Sweeny High School - Bulldog Yearbook (Sweeny, TX)

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' -K Emmy Awards May 1 1 Awards Night Program Recognizes Best Performances in Academic, Service Roles Much like a night of Emmy Awards in Hollywood, the stars came out May 11 in the annual Awards Night program which featured recognition forthe outstanding academic and service achievements of SHS students. Every department brought out its best before a crowd of parents and citizens. A highlight of the program, local scholarships presented by area civic and industrial organizations represented college grants ranging from one to four years for selected graduating seniors. The Phillips Scholarships, presented by Mr. Cliff Akers, were awarded to honor graduates Connie Cummings and Miron Bertsch. The scholarship awards S1000 yearly toward college tuition for four years. The new People of Sweeny Scholarships, presented by Mr. John Richers, are a project by local folks. With proceeds from civic events like Pride Day and other fund raisers, the two S500 scholarships are awarded to selected seniors. Brian Jammer and Kirk Johnson are the first recipients of the new scholarships. Board member Mr. Jerry Gerlich presented four awards on behalf of the Dow Chemical Company. Gaye Barker was awarded the Dow Outstanding Secretarial Student Scholarship. Salutatorian Jesse Knight received both the Dow Chemical Scholarship and the Texas Chemical Council Award. Liza Ruiz received the Dow institute Scholarship. Mr. Merle Wise presented a S400 award to Laura Johnson, recipient of the Local Union if564 of the lntemational Union of Operating Engineers. A S500 scholarship, presented to Willie Austin, was awarded by Mrs. Anna Higgins on behalf of the Women's Auxilary Brazoria County Civic Association. Connie Cummings and Miron Bertsch also received the American Legion Awards presented by Principal Joe Schuchardt. Other awards include: Civic Club Scholarship to Darlene Wyatt by Mrs. Mattie Lee Jordon. Sweeny Garden Club Scholarship to Darlene Wyatt by Mrs. Vivian Fisher. Pink Ladies Scholarship to Ronda Richmond by Mrs. Eutabelle Albritton. Lloyd SIugger Lindsey Award to James Spriggs by Mr. Joe Schuchardt. Brazosport College Scholarship to Michele Walden by Mr. George Bamett. Wharton Junior College Scholarship and High Achievement Award to Connie Cummings, Harold Barfield, Joan Dobias, Jesse Knight, DeAnna Lamb, Liza Ruiz, Blake Simpson by Mrs. Sharon Depold. Best All-Hound Students to Gaye Barker and Blake Simpson by Mr. Joe Schuchardt. Outstanding Boy and Girl Athletes to Millie Bivens and James Spriggs by Mr. Bob Pyssen. Woodmen of the World American History Awards to Liza Ruiz and Gaye Barker by Mrs. Nan Ryman. V. F. W. Voice ol Democracy Award to Dwayne Ryman, Doug Walters, Preston Wiginton by Mr. Jerry Wilder. Bluebonnet Girls and Longhom Boys State Awards to Michelle Murphy and Will Reid by Mr. Joe Schuchardt. D.A.R. Award to Lisa Boazman by Mrs. Zuleika Mitchell. Little Theater of Brazosport A ward to Cindy Burkett by Mr. Glen Fluitt. Speech Awards to Julie Sharp, Preston Wiginton, Christi Jammer, Christy Gay, Ann Bryson by Mrs. Barbara Murphy. Thespian Awards to Yvette Goza, Ellen Swan, Karla Heyn, Regina Anderson, Rhonda Griffin, Kimmy Hollomon, Pam Foster, Tracey Davenport, Cindy Burkett, Kathy Lavallias, Julie Sharp, Tami Snedecor, Best Girl, and Brad Burt, Best Boy. Outstanding Crew Awards to Julie Sharp and Troy Weatherford by Mrs. Barbara Murphy on behalf of Mrs. Agnes Denson. U.l.L. Awards to Preston Wiginton, Christi Jammer, Christy Gay, Ann Bryson, Tom Shomette, Tammy King, Liza Ruiz, Sheri Brown, Grace Upham, Michelle Murphy, Lisa Boazman. Student Council Award to Lisa Boazman by Miss Lillian Jones. Cosmetology A wards to Michelle Hataway, Patricia Mack by Mrs. Nan Ryman on behalf of Mrs. Nell Copeland. Choir Award to Laquita Hutto by Mr. Bill Bender. Band Awards to Gaye Barker, Arion Award: Harold Barfield, John Phillip Sousa Award by Mr. Gary T. Forse.

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