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o TEN MED FORD (OREGON) MAIL TRIBUNE SCHOOL NEWS Ediled by Karen Sloniger; Staff: Allen Cone, Roxie Sise more, Judy Wayland and Joan Laurila. The Medford Kiwanis club iponsored a luncheon Wednes day at the Country club for the football players. This luncheon was to include those that earned their varsity letters. The grid men were excused after third period, in order to be at the Country club by noon. Back-to-school night was held Monday, Nov. 25, at MHS. The Future Teachers of America Q, club registered some 496, ac cording to FTA advisor, Mrs. Maxine Smith. After registering parents attended a general as- O sembly in the auditorium, whef? James Johnston welcomed all of the parents and introduced the q members of the faculty who hold no classes. They were Lester Harris, principal. Miss Jose phine Kirtley, vice principal, and deans Mrs. Grace Berg and Alex McDonald. After the as sembly the parents went to 10 minute classes. Following the class schedules, refreshments were served in the boys' gym by memberof the Future Home makers of America. In the re maining half hour, parents were permitted to return to any teacher to make appointments for personal counseling con cerning their child. Despite the fog, a large num ber of people turned out to see the final performance of the mu sical play "Carousel." The play, which was previously scheduled for Nov. 21 and 22, was also pre sented Tuesday night for those who had purchased tickets but were turned away because of a full house on Thursday and Friday. Following a short business meeting, Maj. Gen. ieph Hicks from the Jackson County Civil defensi. spoke to the Future NursepVif America Tuesday aft ernoolsn the subject of radio active fallout. After the meeting refreshments were served. The Medford High band and choir will present a pop concert Dec. 8 at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium. This will be a benefit radio show produl by radio station KMED. The ad mission will be SI per person. The proceeds will heljend the band to San Franciscan .1 Last Tuesday's International Relations league meeting took the form of a sll model Unit ed Nations assembly. Four groups representing Syria, Tur key, Russia and the United States debated over the prob lems resulting from the relations befween these countries. The session was held for the purpose of acquainting ZRL members with UN procedu"s in prepara tion for the state IRL conven tion to be held next February. WithV the departure of the 1957 llotball season and only antici lion about the '57-58 baske'rlrall season, there is a lull at MHS. Without pep assemblies and daily announcements n cerning sports, students' conver sations are now about different subject than they were a month ago. However, the studies might be profiting because of this lull! ol St. Mary's High Sc Sharon Roberts, Sly Mary's junior? was recently cnosen the local winner in the "I Speak for Democracy" contest. After be ing selected the school winner Sharon gave her speech on tele vision and was chosen the local winner on the program. The other school winners out of whom Sharon was picked wefe Jon Kerr, Mike King, Carl Micnael, Loraine Smith, Constance Sokolowski an) Rich ard Theiral. AHT CAS? Tell us ho much - We lift hfsay "YES!" 0 Q You will be glad you chose Oregon Finance. Here we have no hard and fast rules. You deTl direct with the owner as we are home owned and man aged. Get the deal you V.-31H. See? Gene Thomas, Manager Oregon Finance Co., 45 So. Central. Phone SP 2-4433. Sunday, Deeeml 1, lC57o Report cards were gi&n out on Nov. 26 and the following re ceived honors Seniors: first honors, Jackie Garrett; second honors, Rick Col ver, Judy Hout, Pat Goch, Kathy Metz, Judy Paup, Carol Robin son and Ferris Simpson; third honors, Rick Cooper, Judy Hout and Peggy Schnach. Juniors first honors: Bob Ferra, Mollie Reavis, Sharon Roberts and Constance Sokolowski sec ond honors, Francis Ahern, Mary Crevier and Carol Depner; third honors, Laurene Espey, Judy Kaiser, John Kerr, Loraine Smith and Carmen Valentine. Sophomores second honors, Greg Beeler, Rene Greene, Dave Hanawalt and Marilyn Martin third honors, Mike Duggan and Tom Tomjack. Freshmen: first honors,- Fred Burick, Tom Depner and Dorthy Rausch; second honors, Anne Bennett and Florian Shasky third honors, Toni Adams, Olary of the Christinas observance. The third grades will see a series of short films, and everyone will enjoy roomirties on Dec. 20. T3S. 6 is the date decided for the annual PTA chili feed. The bOd and chorus will entertain afterwards. Th eighth grQUe homemaking classes recently completed a five week course in baby sitting. Rates weK decided upon and a certificate was given to all who completed satisfactorily. School was dismissed at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Nov. 27, and Thursday and Friday gave stu- ripnts an tAanhprc o fmir Hair week end, because of Thanks-(3t,unced as yet giving. o Squaws in the halls! A bar tender roaming around? There's one day in the year when this kind of dress is allowed, and Jo Batzer, Patty Calhoun, Rickjtnat's Western Day. Winners of Carrar, Karen Crev: Gerry El bert, Carolyn Holmes, Joseph Marshall, Marilyn Shultz, John