February 11, 1971. The proposed merger of the Maxwell and Collins school districts ran into a dead-end Wednesday night when a straw vote found Collins residents voting 2-1 against such a plan. The chairman of the Maxwell-Collins reorganization study committees presented their reports to about 150 people attending the meeting in the Collins School gymnasium. After each report was presented, a question and discussion session followed. Reports were given from committees - finance, curriculum, transportation and facilities. When all reports were concluded, a straw vote was taken by secret ballot. In response to the question; "Are you in favor of a merger of the Collins and Maxwell school districts?" 47 voted yes and 87 voted no, giving just a 35% favorable vote. Richard Dexter, Supt. of schools at Collins told the Journal that he does not expect the Collins board to take any further action on the subject. The meeting had been called so that Collins patrons could be heard from and could be informed on the progress of the committees who have spent several hours in studying the proposal.
February 11, 1971. Basketball Collins girls guard court held Green Mountain to a single point in the 2nd quarter en route to a 69-28 win.Collins hit 23 field goals for 54%. Scoring: Deb Carroll 25; Joan Altes 23; Carol Halverson 11; Jodee Holand 4; Roxanne Newman, Jan Talburt, Sandy Barret, 2 points each. Guards Rebounds: Janice Hunt 11; Nancy Long 7; Nancy Mullihan, Diana Atwood 3 each; Teresa Luing 2 and Cathy Kingman 1.
The Clippers took 13-11 1st quarter lead, but were outscored 25-7 in the 2nd quarter, losing to Green Mountain 63-52. Lineup: Dick Huntrods 18 (rebounds 14); Rick McQuiston and Steve Carroll 11 each; Stan Carroll 7; Bob Oswalt 5.
February 14, 1971. Basketball Bondurant overwhelmed the Clipperettes 73-43. Scoring: Deb Carroll 23; Joan Altes 6; Jan Talburt 3; Sandy Barrett 1.
The Clippers' bad 3rd quarter, outscored 23-16, was the big difference with Bondurant winning 69-64. Collins led in field goals 26-25, but Bondurant led in free throws 19 of 32 to Collins' 12 of 22. Lineup: Dick Huntrods 20; Jerry Adams 14 (12 rebounds); Stan Carroll 12; Rick McQuiston 9; Steve Carroll 4; Bob Oswalt 3; Ed Fitzgerald 2.
February 15, 1971. Girls Sectional Tournament The Clipperettes encountered Bondurant for the second consecutive night in 1st round game. The Clipperettes, having lost twice to Bondurant by margins of 30 points knew their only hope was to play for the high percentage shot. They did it with precision early in the game, holding the ball for a minute before taking a shot. With 4 minutes left in the 1st quarter Collins was leading 10-8. The Clipperettes did not score the remainder of the quarter and Bondurant rushed to a lead 17-10. Bondurant continued command of the game for a 72-55 win. Scoring: Joan Altes 26; Deb Carroll 16; Jan Talburt 13.
Clipperettes' 1970-71 Basketball Season Record: 7 wins, 12 losses.
February 24, 1971. Boys Sectional Tournament The Clippers were eliminated in the 1st round of the sectional tournament by Radcliffe 62-35. The Clippers were able to get few shots and also had low shooting percentage. The unique event of the game for Collins was a 35 foot field goal by Ed Fitzgerald at the half time buzzer. Lineup: Bob Oswalt 9; Steve Carroll 8; Dick Huntrods, Rick McQuiston, Ed Fitzgerald, 4 each; Jerry Adams and Guy Elliott, 3 each.
March 6, 1971. Story County Girls All-County 1970-71 Season Selections: Second team selection - Collins Joan Altes (f) (sr); Nancy Long (g) (sr).