HUDLER Highlights1960-61

From Jamie Duncan's School Days Scrapbook

Hudler Highlights was a mimeographed newsletter handed out to the students of Hudler Junior High.  Editor was Joe Ratliff, Assistant Editor Dixie Davis, Art Editor Carole Reynolds, Reporters: Christine Allison, Karen Barnes, Elvin , Ray Dickey, Brice Fowler, Cheryl Graham, Kaye Griggs, Jennie Johnson, Oscar Jones, Wayland King, David McPeak, Beverly Prichard, Janet Reed, Sandra Rapp, Martha Sitton, Willie Snelson, Janet Warlick, Ann Wilmon, Bobbie Wood.  Sponsor Mrs. Phillips

Jamie's original copies beginning with Vol.1 No.1 through Vol.1 No.5 are shared here with excerpts of interest to the readership of The Website.  The originals will be on display at the 50th Reunion where you can read them in their entirety.  {Photos included were not part of the publication, but from 65'ers collections}

Hudler's History...With the aid of a federal grant, a new $135,000 high school building, containing twenty-eight classrooms, an auditorium, and gymnasium was built.  A.E. Lang was the superintendent and W.T. Powell was the Principal.  It was located on in the 600 block of Guadalupe Street. (now Betty Ave.)   According to the 1937 Annual, grades 5-7 were housed in the junior high wing and the high school wing consisted of grades 8 through 11.  The twelfth grade was added in the fall of 1940.  It was a large brick building, well equipped with a vocational department, home economics department, typewriters, science lab and stage.  It was later named Hudler Junior HIgh School for Ira Hudler a school board member and business man.  The first school annual published in 1937 was called The Monahanian.  Through the years the annual was called The Tide, The Lobo, El Lobo and today Lobo.  In 1943 the cost of the annual was $2.50.  {Photo and History from MWPISD Website...Ward County The History of our School System.  Ward County History 1877-1977, pg.290, 291.}

 Hudler Highlights TRIVIA
[From *Hudler Highlights and **Graduation Program 1961-62]
 
The 'Tres Amigos" performed at Hudler Junior High Graduation on May 24, 1962.  The cornet trio was made up of Jerry Lewis, Greg Hellinghausen and ?????.
 
 
Coach Jan Brigg's junior high girl volleyballers have made a fine record so far this season by winning all six conference games which they have played.  Two players were elected to the all-tournament team at the Kermit contest on March 18, 1961.  Name the two players.
 
Hudler's eighth and ninth grades scored 30 points (placing 5th) at the Andrews track meet on March 24, 1961.
Name these point makers.
Which one was the meets High Point Man with 4 First Place Trophys?
 
 
School Board Accepts Resignations...Elects New Teachers
The board elected for next year Mr. Maurice Hodges for junior high coach and teacher of social studies.
Name these three teachers.
 
Resignation was accepted from Miss Ann White, and Mrs. Gail Hammond was hired to teach English.
Are any of these Miss Ann White or Mrs. Gail Hammond?  If not...can you name them?
 
COUNTDOWN... 3-2-l-0...ZOOM!!
May 5, 1961
Junior high students listened to radio reports on the historic first flight of an American in Outer Space.  Students were asked, "What do you think of (astronaunts name) venture into space?"
Sue Hamm...I think he's cute.
Janet Reed...I'm glad we're catching up with the Russians.
Donna Peveto...Pretty smart people.
O.C. Ward...Crazy Dad!
Carol Winton:  Like he's gone...Way out!
Debbye Klewer:  It's stupid.  Money is being wasted.
Nancy Spain...He may make it to the moon one of these days.
Your TRIVIA Questions 53 Years Later
What was the astronauts name?
What was the nationality of the First Man In Space?
What was the name of the Spacecraft?
Did Nancy Spain's prediction come true for this Astronaut?
(Answers on Wikipedia's Summer of Monuments...click HERE)
 
EDITORIAL...WHAT KIND OF LEADER WILL YOU BE?...May 1961
There are two kinds of pupils in junior high, those who shun responsibility and those who assue responsibility.  Responsibility means being trustworthy.  One kind of person dodges responsibility, is spoiled, and depends upon others.  He is the one who cheats on tests and would rather steal someon'es homework than do it himself.  The other kind has a sense of honesty that has grown as he has grown.  He doesn't cheat on tests or take homework from others.  He realizes that his way is the only sure road to happiness and success.  Our concern is with those who will be our future leaders...the students in our junior high.  America needs strong, honest, trustworth, and responsible men and women.  Will you be one of these? 
I'M PROUD TO BE A TEXAN
I'm proud to be a Texan,
To have a name so true;
I love the rolling prairies
Which reach to mountains blue.
 
