The Mathis News (Mathis, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 13, 1980 Page: 5 of 12
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THE MATHIS NEWS, Thursday, November 13,1980 PAGE 5
and Mrs. James Etheridge,
joined the student body of
Mathis High School this year
from Dallas. Cindy, a
sophomore, previously attend-
ed Skyline High School. She
said, “I like this school because
it’s smaller and the people are
nice.” Tammy, a freshman, at-
tended school at Cedar Hill
Junior High. She lists her hob-
bies as swimming and
baseball. Tammy commented
that she likes this school
because it is smaller and the
people are friendly.
STUDENT COUNCIL
The Mathis Student Council
held a meeting Thursday,
November 6 in the Mathis High
School Cafetorium. Four Coun-
cil members attended the
District X Student Council Con-
vention in Falfurrias.
The Council is considering
additional members to the
Council. A motion was passed
to revise the Constitution to in-
clude this change. A committee
was appointed to study the pre-
sent Constitution and make
recommendations.
Plans for a Christmas Talent
Show featuring Council
members and band members
were also discussed.
tee held a meeting Thursday,
November 6, at the Superinten-
dent’s Office in Mathis.
Superintendent Olan McCraw
Jr. was elected chairman of the
committee. Billy Williams, In-
termediate school principal,
was appointed as acting chair-
man and Donna Shurley,
Elementary school principal,
was appointed literary chair-
man. The literary district meet
will be held in Mathis April 3-4.
The girls district track meet
will be held April 10, boys
district track meet is scheduled
for April 23. Both district track
meets will take place in
Refugio and will begin at 2:30
p.m.
By Myk school Journalism Class Jmm
caikcrlnc Baen/Tlm Coats, Editors wf
semester for four years,
BAND DEPARTMENT
Saturday, November 8, the
Mathis High School Band went
to Robstown to participate in
the U.I.L. Marching Contest.
Mathis was the last AAA band
to perform before the an-
nouncements of the ratings.
Mathis received a III division
rating. Only two bands receiv-
ed a I division in the AAA
category. They were Refugio
and Hebbronville.
Friday, November 14, the
band will recognize the Senior
band members and the first
Flag Corps during the halftime
ceremonies. Also to be an-
nounced will be the Beau and
Sweetheart. The Stage Band
will also perform during
halftime.
YAC
Some YAC members will pre-
sent skits for the VFW Ladies
Auxiliary. The skits will be
presented at the VFW Hall on
November 20 at 8:00 p.m.
The YAC members are plan-
ning to have a booth at the
Country Fair on November 20
at the high school cafetorium.
Their booth will consist of bak-
ed goods, Christmas decora-
tions, and toys.
HANDICAP
UNIT II
The Handicap Unit II went on
their usual visit to the NAS
Chase Field Base in Beeville to
bowl. The bowling scores were:
Yolanda Valadez, 72; Beatrice
Martinez, 58; Esequiel Ramos
Jr., 40; Willie Blackard, 24;
and Lenora Olivarez, 24. The
Handicap Unit II students went
to the park afterwards and ate
their lunches. Miss Wostal,
sponsor of the unit, said the
Handicap students enjoyed
their trip very much.
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COUNSELOR’S
OFFICE
Students who expect to take
the ACT test in December must
mail their applications by Fri-
day, November 14. The next
ACT test will be given
February 14. Students who
need to take the December SAT
test may register until
December 14, but they will be
charged six dollars extra for
late registration. January 24
will be the next test date for the
SAT. Aplications for both tests
are available in the counselor’s
office.
Emma Dogan, admissions
counselor with the LULAC
Education Service Center, will
be working in the Counselor’s
office every Tuesday to help
students make out applications
for entrance into college and
applications for financial aid.
Students should make ar-
rangements to see Emma
Dogan on Tuesdays if they need
help.
5th PERIOD AG
Melissa Brand, Stacy Rouse, and Mary Kay Sikes varnish a
picnic table. Lonnie Messer, instructor.
records will be sold until
November 14. Robert Freasier
is the high salesman for the
Sophomore Class with eighteen
subscriptions. He is halfway to
the grand prize which takes
thirty-six subscriptions.
HOMEMAKING
DEPARTMENT
Homemaking teacher, Mrs.
Ella Jean Porter, began
teaching her Homemaking I
fourth period class to sew Mon-
day, November 10. The class
has been learning to sew and
cut sample patterns. Some of
the projects the class will be
making include - tote bags,
blouses, and shirts.
Avon Christmas
Bazaar
featuring Jewelry, other Gift Items
Tues.-Wed.-Thurs., 9 a.m. till ??
Nov. 18 thru 20
DISCOUNT PRICES
Off Hwy. 534 past Quick Stop Grocery, turn into
Pernitas Point, take first right after Boat Barn
turn off, then follow signs to Verna Price home.
547-6527
FRESHMAN CLASS
The Freshman Class has
been selling stationery to raise
money for their senior trip. The
items they are selling include
stationery, puzzles, coloring
books, Christmas cards,
decorations, and cards for all
occasions.. The orders take
from two to three weeks to ar-
rive. All orders will be in before
Christmas or earlier.
SUPERINTENDENT’S
OFFICE
The District 30 Universal In-
terscholastic League commit-
5th PERIOD AG
Mark McCowan, Steve Walters, and Gabriel Carranza (not
shown) weld the table frames in 5th period Ag class, Lonnie
Messer, instructor.
