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Why the Chimes Rang Is Christmas Play Jr-Sr Poll Rfaken Local Paper LINCOLN LIGHTS Vol. XIV No. 5 Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin December 21 , 1956 Why the Chimes Rang Local Paper - Power Is Christmas Play Gives Scholarships A verf dra~atic and inspiring Consolidated Water Power and play entitled, Why the Chimes Paper Company has announced Rang," will be witnessed by the that it has established three Merit student body at our annual Christ­ Scholarships, which are to be pro­ mas assembly, today, directed by vided in cooperation with the Nat­ Sally Nash and Claudia Koonz. ional Merit Scholarship Corpora­ Medieval Germany provides the tion. setting, and story is centered The scholarships will provide a around the title. The cast consists four-year course for outstanding of: the brothers, spoiled, selfish American boys who reside in any Steen, played by Sandy Farrish; of four ~tates, Wisconsin, Michi­ and kind and ~enerous Bolger, gan, Minnesota, and Illinois. played by Lilah Gasch. Bob Bial­ T _o win one of the scholarships, ozer, the Uncle; Alice Riemer, the a boy must qualify in the National Old Woman; and Judy Sydanmaa, Merit Scholarship test, and plan the Angel. to study chemist1y, chemical en­ Several voices of the choir, un­ gineering, civil engineering, per­ der tl1e direction of Mr. Cleworth, sonnel administration, marketing, will furnish the musical back­ forestry , physics, accounting, or ground singing parts of "The I-Ial­ business administration. The schol­ lelu jah Chorus." arships winners may attend any Plays, such as these, emphasize college or university in the United the theme of putting "Christ back States which offers the subjects into Christmas." they plan to study and which will acu.>i•t them a~ students. Jr-Sr Poll rfaken Xmas Concert Success; I "Mountain Majesty," by Yoder, Through the new scholarship The Wisconsin committee re­ Large Crowd Attends was the first number played by the program, Consolidated plans to cently sent out questionaires to all • • • • orchestra, under the baton of Mr. broaden its assistance to higher ed­ junior and senior high school stu­ To EnJOY Festivities Liska. The next selection was, ucation, and for each scholarship dents throughout the state. This ye" the Christmas Concert "Hail, Star of Heaven," by Edward it establishes, the National Merit Scholarship Corporation will set There were two main questions: was held m the fieldhouse on Grieg, followed by "Farandale," up a second scholarship. Thus, the the age for purchasing beer and December 19.The choir, orchestra, by Georges Bizet, the "Gesu Barn­ rewards to students are doubled. the point system regardino drivers and band did a splendid job, and bino," by Pietro Yon. Irving Ber­ that are sixteen to eighte;n years. were well received by their audi- lin's "White Christmas," was the The opinions of the state's vouth ence. next song. A novelty, "Toy Trump- FOREC A ST . on these problems is to have direct The band, under the direction ct," by Raymond Scott followed. January 7: in8uence on the way they are of Mr. Hornig, opened the concert The last selection of the orchestra School starts again handled by state, county, and city with "Panis Angelicus," by Franck- was LeRoy Anderson's "Christmas January 8: legislatures. Harvey. "lmpressario on Overture," Festival." Wisconsin Dells here The upperclassmen of Lincoln by Mozart followed. The third sel- The choir opened their part of January 11: voted to keep the statewide aoe ection was the Second and Third the program with the traditional Stevens Point here limit for purchasing beer at 18 Movements of the concerto for processional marching in with January 15: years of age, and to prohibit local trumpet. Trombonists Linda Kort- lighted candles, and singing, "Oh Marshfield there governments from regulating it kamp, Dave Grothe, and Jim Fey Come, All Ye Faithful." Their op­ January 18: further. As their main reason for played the solo pnrts in "Andante," eni11g song was, "Oh, How Beau ti­ Eau Claire there this, they decided that raising the the second movement. "Allegro," ful the Sky." Experimenting with End of Semester age would encourage more law­ the third movement, was played something new this year, the choir by cornetist Nancy Natwick. This did the beautiful "Christmas January 19: breakers among youth, who now Antigo here drink beer. was followed by "Fugue in G Min- Story," with narrations. It included or," by Bach, and "Toytown, U. such old favorites as, "Silent January 23: The same students voted over­ Point here whelmingly that licensed drivers S. A. ," a noveltv, by Ventre. For Night," "O Little Town of Beth­ Wiestling - 7:30 under 18 years should be included their final selection, the band play- lehem," "It Came Upon the Mid­ January 25: under the same laws and the point ed "Christmas Rhapsody" by night Clear," "Away in the Man­ Long. ' ger," "Hark, the Herald Angels Merrill there system as drivers over 18 years of Sing," "The First Noel," "O Come age. Smith: "I keep hearing the word All Ye Faithful," "We Three 'idiot. I hope you are not referring Kings of Orient Are," "Joy to the Charity: A thing that begins at Have you forgotten that you to 1ne." World," and "O Holy Night," home and usually stays there. 