I'm Proud to be a Texan,
To live in this great state;
Of all the other regions
There is none so great.
 
I'm proud to be a Texan,
Although I don't like sand,
But who ever heard of West Texas
Without this sandy land?
(original poem from Mrs. Winborn's 8th Grade English Class)
by
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The End
*Thanks to Jamie Duncan Bradshaw for saving the Hudler Highlights and sharing them with us all these years later. 
** Thank-you  to Mike Pope for the Hudler Junior Graduation Exercises program and the Monahans High School Band and Choir Album 1962-63.
(These articles of Memorbilia will be on display at the 50th Reunion)
Sue Pittman McPeak, Administatorwink

 

Volume 1  Monahans, Tx. Hudler Highlights  FEB 1961   No.3

FOOTBALL AND CHEERLEADER AWARDS GIVEN TO STUDENTS IN ASSEMBLY
Awards for participation in football and cheerleading were made in January at a special assembly program at Hudler.  Sweaters were presented by Coaches Martin and Ballard to boys who participated on the ninth grade football team during the season.  Thirty-two players earned their sweaters. 
(minature football and sweater from collection of Wayne McPeak)
Coach Honeycutt gave awards to 47 eighth grade boys.  Eighth grade awards were miniature gold footballs with the raised letter "M".  Miss Briggs presented minature gold charm megaphones with a raised "M" to the following girls:  Susan Reeves, Linda Barker, Danny Kay Blair, Rose Russell, Sandra Calloway, and Pat Johnston.
THE PERFECT GIRL - JUNIOR HIGH STYLE
Boys, here's a girl you would like to meet!
She would be the perfect girl if...she had the brain of Kathy Dudley, the hair of Sara Flores, Shelia Love's eyebrows, Linda Ransleben's chin, T.K. Rowe's
eyelashes, Jamie Duncan's eyes, Beverly Rowen's nose, the mouth of Donna Allison, Linda Estes' hands, Joan Chism's fingernails, Carol Ann Baker's feet, the neck of Linda Sessions, Sherry Lipham's fingers, Rose Russell's voice, Sharon Reed's figure, and the smile of Cynthia Smith.
Put 'em all together; what have got?  WOW!!!
THE $4,500 GIFT
Did you know that it costs about $4,500 to give a boy or a girl free schooling through high school?  This sum represents your community's faith in you...America's youth.  Many who did not take their educational opportunities have been handicapped as adults.  the income of a man who has only an elementary school education has been compared to that of a college graduate by the Census Bureau.  It reports that the first man earns an average of $4,200 a year;  the second man, $7,600.  Despite the figures we have given you, a good education cannot be measured in dollars.  It's joys and benefits are priceless.
FYI...A Comparison Chart
more information on website...click HERE
EDITORIAL
A boss in a business always thinks out a policy...a statement of what is good for his corporation in terms of long range advantages.  Your policy as a student should also be long range.  Why are you going to school?  Because the law says you must?  Because schooling is is free?  Or are you training to increase your knowledge and skill?  If the last is true, your policy is a good one.  Remember, you need resources to help you in the years ahead.  Joe Ratliff, Editor.
EIGHTH GRADE CLASSMATES
Thank-you Jamie for saving these Newsletters for 53 years. 
Watch for the Next Re-publication of the
April 1961 Hudler Highlights
around middle of September 2014
Sue Pittman McPeak, Administratorwink

