean, a former student of DJI.S., returned to his home in Chicago last Sunday. Ed is a junior in a Chicago school. The school which he attends did not take up UatU the ninth of January, so Ed enjoyed a long vacation over the holidays with his many friends. We all hope to see Ed again real 8d&. J — d. rt. s. — Last Tuesday night, the "mighty Jackets” again defeated the Elmhurst Trojans in a game at the naw Elmhurst gym. In spite of bad weather, many of the Decatur tans were present to yell our team on to another victory. Way to go, Team!! — D. H. S. — Fairbanks — The mouth of the Yukon river is on the Bering sea in western Alaska.

5 < MONMOUTH HIGH By Shirley Bleeke

Beginning with I this week, and | continuing for | the next 4 to 6 I weeks, the Eng- | lish and speech I teacher. Mrs. g Eloise Andrews, ! will be absent I from her teaching post because of illness. Ed

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ward Jaberg will take over this position during her absence. The entire teaching staff and the student body hopes that Mrs. Andrew’s recovery is rapid, and that her smiling face will soon be seen back In the halls of M. H. S. — M. H. S. — Forty exuberant seniors are looking forward to their mass trip which will be taken from April 22 to April 2«. The students are planning to u«e the facilities of the Erie Railroad and are journeying to the National Capital at Washington, D.C. Detailed plans tor the excursion have not yet been completed. A class trip either to New York or to the capital has been an annual event at M.HB. for quite some time, and it is looked forward to with great anticipation by the studenta. — M. H. S. - The dates of the baccalaureate and commbncement exercises, May 13 and May 17 respectively, may seem quite far in the future; but because time passes so quickly, the seniors have elected a committee to make the plans tor these two very special events. The members of the committee are: Joyce Welter and Norman Da,vte, co-chair-men; David Brown. Donna Heckman, Marlene Johnson, Stew Schnepf, and Sondra Brown. — M. H. S. — The Eagles came back victorious last Friday night from their

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long journey to Union Township “ Mar Huntington. The final score was 67-54, and the score of the second team game, also won by Monmouth, was 33-37. Congratulations to both teams, and we at M.H.S. hope that they do just as well in county tourney games., GOOD LUCK, EAGLES! — M. H. S. — Tests! Tests! Teets! Yes, this past week has been tilled to capacity with both six-weefcs and semester tests, and every one is quite thankful that the strain is nearly over. Next week the issuing of grade cards will officially end the first semester of this school term. — M. H. S.— "Spiritual Experiences in Everyday Life.” This was the topic tor discussion at the meeting last Monday evening of iue Muuiuviitk parent and family education group. The discussion was led by Rev. Christie, pastor of the Mt. Pleasant Church, and devotions tor the evening were read by Mrs. Oscar . Bieberich. Mrs. Harold Owens, 1 Mrs. Robert Rice, and Mrs. Burl ' Fuhrman acted as hostesses; — M. H. 6. — Last Tuesday evening the first meeting in a series of tea which will cover the next three months, < was held in the agriculture department- These classes are concerned with different phases of farm management, and Fred Meier, the agrciulture teacher, will be in charge. There is no charge for the classes, and anyone interested is invited to attend. — M. H. S. — The varsity basketball team of M.H.S. journeyed to tbe Adams Central gym Tuesday afternoon for a practice session preceding their opening game of competition Thursday evening with the Greyhounds. The trophy to be awarded the tournament champion is quite impressive, and the student body

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