Jefferson Township High School - Criterion Yearbook (New Paris, OH)

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TURKEY TROT The first dance of the season was given in the school gym on November 27, by the Y-Teens. Music wasfurnished by the Jefferson jesters who made their first appearance. All were quite satisfied with the music. Women of the'Y,M.C.A. Council assisted the Y-Teens in the refreshment stands. Sandwiches and soft drinks were sold. PRINCE OF PEACE DECLAMATION CONTEST The local Prince of Peace Declarnation Contest sponsored by the Ohio Council of Churches was held on November 10, in the school auditorium. The contestants were Beverly Roberts, Richard Nelson, and Patty Stemple. Richard Nelson was judged the winner with Bev- erly Roberts alternate. A very large crowd was present. Richard took part in the county contest at the St. Paul Metho- dist Church in Eaton on December 8. He was the only boy out of seven contestants. The contest was won by Helen Dennlinger from Lanier. Thejackson entrant, Betty Shanes, was awarded the alter- nate position. FALL CARNIVAL A very nice tirne was enjoyed by all last October 30, when the annual Fall Carnival was held in the school gym. Various booths were placed over the gyrn floor and many games and contests were conducted in the lower grade class rooms.A movie was shown in the auditorium, following which there was an auction of cakes and cider, with one cake bringing S24-.00. Mr. Lauver served as the auctioneer, One of the featuring events of the night was the crowning of the Carnival Queen, joan Taylor. She had a total of 565.00 worth of 553 votes. The jefferson School faculty and students are very grateful to the community for coming to the carnival and making it such a success. Much appreciation and thanks should be given to Miss St- auffer and Mr. Lauver. Miss Stauffer was the head of the food com- mittee and Mr. Lauver was General Chairman.

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