Volume 1  Monahans, Tx. Hudler Highlights  Jan 1961   No.2
WINNERS OF LEATHER WORK CONTEST ARE ANNOUNCED
The winning projects in the leather work exhibit sponsored by the PTA will be entered in the Ford Motor Company Industrial Art Fair at Odessa College in the spring.  Handsome leather plaques inscribed with their names were presented to Jimmy Reeves, Wayland King, Doy Leatherwood and Roy Lee.  The boys in Shop class are working on articles to enter in another contest to be held later this year.  At present the group is doing wood carvings:  Pictures, totem poles, and name plates.  The 9th grade are working on hardwood projects.  Mr. Newell is the shop teacher;  shop foremen are Rocky Armstead for 2nd period class, Gary Dudley for 3rd period, and Jimmy Reeves for 4th period.
SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS CREATE CONFUSION
By Karen Barnes
Recently, science students have been trying their luck at interesting experiments.  On Tuesday, December 29, an approved army rocket mixture was confined to pressure under immense heat.  Everyone was warned to get out of the way.  All windows were closed and the door was locked, but the transom above the door had accidentally been left open.  Suddenly a cloud of green smoke burst out and circled to the ceiling.  It billowed out the open transom.  ***Mr. Smith, walking innocently down the hall, surprised by the sudden cloud of smoke, tried to open the door only to find that it was locked.  He knocked furiously until it was opened and asked frantically, "Have you been burning something?"  After being assured that all was well, he doubtfully left the scientists to their mysterious explorations.
HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES ARE VARIED FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS
What happens to people during Christmas holidays?  This reporter asked a few questions and received some interesting answers.
Marguerite Welch attended the Sun Carnival in El Paso Jaunary 2.  Two countries, the United States and Mexico participated in the parade and other celebrations connected with this event.
Mr. Gibbs,(see photo group below) our band director, received a nice Christmas present, a new member of the family.  Angela Kay Gibbs was born on Christmas Day.  Cheryl Graham went to Pampa.  On the way, the car generator went out and they had to stay at a filling station for several hours getting a new one.  Marshall Clark got four pigeons for Christmas!surprise
AUDIENCES ENTERTAINED BY CHOIRS AND TRIPLE TRIO
The choirs of Hudler Junior High gave a number of performances for different groups and organizations during the holiday season.  On December 8, the triple trio sang for the Monahans Classroom Teachers.  The A Choir gave a program on December 13 for the Edwards PTA singing a group of Christmas numbers.  The Melodyettes sang some special selections.  All of the choral groups performed at the formal Christmas concert at the high school auditorium on December 16.
CHOIRS PRESENT CHIRISTMAS CHORAL PROGRAM
A Christmas concert directed by Mr. Bill Whitfield was presented by the Hudler Junior High choirs on December 16, 1960, in the High School Auditorium.  The program included Christmas songs by the Mixed Choir, combined B Choirs, and A Choir in separate groups.  A quartette made up of David Sledge, David Howard, Albert Hill and Monte West sang "Jingle Bells."
PERSONALS
  Mr. Stanley Smith, our dean of students, was elected president of the  Monahans Kiwanis Club for the year 1961.
 ***Mr. Smith had a long distinquished career with the MWPISD.  He served as a Principal for   35 years with the last 20 years at Monahans High School.  He retired in 1987 and returned to   his ranching career at the family ranch in Crane County.  Mr. Smith died suddenly Jan. 10, 2002.  His wife Eva Long Smith was the Secretary at MHS for many years.  His daughter Lois Ann Smith McKenzie is a Guest Member of our Website.  (Photo 1982 LOBO)
EDITORIAL...YOUR FUTURE
Your future depends upon your schooling now.  If you are not passing in your grades, you will find that you will have a hard time getting started in life.  One way of deciding your career is to find out what you like best.  Talk to older men and women about their jobs, and learn what kind of school work will prepare you for your type of life work.  Your principal or teachers will be glad to take time to talk to you about your choice.  It would be best to start thinking about this now so you will have a good start in life.
8TH GRADE CLASSMATES
Thank-you Jamie for saving these Newsletters for 53 years. 
Watch for the Next Re-publication of the
February 1961 Hudler Highlights
around the first of September 2014
Faculty you may recognize from 1982 LOBO 
A great honor and pleasure for me as a former student and graduate of MHS.
How did the EDITORIAL affect YOUR FUTURE?
Sue Pittman McPeak, Administratorwink
 
