Throckmorton Tribune (Throckmorton, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 36, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 17, 1975 Page: 6 of 8
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The Throckmorton Tribune. Thursday, April 17, 1975
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By Debi Bradfield
U.I.L. meets were last week.
Most of the students did real
well and several will be going to
regional this weekend. Those
who placed are: Tobby Payne,
1st in Slide Rule; Bruce Burk-
halter, 1st in reading writing
and 2nd in no. sense; Dwayne
Harrington, 3rd in informative
speaking; Jan Rogers, 2nd in
prose reading; Angela Howsley,
3rd in shorthand; Ted Morrison,
2nd in typing; and Charlotte
Harrington, 3rd in spelling.
The track teams did great at
district. Both boys and girls
placed 1st. Girls regional is
Saturday at Browtvwood and
boys regional is the next
weekend at Brownwood. For
further information see the
article elsewhere in the paper.
At contest last week the band
did very well. They received a I
in concert and a II in sight
reading. They brought home a
trophy, also.
District play-offs for boys
tennis were held Monday and
Tuesday. Those placing at
Munday were Bobby Stout and
Bruce Burkhalter (doubles),
2nd; and David Dixon (singles),
3rd.
The athletic banquet was held
Monday night. Everyone en-
joyed it immensely. Monday at
school several spent their study
halls decorating for the ban-
quet. Cheerleaders were in
charge of decorations.
The Land Judging team,
consisting of Craig Cowan,
Curtis Timmons and Kenny
Panther and Neal Cook, placed
5th in district and 19th in area.
The Range Judging team with
members, Gary Hargrove, Mark
Wilson, Brad Lindsey and
Randy Duke, placed 6th in area
and 3rd in district.
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Nothing worth having comes
easy,” he said.
He expressed his gratitude to
his parents and the people of
community for providing
fefc) the basics, and the opportuni-
ties to learn. But the outcome
was up to him.
“Your parents could have
gone elsewhere but they elected
to stay here because they
wanted a wholesome life for
you. They do it with no guar-
antees, no time clocks. Every-
one has to work. I had good
parents and I had opportunities.
Your parents and the people of
this community give you the
same opportunities.”
He stated that there were job
opportunities all over the U.S.
for young people willing to
work. Learning discipline is the
key issue, he said, and that’s
one reason athletics are good.
Athletics are also good, he
added, because they bring a
community together.
“Since the advent of TV, we
have too few things to get
people together anymore.”
Lilly recalled the first time he
went out for football. An 8th
grader, he got knocked to the
ground, and hard.
“I was tall and I weighed
about 150 lbs. but no one knows
what I went through. There
were many times when I wanted
to quit, but I picked myself up
and I had to work hard. Life is a
fight. Things are not easy. This
country has been fought for
many times. It’s a challenge and
I challenge you to grow up and
try to get the best education you
can whether it be college, trade
school or what, then work hard
at whatever you decide to do.
Wedding set June 21
the preacher for Baccalaureate.
It’s Bro. Pete Bradfield, pastor
of First Baptist Church in
Throckmorton.
Next week will be filled with
class parties every night.
Sunday the seniors are taking a
trip to Six Flags. Monday is the
junior class party, Tuesday, the
freshmen, Thursday, sopho-
mores, and Friday, the FHA
square dance.
This week’s senior is George
Hueber. George is in FFA and
Commercial Club. He enjoys
basketball, sleeping and hunt-
ing. His plans after graduation
are indefinite.
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Orleans was that we worked
harder that year than ever
before. It was no miracle — we
worked hard, and that’s what it
takes.”
He closed his speech by
wishing the best for the young
athletes, and again charged
them to be willing to work hard
irr this game of life.
Lilly introduced his wife,
Ann, and son, Bobby, who
accompanied him here.
He was introduced by Coach
George London. At the banquet,
Brad Whitaker gave the wel-
come to an overflow crowd and
prayer was by Bruce Burkhalter.
After the meal, the crowd went
to the auditorium where more
people were waiting to hear Lilly
speak.
Katrina Cook was crowned
Basketball Queen, and Marshall
Allen v/as crowned Basketball
King. In addition, Miss Cook
was crowned Football Sweet-
heart and received the Girl
Athlete of the Year Award. She
was also recognized for her work
as head cheerleader.
Boy Athlete of the Year
Award went to Jimmy Scrogum.
Thomas Ash received the Junior
Lineman Award.
Coaches, who were given
gifts by the athletes, are London
and Maurice Walker, football;
Tommy Boyd, boys’ basketball;
Linda Perry, volleyball; London,
Linda Perry and Walker, track;
Linda Perry, tennis; and Charles
Gober, golf.
Jimmy Coker was given a gift
in recognition for selling
between 60 and 70 banquet
tickets and supporting the
athletic program all through the
year.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Palmer
of Megargel announce the
approaching marriage of their
daughter, Charlotte Lynne, to
Mr. William Harley Portwood
III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don
Buckalew of Route 3, Seymour.
Miss Palmer is a senior at
Megargel High School and will
be graduated in May. She has
been cheerleader, Most Beauti-
ful, class officer and Favorite,
FFA Sweetheart, member and
Band receives
top ratings
The Throckmorton Golden
Greyhound band under the
direcnrnvof Thomas
attended the Cisco senior
musical festival Saturday, April
12. The band received a I in
concert and a II in sight reading,
and was awarded a trophy for its
concert performance.
Wes Hayes, clinician and
director of the Holiday bands,
stated that the THS band was
one of the best Class B bands
that he had heard in a long time.
Mr. Hayes gave the band some
very helpful hints on how to
improve and some fine words of
encouragement.
“I am very pleased with-the
work that the bands have done
since I arrived in Throckmorton.
It is a great pleasure to work
with such dedicated young
muscians. I am looking for
better things to happen next
year,” Fogleman said.
Nancy Rogers and Holly
Hooper received a first place
for a flute duet. Each was
awarded a medal.
The Throckmorton bands will
be presented in concert on
Thursday, May 8, at the high
school auditorium.
TOWN TOPICS
Dick and Alta Stout of
Carlsbad, N. M. visited Mr. and
Mrs. Denzil Condron last week.
Pete Stout of Edinburgh,
Texas visited briefly with the
Denzil Condrons Tuesday morn-
ing.
officer of FHA and FFA, Miss
M.H.S. and has been named to
the all-district girls’ basketball
team.
Mr. Portwood is a graduate of
Kemper Military School in
Booneville, Missouri and atten-
ded Texas Tech University. He
is engaged in farming and
ranching.
The wedding date has been
set for June 21 at the First
Baptist Church in Olney.
Fort Griffin
sets usage fee
A new procedure has been
implemented at Fort Griffin
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facilities.
A fee of $5.00 is being
charged for the Pavilion which
may be reserved in person or by
telephone. Until now, there was
not an additional fee for the
Pavilion and it was not reserved.
Reservations will be accepted
for this calendar year. Reserva-
tions for the next calendar year
may be made after January 1. A
reservation is not required and
the Pavilion may be used
anytime that it is not already
occupied or under reservation.
For further information, per-
sons are asked to contact park
headquarters, Fort Griffin State
Park, Route 1, Albany 76430,
telephone number 817/762-
3592.
Lester W. Galbreath is park
superintendent.
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