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Collins School Chronological Biography
Part 8: Fall 1956–Spring 1970

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The girls lost a return game with Maxwell on their court 51-30. Lineup: Georgiann Briles 17 pts.; Dorothy Hand 8 pts.; Sharon Stratton 5 pts.; Carol Downing (g); Saundra Smith (g); Celayne Elliott (g); Rosemary Cory (g); Betty Jane Kearns (g); Claretta Smith (g).

The boys lost to Maxwell 50-38. Lineup: Gordon Smith 17 pts.; Danny Long 2 pts.; David Derby 3 pts.; Pat Fitzgerald 10 pts.; Jim Nichol 2 pts.; Jerry Dodd 2 pts.; Lawrence Horn 2 pts.

The Junior High girls defeated Cambridge 33-15. Scoring: Susie Kilgore 17 pts; Sharon Hay 12 pts.; Connie Bowers 4 pts, and fine defensive play was turned in by the guards (Insert 2006: no names listed).

The boys also won over Cambridge 24-17. Scoring: Norman Spooner 13 pts.; Galen Smith 4 pts.; Mort Dodd 3; George Ballard 2 pts.; Clyde Dalby 2 pts. (Insert 2006: no other names listed).

December 19, 1957 The School News: School will be dismissed the week of December 23-27. There will be classes Monday and Tuesday, December 30 and 31. No school New Years Day, with classes resuming January 2. The senior pictures have arrived. What a good-looking group is what the seniors say.

Basketball The girls had their first victory of the season, defeating Milford Twp 43-40. Lineup: Georgiann Briles 31 pts.; Dorothy Hand 6 pts.; Charlene Luing 2 pts.; Sharon Stratton 4 pts.; Rosemary Cory (g); Betty Jane Kearns (g); Saundra Smith (g).

The boys lost to Milford Twp on their court 52-37. Lineup: Danny Long 8 pts.; Gordon Smith 5 pts.; David Derby 6 pts.; Pat Fitzgerald 10 pts.; Jim Nichol 6 pts.; Jerry Dodd 2 pts.

The girls lost to Mingo on the home floor 68-54. The halftime score was close with Mingo stretching their lead in the second half. Lineup: Georgiann Briles 23 pts.; Sharon Stratton 21 pts.; Margo Mead 6 pts.; Dorothy Hand 4 pts.; Charlene Luing 0 pts.; Rosemary Cory (g); Betty Jane Kearns (g); Saundra Smith (g); Celayne Elliott (g); Elaine Kloppenborg (g).

The boys won for the first time this season defeating Mingo 41-38 in overtime on the home court. Lineup: Danny Long 7 pts.; Gordon Smith 10 pts.; Jerry Dodd 2 pts.; David Derby 6 pts.; Jim Nichol 9 pts.; Darwin Luing 8 pts.

The girls lost a heartbreaker to Cambridge in overtime 65-63. This score was very close throughout the game. Lineup: Georgiann Briles 33 pts.; Sharon Stratton 8 pts.; Dorothy Hand 18 pts; Margo Mead 4 pts; Saundra Smith (g); Betty Jane Kearns (g); Elaine Kloppenborg (g); Celayne Elliott (g).

The boys increased their winning streak to two games, defeating Cambridge 41-38. Lineup: Gordon Smith 7 pts.; Danny Long 13 pts.; Jerry Dodd 9 pts.; Jim Nichol 5 pts.; Pat Fitzgerald 6 pts.; David Derby 1 pt.

January 9, 1958 The annual Christmas Program and gift exchange was held on December 20. The 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th grades opened the afternoon program by singing Christmas songs. "Too Much Mistletoe" was the title of a humorous one-act play by the sophomore class. Christmas celebrations in various lands were explained by the junior class. The seniors revealed Santa's workshop and his helpers. The student council and class presidents took charge of the grab-bag gift exchange. The most unique gift was a jar of fried caterpillars. Mr. and Mrs. Burnett were given a nice book stand by the basketball teams. Everyone had an enjoyable afternoon and thanks to everyone for doing their part in making it so.

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