Caruthersville High School - Cotton Blossom Yearbook (Caruthersville, MO)

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Students Dig Into Their Pockets Again as in previous years, the students of C.H.S. contributed to many worthy causes. In some cases they contributed money: in others, they contributed time and work. The four classes started the year by collecting money for tour Care Packages. This project was spon- sored by the S.A.C. as their social service project. As a good will project, homerooms contributed to s a d t d y n oo to Christmas baskets which were distributed to needy iam ilie D ' s. uring Ianuary the homerooms made the Polio Drive a success. By sponsoring candy sales, box suppers, and other money making projects, they raised the sum of 3280. In the same month, the students contributed to the Red Cross and signed the scroll. The last drive, in April, was the Tennis Court Drive-a new project sponsored by the S.A.C. In order to raise money for a concrete co t th ur , e various organizations sponsored different projects to raise the amount of 3450. THE CONCRETE for the tennis court is poured by Otto Going, Coach Darr and Coach McGuire.

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l- . ke! and Charline S dl Zqetsch. Mcflone B: Teo. STUDENTS pane: at the Chdsmcs A ms- ' Several Receptions Held This Year In order to add to the events of C.H.S., and to entertain as well, many receptions were held this year. Iust before the Christmas holidays, the art department held its annual tea at which the students displayed their work. During the holidays the S.A.C. sponsored an alumni assembly and reception for students who have graduated from C.H.S. in years gone by. ln Ianuary the I-'.F.A. members and their parents enjoyed their annual covered dish dinner. As a new project this year the F.H.A. girls enter- tained their mothers at a Mother-Daughter Dinner. In con- junction with Open House, in May. the home ec students held a reception for all visitors. Later in the same week they entertained all eighth grade girls to acquaint them with the home economics department. M-M-M GOOD says Alford Hicks at the F. F. A. Parents- Son Dinner. Yr IFS 1 N- V13 ' .4.h . x f, H ' 'fesgfx VISITORS ADMIRE the Christmas tree and giftewrapped packages on display at the Christmas Art Tea. PUNCH was thoroughly enjoyed at the Christmas Alumni Tea. as is indicated by Phyllis McClanahan's relilling the bowl. TURKEY AND TRIMMINGS were tasty at the F. H. A. Mother-Daughter Supper.

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Special Weeks Observed 1954-'55 was a school year of many special weeks in C.H.S. Earlv in September the S.A.C. spon- sored a Freshman Week to acquaint the freshmen with the various organizations and to let them see a little of high school life. In October, the S.A.C. spon- sored a School Pride Week when the students wrote essays and made posters, the S.A.C. presented sev- eral skits in assembly, and those students who wished to pledge themselves to take more pride in their school signed the School Pride Pledge Scroll. Similarly conducted was a Courtesy Week, in No- vember. The most courteous boy and girl were recognized, a poster contest was held, and skits were presented by each homeroom in an assembly. In March, for the first time in C.H.S., a Religious Empha- sis Week was held. During the noon hou.r special services were held, with students of all faiths partici- pating. This was an inspiring week lor the students of C.H.S. CAR MANNERSH was the prize winning skit presented by Miss Walk's Iunior Homeroom for the Courtesy Assembly. Actors are lack Streete. Libby Christian, and Barry Trainor, RELIGIOUS EMPHASIS WEEK participants are Glenda Seabaugh. Linda Going, Bob Bartholo- mew, Libby Christian, Iackie French.