November 6, 1947 Basketball Schedule (Boys and Girls) November - 11 Farrar (H); 14 Shipley (T); 18 Huxley (T); 21 Slater (H); 25 Colo (T). December - 2 Fernald (T); 5 Rhodes (H); 9 Kelley (T);
12 Shipley (H); 16 Maxwell (H); 19 Melbourne (H); 30 Open. January - 2 Fernald (H); 6 Cambridge (T); 9 Maxwell (T); 13 Kelley (H); 16 Slater (T); January 21-24 Girls' County Tourney; January 28-31 Boys' County Tourney. February - 2 Rhodes (T); Feb. 4-7 Girls' Sectional Tourney; Feb. 10 Colo (H); 13 Cambridge (H); 17 Open; 20 Huxley (H); Feb. 24-March 1 Boys' Sectional Tourney.
Tuesday an assembly was held for election of cheerleaders. Those chosen were Jackie Keagle, Joyce Tomlinson, Dorothy Partridge, and Lois Elliott (Captain).
Can you imagine: Ronnie S. not speaking to everyone; George T. fat; Kathleen K. or Lane R. noisy; Butch R. without that devilish look in his eye; Boofy not driving a bus; Joyce T. without an A on her report card; Gene A. not liking athletics; Arlin D. as tall as George T; All paper assignments in on time.
November 13, 1947 Girls Basketball Team Members - Seniors; Ramona Beavers, Doris Caulkins, Dolores Gardner, Lois Maxwell. Juniors; Bea Clark, Jo Ann Fertig; Shirley Wilson. Sophomore; Carol Atwood. Freshmen; Norma Evans, Bonnie Long, Lola Oswalt, Barbara Kimberley. Manager; Darlene Haley. Boys Basketball Team Members - Seniors; Gene Atwood, Ronnie Stratton; Marlin Long; George Tiffany; Ronnie Halterman; Bob Baker. Junior; Chris Buck. Sophomores; Lonnie Boozell, Dick Cory. Freshmen; Kenny Carroll, Charles Maxwell, Larry Smith. Manager; Bill Hand.
Dramatics - A large crowd was present Friday evening to see the presentation of the junior class play "Mary's Little Lamb." A splendid performance was shown by all members of the cast. A lovely gift was presented to Mrs. Shatwell for her fine direction of the play.Admission 40? and 25?.
Personality of the Week - She is in the 8th grade, Blond hair; 5' 4" tall, Pastime - playing the piano, Food - apple pie, Drink - milk, Movie - "Going My Way," Actress - Barbara Stanwyck, Actor - Bing Crosby, Singer - Bing Crosby, Orchestra - Tommy Dorsey, Sport - Basketball. She is Shirley Smith.
November 20, 1947 Basketball - Collins boys opened the season with two victories defeating Farrar 43-23. Lineup: Ronnie Halterman (48) (f) - 7 pts; George Tiffany (48) (f) 6 pts.; Marlin Long (48) (c) - 8 pts; Gene Atwood (48) (g-f) - 7 pts; Ronnie Stratton (48) (g) - 2 pts.; Bob Baker (48) (g-f) - 2 pts; Lonnie Boozell (50) (g) 1 pt.; Dick Cory (50) (f) 7 pts.; Chris Buck (49) (c) 1 pt.; Larry Smith (51) (g), 0 pts.; Kenny Carroll (51) (g) 1 pt.; Charles Maxwell (g) 1 pt.