Volume 1   Monahans, Tx. Huddler Highlights  Nov 1960  No.1
CHEERLEADERS ELECTED BY STUDENT VOTE
Tryouts for selection of cheerleaders was held in a junior high assembly the second week of this school year.  A large number of candidates demonstated their abilities in groups.  After their performance a ballott vote by the studnet body determined the winners.  Counting of votes revealed the following as Ripples' Cheerleaders for 1960-61.  9th grade-Linda Barker, Susan Reeves...Alternates Andrea Jones, Myra Ballard.  8th grade-Danny Kay Blair, Rose Russell...Alternates Donna Allison, Cheryl Graham.  7th grade-Pat Johnston, Sandra Calloway...Alternates Kathy Butler, Patsy Falcon.
PARTY HELD AT CHANEY HOME
Marguerite Welch and Fred Chaney entertained sixty friends at a Halloween party on October 29.  The playroom of the Chaney's home was decorated in the Halloween theme.  A supper was served, and guests played games and danced.  About 30 girls and boys were present.  Adults attending were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chaney, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Welch, and Mr. and Mrs. Andrews.
SPORTS...PECOS SWAMPED BY SEVENTH GRADE BALL PLAYERS 24 TO 2 
Monahans beat Pecos by a score of 24 to 2 in a game played at Pecos by the seventh grade football teams of both schools on October 29.  Ricky Potts made two touchdowns, Ronnie Calhoun scored one touchdown and two extra points and two points each were chalked up by Amelio Anaya and Jerry McLain.  Coaches of the team are Mr. Fields and Mr. Weier.
EIGHTH GRADE GRIDDERS PLAY FIVE GAMES WITH TWO TO GO
Huddler Junior High eighth graders have only two games left to play this season.  Their record stands at 1-3-1.  The players went down in defeat to Kermit on October 27.  This was partly due to the fact that both starting quarterbacks, Wayne McPeak and Fred Chaney, were out with broken legs.  Their injuries render them unable to play any future games. Their coach, Mr. Honeycutt, says that he looks for improved playing in the forthcoming games and that his hope lie in the new quarterback, Don Cross, and his running half-backs, Herbert Zerbel and James Netzel.
VOLLEYBALL BEGINS IN JANUARY
Volleyball season starts the last part of January.  The exact dates are not scheduled.  The team plays five games away from home and five games here with Pecos, Kermit, Fort Stockton, Crane, and Imperial.  They play the tournament at Kermit.
RIPPLE-ETTES-These are Coach Jan Briggs' volleyball girls who have given a good account of themselves thus far this season.  They are left to right:  Front row-(All 'A' squad) Susan Daily, Olivia Lujan, Sherry Lipham, Carol Ann Baker, Rita Wilson, Andrea Jones.  Second row-(All 'B' squad) Linda Barker, Linda Ransleben, Dannye Kay Blair, Kila Glass, Sandra Pittman, Loretta Welch.  Third row-(All 'B' Squad) Beverly Duckworth, Belia Naegele, Connie Almanza, Rosa Mendez, Kathy Butler, Sandra Calloway.  Fourth row-(Managers) Jane King, Glenda McDaniel.
EDITORIAL...HOW DO YOU RATE AS A PUPIL?
An ideal pupil, from the teacher's viewpoint, must meet some hard and challenging standards.  A good pupil must take corrections from his teacher without acting as if the teacher doesn't like him.  He does not have to be smart, but he has to do his best all the time.  He should show some responsibility by getting his lessons in on time and taking care of school property.  He should be dependable by doing what he is told to do and being on time when he is asked to  "stay in".  A good pupil must be honest.  He should not borrow papers just to copy.  He must return the pencils and odds-n-ends that he borrows.  He must keep his eyes on his own paper when tests are taken and not cheat.  That about sums it up.  How ideal are you?  How good a pupil are you?  It is something to think about.
8TH GRADE CLASSMATES
Thank-you Jamie for saving these Newsletters for 53 years.
 
Watch for the Next Re-publication of the
January 1961 Hudler Highlights
later this month...August 2014
Sue Pittman, Administrator