Music News - The Jazz Concert put on Monday night was enjoyed by those attending. The high school music department is sponsoring a variety show on November 23 in the gymnasium. This is a regular P.T.O. meeting and the public is invited.
Hot Lunch Program - We are sorry to report Mrs. Flora Morrison is resigning effective Dec. 1 as a cook in the Hot Lunch department because of ill health. Her smile and pleasant ways will be greatly missed by all of us.
Junior High News - Our Basketball schedule for the year has been arranged. The first game will be played on Dec. 3 with Fernald. In English we are studying the parts of a sentence and the parts of speech. We gave reports on the presidents up to Jackson's time.
High School News - Has television actually replaced a good basketball game? The cheering section is becoming smaller each year. Let's get out and back our teams, winning or losing, at home or away.
Basketball - Shipley handed the Collins girls a 45-31 defeat. Collins trailed by only seven points at halftime. Lineup: Sharon Stratton 9 pts.; Charlene Luing 3 pts.; Susie Kilgore 18 pts.; Barbara Hickle (f) 1 pt.; Sharon Hay (f) 0 pts.; Connie Bowers (f) 0 pts.; Betty Jane Kearns (g); Celayne Elliott (g); Claretta Smith (g); Linda Atwood (g); Rosemary Cory (g); Margaretha Fitzgerald (g).
The boys were defeated at Shipley 58-37. Collins trailed only 15-14 at the first quarter and 28-26 at halftime. Lineup: David Derby 4 pts.; Jerry Dodd 4 pts.; Danny Long 8 pts.; Galen Smith 5 pts.; Bob Dodd 9 pts.; Gary Borts 7 pts.; Lawrence Horn 0 pts.; Ronnie Etnier 1 pts.; Mort Dodd 3 pts.; Norman Spooner 0 pts.
December 4, 1958 Basketball - After many practice sessions, the Collins girls were ready for Maxwell. The game was dominated by Collins after the opening few minutes and proved to be our second victory of the year 46-31. Charlene Luing had a strong rebounding game. The guards turned in a good defensive performance. All the girls had playing time. Lineup: Sharon Stratton 12 pts.; Charlene Luing 3 pts.; Susie Kilgore 25 pts.; Barbara Hickle (f) 2 pts.; Connie Bowers (f) 3 pts.; Betty Jane Kearns (g); Celayne Elliott (g); Claretta Smith (g); Linda Atwood (g); Rosemary Cory (g); Margaretha Fitzgerald (g).
The boys pulled through their second straight victory, defeating Maxwell in a tight game 28-27. The first quarter ended 2-0 in favor of Maxwell and the halftime score was 9-4, favoring Maxwell. You could look at the score with either a pessimistic or an optimistic view at the end of the half. You could say they had over twice as many points as Collins, or you could say Collins was only five points behind. Maxwell led at the end of three quarters 19-17. Collins was able to take the lead in the fourth quarter and hold on for the one-point victory. Lineup: David Derby 3 pts.; Jerry Dodd 8 pts.; Danny Long 7 pts.; Bob Dodd 4 pts.; Gary Borts 6 pts.
December 11, 1958 College Day - Twenty colleges were interviewed by prospective graduates from Collins and other Story County high schools on Friday afternoon in the Nevada field house. Representatives from each of the colleges outlined information concerning application requirements, costs, and the features of their school. Each of the students was given the opportunity to attend sessions of two colleges that might interest them.
Music News - The high school Christmas program will be held Monday at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium/gymnasium. The public is invited to take this opportunity to hear your favorite Christmas songs. The music mothers are planning a Christmas party for the high school band and chorus following the program. Santa Claus will be there.