Snider, Tanna Warren and Carol Valentin On Saturday night, Nov. 22, the sophomores sponsored the annual Sadie Hawkins; dance which was attended by about 40 couples, none of whom were recognizably in their unusual outfits. After a few mixers that started everyone dancing there was a contest for the couple with the best costumes. Mollie Reavis and Dave Hartley won and re ceived records as their prizes. Other prizes were given to Gary Kirsch, winner of the door prize; Mike King and Gena Sechler, whoQlanced the lQt waltz; Den nie Duggan, who was dancing with the mystery girl, Mary Cre vier; and Jea&tte Reict 'ho was dancing with the mystery boy, David Taft. 0 Q Central Point JuivSor High By Marlena Coffman, co-editor The football seasq over and letters have been awarded. Those' receiving letters are Harold Al len, Jeff Anhorn Todd Caster, Charles Cavin, John Champ, Gary Cutting, Willie Debrick, JackCSll, Willie Jones, Tom Kimball, Bill Kropp, Bruce Mar tin, Joe McCalvey, Dick More house, Pat Pepper, Jerry Scar borough, Owen Triggs, and Greg Wolfe. Managers awards went tCa Danny Hays and Mike Anhorn. Basketball practice has begun and the squad has been narrowed 15. They seem to be 0 good hape o meet the first opponent, neariK, on uec. o. The next junior high skating party has been schedd Dec. 9. This will k a reward for good behavior at the last party. A movie will be shown B W and 20 for grades through eight. This is to be part four Crater High School By j JDI DAViS the contest for the best dised people on Western Day were Marilyn Jones and Donna Col pitts dressed ast he Indian squaws, and Mike Nolta dressed as a bartender. The winners were announced at the FFA barn dance held on Friday Nov. 22. Hedrick Junior High By JltfpFRAKE "Turkey Hop" was the theme for the eighth ade dance held Nov. 27. The dance, along with other activities, was held in the Hedrick gymnasium from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The dance was also a "sock hop" at which all students had tIance in their socks. The band afficers have an nounced Dec.Hi as the date for their Christmas dance. Besides recorded music the band will present its own dance band to play many popular songs and others appropriate to the theme. The theme has not been an- The Hedrick cafeteria fea tured a Thanksgiving Turkey dinner Nov. 26. A total of 684 students were served from Hed rick and the Roosevelt Annex. Free ice cream and other spe cialities were futures of the occasion. 0 Hedrick students attended the playoffs of the boy's basketball intramurals from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday before being dis missed for Thanksgiving vaca tion, Thursday and Friday. All thsee games were played simul taneously, one on the stage and two on the main gym floor. The winners were 8th grade, Mr. Graves' home room; 9th grade, Mr. Richardsons' home room; 7th grade the All Star Team. Several new yellow litter re ceptacles have been placed at various points around Hedrick. The custodians made and paint ed them and decorated them with hornet emblems. The students from the Span isQ classes at Hedrick Junior High participated in a radio Spro gvQa recorded at KMED at 3 p.m. Nov. 27. The program con sisted of interviews portraying different phases of Mexican life. Those participating were Janice Nelson, Susan Yoder, Lonny Willoughby, Mark Goodman, Larry Brown, Kathy Henderson, Sarah Martin, Jerry Jarman, Ken Wise, and Jim Prake, Miss June Wheaton is the Spanish in structor at Hedrick. Use Mail Tribune Classified Ads it What a Wonderful Way to Say MERRY CHRISTMAS" To Tour Relatives and Friends Near and Far! One 8x10 Bronze-Tone Portrait (Of You or Any Member of Tour Family) For Only $1.98 with this Ad Nominal charge covert insurance, mailing and handling of order 20 Discount on Family Groups One to a Person Two to a Family Generous Selection of Proof MERLES STUDIO 400 W. Main Medford Hotel (Downstairs) Phone SP 2-4628 Hours: 11 A.M. to 7 PJM. Voij After December 7th, 1957 "On your iQ)rk, get set,go!" They were off with the speed j of lightning and the sound of! thunder as Allan Kimney firedf his gij to officially start Sadie Hawkins Dajyre. The boys ran for all they were worth as the girls lined up to start after them. With the second shot, the girls were off after the men. Squeal's Lgf delight cae from the girls a uie,y caugui uie men, DUt &oans came from the men! After a girl caught her man, she pro ceeded to take hinV over to Marrying Sam (Roily Arm strong) where the ceremony was performed for 50 cents. She then received a marriage certificate which ftas her ticket to the dance thatTSight, and of course, LLa wedding ring (which in reality At the dance that night, Patty Peffley and VTarren Straus we chosen tobe fiii'l Abner and Daisy Mae. They presided ovr the festivities of the evening. The senior class sponsored Sadie Havens Dayand the dance, o The cafeteria was decorad in Dogpatch theme with a mural on the wall depicting a typical ralfe.rKissin' Rock and the Cave were some of the other decoxa- tionfj O SobboiTDg Boms Sovs. I DO YOU NEED CHRIST0AAS-DEC IO Q 0 o o amiss " "' I 0 i' o f o One of the long awaited holi days of the year finally Arrived. 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