SOPHOMORE CLASS
The Sophomore Class held a
meeting Thursday, October 30,
to discuss their magazine sales.
The magazines, tapes, and
NEW STUDENTS
Cindy and Tammy
Etheridge, daughters of Mr.
PEP CLUB
The Pep Club and
Cheerleaders are working out
the details with the coaches to
have club members and
cheerleaders go to all sporting
events. The Pep Club began
their quest for spirit for other
sports by sending two
cheerleaders to the Region IV
Cross Country meet. Attending
were Cindy Aguilar and Cindy
Gonzales. The Pep Club is also
working on a special poster for
the Parents’ Night football
game November 14.
SHOPPING STATION,
YOUR DISCOUNT CENTER CONVENIENCE STORE
LONE STAR
12 oz. cans
MILLER
12 oz.cans
SCHLITZ
12 oz.cans
BUDWEISER
12 oz.cans
id we i s
6 pack
FHA
Mrs. Ella Jean Porter, spon-
sor of the Future Homemakers
of America, said all seniors in
FHA who are interested in the
Agricultural Homemaking
Show and Auction Scholarship
should see her soon. A few of
the requirements are: being a
current participant in the coun-
ty show, and being in the top 25
percent of the graduating class.
All applications must be in by
December 15. The scholarship
winners will receive $250 a
6 pack
6 pack
HUNTER'S SPECIAL
"SPOT LIGHT"
AC OIL FILTERS &FL-1
PLUG *
INTO ◄
CIGARETTE
LIGHTER
5th PERIOD AG
David Gutierrez, Ernest Moreno, and Steven Muniz put
woodwork on table frames. Lonnie Messer, instructor.
oTrlte!
4-PACK
NOW
FROM
iSHUGART COUPON s
WEDNESDAY, NOV. 19
RIVERA’S FLOWER SHOP
205 N. FRONT
Registration
• Starts At
BCCNov.13
QUAKER
STATE
ANTIFREEZE
BRAWNY
TOWELS
DURACELL
C&D CELL
2 pack
QUAKER STATE
WALLET SIZE
COLOR PORTRAITS
Bee County College begins
winter registration Nov. 13 for
occupational classes taught on
the clock-hour basis.
Dr. Neal M. McBryde, dean
of occupational education, said
that classes taught during the
winter quarter, beginning Nov.
18, include air conditioning and
refrigeration, auto mechanics,
bookkeeping careers,
cosmetology, cashier-teller
occupations, clerk-typist
employment, diesel
mechanics, nurse’s aide
training, radio and television
servicing, vocational nursing,
and welding.
McByrde explained that
evening sessions will be
available in air conditioning
and refrigeration, auto
mechanics and welding.
Opportunities for students to
learn welding at night will be
available in Beeville, Falls
City, Falfurrias, and San
Diego, he said.
New to the schedule is a
building trades class to be
taught in San Diego.
Financial assistance in-
formation about BCC classes
may be obtained by calling the
school’s financial aid office in
Beeville at (512 ) 358-6823, and
information on veteran’s
benefits is available by calling
another Beeville number, 358-
3018.
Career development in-
formation related to the clock-
hour classes is available by
calling BCC at 358-8973.
QUAKER STATE
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Natural Gas Heating.
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SHOPPING STATION
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SUPPLY LASTS OR THRU
NOVEMBER 17,1980
Sunday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
LOCATIONS
HOURS: Mon. thru Sat. 6 a.m. to 10 p.m
THREE RIVERS
N.E. Corner Hwy. 281 So
VICTORIA
706 East North Street
3702 North Laurent
2606 Port Lavaca Hwy.
1501 North Main
1201 Sam Houston Dr.
1609 North Navarro
ROBSTOWN
701 Avenue J
201 E. Ave. A
ROCKPORT
901 Broadway
SINTON
320 W. Sinton
TAFT
Hwy. 181
KINGSVILLE
525 South 14th St.
606 E. King
MATHIS
Hwy. 9, South
PORT LAVACA
1104 N. Virginia
2128 West Main
REFUGIO
105 N. Alamo
CUERO
801 North Esplanade
DRISCOLL
Hwy. 77 at 6th St.
(no beer available)
FREER
322 South Norton
GEORGE WEST
Hwy. 281
CORPUS CHRISTI
2602 S. Padre Island Dr
4402 S. Alameda
4101 Gollihar
3401 Leopard
3418 Baldwin Blvd.
3925 S. Padre Island Dr
4301 Kostoryz Rd.
6330 McArdle
4502 Hwy. 181
9702 Leopard
5656 Everhart Rd.
713 Airline Rd.
1724 Morgan St.
4102 Greenwood
2702 S. Staples
ALICE
315 No. Johnson
1107 East Main
Relieve cold symptoms this winter with new
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less energy than the electric kind. And that
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So cure the common cold this winter. Warm
up to the original — natural gas.
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Hwy. 44
BEEVILLE
601 S. Washington
WOODSBORO
Hwy. 77 North
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Loya, Sandra N. The Mathis News (Mathis, Tex.), Vol. 57, No. 46, Ed. 1 Thursday, November 13, 1980, newspaper, November 13, 1980; Mathis, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1040328/m1/5/: accessed May 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Mathis Public Library.