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Story March 5, 1954

Arkansas State Press

Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas

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News from Bradley County High School: new biology and PE instructor Frank Evans; Basketball Queen Rosie Jean McHenry crowned after class fundraising contest; senior class George Washington banquet and junior chapel on Brotherhood; basketball season ends with boys' tournament, girls' ongoing; junior play announcement.

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Bradley County High School-
By James MeGhee, Reporter

WARREN-FACULTY-Frank Evans has joined the faculty as instructor of biology and physical education. He is a recent graduate of the AM&N college, Pine Bluff.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT-The athletic department closed the contest for the Basketball Queen Friday afternoon. The Queen, Miss Rosie Jean McHenry, is a member of the sophomore class with Mrs. R. G. McKay as its sponsor. The classes reported as follows: Sophomore class, $105; junior class, Mrs. H. Louise Bullock, sponsor, $96; eighth grade, Mrs. M. G. Moore, sponsor, $39; seventh grade, Miss M. Tatum, sponsor, $37; ninth grade, T. C. Brunson, sponsor, $25; senior class, Miss A. L. Cowans, sponsor, $20. Total $322. The Queen was crowned Friday night in impressive ceremonies held in the school library. She was crowned by the captain of the basketball team, Donald Louis York. The Queen wore a lovely pink net short formal and carried a huge bouquet of yellow mums tied with gold and blue ribbon, the school colors. Each of her attendants were beautifully attired in formals and wore corsage of cornations tied with gold and blue ribbon. The prize for the Queen will be a trip to New York during the summer with the principal. S. E. Bullock and Mrs. Bullock when they attend the National Education

WITH THE CLASSES-The senior class gave a George Washington banquet Monday night, in the home economics department. Quite a few persons were on hand to partake of the tasty menu. Chapel was presented by the junior class during the week which had as its theme "Brotherhood." A talk was given in chapel on "Brotherhood" by the Rev. L. R. Williams, pastor of the St. James AME church. A highlight of the program was a number by the girls glee club of the junior class. Next week, the sophomore class will have charge of chapel program.
Watch this section for the announcement of the Junior class play. You don't want to miss the fun of a lifetime,

SPORTS-Basketball season came to a close February 25 with the Boys district tournament, which was held in Dermott. The Wildcats have enjoyed a very good season this year. Graduation will take the first team which includes: Robert Strickland, high pointer and dribbling ace. Others are Graham Ross, Donald York, Hugh Washington, Henry Russell, Harold McFadden, Wallace Washington, William Washington, Robert Allison and Gene R. Campbell The Wildcats won the County invitational tournament held at Hermitage high school February 13.
The Girls tournament of district I is being held this week.
Watch this corner for the results.
Buy the STATE PRESS and read of the happenings around Bradley county high school.
chairman . . . J. B. O'Dondald, Lena McDonald were visiting in Chicago is here visiting relatives Pine Bluff, the past week . . . . . . Mrs. Ressie Strivers, Mrs. The entertainment given by the

What sub-type of article is it?

School News Sports Update

What keywords are associated?

Bradley County High School Basketball Queen Faculty Addition George Washington Banquet Basketball Tournament Wildcats Team

What entities or persons were involved?

Frank Evans Rosie Jean Mchenry Donald Louis York Mrs. R. G. Mckay Mrs. H. Louise Bullock Mrs. M. G. Moore Miss M. Tatum T. C. Brunson Miss A. L. Cowans S. E. Bullock Rev. L. R. Williams Robert Strickland Graham Ross Donald York Hugh Washington Henry Russell Harold Mcfadden Wallace Washington William Washington Robert Allison Gene R. Campbell James Meghee

Where did it happen?

Bradley County High School, Warren

Story Details

Key Persons

Frank Evans Rosie Jean Mchenry Donald Louis York Mrs. R. G. Mckay Mrs. H. Louise Bullock Mrs. M. G. Moore Miss M. Tatum T. C. Brunson Miss A. L. Cowans S. E. Bullock Rev. L. R. Williams Robert Strickland Graham Ross Donald York Hugh Washington Henry Russell Harold Mcfadden Wallace Washington William Washington Robert Allison Gene R. Campbell James Meghee

Location

Bradley County High School, Warren

Event Date

February 25

Story Details

New faculty hire; Basketball Queen contest results and coronation; Class events including banquet and chapel program; Basketball season summary with team members and tournament wins; Upcoming junior play and girls' tournament.

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