Palmer High School - Footprints Yearbook (Palmer, TX)

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122 yjafzz er yjugfc cscgoof Commemorating the vital need for youth fitness as expressed by the late President Kennedy, Miss Eula Stinson, first grade teacher, celebrated with YOUTH FITNESS DAY. Twenty eight little athletes in the first grade took part in the program. Seen at right are Sue Kinsala, Linda Colquitt, and San- dra La Marque who assisted with the program. Girls in first grade are getting their ribbons pinned on. Several first graders stand near Miss Stinson as she presents a rib- bon to Wayne Prince, winner in one of the events. Wayne had been injured in an automobile ac- cident and came through to win a ribbon for his participation in one event. Fellow classmates are just as proud of Wayne as is Miss Stin- son. Through hard work and much effort, youngster mastered many phases of youth fitness in the first grade. Senior student Steve Long was the director of the YOUTH FITNESS DAY and is seen at right presenting the loving cup to Joe David Parten as the winner of the most ribbons. Looking on are other winners: Rob- by Hobbs, Kristi Prince, Sara Stacks Barbara Cottongame, Daniel Ray and Elena Delgado. Little students took part in nine different events such as trampoline, pogo, racing, jumping, rope climbing, hula hoop, sack racing, ball bouncing and run and jump.

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youlf fzffn ess is cgfresseof Junior high school boys take part in the school gymnasium in a pro- gram of physical fitness. Mr. Tom Brock works hard at seeing that each boy gets one hour during the school day of vigorous physical exercise. Boys are seen at left during basketball season as they work in the gym. Boys organized a team and played in a league in Ellis County. Junior high school girls are trained by Mr. Torn Brock, girl's physical education instructor. They are seen at left preparing for a game of basketball. Girls work for one full class period to perfect their bodies by taking exercises. They do all phases of activity in the school gymnasium. The picture at left only tells part of the story of youth fitness in our school. Mr. Brock likes to stress track and field events to those interested. Seen at left is Joe Schwartz as he wins the 100 yard dash at a district track event held in Corsicana. Joe participated in various events and brought back several blue ribbons to our school. This is another of the types of physical education that Mr. Brock stresses. Joe is a sophomore in high school and plays other sports besides track events.

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Pictured above standing are: Coach Earl Richardson, Joe Schwartz, Charles Kemp, ,Timmy Slade, Louis Barron, Steve Long, Danny Hobbs. Seated: Jack Bardwell, Ramon Santos, Narel Robinson, Jimmy Harper, Edward McDonald, Tommy Harper and John Fuller. SCHEDULE PALMER OPPONENTS 6-22-13 Forreston 4-0-O 12- 8 Avalon 1-1 6- 6 Maypearl O-O 2- 8-3 Italy 6-4-1 Palmer defeated Mildred High 10-3 in Bi-District Playoff PALMER BULLDOG BASEBALL TEAM WINS FIFTH STRAIGHT BI-DISTRICT TITLE Steve Long dosed the Season with a 11-1 Ramon Santos had the highest batting average pitching record and a batting average of of HUY team member, . 685. He has con- . 302. He Plans to attend College on base- sistently been a leading hitter for the team ball Scholarship. during his high school days. 60