WI-PA-HI-SC dated December 15, 1960, was made available to us by Nancy Temple. Thanks for sharing!
WI - PA - HI - SC
"WE HONOR THE TRUTH"
NUMBER 15
WINTER PARK HIGH SCHOOL, WINTER PARK, FLORIDA
DECEMBER 15 , 1960
Christmas To The Generations
QUESTIONNAIRE

      On Christmas Eve while the younger set hang up the stockings for Santa parents and old folks watch and try to remember their first Christmases. And as the children are tucked in to bed, the parents again recall to mind the joys of Christmas.
     
Christmas Day finds toddlers and little lords with bright eyes and hanging mouths. They tear open compare each and every present and then go on to tell the neighbors and the world about their new dolls, guns, erector sets, and rocking horses.
      Teenagers find themselves babbling over new clothes, rifles, or a new car. But along with all this, there is a feeling that begins to rise from deep down inside. It is weak at first, but as the Christmases progress, the feeling becomes dominate at Christmas time.

        There is always the feeling of friendship and active happiness, but a warm, loving pain to do something extra special comes alive. It is at this point that the real meaning of Christmas begins to be understood. The act of true giving is meaningful.
      Parents and grandparents are able to relive their memories when they see the transformation of Christmas, for on Christmas Day, they too are filled with emotions. Their emotions aren't always in the form of squeals and shouts.
      Christmas night finds the older folks and grownups sitting and staring at the glow of embers in a fire place. They are pensive, yet content. It has been a lovely Christmas and all the children were happy. The time to relax is now, before New Year's resolutions are made.
      Question: Do you believe in Santa Claus?
      Ann Spaulding-"I'd love to--where do I sign up?"
      Kay Axton-"It all depends on how old he is."
      Lance Howden-"Every other year."
      Carol Eckhardt-"Nope!"
      Lynn Distlehorst-"No! But I believe in giving presents."
      Linda Hamilton-"I like men with beards, or I should say mustaches."
      Nancy Peck-"I like beats with white beards."
      Rita Dunn-"Sure, and the Easter bunny too."
      Margie Whittaker-"I'll tell you after I count my presents."
      Kathy Millonig-"Naturally, who else?"
      Mike Gilmore-"Of course-doesn't everyone?"
      Barbara Richardson-"My sisters do, so why shouldn't I?"
      John Hoche-"I give; do I?"

CLUBS ELECT
SWEETHEARTS

      Two of the most prominent boys' clubs at WPHS selected their "Sweethearts" early this year.
      Barb McCartney was chosen as the Hi-Y Sweetheart. She looked stunning in her formal at Homecoming, and the big convertible upon which she was perched helped to add to the splendor of an already magnificent evening. She will "reign" over any and all events sponsored this year by the Senior Hi-Y.
      Rosie Vardell stole the hearts of the Wheel Club boys. They were all nearby to view their "Sweetheart" in the Homecoming parade and at the dance afterward. Rosie will preside at all functions of the Wheel Club.
      Both of these girls made for a mighty pretty picture in the Christmas Parade, held recently in downtown Orlando.
      The boys in these two clubs surely did a marvelous job of selecting the girl they thought to be "best fitted" for this title. They couldn't have made better choices.
      Congratulations, Rosie and Barb!

CHUCKLES

      Dewey Ramsby: "Jack, if you had $18 in your side pockets, $36 in one back pocket and $19 in the other back pocket, what would you have?"
      Jack Billingham: "Someone else's pants."

 

Sneak Preview

     A sneak preview of the couples going to the Christmas Formal are:
     Susan Chace and Jim Harmeling, Dodi Simmerson and Greg Holland, Barbara McCartney and Julius Mullins, Judy Teague and Jim Henry, Pamme Anderson and Andy Biggs, Suzie Gray and Tommy Gibbs, Suzie Miller and Bob Wiser, Marcia Gruber and Buster Judy, Sheila Cummings and Jim Ferguson, Rosemarie Vardell and Tommy Seals, Jacque Cook and Charlie Brooking, Carole Giddens and John Prevatt, Lynn Ricks and Frankie Harris, Suzie Cushing and Danny Rivenbark, Ann Spaulding and Allen Burris.
     Nancy Temple and David Eckhardt, Kay Persons and Neil Haldeman, Maurine Doggett and Ed Fishback, Ronnie Peacock and Linda Schmidt, Julie Baldwin and Bill McGinnis, Perky McKim and Larry Elam, Judy Kirkpatrick and Tim Hartung, Jane Mitchell and Bill Dick, Mary Carter and Jon Spradley, Barbara Cayll and Maurice Hazen, Anne Laing and Russ Buhl, Barbara Buchanan and Dick Laing, Sigrid Bergstrom and Richard Giannini.
     Carole Tennesson and David Sias, Kathy Zorian and Bill Cullerhouse, Kathy Adkins and Randy Lowe, Suzanne MacMillan and Murry Smith, Brenda O'Steen and Clarence Hood, Sheila Clark and Dan Bruner, Kathy Browne and John Bordley, Dave Herold and Linda Merrill, Ronnie Buckmaster and Cheri Mason, B. J. Chambers and Bob Schricker, Linda Holton and Don Jorden, JoAnn Engle and Alan Darling, Pam Lipson and Walter Grafy, Jo Allen and Fred Hale.

SRA READING LABORATORY

     In most Senior English IV classes the students are taking the SRA reading program. this program has been especially designed to help each student, not only increase his reading rate of speed but also to speed up compresension of the material he has read and inprove listening comprehension.
     When asked what they thought of the SRA reading program the following Seniors commented:
     Karen Kane: "I think it's a good idea but it still hs a few flaws. I would have liked to have had it earlier in high school."
     Sue Tinklepaugh: "I like it but I get a little bored with it after a while. I think you should have it a little each year so that by the time you are a high school senior you will be able to use it proficiently."
     Connie Shoup: "It really has improved my speed and comprehension. I think we should have a little each year."
     Bill Ronay: "It's an improvement from the overall boring schedule which is offered by Senior English. I would have liked to have had it in 8th or 9th grade."
     Noralee Reicherts: "It's lots better than regular English class because there's no homework. There should also be lessons and hints on improving your speed and comprehension. We should have started the program in junior high and continue it a little each year."
     David Herold: "I like it because I don't like English. I would not especially have wanted to have it earlier in high school."
     

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