1( ~ .., owe me five dollars?" Jones: "Don't be so conceited. with Mary Ann Schnabel soloing. "No, not yet. Give me time, and As if there are no other idiots in The man who throws mud is I will." the world! " ( Continued on Page 2) losing ground. Page Two LINCOL LIGHTS Happy Holidays Quiet, Pleasel LHS Scientists Begin Christmas is a wonderful time of year. It brings gladness to the Have you ever wondered just Their Year's Projects hearts of all and makes everyone feel more generous and full of good what goes into the themes that Junior Academy of Science is cheer. What Christmas would be complete without a Christmas tree, people have to write when they now in full swing. The members presents, and good old Saint icholas. are caught talking in study hall? and their project are as follows: However, don't forget the real purpose of Christmas, which is to Well, I just happened to find one John Ristow, making an x-ray proclaim the birth of Christ. It is a time to show our devotion and lying on the Boor by the teachers' machine; Marvin Johnson and Lee feelings toward God. Another very important part of Christmas is desk in room 205, and I couldn't I-lusting, working on ecology and the quiet place of worship with the choir voices resounding. resist. I had to read it .. chemical analysis of a trout stream; Have a joyous Christmas, but don't leave Christ out of it! "Why 1 Sh011ld Be Quiet Sherry McN amee, food bacteri­ - M. A. E. In Your Study Hall" ology; Cyniliia Loock, bacteriolog­ The reason I should be quiet ical and chemical agents and As I See It in your study hall is quite obvious, growth; Murray Hostetter, chemi­ Dear Editor: c~/ub G](orner the teacher might slap a theme on cal fungi; Mary Murtfeldt, chem­ In a recent assembly, Mr. Rit- The Swing Shifters, practice "Why I Should Be Quiet in Study ical analysis of bisulphite of liquor; chay expressed the views of a few once a week to play for us at the Hall" on me. My mother always Claudia Koonz, radioactivity; Bob students who wanted more and dances nfter games, the recent told me that all good little boys Suchoski, transistors; Wayne King, larger Pep Asemblies. I wonder dance was after the December 14, should be seen and not heard - catalytic agents; Garry Michaels, sometimes if we deserve any at all! Wausau game. ew members of that is why I shouldn't tall< in your organic metabolism; Sandy Kruger, What has happened to our school the dame band this year are Don study hall. And when I ask my cosmetic~; Jim Scott, inorganic and spirit? We have excellent teams, Burt, Vern Gumz, Eugene Ten­ neighbor a question he probably organic synthetics (dyeing); John fine cheerleaders and the support pas, Herb Weiss and Jim Mor­ don't know the answer anyhow - Ebsen, spectroscope; and Dave of the faculty. But when there is zinski. that is why I shouldn't talk in Smith, electro chemistry. a Pep Assembly - and we asked Some of the members of the your study hall. There are many At ilie end of the year these stu­ for more - no one yells. Oh sure, Geography Club attended a forum other reasons of importance iliat dents will go to Central State Col­ we 1,11ake noise and go through the entitled "Blossom Time in Ire­ I should not talk in your study lege and present their projects in mot10ns, but nobodv really yells! land," on December 4. A sleigh hall. One of the most important a talk. The three winners of the That's why we have Pep Assem- ride is being planned for after the one is that if I talk too much, the first will present their projects blies to yell and holler, to show Christmas holidays. person next to me might wake up. again at Lawrence College, when the team we're behind them 100% The Debate Club attended a Another reason why I shouldn't the winners will be chosen. - win or lose. tournament at Merrill on Decem- talk in your study hall is because T? mos_t of us, Pep Assemblies ber 15. Christmas is coming, and if I am "Mikado," 57 Operetta a_re JUSt time off from school, or The Ahdawaoam has one-third not a good boy, Santa Claus won't This year's operetta, " ilikado," ti~ talk to our foe~ds.
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